AUGUST 16, 1952

https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1952/CB-1952-08-16.pdf

THE CASH BOX DISK OF THE WEEK

LES PAUL & MARY FORD (Capitol 2193; F-2193)

“TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS AND HOLD ME” (1:48)
“MEET MISTER CALLAGHAN” (2:11)

Following up the host of hits that the amazing husband and wife team have compiled in the past two years, the duo comes up with a pair that will surely add further laurels. The guitarists fashion a lovely slow beat ballad called “Take Me In Your Arms and Hold Me” with Mary handling the vocal in her usual sweet manner. The master of the guitar, Les Paul, gives out with an exhibition of strumming that is on a par with his most successful releases. Lower lid is a moderate beat instrumental that the stylists put on wax with their usual top flight performances. Ops need no introduction to the
Paul/Ford combo as they have been making money with their releases for some time now, and the assurance that the artists continue to have the magic touch lies in the latest double hit release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlpt5ik5HW8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nSHbRZb_-8

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JONI JAMES (MGM 11295; K-11295)

“Y0U BELONG TO ME” (2:40)
Joni James sweet vocaling of the slow romantic ballad makes this side a possibility.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fQkmRVJY_M

“YES, YES, YES” (2:41)
Flip is a fetching slow fox trot appealingly chanted by the thrush. Lew Douglas provides the instrumentation on both decks.

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THE GOLDEN GATE QUARTET (Okeh 6897; 4-6897)

“RAIN IS THE TEARDROPS OF ANGELS” (2:50)
With the Herman Flintall ork setting up a soft musical backing, The Golden Gate Quartet delivers a dramatic bit of harmonizing on a slow rhythmic number.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehC2pSClk_E

“I JUST TELEPHONE UPSTAIRS” (2:43)
The boys sing a fast bounce item with a religious flavor in an easy manner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2NhfEjXk1A

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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*

JOHNNY ACE (Duke 102)

“MY SONG” (3:02)
“FOLLOW THE RULE” (2:25)

Here’s a new artist with a new style and a great new song that stands a very good chance of becoming the top Rhythm & Blues piece of the year. The artist is the smooth voiced Johnny Ace and the hit number is tagged “My Song.” The tune is a tender and expressive ballad that has the slow and fitting background of the Beale Streeters. Rhythm and sax accompaniment make this deck a solid one. Johnny chants softly through some parts of the number and shows lots of oomph in his voice when he belts out the resounding bars of the blues item. The lower lid is a rhythmic bouncer which was written by Johnny. Here the Beale Streeters set up a grand instrumental backdrop for the chanter. The number is a torrid exhibition of fine rhythm but we go for the top side which is sure to be all over the “HOT” charts in no time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKYQkUaRMAI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIiXIIVzrzo

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JOHNNY SHINES (J. 0. B. 116)

“RAMBLING” (2:35)
Guitar backing lends a hand to Johnny Shines as he offers an expressive chanting of a piece which he wrote himself. Socked out version is zestful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb81ndwMlU

“COOL DRIVER” (2:39)
Johnny presents another self written number with fitting rhythm and string accompaniment provided by the crew. Slow lilting vocal makes for ok listening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nof-3c3RZ0s

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SMILIN’ JOE (Imperial 5187)

“MISERY” (2:25)
A roaring vocal comes forth from the voice of Smilin’ Joe as he chants a grand piece of jump blues. Sax solo and rhythm support add to side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucggi5TlcxA

“WON’T SETTLE DOWN” (2:30)
Here Joe offers a solid reading of a moderate tempo number that features a clarinet solo. Backing has a lot of zest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvguDC7b3FM

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FLOYD DIXON (Aladdin 3144)

“THE RIVER” (2:55)
An eerie and echoey opening is the mood set for the very slow tempo blues about a lover on his way to drowning himself. Floyd Dixon does a fine job on the vocal end as he portrays the heart broken lad’s emotions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=przqOgTULbc

“RED CHERRIES” (2:45)
The artist riding high with his “Call Operator 210” issues a slow bouncer with cute lyrics which he wrote himself. The interesting reading is enjoyable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-YtPfuURAE

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THE SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES (Peacock 1704)

“WILL HE WELCOME ME THERE” (2:45)
The Sensational Nightingales provide a most fitting background for the fine vocal leads of Julius Chicks and Ernest James as they chant a grand spiritual with a fast bounce. Rhythm and vocal effects are good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfVsmq1K-_E

“A SOLDIER NOT IN UNIFORM” (2:37)
Julius Chicks’ voice is showcased by the group’s harmony on this disk. Sincere reading of slow gospel item about a soldier of the Lord is a good cutting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bABjO_hsRNc

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CAMILLE HOWARD (Specialty 433)

“SONG OF INDIA BOOGIE” (2:15)
Camille Howard’s fleet fingers fly over the 88’s in her arrangement for the piano of an old number. Sock boogie style delivery makes the side a potent one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P99WF0MjJ6k

“OLD BALDY BOOGIE” (2:18)
Another jump boogie item which was written by Camille Howard gets her finger treatment with the result being some more fine listening material.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deGE_gRDlp0

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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

JOE MORRIS' BLUES CAVALCADE (Atlantic 974)

“BALD HEAD WOMAN” (2:57)
“GHOST TRAIN” (2:55)

Joe Morris’ Blues Cavalcade rolls out another waxing that is labeled hit all the way. Great lyrics chanted by Billy Mitchell gets a solid instrumental backing from the Morris crew on a slow blues item tagged, “Bald Head Woman.” The number was also composed by the two artists who put everything they’ve got into this side. Billy’s wide range and vocal
techniques are colorful as piano fingering and outstanding sax support by the ork add to this fine waxing. The entire arrangement is grade “A.” Flip side is a slow stirring instrumental labeled, “Ghost Train.” As the name signifies, the number has effects of a train’s rolling motion created instrumentally. This side was written by Joe Morris. Both sides
are fine, but we favor the top lid as great material for the hit category.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBNt3pJ2rHk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjX74eNNdSI

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BROTHER JOE MAY (Specialty 830)

“I’M GOING THROUGH” (2:58)
Light backing aids in the smooth fine voiced delivery that Brother Joe May gives a feelingful religious number. Slow number has depth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BSMrLs7SsI

“MERCY, OH LORD” (2:32)
Brother Joe May delivers another slow gospel item this time fittingly backed by an organ and rhythm instruments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8tQ6ZTw-pk

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JIMMY McCRACKLIN (Peacock 1605)

“SHE’S GONE” (2:42)
A creditable performance is displayed by Jimmy McCracklin as he warbles a moderate fast beat jump piece. Jimmy’s ork gives him the instrumental backdrop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PDkUUjQZI0

“MY DAYS ARE LIMITED” (2:51)
The vocalist and ork leader expressively pounds out a low down blues piece in slick style. Delivery is attractive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-mJ5WnDi6Q

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REV. KELSEY (Decca 28339)

“SHINE FOR JESUS” (3:35)
Rev. Kelsey leads the entire Congregation of the Temple of the Church Of God & Christ of Washington, D. C. in an inspired fast moving gospel number. Throaty delivery is effective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYGsv2r1slE

“WHERE IS THE LION IN THE TRIBE OF JUDEA” (3:09)
The Reverend presents another similar fast moving item with hand clapping and a rousing aire. The Congregation again provides the backing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi7z5Q2TgQY

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SPIRITUAL HARMONIZERS (Glory 165)

“DO YOU KNOW HIM” (2:43)
The Spiritual Harmonizers do just what their name indicates. They offer some rousing harmony on a fine spiritual number with hand clapping and a steady beat. Harmony blends well without instrumental backing.