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ENGLAND 1. The Young Ones — 11. So Long Baby — Del Shannon (Columbia) ( Harms-Whitmark) (London) (Vicki) 2. Let There Be Drums—Sandy Nel- 12. Let’s Twist Again — Chubby son (London) (Commodore-Impe- Checker (Columbia) (Aberbach) Cliff Richard this week shoots to the No. 1 slot on Columbia with the title rial) 13. Tower Of Strength — Frankie > song from his latest film, “The Young Ones,” hailed as the best Bi’itish musical 3. I’d Never Find Another You—Billy Vaughan (Philips) (Famous- to date and cun-ently breaking box office records at London’s Warner Theatre. Fury (Decca) (Nevins-Kirshner) Chappell) Released only a week ago, the sensational advance of over 500,000 now exceeds 4. Stranger On The Shore — Acker 14. Language Of Love—John Louder- 700,000 making “The Young Ones” the fastest selling platter in the history of Bilk (Columbia) (Sherwin) milk (RCA) (Acuff-Rose) i the record industry. This major triumph brings Cliff in sight of his second 5. Johnny Will—Pat Boone (London) 15. The Lion Sleeps Tonight — The Gold Disk—his first was from the million selling “Livin’ Doll” in 1960. State- (Blossom) Tokens (RCA) (Essex) side release will tie in with film’s the New York premiere. It is interesting to 6. Moon River — Danny Williams 16. The Twist—Chubby Checker (Co- k note that Cliff was somewhat dubious about the disk’s potential and it was (HMV) (Chappell) lumbia) (Lois) originally scheduled as the ‘B’ side. However, after seeing the picture, a&r 7. Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen 17. Son This Is She — John Leyton^ manager added strings to backing and, by mutual Neil Sedaka (RCA) (Aldon) (HMV) (Meridian) consent, it was made the ‘A’ side. The LP, “The Young Ones,” has sold 80,000 8. Multiplication — Bobby Darin 18. Walk On By — Leroy Van Dyke in three weeks—a fantastically good figure for this country. (London) (Burton) (Mercury) (Unpublished) Chairman, Sir EMI Joseph Lockwood, leaves England mid-February for his 9. Midnight In Moscow—Kenny Ball 19. 'Toy Balloons—Russ Conway (Co- annual visit to New York and Hollywood for discussions with executives of (Pye) (Tyler) lumbia) (Jewel) Capitol Records. 10. Run To Him—Bobby Vee (Lon- 20. Goodbye Cruel World — James Singer-composer Neil Sedaka boosted sales of his current chart entry “Happy don) (Aldon) Darren (Pye) (Aldon) r Birthday Sweet Sixteen” on the RCA label when he made his British TV debut recently in Val Parnell’s “Sunday Night At The London Palladium.” Sedaka made a transatlantic dash after a last-minute booking negotiated by The Grade Organization. Also on the bill making their third appearance in the show were Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, who were recently awarded a silver disk for “Midnight In Moscow” on Pye. England's England's Norwegian star Roy Adam’s first disk for Pye International, “Hear My Song Violetta,” is being released in the States by Laurie Records. “Pocketful Of Top Ten LP's Miracles” from the film of the same name is the latest Frank Sinatra release Top Ten EP's on Reprise. Penned by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, this is the team responsible for many Sinatra hits, including “Love And Marriage” and “High 1. Blue Hawaii — Elvis Presley 1. The Shadows To The Fore—The a' Hopes.” (RCA) Shadows (Columbia) Publisher Fred Day, managing director of Francis Day Hunter, & sailed 2. 'The Young Ones — Cliff Richard 2. Helen—Helen Shapiro (Columbia) from London on the Caronia for New York en route for a three-month vacation (Columbia) 3. Dream—Cliff Richard (Columbia) in Florida. 3. Black & White Minstrel Show 4. The Shadows—The Shadows (Co- A touch of the orient came to Tin Pan Alley as d.j.’s and record reviewers, George Mitchell (HMV) lumbia) each wearing a red fez, were observed drinking cups of turkish coffee pro- —a 4. Another Black & White Minstrel 5. The Temperance Seven—The Tem- motional gimmick by Fred Jackson of Mason Music, publisher of “Turkish Show—George Mitchell (HMV) perance Seven (Parlophone) Coffee,” composed and recorded by Tony Osborne with his Piano and Orchestra 5. The Shadows—The Shadows (Co- 6. The Buttondown Mind Of Bob on HMV. Talented musician and composer of many best sellers, Osborne may lumbia) Newhart—Bob Newhart (Warner well get the chart rating he deserves for this piece of Turkish delight. The . 6. The Roarin’ Twenties — Dorothy Bros.) number has already been sold to America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Provine (Warner Bros.) 7. Take Five—^Dave Brubeck (Fon- ^ Holland, France and Italy. A Twist orchestration is also available. 7. South Pacific Soundtrack (RCA) — tana) Still in Twist mood, Jackson has “Big Ben Twist” by Fats And The Chess- 8. 21 Today—Cliff Richard (Colum- men, specially recorded in the States for the British market by Somerset Rec- bia) 8. Nina & Frederik No. 1.—Nina & ords released following its and rush here by Pye success on BBC TV’s “Juke 9. Ring A Ding Ding—Frank Sinatra Frederik (Columbia) Box Jury.” Also handled by Jackson is “Be Mine” on Columbia a version — new (Reprise) 9. Adam’s Hit Parade—Adam Faith of “La Paloma,” recorded by popular duettists Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson 10. Something For Everybody—Elvis (Parlophone) with lyrics Newell penned by Norman and Geoff Love. Presley (RCA) 10. Oliver—Original Cast (Decca) Publisher Sidney Bron is counting on a hit with Petula Clark’s latest single, “I’m Counting On You,” released last week on Pye. An American song originally waxed in Australia by local artist Johnny O’Keefe, it held the No. 1 slot there for several weeks. With backing by The Peter Knight Orchestra, Pet makes a double impact with this duel track recording which is published by Bron’s associated company, Aaron Schroeder. Pet returns to France shortly to prepare for an extensive six-month continental tour and plans are well advanced for her to visit America and Canada later in the year. Belgium's Best Sellers Impresario Vic Lewis will present a top line Anglo-American package tour in March featuring The Four Freshmen, Jeri Southern, Matt Monro and Danny Williams. An all-star orchestra to accompany them is being formed by ace (FLEMISH) (WALLOON) i. trumpeter Kenny Baker. Monro makes his debut at the London Palladium on May 14 and has been booked to appear in the two-week variety season on the 1. La Novia (Tony Dallara/Moon- 1. Viens Danser Le Twist (Let’s same bill as Helen Shapiro. glow, Bobbejaan Schoepen/Decca) Twist Again) (Johnny Halliday/ Following his recent visit to New York, Harold Davison announces a series (World Music/Brussels). Philips, Chubby Checker/Colum- of appearances by top American jazz stars. Ella Fitzgerald opens a three-week 2. La Paloma (Freddy/Polydor). bia) (Belinda/Brussels). J nation-wide tour commencing at London’s Festival Hall on Feb. 17th and 2. Les Millions d’Arlequin (Francis I 3. Romeo (Petula Clark/Vogue, Rina Count Basie and Louis Armstrong are expected in March or April. Linel/Ricordi) (Ed. Raoul Breton/ Pia/Barclay) (World Music/Brus- J Arnold Klein, European sales manager for RCA, informs that Paul Anka will Briiss6ls sels). ) make a two-day visit to London in mid-February before proceeding on a good- 3. Romeo (Petula Clark/Vogue) 4. Little Sister will promotional tour of all major RCA outlets throughout the continent of (Elvis Presley/RCA) (Ed. Raoul Breton/Brussels). Europe. (Belinda/Brussels). 4. Dang Dang (Cousins/Palette) This year’s Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Luxembourg on March 5. Ja, Was Jij Maar (Paula Dennis/ (World Music/Brussels). r 18. Britain’s entry will be selected on Sunday, Feb. 11 in the BBC’s “Song For Moonglow) (Class Music/Ant- 5. Hit The Road Jack (Ray Charles/

Europe” program to be compered by dj David Jacobs. Twelve new and unpub- werp). ABC Paramount). . lished British compositions will be presented by five recording companies 6. Let’s Twist Again (Chubby Check- 6. You Don’t Know (Helen Shapiro/ EMI, Decca, Philips, Pye and Oriole. The winning song will be determined by Columbia) (World Music/Brus- er/Columbia, Johnny Halliday/ ^ a total of 168 voters in 14 regions up and down the country. The companies Philips) (Belinda/ Brussels). sels). are expected to announce the names of their selected artists shortly and disks 7. Brigitte Bardot (Roberto Seto/ 7. Walking Back To Happiness will be released on Monday, Feb. 12. It will be recalled that at last year’s con- Vogue, Digno Garcia/Palette, (Helen Shapiro/Columbia) (Ard- test in Cannes, Britain came second with “Are You Sure” by The Allisons on Jorge Veiga/Barclay, Miguel more & Beechwood/Brussels). Mer- Fontana. endez/Decca) (Peter Plum Publi- ^ The latest move to combat the recent activities of postal record clubs in 8. Dang Dang (The Cousins/Palette) cations/Brussels) this country comes from Associated Recordings Ltd. with the introduction of (World Music/Brussels). 8. La Novia (Tony Dallara/Moon- , its own club, ARC, to be launched in Feb. backed by extensive national adver- glow, Sacha Distel Philips) ' 9. I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door / important difference between and the normal record club is (World Music/Brussels). tising. The ARC (Eddie Hodges/Cadence) (Belinda ^ in their shops. Membership is free 9. II Savoir that ARC will be operated by record dealers /Brussels). Faut (Charles Aznavour I and carries no commitments and makes no demands to buy a set number of /Barclay) (French Music/Brus-, records each year. Prospective members can enroll by going to the local record 10. Och Was Ik Maar (Johnny Hoes/ sels). V- dealer appointed by ARC as the club’s agent and buying one of three LP’s Philips) (Benelux Music/Weert). 10. Michael (Highwaymen/London). I benefits entitle available as an introductory offer for 10/— . ($1.39). Subsequent the member to one bonus 12" LP at approximately half the normal cost for every three LP’s purchased. Members have a choice of over 100 titles including pop, classical, jazz and children’s records taken from the catalogs of Eros, Supraphon, M.K., Barclay, Westminster-Pop, Whitehall, Parliament, Eros-Jazz Holland's Best Sellers and Disneyland. Associated Recording’s successful prornotion of these marks over the last two years plus its forthcoming club activities have necessitated 1. Mexico (Bob Moore/London, Willy Schobben/Artone) (Acuff Rose Music ^ a move to larger premises in Berkeley Square, London, W.l. Benelux/Brussels). ^ The Temperance Seven invited friends and well-wishers to a bibulous cele- 2. Little Ship (Blue Diamonds/Decca) (Belinda/Amsterdam). bration party at one of London’s oldest taverns appropriately named The Seven 3. I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door (Eddie Hodges/Cadence) (Belinda/Am- Stars in Carey Street. The occasion marked the end of a year that took the sterdam). group into the charts with “You’re Driving Me Crazy,” “Pasadena” and “Ternp- 4. Mamma (Robertino/CNR) (Les Ed. Int. Basart/Amsterdam). all With tation” on the Parlophone label—grateful thanks and drinks round. 5. Tanze Mit Mir In Den Morgen (Gerhard Wendland/Philips) (Benelux their first film, “It’s Trad Dad,” in the can shooting starts next month on the Music/Weert). group’s first full length feature film. 6. Walking Back To Happiness (Helen Shapiro/Columbia) (Les Ed. Int. Jeff Kruger, of Ember Records International Ltd., announces the label’s first Basart/Amsterdam ) EP and LP supplement for 1962. EP’s include tracks from LP’s by Glenn Miller, 7. Michael (Highwaymen/United Artists) (Les Ed. Int. Basart/Amsterdam). Harry Simeone Chorale, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and The Rex Stewart 8. Let’s Twist Again (Chubby Checker/Columbia) (Belinda/Amsterdam). Jazz Group. LP’s feature a new Woody Herman —a double header with 9. Take Five (Dave Brubeck Quartet/Columbia). trombonist Jack Teagarden on one side and trumpeter Jonah Jones on the other 10. De Bedelaar Van Parijs (Jerry & Mary Bey/Philips) (Benelux Music/ plus disks by Billy Eckstine and The Platters. Weert).