Bruce
2024-09-25 04:16:08 UTC
MARCH 5, 1955
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1955/CB-1955-03-05.pdf
Check out the pitcure of Richard Hayman in an ad at the bottom of page
11. He looks a lot like Paulie Walnuts.
GEORGIA GIBBS (Mercury 70572; 70572 x 45
“DANCE WITH ME HENRY (The Wallflower)” (2:15) [Modern BMI—Etta, Otis]
“BALLIN’ THE JACK” [Vogel-E. B. Marks ASCAP—Burris, Smith]
Georgia Gibbs is a natural for a top spot in the female vocalist
popularity parade, and it’s all because she’s found the type of material
that fits her dynamic personality, style, and sound. She rips on all
eight cylinders when she belts across rhythm and blues material. Her
“Mambo Baby” was solid. Her waxing of “Tweedlee Dee” speaks for itself.
But on her latest platter, she leans into the current R & B rage, “Dance
With Me Henry (The Wallflower)”. The tune is an all out sensation in the
blues market, and it should be the same in the pop field. It’s a wild
rock ’n roll number that drives from the very first groove right up to
the last. Gotta be a smash. Flip is Georgia’s unique reading of an oldie
that’s been a show-stopper for her for years, “Ballin’ The Jack.” Watch
the top half take off.
BONUS TRACK - 1963 remake of "Henry."
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JO STAFFORD (Columbia 40451; 4-40451)
“I GOT A SWEETIE” (2:35) [Progressive BMI—Charles]
Jo Stafford is at her best as she offers an exciting arrangement of one
of the country’s top R & B tunes. Great job by the thrush. A great
reading of this bouncer.
(This is miles better than that Gibbs piece of shit above)
“PLEASE DON’T GO SO SOON” (2:35) [Bourne ASCAP—Sigman, Feltz, Gietz]
On this end the thrush wends her way through a hit German tune for which
Carl Sigman has written English lyrics. Multiple track waxing effective.
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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
LITTLE WALTER (Checker 811)
“MY BABE” (2:41) [Arc BMI—Dixon)
“THUNDER BIRD” (2:43) [Arc BMI—Jacobs]
Little Walter has another strong side, thereby proving him one of the
most consistent r & b artists on the scene. “My Babe” could become
Little Walter’s biggest yet. It has a scintillating rhythm that jumps
and captures your complete attention. It has a bit of that “hallelujah”
that stirs the crowds and invites participation. The flip, “Thunder
Bird”, is a middle tempo instrumental, featuring the great harmonica
sounds for which Little Walter is known. Don’t pass up “My Babe”.
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FATS DOMINO (Imperial 842)
“DON’T YOU KNOW” (2:24) [Commodore BMI—Domino, Bartholomew]
“HELPING HAND” (2:07) [Commodore BMI—Domino, Bartholomew]
Fats Domino proves on this release why he’s considered one of the top
blues singers in the country. In “Don’t You Know”, a middle tempo
bouncer blues, the well padded chanter imparts his talent and charm to
the melodic ditty and the resulting wax is one that will undoubtedly
sell well. The flip, “Helping Hand”, is a haunting effort that
is in the same relaxed style, simple in melody and easy to absorb.
However, from this angle it looks like “Don’t You Know”.
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GENE and EUNICE (Aladdin 3282)
“THIS IS MY STORY” (2:16) [Aladdin BMI—Forrest, Levy]
“MOVE IT OVER, BABY” (2:05) [Aladdin BMI—Forrest, Levy]
Here are the lads who started the “Ko Ko Mo” fuss. Out to prove the
first was no accident, the pair come up with a wonderful item, “This Is
My Story”, that will no doubt bring another rush of pop covers. The
tune, on the soft kick, is simple, melodic and short. Any pop covers
will have to follow this arrangement very closely to capture the
feeling. The flip, “Move It Over Baby”, is an up tempo item that comes
off verv well and provides the kids with a bouncer for dancing. “This Is
My Story” is the side that will be asked for.
Never heard the flip before, it's very good, gonna make my 1955 list
towards the bottom, a solid 7.
Bonus - Demo version of B side.
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ARNETT COBB (Atlantic 1056)
“FLYING HOME MAMBO” (2:36) [Regent BMI—Goodman, Hampton]
That old Hampton biggie is treated to a mambo beat and the soaring Cobb
horn. Deck moves with excitement and drive. Beat should really get the
kids going.
“NIGHT LIKE THAT” (2:34) [Progressive BMI — Lovett]
Arnett Cobb provides a middle tempo bounce in easy manner. Item, while a
rhythmic rocker, is dished up in softer tones. Good dance wax.
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THE GENTLEMEN (Apollo 470)
“BABY DON’T GO” (2:45) [Bess BMI—R. Johnson]
The Gentlemen have a good sound blend as they rock out the middle beat
ditty. Versatile group with plenty of polish. Like it.
“DON’T LEAVE ME BABY” (3:00) [Bess BMI—Bogar, Johnson]
A routine slow tempo blues well done. The boys make the most of the tune
and make it a good coupler for the jump side.
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LIL’ SON JACKSON (Imperial 829)
“SUGAR MAMA” (2:05) [Commodore BMI—M. Jackson]
Lil’ Son Jackson sings a Southern middle beat blues with an infectious
charm. This ditty is strong and simple to absorb. Should bring a
definite reaction.
“MESSIN’ UP” (2:20) [Commodore BMI — Jackson]
Tragic tale of a shooting ably told by Lil’ Son. God wax.
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THE STARLINGS (Dawn 212)
“HOKEY SMOKEY MAMA” (2:35) [Magid, Lindsey]
The Starlings dish up a strong and exciting lyric in good manner. Deck
has a definite appeal and could make a very strong showing.
“I’M JUST A CRYING FOOL” (2:40) [Magid]
The lads come up with a middle tempo filter that comes off a good side.
Good pairing.
both sides -
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JOE HOUSTON (RPM 426)
“SHTIGGY BOOM” (2:30) [Lero ASCAP—Diamond, Jarvis]
Another version of what promises to be a big r & b and pop tune is given
a wild reading by that wild man of the horn and a hard hitting ork.
Lyrics are subordinated on this treatment.
“JOE’S GONE” (2:35) [BMI—Houston]
Hard hitting and fast moving instrumental etched in the manner that has
become expected of Houston. Wild wax.
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JAY HAWKINS (Mercury 70549)
“(SHE PUT THE) WAMEE (ON ME)” (3:00) [Brent BMI—Hawkins, Kirkland]
A slow tempo southern ditty that goes wild as Hawkins with a screaming
vocal, tells in anguished detail how “she put the wamee on me”. Good
lyric and vocal reading.
“THIS IS ALL” (2:47) [Brent BMI—Hawkins, Kirkland]
This fella really busts at the seams. When he lets go—look out. He
shouts a slow country item with a shattering vocal. Exciting two sider.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE DODGERS (Aladdin 3271)
“DRIP DROP” (3:00) [Aladdin BMI—The Dodgers]
The Dodgers blend on a slow bouncy blues. Lads come up with a fair piece
of wax.
“CAT HOP” (2:10) [Aladdin BMI—Paul Winley]
The fellows describe a new dance, “the cat hop”, set to a middle tempo
jump ditty. A cute item well performed.
both sides -
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THE FIVE WINGS (King 4778)
“JOHNNY’S STILL SINGING” (2:35) [Lois BMI—Stone, Mann, Glover]
Another tribute to Johnny Ace joins the ever growing fist. Effectively
done. Treatment and theme guarantees certain sales.
“JOHNNY HAS GONE” (2:52) [Crossroads BMI — Mendelsohn, Cadeno]
The Wings back with another Ace memorial, already recorded by several
other artists. The group does an efficient job on the tune.
both sides -
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THE MIDNIGHTERS (Federal 12210)
“ASHAMED OF MYSELF”(2:55) [Jay & Cee BMI—Singleton, McCoy]
The Midnighters have a powerful piece of wax on this slow beat bouncer.
They sing it with feeling and a quality vocal. Could take off big.
“RING A-LING A-LING” (2:41) [Marlyn BMI — King Richard]
The Midnighters rock through a middle tempo jump with loads of bounce
and appeal. Good coupler, although the buying impetus will come from
“Ashamed”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX RHYTHM 'N BLUES
SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE CARDINALS (Atlantic 1054)
“MISIRLOU” (2:14) [Colonial Music BMI—Roubanis, Leeds, Wise, Russell]
“THE DOOR IS STILL OPEN” (2:51) [Berkshire Music BMI—Willis]
The Cardinals with the lead voice back from the army, make their
reappearance with a pair of powerful items that could set them right
into the winner’s circle. The old favorite, “Misirlou”, dramatic,
colorful and mystic, is chanted with such excellence and flavor, it
cannot help but appeal to a large audience. The flip, “The Door Is Still
Open”, is tenderly performed in a complete change of pace. A slow blues,
it highlights even more than the “Misirlou” side, the beautiful voice of
the lead. He sings with so much heart, it doesn’t seem possible the deck
can miss. Either of these sides can make it.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEAN BARLOW (Jay-Dee 799)
“I’LL STRING ALONG WITH YOU” (2:49) [Witmark—ASCAP—Dubin, Warren]
“IT DOESN’T HAPPEN EVERY DAY” (2:12) [Beacon BMI—Black]
This may be the launching of a new star. The lead of The Crickets, Dean
Barlow, steps out as a single. For material the lad sings the pretty
standard, “I’ll String Along With You”. Barlow gives the reading
everything he’s got and that’s plenty. A strong waxing that should
get plenty of attention if it gets the push. The deck has enough on the
ball to stay in there, even if it crosses the line and goes pop. The
other side, “It Doesn’t Happen Every Day”, is a pretty mambo beat, also
presented in pop style. Good coupler. For the big action it will be
“I’ll String Along With You”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE HARPTONES (Bruce 128)
“I ALMOST LOST MY MIND” (2:41) [BMI—I. J. Hunter]
“OU WEE BABY” (2:43) [Nu Way BMI—N. Winley]
The Harptones blend beautifully on the old Ivory Joe Hunter item of
former years, “I Almost Lost My Mind”. The slow weaving ballad is
intriguingly presented and the deck should pick up lots of action. The
flip, “Ou Wee Baby”, is a middle tempo jump with the flavoring the kids
are dancing to. The Harptones do a good job on the tune but the side
that should make it is “I Almost Lost My Mind”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JEWELL GOSPEL TRIO (Nashboro 550)
“MANY LITTLE ANGELS IN THE BAND” (2:14) [Excellorec BMI—Jewell]
The Jewell Gospel Trio rock out a bouncer religious side with good
feeling. Interesting side that should create interest.
“TAKE MY HAND, PRECIOUS LORD” (2:45) [Excellorec BMI]
Flip is a tenderly performed slow gospel piece that plays on the
emotions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROF. CHARLES TAYLOR (Tuxedo 897)
“I’M GOING HOME” (2:45) [Chas. Taylor]
Taylor sings an exciting and shouty middle tempo gospel item. Backing
the full voiced singer are the Gospel All Stars. OK religious wax.
“PROF. CHARLES TAYLOR I’M GOING HOME” (2:59) [Roberta Martin
BMI—Bradford]
Pretty rhythmic religious tune effectively performed.
=============================================================
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1955/CB-1955-03-05.pdf
Check out the pitcure of Richard Hayman in an ad at the bottom of page
11. He looks a lot like Paulie Walnuts.
GEORGIA GIBBS (Mercury 70572; 70572 x 45
“DANCE WITH ME HENRY (The Wallflower)” (2:15) [Modern BMI—Etta, Otis]
“BALLIN’ THE JACK” [Vogel-E. B. Marks ASCAP—Burris, Smith]
Georgia Gibbs is a natural for a top spot in the female vocalist
popularity parade, and it’s all because she’s found the type of material
that fits her dynamic personality, style, and sound. She rips on all
eight cylinders when she belts across rhythm and blues material. Her
“Mambo Baby” was solid. Her waxing of “Tweedlee Dee” speaks for itself.
But on her latest platter, she leans into the current R & B rage, “Dance
With Me Henry (The Wallflower)”. The tune is an all out sensation in the
blues market, and it should be the same in the pop field. It’s a wild
rock ’n roll number that drives from the very first groove right up to
the last. Gotta be a smash. Flip is Georgia’s unique reading of an oldie
that’s been a show-stopper for her for years, “Ballin’ The Jack.” Watch
the top half take off.
BONUS TRACK - 1963 remake of "Henry."
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JO STAFFORD (Columbia 40451; 4-40451)
“I GOT A SWEETIE” (2:35) [Progressive BMI—Charles]
Jo Stafford is at her best as she offers an exciting arrangement of one
of the country’s top R & B tunes. Great job by the thrush. A great
reading of this bouncer.
(This is miles better than that Gibbs piece of shit above)
“PLEASE DON’T GO SO SOON” (2:35) [Bourne ASCAP—Sigman, Feltz, Gietz]
On this end the thrush wends her way through a hit German tune for which
Carl Sigman has written English lyrics. Multiple track waxing effective.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
LITTLE WALTER (Checker 811)
“MY BABE” (2:41) [Arc BMI—Dixon)
“THUNDER BIRD” (2:43) [Arc BMI—Jacobs]
Little Walter has another strong side, thereby proving him one of the
most consistent r & b artists on the scene. “My Babe” could become
Little Walter’s biggest yet. It has a scintillating rhythm that jumps
and captures your complete attention. It has a bit of that “hallelujah”
that stirs the crowds and invites participation. The flip, “Thunder
Bird”, is a middle tempo instrumental, featuring the great harmonica
sounds for which Little Walter is known. Don’t pass up “My Babe”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FATS DOMINO (Imperial 842)
“DON’T YOU KNOW” (2:24) [Commodore BMI—Domino, Bartholomew]
“HELPING HAND” (2:07) [Commodore BMI—Domino, Bartholomew]
Fats Domino proves on this release why he’s considered one of the top
blues singers in the country. In “Don’t You Know”, a middle tempo
bouncer blues, the well padded chanter imparts his talent and charm to
the melodic ditty and the resulting wax is one that will undoubtedly
sell well. The flip, “Helping Hand”, is a haunting effort that
is in the same relaxed style, simple in melody and easy to absorb.
However, from this angle it looks like “Don’t You Know”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GENE and EUNICE (Aladdin 3282)
“THIS IS MY STORY” (2:16) [Aladdin BMI—Forrest, Levy]
“MOVE IT OVER, BABY” (2:05) [Aladdin BMI—Forrest, Levy]
Here are the lads who started the “Ko Ko Mo” fuss. Out to prove the
first was no accident, the pair come up with a wonderful item, “This Is
My Story”, that will no doubt bring another rush of pop covers. The
tune, on the soft kick, is simple, melodic and short. Any pop covers
will have to follow this arrangement very closely to capture the
feeling. The flip, “Move It Over Baby”, is an up tempo item that comes
off verv well and provides the kids with a bouncer for dancing. “This Is
My Story” is the side that will be asked for.
Never heard the flip before, it's very good, gonna make my 1955 list
towards the bottom, a solid 7.
Bonus - Demo version of B side.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ARNETT COBB (Atlantic 1056)
“FLYING HOME MAMBO” (2:36) [Regent BMI—Goodman, Hampton]
That old Hampton biggie is treated to a mambo beat and the soaring Cobb
horn. Deck moves with excitement and drive. Beat should really get the
kids going.
“NIGHT LIKE THAT” (2:34) [Progressive BMI — Lovett]
Arnett Cobb provides a middle tempo bounce in easy manner. Item, while a
rhythmic rocker, is dished up in softer tones. Good dance wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE GENTLEMEN (Apollo 470)
“BABY DON’T GO” (2:45) [Bess BMI—R. Johnson]
The Gentlemen have a good sound blend as they rock out the middle beat
ditty. Versatile group with plenty of polish. Like it.
“DON’T LEAVE ME BABY” (3:00) [Bess BMI—Bogar, Johnson]
A routine slow tempo blues well done. The boys make the most of the tune
and make it a good coupler for the jump side.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIL’ SON JACKSON (Imperial 829)
“SUGAR MAMA” (2:05) [Commodore BMI—M. Jackson]
Lil’ Son Jackson sings a Southern middle beat blues with an infectious
charm. This ditty is strong and simple to absorb. Should bring a
definite reaction.
“MESSIN’ UP” (2:20) [Commodore BMI — Jackson]
Tragic tale of a shooting ably told by Lil’ Son. God wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE STARLINGS (Dawn 212)
“HOKEY SMOKEY MAMA” (2:35) [Magid, Lindsey]
The Starlings dish up a strong and exciting lyric in good manner. Deck
has a definite appeal and could make a very strong showing.
“I’M JUST A CRYING FOOL” (2:40) [Magid]
The lads come up with a middle tempo filter that comes off a good side.
Good pairing.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOE HOUSTON (RPM 426)
“SHTIGGY BOOM” (2:30) [Lero ASCAP—Diamond, Jarvis]
Another version of what promises to be a big r & b and pop tune is given
a wild reading by that wild man of the horn and a hard hitting ork.
Lyrics are subordinated on this treatment.
“JOE’S GONE” (2:35) [BMI—Houston]
Hard hitting and fast moving instrumental etched in the manner that has
become expected of Houston. Wild wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JAY HAWKINS (Mercury 70549)
“(SHE PUT THE) WAMEE (ON ME)” (3:00) [Brent BMI—Hawkins, Kirkland]
A slow tempo southern ditty that goes wild as Hawkins with a screaming
vocal, tells in anguished detail how “she put the wamee on me”. Good
lyric and vocal reading.
“THIS IS ALL” (2:47) [Brent BMI—Hawkins, Kirkland]
This fella really busts at the seams. When he lets go—look out. He
shouts a slow country item with a shattering vocal. Exciting two sider.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE DODGERS (Aladdin 3271)
“DRIP DROP” (3:00) [Aladdin BMI—The Dodgers]
The Dodgers blend on a slow bouncy blues. Lads come up with a fair piece
of wax.
“CAT HOP” (2:10) [Aladdin BMI—Paul Winley]
The fellows describe a new dance, “the cat hop”, set to a middle tempo
jump ditty. A cute item well performed.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE FIVE WINGS (King 4778)
“JOHNNY’S STILL SINGING” (2:35) [Lois BMI—Stone, Mann, Glover]
Another tribute to Johnny Ace joins the ever growing fist. Effectively
done. Treatment and theme guarantees certain sales.
“JOHNNY HAS GONE” (2:52) [Crossroads BMI — Mendelsohn, Cadeno]
The Wings back with another Ace memorial, already recorded by several
other artists. The group does an efficient job on the tune.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE MIDNIGHTERS (Federal 12210)
“ASHAMED OF MYSELF”(2:55) [Jay & Cee BMI—Singleton, McCoy]
The Midnighters have a powerful piece of wax on this slow beat bouncer.
They sing it with feeling and a quality vocal. Could take off big.
“RING A-LING A-LING” (2:41) [Marlyn BMI — King Richard]
The Midnighters rock through a middle tempo jump with loads of bounce
and appeal. Good coupler, although the buying impetus will come from
“Ashamed”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX RHYTHM 'N BLUES
SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE CARDINALS (Atlantic 1054)
“MISIRLOU” (2:14) [Colonial Music BMI—Roubanis, Leeds, Wise, Russell]
“THE DOOR IS STILL OPEN” (2:51) [Berkshire Music BMI—Willis]
The Cardinals with the lead voice back from the army, make their
reappearance with a pair of powerful items that could set them right
into the winner’s circle. The old favorite, “Misirlou”, dramatic,
colorful and mystic, is chanted with such excellence and flavor, it
cannot help but appeal to a large audience. The flip, “The Door Is Still
Open”, is tenderly performed in a complete change of pace. A slow blues,
it highlights even more than the “Misirlou” side, the beautiful voice of
the lead. He sings with so much heart, it doesn’t seem possible the deck
can miss. Either of these sides can make it.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEAN BARLOW (Jay-Dee 799)
“I’LL STRING ALONG WITH YOU” (2:49) [Witmark—ASCAP—Dubin, Warren]
“IT DOESN’T HAPPEN EVERY DAY” (2:12) [Beacon BMI—Black]
This may be the launching of a new star. The lead of The Crickets, Dean
Barlow, steps out as a single. For material the lad sings the pretty
standard, “I’ll String Along With You”. Barlow gives the reading
everything he’s got and that’s plenty. A strong waxing that should
get plenty of attention if it gets the push. The deck has enough on the
ball to stay in there, even if it crosses the line and goes pop. The
other side, “It Doesn’t Happen Every Day”, is a pretty mambo beat, also
presented in pop style. Good coupler. For the big action it will be
“I’ll String Along With You”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE HARPTONES (Bruce 128)
“I ALMOST LOST MY MIND” (2:41) [BMI—I. J. Hunter]
“OU WEE BABY” (2:43) [Nu Way BMI—N. Winley]
The Harptones blend beautifully on the old Ivory Joe Hunter item of
former years, “I Almost Lost My Mind”. The slow weaving ballad is
intriguingly presented and the deck should pick up lots of action. The
flip, “Ou Wee Baby”, is a middle tempo jump with the flavoring the kids
are dancing to. The Harptones do a good job on the tune but the side
that should make it is “I Almost Lost My Mind”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JEWELL GOSPEL TRIO (Nashboro 550)
“MANY LITTLE ANGELS IN THE BAND” (2:14) [Excellorec BMI—Jewell]
The Jewell Gospel Trio rock out a bouncer religious side with good
feeling. Interesting side that should create interest.
“TAKE MY HAND, PRECIOUS LORD” (2:45) [Excellorec BMI]
Flip is a tenderly performed slow gospel piece that plays on the
emotions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROF. CHARLES TAYLOR (Tuxedo 897)
“I’M GOING HOME” (2:45) [Chas. Taylor]
Taylor sings an exciting and shouty middle tempo gospel item. Backing
the full voiced singer are the Gospel All Stars. OK religious wax.
“PROF. CHARLES TAYLOR I’M GOING HOME” (2:59) [Roberta Martin
BMI—Bradford]
Pretty rhythmic religious tune effectively performed.
=============================================================