Movieland. (1950)

Chalk off another disc hit for Doris Day. “If I Could Be With You” is fine. S&Uctlty LISTENING By HY GRAUBART ★ Sprightly Doris Day gives out with an easy-going rendition of “If I Could Be With You” (Columbia 38453). Back¬ ground is nicely supplied by George Siravo and his band. Turn the platter over for the lively shuffling rhythm of “How It Lies! How It Lies!” For a bit of old Erin there’s none bet¬ ter than that rich tenor voice of Dennis Day. His interpretation of Arthur Cohaln’s “Galway Bay” (Victor 20-3413) brings a misty look to many a colleen’s eye. The flip, “Because I Love You,” seems a bit sluggish, but recoups with some fine backing by Charles Dant. “That Sentimental Gentleman” is back again with a tune reminiscent of the old Dorsey band. “Huckle-Buck” opens with a harmonic riff by the sax section in a jump tempo, and features some great altissimo trumpeting by Charlie Shavers. The disc is marred only by a Shavers vocal. On the reverse is “Again,” and a change in vocal. Marcy Lutes this time, with a fine handling of the hit parade favorite (Victor). If you like be-bop, lend an ear to former Woody Herman Bassist Chubby Jackson on Columbia’s 38451. “Father Knickerbopper” is an uninhibited per¬ formance of a real bop instrumental. The flip is “Godchild,” another bop tune by the composer of “Lemon Drop,” and features a boppy vocal by Tiny Kahn. Small and big fry alike will go for “Animal Crackers in My Soup,” with Mel Blanc and the Sportsmen (Capitol 57-560). It’s a swingy novelty featur¬ ing Mel (Bugs Bunny) Blanc and his animal voices, with the quartet supply¬ ing the background. Reversed, the disc becomes a bit lugubrious with a novelty called “Big Bear Lake.” We like records with a bit of dialogue on occasion, and there’s a cute bit of it in M-G-M’s waxing of “Open the Door Polka.” Judy Valentine and Phil Goulding are the conversationalists, and the polka is as gay and sprightly as a polka should be, with Blue Barron supplying the downbeat. “Whose Girl Are You?” is the flip, and it’s treated like a bright Austrian peasant waltz. Victor recorded Tex Beneke and his Orchestra doing “Tulsa,” and “Old Fash¬ ioned Song,” but we can’t quite make out why. “Song” is by far the better of two poor sides; only the singing of Glenn Douglas and the Moonlight Serenaders saves this from utter futility. Three stars for Milt Buckner and his Orchestra making their debut with the M-G-M recording of “Milt’s Boogie.” Milt, the former mainstay of Lionel Hampton’s Band, presents Boogie in a jump rhythm tune which the boys whip up into a full-scale jam session. Flip for “Bucks Bounce,” a bop with progressive overtones. A fast vibes takes a solid solo ride to make this an excellent disc. Vaughn Monroe is back again with what promises to be another “Ballerina.” It’s the Victor waxing of “Gigolette.” “Dreamy Old New England” is the flip, and a dreamy tune it is; with Vaughn backed melodically by the chorus. Another M-G-M hit is “Portrait of Jenny” — a pretty picture painted by the nimble fingers of Jack Fina, in 88 tones. Jack Palmer adds telling brushstrokes to the picture with his vocalizing. On the flip is “Josephine,” which provides a neat showcase for Jack’s fine piano technique. The End Every Tampon user should know is the Tampon Rounded Ends... the only Tampon 'Quilted'' for Comfort. ”Quilted"for Safety... Next time try Fibs (infernal sanifary *T. M. REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. protection ) Amazing low price! They work like ordinary shears, BUT cut continuous pinked non-ravel raw edge easily, quickly neatly. 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