AUGUST 21, 1948

https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/40s/48/CB-1948-08-21.pdf

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DUKE ELLINGTON ORCH. (Columbia 38234)

"Hy 'A Sue" (2:15)
"On A Turquoise Cloud" (3:20)

When you want the greatest sort of instrumentalization—get the Duke’s wax. In “Hy ’A Sue,” backed with “On A Turquoise Cloud” (which, by the way, comes from the great album the Duke just produced) are two of the very finest hunks of instrumental wax ever yet presented. Maestro Ellington gives “Hy ’A Sue” that magic touch, opening with his own nimble fingered piano plunking, and leading into a brass section that’ll have the boys and girls listening open mouthed. It’s the sort of music that you expect from the Duke, but that’s rarely heard anywhere else. The backing,
“On A Turquoise Cloud,” has a new kind of vocalizing that zings thru the tune with the orchestra following thru to make it one of the greatest musical biscuits that your locations have ever yet heard. It’s grand wax, Mr. Operator, with grand instrumental all the way thru. It’s well fitted for every spot where they like to listen to the instrumental rendition of a tune.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLAXpEq8UU4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55r0UZPN5kQ

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SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

KING COLE TRIO (Capitol 15165)

"Little Girl" (2:19)
"Baby, Baby All The Time" (2:56)

“Nature Boy” himself, Nat (King) Cole, once again brings juke boxes one swell hunk of wax. With Nat doing the lyrics as only he can, with marvelous support from the trio, as well as his own sparkling piano heard thruout, the top deck, “Little Girl,” becomes one of the most shining sides of shellac King Cole has yet cut. It’s an oldie, but, the way Nat does it, it comes back to life to make itself outstanding wax. What will interest ops even more, is the fact that this is one side that spins in quick time, only 2 minutes and 19 seconds, which means faster take for every juke box. That isn’t all, turn it over and just listen to Nat Cole doing, “Baby, Baby All The Time,” in slower, more romantic mood and with really swell lyrics. This side rates with the topside, but, as far as juke boxes are concerned, “Little Girl” has the stuff. This is one biscuit you can immediately order, to get terrific action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK7ftBO6T8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjBZLAD28X4

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FRANKIE LANE (Mercury 5158)

"Ah, But It Happens" (3:12)
"Hold Me" (2:47)

The boy that set them away back on their heels with his grand singing style once again comes thru with two sides that bid fair to boom take for juke boxes. On the top side, following so many who have already made this tune, Frankie presents his own unique interpretation, backed by his terrific styling to make “Ah, But It Happens” one of the very best hunks of shellac he’s cut in a long time. The way Frankie applies the beat to this tune, in just the right spots, is something to listen to. This boy’s just simply grand. On the flip, “Hold Me,” Frankie tears into an oldie as only he can. And when he’s thru warbling, you’re gonna agree that he makes “Hold Me” sound like just what the name implies. Get hold of this disk especially where you’ve got those Frankie Laine fans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrjlONQNkho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQrTkCWdY2s

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RACE DISK 0’ THE WEEK

THE ORIOLES (Natural 5000)

"Barbra Lee" (2:08)
"It's Too Soon To Know" (2:49)

A new vocal quintet on a new disk that speeds right into the top spot of the race disks this week and is really something to listen to. The five boys harmonizing on this tune, featuring a new, young tenor. Sonny Til, who spoons the lyrics of “Barbra Lee” to a fare-thee well. It’s great wax and it’s got every possibility of hitting the top everywhere in the nation. What’s more, as far as juke boxes are concerned, it’s terrific from the standpoint it spins in only 2 minutes and 8 seconds. This means faster take for juke box ops and, combined with a great tune, it should prove a winner from every angle. On the flip, “It’s Too Soon To Know,” The Orioles, once again featuring Sonny Til, produce another side of wax that’s sure to set ’em battlin’ as to which is the best of the two sides on this platter. Both sides are set to spin themselves into ribbons on any location where they like their music soft, sweet and mellow. Grab a boxful and spread ’em around. This disk’s got “it.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctDWR1nmdic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXH7IuCVKUo

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HADDA BROOKS TRIO (Modern 20-602)

"Tootsie Timesie" (2:15)
"What Have I Done" (2:47)

Here comes Hadda Brooks as you like her. A disk that’s simply full of bounce and melody with Hadda taking the limelight and chirping the top deck, “Tootsie Timesie,” with piping that will lift ’em out of their seats and get ’em around that old juke box.clappin’ hands in time with this gal’s beat. It’s one of the best platters that.Hadda has cut and one that has c-o-i-n pressed rignt into it. On the flip, in slower tempo, Hadda goes into “What Have I Done” with all the charm that’s made this gal one of the best juke box money makers. It’s a foto finish as to which side is best. We choose, “Tootsie Timesie,” not only because the disk spins in only 2 minutes and 15 seconds, but because we think that Hadda“sells” this tune right over the top. Latch on, brother, this is money makin’ wax.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5byHGNmvAnc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JkGInzdEIw

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COUNT BASIE ORCH. (Victor 20-3003)

"Ready! Set, Go" (2:49)
"Seventh Avenue Express" (2:51)

Music styled in the Count Basie manner, and the set up of a pair of sides that have the glint of coin play about them. With chirp Jeanne Taylor spooning the vocal flavor of “Ready! Set, Go” on the top deck, the wax takes on a refreshing air. Gal’s pipes trill the smooth lyrics in mellow timing, with the wonderful Basie ork filling in the background to round out an attractive side. On the flip with “Seventh Avenue Express,” the Basie boys display some of their top notch instrumental wares, with a fond spot by the maestro shining brightly. Music is mad and makes for wonderful dancing pleasure, especially so for the hep crowd. Wax rates an earful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CwTI_PD3g0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJXsT1856wg

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LENA HORNE (MGM 10246)

"Sometimes I'm Happy" (2:30)
"It's Mad/ Mad, Mad" (2:58)

A sexsational record by that sexational gal, the gorgeous Lena Horne, singing an oldie that’s among the best, “Sometimes I’m Happy.” Here’s wax that absolutely glows. Lena brings her chirping right off the disk and into the
room—it’s intimate. You can just simply picture her singing this tune. Sultry voiced Lena Home, beautifully backgrounded by Luther Henderson and his ork, makes “Sometimes I’m Happy” a hunk of wax you’ll want in every one of your juke boxes. It’s got lots of nickels pressed right into it. On the flip, “It’s Mad, Mad, Mad,” a semi-blues number catches Lena in slow tempo doing a fine job. We’re betting on the topside. It’s got what it takes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaqGvrj_TQE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UExqKLENPFY

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COOTIE WILLIAMS ORCH. (Capitol 15164)

"Stingy Blues" (2:47)
"Bring 'Em Down Front" (2:37)

Yes, sir, here comes Cootie with two fast spinning sides which are sure to ride themselves white in many a spot in the nation. Famed for his grand style. Cootie steps right into “Stingy Blues” without wasting time and “sells” the song right down the real gone highway for as grand a hunka wax as has yet been heard. He gives his all to the tune and winds it up in a terrific finish. On the backing, “Bring ’Em Down Front,” Cootie and his boys go into a lighter mood featuring an old ork term and telling all about it to lyrics that are gonna get attention. Once again it’s fast spinning wax with lots and lots of fine instrumental artistry and great shoutin’ by that shouter or many a shoutin’ tune. Cootie, himself. You can’t go wrong latching onto this one. It’s got the stuff that’ll make ’em spend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJkgkfKmLOo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJyDOwuBIuc

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BROWNIE McGHEE (Savoy 5551)

"My Fault" (2:36)
"Married Women Blues" (3:00)

Brownie McGhee will rock you, sock you and simply lay you down cold to the grandest hunk of wax this boy’s yet cut. His lament, asking for “just one more chance” on the top deck, “My Fault,” is real gone and hot. With a great ork beat behind him. Brownie turns out one grand platter. On the flip, “Married Women Blues,” Brownie goes low down and blue and “sells” the tune for everything that’s in it—right to one of the beatenest finishes. Just listen to Brownie say, “I’m tired of lovin’ single women.” His lyrics tear you right out of your seat. Brother, grab a boxful.

On Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:40:19 -0700 (PDT), Bruce <SavoyBG@aol.com>
wrote:

>AUGUST 21, 1948
>
>https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/40s/48/CB-1948-08-21.pdf

Playlist - 20:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLAXpEq8UU4&list=TLGG6on7ueIBllEyNjA2MjAyMw