JANUARY 31, 1959

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1959/CB-1959-01-31.pdf

THE RIVIERAS (Coed 508)

“MOONLIGHT SERENADE” (2:47) [Robbins ASCAP—Parish, Miller]
“NEITHER RAIN NOR SNOW” (2:31) [Winneton BMI—Semola]

The hot Coed label, sitting high on the charts with “16 Candles” has another potential hit in the Rivieras’
up-to-date rock and roll treatment of the grand old Glenn Miller theme “Moonlight Serenade”. A classic
instrumental smash during the Swing Era, this vocal version could become a favorite again with the rock
and roll conscious teen set. The Rivieras made a good first showing with “Count Every Star”. This one
should be even bigger. Flip is another rock-a-ballad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esjpT3Ft42A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuyU0GOnOI

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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

THE ELEGANTS (APT 25029)

“TRUE LOVE AFFAIR” (2:18) [Keel BMI—Venosa]
“PAY DAY” (2:35) [Keel BMI—Venosa]

The Elegants, who had one of the top tunes in ’58’s pop and r&b listings according to the recent Cash
Box Juke Box Operators’ poll, could make chart history once again as they style one from the “Little Star”
school. It’s an ultra-lovely, slightly up beat affair dubbed “True Love Affair” that could take off in no time flat. Reverse portion is a delightful r&r novelty labeled “Pay Day”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVk1xzOLE0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aSNMyKnpmY

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DALE HAWKINS (Checker 913)

“SOMEDAY ONE DAY” (2:20) [Arc BMI—Hawkins, Buchanan, Mathis]
“TAKE MY HEART” (2:15) [Arc BMI—Hawkins]

Coming off a chart entry on “A House, A Car And A Wedding Ring”, Hawkins makes a strong bid on
“Someday One Day” to score again. The opus has a touching, middle-beat chorus and a release that
picks up considerably in tempo. Hawkins and a femme voice are very effective when they share
reading of the title. Under cut is an all-out rock sizzler from the songster. It’s the “Someday
One Day” side all the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR_6uOn3XDc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXYv3OabcA

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THE CASH BOX SLEEPER OF THE WEEK

THE FASCINATORS (Capitol 4137)

“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE” (2:06) [Wildcat BMI—Passalaequa]
“COME TO PARADISE” (1:51) [Villanova BMI—Passalaequa, Cernacek, Trovato, Wheeler, LaGreen]

The Fascinators, a group sporting a very commercial sound hit the wax scene this week with a platter
that could make big noise in both pop and r&b departments. Tagged “Who Do You Think You Are”, it’s
an attractive, slow moving fish-beat item that the artists tie into a very pretty package. Under side
is a pleasant lover’s opus dished up in cha-cha tempo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZbzyWaGScs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9umViyZjcJQ

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CHARLIE GRACIE (Coral 62073)

“DOODLEBUG” [Skidmore ASCAP—Garson, Shuman]
The performer nicely jumps to a tune similar to “Butterfly”, the item Grade clicked with on Cameo some
years back. Sound here is solid enough to gain wide approval from the kids. Keep tag on effort.

“HURRY UP, BUTTERCUP” [Shapiro Bernstein ASCAP —Vance, Pockriss]
Cute, middle-beat hand clap stint from Grade and combo chorus. Fine teen sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRbLDk4C8Os

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ROY ORBISON (RCA Victor 7447)

“JOLIE” (1:52) [Aeuff-Rose BMI—B&F Bryant]
The country artist gives a fine pop account on an appealing romancer concerned with a French doll.
Orbison’s middle-beat rendition plus the above-board combo work are all in the tune’s favor. Teeners
can take to this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaXAClsYDNs

“ALMOST EIGHTEEN” (2:01) [Acuff-Rose BMI—Orbison]
Typical beat description of the guy’s affection for the gal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig5PLtSzTUg

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THE IMPALAS (Cub 9022)

“I RAN ALL THE WAY HOME” (2:33) [Figure BMI — Zwirn, Giosasi]
There’s a pretty good rock sound from the vocal newcomers on a number in which the reading
accounts for most of the interest. The gimmick loaded Impala performance should keep the kids
in a listening and dancing mood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufz4-fRCwwo

“FOOL, FOOL, FOOL” [Figure BMI—Zwirn, Giosasi]
Stock and trade beat-romancer handled OK by the team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXB7nqQ4LrY

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CLARENCE SAMUELS (APT 25028)

“WE’RE GOIN’ TO THE HOP” (1:55) [Robert Mellin BMI Samuels]
Clarence Samuels is the recipient of a torrid vocal and in- strumental backdrop as he zestfully belts
out this inviting house-rocker. Striking platter affair that should whet the dancin’ kids’ appetites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIlsspoAYa0

“WITHOUT YOU” (2:10) [Robert Mellin BMI — Samuels]
Reverse entry is a snappy, up beat romantic ditty on which Samuels duets with an unbilled femme vocalist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA6PLbz3ckY

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THE KENTS (Argo 5299)

“I FOUND MY GIRL” [Robin Or Hood BMI — Marascalo]
The Kents could have a dual-market click on their hands as they enthusiastically belt out this wild
rafter-shaker that’s gonna set the teenage hoofers in motion. Sock instrumental assist rounds out
a powerful side. Keep close tabs on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Sv9XfiyvY

“WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL” [Robin Hood BMI—Marascalo]
This end the crew warmly works over a pretty rock-a-ballad that should grab off loads of airplay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKzCZTaA94

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THE VIDEOS (Casino 105)

“LOVE OR INFATUATION” [Blend, G&H BMI—Bassett]
The Videos, of “Trickle, Trickle” note, make another strong bid for national attention—taking the ballad
path on this Video outing. It’s an ultra-lovely slow moving romantic weeper that the songsters wrap up
tenderly. Real commercial ear-pleaser.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxj_BXbNwRM

“SHOO - BEE - DOO - BEE CHA CHA CHA” [Blend, G&H BMI —Cussey]
This love affair, set to a cha cha tempo, can also move way out in chart-land.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgJWLZmGum0

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THE SPOTLIGHTERS (Aladdin 3441)

“THIS IS MY STORY CHA Or CHA CHA” (2:00) [Aladdin BMI—Forrest, Levy]
This one is the Gene & Eunice chart-rider, of a few years back, revamped in coin-catching cha cha fashion by the Spotlighters. Tune is perfectly suited for the beat and could become a two-market item all over again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLKqEcU1ZP4

“PREACHIN’” (2:00) [Aladdin BMI — Mesner]
This end is a novelty delighter with a “Yakety Yak”-“Peek-A-Boo” flavoring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i2w_U1_UwU

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SMILEY LEWIS (Knight 2007)

“BABY PLEASE” (2:05) [Knight BMI — Bartholomew, King]
Smiley Lewis puts his heart into his delivery of this steady-beat romantic pleader. Good blues outing
that is gonna appeal to Smiley’s fandom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzxAZcV9vFQ

“I SHALL NOT BE MOVED” (1:59) [Alan-Edwards BMI Bartholomew, King]
A chorus joins Lewis as he takes this slightly up beat spiritual for a moving ride.

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CASH BOX AWARD O' THE WEEK

BILL DOGGETT (King 5176)

“MONSTER PARTY” (2:00) [Jay & Cee BMI—Glover]
“SCOTT'S BLUFF” (2:44) [Islip BMI—Scott]

Bill Doggett, who was the “Best R&B Instrumentalist” in the Cash Box Juke Box ops’ poll, for the 3rd year
in-a-row, takes a long stride towards capturing the ’59 title with his newest for King. And it’s something
different for Bill’s crew. Tagged “Monster Party”, it’s a foot-stompin’ novelty instrumental replete with zany, speeded-up vocal sounds. Watch it. Could bust wide open in the r&b and pop marts. Flip is an ear pleasing, jazzophied swinger. Dandy companion piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLMPWMAQqhg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeY5Hb5wm24

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NOBLE “THIN MAN" WATTS (Baton 266)

“HOT TAMALES” (2:30) [Dare BMI—Watts, Davis]
“FLAP JACK” (2:30) [Dare BMI—Watts]

Bruce wrote:

> JANUARY 31, 1959

> https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1959/CB-1959-01-31.pdf

> SMILEY LEWIS (Knight 2007)

> “I SHALL NOT BE MOVED” (1:59) [Alan-Edwards BMI Bartholomew, King]
> A chorus joins Lewis as he takes this slightly up beat spiritual for a moving ride.

Here's YT clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ipYUNxm40

The fact that I see multiple YT postings of this (all with low viewing figures) leads me to think that this title is blocked in USA for some reason

That said much as I like Smiley and love many of his records this one just doesn't come off and of course the fact that I dislike the song itself intensely helps not at all

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Roger wrote:

> Bruce wrote:

>> JANUARY 31, 1959

>> https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/50s/1959/CB-1959-01-31.pdf

>> SMILEY LEWIS (Knight 2007)

>> “I SHALL NOT BE MOVED” (1:59) [Alan-Edwards BMI Bartholomew, King]
>> A chorus joins Lewis as he takes this slightly up beat spiritual for a moving ride.

> Here's YT clip

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ipYUNxm40

> The fact that I see multiple YT postings of this (all with low viewing figures) leads me to think that this title is blocked in USA for some reason

> That said much as I like Smiley and love many of his records this one just doesn't come off and of course the fact that I dislike the song itself intensely helps not at all

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I figured it was bad based on the review mentioning a chorus.