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ITALY We would like to note from the onset that the Bobino Music Hall program Edoardo Vianello is leaving for Argentina, where he will stay for two weeks. this week was excellent. It permitted us to see and listen to Pierre Perret and The name of Edoardo has appeared frequently on the best selling list of that Nana Mouskouri. Firstly, Pierre (currently) has a best-seller with "Tord country. Two titles were big hits during the summer season in Argentina. We Boyau." Secondly, Nana Mouskouri, who was accompanied by the Athenians on refer to "I Watussi" and "Abbronzatissima," both published in South American 75 the stage, was first-rate. countries by Ediciones Fermata. After appearance of met Regis Talar the such hits the personal 14 We plugger of the publishing firm Tutti. He informed Vianello was strongly requested, particularly by RCA Argentina, which re- us that Claude Francois has just grooved "Maman Cherie," which is the leases his records. It's the first time that Vianello will be guest of a South 69 French adaptation of "Twenty Hours from Tulsa." He also mentioned the American country. He will perform in some pop TV programs. success obtained by Sheila with her rendering of "Hello Petite Fille." The A single by Adriano Celentano, containing two of his recent successes "Il Marone group is stepping out with an enormous success with "Connais tu ?" Tangaccio" and "Sabato Triste," will be released in the States by Reprise. This Alain Barriere, as everyone knows, is quite hot right now, has just left for is the first record of Adriano under his own label Clan to be issued in USA: Italy and Germany to record the Italian and German versions of "Elle Etait The recordings that Adriano Celentano cut for Saar were and are released in Si Jolie" and "Marie Joconde." To terminate on the subject of Tutti Talar the States by Vesuvius Records (distrib: MGM). points out two new titles by Serge Gainsbourg: "Chaz Les Yé Yé" and also It seems that Tony Dallara, one of our most outstanding talents, has reached "Le Temps De Yo Yo." a strong popularity in Japan thanks to his recording of "La Novia." Cash Box Two new titles for Adamo the young Belgian singer who has had so much has been informed that the record is fast climbing the charts. Following this success in France. These are "J'ai Raté Le Coche" and "Vous Permettez Mon- success, King Records, one of the leading Japanese firms, has immediately re- Adamo and Steff are billed on the same program at the 2 sieur." Additionally, quested of Tony Dallara the Japanese recording of the recent San Remo hit Olympia Music Hall taking over after Johnny Hallyday. "Come Potrei Dimenticarti." The Japanese version will be published in Japan Roger Marouani has just supplied us with some news and happily he is in coupled with the original Italian recording of the same title. good form and better than ever since the Surfs' "Je Sais Qu'un Jour" has been Cash Box had the pleasure to discuss with Mr. Mazzochi, A & R Manager of selling like hot dogs. Carisch, the wonderful exploitation of the Beatles, recordings in Italy: of A musical film is out entitled "Les Parapluies de Cherbourg." This is sung e course, he expressed his complete satisfaction. Until now, the reaction in Italy entirely throughout the film and the musical score is penned by Michel Le- has not been too strong like, for example, in the States, but there is a very on French market an album of the original 3 grand. Philips has just released the great obstacle: language. To note, therefore, it must be considered as a great soundtrack. result if the Beatles, original English version reach in our country top posi- 73 News concerning the Eurovision song contest. For the time being, only one tions on the charts, even if they are not first on the list of best selling records. Si thing is certain, that is the song "Le Chant De Mallory," written and com- On the other hand, for a complete and absolute success of this group here a posed by Pierre Cour and André Popp will be sung by Rachel who is on the personal appearance on our TV is necessary. We hope to see them here soon. lure Barclay label and will represent France. It appears that Editions Tutti will meantime, let's announce Carisch has released the second LP confirmed at In the that na have the song that will represent Tele Monte Carlo but is not of the Beatles, containing twelve new numbers. The album has obtained an im- this time of writing. mediate strong reaction on our market. At the Marathon of the French songs Marie Laforet was highly praised. Gigliola Cinquetti has a very busy schedule since her San Remo victory. Per- Marie seems at the high point of her singing career. sonal appearances throughout Italy, foreign language recordings of her win- We have noted in the novelty disk releases of this week a new one by ning song and other songs of her repertoire (up to now, she has recorded in Audrey on the Salvador label tabbed "Comme Je T'aime" and "Voila Mon Spanish, German and is about to cut in French), TV appearances in Barcelona, us Dix Ans." On iffe Erreur." With A.Z., Pierre Barouh sings for "Tes Huit the others will follow in Paris, Saarbrucken, Brussels and Zagreb. Moreover, she .or Vogue ticket a new guitar group, Les Faux Freres with "J'Aime Entendre" in Eurovision Contest, which this year will take place has pointed out will represent Italy the ou and "Le Balayeur Des Quais." Mogul Achir Chemouny just in Copenhagen around the middle of March. Gigliola will appear at Paris' that Line the lark of the English group Les Witchdoctors has just grooved in Olympia in March, on the well known program "Musicorama." Moi Maman." Let's con- ive French the title of that Chemouny tune called "Dis Gene Pitney's "Quando Vedrai La Mia Ragazza" received a good response tinue with Barclay and mention a new disk by Frankie Alamo with titles like from the Italian public and the record has already sold a solid figure. Gene is F' Prendre Ta Main," which is the French tag ikk; "Hum Hum Hum" and "Je Veux expected in Milan around the end of March to cut new Italian material. Bobby .t v of a Beatle song "I Want To Hold Your Hand". Rydell's "Un Bacio Piccolissimo" and the Fraternity Brothers' "Sabato Sera" a newcomer to this group, Bernard Briac, ay, In the Vogue series, let's point out are receiving a good reaction from the Italian market. On March 4, the Italian Mon Coeur." to with principal title "Ne Pleure Pas TV presented a Musical Show entitled "Made In Italy," entirely dedicated to visit in Israel, we have noted a veritable bloom be Following up on the Pontiff's Gene Pitney, Bobby Rydell, the Fraternity Brothers and their San Remo songs event. It seems that all the record companies in :as of records celebrating this and present best-sellers. The Fraternity Brothers have also recorded an ap- France want to construct a monument stone by stone. The last one to date is pearance for the present No. 1 TV Variety/Quiz Show, "La Fiera Dei Sogni." released by Vogue. Trini Lopez, "Mr. Surf," paid a short visit to Joe Giannini, of CGD Inter- Let's mention that Jean Ferrat seems to be having another start off on the nazionale, which had arranged for him a TV appearance on "La Fiera Dei Barclay label with a second E.P. with main title "Nuit Et Brouillard." Sogni" 's TV show. Yours truly Roger Sellam is a very proud man these days. My wife just daughter Valerie, who is doing extremely well. gave birthFrance's to a Best Sellers Italy's Best Sellers This Last Weeks sJH 1 La Mama (Charles Aznavour) Charles Aznavour-French Music Week Week On Charts 2 Le Tord Boyau (Pierre Perret) Pierre Perret-Vogue International 1 1 4 *Una Lacrima Sul Viso: Bobby Solo. /Ricordi, Frankie Laine/ ne) 3 J'Aurais Voulu (Francoise Hardy) Francoise Hardy-Alpha CBS Published by Ricordi 4 Si Je Chante Sylvie Vartan 2 2 4 *Quando Vedrai La Mia Ragazza: Little Tony/Durium, Gene 'We 5 La Marie Joconde (Alain Barriere)-Alain Barriere-Tutti Pitney CGD Int. Published by Durium 3 3 4 *Ogni Volta: Paul Anka/RCA Roby Ferrante/ARC Pub- nifo lished by RCA Italiana List Nations, Artists, Songs In Eurovision Contest 4 4 4 *Non Ho L'Eta' Per Amarti: Gigliola Cinquetti/CGD Pa- )N tricia Carli/CGD Int. Published by Sugarmusic COPENHAGEN-The details of the Eurovision Song Contest, taking place Mina/RI.FI, Gene Daniels/EMI Pub- now available. Listed below are 5 6 4 *La Citta' Vuota: d (S in Copenhagen on Saturday, March 21, are lished by Aberbach the countries, artists and songs participating in the Contest: Bruno Filippini/MRC, Bros./CGD Warum" (Why Now Why). Belgium: 6 5 2 *Sabato Sera: Fraternity .lrnq Austria: Udo Jürgens, "Warum Nur Int. Published by Southern Robert To My River). Denmark: Björn Co oi, "Pres de ma Riviere" (Near 7 8 4 Prima Che Incontro: Fabrizio Ferretti/RI.FI Fraternity You). Finland: Lasse Märten - *La her Tidmand, Sangen om dig" (The Song About Bros./CGD Int. Published by Kramer son, Rachel, "Le Chant de Mallory" "Laiskotellen" (Lazy Like). France: 8 1 *Pieta': Vasso Ovale/EMI Published by Southern (Mallory's Nora Nova, "Man gewöhnt sich so schnell as das - Soot Song).