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This Last Weeks Week \V00 k On Chart 1 1 10 Strangers In The Night—/CGD Published by Sugarmusic 2 2 4 Bang Bang—Equipe 84/Ricordi, Dalida/RCA, /EMI Italiana Milena Cantu’/Clan Published by A.riston The recently held Festival of Popular Music is still having a general reaction 3 3 7 Sognando La California—I Dik Dik/Ricordi Published by on the part of the public and in the phonographic milieu. One of the winning Rieordi numbers—“A Banda,” penned by you composer Chico Buarque De Hollanda 4 4 20 Ridera’—Little Tony/Durium Published by Durium was released in single form by two diskeries the day after the final presenta- 5 — 1 Yellow Submarine—The Beatles/Carisch Published by tion of the contest: RGE, with a recording by the author and Philips, with Nara Rieordi Leao’s interpretation. RGE is with guitar alone while the other is with 6 6 7 Paint It Black—The Rolling Stones/Decca Published by orchestra. It is the most heard record in Brazil, whistled, played and hummed, Southern sung by everybody all over Sao Paulo and Rio and soon all over Brazil. The 7 — 1 Amo—Adamo/EMI Italiana Published by EMI Italiana disks are on their way to first spot, one week after release. The other number 8 5 11 *Notte Di Ferragosto: Gianni Morandi/RCA Published by that tied with this one—“Disparada,” penned by Theo (Theofilo de Barros RCA Italiana Neto) and Geraldo Vandre and sung by Jair Rodrigues is being released now — 9 10 2 Lara’s Theme From Doctor Zhivago—Bob Mitchell/RI.FI to first place well. announced album which and will probably jump as As for the A1 Korvin/GTA, Connie Francis/Ricordi Published by Curci was to be released by new label AU (Artistas Unidos), and cut “live” during 10 — 1 *Sono Tu Mi Vuoi Mina/RI.FI Published by Sugar- com- Come — presentations of Festival, there have been some difficulties. Some of the music panies which have some of the artists involved under contract, made it a point 11 7 17 Che Colpa Abbiamo Noi—/RCA Published by to out, which created a bad atmosphere in the not to allow that disk come Rieordi Brazilian record world. . . . However, the “AU” album will be released, being 12 — 1 ’’Fortissimo—Rita Pavone/RCA Published by RCA Italiana the numbers interpreted by other top artists of the “Emissoras Unidas.” It is 13 9 5 Un Ragazzo Di Strada—I Corvi/Ariston Published by agreement, since this would be an a pity that the companies didn’t reach an Ariston excellent album, a great promotion for the artists, and, most of all, for 14 8 13 *Tema—I Giganti/RI.FI Published by La Gicogna Brazilian music. 15 — 1 ’Bella—Sergio Bruni/EMI Italiana, Robertino/Cemed Caro- that that Festival is over, promotion for a new one is going full speed Now sello Published by Curci ahead. new one is Rio de Janeiro’s “First International Festival of the The *Denotes Original Italian Songs. Popular Song.” The Secretariat for Tourism of the State of Guanabara (Rio de Janeiro) looked forward to its success with these artists representing the U.S.: Judy Garland, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle and Jimmy Van Heusen (Sinatra’s favorites), Les Baxter, J. Livingston, Ray Evans and Tijuana Brass’ Herb Alpert, Elmer Bernstein, John Green, and chantress Goggi Grant. Head- Brazil's Best Sellers ing the delegation is David Raskin, prexy of the “North-American Association of Music Composers.” Next week we will start covering the Brazilian part of This Last the Festival, during which one song will be chosen among 36 to represent Week Week 1 1 Sinatra/Reprise (CBD) Brazil a week later. Strangers In The Night (Fermata) Frank 1 (CBD) Discos Continental informs us that the recently released album, titled “Uma 1 Meu Bern (Girl) (Fermata) Ronnie Von/Polydor 3 3 (Vitale) Carlos/CBS Voz e um Violao em Serenata,” in which the soft voice of chanter Francisco Esqueca (Forget Him) Roberto 4 4 Lara’s Dr. (Todamerica) A1 Korvin/Fermata Petronio is combined with the expert guitar of Dilermano Reis, is receiving Theme From Zhivago 5 Papa’s/Dunhill critics’ praise and the public’s’ acceptance. In the purest “samba” style, the 5 California Ilreamin’ (Vitale) Mama’s & (RCA) 6 9 Monday Monday (Vitale) Mama’s & Papa’s/Dunhill (RCA) traditional way, another disk is having good reaction—this is a single by popular “sambista” Nerino Silva. 7 11 *Vem Chegando A Madrugada (n.p.) Jair Rodrigues/Philips (CBD) From the promo dept, of Discos Chantecler some news about latest releases: 8 12 *Tijolinho (Vitale) Bobby de Carlo/Mocambo (FDR) Castilho/Continental the number “Hanky Panky,” by Tommy James & the Shondells, after having 9 13 *Ebrio De Amor (Edigoes RCA) Lindomar 19 7 *Porta-Estandarte (n.p.) Tuca Geraldo Vandre/Chantecler been “lost” in the U.S. for three years, also is having success here. Another & 11 8 Pobre Menina (Hang On Sloopy) (Mellin) Leno & Lilian/CBS imported album that is doing well is Len Barry’s “1, 2, 3,” and a single with 12 10 *0 Pica Pau (Fermata) Erasmo Carlos/RGE that number backed with “Like A Baby,” also is popular. One of the most Di Piu) (Fermata) Fran- controversial numbers of the Brazilian pop music was a recording by chanter 13 6 Eute Darei Bern Mais (lo Ti Daro Moacyr co/Copacabana Teixeirinha, called “Coragao De Luto” (Mourning Heart). It is in a style that 14 16 The More I See You (Todamerica) Chris Montez/A&M (Fermata) received many attacks, but it can’t be denied that the public bought the disk 15 14 La Banda Borracha (Edigoes RCA) Mike Laurie/RGE; Los Xochi- and, five years ago, 10.000 copies a day were sold. Now, the artist is producing milcos/Chantecler a film with that title, which can become a hit in the provinces, where his disk Marionettes (n.p.) sold most. 16 20 Les Christophe/Vogue (Mocambo/FDR) 17 (n.p.) Barros de Alencar/Chantecler Juvenal Fernandes, of the Fermata pubbery, announces proudly news con- 17 *Nao Va Embora 18 23 *Upa Neguinho (n.p.) Elis Regina/Philips (CBD) cerning that company in connection with the latest Music Festival: Of the 19 24 Day Tripper (Fermata) The Beatles/Odeon five winners in the contest, four are of the Fermata catalogue: “A Banda” 20 22 Juanita Banana (Fermata) The Peels/Som Maior (1st prize), “De Amor Ou Paz” (2nd), “Cangao Para Maria” (3rd), and “En- Panky (Fermata) Tommy James Shondels/Roulette saio Geral” (5th award). The number which received a special award for best 21 19 Hanky & (Chantecler) lyrics, “Um Dia,” also is of the Fermata group pubbery. 22 15 Diolaro Bueato Theme (Fermata) Gianni Ferrio/Fermata CBS Do Brasil includes in its bulletin the following news: a single by Perdidamente Te Amarei (n.p.) Joelma/Chantecler Clerio Moraes, with “Sem Seu Amor” b/w “Nao E Facil Fingir” has been 23 — 24 — *0 Carango (Edigoes RCA) Wilson Simonal/Odeon released. The recently released “double” by teen chanter Ed Wilson is having 25 18 Voce Me Acende (You Put Me On) Erasmo Carlos/RGE good sales, the strong number being “Sandra.” After the success of Roberto Carlos’ latest single, his album, which is practically ready for release, is being expected anxiously and requests are already coming in strong. Another teen Brazil's TOP TWELVE LP'S chanter, Jerry Adriani, is having success, especially in Rio, with his latest recorded numbers, “Ninguem Podera Julgarme,” “Quero Ser Teu Amor” and This Last “Se Tu Nao Fosses Tao Linda” (from “Dollaro Bueato” film). Still in the teen Week Week field, the success of Wanderlea’s album is being appointed, with special men- 1 1 Dr. Zhivago—Original Soundtrack/MGM (CBD) tion to numbers, “Pare 0 Casamento” and “Nao Va, Baby.” Organist Lafayette, 2 2 As 14 Mais Volume 18—Several Brazilian Artists/CBS based on the success of his latest album, already is preparing material for a 3 4 Rubber Soul—The Beatles/Odeon new one. And to complete the teen news of CBS, vocal twosome Leno & Lilian 4 3 If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears—Mama’s & Papa’s/Dun- could not be forgotten, and their hit number “Pobre Menina” (a good adapta- hill (RCA) tion of U.S. hit “Hang On Sloopy”) is in all charts in ton positions. 5 5 Dois Na Bossa Volume 2—Jair Rodrigues & Elis Regina/Philips RCA Victor invited press and friends for the official release of an excellent (CBD) new album called “Rapsodia,” by virtuoso pianist Pedrinho Mattar and sister 6 6 Ternura—Wanderlea/CBS Mercedes Mattar, containing a good interpretation of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In 7 8 A Mais Bela Voz Do Brasil—Agnaldo Rayol/Copacabana Blue,” and a very good selection of current Brazilian hits. Another album 8 7 The More I See You/Call Me—Chris Montez/A&M (Fermata) bringing together some of the top Italian recording artists was put together 9 — Strangers In The Night—Frank Sinatra/Reprise (CBD) by international topper of the company Enrique Gastaldello. under the title 10 — Chapeuzinho Vermelho—Jet Blacks/Chantecler “Fortissimo”—Rita Pavone, Gianni Morandi, Edoardo Vianello. Luigi Tenco, 11 10 Na Onda—Ed Maciel/London (Odeon) Jimmy Fontana, etc., insure the success of the LP. Title is for Rita’s number. 12 9 Triunfamos—Carlos Cesear/Chantecler From C. Pinto, secretary to Alain Trossat, general manager for Companhia Brasileira de Discos (Philips), we receive news from the company: the show by guitarist Rosinha De Valenca was recorded “live” in a Rio nightspot for Top Six Double Compacts the Forma label. It will be released soon. The Warner Bros, single by Napoleon XIV, titled “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha Haaaa,” is having much This Last air-play. Instrumental group “Rio 65 Trio” and Rosinha De Valenca are on Week Week their way to Germany, where they will be on tour with other big name per- 1 1 California Dreamin’—Mama’s & Papa’s/Dunhill (RCA) sonalities of the MPM. CBD is organizing a big show with all its cast, to be 2 2 Dr. Zhivago—Frank Pourcel/Odeon presented at TV-Excelsior (Channel 2 of Rio de Janeiro), which will be trans- 3 3 El Presidente—Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass/A&M (Fermata) mitted by VT to all Brazil. Another nightclub show to be cut “live” for the 4 5 Yesterday—The Beatles/Odeon label is the one with chanter-composer Gilbert Gil. 5 — Luar De Napoles—Bert Kaempfert/Polydor (CBD) 6 4 The big show organized by CBD is a part of the promo campaign titled Canta, Mas Nao Mente—Guto & Moacyr Franco/Copacabana “Viva 0 Som” (Long Live The Sound! and it will be cut “live” in a com- memorative album with the top stars of the company. After the great success BRAZIL (Continued) of the single “Opus 17” by the 4 Seasons, a double will be released with their Orch. (Top Hits), and also Brazilian Bitles, Maritza Fabiani and Fernando big hit “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” The new star of the company. Ronaldo, Pereira. Also for the Polydor label the harmonic and popular instrumental will cut a new “double-compact” based on a version of the “Lara Theme” in and vocal group “Os Cariocas,” of the modern sound, are having a new LP a teen-music arrangement. CBD is proud of the title given to Jair Rodrigues released called “Passaporte.” as “Best Interpreter” of the recent Festival. The disks containing efforts of The last of the minstrels—Juca Chaves—who had his own TV program in winners of the Festival who are artists of the company have been announced. Italy and was for a few years a top star in show business in that country, Jair Rodrigues. Nara Leao and Elis Regina are the winners. The long-awaited has been back in Brazil for over a month. He has started here with a similar long-playing album of new teen idol Ronnie Von was released and in Sao Paulo, program: satirical jokes, excellent music (which he composes, sings, plays CBD hosted a cocktail party at the new house “0 Beco” for the Polydor label. on niano or guitar, mostly with chamber orchestra, very much in the style For the affiliated Forma label a special album collection in two volumes of of his “renaissance” type work (TV-Paulista, Channel 5). He is scoring new works by Vinicius De Moraes titled “Poesia E Cangao” (Poetry And Song) successes, becoming also a champion with audiences. Interviews with famous has been released. The music is interpreted bv the “Sao Paulo Symphonic personalities complete the scene of the big-nosed, short and talented artist.

Orchestra,” Paulo Autran, Edu Lobo. Suzana De Moraes, Francis Hime, and . . . WE PREDICT THAT . . . the association of Walter Wanderley with the others. For the Polydor label in its “Top” series, the recordings of teen-music new Brazilian rhythm “Jequibau” (of Maestro Ciro Pereira and Mario Alba- with Jacques Sasson (Les Cornichons), Ronnie Von (Meu Bern), Som Bateau nese) will become a best seller, also in the United States . . .

Cash Box—November 12, 1966' International Section 55