E NEW RECORD MIRROR, March 18, 1961 TOSMASH HIT No.2 Petula Clark's 'SOMETHING MISSINGTO THE 6d. RACING TO NI TOP ANTHONY NEWLEY ON AND THE HEAVENS CRIED WHEELS 45-F 11331 ARE THE

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PET CLARK: Here is a recent picture of Pet taken in Paris. Her expression seems to say thatthere is "Something Missing" as far as the weather isconcerned. And asthat happens to be the title of her follow-updiscto"Sailor" what better excuse than to have her prettypicture on our front page. STAR

ADAM FAITH: With offers for films and television appearances pouring in Adam lookslikebeing just about thebusiestpersonality in Show Business. Meanwhile his biography is to be published soon. PICTURE

THE ALLISONS: Latestre- cord hits from this part of the world are The Allisons who clicked with the query "Are You Sure?" Well the public soon put their minds atrestonthatone!(See back page for more pictures and a feature on the boys.) PARADE

ELVIS PRESLEY: With Elvis riding high in the charts with "Wooden Heart" we thought you might like to see a still from"G.I.Blues"ofthe scene where he performs the song.

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THE NEW RECORD MIRROR, Week -ending March 18.1961. Page Three AND HOW I LOVE YOU'SAMANTHA" IN thesedays whentwin -channelled Why "Samantha-,asongwarbled television is reckoned as a greatersoftly and sentimentally by Mr. Bing inthefilmmusical"High says Crosby Kenny Ball idol -maker thanordinary steam radio, consider this statement from Society?" Interviewed bandleader KENNY BALL:- Explained Kenny: "We are still won- "Without a doubt, 'Easy Beat' has dering ourselves.It was Lonnie Done- pushed the band intothe limelight. gan's decision that we recortd it. I per- by Now the band is known and recog- sonally had no idea at the'me that it nised far outside the normal jazz club would become popular. circuit. "In fact what I wanted to record as IAN DOVE "And it's happened so quickly - a single was '76 Trombones' from 'The within weeks, There's been areal Music man'. But Lonnie-he handles all breakthrough." our disc sessions-said 'Samantha' and, Breakthrough is the key word. of coure, he's been proved right." All the Ball band saw "High Society" and a few days later a rough arrange- Less than ''a handful of British tradi- -not because they are such avid film ment was worked out, key changes made tional jazz bands have broken through fanatics but because it featured the con- andit emerged as part of the Kenny thejazzbarriertoberegardedas siderable talents of Louis Armstrong. Ball band's repertoire. Kenny admits he thoroughly commercial products. Ball is thought of it only as a good swinging now treading the same path taken by Mr. Kennycontinued: "Weallliked tune for him to get his untrained tonsils Acker Bilk and Chris Barber-without `Samantha'butnobodydidanything around. becoming a carbon copy. about ituntil'a couple of months ago up in Liverpool. But Lonnie Donegan, spare timea. "Easy Beat" was one way. and r. man, thought differently. Kenny has now had his contract for "We were playing there and inthe intermission a ragtime pianist-I think "I'd still like to record the '76 Trom- this BBC Sunday morning show extended bones' though," said Kenny. "We do it to run until the end of June. He has now his name is Cecil-took the stand and started to play it. In fact he was doing a lot on our club and concert work, been featured on the programme for sixa Warsaw Concerto on the thing. 'Easy Beat' too, and it always seems to months. "Surely this must be some kind go down well." of a record especially for a trad. band "In the end we joined in. . but the on a show thatattracts such a high song was in such a peculiar key that we TheDonegan -Ballassociationgoes listening figure," adds Kenny. couldn't finishitat first - itwas too back some time now, ever since Mr. D. and Mr. B. met in a television studio. "Samantha" was another break- difficult." through. ButKennyremembered "Samantha" "We wereauditioningandLonnie happened topassby. He stopped to listen and when we finished he slapped a recording contract for Pye into my hand there and then,- Kenny recalled. One of the more publicised results of this partnership was a long player called " Gary On The Ball," which combined the talents of Gary Miller and Kenny in aselection of swinging oldies. Kenny backed Gary and was also featured. This has led to another accompanying job. On Last Sunday's "Easy Beat' show the Bail band backed singer Lorie Mann on an uptempo version of "Happy Feet". "First time we've ever accompanied anybody onthis programme before," (Dezo Hoffman picture) added Kenny. "Things must be looking Kenny Ball and the lovely Lorie Mann are pictured during a break at last week's up." "Easy Beat" rehearsal. Things certainlyare considerably brighter for Kenny Ball these days. He Months laterthe Kenny Ball band band on the "Easy Beat" prog8mme. turnedprofessionalin1953 when he appeared. Rest of the time he is with guitarist Diz joined Sid Phillips and stayed with him Recently there were two additions to Disley and his Bards. for three years. the Ball group. That is Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen Then he took an unusual (for a tradi- brother andvocalistoftheLightfoot at the present moment ... tional jazz bandleader) step.He had a near -hitdisc,"OldPull'n'Push"- Two years ago Chris Barber shot to spellas secondtrumpet forthe Eric joined the band. the top as one of the biggest commercial Delaney big band which worked wonders So did Clinton Ford, who surprised attractions in this country. for his sight reading and technique. those who only remembered him for his Last year the bowler hatted Mr. Bilk After this he returned to small group maudlin Top Tenner, "Old Shep" by moved into this place. (Dezo Hoffman picture) work and more normal pastures with giving out with some full-blooded vocals the Terry Lightfoot New Orleans Jazz- mainly on old jazz standards. IN 1961 IT COULD BE KENNY Again the setting is at the "Easy Beat" studio as Kenny and his band swing out men. But he didn't stay long. Now however Clint only sings with the BALL: in typical fashion.

for Capitol Records inthe Autumn.He has made27L.P.'s to BUTLIN REUNION Here There date, eleven of them with the Holly- The Two -Tones - wood Bowl Orchestra - and "Ameri- AT cana" was the last to be released. His and Everywhere E.P.'s are issued almost monthly. Said Carmen. "I have to be back in ALBERT HALL England on June 21 for radio work and Back In Town by I have a concert with the Philharmonia starsMarion Ryan andCraig TWO ex - Vernon' girls, Margaret Stredder (the blonde with the bizarre POPDouglas, composer -singer Paddy Orchestra at the Festival Hall on July Roberts and disc -jockey David Jacobs spectacles) and Jean Ryder, who branched out with their own vocal act, PETER JONES 2." The Two-Tones,in November last year, start their first British tour in the Then he has to return to America for were among the star visitors who made bill topped by at Newcastle Empire on March 20. a few weeks in July, returning via Ireland Billy Butlin's four -day Festival of Re- for Radio Eireann dates. union go with a swing at the Royal Albert The Two -Tones returned last week from a ten -week tour of Germany on Hall, London, last week. which they did cabaret dates in hotels and American Service centres. CARMEN DRAGON "Naturally I shall contact the Capitol Margarettoldthe NEW RECORD representatives in each city I visit-they But they weren't singing or performing. MIRROR: " It gave us a great chance wouldgive .mecontactwithvarious Their job was to judge the finals of a PLANS impresarios." fashion competition sponsored by "She" to work out our material-even though magazine. we were singing inEnglish to some CARMEN DRAGON, internationally He added. "We plan to make our home in Europe for the coming season, though With them on the panel were journal- audiences who didn't understand us. famous composer -conductor -arranger, I shall still have to go back and forth left London on Tuesday this week for a istShelagh Wilson and dress -designer "We have been concentrating mainly across the Atlantic. Perhaps we'll make Pierre Balmain, who produced the ward- on standards, but dressing them up in a fortnight in his native California, where it Switzerland. Or possibly Rome." he has concert and television dates lined robe of clothes for actress -singer Sophia differentstyle. For instance, we treat Loren in "The Millionnairess". 'Around The World' as an up -tempo, up. clipped number." On his return, he leaves for Germany The Festival, which was from Wednes- -but with his family on what he calls day to Saturday, had amateur and pro- Said Jean."Oddly enough, we both dancing competitionsasthe had operatic training so we don't HAVE "an educational tour on which we shall fessional really be playing it by ear." main attraction, the strict -tempo music to use microphones. That meant we could coming form the orchestras of Eric Win - get right among the audiences as we sang He toldthe New RecordMirror. stone, Al Freid and Harry Davidson, numbers like 'Why Don't We Do Right'. " During April, I am working, basically theoriginatorof"Those Were The Funny the effect it had on some of them in Munich, on concerts and radio, con- Days "andveteranofsome4,000 ... ductingleadingorchestrasthere.But broadcasts. The girls are right in line for a record- after that, we're mixing in a holiday, too, ing contract and are spending their free and for May and most of June we'll be Harry Davidson has won theCarl - time tracking down suitablematerial. going where we like through Austria, Alan Trophy as the outstanding conduc- Two major companies are reportedly Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Spain, the tor for Old Time dancing seven years in "decidedlyinterested"inputtingthe Netherlands-oh, anywhere ourfancy succession. duo on disc. takes us." EricWinstonehasbeenassociated Incidentally, the act's name came from In the Dragon party will be his wife, with Billy Butlin for 15 years.During the girls determination to be as different Eloise, his 18-year-dld son Darryl, who thewinter, he broadcasts from Radio visually as possible. Jean is a red -head is studying at the Royal Academy of Luxembourg inaprogramme for and spectacle -less.Margaret is blonde Music in London, Dennis (14), Carmen 200,000 Butlin Beavers-to whom he is and wears the glasses with the famous (13) and baby Kathy (nine). known as "Uncle Eric". frames. Their dresses are made in clash- "We are using a Volkswagen which is Singing with the Winstone band during ingly different colours-to add that final the Reunion only was Steve Martin, for- a combined sleeper and car. There is also Carmen Dragon, famed American con- touch of contrast. tent accommodation which isfittedto mer recording artiste and, says Eric, "one the side of the car so you can sleep four ductor, caught in dramatic pose. His of the most under -rated singers in the An eye-catching shot of the delectable in the car interior and two outside." British followers should be pleased at business". Two -Tones shows Margaret on the left the news that he is spending more and But he has a great deal of writing to moretimeonthissideofthe Others takingpart weretheSruit1t and jean on the right. Don't all rush Brothers and the Dior Dancers. at once fellows! fit in, too, for he is due to make four Atlantic. Page Four THE NEW RECORD MIRROR. Week -ending March IS, 1961. MUSIC FROM "THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO CONNECTION" BENNY GREEN Liza Woody 'n You Who Killed Cock Robin? Wigglin' HMV 45-POP 850 Music Forever Time to Smile Bluegrass on TTALKING ofGeorge Gershwin, Theme for Sister Salvation Jim "Liza"was oneofthosetunes Dunn's Dilemma O.D. which had an inviting chord progression MODERN for thejazzman, and Oscar Peterson NOTE 4027 literally revels init.At times his tech- nique becomes quite overwhelming, and Gelber's anti -play pursues its stormy course at the Duke of of coursetherearethosepercussive From A Z WHILE Jack York's, the original recording of the music from "The Connection" is gruntswithwhichhe always accom- now made available to British buyers.The score was composed by pianist panies himself. Freddie Redd, but as the show had run for more than a year before it came to this country, the musicians involved understandably used the transference But there is no mistaking the power andimaginationofPetersonashe as an excuse for changing some of the material. parades his ideas in chorus after chorus. Country cliTestern Thatiswhy threeofthethemes Itistruethatafterthreeorfour on this record have been replacedin the choruses,thelistener,having become London production. But the record gives fully acquainted with the movements of mirror the listener an opportunity to hear the "Liza", also becomes fullyacquainted music before the men involved got tired withPeterson'svariations upon them, of playing it every night. but perhaps the faultis Gershwin's as Edited By JAMES ASMAN Frankly, were these tracks issued just much as Peterson's. as an ordinary session, nobody would "Woody 'n You" islessimpressive from DURING my stint over the years as a musical journalist there have been know thedifference,forapart althoughstillavirtuoso performance, many coined words and phrases. Some of them spring readily to mind as "Theme for Sister Salvation",allthe and perhaps those who are currently music Redd composed was run-of-the- I write - "Traditional Jazz", "Mainstream", "C & W" and "Bluegrass". enjoyingPeterson'srenderingofthis One of the letters I received this week mill modern jazz writing.The "Sister theme on thecurrentEllaFitzgerald Salvation" theme is the only one written tour willtake the chance to buy a puts the bail firmly at my feet by ask- The 5 -string banjo generally takes the to highlight one of the play's charac- recorded version of itin an economical ing, very simply and succinctly: " What lead and supplies the background for ters,andinsomewaysitisthe form. is really meant by Bluegrass' ?". vocalswhile theguitarists play open chords as a rhythmic support. most imaginative piece of composition I confess though, to my bewilderment Like many oftheserecently -coined achievedbyReddinthisunusual at seeing that such an uncompromising words, " Bluegrass " actually came into Earlier Bluegrassmusic wasper- project. use just over a decade ago, inthe early formed bythe Carter Family among jazz performance is issued on a "pop" 'fifties to be precise. Itoriginally re- Starting with a triplet theme which is label.However, jazz fans must always others.The banjo is picked in a most ferred to the group music of the famous distinctive style, as can be noted in the likely to stay in the mind of the listener take whatever they are able to lay their country band leader Bill Monroe, who long after the turntable has stopped,it hands on, and they may well welcome the LP " Banjo in the Hills" and in the then moves into a slow ballad which HMV singles ser:es. withhis Bluegrass Boys, has promoted various Bill Monroe albums on is played by the group on the record his own Kentuckian music with ateeess Brunswick. for well over twenty years now. with great skill and feeling. SOMETHIN' ELSE " The fiddle player uses odd dOuble soloistthroughout Mike Seeger once wrote: " Bluegrass stops and slides that vary from break- Theoutstanding describes a specific vocal and instrumen- thealbum isthealtosaxophonist Cannonball Adderley and down to country blues,a smooth style Jackie McLean, who, playing in what is Miles Davis tal treatment of a certain type of tradi- initiated largely by the Florida fiddler, known as the hard -bop school (playing tional or folk -composed song. Vocally Chubby Wise, also on the early Monroe proves Autumn Leaves Love for Sale the style is characterised by high-pitched, (American) Columbia records... The as though you really mean it), Somethin' Else One for Daddy -0 singing.In himself one of the best of the younger emotional duets, Monroe's string bass supports the guitar by pick- altoists following along the paths first Dancing in the Dark. high tenor voice is dominant in volume ing on the downbeat with an occasional Both he and and interest in harmony above the lead, lead," continues Seeger. blazed by Charlie Parker. BLUE NOTE 1595 part using unorthodox, often modal and the group in general are at their best THIS isa long-awaited which "The songsthemselvesaremostly minor sounding intervals, probably in- built onrtraditional patterns, 4 line verse, in the "Sister Salvation" theme, "Time hasbeendelightingthosewith fluenced by his childhood church singing to Smile", a medium -tempo tune, and private copies for more than a year now, three or four chords and in simple 2/4 "Music Forever", which is a surprisingly as well as by early country musicians or 3/4 time; instrumentals are usually in gay and happy affair for an album with Itsarrival on theBritish marketis such as the Carter Fatuity. a breakneck 4/4 time and, like the songs, such morbid associations. certain to start controversies about the " Often a third, or baritone, partis areperformed with greatskill.Often respective merits ofitand the recent added, usually below the lead voice and new songs are made from the old with Adderley Quintet album, "Them Dirty in gospel songs thereisoftena bass a change of words, harmony, treatment GEORGE GERSHWIN AT Blues", which it resembles in some re- singer. Harmonyinparallelthirds, or pace. THE PIANO spects. The personnel is Miles Davis and popular in more formal tnnsic, is rarely Cannonball front fine, with Hank Jones, used and Monroe'stenor(harmony) "The subject -matterismost usually unsuccessfullovebutcovershome, Rhapsody inBlue That Certain piano;Art Blakey, drums; and Sam often seems to be a separate and superior Jones, Kiss. melody.The singers are also the instru- mother, catastrophes, religion and Feeling Left All Alone Again Blues almostanythingelseunderthesun. Grievin' for You I'm a Lone- mentalists." Mon -roe has written a large number of some LittleRaindrop Just Snap Seeger goes on to detail someofthe Your Fingers at Care Strike Up the Illsnava O features inherent in Bluegrass music. He artiats." Band. 0010 points out that itis a direct outcome of familiar hillsongs and music and that The traditional "corn -shucking" party EMBER 3315 it uses no amplified instruments at all. banjo and fiddle provided a direct link ISUPPOSE strictly speaking this isn't between the old pre -Bluegrass style and A a jazz record at all, but I thought it the characterof the music played by worthyofinclusionbecauseofthe Although it possesses some magnificent thefirstBluegrassBoys,Bill Monroe, unusual connections betwen the music solo work, "Somethin' Else" lucks the Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt and Chubby Gershwin composed andthe way in group cohesion of the Adderley album, Wise.In this country, it would do well which is after all very understandable. for us to remember, Johnny Duncan still which it was reinterpreted by jazz musi- carries on this forceful tradition. cians of all generations. itisalsoslightlyinferiorinthe It has been said more than once that rhythm section, perhaps because Hank The introduction of such instruments Gershwin was fascinated by the record- Jones, a fine all-round pianist is not the asthemandolin,theguitar andthe ings of his work in which jazzmen re- specialist that Bobby Timmons is with string bass from the cities of the Deep shaped hissongs. After hearing him Adderley'sgroupon"ThemDirty South back at the turn of the century playing the piano on this album one can Blues". Art Blakey does very well here, caused a change Which was materially see why, for although he was a past - managing not to become overwhelming affected by suchpioneermountain master at the art of composing popular behind the soloists, and providing an in- singersandinstrumentalistsasthe music, and although he was in his own spiring crisp beat. Carters,the Blue Sky Boys,Bill and way a skilledpianist, he reallydidn't "Dancing in the Dark" isa Cannon- Charlie,the Monroe brothers and the have very much idea of jazzing up his ball alto feature, but on the other four various members of their band. Seeger. tunes solo time is equally divided, with inhisarticle,mentions certain more own work. obscure pre -Bluegrass artists - The One hearing of his own version of Miles Davis being the outstanding mem- Mainers, Byron Parker, Snuffy Jenkins. "That Certain Feeling" and it becomes ber of the group. and sn on. quite clear why he must have been Cannonballisinclinedattimesto The rise fascinatedby,sayTeddyWilson's sound a little distraught in his attempts of popularity for Bluegrass versionsof"LadyBe Good" and to create atmosphere, and one or two music reached the top around 1953, and "Liza,"orBillieHoliday'srecord- of his phrases border on the comical, in a more recent upsurge of approval has ing of "The Man I Love". One can- "Autumn Leaves" and again on "Love been noticed during the current revival nothelp wondering how he would for Sale". He is a little too wild for his of interest in country music both here have received Charlie Parker's own good at such moments, but for most and inthe States.As adirectresult "Embraceable You", hadhelived of the time weaves literate and interest- of this, Bluegrass has altered even fur- long enough to do so. ing patterns. ther,particularlywith the introduction ofmodernrecordingand amplifying Frankly when Gershwin plays his own MilesproducesthatspecialMiles techniques, and with the infiltration of work he sounds rather like a parody of Mood the moment he begins to play, and new material. theold-timerehearsalpianistswho his solo in "Autumn Leaves" is another played sixty or seventy choruses of "I reminderhowcompletelyoriginala Nevertheless, perhaps because the de- Got Rhythm" while the chorus hoofed musician he has become. The penetrat- mandsofmostBluegrassenthusiasts it around all morning.In fact it would ing muted tone and the severe selection have always been folkwise and purist, not be too hard to deceive the listener of notes, the cautious movement from the basic style remains today. More re- into thinking he was hearing an old harmony to harmony which suggests a cent performers using this tradition in- piano roll. limited technique, and the sudden high clude" Smiley "Hobbs,CarlStory, flights which cancel out that suggestion, Bill Clifton, Jim Eanes, Tex Logan, Earl But if there islittle or no jazz value make "Somethine Else" one of the best Taylor and the Stony Mountain Boys, inthe albumthereisa tremendous authentic modern jazz albums to appear Pete Roberts, the Stanley Brothers, the amount of sheer musical interest init. for a long time. Kentucky Travellers, the Country The "Rhapsody in Blue" side shows how Gentlemen, Buzz Busby, Bob Baker and brilliantapianist Gershwin could be, For once there is some good sense on the sleeve notes, which point out that far the Pike County Boys, Ken Clark, Jerry at leastininterpreting his own work, Stuart, Bill Harrell and a host of others. although the Rhapsody sounds decidedly too much is made of the difference be- meretricious in places, now as always. tween the various schools of jazz, and thatthecollaboration ofMiles,sup- The wonder is that a man whose own posedlycool,andCannonball,sup- playing was too gauche to bear com- posedly hot, is a lot more natural than parisonwiththegreatjazzpianists, the dissectors of jazz would have us shouldhavewrittensomany songs believe. whichjazzmenrecognisedfortheir QuiterightThere isnothinganti- tremendousharmonicpotential. And pathetic about the styles of Miles and thereis always the sociological attrac- Cannonball which was not cooked up tion.There is no doubt that "George by some imbecile copywriter. The two Gershwin at the Piano" is an irresis- men have worked together before and tible historical curio, one of the sounds GeorgeGershwin it's a fascinating experience to hear the composer himself will do again,although whether they of time which capture their own era to playinghis own material and to contrast it with improvisations by jazzmen on will ever improve on the refined skills perfection. the same themes. of "Somethin' Else" is debatable. THE NEW RECORD MIRROR. Week -ending March 18. 1961. Page Five THE SINGER My Kinda Life!BUT NOT THE SONG (with apologies) TWO -HITS -IN -A -ROW STAR FINDS HIS LIFE IS MORE HECTIC NOWADAYS

MATT MONK() relaxed on a mer season, Matt is to do 14 Sunday cushioned settee in a BBC concerts at the North Pier, Blackpool studio and admitted: "I'm a lazy sort in the holiday period. of a bloke. In a way I was quite happy And plans for an L.P. are in "the dis- just pottering along with a job just cussion stage"."I want to mix 'em up". once in a while. he said."Some ballads and some real " But now I'm ridiculouslybusy. swingers. ButIthinkalbum -buyers I'm having to make do withfour want at least a few original numbers on hours sleepanight. It'satiring the list-so I want to include some". businesshavinga coupleofhit records." Matt, thereallycapable singer who had to wait far too long for the break- throughtostardom,has comfortably cleared thefirst hurdleinhisfightto keep that stardom. His follow-up disc to "Portrait Of My Love", Leslie Bricusse's "My Kind Of Cirl" has jumpedstraightintothe charts-and near enough 100,000 have been sold at the time of writing. Said Matt. "Though I liked 'My Kind Of Girl',I must admit I didn't think it The scene which was left on the cutting room floor! would be very big.Then Iheard the fabulous arrangement Johnny Spence did for the recording session and I changed my mind, double-quick. Jess Conrad Talks To "Butthe ITV SongFestivalreally made up my mind for me about what The New Record Mirror disc to do as a follow-up. "Before, when I was recording there LOOK at the photograph above. It's something of a rarity. was little to worry me.You just went alongmakingrecords,notexpecting Itis part of the horror film, "Konga" that JESS CONRAD fans WON'T very much but just hoping that some- see. thing would break.But you get one hit Originallyit was a three -minute sequence added to the filmto enable -and itis panic all the way trying to Jess to sing a ballad, "Once Upon A Time". find just the right thing for the next. Once upon a time it was scheduled as a big scene in "Konga". Once upon "Thenthere is the worryabout a timeit was scheduled for release by Decca. suddenly being a top of thebill. MATT MONRO: Matt paid a visit to Selfridge's for a personal appearance on I'm Monday in conjunction with the store's "Birthday Celebration Week". He is seen Now, just a couple of quick snips and itlies on the cutting room floor. at Newcastle Empire, week of March 20. And Decca have shelved their plans for the disc. It's up to me to pull in the customers. here with one of his fans who could be -"his kinda girl"? Believe me. I'm scared stiff". What's more Jess isn't bothered about it. Iasked Matt aboutPeteMurray's mistaken. He isrevellingin stardom. Though Matt's date book is crammed broadcast gag regarding a Frank Sinatra Hetoldthe New RecordMirror. Even if he gets so knocked out that he " `Konga' was filmed early last year but full just now, his biggest break is likely record, " Now hear the Matt Monro of hasto spend a it'spart of the story. Iplay a young couple of hourscat- the reasonit'staken so long to get a to behisowntelevision seriesfor of America!"Said Matt."1 thought napping in his car on some lay-by. crook who is also a night club singer." Associated-Rediffusion for the summer. that was marvellous of Pete.I've been release date isbecause there's alot of And the song? "Why Ant 1 Living?" Matt is banking on it-even to the extent going along with an this Sinatra business "My only problem is thatI want to technical work involved. Decca plan to releaseiton April 14 of having turned down lucrative summer for a long, long time.It really tickled go to America soon and just can't seem "At the time of filming I'd just been season work for it. to find a spare week.I was going any- and the film should be seen early in May. me to hear it put the other way round" voted top of the poll in theWham !' April is a busy month for Jess Conrad. wayin June but now I'dliketo go television series. Each show is of 15 minutes and Matt Mattfinds,too,that stardomisa earlier. 'My Kind Of Girl'isbeing A one nighter tour starts on April 9 at said. "I hope to pick my own guests. prettyexpensivebusiness. You make released there and I want to make some "So producer Herman Cohen - the the Regal, Colchester with Matt Monro, One would certainly be Rosemary it.but you have to spendit,too. He personal appearances in the States to help man responsible for 'I Was A TeenageLyn Cornell and the Red Price combo Squires. 1 like her,Ilove her work- said. "The fan -mail is coming in fast. the sales along. also on thebill. Jack Good comperes and anyway I was on a couple of her too.That means pictures and postage and produces the show. programmes." "Just imagine me being too busy to and all that costly jazz. get a week off in America!" Jess will be backed by Group One as "But Idon't see why a singer should "I'm going out on a 15 -night tour for hisregularaccompanyinggroup,the have to have other singers on his pro- One thing is certain.No recent suc- Arthur Howes with Jess Conrad.Out cess -story in show business has brought Four Jays will be touring Germany at grammes. I'dliketoinclude, say.a of the blue, I had to produce 50 large, the time. moregenuinedelightamongquality - dancer like Lionel Blair or pianistBill glossy photgraphs". Jess's latest disc, "Mystery Girl," was McGutlie". loversthanthatof former bus -driver But if you think allthis makes Matt Matt Monro.I think he's set for a long releasedin America and Germany last To compensate for missing a stun- an unhappy young man, you are quite stay at the top. week. SID JAMES LAUNCHES IN VIEW A look at the TV screen HIS "'OOTER SONG" THE nose on the clean cut face of Sid EXAMINE the new Carole Carr series, James comesinfor some rough "Soft Lights And Sweet Music' treatment on his debut disc for Decca, (BBC-tv, Wednesday) closely. Infor- " The 'Ooter Song." The Death Scene mat, simplicity was the keynote.Just To mark the occasion Mills Music, Carole and a quintet plus a guest artist, thepublishers,threw a receptionat Werewolf' - decided it would be a good working their way casually through a manager John Kennedy's flat. idea to cash in on this and put a song in dozen or so first-rate standards (writes Apart from pressmen and executives the script. Ian Dove). ofboth the publishing and recording "Actually the story line didn't call for Carole sang professionally. The Dennis companies, several show business friends a song at all. came along to wish Sid success on re- Wilson -ledfiveplayedprofessionally. cord. " Now it's been cut I think it gives my George Chisholm lefthis" Black and Among thosein attendance were part stronger dramatic impact. I think the WhiteMinstrel "gearat home,just Shani Wallis, Liz Frazer, Sylvia Sands song probably held up the action of the brought his trombone and blew profes- and thatlovely lass who did the cute film. sionally. dance with Sid on his T.V. "Spectacular" "Also `Konga.'is going out as a co - Thewholeprogrammeratedasa last Saturday. feature so there was some trouble about tribute to the music profession. Nothing Also on hand were disc -jockeys Peter thelength. The song could have been was raucous or amateurish. Taste Haigh and Kenneth Wolstenholme plus keptin,Ithink. butitwasn'treally abourded although a continuous round TV producers Russell Turner and necessary. I know it cuts down my screen of hands - hands playing piano ---ditto Stewart Morris. time but it doesn't bother me that much." vibes,dittobass, dittoguitar,ditto Jess Conrad plays a young student in drums --was slightly monotonous "Konga" boy friend of Claire Gordon. Recently returned from aholidayin Yet for all this surfeit of elegance and Co-starring with Jess are Michael Gough, tastethe programme came out slightly Hawaii and America piano star Russ Margo Johns and Konga the monster. Conway hardly had time to catch his flat.Coulditbe thatinstressing the breath before starting on a round of It is Michael Gough, a slightly demen- relaxed,the casual,theintimate, Miss engagements. ted professor, who gives Konga orders to Carrandhermusicians tended to Here he is pictured at the "Ideal Home kill Jess who is knocked off his motor become slightly atrophied? scooter and crushed to death. Exhibition" (Olympia)ina two -for - A pity, because the basic idea of sim- the -price -of -one shot. "My fans ought not to mind about plicityisonethatshould have been Russ has also made an appearance at this," says Jess. "After all I am an actor." appliedtomusicontelevisionlong Selfridge'sduringthe Oxford -street For Jess "Konga" represents part of before. Usually the whole approach is store's "Birthday Celebrations". a gradual build-up in his acting career. clutteredup withoverfussy,over imaginative camera angles. With a television series in the can and His next film, "Rag Doll" gives him abigger morerecordsundoubtedlylinedup part - and another chance The idea of focusingintentlyors Russ can now concentrate on more to sing! performer while singing is a good ----end persol -II appearances. "This time it won't be cut out because simple-one. Page Six THE NEW RECORD MIRROR, Week -ending March 18. 1961.

MARK WYNTER GETS PET GETS 'SILVER DISC' nN her "Sunday Night At The London Palladium" television appearance on March 26 singer Petula Clark will be presented with a Silver Disc-to mark sales of over a quarter of a million of her hit recording, "Sailor." Meanwhile the Pye label are busy rush releasing the follow-up, a French song BIG U.S. BREAK " Something Missing." MOW English lyrics have been added to this by song -writer Jack Fishman. Some time ago this song, with its original French lyrics, made an appearance in several continental best selling lists. But Petula has not finished with " Sailor " yet. She will recorditwith French Top Promotion For'Dream Girl' lyrics for the French market. BRITISH singing star MARK WYNTER has been chosen as the spearhead for a new campaign to promote Britishartists, organised by London Records in America. LONNIE GUESTS BREAK FOR Mark was scheduled to leave for America on May 22 for a ten-day tour. LONNIE DONEGAN is guest star in Now, at the request of Lee Hartstone, head of London Records in New York, " Crackerjack," introduced by NEW TALENT he will leave on May 16. Eamonn Andrews, on Thursday, March This isto enable him to be feted by 30, BBC television. THAT old problem of how to get an London at the NationalDiscJockey off the ground regarding British material. JAZZ flautist Johnny Scott - the man initialbreakintoshowbusiness Convention in Miami, Florida.He will "I'm very honoured that they have The wonderful reception accorded U.S. shouldbe madealoteasierwhen behind the backings of many best London's new Centre of Sound opens on also appear on several coasttocoast such confidence in Mark." star Betty Hutton when she opened sellingdiscs -is guestartistonthe televisionshowsincluding"Saturday her season at the Pigallelast Sunday May 17. Prom", a top dance party show put out Over the telephone Mark said: "I'm brought tears of joy from the artist. Carole Carr " Soft Lights and Sweet verythrilledatthe prospect.Inever Music " televised half-hour on March 29. The idea is to hold weekly talent com- by NBC. expected to make an appearance at such However, as our picture shows, she was petitions for singers or comedians at the Mark's personal manager, Ray Mack - animportantconventionwhenmy soon emotionally recovered and giving TOO MANY COOKS ? Centre building in Archer Street, London, out with her usual zing. W.1 - thestreetwhere,traditionally, ender told the NEW RECORD MIRROR American visit was first arranged. NEW disc released by Capitol, featur- "They intend to unveilMark'slatest This shot of Betty was taken as she musicians meet in search of jobs. "Apart from appearingonseveral ingthe Hollywood Vines,has Apartfromthecompetitions,the discatthedee-jayconvention AND television showslike ad-libbed a few golf swings when the make it their top record there. theDickClark thirteen people claiming credit for writ- Centre organizers will offer full record- show and radio programme, I'm looking microphone came away in her hand. ing the two numbers. ing facilities to visiting performers. "Up to the present London have been forward to renewing acquaintance with According to allreports she was her Side one, "When Johnny Comes Slidin' And allshow businesswriters and half-hearted in promoting British artists Jimmy Jones -1 was on the same tour as usual "zingful" self and received round Home," has seven composers listed ;the critics will be made honorary members in America but now they want to start Jimmylastyear. We becamegreat after round of warm applause. other side, " Cruisin'," has six. of the Centre, with standing invitations friends. to meet and listen to the entertainers who "I'm also scheduled to meet Jo Ann record there. Campbell. TwinaimsoftheCentreareto "But this Disc Jockey Convention ap- provide a national headquarters for the pearance is really something." MICHAEL CARR FOR STATES 7,000 British Recording Club members and a promotional centre forBritain's Next month Mark will be appearing MICHAEL CARR-responsible for 'hit, audio industry. Said a Centre spokesman : in a new television series networked by "Man Of Mystery"-leaves for New York on Sunday (March 19)for " We wantittobecome a popular theLondon ABC company, titled, a six week trip. rendezvous for everybody concerned in "Thank Your LuckyStars". Mark's the production, reproduction and recep- debut isset for April 15withPetula While there he will help on promotion Clark and Michael Holliday also on the of the new Shadows' disc, " Kon Tiki ", tion of sound." programme. which he also composed. SIGN PLEASE The Centre, a striking new building, issponsoredjointlybytheAudio Michael told NEW RECORD QHOW business stars are being invited Industries Club Ltd. and the British MIRROR: " Kon Tiki', a Hawaiian - "--7 to trade an autograph for an auto- Recording Club. It features a styled number, will actually be releasedgraph by the Commonwealth Society for restaurant, bars, TV lounges, a library, in America before Britain the Deaf. It is the idea of the Society's chairman, a theatre, a cinema and a recording "April 1is the American release date. Mr. John Dugdale.He told the NEW studios. It should be available in Britain betweenRECORD MIRROR :" We are having The theatre will stage modern works and intimate revues as regular late -even- April 5 and15. Kon Tiki 'willbe a campaign that involves among other issued on the Atlantic label in America." thingsthewriting of signaturesina ing features. And they can also be seen largebook,tobepresentedto Her in separate viewing lounges through the Michael's " Man of Mystery " has also Majesty the Queen on Commonwealth closed-circuittelevisionsystemlinking beenreleasedinAmericaunderthe Day. the theatre and cinema. Shadows' banner. " The book will be called' The Book But the main advantage is for the new- willalsotieup two deals of Silence '." comers to show business who will have whileinAmerica. He has purchased Mr. Dugdale's ideaisforartiststo au outstanding chance-of -attracting the MARK WYNTER:Checking off the dates to his forthcoming visit to America. the American rights of the famous " Dr. go alongto Marshall andSnelgrove, attention of talent -spotters. Oxford Street, London, W., when the Fancy your chance asapop star? Syn" books and will make a television Here's an opportunityto series in Britain." I will also write the book is on display, offering to give their prove your a big drive . . with Mark at the head." Idea behindtheprogrammeisto theme music for it," stated Michael. autographsto members ofthepublic ability. On his recent visit toLondon Mr. introduce newcomers nominated by who will sign the book. Hartstone heardMark's new disc, known artists. " There's also thepossibilityof my "Alreadysome big names have "Dream Girl." He told Mark that he Mark willalsobe guesting onthis doing the music for a film, a mystery promisedtoattend. It'sonlyfora thriller." Mmm! That's Nice! considereditto be a "sure firehit in Friday's (17th) ABC-TV "Cover Girl" short while . . . everybody's welcome," America." show - his second appearance in this said Mr. Dugdale. RAY ELLINGTON openedanew programme. supper -restaurant, " The Candlelight As soon as he arrived back in New Room ", in George Street, Croydon, last York he started work plugging it.The On Wednesday (22nd) he makes his aim is to get Mark's name known before F & T FOLLOW-UP PAID IN COFFEE week.Guests at the unveiling included fifth guest appearance on "Parade Of the Marion Ryan and Paddy Roberts. the Convention. Pops" (BBC Light). Latest Ferrante and Teicher disc to be KEN KIRKHAM, Decca's new singer, "Mark willrecord another disc on released in America istheir version of was invited by Covent Garden Opera Music will be provided by the Ray April 24 which will be angled at the the love theme from the Marlon BrandoCompany tojointheirtalentnursery, EllingtonQuartet,with new singer American market, for the American audi- Western epic " One Eyed Jacks."It has but since this meant five years of study Maureen Donne. TAB HUNTER'S first hit disc, " Young he turned to pop singing for a living. ence. This will be flown over and pre- Love," has been revived.It's sungalready appeared in the American Top Rayispart-owner of the" Candle- sented with Mark on his tour," said Mr. 100. For three years he was featured with light Room". thistimebygirlsingercalledLittle the Squadronaires Dance Orchestra. He Mackender. Susie." Little Susie " was also title of took singing lessons from the conductor " Portrait Of My Love "isat No. "London Records-they have no con-rock 'n' roll instrumental that scored in PolltakeninHong Kong recentlyof Frankfurt Opera Company and paid 86 in the Cash Box magazine's Top 100. nection with the London label that issue America via a RAY BRYANT (piano) putElvisPresleyastop male singer, for them in coffee.First disc, "A Kiss The version is in this country-are really trying to get version .. followed by Pat Boone and Ricky Nelson. not Matt Monro's, but In Time "... is by Steve Lawrence. Soundtrack Award SOUND track album of " Song With- out End "-based on thelifeof - - Franz Liszt and starring Dirk Bogarde- has won the International Grand Award in theSecondAnnualContestfor Theme from i FIV1 cinema music at Valencia, Spain. NEW RELEASES Disc was issued in England by Pye. A kissin timeKen Kirkham `EXODUS' I Sammy Coming, 45-F 11338 Decca All Young loveLittle Suzie FERRANTE and TEICHER I 45-WB 35Warner Bros.! LI But No Venue Yet Bill Black's Combo 45-HLT 9298London SAMMY DAVIS JR. has been booked Hearts of stone for aneight week seasonatan - as yet - unspecified London theatre, 45-HLU 9306London starting in August. The deal has been negotiated by the Roy Orbison I'm hurtin' 45-HLU 9307 London Bernard Delfont office.Said a spokes- BILLY 1 SOUN man on Tuesday :"The booking is quite definite - Sammyisalreadylooking No wings on my angel around for a house in the West End for Jordan Brothers the eight weeks. 45-HLW 9308 London "But we cannot say just where Sammy FURY 1 will be appearing." Just for today I FOUR K Also likely are several major television Frankie Davidson DON'T WORRY appearances for Sammy. 45 -HL 9309 London His last visit to England was last year 45 -F, when he appeared in a fantastically suc- 45-F 11334 Decca cessful one -man -show at London's SAMMYDAVIS JR.:Picture taken during hiscabaret season Pigalle theatre -restaurant. at the Pigalle. THE NEW RECORD MIRROR, Week -ending March 18, 1961. Page Seven

THREE FURY SONGS VAUGHAN FILM'POOR ME!' ADAM'S BIOGRAPHY -EXPORT ONLY PREMIERE: "POOR ME!" is the official title of the forthcoming ADAM FAITHbio- BILLY FURY-at present on tour with the Rock 'n' TradShow-has graphy. It will be published as a pocket edition sometime in May by recorded three songs strictly for the American market. Four Square books. Billy told NEW RECORD MIRROR: APRIL 6 A spokesman for the singer toldthe " They areallblues numbers-rather FRANKIE VAUGHAN'S new film, LENA HORNE NEW RECORD MIRROR that Adam toouncommercial forthe British " TheRightApproach " - the did not write the book himself, but dic- market. Thatsortofmaterialisn't KING BROTHERS follow-up to " Let's Make Love " - tated it for editing. really wanted over here . . " will be premiered at London's Rialto RETURNS News of the biography was revealed Twowillbepickedforintensified Cinema on April 6. when Adam appeared as guest celebrity plugging when Billy makes his eight -day General release will probably be a on the " What's My Line " panel game trip to the States on April 23.Titles couple of weeks later. THIS MONTH last Sunday. recorded by Billy were "Coming Up In PALLADIUM Frankie stars in "The Right Approach" The World" for "Will You Stand By LENA HORNE, highest paid woman Adam has just finished moving into a with Gary Crosby and Juliet Prowse, new house in Sunbury -on -Thames. But Me" and "Stick Around". lastseen with ElvisPresleyin" G.I. cabaret artist, arrives in England He has several television dates lined Blues." on the liner " Liberte " on March 24 he will not have much chance to settle up for his American trip including the SEASON and will start a season at London in because on Saturday he starts a tour of eleven one-night stands. Dick Clark Show and productions head- recording artists, theatre - restaurant, the Talk of the lined by Buddy Bean, Milt Grant, DickPARLOPHONETHE KING BROTHERS, have Town. HeappearsinGloucester,Peter- Hayes and Bob Clayton. received a big career boost.They It is her first visit to Britain since her borough, Maidstone, East Ham, Chester- Meanwhile Decca report that Billy's signed last week for a summer season Savoycabaret appearances two years field, Hull, Cambridge and Ipswich. latest British disc, " Don't Worry ",is atthe London Palladium,starting ago when she also topped the billin After Ipswich he breaks off the tour selling well. May 15. ATV's " Sunday Night At The to appear at the charity concerts for the This vocal -instrumental trio are on Palladium "televisionshowfortwo Spastics Organisation at Wembley, spon. the same bill as comedian HARRY weeks in succession. sored by the " Daily Express." CAMBRIDGE SECOMBE and ROY CASTLE. Lena willstayinthiscountryfor Has tour resumes on Monday (March Current King Brothers' disc is " 76 approximatelythreemonths and tele- 20) with a concert at Watford, followed Trombones," from show "The Music vision work is also being lined up for by appearances at Bedford and STRINGS Man." her. Southall. AccompanyingherwillbeLennie Adam will also star in the "Cracker- NON U(K)...BUT U(5.11) Hayton,herhusbandand musical jack " TV programme, introduced by INSTRUMENTAL unit, the Cambridge HANCOCK ON director. Eamonn Andrews, today (Thursday). Strings, organised by Dick Rowe, Meanwhile, Frankie embarks on an made a recording this week in the Decca "208" extensivetour ofone-night standsin studios-for the American market only! companywithHarryWorth,Tony Tony Hancock willbe Fayne, The Tracy Sisters and Billy Ter- Janet Richmond Film With Boone ? It is the Johnny Dankworth-composed COMEDIAN theme music to the much -lauded British firstgueststarona new Radio nent's orchestra. SINGER JANET RICHMOND Luxembourg series, "ABC of the Stars," Dates include: Plymouth Odeon - now in Las Vegas - may star opposite film," SaturdayNightAndSunday (March18),Salisbury Gaumont (19), PAT BOONE in a Hollywood musical if the results of a screen test in the Morning ". whichwillbeintroducedbyKeith film city are satisfactory. Fordyce. Cheltenham. Gaumont (20), Wolverhamp- The disc will be released in America ton Gaumont (21), Doncaster Gaumont Janet left for Las Vegas late last week "State Fair", a famous Hollywood film at the end of this month to coincide Tony will discuss his latest film, " The (22),SunderlandOdeon(23),Derby after she had been delayed no less than thatpreviouslystarredsingerDick with the premiere of the film. Rebel." Gaumont (24),Cardiff Gaumont (25), four times through trouble with her work Haymes. It is also a follow-up to a previous hit "ABC of the Stars " makes its debutand Birmingham Hippodrome (26). permit. Pat Boone has been anxious to start inAmericaonlybytheCambridge on March 18.Soundtrack music will WhileatWolverhampton,Frankie And hours before she took off from filming it for several months. Strings. Thiswasthethemefrom playan importantpartinthepro- will be televised as he lays the founda- London Airport, the 20th Century Fox another film, "Tunes Of Glory ". grammes, and some of the most popular tion stone of a new boys' club. company telephoned from Hollywood film music, old and new, will be featured. On April 4, Frankie appears in BBCand told Janet they wanted her to take TV's "Picture Parade," which will high- the test. Novello Awards S.A. Crowds DAY ORCHARD is a guest on " Juke lightvariousfans'clubs,including Saturday, March 25. Frankie's. Musicalinquestion is a remake of THIS year's Ivor Novello Awards will be announced next week. This year the judges will include Hubert W. David,vice-chairmanofthe Song- Greet Cliff STAR 'FARE' writers' Guild, Julian Holland, of - the "Evening News", Johnny Franz, David JOHNSON and PEARL BLUE PENCIL FOR'BAWDY SONGS' TEDDY Jacobs, Anne Shelton, Peter Yorke, Joe And Shadows CARR, BILL McGUFFIE, the Loss and Wally Whyton. THE Audio Fidelity company have costus £200 guineas - and theysaid ERIC DELANEY band and SID and instrumental been advised not to issue a set they had the tendency to corrupt.This PHILLIPS and his band are among the group The Shadows had 'atre- of best selling long players by folkis nonsense, I think," added Mr. Ripley, starsin a sponsored show, " Melody mendousreceptionwhentheirplane singer OSCAR BRAND. " but what can I do as far as the law Fare," which is making a short tour of TV FOR U.S. STARS landed at Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, is concerned ? several Moss Empires' theatres. airport last week. ReasongivenbyAudio'sgeneral Shows, which are held in the after- COMEDIAN -SINGERDennisDay Over 5,000 fans were there to cheermanager, John Ridley, is : " Because they " Icouldgotoprisonforthree noon, also include a cookery demonstra- headlines the Granada -TV "Variety Cliff at the start of his three-week tourhave a tendency to corrupt and deprave months." tion, and are free. Show" on March 22.Also appearing is of East Africa. the listener." Dates: Theatre Royal, Hanley (March Californian -born singer Ruth Olay and Another Ban 15), Birmingham Hippodrome (March 21 close harmony group The Honeys, who Involved inthecensorshipquestion recently toured Granada theatreswith are six LPs by Brand under the general A similar ban has been applied to a and23),Empire, Liverpool (April18 and 20), and Hippodrome, Bristol (May Adam Faith. 'Swoon Club' For Bart title:" Bawdy Songs and Back Room long player of Elizabethan and Jacobean Compering the show will be Billy Ray- Ballads." songs, by folk singer ED McCURDY,9 and 11). BART makesapersonal Another sponsored show, compered by mond, of " Spot The Tune " fame. LIONELappearance on Radio Luxembourg's TheyarebestsellersinAudio's called " When Dalliance Was In Flower." This,too,isbeingpirated," David Jacobs, visits Brighton (March 2), "Swoon Club " next Sunday (March 19). American catalogue. Mr. Cardiff (28), Leicester (April 25), Man- Interviewed by Peter Aldersley, the pro- " What's more thereis an enormous Ridley told the NEW RECORD MIRROR. " Itis chester (26), Sheffield (27), and Bourne- gramme's producer, Lionel will discussdemand for them here, so much so that issuedin Americamouth (May 3). Adam Record For Film copiesarebeing pirated and soldin on our sisterlabelElektra, which we his latest song, " Why The Chicken ", also release in England." Ted Heath and his orchestra are in-SINGER Adam Faith recorded a new which has lust been recorded by Dave London record shops quite openly and cluded in a " Variety Fare " show at song last week which will be in- under the counter. Elektrahave,however,released an Sampson. LP by Oscar Brand-" Sports Car SongsLondon's VictoriaPalace on May 17 cluded in a new film" The Kitchen ", It was featured in a play of the same " Brand singsthekindofmaterial For Big Wheels "-and one by McCurdy, and 18.The Pearce Duff Show-includ- adapted from a play by controversial name, directed by Lionel at the Wimble- sung during the war. They are true folk an album of folk songs called " Blood,ing Bruce Trent, Eric Delaney and sing- author Arnold Weaker. don Theatre recently songs in that they reflect the spirit of Booze 'n' Bones." ing group The Avons among the line-up Title was " Something Cooking " and Alsoin" Swoon Club "are Russ the times. " No question of censorship involved-is scheduled to appear at Folkestone was composed by Johnny Worth, song- Conway and Alma Cogan. " Still,we took counsels'advice-ithere," said Mr. Rid ey. and Bedford for three days at each spot writerresponsibleforallof Adam's in the near future. previous hits. FRANK SINATRA rsDOMINO JOHNNY DISCOGRAPHY CRAZY KID A FRANK SINATRA discography- HAT A PRICE; from 'KING KONG' AND THE listingallthe singer's discs from 1939 to 1961 - is soon to be published l'T THAT JUST LEMMY 'SPECIAL' in this country. HURRICANES Itisbeing compiled by theBritish KE A WOMAN MABASO section of the Frank Sinatra Apprecia- 45-F 11330Decca JA -DA tion Society. 45-HLP 9301London 45-HLX 9289 London The Society's Magazine Editor, John DeacontoldtheNEW RECORD MIRROR:"Thisventurewhichhas taken five years to bring up to date will feature details from each Sinatra record- DECCA ing session, covering the period from his D OFF I SHOP first record' with Harry James on July 13, 1939 up to his most recent a few HE tOzYPOill months ago." 1 AROUND- Frank Sinatra has so far made 700 ESTRELS records i "We are' confidentthatthereisa THE MIRACLES 45 rpm records certain ready market for such a publica- 3 Decca The Decca Record Company Ltd tion," said Mr. Deacon. 45 -HL 9276 London Decca House Albert Embankment LondonS Et Cost of the discography ?7s. 6d. FRANK SINATRA AND NELSON RIDDLE - A long and happy musicalassociation, whichwill be featuredin thenew publication Page Eight THE NEW RECORD MIRROR. Week -ending March 18. 1961. or nor ik ol Ud WHATEVER your taste in pop records there's bound to be a disc amongst CLYDE McPHATTER thisweek'sreleasestoplease. Slickandsophisticated,like GARY MARSHALL'S coupling, bright'it'bouncy like ALMA COGAN'S, film "ni Love You Till The Cows Come theme musiclike DAVID ROSE'S disc, cowboy -cum -poplike FERLIN Home" HUSKY'S American hit, or just plain rock 'n' roll.. they are all here. "Tomorrow Is A-Comite" Add a few more hit names like MATT MUNRO, MICHAEL HOLLIDAY, DEAN MARTIN and FRANK CORDELL and it makes for fine listening. (MERCURY AMT 1136) WATCH this one;it should be KENNY BAKER abigwinner. A bright shuffle -rock rhythm for Clyde to "Jacqueline" sing "I'll Love You Till The Cows "Blue Ice" Come Home". (PALETTE PG 9012) A catchy ditty in one of the most MICHAEL HOLLIDAY KENNY "and his heavenly commercial treatments imaginable. "The Miracle of Monday trumpet" play the appealing Should be a Top Twenty entrant. Morning" Sidney Bechet melody "Jacqueline" "Tomorrow Is A -Coming" is so strong "l'm The One Who Loves You" with a heavenly choir and down-to- a flip it might even give the topside a run (COLUMBIA DB 4604) earth rhythm. Pretty. for its money. Again there's an excellent "Blue Ice" again features thevocal job by BelfordHendricksandhis irsbeen some timesince element,asopranovoicebeginning orchestra, providing the kind of interest- I Mike has had a hit record. thingsforKennytoblowhisway Time that was rectified, and through a tune written by that prolific ing rock score that sells records. " TheMiracleofMonday combination, Barnes and Adams. Again Morning " could well be the a very pleasant side. GARY MILLER song to do it. An extremely pleasant new love THE COUSINS "Dream Harbour" song, it's well sung (of course) with "Kili-Watch" "Goodnight Sweetheart" acatchyarrangementby Norrie "Fulgo" Paramor. I think it'll be a hit. (PYE 7N.15338) "I'm The One Who Loves You", (PALETTE PG 9011) AN interesting rhythm is struck up too, has much appeal. A smooth AGIMMICK bass voice and the by the Bill Shepherd orchestra, love song with Mr. Holliday in his 1-1 combination of a R & R combo somethingof alatin-rockwith best form with a simple and effec- and vocal group begin things and syncopation, as Gary sings "Dream tivebacking,combiningrhythm soon embark on the up -tempo rock- Harbour". combo and male vocal group. ing treatment of the oldie " Kili- It's a smooth love song, smoothly sung, Watch". with additional velvety effects fromthe MATT MONRO The gimmick voice returns during the Very guitar solo. A toe -tapper with gimmick strings and the Babs Knight Singers. "My Kind of Girl" pleasant. "This Time" value. Could well be a winner. "Fulgo" begins with a long martial "Goodnight Sweetheart"istheold, (PARLOPHONE R 4755) intro, then suddenly breaks into a cha- old last dance favourite, given a rhythm IT's all happened so fast he's cha rhythm for The Cousins to sing the that is gently just within the R & Rfold. beaten me tothedraw. Spanish lyrics of an attractive novelty Gary sings smoothly and the effect can Already inthe Top Twenty number. only please. isMatt's superb "My Kind The oh -so -casual Mike Holliday, shown "off duty"in our picture, looks like ofGirl",andwithevery having another hit on his hands, according to David Gell. JORDAN BROTHERS right. "No Wings On My Angel" Ifsome say Matt soundslike KEN KIRKHAM DAVY JONES "Living For The Day" Sinatra, and that Johnny Spence's "A Kiss In Time" excellent arrangement is like Riddle `Never" "Model Girl" (LONDON HLW 9308) -well,who'scomplaining?It's "Scarlet Woman" great in every way. (DECCA F 11338) UNFORTUNATELY,theboys Just about as fine an offering is ONE of thebetter of the new (PYE INfERNATIONAL willbe comparedtothe thequietandromantic"This ballads, "A KissIn Time 7N. 25072) Everly's, and Time". Again top marks for Matt (Can Save A Broken Heart)",is are not going to be the losers. and Johnny for producing a side given an extremely polished treat- BUSILY fiddling strings, a R & With strings and a rock group thatrankswiththebestofthe mentherewithaninteresting R rhythm section, a bass voice forcompany.theJordanssing "No best. arrangement by Ian Fraser. and a femme vocal group provide Wings On My Angel ", a number with Sounding just a trifle like Ronnie Car- the interesting ingredients that open not much that's fresh in the say of ideas, roll, Ken sings smoothly and with con- Davy's catchy rock number "Model but the disc could still find enough young siderable effect. Girl". record buyers who likeitto make some FRANK CORDELL "Never"- isinsimilar mood, strings A simple but effective melody with a sort of impact. 'Theme From 'The Reber" adding a lush effect this time. Ken sings good syncopated rock beat. "Using For The Day" is rather better, rathermorepowerfully "On -La -La" thissideas "Scarlet Woman" is a lament about the and if the song hadn't already been suc- another goodballadisgivenagood gal who done him down. A near bolero cessfully recorded, could have given the (H.M.V. POP 852) launching. Should do well. heat is on hand to emphasize the mood. Brothers a winning side. Strings and a THE thememusicwrittenby strings and electric guitar making their commercial beat with the kind of har- Frank Cordell for the marvel- ELAINE DELMAR by importantcontributions.Couldbea mony that has put the Everly's in the lousTony Hancockfilm" The "Back Of The Moon" winner. what's more. charts before. Rebel" is here played by the Cor- "The Earth Turns Over" dell orchestra. And ifitisn't one DA VID DELL (DECCA F 11337) oftheyear'sBest -Sellers,then BOTH numbersarefromthe there's no justice. BBC Compere South Africanproduction Topside is a slow -tempo number with "King Kong", andbenefithere a romantic flavour, a haunting, nostalgic Luxembourg Dee -Jay from a slick performance by Miss effectcreatedbytheaccordionand Television Personality Delmar with interesting instrumen- strings. Lush and lovely. Delightful. 1tal effects by the Eric Rogers outfit. 0pam "Ou-La-La" isthe comedy theme, a "Back Of The Moon"isabright bouncy,image -creatingsoundpicture. DAVID ROSE novelty, with a Kwela effect from the Dancing strings with whimsy written all reedsplusacatchyrhythmpattern. over them, a superb orchestration of a "Cimarron" Elaine, of course. adds a fine and impor- FOUR GREAT SINGLES ! delightful idea. Top marks. "Spellbound" tant quality that should help this into the (M.G.M. 1124) Best -Sellers. TONY BRENT MR.ROSE has come up with an "The Earth Turns Over" isa slower - EXODUS tempo ballad,Miss Delmar effectively "Ten Lonely Weekends" interestingsyncopatedbeat MICHAEL FREEDMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA "Until The Real Thing Comes Along" for the theme from the new Min interpreting a song with feeling. Another "Cimarron". Lots of atmosphere extremely good side. (COLUMBIA DB 4610) as this morethancompetent 45 CB 1604 THAT cleveryoungarranger, arrangerapplieshisconsiderable DEE CLARK A Glorious Orchestral Record Johnny Spence, has provided skilltoa number thatwillsoon be "Your Friends" Tony with the kind of backings that familiar to millions. "Because I Love You" can help make winners. From the superb Miklos Rozsa score (TOP RANK JAR 551) "TenLonely Weekends"isa forthatcompellingfilm,recentlyre- ACATCHY syncopated rock beat WILL YOU LOVE ME happy -sounding shuffle rhythm number made, comes thishaunting love theme helps Dee and the group make in which the lyrics lament the absence of from "Spellbound". Without the effect of of "Your Friends" one of the more thelostone. Anaturalforthose thatunusual instrument,thetheremin, likely newies. TOMORROW ? separated from the object of their affec- this arrangement still conveys much of Holding its own in the U.S Top tions. thefeelingofthe originalscore. A 100,itwill probably do the same THE RAINDROPS 45 CB 1595 Given a slow -tempo R & R treatment. brilliant composition, excellently here: be a continuous medium seller. So the oldie "Until The Real Thing Comes arranged, and beautifully played. Britain's finest vocal group at the top of their form Along" might well catch the fancy of even ifit doesn't make the Top Twenty, the young record buyer who likes a good FERLIN HUSKY it should still sell a fair number over a song in a strictly commercial setting. period. "Wings of a Dove" "Because I Love You"isan even BERT KAEMPFERT "Next To Jimmy" brighter rocker, Mr. Clark using some COME BACK RUNNING: (CAPITOL CL 15160) vocal pyrotechnics as the combo provide "Cerveza" the driving backing.Lots of enthusiasm. "La Vie En Rose" THOUGH none would have ex- NO LOVE FOR JOHNNY (POLYDOR HN 66646) pected it, Ferlin'sstrictly THE VALENTINES C & W treatment of "Wings of a "Hey Ruby" The new exciting voice of GERRY BECKLES "CERVEZA" (another "Tequila" Dove" has been abighitState- "That's How I Feel" ll inmore ways thanone - side, spending weeks inthe Top it, too, is a potent brew) has been Twenty. (EMBER S 123) 45 CB 1606 providing Mr. Kaempfert and his No special gimmick, justa straight- A ROCKING novelty, "Hey German orchestra with many forward Country and Western treatment .c -I Ruby" features a fella and a American royalties for some time, of the familiar old waltz number. The gal exchanging things vocally, then CHARLESTON CRAZY for it's been a hit Stateside. vocalgroupandtambourine -bashing joining forces for duet singing. Nothingmorethan an excellent musician keeping him company. I'd be A rock combo with a beat that MARTIN SLAVIN AND HIS GANG orchestration of an intriguing instrumen- surprised if it clicked here. but then there is both solid and interesting provide the tal,perfectlyplayeditdeserves every are alot of surprised Americans right backing and the middle break. Good for 45 CB 1603 success it may meet with. now. jiving. "La Vie En Rose"is more inthe "Next To Jimmy" is even more C & "That's How I Feel" is a slow -tempo 1961's version of the Charleston "Wonderland By Night" category ;solo W, a cowboy ballad of heart -break.I rock 'n' roll lament, Mr. Valentine solo- trumpet with a slow -tempo, gentle hack- thinkI could safely predict this not to ing throughout, the restof the group ORIOLE RECORDS LTD., 104, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.1. ing. Again, very good. be a big hit in the pop market. keeping up the insistent triplet beat. THE NEW RECORD MIRROR, Week -ending March 18. 1961. Page Nine

MARTY HILL "Mr. Oracle of Love" "Somebody" JOSH WHITE AND (PHILIPS PB 1116) BOTH Marty Hill originals, these poundingofferingsbenefit SPORTS CARS: trom imaginative arranging from the pen of Bill Ramat. "Mr.OracleofLove" is a medium -tempo rocker in which Marty is CONTRASTING effectively supported byastring -heavy rock group, a gimmick effect being rapid upward slides from thefiddles. Could well be a winner, FOLK ALBUMS "Somebody", too, is a rocker in which JOSH AT MIDNIGHT ®SCAR BRAND as a folk singer is Mr. Hill enthusiastically works his way immediately suspect among the through his own words of love. Josh White more narrow mindedofthefolk ELEKTRA EKL 102 fraternity, not only because he makes BILL BLACK'S COMBO a good deal of loot out of it but be- St. James Infirmary Raise A Rukus cause he also puts folkstyle material "Hearts of Stone" Scandalize My Name Jesus intothe Top Ten ("A Guy Is A "Royal Blue" Gonna Make Up My Dyin' Bed Guy")*. (LONDON HLU 9306) Timber(JerryTheMule) Jelly His folk music politicslean heavily DUNNO if this has anything to do Jelly One Meat Ball Joshua Fit towards the liberal asis obvious from with The Flintstones of TV The Battle Of Jerico Don't Lie "Sports Car Songs For Big Wheels" fame, but topsideis"Hearts of Buddy No 12 Train Peter where the satirical Mr. B. puts a spoke Stone", a catchy rock instrumental. Takin' Names inthe wheel of sports car lovers and Sax first,then organ, handle the "JOSH AT MIDNIGHT" is a further haters.He takes a handful of known solo work while the rest of the small fl example of the metamorphosis of and not -so -well known folk melodies and outfit keep up the toe -tapping beat. Josh White - from folk singer to decks them out with new words. Could be a big one. singer of folk songs.I get the im- ThisisBrand'sfirstreleaseinthis "Royal Blue" is a slower -tempo offer- pression that he is treading carefully country and it reveals a humorous voice ing, the piano opening things with a bit towards the Harry Belafonte style ofwith a pleasant nasal twang.It is this ofsolo work vaguelyreminiscentof presentation and may I say here and style of singing that formed the commer- Earl Hines.Sax next with comments now that purely as a singer Josh has cial roots of the type of polished folknik fromthe88's,andthethingrocks agreaterrange - musicallyand singing of groups like the Kingston trio. smoothly on. Should go down well with dramatically - than old hair -shirt - Well worth listening to ... and I hope the dance floor crowd. open -to -the -navel. This is Josh White-aided by Al Hall, Elektra or Audio Fidelity intend to issue bass and Sam Gary, who sings along more of Brand.On this album he is FRANKIE DAVIDSON with Josh on several numbers-working accompanied by his Hubcaps. Sleeve his way through some well worn blues notes give a breakdown of Sports Car "Detour" termsi.e."Maserati8 - unfinished "Just For Today" andspirituals. "Dyin'Bed" isa spiritual that Josh recorded more than Italian Soccer score; Vanwall - the side (LONDON HL 9309) 20 years ago when he was known as of a truck; Connaught - British for "nETOUR" is an up -tempo rocker "The Singing Christian" and there are cannot ". I.D. 1" in which Frankie sings the old others,"Takin'Names""Scandalize *On this LP "What'll We Do With C & W favourite with an energetic My Name", of similar vintage. The Baby -O" - a saga of small sports band of musicians behind him. "One Meat Ball" a popular song of car and growing family - could snake 1944 probably has the most interesting thebestsellers. Britishfolks-Engem. A name, new to many, to make a please note. note of ; might even be showing up history.It was adapted from an 1850 in the Best -Sellers. ballad, "The Lay Of One Fishball" and initsoriginal form was part of an "Just For Today"isanother good operetta. rocker,the A Reader Begs personableMr. Davidson "At Midnight" capturestherelaxed carrying a good song well, with successful casual cigarette -behind -the -ear ease of a Dean Martin is awarded four stars for his latest by reviewer David GO. The support from the vocal group and the To Differ rhythm boys. Josh White performance and is a decided picture above is for the ladies among us who admire Dean's handsome Italian improvement on the first Elektra album, SIR,-I would like -to criticise Miss Bus- looks. "Chain Gang Songs" having no choral ley's effort last week of listing the ROY ORBISON workinthe backgroundto mar the top twenty records of the year purely on 'I'm Hurtin' " proceedings. a weekly points basis.This method 1 think, gives a completely false picture. __GARY MARSHALL "I Can't Stop Loving You" DEAN MARTIN SPORTS CAR SONGS FOR A record that sells steadily for two "One Pretty Baby" "Sparkelin' Eyes" (LONDON HLU 9307) BIG WHEELS months may amass considerably points "Ev'ry Chance I get" "Tu Sei Bella, Sig,notina- VOCAL support in addition to the tally.But another record may have a (PARLOPHONE R 4758) new strings -with -rock sound Oscar Brand short spell of extremely high sales. (CAPITOL CL 15188) that is popular kick things off for ELEKTRA EKL 188 12 ins. Take ELVIS PRESLEY'S "It's Now A FINE swinging arrangement by Qc), who wants more than this? Roy to complain " I'm Hurtin'." Ken Jones opens Gary's own Sports Car Casanova That's What Or Never." Placed at No. 6 on the Ole Dino with Nelson Riddle. A typical new rock ballad in the I Should Have Said Grand Prix of weekly points basisit has more copies composition, "One Pretty Baby", a All finestuff, even if "Sparkelin' brightriff number about aslick style that has proved a success for Monaco Vice la Mille Miglia to my knowledge than anyof those Eyes" does sound like "Memories Roy before. What'll We Do With The Baby -0 records above it on the list. chickwho's great on the dance Are Made Of This". Another easy - floor, and though she's hopeless in "I Can't Stop Loving You" finds Roy Accessories After The Fact Atomic Surely therefore it would give a much to -listen -to number with the almost Hot Rod Old Crocks To Brighton the kitchen Gary doesn't worry. sleepy sound of Mr. Martin blended with singing more softly (rather like Presley more accurate picture of the year's best A great brass middle break before they inhislessviolentstyles),withthe The Liar's Club Rally Song selling discsif they were listed accord- theleisurelyrhythm and malevocal Classified Ads Sports Car Heaven all swing on slickly to a satisfying end. group. singers, strings and cling -cling -cling ing to the number of copies actually sold. Could be the one. arrangements providing a solid commer- How To Be A Hero Driver Beep - L. L. Pass, 54 Spring Bank, Hull, "Ev'ry Chance I Get" is slower in "Tu Sei Bella, Signorina" (free trans- cial backing. Beep Yorks. tempo, but still on the slick side. Mr. lation:"You're aBitofAllRight, Marshall sings more softlywhilethe Love")isanother of thoseextremely MAURICE WILLIAMS Jonesbandswingsalongsmoothly. pleasant pesudo Neapolitan love songs, Haven't heard many discs like this for a Gus Levene in charge of theItalian - "I Remember" long while.Hope it does well. American backing. Very pleasant. "Always" (TOP RANK JAR 550) ALMA COGAN BRIAN FAYE "I REMEMBER" isa medium "Cowboy Jimmy Joe" "Short Back and Sides" temporocker, withThe "Don't Read The Letter" Zodiacsprovidingthepounding "Dusky Slant -Eyed Maiden" TOP backing, vocally and instrumentally, POI'S (COLUMBIA DB 4607) (PARLOPHONE R 4756) as Maurice belts house these R & R ALMA, Geoff Love'sorchestra lyrics of a lost love affair. and the Rita Williams Singers THESE are two catchy new ies Strictly commercial rock 'n' material. jointalentsontheeasy-going 1 penned by Brian (under his ELVIS PRESLEY "Cowboy Jimmy Joe". earlier name, Fahey ;he has just "Always" is a Williams original, a rock A pleasantlittle number with a Latin touch in the rhythm number ina changeditto Faye). as Maurice and the vocal group share the medium tempo with Alma leading "ShortBack and Sides"isa lyrics. WOODEN HEART the way, a steel guitar adding a rather happy,bouncyinstrumentalin Polynesian flavour. which the double -sax sound is augmented 45 /RCA -I 22k3 Alma's pianist, Stan Foster, conducts by a brass section while the rhythm boys the orchestra on the flip. "Don't Read provide the cheerfully swinging rock beat. PET CLARK'S The Letter" approaches the C & W "Dusky Slant -Eyed Maiden" benefits FOLLOW-UP category more than the topside, despite from a rapid-fire rhythm pattern while the DELLA REESE the'Cowboy'title,amedium -tempo reedsprovidetheinterestingmelody. waltz ballad in which the singers share DISC REVIEW Brasseson hand againasthewell - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORDS vocal honours with Alma. Another good thought -outarrangement expands.Ex- side that should do well. tremely good big band sounds. PETULA CLARK "Something Missing" 15/RCA-1224 "Isn't This A Lovely Day" (PYE 7N15337) Congratulations to Watch out for IT'Sa very subdued follow-up disc to " Sailor," but a better - SKEETER DAVIS BOBBY DARIN BRENDA LEE class of song. Petulabringsasoftvoiceto MY LAST DATE on reaching No. 17 and her fabulous new bear on a song of loneliness backed by a plaintive guitar, quiet shuffle 45JRCA-1222 with disc rhythm,strings and occasionallyflute . ..all of which are ideal in comple- menting the mood of the material. LAZY RIVER EITIOTIONS Irving Berlin's "Lovely Day" is quite a different set of grooves. Pet, plus a 45 rpm 45 rpm LondonHLK9303 Brunswick05847 gong infested Oriental -Latin accompani- ment, sings the whole thing in a series ofdifferentvoicesrangingfroma RCA RECORDS product of THE DECCA RECORD COMPANY LTD DECCA HOUSE ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 SOUTHERNMUSIC,8Denmark Street, London, subtle take -on of Dakota Staton to a W.C.2 more obviousSellers -Pakistanivoice. Goodness gracious me! Page Ten THE NEW RECORD MIRROR. Week -ending March IS, 1961. "ROAD SHOW" SET AND JOANIE SOMMERS RECORD ARE TWO PICKS OF THE WEEK! ATWO -ALBUM package from STAN KENTON, JUNE CHRISTY and THE FOUR FRESHMEN headlines the reviews for this week and makes my "LP Of The Week" spot a reasonably simple choice. True there are faults to be found in the set, but these are easily countered Latest Records by the wonderful entertainment as a whole contained between the covers. Quite a strong line-upall together this week solet'sget down to the Reviewed By business of finding out what they areall about. THE JONAH JONES J. W. QUARTET THE FOUR FRESHMEN- STAN KENTON - JUNE 41P,401.,..4111. A Touch Of Blue CHRISTY SARAH VAUGHAN So Blue;It's A Blue World: I Get The Blues When It Rains; Blues In Road Show Close To You My Heart; Blue Turning Grey Over Vol. 1-Artistry in RhyThm; Say ItIsn'tSo; Missing You; I've You; A Touch Of Blue; Blue And Stompin' At The Savoy; My Old Got To Talk To My Heart;I'll Broken Hearted; Blue Champagne; Flame; The Big Chase; I Want To Never Be The Same;There's No Birth'OfTheBlues;Dust Bowl Be Happy; It's A Most Unusual You; I Should Care; If You Are But Blues: Blue Danube; Blue Skies. Day; Midnight Sun; Kissing Bug; A Dream; Maybe You'll Be There; Bewitched; How High The Moon. Out OfThisWorld;Last Night (CAPITOL T.1405) When We WereYoung;Funny; LIGHT and easy, with RAY CONNIFF- (CAPITOL T1-1327) Close To You. JI-4 type vocal backings to the smoothly - Vol. 2-Day In Day Out; Angel (MERCURY MMC 14059) swinging JONAH JONES trumpet. Eyes; I'm Always Chasing Rain- THEmagnificent SARAH VAUGHAN Ifyou "dig" your jazzin a most bows; Paper Doll; Them There isin her usual fine voice for this listenable style, then thisis the disc for Eyes; Love For Sale; September waxingandhasjusttherightlush you. Song; Walking Shoes; The Pea- orchestralaccompanimenttosetthe Jonah isasmashhitwhereverhe nut Vendor; Artistry In Rhythm. mood. and isalready appearsinAmerica, (CAPITOL T2-1327) Butplaying through the record one notching up strong record sales on this finds therelaxedmood is suddenly side of the Atlantic. THE " Pick of the Week " for me, shattered-beautifully-by a track on If you haven't discovered this combo side two."Out Of This World" is the the time this set, as it makes the perfect for yourself yet-then now is souvenir of the recent and wonderful track, and thatisjust about the best That Sarah Vaughan is one of the world's outstanding vocal stylists, we all know to do so. description possible of Sarah's interpreta- - buthere we pictureherat the piano keyboard and can tell you that she is I don't think you'll ever regret making tour by JUNE CHRISTY and THE FOUR FRESHMEN. tion. anequally accomplished performeron this instrument. theacquaintanceofthe Jonah Jones Thereisa private joke going on in Quartet. For this album we have theStan the studio during the recording, as you SACHA DISTEL He ishandsomeinaromantic Latin KentonOrchestra replacing our own can hear Sarah laughing in one part if way, hehasbeen engagedtoMISS Bob Miller'screw which accompanied you listen closely. Les Grandes Chansons-Vol. 5BARDOT-and he also happens to be the British tour. Just the job for anyone who has ever Quelle a singer. How lucky can one guy get ? The Kenton band have their spot on Mon Beau Chapeau;Oh! Sings And Swings enjoyed a SarahVaughanrecording. Nuit; Scoubidou; Monseur L'Baron; On this album - number fivein an side one.Here they showcase some And as for those who haven't heard her excellent Philips series-he runs through Saints Go Marchin' In; Chemistry; of their top standard favourites, plus Dices A L'Orchestre; Les Celibataires; Volare; Hey Good Lookire;Stop as yet-now's your chance-get listening! Quand On S'est Canna; Ouah! Ouah! a collection of his most popular numbers. some new arrangements. Ouah!; Dis! 0 Dis!;Oui, Oui, And " Oh !Quelle Nuit " happens to Foolin' Around; I'd Do ItAgain; June Christy takes the spotlight for TONY BENNETT Toys; An Angel Is Missing; 1 Cried Oui, Oui; Ce Serail Dommage; Et be the cross -Channel versionof Johnnie side two and runs through several of Que Ca Dure. Ray's "Such a Night " for those whose For You: Where Is My Love; The her successes. Alone Together Please Don't French is a little shaky. Great Pretender; AlthoughI am an ardent Christy Alone Together; This Is All I Ask; (PHILIPS BBL 7451) The girls will certainly go for this set Be Mad. fan, the highlight of the set comes Out Of This World; Walk In The QACHA DISTEL is the ELVIS PRES- -pity the covercouldn't have had a (COLUMBIA 33SX 1308) next when The Four Freshmen take Country; I'm Aways Chasing Rain- LEY," CLIFF RICHARD, ADAM nicepicture of the lad-and some of their cue.These boys make a per- bows; Poor Butterfly; After You've FAITH or what have you of France. the boys will likeit,too. ROBBY has just left these shores after fectact. Naturally we are already Gone; Gone With The Wind;It's " ahighlysuccessful,itwhirlwind, familiarwiththeirexcellenthar- Magic; How Long Has This Been tour.He has promised to return, and monies, but here they present comedy Going On; Sophisticated Lady; For if he keeps up the standard he sets on as well, and it comes over in a very Heaven's Sake. this album thenI'll welcome him with big way.Having seen the show, I open arms-and good reviews. can vouch for the fact that these discs (PHILIPS BBL 7452) This is a teenage -appealing album . serve as an excellent reminder. THIS isan album designedforthe JERRY LEWIS but with a lot to offer adult listeners, too. Who cares ifMiss Christy has a early hours ofthe morning - hut JOANIE SOMMERS When it comes to swinging out a song, heavy cold - her talentstillshines even although 1 played itat around 10 I'm A Little Busybody few can equal this talented young per- through. And anyway, the remainder a.m. Istill " got the message ". Positively The Most of the set makes up for anything else. Sunday Driving; Never Smile At A former. TonyBennettimproveswithevery My HeartBelongs To Daddy; Crocodile;I KeepHer Picture recording, and I am eagerly awaiting his Strongly recommended. Something I Dreamed Last Night; Hanging Upside Down;I'm A projected appearanceatthePigallein It Might As Well Be Spring; I'm Little Busybody. BENNY GOODMAN London laterthis year. Beginning To See The Light. PEARL BAILEY The songs, as withmostofhis (CAPITOL EAP 1-20069) (WARNER BROTHERS Swings Again Naughty, But Nice! recordings. are nothing short of the best. VOU like funny records Well, this The arrangements are inkeeping with WEP 6013) AirMailSpecial;Slipped Disc; Gettin' A Man; Since I Became A the mood and the quality of the material. shouldraisemore than a few Gotta Be This Or That; Where Or Hussy For My Husband; Never Give And the singer ?Well, he ii.just the THIS is my " Pick Of The Week " chucklesasacecomedian JERRY When; I Want To Be Happy; After Anything Away; Satin And Silk; great Tony Bennett at his best. Ias far as E.P.s go.Joanie has LEWIS comes back with some of his You've Gone;WaitingForThe Nobody Makes A Pass At Me; Pas a gorgeous voice somewhere first recordings. Robert E.Lee;Bill Balky Won't Ce Soir; Not Now John; Mouton To THE DEEP RIVER BOYS aroundthe PEGGY LEE and IKeep Her Picture " has had me You Please Came Home; Sing Muskrat To Mink;IHate Men; JERI SOUTHERN styles. laughingfor many years now, andI Sing Sing. They're Either Too Young Or Too The Blue Deeps But this lass is no copyist.She is feel sure you will do likewise when you Old; Around The World With Me; Get Happy;TheHallelujahDay; an individualist and outstanding all hear it. (PHILIPS BBL 7449) Always True To You In My Fashion. ClapYour Hands;WhenYou're the way. Jerry does an amazing job with "Busy- body," when he never seems to take a THIS isthenew BENNY GOOD- Smiling; I'm Sitting On Top Of The I don't expect her to make much of (COLUMBIA 33SX 1294) World; Caste On The Nile; Deep an impact on the best sellers, but I do breath except between choruses-and the ' MAN band - 1961 style - the old number issung ultra -fastto make a song this River; Little David Play On Your know she will have a lot of appeal it man stillplaying those wonderful solos WHATa way with girl has worse still. politely, especiallyif isaslightly Harp; Birth Of The Blues; Water forthose who appreciateagood on the liquorice stick or, more there Most enjoyable. the clarinet. naughty hintin the lyric. Boy;St.Louis Blues;The Whole song. well arranged and sung. WorldInHis Hands. I like it. The new band runs through some of It has been my pleasure to seePearl PEGGY LEE the old hits, and throws in an exciting Baileyperforminherbestsetting- (TOP RANK 35-108) new version of the internationally -famed cabaret-and although she excels in this WHAT a pity the DEEPS decided to Favourites " Sing, Sing, Sing ". medium thereisstillenough ofher JOHNNY MATHIS drop that fourth voice.The result Don't Smoke In Bed; Mamma; Life Here's a chance for today's teenagers talent which comes through on wax to It's Love! to get interested in what the teenagers satisfy even the severest critic. is that the group sounds just that little Is So Peculiar; 'Deed IDo. bit thinner . .though still highly pro- of my day were buying . .. but dressed Hey Love; No Love; Let's Love;To This is an ideal collection of her type fessional. (CAPITOL EAP 1-20074) up in modern style. of song material. Be In Love I loved it-hope you do, too. These boys have been delighting MORE revivals from Capitol - this On "Mouton ToMuskrat" youwill audiences for many years now through- (FONTANA TFE 17319) time from the delectable PEGGY enjoy the lyric immensely, but don't let out the world, but I believe that this is LEE. STANLEY UNWIN it detract your attention too much from THE soft, smooth voice of JOHNNY their first real try in the LP world since MATHIS is nicely showcased on Around 1949 Peggy sang her way into Rotatey Diskers With Unwin the excellent piano accompaniment. an issue on the old Nixa label about six this four -tracker from Fontana. our heartswiththe" Don't Smoke " years back. track, and further added to her popu- Pidey Pipeload Of Handing; Goldy- They do a run-down of standards and A nicely swung "Hey Love" opens side larity with her own composition, loppers And The Three Bearloaders: DAVE BARRY spirituals in fine style-but I would still one, and he has a further three tracks of high standard to follow up. Manana ". Olympicold B.C.;Hi-de-Fido;Arty Laughs For Losers liketo hearthatextravoice backin There's no getting away from it . . . Craft; Populode Of The Musically; there. I'd say this was a "must" for all of there's few lasses who can put over a Classicold Musee; Prof. Unwin An- Oy Vegas!; Women Drivers (Murder Johnny's fans. Don't missit ! song with the same gorgeous style as swers Questions On:- Elvis Presley; Inc.); Dishonesty Is The Best Policy; THE CHECKMATES MissLee. Anddon'tforgetshe's One Man'sFamily; T-V-Tired- Top Twenty;Tottenham Hotspurs; booked a season at London's Vesterns; Presented by Emile Ford KAY STARR for Musical Mangles; Trends In Music; Bless Our Mortgaged Pigalleniterie laterthis year. FrankSinatra; LadyChatterley's Home; Alcoholous Anonymiks; Night Train; Caravan; On The Sunny Wheel Of Fortune Lover; Musical Academies. Barry'S$ound System; The Mis- Side Of The Street; Autumn Leaves; guided Tour; The Unfair Sex. Can't Wait; In The Mood; Chattan- Wheel Of Fortune; Bonaparte's Re- THE JOHN BARRY SOUND (PYE BPL 18062) ooga Choo Choo; Juicy; Blue Moon; treat;You've Got To See Mania Hit And Miss;Rockin'Already; (LONDON HA -G 2313) Ram Bunk Shush; Yep; Honky Tonk. Every Night; Wabash Cannon Ball. QUITEa controversial figure,is Mr. Walk. Don't Run; I'm Movin' On. STANLEY UNWIN. Hiswell- DAVE,BARRY uses some pretty long - (PYE NPL 18061) (CAPITOL EAP 1-20063) (COLUMBIA SEG 8069) known TV advertisements for a brand in -the -tooth material on this album, but coming from hint it sounds as fresh IN his capacity of part-time A & R man IT'S quitea few years now since AND what an exciting sound itis. of beer have been a talking point among 1 for Pye, EMILE FORD here pre- KAY STARR hitthejackpot viewers since they were first screened- as tomorrow. JOHN BARRY, oneofthis sents his own backing group, The Check- with thetitletune of thisre -issue country's most talented arrangersif and, of course, his other small screen He isoneofthe" newschool " mates, on their first L.P. collection. showings have aroused similar interest. American comedians (Berman, Sahl, etc.), commercial success is anything to go who are currently dominating the best- And the group come shining through Just over a decade, in fact. by, has come up with four sure suc- So he talks nonsense? So he makes the both vocally and instrumentally. cesses on his new E.P. majority of people laugh! selling album charts, and Ijust know I Butto me thesongsstillhave a you are going to like what you hear on think the album may come as a He kicks offwith the now - famous Anyway I had myself a good giggle surprise,pleasant,of certainfreshness aboutthemwhich this taping. course, to many theme tune of " Juke Box Jury " and over this recording debut-particularly at of Emile's fans (and those of The Check- should appeal to a lot of today's record follows up with three equally stimulat- his answers to the questions put to him Barry is an intimate type comic who mates, too, naturally). buyers. ing tracks aimed smack at the heartof by some of my colleagues in the trade gets right to the heart of his audience. This album is certainly worth a hear- Anyway, you won't be wasting your the teenage record customer. and national press. Good for laughs for a long time to ing.If you find yourself in the locality time if you giveita spin next time ButIwouldn't mind betting thata All good harmless fun. come. of your record shop, why not try it out ? you visit your local dealer. few of the older ones will go for it, too. THE NEW RECORD MIRROR, Week -ending March 18, 1961. Page Eleven

-A GOODDEAI WITH THESE ritain's DEALERS TOP TWENTY NEW IN BEST SELLERS McCORMICK'S THE CASHBOX WEEK ENDING MARCH 11, 1961 ESSEXNTREEE Last This BOBBY DARIN-Lazy River (LONDON) Week Week SeeOur Ton TenRecords I 1 WALK RIGHT BACK/EBONY EYES ljUST when all the news is about Bobby Darin con- Everly Brothers (Warner) Keith Prowse Theatre Agents .' centratinghis activities on films here comes a swinging version of Hoagy Carmichael's 1931 classic, 5 2 WOODEN HEART Coach Bookings "Lazy River" to redress the balance. TAP 3O Elvis Presley ( R.C.A.) Ithas Darin in -the same swinging form that he 2 3 ARE YOU SURE? showed with the phenomenal "Mack The Knife", and AIR MAILED FROM NEW YORK The Allisons (Fontana) isin fact a re-creation of the highly stylised type of -TAX FREE!! 4 4 THEME FOR A DREAM RECORDS ANYWHERE OVERSEAS- arrangement that Darin puts over at his plush night Cliff Richard (Columbia) Free Lists - Tax Free Sheet Sent on club appearances, LastThis Request At present he has returned to one of America's top Week Week 3 5 WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW? night spots, New York's Copacabana where he started The Shirelles (Rank) H.M. FORCES SPECIALSERVICE a short season on February 23. 2 1 Surrender Elvis Presley 7 6 F.B.I. The Shadows (Columbia) Write Now ! Special Offer I "Lazy River"isat present in the American best selling lists at No. 19. 1 ilk 2 Pony Time Chubby Checker 8 7 RIDERS IN THE SKY LEN DANIELS Regarding films, Bobby Darin is one of the 35 stars 4461'3 Don't Worry Marty Robbins The Ramrods (London) who make guest appearances in "Pepe".Bobby sings 17 8 EXODUS 4 SOHO STREET, OXFORD STREET 5.4 Where The Boys Are Connie Francis LONDON W.1 an Andre Previn composition, "That's How It Went, Ferrante & Teicher (London) Open Thurs. till 7 p.m. GER 1604 All Right". 3 *5 Calcutta Lawrence Welk AndrePrevinwillalsoprovidethemusicfor 13 9 MY KIND OF GIRL anotherfilmthatstarsBobby. Called "Too Late 6 44-6 Wheels String -A -Longs Matt Monro (Parlophone) Blues", itis a story of show business and involves the 6 10 SAILOR DEALERS! Forrates of 7 7 Dedicated To The One I Love Petula Clark (Pye) versatile Mr. D. in an acting and singing capacity. 9 11 WHO AM I? Adam Faith (Parlophone) advertising in this important Meanwhile "Come September" will soon be shown Shirelles in London.In this film Bobby appears with his new 16 12 WHEELS String -A -Longs( London) guide, please write to Record wife, Sandra Dee. 8 8Apache Jorgen Ingmann 10 13 CALENDAR GIRL Stores AdManager, New Still on the filmkick, latest news from Bobby is 15 9Spanish Harlem Ben E. King Neil Sedaka (R.C.A.) that he and his manager, Steve Blauner, have formed 12 14 SAMANTHA Kenny Ball (Pye) Record Mirror, 116 Shaftes- afilmproduction company, Sandar Productions, to 10 10 Baby Sittin' Boogie Buzz Clifford 14 15 DREAM GIRL Mark Wynter (Decca) make their own films as independents. 11 11 Ebony Eyes Everly Brothers bury Avenue,London, W. First move in this direction is the purchasing of the - 16 AND THE HEAVENS CRIED rights to "The Sound Of Hell".This will be made 144412 You RoHamilton Anthony Newley (Decca) shortly starring Bobby. - 17 LAZY RIVER Bobby Darin (London) That's the busy life of 24 -year -old Bobby Darin- 17 13 Gee Whiz (LookAt His Eyes) night club work and film work. Carla Thomas - 18 GOODNIGHT MRS. FLINTSTONE STORES But it's fine and dandy that he can find time to slip 13A14 Good Time Baby Bobby Rydell Piltdown Men (Capitol) in a hit disc every so often. 19 19 BABY SITTIN' BOOGIE RECORD BROWSERIE 4915 Blue Moon Marcels Buzz Clifford (Fontana) NOW OPEN 21 - 20 WARPAINT PILTDOWN MEN-Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone 16 Think Twice Brook Benton Brook Brothers (Pye) SPECIALIST STAFF (CAPITOL) 16#E17 Exodus Ferrante & Teicher/Mantovani IN ATTENDANCE QUESTION: How long can a gimmick last? 9418 There's A Moon Out Tonight Capris "-NE Answer:Surprisinglywellinthe caseofthe BEST SELLERS BY Piltdown Men who have done it again with their latest 1841c19 Lazy River Bobby Darin 281 WALWORTH ROAD,S.E.17 offering from the Stone (or at least Rock) Age. 27.,20 Walk Right Back Everly Brothers Againit'san BRITISH ARTISTS OPEN SUNDAY MORNING AT instrumental,like their other Top Twentydiscs,"McDonald'sCave" and"Piltdown 29421 Hearts Of Stone Bill Black's Combo OUR EAST STREET BRANCH Rides Again". Tel.: RODney 3342 Amazing thing about these Piltdowners is that they 2422 Little Boy Sad Johnny Burnette 1 ARE YOU SURE? don't tour-in fact they don't exist out of range of 12 23 Shop Around Miracles The Allisons (Fontana) the red light of a recording studio. 2 2 THEME FOR A DREAM They are justa bunch of studio musicians. A 3424 For My Baby Brook Benton C. & W. SPECIALISTS pick-up group, in fact. Cliff Richard (Columbia) 35 25 I Don't Want To Cry Chuck Jackson JAZZ STOCKISTS * * * 4 3 F.B.I. The Shadows (Columbia) 2041r26 All In My Mind Maxine Brown 7 4 MY KIND OF GIRL LATEST POP HITS BROOK BROTHERS-Warpaint (PYE) 37*27 Asia Minor Kokomo Matt Monro (Parlophone) AT TWO ADDRESSES NOT a saga of a Red Indian uprising but a tale of 3 5 SAILOR Petula Clark (Pye) woe about a girl who has too much make-up. 194'28 Will You Love Me Tomorrow 5 6 WHO AM I? Adam Faith (Parlophone) Allthe dee-jays and journalists were made well Shirelles JAMES ASMAN'S aware of this because the Brook Brothers went around 6 7 SAMANTHA Kenny Ball (Pye) with thetestpressing personally -and with them 44C4429 Please Love Me Forever 8 8 DREAM GIRL Mark Wynter (Decca) RECORD CENTRE came a girl wearing all that warpaint.So successful Cathy Jean & Roomates 9 AND THE HEAVENS CRIED was the idea that this mystery girl accompanied the 23(a) New Row 214030 Wings Of A Dove Ferlin Husky Anthony Newley (Decca) St. Martin's Lane 38 Camomile St. duo on several personal appearances. 10 WARPAINT London WC2 Bishopsgate Yet both Geoff and Ricky Brook insist that their Brook Brothers (Pye) (COVent Garden London K3 (AVEnue 7791) ideal girlissmall, dark, neatly dressed-and neatly 1380) made-up. But ifthis disc goes higher they ought to change 45 RPM their minds and be grateful to heavy make-up. LIKELY ENTRIES L.P.HITS last LARGEST STOCK IN During the ten months the Brook Brothers have amassed 23 broadcasts.Ten of these were on NORTH AND EAST LONDON "Saturday Club"! 1 G.I. BLUES Elvis Presley ( R.C.A.) 1 Once Upon A Time Rochelle & Candles STEREOPHONIC They have appeared six times on Southern Tele- 2 2 SOUTH PACIFIC vision where they won a talent competition in 1959. 2 Happy Birthday Blues Sound Track(R.C.A.) RECORDS IN STOCK AND Ricky and Geoff always wanted to turn professional DEMONSTRATED but Ricky had to wait-working in an estate agent's Kathy Young & Innocents 3 3 A DATE WITH THE EVERLY BROS. office-whilehisyounger brother finishedschool. 3 Watusi Vibrations Everly Brothers (Warner) Then working for their father as upholsterers they 4 NICE'n'EASY Frank Sinatra (Capitol) 4 I Don't Know Why Clarence Frogman Henry worked out their act. 5 5 BLACK AND WHITE MINSTREL ecorls A big break came last year when they toured with 5 Find Another Girl S the Jimmy Jones package show. Jerry Butler SHOW George Mitchell (H.M.V.) At present most oftheir work comes from a package show-which they headline-that tours Rank 24 Hour PostalService Ballrooms every week.On Sundays and Tuesdays Orders over E1 POST FREE they appear at the State Ballroom, Kilburn, London N; America's No. 1 Song, Recording and Latest Dance Craze on Mondays at the Regent, Brighton and on Thursdays 110 HIGH ST., 65 CROSS ST., at the Majestic, Reading. WALTHAMSTOW, ISLINGTON, Rickyconfesses leanings as a songwriter. "I LONDON, E.17 LONDON, N.1 don't think my material is of a high enough standard Copperm ill 5128 Canonbury 5332 yet", he says. "But maybe one day ..." PONY TIME STEREOPHONIC - recorded by IN STOCK AND OS DEMONSTRATED 41 c,.s The 'Spectacular' CHUBBY CHECKER (Columbia) DON COVAY (Pye) VcSt Sidney James JIMMY LLOYD (Philips) HANK HARPER (R.C.A.) ef's01° OPEN V.s;1/4 01° ALL WEEK INCL. SUNDAYS ANOTHER SMASH AMERICAN SONG AND RECORDING Half -day Friday THE 64, WENTWORTH ST., E.1. YOU CAN HAVE HER THE 'DOTER SONG recorded by RECORD SHOP WITH THE DECCA F 11328 ROY HAMILTON (Fontana) RAY GARNETT (Decca) RECORD STOCK EVERY STOCKED Records sent C.O.D. L.P.: post free LEADING LIGHTING & IVAN MOGULL MUSIC LTD RADIO -GRAMOPHONE STORES Open Sunday 75, Chapel Market, MILLS MUSIC Sole Selling LAWRENCE WRIGHT MUSIC CO LTD., Morning Islington, N.1. Agents: TER 6959 19 DENMARK STREET, LONDON, W.C.2 TEM 2141 Page Twelve THE NEW RECORD MIRROR. Week -ending March 18, 1961. * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * STARS OF THE WEEK No. 1 * * * ***** * ** *** *** * THE ALLISONS LIFE has telescoped for the Allisons...the whole process starting - as Andafewdaysbeforethisthey everyone knows - with the two brothers winning the British Eurovision completed the finaltracks of their LP Song Contest finals with the song "Are You Sure?" which will probably contain five of their own compositions - including "'Are What most people don't know is how calmly Johnny and Bob Allison areYou Sure?"-as wellastitleslike taking all the glamour, excitement and limelight that's been thrust upon them. "Be-Bop-A-Lula","ItDoesn'tMatter They saidlast week in the Fontana Any More" and "That'll Be The Day". recording studio: " We're all right. The Baverstock, and their musical director, In between this they were rehearsing initial shock has worn off now and we Harry Robinson. with The Hunters and packing for the realise that thisiswhat we've always Johnny and Bob have been profes- finals of the been planning since we started singing sional in the true sense of the word for on Saturday. together years ago." justoverthreeweeks.Considerthe And both Johnny and Bob look as if barrage of activity that has broken over Theyleft for Cannes and the finals theyaretakingpossiblythebiggest their collective heads. on Tuesday (March 14). And about the wave of publicity ever given to a couple First,"Are You Sure?"hasbeen Eurovision Contest, Johnny said: "We pushed firmly into the Top Ten. are halfway there but don't think we're their appeal to include youth clubs and Craig Wants Lyrics of unknown singers in a very cool, calm coffee bars. and collected way. Then it was released in ten countries, making any predictions. We'lljust go mainly on the continent but including on, sing the song, and keep our fingers All the time they were writing songs. Already theyaretalking about the crossed. With 'GUTS' nextstep-the all-importantfollow-up America. One of them was thedoor -opener, They begin a heavy -all "I don't know anything about the other "Are You Sure?" to "Are You Sure?" one night stands-on April 2,starting SURELY the most hackneyed cliché "We think itwill be a song called songs in the contest. Bob and I haven't Bob claims: "We started composing inpop muskisthatuttered offat Salisbury. Sharingthebill with heard them at all. 'Words' that was included in an EP we them is ITV Song Contest winner Mike songs three years ago and by now I monotonously by beat singers: "What made tor sale on the continent. "Really, you know, we never expec- suppose we must have written over a I want to be is a good all-round per- Preston, whose disc," Marry Me,"is ted to get as far as this." former." Yet how many do anything " We were all set to include the EP also showing well, and Ronnie Carroll. hundred. titles on our first long player for release BernardDelfonthasbooked them Other people thought the same thing "'Are You Sure?' was written two aboutit ?Preciousfew ! (writes years ago." Peter Jones). by Fontana in April. into a Blackpool summer season at the before the British finals. " But at the last minute 'they' decided North Pier Theatre, starting May 19. Although aware of the importance of But exempt young Craig Douglas, The Allisons were very much an un- to hold 'Words' back. .. soit looks On Monday this week they taped a known quantity and faced top com- "Are You Sure?" to their career, the late of a milk -round on theIsle -of - as if it'll be the single. television Spectacular in company with Allisons have no wish to let their whole Wight. When I first met him, a hesi- petition from more experienced song "Yes, we wrote it ourselves." singer June Christy and the Four Fresh- writers and singers. career pivot on this song. tant youngster, a couple of years ago, The " they " mentioned above are the men,whohadjustreturnedfrom his manager told me:" We want him Not only this but the British finals At presenttheyare working up a Allisons' recording manager, Jack Germany. stageacttinderthe keen professional to be a teenage star who can survive." was their television debut. . . supervision of Tito Burns.There's no Today, after a succession of hits Just over three weeks ago Johnny was relaxationfor the Allisons despite the such as " Only Sixteen " and "Pretty an engineering draughtsman. Bob had tremendousstridestheyhavetaken Blue Eyes," Craig is going through a just finished school and started work as already in the music business. a clerk in a catering firm. tricky period on records. He sells `EXODUS' THEME HITS BIG " You havetokeepworking . well, but not well enough to get in Singingwasonlysemi-professional and never let up for a minute," they the charts. although both wanted to do it full time. admit. But he is not sitting around worrying Semprini (One To Watch) Closely Theystartedsinginginthelocal Which is exactly what the Allisons are about it. No sir-he is getting on with church the job of becoming a good all-round choirandgraduallywidened doing. IAN DOVE. perf owner. Follows Ferrante And Teicher He islearningdancing,studying music, attending elocution classes.He IT'S hard to imagine RAWICZ AND dauer (Britain'sFerrante and Teicher) practises Judo, on the grounds thatit LANDAUER - popularthough given a chance to get into the "Exodus" SOUTH AFRICAN 'IMPORT' may help him in films. He is learning to they are - crashing through the stakes with their double -handed talent ? pilot an aeroplane.And he relaxes by " sound" barrier and landing in the Arthur and Louis are boyhood friends playing elf. Top Ten with their kind of material. and have beenplayingtogether since Said Craig."I think I know what is Yet this week a couple of American they were six, although Arthur was born FOR 'ROCK 'N' going wrong with the records.They're pianists,whodoclassicalconcerts, a violinist's son in New York and Louis too soft. I've got to toughen up my style appear with symphony orchestras and was born in Pennsylvania. as far as the lyrics are concerned." are being touted in this country as the At this tender age they were enrolled American equivalent of R. and L., haveas pupils at New York's famed Juillard His recent "soft" titles include "Heart done just that very thing. School of Music. TRAD' SHOW Of A Teenager", "The Girl Next Door" Itis, of course, Arthur Ferrante and and "Where's The Girl". Louis Teicher and their treatment, aided Unique Recitals "What I should have done", he said. by a string section and some fine choral SOUTH AFRICAN singer -guitarist "was that Johnny Burnette hit 'You're work, of the theme from the forthcoming They were toreturn to Juillardas DICKIE LOADER'S arrivalin Sixteen'.I did it on a broadcast recently blockbuster film," Exodus " (opens at teachersincompo. signandtheory. EnglandlastFridaystarted the and it went like a bomb.Anyway, I London's Astoria Cinema on May 10). During this time they started their con-traditional way-he caught a cold. don't think teenagers really listen to the What's more,it'stheir second taste cert career, resigning in 1947 to concen- lyrics.They just go for the tune and of Top Ten fame-although not in thistrate full time on it. Butifhe was unimpressed bythe performance". country. Theirversionof the theme This date marks also the beginning of Britishweather he certainlylikedthe Craig added that he planned to find from the Jack Lemmon comedy, " The their unique rerjajs-combining classical Larry Parnes' "Rock'n'Trad" show some "tougher" lyrics and songs before Apartment,"landedintheAmerican music with theirwn arrangements of which he saw on Saturday night at Chel- according again. Top Ten and was also a similar hit inthe best of popular music which auto-tenham. "There's nothing likeitin the Italy. maticallyincludesGershwin,Richard Withthe" Exodus "themethings Rogers, Kern, etc.They also had an Union", he commented."We wouldn't BRIDGE THAT GAP were alittle more difficult.This week affectionforthegimmick,inspecial have so many rock artists on the same their competition from Mantovani, and soundeffectsproducedby new and bill...not without acomedianor DickieLoader(right)withLarry His personal manager, Robin Britten, especially from British pianist Semprini, original gadgets fitted to their pianos. dancers or other type acts." Parnes and Billy Fury. is hovering just outside the best sellers. But despite this gimmickry, Ferrante told me."Craig is now in the twixt and Brought across fromSouthAfrica between stage.He'stryingto bridge Semprini'sversiononlyjustmissed and Teicher have attempted a straight- the gap between teenagers and adults. inclusion ! forward tastefulversion of the theme where he was discovered by Larry Parnes Incidentally, did somebody somewhere during the Marty Wilde tour,Dickie But we don't have to hurry the process. from " Exodus ". joins the Rock 'n' Trad show next Mon- "When Craig gets a good record, he goof ?Why weren't Rawicz and Lan- And it's paid off ... day at Birmingham. He stays with it for goes out for a month on tour.That seven weeks. keeps faith with the fans. Otherwise, he just does five nights a month and He may also go into the Parnes' sum- spends the rest of his time studying for mer show at the Britannia Pier, Great Don't Forget! the future.There is no point in him Yarmouth. doing anything and everything thatis On Tuesday he recorded two titles for offered. Larry Parnes' recording company which Order your next "He looks after his money and uses will later be sold to Decca. One title was it properly.Too often,it happens that his own composition, "Heat Wave." a singer makes a hit disc, collects a lot week's copy of of money in a short time-and then goes DOESN'T READ MUSIC back to the milk -round.Artists USED to be properly groomed and they should Dickie, who left school last December, be today". was leadguitaristinthegroupthat THE NEW Said Craig."Iagreeentirely. A backed Marty Wilde duringhisten couple of years ago,I was offered a showsinDurbanandJohannesburg London Palladium television show.We recently. didn't accept and I realise now it was "I don't read music but thereisa the right thing to do.But now I feel I'd shortage of rock'rt'rollguitaristsin RECORD liketotrya'SaturdaySpectacular' South Africa.Alltheguitariststhere soon". want to play jazz. They never want to For release in Aprilisan L.P. by play anything simple," said Dickie. Craig, "Band Wagon Ball", which he madeintwosessionswithJohnny He claims to have a fantastic memory MIRROR Spence oversix months ago.Craig and can remember 400 tunes, plus the told me."It was made just before Top lyrics. Rank packed up.We had to smuggle Dickie told the NEW RECORD MIR- NOW ! the tapes out because we didn't know ROR that he studied classical music as what was to happen to them". a boy treble and church choir member. See your newsagent "It: is". reported manager Britten, "a (Derek Riley picture) "Then my voice broke and that was real corker and well worth waiting for". Making another of her welcome visits to our shores we show the lovely "Hit that", he added."But when Tommy right away and make Craig has already sold more than a Miss" CONNIE FRANCIS. The picture was taken at last week's E.M.I. reception Steele came in March 1958 and toured million singles in this country and has and shown on Connie's left is one of her British musical directors GEOFF LOVESouth Africa he inspired me. sure that you won't be been described by one normally add and (r) her British recording managerNORMAN NEWELL. "I learned guitar. .. my first one criticas"the most polishedteenage With a film starring Connie, "Where The Boys Are", coming our way it looks was made out of an old oil drum and disappointed. artist of the lot." like we'll be seeing and hearing a lot of Connie in the near future. started singing beat music." 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