June 3, 1963 Number Six

HIT OF THE WEEK: BLUE ON BLUE - Bobby Vinton (Epic) Pic ked by almost everybody early last month,and now after strong air play and listener requests, it has become the labels biggest seller in Dixie since ROSES ARE RED, A pote ntial #1 record.

CORRESPONDENTS POPULAR PICK:HARRY, THE HAIRY APE - Ray Ste vens (Mercury)Last week's Choice of the Week is being exposed everywhere. Initial req uest re-action indicates a smash. Early sales reports are most promising.

HOT ACTION RECORD: GIVE US YOUR BLESSING - Ray Peterso n (Dunes) This record isnot re­ ceiving extensive air play. Where it is exposed,it is not only a big request item, but a strong seller. It is also selling in areas where it hasn't bee n played by the local stations,indicating the strength of out-of-town stations in somemarkets.

SOUTHERN SURVEY CHOICE OF THE WEEK: HILLY BILLY DING GO NG CHOO CHOO - Appalachians (ABC)- See Review and Comment Section.

SOUTHERN TOP TWENTY

1. IT'S MY PARTY-Leslie Gore (Mer) 11. I LOVE YOU BECAUSE-Al Martino (Cap) 2. BE HAPPY-Jimmy Soul (SPQR) 12. BLUE ON BLUE-Bobby Vinton (Epic) 3 13. HELLO STRANGER-Barbara Lewis (Atl) . STILL-Bill Anderson (Decca) Ik. k. SATURDAY NIGHT-Sam Cooke (RCA) BIRDLAND-Chubby Checker (Park) 5 15. SUKIYAKI-Kyu Sakamoto (Cap) . IF YOU NEED ME-Solomon Burke (Atl) 6 6. I WILL FOLLOW HIM-Peggy March (RCA) 1 . HOT PASTRAMI-Dartells (Dot) 7. YOU CAN'T SIT DOWN-Dovells (Cameo) 17. PUSHOVER-Etta James (Argo) 8. DA DOO RON RON-Crystals (Phillies) 18. SURFIN'/SHUT DOWN-Beach Boys (Cap) 9. TAKE THESE CHAINS-Ray Charles (ABC) 19. LET'S GO STEADY-Neil Sedaka (RCA) 10. REVEREND MR BLACK-Kingston Trio (Cap) 20. GIVE US YOUR BLESSING-Ray Peterson(Dunes)

REQUEST AND RETAIL ACTION REPORTED TEN COMMANDMENTS-James Mac Arthur (See) IT'S BEEN NICE-Everly Brothers (WB) DARLING IT’S WONDERFUL-Lovers (Post) SO MUCH IN LOVE-Tymes (Park) 18 YELLOW ROSES-Bobby Darin (Cap) MEMPHIS-Lonnie Mack (Fraternity) STRING ALONG-Rick Nelson (Decca) I'M SAVING MY LOVE-Skeeter Davis (RCA) ABILENE-George Hamilton IV (RCA) ONE FINE DAY-Chiffons (Laurie) NOT TOO YOUNG-Bobb E Soxx (Phillies) BLACK CLOUD-Chubby Checker (Park) COME AND GET THESE MEMORIES-Vandellas (Gor) LAZY HAZY DAYS-Nat "King" Cole SANDS OF GOLD-Webb Pierce (Decca) GREATEST LOVER-Bo Diddley (Chess) KANGAROO SPORT-Rolf Harris (Epic) WILDWOOD DAYS & WILL-Bobby Rydell (Cam) MY SUMMER LOVE-Ruby (Kapp) PRISONER OF LOVE-James Brown (King) SWEET DREAMS-Patsy Cline (Decca) THERE GOES MY HEART-Fats Domino (ABC) TOO FACES HAVE I-Lou Christy (Rou) EASIER SAID THAN DONE-Essex (Rou) RING OF FIRE-Johnny Cash (Col) IF MY PILLOW-Connie Francis (MGM)

COMMENT: I AGREE WITH THE MANY OTHERS,"IT’S ABOUT TIME WE HAD ONE."TH E SOUTHERN MUSI SURVEY ISINFORMATIVE, UP TO DATE, AND CONTAINS COLLECTIVE MAT ERIAL AND INFOR­ MATION THAT IS HELPFUL TO ANY RECORD PROMOTION MAN AND RECORD COMPANY. (RAY HARRIS, REGIONAL SINGLES PROMOTION MGR.CAPITOL)

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DICK STARR-WFUN Big requests on GIVE US YOUR BLESSING - Ray Peterson (Dunes) and MIAMI TIE ME DOWN KANGAROO SPORT - Rolf Harris (Epic). Top sellers are SUKIYAKI - Kyu Sakamoto (Cap) and BLUE ON BLUE - Bobby Vinton. Picks: SURF CITY - Jan and Dean (Liberty) and HARRY, THE HAIRY APE- Ray Stevens (Mercury)

RON FULLER-WLAY WHERE IS MY LITTLE GIRL -Jerry Woodford (Fame) is the #1 request “ MUSCLE SHOALS record. Alabama sales have been good. Owner of the item is Rick Hall, Box 2238, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. H e ’ 6 the man who made NIGHT RUMBLE,; I'M QUALIFIED and YOU BETTER MOVE ON. Pick: SANDS OF GOLD - Webb Pierce (Decca).

BERNARD BARKER-WDAK Sales: HELLO STRANGER - Barbara Lewis (Atlantic) and BIRDLAND - COLUMBUS Chubby Checker (Parkway). Requests: WILL YOU BE MY BABY - Bobby Rydell (Cameo) and NOT TOO YOUNG - Bobb E Soxx (Phillies). Pick: WHERE IS MY LITTLE GIRL - Jerry Woodford (Fame).

GEORGE CROMWELL-WMBR Sales and requests: SUKIYAKI - Kyu Sakamoto (Cap) and THE DCG - JACKSONVILLE Rufus Thomas (Stax). Pick: BRENDA - Cupids (KC). Watch: EASIER SAID THAN DONE - Essex (Roulette).

FRANK JOLLE-WMAK High hopes for: JACK THE RIPPER - Link Wray (Swan). Requests: NASHVILLE GIVE US YOUR BLESSING - Ray Peterson (Dunes). Picks: MEMPHIS - Lonnie Mack (Frat) and HARRY, THE HAIRY APE - Ray Stevens (Mercury).

MEL MIXON-WSGA Top five seller: SAY WONDERFUL THINGS - Patti Page (Columbia). SAVANNAH Requests: I ’M SAVING MY LOVE - Skeeter Davis (RCA). Pick: GRADUATION DAY - Bobby Picket (GSP).

JAY MACK-WABB Calls on MY SUMMER LOVE - Ruby (Kapp) and IF MY PILLOW COULD TALK - MOBILE Connie Francis (MGM). Big seller: I LOVE YOU BECAUSE - A1 Martino (Cap). Pick: GRADUATION TIME - Barry Mann (CP).

ARLEN LOCKEBMAN-WMUZ The #1 seller is LAZY HAZY DAYS OF SUMMER - Nat "King" Cole (Cap) MONTEZUMA followed by I GO LONELY - Dickie Lee (Smash). Pick: MAIN ATTRACTION - Pat Boone (Dot). Note to Arlen: Pat has covered the Rolf Harris record and you should have a copy from Dot later this week.

TONEY BROOKS-WTBC Calls and sales: HOT PASTRAMI - Dartells (Dot). Picks: I WISH I TUSCALOOSA WERE A PRINCESS - Peggy March (RCA) and MY SUMMER LOVE - Ruby(Kepp).

WILLIAM DAMEREL-WJHO Hit items: THAT'S WHERE IT'S AT - Sims Twins (SAR) and BIRDLAND OPELIKA Chubby Checker (Parkway). Pick: NO OTHER BABY - Bruce Channel (Smash).

JERRY MILLER-KONO Top ten seller: PEACE OF MIND - Gene Thomas (UA). Climbing chart ---SM 'ANTÖHIC action: YOUR OLD STAND BY - Mary Wells (Motown). DAVE DIAMOND- WKGN Hits include: DA DOO RON RON - Crystals (Phillies) and HOT KNOXVILLE PASTRAMI— Joey Dee (Roulette). Picks: JAILER, BRING ME WATER - Johnny Thunder (Diamond) and I WILL NEVER TURN MY BACK ON YOU - Chuck Jackson (Wand).

BURKE JOHNSON-WAOK Most requested: PUSHOVER - Etta James (Argo) and RIVER'S ATLANTA INVITATION - Percy Mayfield (Tangerine). Breakout: HITTIN' ON NOTHING - Irma Thomas (Minit). -3- ' June 3, 1963 Number Six REVIEW AND COMMENT HILLY BILLY DING DONG CHOO CHOO - Appalachians (ABC). Simply delightful. A happy summer­ time s Dund that will he big with requests and sales. Soupy Sales* version on Reprise will more than likely be the West Coast version. MEMPHIS - Lonnie Mack (Fraternity) It*s really just waking up in Dixie, and promises to be one of the year’s biggest. Once it’s in the top ten, it’ll more than likely stay there for a while. SCARLET O'HARA - Jet Harris (London) #3 in England. It will follow the "Telstar" pattern unless it receives exposure now. The South was late on that English hit. DON’T YOU FORGET IT - Perry Como (RCA) The word is out. And the top music operations have climbed on this one now, cashing in early. Good initial sales. COME GO WITH ME - Dion (Laurie) Label pre-tested the flip, but many picks on this side have changed their mind. Pick of the week on WPLO in Atlanta. IF YOU DON'T COME BACK - (Atlantic) - So far R & B plays have produced fair R & B sales on "this" side. DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT AND MEAN GOODBYE - Shirelles (Scepter) You'd be surprised if you knew how many people there were, who didn't hear their last hit. If you don't hear this one and decide to wait, then you’ll miss the chance to introduce a top twenty seller to your audience. SUMMER’S COMIN' - Kirby St. Romain (inette) Big State Distributing Corp. in Dallas ordered 13,000. It's the KLIF Klimber. DON'T THINK TWICE, IT'S ALRIGHT - New World Singers (Atlantic) A pick of the week on WAKE, Atlanta. Solid air play by all of the station's personnel have already established it as a request item. TENDER YEARS/MY TRUE CONFESSION - Brook Benton (Mercury) Publisher promotion and affection for the George Jones' oldie should produce split exposure. TWO BROTHERS - The Lettermen (Capitol) Most unusual. Personal appearances by the boys in the South with this type of material was a huge success. So now they've put it on disc. BE TRUE TO YOURSELF - Bobby Vee (Liberty) He has yet to miss. This will be one of his best sellers, ever. It has top 5 potential. Watch it dumb! FIRST QUARREL - Paul and Paula (Phillips) Moderate early sales. But it is gaining with the younger set. If it gets lost, look for the label to go with the flip. SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD - Dave Dudley (GW) If country sounds do well on your station, then this proven Southern seller will do great. EASIER SAID THAN DONE - Essex (Roulette) You should have received this one several weeks ago. Go find it. It's destined for #1. Taking off in Jacksonville and Atlanta. SPRING - Birdlegs & Pauline (VJ) Steve Clark reports it has a red hot R & B seller. Music Pit in Atlanta has it dn their top ten. TIE ME DOWN KANGAROO SPORT - Rolf Harris (Epic) Red Evans pioneered it. Many reports on this one. SUN ARISE was not a smash in our area. This is already a hit in South Carolina. SHAKE A HAND - Linda and Jackie (Brunswick) Limited air exposure has not helped this record, which is selling exceptionally well. Most dealers according to Decca have re­ ordered. SURF CITY - Jan and Dean (Liberty) Has that "Shut Down" "Surfin" sound. And Arlen Lockerman says the Beach Boys' record just won’t quit. And it won't. This record will be picked and played. LOVE IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME THING - Dick and Dee Dee (WB) Their last record was a popular item on most stations and it sold fairly well in the South. This ballad is beautiful. The lyrics are superb. Bound to be a pick of the week at many spots. RIVER'S INVITATION - Percy Mayfield (Tangerine) A top R & B seller in Macon and Atlanta. A potent "adult" record. I KNOW I KNOW - Pookie Hudson (LL) Distributed by Liberty and has received spotty play. But with just that much exposure has shown signs of doing good business. Don't fail to listen to this one. ALL I WANT TO DO IS RUN - Electras (UA) Selling moderately here and there. An outstanding record. Those who picked it a few weeks back will not be disappointed. I WISH I WERE A PRINCESS - Peggy March (RCA) Great airplay. Reorders, if and when, will tell how strong this follow-up will be. Looks good so far. SO LITTLE TIME - Andy Williams (Columbia) Sure is pretty. Remember he is always a slow starter. - i t - June 3, 1963 Number Six ALEUM PROGRAMMING

Surprise your listeners, your competition, and yourself. Program selected sides from selected albums. The comments will be beneficial toward your operation, if you use care in selection and insertion. How many of today’s singles originated in an album? If the cut has "your sound", play it. You won’t regret itl

OUR DAY WILL COME - Ruby and the Romantics (Kapp) Top side by far is "Stranger On The Shore."

BOBBY VINTON SINGS THE GOODIES, GREAT HITS OF THE GOLDEN GROUPS (Epic) Great backing by the Jordanaires. Recommended: "My Special Angel," and "Silhouettes."

BYE EYE BIRDIE - Soundtrack Cast (RCA) - The Year’s outstanding musical, film, with today's m o d e m music sound and beat. The choices are: "One Last Kiss", "Honestly Sincere," and "A Lot of Livin’ to Do."

THEMES FOR YOUNG LOVERS - Percy Faith (Columbia) "I Will Follow You" is THE side in the album. "Our Day Will Come" and "Up On The Roof" also blend well with today’s sounds.

SURFIN' ISA - Beach Boys (Capitol) Surf sound and good story line on "Finders Keepers."

DION SINGS THE 15 MILLION SELLERS (Laurie) Top selections for airing are "Dream Lover" and "Save The Last Dance For Me."

FOR YOUR SWEET LOVE - Rick Nelson (Decca) Title song will remind everyone of "Travelin' Man." "Pick Up The Pieces" has that Vee-Shannon dubbed sound the gals will go for. Also recommended: "I Will Follow You."

BABY WORKOUT - Jackie Wilson (Brunswick) - "Say You Will" is based on "Lonely Teardrops", his biggest ever. Well worth time on any show. "Shake, Shake, Shake" may be his next single.

SUKEYAKI - Kyu Sakamoto (Capitol) Wait until your listeners hear his treatment of "Good Timing." It’s the old Jimmy Jones’ hit, only in Japanese.

AWARD WINNING MOTION PICTURE HITS - Connie Francis (MGM) Backbeat on "Over the Rainbow" and "You’ll Never Know" offers a change of pace. Suggested only if the artist is strong in your area.

HITS! HITSJ HITS! - Don Costa (Columbia) A fine package. For airing: "Foolish Little Girl" and "Charms."

DO THE BIRD - Dee Dee Sharp (Cameo) "Reet Petite" was Jackie Wilson’s first hit record. Her rendition is good enough to be a single. Don't miss listening and then playing this one. In view of the fact that she hasn't got a single out now, it's worth any­ body's time.

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PAUL DREW