APRIL 21, 1951

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1951/CB-1951-04-21.pdf

*AWARD O' THE WEEK*

GRIFFIN BROS. & MARGIE DAY (Dot 1041)

“SADIE GREEN” (2:40)
“ONE STEADY BABY” (2:43)

It looks as though this combination of the Griffin Brothers and Margie Day can’t be stopped.
Here they are again with another smash labeled “Sadie Green”. It’s gonna make ops green
with delight as they count the coin which this disk pulls into their machines. This is a driving
blues number loud and strong which Margie delivers in assured style as the Griffin brothers
let go with a backing that matches her vocal. The second side called “One Steady Baby” is
another high powered one which the combination do to a turn. But the end to watch is the
first one. It’s gonna be cleaning up for a long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7qLQwODybQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmWHa_hVPhU

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JOHN HOGG (Mercury 8230)

“WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME” (2:48)
"GOT A MEAN WOMAN” (2.43)

John Hogg shouts the blues on the top deck. With some good small instrumental
backing, he gets a real low down feeling into this. The second side is another very
slow blues number on which Hogg shines through. Ops will do fine with this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kGxU6iCaXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D0NcOIYHoI

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CAMILLE HOWARD (Specialty 401)

“MONEY BLUES” (2:28)
“EASY” (2:40)

A good tune with a nice beat serves to give Camille Howard an excellent side.
With some terrific backing, Camille punches this number home with verve. The
lower end is a slow blues item into which she gets some infectious feeling. This
is right for ops.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XcwuyG0nQM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmFPOIbEHbc

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LITTLE ESTHER (Federal 12023)

“DONT MAKE A FOOL OUT OF ME” (2:45)
“I’M A BAD BAD GIRL" (2:51)

Little Esther continues on her winning ways with two good sides here. Each end is a
slow driving thing on which Esther displays her broken vocal type of rendition while
the orchestra helps her out with some magnificent backing. Ops know how this little
girl pulls in the coins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPdZ52omX4A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWhLbgu4e4c

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TINY BRADSHAW (King 4447)

“TWO DRY BONES ON THE PANTRY SHELF” (2:47)
“BRAD’S BLUES” (2:43)

Tiny Bradshaw has two different types of numbers to offer on this platter.
The first is a jumpy one with very cute lyrics while the second is a low down,
slow shouting blues number. Both are done with his usual skill and ops will
want to get them in their machines fast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maavC5xDOss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgljOL2Ty-A

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MISS SHARECROPPER (National 9151)

“I’VE TRIED” (2:42)
“HOW LONG” (2:18)

Here are a couple of good sides by a singer known as Miss Sharecropper. The top deck is a slow
blues number with a low down piano backing. It’s slow and very soft. The bottom is a faster blues
item with some exciting drums in the background. Ops should listen in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slLzN2f1uos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq3-mEUmj8s

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HOT LIPS PAGE (RCA Victor 22-0120)

“LET ME IN” (2:23)
“THAT’S THE ONE FOR ME” (2:40)

A jumpy version of a current pop novelty is offered on this platter by
Hot Lips Page. Running through the good lyrics of this song. Page makes
it exciting to hear. The second side is a duet with Mildred Anderson on
a much recorded tune. Ops oughta hear it.

https://archive.org/details/78_let-me-in_hot-lips-page-and-his-orchestra-hot-lips-page-bob-merrill_gbia0201317a
https://archive.org/details/78_thats-the-one-for-me_hot-lips-page-and-his-orchestra-hot-lips-page-and-mildred-and_gbia0201312b

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IVORY JOE HUNTER (MGM 10951: K10951)

“I CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND” (2:48)
“I CAN’T RESIST YOU” (2:40)

Two wonderful sides by Ivory Joe Hunter show up here. The upper half is an ultra slow
blues ballad with some excellent backing while on the lower half. Hunter sings in an easy
going way and again makes it come out right. This is a natural for ops.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqanyyKPUd4

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DINAH WASHINGTON (Mercury 8232)

“FINE, FINE DADDY” (2:31)
“I’M SO LONELY I COULD CRY” (3:10)

Dinah Washington has two tunes here which she does in her usual exciting manner. Each
end is a slow blues number on which Walter Buchanan’s orchestra backs her up. Dinah of
course displays her terrific voice and interpretations. Ops know her pulling power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7beDva1fxU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erzC-t0-TWI

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HAWKSHAW HAWKINS (King 944)

“RATTLESNAKIN’ DADDY” (2:39)
“I HATE MYSELF" 2:31)

A lively tune makes up the Hawkshaw Hawkins offering on the upper end of this platter.
Hawkins goes into a little yodel here as he gets some good guitar backing. The bottom
end is a slow blues ballad on which he displays some more good vocalizing. Ops know
this man’s drawing power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmkiDZplMJo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1WDs2M0iJI

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Bruce wrote:

> APRIL 21, 1951

> https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1951/CB-1951-04-21.pdf

> IVORY JOE HUNTER (MGM 10951: K10951)

> “I CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND” (2:48)

> Two wonderful sides by Ivory Joe Hunter show up here. The upper half is an ultra slow
> blues ballad with some excellent backing. This is a natural for ops.

For the sake of completeness here's a YT clip (BTW correct title is "I Can't Get You OFF My Mind")

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DEeagcxwuA

File under "Dull And Dreary" for me I'm afraid

> ====================================================================

Roger wrote:

> Bruce wrote:

>> APRIL 21, 1951

>> https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1951/CB-1951-04-21.pdf

>> IVORY JOE HUNTER (MGM 10951: K10951)

>> “I CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND” (2:48)

>> Two wonderful sides by Ivory Joe Hunter show up here. The upper half is an ultra slow
>> blues ballad with some excellent backing. This is a natural for ops.

> For the sake of completeness here's a YT clip (BTW correct title is "I Can't Get You OFF My Mind")

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DEeagcxwuA

> File under "Dull And Dreary"

Yes,

On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:13:11 +0000, mariabus@blueyonder.co.uk (Roger)
wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>
>> APRIL 21, 1951
>
>> https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1951/CB-1951-04-21.pdf
>
>> IVORY JOE HUNTER (MGM 10951: K10951)
>
>> “I CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND” (2:48)
>
>> Two wonderful sides by Ivory Joe Hunter show up here. The upper half is an ultra slow
>> blues ballad with some excellent backing. This is a natural for ops.
>
>For the sake of completeness here's a YT clip (BTW correct title is "I Can't Get You OFF My Mind")
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DEeagcxwuA
>
>File under "Dull And Dreary" for me I'm afraid
>
I don't like it at all - r&b shlock that I'd never play a second time.
LOL