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Crescendo for a 16 day stand. . . . Morey Bernstein, V.P. of Lute Records an- nounce the signing of Tony Butala to a contract, with first effort, “Am I Your On Her Initial Steady” due for immediate release. . . . The new comedy album, “2000 Years With Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks” out this week on World Pacific Records.

. . . Dick Pierce, RCA Victors West Coast Manager, to Las Vegas for a week to scout new talent Peggy Lee kicks off several months of top engagements TOP RANK Release with her opening this week at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. . . . Columbia very excited about newly-signed Aretha Franklin’s hit “Today I Sing The Blues”

which is hitting all local chart listings. . . . Louis Prima produced The Petti- coats new single “For Sentimental Reasons” for Dot Records. Group opens this

week at Harrahs Club, Lake Tahoe. . . . Joe Perry, West Coast manager for Coral-Brunswick, recuperating from a heart attack at Encino Hospital. . . .

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Jerry Gray and his orchestra playing for the Hollywood Palladium’s 20th an- niversary celebration, with KLAC Disk jockey, Bill Stewart MC’ing the ‘Spot-

light Dance.’ . . . Rendezvous Records chief, Rod Pierce has signed vocalist Pete Roberts to the label who will debut with “Twinkle Lee” and “Hold Me”

this week. . . . Normandy Records bows this week with a new EP featuring

Ray Gardner and His Quintet. . . . Stan Hoffman, Warwick Records to San

Francisco, working on the new Bob Crewe’s release “Ev’rytime.” . . . Neal Hefti, back from his appearance at the National Auto Show in Detroit, where he and his group performed for President Eisenhower, mulling over a new LP for

Columbia. . . . George Duning’s love theme for “World Of Suzie Wong” has

been recorded by Joe Reisman for Roulette Records. . . . John Raitt’s next album for Warner Bros, will feature a salute to the late Oscar Hammerstein, and will include several songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein productions which

starred Raitt on Broadway. . . . Anita Steinman, formerly with Imperial’s pub-

lishing firms, now with the Gabbe Lutz, Heller and Loeb office. . . . Victor recording star, Sam Cooke, will be presented with the Award of Merit by Society of Record Distributors at their annual banquet in New York City on November

20. . . . Don Reed of Kartune Productions has completed negotiations with Jesse Kaye of MGM Records for the release of Freddie Flute and His Band, written

and produced by Reed. . . . Cy Kertman hitting the stations with Jeannie/ Smith’s new recording of “Why Don’t You Believe Me” on the Top Rank label

. . . West Coast music business saddened by the untimely passing of Milt Glab-

man. . . . Harvey Geller arranging for singer Jamie Horton to fly in from San

Diego for radio and TV appearances. . ., . Imperial Records purchased the mas- ter of “Miss Marty” by Ray Johnson which had broken big in the L.A. market.

. . . Comic Shecky Greene out with his first recorded effort on the Majestic label.

. . . Dootsie Williams, Dooto prexy, announces a stepped-up push on singles with the acquisition of the masters to “Two Crazy Scientists” and “Tell Me Baby” by Lee Collins and The Orbits, which had been showing action locally

on the Supremacy label. . . . Arrange-conductor, Bob Thompson has just be- JENNIE gun a tour of European cities including London, Brussels, and Rome. HERE AND THERE: PHILADELPHIA—The Palace— label excited about the sales prospects on the SMITH Satellites’ “We Like Birdland” “Buzz, Buzz, Buzz” pairing. Group, currently at the Edison Hotel in Toronto, has played the Fremont in Vegas many times

and is booked thru Nationwide Booking Corp. . . . The new biggies with Bob Heller’s Flying distribs include the Fugitives’ “Freeway” (Arvee) and Mel sings Carter’s “I’m Coming Home” (Arwin). New lines Bob has picked up recently include Rona-with the Donettes’ “Carrot Top,” Swingin’—with Rochelle & the Candles’ “Once Upon A Time” and Sage with the Cajuns’ “Frosty.” Matty

Singer’s son Ronnie has joined the Heller outfit. . . Ted Kellem, at Marnel distribs, reports his hot ones to be the Chimes’ “Once In Awhile” (Tag), the Blue Notes’ “My Hero” (Val-ue), Fats Domino’s “Natural Born Lover” and “My Girl Josephine” (Imperial), Gino James’ “Popularity” (Epic) and Jerry Woodward’s “WHY DON'T YOU “Long Tall Texan” (Century Ltd.) SAN FRANCISCO—Indie promo gal Cathy Furniss infos that there’s loads of airplay hereabouts on Kenny Martin’s “Lovin’ Man” (Bigtop), Sonny Til’s

“Night And Day” (Jubilee) and Johnny Rose’s “Linda Lea” (Capitol). . . . Over at New Sound, Hugh Trutton reports smash sales response to Tobin Mathews’ “Ruby Duby Du” (Chief), Keely Smith’s “Here In My Heart” (Dot), Gerry Granahan’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (Can-Am) and the Mark II’s “Night BELIEVE ME” Theme” (Wye). MADRID, SPAIN—Ramsey Ames informs that his “Aqui, Norteamerica (This Is North America)” Sunday show has incorporated Bill Downs as N.Y. RA-2077 correspondent for B’way and Hollywood bits and the latest song hits. JACKSON, MISS.—Johnny Angle, co-owner of the Century Limited label, letters that sales are mounting everyday, in 11 key areas, on Jerry Woodward’s “Long Tall Texan.” Jerry’s currently touring in his stock car racer—promoting his deck with record speed! CINCINNATI—King’s promo man Dick McGlynn sending out the James Brown oldie, “Please, Please, Please,” along with his new pairing, “The Bells” TOP RANK and “And I Do Just What I Want.” Dick notes a resurgence of enthusiasm in the short-while back click. RECORDS PORTLAND, ORE.—Among the biggies at B.G. Record Service are Bobby Swanson’s “Tom & Suzy” (Donna), Sugerpie DeSanto’s “I Want To Know” 24 W. 57th St. New York (Veltone), James Booker’s “Gonzo” (Peacock) and Cowboy Copas’ “Alabam” ( Starday).

The Cash Box—November 12, 1960