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POPULAR PICKS OF THE WEEK | * ROCKY OLSON • JAY GEE *38i4&jg CHESS 1723 “MY FAIR LADY”—Original Cast (Lon- RECORD CO. K&l don) —Columbia OS 2015 (Stereo only) The great Lerner and Loewe show, now in London with its original cast, has been kk re-recorded there to produce this stereo • JIUBILEE version. All of the original charm and wit ALMOST has been retained, the qualities that have endeared the score to many. With this stereo package a vast new market can be GROWNw • JOSIE opened up to the original cast LP. “PAT SUZUKI’S BROADWAY ’59”—RCA Victor LPM 1965 & LSP 1965 (Monaural & » CHUCK BERRY PORT Stereo) E The pixieish singer, currently appearing on Broadway in “,” CHESS 1722 renders her own interpretations of 12 songs JANE from 7 Broadway shows, including three from her own. “West Side Story,” “Bells are Ringing,” “The Music Man” and “My Fair Lady” are among the other shows ROD BERNARD IT'S A HIT! represented here—their songs getting a fine, legit performance that will endear her to the show-music lovers. “THIS SHOULD BLUE JAY “AL JOLSON OVERSEAS”—Decca DL 9070 GO ON LU ANN SIMMS The 14 tracks in this LP, the label’s tribute to Jolson’s memorable wartime tours, are from original Kraft Music Hall broadcasts released JUBILEE here for the first time. The disk’s sound quality is FOREVER” excellent, recreating ageless Jolson performances on “Chinatown, My Chinatown,” “Margie,” “At ARGO 5327 #5370 Sundown,” “Whispering” and “My Blue Heaven.” Should go over big with older folks.

DALE HAWKINS “IN A LITTLE SPANISH TOWN"— —Decca DL 8846 Crosby is represented here on a dozen Spanish songs from previous dates with Xavier Cugat, “YEAH Victor Young and others. South of the border Welcome tunes have always been a Crosby specialty, and he nonchalantly conveys the romanticism of the Latin melodies. Selections include “You Belong YEAH” To My Heart,” “Siboney,” “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas,” and “Amor.” Choice set for the adults. (CLASS CUTTER) Ops! “I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU”—David Allen CHECKER 916 Warner Bros. W 1268 & WS 1268 (Monaural & Stereo) The full-throated singer, in the midst of a suc- cessful musical comeback, is heard on his second LP date, lending his emotion-packed vocal styl- ings to a dozen lesser heard standards. Included “MY BABY’S on the set are “Get Out Of Town,” “You Go To My Head,” “When Your Lover Has Gone” and ....We’re Still the enchanting title tune. The sincere, legit hand- ling of these love ballads will endear Allen to the SWEETER” more mature purveyors. Breaking Records by “BOBBY SCOTT SINGS THE BEST OF LER- LITTLE WALTER NER AND LOEWE”—Verve MG V-2106 In No. The young singer displays a warm, relaxed CHECKER 919 approach in this album of tunes from the famed songwriting team which produced, most recently, “My Fair Lady” and “Gigi.” Aside from 4 num- bers from these two successes Scott casually handles tunes from “Brigadoon,” “Paint Your Wagon,” and others. Accompanying himself on “LET’S FALL piano, he transforms the music into delightful vehicles for his distinct phrasing and subtle jazz- like rhythmic qualities. “MOULIN ROUGE”—Raymond Lefevre and his IN LOVE" Grande Orchestra—Kapp KL 1121 & KL 1121-S CHATTON (Monaural & Stereo) The gamut of Parisian moods—from gaiety to AHMAD JAMAL DISTRIBUTING CO. romance to sadness—are captured here by the Lefevre orchestra, a favorite in France. Excit- ARGO 5328 2517 SAN PABLO AVE. ingly imaginative arrangements by Lefevre of these enchanting melodies are a treat—making OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA tasteful use of an accordion in several places to CHESS PRODUCING CO. Hlgate 4-5677 enhance the unique flavor of the music. Among the selections are “Valentine,” “The Song From 2120 Michigan Avenue Moulin Rouge” and “La Gaiete Parisian” (pop- Chicago 16, Illinois ularly known as the “Can Can”). Excellent mood package.

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