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Playboy Blueprints Mostest Jazz dash
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BERNIE ASBELL CHICAGO Playboy Magazine will demonstrate to the world August 7 -9 that it's got what it takes to whip off at first try the whoppingest jazz festival in his-
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tory. What it takes is money. Furthermore. a dollar spent is all the better if nobody cares about a dollar earned. Operating under the apparent slogan, "Blow, Man, Blow!" Playboy is blowing more than $200,000 for its spectacular f: a -show bash at Chicago Stadium. This expenditure equals and may surpass what the Newport festival took in. If each of the five perforr..anccs sells out its 19.000 seats. Playboy will gross $250,000. It would like to accomplish a sellout, of course. But not for the money, heaven forbid; it's the principle. Playboy Boost "Our plain object." says Vic Lownes III, Playboy's promotion director, "is to improve the image of the magazine in the eyes of those advertisers who have not yet stopped to read it, but who judge it merely by its center fold." The magazine's center fold exposes feminine charms so blinding that frequently further reading is difficult. "We want to bring home to these advertisers that Playboy covers" that s what he said, covers- "all the interests of the smart, young American male. Accomplishing this is worth a considerable bit of money to us." Thus, the Playboy spectacular becomes the first live festival to be run according to television econanties. That is, the chief purpose in presenting it is not its own box office success, hut the sa'e of something else. This fact may profoundly affect the status of other entrepreneurs in the new jazz festival industry. The Newport jazz festival is not expected to rake In profits, either.
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Nt.w YORK -If you can't make the First Boston Jam Festival at
Fenwav Park on August 21, 22 and 23, you can catch practically the same show in New York at Randall's Island the same weekend. Practically all of the performers appearing at the one show will be appearing at the other -òn different nights, of course. As jazz festivals keep a whole sun'ser is probable that there will be more and more cases of the same artists appearing on the same nearby alfresco jazz shows The Boston Jazz Festival, sponsored jointly by the Sheraton hotels and George Wein, director of the Newport Jazz Festival, will feature an all star lineup, as will the Randall's Island bash,
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it is a non - profit corporation headed by Louis Lorillard, the cigarette heir and jazz buff. Newport, however, is not employed is a singing commercial for ^ioarettes. It is in the nature of a movement "to further the cause of jazz." Should it lose money, many observers assume the golden spigot would run dry. For that reason. George Wein, Newport impresario, has applied hi: hard -earned skills as a night club talent buyer to bat prices down. He held this year's talent nut to about $45,000. 86G for Talent Playboy, on th- other hand, in a race against time to buy the distinction of the splashiest bash of all, is spending $86,000 for talent. One item alone, a hard -to -get item named Ella Fitzgerald, carries a price tag of $10.000. Playboy doesn't even expect to cash in on her fully at the box of:ice. She was signed too late for inclusion in any national advertising (which, incidentally, is being splurged in the New Yorker as well as other mugs). "But we wanted one name to top everybody with," Lownes told The Billboard. " Ellas was it." Two other acts, whom Lownes declined to name, arc picking off $5,000 apiece. The Playboy lineup includes Mort Sahl, who will emsee all sessions; Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Kai Winding. Dakota Staton, Duke Ellington. Dukes of Dixieland, Jimmy Rushing. Oscar Peterson, the Signatures. Jimmy Guiffre, Bobby Darin, Lambert Hendricks - Ross, Ahmed Jamul,
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Stereo Set Sales Dip, But Dealers Foresee Good Year
NEW YORK Another major music programming change in local radio takes place next week when NBC's local flagship, WRCA, launches its new "Wall to Wall" sound, featLring pretty,
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lush listening music. Under the .supervision of program manage Steve White, WRCA deejay will henceforth by -pass bran' big band diks, small combos, and
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RALPH FREAS NEW YORK -The transition to stereophonic sound reproduction created a dip in the dollar volume of phonograph sales for the first five months of 1959, compared with a similar period in 1958. Bttt the phono- record dealers participating in The Billboard survey that re ealed this condition expect to end the year with - strong profit position in spite of a slow start. Trade observers- noted that the early months this year were months of transition shakedown period By
"tinkling piano." The outlet has never player rock and
roll. "Wall to Wall" music, according to station manager
Arthur Hamilton, "means that our personalities will play only
records that have a full dimensional sound combined with a brilliance and excitement that only luxuriously orchestrated selections can provide." White describes "Wall to Wall" programming as "foreground music rather than background music." adding "Altho we are trying for an over - all continuous sound thntout our schedule (including a continuous flow of music under the commercials) we will by no means eliminate the live quality which a per sonalityebrings to a music program." In line with this, WRCA has hired a new deejay, Jim I.owe (formerly with WCBS and CBS) who, starting July 27, will he heard Monday thru Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.
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going from one kind of merchandising to another. Manufacturers, dealers and the public, in particular, were confused. Stereo models in a wide price and model range were not available. Some manufacturers freely admit that production during the first stereo year wasn't up to par. Dealer inventories of monaural models had to be cleared and his promotional aims lost force by being divided. "Wait & See" In some cases, the public had little information about stereo. Other prospects were attrrrted by two-channel sound but, not being about to find the model they wanted at the price they wanted to pay, bought nothing. "Wait and see' was the order of thá day. The actual dollar volume drop, in all models and all types of phonographs, amounted to about 28 per cent during the survey period as compared with approxiin
Jack Teagarden, Don Elliott, Earl Bostic, Stan Kenton, Four Fresh men, June Christy, Sonny Rollins, Nina Simone, the original Austin (Continued on page 32)
NEWS OF THE WEEK Static -Free Surfaces In New RCA Victor Stereo Packages .
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RCA Victor to introduce static -free stereo albums. Initial disks will be those in the company's "New Golden Age of Sound" 1959 Best Buy" program. The new disk entails use of a special mix, not a spray. RCA Victor chief George R. Marek hailed the development as one of the great technical advances of the decade in recording Page 2
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mately the same period in 1958. Phono- record dealers reported .phonograph sales totaling an estimated $48,400,000 in the first 19 weeks of 1958. Sales in a similar period this year dropped off to $34,900.000. See Upswing In direct contrast to this drop is the attitude of the dealers who participated in the survey. Almost 65 per cent anticipate a sales upswing in the months ahead. Only 3:í per cent took the gloomy view that a decrease is in the offing. The optimism of the 65 per cent has some justification. Remedial measures have been taken by the manufacturers with the filling out of their lines. Less confusion in design of stereo models exists. The dealer knows more about it and more about how to sell it than heretofore. The biggest dollar drop is the category that has been especially strong in recent years -the automatic portable. In the 1958 survey period, phono- record dealers accounted for $13,700,000 in sales of these units. In a similar period in 1959, they experienced a 40 per cent drop to $8,400,000. It's important to recognize, however, that stereo automatic portables outsold one -channel models by more than two to one. Obviously, the public wants stereo it can get it at the right price in the right model. Percentage -wise, manual portables suffered just as badly. Sales during the survey period dropped from $3,400,000 in 1958 to $Ir 600.000 in 1959 -down 47 per cent. As might be expected, monaural outsold stereo b two to one since the low- priced promotional and kiddie phono aren't produced io stereo versions. Stereo volume was confined " the $39.95 and $37.95 models. Console models help up much
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NEW YORK the public still confused about stereo? Some people can't even pronounce it. This was pointed out to The Billboard by Al Leon, ad exec. for Symphonic Radio & Electronic Corporation. Leon draws his opinion from what happened at recent publics showings of the full Symphonic stereo phono line. He claims he overheard someone ask a salesman -"How many speakers you got in that STERNO?" The prospect evidently wanted a set to counteract the effects of cool jazz disks, Leon opined.
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'Miracle Surface' Disks Result of New Ingredient Incorporated in Mix NEW YORK -All RCA Victor LP's hereafter will be made with a new anti -static ingredient, it was announced by George R. Marck, vice -president and general manager, RCA Victor Record Division. The disks will be called "Miracle Surface" disks will be those introduced in August in "The Golden
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NEW YORK Stereo Fidel ity's 'T' Day promotion is off to a flying start, with the first batch of Webcor stereo phonos already sold to the label's distributor. The promotion, introduced to Stereo - Fidelity distributors last week at three regional meetings, offers consumers a Webcor stereo portable phono free with the purchase of 10 $2.98 Stereo Fidelity albums. First shipments to distribs have started and prexy Dave Miller is currently negotiating with Webcor to obtain additional units to meet the demand. The promotion will not be made available to rack job-
Age of Sound" promotion (see sep-
arate story). It was pointed out that the static free surfaces is not the result of a spray, but derives from an ingredient. designated 317X, which is incorporated in the mix. It is believed that at some point the special mix formula will be offered to the industry generallyjust as RCA Victor offered other record and phonograph developments in the past. Marck termed the development one of the great technical advances of the decade, pointing out that the "Miracle Surface" will not attract dust and will help prevent surface noises and insure faithful reproduction. Record lovers, especially high fidelity fans, have been in the habit of using brushes, cloths. wipes and sprays to dissipate static. Static is also responsible for tracking dust into the grooves, which has a deleterious effect on both records and needles. RCA Victor stated that this development, a "first," will be heav(Continued on page 24)
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NEW YORK "Sex is verboten in the supermarkets and the chains." This is the opinion of Lee Kraft. free lance photographer who has shot album covers for scores of firms including Jubilee, Gone, Savoy. Artia, United Artists, Scientia, Parliament and Aamco. It seems that the record buyers, or those in charge of the rack? in the supermarkets and the chains just don't cotton to pictures of underdressed females on the covers of the albums displaye' in their stores. "They sort of have a protective attitude about the family trade," says Kraft. Why the managers of supermarkets and chains should have a more Puritanical attitude about alluring ferns than record dealers appears to be a mystery, since record dealers also handle the family trade. But perhaps it's because most of the products handled in supermarkets are packaged very conservatively. "Who ever saw a sexy cover on a loaf of bpe-9 or a bag of " mr ?" Under any circumstances, says Kraft, the thumbs down attitude on sex by the racks. has begun to
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ColumMIAMI BEACH, Records quietly and cautiously bia tossed a bombshell to the record industry this week with the announcement at their sales convention here (see separate story) that they would bring out a seven -inch stereo 331/2 r.p.m. record. The record will retail for 98 cents and will play for tip to three- and -a -half minutes, the same as a 45 r.p.m. single. it will contain the same artists and tunes as are contained on the company's regular 45 r.p.m. releases. However, only selected items will be issued on the seven inch 331/2 disk. The small LP will be called the "Stereo Seven."
outside Chicago, will issue its first 45's this week at a list price of 75 cents. The series will be called Econ -45 and will offer the regular markup to distributors and dealers. The diskery stated -in announcing the 75 -cent price -that there will HOLLYWOOD- Record market be a no freebee policy due to the low price. First releases will fea- is being flooded with too many ture Ken Willert, a senior at North- LP's, according to Bob Kirstein, sales vccpee Of Contemporary Recwestern University. ords. As a result, Kirstein said, not enough attention can be given the new product. which reflects its °lf in a sales hogdown. This condition, he said, has prompted Contemporary to follow its current "one -at -a- time" LP releasing policy. Albums are issued individually when the label feels the market is ready to absorb more of its product. This method is opposed to widely followed regular releasing schedule whereby firms a vast quantity of LP's every issue albums according to the calmonth. "The trend is away from endar rather than market condisexy covers," noted the photogtior.s. Contemporary has been issurapher, "instead I try to get sen- ing an album at a time each three suousness without sex." to four weeks. It ` s thrown its Kraft noted that the low -price full advertising and promotional covers for rack display are usually weight behind each individual remore sock via heightened collease rather than dispersing its efors, etc. than covers of higher forts over a number of new packprice lines intended primarily for ages. (Continued on page 9) "I would rather issue one album and pull an initial sale of 20,000 than put out 10 albums and average an initial sale of 2,000 of each," Kirstein said. In talking with various distributors and their salesmen he found that they could recall at least one album in the current release by any Mercury will of their manufacturers. When CHICAGO wing to full quarter - track re- pressed as to what else that label corded tape production August I was including in that specific rewhen they debut two cartridge lease, invariably they ,would have tapes. Firm previously announced to refer to their books. tape production last May during a lively Magnetic Recording Industry Association meeting here. At the time, 11 open -reel releases were scheduled. Mercury's entry into the cartridge field follows the trade debut of tape cartridge players at the NAMM Show last month. The CHICAGO Planning of the players shown wer produced by RCA Victor, Bell Sound Systems second convention of the American Record Manufacturers and Disand Motorola. They are the third firm to de- tributors Association (ARMADA) clare themselves for cartridge pro- will be accomplished at a board duction, following RCA Victor and of directors meeting in September Bel Canto. Their first cartridge re- here, it was announced by Ewart lease consists of one classical and Abner, of .Ver -Jay and Abner one popular: Davit' Carroll's "Let's Records, president. ' Tschaikovsky The convention is expected to Dance" and "1812 Overture" with the Minneap- take place next June and there appears to be widespread sentiment olis Symphony (Dorati). ^i .7 reel tapes include perfot.n- for locating it in Atlantic City, ances by David Carroll, Richard according to an informal poll, AbHayman, Carl Stevens, Dinah ner said. Washington, Harmonicats, Buddy Roy Scott. Memphis attorney, 'Collette, Sarah Vaughan, and the has been officially retained as the Detroit and Minneapolis Sympho- association's general counsel. Scott nies. Also, a sampler called "Mir- has been serving as legal adviser acle in Sound" features Carroll, to the group, on loan from Sam Vaughn, Washington and Hayman. Phillips of Sun Recorda.
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In introducing the new record to the firm's distributors here, Goddard Lieberson, Columbia president stated the following reasons f .r the new disk: "We are aiming Stereo Seven at what we think is a new and different audience for single records -the adult audience which has largely abandoned single record -buying in recent years. As consistent 331 r.p.m. buyers -and stereo fans in growing numbers -we believe they will he attracted by a 331/ r.p.m. single; they have obviously never been attracted to 45 r.p.m. singles requiring spindle adaption, etc. "Today 331/2 r.p.m. disks ac(Continued on page 24)
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NEW YORK RCA Victor's "New Golden Age of Sound" 1959 "Best Buy" program has been introduced by the label's execs in eight regional distrib meeti-gs, it was announced by George R. Marek, vice -president and general manager, RCA Victor Records. Following the regional sessions, distribs hold their own local meetings to Introduce the program to dealers. The "Best Buy" program includes 24 albums, 12 each of pop and Red Seal, to be promoted under the theme of "RCA Vic:or Presents the New Golden Age of Sound Albums." All packages are available both stereo and monaural, with the exception of the histeeic 1943 Carnegie Hall performance of the Tchaikovsky Concerto No. 1 by Horowitz, Toscanini and the NBC
Symphony. The RCA Victor program will be supported by the very powerful advertising and promotion drive. It was estimated that the cost of the promotional drive will be in excess of three -quarter million dollars, a figure which includes the outlay on the part of John H. Breck, Inc., outstanding hair preparations firm. (See separate story.) Campiagn will include all media -TV, radio, national ni gs, newspapers, point of sale, etc., and will be highlighted by the Breck tie -in.
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Promotion centers on a "New Golden Age of Sound" preview album with selections from six pop and six Red Seal `Best Buys" albums. This is available in stereo for $1.25 plus a Breck box top, label or facsimile; for S1 in monaural, with box top, etc. "Golden Age of Sound" theme reflects two lines of thought, Marek indicated: One, the big consumer response to Living Stereo, and secondly, the introduction of RCA Victor's static -less "Miracle Surface" sticker. Among artists represented in the "Best Buys" program are Elvis Presley, Harry Belafonte, Perez Prado, Pat Suzuki, Melachrino, George Beverly Shea, Jim Reeves, Arthur Fiedler, Morton Gould, Jascha Hcifctz, Fritz. Reiner, Mario Lanza, Horowitz and Toscanini. Packages have a special gold foil hand around the album covers. outlining the Breck offer and explaining the theme. Foil was furnished by ALCOA. RCA Victor stated it is implementing the merchandising with a (Continued on pace 9)
Lady Day Is Gone; Singer Dies at NEW YORK
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gone. The great blues singer, whose moving performances of sad songs of hunger and love, and pain often reflected the sorrow she had experienced in life. passed away last week (17) at MetropolNEW YORK RCA Camden's itan Hospital in New York, Few "Best Buy" program was termed others could ever sing the blues the most potent release in the la- like Billie Holiday, few other .singbel's history by Jack Burgess, com- ers ever will be remembered as mercial sales and merchandising affectionately or as compassionately department manager, RCA Victor as Lady. Records. Range of material, BurShe had only a handful of great gess noted, covers classical, jazz, years in a troubled life. She told pop, musical comedy, plus stereo about this life in her autobiography disks. "Lady Sings the Blues," one of Product includes a package by the classics of jazz literature. Her Cantor Josef Rosenblatt, a follow - outstanding period was in the early up to his big seller of last year; Os- 1940's when crowds thronged night lo Symphony Orchestra, Bobby Du- clubs to listen to her sing "Strange koff ork. Three Suns, Artie Shaw Fruit," "Lover Mal' and other doing show tunes, Xavier Cugat, songs that Lady made her own. Richard Maltby, Grace Moore, Her last years were as troubled Helen O'Connell and Norman Ley- as her first, but somehow, in spite den. of all or perhaps because of it, A strong promotion campaign everyone finally realized that Lady will back the program. Day was touched with greatness.
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Highlights of the intensive joint RCA Viotor -Breck campaign are these:
T h e "Preview Album" which John H. Breck, Inn., will make available to consumers in the tie -in includes excerpts front 12 of the packages- classical and pop. The jacket is made up in gold foil, with four -color reproductions of the "Golden Age" theme. An imprinted gold foil wraparound hand invites consumers to "Get the Beautiful Hair Breck -RCA Victor New Golden Age of Sound Preview Albunt." (For box top plus $1.25
for stereo. etc.) Supporting this is ad on back cover of September's
Ladies' Home Journal, and additional ads in McCall's, Seventeen, Charm and other national publications. Firm is also scheduling commercials on the September and October Shirley Temple TV spectaculars. Breck will, also furnish retailers and 15,000 beauty shops with point -of -sale material plugging the RCA Victor albuni premium offer. Also available are floor stands shelf talkers. etc. For an extra push, the premium offer will be plugged on eight million grocery bags distributed by leading food chains. RCA Victor kicks off the "Best Buy" campaign with a full page in Life, Esquire, the New Yorker, Saturday Review, High Fidelity and other
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work TV commercials on NBC - TV's new Western, "Bonanza" and other shows both TV and radio. For window displays, diskery has designed an illuminated gold window display featuring all 24 packages, plus streamer material, mailing pieces, etc. Transcribed spots will be available for local newspaper
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Marketing Effort Distribs & Salesmen Briefed on Full Integrated Fall Product Presentation MIAMI BEACH,
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The 1959 Columbia Sales Convention, which winde up today (20) was keynoted by plans for more effective merchandising of the company's fall and winter product. Analysis and intensification of the firm's marketing effort was the subject of serious discussion at many meetings of the company execs with distributors and distributor
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Decca Records holds its last divisional meeting in New York today (20) at the St. Moritz Hotel. At this meeting the Eastern division of Decca and Cor -1 al branches and Canadian representatives will be present as well as the entire national Decca. Coral executive staff Decca has been holding meetings cross- country in various divisions all last week. The Western division met in Los Angeles July 16, the Southern and Midwestern divisions in St. Louis on July 17 and the Central division in Cleveland on July 19. Execs Sid Goldberg. Clayde Brennan, Lou Sebok, and Howard Kaye. have been out on the road announcing the Decca - Coral fall programs. Dealer shows will be held by branches starting July 21.
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This is the first time that M -G -M has held a convention outside of the United States. The convention HOLLYWnOD Audio - will run July 30 and 31, with disFidelity becomes the latest to join tributors slated to arrive on July 29. Eddie Heller, Sol Handwerger more than a dozen labels whose and Ed Budzinski will set up all product will be distributed in details for the Nassau convention. seven- and -a -half four -track stereo tape form by the Ampex Audio, Inc., subsidiary. UST, serving as a one -stop distributor, concluded a non -exclusive national distribution deal with AF's Sid Frey, thus making the first time in the label's history that any of its product was handled by anyone other than its regular distributors. CHICAGO Buck Rain this Initial Audio Fidelity tape re- week severed his Antler label from lease via UST is scheduled for its previous distribution channel, August 15. For this release, UST Mercury Records, added a new will take 11 of the' 15 packages subsidiary, Rant Records, and asAudio Fidelity has been producing signed them both to a newly in two -track stereo. UST will con- formed national distributive organivert these to the seven- and -one -half zation. four -track form, agreeing to manuThe new national organization is facture the product, distribute it Armel Distributors, operated by nationally, promote and publicize Morris S. Price. Price, until rethe litre. cently the national sales manager During negotiations between of Mercury. also runs Arnold RecAF's Frey and UST's marketing ords, Inc., a new regional distrib manager Bill Muster, the label's bery here. He has lined up a comprexy expressed a strong desire to plete roster of local points for Arjoin the UST label line -up, but ex- mel, including the distributorships plained that he already had exclu- of Lou Klayman in New York and sive contracts with his distribs and Herb Cohen in Pittsburgh. two (Continued on page 9) names with whom Price has been
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repeatedly associated in recent trade conversation. In addition to heading Ram's sales set - up, Price handled arrangements with RCA Victor custom pressing division for manufacture of the first two releases on the Ram label. One is by Stewart Rose; the other. back -to -back performances by Big John Taylor and Benny Joy. Armel's formation and Ram's joining with it helps form a trend by smaller labels to concentrate on a. &r. functions, and to farm out the specialized responsibility of distribution. Rani, in fact, has started to assign internal business management tasks to his brother, (Continued on page 9)
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key deejays weekend 18, 19) to discuss the possibility of setting up a rational disk jockey organization. Scheduled for presentation was a set of recommendati ins by a delegation of West Coast deejays, who held a regional' meeting of their own in Los Angeles July 11. The West Coast jocks recommended that the assembled deejays establish an interim committee which would formulate a sound plan for a future organization and co-operate with any sponsor of a 1960 deejay convention. They also recommended that the group attempt to reach the formal organization stage at the 1960 convention. "We furth.r recommend," said the West Coast jocks, "that the disk jockey organization be centered around a single enduring project of public service related to youth welfare and that the project should not be directly dependent for its promotion upon deejays' air work but supported mainly by members in various communities and ultimately on a national scale." It was also unanimously agreed by the West Coast spinners to recommend the organization "should not solicit nor accept financial assistance from record companies." Those attending the Los Angeles meeting to draft the proposals included Los Angeles deejays Jim Hawthorne, KDAY; Ira Cook, KMPC; Joe Yocam, KFWB; program director Chuck Blore, KFWB: Tony Lafrano. manager, KHJ; and Crowell -Collier's radio chief Bob Purcell. Also in attendance were freelance radio program consultant Bill Gavin (the "Lucky Lager Dance Time" man and sparkplug of the
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organizational meet), Phoenix, Ariz., jocks Bob Furry, KTAR; Buzz Jones and At McCoy, KOOL; Tiny Markle, KFSD, San Diego, Calif.; Al Anthony, KAFY, Bakersfield, Calif.; R. Cordell, KFXM, San Bernardino, Calif.; record firm toppers Randy Wood of Dot and Mike Maitland of Capitol; and indie promotion matt George Jay. Jim Hawthorne proposed that the 1960 convention's all -star show be televised and commercially sponsored, with acts filmed on video tape and edited for later release. Revenue from the sponsorship would go to the Association. Performers for the show would be selected by a national poll of the
membership with jocks introducing some of the acts. In proposing the youth welfare project, Ira Cook opined that deejays might, for example, voluntarily set aside a small percentage of their profits from such outside activities- record hops, etc. -to support a project in the mental health field for young people, such as counseling or psycho- therapy clinics.
Scott Muni, WMCA, New York, also submitted a proposal that the jocks adopt a program to combat juvenile delinquency as their special project. Details of the weekend meet will be carried next week.
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last week (16-19) in Mainti Beach. In addition to the problem of taking time off from work on other labels, several distributors said it was often difficult to swing the trips financially, particularly in cases where the labels involved don't pick up transportation costs and /or hotel bills. The meets also pose a problem of diplomacy for distribs vb., handle several indies, in that some (Continued on page 7)
M -G -M Puts on Chart Heat
NEW YORK -M -G -M Records is starting to grab a lot of chart action these days. Connie Francis, probably the hottest of the fern pop singers these days, has both sides of her current hit in the top 15, with "Lipstick on Your Collar" in the number eight slot and the flip " Frankie" in number 15. Meanwhile, coming up the charts are the Andre Previn - David Rose "Like Young" in tl number 46 position; Jouie James' "I Still Get Jealous "' now up to the number 77 position and "Mona Lisa" by Conway Twitty which jumped on the chart in the number 89 slot for its first appearance.
Watchmakers Back AM -PAR ISSUES OWN 33 SINGLE Fall NARAS Awards NEW YORK -Next presentation of awards by the National Academy of Recording Art and Sciences will be televised coast to -coast under sponsorship of the Watchmakers of Switzerland. It will be carried by the NBC network this coming November 29 front 8 -9 p.m. (EST) as a color spectacular. Deal was concluded last week between the Academy and Cunningham and Walsh, advertising agency for sponsor. Tons de Huff handles t',e Watchmakers of Switzerland account for the agency. Telecast w:': originate from NBC's Burbank studios. Terms of the contras' were approved by the Academy's national directors. Agreement calls for NARAS to package the program and be in complete charge of the production. This means NARAS will move the date of its annual event from spring to late fall or winter. The
first NARAS awards presentation was staged on May of this year. A number of advantages are seen in switching the award event from early in the year to the pre- Christmas period. Noteworthy among these is the fact that the spring tinte has become overly endowed with show business academy awards. Both the Motion Picture Academy and the TV Academy present their Oscars and Emmies early in the year. In crowding NARAS' Grammy awards into the sans period, some felt that the record academy's presentations weren't able to enjoy the full public attentior th -y deserved. In agreeing to a TV sponsor, the Academy's directors faced a difficult problem created by the fact that a number of recording artists who would be appearing on the program wer contractually tied to conflicting sponsors. .This (Continued on page 9) '.
NEW YORK ABC-Paramount Records is out a special seven - inch stereo 331 single, "Call the Tribe," August 1. Am -Par piety Sant Clark said it was merely coincidental since he had planned to bring out the special single one a one -shot before he learned of Columbia's new line. However. Clark said he is nosy seriously considering manufacturing the new seven -inch singles, and that Ant-Par could make them availably: in 30 days. "Call the Tribe," was cut by publisher Lou Levy, and features a seven -minute cantata writtcd by Willard Robison and performed by the
Charles Naylor Chorale. It is a "message disk," with a plea for world peace- theme, based on Bible sources. The disk will be released it a special sleeve carrying theentire lyric.
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Trustee Set-Up WASHINGTON -The proposal to set up a government supervised, five -year trusteeship for collecting juke performance royalty, via an amendment to the Celler anti -juke exemption bill, was officially disclosed last week (13). The Congressman revealed details of the proposed amendment in the wake of an informal discussion held earlier between Celler (D., N. Y.) and the conflicting songwriter- juke box interests, as reported in The Billboard July 13 (Coin Machine section).
The Celler suggestion for a "trustee approach," would have a flat per -box performance fee collected annually, by a three -man board of trustees, selected respectively by the attorney general, the juke box operators, and the performing rights societies. Basis of collection would be a scientific survey of music performed on juke boxes, conducted by government agencies. At the end of the five year period, the trustees would thereafter set the fee for subsequent five -year periods, based on "Specified economic standards spelled out" in the amendment to the Celler Bill, H.R. 5921. Celle- offers the plan "only as a suggestion" for a way out of the long, bitter wrangle between songwriters who feel their claim for payment on use of songs is as valid for juke boxes as for all other users -and the operators, who insist they are paying enough in mechanical royalties on records they buy. Celler believes his plan would ators' expressed willingness to accept an increased mechanical royalty; their reluctance t- deal with ASCAP, and their insistence that performing rights societies do not distribute fairly to songwriters. The Celler amendment would propose an annual rate equivalent to a doubled mechanical royalty; the trusteeship eliminates any dealings between operators and performance rights groups; and distribution would be "pro rata" to songwriters on basis of a scientific survey, he points out. The Congressman also says this approach takes care of the possibility of any other performance societies forming in the future, and would cover individual. non -member copyright owners in the performance survey. Celler intends to meet with a small group of representative spokesmen for both sides of the royalty quarrel, on September I, when he will welcome "any (Continued on page 75)
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NEW YORK -Ten new sides debut on this week's Hot chart. Details are: 100 79. Sugaree -Rusty York, Chess 82. With All of My Heart -Brook Benton, Mercury 29. Mona Lisa-Conway Twitty, M -G -M 90. Cry -The Knightsbridge Strings, Top Rank 93. Martinique- Martin Denny, Liberty 95. Linda Lu -Ray Sharpe, Jamie 97. A Girl Like You -Gary Stites, Carlton 98. Makin' Love -Floyd Robinson, RCA Victor 99. Broken -Hearted Melody -Sarah Vaughan, Mercury 100. Summer's Love- Richard Barrett & the Chantels, Gone "Tennessee Stud." by Eddy Arnold on RCA Victor, number 80 on this week's Hot 100 chart, should have been included among last week's new listings.
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down without actually cutting price. The record will sell for 98 Cents. It is the first in a planned group of multi play diskings. The first record will feature the Silver Strings Ork, a French group, and the selections are "I'll Be Home," and "Cry My Love" on one side and "Falling Leaves" and "Rain Drops" on the other.
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born in Wauseon, O., July 27, 1876. He became president of the Lyon and Greenleaf Company, in 1910 when that firm had ils headquarters in Wauseon. The offices of the company were later transferred to Ligonier, Ind. Greenleaf became president of C. G. Conn, Ltd., in 1915 and held the position for 34 years. He served as president of the board from 1949 until 1958 when he resigned because of ill health. He was then chosen honorary chairman. The deceased is survived by three sons and a daughter: Leland B. Greenleaf, president of C. G. Conn, Ltd.; Harvey Greenleaf, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Charles Greenleaf and Mrs. C. T. Doynton, both of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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HOLLYWOOD Phil Baron, for the past five years with Capitol Records covering the Midwestern territory, resigned last week to join United Stereo Tapes, the 714 four -track stereo tape manufacturing - distributing wing of Ampex Audio, Inc. Baron was hired by Bill Muster, UST's marketing manager, and will serve as the firm's Midwestern sales rep. He will report to Muster. Baron will continue to headquarter in Chicago. While at Capitol, his most recent assignment was to serve as Cap's Midwestern classical representative. Prior to that, he was Midwestern sales rep for the label. His appointment marks a reunion at UST for Baron and Muster. Latter served Capitol Records for five and a half years. At the tinte he left Capitol, he was director
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NEW YORK The rapidly AM Radio, AM comparable stereo changing local jockey picture here broadcasting, was held in New was marked by two more deejay York last week by WABC and the moves last week. Al (Jazzbo) Col- Philco Corporation which devellins signed on as new morning man oped both the transmission system for WINS and Jim Lowe inked a and the stereo receivers. The FCC approved the special broadcast last pact for a daily afternoon hour Thursday (14). Philco execs stated show with WRCA. that they were ready to market the Collins, who left WNEW here system as soon as the FCC apearlier this month when Pete (Mad proves standards for it. Daddy) Myers took over his time NEW YORK Rank Records period, replaces Murray Kaufman of America has acquired exclusive it WINS 6 -10 a.m. Monday - thru - distribution rights to Ventis RecFriday time slot starting this Mon- ords' "Ma, She's Makin' Eyes at day (20). Kaufman returns to his Me" b -w "Yes, We Have No Bananas" by the Bentley Brothers. Several other firms were in competition to get distribution rights for the platter. Rank is readying samples of the disk to be sent to
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situation would automatically block many important disk stars from participating in the Grammy awards. Final decision to approve the Watchmaker of Switzerland was prompted in part by the fact the sponsor was an industry association and not a specific product brand which could lead to problems of conflict. Academy will announce at a later date balloting schedules and time period during which release will be considered eligible for the second awards event. Last week, the NARAS chapter here elected the followin n..mbers to its board: members at large included Dave Kapp, Percy Faith, Neil Hefti, Fred Plaut, Guy Lombardo, John Hammond, Is Horowitz, Ben Selvin, John Stevenson, Allan Kayes, Bill Simon, Nesuhi Ertegun and George Avakian. Elected in the membership category were Vaughn Monroe, Archie Bleyer, Herman Diaz, Charles Tobias, Fred Plaut, Urbie Green, Manny Albam, Bob Jones and Hecky Krasnow. Election of officers will be held Tuesday.
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major radio station signals in Seattle. In addition 50 individual surveys will be conducted on the air. The two-week survey will be completed sometime before the end of August. Those receiving survey cards will be asked to tune to KING and listen to 10 "representatives of five categories of pop music" and to rate the disks according to likes or dislikes. The results will be tabulated by IBM's Seattle office. Dr. Dodd, who was attached to the psychological warfare branch of the Army as General Eisen hower's chief of polling operations in Europe during World War II, said the accuracy of the survey will depend, of course, upon the percentage of public response. F.arl F. Reilly, KING manager, said: "The survey should provide a scientific gauge of what the public wants on radio. We feel programming should reflect the musical preference of the general public not the personal tastes of announcers, program director or station management."
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mats available for dealers for pop- ord companies, publishing interests, ular, classical, and new August - personal management, and the parSeptember product for co- operative ent corporation of all these activads. The Billboard's Addition sec- ities, Personality Productions, Inc. The Platters, currently the biggest tion will be used for trade ads. Sales promotion items for dealers include window display pieces, view handled by the a. &r. man in consumer brochures, a new Master- charge. Of course the convention works catalog, mobiles and was not all somber. There were album covers and two large shows, the country mounted and str -amers. western show with the firms top The new product was auditioned names, and the banquet show at the convention, with each pre- featuring all top talent. And Columbia's traditional original skits show, featuring various Columbia Sex sales execs acting the roles; was Continued fron: page 2 well received. dealers. And he also pointed out that the racks, due to the huge number of albums they can display, have created more interest in cover art or photographs than ever before. Madison Avenue's influence is affecting the cover art of many labels which means more and more modern design. Kraft feels that art for LP covers is among the most creative work a photographer can do. "A photographer has freedom to do what he wants, and the more he uses his imagination, and comes up with creative work, the better he does financially." The prices being paid these days for cover .»tographs ranges from $ 100 tc $500 each. Kraft pointed out wryly that there are, in the trade, four accepted catagories of cover art. One is foreign scenes, t. -wally for pop albums; another is togetherness, which shocs a man and woman, and sometimes kids too; the third is Seascapes or Landscapes these are always for classical albums; and the last is Sex -which "ZORRO is not in demand these days, he avers.
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Continued from page 3 flexible sales policy whereby each distrib can pass on the benefits to local dealers. Distrib salesmen have been supplied with a special brochure containing album covers and liner notes on separate and facing pages, and special selling points such as an Elvis Presley calendar, etc. Salesmen's aids in this brochure include condensed info on the repertoire, whether or not the artist has toured recently, what audiences he appeals to, etc.
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any deal with UST would violate the existing distrib deals. Muster addressed a meeting of AF's distribs, explaining UST's interest in launching the four -track stereo concept. Muster told AF's distribs that his firm's basic goal was to build the four -track stereo market and not to elbow out existing distribs. Muster said accounts, once built up to handle the four -track product, will revert back to the distribs and that UST will operate on a non -exclusive basis, thereby allowing AF's men to still sell their wares. bluster's address won a unanimous vote of approval from the distribs, thereby paving the way for the UST deal.
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LADY CUSTOMER: I Just saw "Music Man." Have you the original cast recording? CLERK; Uh -huh. Its $5.98. 1'11 let you have it this week on sale for $5.20. L.C.: I have a stereo tape recorder at home. Maybe I ought to take it on tape. How much would tba be? CLERK: $14.95. Special this week only for $13.50. L.C.: That's quite a difference in price, young man, between $5.20 and $13.50. CLERK: Can't help it, lady, that's the best I ^an do. I..C.: I don't understand it. The tape is so much thinner.
This is the second part of The Billboard's annual survey. The first 24 questions with their answers appeared in the June 22d issue and covered sales of stereo units as well as other questions of a general nature relating to sales trends and dealer attitudes. The sampling design and research methods used were the responsibility of the Market Analysis Division of The Billboard Publishing Company under the supervision of the School of Retailing, New York University. A random sample of 254 outlets was used. And the sample was developed front a "universe" of the 6,800 record -selling dealers who handle phonographs. A small remuneration was offered participating dealers, resulting in a total of 1152 usable replies or almost 60 per cent. The dealers who responded, therefore, represent 2.24 per cent of the "universe." This is considered to he a highly representative sample and can be projected to reflect sales trends of the entire "universe" of dealers.
QUESTION 25: In the category of "monaural manual portables, $30 or less," which brands did you actually sell during the first five months of
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QUESTION 26: In the category of "manual monaural phonographs, $31 or more," which brands did you actually sell during the first five months of 1959? 31% 23% 21% 10% 8% 8% 15%
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Hi -Fi Shop Trades On Installing Ease PHOENIX, Ariz. -Offering doit- yourself facilities to customers for high -fidelity and stereo equipment has meant the difference in
an impressive sales increase posted this year by Audio Specialists. record and equipment dealers here. Hack Metz, owner of the big Phoenix organization, has sold almost as many custom installations of stereo and bi -fi as he has cabinet sets. The reason is simply that he has constantly plugged components and the do- it- yourself theme, urging anyone who can turn a screwdriver or use a small wrench to economize. on a top -quality stereo or high -fidelity system by making his own installation. Space Problem This sort of offer has been particularly effective where stereo is concerned. according to Metz, who consistently urges his customers to think twice before investing in a standard cabinet set and a pair of horns which will occupy much space in the home and probably
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the idea of placing the power supply unit here, the pre - amplifier there, etc., wherever space permits, with speakers hidden in cold -air grilles, behind drapes, etc., and have tackled the job successfully. If the showroom display itself isn't enough to convince the customer that he can handle the job, Metz has an even more effective answer in telephoning one of his previous customers whom he knows is thoroly proud of his own installation work, and asking whether another prospect can look it over. Usually the answer is "yes," and seeing that another home owner has successfully done the same sort of work without professional background clinches the sale. One of the Arizona record dealer's biggest assets since he went into high- fidelity and stereo merchandising has been the pylon sign pictured, which uses 10- inch -high ceramic letters contrasted with a translucent white plastic background 20 feet above the ground in Iront of the store. Since Camel hack Road is one of the most heavily traveled in the city, the big sign and its do- it- yourself message has been enough to plant the idea that perhaps high fidelity isn't so expensive after all. Some of Metz s most expensive stereo Installations have come from just this source. The Arizona dealer has used plenty of clever gimmicks to call attention to stereo and high fidelity. One was the simultaneous broadcast of television and radio signals last year, a half -hour program which was repeated twice and which helped to tell the story
create a decorating problem. Pointing out that eliminating the cabinet, and making their own installations, will allow the customer to buy better quality equipment at less cost makes sense to most buyers. Where a music over demurs with the explanation that he isn't mechanically inclined, Metz has a ready answer in several typical custom installations which he has installed around his C'anselback Road display room. This was originally a home in an area which developed overnight into the city's best Detailing area and. consequently, there are many closets, basement walls, spaces between floor of stereo to local residents far beljoists, etc.. which Metz could put ter than any amount of out-and-out to work exactly as a home owner Idiscussion. It also helped Metz to would in producing the same sort sell a raft of really complete engiof appearance. Once a prospec- neered systems which included tive buyer sees that it isn't too both phonographs and tape recordcomplicated to build brackets and ers and multiple speaker systems. shelves on the backs of closet doors, on the walls of the utility rooms, etc., where they are out of the way, and to connect up the components thru well- marked, leads, colored his enthusiasm usually builds up. Selling the Housewife Even women have been sold on Continued from page 1
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CHICAGO -Three major facets the field of recording tape, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, St. Paul; Armour Research Institute, Chicago, and u\\rFr\ a.,... `...fit\:`Y`.1`,\\y. :w..`\"w,`i,. Ampex Corporation, Sunnyvale, Calif.. have supplied business records for study by a grand jury, QUESTION 27: In the category of "monaural au- currently meeting in Danville, Ill., will decide if there are antitomatic portables, $80 or less," which trust violations in the tape busiDiscussion with a representawhich brands did you actually sell ness. tive of the local Justice Departduring the first five months of ment office here, helming the investigation. indicated that from the 1959? nature of the firms being sub peonaed, the investigation is lim30% sold one or more RCA Victor. ited to tape itself and will not 21% sold one or more V -M. touch on tape recording equip 18% sold one or more Decca. ment. JD spokesman to' The Bill14% sold one or more Capitol. board that Ampex is producing 10% sold one or more Webcor. business records concerning its 8% sold one or more Zenith. ownership of a block of Orradio stock. Anspex merged with Orradio 5% sold one or more Birch. 4% sold one or more Symphonic. recently (thé Billboard, July 6). 18% sold one or more other brands including Admiral, Presence of firms like Behr Majorette, Trav -Ler, Westinghouse, Motorola, Philco, Manning Company, a division of Phonola, Steelman. Norton Company, Troy, N. Y., (Continued on page 12) maker of pressure sensitized tape, Units in the monaural manual category are handled by an estimated 5,200 dealers who sold about 42,100 units daring the survey period. Average sale per dealer during that period figures out to a little over eight units.
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better than the others. The dollar volume dipped from $26,400,000 to $22,400,000, about 15 per cent. In this category, the proportion of stereo sales to monaural was, significantly, seven to one. An interesting aspect of stereo console sales is the fact that units comprised of separate cabinet pieces outsold the all -in -one stereo consoles by alm'sst two to one. To suns up, this is how the phonograph sales picture looks for the balance of the year. The i -nd is up; dealers expect to recoup volume they didn't do during the transition period. Sales on the low end ($150 -sr less) were most noticeably off. Some recovery was noted on the high end consoles with a definite increase in radio phono models. Manufactures knew the score and produced to fill in where their stereo lines were weak. As a result, stereo portables -manual and automatic are available in abundance for fall selling. This is particularly true of automatic portables under S 100. Part II of The Billboard's annual survey of phono- records dealers appears in the Audip News department this week. The first part of the survey, dealing with stereo brands, was published in the June
producer of any part of magnetic tape, and Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, N. Y., indicated that the grand jury is probably looking into all types of tape. Minnesotr Mining is a major supplier of blank magnetic recording tape; while Armour Research Institute is holder of the primary patents and licenses to' magnetic tape production. The JD rep said there is no sway of knowing how long such a research job by a grand jury will take. The grand jury could find either that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial in a federa! district court or could vote no true bill. iii whit' case the matter would not come to trial. All grand jury investigation_ are of a secret nature until a decision is reached. Actual purpose of a grand jury hearing is never revealed, but precedent indicates that most JDstimulated investigations revolve around anti -trust actions, including 22 issue. pricing,, distribution, etc.
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QUESTION .31: In the category of "automatic QUESTION 28: In the category of "monaural autable models, $101 or more," which brands did you actually sell tomatic portables, $81 to $100," during the first five months of which brands did you actually sell 1959? during the first five months of 1959? 31% 18% 18% 16% 14% 6% 6% 6% 4% 8%
sold one or mort RCA Victor. sold one or more Columbia. sold one or more V -M. sold one or more Magnavox. sold one or more Webcor. sold one or more Capitol. sold one or more Decca. sold one or more Zenith. sold one or more Symphonic. sold one or mors other brands including Birch, G -E, Motorola.
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bit, president of ?darnel Distributing, here and in Baltimore, sent a special letter to all dealers serviced by his firm, warning that "listening booths" actually hurt rather than help disk sales. Verbit said a survey by his sales force and thru mailed questionCOMMENT: naire showed top retailers are "anti listening booth." According to VerAutomatic table models were handled by over 2,000 bit, three main re:sons were given dealers .and they sold estimated 6.200 units during the for doing away with this time -honsurvey period. This ored record store service. annaveage of 3.1 "First, they attract people who come to, the store with no intention of buying, like 'club' memQUESTION 32: In the category of "monaural con- bers. Second, they encourage the customer to listen before buying. soles under without radio," This takes time and discourages who have only a few mowhich brands did you actually sell people ments to spare. during the first five months of "The number of defective records made today is so small," the 1959? distribution topper stated, "there is no need to %ten to them from 33% sold one or more Magnavox. beginning to end. By the same 28% sold one or more RCA Victor. token, listening limits the number 17% sold one or more Decca. of selections the customer can make 8% sold one or more Columbia. during the time he spends in the 8% sold one or more Zenith. store. Third, teen -agers take a 6% sold one or more Emerson. handful of singles into the booth 6% sold one or more Motorola. with then) and chances of pilfer11% sold one or more other brands, including Birch, Capi- age are higher." tol, Mathes, and Webcor. The best system, according to Verbit, is a centrally player on which a salesman can QUESTION 33: In the category of "monaural con- demonstrate a part of the disk. This gives hint a chance to "push" soles over $200, without radio," the disk 'playing it and add sales pitching the platter to the other which brands did you actually sell by customers in the store. Verbit's survey is first of a series in the first five months of 1959? of analyses of store operation the The following brands, listed alphabetically, were most distrib plans for his dealer -customers. widely sold:
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QUESTION 35: In the category of "monaural consoles with radio, $301 to $500," which brands did you actually sell during the first. five months of 1959? The following brands (listed alphabetically) were sold:
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NEW YORK -Webcor hit the financial pages of most newspapers last week with the reports of new negotiations between that firm and Emerson. Emerson's Ben Abrams had acquired Webcor control last month with the purchase of 20 per cent of the outstanding common stock (over 100,000 shares) at more than $19 a share. Wehcor's Titus Haffa regained control o' the firm by repurchasing the stock last week at about $22 a share. The deal was described as a "great personal financial loss to Haffa" since today's market price on Webcor is less than $14 a share. Haffa's decision was dccribcd by him as resulting from rressure ape plied on him by "shareholders, distributors and employes urging him to re- purchase his holdings and remain operating head of the company " A terse communique from-Emerson described Abrams' action as "in the best interest of Emerson stockholders because of the failure of Mr. Haifa to carry out material provisions of the agreement entered into at the time 5nterson purchased the Webcor stock." In the lengthier Webcor statement, Haifa was quoted as paying tribute to Abrams by calling him "one of America's outstanding industrialists." The statement also said Haffa "hoped their friendship would continue in the years to come."
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JULY 20, 1929
ARTISTS' BIOGRAPHIES POR
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VOX JOX By JUNE
DISTRIBUTOR NEWS By HOWARD COOK
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GIMMIX: Station KOMO, Seattle, is readying a "Top 10 for Men" survey. Program director Have Robinson has sent a list of tunes to 50 local industrial leaders and asked them to select their favorites. The "Top to for Men" list, which will be compiled from replies, will be aired on Saturday mornings on "Vanderhoof for Breakfast." Whenever a businessman- panel- member's favorite is played, Vanderhoof will mention his name and place of business. CHANGE OF THEME: Dick Roberta has joined KFSD, San Diego, Calif.... New spinner at KOMA, Oklahoma City, is Ron Thompson in the 9 p.m.-1 a.m. time slot. returned to their ... Joan Williams and Paul Vera have spinning post at KBLA, Los Angeles, with a Saturday show, tagged, "Saturday Night Platter Parade." New station manager for KING, Seattle, is Earl Reilly. who has been associated with KING since 1952.... New station WCGO, Chicago Heights, III., will take to the air shortly with Pat Webster as deejay- program director, plus spinners Linn Burton and Ron McAdam, and "possibly" Kay Westfall. Bruce Wendell Jr. has joined WINS, New York, as music director. His father Bruce Wendell Sr., a deejay at WNEW, New York, several years ago, is now spinning 'em for a Los Angeles station.... Hugh Heller has been named program director at KSFO, San Francisco... Freeman Hover has moved to KEYZ, Williston, N. D. Robin Seymour, WKMI-1, Detroit, has launched a new daily 15- minute segment (6:15 -6:30 p.m.) featuring musical highlights from a different year each day, along with commentary about news events of each date. The seg is produced by Arlene Schubert, WKMH music librarian. George Gregg has returned to KSO, Des Moines, la.. after Jack McDermott, serving two years with the U. S. Army. formerly with WHIZ, Boston, is now spinning 'em at WORL, Boston.... Jim Brand and Arch Andrews have joined KILN, Denver. .. New program director at KTUL, Tulsa, Okla., is Bob Gregory. .
'Miss Oklahoma' Now On Billboard's Charts. Anita Bryant, current bliss Oklahoma and second runner -up to Miss America, is a talented lass as well as pleasing to the eye. Currently she's starring ón Don McNeil's Breakfast Club on the ABC radio network, and she's done guest shots on many major network TV shows. Miss Bryant has been singing since she was a child. By the tinte she was nine, she had already won a State talent contest and was "Red Feather Girl" for Oklahoma. The Carlton artist studied in Oklahoma City and made her professional TV debut there. Her popularity on Tulsa TV stations brought her to Arthur Godfrey's attention, and she then did 12 weeks with the redhead. The young beauty queen has ber first national hit with "Till There Was You."
OLE TOP 40: Luis Cabero, program director of XENK, Mexico City, Mexico, writes, "Station XENK is the only Top 40 'station in Mexico and possibly the only one outside of the United Sates. For the past 10 years we have successfully, both commercial and audience -wise, operated this station with a popular American format. When the Top 40 format came into being we immediately switched to it.
'Kissin' Tree' Clicks For Bobby Rydell
GAB BAG: Al (Flat Top) Daly, enterprising Michigan Penitentiary prisoner, (He heads up the helpful blood drive campaign "Operation Leaky Arm ") writes, "Can you give us any tips on how we might be able to obtain pis and bios of the recording artists from the various companies. We need this material very badly." Daly now writes a music column "Blues, Ballads and Bop" for The Spectator.
CLAYTON -CHA CHA: Bob Clayton, WHDH, Boston, recently conducted a- contest on Guy Lombardo's waxing of "Cha Cha Cacciatore" (From his LP "Lombardo Goes Latin "), which features bits from 13 different public domain Italian tunes. Clayton played the sides each day on the air and asked his listeners to identify the 13 p.d. titles in their proper sequence.
Letter writers were also asked to submit brief opinions on why Lombardo has "stayed on top thruout the years." Winners will receive a Capitol Hi -Fi set, and a group of Lombardo LP's. Three of the p.d. ditties are so obscure that Lombardo admits none of his own sidemen were able to identify them.
TEXAS: Joe Anthony, KMAC, San Antonio, is emsecing Saturday night record hops from the local Arthur Murray Ballroom.... Burt Stuart has resigned from WOAI, San Antonio, to enter the air conditioning biz in Houston.... Larry Henderson, KGBC, Galveston, Tex., is hosting a new teen -age record hop, which originates from the Galveston Pleasure Pier Marine Ballroom from 2 -S p.m. Milton Allen has joined KTHT, Houston, in the II p.m.-4 a.m. nightly slot, "Moonlight Serenade," and the 4 -6 a.nt. seg, "Sunrise Serenade." New staffer at KCOR, San Antonio. is Carlos Garcia, New spinner at KTSA, San Antonio, is Jay Rogers, formerly with WAKY, Louisville, Ky.... Buddy (Grandpappy) Holiday has joined KONG, San Antonio. He formerly was with WINZ, Miami. '
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Three new staffers at KITE, San Antonio, are Tim Marek, Jerry Gordon and Terry Lee.... Fred Jones has moved from KMAC, San Antonio, to KRIO. McAllen, Tex. ... New spinners at KII.T, Houston, are Jack Sharp (also new program director) and Bill Scott.... Mark Avery, exKITE, San Antonio, has joined KONO, San Antonio. Pat Tallman has returned to KTSA. San Antonio.... New spinner at KTRH, Houston, is Eric Goldmar.... Mickey Mitchell and Hugh Johnson have joined KFMK -FM, Houston Don French, KTSA, San Antonio, and Lee Person, KLIF, Dallas, recently held talent contests fin their respective areas) in conjunction with local showings of the Alan Freed movie "Go, Johnny, Go."
Bobby Rydell hails from the sante South Philadelphia area that produced Frankie Avalon, Jinimy Darin and Fabian. The teen -ager met his manager, Frankie Day, in 1957 and started on a training schedule that included dancing lessons, and lessons on drums and guitar. That this training paid off is apparent in "Kissin' Tree," Rydell's first effort to hit Bill-
board's Hot 100. Beside record hop appearances, the Cameo artist was a- regular on the Paul Whiteman TV show for over a year. Right now he plans to continue his education, and then try to make some motion
pictures. Rydell, an only child, is 5' 8" tall and weighs 120 pounds. Swint nting is his favorite sport.
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PHILADELPIHA: Paul Knowles, general manager of RCA Victor Record Division at Raymond Rosen & Comthe pany, sends word that Lou Monte was in town recently plugging his latest release, "Have Another." Jack Pyle at WIP did a four -hour, special Glenn Miller program, featuring the new Miller LP, "For the First Tinte," in its entirety. Sales on Elvis Presley's latest, "A Big Hunk o' Love" b-w "My Wish Came True, are zooming. Other hot singles are "The Wonder of Yon" by Ray Peterson, "I Know" by Perry Como, "La Plume de Ma Taste" by Hugo & Luigi and "It Could Have Been Worse" by Jeme Belvio. SAN FRANCISCO: Chatton Distributors inform us that "Atlantic has cornered the Pacific." Atlantic platters that are currently top sellers include "There Goes My Baby" by the Drifters, "What'd f Say" by Ray Charles, "Since You've Been Gone" by Clyde McPhatter and "Just One Kiss" by Chuck Willis. LaVern Baker's latest, "So High, So Low" b -w "If You Love Me," is taking off. " Frankie and Johnny" by Champion Jack Dupree is getting a good reaction.
NEW ORLEANS: Rocky Rolf, manager of the newly opened Pelican Record Distributing Corporation, writes that the firm has several records that are collecting big sales. Included are the following Carlton disks, "Till There Was You'' by Anita Bryant, "The Way I Walk" by Jack Scott, "A Girl Like You" by Gary Stites and "Looka, Looks, Looka" by Bobby Brooks, which in a real sleeper. Others showing action are "True, True Happiness" by the Wanderer on 20th Fox and "After Hours" by Lew Douglas on Todd. NEW YORK: Top sellers at Columbia Record Distributors are "Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton, "Waterloo" by Stonewall Jackson, "Small World" by Johnny Mathis and "Ten Thousand Drums" by Carl Smith. Coming up are "line the Cavalry" by Mitch Miller, "Say One for Me" by Bing Crosby, "Sing Along" by Jimmy Dean and "Everything's Comin' Up Roses" by the Kirby Stone Four. Hottest albums are "More Johnny's Greatest Hits" by Johnny Mathis, the original cast of "Gypsy," the sound track of "Porgy and Bess" and Mitch Miller's "Sing -A- Long" sets.
"We have a very capable staff of deejays- Armando Reston, Jose Sanchez, Victor Blanco and Gloria Molina. We British survey to make up our play list. We would like to pass on a message to all of the U. S. record companies. Station XENK needs faster service from all record companies. Our correct address is Radio 6.20 (XENK) Balderas No. 32 -4 Piso, Mexico 1, D.F., Mexico. Our thanks to Billboard and its tine staff for supplying us with all the pop music information, without which our programming would be impossible."
CHICAGO: Howard (Chic) Silvers of Mercury Record Corporation writes that the label's top items at the moment a Remember When" by the Platters, "With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming" by Patti Page and "Thank You Pretty Baby" b-w "With All of My Heart" by Brook Benton. "This Time" by Thomas Wayne has started in Washington, D. C. "Danny Boy" by Sit Austin and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" by Dinah Washington are stilt big. Top LP's are "It's Just a Matter of Time" by Brook Benton, "On Camera" by Patti Page, "Kenton Meets Rugolo," "Down to Earth" by the Ramsey Lewis Trio and "Richard Diamond" by Pete Rugolo. The firm's Pageworth deal is meeting with
Andy Eanzko of Mercury Record Distributors reports action on "Thank You Pretty Baby" by Brook Benton, "Broken- Hearted Melody" by Sarah Vaughan and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" by Dinah Washington. "Who Shot Sam" is beginning to show strongly. "Danny Boy" by Sil Austin and "Remember When" by the Platters are still holding. Top album is "Richard Diamond" by Pete Rugolo,
Strongest singles at Capitol Records Distributing Corporation, according to Roy Battocchio, are "M.T.A." by the Kingston Trio, "High Hopes" by Frank Sinatra, "On an Evening in Roma" by Dean Marlin and "Sinner Man" by Tommy Sands. There's good initial reaction for "Midnight Flyer" by Nat King Cole, "Mi' Lord" by Les Baxter and "Run "by Jeri Southern. "You Came a Long Way From St. Louis" by Peggy Lee and George Shearing is moving. Top albums are "The Kingston Trio at Large," "Sound Spectacular" by Ray .Anthony and "Warm and Wonderful" by the King Sisters,
Jack Silverman of Bruno New York, Inc., R('A Victor distribs, lists the following as his strongest singles: "A Big think o' Love" by Elvis Presley, "La Plume de la Tante" by Hugo & Luigi and "La Strada de L'Amore" by Caterina Valente. The new, de luxe Victor albums are being well received by dealers. Lenny Salvador of Decca Records called to report strong action on "Just as Much as Ever" by Bob Beckham in Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo. "She Loves the Love I Give Iter" by the Glaser Brothers is starting in Milwaukee.
MORE FROM PHILADELPHIA: Bob Heller of Chips Distributing Company, Inc., writes that they are handling distribution of Canadian -American Records. Roulete Records has the top seller at Chips with the Playmates recording of "What Is Love" Joe Kolsky, vice -president of Roulette, is excited about 'Barbara" by the Blue Jeans, according to Heller. Swan Records has a big one with "Belts, Bells, Bells" by Billy and Lille. Clock Records cooking with "The Whistling Organ" by Dave (Baby) Cortez, Album pick of the week is "Gypsy Campfires" by the 101 Strings on Somerset.
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Harry Fink. Roulette field man, has just returned from a jaunt thru Ness Jersey and Delaware. According to Fink, Roulette's new program is being heartily accepted by dealers. Chips has lined up almost all of their dealers for membership in the Roulette Dealers Record Club. Mickey Wallach of New York's Malverne Distributors stopped by to give the run -down of Malveme's hottest items. Kapp has "Here Comes Summer" by Jerry Keller "With Open Arms" by Jane Morgan and "Pretend" by Georgia Gibbs. Cameo's strongest is "Kissin' Time" by.Bobby Ryden. Swan has a smash with "Bells, Belts, Bells" by Billy & Lnik, 20th's bids are "The Toy Drum" by the Harry Simeone Chorale and "Big Bill" by the Snappers. Hottest LP is "Quite Village" by Martin Denny on Liberty.
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The Escorts, Judd Records artists, opened at the Picadilly Club in Pensacola, Fla., last week.... Kai Winding and his combo have been held over at New York's Basin Street East.... The McGuire Sisters have added the 11- year -old Kane Triplets to their act in night club and TV appearances.... Audio Fidelity Records and Conductor Alfred Wallenstein have settled their recent dispute amicably. All records recorded by Wallenstein with the Virtuoso Symphony Orchestra have been approved by the conductor and will be issued in the fall.... Apollo Records has net up a new department in the firm to function within the a.&r. section. New division will screen new masters, artists, and material, and will listen to all comers on Mondays. Skip Miki has signed with ARC Records.... Everest Records will make its new studios in Bayside, L. I., available to motion picture firms and recording firms when not in use for Everest record sessions.... Joe Sherman, new head of IDS Records, cut his first session with singer Barry Mann last week.... George Simon, head of Bouree Productions, has been tabbed by Henry Jafe Enterprises as a consultant for the upcoming series of musical spectaculars to be televised via NBC on the Bell Telephone Hour.... Marty Salidn, Decca Records exec, became the father of a daughter, Cathy Lynn, last week.... Johnny Grasso has started a new label, Prima. First artists signed are Dick Coleman and Andy Carle.
Atlroa (Goldie) Goldmark has been characterized as one of the more colorful publishers on the scene today. That's probably putting it mildly. And not only is Goldmark colorful and already somewhat legendary along the 48th Street area of Radio City, he's also a rather inventive type. It was Goldmark who recently proposed a revolutionary system of logging to be put into practice by Broadcast Music, Inc. He suggested that all the engineers at the remote radio transmitter sites all over America be paid out of a pool to be set up by the publishers, to do a complete logging job of all tunes played over their stations. A few took this as a serious suggestion. Others accepted it as a gag, as they said, considering the source. But the
thought created some comment within BMI and along the grossing number of publisher rows all over America. Now "Goldie" has come up with another remarkable thought, a theory calculated to rescuse the singles business from the doldrums.
Dick Manny and Herb Rifles, the latter the manager of TV Guide's N. California edition, have penned a song together titled "The Nickelodeon Song" which has been waxed by the LaSalle Quartet for Capitol Records.... The Addrisf Brothers, of Del -Fi Records, have signed with GAC..... All of the Jerry Blaine record labels, including Jubilee, Josie and Dana, plus all labels handled by the Jay -Gee record firm, are moving back to the firm's 'old offices on West 47th Street, where the New York Branch of Cosnat "Let's face it," says Goldmark, Distributors is located. "It's the kids who buy the records. Now if you don't get them into the Anita Ellis is now with Elektra Records. . . Deets stores to buy the recorda, what do Records will wax the off- Broadway hit "The Billy Barnes you do? I say yotr go to where the Revue." Billy Taylor has signed with Riverside Recorde. kids are and take the records to . Erich Leinsdorf will conduct five performances of "Die them. Why not set up outlets in Meistersinger" at the 1958 Wagner Festival in Bayreuth. the thousands of junior high and . Bernard Peiffer and his Trio and the Vic Dickerson high schools all over the country? Trio will head the bill at New York's Arpeggio Club opening You could have a little store area nest week (28)... Rose Murphy is now at the Downstairs near the lunchroom in the school in New York.... Barbara McNair returns to the U. S. this and let the kids run it. Naturally, week (20) after five weeks on tour in South America. you cut them in on a percentage of the profits. So you say you're World Artists, the Sammy Kaye management firm, has patted not getting as much out of the Jeff Milner and the Embers. First record with Milner on the sale. So I say getting something Dale label will be issued next week.... The Sammy Kaye Ork is of the profit is better than not now on tour thou New England.... The Andrews Sisters will stay selling the record at all. at the Copacabana in New York theu July 29.... The first Strand Records LP release is "Adventures in Polynesia" with origi"It doesn't matter whether nal music conducted and composed by Phil Moore.... Thrush a distributor or a local dealer Jane Harvey has signed with Gabbe, Lutz, Heller & Loeb.. sets up the operation. The main idea is to sell more recGeorge Cates has signed with Signature Records. He will remain as musical director for the Lawrence Welk organization.... The hit ords. With Top 40 killing sales off wherever you go, to tune "To a Soldier Boy" by the Tassels on Madison Records, was sell a record now, you have penned by Mary Gandet, mother of two of the members of the to make it as easy as possible group, Rochelle and John Gaudet.... Pickwick Sales,. merchanfor your customer. Right? I dising arm of Design, Cricket and Stereo Spectrum labels, is understand there's some talk moving to new quarters in Long Island City, Long Island New going on right now in a couple York. Bob Roloìftz.. of Ohio cities on a plan like this. I think it would be Hollywood . easatiooal.e Brown Meggs, former merchandising program producer for On the subject of wooing deeCapitol, last week was named to the newly created post of staff Goldmark also has some enassistant for public relations. He will handle special publicity re- jays, lightening thoughts. 'He points out leases, exec presentations, preparation of institutional audio-visual that in many cases cash payments material, among other duties. He will report to BM Ta$pnt. made for jockey ns are just plain Operation is apart from Vic Rowland's press relations department. not worth it. "For instance," he says, "let's say a jockey is in a 1 TURNABOUT: Label which helped pioneer low -cost; per cent market. If a record sells album facet of the disk business only to be followed by million a nationwide, it's going to firm's strong in the singles field will soon jump into the sell maybe 10,000 in the per business.. And it won't cut price on stogies at cent market. Out of that 10,000 least not at the outset. the publisher's mechanical royalty Champ Butler, currently toplining Pepsi's "Pleasure Island" is 8100. So what do I need a (Boston) show, wings west for a one -day recording session for jockey for if I have to pay him? a new Coast indie label Viscount. Firm is owned by Bob Howard, I lose money on.the'deal, especially former ad agency man, more recently head of Robert Howard if I decide I have to pay more Productions, active in producing air commercials. Distribution cur- than one of them in that one area. rently being set. "We get along fine with mbst of the jocks. But I have Next several weeks will find Hollywood turning into a to tell you a story about one record industry meeting town with dietrib conclaves dotting record, "Rock and Roll the LA map. National meetings include the Disneyland and Waltz," by Kay Starr. Are Warner Bros. disk sessions. Regional sessions include Decca you ready? We figured that (concluded last week), Am -Par, Kapp, to name but a few. for some reason, some of the United Stereo Tapes has set August 1 for its initial release jocks were mad. So when we date. At that time, shipments of 71/2 four -track stereo tape versent out the dubs, we didn't sions of product from more than a dozen labels will be made to put the publisher credits on dealers. Original tentative date was July 20. the record at all. But the envelope told them it was from Paul Wexler, sales seepee of Colpix, here for sessions us. On the record that just with label head Jonie Taps at Columbia studios.... Dave listed titles, and no publishAxelrod, HiFi label's artist- repertoire head, last week signed ers I just checked the side Dick Kaltman to an exclusive pact. Latter recently conthat wasn't mine. They, fig:., cluded a starring role in UI's "Born to Be Loved." Initial ured that was our side so f taping for the label will be pie's title tune.... Murray lot of them just turned It over Becker, back from Ness York, where he obtained release and played the flip which from Coral Records for Pam Garner. Daring past year, label was really our ,'side, "Rock issued her two singles and an album. and Roll Waltz." You know (Continued on page 19) the rest of the story."
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ON THE SOUND TRACK: Miklos Rosza's "Ben Hur" score will consist of more than three hours of music. The $15,000.000 production itself boasts an all -time record running time of close to four hours. To help facilitate recording of the score (it would take three LP's in its complete form) Rosza is re- writing it and will call it the "Ben Hur Suite." Work will consist of major themes from the mammoth score.
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Cincinnati Veteran songwriter Larry Shay, author of such clickers as "When You're Smiling," "Get Out and Get Under the Moon," "Everywhere You Go" and "Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again," among others, hopped into Cincy from his home in Balboa, Calif., last week to indulge in a writing session with the veteran defter, Haven Gillespie, who was in from his home in Las Vegas with his new bride. Jo, a local gal. Shay and Gillespie recently collaborated on "This Holy Love," which Nat King Cole has etched for Capitol, with Nelson Riddle's backing, for release around September I. Shay returned to Balboa Tuesday (14), while the Gillespies lingered to fraternize with home town friends before returning to Las Vegas. Fraternity Records' Paul Carlson returned late Saturday (18). empty handed, from a four -day fishing ( ?) trip to Wisdom Camp at Albany, Ky. Friends are demanding a probe on his activity during his absence.
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At rare intervals, in the history of all record
companies, a personality comes along that combines youth, appearance and a tremendous voice. STRAND RECORDS is most fortunate in discovering such a talent at a very early stage in their existence. We are certain that you, too,
Frankie Avalon pulled some 1,900 hipsters, at $1.40 a ducat, to Coney Island's Moonlight Gardens Tuesday night (14) is the fourth of a series of teen -age hops being staged by the park management. This was some 400 less than attracted by Fabian two weeks ago. GAC's summer package, spotting the Addrissi Brothers, the Tassels, Skip and Flip, Carl Made, Jerry Keller, Dicky Do and the Dont's and Joan Campbell, is on tap at Moonlight Gardens this Tuesday (21), with Tommy Sands the feature July 28. . Ork leader- booker Barney Rapp and his frau, Ruby Wright, of Ruth Lyon's "50-50 Club" simulcast show heard five days a week over Crosley Broadcasting's four -station hook -up via WL%1', are vacationing with their four daughters at Indian Lake in Central Ohio.... Dale Wright introduced his new Fraternity platter, "Forget It," on Dick Reid's show on WCHS -TV, Charleston, W. Va., Saturday (t8). In a deal consummated Wednesday (I5) between Harry Carlson, Fraternity Records prexy, and Dick Asher, of the law firm of Marshall & Ziffer, New York, Top Rank International has acquired the master on John Gary's "Let Them Talk" for distribution in all foreign countries except Canada, Australia and South Africa, where Fraternity is already represented. On Thursday. Fraternity mailed out a teaser to some 2,000 deejays, librarians and program directors heralding Luther Brandon's new Fraternity platter. "Blue -Skirt Waltz." Despite the title, it is said it is the first time the standard has been recorded in anything but waltz or polka time.... Claude Caviness, West Coast rep for Pamper Music, is spending several days in Nashville this week. A package highlighting Dale Wright and Jimmie Tennant played to an estimated 3,000 teen -agers and adults at the Bartholomew County Fair, Columbus. Ind., Thursday (16). The show was sponsored by the Bartholomew County Fair Board and was a free attraction for those attending the fair. Cloyd Hinkle, of the Hinkle Agency, Columbus, handled the booking. He is currently booking talent for five Sunday shows, starting August 9. He plans to use recording names and territorial talent. Conway 7'witty is tentatively set for the August 9 show. Bill Sachs.
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Nashville Lucky Moeller, of the lins Denny Artists Bureau, has Carl Perkins on tour thru Virginia and Florida, and says that the latter has been netting great pop reaction front his latest release, "Pointed -Toe Shoes." Moeller also reported that the Duke of Paducah and Little Jimmie Dickens left last week to fulfill fair dates that will run thru September 7. Also included in the package are the Carter Family, Smiley and Kitty Wilson, Rita Faye and the Country Boys. Don Law. Columbia's a. &r. man is due here this week. . Buddy Killen, of Tree Music, says that Johnny Bragg's "True Love Will Never Die," is getting good air time in the major markets. Johnny returned to 'town last week after playing several hops up North, plugging his first Decca release.... Jim Reeves Is back In town after an extensive tour, the first time he has had more than two days off in five months.... The John Kelly Theatrical Agency has Jimmy Newman slated for a lour in Louisiana beginning July 26. Newman is reportedly getting good pop reception on his MGNl release, "Grin and Bear It" Chief warrant officer Charles S. Brown in town from Governor's Island. N. Y., last week for 10 radio transcriptions at RCA Victor Studios that will go out to 275 independent stations over the country.... One of the hottest items hereabouts is RCA Victor's "The Three Bells," recorded by the Browns-Maxine, Bonnie and Jim Edward.... Chet Atkins' "Hum and Strum" album contains a booklet including uke and guitar symbols plus the words to the songs in the Victor release.... Harry Silverstein, Decca's promotion man here. reports that Carl Blue's latest waxing, "No Regrets" and "Cool Alligator Shoes," is stirring much excitement in Decca circles, along with a new one by Hal Willis, "Poor Little Jimmy." Both artists' sessions were held here at the Bradley Studio. Kathryn Twitty.
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2
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KINGSTON TRW
AT LARGE,
Kingston Trio, Capitol
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THE HUNGRY
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3641
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15003
Fabian, Chancellor CHI 5003
TIGER,
THAT
Miller, Columbia Victor
PACIFIC, Sound Track, RCA
SOUTH
1032
LOC
5090
MT FAIR LADY, Original Cast, Columbia OL
RCA
LOOK TO YOUR HEART,
VICTORY AT SEA, VOL II, Victor Symphony Orch. (Bennett),
MUSIC MAN,
Original
FILM ENCORES, VOL II, Mantovanl, London LL 3117
23
TABOO IN
HIFI, Arthur
24
KINGSTON
TRIO,
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Capitol
T
Hi
Records
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THE KING AND
10
25
12
LOVE IS A GENTLE THING, Harry
54
36
33
OKLAH0MA1 Sound Track, Capitol
69
41
996
MORE SING ALONG WITH MITCH,
22
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FILM ENCORES, VOL. I, Mantovanl, London LL 1100
26
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PORGY AND BESS,
11
24
Harry Belafonte 8 Lena Harne, FLOWER DRUM SONG, SECRET
S
F OA
OPGvS
Original
YaOvUiNd
M
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GIPSY, Original Cast,
36
37
9
180
MOZART: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, RCA Victor LM 6408. Robert Jones has designed a charming package in the form of e portfolio, complete wild flip top and a lock. Cover sports photon of five gaily costumed principals
SONGS SING ALONG WITH MITCH,
Milch
!stiller,
TCHAIKOYSKY:
Columbia
PIANO
Cliburn,
Van
1316
CL
CONCERTO
Victor
RCA
8
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NO.
47
2252
LM
45
Q
FOREVER,
GEMS
38
51279
13
5
46
0
89
48
41
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49 (50)
49
Mantovani, London LI 3032
SOUTH
BUDDY
HOLLY
Coral
STORY,
CRL
Mitch Miller, Columbia Cl 1283
14
Original Cast, Columbia
PACIFIC,
4180
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Cliburn,
CRAZY
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CONCERN,
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Capitol
Staten,
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Harmony HL 7145
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Camden CAL 490
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7
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London
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VOL I, Martin Denny. Liberty
Frank Sinatra, Capitol
164
9
19
9
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SR
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9
22
9
25
7
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164
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595
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SHOWCASE, London
FOREVER,
LSC
1956
TRIO AT LARGE, Kingston Trio, Capitol
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MAN,
Victor
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Cast, Columbia OS
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124
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7.
2
6600
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Mulligane Jeu Combo, 4006
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Somerset
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Nat King Cole, Capitol W
Conniff, Columbia
Strings
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Perry Como Sings Just for You Camden CAL 44M
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2. Soul of Spain
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268
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34
1078
CL
43 44
1053
ONLY THE LONELY, Frank Sinatra, Capitol W
18
4
Victor LPM 1927
RCA
Columbia OL 5420
(39) WARM, Johnny Mathis, Columbia
46
3716
144
2
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42
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40
34
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TENDERLY,
1243 34
LOP 1507
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Columbia
Cast,
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RCA
CL
Williams, Kapp
MORE SONGS OF THE FIFTIES, Roger
FOLK
31
1270
HOLLYWOOD IN RHYTHM, Ray Conniff, Columbia CL 1310
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29
Mitch Miller, Columbia
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33
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806
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19
Ahmad Jamal Trio, Argo LP 628
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64
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30
28
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Eddy,
55
8
Victor LM
RCA
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Duane
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112
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21
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Victor LPM 2040 Frank Sinatra, Capitol
26
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23
MORE MUSIC FROM PETER GUNN,
Henry Mancini,
18
23
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JOHNNY'S GREATEST HITS, Johnny Mathis, Columbia CL
19
15
1160
CL
ME, Frank Sinatra, Capitol W 1069
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COME
1101
T
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INSIDE SHELLY BERNAL Verve MGV
HOLD
1199
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PETER GUNN,
FROM
3034
LRP
Kingston Trio, Capitol
SING ALONG WITS MITCH, Mitch
10
21
I,
VIGI, Sound Track, MOM
5 6
Marlin Denny, Liberty
EXOTICA, VOL
21
AND BESS,
Percy
faith, Columbia
CS
PLAYS
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FLOER W D SONO. Original CastRU ColM umbia
Dol
DLP
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Roger
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8. Crazy He Calls Me
THE
TILL,
Spirituale Tennessee
25119
Capitol EAP
Tennessee Ernie Ford
7. VAUGHN
Dakota Stetno
EP
Capitol
1
139
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EAP 1.1170
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RCA Victor EPA 3011
10. Come Dance With Me Frack Sinatra
Capitol EA? I -1069
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The pick of the new releases:
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SPOTLIGHT WINNERS %NJ
VERY STRONG SALES POTENTIAL
OF THE WEEK
POPULAR
Strongest sales potential of all albums reviewed this week.
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* * ** SWING ME AN OLD SONG Jane Loadon. Liberty LRP 3119. Julie
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INTERNATIONAL
* ** ESPANA CANS Terla facet a Hb Ork. RCA Vicki 1.SP 1922 & 1,PM 1922. 1St.reo & Mot aerali litany don't know that Me pase-
dobic not only is bullfight music, but also is used for dancing. A dozen of the most popular are arranged hero for terping in band sounds big. bright and clean on Me imagioalive and Iivety fashion which Diva dozen danceable Latin beat tunes. whkh include 'Tenderly,' That's All." "Binh of makes good listening for non -dancers. The the Blues," 'The Nearness of You," etc., Tuai ork Is versatile enough to pleam both types of buyers. all In south -of -the- border rhythms.
London provides something new in the old. sons area She thrashes the quaint oldies Pop M her usual sultry. sexy fashion, with pleasant jazz -flavored backing by Jimmy Rowles LOW-PRICE POPULAR MODERN TIMES Ork. Effective. unusual wax for jocks. Selections include "Conlin' Thou the Rye,' * * ** ARTHIR GODF'REY SINGS 4049 The Charlie Artists UAL Sound Track. United "-Old Folk's at Hume," etc. Harmony HL 7192. Godfrey delivers a Chaplin classic has recently been revived in art houses box-office success, group of oldies in his familiar, deep with considerable B01 the country around roiced talk -sing style. As a rack item. this packaged. double which should snake this elaborately * * ** GRANT TAKES RHYTHM should lure sales from economy hu lets. End Grant. Deco DL 8905. A package Selections include fold LP a solid sales item. The score, written by Chaplin, "Young at Heart." "My of widely -varying material. artfully sung by Darling, My Darling," and "Carolina in the POPULAR is loaded with appeal and nostalgia. Fine jockey wax. Grant. Standards as "They Cant Take Morning." That Away From Me," are followed by ** AUSTRALIA'S FABULOUS TRUSS. Lore Her the upteeepo blues "Hallelujah. PETS So," "Witchcraft." etc. Surfaces are glossy Pop Low Price Vktorlan Tramper Trio. Key Record. with excellent sound. Will appeal to jocks * * ** STRAUSS FAVORITES KLP 591: A dazzling display of trumpet Vkaaa Festie.l Orch., Gerd Heldgee, and adults. BUTTONS AND BOWS Conductor. Harmony III. 71$9. Some of vinuosiity here by the Victorian Trumpet the waits king's best loved compositions Trio. made up of three trumpet men from Dinah Shore. Hármony HL 7188 -Here's a solid item for CPA &.t are packaged in this bargainprtced disk, the Victorian Symphony of Australia. The a is in fine voice on market. Miss Shore the low-priced P Rene Towel & Ork. GNP 40. The great with straightforward performances of "Tales men play a group of familiar items. some her as singles. SciecTowel big hits for of oldies -many Latin band w;m lis issu blare et From the Vienna woods." "Roses From pop and some classical, with an excitement group Selections goes brass, thon lis paces in a free dossce the South;' "Wiener Blot." "Artist's Life," and skill that b ear-anesting. dons include "Shoo -Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy.' "It's include "Holiday for Strings." "Sabre at Hollywood's Crescendo, scene or 'Tritsch-Tratsch Polka," and "Wine, WoSo Nice to Have a Man Around the House," and Dance." and "Ritual Fire Dante." other live performances on disks. The men and Song."
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Monaural) The quartet Is an extremely talented grate, both vocally and instrumentally. It's hard to Crass lust how many instruments they play between them but they can make things souid like an awfully big band. They can tuns out touches of jars (brass quartet on "Paper Moon. hammedup nmrelty ( "Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight ") and a rockaballad rendition with triplets ( "You're the Greatest'). Some programmable sides here.
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MOZART: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Various Artists. (4 -12 ") RCA Victor LM 6408. This item couples excellence of performance and beauty of packaging -being one of the offerings in RCA Victor's new line which offers de luxe packaging at no extra cost. Four Red Deal disks, with an elaborately illustrated
Italian -English libretto, plus a lock -type box and beautiful art make this a very attractive set. Artists are Georgio Tozzi, Roberta Peters, Lisa Della Casa, George London, Rosalind Elias and Erich Leindorf conducting the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera Chorus.
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DOWN HOME REUNION ** IF YOU ARE NOT PLUCKED Yong Mea From Memphb. Ualted YOU DIE Artists UAS 5029. ISlereo & hlenaerall Johnny Apra. Apollo 481, Johngp Apra, Fine four -track package offers some tine a Young pianist and singer from Philadelsob and group work on the paru of the phia. bows on the label with a mighty principals "Stat Eyes' is an especially attractive album containing tunes penned rewarding band. Style is basically mainby Big Reichner. April shows off a fine stream so that the set can get buys from piano technique and lìstenable vocals, and ma areas. Personnel includes F. freshness of most of the tunes adds 7:Walto; G. Cotemau, terror, L, Smith and the much to the set. Songs include the title B. Lane, .trumpets: G. Joyner. bass; C. tune. "You Better Go Now," "Left in the Crosby, drums; C. Newborn, guitar and P. Corner." and -Got You Right Where I Newborn on piano. Other tracks are Want You." "Thtnan Ain't What They Und to Be," "Blue W. Boogie" and "After Hours." Good potential,
REN O'HARA RCA Victor ISP 1953, LPM 1953. (Stereo Z. Monaural) The movie star's *** BLUE STOMPIN' sweet, pare legit -styled soprano makes for Hat Singer & Charlie Shaven. Prestige pleasant listening-on a group of fine standHome 7153, to Come Excellent blues and bluesoriented perards -"You d Be So Nice You,' "Love formances for by tenormnn Singer and trumTo." "1 Only Have Eyes past stints peter Shaven with Ray Bryant on piano; The following albums have been picked for outguest Letters,' cc. The actress because should help sales. Wendell Marshall on bass; Osie Johnson on their various categories, show standing merit in on Perry Como's Munn. Pieces orb only six and Ass's they Spinnahle package. in the opinion of The Billboard Music Staff, good, for they are creativey developed deserve exposure. In a swinging, rousing fashion. Included are "Blue Stomain'," '-Midnight," "Wendy" HOP * ** BANDSTAND RECORD 6031. (Stereo & Monaural) The Wildcats and the standard, "With a Song in My POP TALENT who held a berm not long ago on the best- Heart." Killing pop singles chart via their hit recordTHE AMAZING NINA SIMONE ing of "Garachsuhagen, offer several of her disk debut. new artist on Here is a splendid CP 47 this and last year's top tunes in arrange Colpia can sell strongly meals that suggest the original treatments. CLASSICAL Miss Simone already identified with the jazz field, It's a good teen set, highlighted by an atin pop too with these offerings. Her style has touches of many tractive and displayable cover. Selections * ** BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. Marian Della Reese, even Vaughan, Carmen McRae, artists Sarah include " Volare,' "Tequila " and Z I N D M A J O R Berlin Phlbwrmenk a Sacad.. Radin Anderson, who was an influence on Miss Simone in her earlier "Raunchy." Orch. IJochuml. Deutsche Gram Symphony strongly days. The gal has a fine spiritual- gospel quality and is mophon Gevelluhaft ROM 12096 & DGS oriented to folk -blues traditions. Program consists of a few standards, 712006. )Stereo & Memanral) In addition * ** TIME ON MY HANDS to Beethoven's second symphony, the projazz- stylings and gospel type numbers. An impressive artist well Trumpet." "Heartbeat Seminar and His gram includes the "Ruins of Athens" and melodious trumpet worth hearing. 617. Argo LP Sweet, Prometheus" overtures. loch= evokes a work by Seymour In the old Henry Busse stiffing performance from the orchestra. many. appeal to that should preewing style, Seymour plays over the organ accompani- The symphony Is crisply and lightly JAZZ ment of Harold Turner and the sound is located, reflecting the influences of the attractive. Tunes include old favorites such "classical" period on some of rho comas "Tea for Two." "Peg 'o hfy Heart," poser's earlier works. There are many THE JAZZ SOUL OF PORGY & BESS "It Had ,to Be You," and "Time on My venions available, and despite the fine genVarious Artists. United Arttsts UAS 5032. (Stereo & Monaural)eral qualities óf the disk, it may have to have hit the be pushed. and Bess" albums that Despite the flood of "Porgy
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market recently, here's another that merits consideration. Bill Potts has provided a fine group of .arrangements on the Gershwin selections. Personnel includes many of the top jazz men in the business. The de luxe, limited edition is beautifully packaged with excellent and readable notes by Andre Previn and several photos that were taken while the set was being recorded. An eye- catching cover painting also adds to the over -all appeal of the set. A quality package in every respect.
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093n. fslereos Most of the tunes date from the first World War period. They am presented in the style of that era. The colorful arrangemems capitalize on the dimensions afforded by stereo with triangles and bass drums zooming from left to tight. Tunes include "Over Them," "K -K -K -Katy," and "Its a Long Way to Tipperary." Displayable corer.
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LEONARD FEATHER PRESENTS
521 ST. Varions Anises. Interlude 511, Feather put together an excellent package, collecting rame of the ratable compositata of the bop year -and having them performed by artists who know the idiom. GWespk's "Be Bop" and "Salt Peanua," Charlie Parker's "Billie's Soaso," and George Wallington's "Lemon Drop" are typical. Performers are George Wallington, piano: Idrees Sulieman and Thad Jones, trumpets; Phil Woods, alto; Curley Russell, bass and Denzil Best and Art Taylor, drums. Feather's noes Rive a good perspective on the bop era, even Ihn he is limited by space. free
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Al. WET 10E IN A HOT SOCKET Phyllis Diller. MIerosoak SP6 ML As occasionally amusing recording hem by Mills Diller, one of the younger new comediennes. The recording was cut at the Bon Sole in New York during a recent engagement. On Me disk Miss Diller talks, and talks, and sings too. A few diverting moments are not enough for a whole LP but her fans may enjoy it.
Urania Subsid To Deb Low Price Line
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skedded for the new label is "My Fair Lady," featuring an all British cast. Avon will also be active in the classical field. Urania has also purchased a * ** ADAM: GISF.I.LE Paris Conservatoire Orch. Moil). RCA master by the Della Sisters. The Ocean," "Foe Sentimental Reasons," "Cheek Victor LM 2301. An excellent photo- sides are "The Last Bell" b -w to Check," etc. Nice performances but rack story presentation enclosure on the ballet "Teach Him to Love Me." The buyers who go for the Otto standard sound gives this package an extra -sales value. Per. to new may have a surprise In store when they formance and sound are good, and LP is company recently moved nicely packaged. offices at 50 W. 57th St. turn nn the set. This is a Crazy Ono which his regular rkky -tick fans will find It's society, cocktail Mange a stranger. piano with traces of the Gamer after the -beat style. The numbers are selected for smart background listening and include such standards as "How Deep Is Me
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RECORDS AVAILABLE, Jimmie Driftwood, Vk 7534; V.uahn Monroe, Vk 7493; Pes. Seeger and Frank Hamilton, Folkways 201; Buddy Searcher, Strday 4'S.
2 by Spank'
BEST SELLING RECORD: Connie Francis, M-G -M 12793.
7. My Heart Is an Open Book
Lonely Boy Anka- Published
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BEST SELLING RECORD: Johnny Horton, Col 41339.
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BEST SELLING RECORD: Paul Anta, ABC -Paramount 10022.
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B EST SELLING RECORD: Elvis Presley, Vic 7600.
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SlaCrewe- Pkariello- Published by Conley (BM)) BEST SELLING RECORD: Freddy Cannon, Swan 4031.
BEST SELLING RECORD: Fabian, Chancellor 1037.
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5. Tiger
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Darin -Published by Progressive- Feto -Trinity (BMI)
RECORD AVAILABLE, Robes Eamon, London 1241.
BEST SELLING RECORD: Stonewall Jackson, Col 41393.
By 011ie Jones -Published by Roosevelt Music
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BEST SELLINO RECORD, Bobby Darin, Ateo 6140. 10018.
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BEST SELLING RECORD: Duan Eddy. Jamie 1126.
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14. Bobby Sox to Stockings
S0LI.ING RECORD:
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18. A Boy Without a Girl
BEST SELLING RECORD: Flamingos, End 1046.
RECORDS AVAILABLE: Rose Hardaway, Dee 31:893; Lawrence. Coral 62052; Smart SO, Warner Bros. 5001.
Twehe and Twenty
Aurora Schroeder and Fredda
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13. I Only Have Eyes for You
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Frankie Avalon, Chancellor 1036.
19. Hushabye By Doc Pnmu..M,.rt Shuman -Published by Brittany (BMI)
By Faith- D)Cieco- Published by Debmar (ASCAP)
BEST SELLING RECORD: Mystics, Laurie 3028.
BEST SELLING RECORD: Rankle Avalon, Chancellor 106.
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20. What a Diff rene a Day Makes G,e.e,- Adums -- Published by E. B. Marks (BMI) BEST SELLING RECORD: Dinah Washington, Mer 71435.
By Jacqueline Steiner and Bess Flaw's -Published by Atlantic Mode (BMI)
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BEST SELLING RECORD: Kinguon Trio, Cap 4221.
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RECORDS AVAILABLE: Gaylord:, Mer 71450; Ricky Nebo*, 101.0.1 3393.
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Larry Morey A Eliot Daniel -Published by Joy (ASCAP) RECORD AVAILABLE: Sammy Turner, Big Top 3016.
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Tndewlnds,
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4. FURRY MURRAY
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Sarah
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fashion, backed powerfully by the ork and chorus. "Love" is a rockaballad, and it's read with soul by the chanter. Class 2111 Both are strong sides that can make it.
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BOBBY DAY
AIN'T GONNA CRY NO MORE ( Recordo, BMI) LOVE IS A ONE TIME AFFAIR ( Recordo, BMI) -Day delivers "Ain't Gonna Cry," a swinging rocker. in rhythmic
toa One TIl.haiiN Lufie Tell
Ten Thousand
-
ered in the popular hip -type jargon that he uses in his characterization on "77 Sunset Strip." Backing on each is most helpful. Warner Bros. 5087
71
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EDD BYRNES
KOOKIE'S LIKE I LOVE YOU (Witmark, ASCAP) MAD PAD (Witmark, ASCAP)- Byrnes could repeat his "Kookie" with these similarly styled sides. Both are deliv-
77
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C&W -No selections this week.
THIS WEEK'S SINGLES
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Fleurons,
The Tassels
The Four Preps, Capitol
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Wade
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Thos. records, of all those on the Hot 100, hove begun is show NATIONAL sobs breakout anion this week for the first time. They are recommended to dealers, lake box operators and disk jockeys as having the greatest potential to go 00 Me way. Previous Billboard Spotlight Picks are marked ('t.
enough
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POP RECORDS
BEST BUYS
BUBBLING UNDER THE HOT 100
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WALKING SLOW MOTION (Shalimar- Tollte, BMI) DOWN BY THE RIVER (Broadcast, BMI)- "Slow Motion' is a driving rocker that is accorded a solid go by Flemons over pounding ork and chorus backing. "River,' the oldie, is a ballad with heat on which the artist also comes across nicely. Sides should move well in pop and Vet Jay 321 r. &b. marts.
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I'M YOUR SLAVE (Hi -Hose, BMI) -OUR ANNIVERSARY (Maureen, BMI) -The group registers to strong effect on two fine efforts. "Slave" is a churchy- sounding rocker. "Anniversary" is a celestial -type rockaballad. PreOld Town 1069 sentations of both have the hit sound.
MEL ROBBINS TO KNOW YOU (Arc -Ashna, BMI)-SAVE IT (Arc Ashlm, BMI)- Robbins has two hot threats. "To Know You" is a slow rockaballad that is handed a knowing vocal over fine backing. Flip, "Save It," is an up -tempo rocker that provides a good change of pace. He could Argo 9455 have winners with either.
THE BL,ACKWELLS OH. MY LOVE (Dandelion, BMI) -HOLEY SOMBRERO (Dandelion, BMI)-The Blackwells have two pitches that can stir up interest. "Oh, My Love" is a pretty, countryish ballad that is sung against light guitar accompaniment. Flip, "Sombrero," is a smart folkish piece of Guyden 2020 material that can also be well- received.
Country
&
Western
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CARL BELEW
NO COOL GATOR SHOES (Four Star, BMI) his big "Ant REGRETS (Four Star, BMI)-Belew follows I That Easy to Forget" with two sides that can collect both pop and c. &w. coin. "Shoes" is a fairly driving rocker that can get definite pop action. "Regrets" is a fine weeper that should appeal to traditional buyers. Decca 30947
HANK LOCKLIN BORDER OF THE BLUES (Western Hills, HIDING IN MY HEART (Southern Belle, BMI)- Locklin has two strong bids. "Border" is a weeper that's given a sock and sincere reading. "Hiding" is a country ballad, and it's delivered with plenty of feeling. Both are likely RCA Victor 7561 bets.
Rhythm
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MUSIC
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BILLBOARD
JULY 20,
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CHAIN REACTION FROM BOSTON TO SAN li RANCISCO ... TO CLEVELAND... TO L. A....TO) BUFFALO, PITTSBURGHI ANI) PHILADEL.aPHIA! SUDDENLY, ON EVERY I)J'S TURNTABLE, THIS RECORD IS CREATING SPONTANEOUS EXCITEMENT ACROSS TIIE COUNTRY!
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of THIS WEEK'S
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SINGLES
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JAYE P. MORGAN * * ** SOMEBODY ELSE IS TAKING MY
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13511) Good vocal stint by the thrush on a lushly backed ballad with beat. Its along the lines of her past few big ones. It can move. (Hecht, Lancaster RENE BLOCH & Buzzell, ASCAP) * ** Hasten
following records have been picked for outstond ing merit in their various categories, because in the opinion of The Billboard Musk Staff, they deserve
SOMEBODY LOSES, SOMEBODY WINS
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Noeturóa Cha Cho 1i1-FI 522 The well -known standard ls given a strong tenor sax lead over a cha cha rhythm beat. A danceable and listenable side. good for jukes and some jockeys. (Shapiro- Bemstein, ASCAP)
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exposure.
-
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DOUGLASAIRES * * ** BEER AND SKITTLES TODD 1033 A bright, 'happy polka effort is sung and played with a lot of spirit by the
POP NOVELTY
chorus and ork here. Side has that "Philadelphia" touch and could
THE CHARTS FOR THE BIRDS (Fairway-Jamie, BMI) -The combo seas this instrumental effort with verve. It's accented with the sounds of wild
-
get coins. (Anther, ASCAP)
* **
Listenable instrumental by the Douglasaires on this pretty new tune. It could get jock spins. (Cornell, ASCAP)
birds, etc., to lend an unusual and interesting flavor. The ear catching side could step out Flip is "Ooba- Gooba." (FairwayGuyden 2021 Jamie, B111).
With You
DEBBIE STEVENS * * ** BILLY BOY'S TUNE
POP DISK JOCKEY PROGRAMMING
ROSE MADDOX CUSTER'S LAST STAND (Central Songs, BMI) -%1Y LITTLE BABY (Central Songs, BMI) -Miss Maddox, long a top fem c. &w. artist. has a side that can also turn pop. It's a folksy saga aboflt the famous U. S. hero, styled somewhat along the lines of "Battle of New Orleans." Pop and c. &w. deejays should find it a spinnable side. "My Little Baby" is a bouncy rockabilly Item that is handled with showmanship. Capitol 4241
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ABC -PARAMOUNT 10034
Tune has also been waxed by the Three Graces. Miss Stevens handles herself nicely on the interesting tune, but she'll have competition. (Gamut, ASCAP)
* ** fine
and Cry
I Sit
ork hacking.
a
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(Colo, BMI)
Pounding bluesy rockaballad is warbled over Nice sound, tho flip appears the money item.
DON GIBSON
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* * **
DON'T TELL ME YOU TROUBLES
POP TALENT
* **
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Heartbreak Avenue
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Gillette Chu Cha This b the famous Gillette Ali-Star sports theme used on the air to intro World Series, boxing, racing, etc. Has a novelty value in view of the tune but what's more the sound Is bright and danceable. ( SMI)
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RCA VICTOR 7566 Don Gibson comes thru with a solid reading of a swingy, bluesy effort that moves from the opening bars. A good side that could break loose. (Acuff -Rose, BMI)
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(Alamo.
rangement and good chorus work. ASCAP)
12815 The evergreen is done as a listenable rockaballad by the * On the Beach at &mue Hawaiian ,(lied effort about those happy days abngstress. Goof choral and ork support help the attractive "focal. on the beach Ls rendered well here by the This can happen. (Shapiro -Bernstein, ASCAP) made group over chorus support. (Sheldon,
The
DON CHRISTY WEARING BLACK (Venice, BMI)
AgLvi~
JASUE & JANE Classleal Roch and Ron
-
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A
* **
Faithful Our Love rhythm
rocker
tune
it has impress
and
message. The pair talent. (Wall, BMI)
love
a
rhumba strong new
as
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BOB [.OMAN Class of 'S9 WARNER BROS. 5081 Cat still has his chick, even tho school dass are over, b the theme of this moderate beat item. Luman gives the .Peal tune a good outing. It bears watch. ins. (Ls, -Tut, BMI)
* **
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A pretty weeper is given a first -rate ** My Baby Wants All performance by the singer over an attractive arrangement. Both * Deep-yoked vocal by Lumen
ONE LITTLE ANSWER
DECCA
30934 -The snappy blues by the pair bias an interesting idea and sound. Material Y Imaginative and the beat is strong. Per. suasive wax. (Wall, BMI)
Over Me
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on a country. (Venice, BMII)- Christy is definitely a talent to watch on the bask sides are good. (Acuff -Rose, Ish He has a Johnny Cash sound. BMI) song. of these initial wax efforts. "Wearing Black" is mournful tune about Also a side worth watching. (La -Tut, BMI) THE FLAMINGOS a boy whose cheatin' sweetheart dies. The unusual item is given a first -rate performance. "Answer" is a mild rocker that is sold with equal appeal. Specialty 672 & THE BOYS * * ** HEY NOW: DECCA 30948 Hip blues is sung BOBBIE. To Truth PHILLIPS ** Te6 the 3543 brightly by the Flamingos over solid backing by the ork and chorus. *INTERNATIONAL One of the few This could grab loot. (Scabreeze, BMI) PENNY CANDY thrashes to ever come out ot the Phillips-
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* **
THE ROCKES' LADY (Village, BMI)-Side starts slowly and builds into a fairly frantic treatment of a rocker blues. Miss Candy has a
Sun stable. Bobbie has a pleasant.
country.
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HUGO & LUIGI * * ** WATUSI WEDDING
-
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RCA VICTOR 7569 Tune reading by the Hugo and Luigi Ork and chorus. Side can create interest. (Mansion, ASCAP) is accorded peppy
and showmanship in his reading of this folkish tale of a horse named Frankie -Jean. It's an interesting bit of material, and the lad registers strongly in his attractive presentation. Flip is "Hello, Mr. Worry,"
(Glendell, BMI).
-
Jerri -Lee
-
-
A happy song about a good looking chick is style quality in this triplet -backed, ballad done solidly by the boys over a rhythmic backing. (Monument, effort. Can catch spins. (Hi -Lo, BMI) B11I) These Silly Blass The gal turns
sound as she handles the tune smartly over good ork support. The side has a chance, if exposed. Flip is "Why Each Might," Disk is being distributed thru Laurie Records. (Village, BMI). Flippin' 201
TOMMY DUNCAN FRANKIE-JEAN (Rorile, BMI) -- Duncan exudes plenty of savvy
-
* **
-
Yalaloo
Folk -styled melody is performed well by a kids' chorus over good work by the ork. Flip appears more important. (Cromwell, ASCAP)
Cheyenne 108
interesting piece of rhythm material to a rocking backing. Male chorus backs this one tm. Both sides are worth spins. (Knox, BMI)
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THE MILLIONAIRES
* **
-
Halt Roek and SHAR t Instrumental rocker -blues is given a cheerful outing by the crew. It can move. (Shoe, BMI)
-
* **
Twangy guitar Haunted Train featured on this mildly driving rocker Join mental. It can move as well sa the flip. (Shar, BMI) is
JOE LONDON LONESOME WHISTLE (Omanid, BMI) IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN ( Omanid, BMI)- London scores handsomely on two countryfolk -type themes. "It Might Have Been" is somewhat on the weeper side, and his delivery is impressive. On "Whistle," another interest-
-
ing folk song, he comes across just exposure.
*** GOOD SALES POTENTIAL
Dinamo 1004
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MONTE. EDWARDS ROSCO 409 * ** Oh! I Never Kama -Gospelish tune is shouted with gusto by Edwards. Chorus and ork back the chanter nicely. Side could have a chance with plugs. (Teresa, BMI)
-
* **
Honey Stylized treatment of the evergreen allows for an interesting side for the artist. He has a way with a lyric. Again the group work behind him 1s notable.
VERY STRONG SALES POTENTIAL
(Foot, ASCAP)
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LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS * * ** I'M ALRIGHT END 1053 a lusty belt by Anthony with bears watching. (RealGone, BMI) is given
a
* ballad * **
Spiritual -derived rocker vigorous group assist. Side BILL DOGGETT * ** Big City Drag
-
ASCAP)
* * **
I
CRIED
-
rockaballad pleasantly with (Gone, BMI)
* * ** handed
It has
a
a
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The Starlighters sing good lead sparking the group.
END 1049
YOU'RE THE ONE TO BLAME
-A
bright
story
first rate reading by the group here over exciting backing. chance for coins. (RealGone, BMI)
-
VENUS 300
-
Male vocal group presents the oldie over a mummer -type arrangement. Side has a sound. Fine jockey item. (Mills, ASCAP)
* **
-A
5221
-
-
* **
After Hour. Sock organ solo work on plaintive blues instrumental. Same comment on spin potential. (Popular, ASCAP)
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BIILLIE HOLIDAY Don't Worry 'Boni Me M-O -M (Real 12813-Expressive reading by thrush on the tender oldie. Both sides should draw considerable Jockey play. Striking picture of rocker is artist on jacket. (.Mills, ASCAP) a
a
THE BENTI.EY BROTHERS * * ** MA (SHE'S MAKING EYES AT ME)
KING
Instrumenta] treatment of solid rlothm theme. Good Jockey and Juke wax. Uay & Cee, 0511)
Eftective
SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR Anthony gives the rock aa smooth, tender chanting stint, backed smartly by the group and ork. It's also an attractive side that can move. (Bonnie,
THE. STARLIGHTERS
-
Yes, We Have No Bananas Philadelphia, minstrel sound is applied to the oldie for listenable results. Good jockey side, and it also can step out saleswise. (Skidmore, ASCAP)
* ** * **
Just
comment.
One Mom Chart (Famous, ASCAP)
THE WARRIORS Lackawanna -Slow rocker blues
* ** by
a
-
Same
the theme
harp and wordless chorus. tune !hat's different enough
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Possible
Jockey
* ** item.
ASCAP)
15
taken
(Mansion,
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CAROLE KLNG Start Mort RCA VICTOR 7560 -Cute chirping Mint on catchy rhythm rocker with teen -appeal lyric. (Bryden, BMI)
***
-
* **
Queen of the Beach Sock caroling by canary on strong r. &r. lien,. Watch it, it has a chance. (Bnden, BMI)
happy ork support.
ALTON AND JIMMY No More Coins the Blues
*321** -Country
-
SUN with a slight hill sound by Alton and Jimmy over plucked string support. Side can cop both pop and c. &w. loot. (Hi LO-Cajun. 5511) rocker
is
done
-
* **
Hase Faith In My lava Country waltz provides the pair with a dual- market side. The boys acquit themselves listen. ably on the pretty tune. (Cajun -Knox, BMI)
* **
-
* **
-
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&ammersehool Blues Bright. medium -beat tune is belted nicely by Cherry. It has a sort of march -tempo backing. Sida are the chanter's first tot his label. (Sheldon, BM!)
THE BEACH BOYS
* **
i
-
-
Beeety BBIh KAPP 289 A first rate reading of a happy novelty by the Beach Boys helped by a smart ar-
The hit of the '30'. the chantres, n'ce
by
(M. Mimetic, ASCAP)
Sly Need for Lave
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MERCURY
71485 -Gene comes theta with a Fats
ino
Domreading of s driving rocker over backing by the combo. (Swallow,
pe
solid BS11)
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Up Is Hard to Do warm performance here of a sad ballad over typical rock and rob support. (Big Bopper, BM() Breaking
TERRI
* **
a
& JANE.
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Baby Oh FREEDOM 44016 with interesting rhythm 4 -Rocker an listenable vocal by the feet duo. It given a can move. (CCC, BMI)
Oh,
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* **
Lonesome gaver Cute sound by on rockabillie tune. With plugs this might start something. Talented pair. (CCC. BMI) the
DON CHERRY Vanity STRAND 25005 The fine oldie is revived as rockaballad with a big vocal by Cherry over a good arrangement that features a chorus. (Jefferson. ASCAP)
-
JIVIN' GENE
Gene turns in
at-
Instrumental feaWets' Weddta tures mixed .chorus over twangy guitar and
FELSTED 8586 Thrush Terri Stevens tars to a listenable reading of this hymn of praise to Johnny, who all the girls call an Adonis. (Jay, ASCAP)
* **
Interto
Adonis
Meal *is **sung51,51. spiritedly
* **
MAYFLOWER has
esting tract. IVolkwein, ASCAP)
* **
-
bongos.
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TERRI STEVENS
strongly. Both sides merit
as
****
-
-
gals
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JOHNNY BURNETTE
*DOSI **
Love Aga. FREaSoft warb' by Burnetta on a pretty rockaballad. Light chorus and rhythm accompany. Side rates spins. (Metric. BMI)
* **
1'11
Never
44017
-
-
Sweet Baby Don Artist tens an about the cute chick he spies on the dance floor and how he's gonna walk on over and say hello. Good piece of material, and the artist handles It smartly. (Asa, ASCAP)
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Anthony Joins Columbia Roster
PLAYBOY BLUEPRINTS MOSTEST JAZZ FIESTA Continued from page 1 High Gang, David Allen, Louis Armstrong, Red Nichols, J. J. Johnson and Coleman Hawkins. In addition to the king -size talspending 520, ent nut, Playboy 000 for advertising and $12,000 to build a revolving stage. Pur pose )f the stage is to speed the entrance and exit of he acts, thus solving unshowmanlike slowdowns that have weakened other festivals. Originally, the Playboy festival was scheduled for a section of Soldier Field as an official part of the upcoming Pan - American Games. Profits were to be contributed to 'he Games sponsoring committee. After Soldier Field made itself unavailable and Playboy engaged the indoor Chicago. Stadium, thr magazine did not offer its potential profit to anyone else. "We knew," Lownes explains, "that our expenses would conte ro close to the edge, we'd feel like big phonies if we offered our profits to a charity." Plenty of Trimmings Stadium performances, being coproduced by Lownes and Don Gold, the mag's jazz p-omotion director, will be supplemented by panel discussions, film showings, art exhibits and receptions at the Sherman Hotel. A festival yearbook has been prepared and so have distinctive hats and beer blazers bearing the festival insignia. Jet excursions have been arranged from Los Angeles and New York. One excursion group of 50 is
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HOLLYWOOD Columbia Records signed AI Anthony to a tern- pact. His initial release will be a single scheduled for July 20 release singing his own cleffing "My Sister." Anthony was inked by Columbia's Coast artist -repertoire exec Alan Emig. Anthony currently has two albums on the market, iDtwo Kinds of Love" for Dot and "Swingin' Hi Fi" for Liberty.
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Ball, on WS1X -TV, Nashville, July 11, to plug her new Duke Records release, "Puppet Lover." Last week Linda visited deejays thru Central Tennessee to promote the new plat-
Thurston Moore has closed bis country music location, Verona Lake Ranch, Verona, Ky. Bum By BILL SACHS business.... Featured artists and ter. guests thru August for the Prince available to deejays who write songwriters, bookers, promoters programming, Guyce would The Country Music AssociAlbert portion of "Grand Ole Rader at P. O. Bon 631, Cincin- and execs associated with the counlike to receive releases from ation has received requests try music business and asks that Opry," beamed over the NBC radio nati I, O. from Station KOGT, Orange, artists and recording firms not glossy prints be forwarded to him net via WSNI, Nashville, stack up Tex., and Station KCCL, Paris, sending them now. He prom"Louisiana Hayrides" Carl to be included in Country Music as follows: August 1, Porter Wagner Ark., asking for aid in obtainWho's Who. His address is 1519 Belew h sporting a new Decca ises to giv 'em all a lot of acing c. &w. records for pro,. featured, with Cousin Jody as guest; Central Parkway, Cincinnati. release coupling "Alligator tion on his turntables. . . . cramming. KCCL is a new August 8, Don Gibson, with guest Shoes" and "No Regrets."... Connie Hall and Jimmie Skinstation, Chester Smith is hlugh Lee Stevenson (GenJimmy Newman; August 15, Roy conducting the western platter Nat Nigberg has inked the ner were guests on Mack eral Lee) is emseeing the FriAcuff, with guest Stonewall Jackprograms over KTRB, Modday and Saturday dances at the Porter Wagoner Trio for an Rains' "Hoedown Tinte" on son; August 22, Ferlin Husky, with esto. Calif.... Roy Stingley, Betterton Casino, Betterton, August 8 -9 stand at Crater WEAl, Williamsburg, Ky., guest Justin Tubb; August 29, feadeejay at WHOK, Lancaster, Md., where dance melodies are ville Amusement Park in Fourth of July morning. supplied by I.ante Walker and O., and his wife Anne recently ture still to be selected, with Oklahoma. , Jimmy Wells the Rockin' Rockets. Walkstopped off for a visit with Johnny and Jack as guests. Jim Carroll, who formerly conand His Dakota Round -Up er's new Blue Hen release, David Lardin at WACA, ducted "Brazos Valley Round -Up" "Jumpiii the Gun" b.w. "ToCecil Sucrait and Smitty are the new Friday- SaturdayCamden, S. C., while en route on KMLW, Marlin, Tex., has Walk night I Alone," Is due Smith, co- directors at WHIS to Florida. Sunday features at Fireside. joined KVMA, Magnolia, Ark., to out this week. Stevenson also TV and radio, Bluefield, Night Club, Fridley, Minn., concentrate all his efforts on counSlim Pierce, announcer at W. Va., who recently signed has one coming out soon on try and western with Ardis programming. Wells as He WZOB, appearing Fort Payne, Ala., is doing the same label. "Green bight" to record for King. Records, debuts a 9 a.m. -till -noon show a Satsix -month an added attraction with the hitch in the Army. He b.w. "Sunshine and Shadows." Cincinnati, had their first urday, August 1, at Olive's Record is slated to return to WZOB in as done by General Lee and release on that label last week. group on Sundays. . . . Center, Magnolia, with the three November. . Willard Rowell, His Light Brigade. Deejays Tunes are "Poor Ellen Smith" Frankie and Jeri Ray's new hour seg being carried in its entirety WZOB c. &w. deejay, may obtain copies of both was a recent and "The Devil and the release on Ray Records, "I'll on KVMA. "there's a tremenbackstage visitor at "Grand Ole platters by writinrt to General Farmer," both in the folk vein. Follow Your Footsteps" b.w. dous opportunity, for country muOpry" in Lee Enterprises, 136 W. Main Nashville. While in the In addition to their directorial "Troubles on My Mind." is sic in this area," typewrites Jim, Tennessee city Street, Elkton, Md., or Blue he also visited with duties, Surratt and Smith proready for deejay mailing, "and hope our old artist and recJim Denny and Webb Pierce at Hen Records. 4 Center Street, duce a daily TV country show, with jocks invited to write in ord company buddies will help us C'edarsvood llarrington, Del. . . Smiley Publishing. . . . Paul "RFD) Jamboree;" "Country for a sample. Address of Ray exploit the opportunity fully. ".. Rowe, (Frog) Barnette played the commercial manager and Jamboree," telecast each Satin:Records is 495 North Kent Bud Bailey, who formerly man- jockey at WZOB, Hells Weiser, Canyon Rodeo, has framed his day night, and a country deeStreet, St. Paul 3, Minn. aged Billy Walker when the latter own recording company, Sapa Idaho, July 9 -lI, and a clipjay show called "King Edwas on "Jubilee U. S. A.," is now Records, with The Daily ping front Idaho Harold Dodd, hacked wards' Hoedown," aired daily Herb Shucher, manager of Jim spinning c. &w. records on WWRJ, by the Three Statesman. Boise, Idaho, reTeens, cutting the over WHIS radio.... CourtReeves, has set the Ilawkshaw new 1.000- watter at White River firm's initial that he huge lates attracted' ney Smith, Ray Guyce, Little -Jean release, "After the Hawkins Shepard "(;rand Ole Junction, Vt., and says hay he's Dance" crowds and bowled 'em over b.w. "I Found Another." Opry" unit for the Wisconsin State Joe and the Lonesome Valley inb a rough time getting gospel A postcard to with his comedy offering. Boys, Linda Raye and Brenda Fair, Milwaukee, August 21 -30, Sapa Records, Box and c. &w. records and similar pro- 126, Fort Payne, where it'll appear in a Wild West Ala., will get Holly, of Station WPCO'S gramming material. He promises deejays a free show sample. type featuring "Western Jamboree," Mt. VerChief Split With the Jockeys to ride hard on all records sent non, Ind., entertained at the Cloud, Chief Red Hawk and Lithim. Bud also plans to promote Shelby Singleton, Southern Ray Guyce. deejay on all -day Juncker Bros' Massey tle Faun and daughter. This will country and western jamborees in rep for Mercury Records, with "Western Jamboree," heard mark the sixth season that a Ferguson Annual Field Day the New England area headquarters at 9407 Primrose this fall and daily over 1i PCO. Mount "Grand Ole Opry" unit has played at Mt. Vernon, on the Fourth asks that acts planning to he up Lane, Shreveport, La.. says he Vernon. Ind., says he has two the Wisconsin Slate Fair. . of July. This was the second way that get in touch. has promotional copies availnew Brite -Star releases which Tuffy Baker and his band will show season the unit played the able on James O'Gwynn's he'll send jockeys who'll write their wares at the 3th Annual event. Clyde Beavers, who has "Trying to Forget You," in. Platters are his own reHomecoming at Jewett, Ill., Sunbeen deejaying in Alma, Ga.. George Jones' "Who Shot Lucky Records. under the man- day (26), in a hooking arranged cording of "Lonesome Guitar" the last six months, has transSam'.," Jimmie Skinner's "John agement of El Rader, has a new by Vernon?I, Baker, of Entertainb w "Please Don't Set Me ferred his activity to W'RHC, Wesley Hardin" and Connie release in "A Bad Case of the ment Engineering Enterprises, SiFree:' and Brenda Holly's Jacksonville, Fla.. where he is Hall's "Third Party at the lues" and 'What Else Could You gel, Ill.... Gary Williams is work"Lonesome Music" b/w "I doing a c. &w, platter show Table." . . Deejay copies of ?" sung by Bill (Zekie) Brown - ing out of Nashville after concludDon't Know." For his own daily, six days a week, 6.10 Larry Butler's latest Alistar ing, who with his combo does a ing a trek to Arizona with a a.nt, As soon as he gets wax, "Foolish Affair," may be daily show over WNOP, Newport, "Grand Ole Opry" unit featuring squared away in ho new post, had by writing to Dan J. MeKy. Zekie and the boys have just Jimmy Newman and Cowboy Spoken Exec Beavers plans to double in the clime, Allister Records, 8029 acquired a new Volkswagen, which Copas. territory as an entertainer. Ile Golf Freeway, Houston 17, they have painted in a fashion to On Oversea recently cut a new record, Carlton Haney, producer Tes.... Uncle Dee Douglas, call attention to their air show and "Words," b.w. "Yes, It's promoter of "New Dominion of WBCB, Levittown, Pa., sponsor. They have equipped the NEW YORK True," Spoken Arts for Hal Smith's CullBarn Dance," presented each shoots out an S.O.S. for proVolkswagen with broadcasting Records prexy Arthur Luce Klein man label in Nashville, with Saturday night from the stage gramming wax. Ile says he equipment, as all their air time is is in Europe on a six -week recordrelease due any day now. of the WRVA Theater, Richgets good service front the remote from the station. Rader ining trek. He'll Clyde record in invites artists Paris, to drop mond, Va., the has signed fol"D" and Razorback labels, fos that his Lucky label will have London and Dublin. In London, in on him at the station and lowing headliners guest for the but that the rest of the comreleases coating up soon on Joe he'll visit with his European dispromises to spin any material coming month: Wanda Jackpanies virtually play the ignore (Cannonball) Lewis, formerly on mailed in tributor, Argo him. Records, a to property son. August It Hawkshaw with him. He says he has a M -G -NI, and Dwight Hill, of Blueof British Decca. Argo has released Hawkins, 8; August the popular c. &w. show and promfield, W.. Va. Lucky samples are Buddy Wright last week celefour of the Spoken Arts sets in Louvin Brothers, August 15, ises a lot of spins to the labels recent months. Klein also has ob- brated his fourth year of spinning and the Porter Wagoner Trio, who will co- operate. tained permission of the widow of the c. &w. biscuits at WSIV, Pekin, August 22. Ernest Tubb and Cozy Cole Signs William Butler Yeats to release Ill., where he's heard daily' in the His Texas Troubadours were early pressings made by the poet 6 -7 a.m. slot. Wright sends a plea "Dominion" guests July 11, King Label for spiritual and c. &w. samples. See Additional with Don Reno and Red Incidentally, Wright is slated to hop Smiley occupying that slot last NEW YORK -- King Records to Nashville Folk Talent & Tunes next week PRESLEY'S LAST Saturday' (18). . . . Barbara to cut a has signed Cozy Cole to a long session on his own. Allen, "New Dominion Barn . Linda terns, exclusive contract. His first Manning appeared as guest on On Page 37 Dance" by HITS feature piloted Jim releases, "Slop -Up" b.w. "Blop "Saturday Gemmill, appears at Oak Leaf Showcase," with Noel NEW YORK "A Big Down," are due for release this Park, Luray, Va -, next SunHunk 'o Love,' Elvis Presweek. day (26) on the hill with Ray ley's last RCA Victor disk, Cole, one of jazzdom's ace drumPrice, the Workman Twins has passed the one million mer's. had big best sellers last and Zag Pennell. Miss Allen, sales mark the fifth Presyear with his platters of "Topsy who records for Decca, netted ley single to do so since the II" and "Dave II" on Love Reca feature slot in the TV -Radio chanter entered the Army in We still have a few bound volumes of past issues of THE ords. Cole is also in the process of mag Mirror last week. Starch, 1958, according to cutting a King LP, "Dance Music BILLBOARD available. But they are selling FAST. All Bill Bullock, vice - president The Dodd Brothers, of Cicero, for the Whole Crowd," which will in charge of RCA's Commerare sold on a first -come, first- served basis. Price, $11.50 Ill., newcomers to the country mube released in August. cial Records Creation Departsic field, have signed a recording per volume. ment. Bullock stated 14 conpact with Warrior Records, San secutive Presley singles have Skeds Antonio, with their initial release 1935 Jan. -March 1943 Jan. -March hit the ntitlion figure, of due out in September. CowApril -June which seven have sold over 1938 April -June Lavelli Single boy Howard Yokes, Junte Lou and two million. One. "Hound July -Sept. Norm Kelly were recent visitors 1941 Oct. -Dec. NEW YORK- Urania Records, on WW'VA's "W'orld's Dog" backed ay "Don't Be 1944 April-lung Original Cruel," has gone o r five on the basis of enthusiastic response Jamboree," Wheeling, W. Va. April -June 1942 July -Sept. million. from Tony Lavelli's LP, "All - Thurston Moore, publisher .of July -Sept. 1950 Nov. -Dec. Presley was also th. first American Accordionist," is releas- Country Music Who's was Who, Oct. -Dec. artist to sell a million EP'sing two numbers from the album in Chicago last week in the indoing this three times as a single. The side:- are "You, terest of his and 1960 annual which one of the three went over You, You," and "The Bee's Jam is slated to leave the Please direct all Inquiries tot presses late three million. One of his LP's Session." Urania recently moved in the fall, in time for its introducsold a million. to new headquarters at W. 57th tion at the annual WSM country J. ROSS RCA Victor expects 1959 Street. The new offices will house music deejay convention in Nashto be the artist's biggest sales the firm's departments of sales pro- ville. Moore reminds that his anTHE BILLBOARD year. 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Glenn Stepp and His Western Swingsters, heard regularly on 1221 West North Ave.,. Saturday nights at Riverbank ClubTisse Fervent shouting Baltimore 17, Maryland Riverbank, Calif., have Gonna Take house, v. (Orjae. on feelingful btu by Jenkins MAdison 3- 1517 -8 added Thursday night dances to Bhit) Following are advance bookings their Riverbank ditties. Rose and on "Grand Ole Opry" talent: Cal Maddox were recent guests Roy Acuff -Arthur, Ill., July 21; with the Stepp group. George Jones, 1.1L BRYANT DEB 1004 Mir Bryant Martinsville, Ill.. 24; Urbana, Ill., makes a guest shot at Riverbank Billboard Spotlight HoHo handles the moderate beat blues in knowing 26: Belmont, Ill., 27; Jefferson Clubhouse July 30. In addition to Breaking for a Hitl fashion. It can sett (Coop. BMI, City, Mo., 29; Huntington, Ind., his Thursday and Saturday dance' ** Lave LI Serb Howl' Thine 30, and Anderson. Ind., August 2; stints. Steep has an all -Western Same comment. (Drawn, BMp KFIV, Bill Carlisle and Cowboy Copas- program over Station YOU'RE STILL ON Rousseau, Minn., July 21 -23; Modesto, Calif., each morning Mahnomen, Minn., 24 -25; Flaut from 6 -7 o'clock.... The jumping MY MIND TERRY A THE BELLS Kenny Roberts, of DUCKY 711 and Scruggs -Liberty, Ky.. July 21; cowboy, l'il Always Be Nearby ** -Pretty thrashing Stint by canary and fens Scottsville, Ky., 24; Barbourville, WWTV, Cadillac, Mich., scribbles, b/w group on okay rockaballad. (Miller -Song Ky., 28; Grantsville, W. Va., 30, to wit: "I received wonderful reKraft, HMI) and Lebanon, Tenn., 31; Don Gib- sponse from the last plug in your SWITCHBLADE SAM You Catchy chirping son- Angola, ** I'd Want Ind., -August 2; column on my 'Teen -Age Dance treatment of bouncy r.ar. item. (Miller Billy Crammer,. Anniston, Ala.; Party' show. However, please stress Song Kraft, BMI) by JEFF DANIELS Hawkshaw Hawkins-. Newmans - that \1'WTV is a television station. town, Pa., July 25, and Asbury, as many of the records were adBig Howdy 1777 N. J., 26; Fertin Husky- Alamo- dressed to radio station WWTV. KATIE LEE Hear? You SP . gordo, N. M., July 21; Farmington, I'm still interested in signing with ** Baby, 673 Did Haunting Distributed for Big Howdy by theme ñ sung N. M., 22; Los Alamos, N. M., 23' a record company. I haven't done CIALTY appeatingty wid, Latin beet. (W'aW. ASCAP) Grants, N. M., 24; Albuquerque, any recording since leaving Decca.' "D" RECORD COMPANY Hold Me Tight CalypsoetyteJ ditty N. M., 25, and Dallas, August 1; In addition to his television duties, ** is handed pretty pip,ng stint by gal and Stonewall Jackson, Meers. Okla., Kenny is appearing two nights a group. (Vickers, ASCAP) July 26; Lonzo and Os CRr- week with his dance band. He Martinsville, 111., July 22 -23; Rock- recently was featured with his Record sing f. Proasing port. Ind., 24; Urbana. Ill., 26, and palomino horse in two National FRANK VITRANO ?s arse up W pr* *s qu.ntltiN ofmaster. rrom your taw or St. Charles, Minn., Jul' 30 -31. Cherry Festival parades in Traverse * *Serenade fe Napel( PEARL 101 "Superior workmanship with the warbling Rich Icgit. styled stint by Verano City, Mich.. and July 15 -16 aporsonel Tou M." on romantic theme. (Time. BMI) More "Grand Ole Opry" adpeared with Colonel Hensen's Silver SIDNEY J. WAKEFIELD vance bookings: Minnie Pearl B. Mine Same comment. (Time. ** Dollar Rodeo & Wild West Show Black Canton Blest Phoenix, Ark. Í4 BMI) -Mount Vernon, Ill., July 27; A Fer fast Service Dial Pheeaiat WI 3.9557 in Cadillac. On July 17. he and (Continued on page 38) Fora, Ill., 28; Proctorsvllle, his horse, Starlight, were features O., 30, and Gilbertsville, of the Onekama, Mich., CeleN. Y., 31 -Bill Monroe bration. Gilbertsville, N. Y., July 31; Jimmy Bolton, of "D" RecRay Price Sheffield, Ala., ords Distributor, 425 Filmore, July 24; Luray, Va, 26, and Riverside, N. J., typewrites Hellan, Pa., August 2; Ernest 1. any speed -label- quantity that his firm has three new Tubb-Sheffield, Ala., July releases in "Magic Land of 2. rock- bottom prices 24; Carthage, Mo., 25; Sunset Love," by Margie Singleton, 3. orden shipped same day Park, Pa, July 26; Ripley, on Dart, "From a Kiss to the Miss., 30, and Jackson, Miss., 4. overnite delivery to 33 states Blues," by country Johnny 31; Porter Wagoner, Arthur, Mathis, on "D," and "Letter 5. our "BIG 20" hit sheets speed III" July 25; the Wilburn Overdue," by Claude Gray, ordering Brothers Martinsville, IL, also on "D." Bolton invites 1301 W. 791b St. 1327 Csomptee St. 130f Spriest St., NW. July 24; Urbana, HI" 26; Beldeejays who are not getting CHICAGO 20, ILL DALLAS 7. TEX. ATLANTA. 6A, mont, Ill., 27, and Jefferson service from "D" Records to Pb., AMrdeen 4 -5600 Pb.: Riverside 5 -6707 Pb., TRIM,/ S-03S4 City, Mo., 29; Faros Youngdrop hint line. Solid instrumental
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