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The Cash Box, Music Page 50 June 7, 1958 Country Reviews

A BULLSEYE B VERY GOOD C FAIR

B+ EXCELLENT C+ GOOD D MEDIOCRE “Only those records best suited for commercial use are reviewed by THE CASH BOX”

lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1111 Illlllllllllllll Illllll MOON MULLICAN McCORMICK BROTHERS (Coral 16994) THE CASH BOX (Hickory 1080) , “BIG EYES” (1:55) [Acuff-Rose “JENNY LEE” (2:00) [Daywin D U, D"7"BMI—B.&F. Bryant] The McCor- D+ BMI—A. Ginsburg, J. Berry] The mick Brothers come up with their current pop, r&b smash gets the BULLSEYE strongest pairing to date. This side c&w-rock ’n roll and fiddlin’ treatment the group refreshingly romps from Moon Mullican-with an able over a “I DIG YOU BABY” (1:45) driving, happy-go-lucky novelty. En- assist from the Anita Kerr Singers. [Geronimo BMI M. Rainwater, B. Stevenson] ticing ditty that could step pop-r&r honors it — way out. Tho too late for “BLUE BLUE could bust wide open in the country- ‘MOANIN’ THE ” (2:03) [Acuff-Rose BMI—H. Williams] P , MOOD” (2:23) rock dept. OT [Acuff-Rose BMI—R.&D. Ker- MARVIN RAINWATER (MGM 12665) shaw] Flipside finds the boys in a sad (2:19) [Coaxial frame of mind as “THAT’S ME” “Whole Lotta Woman” reaching they persuasively M. Mullican] Under side etch an infectious up tempo lover’s B BMI— the #1 slot over there as well as up tempo romantic lament. In addition is a self-penned, riding high on the country charts to their first rate Mullican, along with the vocal stylings cutie that over here) comes thru with an- the artists again dish etches in light-hearted up some stand out Kerr group, other tremendous pairing that instrumental work style. Should catch a heap of spins. on the two sides. means money in the bank for all concerned. On the topside Marv JOE HUDGINS delightfully multiple-voices a cap- BILL MACK (Robbins 1005) tivating, gimmicked-up, all-market (Starday 360) novelty rocker labeled “I Dig You D '“BLUE” (2:28) [Starrite BMI— n “WHERE’D YOU STAY LAST , Baby”. Looks like a smash from D+Mack] Bill Mack’s newest Star- [Be-Are BMI— »+ NIGHT” (2:30) every angle. On the flip half the day offering has what it takes to on the J. Hudgins] Joe Hudgins bows chanter demonstrates his top cali- make the pop, as well as the country fetching, steady- Robbins label with a bre vocal-yodel style as he polishes jocks, sit up and take notice. It’s a are gonna driving opus that the jocks MARVIN RAINWATER off a wonderful fast-paced revival self-penned, moderate paced lover’s warbler’s give many a-whirl. The of the favorite, lament that the warbler spins with ‘cause his gal’s been out kinda upset • Marvin Rainwater, now an in- “Moanin’ The Blues”. Sensational, warmth and sincerity. Watch it back- all nite. Flavorful instrumental ternational star as a result of his pop-styled vocal and musical assist closely. Could be a real ‘sleeper’, drop. fantastic success in England (his on both lids. p “FADED ROSE” (2:56) [Starrite “I’M SORRY FOR YOU” (2:43) wT BMI—Mack] The under end is B [Be-Are BMI—J. Hudgins] Here for the ‘straight’ Hudgins takes hold of a moderate buyer. It’s another tear-compelling, romantic Mack original set to a slight paced, crying towel love affair and “I CAN’T HELP WONDERING” (2:08) [Cedarwood BMI—M. Tillis] up beat and warbled with conviction puts it across in effective style. Good “JEALOUSY” [Cedarwood J. Anglin] country item. (2:25) BMI— by the artist. (Decco 30662) SHARON LEE ABE MUKKEY her current clicker, “I Can’t Stop (Excellent 401 (Tally 122) Loving You”, with two more pow- “KISSING GAME” [Mooney & erful bids for hitdom. And both p, “LOVIN’ YOU IS MY BUSI- VT Lee BMI — Lee, Carter, Britt] ends have that ‘big hit’ sign notch- B NESS” (2:10) [Lu-Tal BMI—A. The pert and delectable vocal stylings ed into every groove of the disk. Mulkey] Abe Mulkey sings right of young newcomer to wax, Sharon The thrush is at her vocal best as from the heart as he claims that his Lee, fall pleasantly on the ear, as she she penetratingly renders two love for the gal is 100% pure and and Ray Britt, another newcomer, heartfelt echo-chambered romantic will always remain so. A moderate team up on a sprightly, up tempo themes labeled “I Can’t Help paced affair that the country platter novelty. Appealing ditty that bounces Wondering” and “Jealousy”. Top spinners are sure to take a liking to. merrily along in gay style. end moves along at an up tempo “NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN” “PACKED UP AND SHOVED pace while the under deck falls C [Hub BMI — D. Davenport, T. OFF” (2:10) [Lu-Tal BMI—A. into the modei-ate beat category. B Mathison, F. George] This end the Mulkey] Under half, is an up tempo KITTY WELLS Looks like two king-sized hits, chirp sends up another peppy reading romantic weeper on which Mulkey back-to-back. And they’re both as she solos on a quick beat toe-tap- sadly reflects that his sweetie has run • Kitty Wells steps into the wax tailor-made for any country dee- per. Joe Elliot is featured on guitar. out on him. Two good showings. spotlight once again as she follows jay’s program schedule. DICK CURLESS DON RENO & RED SMILEY (Event 4274) (Dot 15760) n “NINE POUND HAMMER” , “ALONE WITH YOU” (1:55) Dt [American BMI — M. “ONE MORE HILL” (2:18) (2:20) p , [Lanchaster BMI—Drusky, Vanadore, Young] Travis] Dick Curless comes up with Dt [Warden BMI G. Walker, G. — a tantalizing rendition of a Merle Wilson] No matter how successful “EVERY TIME I’M KISSING YOU” (2:15) Travis ditty that’s been stirring up one may be-there’s still the hill of [Four Star BMI—F. Young, C. Belew] some dust in the New England area. judgement to climb. So say Don Reno (Capitol 3982) It’s a fast paced folk tale that Curless Red Smiley on this inspiring, reli- & pounds out in potent style. Could be a gious-flavored lilter. Beautiful per- towards the pop mart, returns to chart-rider. Could capture a large por- the ‘pure country’ fold on his new- formance. “YOU NEVER MISS THE tion of the country market. est Capitol pairing and chances are p , his name’ll be back up on the coun- WATER (Till The Well Runs [Gal- [United P. ft . “BANJO MEDLEY” (2:09) try hit listings in the weeks to Dry)” (2:20) ASCAP— W+latin BMI—D. Reno] Flipside is come. The smooth-toned songster Secon, A. Kent] Flip portion is an strictly instrumental as Reno, Smiley combines a ballad with a beat on interesting bit of romantic philosophy and the Tennessee Cut-Ups pick out the coupling and he handles ’em that Curless ambles over in easy-to- de- a quick paced medley of old-time both in equally effective fashion. take fashion. Appealing mid-deck halves. lighters to a fare-thee-well. The beat side is an inviting roman- recitation on both tic item tagged “Alone With You” JOHNNY BUSH DON VINSON while the ballad is a heart rending, 12663) (Allstar 7166) (MGM moderate-paced love affair dubbed “WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME” ALONE” U , p . “IN MY WORLD ALL FARON YOUNG “Everytime I’m Kissing You.” D+ (2:16) [Kenny Marlow BMI W+ (2:31) [Allstar BMI—E. Dover, Vinson] Don Vinson sends up an im- past few Great double-decker for the large D. James] Attractively showcased by • Faron Young, whose pressive vocal performance as he releases been slanted heavily Young following. It’s a toss-up. Bill Freeman and his Plains- have tearfully double-tracks his way thru portion, men on the instrumental a touching romantic lilter. Strong reins Johnny Bush handles the vocal piece of material handled with finesse as he feelingfully bounces over a by the warbler. quick paced tear-jerker. . “SHARIN’ WITH “I THINK OF YOU” (2:30) [Knox BMI- -Grayzell] p HANDS “YOU’VE SAID THAT BEFORE” Dt HEARTACHES” (1:56) [Tower p RUDY GRAYZELL (Sun 290) Powell, Rackley, V+ (2:35) [Allstar BMI — Clubb, BMI — Vinson, Sprague, Hamilton] Here Bush proj- Stough] Under slicing features an- • A striking ballad that could turn into a ‘hot’ item for both the ects with the utmost sincerity as he other top notch lover’s blues, set to country and pop marts is served up by Sun’s Rudy Grayzell. (See Pop tender, moderate paced a contagious quick beat and perform- softly spins a Reviews). romantic weeper. The Freeman crew ed in grade “A” manner by Vinson. back up in soft, subdued string style. Keep close tabs on both lids. “Only those records best suited for commercial use are reviewed by THE CASH BOX”