MARCH 31, 1962
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PICK OF THE WEEK
GENE PITNEY (Musicor 1020)
“(THE MAN WHO SHOT) LIBERTY VALANCE” (2:49) [Famous ASCAP—Bacharach, David]
Pitney, who just scored big with the pic title tune from “Town Without Pity,” can duplicate that success with this one inspired by the up-coming pic, “(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance.” It’s a dramatic western tale that Pitney and the ork-chorus gallop over in top caliber style. Looks like a smasheroo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDN4L7cAQf0
“TAKE IT LIKE A MAN” (2:20) [Trio BMI—Leiber, Stoller]
“Take It Like A Man” is a pulsating, beat-ballad opus with loads of hit potential.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcY_yXpkj88
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TIMI YURO (Liberty 55432)
“COUNT EVERYTHING” (2:40) [Eden BMI—Otis, Hendricks]
“I KNOW (I LOVE YOU)” (2:45) [Eden BMI—Liggieri, Eden]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJmBtwazYW4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ_wAxlbQP0
Timi Yuro’s hit collection should soon be adding this pair of newcomers. Titled “Count Everything” and “I Know (I Love You),” two Belford C. Hendricks-backed affairs that the lark waxes with heartfelt emotion. Former’s a teen beat cha cha stand while the latter’s from the slow, dramatic
beat-ballad dept. Top notch duo.
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THE KINGSTON TRIO (Capitol 4740)
“JANE, JANE, JANE” (2:50) [Vivid—Wilson]
“Jane, Jane, Jane” is a cinch to follow the Kingston Trio’s “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” up the hit road. It’s the artists’ latest Capitol folk-fare and it’s a touching, quick moving opus that they deliver with loads of feeling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg95rokcuEg
“SCOTCH AND SODA” (2:30) [Beechwood BMI—Guard]
“Scotch And Soda” takes an easy-goin’ bluesy route.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPfvrYyi66I
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DOROTHY BERRY (Little Star 111)
(B+) “THE GIRL WHO STOPPED THE DUKE OF EARL” (2:29) [Hidle & Pam BMI—Barrett]
Add to the rash of replies on the “Duke of Earl” smash a pro-sounding portion from the lark and her combo-gal chorus support. Deck’s catchy, R&B inclined way could mean something.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=414oQETdPkE
(B) “I’M DETERMINED (2:29) [Hidle & Pam BMI—Berry]
Affable blues-beat to this semi-belt statement from the performer.
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THE TEMPLES (Ad Lib 0202)
(B+) “HAVA NAGILA TWIST” (1:52) [Madchen BMI—]
The familiar ditty is done with a polished twist beat by the musicians. Date stems from an LP called “Bei Mir Twist Du Schoen.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52V4JEWg3pU
(B) “TZENA TZENA” (1:59) [Mills ASCAP—]
More from the album.
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JIMMIE McCRACKLIN (Kent 369)
(B+) “I GOT EYES FOR YOU”(2:10) [Modern BMI —McCracklin]
Here’s a top-drawer outing on Kent for the vet blues belter in the tradition-oriented r&b tradition. Some pulsating harmonica work on the side adds an effective touch to the professional McCracklin delivery. Wax could pull plenty of loot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyuJwJn2Xno
(B+) “I’M GONNA TELL YOUR MOTHER” (2:35) [ModernBMI—McCracklin]
This one’s another sales-laden side for McCracklin. This time the self-penned etching has a lively geared-for-dancing beat. Jockeys should really dig the wax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBZukXcWprs
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THE ROCKY FELLERS (Parkway 836)
(B-b) “LONG TALL SALLY” (2:09) [Venice BMI—Johnson, Pen- niman, Blackwell]
Old Little Richard hit gets a good stomp going-over from the vocalists and their combo backdrop. Fine new teen life for the ditty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCKYU3TIH50
(B) “SOUTH PACIFIC TWIST” (2:22) [Kalmann ASCAP Mann, Appel]
Twistin’ novelty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo0wJp7Fjk8
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CHICK CARBO (Instant 3245)
(B+) “IN THE NIGHT” (2:20) [Kel BMI—Neville]
Chick Carbo’s powerful wide-range voice is perfectly showcased on this shuffle- beat, slow-paced opus. The chanter’s sincere delivery coupled with a first- class lyric should help this listenable wax pull some coin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyGXRqCm5Mc
(B+) “RUN HENRY” (2:14) [Kel BMI—Neville]
Here the songster belts out a very nice rockin’ affair with a catchy folk-flavored lyric about John Henry. Tune has enough potential to make some noise in the pop dept.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzZUA-uwdkY
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PICK OF THE WEEK
GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Fury 1064)
“OPERATOR” (2:15) [Sylvia BMI—Elgin, Rogers, Jones]
Gladys Knight & the Pips, who are still cashing in with their big pop r&b outing, “Letter Full Of Tears,” can do more of the same with this new Fury session. Side, tabbed “Operator,” is a heartfelt rock-a-cha-cha opus that the artists put across with telling effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo-tsUVlxec
“I’LL TRUST IN YOU” (2:44) [Fast BMI—Robinson, Williams, Dunn]
The beat-ballad-with strings coupler, “I’ll Trust In You,” also has a healthy chart outlook.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByedGd-Ae_M
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CHUCK JACKSON (Wand 122)
“ANY DAY NOW” (3:20) [Plan Two ASCAP—Bacharach, Hilliard]
Chances are Chuck Jackson will make another trip to hit territory aboard his latest Wand slice. Side to watch is “Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird),” a captivating romancer that Chuck spins in emotion-packed fashion. Stellar cha cha beat, choral-ork arrangement by Bert Keyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPgE991VDwM
“THE PROPHET” (3:28) [Lloyd & Logan—Dixon, McCoy]
“The Prophet” makes for a lovely, soft cha cha-ballad companion piece.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcv8MwRtffw
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THE CORSAIRS & JAY “BIRD” UZZELL (Chess 1818)
“I’LL TAKE YOU HOME” (2:30) [Sunflower, Annie, Earl ASCAP—Hugo, Luigi, Weiss]
The Corsairs, with Jay “Bird” Uzzell in the featured slot once again, come thru with a potent follow-up to their current Chess-distributed Tuff slice, “Smokey Places.” It’s a haunting, slow cha cha beat romancer, tabbed “I’ll Take You Home,” that sports an attention-getting percussive bits. The undercut’s a dandy from the pounding rock-a-cha-cha school.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ-3Sd-51SU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p2TzR1wBxI
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LINDA SCOTT (Canadian-American 133)
“COUNT EVERY STAR” (2:32) [George Paxton ASCAP—Gallop]
“LAND OF STARS” (2:01) [Tybee BMI—Weiss, Harmon]
The thrush can make a chart stand with either end, or both, of this pairing cut during her hit stay with the diskery. It’s an oldie-newie combination that finds Miss Scott in top ballad form. The evergreen, “Count Every Star,” takes a beat-ballad route while the newcomer, “Land Of Stars,” is from the lilting-ballad category. Two lovely. Hutch Davie string-filled showcases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hdGc7RXaFY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei7quFJrJCM
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B. B. KING (ABC-Paramount 10316)
“I’M GONNA SIT IN TILL YOU GIVE IN” (2:12) [Lion BMI—Clark, King]
Vet blues performer B. B. King, who’s currently making territorial r&b pop noise with his Kent waxing of “Gonna Miss You Around Here,” can have a real sales-sizzler with his ABC bow, “I’m Gonna Sit In Till You Give In.” It’s a potent rock-a-twist’er that makes romantic use of today’s news. Solid support from Maxwell Davis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqIUVbPG9Z4
“YOU ASK ME” (2:08) [Beale St. BMI—Rae, Knight, Davis, King]
Backing’s a winning beat-ballad hip-swinger that also rates attention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYCZqMpW0RM
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PICK OF THE WEEK - Newcomers
In an effort to call D.J. attention to Pick records by “Newcomers” (artists never before on the Top 100) the editorial staff of Cash Box will list such records under this special heading.
THE VOLUMES (Chex 1002)
“I LOVE YOU” (2:30) [Chriss BMI—Ewing, Newson]
The red-hot Chex master, out of Detroit, has been picked up for national distribution by the Jay-Gee outfit. IVs a quick-beat delighter, dubbed “I I Love You,” that could prove to be the ‘stepping stone’ for the Volumes. There's ultra-commercial gimmicks galore here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsFoVJJPBY
"DREAMS” (2:15) [Chriss BMI—Ewing, Newson]
Group switches to a I beat-ballad pace for the “Dreams” stand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5qxcxuIoRg
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CORNELL BLAKELY (Rich 1747)
(B+) “YOU BROKE MY HEART”(2:35) [Jobete BMI—Holland,Bateman, Gorman]
Vocalist hands-in a strong performance on the rhythm & blues plaintive. Gal chorus and combo provide a good, busy-beat backdrop. The Mercury label handles the diskery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GtXXzC70s
(B) “DON’T DO IT” (2:09) [Jobete BMI — Stevenson]
Male songsters back the artist in this upbeat pose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GtXXzC70s
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HARVEY (Tri-Phi 1010)
(B+) “SHE LOVES ME SO” (2:25) [Birdsong BMI — Fuqua, Gordy]
Songster, who formerly warbled for The Moonglows and The Spinners, nicely conveys the sentiments of the soft affectionate. He also employs a good-sounding sans-lyric bit. Might get around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaAtiXRgZaA
(B) “WHISTLING ABOUT YOU” (2:36) [Fuqua BMI—Kanar, Gave]
Bouncy, good-natured blues styled go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-gmaWm79CY
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BUDDY ACE (Duke 346)
(B+) “WHAT CAN I DO” (2:18)[Don BMI—Brown, Malone]Looks like Buddy Ace could have a fast click with this hard-driving danceable r&b opus. Tune has an infectious beat and a top-flight lyric. Spinners should take to this one quickly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siAKVND8aLE
(B) “SCREAMING PLEASE”(2:25) [Don BMI — Brown, Malone]
Here the songster reads a fine blues ballad with an enjoyable folk-styled lyric. Good wax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Z8K5Vdu-s
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THE LIEBER-STOLLER ORCH. (United Artists 441)
(B+) “CAFE EXPRESSO” (2:12)[Trio BMI—Leiber, Stoller]
In their bow as artists for the diskery, the indie producing team comes up with a pro import-sounding display of a catchy tune. Likely to get important station airtime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pbfqvjvbBs
(B+) “BLUE BAION” (2:06) [Trio BMI — Gonzaga, Teixeira]
More continental-flavored charm here.
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JOHNNY & THE HURRICANES (Bigtop 3103)
(B+) “SALVATION” (2:12) [Vicki BMI — King, Mack, Morris]
Artists display their winning instrumental ways as they up-date the famed religious piece, “Bringing In The Sheaves,” for today’s teen market. It’s an infectious rock-a-cha-cha like performance that rates close attention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59qZCrJ7_eA
(B) “MISERLOU” (2:14) [Colonial BMI—Tauber, Wise, Rubanis, Leeds]
There’s lots of twist-ability to this re-fitting of the Jan August classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7eyS3wt1cE
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THE HALOS (Trans-Atlas 690)
(B+) “VILLAGE OF LOVE” (1:56) [Trianon BMI — Brown, Mayer]
The Halos, who clicked a short-while-back with “Nag,” come thru with a fabulous cover of UA’s Nathaniel Mayer - Fortune master. Solid stomp-a-twist performance that could be a big winner in the final sales sweepstakes.
(B) “MEAN OLD WORLD” (2:26) [Selma BMI — Crier]
Backing’s a fetching rock-a-shuffle entry.
both sides -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6KjQjIeHXI
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THE RIVINGTONS (Liberty 55427)
(B+) “PAPA - OOM - MOW - MOW” (2:25) [Beechwood BMI —Frazier, White, Wilson, Jr., Harris]
As the title indicates, this is a whacky, chant-featured outing by the blues-oriented vocalists. This uninhibited novelty affair could break out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnW2WNHiTPw
(B) “DEEP WATER” (3:01) [Beechwood BMI — Frazier, White, Wilson, Jr., Harris]
Boys settle down to a tearful take.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTjBUPyH5KI
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THE BLUES BUSTERS (New Orleans 727)
(B+) “THERE’S ALWAYS SUNSHINE” (2:25) [Melder BMI — Campbell, Jones]
The new label, based in Chicago, was formed by singer Joe Jones, and it could do important business first time out with this contagious medium-beat stand by the song crew. Watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0JJpKZaGRw
(B) “DONNA” (2:12) [Melder BMI—Campbell, Jones]
Boys have a catchy sound here. Tune is not the late Ritchie Valens success.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs4p5h-luhM
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LITTLE WILLIE JOHN (King 5628)
(B+) “MISTER GLENN” (2:49) [Lois BMI — Toombs, King]
The latest in the disk tributes to our man in orbit is this gimmick-filled rock-a-cha-cha delighter. Opening segment is an actual description of the flight. Side has that hit sound. Keep close tabs on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZK6ZVvtVXU
(B+) “UNTIL AGAIN MY LOVE” [Pandora BMI—Sandler, Reid, Kosloff]
This Latin-beat romancer is also loaded with the chart goods. Could be a big double-decker for Little Willie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc69N9ZKAzg
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VINCE EVERETT (ABC-Paramount 10313)
(B) “SUCH A NIGHT” (2:27)1[Raleigh-Elvis Presley BMI Chase]
The one-time Elvis Presley hit revived with a pro upbeat shuffle sound, headed by the Presley-sounding songster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF0UwjkTVQU
(B) “DON’T GO” (2:04) [Nite-4Time BMI—Benefield]
Folkish blueser is done with a busy-beat touch here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26lbowaREI
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LITTLE MILTON (Checker 1012)
(B+) “SATISFIED” (2:18) [ArcLyco BMI—Campbell, Sain]
Little Milton leads a top-notch fast- moving rollicking beat opus with his expected superior range and pitch. Chanter’s potent delivery and the tune’s hard-driving melodic line rank this as one of Milton’s most enjoyable efforts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajSIfRXyv0U
(B) “SOMEONE TO LOVE” (1:45) [Arc-Lyco BMI Campbell, Sain]
This time out the songster renders a familar-sounding r&b tune with a rockin’, shuffle beat sound. Side has a good chance of getting airplay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIW8sdxPUKU
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THE CRAFTYS (Elmor 310)
(B-h) “ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM” (2:20) [Selma BMI—Hays, Jackson]
This teen oldie could be a chart-maker for the Craftys, who stomp it out in money-making style. Musical accompaniment is by the Raging Storms, who are currently making noise with “Dribble Twist.”
(B) “I WENT TO A PARTY” (2:33) [Selma BMI—Crier]
Fellas give out with some more teen- appealing shuffle-rock sounds on this handclapper. Label’s
handled by the N.Y.-based Atlas Performers.
both sides -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfw-iJad0R4
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BETTY EVERETT (One-derful! 4806)
(B-b) “YOUR LOVE IS IMPORTANT TO ME” (2:58) [La-[Maja BMI —Austell, Bland]
Blues lark puts lots of feeling into this expression, a tribute to a guy’s standing in his gal’s life. Effective, mostly R&B-market entry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXobHe1pNFk
(B) “I’VE GOT A CLAIM ON YOU” (2:27) [LaMaja BMI—Everett]
Performer does a good beltin’ blues job here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXYW2Ea3dyM
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THE CORDELLS (Bargain 5004)
(B) “THE BEAT OF MY HEART” (2:02) [Y plus X BMI—Young, Gordy]
One of those busy, chant-gimmick R&B-ballad stints done more often a few years ago. It stands-up very well to today’s teen sounds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vhTsCO63T8
(B) “LAID OFF” (2:18) [Y plus X BMI—-Gordy, Osborne]
Whacky sans-lyric ideas are also in- cluded in this novelty about a fella who’s out of a job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byRZNCzZeCY
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RELIGIOUS
SPIRIT OF MEMPHIS (Peacock)
“Why”/ ‘If I Should Miss Heaven”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpOWmrsae6w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kF5Y_cs6W0
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