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UA on the International Scene UA On The International Scene Within the past month, United Artists Rec- Noel Rogers, we will continue to enjoy the Reflecting Stewart's continuing attention to ords opened its own wholly -owned British effectiveness of EMI doing our distribution the international scene, UA has acquired well- record company, signalling phase one of a and pressing." known artists from other countries as well. whom has planned series of moves which will eventually The idea of control is important in various The Spanish singer Raphael, UA for see the establishment of UA-owned firms in ways, according to Stewart. "The company the U.S., has a big reputation in Europe. CONGRATULATIONS principal world markets. The moves reflect has reached the stage of catalog depth where In addition, Francoise Hardy, as well as the long-time international -mindedness of it can no longer afford to operate through a Raphael, are expected to record in English as company president Mike Stewart. licensee and have just some of the product well as in their native language in future ses- Sowing & Reaping released. It's our obligation when we sign an sions. The same holds true for such Italian to publicize him throughout the world," stars as Mina and Robertino and the Spanish "It's a step which reflects growth and ma- artist he asserted. "To do we must singer, Maria Ostiz. turity in a company," Stewart indicated. "Ob- that effectively, have our own companies. viously a company doesn't make such a move Intl Label AND without attaining a certain stature and we New Foreign Artists believe in our 10 years in the business, we In addition to those Western European na- have reached that phase of our growth. "Also, when we sign a foreign artist, we tions where UA-owned companies are now be- be in all "What it really means is that a company must able to guarantee him releases ing set up, the firm has its own label through- controls its own destiny. For instance, if our the major markets of the world, particularly out the world, even though in many countries, in For we company believes in a certain new artist and his own home territory. instance, because of specific market considerations, the have through British a a wants to lay out a world-w:de campaign on signed our company business will continue to funnel through we that artist, it is not fair for us to ask another new singer, Samantha Jones. Now can licensee. On the publishing front, it may be BEST WISHES company to accept the obvious risk factor. promote Samantha there and here and in added, the firm already has mostly 100 per- Conversely, too, if our faith is rewarded and other countries as we open our own operations. cent -owned companies throughout the world. we win, then we take the profit for the risk We've also signed the Fortunes recently and Adding to the effectiveness of the whole we took. we have Shirley Bassey, George Martin and UA international structure is Ron Eyre, British Davis Group, "Beyond Britain," Stewart continued, "we the Spencer all through our native and New York UA staffer who coordi- hope to have our own companies operating in British company. nates American releases of international art- Germany, Italy and France before the end of "Also, having an operating self -owned ists. Eyre also works in setting up promotional the year. In England, we have had a wonder- British company enabled us to sign Francoise schedules for artists during their visits to the ful relationship in the past with EMI. I think Hardy for Britain. Although we don't have her United States and in general, carries out what- it's the best company there and even though for the United States, we're still very happy to ever steps are required to achieve maximum we have our own company now under general have her in England because she has become impact at sales and exploitation levels from manager, Martin Davis and European manager, a very hot property there." all artist visits and tours. Steps In The Right Direction -UA London In 1958 the United States contemplated Among the top British singing talent em- sending two monkeys into space. Floyd Patter- ployed during this period on United Artists title son was heavyweight champion of the world. songs were Shirley Bassey, Matt Monro, Tom COUNTY Queen Elizabeth II was expecting a baby, and Jones, Nancy Sinatra too. Noel Rogers joined United Artists along with John Spalding! Decisions, Decisions Early Days Slowly but surely the United Artists Record BOX & ALBUM CO., INC. company started to sign name recording artists United Artists Music Ltd. was incorporated to the British label. Today among the roster in the United Kingdom with an associate com- we find Samantha Jones, Norman Percival, The 201 S. 2nd AVE. pany, Dominion Music Co. Ltd. owned by Easybeats, The Fortunes, Spencer Davis Group, Michael Stewart, the present President of the £0. The Household, Dobie Gillis and Shirley Bassey. MOUNT VERNON, N. Y. Records and Music Division of United Artists in New York: since then Dominion and another January 1968 saw the first moves out of company, Rogers Music Ltd., have both been Knightsbridge to join up with the rest of the absorbed by the United Artists organization. In United Artists Corporation Ltd. in Mortimer House, addition a publishing company was formed with 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W.I. The one of London's up and coming theatre man- whole Music Division is now installed and agers, Michael Cordon. The man who put have the use of a modern projection theatre and their own recording . Pinter on the theatre map. studio. By 1963 Noel Rogers and his United Artists Independent publishing business had grown to ten com- TO nanies and moved into larger offices in fashion- On March 1st United Artists Records became able Knightsbridge. About this time Martin an 'independent' operation in the United King- Davis and Roger Welch joined the Music dom distributing their product through E.M.I. NOEL ROGERS Promotion Department. The following key personnel are in charge of Managing Dir. UA-London the operation: Film Music Leads the Way Noel Rogers-Managing Director, Music and After consultation with Mike Stewart, it was Record Division and European Representative. decided to expand the United Artists Records John Spalding-General Manager and Finan- U label which was licensed in the United King- cial Director, Music and Record Division. dom through E.M.I. The obvious way into this Martin Davis-Manager and Creative Serv- lucrative market was through United Artists ices, Record Division. film releases. Roger Welch-General Professional Manager, "James Bond" put Artists United Records on Music Division. display in the shops in the biggest possible way, and sound track albums like "Dr. No", Pierre Tubbs-A & R and Artists Co-ordina- A "From Russia With Love", tion, Record Division. r "Goldfinger" and more recently "Thunderball" and "You Only Barbara Scott-Label Co-ordinator. Live Twice" became standard spy equipment Bob Grace-Exploitation-Music Division. for thousands of record players up and down Tim Knight-Exploitation-Record Division. FROM a the country. The 'Bond' composer, John Barry, .: Rex Berry of Partnerplan Ltd. one of Lon - became the most prolific modern film music man in the world. He is still up there today. don't leading public relations consultancies United Artists Records became the breeding has been retained to handle the corporate ground for all the major film score composers. public relations and press publicity for the Bacharach and David with "What's New Pussy- Record Division. cat?" Frank and his MARTIN DAVIS Cordell score for "Khar- United Artists Music and Records are cur- u= toum". Ron Goodwin and his exciting sounds rently pursuing new and established recording Gen. Mgr. UA-London for the Mirisch Company with "633 Squadron" artists and acquiring master deals with inde- and "Submarine X-1" yet to come. Ken Thorne pendent producers in the United Kingdom. and his saucy adaptation of the original score Every aspect of the music industry is United of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Artists' business today and tomorrow. the Forum" for which he obtained an Academy Award. And 1968 looks like being John Addi- It is worth noting that Queen Elizabeth II ALL son's year with his music for the Tony Richard- had her baby and that Noel Rogers managed son epic "Charge of the Light Brigade" due to find time between 1958 and 1968 to get for an April premiere. married. A step in the right direction! United Artists Records In Germany RECORDS Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH has "A Man and a Woman", "The Easybeats" and CUSTOM represented United Artists since 1st July 1960 "Money Jungle" by The Duke Ellington Trio". in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia Looking to the future Deutsche Grammophon have had 5810 S. NORMANDY and Greece. During this time they Gesellschaft foresees a tremendous market in many including "Exodus" by Fer- J best sellers all territories for artists such as The Spencer rante & Teicher, "Michael' by The Highway- LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Davis Group, The Easybeats and Shirley Bassey. men, "Cara Mia" by Jay and the Americans Soundtracks scheduled for future release in- and "Friday On My Mind" by The Easybeats. BARBARA SCOTT Album sales have been very successful par- clude "Live for Life" and "Here We Go Round Promo Mgr. UA-London ticularly The James Bond soundtrack albums, the Mulberry Bush". UA 10th 18-UA Anny. .
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