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DISK OF THE WEEK
LES PAUL & MARY FORD (Capitol 2486; F-2486)
“VAYA CON DIOS” (2:50) [Ardmore Music]
"JOHNNY” (2:00) [Iris Music]
Les Paul & Mary Ford keep their hit producing machinery in high gear as
they come through with two prize package sides that should do a bang-up
job in the boxes and in retail sales. “Vaya Con Dios” meaning “May God
Be With You” is
a velvety smooth ballad delivered in the hushed multiple fashion that
has made Mary so popular, while Les glides along in the backdrop with a
fine bit of strumming. Mary’s dream dusted voice does wonders to this
lovely ballad with slow waltz flavor. The number is tops both
esthetically and commercially beautiful. Flip “Johnny (Is The Boy For
Me)” is a fast moving item with an intriguing melody and a lively
bounce. Les and Mary work great together. “Johnny” could catch too. A
juke box natural.
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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
EDDIE BOYD (Chess 1541)
“THIRD DEGREE” (2:41) [Burton Ltd.]
“BACK BEAT” (2:37) [Burton Ltd.]
Eddie Boyd still sticking to numerology, it seems, when it comes to
picking his tunes. His first hit, “Five Long Years” was followed by
“Twenty Four Hours,” and now he comes up with the numeral three as his
latest tune is “Third Degree.” The latter is a slow blues performed in
sock style by the chanter as he complains he is tired of being accused
of everything including, peeping, petting, forgery and even murder and
he “can’t stand no more.” An interesting and well sung side. The under
lid, “Back Beat,” is a slow bounce instrumental performed with a
stirring undertone. A rambling piano and velvety sax are featured.
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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
VARETTA DILLARD (Savoy 897)
“MERCY, MR. PERCY” (2:41)
“NO KINDA GOOD, NO HOW” (2:39)
Varetta Dillard comes up with a natural for her talented pipes. The
thrush has a piece of material that is tailor made. Called “Mercy, Mr.
Percy,” Varetta employs her bag of tricks to sell it, and sell it she
does. She displays her histrionic talents as she pleads for mercy from
Mr. Percy. She begs him to do anything, even hit her, but don’t “quit”
her. Tune is a rhythmic middle beat and comes over like a winner. The
under portion, “No Kinda Good, No How,” shows Varetta at her torrid
best. On this deck she blasts her man for being no good, no how. She is
downright venomous as she sings of his many faults. Think the thrush has
two of her best sides on this release.
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ALLEN BUNN (Apollo 447)
“WINE” (2:40) [Bess Music]
Allen Bunn sings a quick bounce story of the gal who loves her wine.
Bunn’s singing is solid and the orking hot.
“BABY I’M GOING TO THROW YOU OUT” (2:37) [Bess Music]
Bunn sings a quick beat story of how he took his gal in from the
streets, and if she continues to act as she has that’s where she is
going to end up. Lyrics and Bunn’s able chanting add up to a strong
platter.
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AMOS MILBURN (Aladdin 3168)
“LONG, LONG DAY” (2:43) [Aladdin Music]
Amos Milburn lends his polished pipes to a romantic middle beat bounce
and comes off with a good deck. Milburn has a big following and this one
should catch lots of spins.
“PLEASE, MR. JOHNSON” (2:37)
Flip is a slow blues with Milburn chanting in soft and tender fashion.
Lyrics tell of his having lost the best gal he ever had.
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KENZIE MOORE (Specialty 462)
“MY BABY’S GONE AGAIN” (2:55) [Venice]
A slow blues is the material and Kenzie Moore sings the sad item in
dejected fashion.
"I’M BEGGIN’ YOU BABY” (2:45) [Venice]
A similar number with Moore performing in acceptable manner. Joe Dyson’s
band backs the vocalist on both decks.
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CHRISTINE KITTRELL (Republic 7044)
“I’LL HELP YOU BABY” (2:41) [Babb Music]
Christine Kittrell dishes up a slow blues that picks up tempo and in it
she really gives. She laughs and pleads and comes across in great style.
“L & N SPECIAL” (2:39) [Babb Music]
Christine sings a quick beat bounce with a New Orleans feel. Gal gives
the etching drive. A good coupler.
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SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE DU DROPPERS (RCA Victor 20-5321)
“I FOUND OUT” (2:50) [Park Ave.]
“LITTLE GIRL, LITTLE GIRL” (2:25) [Park Ave.]
The Du Droppers, who made it locally with “Can’t Do Sixty No More” and
then became national hits with “I Wanna Know,” follow up with the answer
to the latter. Titled, “I Found Out,” the lyrics say “I found out what
you do when
you go down there.” Theme of the first being, “I wanna know what you do
when, etc., etc.” The tune is a quick beat, infectiously and zestfully
performed by the talented group. Looks like another big one for the fast
moving group. The
under lid, “Little Girl, Little Girl,” is a humorous middle beat story
of the gal who talks in her sleep. She calls names that are not “his,”
and when she smiles “he” knows she is not thinking of him. The boys
perform top-drawer on both sides.
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SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE CRICKETS (MGM 11507)
“I’LL CRY NO MORE” (2:39) [Beacon Music]
“FOR YOU I HAVE EYES” (2:52) [Beacon Music]
The Crickets, who established themselves with their first release,
“You’re Mine,” still in the hot charts, come through with another pair
that look like certain winners. Both tunes are cast of the same mold.
Slow, soft and melting items. The upper deck “I’ll Cry No More,” is
treated to a lush reading by the group. Lyrics are romantic in nature.
The lead singer is standout. The flip, “For You I Have Eyes,” is a
beautiful etching. The group blends voices solidly and comes up with a
good sound. Both sides have the quality and treatment and from where we
sit its heads or tails.
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LITTLE BILLY BIG (Imperial 40003)
“VENGEANCE” (2:35) [Fan Mar Music]
Little Billy Big etches a slow dramatic love tune in good style. The
chanter is soft and tender in his treatment.
“I BROKE A PROMISE TO MY HEART” (2:28) [Cadice Music]
Singer lends his intimate style to a soft romantic lament and the result
is a platter strong for both r & b and pop.
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HAL PAIGE (Atlantic 996)
“DRIVE IT HOME” (3:07) [Progressive]
Hal Paige gives an infectious vocal to the middle rhythmic bounce tempo
item with earthy lyrics. Paige’s style is easy on the ears. This deck is
certain to stir up some action.
“BREAK OF DAY BLUES (2:30) [Progressive]
The flip is a slow rhythmic blues appealingly chanted by Paige.
Instrumental backing is strong on both sides.
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“SHY GUY” DOUGLAS (Excello 2008)
“DETROIT ARROW” (2:59)
“Shy Guy” Douglas sings a slow blues engagingly in which he tells of the
train taking his baby away.
“NEW MEMPHIS BLUES” (2:57)
Another slow blues is the “Shy Guy” material for the lower end. Douglas
sings of losing his baby and he is Memphis bound.
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GAYLE BROWN-SARAH McLAWLER (Brunswick 84008)
“I FEEL SO UNNECESSARY” (2:57) [Challenge Music]
Gayle Brown etches a slow emotional side potently. Sarah McLawler helps
out with solid organ playing.
“HOW CAN” (2:41)
Brown sings an infectious middle tempo tune with a stirring vocal.
McLawler also provides the organ backing on this deck. Chanter makes
Johnnie Ray-like sounds in portions of the platter.
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ROBERT WETMORE (Flame 1004)
“LAZY HAMMOCK BLUES” (2:38)
Robert Wetmore dishes up a slow rhythmic blues with the aid of the Bill
Carter Quartet.
“WHERE IN THE WORLD” (2:37)
A dramatic item dramatically chanted by Wetmore. Echo chamber is used to
heighten effect.
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