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TECHNIQUES (Roulette 4030)
“HEY! LITTLE GIRL” (2:05) [Stars & Lowry BMI—Funk]
A new group and song which Roulette picked up via a master purchase,
could develop into a big seller under the banner of the hot Roulette
label. Side is a pretty fish-beat ballad handled in a smooth manner by
the polished vocal aggregation. The Techniques have a sound the kids
will go for.
“IN A ROUND ABOUT WAY” (2:08) [Stars & Lowry BMI Reed]
The boys pick up the tempo on this slicing, as they rhythm thru another
good teen tune.
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RAY STANLEY (Argo 5280)
“I CAN’T WAIT” [Sherman BMI —Stanley]
Some clever rhythm effects accompany Ray Stanley as he trots thru a
contagious teenage bouncer that could become a favorite of the kids.
Side has an inviting rock-a-billy flavor that immediately wins the
attention. Watch this sleeper.
“OVER A COKE” [Sherman BMI —Stanley]
Another self-penned item, also aimed at the younger set, is offered on
this end. Strong fish beat number with an absolute teenage lyric. Good
companion deck.
(Eddie Cochran on lead guitar)
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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
BILL HALEY & COMETS (Decca 30461)
“HOW MANY” (2:25) [Opal BMI—Blair, Barnes]
“ROCK THE JOINT” (2:16) [Stenton BMI—Crafton, Keene, Bagby]
Bill Haley, one of the pioneers responsible for the great popularity of
rock and roll music, originally was a country singer. And now that
country music is being greatly accepted in the pop field, Haley offers a
country-flavored ballad that should give him a best seller. The side
that displays the “new” Haley sound is dubbed “How Many”. It’s a
dramatic ballad with a strong fish-beat and a good dance tempo. Kids
should find this change-of-pace Haley offering very appealing. The
bottom half features Haley and the Comets in their more familiar form
as they tear thru a hard-hitting jumper tagged “Rock The Joint”. Watch
the upper half.
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The Cash Box Award o’ the Week
TINY TOPSY and THE CHARMS (Federal 12309)
“RING AROUND MY FINGER” (2:15) [Umbrella RMI—Roth, Bass]
“COME ON, COME ON, COME ON” (2:38) Hennessy BMI—Eddie Cooley
Tiny Topsy, who came rushing to the fore with her “Aw Shucks Baby,” is
in rare belting form as she rocks out the quick beat “Ring Around My
Finger.” This gal reaches down to her toes for some of the notes and
turns in a performance that defies the listener to sit still. A waxing
that could break out in Pop as well as R&B. It is loaded. Jocks should
have a field day with it. The flip, “Come On, Come On, Come On,” is
another exciting offering with the hearty belter raising the roof.
Another good side that could happen. However, we’ll stick with “Ring
Around My Finger.”
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LLOYD PRICE (KRC-303)
“GEORGIANNA” (2:14) [Progressive BMI—Price, Boskent]
“HELLO LITTLE GIRL” (1:56) [Progressive BMI—Price, Boskent]
Lloyd Price enters the picture again with a two-sider that bears close
watching. “Georgianna” is a middle beat bouncer blues with Price wailing
in his potent vocal style. It is simple, melodic, funky, and exciting.
The coupling, “Hello Little Girl,” is a quick beat mambo tempo that
Price rocks out with a spirited reading. Deck is adorned with a full
orchestra sound; exciting and melodious. It drives and stirs up the
sluggish blood cells. Top drawer offering. Two change of pace sides that
deserve the best. We like both.
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THE VELOURS (Onyx 5015)
“THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT” (2:34) [Malver BMI—Haywoode, Winston]
“HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE” (2:31) [Mills ASCAP—Parish, Delettre]
The Velours come off their recent success, “Can I Come Over Tonight,”
with an even stronger wax, “This Could Be The Night.” A slow beat
tuneful ballad delivered with excellent teamwork. Romantic offering that
has the qualities to take off. It has a beautiful melody with a couple
of vocal gimmicks, a sincere reading and a story that appeals to the
lovers. This should be the one to make the Velours a big box office
attraction. The flip, “Hands Across The Table,” is a strong reading of
the lovely oldie. Good coupler, but we go all the way with “This Could
Be The Night.”
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HUEY SMITH (Ace 538)
"JUST A LONELY CLOWN” (2:24) [Ace BMI—Smith, Vincent]
“FREE SINGLE AND DISENGAGED” (2:19) [Ace BMI—Smith, Vincent]
Huey Smith (“Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu”) is after the
big sale again with a slow, rhythmic novelty, “Just A Lonely Clown.” The
deck has a tricky instrumental sound and the contrast of the high,
piercing fern voice and the deep male grunts loaded. Jocks should have a
field day with it. Infectious offering that bears close watching. The
flip, “Free Single and Disengaged,” is a quick beat jumper of the “Bo
Diddley” school. A goodie, but we think “Just A Lonely Clown” will take
over.
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THE CYCLONES (Flip 324)
“DO YOU LOVE ME” (1:53) [Limax BMI—Berry]
The Cyclones come up with the stronger deck on this quick beat bouncer.
Vivacious vocal treatment and exciting arrangement.
(Unavailable in the US)
“MY DEAR” (2:26) [Limax BMI —Berry, Colbert]
The Cyclones blend softly on a rhythmic slow beat ballad and come off
with a pleasing deck. Romantic effort on which The Cyclones capture the
mood.
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THE PLAYMATES (Savoy 1523)
“GIDDY-UP-A-DING-DONG” (2:41) [Crossroads BMI—Terry, Cadena]
The Playmates (a trio of young girls) swing out an exciting debut with a
novelty jump that looks mighty good. This one has sound, good
arrangement, good delivery and a strong piece of material. Stick close,
it could happen.
“IT MUST BE LOVE” (2:36) [Savoy BMI—Brooks]
The Playmates show their versatility with a complete change of pace. A
slow, drifty, rhythm ballad done to a turn. Good wax that may offer
competition to the “Giddy-Up” side.
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BILLY LAMONT (Savoy 1522)
“I GOT A ROCK AND ROLL GAL” (2:42) [Planemar BMI—Lamont]
Billy Lamont does a good rocking job on a middle beat jumper story of
his r & r gal. Deck has excitement cut into its groove. Good teener wax.
"I'M SO SORRY” (2:41) [Planemar BMI—Lamont]
Billy Lamont turns to the slow, rhythmic blues for his coupling and
turns in an emotional wax. Lamont can handle a tune.
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LITTLE TERRY (Savoy 1520)
“SEE SEE BOO HOO” (2:40), [Crossroads BMI—Terry, Cadena]
Little Terry offers a catchy treatment of the middle beat jumper. Swingy
wax the kids will like. Good dance item.
“SHAKE ME UP BABY” (2:29) [Crossroads BMI — Terry, Cadena]
Little Terry wails a slow, rhythmic blues with a hard hitting ork
support. Similar comments. Good, danceable offering.
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THE CELLOS (Apollo 516)
“THE BE-BOP MOUSE” (2:40) [Bess BMI—Williams]
The Cellos come up with another of their novelties and as usual do a
strong job. The lads have a distinctive sound and the deck should appeal
to the teeners. Lead voice could have been further up front. Swingy
effort. Stick close to it for sales reaction.
“GIRLIE THAT I LOVE” (2:35) [Bess BMI—Williams]
Another quick beat bouncer with a potent delivery. Happy, swingy deck.
Good teener bait.
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PIANO RED (RCA Victor 7065)
“SOUTH” (2:14) [Peer Int. BMI—Moten, Hazen, Charles]
Piano Red and his orchestra turn in a swingy arrangement of the skipping
middle beat tune. Delightful entertaining wax.
“COO CHA” (2:05) [Hill & Range BMI—Willie Perryman]
Piano Red and his swingy companions offer a middle beat jump cha cha.
Light hearted wax for the light hearted listener.
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SAMMY MYERS (Ace 536)
“MY LOVE IS HERE TO STAY” (2:39) [Ace BMI—Myers]
Sammy Myers rocks out a middle beat rhythm blues with a hearty reading.
Deck is country flavored both instrumentally and in Myers vocaling.
Solid dance tempo.
“SLEEPING IN THE GROUND” (2:31) [Ace BMI—Sammy Myers]
Myers wails a slow blues with feeling. Potent down home wax.
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MERCY BABY (Ace 535)
“SILLY DILLY WOMAN” (2:42) [Ace BMI—Mullins]
Mercy Baby has a dilly of his own in “Silly Dilly Woman,” a swingy
middle beat. Mercy Baby has an impressive style and his handling of the
strong hunk of material makes it a deck to watch.
“MERCY’S BLUES” (2:33) [Ace BMI—J. Mullins]
Mercy Baby wails a middle beat blues with all the touches it takes for
the southern market. Good down home blues wax.
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JIMMIE CLANTON (Ace 537)
“THAT’S YOU BABY” (2:34) [Ace BMI—J. Clanton]
Jimmie Clanton shouts out a quick beat bouncer with a hard hitting vocal
backed by a swinging ork. Deck is an exciting offering with a strong
dance tempo.
“I TRUSTED YOU” (2:36) [Ace BMI—J. Clanton]
Clanton changes moods and sings a slow paced, tender blues-ballad.
Melodic offering handled by Clanton with warmth.
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JIMMIE DIGGS (King 5084)
“DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT” (2:20) [Monument BMI—Brandon, Williams]
Jimmie Diggs shouts a rhythmic melodious tune with an unrestrained
reading. Good teener party wax—danceable and excellent listening. Could
happen.
“MISS HULA” (2:28) [Jay & Cee BMI—Henry Glover]
Jimmie Diggs belts a hard driving jump and really pulls out all the
stops on this side. He’s swinging from the floor from the opening note.
This’ll stir up those energy laden kids.
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WARNER MACK (Decca 30471)
“ROCK-A-CHICKA” (2:00) [Old Charter BMI W. MacPherson]
“SINCE I LOST YOU” (2:15) [Copar Music BMI W. MacPherson]
Warner Mack, whose Decca pressing, “Is It Wrong” turned out to be a
‘sleeper’ hit in the country department as well as some of the pop
locations, dishes up a power packed new two-sider that should go a long
way in establishing him as a consistent hit-maker. One end, labeled
“Roc-A-Chicka”, is a sensational all-market rocker that Mack drives out
in spirited style. On the other half Warner puts his heart into his
delivery of a lovely, slightly up tempo tear-jerker tagged “Since I Lost
You”. Wonderful ork and choral assist supplied by the Anita Kerr Quartet
on two solid coin-catchers for the ops and dealers.
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YORK BROTHERS (Decca 30473)
“EVERYBODY’S TRYIN’ TO BE MY BABY” (2:00) [Copar Music BMI—W. Pierce, J.
Mathis]
The York Brothers, Leslie & George, could have a real winner on their
hands with either end of their Decca debut. This end is a tantalizing
house rocker that finds the boys driving back the onslaught of gals.
Swinging musical backdrop makes this a natural for the boxes in the
rock ’n roll locations.
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“I WANT MY BABY BACK” (2:04) [Cedarwood BMI—L. & G. York]
They’re having romantic difficulties on this end as they plead for their
sweetie’s return. Grade “A” harmonizing on a fetching weeper set to an
r&r-ballad beat.
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BILLY WALLACE (Deb 882)
“WOLF CALL” (1:50) [Grille Music BMI—B. Wallace, J. Bailey]
Here’s an intriguing little ditty that Billy Wallace decks out in
flavorful style. The chanter advises the gals to keep clear of the
sharpie who hangs out on the corner. Infectious, up tempo item with the
sound of a wolf call running throughout the record.
“TWO O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING” [Green Hills Music BMI—B. Wallace]
Reverse platter is a quick moving blues opus that the songster delivers
in soft, sincere fashion. Interesting pairing.
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