CASH BOX R&B SINGLES – 1951 |
| The Legendary Cash Box Magazine Charts |
| Chart data collected by Randy Price
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The 1951 Charts! |
| KEY: H = Harlem, N.Y. C = Chicago N = New Orleans D = Detroit L = Los Angeles | ||
| 1951 | #1 | Top Debut |
| January 6 | The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (H) Teardrops From My Eyes - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (C,D) Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (N) Once There Lived A Fool - James Grissom (L) |
(No debuts) (H,L) 9. Once There Lived A Fool - James Grissom (C) 3. The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (N) 5. The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (D) |
| January 13 | The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (H,N) Teardrops From My Eyes - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (C,L) Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (D) |
10. The Nearness Of You - Sarah Vaughan (H) (No debuts) (C) 8. Back-Breaking Blues - Joe Turner & Band (N) 8. The Nearness Of You - Sarah Vaughan (D) 9. Street Walkin’ Daddy - Margie Day with Griffin Brothers (L) |
| January 20 | The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (H,N,D) Teardrops From My Eyes - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (C) Once There Lived A Fool - James Grissom (L) |
10. Rock Little Daddy - Eunice Davis with Freddie Mitchell Orchestra (H) 9. Every Night About This Time - Fats Domino (C) 7. Rockin’ Blues - Johnny Otis Orchestra with Mel Walker (N) 8. Rockin’ Blues - Johnny Otis Orchestra with Mel Walker (D) 7. Do Something For Me - Dominoes (L) |
| January 27 | The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (H,C,N,D) Once There Lived A Fool - James Grissom (L) |
8. 5 Vocales Y 1 Mambo - Damiron (H) 8. Rockin’ Blues - Johnny Otis Orchestra with Mel Walker (C) (No debuts) (N,L) 8. Once There Lived A Fool - James Grissom (D) |
| February 3 | The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (H,C,N,D) Once There Lived A Fool - James Grissom (L) |
5. I Will Wait - Four Buddies (H) 10. Lemonade - Louis Jordan & Tympany Five (C) (No debuts) (N) 9. Little Red Rooster - Margie Day with Griffin Brothers Orchestra (D) 9. Ain’t A Better Story Told - Little Willie Littlefield (L) |
| February 10 | The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page (H,N,D,L) Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (C) |
9. Be My Love - Mario Lanza (H) (No debuts) (C,N,L) 9. I Will Wait - Four Buddies (D) |
| KEY: H = Harlem, N.Y. C = Chicago N = New Orleans D = Dallas L = Los Angeles | ||
| February 17 | I Will Wait - Four Buddies (H) Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (C) Bad, Bad Whiskey - Amos Milburn & Aladdin Chickenshackers (N) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (D) Do Something For Me - Dominoes (L) |
10. Lost Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) 10. Little Red Rooster - Margie Day with Griffin Brothers Orchestra (C) 9. Looking For A Woman - Jimmy McCracklin with Blues Blasters (N) (First chart week) (D) 7. Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (L) |
| February 24 | I Will Wait - Four Buddies (H) Bad, Bad Whiskey - Amos Milburn & Aladdin Chickenshackers (C) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (N,D) Teardrops From My Eyes - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (L) |
10. Jet - Nat “King” Cole with Ray Charles Singers (H) 8. Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (C) 1. Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (N) 6. I’m Just A Stranger Here - Bob Geddins’ Cavaliers (D) 6. Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand - Ray Charles Trio (L) |
| March 3 | I Will Wait - Four Buddies (H) Bad, Bad Whiskey - Amos Milburn & Aladdin Chickenshackers (C) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (N,D) Do Something For Me - Dominoes (L) |
8. You Are My First Love - Orioles (H) 8. Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C) (No debuts) (N,L) 8. Telephone Blues - Floyd Dixon & Johnny Moore with Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers featuring Oscar Moore (D) |
| March 10 | I Will Wait - Four Buddies (H) Bad, Bad Whiskey - Amos Milburn & Aladdin Chickenshackers (C) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (N,D,L) |
5. Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (H) 9. Lost Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (C) 2. Little Red Rooster - Margie Day with Griffin Brothers Orchestra (N) 3. Don’t Take Your Love From Me - Joe Morris & Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate (D) (No debuts) (L) |
| March 17 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C,N,L) Don’t Take Your Love From Me - Joe Morris & Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate (D) |
(No debuts) (H,C,L) 7. Tired Of Crying - Fats Domino & Orchestra (N) 10. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! - Joe Morris & Orchestra (D) |
| March 24 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C,L) Rockin’ Blues - Johnny Otis Orchestra with Mel Walker (N) Don’t Take Your Love From Me - Joe Morris & Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate (D) |
10. I Cry - Buddy Johnson & Orchestra (H) 8. Looking For A Woman - Jimmy McCracklin with Blues Blasters (C) 10. I Apologize - Billy Eckstine (N) (No debuts) (D) 3. Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (L) |
| March 31 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C,N,L) Don’t Take Your Love From Me - Joe Morris & Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate (D) |
9. Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (H) (No debuts) (C,L) 7. Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand - Ray Charles Trio (N) 9. Do Something For Me - Dominoes (D) |
| April 7 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C,N,D,L) |
10. Gee Baby - Johnny Otis Orchestra (H) 5. I Apologize - Billy Eckstine (C) 8. Don’t Take Your Love From Me - Joe Morris & Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate (N) 8. Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (D) 5. Would I Love You - Martha Davis (L) |
| April 14 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C,N,D) I’ll Wait For You - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (L) |
10. How High The Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford (H) 7. Gee Baby - Johnny Otis Orchestra (C) 10. Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (N) 10. Long Distance Call - Muddy Waters (D) 5. What Will I Tell My Heart - Al Hibbler & Orchestra (L) |
| April 21 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C,N,D) I’ll Wait For You - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H) 10. Don’t Take Your Love From Me - Joe Morris & Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate (C) 9. Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (N) 9. Tennessee Waltz Blues - Stick McGhee & Buddies (D) 6. Harbor Lights - Dominoes (L) |
| April 28 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (C) Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (N) Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (D) What Will I Tell My Heart - Al Hibbler & Orchestra (L) |
10. Too Young - Nat “King” Cole (H) 5. How High The Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford (C) 4. Gee Baby - Johnny Otis Orchestra (N) 8. Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (D) (No debuts) (L) |
| May 5 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) I Apologize - Billy Eckstine (C) Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (N) Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (D) Black Night - Charles Brown & Band (L) |
8. Cool Water - Four Tunes (H) 9. Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (C) (No debuts) (N,L) 7. Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (D) |
| May 12 | Please Send Me Someone To Love - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (H) I Apologize - Billy Eckstine (C) Do Something For Me - Dominoes (N) Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (D) Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (L) |
(No debuts) (H,N) 10. Too Young - Nat “King” Cole (C) 9. The World Is In A Tangle - Jimmy Rogers with Rocking Four (D) 4. Tennessee Waltz Blues - Stick McGhee & Buddies (L) |
| May 19 | How High The Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford (H,C) Do Something For Me - Dominoes (N) Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (D) Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (L) |
7. I’ll Wait For You - Ruth Brown with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (H) 6. Do Something For Me - Dominoes (C) 8. Don’t You Lie To Me - Fats Domino & Orchestra (N) (No debuts) (D) 6. Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (L) |
| May 26 | How High The Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford (H,C) Do Something For Me - Dominoes (N) Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (D) Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (L) |
7. I Won’t Cry Anymore - Dinah Washington (H) 9. Chica Boo - Lloyd Glenn (C) 9. Stacked Deck - Billy Wright (N) 6. The Number’s Blues - Roy Milton & Solid Senders (D) 10. Pretty Eyed Baby - Jo Stafford & Frankie Laine (L) |
| June 2 | How High The Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford (H,C) Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (N,D,L) |
(No debuts) (H,C) 7. Tra-La-La - Dave Bartholomew & Orchestra (N) 7. Double Trouble Blues - Lowell Fulsom (D) 8. Wrong Woman Blues - Roy Brown (L) |
| June 9 | How High The Moon - Les Paul & Mary Ford (H) Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (C,N,D) I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water (And Sleep In A Hollow Log) - Grant Jones with Brown’s Blues Blowers (L) |
6. Sleep - Earl Bostic & Orchestra (H) (No debuts) (C,N) 8. I’ve Been Lost - Little Willie Littlefield & Little Lora Wiggins (D) 9. Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (L) |
| June 16 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H) Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (C) Blue And Lonesome - King Perry & Pied Pipers (N) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (D) Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (L) |
9. I’m In The Mood For Love - James Moody & Band (H) 10. Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (C) (No debuts) (N) 8. What A Fool I Was - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (D) 8. One Monkey Don’t Stop The Show - Stick McGhee & Buddies (L) |
| June 23 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H) Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (C) Blue And Lonesome - King Perry & Pied Pipers (N) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (D) Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (L) |
7. Castle Rock - Johnny Hodges & Orchestra (H) 9. Weak Minded Blues - Louis Jordan & Tympany Five (C) 9. Korea Blues - J.B. & Bayou Boys (N) (No debuts) (D) 10. I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (L) |
| June 30 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H) Rocket “88” - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (C) Blue And Lonesome - King Perry & Pied Pipers (N) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (D) Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,L) 7. Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (N) 9. Weak Minded Blues - Louis Jordan & Tympany Five (D) |
| July 7 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,N) Too Young - Nat “King” Cole (C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (D) Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,L) 7. I’ll Always Be In Love With You - Charles Brown & Band (N) 7. I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (D) |
| July 14 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,N) Too Young - Nat “King” Cole (C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (D) Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H,N,D) 9. These Things I Offer You (For A Lifetime) - Sarah Vaughan (C) 4. Sleep - Earl Bostic & Orchestra (L) |
| July 21 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,N) Castle Rock - Johnny Hodges & Orchestra (C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (D) Tend To Your Business - James Waynes (L) |
5. Shouldn’t I Know - Cardinals (H) 8. Eyesight To The Blind - Larks (C) 3. Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (N) 7. Tra-La-La - Griffin Brothers Featuring Tommy Brown (D) 8. Bloodshot Eyes - Wynonie Harris (L) |
| July 28 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (N,D) I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H,L) 9. I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (C) 6. Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (N) 6. New Love - Mel Walker with Johnny Otis Orchestra (D) |
| August 4 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (N,D) I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,N) 10. Castle Rock - Johnny Hodges & Orchestra (D) 8. All Nite Long - Johnny Otis Orchestra (L) |
| August 11 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (N,D) I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H) 9. All Nite Long - Johnny Otis Orchestra (C) 8. Eyesight To The Blind - Larks (N) 9. I’m Crying - Memphis Slim & Terry Timmons with Orchestra (D) 10. Go! Go! Go! - Trenier Twins (L) |
| August 18 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,C) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (N) Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (D) I’m Waiting Just For You - Lucky Millinder & Orchestra (L) |
9. Always - Earl Bostic & Orchestra (H) 8. Juiced - Jackie Brenston & Delta Cats (C) (No debuts) (N) 7. The Thrill Is Gone - Roy Hawkins (D) 7. The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (L) |
| August 25 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H,C,D) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (N) Sleep - Earl Bostic & Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H) 8. I’ll Always Be In Love With You - Charles Brown & Band (C) 7. I’m Crying - Memphis Slim & Terry Timmons with Orchestra (N) 8. Prayin’ For Your Return - Percy Mayfield & Orchestra (D) 8. Blow Joe Blow - Joe Houston (L) |
| September 1 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (C) Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (N,D) Sleep - Earl Bostic & Orchestra (L) |
7. The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (H) 10. Lady Be Good - Joe Carroll & Dizzy Gillespie (C) (No debuts) (N,D) 9. The Thrill Is Gone - Roy Hawkins (L) |
| September 8 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (C) Junco Partner - James Waynes (N) Don’t You Know I Love You - Clovers (D) The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (L) |
8. The Masquerade Is Over - Bette McLaurin with Eddie Wilcox Orchestra (H) 8. The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (C) 6. Sleep - Earl Bostic & Orchestra (N) 4. The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (D) (No debuts) (L) |
| September 15 | Sixty Minute Man - Dominoes (H) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (C) Junco Partner - James Waynes (N) The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (D,L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,N) 10. Big Town - Roy Brown & Mighty Mighty Men (D) 8. I Got Loaded - “Peppermint” Harris with Maxwell Davis & All-Stars (L) |
| September 22 | The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (H,D,L) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (C) Junco Partner - James Waynes (N) |
2. Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H) (No debuts) (C) 2. The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (N) 5. Bloodshot Eyes - Wynonie Harris (D) 8. Junco Partner - James Waynes (L) |
| September 29 | The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (H,L) Chains Of Love - Joe Turner with Vann “Piano Man” Walls & Orchestra (C) Junco Partner - James Waynes (N) I Got Loaded - “Peppermint” Harris with Maxwell Davis & All-Stars (D) |
8. I’m Just A Fool In Love - Orioles (H) 9. Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (C) (No debuts) (N,L) 9. Fool, Fool, Fool - Clovers (D) |
| October 6 | The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (H,C) Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (N) I Got Loaded - “Peppermint” Harris with Maxwell Davis & All-Stars (D) Junco Partner - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,D) 1. Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (N) 3. The Masquerade Is Over - Bette McLaurin with Eddie Wilcox Orchestra (L) |
| October 13 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H) The Glory Of Love - Five Keys (C) Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (N) I Got Loaded - “Peppermint” Harris with Maxwell Davis & All-Stars (D) Junco Partner - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H) 8. Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C) 9. Seven Long Days - Charles Brown & Band (N) 3. Seven Long Days - Charles Brown & Band (D) 10. Crying For You - Betty McLaurin with Eddie Wilcox Orchestra (L) |
| October 20 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H,C) Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (N) I Got Loaded - “Peppermint” Harris with Maxwell Davis & All-Stars (D) Junco Partner - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,D) 7. Hey Little Girl - Roy “Bald Head” Byrd & New Orleans Rhythm (N) 8. New Flying Home - Lloyd Glenn All Stars Featuring Maxwell Davis (L) |
| October 27 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H,C) Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (N) How Many More Years - Howlin’ Wolf (D) Junco Partner - James Waynes (L) |
6. Fool, Fool, Fool - Clovers (H) 8. The Masquerade Is Over - Bette McLaurin with Eddie Wilcox Orchestra / Little Jimmy Scott (C) 8. I’m In The Mood - John Lee Hooker (N) 7. Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (D) (No debuts) (L) |
| November 3 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C) Fool, Fool, Fool - Clovers (N) How Many More Years - Howlin’ Wolf (D) Junco Partner - James Waynes (L) |
(No debuts) (H,C,D) 8. I Tried - Chuck Willis (N) 6. Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (L) |
| November 10 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C) Fool, Fool, Fool - Clovers (N,D) The Masquerade Is Over - Bette McLaurin with Eddie Wilcox Orchestra / Little Jimmy Scott (L) |
7. Cold, Cold Heart - Dinah Washington (H) 10. I’ll Always Remember You - Nat “King” Cole (C) 7. Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (N) (No debuts) (D) 10. So Alone - Joe Liggins & “Honeydrippers” (L) |
| November 17 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C) Fool, Fool, Fool - Clovers (N) How Many More Years - Howlin’ Wolf (D) The Masquerade Is Over - Bette McLaurin with Eddie Wilcox Orchestra (L) |
10. I Got Loaded - “Peppermint” Harris with Maxwell Davis & All-Stars (H) 9. Seven Long Days - Charles Brown & Band (C) 9. (It’s No) Sin - Savannah Churchill (N) 4. Best Wishes - Roy Milton & Solid Senders (D) 5. Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (L) |
| November 24 | Smooth Sailing - Ella Fitzgerald with Ray Charles Singers (H) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C,L) All Over Again - Tommy Edwards (N) How Many More Years - Howlin’ Wolf (D) |
(No debuts) (H) 6. I Ran All The Way Home - Sarah Vaughan with Percy Faith & Orchestra (C) 5. Weepin’ And Cryin’ - Griffin Brothers Orchestra Featuring Tommy Brown (N) 9. So Alone - Joe Liggins & “Honeydrippers” (D) (No debuts) (L) |
| December 1 | Cold, Cold Heart - Dinah Washington (H) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C,L) All Over Again - Tommy Edwards (N) How Many More Years - Howlin’ Wolf (D) |
(No debuts) (H,C,N,D) 5. It Was You - Eddie Beale Fourtette Featuring Gene Forrest (L) |
| December 8 | Cold, Cold Heart - Dinah Washington (H) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (C,L) All Over Again - Tommy Edwards (N) Best Wishes - Roy Milton & Sold Senders (D) |
8. Best Wishes - Roy Milton & Sold Senders (H) (No debuts) (C) 7. Saddled The Cow (And Milked The Horse) - Roscoe Gordon & Orchestra (N) 5. Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (D) 8. (It’s No) Sin - Tab Smith & Orchestra (L) |
| December 15 | Cold, Cold Heart - Dinah Washington (H) Best Wishes - Roy Milton & Sold Senders (C,D) Saddled The Cow (And Milked The Horse - Roscoe Gordon & Orchestra (N) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (L) |
10. I Ran All The Way Home - Sarah Vaughan with Percy Faith & Orchestra (H) 7. Weepin’ And Cryin’ - Griffin Brothers Orchestra Featuring Tommy Brown (C) (No debuts) (N) 6. Sunset To Dawn - Mel Walker with Johnny Otis Orchestra (D) 10. Rockin’ Chair - Fats Domino (L) |
| December 22 | Cold, Cold Heart - Dinah Washington (H) Best Wishes - Roy Milton & Sold Senders (C,D) Saddled The Cow (And Milked The Horse - Roscoe Gordon & Orchestra (N) Because Of You - Tab Smith & Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H) 8. 3 O’Clock Blues - B.B. King (C) 6. 3 O’Clock Blues - B.B. King (N) 10. (It’s No) Sin - Tab Smith & Orchestra (D) 6. Weepin’ And Cryin’ - Griffin Brothers Orchestra Featuring Tommy Brown (L) |
| December 29 | Cold, Cold Heart - Dinah Washington (H) Best Wishes - Roy Milton & Sold Senders (C,D) Saddled The Cow (And Milked The Horse - Roscoe Gordon & Orchestra (N) (It’s No) Sin - Tab Smith & Orchestra (L) |
(No debuts) (H,D) 9. New Flying Home - Lloyd Glenn All Stars Featuring Maxwell Davis (C) 6. Booted - Roscoe Gordon & Orchestra (N) 7. Shine On (Big Bright Moon, Shine On) - Ruth Brown (L) |
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