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1967 30th. September Ending Week 5 No. 8 Volume

CENTS Weekly 10 Music ACTS CLUB MOVIES TV RADIO RECORDS inthe UK, Europe, Australia, New MORTY WAX GEARS FOR Thebig newsin Toronto this past people week was the return home of The Paupers. The Zealand, The British West Indies, Mexico and CANADIAN MARKET South America, that is earthshaking news and NYC: "Talent -wise, there's no reason why reason for their return was for the Bell Tele- phone Hour big big spectacular that was held now that the world awaits our next sentence, Canadian artists can't be successfulin the let'sfind out about The Citation and their UnitedStates", claims one of New York's in Maple Leaf Gardens on Sept. 19. So, while in their old stamping grounds and through that manager. First let's take a quote from little most aggressive P.R. men, Morty Wax, who Susan Cruikshank, who writes the popular and goes on to say, "Groups like The Mandala and aggressive Mike Burak, who has a hold on both the El Patio and Flick, two of the top most informative "Teen Times" for the Strat- The British Modbeats have created consider- fordpaper. "Saturday night at Club 42, was able interest in the Canadian Sound". clubs in Toronto's Village, the Paupers played to a rather subdued crowd. But that was a mark the scene of a fabulous dance with The Cita- Wax's10 yearoldfirm,Morty Wax tion from Barrie. These guys were absolutely Promotions, has recently undergone a revamp- of respect. It could have been the noisest two nightsin the history of the Flick, 'cuz the outofsight. They played everything from ing and expansion to meet the needs of its Tobacco Road to Kind of a Hush". Now isn't present and future clients. To make maximum place was packed.I waited for the last show, that a nice way to leave a dance? I understand and that was a mistake, I had to listen to the use of the rash of new consumer music publi- they've been back again, so don't underesti- cations, Wax has added a Fan Magazine Pub- Paupers from the stairs, but even from there, itwas class, real stars on that stage, and mate the power of the press. The power pack- licity Dept.to complement the already existing age is made up of Eric Rose, the lead guitarist RecordPromotion and Industrial P.R. oper- they handled themselves well. Nice to hear from so many Edmonton- and singer,AllanMcCurdyisthe drummer ation. The new dept. will be under the direc- and leader of the group, Rick Stephens is the tionof Allan Rinde, a long-time Wax staffer, ians who would also like to have a "Radio is the leader of the group and is also the lead bass man andhisbrother Tom the rhythm who will concentrate on getting exposure for Free Edmonton". If you have some news and vocalist, Martin Obern handles the lead guitar, guitarist.Bill Trainor is the organist, singer major foreign acts, especially those planning pics on your favourite groups send them along. and Rich Halas, the bass. The Boodly Hoo and if that wasn't enough, he plays the trumpet U.S. tours, who have had little or no recog- Remember the Boodly Hoo? I used is managed by Musicgroove Enterprises, with to mention them quite a bitlast year. Well, that big bundle of energy, David Foley, looking as well. They've been playing around their nition in the States. own area with the odd trip to Oshawa and NeilIsrael, formerly with the Remco they've kinda re -organized and even put out after them personally. a good sounding disc. It's titled "Mornington TheCitationhavea new manager. Stratford,but with theright contact, could P.R. house, has also joined the newly en- move into Toronto and clean up. larged Wax firm and will head up the National Crescent", which was written. by and the ses- NowI know that's not earthshaking news, but sion produced by Greg Hambleton. Now there's looking atit from an angle that every great Montrealis sure moving out into the RecordPromotion network and establish a open with their top recording talent. Those college -oriented publicity operation. a name that seems to be popping up a great groupneeds an even greater manager, Jim be thatmanager. You MG and The Escorts look like they're off and Says Wax, "Our aim is Total Promotion, deal lately. Anyway, the disc is on Giant, and Leighton,could just know why, because he'slet the rest of the running up the charts with their Reo outing of andI think we're now equipped to provide any apparently something didn't happen withit. Well you can't be winners the first time out. world know that he is the new manager of the "Next To Nowhere", and The Persuaders and sortof promotion and publicity to the music their Jet single of "I Found A Love" could They've got the right idea, soI hope they popularBarrie, Ontario group known as The business. We're especially interested in help- charts along with I know RPM doesn't look very also make tracks up the ingCanadian acts and companies to get a have another go at the recording bit. They've Citation. Oh, "Understanding" by The Flower Garden and piece of the growing American market." been having quite a bit of success with their big, but when you take into consideration that "Everyday I Have To Cry Some" by Lee Roy Wax's current roster of clients includes bookings around the Toronto area, mainly be- it goes to every radio station in the nation, as Preston. Both these last items are on the Jet. Van Morrison, FredanaManagement (four causeof the impact of their dual drummers, well as every major radio station and record label distributed by London Records. Seasons, Neil Diamond) and April/Blackwood John Tanti and Bob Fitzgerald. Doug Caldwell companyin the U.S. and to many important Music,thepublishing subsidof Columbia Recoids. LES CAILLOUX STRENGTHENS SUNSHINE CO. & DIRT BAND DYLAN SESSION BACKED BY STANFIELD'S BID AS LEADER SET FOR COLUMBIA FLICK LEVON AND THE HAWKS 'Toronto: In what turned out to be a very suc- NYC: Columbia Records are apparently very NYC: The Sunshine Company and The Nitty cessfulmove to woo theFrench Canadian close to having the master tape of the Dylan NEW RELEASES FROM GrittyDirt Band, bothhot U.S. West Coast delegates to the Tory Convention, The Robert session which will probably see a rush by the groups will make their motion picture debuts RCA VICTOR Stanfield camp hired Les Cailloux, Capitol's Columbia people to get the much talked about in the Columbia Pictures feature "For Singles Montreal: Most promisingin the country re- top French Canadian recording group, for a album on the market. Only", to star Milton Berle and John Saxon. leases from Victor is "Waiting For The Maple one day outing at the Royal York Hotel (6). Dylan has been strangely silent for Leaves To Fall" (RCA Camden - CAS 2168) The group, Yves Lapierre,Jean Fortier, Bothgroups are currently appearing the past few months, which created a great byall time Canadian favourite Wilf Carter. Robt. Jourdain and Jean Pierre Goulet have at the Troubadour ClubinHollywood. The deal of speculation as to his future. But, ac- The album contains a couple of cuts with a justbowedtheirnewCapitol album "Les afternoonsare given over to cutting tracks cording to reports, he has been hung up in an bitof Expo leaning, "Our Great Rodeo" and Cailloux- Volume 4", and like their previous for the film. The Sunshines will do the title almost continuous rehearsal with Levon and the title song that tells of a cowpoke taking releases,is already among the top sellers. song and the Nitty Grittys will have a go at the Hawks for several months, and apparently a look atExpo, and while window peeping They host their own CBC-TV (French language) two other songs from the score. keeping his ear tuned very closely to the trend falls in love with a gal with a heck of a large show and received rave reviews during their The two groups, who are managed by of the music business. maple tree in front of her window, so he has appearance at Expo. William McEuen Productions ,are also set for The new sound of Dylan is reported to wait for the leaves to fall, hence the title singles releases. The Sunshine Company have to be as explosive as that which rocked the of the album. a hot follow-up to their "Happy" outing, on industry a couple of years back when he in- in the country field also look troduced his strange, and awesome talk -sing Singles RCA VICTOR OFFERS Imperial, in "Back On The Street Again". The good. Hank Locklin with "The Country Hall bit that catapulted him to the top of the charts. DirtBand,onLiberty have "Collegiana" of Fame" and "Evergreen" (47-9323)are both MEXICO'S TOP NAMES The new Dylan is rumoured to be in Montreal: RCA Victor (Canada) is offering the coming up, which is a 20's ditty that made well done ballads. quite an impact during the 20's and 30's radio the hard rock and soul bag. Willie Nelson makes a strong bid for complete RCA Victor Mexican catalogue on an era by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians. and import basis. the country charts with "San Antonio' The disc may be promoted to the trade in the "A Long Story Short (She's Gone)" (47-9324). Some of the top names included in this form of 10 -inch shellac 78's. Taken from Glen Yarbrough's new al- catalogue are Armando Manzanero, currently BERNSTEIN BUSY CUTTING charting with "Esta Tarde Vi Llover" and Colgems Records, affiliatedwith NYC: Herb Bernstein, who just arranged a re- bum "Honey andWine", comesa strong Columbia Pictures, will have the soundtrack cording session for Mery Griffin, will be ar- coupling of the title song and "Aint You Glad "Adoro"; Marco Antonio Muniz, who teams LPrights,with singles releaserights to ranging a session for Griffin's prodigy, Gloria You're Livin', Joe" (9309). up with Manzanero for album releases; Los Liberty for the Nitty Grittys and to Imperial Lorring. Also on the sound board for Herb is Staying with the easy listening, you'll Tres Diamantes; Imelda Miller, and the very for The Sunshine Company. an album session for Herbie Manne. find the new Ed Ames single interesting. It's popular Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. "When The Snow Is On The Roses" and "Let Me So Love (47-9319). SteveAllen and The Gentle Players havea winning instrumental with "Flowers and Love" and "Here Comes Sgt. Pepper", which has something for the "in" crowd as well as Beatle lovers (D-4097). stirring and something OVER Something beautiful is Eddie Fisher's offeringof thehit of the Arab-Israeli war, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem"and "There's A WorldFull Of 500 Girls (Monica)" (47-9311) Fortheveryseriousthere's Scott Muni's"Letter To An Unborn" and "23rd Psalm (47-9291). 45's Winning toplistings onthepop \doW/ charts is Jefferson Airplane's "Ballad Of You And Pooneil" (47-9297).

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK THIS ISM PLATTERS RENEW CONTRACT WITH MUSICOR NYC: The Platters, who are currently playing to full houses in the Palm Grove Lounge of Toronto's Embassy, have just signed a five- year renewal contract with Musicor Records, accordingtolabelpresident Art Talmadge, Send your answer to: RPM Contest, and long-time manager of the group, Buck Ram. 1560 Bayvlew Avenue, ThePlattershave made the charts Toronto 17, Ontario with theirlast three singles, "I Love You 1000 Times", "With This Ring", and "Wash- ed Ashore". Readying for release is "Sweet Sweet Loving" as well as their fourth album. After completion of a tour of impor- Name tant clubs across North America, The Platters Address areset for an overseas tour with dates in England and France already assigned. They City Prov. Contest ends- September 31st, 1967 will also tour Latin America. r. Page 2RPM MUSICWEEKLY 3 Page WEEKLY MUSIC RPM - - 489-3742 (416) Telephone ONTARIO 12, TORONTO AVENUE ALBERTUS 120 RAYMOND" ON "RELY .CANAPI.AII*RECI3RO.INDUSTRY)- THE TO SERVICE GROOVYART (A 261-5681 (416) Telephone: Ontario Scarborough, Avenue Raleigh 70 947-0092 - Winnipeg St. Fort 261 - 412 LTD LITHO PRINT RAYMOND Wiener RECORDS/Frank FRANKLIN & CONTACT: Address Gettysbyrg The PROMOTION PRESSING RECORD GIRL MY FABRICATION LITHOGRAPHING COLOUR PROCESS - 487-5812 Toronto Avenue Bayview 1560 SEPARATION COLOUR Klees RECORDS/Stan LEAF RED PHOTOGRAPHY COLOUR Modbeats British The PLANT OUR SERVICE COMPLETE UNDERSTAND TO TRY 12" or 1" - 923-3316 Toronto Avenue Hazelton 131 'RECORDS McPeek RECORDS/Ben GIANT 'TO... Edges Ragged The ART.. YOU DON'T WHY PACKAGING RECORD

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ANIMAL PICKS MATE NYC: Eric Burdon, of The Animals was mar- ried lastweek at a quiet ceremony in London's registry office. The bride, former model Angela King, was dressed in a white sari with flowers inher hair and Eric was dressed in a tunic. Pat Costello, of Michael F. Goldstein, further reports that the couple will make their home in London. I BELIEVE IN SUNSHINEPassing Fancy - Columbia Currently riding high with their MGM RON WADDELL - CKDM - DAUPHIN, MANITOBA outingof"SanFranciscanNights", The "Their best yet. This is a real good recording with just the right kind of appeal to get it a lot of Animals are due to return to the States in mid - of deserved airplay.I couldn't pass it up as a CKDM Canadian Talent Pick hit." Bobby Bare IsIn a poetic mood, thanks to songwriter Jack Clements, who wrote October to play datesinCalifornia and the MARTY ADLER - CKNX - WINGHAM, ONTARIO mostof these "mood" selections and the Southwestern States. "The song has potential to make charts but not enough to go anywhere near the top." Bobby adds the power necessary to make HARRY R. BURKMAN - CKCY - SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO "A Bird Named Yesterday", "The Church "The disc grew on me with each additional play. As a result, it has been placed on our rather limited InThe Wlldwood", "The Old Gang's playlist and may be charted.I found the instrumental bridge outstanding. The bass work sets off the Gone" and all the other well done cuts, entire record, while the organ provides an excellent back-up. The lyrics create no excitement. It a keepsake of yesterday's memories. won't go too far in this market - too typical!" RCA VICTOR - LI311-31131/LSP31131 A RECORDING STUDIO SIR JOHN A's FIVE "D" - "IN" AT RYERSON FOR to much distraction which is always inevitable Toronto: Sir John A's Five "D" played under with large crowds. the stars at Ryerson campus Sept.15, and Dave Poulin, leader of the group and NON-UNION much to their manager John Pozer's delight, organist, feels itis important to get into dif- the campus was jammed packed with students ferent things, and not to become too static. ARTISTS/MUSICIANS from all over Toronto not just Ryerson. He is also of the opinion that a group's vocal The Five "D", who hail from Canada's developmentis very important. They do not capital, were well received and were asked use one lead singer which enables them to be toplay one more set which they were not more versatile. originally scheduled to do. What impressed me most was that their Mostof the numbersinthe group's timing is good and they play as a group - to- "Sunday Will Never Be The Same" and repertoireare current hits by other artists, gether. "Making Every Minute Count" where the using their own original arrangements. They bigchart gettersfor Spanky and His "Runnin"Round In Circles", their Call:ECHO SOUND SERVICES do these well and the crowd appeared to like current outing on the Sir John A label, which Gang and these along with an interesting it. bit with "Brother Can You Spare A Dime" Toronto (416) 266-3932 It was refreshing to hear familiar tunes, isdistributed by RCA Victor, has been out and "Trouble" should make this their rather than original material, which is unfam- for two months, but is apparently just begin- firstalbum, a candidate for the album iar to the ear and very difficult to grasp due ning to happen charts. MERCURY_- 21124/61124 The "Real" O'Neil Speaks Up Readers intheradioindustry will able to cater to smaller -market radio stations. real,live,Canadian -producedrecords. And probably agree that Canadian stations often do Furthermore,thisisCanada's one-hundreth not to pick on last week's skeleton -in -the -clos- without some of the benefits and conveniences birthday, a milestone in national politics and et again, but just where do record pushers get that our American neighbours take for granted. history,and definitely a matter of national off, screaming that radio stations won't play

I write specifically of on -air material, such as pride. We don't let foreigners run our govern- their Canadian records?(Suggestion, gentlemen: jingles and production backgrounds. ment; why should we let them run a monopoly The nearest mailbox.) When it comes to buying a jingle pack- on our production services? Centennial Year, To triple the dilemma, Canadaisa age or production service, the usual procedure in my opinion, would be a fine time for a good Commonwealth member,andgeographically is to do business with an established U.S. firm. (perhaps the word should be "better") Canadian theclosestnationofimportanceto Great While many Canadian stations can financially jingle company to begin serving fellow Cana- Britain, as far as the Commonwealth is con- These Australians cut loose in the North affordthe benefits thereof, radio outletsin dians. cerned.I am sure that Canadian radio stations. American market with "New York Mining smaller markets are often forced to buy more Of course, to set up such a service would consider it a boon if new recordings by Disaster", included here, and have been inexpensive packages, with a resulting loss of requires, among other things, time patience, someofthemore prominentBritish talent favourites ever since. This album has 14 quality. As far as jingles are concerned, some talent, and money, but my guess is that some were released to them here at least as soon as cuts, all written by the group, and all as stationshave supplied themselves with one smart cookies are going to make a lot of noise. they are released in the United States. powerfulas "Disaster". Album should inexpensive series and letit run for years, to Another area in which a great deal of Sometime in the near future, hopefully, be large. avoid the trouble and expense that goes with work could be done isin the area of record someone with foresight will set up a brokerage ATCO - 33-223 purchasinga new series from an American servicing. Even stations that currently employ service to make sure that Canadian radio does company. record services from the States find themselves not get left behind the rest of the world, even Even stations in larger markets in this consistentlylateinreceiving new releases by two weeks. For a nominal fee, of course. country sometimes wind up with jingle pack- from major record companies. And most of us Unfortunately, a brokerage firm servicing sta- ages that may be two years old. With trends awareof the time factor involved in waiting tionswith foreign product will undoubtedly rising and falling as fast as they are in con- for Canadian companies to release American get foreign records to the stations faster than temporary music and radio, a two -year -old jin- and British product. AHEM. Canadian companies have been known to get gle is just too far behind. Out west and up north the problem is Canadian records to the stations. And, radio IS PUBUSNED WEEKLY BY So the Canadianproduction fieldis extendedto the point, ridiculous asit may people,if you think Canadian record pushers wide open. At this time, thereisplenty of seem, that Canadian radio stations can't get are hard to get along with now, you ain't seen RPM MUSIC PUBLICATIONS LTD.

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(Top) RCA Victor recording star Steve Allen teamed up with (Top) Jimmie Rodgers is back on the hit trail once again. This (Top) Harry Belafonte has a large one for himself and RCA The Gentle Players for what looks like a winning instrumental. time he has "Child Of Clay" on A&M which enters the RPM Victor with "Strange Song". Most MOR stations have placed Titled "Flowers and Love" and "Here Comes Sgt. Pepper", 100 at No. 87, first week on. Many charts across the nation his disc high on their playlists and many Top Forty stations bothsides have today's Appeal. (Bottom) The Five Good arealso welcoming Jimmie back. (Bottom) Toronto's Boodiy are also listing. (Bottom) Capitol favourite Al Martino, besides Reasons gathered a large following for themselves during their Hoo are making a strong try for the charts with their debut packing them in at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth, heads for the recent appearance at Toronto's Towne Tavern. single "Mornington Crescent" on Giant. charts with his latest single "More Than The Eye Can See".

ELLINGTON - VAUGHN MIDEM 2 SET FOR JAN./68 MARTINO AT QUEEN ELIZABETH BRITISH MODBEATS SPLIT BEST ON DISC NYC: The official dates for MIDEM 2, have Montreal: Capitol recording artist Al Martino, St.Catharines, Ont: One of Canada's most successfulgroups,TheBritish Montreal: Sarah Vaughn and Duke Ellington now been confirmed as Jan 21 through 27th iscurrentlyplayingtheQueen Elizabeth, Modbeats, havelost the most important factor to them appeared together - but separately. The billing to be held in Cannes, France, according to M. (Sept.16-24) andreceiving theusual rave becoming as successful as they were. Lead, forExpo Theatre (Sept. 3-9) was somewhat Jean-Claude de Villeroy, MIDEM international reviews. singer, and the member responsible for turning confusing but turned out well. Miss Vaughn, manager, through the offices of their American Martino has just returned from Europe "The Devine One" took the first half of the Representative, Ren Grevatt. where he performed on their first colour TV the audiences on, Fraser Loveman, has quit show accompanied by the Johnny Mayer Trio. There had been some uncertainty with spectacular and again picked upravenotices. the popular Red Leaf recording group and is reportedto have organized The Foundation - They were, no doubt, great musicians but very regard to the dates because of the organiza-. Capitol have just released what looks featuring Fraser Loveman. cold,and that'snot cool. They tried very tionseffortstoobtain maximum operating likeanotherchartclimberforMartinoin The Modbeats had just returned from a hard,but just couldn't seem to warm up to facilitiesandhotel accommodationsin the "More Than The Eye Can See" and "Red Is highly successful trip to New York City where Miss Vaughan's styling. Rivieraresort town. Asitis, MIDEM will, Red". Also just out is his a Ibum"Mary In The Duke Ellington, now 68, and naturally during the week now confirmed, have the entire Morning". they picked up rave reviews from Variety and Billboard magazines. a little slower, was still dynamic enough to Martinez Hotel for office spaces. keephis audience happy,but even with a De Villeroy had come to North America good representation of oldtimers in his band, to secure theparticipationof the most im- PITNEY TO CONCENTRATE CHAPPELL ACQUIRES portant record companies and music publishers, theEllington sound - wasn't. Perhaps by the ON COLLEGE CIRCUIT ISRAELI SONG endof the week the band may have settled for the second annual record and music publish- NYC: Musicor Records star Gene Pitney has NYC: Chappell & Co. Inc., which picked up like he ing market, and although working 6 months in down and got back into the groove the1967 San Remo Song Festival first place advance, from the number of contracts already just completed a 27 day tour that grossed over didatNewport (American JazzFestival winner "Non Pensare a Me", has now acquired signedit would appear that their anticipated $27,000, a record,since undertaking the 'annual Columbia). one of the most popular Israeli songs to come 300 percent increase in attendance over last 30 day barnstorming, 5 years ago. Ellington also introduced some of his along in years. The tune, "Jerusalem, Jerusa- year, will be a reality. At the close of the tour, Pitney, who newer works and the audience seemed to go lem"was commissionedbythemayorof De Villeroy also visited Mexico and has always screened the talent for his tours, for his "La Nouvelle Af ricaine". There was announced that in the future he intends to con- Jerusalem, and written by one of Israeli's top interesting solo work by Aaron Bell on bass Brazil before returning to Paris. centrate on the college circuit.His next Ameri- songwriters,Naomi Schemer. Miss Schemer Thereisno reportof any Canadian and bari sax man Harry Carney. Cootie Williams completed the music and lyrics in time for a participation in this rather important event. can tour,will probably take place in the spring also looked good along with Wm. Cat Anderson. and will find the pop artist on College cam- debut performance by popular Israeli recording puses almost exclusively. starShuly Nathan before 13,000 persons in Pitney's newest release "Something's Jerusalem's NationHall onMay 15,the a Mighty Sparrow tune, "No Money No Love Gotten Hold Of My Heart", is beginning to IsraeliIndependence Day. The song was so RICCIO - ESSO STEEL - DUCKS Calypso" (A 1185). The band was recently catch hold across the nation and is to be fol- fantastically received that the entire audience TOP NEWS AT ARC featured at Expo '67 in the Trinidad Tobago lowed up by a series of promotional TV ap- joined in the chorus during three encores. The Toronto:PatRiccio, well known Canadian and Granada Pavilion and were hailed as one pearances. He co -hosted Cleveland's syndi- concert, which was broadcast by the National composer and musician has a new album re- of the most popular attractions at the World's cated "Upbeat" show on Sept. 16, appeared Radio, drew a deluge of mail and when Israel lease for Arc. "A Man And A Woman - The Fair. They thrilled Toronto audiences with. on the Hy Lit WKBS Philadelphia TVer (20), andher Arab neighbours had a go at one Sensuality of Sax" (A 725) is based on the hit their appearance at the Caribbean Festival. theJerry Blavat Show on WFIL-TV also in another, "Jerusalem" became almost as popu- foreign film by the same name and captures They have also appeared in Ottawa, New York, Philly (21) and over at Chicago (23) for the lar as the national anthem among Israeli forces. the mood of modern Europe where Riccio has Philadelphia, Washington and Miami. Art Roberts show on WCIV-TV. He's also set Besides being a smash hitin Israel, enjoyed much success. During the war years One of the most popular of Canadian for a round of TV appearances in New York "Jerusalem,Jerusalem" was performedby he was musical director of the RCAF Stream- rock groups is the Yorkville squad known as City and also in Hartford on WTIC-TV. harmonicavirtuosoLarryAdler,in concert linersand has returned toEurope several The UglyDucklings.Theirrecordingof Pitney will kick off a one week promo- with the Israeli Philharmonic in Haifa. Topol, times since with the United Nations Emergency "Gaslight"(YV-45013), which features the tional tour in England commencing Oct. 7 and Israeli stage personality, currently appearing Force tours. voiceof David Byngham, is already a chart will then fly directly to New Zealand for a two in the London production of "Fiddler On The The Twenty-six Esso Steel Trinidad item at many of the important stations across week tour (Oct 14) and will also make telev- Roof",has also made a recording of Miss has signeda recording contract with Arc the nation and has entered the top 20 of the sion appearances in Sydney and Melbourne in Schemer's hit, as has Eddie Fisher. Fisher's Records, who have released their first single, all important WKBW in Buffalo, and is reported Australia. He returns to England in November version will be releasedinNorth America, "Michelle", the Lennon -McCartney hit, and breaking out in Detroit. for a full month of concert engagements. shortly, by RCA Victor Page 6 RPM MUSIC WEEKLY 7 Page WEEKLY MUSIC RPM

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