FEBRUARY 24, 1947

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/40s/47/CB-1947-02-24.pdf

LOUIS PRIMA ORCHESTRA (Majestic 1113)

"A Nickel For A Memory"
"A Sunday Kind Of Love"

Obviously baited for the juke box trade is this ballad tabbed “A Nickel For A Memory,”
and maybe it’ll work out to the advantage of all concerned. As done here with Jack
Powers on the vocal, “Nickel” emerges as a pleasant romantic item, but not very much
more. It’ll catch coin from the more nostalgic customers to be sure, but unless it gets
heavy and sustained plugging from the powers that be, don’t expect too much from it.
The flip, “A Sunday Kind Of Love,” is better quality from every standpoint. Here, Louis
takes the vocal stint and the side emerges as a surprise. Louis, hoarse voice and all,
gives this romantic ballad an effective interpretation, good enough to click with the
general trade as well as his legion of fans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VIrzHwaR_Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPDYeDYMx98

(Prima is listed as one of the 4 songwriters on "Sunday Kind of Love" from this point on, but
he was not listed as a songwriter on the original version by Claude Thornhill with Fran Warren
on the vocal, from late 1946)

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PERRY COMO (RCA-Victor 20-2142)

"Song of Songs”
"Easter Parade"

One of the better items to come along for the trade during this past week is
“Song of Songs” by Perry Como. The same can be said for its mate, “Easter
Parade.” Both tunes are well remembered and in continuous demand, so it
can be expected that these sides by Perry will enjoy heavy play. As for his
performance on the pair, it can be said that he gives one of his most effective
presentations with this disk. It’s a platter for profit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIjOuF-IoLI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIiM_whAa9U

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LUCKY MILLINDER (Decca 23825)

"How Big Can You Get Little Man”
"More, More, More”

Latest pair of race records sides headed ops way are Lucky Millinder’s
"How Big Can You Get Little Man” and “More, More, More.” Shaping up
nicely, Annisteen Allen offers a pleasant vocal rendition on both sides.
It’s slow stuff in a mellow mood, with the chirp taking honors all the way
through. Ops who use this brand, might do well to get next to this pair.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY5oOI2_CNU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o39cYgFz3eY

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SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

SY OLIVER ORCHESTRA (M-G-M 10001)

"Hey Daddy-O!"
"Slow Burn"

A new band, a new song, a new record company. Tie all three together and you have
a great production for the phonos. It’s tabbed ‘ Hey Daddy-O,” and it sounds like one
of the best little rhythm novelties we’ve heard in many a month. Slanted strictly as an
item for race locations, it may very well be that the disk will explode in heavy action
everywhere. The Sy Oliver ork can take heavy credit from all Sides, and Sy, himself,
can take the lion’s share of that. The vocal, composed in the main of rhythmical con-
versation and chanting chorus, includes a few lines that’ll net a double play from the
customers in an effort to determine "Did they really say that?” In addition, the instru-
mental is great, tho it’s not till they get to the backing, with “Slow Burn,” that they
really get a chance to show how good they are. If you have the spots, grab this platter
and let the boys sound off for themselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVtCnDsJWZQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-2cSYkKmn0

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ROY MILTON (Milton 1-10)

"Rainy Day Confession Blues" (parts 1 & 2)

With lots of moaning, deep howling, and a rich blue theme, the Roy Milton ork
renders two sides of “Rainy Day Confession Blues” here. Aimed at spots that
can handle this stuff, peg the disc as a natural for the melancholy jazz fiends.
Roy’s crew show their wares to good advantage, with the maestro himself
spotlighted on the vocal.
both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7TdYNkxAG4

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