MAY 7, 1949

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/40s/49/CB-1949-05-07.pdf

THE MILLS BROTHERS (Decca 24621)

"I'ln Happy Being Me" (2:55)
"Words" (3:05)

You’ve gotta go a long way to find a group that can match the superb vocal
harmony of the Mills Brothers. Their vocal wizardry is easily demonstrated
on this pair that should set phonos throughout the land afire. Top deck, titled
“I’m Happy Being Me,’’ is a down to earth piece of music with a message that
lingers long after. Vocal work on the side, in smooth, soft expressions of mel-
ancholy musical magic, is top notch. It’s the type of wax that makes you sit up
and take notice. Lyrics of the song are full of meaning, and are delivered with
a ton of feeling and depth. The flip, “Words,” has the group back again on ano-
ther bit of music that should find a top spot in ops’ machines. Both sides bid for
top phono honors. Ops should grab this platter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OfcuE2fBCM
https://archive.org/details/78_words-that-are-breaking-my-heart_mills-brothers-allan-roberts-lester-lee_gbia0055308a

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RACE DISK O' THE WEEK

WINI BROWN (National 9078)

'He's Good Enough For Me" (2:54)
"If Love Is Trouble" (2:45)

You have to go a long way to match the vocal splendor of this gal. It’s chirp Wini Brown
out with a pair of great sides that should wear white in the phonos. Wini’s terrific depth
and range of feeling she injects into these sides is nothing less than sensational. Top deck
titled “He’s Good Enough For Me” is a sentimental romantic tune that makes you stop and
pay attention. The gal’s wonderful vocal style is shown to superb ad- vantage, and is sure
to attract an avalanche of coin play. The flip, “If Love Is Trouble,” is equally as great a tune.
Slow, tempting tones of enchanting music flow easily throughout, and make you actually
feel the sincerity of the song. It’s a pair of great sides—and wax that should spin night and
day. Ops should load up on this cookie —but pronto!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xww8mYTLbnU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQY5g37VkCs

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ST. LOUIS JIMMY (Aristocrat 7001)

“Florida Hurricane” (2:33)
“So Nice And Kind" (2:26)

Pair of sides in the country blues manner by St. Louis Jimmy, and the
setup of “Florida Hurricane” and “So Nice And Kind” in the offing for
music ops. Both sides of this platter weave slow tempo, with Jimmy
strumming some heavy guitar throughout. It’s real low-down blues,
the kind that draws consistent play in phonos throughout the land.
Music ops should listen in to these sides—and then get ’em on the
boxes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr0LAHgOHS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLUuDV1Ivc

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CHRISTINE CHATMAN (Aristocrat 8001

"When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver" (2:46)
"Hey Mr. Freddy" (2:40)

A gal that can really pipe a set of lyrics is Christine Chatman.
Her offering of “When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver” and
“Hey Mr. Freddy” really bears out a fine set of tonsils. Top
deck, a standard that has always drawn jitney, gets a mellow
send-off here, with Christine purring the enchanting lyrics in
tones that score. Gal’s vocal delivery is warm and rich, and
makes you wanna listen. The flip, “Hey Mr. Freddy,” has the
thrush piping some stock blues lyrics that play about the title.
Top deck for the moola.

https://youtu.be/TzQloHmp6jk?t=11

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THE ESQUIRES (Jubilee 1001)

"Boppin' At Esquire" (2:36)
"Idaboo" (2:37)

Some light, polite bop wax in the offing for music ops are these sides done up by
The Esquires. Coupling “Boppin’ At Esquire” and “Idabop,” the group displays loads
of talent in this cookie, to set the stage for some winning coin play. It’s light stuff,
done up in a quiet manner that makes listening all the more pleasant. Music ops
who have the locations that go for this brand should listen in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkirlpJE5Y4

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SAMMY DAVIS, JR. (Capitol 57-70004)

"I Ain't Got Nobody" (2:37)
"You Are My Lucky Star" (2:51)

New voice on the wax horizon is Sammy Davis, Jr., who already is causing loads
of pleasant comment in the disk trade. Sammy's superb vocal styling is shown to
perfection on this pair tagged “I Ain’t Got Nobody” and “You Are My Lucky Star.”
Both sides are oldies that have scored time and again. Sammy’s versatile and mild
bop arrangement of this duo is effective throughout, and should find a top spot on
ops’ machines. Wax rates ops’ listening time—and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnZ6y-kdS6o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMW5SnjCG7w

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PAULA WATSON (Supreme 1518)

"Hidin' In The Sticks" (2:41)
“Of All Things" (2:43)

“Li’l Bird” Paula Watson on deck with a pair that echo brightly, and the up tempo
refrain of “Hidin’ In The Sticks” and “Of All Things” comin’ ops’ way. Both sides
are offered in bright tempo, with Paula and a vocal group blending smoothly on
the pair. It’s cute stuff that Paula chirps, and is wax that seems certain to meet
with approval of many of her fans. Top deck is the side we go for we’re sure you
will too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqbJgpjzH-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2C1xDqC1nY

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BIG JAY McNEELEY (Exclusive 96X)

"Road House Boogie" (2:50)
"Willie The Cool Cat" (2:40)

First Big Jay McNeeley wax on Exclusive appears to be headed for a featured spot
on ops’ machines, as Big Jay steps out with “Road House Boogie” and “Willie The
Cool Cat.” Top deck is a stock race blues item, with Big Jay blowing hot throughout.
Vocal is done up with a ton of gusto and should satisfy his many fans. The flip is an
ode to dee-jay Willie Bryant, radio station WHOM, New York, and is a hot instrumen-
tal thing that has the makings of a winner. Both sides should hold their own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm5ZQqCx4ik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFjvF4kQOCY

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PRINCE COOPER TRIO (Exclusive 94X)

"That's All" (2:55)
"It's Just A Riff" (2:15)

The light, pleasant vocal work of Prince Cooper is shown to extremely
top advantage on this pair, tagged “That’s All” and “It’s Just A Riff.”
Cooper’s round vocal tones take the slow tempo of this pair and make
the wax echo brightly. It’s smooth, mellow stuff that the Prince wails,
with the instrumental riffs in the background blending nicely to round
out the platter. The platter might be a sleeper—ops should listen in.

https://archive.org/details/78_thats-all_prince-cooper-trio-prince-cooper-hurley-ramey-charles-parham-leon-rene_gbia0465351b
https://archive.org/details/78_its-just-a-riff_prince-cooper-trio-prince-cooper-hurley-ramey-charles-parham_gbia0465351a

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WYNONIE HARRIS (King 4292)

"Drinkin' Wine Spo' Dee O' Dee" (2:46)
"She Just Won't Sell No More" (2:40)

The great Wynonie Harris on deck with a pair of fresh ones that should win wide favor,
and the set-up of “Drinking Wine Spo’ Dee O’ Dee” and “She Just Won’t Sell No More.”
Top deck, a current hot one on music machines, gets a terrific sendoff by Wyonnie and
the band, as the mellow up-tempo rhythm of this bit seeps thru. Wax is loaded with all
the riff and holler one could possibly expect. The flip keeps in the same vein as Wyonnie
bounces back with another mellow item. “Drinkin’ Wine” is the side to ride with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQzNXeOQ3-M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsiMBCpr1N4

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EDDY ARNOLD (RCA Victor 21-0051)

"The Echo Of Your Footsteps" (2:51)
"One Kiss Too Many" (2:48)

There’s no mistake about this thing. Sure to become a hot item on juke boxes
throughout the land is this new piece of wax by Eddy Arnold titled “The Echo Of
Your Footsteps” and “One Kiss Too Many.” Top deck is a lament, and has Eddy
spooning his vocal best on a side that makes you listen. Eddy’s mellow, clear
voice rings true from start to finish on the side, with the light, glowing background
making for wonderful listening pleasure. The flip is a medium up-tempo’d romantic
tune, with Eddy bouncing back with another Superb vocal performance. It’s great
wax from start to finish—and a platter that should wear white in the phonos.