Variety (July 1953)

ORCHESTRAS-MIJSIC By MIKE GROSS Joan Regan: “Till They’ve All Gone Home’VTH Always Be Thinking of You’’ (London]. Joan Kegiin, who is debuting in the U. S. market via this London platter, should move . right into the top brackets With her slice of "Till They’ve All Gone Home.” Adult lyric set against a charming waltz melody excellently showcases her ! Warm vocal technique. A spinning ! natural on all levels. She does a good job on the bottom deck bal-'j lad but the tune fails to pack the wallop of its mate. Joni . James: “My Love, My Love”-” You’re Fooling Someone” (M-G-M >. ‘‘My Love” will continue swing on the Johnny Mercer adaptation of “Song of India” but Mercer added little to the original Rimsky-KoraskofT. Main fault is its pretentious lyric. . ; • t, Percy Faith. Orch: ‘Gaviotta “Tropic Holiday”. . (Columbia). Percy Faith’s way with an instrumental is hard to beat. Coupling shows off the Faith pattern to advantage and . should continue the instrumental vogue. “Gaviotta” has the best getaway chance, but don t count “Tropic Holiday” short, Rosalind Paige: “Toodlc-oo”' ‘Tin go Tango” (Maestro). Although Rosalind Paige has the kind of wax delivery that could. Best Bets JOAN REGAN . TILL TIIE’VE ALL GONE HOME . l London) ... .... . . ... .... I’ll Always Bo Thinking of You JONI JAMES:'. . . MY LOVE, MY LOVE • (M-G-M) ... , . ; . . . . . .. ........ You’re Fooling Someone D; CORNELL-T. BREWER : WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MUSIC (Coral) .; v. . . 7. ,7. 7 .777'.-.,. 7 7'... .The Glad Song Joni James’ high riding, pace. Tune j is a strong ballad entry which she sells in a forthright manner. A surefire money side. Thrush segues to a light rhythmic vein on the reverse for, okay effect. It’s done with the multiple . voice gimmick and has a pleasant breezy quality. Should pick, up plenty of spins, too. Don Cornell Teresa Brewer: '♦What Happened To The Musfc”“The Glad Song” (Coral). Tandem has a powerful slice in “What Happened To The Music.” Vocal styles, blend for socko impact on “Music,” a lilting piece that projects, gaiety and charm. Headed for a quick takeoff. Cornell and Miss Brewer repeat the pattern of their “You’ll Never Get Away” cut on ‘‘The Glad Song;” Like “Get Away” it will have some partisans. Jack Pleis gives both sides a flavorsome backing. Andrews Sisters: “You Too, You Too”-“Tcgucigalpa” (Decca).. The Andrews Sisters have a hit-list chance with the Latino-seasoned “You Too.” It’s one of the best sides girls have turned out in some time and it should see plenty of action with the platter spinners and the. coinbox trade. Xavier Cugat’s “You Too” etching on the Victor label is top-drawer shellac that gets an extra boost from Stuart Foster’s Vocal. “Tegucigalpa” is as bouncy as its title and gives the Andrews another important entry*. Mario Lanza: “If You Were MineV.’Song Of India” (Victor). Tunesmith Bob; Mer rill has Whipped up a. big ballad that’s right Up .Mario Lanza’s alley. He gives it an impressive reading but tune itself doesnlt carry too much Weight. The Lanza attack is In full crack through, she’s hampered here by the material; Neither sidfc, really gives her an opportunity to show off. her vocal wares and it's doubtful if the jocks will try to help them take off. Tommy Prtsco: “Gone Are: The Thousand . Thrills”. “Paradise” (King). Tommy Prised continues to impress as a potent crooner entry.. He takes “Thousand Thrills” for a neat 'piling ride and it should: make some noise in the market. Dittoes on “Paradise” biit “Thrills” rates most, attention. Jim Summers: “No Stone Untu rned”-“ I ' Can Resist” ( Coral ) : This is one of those Left-field items that could break through on a national scale. So far ' it’s just a local (Indianapolis) click. Tune is of the hillbilly genre with a simple word-lyric blending. Jim Summers delivers with a guitar backing in a quiet, unpretentious ^manner. It’s worth watching. Nothing much will happen with the reverse, a soso ballad. . Joyce Bryant: “It’s Only Human”-” After You’ve Gone” (Okeh >. Joyce Bryant has a lot on the shellac ball and she makes the most of each release. On “It's Only Human” she gets an ear-caressing, mood that demands replays. Thrush displays a strong blues attack on “After You’ve Gone.” that .should keep it moving, especially in the jukes. Norman Brooks: “This Waltz With YOu”-“A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie” (Zodiac). The current Joison carbon, Norman Brooks, has okay platter fare in “This Waltz With You.” He gives it a sincere reading that builds the catchy Waltz beat; Projects a slick rhythm technique on “Rain bow Tie.” It’ll be a tossup between the two sides. Fontane Sisters: “Play Our Soiig”-“Falling” (Victor). Fontane Sisters have another bright plat-* ter piece in “Play Our Song.” Top vocal blending gives the tune an extra lilt that should please the juke trade. Their work on. “Falling” also rates . attention. Album Review Line Renaud Sings (Vox). Sultry-voiced French singer, in her second album for Vox, comes up with a variety of Gallic numbers, most pf them distinctive. Fine diction is combined with a cool, expressive delivery. Eight Songs include standout like “Mai Cabane au Canada,” “Le Jupon de Lison ' and a, highly individual interpreta? tion of “Blue Tango.” Neat choral and orch backings assist. Fredo Gardoni (Vox). European accordion, virtuoso, with orch accomp, in some solid performances of French tunes. Ten numbers, mostly , standouts, include, some brilliant trilling in “La Saint-Bo nheur,” a schmaltzy “Calinerie,” a haunting “Brise Napblitaine,” and a strong rhythmic beat in “Dans les Jardins de L’Alhambra.” Platter Pointers Vickie Young has a fair slice i n “A flf air With A Strange r’ ’ ( Capi.toll . .Louis Prima has a hit potential in “It’s Good As New” (Columbia)... Mantovani has another instrumental winner in “Ramona” (London) . . . Nora Morales gets a neat Latino beat into.. “You, You, You” (Victor) . . Ricky, Hale is a good, spinning bet with “Donkey Serenade” (Dana). Wednesday, July 15, I933 As Vivid Dramatic Fare v Highlights from the Metro pic make for a vivid disk drama in “Julius Caesar” (M-G-M), Specially edited from the film’s soundtrack, the Shakespearean opus comes off as brisk, theatrical fare, in a swift-movihg, vivid story of conflicting loyalties. Fine diction of John Gielgud (Cassius) and James Mason (Brutus) is standout, with that of LOuis Calhern (Caesar) and Marlon. Brando (Antony) not too far behind. The wily, fanatic Gielgud is simply wonderful on the disk, stealin g the play away from, a soft, gentle Mason (Who in the film has in turn stolen it away from Brando or Calhern). Brando, although his speech is a little thick and blurred at times, especially when spoken rapidly, is otherwise clear and expressive. His funeral oration . is especially fiery and stirring. Diction of Edmond O’Brien (Casca) is more colloquial; and not always distinct. . The women are far inferior to the men, Deborah Kerr (Portia) being too even, swift and monotonous of speech without the saving presence of her physical beauty. Speech of Greer Garson (Calpurnia) is better. Bron. RETAIL SHEET BEST SELLERS The top 30 songs of week (more in case of tie copyrighted Audience Coverage Index & Audience Published by Office of Research, Inc., Dr. John G Director. Alphabetically listed. : SURVEY WEEK OF JULY 3-9, 1953 (Listed Alphabetically) All By Myself • ■ . . ».••■.•«.««»»■•.»•••*. . •■.« > .. Allcz-Voiis En— ^‘'Can-Can” . , ... ..... . . . . Anna— 1 Anna: •••. . . ... ... • • • • ♦ • • • • • • • • • • » . April In 'Portugal .*.•.•.* » ,....»♦ ... .... , . . , . Big. Mamou ,.v . • .«. •.• • •..•■ . • • Blue Gardenia^t‘‘RLue Gardenia”. ... ..... . Breeze ... . •"<.•*•> . • . ... < ■. • . • ...... . •» . , • • -• . ; • Call Of The Faraway Hills— rl “Shane” ... Caravan . • .;•■*• ... » ..... .. .■..■■• . » • ... .Eyes Of Blue— t“Shahe” . . .. . . . . . ... . . « . . . ; ^ . . . Granada : . * • • • ■ ■ * .« ;• •••*>•'♦ * • • • I Am In Love— +“Cari-Can” ;■ ' ; . . >■; , v . , j Believe . ....... . ... . . .. . . ... . . . ... ....... if .1 Love. You A Mountain , ... ... • . , * » *’ . . • . I’m Walking Behind You :. . . . > . ..... ..... . . . . . Keep It Gay— *“Me And Juliet” . . . . . . . . . Melba ■ Waltz . .. . ;. .. ■« -. ■» ... . . ■» , . . Nearness Of You . ..■• . . • . ■ ■ . . . < ... •■. . . ••• No Other Love— *“Me Ahd Juliet” , . ...... ■ Oh , ■ > < .... • • • » • • p. S. .1 . LoVe You ... • • > . ... ■....»•• • » • ■ Ramona .•.*■. > . .. • • ■ •• . . . . .• .... ... . . Return TO Paradise— 1; “Return To Paradise” . .... . Ruby — 1 ‘ Ruby. Genii y . . . • ■ . . Say Si Si • • . ^ • ■ • • * • i — > • * • • • * • » *. • • • • Say You’re Mine Again • • ■ ...... ; . . . . , . . * . .. . ... Someone’s. Been Readin’ My Mail ; . . . . .; . . > ; Song From Mbuiin Rouge— 1 “Moulin Rouge” > . Vaya Con Dios. . : Your Gheatin Heart .» ’. . ...«•• • • • • . » •■.* . • • >■ . s), based on Trend Index., ray Peatman , Berlin Chappell Hollis Chappell Peer Harms Leeds Famous American Paramount Peer Chappell Cromwell Feist Leeds Williamson Famous Williamson Feist La Salle Lion . . Remiek Milier Marks Blue River Wit mark . Broadcast Ardmore Acuff-R Second Group A .Dlucis • Se renade , . . ; . •.«•■• ... . ... »■* A Purple. Cow ■' • • , . . ...,•. . *•• .. . . .•. • . . .. . . All .I1 Desire ... *.. . > •■...■ • » . . . « » . « . . . C’est Magnifique— ’•‘‘‘Gan-Can” . ; . . ; ... . ■ Etern ally,1 * . . . . . ■ . . > > . . . ■ . . , *, . . . ..... , • « . » . * » Hey Mister Cotton Picker . . , . . . . . ; . ; v ... . Honey In The Horn * ... . . . , . . . .;* . . . . ... . ; •.Hot Toddy ■« . • ». • • ■ ■« . •: . . • < . >■ • I’ve Got The World On A; String Just Another Polka . . . . . . Marriage Type Love— -+“Me. And Juiiet” V . , . . ., My .Flaming Heart . . . . ; . . . ;. . My Lady Loves To Dance . ... . . . ; . . v . . . . . . . Pretend ■ . . . • . • ... . ... • Seven Lonely Days . • ... • * ■, , *•• • Side :By Side **••'.' . . .. . . . • . . • . .. .* . . . .t, . .• Something Wonderful Happens . . . . . . . . . . ; . . Soria On The Border . ; . . ; U . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tenderfoot .' . . / . .. . ; . . . . . ; . . Terry’s Theme From Limelight— i“Limelight” Till I Waltz Again With You ; . . . * . . . . . . . You Too You Too . , . '•> .Vi .. 4 ... . .. • « I t, « 4 • • • • • • | | . . . . . Mills ' • Artists', • . . . ; . Broadcast . ... i Chappell .....Bourne .....Laurel . . . . . Alamo . . . ; . Coachella ; ... Mills . . . Frank ; v. .V iWiliiamson . . . . . Robbins V. V. . United . . . . .Brandom — v. . . . Jefferson ... . . . Shapiro-B . . . . . Johjistone-M .....Morris \ .... Longridge , . . . . Bourne . . . . .Village ; . . ;i . Marks Top 10 Songs On TV (Listed Alphabetically) April in Portugal V. , .V , , . . , . . . . , , . . . ;V. .... .V Chappell Big M a mou. .-. .* . ■. »*• . . . ,•• ; . »>,. IPeer Hollywood . >' . . .. v; . . . , ... . v . / . ; ... . Duet I’m Walking Behind You ...Leeds ; : Lddy 1 Of Spain ... ... , , . , . . ••» * , .** ,'• ■ , . .. fox No Other Love . . . ,VV . ; Vi. . .V . . . . > .V . .... . Williamson Ruby-. . ... ... . . . ... . • ..... ;.. Miller. ..There’s Music In You . . ...... ... Chappell Tbotle-Loo-Siana . . . , V; .. . * . , . ... ... .... Shapiro-B Your Cheatin’ Heart .; ... . . . ... . * . . ^ i ........ . . Acuff-R . (More In Case of Ties) Baby Face . . . . . . . . ,7. . . ,7, . . .... . . .Remiek Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee . . . ..... . . . . . . .... . Harms By The Sea ’. . . . . . . . .7. 7. . . . . . ............... . . . . Shapiro-R Romance ....... ... . .... , . . . . . . ..... . . . BVC 7 Sometimes I’m Happy . . . . , . , . . . . .V . . ... ; . . . Harms t Filmusical. * Legit, musical. Survey of retail sheet music sales based on reports obtained ■ from leading stores in 12 cities and showing coinparative sales rating for this and last weeki . ♦ ASC^AP ■“f BMI National Rating This Last, wk. wkv Title and Publisher 10 8B 14 11 11 12 .. . J3A=12^; * April in Portugal (.Chappell*.. . * I’m W alking Behind You (Iiceds ). *Ruby (Miller) . . . . . . . . .... ... ... . *1 Believe (Cromwell) . ♦Just Another Polka (Frank) ; ♦ No Other Love; ( Williamson) ; ... Say You’re Mine (Meridian* . . . . ♦Vaya Con Dios ( Ardmore) . ..... ♦Seyen Lonely Days (Jefferson); . ♦P.S. I Love You (La Sailer. . ^iineiightTEReme^BaurneL^^^, You, You, You (Mellin) . ........ •Pretend (Brandom) . ........... C/2 ■ O ’ 43 .1-3 ] m.| o: £' • •g-. % co c ♦> .5 C/2 (_ . ’ -.la 1 1 •.s :X ' g . p ci, V 0 c >H . T A< O ■0 . 7f|1 £ " — J. A L 0, ■ •27 ■ 0 .... P O S I < .■ • N ■ C'; a ■ :m . ' • ;• T S 5 3 . 6 ' 5 5 2~~~ 9 . . : J , . 5 . . 8 7 3.9 . ; 8 6 .. • . , * . . 9 -. . , » . 10 .10 . . Russian Arias & Songs (RCA Vic-, to r ; $5.95 V Bu lgarian ; Basso ^Botis Christoff, heard before on a Victor HMV “Boris,” here repeats in a d istiiigii i $h ed disk of 10 Ru$s numbers. Wide variety of song includes Mussorgsky. Rihisky-Korsakov.: arid TchaikoWsky airs plus' such \staples as “Volga Boatman” and “Song of the Flea,”. ' They ’rie.;; sung in. superior style by a. well-schooled voice of deep rapge, clarion quality and great natural beauty. .. ! . Bloch: Concerto for Violin .and ; Baal Shem (Columbia; $5;95). Columbia’s Collector^ Series presents Joseph S.zigeti in. a fine disk consis ting of two notable works by the Swiss^-American Jewish coniposer, I ‘‘Baal Shem,” three flavorsome yignets of Chassidic . life, are played ' with rich feeling. The concerto, ih 1 modern, vein Avilh strong conven: tional Jewish overtones, is preformed with dash and skill. Lovely 1 lyric second movement is standout, 1 • • Handel: Julius Caesar (Vox. 2 ; LP; $11.90). Oratorio-like opera 'has^racefuiTClassic’music^nd'^ stately quality, with moments of ( grandeur. Somewhat static and 1 stiff in spots, but overall an ap pealing production, done well here by a misce^ Messager: Veroiiique ( Vox , $5.95' * Excerpts from a Parisian operetta hit of 50 years ago. Gay, melodious ; but superficial music,; pleasantly performed by chorus, varied . s()lo• ists , and the Lamoureux orch, ah Under Jules Gressier. . Bran, ■ 'Opry's' Last L'yille Stapd Last “Grand Die Opry” show of the season in Louisville was sU^etl, in the Horse Show Bldg.. State Fair Grounds, with fans of hillbilly music numerous iri this ; area .a|. well as from, surrounding Indiana counties. Roster of entertainers in* eluded Marty Robbins, Autry Inman, Del Wood, Amber Sister, .y Bonnie Lou, Martha Carson, Sally Homes & Mattie O’Neil, Mer.e (Red) Taylor* C. (Cedric) Rainwater, and Lo.uisviile faves Pte Wee King and Golden West Cowboys; Jimmy Logsdon, WHAS-TA "performert=Ginger--GalIahan,=LL!^= tie Eller Long, NCal Burris, and nip. Port Shnfiir. WKYW m.c* Carl Shook, jockey*