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At;, RECORD REVIEWS Cash Box best bet B+ very good B good C+ fair C only those records best suited for commercial use or reviewed by Cash Box Pick of the Week Best Bets LADIES" (2:12) "SAIL AWAY DEMETRISS TAPP RUSTY DRAPER (Monument 832) [Egypt Valley BMI-Darling, Svanoe, Taylor] (Brunswick 55257) "IT SHOULD BE EASIER (2:09) "TWELVE STRING" "IS THIS THE BEGINNING NOW" (2:41) [Pamper BMI [Egypt Valley BMI-Darling, Svanoe, Taylor] OF THE END" (2:37) [Val- -Nelson] The vet performer, re- THE ROOFTOP SINGERS (Vanguard 35024) ley BMI-Byers] Thrush, a noise- cently active with "Night Life," of- her outing, "Lipstick fers a persuasive reading of a The group's distinctive blend of diverse musical elements into an maker with last -styled plaintive. harmonious musical matrix should send this new release, "Sail Away Paint a Smile on My Face," offers poignant country drama -type down -Nash- Backing his understanding warble is Ladies," skyrocketing up the charts in no time flat. The tune, based a similar, ork-chorus sound. on an evergreen folk melody, is a hard -driving, rhythmic happy ditty ville -way reading in her follow-up a very attractive with some top-notch counterpoint portions. The flip, "Twelve String," session. It's poignant stuff and could Can succeed. also an active entry. (B) "THE LADY OF THE is an extremely fast-moving sans -lyric affair in which the crew dis- prove HOUSE" (2:29) [Acuff-Rose plays their instrumental virtuosity. (B) "LET GO OF MY HEAR1"' BMI-B&F Bryant] An interesting (2:30) [Hill & Range BMI- good -music moody with a clever lyric Byers] Another unhappy storyline, to convey a lost -love situation. "AFTER THE PARTING THE MEETING IS SWEETER" (2:28) but with a brighter backdrop. [Kags BMI-Samuels, Alexander] JACK SCOTT (Groove 0031) PATTI PAGE (Columbia 42963) "WHY I CALL HER MINE" (2:20) [Kags BMI-Carter] "BLUE SKIES (Moving in MEL CARTER (Derby 1008) "I WONDER, I WONDER, I On Me)" (2:08) [Hazel Park WONDER" (2:05) [Robbins BMI-Veronica] The songster could Carter, a hit artist two singles ago with "When A Boy Falls In ASCAP-Hutchins] The years -back win new teen recognition with this Love," can score once more with a very pleasing sound on "After hit, somewhat neglected since its fine -sounding date whose opus is a The Parting . ." Warbler handles the pretty tune with a fine light initial recognition, is nicely revived teen re -write of a familiar folk tune, upbeat touch, getting well-done, lush rock -a -waltz backing. Flip is "This Portion could develop an -rock pose. by the longtime lark, whose stint is Train." appealing tender a mostly multi -track affair. Attrac- into a click item. tive string backing with hint-of -the - beat guitar statements. Might re- (B) "I KNEW YOU FIRST" Both RCA's Eddy Arnold and MGM's Hank Williams, Jr. have offer- ceive solid stations spins. (2:22) [Hazel Park BMI- ings that can make it big in both the country and pop marts. See Veronica] Teen romantic with a good Country Reviews. (B+) "I ADORE YOU" (2:29) melodic sound receives a neat upbeat [Lear ASCAP-Schoen] Over- sound, including a rock -a -string dubbing is used to even more tricky backdrop. effect in this rhythmic date. Newcomer Picks THE DEMENSIONS with LENNY DR. FEELGOOD & HIS INTERNS DELL (Coral 62392) (Okeh 7185) "HE REALLY LOVES ME" (2:21) "A LITTLE WHITE GAR- "SLANG DONG" (2:03) DENIA" (2:35) [Midas [What's ,Happenin' BMI-Meade, Raleigh] [Cramart BMI Tokes, Rut- ASCAP-Graham] The teen song "SOMEONE" (3:10) [Rittenhouse BMI-Robinson] ledge] For teeners who- want to get crew and lead Lenny Dell deliver -up DEBBIE ROLLINS (Ascot 2148) the kinks out of their bones, Dr. Feel - an attention -getting beat-ballad Newcomer Debbie Rollins has a good chance of establishing herself good and His Interns may have the sound. Their blend -is backed by a as a chart contender with proper exercise in this bright teen - busy, sly -rock rhythm from the this premiere UA outing tabbed "He Really Should be eyed closely. Loves Me." The tune is a throbbingly bittersweet chorus -backed teen- dance novelty. Could get somewhere. musicians. angled romancer with an effective multi -chord danceable beat. Watch (B) BOOGIE" (B+) "DON'T CRY LITTLE it. The coupler, "Someone," is a moody, "THE DOCTOR'S shuffle -beat pop-blueser with a (2:23) [Hill & Range BMI- BABY" (2:19) [Al Gallico haunting while -back sound. Perryman] More happy blues -oriented BMI-Bruno, Damon] Boys make a doings, including fine jelly -roll key- softie, yet active appearance on this board comments. end. "GLAD ALL OVER" (2:41) [Ivy ASCAP-Clark, Smith] "I KNOW YOU" (2:00) [Ivy ASCAP-Clark, Davidson] DEAN MARTIN (Reprise 0252) THE CASTANETS (TCF 1) [Sel- THE DAVE CLARK FIVE (Epic 9656) "LA GIOSTRA (The Merry - "I LOVE HIM" (2:39) Go ma BMI-Simmons] The new The Dave Clark Five, currently riding high on the best selling charts -Round)" (2:34) [Bourne to in England with ASCAP Ellstein, Manning] Song- 20th Century -Fox affiliate gets off "Glad All Over," can break thru in the States with - a teen -market start with an the same deck-under the Epic banner. Side's a happy-go-lucky pounder, ster's back with one of his charm- strong tagged "Glad All ing, bouyant Italian -flavored waltz exciting sound from the larks and Over," that sports that `Mersey sound with the their rock-a -string backdrop. Built Liverpool beat.' Fellas cry out "I Knew You" (don't love me anymore) sounds. Male whistle bits add to the on the sock -rock underlid. gay appeal of the side. Martin can something like Phil Spector's Philles come -through with type of sound. Records' dates, it could make the grade in a big way. (B+) "GRAZIE, PREGO, SCUSI" Best Bets (2:16) [B. F. Wood ASCAP- (B) "FUNKY WUNKY PIANO" Marchelti, Mogol, Prete, Reizner] (2:39) [Jonathan Glenn BMI Further light-hearted doings in an -Simmons, Craft] This is the top - THE STRATFORDS (O'Dell 100) JOEY DEE (Roulette 4539) Italian vein. half's colorful backdrop arrangement. "NEVER LEAVE ME" (2:30) "GETTING NEARER" (2:23) SUE THOMPSON (Hickory 1240) SAM & DAVE (Roulette 4533) [E. Holden Kelly, Croucher] [Nom, Ashna, & C-Wil BMI- "I GOT A THING GOING Here's a striking male -femme duo Bell, Watkins] Joey can have a fast "BIG DADDY" (2:00) [Acuff- ON" (2:40) [Sherlyn & Frost display that could come through. It's hit on his hands with this slow- Rose BMI-Loudermilk] Lark BMI-Corbett] Sam and Dave have an off -beat folkish rock -ballad blend shufflin' chorus -backed lament which tops an infectious raz -ma -taz rocker had hits in the past and they can on an intriguing tune. Softie rhythm boasts some effective, rapid-fire mel- that could put her back on the charts. do it again with this pulsating, low- backing includes an effective trumpet odic changes. Plenty of potential here. She's supported by a contagious band down tradition -styled r&b tear-jerker. solo. Date is handled by Herald -Em- sound. Should be eyed. ber. (B+) "DOWN BY THE RIVER- Watch it move. SIDE" (2:29) [Jon & Frost "I'D LIKE TO KNOW YOU (B) "ENAJ" BMI] This time out the songster of- (B+) "I FOUND OUT" (2:10) (2:49) [E. Holden BETTER" (2:37) [Acuff -Rose [Sherlyn & Frost BMI Kelly BMI-Croucher] A soul- fers a lively, hard -driving rendition BMI-B&F Bryant] The performer - of the folk -blues evergreen. Alaimo] Tune is a fast-moving up - ful trumpet heads this little far-out displays her familiar wistful sound, tempo Ray Charles -styled rocker with all -instrumental softie. and she could also chart business CARL DOBKINS, JR. (Ateo 7385) with it. a potent, multi -dance beat. L.C. (Sar 148) "IF TEARDROPS WERE THE MADARA & WHITE DIAMONDS" (2:29) [Premier JOHNNY THUNDER (Diamond 155) ORCHESTRA "TAKE ME FOR WHAT I BMI-Crane] (Mercury 72225) AM" (2:30) [Kegs BMI Carl Dobkins' Ateo bow "EVERYBODY LIKES TO "THEME FROM LORD OF Cooke] The initial - can create quite a stir with this pleas- DANCE WITH JOHNNY" -named performer ing, easy -on -the THE FLIES" (2:31) [Saund- could grab important R&B-pop at- -ears slow -moving (2:37) [Picturetone & VanKal BMI- ers ASCAP-Leppard] This is a com- tention with shufflin' romantic ballad. Deck could Taylor, Farrell] Thunder, a the this catchy upbeat garner some chart art- manding orchestral reading of rhythm stand on a tune by Sam fast spins. ist about a year ago with "Loop De flick main -title, as unusual as the Cooke. Gals and combo have good - (B+) "I'M SO SORRY LITTLE Loop," gives the kids something to celebrated pic itself. Arrangement is sounding gospel -flavored spirit. GIRL" (2:16) [Painted Desert listen and dance about with great built -around an incessant rhythm BMI-Hinter, Barkan] More fine mid- pleasure. Fine belt 'em stand. sound. Could be a left -field success. (B) "PUT ME DOWN EASY" dle-of-the-road sounds. On this easy- (B) "ZOO (2:28) [Kags BMI-Cooke] A going lament the chanter effectively -LEE -OH" (2:15) [Un- (B) "FUN -KEY ANO" (2:20) milder, Latinish blues offering. utilizes the dual -track technique. believable & Tobi-Ann BMI- [Merjoda BMI Madara. Vann] Amiable hand-clappin' rockin'. White, Huff, Lee] A milder- stint. 14 Cash Box-January 18, 1964 3r Bo www.americanradiohistory.com.
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