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MILLS BROTHERS (Decca 29511; 9-29511)
“KISS ME AND KILL ME WITH LOVE” (2:17) [Chappell ASCAP —Fain, Shapiro]
A pretty shuffle number from the new Broadway musical “Ankles Aweigh” is
potently treated by the Mills men. Boys are riding high with “Opus One.”
Keep an eye on this one. It could break.
“SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE” (2:47) [Roosevelt BMI—Calhoun]
The boys get into the swing of the rock ’n roll trend and drive across a
solid, driving deck. Commercial ditty with big possibilities.
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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
CHARLIE AND RAY (Herald 454)
“DEAREST ONE” (2:15) [Angel BMI—Charles Jones]
“CERTAINLY BABY” (2:28) [Angel BMI—Slay, Jr., Crewe]
Charlie and Ray present a pair of strong releases on this, their newest.
For top honors we go along with “Dearest One,” an infectious and
bustling mambo rhythm that embodies an exuberance. Charlie and Ray
bounce a bubbling vocal with a rocking and unusual instru- mental
backing. The underlid, “Certainly Baby,” is another strong and appealing
deck. The tune is melodic, the vocal ok and gimmicked. The lads employ
the choppy, staccato manner of delivery on this one. This side has
enough to make the job of picking one side a hazardous one, but we’ll go
along with “Dearest One.”
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BIG BOY GROVES (Spark 114)
“MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” (2:30) [Quintet BMI—Groves]
Big Boy Groves and his band etch a middle tempo blues about the midnight
train that took his girl away. A rhythmic jump dance item.
“I GOTTA NEW CAR” (2:35) [Quintet BMI—E. Groves]
Big Boy Groves has a cute jump ditty on this side. Groves tells of the
financial woes of owning a new car on a small salary. Some great lines
in the lyric.
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JIMMY FORREST (Dot 15340)
“NIGHT TRAIN MAMBO” (2:31) [Pamlee BMI—J. Forrest]
Jimmy Forrest does his big hit in mambo tempo for his new label
affiliation. Forrest lays down a strong beat for a juicy sax reading.
“LONDONDERRY AIR” (2:31) [Gallatin Music — Traditional]
Forrest blows one of the sweetest saxes he has ever etched. The lovely
traditional melody is melted for a relaxing 2 & 1/2 minutes.
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DAN GRISSOM and The Ebb Tones (Million 2011)
“RECESS IN HEAVEN” (2:32) [Johnnie Getz]
Dan Grissom and the Ebb Tones sing a slow pop pretty in tender fashion.
It’s a romantic dreamy offering that has just a touch of blues. Could
make a good mark on pop market.
“JUST FALL IN LOVE” (2:34) [Gold Medal Music ASCAP—Johnnie Getz]
A happy jump ditty in which Grissom and the Ebb Tones sing of the joys
of being in love. A bouncing wax that conveys the high spirits of the
tune. Buddy Harper’s ork provides the musical backdrop for both sides.
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CHARLIE CALHOUN (MGM 11989)
"SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE” (2:41) [Calhoun]
Charlie Calhoun sings a restrained rocker with pleasing results. Calhoun
has an easy infectious style and is backed in strength by the orchestra
and chorus.
“WHY THE CAR WON’T GO” (2:33) [Calhoun]
Calhoun has car trouble and it has him confounded. A cute quick beat
bouncer with an intriguing quality. Like it.
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WYNONIE HARRIS (King 4789)
“FISHTAIL BLUES” (2:32) [Jay & Cee BMI-—Toombs, Glover, Wynonie]
Wynonie is chasing a Cadillac trying to track his gal down. A middle
tempo jump that Harris rocks engagingly.
“MR. DOLLAR” (2:10) [Jay & Cee BMI—Gertrude Harris]
Harris sings a middle tempo country blues with a novelty lyric. Ok wax
handled in the familiar Harris style.
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BUBBER JOHNSON (King 4793)
“DING DANG DOO” (2:40) [Jay & Cee BMI—Johnson]
Bubber Johnson rocks out a rhythmic jump tune with a novelty romantic
lyric. Infectious bouncer with group support and a driving ork in the
break.
“DROP ME A LINE” (2:42) [Jay & Cee BMI—Johnson, Johnson]
Johnson changes pace with a slow blues pretty. Tune has good pop
possibilities. Voice has a bit of Nat Cole in it.
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QUE MARTIN (Big Town 6757)
“WORK WITH IT” (2:11) [4 Star Sales BMI—Q. Martin]
A fast beat instrumental with suggestive noises that the label calls
“vocal” by Dell Graham.
“LOVER’S RHAPSODY” (2:47) [4 Star Sales BMI—Q. Martin]
Flip is a dreamy lush tune with a good sax solo carrying the mood.
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THE DIABLOS (Fortune 516)
“DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT YOU DID” (3:00) [BMI—Nolan Strong]
The Diablos continue to turn out strong wax. A rhythmic jump pretty is
projected with zest. Good juke box number.
“DADDY ROCKIN’ STRONG” (2:30) [Trianon BMI — Nolan Strong]
The boys knock out another jump rhythm number with a strong beat. Good
coupler tho we like “Remember.”
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RUDY GREENE (Club "51" 103)
“HIGHWAY NO. 1” (2:41) [Davis BMI — Greene, Davis]
Rudy Greene sings a slow country blues bemoaning the loss of his woman.
Ok vocal treatment and proper exposure could get it some sales action.
“YOU MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME” (2:55) [Davis BMI—Greene, Davis]
Greene sings a soft slow blues ballad with romantic lyrics with tender
phrasings. Ok coupling well done.
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THE SPENCE SISTERS (Aladdin 3285)
“WHY DID YOU LIE?” (2:20)
The Spence Sisters come up with a good sound as they bounce engagingly
through the lilting pretty. A rhythmic item that comes out a happy
sounding wax. It’s the type of tune the teen kids will like.
“DO BOP SHA BAM” (2:10)
The fern group rocks through a driving rocker with a scat type lead
phrase for a wild piece of wax. Good dance beat.
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THE COOKIES (Atlantic 1061)
“PRECIOUS LOVE” (2:51) [Monument BMI—Singleton, McCoy]
The Cookies bounce gently through a light lilt cutie with romantic
lyrics. The kids are good, the tune is flavorsome and the blend makes
for a delectable wax. Good fare for both markets.
“LATER LATER” (2:45) [Progressive BMI—Scott]
Another strong side for The Cookies. Good middle beat material with a
decidedly strong rhythm and top flight delivery. Two excellent sides for
the price of one.
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THE DELLS / COUNT MORRIS (Vee-Jay 134)
“BLUES AT THREE” (2:35) [Tollie BMI—C. Morris]
Count Morris rides through a middle beat blues featuring the sax and
piano in effective solo bits. Ok instrumental
“TELL THE WORLD” (2:41) [Tollie BMI—V. Allison]
The Dells blend on a slow rhythmic blues ballad. Strong lead helps make
it a good piece of r & b wax.
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MONTE EASTER (Aladdin 3256)
“BLUES IN THE EVENING” (3:13) [Aladdin—Easter]
Jimmy Nolen handles the slow country blues vocal with Monte Easter
providing the instrumental support. Excellent guitar shares the
spotlight with the chanter. It’s a picture of a man lonely and sad.
“NEW ORLEANS HOP” (2:25) [Aladdin—Easter]
Easter’s guitar is in the lead role throughout this deck. The band backs
the singing strings on the up tempo ditty solidly. Like both sides.
(Easter played the trumpet. It's Jimmy Nolen on guitar)
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HOWLIN’ WOLF (Chess 1593)
“WHO WILL BE NEXT” (2:35) [Arc BMI — London]
Howlin’ Wolf sings a medium beat jump southern blues in which he wails
over; the misdeeds of his darling and asks her to return to him. Strong
beat and strong story.
“I HAVE A LITTLE GIRL”(2:35) [Arc BMI — Burnett]
Howlin’ Wolf is deeply in love with his 18-year-old sweetheart and
shouts his blues with an excitement born of happiness. Good pairing.
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SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE ROAMERS (Savoy 1156)
“CHOP CHOP CHING A LING” (2:41) [Savoy BMI—Taylor, Mendelsohn]
“NEVER LET ME GO” (2:43) [Savoy BMI—Taylor, Mendelsohn]
The Roamers, who hit with “Deep Freeze” half a dozen months ago, now
come up with a driving ditty titled, “Chop Chop Ching A Ling,” that
should prove to be their big one. The tune has an oriental flavor with
an r & b treatment. The Roamers give it a potent treatment and the wax
seems loaded to explode. A rocking beat the kids will love. Watch it
closely. The flip, “Never Let Me Go,” is another of the rocking school
well done. A good coupler, but for the big sale it has to be “Chop Chop
Ching A Ling.”
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THE REGALS (Atlantic 1062)
“GOT THE WATER BOILING” (2:36) [Progressive BMI—Russell, Cornelius]
The Regals, in their bow on the Atlantic label, rock out with a driving
ditty in which the boys happily tell the fern in question they’re “gonna
cook your goose, ain’t gonna turn you loose.” It’s an exuberant side.
“I’M SO LONELY” (2:50) [Progressive BMI—Russell, Cornelius, Holeman]
The Regals go sentimental on the flip for a complete change of pace. A
slow rhythmic effort pretty, pleasant, but not unusual.
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THE DREAMS (Savoy 1157)
“I’LL BE FAITHFUL” (2:41) [Robbins ASCAP—Wrubel, Washington]
The Dreams dish up a strong etching that could command lots of
attention. George Tindley is dramatically forceful as he sings an
emotional lead. The group backs him beautifully and the result is a
powerful entry. Listen carefully.
“MY LITTLE HONEYBUN” (2:41) [Savoy BMI—Pressbery]
The Dreams provide a switch in tempo and treatment as they give out with
a unique reading of a rock and roll item. It’s a chuckley side with the
bass voiced lead giving it a gimmicked reading. Another strong side.
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LULA REED (King 4796)
“CAUGHT ME WHEN MY LOVE WAS DOWN” (2:38) [Jay & Cee BMI—Henry Glover]
Lula Reed sings a fast beat romantic cutie in which she receives a
strong chorus and orchestral support. Lula’s distinctive vocal handling
of the infectious tune gives her a good chance with this one.
“WITHOUT LOVE (AIN’T IT A SHAME)” (2:16) [Jay & Cee BMI —Henry Glover]
Miss Reed goes sentimental on the flip as she sings a slow tempo blues
with sorrowful lyrics. Ok mood wax.
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JOHNNY FULLER (Aladdin 3286)
“MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU” (2:55) [Gallo-Otis-Gallo]
Johnny Fuller, the lad who sang “Johnny Ace’s Last Letter” and who
sounded so much like him, continues in the same vein on this one.
Material and treatment are both Johnny Ace. A slow blues ballad very
pleasantly done. The kids might find him the one to fill the void caused
by Ace’s death.
“CRUEL, CRUEL WORLD” (2:40) [Aladdin BMI—Fuller]
Similar material, similar vocal treatment, similar comments. Very pretty
tune.
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CHARLIE FEATHERS (Flip 503; 45-503)
“PEEPIN’ EYES” [Hi-Lo BMI—Feathers]
Charlie Feathers debuts on the label with a bright vocal effort on a
platter that could stir up loads of excitement. A fast paced cutie that
the warbler spins in light hearted style.
“I’VE BEEN DECEIVED” [HiLo BMI—Q. Claunch, B. Cantrell]
Bottom side is a change of pace, slow tempo weeper that Feather vocals
impressively.
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Lavern Baker Complaint Brings Congressional Action
WASHINGTON—As a result of protests from singer Lavern Baker that other
performers had duplicated her hit record, “Tweedlee Dee,” causing her to
lose over $15,000 in royalties, Congressman Charles Diggs, Jr.,
introduced a bill in Congress that is designed to prevent such actions
in the future. Miss Baker who sprang into the spotlight with her version
of “Tweedlee,” claimed that Georgia Gibbs and other singers had lifted
her exact arrangement and odd rhythm beat. She said that hundreds of her
fans had told her that they bought these
reproductions, thinking it was hers. After having the situation probed,
Diggs drew up his House of Representatives Bill 5366 to create a Federal
commission to study the copyright laws and to make recommendations for
their revision. It was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
for further study. Officials at Atlantic records said that Lavern’s
“Tweedlee Dee” has passed the 500,000 sales mark. Mercury Records has
announced the award of a gold record, designating sale of one million
records, to Georgia Gibbs for her version of “Tweedlee Dee.” Miss
Baker’s newest release is “That’s All I Need.” Miss Gibbs’ is another
taken from the r & b field titled, “Dance With Me Henry.”
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