. The Cash Box, Music Page 36 May 22, 1954 THANKS DEEJAYS AND THE CASH BOX 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. BILL MONROE 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) “ARIZONA” (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 [Bob Wills 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. GRAND OLE OPRY 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.