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— Cosh Box<Argentina Cash Box<: GERMANY Fermata publishers considering the possibility of releasing disks under its own label. The trade mark is already registered in Argentina, Uruguay, Para- It seems that the idea of holding an international convention of distribs to- guay and Chile, and Fermata Do Brazil is already operating in this field gether with an important industry event has also caught on here in Germany. (presses Cameo, Hispavox, Young, Fermata, Jupiter, Atco and Premier rec- The big Phono-TV-Radio Fair to be held in Berlin at the end of August will ords). However, releases in Argentina will start only when the organization also be the meeting place for representatives from over 40 countries represent- is finished. ing RCA. From America, Dario Soria, the international liaison vice president Well known songress Gloria Lasso will be here the September 1, and will of RCA; Robert Yorke, the vice president of A&R; C. R. Hottelet, the vice spend some days in Buenos Aires. She will probably visit also Uruguay and president of RCA International Ltd.; A. Klein, the European sales manager Santiago de Chile. Ives Montand will also make a tour of this part of America. and F. N. Swenson, the record marketing manager will be on hand for the The date of arrival is unknown yet, but we suppose that Montand will be here important conferences. Klein will remain in Germany to take in the Radio in September or October. Other important visitors are Tito Guizar—the Mexi- Luxemburg Pop Music Festival to be held at the beginning of September in can singer—and Los Tres Ases, famous Central American trio. Weisbaden. Further reports on artists to be present at the Fair: Electrola Surco (United Artists & Atlantic-Atco representative) plans to keep its will have Rudolf Schock, Conny, Chris Howland, Paul Kuhn, Sari Barabas, releases up to date with American charts. This will be made by putting in the Georges Guetary, Lale Anderson, The Hellberg Duo, Ruth Fischer, Vittorio market “Portrait Of My Love,” and “My Clair De Lune” (Steve Lawrence), Casagrande, Nora Nova, Carmita, The Dentler Terzett, Alfons Bauer, and The “Michael” (The Highwaymen), “The Magnificent Seven” (A1 Caiola) and “One Kollmannsberger representing them there. Eyed Jacks” by Ferrante & Teicher. Atlantic-Atco releases will be started in a Ralf Bendix is busy recording the “Babysittin’ Boogie” in English, despite couple of months, as soon as jazz expert Carlos Alizieri finishes selecting the the Buzz Clifford version, and in Italian. His recording has passed the 700,000 material for publishing. Bobby Darin will receive special promotion, as the mark here in sales. Lale Anderson has recorded her hit “Wenn Du Heim- label believes that he may become an all time seller very soon. kommst” in English under the title “Happy Journey and Auf Wiedersehn.” “Total Para Que” may become Argentina’s next big hit. It has been already She’s also done the song in Dutch, French and a sepcial version in the Belgium recorded by Jolly Land for RCA and Las Chispitas (Chilean duet; was inked dialect. by Odeon Pops after their TV performance). Jose Rota, A&R of Odeon Pops, Electrola Records has had such a success with its “Newest From Yesterday” told us that he has bookings for 80,000 records. (More or less equivalent 700,000 series of records that they have re-released a new crop of “Oldies” on the copies in the States) before the waxing was even put to sale. market. The hits from 10, 20, and 30 years ago are once again becoming Two new Italian titles published by Fortissimo Americana: “Notte Di Luna top sellers here. Calante,” already cut by Domenico Modugno (Music Hall), Renato Renzi (TK), Rolf Budde reports that the “Lucy’s Theme From Parrish” has been recorded The Dango Twins (Columbia) and Alberto Rodi (Record), and “Corramos here by Helmut Zacharias and his magic violins and that several of the Juntitos” (Let’s Run Together), already waxed by Billy Cafaro (Columbia), American versions of the song have already been released. Rolf is also busy Luis Bastian (RCA) and Los Chapanecos (Odeon Pops). working on “The Sheriff From Arkansas” by Caterina Valente which has Three companies are currently improving their offices: Fermata increased passed the 50,000 mark in sales. its working space by buying three new rooms in the building it occupies; Co- Hans Gerig reports that his big push items this month are “La Paloma” by lumbia will finish its new recording studio in October, and after it will change Freddy and new recordings by Ted Herold and Willy Hagara. substantially the distribution of its offices, and Sicamericana will change into We just received the list of ai'tists appearing at the Berlin Fair from Polydor a new building next November. records completing our list of stars from major films appearing. Lolita, Bill The Dutch Swing College Band has been well received by local jazz fans. Ramsey, Lil Babs, Crazy Otto, Bully Buhlan, Ines Taddio, Ralf Paulsen, Greetje They performed on “Casino Philips” (TV 13), Tabaris and Escala Musical Kauffeld, Freddy, Willy Hofmann, Heinz Erhardt, Maria and Franco Duval, iance parties. Their tour included also Chile and Uruguay. For fifteen days of Alfred Hause, Liselotte Malkowsky, and Kurt Edelhagen will all be there. performances, the band received about four million pesos (50.00 dollars). Pallette Records will have The Cousins, Peter Kreuder, Lou Neefs, and Mar- According to information received Bell from Madrid, Baby has been a big lene Stolz on hand too. success in Spain. She performed at the Pavillion, radio and TV. Now, Mexican Hans “Pepe” Wittstatt will pick up a Golden Record at the Fair also for manager Jose Sabre Marroquin wants to ink her for appearances in Mexico his hit which sold over 2 million in the world. ext October, but Baby hasn’t decided yet whether to accept or not his offer ecause she has the possibility of taking part in a Spanish film that will begin That’s it for this week in Germany. m. Her last waxing, “Cafe Del Bueno” (composed by Ben Molar and Tony i arren) and “La Redonda,” will be released in Buenos Aires in a couple of eeks. The same thing will be made in Spain. ‘Flor Sin Retono Mexican hit recorded some years ago by the late Pedro — 10. Germany's Best Sellers ante—has been released in the original version by TK-Polydor. Besides, Co- lbia has it recorded by Ruben Cortez, and recently Fabio Etcheverry cut the 1. Schoener Fremder Mann (Someone Else’s Boy) Connie Francis ae for — —MGM tune Odeon Pops. Inselton Los TNT have already finished their performances in Venezuela and are now 2. Wheels— Billy Vaughn—London—Francis Day & Hunter Lima, Peru. The September 1, they will go to Santiago de Chile, and will 3. *Am Sonntag Will Mein Susser Mit Mir Segel’n Geh’n (On Sunday I’ll ly there 15 days, performing on Radio Mineria and the Waldorf. Take My Sweetie Sailing) —Old Merry Tale Jazz Band—Brunswick These are some other titles that may soon become hits in Buenos Aires: Dr^iklang/Drei Masken vVheels” (String Alongs); “Apache” (A1 Caiola); “Hats Off To Larry” (Del 4. *1 Bin a Stiller Zecher (I Am A Silent Drinker) —Gus Backus—Polydor— shannon whose “Runway” is “running” well) (Elvis Otto Kuhl very ; “Surrender” Presley), 5. Babysitter and “Quiero Amanecer” (Sarita Lascarro, Nila Valdez). All these titles are Boogie—Ralf Bendix—Electrola—Seith currently receiving big air play and promotion. 6. Hello Mary Lou—Ricky Nelson/Jan & Kjeld/Ricky Boys—London/Ariola/ Philips Peter Meisel Last week was the premiere of “La Novia” (The Bride), starring Antonio — 7. *Zuckerpuppe (Sugar Doll) —Bill Ramsey.—Polydor—Gerig °rieto and Elsa Daniel. The film is based on Joaquin Prieto’s song, and includes 8. *Der Sheriff Von Arkansas (The Sheriff From Arkansas) Caterina Va- 'ther five tunes, sung by his brother. Among these are “A Ti” and “Los Ojos — lente—Decca—Budde £el Diablo” (Devil’s Eyes), contained also in Prieto’s last single record, recently 0. 9. Corinna Corinna—Peter Beil/RayPeterson—Fontana/Helidor—Budde -eleased by RCA. Wild In The Country—Elvis Presley/Michael Holm/Ted Herold—RCA/ Telefunken/Polydor—Aberbach CHILE "Original German Copyright Neil Sedaka, Caterina Valente, Frankie Avalon and Dean Reed are the visi- ors Chile liked best this last 6 months. Reed left some copies of his first .'nperial record, “Once Again” to the main disk jockeys, who played it very Argentina's Best Sellers nuch; now, Polydor has released it with good results. “Wheels” brought a ?olden period for instrumental tunes, as “Apache,” and others. “Bonanza” 1. Angelica (Lagos) Cantores de Quilla Huasi, Julio Molina Cabral, Carlos 'Wheels” was “discovered” by Ricardo Garcia (Chile’s top disk jockey), who Michel (Philips); Los Chalehaleros, Bienvenido Cardenas, Los Marrupenos tarted playing it in his three radio programs, in Mineria; it got to the top of (RCA); Los Huaquenos (Orfeo); Los Chilicotes (Odeon); Los Peregrinos (Dimsa); he charts in a few weeks. Horacio Guarany (Record); Jorge Sobral (Disc Jockey). 2. Moliendo Cafe (Morro-Korn) Los Huasos Quincheros, good folk music group that was presented in Patti Hugo Blanco (Polydor); Amadeo Monges. Ginn Fizz (Columbia); Los Wawanco (Odeon Pops); Gasparin, Tito Al- ’age’s show in the States, have been inked by Philips. Previously, they re- berti (Philips); Panchito Nole (RCA); Los Cariocas (Ariel); Don Nobody orded for Odeon. Los Cuatro Duendes, currently on Mineria, will soon start (Disc Jockey). ii. new tour of Argentina and Uruguay, where they toured last year. 3. Pensemos Un Poco En Vivir (Let’s Think About Living) (Acuff Rose- Korn) Johnny Carel (Orfeo).