um 411b2 1700MA11CH DNI S3SIadL311V3Ale n9 3)1V1 Dedicar Serving The Needs Of The Music & Record o Indurtry Vol. 22, No. 1052 August 5, 1961 In the opinion of the editors, this week the following records are the SINGLE PICKS OF THE WEEK O U6 Gti 7111rurygiig(r.iiii iii FUNKY 110DIYT THE NYE AMERICANS Deejays have called this Frankie Laine's interpreta- The Five Americans are Brook Benton bows for Re- slice cut of the album and tion of "Laura, What's He still intrigued by commu- prise with his version of so Wilson Pickett is doing Got That I Ain't Got" (Al nication and so "Zip Code" the country click, "Laura the "Funky Broadway" Gallico, BMI) looks to en- (Jetstar, BMI) should zip (Tell Me What He's Got (Routine -Drive In, BMI) as hance his growing hit list. right to the top of charts That I Ain't Got)" (Al Gal- a single now and wow (ABC 10967). (Abnak 123). lico, BMI), and he'll score (Atlantic 2430). (Reprise 0611). När SLEEPERS OF THE WEEK SNet1 ITWN, 11106 DD DONT FORGET TONY BRUNO ABOUT ME THE BEAT GOES ON YOUMGMOIT UNLIMITED ii "The Beat Goes On" (Chris- Tony Bruno gets very Goffin and King cleffed The beat and the treat- MarcCotillion, BMI) goes bluely and very rhythm -y "Don't Forget About Me" ment on "Popcorn Double on and on as the Young - on "Small Town, Bring (Screen Gems -Columbia, Feature" (Helios, BMI) are Holt Unlimited party -goers Down" (Kama Sutra, BMI) BMI) for the American right in the contemporary rock things around. Will and the dramatic slice will Breed, who give the rocka- sell bag and so the Wilde be a big one (Brunswick mean much to teens (Bud- ballad all they've got (Acta have a contender (Tower 55338). dah 7). 808). 353). ALBUMS OF THE WEEK rRoyvN tncroulwanau.. ROGER WILLIAMS ig.t, GOLDEN 111k »** * '/ot 1950 * -4- 1967 * RECORDS * T/N. /11/10111 PICTURES CONTRITION The Young Rascals include "Roger Williams Golden Aliza Kashi, Israeli song- The Grassroots scored with SEE PAGES their unique "Groovin' " on Hits" means "Born Free," stress making a name on "Let's Live for Today" and 15-20 -this package and add ex- "Somewhere My Love," the Merv Griffin TVer and now have "Things I Should tra attraction "A Girl Like "Till," "Maria," "I Left in niteries, bows with a Have Said" on the market. You," the current release. My Heart in San Francisco" list of evergreens she Both ditties are on this The rest of the rock will and others the fans will makes even fresher and package with other goodies rock the teens, too (Atlan- go for. A bargain (Kapp greener (Jubilee JGM/S (Dunhill 50020). tic SD/8148). KL 1530; KS 3530). 8004). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Van 1110111130H www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com London Unveils 'Fabulous Columbia Wraps Up 25' for Fall at Regionals LOS ANGELES - London that of the 45 albums Manto- Top Convention Records held the first of four vani released since signing "Columbia/A Commitment to regional meetings to introduce with London in 1950, every Nearly 600 their fall product last Tuesday single one has been a chart Sound Leadership," as pro- claimed by Farr, Convention (25) at the Century Plaza item. He also stated that he Attend Hotel here. feels that the coming fall sea- Chairman, in his opening ad- A similar meeting was held son will be the biggest fall sell- HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - On dress. in Chicago on Thursday, July ing season that the record busi- Saturday evening, July 29, Co- He stated: "The purpose of 27, with the remaining two ness has ever seen. lumbia Records concluded its this convention is to answer scheduled for Atlanta this Among the new albums pre- 1967 National Sales Conven- two questions: Where are we Monday and in New York the sented by Goldfarb were pack- tion at the Diplomat Hotel, going, and How do we get there latter part of this week. ages by the Bachelors, John wrapping up its most success- in the competitive year of London executives attending Mayall's Bluesbreakers, pianist ful sales meeting attended by 1967/68? A Commitment to and conducting the meetings Gunter Noris and the first al- nearly 600 pepole. Sound Leadership demands included Walt Maguire, Herb bum by a new artist Val Dooni- Among the principal speak- your best participation as a Goldfarb, Terry McEwen, can. ers during the Convention were member of a high-speed, highly Marty Wargo, Sy Warner, Al Terry McEwen made the clas- Goddard Lieberson, President, skilled, highly motivated team." CBS/Columbia Group; Clive J. Steckler, Jack Welfeld, Larry sical presentation and stressed con- Meisel and Paul Livert. Davis, Vice President, General He continued: "Reality the fact that London will con- tinually demands fresh commit- Attending from England tinue to develop new classical Manager, CBS Records; Bill were Tony D'Amato and Dick Farr, Vice President, Market- ments and new approaches. artists who will eventually be- This year's convention format Rosen. come big sellers for the label. ing, CBS Records; and William Theme of the presentation P. Gallagher, Vice President, is a reflection of those needs. As an example of this develop- each individual will was "Music for All Tastes - Columbia Artists and Reper- This year, ment he recalled that Zubin to share Music For All Ages" and 25 toire and Special Products. have an opportunity Mehta was practically unknown actively in this convention." new LPs were presented with to the recorld buying public The theme of the comprehen- the underlying theme of "A (Continued on page 32) sive four -day convention was (Continued on page 32) Fabulous 25 for a Fabulous Fall '67." Goldfarb Launched Meet Goldfarb delivered the wel- Warners Presents 21 LPs coming address and launched the meeting by stating that the London catalog comprises 10 During Week - Long Meets different catalogs in one.. The Warner Brothers Records, Individual discussions were Maitland discussed "the need categories he named were: Inc. concluded a week-long se- held with each of the com- for distributors and their sales Pop, the Group labels, Classical ries of fall convention meet- pany's distributors following personnel to be as modern as Instrumental, Opera, Phase 4, ings Friday, July 28, presenting the film presentation. the consumer audiences buying International, Richmond Opera, 21 new releases before distribu- records in such large volume Stereo Treasury Series, London tors, their salesmen, radio per- Biggest Year Ever today." 45 catalogs and Mantovani, sonalities, key rack jobbers and Maitland revealed that the As an exemplification of this, whom he called a catalog in dealers in Los Angeles, Chi- company is currently experi- a large measure of the com- himself. Goldfarb cited the fact cago, New Orleans and N.Y. encing its biggest year ever, pany's fall releases deal with The two -and -a -half hour, 35 - with sales to date up approxi- "Youth Quake" product, and Producers Of millimeter color film presenta- mately 28% over a like period new albums being released. in tion, keyed to the company's for last year, with anticipated this category of repertoire in- This Week's theme this fall, "Turn on and billings as a result of the Au- clude the Beau Brummels, Jim Tune in to Warner Brothers gust and September releases Kweskin, the Kinks, Jimi Hen- Front Cover Picks and Reprise," was by far the very likely to further increase drix and the Electric Prunes. most "singularly successful the latter percentage. In presenting the new re- meeting we have ever had," In explaining the company's leases, Warner's categorized its Jerry Wexler "Turned On/Tuned In" theme, (Continued on page 31) "Funky said J. K. (Mike) Maitland, Broadway" President of Warner Brothers. Bob Thiele The series of regional sales "Laura, What's He Got That I Ain't meetings, traditionally staged Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Got" for Warner's distributors and their sales personnel, was again Bill Cosby NARA Meeting Winners Dale Hawkins expanded this year so as to in- "Zip Code" clude audiences of not only the Jimmy Bowen company's customers, but to "Laura (Tell Me What He's Got That include as well, many of the I Ain't Got)" artists, managers, attorneys, publishers and producers with Carl Davis whom the company deals. "The Beat Goes On" Artie Ripp "Small Town, Bring Down" Cameo Sold Bill Traut for Harry Belafonte Ella Fitzgerald Bill Cosby Dunwich Productions To Allen Klein At the 12th Annual NARA ored as Woman and Man of the "Don't Forget About Me" Cameo / Parkway Records Convention ., at the Regency Year, respectively. Winner of Art Wayne & Bob Halley for Hyatt . Hotel in Atlanta, Ga., has been sold to Allen Klein. The Golden Mike TV Award Extra Music Company More details next week. Aug. 10-13, Ella Fitzgerald and "Popcorn Double Feature" Harry Belafonte will be hon - will be Bill Cosby. RECORD WORLD-August 5, 1%7 www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Bill Farr's Speech Clive Davis at Convention: Col Commitment Meeting Theme Columbia Will Be 'With It' HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - "Co- lumbia/A Commitment to Proof: Dylan, Mathis Re - sign, ABC Signs Sound Leadership" was pro- claimed the theme of the label's Judy Garland 1967 National Sales Convention 'Funny Girl' S'track Acquired by Convention Chairman Bill NEW YORK-Larry Newton, HOLLYWOOD, FLA.-In his Continued Davis: "Our cam- President of ABC Records, and Farr, VP, Marketing, CBS Rec- ords. address before Columbia Rec- paign will begin soon to launch Sid Luft of Group V Ltd. have ords conventioneers week to the finalized a production distribu- Recalling the 1966 Conven- last Johnny Mathis back top tion, Farr stated: "Last year at the Diplomat Hotel here, of the charts." He lauded new tion agreement whereby ABC Clive J.