JULY 30, 1955

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1955/CB-1955-07-30.pdf

THE CASH BOX DISK OF THE WEEK

THE FOUR LADS (Columbia 40539)

“MOMENTS TO REMEMBER” (3:10) [Beaver ASCAP—Stillman, R. Allen]
“DREAM ON, MY LOVE, DREAM ON” (2:29) [Redd Evans ASCAP—Linsley, Goodhart]

The Four Lads go soft and sentimental as they wax melodic on a slow pretty ballad with
a powerful set of lyrics that lean heavily on nostalgia. The lovely tune has the harmonic
qualities that go so well during the warm weather months. It is dramatically done with a
wonderful and different sound that will catch and hold the attention of the audience. The
number, “Moments To Remember,” is given careful attention, production wise as well as
performance and it is our guess it will be a ‘tune to remember’. The flip, “Dream On, My
Love, Dream On,” is another ballad, soft and sweet, and given tender treatment. It could
give the topside a strong battle for honors, but for the final tally we’ll stick with “Moments
To Remember.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTuDn7IE-4Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxcINn76nmk

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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

THE FONTANE SISTERS (Dot 15386)

‘‘SEVENTEEN” (2:20) [Lois BMI—Bennett, Gorman, Young]
“IF I COULD BE WITH YOU” (2:20) [Remiek ASCAP—Creamer, Johnson]

The Fontane Sisters, who have had pheromonal success with covers, follow suit in their
latest release with “Seventeen,” currently making a big noise via an indie recording. The
gals sing it with the proper swing and precision like teamwork that has marked so many
of their hit releases. If Dot gets immediate distribution the deck will make a strong dent
in the eventual sales. That the tune is headed for the top is undoubtedly a fact. The re-
verse deck, “If I Could Be With You,” is the standard and the gals give it a freshness that
could help grab spins for the side. However, for the big sale, it’s “Seventeen.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed-O1ipoHGU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-CbdaRF8I0

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THE CASH BOX *AWARD O' THE WEEK*

THE FIVE KEYS (Capitol F3185)

“DON’T YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU” (2:20) [Dauby Music BMI—Singleton, McCoy]
“I WISH I’D NEVER LEARNED TO READ” (1:56) [Rush BMI—Thomas, Kirkland]

The five Keys offer a strong two sider. An up tempo bouncer, titled, “Don’t You Know
I Love You” and a pretty weeper ballad, “I Wish I’d Never Learned to Read”. The jump
side, “Don’t You Know I Love You”, is a happy bubbly effort with romantic lyrics and the
Keys sing it with strong effervescence. The flip, “I Wish I’d Never Learned To Read”, is a
lyrical offering in which the lads blend sweetly. It is the sad story of the letter that breaks
off a romance. Beautiful harmony. Two strong sides, equally stacked with potential.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0Ma4qkGYqU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjjygtpgFEM

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CHUCK BERRY (Chess 1604)

“MAYBELLENE” (2:29) [Arc BMI—Berry]
“WEE WEE HOURS” (2:43) [Arc BMI—Berry]
Chuck Berry comes up with a powerful piece of wax titled, “Maybellene”,
that seems to have the assets necessary for hitdom. A driving item,
Chuck gives it a personality reading. A strong set of lyrics, a good beat
and a country flavor makes this a powerful threat. Chuck swings from
beginning to end. The flip, “Wee Wee Hours”, is a slow, low lights blues.
Berry mournfully sings his lonesome tale and conveys his feelings effec-
tively. A good side just short of the selling power of “Maybelline.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPc5BqwF5NA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBBBrE6jSQU

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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

THE PENGUINS (Mercury 70654)

“IT ONLY HAPPENS WITH YOU" (2:37) [Seal Music BMI—]
“WALKIN’ DOWN BROADWAY” (2:33) [Seal Music BMI—]

The Penguins come up with a soft melodic item, “It Only Happens With You”,
that is strong enough to put them back into the charts. A romantic lyric, a
sweet melody, a high falsetto lead and good teamwork takes this side out of
the ordinary and gives it a good chance to click in a big way. The flip, “Walkin’
Down Broadway”, is another strong offering. It is the rhythm side and the boys
rock it out smartly. Item is a middle beat jump that the kids can take to. Like
both sides, but lean slightly to “It Only Happens With You.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zusOm8w-lyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkvuaqYu2qI

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SMILEY LEWIS (Imperial 874)

“I HEAR YOU KNOCKING” (2:23) [Commodore BMI — D. Bartholomew]
Smiley Lewis hears her knocking but won’t let her in. A slow rocking' blues
given a very strong vocal treatment. Lewis gives this tune a lot of drive and
the item could stir up strong action. Watch it closely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3-2nOlO528

“BUMPITY BUMP” (2:20) [Commodore BMI — D. Bartholomew]
Another “Shake, Rattle and Roll” type tune. Ok delivery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfjG1aTFQ4U

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GLADYS PATRICK (MGM K 55010)

“UNCHAIN MY HEART” (2:37) [Winneton Music BMI—Otis, Sanford]
Gladys Patrick sings a pop styled rhythmic bouncer blues. The thrush does a good
job on the “Tweedlee Dee” type tune and disk should get juke box and airplay.

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

“THE BLUES” (2:51) [Marlyn Music BMI—Patrick]
Miss Patrick sings a slow blues with a torch treatment in good voice. Arrangement
unusual and effective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB48Q85KcxM

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JACKIE KELSO (Mambo 108)

“BLUE MOON” (2:34) [Robins—Rogers and Hart]
Jackie Kelso rides a scintillating sax as he performs the standard.
Good juke box and programming item.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-yZ6M3grYo

“SMILES” (2:35) [Remick—Roberts, Tallahan]
Another oldie is given the delectable sax treat of Kelso. Both sides
have a strong beat and make good listening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29dxeQ8dDY

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DEAN BARLOW (Jay-Dee 805)

“TRUE LOVE” (2:45) [Joe Davis ASCAP—Joe Davis]
Borrowing from the masters, Barlow sings a lovely refrain with a blues
ballad treatment. Romantic gliding tune that has much melodic appeal
and the advantage of familiarity. Pop has often dug into the classics for
material but this is the first time we remember r & b making the move.
Should enjoy a good sale.

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

“MY LIFE IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU” (2:35) [Joe Davis ASCAP —Davis]
Another pretty in the same vein. Barlow does well with this type of
romantic dream stuff. Middle beat mellow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9aDBGGwUhM

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SUE ALLEN AND OSCAR BLACK (Groove 0115)

“BABY PLEASE DON’T GO” (2:54) [Time BMI—Black]
Oscar Black sings a romantic rhythmic blues with an effective projection that could
grab off a big portion of spins and sales. Black pleads convincingly. Good wax.

“I’LL LIVE MY LIFE ALONE” (2:00) [Time BMI—Black]
Sue Allen and Black perform with strength and appeal as they rock gently with a
slow blues. Good team and ok side.

both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQrR42NQJcQ

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“FLAP” McQUEEN-RAY O VACS (Josie 044)

“DADDY” (2:24) [Benell BMI—Thompson, McQueen]
“Flap” McQueen and the Ray O Vacs blend on a slow jump side extolling the
assets of “daddy”. Babe Hutton handles the vocal. Good juke box number.

“I STILL LOVE YOU” (2:16) [Benell BMI—Pee Wee Creighton]
Herb Milliner is lead vocalist on this side. Herb and the Ray O Vacs work over
a slow blues with feeling. An easy, swaying item for the dim-light.

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

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ROY MILTON (Dootone 369)

“YOU GOT ME REELING AND ROCKING” (2:07) [Dootsie Williams—Roy Milton]
Roy Milton is in a driving mood as he ‘reels and rocks this moving item.
It’s a short tune that makes for good air and juke box programming.
Roy sells the tune with an effervescence that pays off.

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

“NOTHING LEFT” (2:37) [Dootsie Williams—Milton, Pierce]
The flip is an abrupt change of pace. Here Milton sings a slow, tearful
blues. An emotional and good performance.