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Home , Bill Carlisle, Bobby Lord, So Doggone Lonesome

The Cash Box , Music Page 42 March 17, 1956

(PLUS THE NEXT FIVE)

1. WHY, BABY, WHY & (Decca 29739; 9-29739) (Starday 202; 45-202) 2. HEARTBREAK HOTEL (RCA Victor 20-6420; 47-6420)

3. BLUE SUEDE SHOES LOVE” (San 234; 45-234) “BEAUTIFUL BABY” (2:46) “GOO-GOO DA DA” “THE LESSON OF [Showcase BMI—F. Bryant, (2:40) 4. I FORGOT TO REMEMBER TO (2:40) B. Bryant] [Milne ASCAP Rose, Vincent] FORGET [Earl Barton BMI—Ashley] — Elvis Presley “THE FIRE OF LOVE” (3:05) “FOLLOW ME” (2:42) (RCA Victor 20-6357; 47-6357) “PICKIN’ [Irving Caesar ASCAP—D. Goodman] PEAS” (1:58) [Acuff-Rose BMI—B. Terry] (Sun 223; 45-223) [Acuff-Rose BMI—Lawley, Carlisle] 5. SIXTEEN TONS AL TERRY Tennessee Ernie Ford (Columbia 40666; 4-40666) THE CARLISLES (Hickory 1045; 45-1045) (Capitol 3262; F3262) (Mercury 70828; 70828x45) Youthful Bobby Lord has all the Ever adding new fans to his 6. I DON'T BELIEVE YOU'VE MET • • MY BABY qualities necessary to become a big • The Carlisles, who have been following, A1 Terry comes through Louvin Brothers star and come up with a terrific hit. getting loads of play with their with two new sides that oughta (Capitol 3300; F3300) And one listen to either end of his waxing of “Run Boy,” come up with have many more joining the already 7. YOU AND ME latest platter should readily con- a platter that has the quality, nov- large aggregation. And both ends & vince everyone that the artist has elty and charm to soar up to a high are good bets to capture a large (Decca 29740; 9-29740) what it takes. “Beautiful Baby” rung on the ‘hit’ ladder. The tune, portion of the country-sacred mar- 8. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE is a sensational, pile-driving, rock “Goo-Goo Da Da” is a zany, quick ket. On one end Terry teaches us Webb Pierce Love” as he waxes (Decca 29662; 9-29662) ’n roll novelty that the artist belts beat tale about a loveable little chap “The Lesson Of from the heels. On the other half that the group, led by , a beautiful, moderate tempo item 9. EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY lyrics.. The Lord sings with the utmost of feel- tells about in tantalizing style. with heartwarming (RCA Victor 20-6289; 47-6289) ing as he tells how he’s been burned “Pickin’ The Peas” is another hu- chanter handles both the singing portions of the deck 10. YOU'RE FREE TO GO by “The Fire Of Love.” It’s a real morous, bouncy ditty that has the and recitation bluesy, fish-beat ballad that should potential to make this release a in top calibre style. On the under (Columbia 21462; 4-21462) especially appeal to the teen age double-barreled money-maker. Ops, side he movingly projects a religi- 11. SO DOGGONE LONESOME set. Great instrumentation on two dealers and deejays are gonna have ous-flavored inspirational piece decks that could step out in the pop, this coupling. tagged “Follow Me.” A two-sided 12. YES, I KNOW WHY a dandy picnic with r & b and country markets. threat. 13. THESE HANDS I

14. I WANT TO BE LOVED 15. FOLSOM PRISON JOHNNY HORTON BILL WIMBERLY BOB GALLION (Columbia 21504; 4-21504) (Mercury 70815; 70815x45) (MGM 12195; K12195) 15. I WAS THE ONE “HONKY-TONK MAN” (2:10) “OLE MISTER COTTONTAIL” “MY SQUARE DANCIN’ 15. 'CAUSE I LOVE YOU [Acuff-Rose BMI [Cedarwood BMI—Horton, Franks, © (2:18) [Earl Barton BMI—Bow- MAMA” (2:11) sends a Hausey] Johnny Horton could have a ers, Wallace] The ’s Bill —Gallion] Bob Gallion up effort on a zestful, coun- big side on his hands on his initial Wimberly and his Country Rhythm fetching vocal roll novelty as he tells how effort for the diskery. It’s an engag- Boys deftly showcase a pleasurable try-rock ’n line with the cur- ing, up tempo ditty about a guy who vocal by Chuck Bowers on a light- his gal’s fallen in likes to “paint the town red.” hearted, fast paced rhythmic novelty. rent dance craze. “I’M READY, IF YOU’RE “COUNTRY RHYTHM” (2:24) “YOUR WILD LIFE’S GONNA GET YOU DOWN” (2:17) © WILLING” (2:24) [Golden West [Alpine BMI — Manson, Belkin] © BMI Claud, Organ] Here Horton The boys display their fine instru- [Acuff-Rose BMI — Gallion] Under — middle beat grooved an intriguing, quick paced mental talents as they knock out a portion is a feelingful, platter that Gallion waxes in persua- romantic item in splendid style. Two snappy jump item tailor-made for the I’M A LOVER NOT strong entries. hoofers. sive style. A FIGHTER” skeets McDonald WADE RAY WOODY MERCER (Decca 29812; 9-29812) (Capitol 3378; F3378) (RCA Victor 20-6457; 45-6457) “ANY OLD TIME” (2:43) [Peer “I DON’T LOVE YOU ANY- “IT’LL TAKE ME A LONG, [Copar W. Int’l BMI—J. Rodgers] Wade Ray © MORE” (2:05) BMI— LONG TIME” (2:26) [Central 0 sends up a sparkling rendition of this Mercer] Woody Mercer turns in a ONGS.^NC BMI — S. McDonald] The smooth quick paced, Jimmie Rodgers’ senti- mighty attractive reading as he intros chords of Skeets McDonald come mental item. Real appealing perform- on the label with a quick paced roman- across in convincing fashion on this ance on a deck that bears watching. tic weeper. expressive, quick beat weeper that OF ANGEL” (2:18) could stir up loads of attention. “GOING HOME ALL ALONE” “TOUCH [Lin A. C. Griffin] [Midway BMI—W. Mercer] Mer- Watch it. © (2:22) BMI— © Ray sings in soft, sincere fashion on cer tenderly vocals this pretty, moder- “FALLEN ANGEL” (2:13) [Sha- this touching, middle beat weeper. Po- ate paced deck with lovely lyrics. Two © piro, Bernstein ASCAP—H. Mar- tent vocal and mid-deck recitation. good, self-penned decks. tell, T. Glazer] Reverse deck is a mid- dle tempo, heartfelt ballad that the BIFF COLLIE LULU BELLE & SCOTTY songster etches in poignant style. (Starday 230; 45-230) (Mercury 70824; 70824x45) LESLIE YORK “DOODLE DOO” [Starrite BMI “HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY © —R. Shannon] A gal’s voice en- THAT I LOVE YOU” (2:27) (King 45-4887) © 4887; ticingly blends with Biff Collie’s taste- [Duchess BMI—Wiseman] Long time “WHAT WOULD I DO” (2:05) ful delivery of a quick paced delighter favorites, Lulu Belle & Scotty debut © [Lois BMI—L. York] The York that rides merrily along in gay style. on the label with a warm and appeal- Brothers, Leslie & George, blend their A musical pick-me-up. ing bit of harmony as they wax a mellow chords on this infectious, up- pretty, moderate paced romantic piece. “EMPTY KISSES” [Starrite beat romantic ditty. Lovely deck. BMI—R. Shannon] the gal sings “PRETTY LITTLE TATTLE along in the backdrop during Collie’s “IN THE HEART OF A FOOL” © TALE” (2:12) [Mar-Kay BMI— mid-deck recitation of an interesting, © (2:11) [Delta BMI — Gregory] L. Innis] On this end Leslie York takes middle beat lover’s lament. The artists tastefully combine their the solo spotlight as he dishes up a soothing tones on this melodic, middle cute, bouncy toe-tapper with a “Slow THE CIMARRONS beat sentimental item. Two grade “A” JIMMIE WILLIAMS Poke” flavoring. (Zipp 0586; 45-0586) sides. Singing star on WWVA'i "World's “SOUTHERN FRIED CHICK- original Jamboree" BUD LUCAS BOB BLUM EN” (2:20) [Magnus BMI — © (Orbit 45-101) (RCA Victor 47-6456) sings on 20-6456; Aberth, Davis, Williams] A new 101; MGM “BOING!” (1:56) [Earl Barton group, The Cimmarrons, featuring the “WHERE ARE THE STARS BMI—H. Ashley] Bud Isaacs, one top notch vocal talents of Bobby Rut- © TONIGHT” (2:05) [Myrtle BMI the ledge, bright performance Grandpappy Smith and The SUSPICIOUS MIND’’ of leading country instrumental send up a —Blum] “MY artists, displays his mastery of the of a delectable quick beat biscuit. In- Western Valley Boys lend a s*ft, sub- electric guitar as he dishes up a re- viting lyrics. Could happen with ex- dued string backdrop to Bob Blum’s freshing quick paced cutie. posure. pleasant portrayal or a warm middle “GO AHEAD& MAKE ME CRY” beat, romantic opus. “WESTPHALIA WALTZ” (2:35) “HOMESICK HEART” (2:40) Far personal appearances [P. D.] Isaacs this lovely, [Magnus BMI — Aberth, Davis, (1:55) Write — Phone O plays “THANKS TO YOU” lilting old-timer in easy-on-the-ears Williams] The group blends impres- [Myrtle BMI Blum] The group J. GRIESHOP — fashion. Pure listening delight sively on this moderate tempo, tear- ably assists Blum on this up tempo, 7771 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI 24, OHIO on both ends. compelling platter. crying-towel item.

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