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Cash Box , Music Page ) 33 July 7, 195A The Cash Box , Music Page i™-THE CASH BOX" ! TERRITORIAL i TIPS The Cash Box "Territorial Tips" chart high- lights Rhythm and Blues records showing re- gional oction, which have not yet appeared gional action, which have not yet appeared in the national top 15. THE CASH BOX (Listed Alphabetically) Indicates first appearance on Territorial Tips 5 SLEEPER Or THE WEEK A KISS FROM YOUR LIPS Flamingos (Checker 837) *BE-BOP-A-LULA Gene Vincent ‘I’LL NEVER LET YOU GO” (2:23) (Kahl BMI—Goldner, Barrett] (Capitol 3450) BILLY'S BLUES “TWENTY MINUTES” (2:20) (Kahl BMI—Goldner, Barrett] Billy Stewart (Chess) BOPPIN' THE BLUES THE VALENTINES Carl Perkins (Sun 243) (Rama 201) CAN'T STAND TO SEE YOU GO Jimmy Reed (Vee-Joy 186) *CAN'T BE SWEETHEARTS • The Valentines, who had terri- ing- tempo and is embroidered with WE Cleftones (Gee 1016) with “Lily Maebelle” and many vocal tricks. A change of torial hits CHICKEN pace, but an equal threat as a chart HOP “The Woo Woo Train,” issue a two Billy Bland (Old Town 1022) item, is “Twenty Minutes,” a slow sider that may be the national hit ‘DON'T LET IT END THIS WAY ballad with a twist on the Cinder- Elmore Morris (Peacock 1660) they are looking for. “I’ll Never Let ella story. Dreamy side with a very EASY, EASY BABY You Go” is a gay quick beat jump effective arrangement, Like both Ann Cole (Baton 224) that the group gives a captivating sides and suggest you watch them GIRL IN MY DREAMS Cliques (Modern and pleasing reading. It is a rock- very carefully. 987) HEADIN' HOME Shirley Gunter (Modern 989) I'LL REMEMBER (IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT) Satins (Herald 1005) FREDDIE BELL I'M TORE UP Billy Gayles (Federal 12265) (Wing 90082) SPIRITUAL I NEED SOMEONE Amos Milburn (Aladdin 3320) ” “ROMPIN’ AND STOMPIN’ *1 REMEMBER Suburbans (Baton (2:06) [Kingsway ASCAP—Lan- THE FAMOUS DAVIS SISTERS 227) zetti, Bell] Freddie Bell and His Bell- (Savoy 4073) I WANT YOU, I NEED YOU, boys rock through a quick beat jump I LOVE YOU with a tidy flavor. The lads have cap- “PLANT MY FEET ON HIGH- MY BABY LEFT ME ER GROUND” (2:35) [Crossroads Elvis Presley (RCA Victor 20-6540) the feeling the kids want and tured Ruth Davis] Davis BMI— The Famous LITTLE FINE the market should reflect when this HEALTHY THING Sisters blend on a melodic and excit- Billy Emerson (Sun 233) deck moves onto the airwaves. ing spiritual offering. The Sisters fol- low a melodic slow beat intro with a MY HEART'S DESIRE wild jubilee arrangement. The girls Wheels (Premium 405) “HUCKLEBUCK” (2:42) [United cannot be faulted and the deck shows MY PRAYER © Music ASCAP—Alfred, Gibson] strong sales potential. Platters (Mercury 70893) Bell and the Bellboys rock out with “LORD DON’T LEAVE ME” NOW THAT WE'RE TOGETHER that all time favorite and the result Larry Birdsong (Calvert (2:41) [Savoy BMI—Davis Sis- 102) is an exciting side. Two jumping plat- ters] The Davis Sisters wax a slow, ONE NIGHT ONLY ters back to back. inspirational item on the flip. Moving- Otis Williams (DeLuxe 6095) religious side that showcases the lead OOBY DOOBY voice effectively. Roy Orbison (Sun 242) PINK CADILLAC THE ROCKERS Sammy Masters (4 Star 169 5) PLEADIN' FOR LOVE (Federal 12273) SPIRITUAL FIVE Larry Birdsong (Excello 2076) (Nashboro 579) PLEASE DON'T DRIVE ME AWAY “DOWN IN THE BOTTOM” Charles Brown (Aladdin 3316) “EVERY DAY WILL BE THE J © (2:23) [Armo BMI — Turner, PLEASE MR. DISC JOCKEY SAME” (2:37) [Excellorec BMI Sensations (Atco 6067) Bass] The Rockers dish up a middle —Mason] The Spiritual Five dish up beat rocker with a good performance. an easy reading- of a middle beat gos- ROCK AND ROLL RUBY Warren Smith (Sun 239) The boys blend smoothly and come up pel item. The Five blend nicely and the disk comes off a pleasing side. RUBY BABY with a good sound. Ok deck. YOUR PROMISE TO BE MINE “I’LL CARRY MY BURDEN” Drifters (Atlantic 1089) “WHY DON’T YOU BELIEVE” (2:28) [Excellorec BMI—Bush] SHATTERED DREAMS (2:21) [Armo BMI—Ike Turner] The Five swing lightly through a Youngsters (Empire 103) rhythmic, engaging gospel tune. The The Rockers wail a slow beat rhythm SHIRLEY JEAN deck comes off with spirit and yet Big Walter (Peacock 1661) blues in ok manner. Easy to listen maintains a restrained effect. Two to deck. good etchings. TAIN'T WHATCHA SAY Little Esther (Savoy 1193) TALK TO ME Mel Williams (Dig 107) THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS TELL ME WHY THE EBB-TONES (Peacock 1763) Marie Knight (Wing 90069) (Crest 1024) *T. G. BLUES “WAY UP ON HIGH” (2:25) Tab Smith (United 199) [Lion BMI—J. Walker] The Dixie © TOLLIN' BELLS offer “BABY” (2:50) [American Music Hummingbirds their splendid Lowell Fulson (Checker 841) blend chanting out the stirring middle © BMI—Harper, Hyde, Jones] The beat. The group join talents, forming UP ON THE MOUNTAIN Ebb-Tones come up with a strange Magnificents (Vee-Jay 183) a most effective backdrop for the lead. FLASH RECORD CO. blues and give it a dramatic treat- Good deck. WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT YOU Ray Charles (Atlantic 109 ment. A slow beat effort with a good 6) “TROUBLES WILL 623 E. Vernon Ave. arrangement and vocal treatment. BE OVER” WOULD YOU (2:36) [Lion BMI—J. Walker] Dove Bartholomew (Imperial 5390 The Hummingbirds up the tempo on Calif. YOUR TENDER LIPS Los Angeles 11, this side, beating out a “WHAT .MAKES A MAN FOOL rhythmic item Clovers (Atlantic 1094) with exciting results. The group works AROUND” (2:48) [American ADams 4-8445 together with a beautiful exhibition ‘YOU'RE THE ONE Jimmy McCracklin (Irma) BMI—Cody] The Ebb-Tones do an- of timing and vocal talents. This side other ok job that comes out a fair side. is guaranteed to stir up the listener. “It’s What’s in THE CASH BOX That Counts” www.americanradiohistory.com.
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