MAY 19, 1951

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1951/CB-1951-05-19.pdf

THE BLENDERS (Decco 27587; 9-27587)

“ALL I GOTTA DO IS THINK OF YOU” (2:18)
“THE BUSIEST CORNER IN MY HOME TOWN” (2:45)

A terrifically infectious song is sent our way on the top deck by the
Blenders. Offering some top rate harmony, the boys take this catchy
song for a slow ride and make you feel it all the way through. The
second half is another good ballad done in excellent manner by the
group. Ops mustn’t miss the upper half.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1WNVDEl5l8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymeuZrqKMwo

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PAUL MONDAY (Peacock 1570)

‘IF YOU WERE MINE” (2:56)
“IRENE’S BOOGIE” (2:37)

Here’s a blues number that should take off. Called “If You Were Mine”, it’s sung
with a great deal of gusto by Paul Monday who pours everything possible into it.
Ops too will be getting everything possible when they set this one up in their
machines. Paul gets a low down feeling into the number by making the lyrics loud
and slow. His broken voiced vocal is provided with just the right background by
Bill Harvey and the orchestra with a great piano standing out. The second side is
a fast paced item which Paul handles neatly. He gives it a lot of bounce and makes
you keep on listening. The top deck is the one that could really go. Ops have to
take a look at it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx6ZAkeY_34

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JOE MORRIS (Atlantic 940)

“MIDNIGHT GRINDER” (2:37)
“LOVE FEVER BLUES” (3:10)

Joe Morris continues turning out those terrific records. The top deck here
is a high flying instrumental with a low down feeling. On the second side
Jimmy Lewis comes in for an ultra slow vocal as the band backs him up.
Ops should take a look at this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P5Z64HrNho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2fP5RcymKc

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JOE BAILEY (Federal 12024)

“FORGET ME” (3:09)
“THE HOUSE OF THE LORD” (2:14)

Joe Bailey puts his wonderful voice to work on two numbers here
and makes them both sound terrific. The first one is a ballad on
which Joe gets some help from a chorus and Al Cobb’s orchestra.
The second is in the spiritual vein and Joe pours a lot of feeling
into it. This a natural for the boxes.

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THE LARKS (Apollo 1184)

“LET’S SAY A PRAYER” (2:55)
“MY REVERIE” (2:20)

The Larks follow up their recent hit with another couple of tunes which should
garner a lot of coin. Both ends are done in similar style featuring a vocal solo
with the rest of the boys joining in. It makes for good listening and ops are ad-
vised to have a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pftk_ak2R8E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiyXjtiZSR0

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DON GARDNER (Sittin In 598)

“WHY WAS I BORN?” (2:53)
“SEEMS LIKE WE MET BEFORE” (2:47)

An oldie serves as a take off point for Don Gardner on the top deck.
Don gives his own interpretation of this ballad as Julian Dash and his
sextet back him up. On the bottom half he again gives an unusual
version of a very blue number. Ops will want to hear it.

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CHARLES BROWN (Aladdin 3091)

“THE MESSAGE” (2:46)
“I’LL ALWAYS BE IN LOVE WITH YOU” (2:58)

Charles Brown takes hold of an inspirational song and gives it one of his
typically drawn out vocals which makes it sound real good. On the lower
end he goes to town with an oldie on which he delivers his own interpre-
tation to an interesting backing. Ops won’t want to miss this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y30HCK9K2j4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFeG19DS8F4

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AMOS MILBURN (Aladdin 3090)

“EVERYBODY CLAP HANDS” (2:30)
“THAT WAS YOUR LAST MISTAKE —GOODBYE” (2:50)

Using an old standard with new lyrics, Arnos Milburn gets a lot of noise
into the top deck number as he gives out with the lyrics. The second
side features a good set of words and a steady beat which Amos knows
how to pound out. This is one for the machines.

https://youtu.be/6EBH85uSt7Q?t=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQaoDtjZXdk

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TAMPA RED (RCA Victor 22-0123)

“SHE’S DYNAMITE” (2:18)
“EARLY IN THE MORNING” (3:10)

Piano Red continues to combine terrific piano playing with winning
vocals to turn out another first rate disk. The top side is a jumpy
thing while the lower end is a blues number. Each one is equally
good to hear and should do ok in the boxes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po0hrIal0KI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzdpA6LHts

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BUNK JOHNSON (Good Time Jazz 34)

“2:19 BLUES” (2:30)
“ACE IN THE HOLE” (2:43)

A couple of old Bunk Johnson masters are turned out here and make
for some grand listening. On both ends Johnson’s great trumpeting is
backed up by the Yerba Buena Jazz Band and Clancy Hayes on the
vocal. These sides are something to hear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIl79-hNEQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lOrbOmUffY

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