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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
PATTI PAGE (Mercury 5899; 5899 x45)
“I WENT TO YOUR WEDDING” (2:49)
“YOU BELONG TO ME” (2:51)
If there is any Patti Page record that can outsell and overshadow her
phenomenal waxing of “Tennessee Waltz” this is it. The singing rage and
TV star lends her most warm and expressive voice to run through a sad
but ultra-beautiful love song entitled “I Went To Your Wedding.” The
sincerity and tenderness with which Patti caresses the words and melody
is beyond compare. Her presentation of the folk flavored ballad is heart
breaking as she describes her feelings while watching her sweetheart
marry another girl. The number exhibits a perfect wedding of lyrics and
melody. Jack Rael’s ork provides the fitting backing. Flip is another
lovely ballad read warmly by the thrush. “You Belong To Me” stands a
good chance of getting loads of plays too. The Rael ork again deserves
credit for its support. We just can’t see how the top lid can miss
hitting the best sellers.
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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
MARIE ADAMS (Peacock 1604)
“HE’S MY MAN” (2:50)
“ALONE” (2:44)
Marie Adams, the “I’m Gonna Play The Honky Tonks” girl, follows that
tremendous disking with another titled “He’s My Man” that looks like it
has the potential to become another smash for the thrush. The quick
tempo romantic item is sung forcefully and sincerely by the dynamic
vocalist who has that certain something that can sell a tune. The Chuck
Dillon Orchestra provides the musical back- drop and the polished orking
helps no end in making this a sock dish. The under siding is a slow
sentimental blues and Marie gives the number an expressive reading. This
side could go as it’s a fine etching, but we look for the top deck to
get away running.
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LLOYD GLENN (Swing Time 296)
“CUBA DOLL” (2:40)
A rhythmic jazz instrumental displays some powerful keyboard sweeping
and solid saxing.
“ANGORA” (2:10)
Flip is a slow Latin rhythm with an exciting arrangement.
Instrumentation is s potent and comes out a strong side.
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BOBBY SMITH (Apollo 813)
“FORE DAY IN THE MORNIN’” (3:05)
A tender piece with a moderate tempo is taken for a haunting ride by
saxist Bobby Smith. The instrumentalist is given fine backing by the
ork.
“HONEY’S LOVIN’ ARMS” (2 :45)
The lower lid is a fast beat fox trot smartly beat out by the boys with
Ace Harris handling the vocal end in good style.
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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
JOE HOLIDAY SEXTET (Prestige 786)
“CUBAN NIGHTINGALE” (2:49)
“SERENATA” (2:47)
The Joe Holiday Sextet comes up with a solid version of the current juke
box favorite, “Cuban Nightingale,” and the boys beat out the fast beat
Latin tempo tune with an excitement and appeal that is sure to put this
deck over. An
interesting arrangement displays the Joe Holiday tenor saxing done in a
softish manner against a background of spirited musicianship. The
contrast is exceedingly effective. The sound, gotten by the use of sax,
organ, bass, bongo,
conga and timbale, is unusual and we think ops will find this side is a
moneymaker. Under portion is a moderate beat Latin piece warmly etched
by the group. The Holiday saxing is soft and pulsating and this side is
a fitting backing for the top deck which we label a winner.
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THE GAYLORDS (Savoy 852)
“GO ON, BABY” (2:49)
The Gaylords go wild with an exciting fast tempo item that includes
handclapping and shrill background screams.
“GET MAD, BABY” (2:43)
The group, while not quite as wild as on the top deck, pulls out all the
stops as they wax this toe tapper.
both sides -
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FELIX GROSS AND HIS SEXTETTE (Swing Time 303)
“SIX EIGHT BOOGIE” (2:44)
Felix Gross and his Sextette spins a boogie beat that comes out as an
exciting side.
“WAKE UP BABY” (2:41)
Flip is a fast bounce piece that features some excellent saxing.
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JESSE BELVIN AND ORCHESTRA (Specialty 435)
“BABY, DON’T GO” (2:20)
Jesse Belvin sings a hig beat blues expressively. The vocalist is given
some solid musical support.
“CONFUSIN’ BLUES” (2:35)
The artist gives another fine performance as he waxes a slow beat blues
with feeling.
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TITUS TURNER (Okeh 6907; 4-6907)
“PLEASE BABY” (2:44)
Titus Turner comes up with a tearful pleading vocal reading of a
rhythmic slow blues. This side is a solid effort and could go places.
“JAMBALAYA” (2:39)
Flip is a rhythmic rocker treated to a shouty vocal by the chanter.
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LARRY DARNELL (Okeh 6902; 4-6902)
“BETTER BE ON MY WAY”(2:31)
Larry Darnell belts a quick beat jump with a lively and happy-go-lucky
presentation.
“WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND” (2:46)
The under portion is a slow romantic ditty smoothly done by Darnell.
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JOHNNY MOORE’S THREE BLAZERS (Modern 881)
“MY SONG” (2:43)
The Johnny Moore version of the new tune causing so much excitement in
the R&B field is a good one. The slow tender blues is vocaled with
warmth by thrush Mari Jones and the instrumentalists provide a soft
backing.
“GEE, IT’S ROUGH” (2:42)
The lower deck is a fast beat rhythmic item dramatically sung by Miss
Jones. Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers set up a potent musical backdrop.
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LESTER WILLIAMS (Specialty 437)
“LOST GAL” (2:04)
Lester Williams dishes up a low down expressive vocal of a slow rhythmic
item. His dramatic chanting is strongly backed by the ork.
“SWEET LOVIN’ DADDY” (2:30)
Williams has a similar number to work with on the flip deck. The singer
does a polished job.
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BULLSEYE OF THE WEEK
HANK SNOW (RCA Victor 20-4909)
“I WENT TO YOUR WEDDING” (2:41)
“THE BOOGIE WOOGIE FLYING CLOUD” (2:40)
Hank Snow, currently riding high as one of the most popular western
artists in the recording field, lends his stylized vocalizing to a slow
sweet ballad that looks like it will make it big in pop, R & B and now
in country music. Titled “I
Went To Your Wedding,” the tune is given a tender reading filled with
pathos and warmth by the artist. The haunting vocal is backed in a
subdued manner by strings. The lower lid, “The Boogie Woogie Flying
Cloud,” is a fast boogie beat
that is right up the alley of the chanter. Snow belts out the cute
romantic ditty with spirit and zest. We like both sides, but we feel the
top deck will kick off fast.
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