FEBRUARY 11, 1950

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1950/CB-1950-02-11.pdf

DISK OF THE WEEK

FRANK SINATRA (Columbia 38708)

"God's Country" (3:05)
"Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" (2:39)

Latest etching by balladeer Frank Sinatra is one that music ops are gonna latch onto. Frankie’s rendition of this stirring song is certainly one of his best platters in a while, and will surely catch on and go with music fans and ops alike. Titled “God’s Country,” the tune has a scintillating tempo to it that will meet with widespread approval. Ditty is off the beaten track, and in the ever increasing popular earthy vein. Lyrics of the song are extremely fascinating, and linger with you long after the first earful. Frankie’s strong vocal tones purr the wordage in glowing tones that satisfy throughout. Excellent chorus background by the Jeff Alexander group, in addition to some wonderful music by Axel Stordahl adds to the wax incentive all the more. It’s a side that should grab an avalanche of juke box coin, and is a must for music ops. On the other end with “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy,” Frankie comes back with a socko rendition of this current popular click. Tempo is bright throughout the side, as is Frank’s vocal tones. The side to get with is “God’s Country.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJOV35_168
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPMG_7MFyM

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DORIS DAY (Columbia 38698)

"Bewitched" (2:42)
"Imagination" (3:15)

More Doris Day wax, with fhe
thrush setting up with “Bewitched”
and “Imagination.” Top side is an
ever lovin’ oldie that has always won
music ops and fans favor. Renewed
effort on this tune should blossom it
into a heavy winner once again.
Doris’ rendition, offered in slow,
straight ballad style is extremely
captivating. Gal’s pitch holds your
attention, with brilliant musical backing
by maestro John Rarig rounding out the
side. The flip is another oldie which music
ops should be familiar with. This side as
well should catch its fair share of juke
box coin. “Bewitched” for the moola.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YweFieZMQiQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCjQPtE-IY

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LOUIS JORDAN ORCH. (Decca 24877)

"Push Ka Pee Shee Pie" (2:30)
"Hungry Man" (3:04)

Shades of “Run Joe”—that’s the
story with this one! Louis Jordan
comes up with the spark of a hot item
for music ops with this new etching
tagged “Push Ka Pee Shee Pie.” Tune
is a mellow piece with a socko calypso
beat behind it. Vocal by the maestro
is top notch throughout, with a band
chorus echoing the title. It’s the type
of tune that will gamer repeat plays,
and is one that should wear white on
the phonos. On the other end with
“Hungry Man,” Louis tells a cute
story of his desire for food, with the
rhythm offered whirling at a merry
tempo. Top deck is hot—ops should
grab it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gATtayuEUkE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=697zETDlIxk

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JAZZ 'N BLUES REVIEWS
*AWARD O' THE WEEK*

CHARLES BROWN (Aladdin 3044)

"Tormented" (2:51)
"Did You Ever Love A Woman?" (2:37)

The wide popularity of piper Charles Brown, in addition to the great vocal work offered on this biscuit, is a cinch to account for a ton of juke box play for music ops. Charlie’s unique vocal styling lends itself to the mood and patter of this platter extremely well. Disk, titled “Tormented” and “Did You
Ever Love A Woman” is one that will definitely prove to be a hot one for ops. Top deck has a fine set of lyrics, with Charlie purring the clever wordage while tinkling away at the ivory’s. It’s the kind of tune that stays with you long after the first earful, and should result in peak play for ops. The flip shows
just as well, and has Charlie turning- in another excellent performance on “Did You Ever Love A Woman.” Lyrics of the song echo the title, with light dulcet tones of satisfying music trickling thru the wax. Both ends of the platter are tailor made for the juke box trade —music ops should latch on!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mBelpgLXsk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdVdU03p0Fc

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BEA JOHNSON—JIM WYNN ORCH. (Peacock 1502)

"No Letter Blues" (2:55)
"Glad You Let Me Go" (2:46)

Pair of vocal blues sides, and the
refrain of “No Letter Blues” and
“Glad You Let Me Go” in the offing
for music operators. Both sides
feature chirp Bea Johnson, with the
Jim Wynn ork backing in effective
manner. Wax story of this platter is
found in the titles, and should be
greeted by music fans with fair
reception. Disk won’t stop traffic—
it should earn its keep though. Ops
who have the spots might take a look-see.

both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr_HU1FTAu0

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THE DOZIER BOYS (Aristocrat 409)

"She's Gone" (2:40)
"All I Need Is You" (2:51)

Music ops in the market for a hot
biscuit will find it in this one tabled
“She’s Gone” and “All I Need Is You”
by The Dozier Boys. The vocal
harmony this group offers is top
notch from start to finish, and should
cause loads of heads to turn in the
music biz. Both sides of this etching
spell coin play from the word go.
Disk is the sort that consistently
draws loads of jitney, with this one
sure to reap harvest for music ops.
Music offered is excellent, and will
surely meet with music ops and
fans approval. Grab it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDEjgBq2HX8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o43KyruOfx8

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JOHNNY OTIS ORCH / THE ROBINS. (Savoy 732)

"Turkey Hop" (2:40-2:46) Parts I and II

The Johnny Otis ork come up with
a potential coin culler for music ops
in this two sided affair tagged
“Turkey Hop.” The disk seems fairly
certain of catching on with music
fans, and has already met with wide
popularity in many a location. Ork
refrain on the sides is mellow, with
the boys in the band displaying their
wares in excellent style. Vocal spot
by The Robins adds luster and polish
to the wax. Music ops should lend an
attentive ear in this direction—^but pronto.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1DhlBJYMT4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVi3kidsXZU

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BOBBY SMITH ORCH. (Apollo 799)

"Bess's Boogie" (3:00)
"Desert Night" (2:40)

Pair of instrumental sides by the Bobby Smith ork, with the echo of “Bess’s Boogie” and “Desert Night” in the offing for music ops. Both sides make for mellow listening pleasure, and should be greeted with wide favor. Top deck has a sweet boogie beat to it, while the flip spins moderately, with the Smith crew displaying their wares in fine style. Both sides should grab some heavy coin play, with “Bess’s Boogie” leading the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJs2zvQCO0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvD47Y2nbt0

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STICK McGHEE (Atlantic 898)

"Southern Menu" (2:46)
"Drank Up All The Wine Last Night" (2:51)

Stick McGhee, famed for his click rendition of “Drinkin’ Wine Spo’ Dee
O’ Dee,” comes up with a pair of sides that might catch on and go. This duo, tagged “Southern Menu” and “Drank Up All The Wine Last Night” has the taint of juke box silver about it, with Stick and the boys beating out some mellow music. Vocal work on the pair is excellent, and lends for easy listening pleasure. Both sides will draw consistent juke box play—ops should latch on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqUIRiBg0vw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcCFchr30MQ

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THE FOUR JACKS (Gotham 219)

"Take Me" (2:46)
"I Cry My Heart Out" (2:56)

Vocal allure by the Four Jacks turns up fine on this biscuit titled “Take Me” and “I Cry My Heart Out.” Both ends of the platter show the group’s vocal work to excellent advantage, and make for excellent listening pleasure. It’s a disk that lingers with the listener and should do exceptionally well on the phonos. Platter has to be heard in order to be fully appreciated—that is what we recommend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4zEmqlQVgc

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SAVOY TO USE 45 R.P.M.

NEWARK, N. J.—Herman Lubinsky, president of Savoy and Regent Record Companies, announces that both lines are adding production of 45 R.P.M.’s to their present recordings. First release on the new speed will be a group of Errol Garner piano selections which will be followed by a series of standards and classics. Savoy’s current disk winner, “Double Crossin’ Blues,” by Little Esther and the Johnny Otis orchestra, is currently rising in popularity. It has been reported that the platter has already passed the 75,000 mark in sales, with this mark sure to be passed shortly.