Bruce
2024-08-23 04:34:23 UTC
FEBRUARY 5, 1955
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1955/CB-1955-02-05.pdf
BOYD BENNETT (King 1432; 45-1432)
“YOU UPSET ME BABY” (2:22) [Modern BMI — Davis, Josea]
Boyd Bennet gives out with a rocking version of a wild r & b item.
Driving number styled in Bill Haley
manner. Lyrics a bit spicy.
“POISON IVY” (2:13) [Arc BMI—London]
This deck is a similar type interpretation of another r & b item that’s
been riding the charts. Amusing side. Great dance stuff.
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LOUIS ARMSTRONG (Decca 29421; 9-29421)
“PLEDGING MY LOVE” (2:32) [Lion BMI—Washington, Robey]
Ole “Pops” himself comes up with a stirring rendition of a smash r & b
item that’s breaking big in the
pop market. Celeste very effective in combination with Louis’ gravel
throat. Pretty job.
“SINCERELY” (2:52) [Arc BMI -— Fuqua, Freed]
Satchmo comes through with a cover version of a tune that’s heading for
the No. 1 spot. Real cute
number. Louis’ fans will go wild over this coupling.
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JOHNNY ACE (Duke 136; 45-136)
“PLEDGING MY LOVE” (2:35) [Lion BMI—Washington, Robey]
“NO MONEY” (2:42) [Lion BMI—Alexander]
Here’s the original version of “Pledging My Love”. It features the late
Johnny Ace, a top name vocalist in
the rhythm and blues field. Ace has had eight consecutive hits in the
blues field, but this no doubt will be his biggest to date. And the way
blues records have been hitting in pop, this one should cash in strongly
on the pop take. A fabulous performance. The lower lid “No Money”, is a
heavier blues item with a jump tempo. Johnny penned the tune too. Top
half should be a strong contender in pop market.
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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
THE CLOVERS (Atlantic 1052)
“IF YOU LOVE ME (Why Don’t You Tell Me So) (2:41) [Progressive
BMI—Curtis]
“BLUE VELVET” (2:38) [Meridian BMI—Wayne, Morris]
That The Clovers have become one of the best sounding groups in a field
crowded with vocal combos
is strongly evident on this pair of releases. The boys sing with an
absence of flats and off key sounds.
Their “If You Love Me,” a middle tempo bouncer, is a delight to the ear.
Deck has a great melody and
top-drawer vocalizing. There should be a flood of covers on this side.
The flip, “Blue Valvet,” a slow
mood piece, is a lovely effort that again pinpoints the class of the
group. If the pop field don’t accept
these two sides as are, they must be tone deaf.
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THE FIVE KEYS (Capitol 3032)
“CLOSE YOUR EYES” (2:16) [Rush BMI—Chuck Willis]
“DOGGONE IT, YOU DID IT” (2:19) [Roosevelt BMI—Singleton, McCoy]
The Five Keys have come up with two powerful followups to their current
“Ling-Ting-Tong” in “Close Your Eyes” and “Doggone It, You Did it.” The
treatment of “Close Your Eyes” is unusual, employing two leads, and the
effect is tremendous. A slow beat pretty that is sure to please. The
“Doggone It” side is a jump that looks like more laurels for that hit
writing duo, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy. The boys are really
rocking on this one and its coupling with “Close Your Eyes” makes it a
powerful buy.
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THE CHARMS (DeLuxe 6080)
“WHADAYA WANT?” (2:00) [Quintet BMI—Stoller, Leiber]
“KO KO MO (I LOVE YOU SO)” (2:29) [Meridian BMI—Forest, Haven]
The Charms, who have been making it a practice of late to cover hits,
come up with two more in that
classification. Currently one of the hottest groups in the field, they
have proved before they can take
an already established item and still sell lots of records. Newest
release cover, “Ko Ko Mo,” currently a
big pop and r & b item. It may be tough for The Charms to catch up on
this one in view of the original
hit being issued on two different labels, but the sale will nevertheless
be healthy. The flip, “Whadaya
Want,” still has to be exploited R & B and this will probably turn out
to be the side. An excellent version.
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THE “5” ROYALES (King 4770)
“YOU DIDN’T LEARN IT AT HOME” (2:12) [Franlin BMI Lowman Pauling]
The “5” Royales drive a fast beat jump ditty with shady lyrics. The lads
have a good sound and beat
and the deck could grab some action.
“EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY” (2:39) [Franlin BMI—Lowman Pauling]
The group sings the blues on the flip. A slow beat item on which the
fellows blend mellow. Ok platter.
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THE GEMS (Drexel 903)
“I THOUGHT YOU’D CARE” (2:30) [Studio Music—Wynn, Tuggle]
The Gems come up with a slow beat pretty effectively. The ballad is well
done, especially the lead though
the arrangement is unimaginative or mellow and soft lights.
both sides -
“KITTY FROM NEW YORK CITY” (2:31) [Caldwell]
The flip effort is a middle beat jump with a happy treatment. Deck has
possibilities.
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RUSTY BRYANT (Dot 15324)
“BACK STREET” (2:35) [Chamblee, Simpkins]
Rusty Bryant and his combo drive out a wild hustling ditty with a
zestful reading
that’ll have the kids hopping. Great programming and juke box wax.
“RECORD DELIVERY BLUES” (2:41) [Tennessee BMI—Bryant]
A change of pace side. A slow torrid blues effectively performed. Sax
solo great.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHARLES BROWN (Aladdin 3272)
“BY THE END OF THE RIVER” (2:49) [Gallo—Otis, Darrell]
Charles Brown chants a slow romantic Southern blues with warmth and
sincerity.
Strong blues.
“HONEY SIPPER” (2:18) [Aladdin BMI — Brown, Edwards]
Brown ups the tempo on this deck and it results in a lively, bouncing
wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOE BUCKNER (Vee-Jay 125)
“EVENTIME” (2:30) [BMI—T. Dean]
Joe Buckner sings a slow rhythmic Southern blues to the effortless but
effective ork support
of Tommy Dean.
“DEANIE BOY” (2:30) [BMI—T. Dean]
The flip is a rocking middle beat instrumental that comes off in good
style.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T-BONE WALKER (Imperial 5330)
“I’LL UNDERSTAND” (2:05) [Commodore BMI—Walker]
Theold master delivers a soulful slow blues in excellent fashion. Ok
wax.
“HARD WAY” (2:05) [Commodore BMI—Walker & McDaniel]
A Latin tempo bouncer with a top performance from Walker results in a
good side.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE THUNDERBIRDS (DeLuxe 6075)
“PLEDGING MY LOVE” (2:15) [Lion BMI—Washington, Robey]
The Thunderbirds blend smoothly onthe current r & b pop excitement. Tune
so great, the King distribution
has to pick up sales.
“BABY LET’S PLAY HOUSE”(2:05) [BMI]
Another cover side of an R & B item stirring up some excitement. Good
offering.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Willard McDaniel (Crown 136)
“MOBILE” (2:20) [Wells, Holt—McDaniel]
Cover of the current pop hit is given a danceable treatment by orkster.
A honky tonk treatment with
a pleasant vocal.
“MY GREATEST MISTAKE” (2:35)
Willard McDaniel does a smoother job on this middle tempo item. McDaniel
vocalizes in the manner of
Louis Jordan-Louis Armstrong without so much sandpaper.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE FLAMINGOS (Parrot 812)
“KO KO MO” (2:41) [Forest, Haven]
The Flamingos dish up a solid version of the pop and r & b hit. Should
sell well in areas not already
smothered by the original versions.
“I’M YOURS” (2:43) [R. Mellin]
The Flamingos’ chant the hit of a couple of years ago and do a smooth
bit of vocalizing. This wax
might revive the tune for a fair bit of action.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE CADILLACS (Josie 773)
“NO CHANCE” (2:37) [Jubilee Music ASCAP—Jeanne Burns]
“SYMPATHY” (2:27) [Jubilee ASCAP—Burns, Carroll]
The Cadillacs seem to fulfill their previous promise on the platter, “No
Chance.” The fast beat jump drives, the arrangement and delivery are
good. Deck seems to have captured that beat that is selling so big
today. The under lid, “Sympathy,” is a slow tempo blues effectively
performed, but lacking the sales potential of the top deck. From here it
looks all “No Chance.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ETTA JAMES and THE PEACHES (Modern 947)
“THE WALLFLOWER” (2:45) [Modern—Etta, Otis]
"HOLD ME, SQUEEZE ME” (2:45) [Gallo—Etta, Otis]
Etta James and The Peaches come up with a driving, rocking ditty, “The
Wallflower” that has the oomph
for a quick take off. Item has already made a big impression on the
coast. Lyrics are questionable. The
flip, “Hold Me, Squeeze Me,” is a slow rhythmic item done with flavor.
However, for the real action it will
be “The Wallflower.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AL SAVAGE (Herald 445)
“BE FAIR WITH ME” (2:11) [Angel BMI—Joe Morris]
Al Savage has a lilting melody on this latest wax release and the lad
sings it with heart. However, would like to have seen him brought out a
little more, or the ork backing faded a little. A pretty ditty that has
a familiar and simple quality.
“DREAM GIRL” (2:17) [Angel BMI—Joe Morris]
Al sings a romantic effort with a strong and pulsating beat backing. A
strong effort that grows on you after the third or fourth listen. Both
decks could be Al’s best since his “I Had A Notion.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VETERAN SINGERS (Blue Lake 1001)
“GIVE IT UP" (2:45) [BMI]
A rhythmic bouncing spiritual well done by the Veteran Singers. Deck has
a beat
and melody content that will appeal to all.
“THE OLD ACCOUNT SETTLED” (2:40) [ BMI]
Shouty lead on a middle tempo item engenders an excitement against mild
answer
from the other singers who keep the beat.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ELVIS PRESLEY (Sun 215; 45-215)
“YOU’RE A HEARTBREAKER” [Hi-Lo BMI—J. Sallee]
Elvis Presley comes through with a stellar reading on a quick tempo,
sentimental bouncer that could spin
it’s way up the charts. Watch it.
“MILKCOW BLUES BOOGIE” [Leeds ASCAP—Arnold]
Reverse slicing is an excellent, fast moving blues item that shades both
the r&b and country markets.
===============================================================================================
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1955/CB-1955-02-05.pdf
BOYD BENNETT (King 1432; 45-1432)
“YOU UPSET ME BABY” (2:22) [Modern BMI — Davis, Josea]
Boyd Bennet gives out with a rocking version of a wild r & b item.
Driving number styled in Bill Haley
manner. Lyrics a bit spicy.
“POISON IVY” (2:13) [Arc BMI—London]
This deck is a similar type interpretation of another r & b item that’s
been riding the charts. Amusing side. Great dance stuff.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOUIS ARMSTRONG (Decca 29421; 9-29421)
“PLEDGING MY LOVE” (2:32) [Lion BMI—Washington, Robey]
Ole “Pops” himself comes up with a stirring rendition of a smash r & b
item that’s breaking big in the
pop market. Celeste very effective in combination with Louis’ gravel
throat. Pretty job.
“SINCERELY” (2:52) [Arc BMI -— Fuqua, Freed]
Satchmo comes through with a cover version of a tune that’s heading for
the No. 1 spot. Real cute
number. Louis’ fans will go wild over this coupling.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHNNY ACE (Duke 136; 45-136)
“PLEDGING MY LOVE” (2:35) [Lion BMI—Washington, Robey]
“NO MONEY” (2:42) [Lion BMI—Alexander]
Here’s the original version of “Pledging My Love”. It features the late
Johnny Ace, a top name vocalist in
the rhythm and blues field. Ace has had eight consecutive hits in the
blues field, but this no doubt will be his biggest to date. And the way
blues records have been hitting in pop, this one should cash in strongly
on the pop take. A fabulous performance. The lower lid “No Money”, is a
heavier blues item with a jump tempo. Johnny penned the tune too. Top
half should be a strong contender in pop market.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*
THE CLOVERS (Atlantic 1052)
“IF YOU LOVE ME (Why Don’t You Tell Me So) (2:41) [Progressive
BMI—Curtis]
“BLUE VELVET” (2:38) [Meridian BMI—Wayne, Morris]
That The Clovers have become one of the best sounding groups in a field
crowded with vocal combos
is strongly evident on this pair of releases. The boys sing with an
absence of flats and off key sounds.
Their “If You Love Me,” a middle tempo bouncer, is a delight to the ear.
Deck has a great melody and
top-drawer vocalizing. There should be a flood of covers on this side.
The flip, “Blue Valvet,” a slow
mood piece, is a lovely effort that again pinpoints the class of the
group. If the pop field don’t accept
these two sides as are, they must be tone deaf.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE FIVE KEYS (Capitol 3032)
“CLOSE YOUR EYES” (2:16) [Rush BMI—Chuck Willis]
“DOGGONE IT, YOU DID IT” (2:19) [Roosevelt BMI—Singleton, McCoy]
The Five Keys have come up with two powerful followups to their current
“Ling-Ting-Tong” in “Close Your Eyes” and “Doggone It, You Did it.” The
treatment of “Close Your Eyes” is unusual, employing two leads, and the
effect is tremendous. A slow beat pretty that is sure to please. The
“Doggone It” side is a jump that looks like more laurels for that hit
writing duo, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy. The boys are really
rocking on this one and its coupling with “Close Your Eyes” makes it a
powerful buy.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE CHARMS (DeLuxe 6080)
“WHADAYA WANT?” (2:00) [Quintet BMI—Stoller, Leiber]
“KO KO MO (I LOVE YOU SO)” (2:29) [Meridian BMI—Forest, Haven]
The Charms, who have been making it a practice of late to cover hits,
come up with two more in that
classification. Currently one of the hottest groups in the field, they
have proved before they can take
an already established item and still sell lots of records. Newest
release cover, “Ko Ko Mo,” currently a
big pop and r & b item. It may be tough for The Charms to catch up on
this one in view of the original
hit being issued on two different labels, but the sale will nevertheless
be healthy. The flip, “Whadaya
Want,” still has to be exploited R & B and this will probably turn out
to be the side. An excellent version.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE “5” ROYALES (King 4770)
“YOU DIDN’T LEARN IT AT HOME” (2:12) [Franlin BMI Lowman Pauling]
The “5” Royales drive a fast beat jump ditty with shady lyrics. The lads
have a good sound and beat
and the deck could grab some action.
“EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY” (2:39) [Franlin BMI—Lowman Pauling]
The group sings the blues on the flip. A slow beat item on which the
fellows blend mellow. Ok platter.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE GEMS (Drexel 903)
“I THOUGHT YOU’D CARE” (2:30) [Studio Music—Wynn, Tuggle]
The Gems come up with a slow beat pretty effectively. The ballad is well
done, especially the lead though
the arrangement is unimaginative or mellow and soft lights.
both sides -
“KITTY FROM NEW YORK CITY” (2:31) [Caldwell]
The flip effort is a middle beat jump with a happy treatment. Deck has
possibilities.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RUSTY BRYANT (Dot 15324)
“BACK STREET” (2:35) [Chamblee, Simpkins]
Rusty Bryant and his combo drive out a wild hustling ditty with a
zestful reading
that’ll have the kids hopping. Great programming and juke box wax.
“RECORD DELIVERY BLUES” (2:41) [Tennessee BMI—Bryant]
A change of pace side. A slow torrid blues effectively performed. Sax
solo great.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHARLES BROWN (Aladdin 3272)
“BY THE END OF THE RIVER” (2:49) [Gallo—Otis, Darrell]
Charles Brown chants a slow romantic Southern blues with warmth and
sincerity.
Strong blues.
“HONEY SIPPER” (2:18) [Aladdin BMI — Brown, Edwards]
Brown ups the tempo on this deck and it results in a lively, bouncing
wax.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOE BUCKNER (Vee-Jay 125)
“EVENTIME” (2:30) [BMI—T. Dean]
Joe Buckner sings a slow rhythmic Southern blues to the effortless but
effective ork support
of Tommy Dean.
“DEANIE BOY” (2:30) [BMI—T. Dean]
The flip is a rocking middle beat instrumental that comes off in good
style.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T-BONE WALKER (Imperial 5330)
“I’LL UNDERSTAND” (2:05) [Commodore BMI—Walker]
Theold master delivers a soulful slow blues in excellent fashion. Ok
wax.
“HARD WAY” (2:05) [Commodore BMI—Walker & McDaniel]
A Latin tempo bouncer with a top performance from Walker results in a
good side.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE THUNDERBIRDS (DeLuxe 6075)
“PLEDGING MY LOVE” (2:15) [Lion BMI—Washington, Robey]
The Thunderbirds blend smoothly onthe current r & b pop excitement. Tune
so great, the King distribution
has to pick up sales.
“BABY LET’S PLAY HOUSE”(2:05) [BMI]
Another cover side of an R & B item stirring up some excitement. Good
offering.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Willard McDaniel (Crown 136)
“MOBILE” (2:20) [Wells, Holt—McDaniel]
Cover of the current pop hit is given a danceable treatment by orkster.
A honky tonk treatment with
a pleasant vocal.
“MY GREATEST MISTAKE” (2:35)
Willard McDaniel does a smoother job on this middle tempo item. McDaniel
vocalizes in the manner of
Louis Jordan-Louis Armstrong without so much sandpaper.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE FLAMINGOS (Parrot 812)
“KO KO MO” (2:41) [Forest, Haven]
The Flamingos dish up a solid version of the pop and r & b hit. Should
sell well in areas not already
smothered by the original versions.
“I’M YOURS” (2:43) [R. Mellin]
The Flamingos’ chant the hit of a couple of years ago and do a smooth
bit of vocalizing. This wax
might revive the tune for a fair bit of action.
both sides -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
THE CADILLACS (Josie 773)
“NO CHANCE” (2:37) [Jubilee Music ASCAP—Jeanne Burns]
“SYMPATHY” (2:27) [Jubilee ASCAP—Burns, Carroll]
The Cadillacs seem to fulfill their previous promise on the platter, “No
Chance.” The fast beat jump drives, the arrangement and delivery are
good. Deck seems to have captured that beat that is selling so big
today. The under lid, “Sympathy,” is a slow tempo blues effectively
performed, but lacking the sales potential of the top deck. From here it
looks all “No Chance.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ETTA JAMES and THE PEACHES (Modern 947)
“THE WALLFLOWER” (2:45) [Modern—Etta, Otis]
"HOLD ME, SQUEEZE ME” (2:45) [Gallo—Etta, Otis]
Etta James and The Peaches come up with a driving, rocking ditty, “The
Wallflower” that has the oomph
for a quick take off. Item has already made a big impression on the
coast. Lyrics are questionable. The
flip, “Hold Me, Squeeze Me,” is a slow rhythmic item done with flavor.
However, for the real action it will
be “The Wallflower.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AL SAVAGE (Herald 445)
“BE FAIR WITH ME” (2:11) [Angel BMI—Joe Morris]
Al Savage has a lilting melody on this latest wax release and the lad
sings it with heart. However, would like to have seen him brought out a
little more, or the ork backing faded a little. A pretty ditty that has
a familiar and simple quality.
“DREAM GIRL” (2:17) [Angel BMI—Joe Morris]
Al sings a romantic effort with a strong and pulsating beat backing. A
strong effort that grows on you after the third or fourth listen. Both
decks could be Al’s best since his “I Had A Notion.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VETERAN SINGERS (Blue Lake 1001)
“GIVE IT UP" (2:45) [BMI]
A rhythmic bouncing spiritual well done by the Veteran Singers. Deck has
a beat
and melody content that will appeal to all.
“THE OLD ACCOUNT SETTLED” (2:40) [ BMI]
Shouty lead on a middle tempo item engenders an excitement against mild
answer
from the other singers who keep the beat.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ELVIS PRESLEY (Sun 215; 45-215)
“YOU’RE A HEARTBREAKER” [Hi-Lo BMI—J. Sallee]
Elvis Presley comes through with a stellar reading on a quick tempo,
sentimental bouncer that could spin
it’s way up the charts. Watch it.
“MILKCOW BLUES BOOGIE” [Leeds ASCAP—Arnold]
Reverse slicing is an excellent, fast moving blues item that shades both
the r&b and country markets.
===============================================================================================