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STANLEY DALE, 130 UXBRIDGEROAD, LONDON, W.12 2 THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS January 17, 1958 Mantovani wants to break the priseinstore. Everycar owner NEXT Tuesday Mantovani departs for America and Canada. blew his born as the civic procession drove through the city. It will be for his fifth annual transatlantic tour.He will A tour of the length and intensity conduct at sixty-four concerts before April 5 when he returns of Monty's transatlantic jaunts im- poses great physical strain. to this country and his venues are as farapart as Montreal What, apart from monetary con- Texas sound siderations, arethe attractions ? and Miami, New York and California. " The thing Ienjoy most is playing But Monty's still not satis- insome ofthewonderful concert fied. " I want to break the halls at American colleges and univer- sities.These arereallymagnificent sound barrier," he told me this accoustically and otherwise." week. What ishis biggest worry ? " The preparation of a concert programme Ilooked alarmed. We can't which has to carry me through many affordto have ourtop musical barrier ! many differentStates, and suit ambassadortakingchances in different types of people.Once the those faster -than -sound planes. trunkarrivedattherehearsalhallout of his car and was ushered to within minutes ofthefirstsessiona monster police car further downtour has started there is little chance He noticed my alarm and added of making changes. Once on the road starting.'' the highway. there is virtually no time for rehears- quickly, " No not that sound barrier. CharlieBotterill,Monty's drum- Sitting inside were the mayor and The Texas one." ing new numbers ifI find one or two mer, probably has the biggest trans- officials of Three Rivers. not going well. He then explainedthat while his portation problems of all.He has " We thought we'd give you a civic " Ikeep my fingerscrossed and music is accepted and welcomed in aton of percussion tocart 20,000reception,"saidthe mayor. thank my lucky starsthat thereis most states of America, Texas offers miles. Itcosts about £300tofly With sirens screaming, Mantovanisuch marked similarity in British and resistance. Charlie's kit out and back, and towas welcomed to Three Rivers. AAmerican appreciation of light They like mountain music," he insureitat Americanreplacementpolice car ahead of him and anothermusic." smiled." I don't play it.You get rates. Eventhatischeaperthanbehind, with other cars strungout itmorning, noon and night from hiring a full kit for ten weeks in thein procession, was impressive enough. every radio station in Texas. States. But the Canadians had another sur- Jay Black " Itcreatesasoundbarrier no The Mantovanicaravanwillin orchestrafromoutsidecanfully eludea station -wagon and two break through -but I'm still trying.' coaches.One of the coaches is nick- Ashespokehewaspacking named the Botterill Bandwagon.It's sheaves offlat -foldedshirts intoa neededmostlyforhisgear. The trunk in his St. John's Wood (Lon- other coach carries the other 44 mem- don) luxury flat. Mantovani (right) and David Whit-bers of the orchestra. He chuckled suddenly." Funny fieldpausefora cuppa duringa Settingupanddismantling is thing. They didn't want me in recent Decca recording session andCharlie's chore." He's gotitto a MANTOVANI meetthe theStatesoriginally. Now they Monty agreed there were plenty of winnersofthe" Dailyfineart,"saidMonty."Hecan ask me twice a year. Express "" Date -a -Star" contest, problems which must accompany himRobert Kenyon have it all stowed for travelling with- "Of course a personal appearanceon his annual trips to the States and and V eronicain40minutes -buthehasbeen tourisadouble-edged sword.ItCanada. Durrant. Monty is getting ready forknown to break records and doit cankill you stone dead personally. another tour of America and Canada. Pointingtotheshirts,hesaidHe recalls on this page adventuresin30minutes whenaparty'sin FILM ENCORES We have seen it happen to American the offing." artists who have toured here. grimly:" I'mtryingtosolveone on previous trips. " You liketheirrecords but inof them there." person they have no personality to On some stretches of his tour hethe evening and depart at crack of Snag Have you heard this record yet ?It's really wonderful. go with their singing.Like meetingwill be in as many as eleven differentdawn next day." towns in eleven days giving him no He recalled,inWitchita,getting Only once in three trips has there It has been in the American best-selling LP charts so the author of a book. beenamajorsnag. That's when " Iguess I'm lucky -I find thattime to have his linen laundered. one hotel manager out of bed after midnight. theBotterillBandwagon wasmis- far for 24 weeks !Records in this class do not sell in when 1 go back to American towns " That's why I'm taking stacks of routed. that1 have once played, the audi-it,"he said." American hotel ser- " Iwas desperate," saidMonty. " Not a cleanshirt The auditoriumdid notpossess the States like this unless they offer something very encesarelargerthe secondtimevice in the mainiswonderful but left and not astage curtains.The audiencefiled round." even they can't cope if we arrive infree day in sight when I could have my others laundered.The managerin -the orchestra took its place, but special . . . this one does . . . in fact,it's one of was a good scout. minus Charlie. ARTHUR HOWES presents I had clean shirts When he arrived with his ton of Mantovani's own favourites.These are the titles on by the time we leftat 7.30 a.m." equipment, he created a new record But there are difficulties forour the disc : musicalambassadorevenbeforefor setting up his gear, to the delight THE BIG TEENAGE SHOW OF 1958 leavingBritain.A huge woodenand applause of the fullhouse. trunk containsthe Mantovani The station wagon will transport music. Monty and manager George Elrick. My foolishheart ;Unchainedmelody ;Over the STARS from the '6.5 SPECIAL' in PERSON It costs £120 to By it over " Inever fly between engagements Jan. 26th ODEON, WESTON-SUPER-MARE On thelasttrip Wally Ashworth, 5.15 8 7.45 Te1.1784 Monty's orchestral manager and bassif they are less than 300 miles apart," rainbow ; Summertime in Venice ; Intermezzo ; Three Feb. 2nd GAUMONT, DONCASTER 7.30 p.m. Tel. 3864 player, made sure it wns aboard thesays Monty." It'snot worththe coins in the fountain ;Love is a many splendoured Feb. 9th ODEON, ST. ALBANS 5.3088.0 Te1.53888 aircraft at London Airport.In Newtrouble of getting out to the airports, York itwas missing 1 some of which are forty miles out- Hi-lili, hi -lo ;September Feb. ODEON, CANTERBURY 5.1587.45 Te1.2480 side the citylimits. Door to door thing ;Laura ;High noon ; Feb. 1 6th GAUMONT, COVENTRY 5.1587.45 Te1.2042 by car is much better. song ; Theme from Limelight Mar.2nd GAUMONT, TAUNTON 5.4588.0Te1.5974 Crisis " Besides, the car we plan to get Mar. 8th TOWN HALL, BIRMINGHAM Tel. MID 1728 Crisis loomed large IFor variousthis trip will have reclining seats so LK 4200 reasons,Mantovani hadto recruitthat George andIwillbe able to Mar. 9th CAPITOL,CARDIFF 5.30 & 8.0Te1.31316 most of his 45 players in Americastretch out and rest as we go." Mar. 16thREGAL, COLCHESTER 5.30 & 8.0Tel. 2296 and he had visions of these musicians A keen motoring enthusiast, Monty turning up forrehearsals -at veryfindsgreatfuninAmericancar DON'T MISS THIS ENORMOUS ATTRACTION IN YOUR TOWN high dollar rates of pay !-and havingtravel.He has long been an advocate no musical parts to give them. of power -steering,claimingthatit Ifyou haven't heard it yet, do try it right away -you're Transatlanticcallsbroughtnewssaved his life on one tour. that the trunk was safe -but at Shan- A tyre burst at 90 m.p.h.It could bound to be captivated.This is a record in the best HUMPHREY LYTTELTON CLUB non, in Ireland.It had been removedhave meant tragedy, but thedriver when it was discovered that the air-was able to hold the car steady by tradition of many other favourite Mantovani LPs such as 100 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W.1 craft was over its permissible flyinghis power -steering apparatus. OPEN EVERYNIGHT withSessions from all Top Traditional weight. Outside Three Rivers, Canada, on Banes and Guest Artists Desperate measures were the onlythe last trip, the Mantovani convoy AN ALBUM OF FAVOURITE TANGOS-LK 4061 Details of Clul, end Sessions from: answer.Every member of the Eng-wasflaggeddown byapairof lishparty exerted pressure and theMounties.Monty was asked to get OPERATIC MELODIES-LK 4127 8 GREAT CHAPEL STREET, LONDON, W.1 GER7494 AN ALBUM OF FAVOURITE WALTZES-LK 4051 BALLET MELODIES-LK 4161 WORLD EXCLUSIVE! SONG HITS FROM THEATRELAND-LK 4112 (CommencingJanuary 17) CHRIS BARBER BAND JOHNNY DANKWORTH ORCHESTRA MUSIC OF VICTOR HERBERT-LK 4060 A SENSATIONAL MAGAZINE Friday: Royal Albert Hall, London; Friday:Locarno,Sale;Saturday: Sunday: Colchester;Monday: Hum- Baths Hall, Darlington; Sunday: De phrey Lyttelton Club, London; Wed- Montfort Hall,Leicester; Thursday: Now on Sale THE nesday: Southall. City Hall, Hull. 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MARTY ROBBINS They put WRITES THE HITS BUT OTHERS WIN THE RACE TO PUT the life THEM IN THE TOP TEN !

GARY MILLER'S version of" The into Story Of My Life " is 18th in the chart this week - and Gary says: " A good send-off I"

IT must be more than a little frustrating for a singer to be the first to record a number, and yet to finish as an also-ran when it comes to the final reckoning in the popularity poll. So far as this country is concerned, an American artist can expect to be at a disadvantage when a popular British singer covers the same song. Thelatterhasthebenefitofpersonal Story! exploitation. venninnsausimumismumusuminusnusnuanuslmilui ButMartyRobbinscertainly isn'thavingthebestofgood by g MICHAEL HOL- fortune in his struggle to win the i LIDAY'S deep, favour of the record -buying public. rich voiceis ideal He was first away intheStates DEREK for " The Story Of withboth " Singin'The Blues " .E. ; My Life " and he w. and " Knee Deep In The Blues " F.. leadstherace to (neither of his versions was issued JOHNSON get to the top with E Z of Mg Life' it. He's number inBritain) and then along came MARTY WILDE Guy Mitchell to collect the jack- Fi II 11111111111111111111111,111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 II Ii; 15thisweek. pot on both sides of the Atlantic.sided,was" Arethere anyother WaIstesoWit~ LOVE BUG CRAWL Marty's next attempt was with oneversionsinthechartthis week ? " took his record audition ! of his own compositions, " A White Itis such a close fight that none AFRAID OF LOVE of the artists could possibly tell who As viewerswillknow, Mike has Sport Coat And A Pink Carnation " just embarked upon a series of six PB 781 and, although this achieved a degreewould emerge with a head start, nor BBC -TVshows, after which he of success in the States,it was Thehow far behind the others would be. expectstorecordanother" Senti- King Brothers and Terry Dene who mental Journey "seriesforsound won theplaudits over here. Holliday radio, with Edna Savage. This pro- FRANKIE Nothing daunted, Marty has gramme has proved so popular, in- .come back fighting, with his piece " Great news, boss," chuckled cidentally,thatplansareafootto VAUGHAN de resistance-" The Story Of MyMike Holliday, when Itold him that make an LP of thattitle,featuring Life,'a songpossessingallthehis disc was in15th position (one of the two principals. KISSES SWEETER attributes of a natural hit. the endearing things about the Another pleasing factor about his THAN WINE lantern-jawed singer is that he refers new recordhit,inadditiontoit It has simplicity, yet a sufficientlyto everyone as " boss," irrespective of MARTY being his most successful since "Hot ROCK -A -CH I CKA catchy melody to ensure that, oncetheir position or status). " But then, ALMA DAVE ROBBINS COGAN KING Diggity." isthatthe song on the PB775 heard, it incessantly haunts the mind.with a song like thatIcouldn't go Ithas an original and well -written reverse side, " Keep Your Heart," is wrong, couldI ?" nonchalant style - reflectingthesays. " But not when it's too muchMichael's own composition. lyricand acutenoveltybacking Thisvirtuallyechoedthesenti- carefree attitude to life which thetrouble to get I" which, quite apart from thesong'sments of Columbia's Norrie Paramor, dark - haired ex - seaman always Maybe when you listen to his in- KAYE other merits,could beenoughtowho told me that as soon as the song seems to adopt. fascinate the record shoppers. timate drawl, you get a mental vision Miller was placed before Itimherealised Thestoryofhislife revolvesofhim, casually dressed, sitting SISTERS that Mike was the only one artist onaroundone basicprinciple-don'tleisurely in a chair, hands in pockets. Gary Miller's comment, on being his label who could do it full justice.bother expending too much effort;Well, your picture would be accurate,placed 18th this week, was: " What LOVE ME Not in U.S. How right he has been proved ! life's too short for that !He freelyfor thu isprecisely the manner ina wonderful send-off !" FOREVER Inexplicably, the song hasn't caught It is surely the ideal vehicle foradmits that he works only when hewhich he does record. It is even said Early on Tuesday morning, he left on to any marked extent in America. Mike's easy-going, relaxed, almosthas to. " Of course, I like money," hethat he was sitting down when heon alengthytouroftheBritish HANDEDDOWN Here, however,ithas been seized Forcesin theMediterraneanarea and Cyprus, which will keep him out PB 778 upon by the record companies, andis1HUGH DOLTON,ofWalton -on - being rapidly boostedintohit pro- Thames, Surrey, writes: CONNIE FRANKS,ofBrighton,of the country for six weeks. portions. writes: It's a little surprising," he con- Many people are tipping 1958 to fessed, " as my Nixa record was And with home -produceddiscsbringtheballadbaCk.ButIcan FROM YOU May I thank The Four Lads for a I thelast ofallto be issued. by such local favourites as Almasafely promise you that this will not wonderful and exciting recording of Naturally, I'm tickled pink that it's Cogan,MichaelHolliday,Garybe the case. TO US "Put A Light In The Window." A hit It'scer- THE FOUR LADS thisfine caught on so promptly. Miller and Dave King,itlooks By the end of 1958 rock'n'roll dischas been coming to tainlymymostsuccessful disc odds-on that poor old Marty's go-willdominatethepopularmusic group for a long time, and this seems since' Garden Of Eden,'though PUT A LIGHT IN ing to be left out in the cold again.scene even more than it does to -day, to be it. this new one has provided an even and by 1960 the ballad will stand no THE WINDOW Asitis, a battleroyal for Replies to * * quicker reactionfromthe fans." more chance ofgettinginthe hit supremacy amongst the British artists BILL RIDLEY writes from Staines, Gary introduced his interpretation THE THINGS WE isdeveloping, anduntilthe NMEparade than a jazz or classical record on "6.5 Special " last Saturday, and does to -day. `Focus on 6.5' Middlesex : DID LAST SUMMER charts were compiled this week,it OUR recentFocus on" 6.5 the response was so favourable that was anybody's guess as to who would Elvis Presley will give a cracking Why don'tthe BBC remove thehe was at once re -booked forthe PB 776 be in the lead. start to the New Year with "Jailhouse Special " brought in a whole "Billy Cotton Band Show" from theshow, on the first Saturday after he Rock", whichIcan confidently tip stack of mail from readers. Here peak perioditoccupies every Sun-returns from his tour-March 8. Ibroke the news to both Miketotopthebestsellersforseven are some of their comments: day andputitinthefarmore Both Gary and Mike emphasised Holliday and Gary Miller (and theirweeks. Prevent gormlesscreeps from suitable "Children's Hour" pro-what an easy song itis to sing-and respective recording managers)that enteringthe Ialso tip Danny and the Juniors studio and making gramme? that, indeed,isthe keyword ofits theirdiscshad madespectacularwith "At The Hop," Larry Williams fools of themselves in front of the * * success. Gary's recording was com- entries into the best-sellers. with"BonyMoronie",andGuy cameras. (Colin Cook, Grimsby). pleted on the very first take; whereas The reaction of all concerned, on -eMitchell with " C'mon, Let's Go " to Give us more rock 'n' roll and PETER WEIGH, of Wirral,in Mike's case, although several takes theirimmediate pleasurehadsub-gainhitparade honours soon. skittle, which is what most people Cheshire, writes: wereputontape,theywereall stsitchon for.(IreneDavies, Penn, Bucks). Ipredict that before 1958isoutequally as good, and much difficulty the name of Nick Todd will be justwas experiencedindeciding which Don't cut the live audience, but one should be released to the public. a few lessons on Using and hand - aswell known asthatof brother *************** ********** ** jive would be appreciated-though Pat Boone. Although on hisfirstBritishre- LEICESTER please not by Don Lang or Jo or Unchanged * Pete 1(Brian Cook, Glamorgan). lease, "At the Hop", he's done his EMPIRE SQUARE * Let'shave anaudiencewith utmost to conceal his excellent voice On alltheBritishrecordings, the * some spark of life. The present beneath the usual din of a rock 'n' basicAmericanscoringeffecthas **. one looks as cheerful as a line of rollaccompaniment,I'm happytobeen retained. This isonly natural, NOW! wetwashing.(CatherineLeitch, say he has failed. forthereinliesthe song'sgreatest * Alnwick, Northumberland). Here's hoping that hewillsoonnovelty. Instrumental accompaniment While not wishing them off the follow in Pat's footsteps and proveislimitedto rhythm section and a programme altogether,Ifeel that me right by turning to ballads. few guitars, though on Gary's record, Jo and Pete should compere the a banjo has also been introduced. show on alternateweeks. And So closely alliedin merit are the ' , \ surely Freddie Mills has become a variousdiscs,thatitisimpossible bore. (John Waterfield, Ply- ONE OF MANY! to differentiate between them, except mouth). of my friend and onthe basisof-you paysyour The dancing could be improved. ON behalf money and you takes your choice. ., We would all benefit from lessons, myself, I would like to thank An executive of the large publish- ,...... or exhibitions,by professionals. the NME for the wonderful show ing company responsible for the song (" Well-wisher," Wrexham). which wasstaged on Sunday told me: " We have not deliberately (January 12) at the Royal Albert pushed any onerecord. Allfour Hall, British artists have featured the song MRS. MARY THOMAS writes from Alsothrough the NME,I Bristol: on television,and each oftheir wouldliketothankthestars, records has had important disc -jockey Dramatic From now on wild horses wouldn't who took part, for the excellent spots on radio. It's just been a ques- drag me from my TV set on Wed- performances they gave. tion of waiting to see which would fromPHILIPS Dynamite as nesdays. We have read so often how Itisa memory whichIwill be the first to break through." popular the Perry Como show is in treasure for a long time.I wish And although Michael and Gary he climbs from the States, and thefirst two shows these stars all the success of the are offto a flying start, don't dis- seen ever hers have certainlylived future and that they gain as much count the chances of Alma or Dave aaiis 4,1* 6,4-ty Programmes up to this repctaticri. popularity again next year. shame to fame, * What a grand entertainer this man -or, indeed, of Marty. at 10.30, EVELYN BARCLAY, song by song! * isand what a dellpht to watch! Well 21, Thorburn Square, Personally, if I thought the 12.30, 3.0, * done, BBC, for giving us a chance London, S.E.1. Philips ElectricalLimited,Gramophone 5.30 8.8 ,1` * to share the pleasure of millions of story of my life stood as great Records Division,Stanhope House, Stanhope This istypical o/ many letters Place, London, W.2. kmvric ans. a chance of successas the Philips are world-renowned makers of Radio- *******'******** ******** ** Oni" one criticism. Why, after received this week, /or which the song which bears that title, I grams, Record Players and Record Playing thefirst show, shouldtherestbe Editorthanks thewriters. Equipment Incorporating the world-famous MGMpresents an Avon Production in CinemaScope A cut to 30 minutes ? should be a very happy man ! 'featherweight' Pick-up. (PC.1 1079) 4 THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS January 17, 1958 singlesarelentacriticalearby KEITH FORDYCE JOHNNIE RAY'S DORIS DAY'S 'KISS' FRANK SINATRA NAT COLE ROCK

LATEST IS GOOD IS EXCITING IN TOP FORM IS ONLY SO-SO who forecastsmore JOHNNIE RAY'S latest, "Miss -CAPITOL and Nelson Riddle are Me Just A Little," sounds a behind the latest from Frank likely winner. Johnnie is working Sinatra. " Witchcraft " has a top ten material the "cry -guy" angle again, backed moderate beat toit, an intriguing by a steady beat from Ray Coniff. melody and unusual words.The In these days when the initial im- " monarch "isin excellent form pact made by the first few bars is so -relaxed, yet crisp ;dreamy, yet IS NOISE THE important,therightopeningcan firm. VIPERS DROP THE " make " a disc, and " Miss Me " has Thebalancebetweenmusic and a catchy start The coupling, " Soli- vocalisrecording perfection. And loquy Of A Fool "isabitof a if you've an ear for technical detail WORD SKIFFLE SUCCESS SECRET? weirdie. you'llget an extrathrill from this As the title suggests, it concerns etching. WHICH home-made disc is CurrentlyNo. 2 overStateside, the lament of a fellow who messed " Tell Her You Love Her" is goingtobattlewiththe" At The Hop" by Danny and The up his big love affair. one of those very slow songs that Juniors is available over here on the I imagine thatthis unusual song American contingent forahighHMV label. The vocalising, when it must have been written especially for would sound dull and boring, even place in the top twenty ?I rather miserable, from anyone but can be heard, is plain. Instrumentally Johnnie. The number isPhilips PB fancy a new Parldphone release byit Sinatra. FromFrankieit's a is monotonous. 785. smooth, velvety love song. The Vipers, " No Other Baby." How come such a big seller I They used to be called The Vipersthinkitmust be becauseitisun- Fontana release a couple of titles Skiffle Group, but the last two wordsashamedlynoisy,maddeninglyre- DE JOHN SISTERS by Sinatra, too. One of them is " I have been dropped. You can find outpetitious. Might be a quick up-and- Could Write A Book," which he sings why by listening to This new song ofdown hitin G.B., but certainly not Following inthe line of seasoned in " Pal Joey." But beware !Thisis oldies whch have been brought up to theirs,whichisastraightforwarda " stayer "like " Diana." not from the film soundtrack-itis beat number with plenty " Sometimes When I'm All Alone " date with a modern arrangement, is an older recording. of punch, " That's My Weakness Now." NAT" KING" COLE andaplenty of pace. isapainful,moaningdirge,with There's a very bright and snappy Though itis the same man singing song- called" Angel Smile." The vocalisingisvery good, thenothing'to recommend it. vocal bytheDe JohnSisters on on both recordings (thefilm sound-Sounds promising !In fact,itis aprominentguitar workfirst-class. Mercury. track has been released as an LP by Easilythe most commercial waxing Thegalsbelt'outthe Capitol), there is a difference in thedisappointment. Here is Nat withfrom this group so far. JOHNNY NASH amusing words without any trace of performance. arock song that could be per- coyness. Flipover, too, is good value. His light voice and easy style make Both are good, but the film versionformed equally well, or improved" Baby Why "isfast,fullofbeat, " Absence Makes My Heart Go upon, byplentyof thesingingof Johnny Nashvery Wander," makes a title with has more atmosphere aboutit.The other rockand incorporates a saxophone in thepleasing to the ear.His waxing of possibilities on the reverse, but the DAY comes along with areverse of Fontana H 109 is anotherspecialists. backing. Thisisaplatterthat de-" A Very Special Love," for HMV, serves to be a major success, and 1 song doesn't live up to the title. DORIShot,livelynear -noveltyonoldie," Nevertheless."Sinatracol; However, thoughitisa waste of is well worth while a listen. I'msurepublishershaveturned lectorsshouldnotmissthisfineMr. Cole's talents, he makes a neatthinkitwill be. down many better songs than this. Philips PB 782, entitled " Whad'jaexampleofFrankieat hismostjob of this inoffensive, medium -paced PutInThat Kiss." There'sbrilliant. ditty. **************************** evidence of the big beat from the Flipover, " Back In My Arms," is. . HI -LOS Frank de Vol orchestra, making aquiet,almostquaint,ballad,to this a good commercial proposi- TONY OSBORNE which Nat givesapleasantlycon-. . Incidentally, I want to make specialtion. tentedinterpretation. Noteworthyis4, Two Tips for the mention of a number from the Hi - SpainandPortugalhavebeen . The combination of first-classparticular objects of affection for thethe clever use of the string section by . Los. material with top-notch performancewriters of light music these last twoNelson Riddle. Cole's on Capitol CL Listenfor" PamelaThrows Acould easily put Miss Day back in 14820. . Paryt,' an irresistibly catchy novelty years-remember " Lisbon Antigua," 4, the hit parade after her long absence. Petticoats Of Portugal " and Top Ten song. And in two or three weeks' In stark contrast " The Man Who" Afternoon In Madrid " ? . time look out for thefirstappear-Invented Love "isa slow,soulful MAXINE DANIELS . ance by the Hi -Los in the hit parade.taleof a girlwithout love. Strong, TonyOsborne andhisDancing _4( I gottahunch !Thelabeliseven dramatic,inparts, and DorisStrings now draw a musical sketch A record that won't attract much Philips. interprets the lyric to perfection. of " The Lights Of Lisbon." Here isballyhoo,butwhichisworthyof LEWIS LYMON melody, gaiety, rhythm and warmth.your attentionif you canspare a* NINNININNXXXXIINNEINNEINXIXNNXIININNINNINIINNX3INNThis Tony Osborne original comparescouple of minutes to hear it, is issued*and THE TEEN CHORDS by Oriole. Maxine Daniels sings two favourably with its musical/geo- 4( Singing . . . Xgraphical counterparts. oldfavourites about theBig City, * Full and imaginative use is made" A Foggy Day " and " The London * Allen Evansreviews I of orchestra and chorus. Flipside of Love." 44C TOO YOUNG * JOHNNY DUNCAN'S X HMV POP 439 shifts the locale to With a very simple accompaniment4( * TENNESSEE SONG BAG Italyfor" The LovelyLadies OfMaxine's -inch s-i n c ereinterpretation II (JohnnyDuncan, withDeno)the 10 Milano," again happy, flowing and 4( * breathes new life into these songs. itWright, guitar; Jack Fallon, bass; melodious. 4,YOURnl in LennieHastings, drums; Danny If your collection doesn't already LAST CHANCE 1, Levan, include them, thisdiscisa good* violin; Sandy Brown, clari- CB 1419 * in net;featuringGet buy. Along Home; EDDIE CALVERT 11 Cindy; OldBlur;Travelin'Blues; * nSt. James Infirmary; Just A Little An especially pleasing instrumental, * (Amin': Which Way Did He Go ?; laMore And Moret. Mind Your Own with a strong and appealing melody. RUSS CONWAY 1cr DAVE ROSS * 01 Business; and Just A Closer Walk istobefoundon Columbia DB 4( Singing . . . * With Thee.) 4059. Proving aconsistently good seller4( 113 ThisColumbia10-incherhas L.Ps% TheGoldenTrumpetofEddiewith his piano -playing for Columbia, * some novel and tuneful songs to Calvert is backed up by the delight-is RussConway." TheLantern4( EVERYBODY'S GOT A* N offer, sung by the vivacious and fully smooth brasswork of theEricSlide," topside of hislatest, doesn't4( immediately impress as a winner, but Y forceful young American - in - VVinstone orchestra. 4, Britain,JohnnyDuncan, who Twelve tuneful fragments on a " Holiday Night,"I am certain,is comfortably entertaining, none the GIRL BUT TINO * X combinestraditionalNegro and10 -inch HMV disc, played by the will be abig seller, both on thisless.Coupling is a revival of " The4( * IfWhite songs ofthe SouthwithPalladium pianist, PatDodd, disc, and on sheet music. Harry Lime Theme." * m great skill. makes anattractive additionto Whether itcan be afast enough Ihave one technical objectionto 4(4' CB 1416 * X WITH THESE HANDS keyboard LPs sellertomakethetoptwentyisthis disc-the words onthelabel, PIT-AaPATTERBOOM BOOM st (Pat Dodd Trio-Pat Dodd. COFFEE BAR SESSION another matter, but it's not beyond" With Geoff Love and his * im Piano; George Fierstone, drums; Joe (The VipersSkiffleGroup,fea- the bounds of possibility. Orchestra." 4( Muddel, bass-in Wrap Your 4( * N Troubles in Dreams; Very Thoughtturing Johnny Martyn, Wally Why - " Free And Easy," a lazy, strolling This is totallymisleadingand ton, Jean Van der Busch, in Glory melody, makes an equally attractivepointless. Thereisno,repeatno, -5( * N Of You; Melancholy Baby;ISur -Land;JohnB. Sails; -Wanderin.: Available on NrenderDear; As Time Goes By;1 Saw The Light; Precious Memo- coupling. orchestra on this disc. it- 45 & 7 8 r.p.m. * Once In A While; Lovely Way Tories; Harlin': I Know The Lord Laid You'll have to look a long way to If the rhythm accompaniment Spend An Evening; You Go To My find a better instrumental disc, and Imerits such adescription,then the4( N Head; Stars Fell In Alabama; BodyHis Hand On Me; This LandIs (RR * And Soul; You Are Too Beautiful;Your Land; ifI Had A Hammer; can't recommend this Calvert platterword " orchestra "needsto bere-* * N Someone To Watch Over Me.) Easy Rider.) too strongly. defined. Soft,soothingskiffle,without **************************** any of the Donegan fast fireworks. LECORD DEALERS' DIRECTORYRestfultolistento,and sounds authentic,too." 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flUllino aa w FOLLOWING reports that Dons DayBritainsfavouri!e neriean £1 0,000 record pact[fiEiiETT Edilnytul,Adniyl'fIOrynOIIt&Cl-cfnlien Q/ftcPOii S,a,mi ama, s,anoa,00i, songstress, would be coming here to film, the NME made a special Gala lOGO oaainod IcemIll II,fnitannaae Wad. .0 ,,coog. " .h, LONNIE DONEGAN'S value as a disc -star is £10,000.Pye-Nixa are 5 DENMARK STREET LONDON W C 2 mile phone call to California to discuss the matter at first hand with ' , ,,. 6000 w reputed to have paid tins amazing sum for his exclusive reeoi'dmg ser HERE MONDAY PI,o COVe 1 C d 2266Or,. .o 'n 'airn Berle Adams of MCA Dons Days business representative a 'x c na vices until December1960lInt Donegan will not Peer ye a penny of thisT° ,,. Editor: ANDY GRAY 1,°°a,n1 to, fl,atoEla,,a tieconfirmed that discussions for such a project had an,,,,hal d ¶100 cr110 'n, Pcdl00 P00 GIOnOOGS astronomical amount! Here are the unique dctajls of this story. 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Jo,,a Sapagn agO Ida PsoplI with hia nrchanl,a. l.ondoa,pcnitllyOur thu erR tnnnlh-i,clnd:anafnnlfiahtallh, London Palladium.toS,mdac di,rclabnl,a,t I,, Ag,,tao"otlh Whnn In, dat, of hi, cypnarance thong ha, bana ,olfl,d, and golly frnifh. TV and rruyndirg atarI Ff0 Sna. Lnr,i,, natal, alms lmt aan,lb. d"r Shnw ttnhnaun, ton h an b b cod 1 1958 wIt b d b 0005 W en d°i2'°1 p m COTTON DEAL LIKELY lady I 00511 MnnIO'I final 001001 cnd,n hi, Miller Band fly VhPOIH ,"Ihr an!dnn Aen,"na,JIMMYYOUNG -Spat siagon in the swoeld to FAMOUS shows,ge.eonda,etor Billy Cattsa 'g,ndla,nw,,k. Fbfi0,O2 Lonmeslast tmfreeman to weil ly Nnwtnnnen lItany Lada i, a 05. ,ecape,,iceo,Itso Na, Shim, ii, Bpitaio-thi, malta, hegdl'mp,-with the nepoot that :n co'nldEd'obangb altdanLrneinynnweek signed with Colombia Reened,, fetlow'mghas long ronopding auneidting with Doers h cnt y.N bachnlcn nrnulhnn of ha akiffi,0000p, aiunial OInnwphgcGuI iaclndea Tarry D,dc. Johnny Othet darn, ad Ion byotfdienloda maIn, 101k nanenalnck-in a CalculIglma,i six yean on Denna, has cogged -and that he will present his Canni,, nnnoi,, at K,naiearon, LeadeR, r,ialny 0mm Donnao, Cohn Silk,, W,, WillifSI. Alban, Odolon and Ctllclhcno aria d:acnncry,hnnnnTV. Fiy,1 hIlt, Cnn hia new isbn! will hr relru,ad neont,monn Band Shew onHMVha the f,it,ipp, ac Monday Jgnuanyll.Jimmy', hnidn.In.h, 10Manic HcnnIacndTbetCinoflnnthen,,coIh, 00000,T000t00000nrnntlMgnchlb A mmk.tyya crnaan, hIs Oral mOrn,,mnooh, r,neal,d Cnlnmbia manager Nnrri, Poogmor, EMI a & e managor Nnrwen Newell 0110 tOnal calm, do Vniaa,ofKilbom, London. ala,,.oith ycarunod coctolbutinu, CandiD Capitol ltnanth 9), Col010,I,r . Ibo -- irnilyw,ninnpwhich"labn; who nblained Jimmy Vouca', ,orvicna no n lnog.teom ecransalily whn Willauyenciae thelilly Cntlnn Tb, weddi,g hkf, pht, Inn day, aflnn LnO,i, aadfnow ma bnulhlardenn. Sn,yOlgal and a 01cm In WnaIna'Stonr. Rock croon,, fln MOO 0,Olhnr,,dlalnibulac ho then, m Am,,:Ou. nhcaro,oua,hia"Aladdin"acCh:,oinknmpine. Cnombl,, Thn Meal noathen,,Ut, MannlhnlhMancble). cnnir,if.Fnnthronnew. an LP albom will Sn wau,d ,na,inn,-nnnnidtoa md:o'a fawn:t, "Wakey, c,ealu,Ihnn hunkie, for "Ph, dank during Ib, anwl Coo w,,k,. Wakey" lead cc cnrgtder, ISo ,00e, are ,ailuhlo. Thn neo aarmn,nc wa, negot!aI,d 00 Jiwwy's b,balf rod 000lldy.oyre Sin, ham bOa athwinnd by 'cii2' 'Southlanders'

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1,1mo 1 I 1,1 Salnny 9,, 0 Ia, , I 1 r n I ,db,lh lb fnllr,Ill 1' balI r,,,,Iha,,m,t'gpaI,, 2°" J,2'.aladso.d uo. 114 01km dbo Oh flgapr,hbhiBteObpaap HLD8535 i'I 45/78 F 10971 45)78 HL08533 - / 1/' 45)78 RON N. I.E lii " CARROLL 0 111:1:(prI.r: ,,rlb Ill" dl, h,yO , 0 nfth,,rantinrnia your', London Palladluw naoiaty ,00aon, *rly d H d 0, d tttxa Haw long 1 wIll lake 10 wakf the Sin it not yal kn000. Mb 14,1 Foiday. Sammy nag warriod II II.ymn'old 0ioOn. I, 1T N 11110 (71 RPM) 7N-15120 (45 RPM) ** InolrahmIern bO IannomN,ironllrlaimtiann, TtlII,o, o' i2,.a THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS January 17, 1958 Keith Goodwin says- WELCOME,GLENN MILLER BAND style, sound and spirit of the originalPERHAPS the most amazing facet of Glenn Miller's musical orchestra. TheRalph Flanagan, Tex Beneke, make-up was his phenomenal ability and constant aim Jerry Gray and Ray Anthony bandsto select only the best musicians as his sidemen, and his bands were the most successful untiljusthave beenveritable" nurser:es "for some ofthe most over a year ago, when theMiller As before band was revitalised and taken onimportant instrumentalists in the world today. rrHE currentRayMcKinley - the road by Glenn's former drummer, Even when the first Glenn Miller band lined up in the American directed Glenn Miller Orchestra Ray McKinley. Columbia recording studios as far back as April 25, 1935, there wereis, like the original unit, first and Itwas an immediatesuccessatpeople in its ranks like pianist Claude Thornhill. tenorist Eddie Millerforemost a dance band, although one-night stand dates all over America, and laterfiredthe imagi-and trumpeters Charlie Spivak and the late Bunny Berigan--rall ofthere are some finejazz soloists nation of deVoted fans on aserieswhom later fronted their own bands. within itsranks, and the library of Continental dates.And it'sthe Among the many present-day bandleaders who worked with Miller atdoes include many excellent McKinley - directed Glenn " swing " arrangements. LENNIE HAMBRO same some time or other are Bobby Hackett, Ray Anthony, Billy May,Hal Miller Band-quite definitely the bestMcIntyre. Tex Beneke, Pee Wee Irwin, Jerry Gray, Irving Fazola, Mel Ray'sassociationwithGlenn RAY McKINLEY " carboncopy "oftheoriginalPowell, Ralph Flanagan and, of course, Ray McKinley. Many leadinggoes back almost a quarter of a orchestrayet - that I havegreatjazzmen-including pianist Lou Stein, drummer Ray Bauduc, bassist Triggercentury to the time when Glenn pleasurein welcomingtoBritainAlpert,clarinettistPeanutsHuck° and trumpeter. Max Kaminsky-were for a while, and organised another this week on behalf of NME readers. was working with drummer Benband of his own again in 1946. This Fateful night Pollack's outfit. lasted until1950 and, prior tothe Iwasprivilegedto hearthis timesduringtheir McKinley often sat in with theformation of the present Miller band, CANE fatefuleveninglatein bandseveral band, and the pair rapidly struckRay freelanced as a TV singer in December, 1944, a plane left short tour of USAF service bases New York and also led a few small It inBritain lastyear, and atthis up a lasting friendship. England bound for France. point,would liketorecalltheir They workedtogetherwhenevercombos. never reached its destination, and opening concert at Margate's possible, sharing a mutual admira- Leading thereed section ofthe neither the aircraft nor its occu- Dreamland Ballroom. tionforeachother'stalents,andMcKinley -Milleroutfitisoneof pants wereever seen again.And The band filed on stage to face a were, in fact, two of the key figuresAmerica'sforemostaltosoloists, so it came about that the musichushed, somewhat apprehensive. in the fine Dorsey Brothers OrchestraLenny Hambro, who also doubles in 1934. Laterthey wenttheirflute,clarinet, and band manager world was tragically and prema-thoughimpressivelylarge audience Lenny, a New Yorker by birth, has turelydeprivedofoneofitsof expectant Gls. On every face was separate ways, but were rarely apart imprintedthe same question:" Is for any great length of time. previously appeared with the bands greatest, most respected and in- Besides being an excellent drum-of Gene Krupa,BillyButterfield, fluential musicians-the late Glennthisjustanother bunchofMiller copyists, or is this the thing we have \ mer, Ray, who was born at FortMachito, and Bobby Byrne, and has Miller. all been waiting for ? "The answer -" Worth,Texas, on June 18,1910,impressive jazz albumsreleasedin Today - 14yearslater - thecame sooner than expected. also has an enviable reputationasBritain under his own name on the easily recognisable, always tasteful, also cornermen in the Miller set-up during its long and successful career.anexceptionallyrhythmicsinger,London, Philips, and Fontana labels. McKinley slowly beat the band in It was the constant presence of such brilliant musicians, coupled withandhas Sharing the vocals with Ray are and internationally famous musicand, as the soothing, familiar strainsGlenn's own ideas on musical perfection, that helped immeasurably towards numerousvocalrecords of the Glenn Miller Orchestra lives (many with Miller) to his credit. glamorous,brown -eyed Lorry of" MoonlightSerenade "rippledthe creation of the band's distinctive style-a sound that was later to become Before joining the Dorsey Brothers, Peters and former radio announcer on,and his popularity is still with- across the ballroom, so a great roaran all-important influence on the world of dance music. he workedwithSmithBallewin RonnieCraig,who alsoplays out parallel.That Miller's musicof approval graduallywelled from Among Miller's many record hits are such well -remembered tunes as1932 and, after a four-year spell with guitar with the band. Both are aged is still held in such high esteemthe audience.The music was lost as" Sunrise Serenade," " String Of Pearls," " Little Brown Jug," " In Thethe late Jimmy Dorsey's band start- 26 and they hail from Middletown, and is still in such great demandthe applauseincreasedinvolume ing in 1935, he became Will Bradley's Connecticut, and Gibson City, andallbut raised the roof.ThisMood," Pennsylvania6-5000," "AmericanPatrol,"" St.Louis Blues isadequate proof of the man'swas no band of imitators-this wasMarch," "I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo," " Chattanooga Choo-Choo,"partner in the latter's band, chalk- Illinois, respectively. undeniable greatness. the real thing ! " TuxedoJunction,"and,ofcourse,theband'stheme-" Moonlighting up several vocal hits, including Theband'slibraryiscomposed And, at the same time, itisa Serenade." " Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To ThelargelyoforiginalMillerarrange- Long-time Miller fans can't afford Bar." worthy and fitting tributeto histo miss hearing the McKinley -directed The Miller band was elected America's top " Sweet Band "in ments, with afair selectionof the many and varied talents as a bril-band which is in Britain for a 21 -day Ray led his own band in 1942,bettercurrent pops and occasional " Down Beat's " annual poll in 1940-41 and in 1953-the same year then, while in the Services, workedLatin-American scores thrown in for liant musician and creative artist.nation-wide tour. And if you haven'tas the highly successful movie, " The Glenn Miller Story " (starring with Miller's AEF band, fronting death,yet come under thespell of Mil- good measure. Lenny Hambro leads Since Miller'suntimely James Stewart in the title role)wasreleased-Glenn was elected to his own " Swing Shift " unit fromhis own swinging little quintet drawn numerousbands,many ofthemlerism, this same band is guaranteed withinthe main fronted by former Miller sidemen,to hasten your conversion-it's that" Down Beat's " " Hall of Fame "... an honour richly deserved by band whileinfrom the band on allconcert and a man whose contribution to dance music will never be forgotten I Europe. dance dates, and McKinley even sings have attempted to recreate the uniquegood! When Millerdied, hejointlythe isolated rock 'n'roll tune-with directed the band with Jerry Graytongue planted firmly in cheek! by Keith goodwin S -P -E -C -T -A -C -U -L -A -R SUNDAY THURSDAY THE HEAVY EMPHASIS on QT. LOUIS BLUES - Philips 12 noon Waltz Time; 3 Highway of 11 a.m. Request Show; 12 noon Man Melody; 5.05 Playhouse of Favourites;About Music; 3 One Man's Family; 4 showmanship interspersed with BBE 12076 (St. Louis Blues; = 7.05 People Are Funny; 8.30 EuropeanRequests; 5 In The Mood; 8 Music In a lot of lighthearted tomfoolery Memphis Blues; Loveless Love); Storybook; 9.35 News and Sports; 10.30The Air; 7.30 21st Precinct; 8.30 Fan- that has become an integral part Three titles from a '54 Armstrong Conversation. tasy; 9.45 Melodia; 10.05 Request Show. ofLouisArmstrong's everyday session. The extended "St. Louis" MONDAY performance in recent years has is a little on the dull side, apart ; 11 a.m. Request Show; 12 noon ManFRIDAY prompted many knowledgeable from Louis'obligatoto Velma ANNUAL About Music; 12.30 Holiday in Bavaria; 11 a.m.Request Show;11.55Les criticsto enquireintohistrue Middleton'svocal.Louissings E 1 OutpostConcert;2.05StickbuddyPaul; 12 noon Man About Music; 2.05 stature as a jazzman. pleasantly on " Memphis "and Jamboree; 3 One Man's Family; 3.30Stickbuddy Jamboree; 2.30 Robert Q. I'll admit that the "entertainer" also splits the vocal with Velma F. Lone Ranger; 4 Requests; 5 Music OnLewis,3 One Man's Family; 4 Re- approach has marred some of his on " Love." Deck; 6 MusicInTheAir;7.05quests;5Songs of Many Lands;8 recentperformances,but FESTIVAL of REUNION 364,000Question;9 Hollywood MusicMusic In The Air; 7.05 Stuart Foster more Hall. Show; 8.30 Richard Diamond; 9 Stars that doesn't mean that he's lost Pconcludethissurveyof ofJazz;9.45Bob and Ray;10.05 the abilityto blow out-and-out recent Armstrong releases, TUESDAY Request Show. swinging jazz.He's still one of take note of the numbers of two a ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON 11 a.m. Request Show; 12 noon Man themost talentedandcreative About Music;3One Man's Family; fine HMV albums by Louis and 4 Requests; 6 Music In The Air; 7.05SATURDAY trumpetersaroundtoday,and EllaFitzgerald(CLP1146-7) February 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th What's My Line; 9 Modern Jazz, 1958. 11 a.m. Request Show; 12.30 Western Brunswick's " SATCHMO - A which have already been reviewed Swing; 1Saturday Salute In Music; MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY" atgreaterlengthbycolleague WEDNESDAY 3.30 Galen Drake; 4 Request Show; (LAT 8211-4) goes a long way to Allen Evans.You'll also find a 11a.m.Request Show;11.55Lea6 Music In The Air ;7.30Saturday Paul;12 noon Man About Music; 3Night CountryStyle;8.30 Operation proving that the " ole man " still collection of entertaining, though DANCING NIGHTLY One Man's Family; 4 Requests;Entertainment ;9Music Views from has plenty to say concerning jazz. rather uninspiring Armstrong 5 Sound Track; 6 Music In The Air;Hollywood;10.05America'sPopular Tastefully presented ina vocals and horn solos on LOUIS 7.05 Groucho Marx; 9.45 Bob and Ray.Music; 11.05 Request Show. colourful album, with an accom- AND THE ANGELS (Brunswick ERIC WINSTONE and his ORCHESTRA panying explanatory booklet, the LAT 8211).Sy Oliver wrote the fourLPswhichcomprisethis concise,prettyarrangements. Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday HAROLD DAVISON PRESENTS ambitious production are among the finest Armstrong records released in the last decade or so. 1111-11E WO ULU ItA8401US Withhisregular sidemen - Edmund Hall, Trummy Young, Barrett Deems, Billy Kyle, Squire Gersh and vocalist Velma Middle- HARRY DAVIDSON,:lnddeORCHESTRA Glenn Miller ton-Louis reconstructs many of his earlier hits, and the "Satchmo FOR OLD TIME BALL ORCHESTRA Saga"istraced fromhisdays UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AND FEATURING with King Oliver to the Hot Five EPsKING BROTHERS SING Friday period andhisstintswiththe JOLSON RAY McKINLEY Carroll Dickersonand Luis TheKingtrio sing fourJolson Russell_bands until late 1934. hits-" Sitting On Top Of The Trumpeter Yank Lawson blows World," " CarolinaInThe Morn- SUNDAY, 19th JAN. 5.30 & 8.30 p.m. thepartsoriginallycreatedby ing," " Rock -a -Bye " and " April TOTTENHAM King Oliver on some of the very Showers " - competently enough, AL FREID early titles andmany other but without any exceptional merit. DOMINION COURT ROAD admirable soloists, including Jack GeoffLove and Orchestra and the Teagarden,EarlHines,Barney and the BUTLIN CONCERT ORCHESTRA TICKETS 3/6,5/-, 10/., 12/6, 15/-Phone: MUS 2176 Bigard, Cozy Cole, Big Sid Cat- Rita WilliamsSingers help things lett, Everett Barksdale and Lucky along on this Parlophone offering. SUNDAY, 2nd FEB. 6.0 & 8.30 p.m. Thompson, appear on some of RELAX WITH MIKE ALL the 48 titles. Rich -voicedMichaelHolliday STARCABARET NIGHTLY makesyourelax, * * relaxes-and DAVIS CROYDON too. His varied numbers are Featuring TICKETS 3/6,5/-, 7/6, 10/6, 12/6 Phone :CRO 8311 THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG " Billy," " Skye Boat Song," STORY.Vol. 2 - Philips " Ramblin'Man,"and"Ken- BBL 7189 (Potato Head Blues; tucky Babe" - an ear -pleasing THE SIX BIROS BOYER & RAVEL MONDAY, 3rd FEB. 8.0 p.m. Wild Man Blues; S.O.L. Blues; foursome. COlumbia label. The most exciting Television GullyLow Blues ; Melancholy AROUND THE WORLD IN act in Europe. Dancing Stars. Blues;Weary Blues;Twelfth 80 DAYS REGAL EDMONTON Street Rag; Willie The Weeper; Tony Osborne pilots his orches- TICKETS 5/-, 7/6, 10/6, 12/6 Phone EDM 5223 Keyhole Blues; That's When I'll tra through this selection of the THE FAMOUS DANCE TEAM RUSS HAMILTON Come Back To You; Alligator theme music of the marathon film, Chicago Breakdown): from " Cool for Cats " of ex-Butlin Redcoat TUESDAY, 4th FEB. 6.50 & 9.0 p.m. Craw I; including "Paris Arrival," "Away Associated Rcdiffusion T.V. recording star. Here's a fine programme of real Out West,""Invitation To The ELEPHANT vintage Armstrong - adozen Bullfight," "Passe Partout," "India impressive tracks by the famous THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY'S 11th HUSSARS TROCADERO & CASTLE Satchmo Hot Seven. Countryside," and "Around The World." A thoroughly enjoyable By kind permission of Lt. Col. R. M. H. M. Grant-Thorold, D.S.O. TICKETS 4/6, 6/6, 8/6, 10/6 Phone: HOP 1344 Allthesetitleswere recorded in Chicago during 1927, and it's selection,well played. Also :THE BUTLIN CHORAL SOCIETY, under guest conductor GLYN JONES, to Armstrong's creditthatthey ROCK 'N' SKIFFLE THE BUTLINAIRES, newstarvocalgroup, andTHE HAPPY WANDERERS. WEDNESDAY, 5th FEB. 6.50 & 9.0 p.m. havestood thetest oftime Jimmy Jackson takes no extremelywell.Thesolosby chances. Hetriesto caterfor people like Johnny Dodds, Kid both camps. " California Zephyr," Applicationsfor tickets should be made to Dept. R.A.H.Butlins GAUMONT HAMMERSMITH Ory, Lil Armstrong ,JohnnySt. "I Shall Not Be Moved," " Good Limited, 439 Oxford Street, London, W.I. Tel.: Mayfair 6616. Boxes TICKETS 4/6, 6/6, 8/6, 10/6 Phone: RIV 4081 Cyr and Baby Dodds still sound Morning Blues"and"Lonely (to seat 10-12 or14)15/-per seat. Tier boxes (to seat 6) 10/6 per ; freshand invigorating, and Road" are his numbers. Butit seat.Stalls and Orch. seats 10/6 each.Balcony seats 2/6 (non dancing). ALL SEATS BOOKABLE IN ADVANCE FROM g there's also some fine piano work sounds more like skiffle than rock All Seats Numbered and Reserved. BOX OFFICE AT EACH THEATRE t by Earl Hines on " Breakdown." to our ears. ALLEN EVANS.a Ii IIIliIIIquIInIIIIIPIu11IIIIuuu1'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIiuIe5IIIIIIIIIruIInl January 17, 1958 THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS 9 Amer*tilt Frankie Vaughanhopes for NAT S Iii six monthsa yearin America FATS LOVES U.S. TOO MUCH TO LEAVE IT UI ALTHOUGH a change of mind is always possible, it looks unlikely that Fats Domino will come to Britain within the next few months.He doesn't like to leave America and is tidoing so well that he doesn't have to financially. Recently, for example. he turned down a week in Australia for the IL ION BOWERS, president beginning of February. which of Local Board 88 in would havenetted him520,000. The letter he sentMemphis, whichdraftedElvis, Staying at home, he can get 52,000 has been inundated by threatening plus a percentage for a one-nighter letters." One w oman inaletter and for ten days on Alan Freed's called us a bunch of Southern Paramount T h ea t re Christmas Elvis brought goons A crackpot called me after my bedtimelastnight and show, Domino received $28,350. thatwe didn'tput To a " Billboard " interviewer, Fats comatained Beethoven in the Army . . I told said recently he liked Dixieland jazz him we put Mr. Eisenhower in the but notthe modern varieties" It's surprising replies ! Army andthat oughtto count got to have some kind of melody for me." A particular favourite of his is for something " . . Perry Como: " I'd work.on his show fornothing. anytime he wanted re'?ti JudyGarland created a small furore in Las Vegas when she walked outduring theshow (and on her ti engagement) on New Year's Eve, be- ti cause the audience was too noisy.

Reacted Pearl Baileyto columnist ELI' I: r r.ta.le Vaughan steps oti Go Lucky,"willhereleased under IF everything works out according the transatlantic BOAC plane with Hy Gardner: " I'm so sorry, because to plan, I may soon be spend- the title " ManAlive " on the hispal andrecording manager American Columbia label around thisJudyisunquestionablythe greatest ing six months of every year in Johnny Franz on Sunday after a time entertainer of her kindin our busi- America ! That'sthe most im- most successful trip to the States Then, I'm likely to have my ownness. Nobody can approach her show- portantoutcomeofmy recent whichhas wonhint a " quick nightly TV series from New Yorkmanship andtalent.'Pearl,talking nine -daytrip to the States. return date " next month. -an hour-long show every day foraboutthecelebratedMariaCallas RIGHT: Withmodel -authoress - incidentin Rome when the soprano This news may come as some- a week-in which Iwill bethe actress Jean Dassnay in his latest central figure.In addition, there'scouldn't-orwouldn't-continue a thing of a shock to you, but you'll film, " Wonderful Things," which also a New York cabaret appear-performanceafterthefirstact,re- understand why this is happening was shotpartly in Gibraltar. ance under discussion, membered: " If she was sick such an actionis understandableButifshe when I explain the full facts. You Later, I havea returndate on see, Ihave had so many offers of was sick she shouldn't have gone on siblyfornextautumn withJoshMitch Miller's TV show; am bookedin the first place. workintheStatesthat,to be for an important air date on " The Logan directing. " Iwas involved ina similar inci- quite honest, I'd be a fool not to Also, Harold Rome, who wrote thePercy Faith Show "; and have beendent when Icollapsed onstage during invitedtoappearonArtFord's accept. wonderfulscoresfor" WishYou a television show in London, which Were Here " and" Fanny "(and," Star Record Show "atthePara- But atthe same time, I want to I tried like mad to cancel hours and ----- make a clear that I'm definitely notincidentally,' the title song of my nextmount Theatre at Easter. days before the programme. Elvis in the Army film," Wonderful Things ") has ex- going there for good, because I have ` Unhappily Ilet myself get talked (Asvisualised by cartoonist " Ginge ") many, many great friends here andpressed his wish thatIshould appear For Epic into going onwiththeshow, and my roots are too firmly planted inhis next Broadway production. have regretteditever since. Perhaps in Now let me tella little about the Britainto want to leave now. Engagements likethesewillbring some actors believe in the old tradi-string ofhits,including severalfor me somethinglikesix timesthetrip from which I returned on Sun- IfIdo decide to divide my time day.The most impressive event, oftion that' the show must go on,' but,Guy Mitchell (whose TV show has equally between Britain and the U.S.,money 1make inBritain, soIcan't fortunately, audiences don't go alonggone off the air), is now a singer him- `6.59package verywellrefuse. But I want youcourse, was recording for Epic-an my wife,Stella,and two children, -,withthe legend. self on the Roulette label . . to know thatthese American datesAmerican Columbia subsidiary label. David and Susan,wouldobviously Johnny Franz (of Philips) and Joe " When they'resicktheystay Thehuge 52nd anniversary meets success travelto the Stateswith me. I'mmean a lot more to me in other ways home-and they are human enough" Variety "issue has severalBritish too. Sheiman (Epic'sa &rman) were THE" Starsofthe6.5Special " sure they'd love it there just the way in 'he control box :Ray Ellis wrote not to mind when you do." by-lines, includingBarryBarnett's I do You see, I have an ambition to " R. 'if R and Skiffle- Saved British ^oncert package met with great be able to do to America what theythe scores for a brilliant, hand-picked And Harold Davisonsuccess when they opened a tour in You probably already know that studio orchestra ;Mitch Miller super- TinPalley." Salisbury,Wilts,on Sunday. I'm contracted to Anna Neagle andhave been doing to us, and onlyin Co-starring withElvisPresleyinsays:" Anglo-U.S. BandExchange The vised the session :and I sang. Gautnont was twice filled to capacity. this way canI achieve it. In other " King Creole is the superb youngOK for Fans and Musicians " Herbert Wilcox to make two films a Believe me I'venever enjoyed a Don Lang and theFranticFive yearhere, so mysix monthsinwords, instead of me asking to go to actress, Carolyn Jones, who may be America, theyare now thepeoplerecording session so much inall mynominatedforan Academy Award opened the two-hour programme, and Britainwould betakenuplargely lifeandit's my pleasureto report with filming, TV. and concerts. who are doing the asking, and that forhersupportingperformancein close behind came Rosemary Squires, Asgives me a real big kick thatMitchMillerisoneof the WritesDavison: "Jazzmenheremaking herfirstappearancein two formy engagements in America, " Bachelor Party " have long suffered from an inferiority greatest fellows in the world Icould Another new film on Frank years beforethe" homecrowd " well,let me tell you all about those which,toa largeextent, ever wish to work with. Sinatra's agenda is " Devil Maycomplex, (She's a Salisbury girl). offers I mentioned earlier on. Return visit has been fostered by their audiences. I can'ttellyou thetitlesofthe Jimmy Jackson was an immediate Already Care " for MGM to be written, pro- I've been asked to On February24,I'm leavingforthree songs I recorded-two at who'velong heldtheopinionthathit,buttheloudest cheer wasre- appearincabaretin duced and directed by Garson Kanin manytopAmerica again and this time, I reckon rock " tempo and the other a " big Kirk Douglas says British teen-only jazz from America is good Toservedfor Wee WillieHarris His night spots (there's talk of a seasonon being away a couple a greatextent,thishasbeendis- for ofheat " ballad-hut I fancy that youagers arethe mostaggressivein popularity was never in doubt. at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas inmonths. Firstly,I'llbe going outshould know the composers' namesEurope in terms of their approach toproved in recent months by hearing Kenny Baker was at his best and the very near future) and I've alsoon a five -city promotional tour withwell enough.Two of the tunes are the American bands inthe flesh in-onlyequalled byclarinettistCarl been invited to appear on numer- stars:" They're fierce. They followstead of only on wax. Warner Brothers in connection withset for simultaneous release in Britainyoufromoneplacetoanother Barritteau. ous TV shows.But more abouttheshowing of" These Dangerousand America on February 15. They're much more active than those Six locallads." TheBlueStar. TV later. Years," which has been retitled Imet up with many wonderful SkiffleGroup," openedthe inthe United States" . . second More important than anything eke" DangerousYouth "forAmerica. artists,includingJulieAndrews, " Apart from a few really outstand-half of the programme. are the plans which are afoot for meI'llvisitChicago, St.Louis,and star of the record breaking " My ing musicians who have come here, Joe " Mr. Piano " Henderson to starina Hollywood film. MissPhiladelphia among other places. Fair Lady," who told me that she's Some stars have a strange conceptitisnow realisedthattopBritishtwinkled hiswaythroughseveral Neagle,Mr. Wilcox and executives On March 5, I'm booked to appear lookingforwardto opening here instrumentalists have as much to olfernumbers andtheninvitedthegirls at Warner Brothers are now talkingonPattiPage's " Big Record " TV of what favourable publicity consists in the near future as their U.S. counterparts " . toscreamfOr" Ma,He's Making it over, and shooting is planned pos-show, and my Philips album, "Happy ofMamie Van Doren (Mrs. Ray Atthe Composer Room in NewAnthony) made headlines by blasting Little Richard's December engage-Eyes At Me."They did ! York, I heard George Shearing andPerry Como for cancelling her frommentin Atlanta,Georgia, as an This show, very capably compered MaryLou Williams-both great ! evangelist was a flop. Apparently hisbyMike Martin, was undoubtedly Birdland, Redhis programme because she was too MilesDavis was al " sexy...." Perry had Diana Dors andfanspreferhisrock'n'rollper-the most successful to visit Salisbury Allenwas packingthe Metropole, sonality. for many years. K.P. and Nat " King " Cole was infineGinger Rogers onhisshow," said voiceatthe Copacahana. FortheMamie. " and he didn't get any com- record, Nat is one of the nicest guysplaints about them." in show business A couple of dayslater,Mamie's agent, Mark Newman, said:" Perry *NAME BAND DIRECTORY* Como nevercancelledheroffhis Encouraged show, because she wasn't booked on Have You RE Heard Making comparisons with the U.S.his show. I'm amazed and disturbed entertainment scene,I would say thatby her statement " . Mamie mean- over there they offer more encourage-while,has moved to Capitolfrom KEN MACKINTOSH ment to young popsongwriterstheir subsidiarylabel, Prep . JONATHAN EDWARDS whereasin Britain, thepublishers are contentto accept the American HIS SAXOPHONE & ORCHESTRA songs andthusdeprivenewcomers Sammy Davis, Jnr.'s secretary Sole Representation :RABI N AGENCY assisted by his wife ofa chancetomake good. I'mwrites that Sammy will not be able to sure we have some fine young com-appear at the London Palladium this 30 GLOUCESTER MANSIONS, CAMBRIDGECIRCUS, LONDON, W.C.2 TEM 2816 posersinthis country but theyjustSpring. Too many commitments . . . don't seem togettheright breaks.Richard Widmark will sing forthe DARLENE Rightnow. I'mupto my neckfirst time in " Tunnel Of Love," with LOU PREAGER'S HOWARD BAKER in rehearsals firstlyfor my TV showDoris Day . . Jeannie Carson's new I can AMB"SSADORS BAND AND HIS BAND tomorrow (Saturday), on which TV filmseries for Four Star Films Specially Chosen Combinalions promiseyou some surprises, andhas a budget of $1,600,000 for seven One -Night Stands Anywhere Availableforone-nightstands Philips have the answer and you will be . secondly for my month's engagementpilots and 25 regular shows . especiallyFridays. Cabaret also atLondon's PalaceTheatre, which LOU ['IMAGER'S Presentations supplied. opens nextMonday. Whilethe 69, GLENWOOD GDNS.. ILFORD lilt,GLENWOOD GA RD ENS, amazed at their artistry ! ES.Q.FX. Palace season isinfullswing,I'll Mel . Torme has two straight, non - Valentine 4043 ,1 .111!(1). inv befilming some finalclose-ups forsinging film roles coming up. One, 11111k ON BBE 12155 ',Wonderful Things." " My Heart Is Calling," will be shot

Looking way ahead,I'llprobablyin France . . . Mercury Records be doing' a concert tour of Scandi-signed Patti Page for another seven THEJACKIE TEDDY navia in June andI also have offersyears . . DarrylSte war t, 24, PHILIPS 7k eecon7to6tieaettaly from film exhibitors and TV execu-Australia'sleading popsinger,has tivesto appearin Canada. been making a good impression on DAVIESFOSTER ItlookslikeI'm going toheinJack Paar's NBC-TV" Tonight - * QUARTET * ORCHESTRA Philips Electrical Limited, Gramophone Records Division, Stanhope House, Stanhope Place, for apretty hectictime, but believeshow and hopes to bring his family VOCAL -INSTRUMENTAL London, W.2. rUNninqham5412 Philips are world-renowned makers of Radiograms, Record Players and Record you me, I'm happy-and to me, that'sto America soon to stay . . . Song- Manager: D.WILMAN. ABBey 6247 Playing Equipment, incorporating the world-famous 'featherweight' Pick-up. the most important' thing of all ! writer Bob Merrill, who's written a COVent riardnr2011 10 THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS January 17. 1958 THE STARS RECEIVE THEIR NME AWARDS

Tony Wright presents DICKIE TED E KING CHRIS ERIC CLEO LONNIE JOHNNY TONY BOBBIE Roger Moore gives VALENTINE withhisaward. HEATH BROTHERS BARBER DELANEY LAINE DONEGAN DANKWORTH KINSEY ALMA COGAN akiss Roger Moore looks on. BRITTON withher award. JAMES WYNN says our Sixth POLLWINNERS' CONCERT is aptly summed up by two tune titles- THE words of singer Johnny Mathis-" Wonderful, Wonder- WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL ful "1-sum up Sunday's star-studded NME Pollwinners' Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.The sixth event of its kind was, without doubt, the most impressive all-round parade of pop stars yet assembled for this great annual occasion in the musical calendar. from the movie world. AFFAIR TO REMEMBER ! Seven thousand enthusiastic fans from the four corners of Britain Perhaps it is a little unfair to single out artists for special mention, par-burden of compere-and a right finetribution tothe concert wasRonnie all but raised the roof with sus-ticularlyinview ofthefactthatjob he made of it, too.! tainedapplauseaseachartisteverybody concerned turned in such Roullier's "Ringside Suite "-an in- In between acts, Dickie kept thingsteresting five -part extendedwork appearedonstage.And,asispolished performances. looselybased onDizzyGillespie's customary at theseevents,tradi- But for his all-round ability as a moving via a stream of likeable gags and oftenhilariousimpressionsof" The Champ." The soloists included tional gasps andscreamsof singer, comedian and impressionist, Eddie Blair(trumpet),Ronnie Cham- Dickie Valentine must take pridepeople like Nat Cole, Billy Eckstine, approval greetedthe appearance The Ink Spots anda near -riotousberlain(soprano),Les Gilbert(alto) oftwounannouncedcelebrities of place in this review. caricature of Elvis Presley (completeandDon Lusher(trombone). whomade the prize presentations, Dickie worked ashe hasrarelywithsideburns !)singing" Hound The band also scored with Duke done before during the show, for inDog." TonyWright and Roger Moore,addition to his own singing spot, he Ellington's " Take The A Train " Iwo handsome hunks of beefcakeshoulderedthenotinconsiderable The expected bouquets were (morefineBlairtrumpet) and thrown on stage by adoring fans as Bobbie Britton pleased everybody Dickie broke into " Lucky Day," and with a powerfullysung" My following" LongBeforeI Knew Special Angel." You" and" OldPianaRag,"he Eric Delaney's programme, as " It was greatfun "-that's what (I. to r.) Chris Barber, Bobbie Britton, engaged in an uproarious session ofmight be expected, included a major Ottilie Patterson, Cleo Laine, Johnny Dankworth and Michael King crosstalk with his talented drummer,percentage of drum solos. " Fanfare (of the King Brothers) said. Denny Piercy." Brokenhearted "(aJump," " WanderingEyes"and la Johnnie Ray) brought his act to a" Crazy Rhythm "all came through Finally to theKing Brothers,whothe point, and praise, too, must be sensational climax. in the distinctive Delaney style andpresented their customary slick, fast-accorded to colleague Derek Johnson. ForAlma Cogan,too, it was a dayglamorousVicki Andersonsang ex-moving act to the obvious enjoymentin whose capable hands many of the of personal triumph and the way theceptionally well during a melancholy audiencerespondedtoherlively, of everybody in the auditorium. Theminor introductions were placed. " Polka Dots And Moonbeams." handclaps started afterthe brothers That,then,wasthe1957/58 effervescentsinging was quitefan- Building to a tremendous climax, tastic. Within a few bars of her had sung only a few bars of "Rockin'NMEPollwinners'Concert -a Eric had the audience shouting forShoes " and continued through " Inmemorable and thoroughly enter- openingnumber," PartyTime,"more in " Clap Your Hands," duringThe Middle Of An Island," " Wake Alma'sinfectiouspersonalityandwhich he was featured in the dualUp, Little Susie," and " Cold Coldtaining show. For British pop fans carefree singing had the vast Albertrole of vocalist and drummer on his it was quite an occasion-an event Hall audience clapping like mad. Shower." famous, specially constructed revolv- Thepresentationceremonycon-aptly summed up by the title of "Ma,"withDickieValentineing drumstand. ducted by Messrs.Wrightandanother recent song hit... " An making the eyes mentioned in the Lonnie Donegan, of course,Moore, was effectively simple and toAffair To Remember " I title of this current hit, was prob-couldn't put a foot wrong, andit

Italian Champions, Bergamo, 1957 Golden Accordion Trophy, Genoa, 1937 International Accordion Festival, Pavia. 195'7 Italy's foremost Radio and T.V. Accordion Orchestra FISAORCHESTRA TRICO play After the show(I. to r.): Ted Heath, Dickie Valentine, Alma Cogan, SCANDALLI exclusively Tony Kinsey and Lonnie Donegan relax. HEAR THEM AT ably Alma'sbiggest success,withwas pleasing to note that despite a THE 12th INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION FESTIVAL " The Story Of My Life,"andrecentboutof'flu,the" Skiffie Great Britain Championships & Commonwealth Challenge Cup " Bye Bye Love "bothdrawingKing " was intip-topform.The equally enthusiastic receptions. burst of applause which greeted his At ST. PANCRAS TOWN HALL, LONDON, N.W.1 arrival on stage had to be heard to 1111111111111111111111111111ffill Musically, the highspot of the showbe believed ! SATURDAY, JANUARY25th(Broadcast B.B.C. Home Service) was the dynamic, explosive always - swingingplayingofthe Johnny also appearing at the B.A.A. Festival Ball, DORIC BALLROOM, DankworthOrchestra, who took a Brewer Street, London, W.1. OnSunday, January 26th,1958 leaf out of theCount Basicbook by Quiet Lonnie appearingonstageminusmusic Openingreasonablyquietlywith it * * * * ** * * * * * * ** MARTIN LUKINS stands-an unusual procedure in big" Ham 'n' Eggs " and " Great Grand Britain's foremost Radio & T.V. band circles. Coolie Dam," Lonnie gradually built * SEE AND TEST THIS *andRecordingAccordionStar -0 * up steam during " Puttin' On The CLASSIC ACCORDION Style," inwhichhisexuberant, .0 x- Well named spirited personality were ever - 4( at the x- apparent.The finalbarsof both *DALLAS STAND* "Hullaballoo," a rocking original,"Jack 0' Diamonds " and " Cum- Includedworthwhile choruses byberland Gap " were lost in turmultu- * 12th International Accordion * trombonistTony Russelland pianistous applause. 4( Festival * Dave Lee and a neat arrangement The Tony KinseyQuintet, who 4( of Milt Jackson's " Bluesology " wasopened the show, played some of the at ST. PANCRAS TOWNHALL, made even more palatable viaDickiefinest modern jazz the audience on ic Hawdon'sbroad -tonedtenorhornSunday are ever likely to hear. " Hi 4( LONDON, N.W.1 * solo.The band really cut loose onYa," " Fishin' The Blues " and the 4( Saturday, January 25th, 1958 " How High The Moon "-a roaring The * " flagwaver " with excellent solos bybarnstorming" Carioca "allcon- ir Johnny,Laurie Monk, DannyMosstained excellent solos by the quintet. 4( Ask your local dealer to show Particularly striking were thetenor and Hawdon. solos of CanadianArt Ellefsenand .1c you the new Scandalli Models Cleo Laine, whose entry on stageBill LeSage's lengthy vibes work- * plays SCANDALLISUPER which finest tobacco was delayed by a " technical hitch' out on " Fishin'." k. he says is a wonderful instrument. that could only happen to a woman ti(a stocking fell down 0, turned in a TheChris BarberBand hititoff FREE ! The latest brochure of fine up -tempo interpretation ofin a really big way during " Black Scandalli Piano Accordion& " Mean To Me " (complete with scatAnd Tan Fantasy " and littleOttilie the now seldom -heardPattersonmaintained the mood and perfectly packed NAME chorus a la pacewith a rocking vocal GloriaWood)anda beautifully on ADDRESS phrased, wistful version of "Happi-" Strange Things Happen Every ness Is Just A Thing Called Joe." Day."The band closed their pro- Dallas Building, gramme with the inevitable " Saints " CliftonStreet, The precise,polishedTed Heath-ahandclapper whichcertainly London, E.C.2 ME/18/158 Orchestra played in their usual im-made a marked impression on the maculate style and their major conaudience. [race 197of January 17, 1958 THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS 11

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by Reg Warburton(a & rmanagerpicture is something rare - but by THE of Oriole) . During a recent meet-Frankie Vaughan deserves the honour ing with Perry Como,itwas men-in current issue TAIL-PIECESALLEY CAT tioned by Pat Boone thathis age Screenstar,singer - now Tab was twenty-two; Perry replied: "I'dHunter has composed" Don'tLet been married a year before you wasItGet Around'(incollaboration born !" . with music publisher Gwen Davis), Maintaininghisreputationasa which he has recorded New- shrewd selector of hit records, Keithcomer toBritishbestsellers' chart, Elvis sells another Fordyce scoredabulls -eye onlyaSam Cooke, islikely to be featured fortnight back-when he forecast ainU.Sconcert package (including best-selling success for Michael Hol-the Vic Lewis Orchestra) - if pro- liday with " The Story Of My Life,"moters cannot come to terms with besides nominating Gary MillerasJohnny Mathis Why isit made million-in advance ! strongest alternative choice virtually impossible for many import: ELVIS PRESLEY has done it again !For the second time within Musichas charm!Cyril Stapleton takes on the role of a romantic Returning tohisKensington homeant show business people to speak to a year, advance orders for one of his recordings have exceeded a fiddler in the first of his new BBC -TV Show Band series.Under his on Wednesday of last week, GeorgeJack Jackson on the telephone?.. million-prior to release.Latest titles are "Don't," coupled with "I spell are Anne Shelton (left) and Pauline Shepherd, who appeared in Elrick found his premises had been It would make a change on BBC - forcibly entered . An outside tip Beg Of You."Not only is Presley the only American star to attain the show last Thursday. for British top thirty-Eydie Gorme'sTV " 6.5 Special "if Jim Dale did this fantastic accomplishment, but here in Britain he has gained the notsing" JustBorn " or "Crazy marred by too much comedy fromMartin and Jerry Lewis for a stage" Love Me Forever " Dream" ABC - Paramount highest ever advance figure (reputed to exceed a quarter -million) forJosephine Douglas and Pete Murray-presentationatBroadway'sPara - American labelprovides EMI with "Jailhouse Rock." which is not particularly funny ? m o u n t theatrewerecompletely Paul Anka's " Diana " and " I Love Nice,easy -flowing compere work fallthrough - if heissigned for Booked for a summer season atsmashedbyAlanFreed'srecent You Baby"-now they have followed by Kent Walton in last Friday's AR - Scarborough, Cyril Stapleton and hispackage show at this venue . 20th through with Danny and The Juniors' another U.S.-TV series. . Besides TV "Cool For Cats " programme,Jerry Lee Lewis, a concert packageShow Band will probably have York-Century -Fox havesignedJimmie Prior to rehearsing for her " Top" At The Hop " Seems like little whichfeaturedenjoyableguestwhichtoursAustralialater thisshire'sRonnieHiltonasresidentRodgers tosingtitlesong of newNumbers " ABC-TV appearance lastSusiehas woken up-and tumbled appearance by John Fraser-present-month,includesPaulAnka,plusguest star. A news cable in lastfilm," TheLong,Hot Summer,"Sunday, Petula Clarke enjoyedfirstthe Everly Brothers down the page 5 itisi1 disc release, which hasvocal group the Crickets, with theirweek's NME from Nat Hentoff in-starringPaul Newman and Orsonhalf of NME Pollwinners' concert . ladder, almost as fast as Mary did it .01-ade sound The Everlysolo disc -star leader. Buddy Holly ...correctly stated that recent recordingWelles Sam Phillips, the recording managerwith Harry Belafonte . rothers have completed theirfirst sessioninNew York byFrankie who discovered Elvis Presley, is not LP album . Jimmie Rodgers Vaughan was the first by aBritish only reaping big returns from JerryJerrie anxiously awaitsresultsof achest artist in America since 1951 ;Shirley Lee Lewis these days-" Raunchy X-ray . . Bassey waxedthistimelastyear an Anglo-U.S. hit from this label, Many artists are expected to exit Pleasing to note that plenty of TVunder Mitch Miller's auspices there, with theBillJustis version . . from the Decca label shortly - withexposure is being enjoyed by Stevewhile early in 1954, a vocal for U.S. Backstage at Royal Albert Hall last London Palladium ATV show last Jimmy Young rumoured to be join-Martin .. What a pity her new hairColumbia was undertaken by David Sunday, Tony Wrightrelated howSunday included a stand -out David ing Columbia Plans for twostyle does not matchthefirst-rateHughes (includingaduet withJo dozens of teenagers rushed athimWhitfield performance A frequent weeks in April at the London Pal-singing of Lita Roza these days . . . Stafford) . With every broadcast, for autographs at a West End hotel" two -some " these days - Tommy ladium for Nat " King" Cole mayIs the BBC -TV " 6.5 Special" seriesthe progressisnoticeable of singer -but discovering he was not DavidSteele'spersonalmanager/ex-photo- Michael Desmond Whitfield,theywalkedawaydis-grapher John Kennedy and blonde apointed . . . bombshellof" ThoseDangerous "6.5 Special" film producer AlfredYears," Carole Lesley, who co-starred AN OVERNIGHT SMASH FROM U.S.A. Shaughnessy composed" You Arein the film with Frankie Vaughan ... My Favourite Dream " - sung byWithoutvisitingthe Twol's,this CURRENTLY NUMBER ONE z " Long, TallSally " could easily Diane Todd in this movie productioncat's two eyes crossed at Miss Jackie be Elvis Presley's dedication to his . For the first time ever in Britain,Lee,pouringouteverything" All British fanclubsecretary-Jan Coral have three Top Ten hits-TheThe Way "in" Gerry's Inn TV Saword,who' issix-footone in Crickets' " Oh Boy,'Buddy Holly'sprogramme on Monday; if this kind height . The superb performance " Peggy Sue " and Jackie Wilson'sof exposure continues,Geraldo of Frank Sinatrain" PalJoey " " (feet Petite " A pop vocalistshould get her tosing " Skin makestheactingof Kim Novak withafrontpageRadioTimesDeep !" appear amateurish by comparison- besides prompting the question: " Why does Rita Hayworth get top AT !Mimi ll ll lllllrllllrllllrlllr 11, 1111 EllUlf I 1 l I II r1111 Iro TIE 11 . Recorded by:DANNY AND THE JUNIORS (HMV) billing over him inthis film ? 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