OCTOBER 4, 1952

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1952/CB-1952-10-04.pdf

THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*

LITTLE CAESAR (Recorded In Hollywood)

“GOODBYE BABY” (2:38)
“IF I COULD SEE MY BABY” (2:39)

Following the theme of mayhem on which his first hit “The River” was
based, Little Caesar dishes up a slow tempo novelty which ends on the
note of murder and suicide. Titled “Goodbye Baby”, the disk tells an en-
tire story from a knock on the door to the final shooting. Caesar sings
his lines dramatically, while the female voice talks her answers. It’s a
very effective disk and one that should gather lots of attention and plays.
Que Martyn, who wrote the music, provides the instrumental backdrop.
The flip is another slow beat blues sung with emotion by the rising blues
shouter and could prove as big a seller as the top deck. We advise ops to
latch on to this release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdLMvDagg0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwlNGokjzT4

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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

FIVE CROWNS (Rainbow Records 45-R-4000)

“YOU’RE MY INSPIRATION” (2:32)
“A STAR” (2:34)

With group singing riding high in the esteem of the buying public, the
Five Crowns enter their bid in the popularity derby with a slow tempo
item titled “You’re My Inspiration” that will create excitement and esta-
blish them in the trade. The quintette blends voices beautifully as they
deliver a pulsating arrangement in dramatic style. The boys chant the
romantic lyrics with feeling against a light instrumental backdrop. This
side is destined to happen and ops should get on the bandwagon now.
The flipside is a similar piece called “A Star” and the group handles it
with polish. We look for quick action on the upper deck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2FmllTMM-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGyQd7mTBU

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IVORY JOE HUNTER (MGM 11325)

“TELL HER FOR ME” (2:41)
Ivory Joe Hunter chants a slow romantic ballad in his
inimitable style with the resulting wax a solid side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKF52E1HNw4

“THE BIG BOUNCE” (2:39) Ivory Joe belts out a fast
bounce in happy manner.

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SHIRLEY HAVEN (Federal 12092)

“TROUBLES OF MY OWN” (2:37)
Shirley Haven, with the assistance of The
Four Jacks sings a slow rhythmic item.

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

“STOP FOOLING AROUND” (2:42)
The under siding is a quick tempo number
treated to a driving vocal by the chirp who
comes off with an exciting end.

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

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LITTLE SON WILLIS (Swing Time 306)

“SKIN AND BONES” (3:25)
Little Son Willis chants a slow rhythmic blues with feeling. Supporting
Willis is a trio that fills out the background in strong fashion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it1wDASFh9A

“NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES” (3:15)
Willis does a similar job on a similar number.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGY3GqEMZGo

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SISTER FOSTER (Swing Time 309)

“I’M SEALED” (2:33)
Sister Foster sings a strong voiced lead as she
and the chorus wax a slow religious number.

“WHAT TO DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES” (2:44)
A spiritual message is read by Rev. 0. F. Smith
dramatically.

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BONNIE AND IKE TURNER (RPM 362)

“MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU” (2:41)
Bonnie and Ike Turner get together on a slow romantic
waxing. The duo is given a light musical backdrop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXzaT07ZdTU

“LOOKING FOR MY BABY” (2:37)
The pair spin a lively bounce with a verve and gusto that
makes this a contender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqF-0ZpkgdY

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THE SALLY MARTIN SINGERS (Down Beat 401)

“JESUS I LOVE YOU” (2:38)
A slow gospel item is tenderly chorused by
the Sally Martin Singers.

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

“GET AWAY JORDAN” (2:39)
The flip is a quick tempo rhythmic spiritual
chanted effectively by the group.

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THE PILGRIM TRAVELERS (Specialty 831)

“BLESSED BE THY NAME LORD” (2:36)
The Pilgrim Travelers chorus a moderate tempo spiritual sincerely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQRpbPstBW8

“HELP ME CARRY ON” (2:35)
The group etches a similar item in approved fashion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXtCM_5CEY

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THE SALLIE MARTIN SINGERS (Specialty 832)

“I’M BOUND FOR THE PROMISED LAND” (2:05)
The Sallie Martin Singers, with Brother Joe May handling
the lead, explode with a dynamic jubilee spiritual.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GBSaz60E-E

“HOLD TO GOD’S UNCHANGING HAND” (2:18)
The Martin Chorus and Brother May follow the pattern set
on the upper lid with another fast moving shouty religious
piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEUp-Jy-JhU

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TERRY TIMMONS (RCA Victor 20-4882)

“ALL NIGHT LONG” (2:40)
Terry Timmons gives a sexy reading to a slow ballad. The thrush’s
personality, projected vocally is smoothly backed by the ork.

https://youtu.be/McKlPDvkWko?t=1513

“THE SAME OLD THRILL” (2:45)
The songstress comes up with another polished performance on the
flip side as she sells a moderate rhythmic piece in likely manner.

https://youtu.be/McKlPDvkWko?t=1681

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DOSSIE TERRY (RCA Victor 20-4864)

“LOST MY HEAD” (2:50)
A quick tempo novelty is presented with vocal tricks
by Dossie Terry; a cute and appealing disk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w8MwGUu-T8

“SAD, SAD AFFAIR” (2:42)
Terry shows his versatility with an entirely different
piece of material. The singer does a bit of blues
shouting as he delivers a slow low down item.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIvXYPU2ApU

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JIMMY NELSON (RPM 368)

“LITTLE RICH GIRL” (2:41)
Jimmy Nelson sings a slow tempo rhythmic blues stirringly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrvCHOutF1E

“SWEETEST LITTLE GIRL”(2:38)
The flip is a change of pace with Nelson running through
the quick beat in a lively manner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdFW62injYg

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MARY SUE (Modern 880)

“LOVE IS A GAMBLE” (2:43)
A quick moving jump is projected with spirit by
thrush Mary Sue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHhBeKq_g8

“EVERYBODY’S TALKING” (2:41)
A similar item is fetchingly sold by Mary Sue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rg9Y1MIwH0

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JOE HOUSTON (Modern 879)

“BOOGIE WOOGIE WOMAN” (2:40)
The Joe Houston ork drives out a fast boogie explosively.
Lois Butler handles the vocal with zest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrKb_-L6Q0Y

“DIG IT” (2:37)
The Houston aggregation dishes up a rhythmic and rocking
instrumental in wild fashion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqZqerd-KXg

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BULLSEYE OF THE WEEK

CARL SMITH (Columbia 21008)

“OUR HONEYMOON” (2:31)
“SING HER A LOVE SONG” (2:40)

Carl Smith, who is comfortably situated in the country best seller tunes
with “Are You Teasing Me” dishes up another pair, both of which have
potential to rise right to the top. The upper lid “Our Honeymoon”, is a
moderate beat bounce delivered in that inimitable manner that has made
Carl Smith so popular with the patrons. The western chanter warbles the
lilting ditty in happy fashion against a solid background of strings. The
under siding is a slow sentimental ballad that is perfect material for Smith
and the result is another etching that will garner coin. Ops have two strong
sides for the bargain price of one disk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYHMaC3EsF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6-Wcll0q28

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Bruce wrote:

> OCTOBER 4, 1952

> https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1952/CB-1952-10-04.pdf

> IVORY JOE HUNTER (MGM 11325)

> “THE BIG BOUNCE” (2:39) Ivory Joe belts out a fast
> bounce in happy manner.

Never heard this one.

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> SISTER FOSTER (Swing Time 309)

> “I’M SEALED” (2:33)
> Sister Foster sings a strong voiced lead as she
> and the chorus wax a slow religious number.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV02AeM9EHM

Roger wrote:

>> SISTER FOSTER (Swing Time 309)

>> “I’M SEALED” (2:33)
>> Sister Foster sings a strong voiced lead as she
>> and the chorus wax a slow religious number.

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV02AeM9EHM

Thanks Larry. A great example of intense local primitive gospel.