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Coronet Records’ annual Disc-Jockey Convention is to be held this year (2nd “Cathy’s Clown,” by the Everly Brothers on Warner Bros., managed by L. C. and 3rd May) at Terrigal in New South Wales. It will be_ attended by D-Js, Bovema, Heemstede, is released in Benelux even though an interpretation by distributors and TV reps from all over Australia. Percy Faith will be the spe- the famous Dutch vocal group The Blue Diamonds, (on Decca, managed by cial American guest at the Convention. He is also scheduled to make many L. C. Phonogram, Amsterdam) is out. The latter recording has been received radio and TV appearances during his stay in Australia. very enthusiastically in radio and TV circles and one of the five Dutch broad- 1 Southern Music, after a strong run with the top hits “Running Bear” and casting companies, the K.R.O. has invited The Blue Diamonds for a television “What In The World’s Come Over You,” is now clearing the way for action appearance on May 7th. It was just a half year ago that the popular Dutch with “Clementine,” “Be Mine,” “Angela Jones,” “Bacaire Bacaire,” “Poor Me” teenage artists made their debut on records and since that time they appeared ( and “White Silver Sands.” Chris Vaughan-Smith—Southern’s popular man- on Dutch television three times. They are not only a success in Benelux, but aging director—is very confident regarding the prospects of this flock of tunes. also in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. European representative of Mercury Records, R. G. (Dick) Whittington, ar- In the beautiful gardens of L. C. Bovema’s Gramophone House, Heemstede, rived in Australia this month as part of a journey which has already taken you can see one of Holland’s best barrel organs “De Grote Gavioli” (the big him to the United Kingdom, Calcutta, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Ma- Gavioli.) Bovema has just released two LP albums with music of this famous nila. Before he left Australia on 28th April for the rest of his tour, which is barrel organ especially for export. They are not available in Benelux. taking him to New Zealand, Honolulu and Mercury’s head office in Chicago, Dorit Oliver, the latest German swing girl singer, will appear on A.V.R.O. Whittington was given a reception by Mercury’s Australian licensee Radio television on the weekend show of May 14th. Her Fontana record (managed by Corporation Pty. Ltd. The reception was attended by Melbouime disk-jockeys, L. C. Phonogram, Amsterdam) “Es War Einmal Eine Liebe” and “Schatten representatives of radio stations, record dealers and members of the Press. An Der Wand” was released a few weeks ago in Benelux. Whittington told The Cash Box that his company was having great world-wide M.G.M. artist Connie Francis sings “Valentino” which has reached the Eng- success with its singles and pointed out that Johnnie Preston’s “Cradle Of lish hit Parade, though not a hit on the American lists. Love” was already showing signs of being a bigger success than “Running On April 27th there was a cocktail party and press conference given in honor ' Bear.” He also said that Mercury hopes soon to provide a far-Eastern manager of Chris Barber’s Dixieland Orchestra. L. C. Bovema, Heemstede, was the host. | who would be mainly based in Melbourne and Tokyo and who would keep regu- “Bambino d’Amsterdam” (composed by Alberto Sanvitale) and sung by lar contact with Mercury interests in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Cosimo Gile on Delahay, managed by L. C. Delahay Record Company, The Singapore, Malaya, Hong Kong and Calcutta. During the gathering Whitting- Hague, is a very popular tune in Holland. The theme will be used for an ton gave a demonstration of Mercury stereo albums which greatly impressed Italian film, which will be shot, for the greatest part, in Holland. The title of all those in attendance. the film will be, “Meisjes Voor Het Raam” (Girls Before The Window), pro- It seems fairly certain that a major American record label has formed a duced by Luciana E miner and the leading parts will be played by Marina company in Australia to take over the ordinary shares in an Australian record Vlady and Lino Ventura. company. This move has been hinted at for quite a while and action over the On April 27th there was a live recording by Holland’s dixieland orchestra, past weeks indicates that the deal has now been completed and will take effect The Dutch Swing College Band. There was so much interest that tickets for very soon. This column will carry a further report on the matter at a later date. the performiance were sold out within an hour. The Dutch Swing College Band In recognition of his outstanding charitable work for the 3DB/Sporting will visit England for ten days, and famous coronet player Mugsy Spanier Globe Appeal for funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital, Billy Eckstine will appear with them. Spanier is now in Holland and gives concerts with The who has just left this country at the conclusion of a successful season at The Dutch Swing College Band. Embers, was made a Life Governor of the Hospital. This honour was bestowed L. C. Phonogram, Amsterdam, informs us that they have just released a upon Eckstine by Lady Murdoch, President of the Hospital, in an impressive new series on the London label called “Jazz Festival Series.” The records are ceremony at The Embers last Saturday night. Including Government aid which issued in a special color cover. Artists are Wilbur de Paris, Benny Goodman, is given to match all the money raised through independent means, Billy Eck- Gerry Mulligan and other prominent jazz names. stine is credited with raising a record amouunt for the Hospital. Decca artist Bryan Johnson, who won second place in the Eurovision Song Music publishers, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., have acquired the rights to Festival in London with “Looking High, High, High” visited Holland on four new tunes which look set for big business in this area—“Greenfields,” April 23rd. “Teenage Sonata,” “Home From The Hill” and “Sink The Bismarck.” From July 22nd through July 28th there will be a Song Festival in Belgium’s To cash in on the tremendous popularity of Crash Craddock in this country great bathing place of Knokke for the second time. Well known impressario —he comes here again early in May for another Lee Gordon Show. Coronet Lou van Rees, known by his organization of “Jazz At The Philharmonic” in Records has made a rush release of Craddock’s new single “Don’t You Know” Holland, has selected many artists, among them Rita Reys, Corrie Brokken, ’ c/w “Letter Of Love.’ Teddy Scholten, Willy Alberti and Ton van Duinhoven. These artists will rep- Rex Records-—an off-shoot of the Festival group—is putting a solid promo- resent Holland at Knokke. tion drive behind its first “Beat-Jazz” single release which features vocalist Johnny Byrell with Basil Kirchen’s Big 7. Locally recorded, this single features “Beat-Jazz” performances of “Caravan” c/w “Night And Day.” Australian Broadcasting Commission, the Government-owned nationwide radio network, has started a new 105-minute session each Sunday afternoon Belgium's Best Sellers session from Station 6WN in Perth, Western Australia and regional shortwave outlets. Session, which is called “Easy Beat,” will be handled by disk jockey Jim Fisher and will feature new disks in every field except longhair. This show (FLEMISH) (WALLOON) is tipped to become a top-rater because of its content—and also the fact that it 1. Mustapha (Bob Azzam Barclay) 1. Mustapha (Bob Barclay) doesn’t contain commercials. It is one of the biggest shows of its kind to — Azzam— originate from the ABC. 2. En Hutje Op De Heide (Bobbe- 2. T’Aimer Follement (Dalida—Bar- jaan Schoepen—Decca) clay) 3. Puppy Love (Paul Anka—ABC- 3. Milord (Edith Piaf—Columbia) Paramount) 4. Ne Joue Pas (Colette Dereal 4. Oh Carol (Neil Sedaka—RCA) Polydor) Australia's Holland’s 5. It’s Time To Cry (Paul Anka 5. Salade De Fruits (Bourvil ABC-Paramount) jPcitlriG j 6. Milord (Edith Piaf—Columbia) 6. Red River Rock (Johhny And The Best Sellers Best Sellers 7. La Bella (Rocco Granata Hurricanes—London) Moonglow) 7. Oh Carol (Neil Sedaka—RCA) 8. Red River Rock (Johnny And The 8. Puppy Love (Paul Anka—ABC- 1. He’ll Have To Go (Jim Reeves 1. Oh Carol (Neil Sedaka/The Blue Hurricanes—London Paramount) RCA) Diamonds—RCA/Decca) 9. Put Your Head On My Shoulder 9. Pilou Pilouhe (Gilbert Becaud 2. What In The World’s Come Over 2. Schlafe Mein Prinzchen, Schlafe (Paul Anka—ABC-Paramount) Columbia) You (Jack Scott—Top Rank) Ein (Papa Bue’s Viking Jazz Band 10. Marina (Rocco Granata—Dela- 10. Cafe Sans Export (Bobbejaan 3. Hippy Hippy Shake (Chan Ro- — Storyville) hay/Tonalty) Schoepen—Decca) mero—Columbia) 3. Milord (Edith Piaf—Columbia) 4. Handy Man (Jimmy Jones 4. Send Me The Pillow (Lydia—Im- MGM) perial) 5. Beatnik Fly (Johnny & Hurri- 5. Marina (Rocco Granata/Willy Al- Mercury Rep In Australia canes—London berti—-Delahay/Philips 6. Starlight Starbright (Lonnie Lee 6. Till I Kissed You (Everly Broth- —Leedon) ers/The Blue Diamonds-—Helio- 7. Cradle Of Love (Johnny Preston dor/Artone—Decca —Mercury) 7. Red River Rock (Johnny And The 8. Little Boy Lost (Johnny Ashcroft Hurricanes—London * —Columbia) 8. What Do You Want To Make 9. Footsteps (Steve Lawrence Those Eyes At Me For (Emile W & G) F ord—Pye—Nixa 10. What Do You Want To Make 9. Wat Een Geluk (Rudi Carrell Those Eyes At Me For (Emile Omega) Ford—Pye) 10. Banjo Boy (Jan & Kjeld—CNR)

SELLING RECORDS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC? ? ? AUSTRALASIA'S NEWEST AND MOST PROGRESSIVE RECORD MANUFAC- TURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPRESENT YOUR ORGANISATION IN I AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUR ORGANISATION WITH FULLY COMPETENT PROMOTIONAL FACILITIES IS NOW EQUIPPED FOR MAXIMUM COVERAGE IN THIS AREA! MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Upon R. G. Whittington’s arrival here, the P.O. BOX 3534, write to MGN. DIRECT. European representative of Mercury Records was greeted at a reception hosted HARRY M. by Radio Corp. Pty. Ltd., Mercury’s Australian licensee. The party was at- AUCKLAND, . . ^ tended E by leading Melbourne disk jockeys, record distributors, the press, and NEW ZEALAND LA GLORIA RECORDS ATz ,V directors of Radio Corp. Above, Whittington (second from right) is inter- viewed by disk jockeys Bill Ackfield (3UZ), Mike Dyer (3XY), and Ralph Rickman (3AW).

The Cash Box—May 14, 1960