JULY 31, 1954

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1954/CB-1954-07-31.pdf

THE SINGING WANDERERS(Decca 29230; 9-29230)

“DON’T DROP IT” (2:16) [American BMI—Fell]
The Singing Wanderers debut impressively on Decca
with a terrific vocal arrangement of a country tune
gone pop. Brilliant first showing that predicts a bright
future. Solid Eddie Wilcox arrangements.

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

“SAY HEY, WILLIE MAYS” (2:52) [Paco ASCAP—Robison]
A song about baseball’s much publicized Willie Mays is
colorfully treated by the crew. Should do exceptionally
well in blues and pop, especially in New York.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDMlMgU8nJw

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LOUIS JORDAN (Decca 29166; 9-29166)

“I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TIME IT WAS” (3:18) [Chappell ASCAP—Rodgers, Hart]
A lush Nelson Riddle orking is the backing for Louis Jordan’s vocal
of a beautiful Rodgers and Hart tune. Warm, sincere reading.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7OVotPL2to

“ONLY YESTERDAY” (3:03) [Sherwin ASCAP—Frisch, Skylar]
Another beautiful ballad is softly presented in a Nat Cole manner
by the versatile Mr. Jordan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDkv-c_9O_c

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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*

THE COUNTS (Dot 1210)

“MY DEAR MY DARLING” (3:09) [Condor BMI—Jeff]
“SHE WON’T SAY YES” (3:06) [Condor BMI—Will Scott]

The boys keep the titles in the hit vein as they follow “Darling Dear”
with “My Dear My Darling.” And the similarity is not only in the titles
but the performance as well. The Counts blend smoothly on the pretty
romantic ballad. The teamwork of the group combined with a strong
piece of melodic material should make this item another hit. The flip,
“She Won’t Say Yes,” is a spirited bouncer with the beat that sells. A
good coupler that will definitely take over in some spots, but in most
we look for “Darling” to be the strong one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF9ecH59QU8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhygKtj42Q8

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B. B. 'BLUES BOY' KING (RPM 412)

“WHEN MY HEART BEATS LIKE A HAMMER" [Modern—King]
“BYE! BYE! BABY” (2:40) [Modern—King] (2:41)

B. B. King has a back to back pair that could house the big
item he’s been looking for lately. The two are stronger than
anything he’s done for some time. King sings out his roman-
tic woes in that readily recognizable King style, and “When
My Heart Beats Like A Hammer” looks like a chart number
for the shouter. The flip- side, “Bye! Bye! Baby,” is another
blues, but of the quick quick variety. King is moving on this
deck and the etching is one of excitement. Its rocking beat
might move this side ahead of the “Hammer” wax. Two
strong juke box sides.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LerMqrvoaB8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjENK7QQACE

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MEDITATION SINGERS (Specialty 866)

“I’M DETERMINED TO RUN THIS RACE” (2:20) [Martin & Morris BMI—J. Cleveland] T
he Meditation Singers dish up a shouty
spiritual for an effective religious side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nM7fUHfixc

“PROMISE TO MEET ME THERE” (2:12) [Martin & Morris—J. Cleveland]
A jubilee sound with tambourines and
drum thumps for an exciter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pD-DrH7M3k

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LINDA LOPEZ & HER MAMBO ORCHESTRA (Federal 12190)

“CHOP STICKS MAMBO” (2:45) [Armo BMI—Linda Lopez]
The famous chop sticks set to mambo rhythm. A
happy arrangement for the happy mambo feet.

both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIHXLJ9Q-Bo
“DRUME NEGRITA” (2:50) [Robbins ASCAP—Ernest L. A. Grenet]
The exciting beat is knocked out with a strong
waxing of the Cuban item. The fast growing
market will find this good fare.

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BILL ROBINSON AND THE QUAILS (DeLuxe 6057)

“SOMEWHERE SOMEBODY CARES” (2:40) [Lois BMI—Robinson, Robinson]
Bill Robinson and the Quails dish up a tender romantic ditty
with much feeling. Robinson handles the lead with a warmth
and expressiveness that carries the waxing to a contender
position. The Quails back the chanter effectively on the poig-
nant etching. Good deck.

https://youtu.be/nhF59WitcXE?t=8

“A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE” (2:40) [Jay & Cee BMI—Henry Glover]
The group gets into the swinging groove on this side and
socks out a rocker with an infectious quality. This group
has it and could make it with this release.

https://youtu.be/wKJNFeYEYKY?t=4

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THE 3 RIFFS (Pic 0007)

“MY BABY AND A LEMON-LIME” (2:45) [Rubin, Baume, McGhee]
Here’s a timely cutie. Based on the current hot weather, the
lads give out with some effective advice. The treatment is
done with good effect. Vocal sound effects make you just feel
the steam rising from a torrid walk. These boys have very evi-
dently worked together for some time.

both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWjElsdbz0M

“DON’T JUMP OFF THE BRIDGE” (2:43) [Wolfson]
A cute corn fed bouncer item. This novelty item is a pop treatment.

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LINDA HAYES (Hollywood 1016)

“YOUR BACK’S OUT” (2:41) [Golden Gate—Myrtle Williams]
Linda Hayes sings a slow bouncer blues with a novel
way of saying he’s not fooling her. Linda puts plenty
of warmth into her vocal, but the deck only turns out
a little better than fair.

“PLAY IT RIGHT” (2:28) [American Music—Nick Therry]
Another slow tempo blues that gives the gal an oppor-
tunity to sing it out and dress it up emotionally.

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LEO STEPHENSON (Apollo 822)

“LINSTEAD MARKET” (2:50) [Bess Music BMI—Leo Stephenson]
A middle tempo calypso infecitously chanted by Leo Stephenson.
Gay calypso beat makes this light and fascinating listening.

“LA COMPARSA” (2:59) [E. B. Marks BMI—Ernesto Lecuona, L. Stephenson]
The familiar Latin tempo item is given a distinctive interpretation
by Stephenson. Good danceable item.

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THE CASTELLES (Grand 109)

“OVER A CUP OF COFFEE” [Slotkin Music]
The Castelles come up with a sentimental item and the lads
present it with a tender treat- ment that makes for a pleasant
side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF5UF2dcB4M

“BABY CAN’T YOU SEE ” (2:40) [Slotkin Music]
The Castelles rock it out on the reverse and the results are of a
more potent nature. This side has the excitement and potential
to move out and corral a fair portion of the sales market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwUKCwG16JI

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THE HOLLYWOOD FLAMES (Lucky 006)

“PEGGY” (2:04) [Golden State BMI—Hodge]
A slow romantic lilt that is muffled and thereby loses its effectiveness.

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

“OOOH-LA LA” (2:22) [D. R.Music BMI—Al Newell Jarvis]
This side moves and the group comes through in better style although
the mechanical end of the production still seems to lack something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56m3h47mMLY

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ANNA MARIE-BLINKY ALLEN AND THE STARDUSTERS (Flair 1047)

'I’M A FOOL TO CARE” (2:45) [Peer BMI—Dattan]
A light romantic item smoothly performed by Anna
Marie with Blinky Allen and the Stardusters. Pretty
little thing that should appeal to the teener romantics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixeLi-b8r2w

“AN ANGEL CRIED” (2.43) [Flair BMI—Maxwell Davis]
Another slow tender presentation. Feathery vocalizing of
the warm voiced thrush makes this a deck that could be
presented in both r & b and pop locations.

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SWANEE QUINTET (Nashboro 546)

“CRY SOMETIMES” (2:41)[Excellorec BMI]
The Swanee Quintet dishes up an authentic feeling with
its shouty reading of the gospel tune. Deck should enjoy
strong acceptance in its field.

https://archive.org/details/cd_the-complete-nashboro-releases-1951-62_the-swanee-quintet/disc1/01.13.+The+Swanee+Quintet+-+Cry+Sometimes.flac

“IN MY HEART” (2:46) [Excellorec BMI]
The flip is a slow inspirational item performed in similar
fashion. Group conveys a true spiritual feeling.

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