Bruce
2024-10-03 05:37:43 UTC
MARCH 22, 1958
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The Cash Box Disk of the Week
RICKY NELSON (Imperial 5503)
“BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAY” (2:02) [Reeve BMI—Burnette, Burnette]
“MY BUCKET’S GOT A HOLE IN IT” (2:00) [Pickwick ASCAP—Williams]
Ricky Nelson, one of the nation’s hottest record personalities with a
chain of tremendous hits to his credit (“Teenager’s Romance”, “Be-Bop
Baby” and “Stood Up”) should add another with his latest release
“Believe What You Say”. The deck opens with an exciting instrumental
backdrop and follows thru with a socko teen reading by Nelson that
should have the younger set running to the record shops. Powerful
rockin’ merchandise we’ll be hearing often in coming months. The
companion piece “My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It” is a traditional opus
also belted with gusto by the popular songster. Nelson always does well
with both sides of each release. This record should follow suit. But
it’s the top half for the big money.
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SILHOUETTES (Ember 1032)
“MISS THING” (1:57) [Angel BMI—Jones, Jones]
“HEADIN’ FOR THE POORHOUSE” (2:25) [Ulyses & Bagby-Wildcat
BMI—Silhouettes]
The Silhouettes, the lads who set their job-getting problems to music
and clicked to the tune of a million seller, now do the same with their
girl-getting problems and come up with another sensational side dubbed
“Miss Thing”. The deck features the dyip-dyip opening plus a good beat
and once again the lyrics are almost impossible to understand. But who
cares! The record buyers certainly don’t. The sound is there and that’s
all the kids want. Strong follow-up that’ll earn a heap of loot and make
a big showing on the charts. Flip is another song about financial
difficulties tagged “Headin’ For The Poorhouse”. More finger-snappin’
merchandise that’ll have the younger set hoppin’.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DAVE APPELL & THE APPLEJACKS (Cameo 132)
“NO NAME THEME” (2:20) [Mayland BMI—Leon]
A swinging instrumental rocker with a staccato tempo is excitingly
fashioned by Appell and his boys. Good teen dance fare.
“DINNER WITH DRAC” (2:35) [Mayland BMI—Sheldon, Land]
The background theme from the hit ghoul disk is presented (sans lyrics)
by the crew. More excellent dance merchandise.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TONY ALLEN (Dot 15722)
“CHILLS” (2:28) [Aladdin BMI—Allen]
Tony Allen has an original here that could develop into a good
money-maker. It’s an emotional chant with a repetitious instrumental
backdrop that gets under the skin. Strong wailer with a good R & B
sound.
“SKINNY MINNIE” (2:18) [Aladdin BMI —Allen]
Another self-composed rocker is this descriptive hip swinger about a gal
shaped like a rollin’ pin. Deck should appeal to both the pop and R & B
market.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Cash Box Award o’ the Week
THE VELOURS (Onyx 520)
“REMEMBER” (2:25) [Malver BMI—Robert Spencer]
“CAN I WALK YOU HOME” (2:40) [Malver BMI—Haywoode, Winston]
The Velours turn out a melodic rock-cha cha of medium beat with an
infectious quality that could kick it up into the big sellers.
"Remember”, out several weeks in the New York territory on the Onyx
label, has already worked its into a solid sized hunk of action. Now MGM
has taken it over for its initial release on the new Orbit label and
with heavy promotion should stir it up into a national hit. A tune that
grows with each listen. Don’t overlook this side. The flip, “Can I Walk
You Home”, is a slow beat rhythm ballad that makes pleasant listening.
However, all the weight is on “Remember”.
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THE DELTAIRS (Ivy 107)
“I MIGHT LIKE IT” (2:12) [Valando ASCAP—George Weiss]
“STANDING AT THE ALTAR” (2:05) [Walnut BMI—Stansbury, Marlin]
The Deltairs have a real intriguing piece of material in “I Might Like
It”. It is a minor key novelty with a romantic lyric. The changing tempo
gives it added attractiveness. It will certainly attract attention and
sufficient exposure could make it happen big. It is the kind of material
that should appeal to all age buyers. Sounds like Weiss’s strongest
piece of material since “Wheel of Fortune”. The flip, “Standing At The
Altar”, is a middle beat r & r item done very well by the talented
group. Take a good, long look at "I Might Like It”.
both sides -
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LITTLE JOE THE THRILLER (Okeh 7099)
“WHAT’S HAPPENED TO YOUR HALO?” (2:19) [Torpedo BMI—L. Chase]
Little Joe The Thriller shouts out a quick beat racer with a number of
cute gimmicks that could kick the deck right into the best sellers.
Gimmicks abound both in the instrumental support as well as Little Joe’s
vocaling. Loaded deck that could explode. Watch it.
“DON’T LEAVE ME ALONE” (2:11) [Carney BMI—J. Cook]
Little Joe turns tender on this half, singing a slow beat romancer in
good style. Joe is a little like Sam Cooke on this offering. Pleasing
wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUDDY LUCAS (Gone 5025)
“THE GEE GEE WALK” (2:20) [Gone BMI—Westbrook, Goldner]
Buddy Lucas swings out with an infectious excitement as he rocks with a
quick beat instrumental. Deck moves all the way and could grab up a big
piece of action. Watch it carefully—it deserves a good long look.
“B0PPIN’ HOP” (2:08) [Gone BMI — George Goldner]
Lucas backs with a gay quick beat that the kids should cotton to. Good
coupler, but not as attractive as “The Gee Gee Walk”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAL MILLER (Hollywood 1086)
“YOU MOVE ME” (2:04) [Golden State BMI—Shuler, Sheffield]
Tal Miller recites his story against a beaty instrumental background and
comes off with an ok wax. Miller finds love at first sight as he catches
a sight of a “chick” one day. Tricky drum beats that simulate his
heartbeats. A good gimmick.
"ONLY SIXTEEN” (2:08) [Golden State BMI—Shuler, Miller]
Miller sings a slow beat blues about a sixteen year old girl. Ok deck
that moves.
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THE ELCHORDS with Butchy Saunders (Good 544)
“PEPPERMINT STICK” (2:23) [Dan Publ. BMI—Moore, Jones]
The Elchords, with young Butchy Saunders swinging out in Frankie Lymon
style, dish up a quick beat jumper with an exciting treatment. Saunders
is assisted by a good group and tricky arrangement. Strong deck.
“GEE I’M IN LOVE” (2:22) [Ban BMI—Moore, Jones]
Saunders and the Elchords again team on another quick beat bouncer, but
with a more subdued treatment. Rhythm ballad that comes off in good
style.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GUS JENKINS (Flash 128)
“HIT THE ROAD” (2:32) [Reynolds BMI — Gus Jenkins]
Gus Jenkins offers a slow, rhythmic instrumental waxing that captivates
with a blues mood. Syncopated beat that penetrates. Deck is good and
could capture a good piece of the market.
“ROAD RUNNER” (2:52) [Reynolds Andrews BMI—Reynolds, Jenkins]
Jenkins backs with a similar mood piece. Another slow beat offering that
comes off well, but slightly under the excitement conveyed by “Hit The
Road”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE O. C. ALL STARS (Savoy 1533)
“EVERYBODY STROLL” (2:40) [Planemar BMI — Cadena, Cadena]
The O. C. All Stars come up with a slow instrumental stroll beat and
send it off with a “sound” that captures the ear. Stirring treatment
that bears close watching. Sax, strings and mood.
“STONE DOWN” (2:35) [Planemar BMI—Cadena, Cadena]
The group dishes up a swinging quick beat instrumental on the flipside.
Good, earnest bouncer with a danceable beat.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CUFFLINX (Dooto 434)
“A FOOL’S FORTUNE” (2:52) [Nathaniel McCoy] The
Cufflinx proffer a slow, drifty ballad with a tender delivery that
places the proper feeling into the grooves. Easy, soft waxing for the
dim hours.
“TRICK KNEES” (2:40) [Dootsie Williams BMI — Nathaniel McCoy]
The Cufflinx rock on the flip with a gimmick that could catch on. A
middle beat jump wailed with a hearty reading. Deck moves and has the
right mood for the happy teener.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WILLIE EGAN (Dash 55001)
“ROCK & ROLL FEVER” (2:05) [Glynmar BMI —Turner, Egan]
Willie Egan shouts out a quick beat jump with a belty type reading that
stirs up the crowd. Good, solid dance wax that the kids can rock to.
“CHITTLIN’S” (1:40) [Glynmar BMI—Egan]
Egan turns in an instrumental quick beat that comes off an intriguing
side. Deck has a moving beat and stirring sound that interests the
listener. Good instrumental waxing.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E. TINY WATKINS (Sandy 1009)
“LOVE LIKE A RIVER” (2:30) [Burnt Oak BMI—Watkins, Lawrence]
Watkins sings a slow beat folk blues with great dramatic effect.
Followers of folk should find it very attractive. It is sufficiently
different to stir up interest.
"ROCKIN’ SATELLITE” (2:15) [Burnt Oak BMI—Eugene Watkins]
Watkins gets timely with a quick beat jumper all about rockets and a
trip to the moon. Deck fails to arouse excitement.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOLOMON BURKE (Apollo 522)
“DON’T CRY” (2:12) [Bess BMI—Howard Biggs]
Burke turns ina moving vocal of a slow beat ballad. Soft, tender and
effective. Burke sells well here. The better side.
“THEY ALWAYS SAY” (2:12) [Bess BMI—Charles Merenstein]
Solomon Burke handles a middle beat pretty in capable fashion, but the
deck is lacking in excitement. Pretty tune and good vocal reading.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SONNY DAY AND THE VERSATILES (Checker 886)
“HALF MOON” (2:41) [Arc & Fee Bee BMI—Fatawlsky]
Sonny Day offers a slow beat, rhythmic ditty with an appealing lyric.
Day lends it a relaxed vocal against a steady beat background. Ok deck
that should appeal to all markets.
“SPEEDILLAC” (2:43) [Arc & Fee Bee BMI—Fatawlsky]
Day offers a quick beat in the current trend that fascinates the
teeners. Deck moves well and should please the record buyer.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JESSE POWELL with The Caddys (Josie 834)
“AIN’T YOU GONNA’’ (2:03) [Benell BMI—Powell, Navarro]
Jesse Powell jumps a quick beat cutie with an infectious vocal and
arrangement. Deck is sprightly and tricky. Captures the attention and
could attract enough spotlight to build in the sales department.
“TURNPIKE” (3:02) [Benell BMI—Powell, Outcalt]
Powell and his orchestra turn in a swinging and hard hitting
instrumental jump with a straight out pop flavor.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHN LITTLETON AND THE CAPISTRANOS (Duke 179)
“PO’ MARY” (2:30) [Lion BMI—Brown]
Littleton and The Capistranos team on a quick beat rock with ok results.
Deck hits hard with swinging results. Side comes off well.
“N0W DARLING” (2:10) [Lion BMI—Littleton]
Littleton wails a slow beat shuffle on the flip and turns in the
stronger performance. Deck has a more potent appeal here and could
capture a good reaction.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DONALD WOODS (Aladdin 3412)
“MEMORIES OF AN ANGEL” (2:24) [Aladdin BMI — Donald Woods]
Donald Woods gives a dramatic performance of a stirring slow beat tune.
Woods wails his troubles with deep feeling. Pretty item done
effectively.
“THAT MUCH OF YOUR LOVE” (2:20) [Aladdin BMI— Woods, Specht]
Woods proclaims his love in this middle beat bouncer. He comes through
in moving fashion in a different kind of etching.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE GUYTONES (Deluxe 6159)
“HUNKY DORY” (2:25) [MenLo BMI—Perper, Izzo]
The Guytones dish up a middle beat bouncer with the flavor of “Come Go
With Me”. Deck is a joyous jump effectively treated. The Guytones lend
it a vivacious quality.
“THIS IS LOVE” (1:57) [Wemar BMI — Beaslerf, Richards]
The Guytones swing out with a middle beat jumper giving it that exciting
quality that breaks a deck out. The group may have a winner here if it
gets sufficient exposure.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CARL PERKINS (Columbia 41131)
“PINK PEDAL PUSHERS” (2:32) [Hill & Range BMI—Perkins]
“JIVE AFTER FIVE” (2:18) [Hill & Range BMI—Perkins]
Carl Perkins, the man who climbed to the top of almost every chart with
his “Blue Suede Shoes”, makes his dehut under the Columbia banner with
two potent all market rafter-shakers that have smash potential notched
into every groove of the record. On the upper end he tells about a
swingin’ chick who wears “Pink Pedal Pushers”. Flipside he sez he’s a
hard working soda-jerk who’s gonna “Jive After Five”. Tremendous
instrumental support on two solid, self- penned coin-catchers that
Carl belts out in exciting style.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAC CURTIS (King 5121)
“MISSY ANN” (2:23) [Mellinr Armo BMI — Shell, Johnston]
Mac Curtis is gonna hop on the winning track any day now and it’s more
than likely he’ll turn the trick with either side of this new King
pairing that he delivers in sparkling style. This half features a catchy
bell effect.
“LITTLE MISS LINDA” (2:35) O' [Armo BMI—Curtis, Shell, Bass]
Under portion features a contagious beat. Flavorful musical backdrop on
two decks with that all market appeal.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOM TALL (Crest 1038)
“STACK-A-REC0RDS” (2:21) [American BMI—T. Tall]
Tom Tall chooses a strong piece of country-rock ’n roll material to
introduce himself on the Crest label. His Tom Kats ably assist on the
instrumental end of a swinging side that oughta sell a stack-a-records.
“MARY JO” (1:59) [American BMI—T. Tall]
Tall also impresses on the flip half as he, and a chorus, dishes up a
subdued rocker in delectable style. Potent two-sider.
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Girl To Stollers
NEW YORK — Mike Stoller, RCA
Victor A & R exec, and one half of
the hot song-writing team of Lieber
and Stoller, became the father of a
7 lb. 8 oz. girl born to his wife last
week. The baby’s name is Amy.
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The Cash Box Disk of the Week
RICKY NELSON (Imperial 5503)
“BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAY” (2:02) [Reeve BMI—Burnette, Burnette]
“MY BUCKET’S GOT A HOLE IN IT” (2:00) [Pickwick ASCAP—Williams]
Ricky Nelson, one of the nation’s hottest record personalities with a
chain of tremendous hits to his credit (“Teenager’s Romance”, “Be-Bop
Baby” and “Stood Up”) should add another with his latest release
“Believe What You Say”. The deck opens with an exciting instrumental
backdrop and follows thru with a socko teen reading by Nelson that
should have the younger set running to the record shops. Powerful
rockin’ merchandise we’ll be hearing often in coming months. The
companion piece “My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It” is a traditional opus
also belted with gusto by the popular songster. Nelson always does well
with both sides of each release. This record should follow suit. But
it’s the top half for the big money.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SILHOUETTES (Ember 1032)
“MISS THING” (1:57) [Angel BMI—Jones, Jones]
“HEADIN’ FOR THE POORHOUSE” (2:25) [Ulyses & Bagby-Wildcat
BMI—Silhouettes]
The Silhouettes, the lads who set their job-getting problems to music
and clicked to the tune of a million seller, now do the same with their
girl-getting problems and come up with another sensational side dubbed
“Miss Thing”. The deck features the dyip-dyip opening plus a good beat
and once again the lyrics are almost impossible to understand. But who
cares! The record buyers certainly don’t. The sound is there and that’s
all the kids want. Strong follow-up that’ll earn a heap of loot and make
a big showing on the charts. Flip is another song about financial
difficulties tagged “Headin’ For The Poorhouse”. More finger-snappin’
merchandise that’ll have the younger set hoppin’.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DAVE APPELL & THE APPLEJACKS (Cameo 132)
“NO NAME THEME” (2:20) [Mayland BMI—Leon]
A swinging instrumental rocker with a staccato tempo is excitingly
fashioned by Appell and his boys. Good teen dance fare.
“DINNER WITH DRAC” (2:35) [Mayland BMI—Sheldon, Land]
The background theme from the hit ghoul disk is presented (sans lyrics)
by the crew. More excellent dance merchandise.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TONY ALLEN (Dot 15722)
“CHILLS” (2:28) [Aladdin BMI—Allen]
Tony Allen has an original here that could develop into a good
money-maker. It’s an emotional chant with a repetitious instrumental
backdrop that gets under the skin. Strong wailer with a good R & B
sound.
“SKINNY MINNIE” (2:18) [Aladdin BMI —Allen]
Another self-composed rocker is this descriptive hip swinger about a gal
shaped like a rollin’ pin. Deck should appeal to both the pop and R & B
market.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Cash Box Award o’ the Week
THE VELOURS (Onyx 520)
“REMEMBER” (2:25) [Malver BMI—Robert Spencer]
“CAN I WALK YOU HOME” (2:40) [Malver BMI—Haywoode, Winston]
The Velours turn out a melodic rock-cha cha of medium beat with an
infectious quality that could kick it up into the big sellers.
"Remember”, out several weeks in the New York territory on the Onyx
label, has already worked its into a solid sized hunk of action. Now MGM
has taken it over for its initial release on the new Orbit label and
with heavy promotion should stir it up into a national hit. A tune that
grows with each listen. Don’t overlook this side. The flip, “Can I Walk
You Home”, is a slow beat rhythm ballad that makes pleasant listening.
However, all the weight is on “Remember”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE DELTAIRS (Ivy 107)
“I MIGHT LIKE IT” (2:12) [Valando ASCAP—George Weiss]
“STANDING AT THE ALTAR” (2:05) [Walnut BMI—Stansbury, Marlin]
The Deltairs have a real intriguing piece of material in “I Might Like
It”. It is a minor key novelty with a romantic lyric. The changing tempo
gives it added attractiveness. It will certainly attract attention and
sufficient exposure could make it happen big. It is the kind of material
that should appeal to all age buyers. Sounds like Weiss’s strongest
piece of material since “Wheel of Fortune”. The flip, “Standing At The
Altar”, is a middle beat r & r item done very well by the talented
group. Take a good, long look at "I Might Like It”.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LITTLE JOE THE THRILLER (Okeh 7099)
“WHAT’S HAPPENED TO YOUR HALO?” (2:19) [Torpedo BMI—L. Chase]
Little Joe The Thriller shouts out a quick beat racer with a number of
cute gimmicks that could kick the deck right into the best sellers.
Gimmicks abound both in the instrumental support as well as Little Joe’s
vocaling. Loaded deck that could explode. Watch it.
“DON’T LEAVE ME ALONE” (2:11) [Carney BMI—J. Cook]
Little Joe turns tender on this half, singing a slow beat romancer in
good style. Joe is a little like Sam Cooke on this offering. Pleasing
wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUDDY LUCAS (Gone 5025)
“THE GEE GEE WALK” (2:20) [Gone BMI—Westbrook, Goldner]
Buddy Lucas swings out with an infectious excitement as he rocks with a
quick beat instrumental. Deck moves all the way and could grab up a big
piece of action. Watch it carefully—it deserves a good long look.
“B0PPIN’ HOP” (2:08) [Gone BMI — George Goldner]
Lucas backs with a gay quick beat that the kids should cotton to. Good
coupler, but not as attractive as “The Gee Gee Walk”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAL MILLER (Hollywood 1086)
“YOU MOVE ME” (2:04) [Golden State BMI—Shuler, Sheffield]
Tal Miller recites his story against a beaty instrumental background and
comes off with an ok wax. Miller finds love at first sight as he catches
a sight of a “chick” one day. Tricky drum beats that simulate his
heartbeats. A good gimmick.
"ONLY SIXTEEN” (2:08) [Golden State BMI—Shuler, Miller]
Miller sings a slow beat blues about a sixteen year old girl. Ok deck
that moves.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE ELCHORDS with Butchy Saunders (Good 544)
“PEPPERMINT STICK” (2:23) [Dan Publ. BMI—Moore, Jones]
The Elchords, with young Butchy Saunders swinging out in Frankie Lymon
style, dish up a quick beat jumper with an exciting treatment. Saunders
is assisted by a good group and tricky arrangement. Strong deck.
“GEE I’M IN LOVE” (2:22) [Ban BMI—Moore, Jones]
Saunders and the Elchords again team on another quick beat bouncer, but
with a more subdued treatment. Rhythm ballad that comes off in good
style.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GUS JENKINS (Flash 128)
“HIT THE ROAD” (2:32) [Reynolds BMI — Gus Jenkins]
Gus Jenkins offers a slow, rhythmic instrumental waxing that captivates
with a blues mood. Syncopated beat that penetrates. Deck is good and
could capture a good piece of the market.
“ROAD RUNNER” (2:52) [Reynolds Andrews BMI—Reynolds, Jenkins]
Jenkins backs with a similar mood piece. Another slow beat offering that
comes off well, but slightly under the excitement conveyed by “Hit The
Road”.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE O. C. ALL STARS (Savoy 1533)
“EVERYBODY STROLL” (2:40) [Planemar BMI — Cadena, Cadena]
The O. C. All Stars come up with a slow instrumental stroll beat and
send it off with a “sound” that captures the ear. Stirring treatment
that bears close watching. Sax, strings and mood.
“STONE DOWN” (2:35) [Planemar BMI—Cadena, Cadena]
The group dishes up a swinging quick beat instrumental on the flipside.
Good, earnest bouncer with a danceable beat.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CUFFLINX (Dooto 434)
“A FOOL’S FORTUNE” (2:52) [Nathaniel McCoy] The
Cufflinx proffer a slow, drifty ballad with a tender delivery that
places the proper feeling into the grooves. Easy, soft waxing for the
dim hours.
“TRICK KNEES” (2:40) [Dootsie Williams BMI — Nathaniel McCoy]
The Cufflinx rock on the flip with a gimmick that could catch on. A
middle beat jump wailed with a hearty reading. Deck moves and has the
right mood for the happy teener.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WILLIE EGAN (Dash 55001)
“ROCK & ROLL FEVER” (2:05) [Glynmar BMI —Turner, Egan]
Willie Egan shouts out a quick beat jump with a belty type reading that
stirs up the crowd. Good, solid dance wax that the kids can rock to.
“CHITTLIN’S” (1:40) [Glynmar BMI—Egan]
Egan turns in an instrumental quick beat that comes off an intriguing
side. Deck has a moving beat and stirring sound that interests the
listener. Good instrumental waxing.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E. TINY WATKINS (Sandy 1009)
“LOVE LIKE A RIVER” (2:30) [Burnt Oak BMI—Watkins, Lawrence]
Watkins sings a slow beat folk blues with great dramatic effect.
Followers of folk should find it very attractive. It is sufficiently
different to stir up interest.
"ROCKIN’ SATELLITE” (2:15) [Burnt Oak BMI—Eugene Watkins]
Watkins gets timely with a quick beat jumper all about rockets and a
trip to the moon. Deck fails to arouse excitement.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOLOMON BURKE (Apollo 522)
“DON’T CRY” (2:12) [Bess BMI—Howard Biggs]
Burke turns ina moving vocal of a slow beat ballad. Soft, tender and
effective. Burke sells well here. The better side.
“THEY ALWAYS SAY” (2:12) [Bess BMI—Charles Merenstein]
Solomon Burke handles a middle beat pretty in capable fashion, but the
deck is lacking in excitement. Pretty tune and good vocal reading.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SONNY DAY AND THE VERSATILES (Checker 886)
“HALF MOON” (2:41) [Arc & Fee Bee BMI—Fatawlsky]
Sonny Day offers a slow beat, rhythmic ditty with an appealing lyric.
Day lends it a relaxed vocal against a steady beat background. Ok deck
that should appeal to all markets.
“SPEEDILLAC” (2:43) [Arc & Fee Bee BMI—Fatawlsky]
Day offers a quick beat in the current trend that fascinates the
teeners. Deck moves well and should please the record buyer.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JESSE POWELL with The Caddys (Josie 834)
“AIN’T YOU GONNA’’ (2:03) [Benell BMI—Powell, Navarro]
Jesse Powell jumps a quick beat cutie with an infectious vocal and
arrangement. Deck is sprightly and tricky. Captures the attention and
could attract enough spotlight to build in the sales department.
“TURNPIKE” (3:02) [Benell BMI—Powell, Outcalt]
Powell and his orchestra turn in a swinging and hard hitting
instrumental jump with a straight out pop flavor.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHN LITTLETON AND THE CAPISTRANOS (Duke 179)
“PO’ MARY” (2:30) [Lion BMI—Brown]
Littleton and The Capistranos team on a quick beat rock with ok results.
Deck hits hard with swinging results. Side comes off well.
“N0W DARLING” (2:10) [Lion BMI—Littleton]
Littleton wails a slow beat shuffle on the flip and turns in the
stronger performance. Deck has a more potent appeal here and could
capture a good reaction.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DONALD WOODS (Aladdin 3412)
“MEMORIES OF AN ANGEL” (2:24) [Aladdin BMI — Donald Woods]
Donald Woods gives a dramatic performance of a stirring slow beat tune.
Woods wails his troubles with deep feeling. Pretty item done
effectively.
“THAT MUCH OF YOUR LOVE” (2:20) [Aladdin BMI— Woods, Specht]
Woods proclaims his love in this middle beat bouncer. He comes through
in moving fashion in a different kind of etching.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE GUYTONES (Deluxe 6159)
“HUNKY DORY” (2:25) [MenLo BMI—Perper, Izzo]
The Guytones dish up a middle beat bouncer with the flavor of “Come Go
With Me”. Deck is a joyous jump effectively treated. The Guytones lend
it a vivacious quality.
“THIS IS LOVE” (1:57) [Wemar BMI — Beaslerf, Richards]
The Guytones swing out with a middle beat jumper giving it that exciting
quality that breaks a deck out. The group may have a winner here if it
gets sufficient exposure.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CARL PERKINS (Columbia 41131)
“PINK PEDAL PUSHERS” (2:32) [Hill & Range BMI—Perkins]
“JIVE AFTER FIVE” (2:18) [Hill & Range BMI—Perkins]
Carl Perkins, the man who climbed to the top of almost every chart with
his “Blue Suede Shoes”, makes his dehut under the Columbia banner with
two potent all market rafter-shakers that have smash potential notched
into every groove of the record. On the upper end he tells about a
swingin’ chick who wears “Pink Pedal Pushers”. Flipside he sez he’s a
hard working soda-jerk who’s gonna “Jive After Five”. Tremendous
instrumental support on two solid, self- penned coin-catchers that
Carl belts out in exciting style.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAC CURTIS (King 5121)
“MISSY ANN” (2:23) [Mellinr Armo BMI — Shell, Johnston]
Mac Curtis is gonna hop on the winning track any day now and it’s more
than likely he’ll turn the trick with either side of this new King
pairing that he delivers in sparkling style. This half features a catchy
bell effect.
“LITTLE MISS LINDA” (2:35) O' [Armo BMI—Curtis, Shell, Bass]
Under portion features a contagious beat. Flavorful musical backdrop on
two decks with that all market appeal.
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TOM TALL (Crest 1038)
“STACK-A-REC0RDS” (2:21) [American BMI—T. Tall]
Tom Tall chooses a strong piece of country-rock ’n roll material to
introduce himself on the Crest label. His Tom Kats ably assist on the
instrumental end of a swinging side that oughta sell a stack-a-records.
“MARY JO” (1:59) [American BMI—T. Tall]
Tall also impresses on the flip half as he, and a chorus, dishes up a
subdued rocker in delectable style. Potent two-sider.
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Girl To Stollers
NEW YORK — Mike Stoller, RCA
Victor A & R exec, and one half of
the hot song-writing team of Lieber
and Stoller, became the father of a
7 lb. 8 oz. girl born to his wife last
week. The baby’s name is Amy.
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