— . — ) — BENELUX ITALY Paul Anka’s “Puppy Love” is topping the juke box charts in Belgium. The VCM’s singer, Nicola Arigliano will appear in an extraordinary show in three Belgian music magazines printed an Anka photograph on the cover of Monte Carlo on July 25th. This Italian artist has just recorded “Sentimentale,” their July issue. This is no coincidence, but accentuates Paul’s tremendous the opening tune of the homonymous TV show, on which he always stars popularity in Belgium. with Mina. Rocco Granata, of “Marina” fame, returned from Berlin to Brussels. In Umberto Bindi is currently the most successful Italian composer. In fact, Berlin he appeared in a film titled “Marina.” His new record “Rocco Cha Cha” his “H Nostro Concerto” (Our Concert) is still number 3 and selling very well. (Moonglow label) is rapidly climbing the charts. The sheet music of this hit composition is published by Maestro Alfredo Rossi Freddy Quinn, one of Europe’s biggest recording stars (every new record of Ariston (Vicolo Pattari 2, Milan), who also has the rights to all the other reaches the million mark!) made a Flemish-Dutch recording of his German Bindi musical creations. The recording of “Our Concerto” performed by the successes “Melodie der Nacht” and “Irgendwann.” Lyrics were written by author himself is on Ricordi. Land}- Calebaut. Producer Louis van Rymenant from Antwerp, flew to Ham- On Tuesday, July 5th, a new show appeared on Italian television titled, burg to supervise the session. Freddy Quinn leaves this week for Brazil for “Tintarella.” The Four Saints performed Bindi’s “Our Concerto” and then his fifth film. the famed Rocco Granata was introduced and sang “Oh Oh Rosi” and Oriole Records, distributed in Belgium by Ronnex Records, has a hit on its “Marina.” The last star guest was the well known English songstress Petula hands with “Little Christine” by Dick Jordan. Clark who performed the Italian hit, “Buondi.” Mr. P. Borzee, chief of “Sonobel” (distribs in Belgium for Top Rank, Durium in Italy, has released the upcoming Top Rank “Mule Skinner Blues” Durium, Amadeo, etc.), has signed an exclusive contract with French indie by Fendermen, and it is becoming a smash here, too. label “America Records,” specialists in Latin-American music. First releases Decca informed The Cash Box that Caterina Valente will tour Italy in by the Tito Rodriguez orchestra, “Figaro Cha Cha” and “Elvira” (in the new August, from the 2nd to the 10th, with appearances in the best night clubs wa-pa-cha style!), have fine initial reactions with juke boxes. Same firm on the Italian Riviera (San Remo, Viareggio, Finale Ligure, Venezia, Trieste). issued a single of the Amadeo L.P. “Los Javaloyas” under the “Sonobel” VCM’s young singer, Tony Renis, whom experts and the Italian public con- label; standard “La Violettera” b/w “Triana.” This exciting cha-cha-record is sider one of the most promising voices, won the third prize in the Ancona proving to be a best seller. Festival with his composition, “Non Dire I Cry“ (Not Say I Cry). Bobbejaan Schoepen, one of Belgium’s most reputated recording artists, The number of Italian festivals is extraordinary. On July 29, 30, and 31, for sings now in German language with same success. His record “Ich steh’ an the second time in Pesaro, the Mec Della Canzone Festival will take place der Bar und habe kein Geld” (I stand on the bar and have no money) another and will include songs from America and Europe. version of “A Pub with no beer,” rides high in Germany’s top twenty. Bob- The movie “Girls Town” is expected to appear on the Italian screens shortly. bejaan is known in the US under his cowboy name Bobby John, where he re- Paul Anka stars in his first role as an actor. He sings his big hit, “It’s corded for RCA. The film of same title will be released shortly. Time To Cry.” This year’s International Song Contest in the Casino of Knokke, one of Gilbert Becaud’s opening night at the Chez Vous in Venice was aired on j Belgium’s seaside resorts, will be held from July 22nd-28th. It will be a big TV. The singer was very successful. j event and six countries will be represented. Belgiumn’s competitors: Jean- Decca has released “Paper Roses” by Anita Bryant in Italy, and “He’ll I Michel Blanc, Terry Lamo, Maryse Litsch, Louis Notari and Rina Pia. From Have To Stay” by Jeanne Black on Capitol has just been released here, too. Holland: Rita Reys, Willy Alberti, Teddy Scholten, Corry Brokken and Ton A 45 EP titled “Jungle Echoes” by Caino & The Safari Percussion Boys van Duinhoven. From Italy: Isabella Fedeli, Adriana Vasto, Edda Montanari, distributed in Italy on the Omega Records label, has been censored and copies Tony Cucchiara and Nuzzo Salonia. From Germany: Inge Brandenburg, Han- taken from circulation due to its piece titled, “Jungle Chase” which repro- nelore Auer, Udo Jurgens, Frank Foster and Heinz Sagner. From England: duced too much reality with the voices and sighs of two lovers. Mat Munro, Jimmy Lloyd, Steve Martin, Valerie Masters and Wally Whyton. And from France: Barbara, Carole Vernel, Violette Renoir, Jean-Claude Renard and Jean-Pierre Delley. There will be many broadcasts from the Festival by the radio companies of Belgium, England, Germany, Italy, Lux- embourg and Holland, as well as TV transmissions. Each evening there will Italy's be a guest appearance by a well known singer: Annie Cordy, Felix Marten, Best Sellers Jacqueline Boyer, Colette Renard, Jean-Claude Pascal and Georges Brassens. Holland’s famous home made Italian singer Willy Alberti is having a holi- day in Italy. 1. Serenata A Magellina (Cori & Marini/Sergio Bruni/FloSandons Durium/ One of the most active Dutch record bosses is Gerry M. Oord, who, when — VCM Titanus he travels through Germany and Switzerland, leaves at 5 o’clock and drives — 2. Theme From A Summer Place (Percy Faith Philips Ricordi) for 500 miles in-a-row. — — 3. II Nostro Concerto (Our Concert) (Bindi Ricordi Ariston) In the Dutch record businesss there’s a strong battle between the original — — 4. Nessuo A1 Mondo (No One In The World) (P. DiCapri Carisch Metron) version of “Cathy’s Clown” by the Everly Brothers and the Blue Diamonds’ — — 5. Words (Pat Boone—London—Mess. Musicali) imitational number. There is, however, a definite preference for the Everlys. 6. Impazzivo Per Te (I Was Crazy For You) (Celentano Jolly Ricordi) On the other hand, the (Dutch) Blue Diamonds are extremely popular in — — 7. Personalita b/w Till (Caterina Valente Decca Metron) Holland and this week these Decca artists reached a record. They celebrated — — 8. Ue Lie Che Femmina (Marino Marini Durium Titanus) their 200,000 sold record. There has been a reception at Loosdrecht, Holland’s — — 9. My Town (Paul Anka Columbus Curci) yachting centre, where the Blue Diamonds were presented with the latest — — 10. Segretamente (L. Virgili VCM Campidoglio) model radiogram for selling so many records in such a short time. Record — — business started for the Blue Diamonds about nine months ago. The 200,000 mark is a real record for a country as small as Holland. When a Dutch artist reaches the 100,000 mark he is presented with a golden record. Zero Ltd. Re-organizes Well known Frisia’s, a very popular Frisian accordion trio, had their part Holland’s VANCOUVER, B.C. — Zero Records of festivities too. Leader Jopie Roukema celebrated his 30th anniversary as an Ltd., has recently re-organized artist. He went professional when six years old. Now records by the trio are and high in the market and selling steadily. The Frisia’s newest Decca recording Best Sellers moved to new offices in Vancouver, a medley of hit tunes can be found on 9 out of ten juke boxes in Holland. — B. C. A branch will be opened in the Peter en zijn Rockets—most original R & R group from the Low Countries U.S. soon. are making hit upon hit. Their “Kom van dat dak af” is number two on the 1. Milord (Corry Brokken/Edith I charts at this moment, and their new single “Laat me los” sold a few thousand Piaf/Dutch Swing College Band New officers in the company are: before it was released. L.C. Phonogram thinks “Laat me los” will be the R & R I Philips/Columbia/Philips). Norman Burley, president; Art Phil- hit of 1960! 2. Kom van dat dak af (Peters en L.C. Bovema will also release repertoire from the COED label, which has zijn Rockets—Imperial). lips, vice-president; Ray Chamberlin, artists like The Crests and Adam Wade. The label will be rushed in the Dutch 3. Laila (The Regento Stars/Die secretary-treasurer. Don Grashey and market. 1 Regenfeifer Tivoli/Philips). — Charles Williams are no longer ac- Hitmaker Corry Brokken (L.C. Phonogram) who is still high on the charts 4. Cathy’s Clown (The Everly Broth- with her “Milord,” sung in Dutch, made a German version of her biggest I tive with the company. Miss Agnes 1 ers/The Blue Diamonds—Warner success. Bros./Decca). Mackie, formerly in I promotion and I 5. Schlafe mein Prinzchen (Papa sales in the northwest has ' taken over Bue’s Viking Jazz Band—Story- ville). promotion and sales activities. i 6. Banjo Boy (Jan & Kjeld—CNR). Firm is now pressing at Monarch 7. Mustapha (Bob Azzam—Barclay). in Los Angeles and Belgium's Best Sellers 8. He’ll Have To Go (Jimmy Reeves arrangements are —RCA). being made for eastern pressing when 9. Unter fremden Sternen (Freddy “the volume warrants it.” Some terri- (FLEMISH) (WALLOON) Polydor).