9-24-22

SEPTEMBER 30, 1961

https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/60s/1961/CB-1961-09-30.pdf

PICK OF THE WEEK

CHUBBY CHECKER (Parkway 830)

“THE FLY” (2:27) [Woodcrest, Mured BMI—Madara, (2:28)
The ‘Chubby one,’ who currently has the country “Twistin’ Again,” could have his biggest double-header to date in this great new pairing. One side finds Checker pulling out all the stops as he teaches a sensational new house-rockin’ dance step tabbed “The Fly” (that buzzes throughout the lid).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y33iQhPWi8

“THAT’S THE WAY IT GOES” [Lowe, Kalmann, White] ASCAP—Mann, Lowe]
The other’s a rock-a-cha-cha-styled opus that has the artist preachin’ a “That’s The Way It Goes” philosophy. Chub’s brothers, Spencer & Tracy delightfully join in here. Standout musical support on both halves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMqxJtXzW8c

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RICKY NELSON (Imperial 5770)

“A WONDER LIKE YOU” (2:34) [Four Star BMI—Fuller]
“EVERLOVIN”’ (2:00) [Jat BMI—Burgess]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHDRvsrfhRg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mgu-H0zTDo

Artist follows his tremendously successful double-header, “Travelin’ Man” and “Hello Mary Lou,” with another duo that looks like repeat chart triumph. “A Wonder Like You” is a soft beat cha cha charmer while “Everlovin’ ” moves along at a bright rock-a-cha-cha clip. Two more pieces of wax dynamite for Rick.

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CHUCK BERRY (Chess 1799)

B “GO-GO-GO” (2:35) [Arc &^Chuck Berry BMI—]
Vet R&B-directed performer tells of a well-appreciated rock guitarist in this lively beat bouncer. Reliable rockin’ session.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7hIj32FcI

B “COME ON” (1:53) [Arc &Chuck Berry BMI]
Upbeat blueser with a somewhat humorous approach to the guy’s lost-love status.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgW6s8FPm_w

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FATS DOMINO (Imperial 5779)

“WHAT A PARTY” (1:51) [Travis BMI—Domino, Bartholomew King]
“ROCKIN’ BICYCLE” (2:03) [Travis BMI—Domino, Maddux, Jessup]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaoiXEwryv8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEx4tfSdprU

Domino has two more chart-busters in his latest Imperial release. Both
“What A Party” and “Rockin’ Bicycle” are infectious jumpers that Fats and the ork-chorus rock out with an infectious glee. Both sessions mean money-in-the-bank for all concerned.

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DINO & THE DIPLOMATS (Laurie 3103)

B+ “I CAN’T BELIEVE” (2:20) [Schwartz ASCAP — Weeks, Devito]
Boys engage in deft quick beat, chant-featured rockin’ as they tell of a guy who can’t believe the chick has called the whole thing off. A sound that could have Top 100 importance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBV-PpMCAg8

B “MY DREAM” (2:04) [Just BMI—Carter, Jones, Humber, Morgan, Cedano]
Teen-beat work in a similar vein from the team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmjQzp0ogzY

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DINAH WASHINGTON (Mercury, 71876)

“SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN” (2:05) [Remick ASCAP—Dubin, Warren]
Dinah’s ear-arresting style should have “September In The Rain” all over the airwaves once again. The beautiful oldie never sounded better than it does under the lark’s expert vocal guidance that rests happily against the lovely, string-filled shuffle-ballad backdrop painted by Clyde Otis & Co.

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

“WAKE THE TOWN AND TELL THE PEOPLE” (2:38) [Joy ASCAP—Livingston, Gallop]
It’s Quincy Jones’ outfit brightly backing up on the excellent “Wake The Town” rock-blues revival flipside. Top’s the title tune of her new LP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIVgyOGbjm4

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THE MAR-KEYS (Stax 112)

“MORNING AFTER” (2:28) [East-Bias BMI—Talley, Forest]
Altho the label name’s been changed from Satellite to Stax the hit instrumental sounds of the Mar-Keys are still there. The new entry, dubbed “Morning After,” is another enticing funky-blues pounder that makes for a ‘natural’ follow-up to “Last Night.”

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

“DIANA” (1:58) [Pamco BMI—Anka]
Great dual-mart outing. Backing’s a fetching musical up-dating of Paul Anka’s ‘stepping stone,’ “Diana.” Top’s the one to watch.

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

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EARL KING (Imperial 5774)

B+ “MAMA & PAPA” (2:15) [Travis BMI—Johnson]
Vet blues songster displays his winning vocal wares on a driving traditional blues stanza. Real gut-bucket chanting; has appeal for r&b marts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntaLrqsgS_8

B+ “YOU BETTER KNOW” (2:03) [Travis BMI—Johnson]
Wedding warning is fiercely in- toned by King to the gal. Accompanying combo sound is fascinating. Top notch r&b pairing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyvdAOPCdI0

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LAVERN BAKER (Atlantic 2119)

“HEY, MEMPHIS” (2:15) [Elvis Presley BMI—Pomus, Shuman]
Miss Baker looks like she’s headed for ‘Top 100’ territory as she plays the part of the “Little Sister,” the gal Elvis Presley made famous. This one, tagged “Hey, Memphis,” is a sock-rock affair that sports the same melody as the current smash. It too, can reach the upper rungs of the sales ladder.

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

“VOODOO VOODOO” (2:47) [Progressive BMI—Avril, Coleman]
“Voodoo Voodoo” is another hard-driving blues sizzler that can hit the pop-r&b bigtime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsLWM1SCUzk

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PICK OF THE WEEK

THE MIRACLES (Tamla 54048)

“EVERYBODY’S GOTTA PAY SOME DUES” (2:52) [Jobete BMI—Robinson, White]
The Miracles could be in for another solid chart run with this new Tamla outing. It’s a meaningful, rock-a-cha-cha romancer, tabbed “Everybody’s Gotta Pay Some Dues,” that sports a striking beat-ballad opener. Powerhouse dual-mart’er.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPPrn1IrF_s

“I CAN’T BELIEVE” (2:48) [Jobete BMI—Robinson]
Complete about-face is that tantalizing ballad that the group softly renders on the undercut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7pLsL-ahWY

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THE UNIVERSALS (Festival 25001)

“LOVE BOUND” (2:38) [Medal BMI—Miller, DeLoney, Charles]
The Universals’ Festival debut, “Love Bound,” has that hit bound look.
It’s a quick moving affair from the cha-rock-a-string (Drifters & Shirelles’) school that the vocal sextet (featuring Freddy Miller) Bert Keyes-led ork work over in ultra-commercial fashion.

https://youtu.be/3nxP_AAqkU0?t=4

“DREAMING” (2:35) [Medal BMI—Charles, Martin, Guyten]
“Dreaming” moves along at a tasty beat-ballad pace. King distribs the label.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2yRBTipG_E

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JUDY CLAY (Ember 1080)

“I THOUGHT I’D GOTTEN OVER YOU” (2:28) [Angel BMI—Johnson, Kirkland]
“MORE THAN YOU KNOW” (2:26) [Miller ASCAP—Eliscu, Rose, Youmans]

This newie-oldie combination could develop into a first-time-out ‘stepping stone’ for newcomer Judy Clay. The new contender’s “I Thought I’d Gotten Over You” while the one from the evergreen dept.’s “More Than You Know.” Both are delivered with touching beat-ballad sincerity against a splendid, a string-filled ork backdrop. Gal’s a real find.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APV-5tZmTS8

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THE PENTAGONS (Jamie 1201)

“I WONDER (IF YOUR LOVE WILL EVER BELONG TO ME)” (2:25) [Silmo BMI—Pentagons]
The Pentagons, who’ll be remembered for their short-while-back chart outing, “To Be Loved (Forever),” pop up on the Jamie label with a potent slice that could bust wide open in the coming weeks. Side, “I Wonder,” is a teen beat cha cha romancer that features a superb vocal and instrumental blending. Smash potential here:

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

“SHE’S MINE” (2:14 ) [Silmo BMI—Pentagons]
“She’s Mine” takes an inviting shuffle beat-ballad route.

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

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KING CURTIS (Tru-Sound 401)

B+ “BUT THAT’S ALRIGHT” (2:30) [Curtis, Lawrence]
Bow for the Prestige subsid label features blues singer Curtis effectively displaying an earthy, firm-based blues style in his handling of the upbeat original. Could earn spins.