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No. 160 Week ending April 4, 1964 SUPPLEMENT INSIDE Every Thursday 6d. Registered at the G.P.O. as a newspaper .:.E*:

BEATLES FOR AUSTRALIA IN Australia, even the kangaroos arehopping higher thanever before - in excitement at the visit of the Beatles. The foursome now leaveearlierthanexpectedand opening their tour there in Adelaide on June 12. Reports an Australian columnist:"There's never been so much interest ina visiting attrac- tion . . ." And the boys occupy the top six places in "Down Under" Top Ten. "I Saw Her Standing There," "Love Me Do," "Roll Over Beethoven," All My Loving" EP, "She Loves You" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand." As is still happening in the States, local radio stations are presenting Beatle discs almost non-stop. Final line-up of the touring pack- age for Australia is not fixed, but it is confirmed that Sounds Incorpor- ated, new signing by Brian Epstein, will make the trip. NEW LONG PLAYER From allcorners comes news of fresh sales records by the Beatles. In the States, "Meet the Beatles," the ,hassoldnearlyhalf -a - million more than the SINGLE "I Want To Hold Your Hand." A new album will be released in the next week orso.And "Can't Buy Me Love,"thelatestsingle,hassold 2,700,000 copies already. On Monday this week, BBC TV's "Panorama" was given over to Brian Epstein and his "stable." The brilli- ant young show -business boss was interviewed andfilmclipsofhis artistsand groups were included. Another slice of history was written . Also confirmed is a big television date for the Beatles themselves - a big " spectacular" to be directed by Jack Good, the producer who handled the earliest of big -beat presentations from the days of "Six -Five Special." Rediffusion TV put out the show on May 6, a Wednesday, and Cilia Black, Sounds Incorporated, plus American star Jerry Lee Lewis, are fixed for the bill. Filming on the Beatles' first major production has been going pretty wellaccordingtoschedule.They have been at the Scala Theatre, in London, for the past few days, com- pletinginteriorshots. A special "audience" of extras, some 1,800 of them, was enrolled to provide the best atmosphere. DAVE CLARK is shooting up the American charts with "Bits and Pieces."

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YOUR PAGE..send us your letters, and your views DOES A CHART LULL Record Mirror SPELL FAILURE? EVERY THURSDAY 116 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W.1: SURELY a lullin an artiste's chart successes does not Telephones GERrard 7460, 3785, 5960 spell complete and everlasting doom.If it does, many others apart from Elvis are suffering a similar fate.-Darin, Vee, Sedaka, Shannon, Anka, Duane, Everlys, Tony Bennett, Nat Cole, Ray Charles, Andy Williams, Conway, Donegan, Francis, Bassey,-Stephen Gilbert, Chester House, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northants.LP Winner. that tour which the boys did with Tommy last year and it was great LET'S HAVE 'NEW NO RESPECT to meet him in Washington at the THINK many recording artistes Coliseum performance."-Veronica Webb. Tommy Roe Fan Club, 2 j,are influenced by their favourite singers. For example, BridgeWay,Whitton,Middlesex. BobbyDarinleftAtlantic soon after Ray Charles-hisidol. Bobby WAVE' U.S. R & B cutanL.P.ofCharles'songs. WithABC Paramount,Rayhas made twoalbumsof C and W MORE THAN EL. songs . . . withCapitol, Bobby hascuttwoC and W . O.K. So we alladmitthat Johnny Tillotson, a life-long Crosby's record sales are admirerofHankWilliams,often more than any other singer- sings "weepers" as did Hank. And asreaderLeslieGaylornever Johnny's compositions "Out Of My intendsustoforget.Butwhat Mind"and"ItKeepsRightOn aboutthecontroversy which says A-Hurtin' "could easily have been that Elvis is second with close on written by Hank. Billy Fury is an 80 million sales? Now we Frankie Elvisfan,whichshowsthrough La Me fansusuallyliveandlet live, and avoid this verbal in his appearance and vocal no-notanotherpleafor Lewis, Martha and theVandellas, styles. And I believethatthe brawling,butlet'shave some dated MajorLance,Mary Wells,The justice.TotalsalesofFrankie's OH, r e -is sue s!(Ritchie success oftheBeatlesis due, Valens feature, RM). The Trashmen, Tams, Impressions, to an extent, to the fact that they discsisvery closeto100million. people who insist FreddieScott,JackMitzche,the So Elvisis almost 20 million on going back areinfluenced bysomeofthe five years for "good"music Essex etc.The trumpets blow greatslikeChuckJackson, the behind. That many isn't sold easily, but I admit that Elvis leads eitherignored it,orweretoo when a new British"mixed" LP lsley Brothers and the Miracles.- youngtocarewhenthesediscs isissued. Why not issue "mixed" MichaelJ.Carey, 87 Parkslde with Gold Discs . . . Frank has were first LP'sofsingleAmericanhits.- 13. Butevenallowingfor issued! We don't want Avenue, Romford, Essex. only "dated"material.We wantthe DavidJ.Skinner, 53 Armytage El'syouth,by thetimehehas "new wave" American Road,Hounslow,Middlesex.E.P. sold another 20 million,Frank LONNIE DONEGAN & KENNY BALL records . . Garnet Minims, Winner. willprobablyhavesoldanother Barbara INFLUENCE 30 million. - GeorgeWilliams, President, Frankie Leine Fan PLEASE printthissothatan Club, 8 MonneryRoad, London, agent or booker can readit. N.19. In that northern outpost York, NOT GENUINE thereisapulsatingnewgroup fromCoventry,calledtheBeat THINKBritishgroupsshould CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Preachers.Ifa recording manager I performAmerican RandB heard them,he'dsignthemup INFILTRATION numbers but Idon't think they right away. So say all of us here. areentitledtobringthem up -A. L.Mortimer, 14HoweHill IWAShorrifiedtohearthat to date. The Hollies have records for sale LYRICS WANTED. Allkinds,by Road,Acomb, York. British records are now to be drastically changed "Just One fan clubs Music PublishingHouse, 11 St. played on the Luxembourg Look," while Brian Poole doesa Albans Avenue, London, W.4. 534 programme "America's Chart revised "CandyMan," showing Jumpers." This formerly excel- AMERICAN RHYTHM & THE OFFICIAL QUICK METHOD; RhythmGuitar littlerespect forthewritersor GOODIES -2/9d.,Lead - 5/11d.,Bass - ROE-BEATLES lentprogrammewillnotinclude theoriginal. Ifoursingerscan PETER, PAUL & MARY all the rubbish that can be heard change songslikethis, why can't Money issoldout.Did you get 3/8d.,Chord Construction - 3/3d., oneveryotherprogrammeand theyfollowtheexampleofthe yours? More next month. FAN CLUB Travis's 13, Barlings Avenue, AM writing to inform you that severaltimesaday.Surely one Beatles and writetheir own hits. WILLIE MAE THORNTON/ Scunthorpe. 515 theBeatles haveaccepted an 15 -minute show, exclusively for You can't blame people for running HOUND DOG Send sae and 7/6 (pa) to BEATLE GUITAR I is coming. S.A.E. for latest BROOCHES. offer I made for them tobe- American records, out of a whole down the British beat sound-it is 84 Elmshurst Crescent Fabreplica ofblack andgold comehonorarymembersofthe week'sbroadcastingis nottoo notentirelygenuineandlacks L.P's list including Hank Ballard, guitar with colour picture of your Tommy Roe Fan Club. Their muchtoask?. - MissCaroline sincerity,depthand originality.- Slim Harpo, Larry Williams. East Finchley favourite Beatle (or group)in the representativeBrianSommerville Olsen, Panteg, Fforest, Aber N. Drury, Flat 2,Hazeldene, West Order early forChristmas. London, N.2. centre.(Statepreference). Only wrotetosay:"Weall remember savenny, Mon. Street,Alfriston,Sussex. TRANSAT IMPORTS, 3s. 6d.postpaid. K.G.& M. 140 Delaware Road, Gubbins, 22 Scholes, Wigan, Lancs. London, W.9. ROLLING STONES' FAN CLUB. 519 sa.e.,Annabelle Smith, Radnor House, 93-97 Regent Street, London, R & B MONTHLY. No.3,April, EX -TOP TWENTY RECORDS from W.I. 530 ls. P.O.-M. Vernon, 3(B) Godstone 2s. each all top artistes and titles. Road,Kenley,Surrey. 544 Send S.a.e.forlists,Dept.(ft),11 THE SWINGING BLUEJEANS' lbbott Street, Stepney, London, E.1. FAN CLUB.S.a.e.JimIreland, HOW BIG DEE LIKES 502 Mardi - Graz Club (NRM), Mount songwriting Pleasant,Liverpool, 3. 527 PAPWORTHS OF NOTTINGHAM TONY SHEVETON & THE SHEV- ESTABLISHED AUTHOR,recom- specialise in supplying TAX FREE mended bystars,press,revises to ELLES.-S.a.e. to Secretary, 47 records ourOverseasfriends. pop Hoyles,40 Sendnowfor Gerrard Street, W.I. 531 songs. Isherwood freediscographies St.Preston. 512 and fulldetails of our trouble -free GEORGIE FAME FAN CLUB. TOURING BRITAIN service. You hear them on Luxem- Secretary, 47 Gerrard Street,W.I. bourg. Buy them from Papworth's 532 (3), AlfretonRoad,Nottingham, situations vacant England. 535 CHUCK BERRY APPRECIATION THEphonerang.From at a remote outpost with 40 SOCIETY, 23 GloucesterAvenue, men, two dogs and acat! GREAT U.S. R & B Discs. Apply: London, N.W.1. 7s. 6d. membership. Somewhere InEngland "Records" 4 Tranfield, Bradford Monthly newsletters,photos,disco- came the voice of Big Dee Iused to do quite a bit of Road, Guiseley, Nr. Leeds. 539 DO YOU DIG THAT graphy,etc. 538 CRAZY BEAT SCENE? Irwin.Thetouringcoach singingthere,entertaining POP RECORDS ABSOLUTELY - Official Fan had stopped for a while and the fellas on lonely nights." FREE - Details12aRichmond Club - photos, news sheets. Send CanyouspeaktoMods.and BigDeewantedtotalk Big uee was a cntet radio Road,St.Annes,Lancs. 540 7s.6d.to:-RowlandHill,12Mil- Rockersintheir own language? RECORD BARGAINS. Recent chart lard House, Roehampton, S.W.15. Ifso,you may be the man we aboutthereceptionhe's operator intheAir Force 508 fora man- been getting over here. toppers - 4d. ahit.Fantastic need.We're looking and hisfirst job when he values.a.e.lists.Samples 3s.Hit JULIE RAYNE FAN CLUB. S.a.e. ager for our Charing Cross Road finished his service was still Parade Records(Dept. 426 4, 101 showroom, and the man who gets I'mneverhomesickwhen R.1.), Robert Johnston, Flat beactive, WaterlooRoad,Hanley,Stoke-on- Talfourd Road,S.E.15. 526 thejobwillhave to connected with flying: he be-I'm enjoying myself. But I've enthusiastic, and with -it.aswell RECEPTIVE came an air traffic controller Trent. 541 THE ESCORTS FAN CLUB. S.a.e. as possessinga good knowledge atIdlewild,now renamedbeen astonished to find how R & B IMPORTS. Why pay over JimIreland,Mardi -Gras,Mount of present-day musical trends and "Itinatnecrowdsare the John Kennedy Airport. goodsomeofyourlocal £2? LP'sby B.B. King,Etta Pleasant,Liverpool 3. 525 requirements. Nosquaresneed groups are at playing rhythm James,IkeTurner, Jimmy Soul, apply. very, verynice-receptive "Itwas avery harrowing Howli n', Lightnin', Memphis, BRIAN POOLE & THE THEME- And blues.In some of the Hooker,Witherspoon,andmany LOES FAN CLUB. S.a.e.to:John and warm. They show theirjob. One error could cause Cremin, 14 Langley Gardens, JENNINGS MUSICAL clubsI'vevisitedithas more.Only37s.6d.each! appreciation much more than a lot of trouble. But I paid S.a.e Dagenham, Essex. 513 INDUSTRIES LIMITED American audiences. I've seemed likeI'mstillback for details: "Bluesville'', 38 Unity House, Dartford Road, pretty close attention, even home." Victoria Avenue, Bournemouth. 542 ANNY BALL APPRECIATION Dartford, Kent. so to beenenjoyingmyself thoughIwas alwaysday- TIRED OF THE SAME OLD SOCIETY. - S.a.e. MissPat much that I'm coming backdreaming about getting into JAZZ/POPS:Freeadvertiseyour Sanders, 18 CarlisleStreet,Lon- this summer. From June 3 show business." FOOD unwanted discs. JoinAtlas X don,W.I. 524 to September 19. I'm going Change -A -DiscClub.S.a.e.Details MARY WELLS FAN CLUB AND ofmembership - A.X.D.C.,P.O. TAMLA/MOTOWN APPRECIATION to do some more shows in ENTRENCHED When he leaves England Box 51, WilliamRoad, London SOCIETY. S.a.e.139 Church Road, OFFICE BOY Britainand maybegeta (temporarily)Mr.Irwinis N.W.1. 543 Bexleyheath,Kent. 538 REQUIRED chance to look around. I've Now Big Dee is firmly en- heading for Sweden for five For general duties in been kept too busy on thistrenched in show business, orsixdays ofconcerts.I records wanted congenialatmosphere trip. But I have noticed thatthanks to "Swinging On Atold him about the beautiful pen friends RECORDS BOUGHT, 45s, EPs, at the peopleImeet ontheStar" and its follow-up Swedish girls. For a moment LPs.-Fowler, 264 Vauxhall Bridge FOR PENFRIENDS anywhere in RECORD MIRROR street are courteous and I've"Heigh -Ho" - "recorded inthe line was quiet, then he the world, any age, write for free Road, S.W.1.(Callersonly.) 529 been very surprised to findLondonwithTonyHatch, said: "Oh my goodness! I'm detailstoITCM, GrindleyHall, "RECORDS BOUGHT" Singles1/6- 15-year - old school that the British have a greatone of the friends I've made very weak, too! But my big- Chorlton, Manchester 21. 505 2/-, EPs 4/6, LPs 12/6 in good con- leaver preferred. dition. - Details to 'Pop Parlour', senseofhumour. Idon'tonthistrip.Another is gest weakness isfood. You PENFRIENDS at home and abroad, 4 Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent. PHONE GER 5242. know why butIdidn't ex- Mitch Murray, the song know, I haven't found British send S.a.e. forfree details.-Euro- 528 pect to find this and Icer- writer. I have written him arestaurants so bad on 'tour. peanFriendshipSociety,Burnley. tainlydidn'timaginethatmelodyandhe'sputting With simple things like steak, 504 myfirsttripoutofthewords to it." eggs and chips I've made out UNDER 21? Penpalsanywhere, announcements Thepriceforclassified S.a.e.forfreedetails. - Teenage POP SINGERS! Train advertisementsis9d. per States would be so enjoyable, Big Dee, who comes from all right." Club, Falcon House, Burnley. 503 forsuccess withtheConcordSchoolofPop word pre -paid [or all "Well,it'snotquite myTeaneck, New Jersey(also Suddenly, Big Dee's voice MARY BLAIR BUREAU. Introduc- Singing. Beginners welcomed. sections. tionseverywhere.Details firsttrip.During my Airthe home town of Cannonball becameexcited:"Hey,I've free. - Write: 2 Hatherleigh Gardens, Advertisements should be Forceservice I wentto Adderley who has recorded got to go.I think the coach 43/52 Ship Street,Brighton. 523 Potters Bar, Middlesex. Tel: submitted by Thursday of the Hawaii, which is very a number titled "Teaneck") ismovingoff.See you in PENFRIENDS MANY NATIONALI- Potters Bar 56908. 533 weekprecedingpublication. TIESunder30.-M.F.C. 9 The ASPIRING VOCALISTS required for All advertisements are subject Americanised, and to Green-says he has not been home- London, 'bye." Arbour,Farnhill,Keighley,York- Coaching/ Management / Record- to approval by the publishers. land where I was stationed sickonthistrip"because Click. Brrrrrrr. shire. 510 ings.-Chiswick4895. 517 RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 MORE MERSEY SILVER DISCS

THE smile of success, worncomfortably by bymanager Brian Epstein, was the dom- inating aspect for sight- PETER seers at a bumper party hosted by EMI records JONES last week.For two of his groups, and one ofJ.KramerandThe CILLA BLACK with GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS and BILLY J. KRAMER AND THE DAKOTAS. his singers, were thereDakotas and Cilla Black They were presented with Silver Discs for each artiste selling over a quarter of a million discs respectively to receive discs - and-and eachgotone with "Anyone who had a heart," "I'm the one," and "Little children." itdidn't evt n include SilverDisc,marking The Beatles. salesof over 250,000 in this country. ther away from Liver- friends and guests . . . poolanartistelived, including dee-jays Sam SALES Sir Joseph Lockwood, Chairman of EMI, the more he was handi- Costa,Alan Freeman Televisionandfilmmade theactualpre-capped in the race to and Ray Orchard. Gerry cameraswerethere,sentation and commen-the top." The smile went into a huddle to too. GeorgeMartin,ted that the beat sceneof success grew wider. discuss a recording recording manager, in-these days was some- And afterthepre- session laid on for that troducedGerry andthing like the Liverpoolsentations on stage, afternoon. The Pacemakers, BillyHandicap . . . the "fur- thestarsmixed with Itwas a closely - guarded secret,this party. Butagaggle offans were waiting outside for autographs.

THRILLED Oagago AndBrianEpstein said: "I'm thrilled. I'm delighted at the awards

. . . just as much as if the presentations had been made to me per- sonally." The smile of success grew even broader. Even when he had to rush away to answer a Trans - Atlantic tele- BRIAN EPSTEIN with EMI Chairman SIR JOSEPH LOCKWOOD who presented the discs to the groups phone call. and Cilla. GO for all that's big in the pop world! GO for 14 pages of super colour portraits of the most exciting top pop people ... pages of action pics, too! THE BEATLES-Secrets of their film and lives ...

CILLA in the hot seat. GROUP SCENE '64 background to (01) Big Beat . NE FRANK LOX AT 111045 POP WORLD 54PAGES 2464 ROY ORBISON. The real DUSTY . ALAN FREEMAN heart-to-heart with a ROLLING STONE. CLIFF and the SHADOWS ... the dramatic BOND serial ... ALL the hot gossip ... ALL the chart news ... ALL the new trends.

***********i******************************* GET THE APRILISSUE-OUTNOW-AND WAY OUT AHEAD IN THE POP WORLD! 2/6 Monthly .111 the groups together with Sir Joseph and Brian Epstein at the presentation at EMI House. 4 RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 THE BO DIDDLEY SOUND

FLAMINGO & ALL NIGHTER CLUBS by Wednesday (1st) 7.30-11 p.m. 100A OPENING TONIGHT ALAN GEORGIE FAME CLUB NIGHT STINTON 100 OXFORD ST., W.1 Thursday(2nd) 8-12midnight 7.30 to 11 p.m. JOHN MAYALL'S BLUES BREAKERS THERE canbeno doubt Friday(3rd) 7.30-11.30 whatever that the Rolling RHYTHM CHRIS FARLOW Stones'latest would have & the THUNDERBIRDS raced up thechartssolely Friday-All NightSession on the strength of the group's 12-5 a.m. abilitiesand ever-increasing and BLUES ZOOT MONEY'S popularity. The fact that they THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd BIG ROLL BAND exercisedthe very ultimate CHRIS FARLOW in sound judgement when GRAHAM BOND'S & THUNDERBIRDS choosing the song - Buddy Saturday(4th) 7.30-11.30 p.m. Holly'sclassic,"Notf ad e R & B Quartet away" - served only to make JOHNNY BURCH thediscanevenstronger plus OCTET contenderfortop honours. THE FALLING LEAVES PHIL SEAMAN TRIO Butasifitstillwasn't MONDAY, APRIL 6th Saturday-All Night Session potentenough,theStones 12-6 a.m. had one final brilliant touch THE MIKE COTTON GEORGIE FAME toadd,afactor which,as & BLUE FLAMES much as any other, has taken the disc to within an ace of COMBO DICK MORRISSEY QUARTET the top. They replacedthe ANDY McKINLEY and the Sunday-Afternoon Session Cricket's rather delicate back- SEE SEE RIDERS 3-6 p.m. ingontheoriginal with THE ROLLING STONES wearing their JOHN STEPHEN clothes. TONY SHEVETON their own pounding interpre- TUESDAY, APRIL 7th & SHEVELLES tationof one ofthe most Elias McDaniel(as Bo Did - runner" which,althoughit withityears later inApril Sunday-Evening Session 7-11 p.m. exciting sounds in leyisknowntohisbank bore no relation to Bo Did- 1960. THE ANIMALS ZOOT MONEY'S -the Bo Diddley Beat. manager) by making his first dley's own song of that name, Another THE FALLING LEAVES BIG ROLL BAND single, called "Bo Diddley," a was little more than a series veryrecentex- Monday (6th) 8-12 midnight INSPIRATION million -seller. ofdramaticvariationson ample, proving thatthe and THE PRETTY THINGS MONEY'S MONDAY THAT Beat. rhythm is as healthy today as ZOOT MONEY'S Ithas taken the Diddley Take Duane Eddy's "Can- everitwas,is "When the Then there was "Hey little lovelight BIG ROLL BAND Beat nine years since its in- nonball," for instance. One of girl," the great dance num- starts shining GRAHAM BOND'S Wednesday (8th) 7.30-11 p.m. itialconceptiontohappen Duane's best -ever sides and throughhiseyes"byt h e GEORGIE FAME this big over here, but thisa mighty seller both here and ber by Dee Clark which was Supremes. Give alistento doesn't mean that the in America, it was the disc covered here by Little Tony. thisproductoftheever - R&B QUARTET NIGHT "tradesman's knock" rhythm whichfirstintroducedthe active Motown label and hear THE MARK LEEMAN 5 MEMBERSHIP s.a.e. & P.O.for remained dormant all that sound to our charts. That was afullstudio orchestra belt- 10/-to Sec. Flamingo & All - time. On the contrary, a close in January 1959, and it spent HAND -JIVE ing out the familiar phrase. and The Bluebottleswith !tighterClubs, 47 GerrardSt.. W.I. look at some past titlesre- a month in our Top Twenty. Buddy made a recording Mike Patio veals that Bo's Beat has been Johnny Otis completely of "Bo Diddley" accompany- the inspiration behind many Also in1959, there was a re -wrotethelyrics Of"Bo inghimself onguitar,and Full details of the Club from the great discs, and it could evendisc released which no self- Diddley" and called it"Willie this was released here with a Secretary100Club.22 Newman JOHN M. SCOTT be said that "Not fade away"respecting R and B fanaticand the hand jive." The re- Fireballs backing only last St., W.1. (LAN 0184) would be without. Titled "Tall ENTERPRISES was taken along one of the sult was not only ahit re- year. It went straight into the best -trodden paths in the popcool one" by a group called cord, but a massive hand -jive TopTen andeventually Britain's fastest music field. theWailers,thishaunting craze which swept across climbedto number four,a opus simply streaked up the America and even caught on feat which, withaBo Did- growing organisation The Americans, of course, U.S.charts. The great wax- here.The disc, however. dley-styled number, has only MARQUEE recognised instantly the won- ing was also blessed with a didn't;anditwasleftto just been surpassed by the LIVE derful new sound created byknockout flip called "R o a d CliffRichardtocleanup Rolling Stones. 90 Wardour St., RHYTHM London, W.1 & BLUES Every Thursday Thursday, April 2nd St. Germain LONG JOHN BALDRY 61 Poland St. and the HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN A Blue Beat ANDY McKINLEY andthe London, W.1. SEE SEE RIDERS KNOCKOUT SENSATION Friday, April 3rd OF THE YEAR THE YARDBIRDS THE IMPULSIONS Bombshell! Saturday, April 4th Modern Jazz: thereyougo.MaybeI've 2umuntsanialsow beaten the spell." JOE HARRIOTT by Sian OS The irrepressible Millie RONNIE ROSS hasbeeninundated with PETER JONES work - even before she hit Sunday, April 5th the London scene. In Jamaica, Modern Jazz: her first record "We'll meet" STAN GETZ ADARK - SKINNEDverywent to number one position MARK MURPHY feminineballof fire in the Jamaicancharts. named simply, Millie. A Peopleunderstandablyfell Monday, April 6th Jamaican -born bombshell whooverone anothertobook MANFRED MANN is an old trouper at the ageher in cabaret, theatres and of 16 . . . JOHN MAYALL'S BLUES and could- easilyfor personal appearances. But BREAKERS prove the biggest wee bundle Millie's great big saucer -like of talent to hit the pop -scenebrown eyes were fixed long- Tuesday, April 7th in ages. ingly on the pop scenein BLUE BEAT Anddon'tlookforthe Britain . . . and then, pos- usual LESTER DAWSON BLUE BEATS child -starbackground sibly, America. with RED PRICE storytothegirlwho has Voodoo, or not, success met seen her new disc "My boyher on arrival in Britain. In Wednesday. April Sth lollipop' handsomely into thethe shape of Fontana CHRIS BARBER'S chartsasone ofthe Blueartistes'manJackBayer - JAZZ BAND Beat spearheads. stock. He contacted her man- and For Millie's background in ager,ChrisBlackwell,a n d OTTILIE PATTERSON eludes . .. VOODOO! Straight soonshewasreleasedon up,no kidding - andall Fontana. And Millie, anxious that. Millie's uncle is a gen-to learn, enrolled at the Italia uine witchdoctor who dis-Conti Stage School to study THURSDAY NIGHT pensespotionsandspells dancing and diction. PRAYER MEETING ADVERTISE with the smooth aplomb of a Then, eventually, came "My Featuring practising Harley Street man. boylollipop."As thisdisc ALEXIS KORNER'S In fact, he upset Millie veryrises, Millie gives out with a YOUR much indeed before she leftmixture of professional BLUES INC. Jamaica for Britain. talent and sheer enthusiasm with HERBIE GOINS How come? and high spirits. also Don Brown Quartet CLUB HERE Says Millie: "He put a voo- "I'veso much to do and at the doospellonme. I don'tit's ma-a-a-arvellous," she MERCURY THEATRE think he really approved of yelled exuberantly from NOTTING HILL GATE Blue Beat or Scuff, as we callafar. "I think Britain is really - it.He suggested no good MILLIE who is rapidly climbing the charts with "My Grand Opening April2 the greatest! And the fans couldpossibly come of myare swinging!" boy lollipop." 7.45 - 11.30 trip. Members 4/- Guests 5/6 So,I should add, is Millie. Phone GER 7942 "Anyway,I'vebeenhere Her greatest ambition? whole of my family. Except, Soon, she'll be strong Free Memliership first two for some time now and no- nights. for details "O000h," she breathed. "A ofcourse, my uncle,t h e enoughtoputaspellon thing bad has happened. Sohouse in the country for the witch doctor!" him! RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 5 CHUCK BERRY TELLS GUY STEVENS ABOUT HOW I WRITE MY SONGS' MY firstmeeting with Chuck Berry proved to be as exciting and interest- ing as I had expected. I met him in the offices of Chess 4 -PAGE SPECIAL Records in Chicago, the com- pany which first recorded this dynamic guitar -playing singer from St. Louis back in 1955, and which has recorded him my own band, consisting of an idea of the overall sound, prolifically since. Chuck Ebby Hardy, Jasper Thomas afterwhich I record it. greeted me warmly,intro- and Johnny Johnson, was at Most of my songs come from duced me to the executives of Huff Gardens, East St. Louis eitherpersonalexperience and took me in 1952. I wroteseveral or other people's experiences on a tour of their offices and songs around this time, but orfromideasI getfrom studios,alllocatedinthe the material we played was watchingpeople. I would samebuilding on South mostly by Joe Turner and saythatIaimspecifically Michigan Avenue. NatCole." Iasked Chuckto entertain and make people if it was true that he had happy with my music, which CHUCK BERRY during arecording sessionfor Chess Records. Chicago. This been directed to Chess rec-is why I try to put as much taken by Guy Stevens white he was in the States two weeks ago. DEFINITE ords by when humour into my lyricsas picturewas he had met him at Smitty's possible." We soon returned to theCorner, and to my surprise the Flamingos, the Delis etc.,crowd had heard of Chuck's Chuck'sdynamicperform- main office, where Istartedhe denied all knowledge of whilst singers such as Muddypresence,andfollowing a ance onatinystageand toquestionChuck onhisthis."I came up to Chicago ROCK'N'ROLL Waters or Howlin' Wolf arelong tribute from Little Wal- with inefficient sound equip- lifeandrecordings. He in 1955 togetmyselfa considered to be folk bluester, Chuck borrowed a guitar ment certainly confirmed my startedoutbyconfirmingrecording contract, and I asked Chuck if he would artistes." andclimbedonthetiny feelings that he is going to that he would most definitelyChess signed me almost im- describe himself as a rhythm The following evening,at bandstand to huge applause. causenothingshortofa betouring England duringmediately.At my firstses- and blues artiste, telling himmy instigation, Chuck and I I felt that many of the aud- sensationwhenhevisits May, and told me how muchsion I cutfournumbers, ofthemajorcontroversy visiteda small clubin the iencecouldnotactually these shores in May. he was looking forward to`Weeweehours,' Maybel- overhereatthe momentWest Side of Chicago called believethatitwas Chuck thetrip,especiallyasitlene,"Thirty days' and 'To- aboutwhat is authentic the "Pride and Joy," to hear Berryabouttoplayfor Later the same week,at would give him a chance together,'so I guess I got ."No," he bluessingerLittleWalter them, but the opening barsthe invitation of , see the English way of life.threehitsoutof my firstsaid firmly, "I would like toand his band. Chuck listened of "Guitar Boogie"soon Iwas fortunate enough to He seemed very pleased withrecording." I questioned think of myself as an artiste intently for some time, erased any of their doubts.be present at a Chuck Berry hisimmensepopularityin Chuck about his song -writingwho can sell to any type of whilstWalterranthrough Excitement mounted inthe recording session which this country. methods."I concentrate on market.InAmerica I am someofhismost popular smallhallasChuckran lasted in all three hours, and "I firststarted playingthelyricsusually,"here- consideredarock'n'rollar- recordings and otherblues throughtastefulrenditions producedtwonewsongs, guitar whilst in High School"plied after considerable tiste,asaremostofthe standardssuchas"Justa of "Let it rock," "Johnny B. "Promised land" and "Brenda hetoldme, "whenI was thought. "and thenIworkartistes that you would call little bit," "Boomboom" andGoode" and "Honky tonk," Lee," both fast num- featuredvocalistwiththe out the song on my guitarrhythm and blues. Our idea"Honey, where yougoing." andathis ownrequest berswithlargedosesof Tom Stevens band. My firstwhen Ihave thelyricsonof R and Boverhereis Before long, however, it was backing Little Walter on theChuck's now famous guitar professional engagement withpaper. Then Itape it to getgroups likethe Moongliw s. evidentthatthesmallish moving "Meanoldworld." solos.

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Take But A Few Minutes : Memphis Tennessee/Roll THIS IS CHUCK BERRY The Story Of Bo Diddley/ SINGLE : Little Girl : Put The Shoes Deed and Deed IDo/Diana. Over BeethovenI'm Talk- Bye Bye Johnny/Rock andOn Willie/Run Diddley ing About You/Sweet Little Nadine(IsItYou ?)/0 Rangutang. NEP 44017 Sixteen. : Childhood Daddy. Roll Music 7N 25236 Sweetheart/Broken Arrow. NEP 44019 NEP 44018 L NEP 44013 6 RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 ON STAGE WITH THE R&B LEGENDS of the highlights of my recent American trip was her in the States. These two he brought his own guitarist ONEa package show I saw at the famous Regal Theatre brought long applause fromand drummer on stage. He in Chicago.On the bill were names that have now become the audience, before Dionne openedwithanup -tempo a legend to R & B fans in this country; Freddy King,Dionne brought her acttoa close number, and then slowed the Warwick, DeeClark,Solomon Burke and thefabulous with the beautiful "Anyonepace down tosinghis old Miracles.An interesting aspect of a show of this kind in who had a heart," which also hit "Raindrops," before wind- America isthat a filmis shown at the end of the first met with the audience's ap- ing up with a wild version house, thus making itpossiblefor one tosit anywhere proval. of Tommy Tucker's current one likes, as all the seats are at one price.Naturally,I U.S.hit"Hi -Heel sneakers." wanted to be as near to the performers as possible, and Although he sang com- I found a seat in the second row from the front without SCREAMS petently, his act lacked any any difficulty. SolomonBurke'sentryfireorsoul.This problem, The Tymes openedt h e brought loud screams fromhowever, was soon solved by show,avery smoothand the arrival of "Smokie" Rob- competent act, running thefemalesectionattheinson and his "Shop Around" throughtheoldie"Secret front of the theatre, no doubtgang of fame, the Miracles. love" and two of theirhit 4 -PAGE duetotheskin-tightgold They opened with the beaty records,"Somewhere"a n d suitwhichsurroundedhis bulkyfigure,and hepro- "Gotta dance to keep from "Wonderfulwonderful." ceeded to hold everyone incrying" and the word "soul" Nevertheless they got a very SPECIAL the palm of his hand with a immediately seemed well -fit- cool reception from the dynamic version of "Cry totedtotheirperformance. audience, whichIfeltwas me," a song which gave him Theycontinuedwiththe due to the lack of rhythm slower"I'vebeen goodto in their songs. This was soonout to be another favourite amplechancetousehis you," with "Smokie" almost ofmine, the moving blues "preaching" style of singing. remedied,however,onthe He followed this with his bigon his knees and really feel- arrival of the rotund Freddy"You've got to love her with ing the lyrics. King, who opened with "San - a feeling." At the end of this 1963hit"You're goodfor me," which hebuilttoa ho -say," a rocking instrumen-song Freddy triedtoleave They speededthetempo tal which literally shook the thestage,but through the climax by walking down the stepsatthesideoft h e up once again for an exhilar- theatre. He continued withpressure of noise came back "Happy landing," twice -to do encores, adding theatre to the delight of theating the famous "Have you ever girls. Following this he stoodbefore launching into what SOLOMON -KING loveda woman," a gustyspicy lyrics to several of his is without doubt the climax songs. At last compere King inthe centreofthe stage blues song, accompanying and literally "preached" for oftheiract,the emotional himself with poetical guitar - Coleman was able tobring "You really got a hold me." playing. Halfway through the on the next act, Dionne War- five minutes in Cassius Clay wick, who proved to be as styleonhisprowessasa Half -way t hrough, a t OF ROCK'N'SOUL! song heleapt highinthe lover, telling the boys in the"Smokie's"instigation,t he air, swung the guitar roundstunningly attractive as her whole audience joined in the pictures. To my surprise, she audiencethathecouldat Atlanticre- inBaltimore. Thepolice onhiship,andliterally any time come down into thesingingofthisgreat song, RECENTLY,cordingstar Solomonofficer standing behind Mr. pounded notes from it at themanaged to create virtually the same sound as she gets audience and take their girlwith the remainder of the Burke was crowned "KingBurke is a permanent mem- audience. Following this num- away from them, and by theMiracles leading the chorus. of Rock and Soul" by theber of the Burke entourage, ber he continued to set the onherrecords,something mass screaming it seemedThis went onforatleast well-knownBaltimorediscand protects the singer from audience alight with his ever - we're just not used to in this before the popular "Hideaway," another country. Her first song was quite possible to me that he ten minutes, jockeyRockin'Robin of overly enthusiastic fans.At could. Miracles wound up their act radiostation WEBB. Thethe moment, he is holding a intricate guitar instrumental, the intensely emotional bal- with the breathtaking event took place while gold cup which Rockin' atthe same time amusinglad "Don't make me over," The next artiste, Dee Clark, "Mickey'smonkey," which Solomon Burke was appear-Robin presented to Solomon them withhisstage move- followed by "This empty provedtobe alittledis- combined "It'salright" and ing at The Royale TheatreBurke moments later. ments. His next song turnedplace," both major hitsfor appointing, despite the fact "Talkingabout my baby."

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WHEN you listento Karl KARL DENVER - Denver's latestrelease, by * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "My world of blue" it's easy He switched the yodel toimaginethevoiceto style after a series of belong to somesmooth, MARION hitslike"Marcheta," handsomeheart-throblike Billy J. Kramer. The reality, "MexicaliRose," to say the least, is a shock! LE VINSON "Never Go odby e," Thisbig -voiced,overwhelm- "Wimoweh," etc. But ingly talented star is slightly the chances are that built,tough,withaface seem to realise is that many his many fans haven't which seems hewn outof of the numbers in the charts the Glasgow stone and are distinctly Country num- heard the last of his rubble where he playedas bers." unusualstyleof a child. True. Gene Pitney's yodelling. "Tulsa" is a case in point. "Decca chose 'Still' for me themselves. SCOPE to record, and also 'My world "When we appeared at the ofblue.' Thisrecord is Garrick Club, Manchester the Karl began his show busi- doing very well andIfeel otherweek webrokeall ness career featuring mainly that Decca know best when attendance records and," he Country and Western num- it comes to choosing stateddisarminglyproudly, bers.But like Clinton Ford, material." "we were presented witha BigPeteDeuchar,Johnny silver tankard each.There's Duncan he found that There was alullinthe some lovely birds in conversationasDJ Jimmy Manchester . ."he added British audiences didn't dig Young wandered up to speak inconsequentially. realcountry music andin to Karl. ordertosurvive,hadto Again, incontrast tohis broaden his scope to include physical appearance, Denver popballads,andCountry hasahighly -developed,if numbers with a commercial WILD way out, sense of humour, sound. a humour which holds noth- Swinging towards me with ingofmalice,butarare Says Karl: "Although therea quickness that was startl- insightinto human nature is ageneraldespondency ing, Denver said, or rather and a knowledge of his own among Countryenthusiasts hissed:"Ontour,westill placeinthefranticworld regardingthesceneover play the 'wild gear'!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * of today'sshowbusiness here,I am convinced that Wild gear? scene. C and W music will happen "Yeah, you know, 'Zimba'out doing 'Wimoweh.' mind if the boys, Kevin andit's our job to entertain and It would be a pity if the inBritainsoon.It's bound andstufflikethat. And "Youknow,"hestated Gerry, and I never make thewe get far more satisfactionMersey Beat pushedaside to come! What people don'twe can't finish the act with-thoughtfully, "I don't reallycharts again.We feelthatfromseeingpeopleenjoy artistes of this calibre.

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ALWAYS charming, always straightforward inhis repliestoPressquestions, JERRY RE LEWIS Cliffwaschosenbythe RecordMirrortobethe openingintervieweeofan I'm on Fire occasionalseriesinwhich stars give spontaneous replies to a variety of subjects sug- PHILIPS/BF 1324 gested by David Griffiths_ WORKING IN AMERICA: It'sexciting,butnotthe same feeling you get working here where you know where you are.I've no immediate planstogo backbut Ed Sullivan has a couple of my spots in the can which I've FOUR SEASONS no doubt he'll soon be using. ED SULLIVAN: Avery charming man, quite a sur- priseto meet because he's Dawn not a performer at all, just (Go a compere who has become away) veryfamousthroughhis great show. PHILIPS/BF1317 01 by DAVID

GRIFFITHS MIME STRIP CLUBS: Never go to them! DOUBLE - BREASTED My Boy SUITS: Personally I don't like wearing them but they look Lollipop all right on some people. BEATLE HAIRCUTS:All FONTANA/TF 449 right if they are not too long. CUBAN HEEL SHOES: Like them very much. STRIP CARTOONS: They're allright.Peanutsis my favourite. THAT WAS THE WEEK THE WAS: I liked Millicent FSCORIS Martin but wasn't mad about the show. TEENAGE MORALS:It's Dizzy impossible to generalise. It's worth remembering that each Miss Lizzie person is an individual. LOVEIN LAS VEGAS: FONTANA/TF Elvis's best of his last four 453 films. Good music too. RACING CARS: Nowhere to race them.Ilike sports cars.I'vegotaCorvette Sting Ray which raises a few eyebrowsand a Cadillac saloon which is not quite so DORIS DM conspicuous! MoveOver CLIFF RICHARD enjoys a dose of sum- Darling mer sunshine - just CLIFF RICHARDwit what we all are need- "Wonderful Lif CBSIAAG183 ing. JAMAICA: I'd love to there. I love going anywh (Dezo Hoffman pis.) where there is heat.

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:RAZE REALLY: I PREFER When Jackie Threw ITAIN TO THE U.S :EL'S

FOR A LONG TIME...' The Towel HE labourers on the building site toiled.Cement was mixed.Bricks were carried.Planks were transported. And aportable radioblaredout"Housewife'sChoice." One labourer grinned when he heard announced: "For Mrs. ninv Jackie lanton's 'Teddy Bear's Picnic'." For he WAS Jackie Lynton! e of persuading his work -mates wn record! . . simple, if you bear in mind p industry. by PETER JONES

IsJackietoo "way out" in his choice of disc a material? I wondered. "Could be," admitted Jackie. "But you have to sing the way youwantto.It'sa matter of personal con- science. Ray Horricks is my recording manager - and honestly!he'sarealgem. He hasthegreatestideas. AndIknow hegets very disappointed when the discs don't seem to show through in the charts." liedon't rush out an Jackie has never lowered it,you're introuble. I've his own standards. He's sung haddifficultiesoverthings inthe way he knows best. before. Now my manager isAnd it's impossible so many Terry Young, who used to big -name performers should CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM: make recordshimself,and be wrong in, rating him so Loveitbutcan'teatit he'sreally because of my diet. gettingthings highly. going for me." All he needs, I suspect, is BALL POINT PENS: Can't I hope so. do without them. thereallybigbreak.Give BecauseaJackie Lynton him the opportunity and he'll VICTORIAN FURNITURE: (PyePiccadilly)releasein- It's aVictorian be more thanprofessional fine - in variablystandsoutin a enough to grasp it with both home. Might go all right in week'sreleases.Histreat- my Tudor -style house, too. hands. ment of "Teddy bear'spic- And IhopeInever hear KATHY KIRBY: I think she nic" and "Allof me," par-again that those hands are should be the next Marilyn ticularly - they were imagi- Monro. employed in mixing cement nativeandstylish.What's build- BLUE BEAT: I've heard the more, he is highly rated byon some wind-blown JACKIE LYNTON-He nearly hit the charts with his soundforyears.Nothing most of the group membersing site near London. fantastic blues version of "All of me" about a year new about it. More of a dance I talk to. They rate his stage - 'Nuff said? andhalfago. than a musical style, I'd say. act high up in the "perfec OYSTERS: Can't stand tion"listofthingstosee them. and hear. DISC JOCKEYS: Yeah, they Says Jackie: "Truth is that ]ANEW SOUND are doing a grand job. So I'm a fan of Elvis Presley. long as they play lots of pop He's the one who started it music, which is what people all off. Without his influence, the SOUTHERN SOUND tune in for,Ilike them - we wouldn't have a pop scene even if they don't play my asitis. today. Whatever discs! happens to me, I'm sure of GAMBLING: I -don't bet.I onething. COUNT would sooner give my money I'lleventually away to a worthy cause than save enough money to go to haglamorousco-starof lose it gambling. theStatesandjusthang e" fame ALIZA GUR. MARRIAGE: Never some- around and wait until I can catchaglimpseofhim. DOWNE go COMMERCIAL T E L E -thingtoberushedinto. That'showhighlyI rate sereVISION: I like it, except forThere'stoomuchdivorce him." the commercials. around these days. and the ZEROS

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The Trashmen-What's PETER JONES'S

ARECORDING called "The tl Trashman's Blues" . . . which caught the ears and eyes of three electric guitar- ists and a drummer. So they In A Name? called themselves The Trashmen, a name calculated NEW NAMES to give the headline - writers a real ball. A LOOK AT THE CRAZIEST But their first disc, "Surfin' Bird", shows they were far from "trash - purveyors". In fact, British fans warmed to NEW GROUP ON THE U.S. SCENE the group with the way out sound. Now "BirdDance Beat" is selling well here - whipping up the charts in the more than eighteen months. and the boys are new enough States, featured the boys sit- "Surfin'Bird" was bornat tothiscountryto warrant ting in a garbage wagon! one of their hundreds of en- a placing in this new column. Now,intheStates,the gagements. The boys played boys'catch - phrase"The at a crammed, jammed ball- Line - upfeaturesDal Winslow,BobReed,Tony bird's the word" has caught room when they decided for Andreasononguitarsand on from coast to coast. Teen- something new. Their own Steve Wahrer on drums. DaI agersdon'tcontentthem- concept of a teenage dance is responsible for the Goon- selves with just "Hi" to each rage, "The Bird". The crowd ish, gibberish sort of vocals. other. . . it's gotta be "The listened, but only for a mo- Selling - point is the group bird'stheword". And one ment. Then they were danc- name,of course.Usually, school in the Mid - West even ing and rocking as never be- adoptedthesloganasit's fore . . . and the Trashmen dee - jaysintroduce them with expressions like "Get a motto. encoredthenumber three load of this!". And "Family times! Disc - jockeyBillDiehl Favourite" dee-jay Bill ENCORE Crozier said: "Well, milkman combined the surfin' sound with the "bird" lyrics . . . give us milk, trashmen. . ." The group recorded here Andtheirfirstalbum, viaE.M.I.hasoperatedin and dubbed it "Surfin' Bird". theAmericancollegesfor Hecertainlystartedsome- "Surfin' Bird"; currently thing.Andit'ssomething that could easily be repeated inBritain.

TRASH? 3/6' TWO HITS Dal, who looks very much like Duane Eddy,is21,as 1Vt-A-1,,)`11 are BobandSteve.Tony for 3/6d. Andreason is20.Steve was !ft ..,01 A two the man responsible for the dhit composing of "Surfin' Bird". Plus pies of Trashmen? Trash? Not on The the proverbial Nellie. . . THE TRASHMEN who have created one of the wierdest sounds on disc. Beatles Rolling <410inuip" Stones "iii000600.9, in St tt5fltt" Manfred Mann THE BRITISH ELVIS... The Bachelors when a new singer Inside Every Copy etc. NOWtakes an old Elvis Presley of Give -A -Disc is a song and somehow manages WITH HIS DEBUT DISC, El Two -Sided Current Hit Recording !!!! to sound very much like himself . . . well,it's worth closer investigation. Which is A VERSION OF EL'S HIT "STAY AWHILE" & "LET ME GO LOVER" where Dave Kaye, Welsh - born and now residentin Sung by GRAZINA Ripley, Derbyshire, comes in. ON SALE NOW !!! "A FOOL SUCH AS I" SOLE AGENTS: WYMAN MARSHALL LTD., INTRIGUING COMMERCIAL HOUSE, ST. ANN'S WELL ROAD, NOTTM. Line - up of the Dykons footer, with fairhair, with For his "A Fool Such As features John Middleton, on Joe Meek ashisrecording I'on Decca has baffled the rhythm guitar; John Baker, manager,is unperturbed by critics, to the extent that he on bass; drummer Mal Frog- the controversy over his first has been dubbed as "sound- gatt; and lead guitarist Keith disc. After all, in all fairness, ing more like Elvis than El- Staley. he reallycan't help sound- vis sounds likeElvis". Add ing so much like the Presley tothisthe fact that heis Dave himself, a near six- of not - so - long - ago. managed byAlbertHand. DAVE KAYE, publisher and "guv'nor"of Elvis'sfan - club, and you really have an intriguing set- up. I talked to Dave. He said: "I've got to admit that I'm knocked out byElvis.But A DANCER'S this isn't an attempt to copy him.It'struethatI just can't help sounding somewhat similar.Isupposethereis bound to be a certain amount of controversy over there- cord, but I'm hoping that the DEBUT DISC fanswilllistentoitasa ruuE ROGERS celebrateswas any show business work TELL MEWHEN debut disc by ME." J her birthday on Monday going for us." - and there'll be some fine There WAS! And they by a group with a difference! oldshenanigansdown in joinedup withaSwedish Kingsbury, near London, dancer, May Jhan. For nine ATTACKED where the new Mercury sing- months, they worked in Span- The Applejacks ing star lives. For her debut ish cabaret. Julie eventually Dave works with a group, disc,"It's Magic", a revival returned to England and be- the Dykons. About six of the oldie, has been pleas- came a stewardess on a ship months ago, he was appear- antly received by the critics. doing the Africa run . . . but ing at a 21st. birthday party Born in Bermondsey, East after only one trip was lucky inHeanor, Derbyshire, and London, Julie, her two broth- enough togetanaudition Albert Hand expressedhis ers and two sisters and par- withband - leaderTeddy enthusiasm at the way Dave ents, moved to Kingsbury at Foster. attacked some Presley num- the age of three. The three Now Julie has two seasons bers. girlsused tosing togetherof work with Teddy behind Says Dave: "That was the at home for their own amuse- her andhasbeentouring start. Now we're doing very ment. the country incabaret and nicely on the tour dates and Says Julie now: "I have al- dance -hall shows. She has local affairs.I used to do a ways had the ambition to be a three - octave range voice bit of lorry driving and so on, April17th a professional singer. But I and this was duly noted by but now it's full time show trainedtobeasecretary recordingmanagerJohnny isthe Day for Franz. Hence a debut disc of business. My off-stage inter- when Ifirst left school. . . ests involve anything to do untiltheurge became too more - than - usualmerit. with mechanical things . . . much and I decided to go to Julie could well become a bright new star. The Decca Record Company Ltd Decca House Albert Embankment London SE1 and I also used to like motor- Spain with my friend Peggy cycling." YOU Bronham and seeifthere Peter Jones. -r RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 11 4 -PAGE SPECIAL REED TALKS LIKE HESINGS writes GUY STEPHENS REED is perhaps the most successful blues singerwho Ithink thought Jimmy JIMMYon the American scene today, for his music has foundwas actually going to join in wideacceptanceamong boththewhiteandcoloured with them andsing.Later population of America, and with the backing of a largewe started talking again, and and continually developing record company such as Veejay, Iquestioned Jimmy onhis which has excellent distribution throughout the States, his tastes in music. 'Ilike blues, records never failtosellin large quantities. Ihad theman' he told me, 'bluesis pleasure of meeting this legendary blues man on my recentmy music. I like B. B. King, visit to America, and he proved to be as interesting as hisRuth Brown, LaVern Baker, records. Priortobeing introducedtohimIhad beenMuddy Waters, Freddie King, sitting in the offices of Veejay records on South Michigan, have you heard him? Chicago, chatting amiably to his bulky manager Al Smith, who told me he was in the process of setting up for Jimmy and John Lee Hooker to tour England, and I assured him VIOLIN of the success of such an idea. Iasked Jimmy ifhein- He seemed quite surprisedEddie Taylor, you heard of tendedtokeepthesame when I told him of Jimmy'shim? Iplayed on a few of line - up on his records as he growing popularity over here, hisrecordsatonetime.' has always done, or whether and we were just discussing Jimmy pulled out a he was interested intrying thiswhenJimmyhimself cigarette, and shifted in his out new sounds. 'Well,' he re- walked in and shook handsseat slightly. pliedslowly,'that'sadiffi- with me. Al left us shortly, Iasked Jimmy hoW longcult questionto answer.If and Jimmy and Icontinued ittook him to compose his Ichanged my recordstoo talking,mainlyabouthis songs. 'Well, that all depends'many people wouldn't know earlylifeandrecordings. he replied, thoughtfully, 'youthatit was me playing for `Man' he said, sounding just couldsayaboutforty-five them, so they might not buy ashe does onhisrecords, minutes to an hour. Usuallythatparticularrecord. We 'Iwas workin'inthisiron Isit at home with my wife,did experiment on a few of foundry down inthe Southand we work them out to-my records though. I remem- someplace, and I jes' startedgether on our tape recorder.ber we used anorganon playing. There was this guyMy favouriterecordingof 'I'll Change That To', and we called King Dawn James, and my ownisalittlethinghad some guy playin' violin hetaught me toplaythe called "Ain't That Lovin' Youon one of my instrumentals harmonicawhilst I taught Baby," you heard of that?' Icalled 'Odds and Ends', but him to play the guitar, butreplied that I certainly had.generallyspeakingIthink he lost interest mighty Jimmy continued'Ialso likewe'll carry on for a long time yet withthe same sortof THE COASTERS are one of the most -copied groups quick! Anyways, I ended "You Don't Have To Go" - on thescene. Theirnumbers whichhavebeen up playing both instruments, "Down InVirginia", "Going sound.' revived include "Poison ivy," "I'm a hog for you." so I got a coat- hanger and To New York", and "Honest tried to make somethin' from IDo",Irecorded allthese ittohold my harmonica'.early onin my career.' "RHYTHM 'N' BLUES" Jimmy and I walked through into the Veejay re- HELPED cording studio, where a GEORGIE FAME I asked Jimmy ifhe had group of girls were rehears- beeninfluencedby anyone ing. At my suggestion Jimmy and the in particular when he started borrowedaguitar andlet out.`No'lierepliedfirmly, me take some pictures of him Blue Flames 'although I guess 1 was infront of the drummer, to helped a lotearlyonby, the amusement of the group, Zoot Money's Big Roll Band John Mayall's Blues Breakers Representing Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds THE BEST IN BRITISH R & B Northbank Bluesliners MALCOLM NIXON AGENCY LTD. Fingernail 5 Dave Davani & The D -Men Long John Baldry & the Hoochie The Tridents :: The Cheynes Coochie Men Kicks & Co. Representation: The Rik Gunnel Agency, 47 Gerrard Jimmy Powell & the 5 Dimensions THE SOUL SISTERS Street, W.I.Gerrard 8251 Alex Harvey Soul Band Graham Bond Quartet The Downliners Sect :: The Sheffields THE The Wild Ones :: The Beetroots John Lee and The Ground Hogs SUE polycior and presenting throughout May, America's top line Blues artiste STORY Let's do the Memphis Slim TWIST121M(1111 ISLAND RECORDS, run All enquiries to: - by white Jamaican Chris LOCOMOTION 5, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W.I. Blackwell,arerapidlybe- SLOP coming establishedinthis HOLLY GULLY HYD 6846 INEZ FOXX countryasthelargestin- MONKEY dependent bluebeat and rhythm and blues label. Chris started up Island only two Introducing a new TOP' label yearsago,andsincethen has released over 200 Blue - beatrecords,andinthis field he has met with out- 'KING' standing success. But recent- ly,duetothecurrentin- Releases on the new 'KING' label will consist of the pick of recordings terestin rhythm and blues by leading AMERICAN and CONTINENTAL stars. music,hestartedhis own rhythm and blues label FIRST RELEASE - AVAILABLE NOW IN YOUR LOCAL RECORD SHOP "Sue," taking the name from the American labelof that DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE name which he has the rights toreleaseinthiscountry. COME ON LET'S SLOP Already he has broken into By EDDIE and the CRAZY JETS KG 1000 thehighly competitive pop market with records by Inez KING - SIZE TAYLOR AND THE SHAKERS TWO NEW RELEASES IN THE 'BLUE BEAT' IDIOM Foxx,JimmyMcGrigand veteran R and B duo Ike 46 639 (Mono) 237 139 (Stereo) HOLD ON by Harris Seaton and Tina Turner, and future THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN FOLK BLUES FESTIVAL ,PEACE & LOVE by Lester Stirling JB 143 releases by Hank Crawford, 237 597 (Stereo) The Soul Sisters and Barbara 46 397 (Mono) RHYTHM OF THE BLUES George all stand an excellent ALEX HARVEY AND HIS SOUL BAND chance of making the charts. 46 424 (Mono) 237 624 (Stereo) SIMPLE THINGSby Lord Creator PJ 4005 Things certainly look bright for Island Records, who look For the latest Polydor hits listen to "The Hamburg Scene" KING RECORDS DIVISION OF like becoming the first new onRadioLuxembourgevery Wednesdayeveningat majorindependentrecord 7.30 p.m. R & B DISCS LTD. company to establish them- 282b Stamford Hill, London, N.16 STA 4127 selvesinthiscountryfor Polydor Records, 12/13 Rathbone Place, London, W.1. several years. RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 LARRY -HEIR TO LITTLE RICHARD with far more success here N October 1958, Littleas his New Orleans style of Richard decided, in thesinging was more novel. wordsofthelateChuckBeforelonghe had joined Willis,to"Hanguphisup with some other fellows 4 -PAGE rock'n'roll shoes" and enteratthelocalY.M.C.A.,and the Church. Many thousandstheyappeared around San SPECIAL of fans and journalistsFrancisco, calling themselves throughouttheworld ex-"TheLemonDrops,"and pressedtheirastonishmentmakingverylittlemoney. and regret, for nearly everyHowever, theyallgained ing Richard's retirement, record Richard made on thevaluableexperienceduring however,Specialtyimmedi- Specialty labelinCaliforniathis time, and their bookings atelyfelt the need for an- had provedtobe a majorimproved. otherartisteinthesame success, both in America and Thenhisfamilybecame style, and when Larry came Europe, and he had built uphomesick and moved back up with the song "Short fat astrongfollowingontheto their hometown New Fanny" they rushed him into strength of his personal ap-Orleans,andLarryreluc- thestudioto record it. pearances. tantly went with them. This Before long it's rocking beat was a stroke of good fortune, and amusing lyrics had asshortlyafterhisreturn reached over a million teen- MASSIVE hemetLloydPriceand agers, and established Larry LARRY WILLIAMS and two shots from his excitingstage act. joined his band as a pianist. as a possible contender for In his wake, however, cameHere he gained tremendous thecrownleftvacantby a young man named Larryexperiencewhilst on the Little Richard. of the rock era. pity thatitisnow widely sides for , of Williams with a record calledroad,andverysoon had Surprisingly enough,unobtainable both here and ChessRecords,butthese "ShortfatFanny"onthebeeninfluencedimmensely Larry'snextrecorddidn'tin America. sidesfailedtore-establish same label, with a sound soby his vocal styling and stage BEST selltoo well, despite being, him as a name in the highly similar to Little Richard thatperformances.Unfortunately in myopinion,hisbest Larry'snextsessionfor competitive American record many people thought it wasLloyd Price had to break up Larry'sfollow-up, another record by a long way. TitledSpecialtyproducedanother industry him.It wasn't, of course, buthis band shortlyafterthis self-styled comedy rock num- "Dizzy Miss Lizzy," it features great record,the much - this didn't prevent the recordto serveinthe Army, and bertitled"BonyMaronie" a pounding guitar introduc-copied "She said 'Yeah,'" but On myrecentvisitto becoming a massive hiton Larry was out of a job. soldaswell,ifnotbetter tion and jungly - thisalsofailedtosella America I triedtotrace bothsidesoftheAtlantic, At that time Lloyd Price thanhisfirsthitdisc, andplaying, with Larry singinggreat deal, and Larry's popu- Larry's present whereabouts, and eventually one oftherecordedforSp eci a It y further established him in unforgettable fashion. Thelarity began to wane.Sur- but withoutsuccess.Itis few classic records to comeRecords,soLarry,by now among rock'n'roll and bluesflipside "Slow down," which prisingly,sodidhissong certain,however,thathis from the rock'n'rollera. determined to become as big fans alike.Larry's music im-must have come from the material following thisdisc, records will be remembered Larry Williams was borna star ashis former band- mediately found an audiencesamesession,isalmostas with some very ordinary re- and treasured for a long time and raised in New Orleans,leader, applied for a record- overhere,thankstothe goodasthetopside,and leases such as "Peaches and to come by many rock and and he started appearing oning contract with the same extensive groundwork donehighlights Larry's piano - cream" and "Hootchy koo," blues fans, and itisates- talent shows at the age ofcompany. Hewassigned, byLittleRichardandhisplaying. Iconsiderthisto although "I can't stop loving timony to his talent that his thirteen.Hisfamily movedbut Specialty only issued one records, and before long hebe one of the best double -you" almost reached the high records today sound as good totheSanFranciscoBay record by him before Little joinedRichard,JerryLeesided rhythm and blues rec-standard of his first records. as they did when they were area whilst he wasstillin Richard'sretirement,which Lewis, Chuck Berry and Fatsordseverreleasedinthis Eventually Larry moved to first released over six years his early teens, and he metwas "Just because."Follow - Domino as one of the greatscountry, anditisagreat Chicago and recorded some ago. arbiter LUDWIG DEALERSSUPPLY THE WORLD'S FINEST GIVE INSTRUMENTS TO: THEBEATLES youTHE FREDDIEINTERNSAND THE DREAMERS THE ROLLING STONES arbite BERNELLIOT THE SHADOWS GERRYAND THE PACEMAKERS BRIANPOOLE THE TREMELOESAND THE DAKOTAS SOUNDSINC THE SEARCHERS JOHNNYKIDD THE PIRATESAND THE FOURMOST THE ROULETTES JOE MORELLO KENNYCLARE RONNIEVERELL BOB MILLER THE TORNADOS AND THEBEST GROUPSOF THE FUTURE

There areLudwig drums you see this where your nearestsign or writefor ARBITERstockist to 16 GERRARDST-LONPONLTD GERrard9176 W1 RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 13 Record* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *********** Mirror Top Fifty Tips

BRENDA LEE'S newie has a great subtle beaty' flipentitled "The waiting game." GREAT NEW BRENDA BALLAD CASSIUS CLAY BRENDA LEE SHIRLEY BASSEY KENNY LYNCH DAVE BERRY CLIFF BENNETT AND THE REBEL ROUSERS Stand By Me; I'm The Greatest Think: The Waiting Game Gone; Your Love (Columbia DB Stand By Me;BabyIt'sTrue Baby It's You; Sweet and Lovely (CBS AAG 190). (Brunswick 05903). 7248). (HMV Pop 1280). (Decca F 11876). Got My Mojo Working; Beautiful FOR a debut disc by a gentleman JERKY,dynamicsortofsong THIS,clearly,isa loadbetter THE old Shirelles' number, Dreamer(ParlophoneR5119). whoiscurrent worldheavy- MUM-TO-BE Brenda inballad- (by Tony Osborne) which has than the Cassius Clay version treatedwithfeelingandun- weightchampion,thisisan eering mood. Soft, gentle slightstructuralsimiliarities - and thesongisone that usualquietnessby Dave-no T1HEbigfatsoundofCliff- astonishingly good interpretation lyrics,.restfulbacking-anda hastickledthe for to "1", a previous Bassey biggie. As Lynch fancy backin; group is credited. A ' surely one of the Gest of the oftheold Ben E. King number. biggish hit, we'd say. In slow mood, ever Shirley clips out the lyrics with quiteawhile now. He interprets hauntingwee melody, Britishbeatgroups,even it ButthenCassius theGaseousis Brenda thesongwith supremeprofes- creatinga savoursthesimplicityof thefire ofatiger -at -bay.Her Pleasant atmosphere-and agirlie - heremainsunderrated. A lively alsouseful with hisvoice,as we the words and turnsina typically following remains constant and sionalism anditmakes maximum choir interpolating various phrases. beat opus . . a number recorded all know. He phrases in a smooth interpretation. But, as true, soshe shouldreachthe impactallthe way.Cleverly, but Dave many, many times(it'sa Muddy confidentstyle,workingoverthe simply,arranged,thediscgoes singsverywellindeedand often happens, theflipisas good charts comfortably again.Full and extractsthebestfromthehigh- Waters' original). Cliff vibrant lyrics with the maximum of word - . . exactlyrightthroughout.Kenny if not better. A pacey ballad lushsortof backing withlotsof classlyrics.Should beasizeable vocal work,withfull-bloodedsax - craft.Could easilybeahit.Flip with andasen- backtotopform.Flipisan gives itall intriguinglyrics intriguingtonaleffects.Flip is hit.Oldie on theflipistakenat dominatedbacking, is a talkie -bit . . and who better sationalapproach from Brenda. slower,meaningful and thoroughly original, again well sungand newlife.Shouldfindaplacein todo thetalking?Novelty value Hitsville, chug -along tempo. Not atallbad. Clearly a value -for -money coupling. well sung. hauntingly presented. Unnamed girl solo great. thelowerregionsofthecharts aloneshould ensure bigsales. again. Flipisecnnllygood - theoldie TOP FIFTY TIP TOP FIFTY TIP TOP FIFTY TIP TOP FIFTY TIP TOP FIFTY TIP brought slap -bang up to date Commendable. KING SIZE TAYLOR AND THE TOP FIFTY TIP DOMINOS: Stupidity: Bad Boy (DeccaF11874). * * * A_SOLOMON Burke number for SINGLES IN BRIEF **** GEORGIE FAME AND THE BLUE FLAMES .L-1. theLiverpoolladwho made MILLICENT MARTIN:Suspicion; RAY SINGER: Tell Me Now; I'm ANNEKE GRONLOH: JijBent THE RATTLES: Bye Bye Johnny; itbigintheclubsof Ham- RollOverBeethoven(DeccaF Nothing But The Best (Parlophone Comm' Home (Ember S 187). Mini Leven; Weer Zingt De Wind Do-Re-Mi; Green Onions(('olum- burg-and we'd say the Taylorin- R 5120). A new -style, new sound- Touchesoffalsettoinawildish (Philips327 645 JF).Eurovision 11873). German groupon a bia DB 7255). terpretation is much more commer- ing Mille on a pounding, ponderous sortof vocaltrack.Song swings entryfromHolland,sungpertly spiritedversionof the old Chuck cialthantheoriginal. A heavy, big -beat number,drums -hammer- well enough and Ray works butforcefullybyattractive -sound- Berynumber.Fairstorm -raising GEORGIE revives an old R and solid,heatwithaverygood R ing, and it should shake up those promisingly.Fast -paced. inglass.Limitedsales,of course butbothsidesarerathertoo to B number by Lee Dorsey. It's and B sound all the way, specially whoseethegalinadifferent COUNT DOWNE AND THE -with non-Englishvocal. familiar fans now. a foraBritishperformer.Vocalis light. very commercial and very Saleable for sure. ZEROS:Hello My Angel;Don't JACK JONES: She Loves Me;I danceablesortofproductionall wild and enthusiastic: hacking JULIE ROGERS: It's Magic; Shed A Tear (Ember S 189). MANTOVANI: Charade;TheFall Believe InYou (London HLR dynamic. Tile Miracles first tackled OfLove round, with Georgie again showing Without Your Love (Mercury MF Group, very popular on the South (Decca F 11877).Film 9870).Stylishvocalperformance 2,!(!,eniieityofhisstYlings theflipandthisoneshowsoff 809).High -promising newcomer on Coast, project smooth vocal work, music score from Monty-a flute- onthetitlesong from a star more of the Dominos. with strong withhigh-pitchedleadvoiceand introduced session of lushness Organ featured sir .;7'!!y,of course, a debut which should attract musical.Jack swingspleasantly andtheoverallsound is.'^.^-e guitarlead. attention-sungwithgusto, answering -typebacking .Very whichissweet enough buttakes and phraseswithabove -average Plenty pleasant, time to get started. likelytobreakthroughthanhis TOP FIFTY TIP verveandprecision.Kathy Kirby ability. firstsingle "Do The Dog." Watch ledthewayforthissortof THE DEVOTIONS: Rip Van JIMMY HOLIDAY:ILied;Alison ETHEL ENNIS:He LovesMe; thisoneveryclosely.A million - JERRY LEE LEWIS thrush -thrust, chart -wise. Winkle; I Love You ForSenti- (London HLY 9868).Realwildie Dear Friend (RCAVictor1395). seller for Booker T. andthe mental Reasons (Columbia . . BUDDY GRECO: But Not For Me: DB opening phrases andit goes Slightly amended lyricstosuita M.G.'swas theflip-aninstru- I'm On Fire;Bread And Butter 7256).Electronicvoicesatfirst, onallthrough. A hollerin'opus, amusical mental Ooh Look -a -There, Ain't She then girlsinger.Ethelhas whichdoesn'tmatchup Man (Philips BF 1324). standardvocal -grouptreat- plenty exciting but may not be big comedy voice but smooths through tothequalitiesofthetopside, Pretty (Columbia DB 7254). Tracks ment of a novelty number. Enter- here. POUNDING piano,franticrock fromtheswingin'album"One well enough. . sales -wise. maybe a hit old taining,butnotchart -potential. More Time,"sungwithbrilliant LOUISE CORDET: Don't Make Me BRIGITTE BOND: Blue Beat TOP FIFTY TIP fashioned. But equally it's control and musicianship. Big THE MARY KAYE TRIO:Man's Over; Two Lovers (Decca F Favourite Baby; Oh Yeah Baby (Blue Beat back to Jerry Lee's old form and followingforthissortofquality Sport; What's Yours 11875). Good performance on a BB212).Frenchgirl,hailedas that means he churns out just the (Stateside SS 279). Great American good song . . . it but just lacks . . . beatfordancing. Violent Production. group, the Princess of Blue Beat but right currently inLondonfor the depth, sublety and emotion of it'sclearyawhiteperformance attacks on the lyrics anda stack EDDY AND THE CRAZY JETS: cabaret, on a solid -sounding theoriginalby ComeOn, Let'sSlop;Down By Dionne Warwick. onessentiallyacolouredmusic. offieryall-roundsounds.Great number with highly listenable Should garner useful sales, though. thrilling,trilling piano chords. And TheRiverside(King KG 1000). lyrics.Should earn thespins. BOB OSBURN: Bound To Happen; Here comes the it'shisdebutdiscforthe new "Slop"performancewith afair Think Of Me (London HLD 9869). THE TEMPTATIONS: The Way You label.Flipisequallyrip-roaring, amountoffiretoit,withsome ROSS McMANUS: Patsy Girl;I'm DelayedstartonOsburn'svocal Do The Things You Do;Just Let "BLUE BEAT BABY" with some soaring vocal work. A stronginstrumentalwork.Group The Greatest (HMV Pop 1279). Joe here-aBuddyHolly-ishsortof 278).Big LossvocalstarwithaBlue -beat a Me Know (Stateside SS hit,we'd SaY. vocal and more enthusiasm styling on Holly -typenumber hitinAmerica,this - andthe generated than one normally sectionoftheLoss band.Pretty (though the songwasactually TOP FIFTY TIP goodsoundandverydanceable. vocal group sounds, come through expects. composed by Bob). well.Gordysound,here,andit couldtakeoffbig. TIIE VENTURES: Journey To The Stars; Walking With Pluto (Liberty LIB 91). Good group, but slowoff themark, single -wise, here.Pungentandunusual -sound- inginstrumental which whipsup astorm. EVERYTHIVT'! ALRIGHT JULIE ANDREWS: He Loves Me; Dear Friend (Columbia DB 7252). Vast -sizedorchestralintrobefore the musical star sopranoes through to a Latinish beat. Show -type tune, delivered excitingly and exactingly. THE VISCOUNTS: Where Do You Belong;KissMe(Columbia DB 7253). A Gordon Mills (one of the BRIGITTE BOND Viscounts) song. Beaty,meaty, on BB 212 withsomedistinctivethree -voice MOJOS harmony on a mid -tempo offering. Exciting. Dance tothe BLUE A Belinda Recording Production BEATS every Tuesday attheMarquee,90 April17th Wardour Street.

STRAIGHT INTO THE CHARTS 1st WEEK isthe Day for Write for free catalogue of Blue Beat, 12 Earlham St. DECCA Published WA. F 11853 17 Saville Row YOU TWO NEW BRITISH SCORCHERS! SKINNY MINNIE BUCKLE SHOE STOMP on Oriole CB 1919 recorded by AND THE CARTER-LriehS SOUTHERNERS THE SNOBS on Decca F 11867 PALACE MUSIC CO. LTD. 9 Albert Embankment, S.E.1 Sole Selling Agents: Southern Music 8 Denmark St., London, W.C.2. 14 RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1969 MORE TRINI LOPEZ AT PJ's GREAT TRINI LOPEM To Be A Christian; Where CanI BING CROSBY Go? Oh Lord, Come On And Ease LPs MORE AT PJ'S:Oh Lonesome RETURNS TO PARADISE Me; Never On Sunday;Heart Of MyTroubledMind. RCAVictor ISLANDS: Return To Paradise; The My Heart;Corazon de Melon; Go 50014. Hukilau Song; The Old Plantation; Into The Mountains;IfYou Want rpHIS should help the revivalof LovelyHula Hands; Love ToBeHappy; Walk In; and WITH LOVE Right I interest inGospelmusic. A Aloha;KeepyourEyesOn The Lonesome Traveller; Green, Green; church choirin Harlem, some Hands; Adventures in Paradise; Goody Goody; Yeah; Kansas City. 70 voices strong, attacking a Frangipani Blossom;Forevermore; Reprise R 6103. powerhouseselectionofincredibly My Tane; Beautiful Kahana; Home KARL DENVER ANOTHER helping of "live" fervent numbers. The arrangements In Ilawaii (Reprise R 6106). work at the night-clubislong are of professional purity, but it's BING has sung Hawaiian songs overdue. Same atmosphereof thespiritthatreallyreachesout thelistener.Producers many timesbefore . . he Karl Denver audience -enjoymentas onTrini's andgrips digs first,reputation -boosterfromthe Hugo and Luigi say: "This was an their warmth andstyle. experience forus". One canonly Now he re -visits someofhis same haunt. From so -softballads vocal triumphs a I can't help it; toso -loudhand -clappers - with agree. with Nelson "Yeah" and "Lonesome Traveller" Riddlebacking.And Mr.Riddle, as * * * * despite finding it a new field for his Still; Love walked highspots. Hard tobelieve that arrangements,providesaperfec- Triniis . . stillonly26 . he tionof lushness andstyle. Crosby, sings with advanced maturity. This THE ART FARMER QUARTET relaxedasever,has in; Am I that easy isone follow-up every bitas good an amiable as the first. INTERACTION:Days Of Wine old field day on, particularly, "Old And Roses; By Myself; My Little Plantation" and the exquisite to forget; 8 x 10 * * * * Suede Shoes; Embraceable You; My "Keep Your Eyes on the Hands." Kinds Love;Sometime Ago.Lon- & ten others don HA -K 8135. * * * * CARMEN McCRAE Npiano here-just Art's flugel- GLENN MILLER LIVE AT SUGAR HILL: Sunday; horn, theguitarof Jim Hall, ON THE AIR (VOLUME ONE): What Kind Of Fool Am I; A Foggy and delicate fill-ins from SlumberSong;Yes, My Darling Day; I InSan Left My Heart drummer Walt Perkins and bassist Daughter; IDon'tWant ToSet Francisco; 1 Didn'tKnow What SteveSwallow.Farmer'sstyleis Time It Was; Let There Be Love; The World On Fir t;Song Of The fluent, warm, arresting. Maybe the Bayou; A NightingaleSang In This Is All 1 Ask; Thou Swell;It Mancini -penned "Days Of Wine And BerkeleySquare;On TheSenti- NeverEnteredMy Head;Make Roses"showsbesthisapproach. mental Side;Mutiny In The Nur- Someone Happy. .Realm RM 194. He swings,certainly.He relaxes, sery;The LampIsLow;Don't SUGAR HILL is forsure.But sometimestheflow Wake Up MyHeart;I'mNot a nitery in San islost,asinCharlieParker's Francisco.And when Carmen "Suede Shoes". Much On Looks; My Best Wishes; says"I lovethis audience-I'd Moonshine OverKentucky; The liketotakethem ontourwith * * * Gentleman Needs A Shave;Slum- ber Song. RCA Victor RD 7610. me", she kids not. They loved her.' LK 459612" mono LP Small -group backing forthe set of ON THE AIR (VOLUME TWO): standards-isitthe900th.version MARTIAL SOLAL Beat Me Daddy, Eight To A Bar; of Newley's "Fool"? Carmen reads AT NEWPORT'63: Poinciana: A Handful Of Stars;I Know That lyricslikea DECCR trueactress,swings Clouds; Suite PourUne Frise; You Know;ThereIGo;You've and softensatwill. the Even on Stella By Starlight; What IsThis Got Me ThisWay; I GuessI'll more hackneyed numbers, Carmen ThingCalled Love?;'RoundMid- Have To Dream The Rest;Back sings jazz. Special mention to:the night;Boplicity;All God's Chillun To Back;Dreamsville,Ohio; Oh, strolling bass fill-ins of Victor Sproles. Got Rhythm. RCA Victor RD 7614. Baby;Do You Care;When Paw WasCourtin'Maw; LightsOut! TRINI LOPEZ with another album GUITAR A FRENCH ALGERIAN, but Hold Me Tight!;This Time The * * * * AMartial Solalfitsexactlyinto jazz Dreams On Me. RCA Victor RD the modernAmerican 7611. THE FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH scene.Hisimprovisationaltalents COUNTRY CHOIR are extreme, but he tendsto hold ON THE AIR (VOLUME THREE): the melody moreclosely than MoonlightSerenade; Show Boat FAITH AND JOY: Lead Me To manyoftheotherpianostars. Medley; Papa Niccolini; The Moon Chet Atkins The Rock;WhenJesusComes; He'satechnicianbutthereare IsA SilverDollar;Don'tWorry When Ile Comes; 'Tis The Old Ship moment's of rare warmth. And on 'Bout Me; Starlit Hour; Hold Of Zion;Amazing Grace;Just A "Boplicity",it seems as if he mustTight, Hold Tight; The Masquerade Freight train; Closer Walk With Thee;IsYour have TWO pairs of hands. Is Over; Our Love; Pin Ball Paul; Heart Right?: MY Hope IsBuilt; Sometime; Beer Barrel Polka. RCA Copper kettle; I'll Flee Unto Thee; Lord,I Want * * * Victor 7612. A COMPLETE, not -to -be -missed, Kentucky; Adisplaylibrary ofthelate GlennMiller.Recordings in- Vaya con dios cludedspantheyears frompre- warbroadcasts to themid -war & eight others night-clubsessions.Singers Marion Hutton, Ray Eberle,Tex Beneke, Modernaires . . . and all the best oftheMillerinstrumentalists.Old recordings, yes-but the technicians have done a great job on eliminat- ing surface noise. The Miller sound remains, years after his death, one of the most distinctivein the big - band field. newrecord from * * * * CHRIS BARBER WITH OTTILIE PATTERSON: It's TightLike That; Nobody HEAR THEM! COMPARE THEM! KnowsYou WhenYou're Down And Out; Martinique; Chimes DYNAGROOVI Blues;Merrydown Rag;St.Louis Blues;IceCream;Skokiaan;Oh, MAGNIFICENT HEW RECORDS DEVELOPED DT Didn't He Ramble;INever Knew Just What A GirlCould Do; The RCA VICTOR World Is Waiting For The Sunrise; 0SF761 7 0 RD 7617 Reckless Bides. Ace of Clubs ACL 12" stereo or mono LP BRENDA 1163. SESSIONS of nine and ten years "THE ago,whentheBarberband featured a young banjoist named Lonnie Donegan. Many sxviixtrrikws" tracks were recorded at the band's sell-out shows at the Royal Festival THE ROUTERS Hallandarefullofatmosphere. Sharpincisivesoundallthrough LEE . . solohighlightsfromPat PLAY 1963's Halcox,ChrisBarber andMonty Sunshine.Ottilie'svocals-specially strong on theIda Cox item "No- by bodyKnows . . ." Asliceof nostalgia. GREAT * * * Think ODETTA 0590345mm IT'S A MIGHTY WORLD: It's A INSTRUMENTAL MightyWorld;I'veBeenTold; Reminiscin';HushHushMamie; CamphoratedOil;Bull Jine Run: Come A Lady'sDream; Sweet HITS Potatoes;Chevrolet;Love Proved SOUNDS False;One Man's Hands; Got My Mind On Freedom. RCA Victor RD The Routers 7615. FOLK singerOdettalivesevery Maria Elena; consonant, every vowel,of the INCORPORATED lyrics.Withguitarandbass Watermelon man; accompaniment, this album demon- stratesthedepthofherstyling. COL DB7239 Wipe out; Hear, for a sample, "Love Proved False",deep -throatedandintense, and you'll get the gist. And listen Pipeline; Telstar closelyfor the amusing lineselse- & seven others where. Oddetta switches mood . but fast. * * * DJANGO REINHARDT ILoveYou;I'llNeverSmile Again; Folie A Amphion; Anniver- sary Song; Blues Primitif;Topsy; SOUNDS New YorkCity;Mano;Moppin' TheBride;GypsyWith A Song; Night And Day; Confessin'. Realm RM 184. RECORDINGS, made in Paris in 1947, by the Second Hot Club Quintet. Some say that when 0 WS 8144 0 WM 8144 Reinhardt diedin1953,real jazz 12' stereo or mono LP guitar - playing died with him. Zun mek Maybe.But anywaythis is a rEEFE. viPO' fascinatingcollection . . . with "Moppin'TheBride"aparticu- GOOD! V larly strong example of his BRUNSWICK LTD BRANCH OF virtuosity.Interestnote:theuse THE DECCA RECORD COMPANY LTD of clarinet with guitar, as opposed to violin as per Stephan GrappellY. 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TWIST AND SHOUT* NEW GIRL IN SCHOOL (The National Chart) 3 (4) The Beatles (Tollie) 2636 (2) Jan & Dean (Liberty) TOP 20 -FIVE YEARS AGO ('ANT BUY ME LOVE HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE* SIDE SADDLE CZ, DONNA for, CAN'T BUY ME LOVE 26EIGHT BY TEN 21 (2) The Beatles (Capitol) 2729 (6) Swinging Blue Jeans 1 (2) Russ Conway ,94.//C 1 1(16) Marty Wilde4/4,4/6 7 (2) The Beatles (Parlophone) 27 (9) Kenn Dodd (Columbia) (Imperial) SHE LOVES YOU* II LITTLE CHILDREN V MY BOY LOLLIPOP SMOKE GETS IN YOUR TOMBOY 4( 1(10) The Beatles (Swan) DO YOU WANT TO KNOW 12 1(6) Billy J. Kramer and 30 (4) Millie (Fontana) 28A SECRET 2 EYES (15) Perry Como /The Dakotas (Parlophone) I WANT TO HOLD YOUR (1) Platters THE ONE -(1) The Beatles (Yee -Jay) CHARLIE BROWN HAND* JUST ONE LOOK 28tuP 25 (12) Gerry & The 13(13)Coasters e-op.ipc,A; 2 (12) The Beatles (Capitol) MONEY IT DOESN'T MATTER ANY 2(6) The Hollies Pacemakers (Columbia) 2933 (2) Kingsmen (Ward) 3MORE (Parlophone) 9 5PLEASE PLEASE ME* (8) Buddy Holly LOA 14 20 AS USUAL 4 (8) The Beatles (Vee Jay) 30RIP VAN WINKLE NOT FADE AWAY 726 (13) Brenda Lee 30 (6) Devotions (Roulette) 43 (6) Rolling Stones (Decca) (Brunswick) 6HELLO DOLLY 4 M I1APP rWAIT FOR ME 7(6) Louis Armstrong DEAD MAN'S CURVE (3)Y ConnieINESSFrancis (0'1 ""'1 3(-) Malcolm Vaughan ORLEANS 4C (Kapp) 3144 (3) Jan & Dean (Liberty) 1,,LOVE YOU BECAUSE (7) Jim Reeves 301;12 E1(113) & 4C DAWN GO AWAY TELL IT ON THE AS I LOVE YOU DOES YOUR CHEWING (RCA -Victor) The Fenmen (Decca) 5 (4)Shirley BasseY 16GUM LOSE ITS FLAVOUR 5(9) Four Seasons (Philips)Q32MOUNTAIN 35 (3) Peter, Paul & Mary (10) Lonnie Donegan EVERYTHING'S ALL RIGHT* MY HEART BELONGS TO (Warner Bros.) 6 PETITE FLEUR 3139 (2) The Mojos (Decca) ONLY YOU* BY THE LIGHT OF THE (5)Chris Barber f 17 WORLD OF BLUE 8 (5) Bobby Vinton (Epic) 33ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN SILVERY MOON 40 (2) The Beatles STAGGER LEE (-)Little Richard `-(-/s1/1C/*J 32 5 (5) Karl Denver (Decca) GLAD ALL OVER* (Capitol of Canada) 7(6) Lloyd Price 4( 12 (7) Dave ('lark Five .1..1 (Epic) NADINE I GOT STUNG/ONE NIGHT J3120 (11) Manfred Mann (HMV) 4!.. 3441 (3) Chuck Berry (Chess) PUB WITH NO BEER 18(17) Elvis PresleYd.C SUSPICION (7) Slim Dusty I'M THE LONELY ONE 16 (4) Terry Stafford 35THAT'S THE WAY SING LITTLE BIRDIE 3444 (9) Cliff Richard & The (Crusader) BOYS ARE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY 19(17) Pearl Carr & Teddle Shadows (Columbia) - (1) Leslie Gore (Mercury) 9(9) Beverley Sisters Johnson IIARY JANE THE WAY YOU DO THE SHANGRI-LA GIGI (4) Dcl Shannon (Stateside)* THINGS YOU DO 36 - (1) Robert Maxwell/Vic LONELY ONEc-(ive) 14 (5) Temptations (Gordy) Dana (Decca/Dolton) 10(11) Billy Eekstine 20(-) Duane Eddy 6/W' 36YOU WERE THERE 1 THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG WE LOVE YOU BEATLES 26 (5) Heinz (Decca) 4' A. 15 (4) Betty Everett 3745 (2) Carefrees (Vee Jay) (London -International) BRITAIN'S TOP LP's FOR YOU 3734 (9) Rick Nelson .4( (Brunswick) 4' WITH THE BEATLES 11GOOD 'N' COUNTRY 1 (1) The Beatles (Parlophone) (-) Jim Reeves (RCA Victor) JIM REEVES PLEASE PLEASE ME TRINI LOPEZ AT P.J'e 0(1,-7 y Co 12 2(2) The Beatles (Parlophone) (16) Trini Lopez (Reprise) 1 BELIEVE O10 (3) The Bachelors (Decca) STAY WITH THE HOLLIES 13IN DREAMS 3(4) The Hollies (Parlophone) (13) Roy Orbison (London) BITS AND PIECES 5 (7) Dave Clark Five WEST SIDE STORY 14SINATRA'S SINATRA I(Columbia) 4(3) Sound Track (CBS) (20) Frank Sinatra (Reprise) 8DIANE MEET THE SEARCHERS 15LISTEN TO BILLY J. 11 (11) The Bachelors (Decca) (5) The Searchers (Pye) KRAMER (12) Billy J. Kramer & The 9THAT GIRL BELONGS HOW DO YOU LIKE IT Dakotas (Parlophone) TO YESTERDAY 6(6) Gerry & The Pacemakers 8 (5) Gene Pitney BLUE SKIES ( nited Artists) (Columbia) 16(15) Frank Ifield (Columbia) FREDDIE & THE ANYONE WHO HAD A 7DREAMERS 17STARS FROM STARS AND ''''HEART (9) Freddie & The Dreamers GARTERS 4(9)('ilia Black (Columbia) (-) Various Artistes (Decca) (Parlophone) 8 SUGAR AND SPICE 18IN THE WIND iy TELL ME WHEN (-) Peter, Paul & Mary 1' 12(5) Applejacks (Decca) (14) Searchers (Pye) (Warner Bros) RICK NELSON 4' THE BEACH BOYS1^0t.1 f%) THE SHADOWS GREATEST .1 OYS CRY 9 SOUTH PACIFIC la. 4(110) Eden Kane (Fontana) -0( HITS 19(7) Sound Track (RCA) \., IT'S 'AN OPEN SECRETr-7-7 FUN, FUN. 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A HUNGRY FOR -LOVE 14PETER, PAUL &MARY YOU'RE A WONDERFUL 44 (8) Peter' Paul & Mary STAY AWHILE HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE 38 (8) Gloria Lynne (5) The, Searchers (Warner Bros.) 19 (7) Dusty Springfield 4443 (17) The Swinging Blue ONE (Everest) (Pys)- (Philips) Jeans (HMV) 32 (3) Marvin Gaye (Tamia) IS 1 THINK OF YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR MAN VIE BEATLES HITS 4( JAVA* 45 (13) Trite' Merseybeats GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY /MOCKINGBIRD HILI, 46 (2) Johnny Cash (Columbia) (6) The Beatles (Parlophone) _..(F'Obtana) 20 9 (11) Al Hirt (RCA Victor) /3(3) The Swinging Blue - (1) The Migil Five (Pye) GOOD NEWS. Jeans (HMV) A THE BEATLES No. 1 16 YOU'LL NEVER WALK 46 4DON'Tn3) E I LOVE YOU MORE AND 4626 (8) Sam Cooke (7) The Beatles (Parlophone) ALONE MORE EVERY DAY. (RCA -Victor) EEDLES AND PINS FrankBI.AMIfield(Columbia) 4( 11 (8) Al Martino (Capitol) 710) Gerry & The Pacemakers 21, (12) The Searchers (Pye) 47I CAN'T STAND IT 7 THE D E. K FIVE (Columbia) I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE (4 e Clark Five c- 23KISSIN' COUSINS -(1) Soul Sisters (Sue) 17 IN DREAMS CANDY MAN 47 mE 13 (6) Elvis Presley Ma) (-) Roy Orbison (London) 20 (10) Brian Poole & The 38 (6) Maureen Evans (Oriole) (RCA -Victor) 48PENETRATION ---e4 Tremeloes (Decca) 31 (8) Pyramids (Best) 8 THEBACRELORS 1$BEST OF CHUCK BERRY ilaIF I LOVED YOU NAVY BLUE* (LW-.17le Bachelors (Decca) (18) Chuck Berry (Pye) 22 MOVE OVERDARLING "-' - (I) Richard Anthony 2419 (9) Diane Renay FOREVER /4 (4) (C.B.S.) 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e-- wArri 16 RECORD MIRROR, Week ending April 4, 1964 A BEATLE IN HIS OWN WRITE! Seaport city which produced The Beatles.are bound to be thickheads LIDDYPOOL!And especially John Lennon, AUTHOR. The man whowho will wonder why some wrote the immortal words:" How many bodypeople wash ofthebookdoesn't make peetle and faces?In a recent duddypottity poll a roaming sense, and others will search reporter intervined, asking `Do you like Big Grunty betterfor hidden meanings.None more than Grave Burke?' To these question many peopleof it has to make sense and answered: 'On the other hand, who are we to judge?' if it seems funny, then that's John's book* has caused astirinthe literary world. enough." High -domed critics have analysedit. His style has been Perhaps the most sensible likened to James Thurber, Spike Milligan, Edward Lear,paragraph yet written about Stanley Unwin. Ifounditamusing,hil- ariousinparts,intelligent, logical,cleverlyillustrated. John Lennon Talks But author John had a rare oldfield day when he was calledtoaccountforthe About His New Book bookbytheinterrogation team of BBC TV's "Tonight" programme last week. By Peter Jones Kenneth Allsop asked him about the things that madegreat.It's good fun.If you "InHis OwnWrite."In John himselflaugh. Said can takeitinyour stride, of fact, one chapter "On Safairy John:"Lots things - Ialwayssay.It'sgood. I WithWhideHunter"was apples and Derek Hart andlike it." written"inconjugal"with that.Quite a few things.I Kenneth askedwhether Paul. used to like the Goons . . . John was managing to cope and Stanley Unwin. Er, Nickwith stardom.He askedif McCutt . . ."Kenneth said: hefeltfine. SaidJohn: ECONOMICAL "Haven't met him." Said "Well, I'm not cracking up, John:"No, I haven'tmet But I reckonit'llsell the you know, but . . . I don't proverbial bomb. him, but . .." know about next year, but The illus- Kenneth asked what madeI'm all right now." trations themselves will John Lennon angry.Reply: Which left only a attract a load of customers. "Getting up make me angry,departure move by John, as And the more you read the you know, in the mornings. Cliff Michelmore said:"Not text,the more yourealise Apart from that I'm quite-only is he a nice young man, that John Lennon "English" quite healthy." but it's a good book indeed. is a darned sight more econ- omicalandstraightforward I'lltellyou,oratleastI than the English we learned NONSENSE think itis .. ." A chaotic, definitely differ- in school. Kenneth: "When you write ent,sortofinterview.In- "John Lennon In His Own a lyric,a song,forthe cidentally,PaulMcCartney Write," byJohn Lennon. Beatles, do you go about it writestheintroductionto Published by Jonathan Cape, in the same way as for theJohn's book and says: "There March 23, 1964. Price 9s. 6d. book? What'syourap- proach? Or do you regard it asbeinganotherkindof nonsense rhyme, infact'?" John: "No - itdepends. Two great discson RCA Victor Sometimes Ijust sort of sit about and think of alyric, the same asI do for those writties.But ifI'm working with Paul,if he thinks of it first, well we go from there." Then Kenneth asked about the Lennon money.Ile said thenew Beatlemovie was going to be asell-out, and the book was going to be a winner. "What's it like hav- ing success happen so sud- denly?" SaidJohn:"It's THE THINGS WE HEAR

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