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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4FWAZxkYSA

B “TROUBLE IN MIND” (2:50) [Jones]
Here, the blues standard gets a gut-bucket account from Curtis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wHAD5nzdK4

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CHRISTINE KITTRELL (Vee Jay 399)

B+ “MR. BIG WHEEL” (2:02)[Roosevelt BMI—Singleton]
Light easy swinging riff blues fitted with an interesting lyric. Lark gets agroovy feeling in the vocal dept., while sax-led combo wails behind her. Has potential for pop/r&b play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6XTNg0j1cA

B “SITTIN’ AND DRINKING”(2:55) [Babb BMI—Kittrell]
Thrush is down-in-the-depths and drowns her deep blue sorrow in booze. Standout blue-ballad warbling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbbr5a34HcY

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JIMMY McCRACKLIN (Art-Tone 825)

B “THE DRAG” (2:27) [B-Flat BMI—McCracklin]
Songster had a hit with “The Walk” a^couple of years back and now urges youngsters to do his latest dance fad. Good rock-wise sounds from the combo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M90voTd5zsY

B “JUST GOT TO KNOW”(2:37) [B-Flat BMI—McCracklin]
Slow blues is feeling fully explored in passionate down-home terms. Deck has a place in southern r&b markets.

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

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DAVID RUFFIN (Checkmate 1003)

B+ “ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER.THAN WORDS” [Fidelity,BMI—Davis, Gordy]
Lots of blues styled polish to this colorful romantic cut from the songster and rock-a-string (& chorus) backing. Teeners will appreciate deejay attention to the track.

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

B “YOU CAN GET WHAT I GOT” [Ro-Gor BMI—Davis]
Contagious R&B-styled display with strings. Label is a Chess affiliate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1fe3cnPL8M

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NATE NELSON (Prigan 2001)

B+ “TELL ME WHY” (2:37) [Prigan BMI—Steward]
Nelson poses as a solid chart threat with this exciting (not the oldie) rock-astring entry that he belts out with a Jackie Wilson verve. Side’s loaded with hit potential and could break thru with exposure. Eye it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVcQZ6ffIRE

B “ONCE AGAIN” fl:57) [Lloyd & Logan BMI—Nelson, Wheeler]
This half Nelson warmly renders a feelingful, Latin beat romancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpz7VszBKq4

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BUDDY LAMP (Peanut 1001)

(B+) “I’M COMING HOME” (2:40) [Anita & Lloyd & Logan BMI—Watts, Mosley]
Lamp hands-in a sincere blues reading of the tender plaintive. Nice keyboard and organ remarks. The R&B market will appreciate the sentiments here. Label is located in Inkster, Mich.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByuM2o6FiWM

(B) “HAVE MERCY BABY”(2:18) [Billy Ward BMI—Ward]
Upbeat blues doings by the performer and backing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diTH6sOmC4c

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THE RUBIES (Empress 103)

(B+) “HE WAS AN ANGEL” (2:25) [One O’Clock BMI —Ansett, Verroca, Cardone]
The Rubies’ Empress bow could make the chart rounds in no time flat.. Side’s a striking beat-ballad romantic weeper with a heartfelt gal’s lead vocal. Has ‘that’ sound the kids love. Keep close tabs on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBqMZwDPN3o

(B) “HE’S MINE” (2:15) [One O’clock BMI—Ansett, Verroca, Cardone]
Group switches to a solid rock beat on this stand.

https://youtu.be/mHLOdHNXZ_s?t=13

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ROGER & THE TRAVELERS (Ember 1079)

(B+) “YOU’RE DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL” (2:23) [Angel-ConnWildon BMI—Koob]
This one has that ‘grow-on-you-with-each-listen’ quality that can give it chart status. It’s a teen beat-ballad charmer that the group caresses in most appealing manner. Could happen big.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKomic3yudE

(B) “JUST GOTTA BE THAT WAY” (2:21) [Angel-ConnWildon BMI—Koob]
Artists colorfully rock out a change-of-pace’r on this end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm9on1zWu1c

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DALE HAWKINS (Tilt 785)

(B+) “HAWK BLOWS BAND PLAY (PART 1)” (2:32) [Tree BMI—Hawkins]
On a ditty that has something of the famed “Mambo #5,” the vet rock artist and his combo-chorus offer a solid teen party-time sound. A session with the type of busy goings-on (e.g. “A quarter ToThree”) that could score. London handles the label.

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

(B-b) “HAWK BLOWS BAND PLAYS (PART 2)” (2:17) [Tree BMI—Hawkins]
The uninhibited rockin’ continues.

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EDDIE HARRIS (Vee Jay 407)

(B+) “MY BUDDY” [E. B. MarksASCAP — Kahn, Donaldson]
The jazz alto saxophonist who scored asurprisingly impressive pop chart triumph on his “Exodus To Jazz” single and LP, is back on the singlestrail with a lightly swinging version of the sentimental sob-song of the Thirties. Easy listening wax; rates deejay attention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7F7sg5IeZY

(B+) “GOD BLESS THE CHILD” [Remick ASCAP — Holiday,Herzog]
Here, the moody Billie Holiday vehicle is given a darkly introspective reading. Good nimble solo work by Harris. Could also make a stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwbSxOdUp24

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FREDDY KING (Federal 12432)

(B-b) “SEN-SA-SHUN” (2:50) [Sonlo BMI—King, Thompson]
The consistent two-market click-maker should continue his string with this pile-driving instrumental combo swinger. A solid feeling for the blues is apparent in his rock-wise attack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4cZKnM5Mp8

(B) “I’M TORE DOWN” (2:33) [Sonlo BMI—Thompson]
Here King wails vocally on an easy-beat blues weeper. Attractive offering for the right locations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxqnKmTo4SY

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JIMMY DEAN (Columbia 42175)

“BIG BAD JOHN” (3:00) [Cigma BMI—Dean]
The pop-country folk song stylist can get back into winning ways via the fascinating, self-penned “Big Bad John” opus, a talking blues-like saga of a burly bruiser set to a spirited, “Sixteen Tons”-like finger-snapping beat. An unusual deck with promise of a big future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN7YHC8xKn0

“I WON’T GO HUNTING WITH YOU JAKE” (2:48) [Hamblen BMI]
The other half is a rollicking comical hillbilly romp that’ll provide rib-tickling listening.

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

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