. The Cash Box, Music Page 36 May 22, 1954

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OPERATORS . . “LET ME LOVE YOU” (2:26) [Central BMI—T. Collins] ‘I ALWAYS GET A SOUVENIER” (2:22) [Central BMI—T. Collins] TOMMY COLLINS (Capitol 2806) • Tommy Collins comes up with chanter delivers with zip and two strong sides that should keep charm. Lower lid, dubbed “I Al- him right up at the top of the ways Get A Souvenir”, is a flavor- popularity charts. The artist is cur- ful item that moves along at a rently riding high with his hit re- fast rhythmic pace. Collins is a cording of “You Better Not Do guy who loves to have a memento That”, and his latest pair of tunes of every occasion. Two sides that could very well follow suit. Top half, “Let Me Love You”, is a cute, spell a-c-t-i-o-n for the jukes and quick beat romantic ditty that the retail outlets. JIMMIE LOGSDON ALLEN FLATT AND HIS (Decca 29122) (Mercury 70372) “MY SWEET FRENCH BABY” “COUNTERFEIT BABY” (2:17) (2:19) [Melody Trails BMI—J. © [Acuff-Rose BMI — J. Miller] BLUEGRASS BOYS Logsdon] A solid reading by smooth- Allen Flatt laments the fact that his voiced Jimmie Logsdon, delightful ro- gal is as phoney as can be. It’s a mantic lyrics and splendid instru- moderate beat piece that Flatt vocals mental support all combine for a grand in distinctive style. Catchy material. deck. Hear His Latest “THESE LONESOME BLUES” “VACANT LOT” (2:14) [Har- Decca Release peth BMI—Dill] Under portion © (2:22) [Melody Trails BMI—J. is a middle tempo item capably Logsdon] On the flipdeck, Logsdon fashioned by Flatt. Strings sends up a sincere vocal job on a slow support in effective tempo romantic lament. A touching fashion. set of lyrics. “I HOPE YOU THE TOP HANDS BILL MYRICK (Ac'cent 1010) (S & G 5001) “” (2:11) [Leo Feist “YOU’RE GONNA BE FOOLED” © ASCAP — Hoffman, MacDonald] (1:58) [American BMI—Rhodes, HAVE The Top Hands harmonize in engag- Myrick] The soft and polished chords ing fashion as they deliver a zestful, of Bill Myrick are a treat to the ear quick paced ditty. Pleasurable lyrics as he vocals a quick beat sentimental on a deck that should catch some pop piece. Real pleasant listening. action. “I’LL ALWAYS KEEP YOUR LEARNED" “ONE STEP (TOWARD THE © BIG BOUQUET OF ROSES” LORD)” (2:26) [Duchess BMI— (2:08) [American BMI—B. Myrick] b/w Hoffman, MacDonald] The group On the lower half the chanter waxes comes up with a smooth reading on a a middle tempo, romantic lament in slow tempo religious-flavored tune. A feelingful fashion. The Rainbow Riders nice melody coupled with an easy deftly support Myrick on both ends. string accompaniment. “WISHING LEFTY FRIZZELL WADE RAY

(Columbia 21241) (RCA Victor 20-5696) “A KING WITHOUT A QUEEN” “THE BEST MAN MUST [ BMI—B. Wills, WALTZ” (2:30) ® SMILE” (2:21) [Fairway BMI— Moore, B. J. Wills] Lefty Frizzell J. McCracken] Wade Ray’s mellow on a DECCA # 29009 dishes up a polished vocal job vocal delivery comes over well on a slow item with a moving set tempo tender, slow beat item. It’s a tearful of lyrics. Strings warmly back the tune warmly projected by the artist. chanter. big. Could be Should make the boxes jingle.

“YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT “EASY PICKIN’S” (2:15) [Hill FEATURED ON ON ME” (2:00) [Hill & Range © © & Range—Twomey, Wise, Weis- Flip is a po- BMI—Frizzell, Willis] man] Flipside, Ray comes up with a tent, quick beat cutie that the artist tantalizing vocal effort on a bouncey, performs in lively fashion. Multiple light-hearted novelty. Peppy lyrics. voicing colors the deck. WSM-TV SHORTY LONG ALVADEAN COKER ("X" 0024) (Abbott 163) “MAKE WITH ME DE LOVE” © (2:06) [Tannen BMI—B. Bryant] “SUGAR DOLL (2:04) [Dande- Shorty Long comes through with an lion BMI—Z. Woods, T. Woods] enticing reading on an infectious The charming vocal style of Alvadean calypso piece. It’s an enjoyable ar- Coker comes over in fine fashion on rangement on a tune that should gar- a sprightly, quick beat cutie. A happy ner a heap of coin. sounding item with a catchy melody.

“(I WAS) STANDING IN THE “WITCH’S WALTZ” (2:24) [Dan- 0 STATION” (2:32) [Tannen BMI © delion BMI—D. Reynolds] Flip —B. Bryant] On the lower half, Long is a merry, lilting piece that the chirp waxes a fast moving tune in spirited renders in captivating manner. Louisi- style. Inviting lyrics receive a color- ana Hayride band supports in delec- ful string backing. table style on both sides. ” «/l’s What’s in THE CASH BOX That Counts www.americanradiohistory.com