DECEMBER 19, 1959

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1959/CB-1959-12-19.pdf

The Cash Box Pick of the Week

DION & THE BELMONTS (Laurie 3044)

“WHERE OR WHEN” (2:37) (Chappell & Co. ASCAP—Rodgers, Hart]
“THAT’S MY DESIRE” (2:31) [Mills ASCAP—Loveday, Kresa)

“Where Or When”, the great old Rodgers & Hart sentimental-lovely, promises to be Dion & the Belmonts’
next big chart affair. Songsters’ smooth ear-arresting vocal against a soft, beat-ballad backdrop, should
attract a host of new listeners (in addition to their tremendous teen following). There’s some more fine,
pro-teen blending on the tasty, fish-beat up-dating of “That’s My Desire”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYIz_FH5Ym8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laPdqCuIK5E

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THE ISLEY BROTHERS (RCA Victor 7657)

“RESPECTABLE” (2:05) [Wemar BMI—Isley, Isley, Isley]
“WITHOUT A SONG” (2:00) [Miller ASCAP—Youmans, Rose, Eliscu]

Looks like the “Shout” hit-makers have come up with another solid contender for chartdom.
It’s a frantic rocker, tabbed “Respectable”, that the teeners are sure to go for in a big way.
Backing, “Without A Song”, is revived in coin-catching rock-a-cha fashion. Can also make it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Ybw2_DpVI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Aw8jmqJuoI

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THE FIREBALLS (Top Rank 2026)

“BULLDOG” (2:08) [Dundee BMI—Tomsco]
“NEARLY SUNRISE” (2:28) [Dundee BMI—Petty]

“Bulldog” is a hot session that’s filled with the exciting “Tequila” like instrumental (guitar) sounds
that gave the Fireballs their initial chart success in “Torquay”. The “Nearly Sunrise” stanza is a soft
cha cha beat ear-pleaser that can make it a back-to-back click for the group.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb851N3tbEw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilkpkh2cOq4

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BOBBY DAY (Class 263)

“MY BLUE HEAVEN” (2:30) [Leo Feist ASCAP—Whiting, Donaldson]
“I DON’T WANT TO” (2:20) [Recordo BMI—Byrd]

We’ll bet our bottom dollar that “My Blue Heaven” will be enjoying another chart go-round
in the near future. The years-back Gene Austin success, revived (hit-wise) more recently
by Fats Domino, should again make it via Bobby Day’s sock-rock version. However, don’t
overlook the other half a terrific rafter-shakin’ romancer dubbed “I Don’t Want To”. Great
vocal and musical support on two powerhouses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spNYrT0UwPg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJHul6irTU4

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THE WHEELS (Folly 800)

“CLAP YOUR HANDS” (2:35) (Part 1) [Alan-K BMI—Vann]
“CLAP YOUR HANDS” (2:05) (Part 2) [Alan-K BMI—Vann]

The new Folly label starts off on the right foot with a sensational rocker that the kids’ll really
be applauding in the near future. Titled “Clap Your Hands”, it’s a wild, “Shout” like two-parter
that features some ultra-commercial vocal and instrumental sounds (supplied by the Wheels
and the Teddy Vann-led chorus and ork). Watch it take off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz6sLLi2PUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXJJHTVM-i4

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DAVE "BABY" CORTEZ (Clock 1016)

“DAVE’S SPECIAL” (2:10) [Lowell BMI—Wood, Clowney]
“WHISPERS” (2:35) [Lowell BMI—Clowney, Wood]

Organist-songster Cortez, whose “Happy Organ” smash gave organ rare pop singles recognition,
could click big again with “Dave’s Special,” a powerhouse instrumental of note. Cortez takes over
a vocalist in the poignantly portrayed, lower-lid. Stand here is “Dave’s Special.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ocowr-E0bw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkqnDHNPLLU

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YOUNG JESSE (Capitol 4318)

“LULA BELLE” (2:18) [Beechwood BMI — Jesse]
Talented songster’s (he penned “Mary Lou”) first for Capitol is a good R&B styled rhythmic, with
band backing, also pitching in with Afro-Cuban bits. Exciting teen date which could make a stir.

both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqlfzG31JE0

“THE WRONG DOOR” (2:24) [Leeway ASCAP — Levy, Atkerson, Rosenthal]
A light blues-swinger about a guy who knocks on the wrong door to discover it’s the right door;
why? he meets a doll.

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NAPPY BROWN (Savoy 1579)

"GIVE ME YOUR LOVE” [Crossroads BMI — Jackson]
The R&B standout can do strong pop-R&B business with his commanding pleader here,
set against a solid rock-a-string background. Keep tabs on this date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEIE4a0nsx8

“TOO SHY” [Savoy BMI——Long, Cadena]
There’s an inspirational-like feel to the songster’s heart-felt expression. Sensitive side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYvmYvvsLW4

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NAT KENDRICK & SWANS (Dade 1804)

“(Do The) MASHED POTATOES” (Parti) (1:55) [Sherlyn-Pent BMI—Rozier]
The combo comes around with a strong blues styled beat and songster “King” Coleman
occasionally interjects with an effective shout. Could step- out in pop-R&B fields.

both sides - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--1fKgkuNbk

“(Do The) MASHED POTATOES” (Part 2) (1:50) [Sherlyn-Pent BMI—Rozier]
The session continues in its solid teen way.

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JOHNNY & JACKEY (Anna 1108)

“LONELY & BLUE” [Ro-Gor BMI — Davis, Bristoe, Beavers]
Vocal twosome do a fine job on the touching teen sentimental. Along with the boys pro stint is
a striking rock- a-string-chorus backdrop. Can measure-up to a chart stay. Team’s not the
famed country attraction.

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

“LET’S GO TO A MOVIE BABY” [Ro-Gor BMI — Davis, Bristoe, Beavers]
Intriguing percussion beat backs the upbeat warble here. It’s an entry with a teen-valued sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl3c_loCYv4

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The Cash Box Award o’ the Week

GENE ALLISON (Cherokee 1019)

“NOW THAT WE'RE TOGETHER” [LaVern BMI—Bubis]
“I UNDERSTAND” [Poneello ASCAP—Jarrett]

Allison could have his first smash for Cherokee via the rocking sounds of “Now That We’re Together.”
Side’s a violent blues shout that Allison belts with solid r&b authority. Swinging combo backs up in
fine frantic fashion. Flip’s a tender rock-a-ballad (not the same as the old pop hit) and also has
drawing power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZKNz4QAM_4

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CHARLES JACKSON (Clock 1015)

“COME ON AND LOVE ME” (2:52) [Sherlyn - Pent BMI—Stone, Jones]
Jackson pledges his love with deep expressiveness, turning in a thrilling job.
The rock-a-ballad can step out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-low6NCdEI

“OOH BABY” (2:10) [Fee Bee ASCAP—Averbach J
Quick paced rhythm rocker is shouted gleefully by Jackson. Combo-chorus are
in accord with the wooly mood.

https://youtu.be/H4Ng1dUXCwE?t=5

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AL SMITH (Prestige-Bluesville 801)

“COME ON PRETTY BABY” [Prestige BMI—Smith]
The jazz label has a potential hit on its first Bluesville single. Smith wails the lightly rocking blues
with soul and earthiness. Gutty backing by Shirley Scott and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis wraps up the
session neatly.

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

“TEARS IN MY EYES” [Prestige BMI—Smith]
Another exciting blues stint. Here it’s a slow- moving, deeply affecting moan. Both cuts are from
Smith’s “Hear My Blues” LP.

Single edit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7glp-lcoSPU

Full LP version with better fidelity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7glp-lcoSPU

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THE EMBRACEABLES (Sandy 1025)

“GOTTA PRETTY LITTLE BABY” (1:55) [Burnt Oak BMI —Smith]
Herman Bracey is featured with the group, chanting this contagious rhythm affair with sock appeal.
Could step into chart company.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYwSzRhRBk0

“FROM SOMEONE WHO LOVES YOU” (2:20) [Burnt Oak BMI—Smith, Bracey]
Shimmering rock-a-ballad is an attractive vehicle for Bracey’s expressive reading (complete with mid-
deck recitation).