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JANUARY 31, 1953
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1953/CB-1953-01-31.pdf
NAT “KING" COLE (Capitol 2346; F-2346)
“PRETEND” (2:42) [Brandom Music]
“DON’T LET YOUR EYES GO SHOPPING” (2:27) [Porgie Music]
Nat “King” Cole, whose Success on records and whose selling power all
ops are familiar with, takes a current instrumental biggie, adds lyrics
to it, and sings it with all the warmth and tenderness any artist can
give to a tune. The tune is the lovely “Pretend” that gets a fine Nelson
Riddle accompaniment. The top notch vocal job should send the beautiful
number high up on the recorded music popularity lists. Nat and Nelson
join their great caroling and instrumentation ability to come up with
some grade “A” listening matter. The other deck “Don’t Let Your Eyes Go
Shopping” starts soft and breaks into a good jump tempo. The lyrics
are cute and the tune very fitting. Cole fans oughta go for the top half
in a big way.
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THE CASH BOX AWARD O' THE WEEK
RUTH BROWN (Atlantic 986)
“(MAMA) HE TREATS YOUR DAUGHTER MEAN” (2:37) [Progressive]
“R. B. BLUES” (2:50) [Marvin]
Ruth Brown again demonstrates why she is one of the top flight
saleswomen of the age. How that gal sells a tune is fabulous. Her
newest, “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean,” is a quick beat rhythmic
handclapper that moves from the word go. The talented thrush employs
all the well known “Brown tricks” as she lenders her passionate reading
of the potent lyrics. Brown complains to “mama” about the meanness of
her man. Steady beat backing by the instrumental group helps the torcher
put this side “up there.” The under portion is a slow tempo blues that
is powerfully sold by the thrush who does a compelling job on the torchy
tune. Miss Brown sings from the heart on this deck. Ops, don’t be tardy.
Get this one into the boxes pronto.
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ANNIE LAURIE (Okeh 6933)
“STOP TALKIN’ AND START WALKIN’” (2:25) [Wheeler Music Corp.]
The talented pipes of Annie Laurie dish up a fast moving jump with
potent lyrics. Orking is on the powerful side.
“GIVE ME HALF A CHANCE” (3:07) [Rush Music Corp.]
Flip is a blues ballad of slow tempo. Thrush sings a tender love plea
with passion and colorful vocal sharings. Ork backing is light.
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T-BONE WALKER (Imperial 5216)
“GOT NO USE FOR YOU” (2:35) [Commodore Music Corp.]
T- Bone Walker teams up with a fern vocalist and together do a solid job
of chanting a slow dramatic-romantic blues.
“BLUE MOOD” (2:50) [Commodore Music Corp.]
T-Bone tries a Jesse Mae Robinson tune on for size and the result is a
warm, tender and pleasurable reading that conveys the “blue mood.”
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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
ROSCOE GORDON (RPM 379)
“I’M IN LOVE” (2:41) [Modern Music Pub.]
“JUST IN FROM TEXAS” (2:39) [Modem Music Pub.]
Roscoe Gordon comes up with what we believe will be a winner. In 1952,
Gordon had one of the big ones in “No More Doggin’,” and his initial
1953 offering bids fair to further enhance his reputation. Titled, “I’m
In Love,” the upper deck is a slow beat shouty blues that is meat for
the talents of the chanter. Gordon’s piping projects the artists
personality beyond the wax as he presents the melodic number in a
softish vein. Impressive orking of a potent arrangement helps make
this a colorful side. The lower end, “Just In From Texas,” is a change
of pace with a jubilee style kick. Gordon gives out with a wild jump
number with cute lyrics and his driving reading really sends it.
Orking is “hot” and it is one of those “go man go” items. Ops have
something to please all comers in this plate. Some likes ’em hot and
some likes ’em sweet.
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THE ORIOLES (Jubilee 5107)
“TILL THEN” (2:18) [Pickwick]
The Orioles dish up a tender treatment of the beautiful oldie. Soft
chorus chanting back the lead artist with almost a feather touch.
“I MISS YOU SO” (3:00) [Leeds]
Another slow soft number waxed by the smooth working combination who
gives out with a warm rendition of a mellow bit of relaxing music. A
lovely tune dished up in the manner that pleases.
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ROY BROWN (King 4602)
“TRAVELIN’ MAN” (2:42) [Lonat]
Roy Brown sings a slow dramatic number. Brown handles the blues with an
emotion packed delivery. Musical backing is provided by The Mighty Men.
“HURRY HURRY BABY” (2:33) [Lonat]
Roy Brown pulls out the stops on this side and really belts it. A
rhythmic jump of the untamed variety is rendered with drive and omph.
Screams, wild orking, and Brown's uninhibited vocal add up to a musical
orgy.
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LIGHTNING HOPKINS (RPM 378)
“ANOTHER FOOL IN TOWN” (2:41) [Mod. Music Pub.]
Lightning Hopkins sings a slow blues chant in his easy to listen style.
Haunting guitar accompaniment helps this side immeasurably.
“CANDY KITCHEN” (2:39) [Mod. Music Pub.]
Hopkins does a similar item on the lower lid. The shouter's low down
vocal is enhanced by the stickout keyboard work in the background.
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PAUL GAYTEN (Okeh 6934)
“YES YOU DO - YES YOU DO” (2:06) [Marvin Music Co.]
Gayten sings a moderate tempo bounce in spirited fashion. Gayten’s
shouty vocal is capably backed by the ork.
“DON’T WORRY ME” (2:49) [Rush Music Corp.]
Flip is a light bounce with a similar beat. The ork leader joins voices
with LaVerne Smith for a happy wedding of pipes and the result is okeh.
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LOUIS JORDAN (Decca 28543)
“YOU DIDN’T WANT ME BABY” (2:43) [Modern Age Music Co.]
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five give a polished reading to a rhythmic
moderate tempo jump. Jordan handles the lyrics in his usually fine style
and comes up with a contender.
“A MAN’S BEST FRIEND IS A BED” (3:11) [Leeds Music Corp.]
A cute idea, one that it is safe to say everybody has agreed with at one
time or another, is the basis for this etching. Jordan says one thing
you can always depend on is your bed. Humorous comparison is made with
the failings of the dog, friend, woman, etc. Orking is socked out and
makes for a driving side.
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LES HARRIS (RCA Victor 20-5132)
“MARGIE” (2:16) [Mills Music]
Les Harris sings the moderate jump oldie with appeal. His treatment of
the “classic” known to every generation should catch some play.
“AND THE BULL WALKED AROUND OLAY” (3:01) [Malabar Music]
A light-hearted story of the toreador and the bull is told by Harris to
a moderate jump tempo. A light and fetching number.
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BULLSEYE OF THE WEEK
HANK WILLIAMS (MGM 11416)
“KAW-LIGA” (2:33) [Milene Music]
“YOUR CHEATEN’ HEART” (2:38) [ Acuff-Rose]
Before Hank Williams’ death, Hank had several sides in the can, and the
first of these releases is perhaps the best he has ever turned out.
Titled, “Kaw-Liga,” it is a quick beat rhythmic novelty that is sure
fire, not only in the country field, but, as we see it, a big one in the
pop market.. Hank sings the fascinating lyrics about a wooden cigar
store indian and his love, to a spirited and pulsating tune. His
colorful delivery, his mournful and yet humorous tone, and the excellent
support by His Drifting Cowboys, make this tops. Ops, while this disk
could definitely make it on it’s own, you can’t overlook the sentimental
feeling about the artist that is prevalent today. This one should be in
every box, country and pop. The flipdeck is a slow ballad, also from the
prolific pen of the western chanter, and Williams sings with a warmth
and tenderness that will please his legion of followers.
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https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1953/CB-1953-01-31.pdf
NAT “KING" COLE (Capitol 2346; F-2346)
“PRETEND” (2:42) [Brandom Music]
“DON’T LET YOUR EYES GO SHOPPING” (2:27) [Porgie Music]
Nat “King” Cole, whose Success on records and whose selling power all
ops are familiar with, takes a current instrumental biggie, adds lyrics
to it, and sings it with all the warmth and tenderness any artist can
give to a tune. The tune is the lovely “Pretend” that gets a fine Nelson
Riddle accompaniment. The top notch vocal job should send the beautiful
number high up on the recorded music popularity lists. Nat and Nelson
join their great caroling and instrumentation ability to come up with
some grade “A” listening matter. The other deck “Don’t Let Your Eyes Go
Shopping” starts soft and breaks into a good jump tempo. The lyrics
are cute and the tune very fitting. Cole fans oughta go for the top half
in a big way.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX AWARD O' THE WEEK
RUTH BROWN (Atlantic 986)
“(MAMA) HE TREATS YOUR DAUGHTER MEAN” (2:37) [Progressive]
“R. B. BLUES” (2:50) [Marvin]
Ruth Brown again demonstrates why she is one of the top flight
saleswomen of the age. How that gal sells a tune is fabulous. Her
newest, “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean,” is a quick beat rhythmic
handclapper that moves from the word go. The talented thrush employs
all the well known “Brown tricks” as she lenders her passionate reading
of the potent lyrics. Brown complains to “mama” about the meanness of
her man. Steady beat backing by the instrumental group helps the torcher
put this side “up there.” The under portion is a slow tempo blues that
is powerfully sold by the thrush who does a compelling job on the torchy
tune. Miss Brown sings from the heart on this deck. Ops, don’t be tardy.
Get this one into the boxes pronto.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ANNIE LAURIE (Okeh 6933)
“STOP TALKIN’ AND START WALKIN’” (2:25) [Wheeler Music Corp.]
The talented pipes of Annie Laurie dish up a fast moving jump with
potent lyrics. Orking is on the powerful side.
“GIVE ME HALF A CHANCE” (3:07) [Rush Music Corp.]
Flip is a blues ballad of slow tempo. Thrush sings a tender love plea
with passion and colorful vocal sharings. Ork backing is light.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T-BONE WALKER (Imperial 5216)
“GOT NO USE FOR YOU” (2:35) [Commodore Music Corp.]
T- Bone Walker teams up with a fern vocalist and together do a solid job
of chanting a slow dramatic-romantic blues.
“BLUE MOOD” (2:50) [Commodore Music Corp.]
T-Bone tries a Jesse Mae Robinson tune on for size and the result is a
warm, tender and pleasurable reading that conveys the “blue mood.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
ROSCOE GORDON (RPM 379)
“I’M IN LOVE” (2:41) [Modern Music Pub.]
“JUST IN FROM TEXAS” (2:39) [Modem Music Pub.]
Roscoe Gordon comes up with what we believe will be a winner. In 1952,
Gordon had one of the big ones in “No More Doggin’,” and his initial
1953 offering bids fair to further enhance his reputation. Titled, “I’m
In Love,” the upper deck is a slow beat shouty blues that is meat for
the talents of the chanter. Gordon’s piping projects the artists
personality beyond the wax as he presents the melodic number in a
softish vein. Impressive orking of a potent arrangement helps make
this a colorful side. The lower end, “Just In From Texas,” is a change
of pace with a jubilee style kick. Gordon gives out with a wild jump
number with cute lyrics and his driving reading really sends it.
Orking is “hot” and it is one of those “go man go” items. Ops have
something to please all comers in this plate. Some likes ’em hot and
some likes ’em sweet.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE ORIOLES (Jubilee 5107)
“TILL THEN” (2:18) [Pickwick]
The Orioles dish up a tender treatment of the beautiful oldie. Soft
chorus chanting back the lead artist with almost a feather touch.
“I MISS YOU SO” (3:00) [Leeds]
Another slow soft number waxed by the smooth working combination who
gives out with a warm rendition of a mellow bit of relaxing music. A
lovely tune dished up in the manner that pleases.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ROY BROWN (King 4602)
“TRAVELIN’ MAN” (2:42) [Lonat]
Roy Brown sings a slow dramatic number. Brown handles the blues with an
emotion packed delivery. Musical backing is provided by The Mighty Men.
“HURRY HURRY BABY” (2:33) [Lonat]
Roy Brown pulls out the stops on this side and really belts it. A
rhythmic jump of the untamed variety is rendered with drive and omph.
Screams, wild orking, and Brown's uninhibited vocal add up to a musical
orgy.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIGHTNING HOPKINS (RPM 378)
“ANOTHER FOOL IN TOWN” (2:41) [Mod. Music Pub.]
Lightning Hopkins sings a slow blues chant in his easy to listen style.
Haunting guitar accompaniment helps this side immeasurably.
“CANDY KITCHEN” (2:39) [Mod. Music Pub.]
Hopkins does a similar item on the lower lid. The shouter's low down
vocal is enhanced by the stickout keyboard work in the background.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PAUL GAYTEN (Okeh 6934)
“YES YOU DO - YES YOU DO” (2:06) [Marvin Music Co.]
Gayten sings a moderate tempo bounce in spirited fashion. Gayten’s
shouty vocal is capably backed by the ork.
“DON’T WORRY ME” (2:49) [Rush Music Corp.]
Flip is a light bounce with a similar beat. The ork leader joins voices
with LaVerne Smith for a happy wedding of pipes and the result is okeh.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOUIS JORDAN (Decca 28543)
“YOU DIDN’T WANT ME BABY” (2:43) [Modern Age Music Co.]
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five give a polished reading to a rhythmic
moderate tempo jump. Jordan handles the lyrics in his usually fine style
and comes up with a contender.
“A MAN’S BEST FRIEND IS A BED” (3:11) [Leeds Music Corp.]
A cute idea, one that it is safe to say everybody has agreed with at one
time or another, is the basis for this etching. Jordan says one thing
you can always depend on is your bed. Humorous comparison is made with
the failings of the dog, friend, woman, etc. Orking is socked out and
makes for a driving side.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LES HARRIS (RCA Victor 20-5132)
“MARGIE” (2:16) [Mills Music]
Les Harris sings the moderate jump oldie with appeal. His treatment of
the “classic” known to every generation should catch some play.
“AND THE BULL WALKED AROUND OLAY” (3:01) [Malabar Music]
A light-hearted story of the toreador and the bull is told by Harris to
a moderate jump tempo. A light and fetching number.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BULLSEYE OF THE WEEK
HANK WILLIAMS (MGM 11416)
“KAW-LIGA” (2:33) [Milene Music]
“YOUR CHEATEN’ HEART” (2:38) [ Acuff-Rose]
Before Hank Williams’ death, Hank had several sides in the can, and the
first of these releases is perhaps the best he has ever turned out.
Titled, “Kaw-Liga,” it is a quick beat rhythmic novelty that is sure
fire, not only in the country field, but, as we see it, a big one in the
pop market.. Hank sings the fascinating lyrics about a wooden cigar
store indian and his love, to a spirited and pulsating tune. His
colorful delivery, his mournful and yet humorous tone, and the excellent
support by His Drifting Cowboys, make this tops. Ops, while this disk
could definitely make it on it’s own, you can’t overlook the sentimental
feeling about the artist that is prevalent today. This one should be in
every box, country and pop. The flipdeck is a slow ballad, also from the
prolific pen of the western chanter, and Williams sings with a warmth
and tenderness that will please his legion of followers.
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