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THE BILLBOARD

The Billboard Music Popularity Charts

... FEBRUARY 21, 1953 for Week Ending February 14

REVIEWS OF THIS WEEK'S NEW RECORDS

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Popular

FOUR ACES -AL ALBERTS

Yon Fooled Me

88

DECCA 28560-This could be a big

one for the Four Aces. It has all the

ingredients that have kept the group

on top, a pounding beat, a good solo

by Al Alberts. etc. Tune is a sad

weeper and the boys perform it with

feeling, as only they can. nesters,

and ops should do well with this

solid cutting.

If You Takt My Heart Aw8y....83

A lovely tune is sung warmly by the

Four Aces sparked by the tender

T. lead singing of Al Alberts. and

backed neatly by the group.

the

flip appears more in the Aces' groove,

this side too will grab jock action.

MILLS BROTHERS

Teske as Much

85

DECCA 28586 -The Mills Brothers

etching of "Glow Worm" is still up

(here and here they come along with

a fine, rhythmic reading of a cheer-

ful romantic ditty that could also

take off. Plentiful deeiay exposure

is assured and the side should win

juke and safes action.

Someone to Care Por....78

The distinctive style of the group

comes across effectively in another

good reading. Spin action due here

as well.

PERCY PAM! ORK

The Sorg From Moulin Rogge

80

COLUMBIA 39944 -Theme of this

composition is from the "Moulin

Rouge" Rick. ft's a moody and

evocative melody that's sensitively

toad by Faith. Felicia Sanders con

tributes a vocal many will enjoy. Side

might build slowly but could go far

if heavily promoted.

Swedish Rbapsndy....7$

Lively Swedish dance is the thane of

a joyful opus played with great en-

thusiasm by the Faith ork. Good

Program wax.

GORDON JENKINS ORKMcQUAIG TWINS

Are l'on Teasing Me?

le

duo. DECCA 28580-The McQuaig Twins,

new gal

the label, bow in with

a potent reading of the swingy opus.

Their voices are fresh and full of ap

peal and. with the Jenkins ork smack up behind them, have a waxing that

has strong commercial potential.

Here'x a disk that (wars close watch-

ing.

1111dabtht....78

Great orking by the Jenkins group backstops another strong vocal by the McQuaig Twins. Effort also stands it

good chant?.

JUNE VALU

Congratulations Io Someone

80

V 20-5177 -June Valli has her best

platter here since "Strange Sensa-

tion." The lune is the one now be-

ginning to stir some action via Me

Tony Bennett disking and the thrush

hands it a sincere vocal. The ar-

rangement by me Rene ork and

chorus Is attention - getting. Side

should be in for a bundle of spins

and may catch loot.

Love and Hate....65

In spite of a good try by the singer

this side is an unimpressive one.

RALPH MARTERIE

Caravan

70.

MERCURY 70097 -The old Elling-

ton masterpiece is coming In for

wholesale revival and this re -work

shapes with the best. it's a rhythmic reading of the melody over a slapping

beat. Excellent listening this. Dujay

spins should be heavy.

While You Dream....75

Pretty tune (s played smoothly by the

Martel. ork. Good dance wax.

DORIS DAY -PERCY FAITH ORK

-A You Have My Sympathy

78

COLUMBIA 39913 smooth, pretty

new tune is sung wiN heart and feel-

ing by the thrush, over a delicate,

hushed backing. Side is a warm one

and should pull a lot of jock Spins,

No not quite as powerful as previous

releases by the thrush.

The Second Star to the RIght....77

Doris hands the tune from the forth-

coming flick "Peter Pan" a lovely

reading. It's very I(senbla

JERRY VALE

You Can Never

Give Me Back My Heals

78

COLUMBIA 39929 -Jerry Vale bows

impressively on the label with a styl-

ish reading of the pretty ballad, showing off his big, expressive pipes and

his rich Vaal technique. The ork ar-

rangement is excellent. Singer has a

sound similar to Eddie Fisher, which

could be a help or a hindrance. A

good side that Jocks will use often.

AM No One Kaows....75

Another big, straightforward rendi-

tion by the warbler of a melodic

story-bah., with the Perry Faith ork

supporting him neatly. Side show -

eases the linger well but the flip is

stronger/

BILLY MAY ORR

- Cocktails for Two CAPITOL 2364

17

The May sound,

with the sliding saxes, is very evident

on this instrumental slicing of the

oldie. Tempo is bit slow but it is

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NEW RECORDS TO WATCH

In the opinion of the Music staff the following new records that were reviewed this

week merit the special attention of dealers,

operators and /or disk jockeys. The listing

includes both records which have a strong over -all potential as well as records whose appeal may be limited to a specialized field. Records in all categories are considered.

Popular

THREE SUNS

Ecstasy Tango -RCA Victor 20-5186

- - SIDNEY TORCH Ecstasy Tango

Coral 60938

Two ver-

sions of this lovely tune which are handled

in two different but equally distinctive

styles. The Three Suns is a small instru-

mental version, their most impressive per-

formance in some time. Torch's is a large

ork effort filled with strings. These, added

to the Edmundo Ros version on London,

previously listed, make for excellent ex-

posure on this tune. Deejays should lend

all of these an ear. Strong jockey promo-

tion could easily kick one or more off.

- - BETTY CLOONEY I Idolize You Coral 60930

Rosemary's

sister kicks off her pop disk career with a

fine effort that could be easily mistaken for

her sister. Betty has previously done kiddie

records and demo disks. Flip is "You're All

I See."

McQUAIG TWINS

Are You Teasing Me--Decca 28580 -New

duo bows impressively on label with a neat vocal on this swingy item. Gordon Jenkins ork backs solidly. Deejays should try this

one.

- JERRY VALE You Can Never Give Me Back My Heart Columbia 39929 -Another fine kick-off for a new artist. He's working with a good tune and shows up .nicely with more than a little of Eddie Fisher's style and phrasing. Flip is "Ah, No One Knows."

Country & Western

RED FOLEY

- - Playin' Dominoes and Shootin Dice

Hot Toddy Decca 989 "Dominoes" is a clever rhythm novelty item to which Foley gives a solid talk vocal. It's a solid effort which is country but at the same time could swing some pop action. Pop ops should give it a listen.

TEX RITTER

Buffalo Dream- Capitol 2368-One of the

most unusual items to come up in a long time. It's an Indian chant about the West told effectively in story ballad form by Ritter. The background is terrific with tom toms and all. There is a lot of potential here. Pop jockeys should give it a listen. It has kiddie value too.

Rhythm & Blues

CLOVERS

Crawlin'

Yes, It's You-Atlantic 989-Two fine sides

by the Clovers which could be potential winners. Disk has already been received in some areas and side indications at this moment is "Crawlin'."

Hot ion

AL HIBBLER -COUNT BASIE Sent for You Yesterday and Here You Come

Today-Mercury 89028 -A fine effort remi-

niscent of the 30's. Hibbler's really singing and the band swings in great style. There could be some r. &b. action here.

SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON

- - Nine Below Zero Trumpet 166 Solid

blues item with a standout reading of the humorous lyrics by Williamson. Some action has already been reported on this one. Flip is "Mighty Long Time."

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Rhythm & Blues

Dixon dues n st oog lob with this new blues. backed warmly by the Blazers. Howeve the tune is only

so-so. Performance could help it pull

spins.

Latin American

EMITT SLAY TRIO

My Kind of Wore.

83

SAVOY 886 -Blues has a tunny set

of lyrics which is bandied about by two members of the trio. Many will

chuckle as the disk spins and the d-

fort could unreel loot Good inks

wax.

Btotkerly LO......72 The Slay combo -organ, guitar and

drums -gels a big sound in this ren-

dition. They set well and work up a bit of excitement as the grooves go

by.

JOHN GREER

Yon

V

Played on My

20.5170 -This is

a

Plan.

real raker,

81

with

a solid beat and a strong vocal by

Greer and Dolores Brown. The lyrics

are straight- forward and the pair

squeeze every bit of meaning out of

them. Ork backing is powerful all

the way. With exposure this one

could catch loot.

Ill Never Let Yon Go....78

Here's another swinging effort, with a

shoutiti vocal by Greer and a wild

backing by tie combo. Material is

not as strong as the flip but side

might corral some loot.

FLOYD DIXON-

JOHNNY MOORE'S THREE BLAZERS

Broken Hearted Trasder

77

ALADDIN 3166 -Dixon turns in a

good. meaningful reading of a weary

blues telling about his troubles with a

hard - hearted woman. The Blazers

show their skill behind him. Side

could pull spins and playa.

boo Played Me for a Foo1....75

ANNISTEEN ALLEN ORK

lies, I Know

77

KING 4606 -One of the answer versions 10 "I Don't Know," this disk

will get plenty of box play as well as spins by r.Rb. deeisys. Vocal by

Annistcen Allen is belted out with

telling effect. Backing is effective.

Babe I'm Dols' I?....68

Anisteen Allen does considerable

shouting on this side; but disk lacks

the drive and appeal of the flip.

IKE CARPENTER ORK

- Sande ALADDIN 3172

76

A good perform-

guys of the tune by the swinging ork,

stressing a lot of okay piano, solid

ensemble work, and a wild sax solo. Effort will probably catch as many

spins among Rop looks as in the tab.

field.

Pachoko Hop....75

AO old- fashioned get -away jump that

moves, receives a wild performance

from the Carpenter oil, with the

band giving out with a driving Twat.

RED CALLENDER SEXTETTE

Hollywood Drive

76

V 20.5172 -An effective instrumental

performance of a melodic riff opus,

with a warm beat and smooNly

played by the sextet Jazz fans will

enjoy this side and Jocks should spia.

Early Tlmes....70

Pleasant side by the Callender combo.

Not much to the tune, but group

plays it neatly.

(Continued an nose 54)

PEDRO VARGAS

Lo Nuestro

80

V 23.5525 -This slow-paced bolero is

sung with heart by Pedro Vargas.

Backing is romantic with lush, No

unobtrusive, sound.

Enaraorados....78

Pedro Vargas' vocal constitutes tasteful reading of this bolero. Side has clean, bright sound.

TITO PUENTO

- Tempmilon TICO (0.155

78

An exciting oldie Is

played by the ork in mans. style

with a solid beat. The band per-

forms it brightly for a first -rate disk

for the market

Adam. Leara....78

The Puento ork has a fine instrumental arrangement of the oldie here, and they perform it with charm, stressing the Latin beat. A good platter for Porno's many followers.

STEVE ADAMCZYK ORR

- One Sweet Kim

W

DANA 3114 Steve Adamczyk and

bis Hunger', Six a fine polka ork,

have a solid double -time effort here

and the ork hands it a wild, exciting,

instrumental performance. A potent

disking.

Dance A

WIN afe....75

sto,.d -go type

polka

i9

per-

formed with alacrity by the ork on

this bright side. The flip is more

exciting.

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RATINGS: 90 -100, Tops: 80 -89, Excellent; 70 -79, Good: 40 -59, Satisfactory, 0 -39, Poor

don. RATINGS ARE DETERMINED[ Each record la

reviewed and rated on Ne bawls of six dittereot cutegoriea, each of which u assigned .maximum point acore la accord.

ana wkh its importaoca to :ha commercial success of the

record.

ITlE CATEGORIES: Following are the maximum points

that can be earned In each of Ne six categories: Vaal and /or

Instrumental interpretation, 25; over-all esploltatioo potential, 20; sung callber, 20; artist's name value. 15; manufacturer's distribution power, 10; arrangement, 10.

Each of the records reviewed expresses the opinion of the members of The Billboard music staff who reviewed the record.

Country & Western

HANK THOMPSON

- No Help Wanted CAPITOL 2376

M

Fetching country

novelty has clever lyrics infectious

beat and a very able vocal by Hank

Therlt.SO.. Will get strong box and

deeiay DIRYS.

I'd Never Have Found

Somebody New..../11

Country ballad with solid emotional

appeal gets a from -the -heart vocal by

Hank Thompson. Strong side.

HANK SNOW

Honeymoon on a Rocket Salo

84

V 204155 -Happy ditty is sung cheer-

fully to strummy and bouncy guitar

backing. It's s cute performance by

Snow and it could easily step out. A

good planer. There Wasn't an Organ

at Orr Weddleg....75

It wasn't a fancy ceremony, but

was blessed by true love. This simple

sentiment is projected with glowing

warmth by Snow. Should am many

spins and healthy sales.

ROSEMARY CLOONE,

GEORGE MORGAN

- Withered Roses COLUMBIA 21071

79

Nostalgic ditty

abouta romantic memory is warbled

prcttdy by Miss Clwney and country

singer Morgan. Backing is real rural

and the side should catch some loot

in loth country and pop markets.

You love Me

Jon Eaoura to Hun Me....75

Another borgiri onto. gets the silo-

clot Clooncy. Morgan treatment.

TOMMY DUNCAN

Beneath Neon Star

in a Honky Took

7$

INTRO 6065- Country novelty has a strong commercial lyric and a fetch-

ing refrain. Sung well by Tommy Duncan.

Where, Oh Where Has My

Little Lose Gone....71

This side has a good beat and adequate vocal by Tommy Duncan.

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Hot Jazz

BILLY TAYLOR

- Tree Little Words

78

BRUNSWICK 80215 Billy Taylor

shows off a lot of fine, imaginative

piano work on the well -known stand-

ard, sparking the group with his es.

citing 55 -imp. Side was originally is-

sued as part of the "Jazztime U.S.A.

LP and has audience applause. which

adds to the disk. A good effort. OSCAR PETTIFORD

Osar Rides Agala....73

Pettiford takes his cello for a rhyth-

mic ride on this fly little riff effort

that will probably interest his fans.

Waxing was made at Pythias Temple, New York. before a jazz audience.

GERRY MULLIGAN

- Bark for Barksdale

77

FANTASY 525 An appealing riff

receives an uninhibited instrumental

rendition that goes from the Muni gan crew with Chico Hamilton on

drums coming thin with a sock solo and Mulligan, Chet Baker on trumpet

(Confititied on ndoe 54)

Spiritual

MAHALIA JACKSON

- Said He Would APOLLO 265

85

Good disk for the

spiritual market. The great Mahal.

Jackson brings each vocal flexibility

and technical excellence to her chant-

ing of this number.

Cod Spoke to Me....53

Mahalia Jackson gives this religious

number a reading full of strong emu

done] appeal. Fine side.

THE ROBERTA MARTIN SINGERS

He Didn't Mind Dying

82

APOLLO 270-A bright side with the

lead singer's voice coming tint beau-

tifully, backed by the enthusiastic

chanting of the Roberta Martin

group.

Ob, Lord Stand By Me....80

A strong spiritual side. Diction is not

too clear, but the movement and

spirit of the Roberta Martin singing

group overcome this failing.

Sacred

HOIlMl ETLeAti NIDI

HARMONY

Wherever I

QUARTET

Go

78

BIBLETONE 6029 -The group shows

oft Its bright harmony on a melodic

gospel effort with the Mn coming

Om with some good vast sounds,

while the lead singer sparks the

group. Arrangement is floc. A goal

disk.

I Have a Deske....74

Another good reading by the boys of

a fair gospel Noe, which menses

their warm Mrrrwny. Flip side carries

the excitement



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