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POPULAR PICKS OF THE WEEK “DAKOTA AT STORYVILLE”—Dakota Stanton —Capitol ST 1649 Boston’s famed jazz night club Storyville provides the background for Dakota Stanton’s first on- “MIKE NICHOLS AND ELAINE MAY EXAM- stage recording. Thrush completely captivates her audience “The INE DOCTORS”—Mercury MG 20680 as she reads standards such as Show Must Go On,” “Mean And Evil Blues,” and Nichols and May aim their satiric guns at doctors “Easy To Love.” The Stanton style is, as always, in 12 extremely funny bits on this Mercury LP. top-drawer. Set should make noise with the legion The comedy duo is in rare form as they delight- of the lark’s admirers. fully poke fun at the men in white. Album is an outgrowth of the team’s appearances on the Mon- l>7 HOLSIIW itor radio show, and most of the routines were originally heard on the air. Disk looms as a sure xAfiliE mcims ^ chart item.

“GREEK SONGS”—Four Coins—MGM SE 3944 The Four Coins draw upon their own backgrounds to deliver this top-flight collection of Greek folk “TWISTIN’ WITH DUANE EDDY”—Jamie JLP songs. The only tune not of a folk origin is “Never 70-3022 On Sunday,” which seemed so appropriate to the Duane Eddy’s twangy guitar jumps on the twist spirit of the album that it was included. The se- bandwagon full blast with this bag of tunes lections, which are mostly in English, capture all geared for fast-moving dancing pleasure. The the joy of the Greek people. Disk could score with Eddy sound, which has scored so successfully in the group’s fans as well as folk tune buffs. the past, is top form in readings of “Hard Times Twist,” “Sunshine Twist,” and “The Battle Twist.” This first-rate disk has enough sales po- tential to reach chartdom.

“TWISTING WITH THE CADILLACS”—Jubilee JGM 5009 “SOUL”—Timi Yuro—Liberty—LST 7212 The free-flowing, hard-driving sound of the Cadil- Timi Yuro comes through with a powerful follow- lacs give forth with a hot group of tunes geared first hit in this offer- up to “Hurt,” her LP, new for teens and oldsters alike. The beat is rockin’ en- ing from Liberty. Young lark’s big voice and and twist is fast as the group reads “Speedo,” chanting style are showcased as she reads “If I “It’s Love” and “Sugar Sugar.” Disk has an in- Heart,” and “Once Had You,” “You Belong To My fectious spirit that should make it favorite with In A While.” Belford Hendricks, who did the ar- the entire twistin’ set. rangements, acts as conductor with artistry and style. The Lois Winter Singers get featured bill- ing. Disk should be a popular sales number.

“ONE FOR MY BABY”—Eddie Heywood—Mer- “WALK ON BY”—Leroy Van Dyke—Mercury cury SR 60632 MG 20682 Eddie Heywood dishes up a tasteful collection of Cashing in on the success of his current chart evergreens and two original compositions in this kicks off item, “Walk On By,” Leroy Van Dyke third offering from Mercury. Pianist, who is ably his premiere LP with the biggie and launches into assisted by Albert Lucas on bass and Donald eleven other country tunes with the assurance of Lamond on drums, demonstrates a first-rate a long-successful artist. Collection includes “Big swingin’, soft sound on all the tunes essayed. hit, Man In A Big House,” a previous Van Dyke The likeable Heywood touch is superb as he reads plus songs by the best country tunesmiths writ- “Body And Soul,” “It’s All Right With Me,” and abil- ing today. Notable examples of the chanter’s “Don’t Take Your Love From Me.” Excellent set. ity are his readings of “Big Shoes” and “Funny Should score with all the 88er’s fans. How Time Slips Away.” Disk seems a natural to score in the coin department.

LES “LES BROWN AND HIS BAND OF RENOWN “SHOWCASE”—Patsy Cline—Decca DL 74202 PLAY THE GERSHWIN BANDWORK”—Colum- Since she first hit it big -with “Walkin’ After GERSI-IWIN bia CL 1679 mm Midnight,” Patsy Cline has risen to the top ranks . BANOBOOK All Gershwin fans should find this attractive, of country stardom. Lark’s vibrant delivery and swinging album from Les Brown a welcome asset. Orkster Brovra leads his boys through the paces SMiiMSE style have won her a large and loyal following of fans. This Decca LP truly displays all of her vocal of “Somebody Loves Me,” “Love Walked In,” and talents. Backed up by the Jordanaires, Patsy reads “They All Laughed” with the strict attention to S... her current chart-ride “Crazy” plus eleven other melody that the music demands. The band has a country favorites. Disk should create a lot of ex- polished, compelling sound that puts new life into Hill has citement. the Gershwin sturdies. Jay supplied some excellent arrangements for the Brown group.

^J55» “GUY LOMBARDO AND THE ROYAL CANAD- IANS DIXIE”—Capitol ST 1648 'r\%TS>TT::s<.. Night Owls—Val- GO “TWISTING THE OLDIES”— Guy Lombardo has cast aside his familiar sweet mor LP 79 sounds to come up with a lively bag of Dixie fa- up with a neat package of fa- Valmor has come vorites. Orkster proves his versatility as he reads a twistin’ beat. Disk has miliar r&r tunes set to “Tin Roof Blues,” “Down Home Rag,” and “Musk- the Fred Astaire dance studios a clever tie-in with rat Ramble.” Lombardo directs his attention to instructions how to twist on back of by way of beat in the offering, giving the tunes rendered the album cover. The Night Owls read “Diana,” here a fast-moving, swinging flavor that is com- ^ I Say.” and “Don’t Be Cruel” with “What ’D pletely enjoyable. All the arrangements are first- spirits to attract twisters^ of all ages. ^ enough good rate on this Capitol LP. Set provides exceptional dancing music.

WCHABLES “SOMETHING WONDERFUL”—Ray Charles “NORMA ZIMMER SINGS TRUE LOVE”—Dot

. 25404 ngers;, ; . ; nQui>s^f^ut Singers Command RS 827 SD DLP — Zimmer, who has a national audience from Ray Charles’ sixteen voices are skillfully blended Norma featured spot on the Lawrence Welk TV’er, her , by his professional hand to produce imaginative, showcases her vocal talents in this first LP effort;'^ sometimes brilliant touches of genius in this Com- reads a group of mand wax. The group delivers “Paradise,” “These Thrush beautifully inspirational including “Battle Hymn Of The Repub- Foolish Things,” and “Embraceable You” with sturdies Country,” and “Ave Maria.” superb range and pitch. The arrangements here lic,” “This Is My On is teamed up with are geared for stereo and Charles knows what four selections she Jim Roberts should score with all to do to get the most from his singers. LP is a for duets. Disk champagne solid item throughout. fans.