Volume 4, No. 26 Week of February 21st, 1966 Teen Beat Roller Skating Takes Over

Kitchener:Everrollerskatetothemusic of a liverock group? Thousands have andstill -WE CLARIFY OUR POLICY are,inSouthernOntario. Jimmy Dybold and In two years ofpublication, RPM has strivedtofulfillthe need ofthe Canadian Music Industry the Jayrockers introduced this newest of fads and encourage the domestic productionof Canadian music.Ithas been brought to our attention that there has been some confusion in the trade as to our ownership, financing, and our ultimate andsurprisingly enoughit'scaughton.The aims as a publication. Our often unorthodox policy and format has also been a source of criticism. group makes the odd tour out of their home We would like to make a statement in this regard herewith: base, Bingeman's Park Lodge,Kitchener, and RPM Music Weekly issolely owned and operated by Walt Grealis,Editor and Publisher. RPM has found that arenas inthe surrounding country- been published each week since February 24th, 1964. The publicationis supported by subscribers and advertisers, these being our only sourceofrevenue. RPM has no affiliationwith any record side began to experience success with the roller company, record producers, booking agencies or management agency or music publisher. RPM rents skatingcrowd.The Ivanhoe in London,St. offices in the Music Building, 1940 Yonge Street, 7, Ontario. This is an office building Catharines Curling Club, Dundas, Galt, Milver- housing many independent firms allied only by one common interest, the music business. No person, tonarenas andtheStratfordColiseum were firm or syndicate, own or control RPM and the publication is entirely Canadian owned and operated. packing in crowds usually experienced only with The magazine has maintained a Canada first policy, and a strong international flavour.In no way have we ever attempted to duplicate existing foreign publications. The magazine isdirected at the exposure media of the music industry whichisradio, while maintaining aretailer and consumer appeal. Each week a copy issent to every radio stationinCanada, and promotional copies are rotatedtoother areas commanding exposure such as teen newspaper supplements, ad agencies, music publishers, jukebox operators, and various firms who areinbusinesses alliedto the music industry. Each week 200 additional promotional copies are sent throughout the worldinorder to bringattentiontoCanada's growing music industry. We havestrivedtopublicizetheindustry throughout the world. We accept and publish newsworthy items on thebasis oftheir appealtotheindustry and are conscious of the fact that many firms in Canada do not maintain a publicity department. We welcome your press releases, and your Canadian content releases. The Editor and Publisher has authorized no one to accept nor to make demands of record companies for free promotional copies of records.

11,11413$1"4 No one has been given the authority to represent RPM other than the Editor and Publisher himself as the firm does not maintain a staff.Articles may be submitted and are published onlyatthe discretion of the Editor. No conscious attempt has been made to promote or emphasize any firm or product or any individual. We are (likeall magazines) partial to our supporters. (Just as a radio stationispartialto their sponsors). We maintain an open door policy to any individual, firm, or company inthe music industry with a worthwhile project or product. We maintain an institutional policy towards the industry and spend countless hours assisting various people throughout the industryinNorth America tracing down Canadian masters, copyrights,assisting TV and record producers, ad agencies,publishers,record Popular at roller rinks, Jimmy Dybold of Kitchener companies, movie distributors, etc. was recently signed by the Canadian Red Leaf label. We attempt to print the news accurately, but depend on the honesty of our informants from coast visiting name artists.Rock skateenthusiasts tocoast. Geographicallyitisimpossibleforus tocheck out eachdetailofeach press release. werelining up for hours andinmany cases This isa common faultin any publication. were travelling from points as far away as 100 Non -supporting record companies, and radiostations have received thousandsofdollarsoffree publicity and promotion over the past two years.Itis our function to keep the industry informed. miles to make sureof a place on the floor. When items do not appear in RPM, itis usually the laxity of the people involved in not supplying a In some places they found they were playing press release. to upwards of 3000 skaters and never below RPM was notstartedbyprofessionalpublishers. TheEditor andPublisher enteredthisproject the 800 mark. because of a need for a weekly in this business. We would like to extend thanks to the many people Thereisa specialized type rock format for who assisted us over the past two years that made this publication a success, and developed the playing successfully to a skater's required beat industry to this point. and just any rock androll band can't master Bluntly andinplain language we have triedto explain some of our policies, and our problems. this beat overnight. Jimmy Dybold and the Jay - Possibly this willput an end to the uninformed speculation and criticisminthe trade regarding our affiliation, our premises, or financing. rockers have spent many hoursindeveloping Itboils down to press releases and ads. Our ad rates are the lowestinthe trade. Our sizestill the necessary tempo to keep the skaters con- lacks a powerful punch for Canadian and foreign product. We are anxious toassist you and to fidentintheir movements. The popularityof maintain a communication vehicle for your new product. We can only maintain this status through this new rockroller skatingfadhaslanded your support as subscribers and advertisers. We sellspace not editorial content. That has to be Jimmy Dybold arecording contract. earned by newsworthiness, which makes us no different than any other publication. THE BIG Their NEW release is a SMASH follow-up to "It Was I" TOWN "HEY GIRL, GO IT ALONE"_ on CAPITOL BOYS Coming Joon- THE BIG TOWN BOYS' LP US visitors to Canada this he has justfinalizedplansforthe Shondels week includedEricStein- of Winnipeg to receive the TV carpet treatment when they arrivein 1. metz, International Director Upper Canada March 114,, TV shows are set for "A Go -Go '66" in Toronto. ND ofMGM. Purposeofthe ...4 The Dick Williams "Wing Ding" show at CFPL AGENCY tripwas toorient himself 1 1940 YongeStreet, Toronto Canada 487-3466 London,thePete Emmerson show at CKCO withtheoperation o f `.- 0: \,,:',)_ Quality Records. EMI Kitchener, Gary Dean Dance Party CHCH Ham- (Canada) Ltd. have opened ilton and with Bryan Olney at CKWS Kingston. I\____.\_ All HERE The popular Edmonton based group, The King executiveofficesindown- Beezz are also heading east on a junket of TV townToronto.Addressis andpersonalappearances. Suite607.8 KingSt. E. Gilliland.n eVeepbeen so yf THE TtieReArC(ReBcilolr2llihasla following up thedual appearance of Patrician Anne andTerryBlackinTorontoMarch4. 31 "A Go -Go'66"has already beensetup as wellas-Hi Time- and"AfterFour".Other CANADIAN RECORDING nationalTV appearancesareexpected. BANDS BOOK WITH BIGLAND Current Releases BIG TOWN BOYS Norm Sherratt, member of the hit making Sloopy "Hey Girl Go It Alone" Gang Little Caesar and The Consuls, showing oft Capitol - Amy-Mala (US) his newest in stage attire. DEE AND THE YEOMEN "A Love Like Mine" RPM MUSIC WEEKLY Reo THE SHAYS 1940 Yonge Street "This Hour Has Seven Days" The Munks of Montreal are currently experiencing Toronto 7, Ontario Roman a successfulcomeback andhavejustreleased Tel.: (416) 487-3466 "Long Time Waiting" on the Regency label. L. to LITTLE CAESAR AND R.,Rick St.lean, Tagg Hindsgaul, Rene Boileau, Established February 24th, 1964 THE CONSULS Ed. Kaye. "You Laugh Too Much" Fred White, prexy ofhis own promotion com- Editor and Publisher Red Leaf - Amy-Mala (US) panyhasjustarrivedback from New York WALT GREALIS where he was touting the Big Town Boys who THE COUNTS are presently working both Trude Heller's club RPM MUSIC WEEKLY is published weekly " Searchin' " by RPM, Records Promotion Music, 1940 Apex and the 8th Wonder.Fredalso advised that Yonge Street, Toronto 7, Canada. Author. ized as second class mail by the Post SECRETS Office Department, Ottawa, and for pay- ment ofpostageincash.Single Copy "Here Comes Shack" price 25 cents.Subscription prices $10 RCA Victor per year, $15 by air U.S.A. and Canada. $20 per year, $40 by air, other countries. STACCATOS Advertisingratesonrequest.PRINTED "Poor Baby" IN CANADA. Capitol --- SUBSCRIPTION FORM ---- BOBBY KRIS AND RPM Music Weekly, THE IMPERIALS 1940 Yonge St., Toronto 7, Ont. "Walk On By" Columbia - Amy-Mala (US) Enclosed find my cheque (or cash) for $5. for one year's subscription to RPM Music Weekly, THE SHONDELS Seen atrecent pow -wow of Capitol (52 issues). "Another Man" (Canada) and Pickwick (Canada) are L. Columbia toR., George Wade, Managing Director Name of Pickwick of Canada, G. Edward For One Night Shows, Tours Leetham,Vice -President and General Address or Night Club Engagements Manager, Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd., CONTACT: Ira L. 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on "ROSE MARIE" Vs EPIC -74 "MY HEART WILL NEVER KNOW" -:---:.-----// I 1%\,N-'-- by RAY HUTCHINSON CKCK's Bob Woodnotes contestants. /// A new slogan at CJBQ Belle- that Regina Rockgroup, villeis"BellevilleIs The Capital Of Canadian TheCanadianDownbeats, Music Supporters In This Country". Reason for haveleftfor Miami for a this sound -offisDave Charles' success with month long club date. The Canadian records. Says Dave, "'Poor Anne' and White Head s, another 'Walk On By' are sellinglikecrazyinBelle- Queen City group have just ville and Trenton. Allittook to do this was completed a successful en- two airplayseachday."Dave also suggests gagementatCocoBeach we keep our earspeeledforthereturnof CHICAGO - Ron Riley - WLS Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind - World Pacific in Florida andarenow David Clayton Thomas withhishitsingle of Gloria - Shadows Of Knight - Dunwich "Take Me Back". ' The "Limerick" contest playing in LawtonOkla- REGINA - Bob Wood - CKCK homa.They'llgoon to winner at CKAY turned out to be a 12 -year -old Green Berets - Barry Sadler - Rca Rainbow - Terry Black - Arc Arizonaandthen Texas. Duncangirlwho tookthefirstprizeofa Sony 8 transistor radio. The Limerick, supplied DAUPHIN - Ron Waddell - CKDM LoreenChurch,Barryre- Laugh Too Much - Caesar Consuls - Red Leaf cordingartist,has tipped by thestationwent "Community radiowith Your Kind Of Lovin' - Rick Nelson - Decca Bob that her next releaseisa ballad dubbed weather, sports and news, and features galore LINDSAY - Dick Alberts - CKLY "Secretly".,/,// Bob Taylor at CKLB Oshawa for you to use, first to serve and first to care." Laugh Too Much - Caesar 'Consuls - Red Leaf Fire Breathin' Dragon - Rick Nelson - Decca has a new gimmick that's sure to catchon. The winning line "Dial 150 and leave it there." Scott Alexander of the Soo's CKCY has a CORNWALL - Tom Iley - CJSS A listis being kept and points being awarded Listen People - Herman's Hermits - MGM toevery song that makes an appearance on new hour-long Monday night programcalled While I'm Away - Bobby Curtola - Tartan the CKLB Top 35 Tunedex andplaylist.For "Canadian Countdown".Itfeatures thelatest NELSON - Bill James - CKLN in Canadian releases. Columbia recording artist These Boots - Nancy Sinatra - Reprise the month of January the top ten tunes were Michelle - David & Jonathan - Capitol "Daytripper", "I'm A Man", "Sound Of DebbieLoriKaye and Scottwillbe making PORT ALBERNI - Bill Coombes - CJAV Silence", "She's Just My Style","IFound A several PA's in and around The Soo. Debbie's Made In Paris - Trini Lopez - Reprise Girl", "I Can Never Go Home Anymore", "Poor newest release "Half A World" has been get- I Confess - New Colony 6 - Regency Little Fool", "It's My Life", "Good News Week", ting good action. ,/ Forty degrees below zero HALIFAX - Frank Cameron - CHNS Breaking My Heart - Roy Orbison - MGM and "Poor Anne".It'sinterestingtosee an and out on the prairies of Saskatchewan would Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel - Col enterprising broadcaster willingto experiment be enough to do in any Upper Canadian but OSHAWA - Bob Taylor - CKLB andtabulatefairlyinsteadoffollowing the not the folks at Humboldt, Saskatchewan. This Listen People - Herman's Hermits - MGM pattern set down by foreign trades. This also town, about100 miles southeastofPrince Woman - Peter & Gordon - Capitol gives Canadian product a fighting chance. Bob Albert recently experienced an action packed VERNON - Jim Yount - CJIB These Boots - Nancy Sinatra - Reprise will send this list out to any interested parties. weekboostingthenewlyformedHumboldt Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind - World Pacific Teen Organization. Climax of the shin -dig was Big news from the Vernon country is the BELLEVILLE - Dave Charles - CJBQ Annual Winter Carnival with complete coverage the big Saturday night dance which was car- Laugh Too Much - Caesar/Consuls - Red Leaf Nowhere Man - Beatles - Capitol byCJIB.Severalremoteunitsweresetup riedlivebyCKBIPrinceAlbert. A popular Saskatchewan group known as The 125 Wit- REGINA - Terry David Mulligan - CJME throughout the areatocover thetorchlight Laugh Too Much - Caesar Consuls - Red Leaf and winter carnivalparades.Thisisone of nesses played toa SRO (shakin' room only) Can't You See - Mary Wells - Atco big sound the largest annual events to take place in the crowd.//,/ Down Truro way, the DUNCAN - Will MacKenzie - CKAY interior of . Don Lawson and is"Rose Marie" by Ray Hutchinson. Graham Love Me - Connie Stevens - WB "Miss Royalite", popular TV personalities, lent Wyllie writes "Our air staff was very impressed THE SOO - Scott Alexander - CKCY with the plastic demo recordin the last issue My Prayer - Neil Sedaka - Rca their charm and personality to the proceedings. Little Liar - Fallen Leaves - Dominion HighlightoftheshowwastheSnowflake of RPM and afterplayingitduring audition TRURO - Graham Wyllie - CKCL presentationatwhich QueenSilverStar VI found that they alsoliked the sound.It'sa Laugh Too Much - Caesar/Consuls - Red Leaf was chosen from among 8 other lovely young regular on our good music shows now." ,/,/,/ Rainbow - Terry Black - Arc GARY LEWIS AND THE PLAYBOYS CANADIAN CONTENT ? by BillMiller Gary Lewis and his Playboys along with two NEW RELEASES local groups, the Sparrow and Bobby Kris and 10000 111C0163. LTD theImperialsplayedto a surprisingly small A audiencelast Sunday atMasseyHall.Those FOR THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL! who came seemed to enjoy the performance, after they got the microphones working. The "AN IRISH NIGHT Sparrow appeared first and after they got their equipment working played five or six numbers IN CANADA" including their recent recordings. 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5 Radio stationsacross the the "Roy ClarkGuitar Spectacular"hasre- The Ron Riley Batman Club country have asked that we ceived widespread response particularly the cut is the big success story out reactivate our GMP column "Malaguena" which has since been issued as of the WLS country. Listen- inaneffort to supplyin- a single. The LP offers both classical and pop ers from in and around the formation on what broad- enjoyment. Good reactionisexpected on the WindyCityhavesentin casters and RPM feel Al Martino LP release of "Spanish Eyes". This over 100,000 requests for would be suitable for Good now famous North American hit was actually membership to the club in Music Programming. We the workings of radio stations in Canada, par- less than one week of pro- will attempt to discussin ticularly those in Montreal. Many of the better motion. New members re- a generalchattymanner stationsacross Canada have foundthatthe ceive a bumper sticker, pin good music and would Top Forty destinedhitof "Walk On By" by and membership card. /// appreciatehearing your CanadianBobbyKrisonColumbiaactually Al Brackman of The Rich- comments on new LP and fitsinto both categories equally as well. You mond Organizationsends single releases. Ed might givea listento"Golden Moment", a along DominicBehan's /// Preston,MusicalDirector cut from the Sinatra LP "My Kind Of Broad- "Ireland Sings" which has atCHML, Hamilton advisesthatthe new way". RCA Victor will probably be the first to justbeenpublishedinEngland andisde- Columbia release "Rose Marie" by Ray Hutch- release "The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)" scribedastheoutstandingcollectionofits insonis by far the most demanded record at from the flick "The Flight Of The Phoenix". kind. Also from TRO comes "Hoot 'N' Holler" the station. ToddRussell gave therecord a a 34 -page song folio of folk,rock and blues spin on his Saturday afternoon show and the givingwords,music andguitarchords.The reaction from listeners in and around the Steel "Phoenix Love Theme" (Senza Fine), published Town were sufficient to warrant extensive air- by TRO from the motion picture "The Flight play. Tony Mottola,regular musician on the ofThePhoenix" isreceivingmulti -discex- Johnny Carson Show, has released"Brazilia" posure.Ren Grevatt, touting TRO, notes that on the Command label.Both Tony's and the there has been a barrage of new disc versions version by the Baja Marimba Band on Quality ofthesong,ranging fromaninstrumental have been getting good reactionin the Ham- combo treatmentto a vocalversion by a iltonarea.Capitol'ssinglereleaseof "Take top name opera star. A group known as the Me To Your Heart Again" by Vince Hillis fast Brass Ring on Dunhill have been getting heavy approachingthe demandproportionsofhis air actionon the west coast. The Richmond English compatriot Ken Dodd who did so well Organization are sponsoring Paul Nassau and with"Tears". Ed also recommends the Dean Canadian Oscar Brand as a writing team to Martin single "The Old Clock On The Wall" collaborate on "A Joyful Noise", a Broadway and "Bye Bye Blues" by Bert Kaempfert. "Mimi hopefultobeproducedby EdwardPadula. Hines Sings"isexperiencing arash of good John Raitt, of "Carousel" fame has been signed luck in the wake of this born come- for this musical adaptation of BordenDeal's dienne'stakeoverofthe lead in "Funny novel, "The Insolent Breed". /// Bob Marcucci, Girl". /// The Pozo Seco Singers have come feelinghisoatsasa recordproducer once upwithwhat turnedouttobe a sleeper. again, looks good for hitsville with his newest Although many of the GMP stations gave ex- discoveriesKellyandGailSteelewiththeir tensiveairplayto"Time" on Columbiait first Colpix release of "When You Take More gained more action with the acceptance of the Than You Give". Top Forty stations. The Capitol LP release of

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''''6*"'""t"'""5''',4 FOR TWO WEEKS NOW a rumour has been circulating that RPM will be a thing of the past by March 14th which will be the last issue. To many of us in the trade thisissad sad news. We know how much RPM has doneinthelast two yearsto overcome the many problems ofthe domestic music industry. Old Ed: has certainly done a magnificent job, but as many of you must realize, the cost of such aweekly publicationis staggering, and with just a smallin- dustry to support such an expense,itisimpossible foroldEd:tocontinue.

I'm sure therewillbe abig HURRAH from the enemy camp. Well . . (Ed:

MISS CAPREESE!!!!) and that's exactlyhow I feel!!!! To themany GOOD Canadian -minded record companies who have lenttheir support tothis most

worthwhile publication, I would personallyliketoextend my sincere thanks.

I feelpersonally that something shouldbe done to save RPM . .

something should be done to . . . to . . . (I'm stumbling for words!!!) SOME- THING SHOULD BE DONE TO SAVE RPM!!! R -I -G -H -T!!! and right here and now """"'"4""'"'"""c I'm forming a new organization to "KEEP CANADIAN TALENT OFF THE STREETS". Our slogan willbe "KEEP CANADIAN TALENT OFF THE STREETS" (and Elvira Capreese ina job.)

I want action!!!Actionlike campaigns by therecording groups torecruit NEW subscribers, and DJs to talk up RPM on the air, possibly a spot for a mention of RPM on the back of your charts. Maybe teens will become interestedin the music business. Out there are the Walt Grealises, Paul F. Spalding, oneofCFTO's top Producer/ John Whites, Harry Boons and Bob Martins of tomorrow who might like to bone up on the music business Directors includesinhis current assignments the popular After Four, Sports Hot Seat, Wide World Of with an eye to their future. At less than 10c a copy, I think RPM is a bargain.I'dliketosee Sports which included the Canadian International more Ws getting their own copy which would cut out the fighting over RPM every week and the SkatingChampionships - CanadianGrandPrix torn copies after the struggle. What a great status symbol, your OWN RPM. How about you record Racing - Canadian Curling Championships.Mr. men!!! Shouldn't each of your salesmen and promo men get their own copy? Shouldn't your favourite Spaldingis a graduateofRyersonInstituteof Technology, Radio and Television Arts. He obtained dealers be getting a weekly copy courtesy of you??? Many of you out there in radioland and record - a great deal of experience on the technical end of land should make sure that a copy goes out each week to your friends and associates throughout television while with the CBC and added to this the world who can read about your activities. LET'S GO CANADIANS!!! Let's Keep Canadian Talent knowledge by freelance broadcasting in Europe and Off The Streets (and Elvira Capreese in a job). the U.K. NOW . . . . I have an angle (Ed: Here it comes!) I want you to address all your subscriptions

to ME . . . PERSONALLY. The addressis:Elvira Capreese, Keep Canadian Talent Off The Streets Campaign, 1940 Yonge Street, Toronto 7, Canada. Please include alittlenote for my column with

your subscriptions. I have set a goal(alaRon Scribner) and when we go OVER THE TOP, I will personally arrange with Old Ed: for a photo of Old Ed: to appear in my column. This isa promise!!!

(Ed: I thinkit'sa good cause, Miss C.) I think he will consent because it'sa good cause. ALSO

(Ed: BONUS!!!!) I will arrange for a PERSONAL form letter that will go out to each subscriber who uses the blank below, thanking them for theirsupport.(Ed:She'sallheart.)OVER THE TOP!! LET'S GO CANADA!!! SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL!!! LET'S SHOW THEM HOW!!!! RAH! RAH! RAH (Ed: That's Good!!!) FIGHT! FIGHT! (Ed: That's enough!!!) FIGHT! KEEP CANADIAN TALENT OFF THE STREETS - SUBSCRIPTION FORM '- Mail to: Elvira Capreese, Keep Canadian Talent Off The Streets Campaign 1940 Yonge Street, Toronto 7, Ontario. Dear Ellie: Enclosed find one sawbuck ($5.00) cheque, money order, cash or IOU for one exciting

year's subscription to RPM. I have not been promised anything but 52 issues of RPM.

I wit receive a personal form letter from you thanking me for my supportinKeeping Les Baronets from Canada's LaBelle Canadian Talent Off The Streets and you will campaign to publish a picture in your column Province are becoming known nationally of Old Ed: and help save RPM. throughtheir appearances on A -Go -Go You may mention my name in your column (yes or no) '66.L. toR., Jean Beauline, Ben Kaye, Name personal manager, Rene Angelil,Pierre Address Labelle. City Zone Province WHAT HAPPENS WHEN... CANADA'S TOP COUNTRY SINGER GARY BUCK

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WITH GARY'S FIRST CAPITOL RELEASE "IF THAT'S ALL YOU'VE GIVEN"

fs "ELROD"

Record No. 72339 CAPITOL RECORDS (CANADA) LTD.