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RICKY NELSON (Imperial 5595)
“JUST A LITTLE TOO MUCH” (2:09) [Hilliard BMI—Burnette]
“SWEETER THAN YOU” (2:17) [Hilliard BMI—Knight]
It’s more than likely that this pairing will be hit bound in no time
flat. It’s Ricky Nelson’s latest Imperial release and the youngster is
in top teen vocal form as he carves out “Just A Little Too Much” and
“Sweeter Than You”. Former’s a quick beat delighter while the latter’s
from the beautiful ballad school. Excellent chart replacements for his
recent “It’s Late”-“Never Be Anyone Else But You” two-sided smash.
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KING CURTIS (Atco 6143)
“HONEY DRIPPER part 1)" (2:16) [Northern ASCAP — Liggins]
Oldie makes a fine teen comeback, with the Curtis crew pounding with a
pro eye on the teen market.
Should be an active pop-R&B stanza.
“HONEY DRIPPER part 2” (2:00) [Northern ASCAP — Liggins]
Songsters make the difference here.
(Video says part 1, but it's part 2)
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THE CASH BOX PICK OF THE WEEK
FRANKIE FORD (Ace 566)
“ALIMONY” (2:20) [Ace BMI—Caronna, Ford, Smith]
"CAN'T TELL MY HEART” (2:20) [Ace BMI—Caronna, Ford, Smith]
Frankie Ford, the man who took a voyage into hitsville via his “Sea
Cruise”, comes thru with another Ace
platter that has the ‘compass’ pointing in the same direction. The
chanter’s sure to be collecting “Alimony” payments as he rocks with glee
on this catchy novelty-handclapper from the animal kingdom. “Can’t Tell
My Heart (What To Do)” finds Frankie emoting with money-making, rock-a-
ballad sincerity. Huey “Piano”
Smith and the ork neatly back up on this powerhouse pairing.
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LINK WRAY & THE WRAYMEN (Epic 9321)
“COMANCHE” (2:04) [Andval BMI—Wray, Grant]
“LILLIAN” (1:50) [Andval BMI—Wray, Grant]
Link Wray & the Wraymen follow their chart-riding instrumental,
“Rawhide”, with another ditty cut from
a similar mold. It’s a thumping, ‘Indians-on-the-warpath’ item with the
boys interjecting the “Comanche”
title every now and then. Flip’s a slow blueser tabbed “Lillian”.
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EUGENE CHURCH (Class 254)
“I AIN’T GOIN’ FOR THAT” (2:17) [Recordo BMI—Church]
“MIAMI” (2:15) [Recordo BMI—Clifton, Church]
Eugene Church, the lucky guy who had “Pretty Girls Everywhere”, is back
with two more potent
contenders for the two-market hit listings. This time, however, Eugene’s
having gal trouble as he
tells his two timin’ sweetie, “I Ain’t Goin’ For That”. On the other
portion, Church could do with
“Miami” what Wilbert Harrison did with “Kansas City”. Terrific vocal and
musical assist on both lids.
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ROUGH RIDERS (Hanover 4527)
“WINATCHEE” (2:24) [Rosemeadow ASCAP — Hyman, Delugg]
Intriguing instrumental with Latin-rock approach. The catchy theme is
shared by guitars, sax and organ.
Might turn in to something.
“STAMPEDE” (2:15) [Rosemeadow ASCAP—Hyman, Clayton, Delugg]
Boys hit harder and come around with another fine instrumental date.
Both sides have that teen sound.
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CHUCK CARBO (Rex 1003)
“PROMISES” [Pontchartrain BMI—Rebennack, David, Matassa]
“BE MY GIRL” [Pontchartrain BMI—Rebennack, David, Matassa]
This Ace-distributed Rex deck looks like it’s headed towards the big
time. Topside, “Promises”, an r&b-styled heartfelt waltzer is already
picking up territorial reaction. Songster Carbo’s sensitive on the
wistful and the combo-chorus backing plays a slow, steady-beat game.
However, don’t overlook the contagious up beat doings on the flip, “Be
My Girl”. Chuck’s accompaniment is a particularly teen-wise ingredient.
Can make it too.
both sides -
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BILL HALEY & HIS COMETS (Decca 30926)
“SHAKY” (2:00) [Seabreeze BMI—Beecher, Williamson]
“CALDONIA” (2:18) [Cherio BMI—Moore]
The Haley has come up with one of those interesting-sounding
instrumental jobs that step out
and make a strong chart stand. Here, the beat is steady, delivered with
choice sax, guitar em-
bellishments. Haley takes the vocal spotlight on the Louis
Jordan-associated whacky, “Caldonia”.
Effort naturally takes to a teen view. Worth watching.
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SCOTT BROS. (Skyline 502)
“PART OF YOU” (2:30) [Starling BMI — Scott]
Boys do a bang-up R&B-inclined jump job on the number. Vocal and combo
work is a strong throw-back
to the type of stuff done a few years ago. Could be a smash.
“KINGDOM OF LOVE” (2:09) [Starling BMI — Jay, Reid, Harris]
Light Latin-rock beat on the romantic.
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RUSTY YORK (Chess 1730)
“SUGAREE” (2:30) [Acuff-Rose BMI—Robbins] .
Fine upbeat blueser from York that could mean activity in both pop and
R&B circles. This lively teen shouter should be eyed closely. Deck is a
Chess master purchase.
“RED ROOSTER” (1:30) [Arr. by York]
The “She’ll Be Cornin’ Around The Mountain” melody becomes a contagious
instrumental pounder. Good sound.
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BILL RILEY (Sun 322)
“GOT THE WATER BOILING” (2:07) [Progressive BMI—Russell, Cornelius]
Quite a belt work-out for Riley, whose combo support is no less a
romping beat feature. Fella’s out to keep his gal. Can cash-in.
“ONE MORE TIME” (2:15) [Jay-Gee BMI—Howard]
Effective slow-beat song-of-longing display here. Exposure could do
important things.
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HERBIE ALPERT SEXTET (Andex 34036)
“THE HULLY GULLY”
The Alpert outfit swings nicely on the frisky theme. Trumpet is upfront,
with something of a boogie woogie
stint provided by guitars, organ and piano. Could step way out.
“SUMMER SCHOOL”
Infectious jumper from songsters and combo about a boy who doesn’t want
to go to summer school. A pro
teen product.
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MAURICE WHITE (Gold 7334)
“RHYTHM UN-HU” (1:45) [Cedarwood BMI — Pride]
Songster White and combo give out with an OK upbeat teen stanza.
Particularly good sound from the
combo-chorus halfway down track.
“DO FOR ME” (2:35) [Cedarwood BMI — Pride]
Country-inclined romantic from White.
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THE CASH BOX AWARD O' THE WEEK
THE SOLITAIRES (Old Town 1071)
“HELPLESS” [Hi-Hoss BMI—Brizant]
“LIGHT A CANDLE IN THE CHAPEL” [Maureen BMI—Brizant]
The Old Town diskery, currently experiencing a two-market smasheroo with
the Fiestas’ “So Fine”,
should repeat that success with the Solitaires’ “Helpless”. It’s an
emotion-packed, slow-rhythm ro-
mantic pleader that features some sensational pause-vocal and musical
tricks. Watch it take off!
The rock-a-ballad lovely on the reverse etching, “Light A Candle In The
Chapel”, also rates close
dual-mart scrutiny. Could be a double-barreled hit.
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BOBO JENKINS (Boxer 202)
“NOTHING BUT LOVE” (2:23) [Mo-Ru-So BMI—Jenkins, Moore]
Bobo Jenkins vigorously belts out this thumping, up-tempo blues number.
Deck can collect coin.
“TELL ME WHO” (2:31) [MoRu-So BMI—Jenkins, Moore]
The same heavy pounding is maintained on this half, but at a quicker
pace, as Jenkins takes a
turn at a blues pleader.
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THE GOSPEL CLEFS (Savoy 4119)
“BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON” [Savoy BMI—David]
The Gospel Clefs stirringly deliver this quick paced spiritual-type
tune. Exciting male lead.
“OPEN OUR EYES” [Volunteer BMI—Lumpkins]
Male lead now pours his heart into a slow-paced, tender gospel hymn.
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BROTHER JOE MAY (Nashboro 643)
“HUSH! SOMEBODY’S CALLING MY NAME” (2:18) [Excellorec BMI—Arr. May]
Brother Joe May maintains his top notch religious standing with this
rousing rendition
of the upbeat spiritual.
“I HEARD ANGELS SINGING” (2:48) [Excellorec BMI—Arr. May]
Emma Tucker gets the vocal spotlight on this end as she duets
delightfully with May on
a middle beat spiritual.
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