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'Reel Your Own' Light Record Sales Slump 195 Show Film Unrolled By MIKE GROSS

NEW YORK - Record sales omits only jukeboxes, record $4 -$4.99 manufacturers sug- for the first quarter of 1968 clubs and mail order. gested list range, with 39.5 per fell 19 per cent behind 1967's The BMR report also showed cent in the $3 -$3,99 range. This similar period. According to that the industry income per year, for the same period, 73.7 Billboard's Market Research unit sales increased dramaticat- per cent of dollars came from (BMR) survey, the first quarter ly between 1967 and 19,68, ac- the $4 -$4.99 range, with the rack -up for this year came to cording to sales by price range. lower range dropping to 1.1 per $193 million for LP's and sin - Last year, during the first quar- cent. glen, which trailed 1967's first ter, only 39.1 per cent of dol- The report also showed that quarter yield by $37 million. LP tars came from selling in the (Continued on page 66) sales brought in $132 million, down $31.5 million from last year, and singles accounted for NM PA Growing a s Power $24.4 million, down $5.3 mil -

" ° Reflecting Industry Aims The BMR figures combine total dollar volume of over -the- counter U. S. record sales at manufacturers suggested list NEW YORK - Quietly but New Key. In addition, Wesley price from rack -serviced outlets effectively the National Music Rose, head of Acuff -Rose, is on and non -racked outlets, repre- Publishers Association (NMPA) the NMPA board. seating 100 per cent of store is taking on a more dynamic Leonard Feist, NMPA execu- sales, or about 75 per cent of total record sales. The survey

By HANK FOX

NEW YORK - The psyche- ternational marketing also has delic light show, now an intregal been set and, according to part of many on -stage rock acts, Mind Reels vice -president Grady will make its bow as a con- Heaters, the company is seeking sumer product via 8mm mini- distribution through record out - films. With distribution set for lets. June, Mind Reels, a West Coast (According to published re- film production company, has ports, well over 6 million 8mm developed a system to reproduce projectors are currently in the light shows onto film. use. The majority of this equip-

Initial distribution will en- ment is said to be in homes to compass some 2,000 poster which there are teen -agers.) shops throughout the nation. In- Mind Reels will couple its

merchandising program with intensive promotion through TV

Tape Pi rates disk jockey shows which are broadcasting the record com-

G e t Scuttled pany promotional mini -films. The company is also aligning itself with film production com-

LOS ANGELES -Courts in panics which produce the record California have cracked down company mini -films. Purpose of on tape pirating by a score of these deals is to incorporate the CARtridge duplicating firms. psychedelic light shows into the

Capitol, A &M and Warner original record mini -films. Bros. -7 Arts Records have won Takes 2 Forts recent court decisions to pre - The 8mm color shows will vent further illegal duplication take two forms. The first, to of tapes. be sold in June, is continuous

Ampex brought tape pirating loop strips which are fed to the attention of 15 labels through a projector's sprockets

it and film gate. The loops arc agreements. five to eight feet long. "Light

Capitol Records, the first shows always comprise numbers label to win an injunction which are continuously re- against illegal duplication, won peated," Hesters said, empha-

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David Achtes, a distinctive and subtle new artist, powered by

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stance and an image that is rep- tive secretary, says the trade resentative of the total music in- organization's new look may be dustry. One indication of this attributed to its top manage - is the organization's success in ment and its board. Sal Chian - Nashville, a music center second tia, president and a vice- presi- only to this one. In the last 18 dent of MCA (and head months, NMPA has been able of Leeds Music), Leon Brettier to secure as members the cream of Shapiro- Bernstein, and others of the Nashville publishing fra- in addition to Feist, are fashion - ternity. These members include ing the NMPA in the image of Acuff -Rose, Tree Music, Cedar- the modern music business. Feist

will involve it- Tuckahoe Music, Moss -Rose and (Continued on page 66)

Cap. Into EDP Distribution By BRUCE WEBER

LOS ANGELES -ln an ef- underway in Seattle within 30 fort to speed service and im- days. prove customer relations, Capi- The program provides im- tol Records has computerized its proved ordering and receiving, distribution operation. faster service and gives data on

The new program, which be- albums to rack jobbers, one - gan in May in Los Angeles, will stops and dealers, said Bruce D. be implemented in Capitol's Becker, vice -president of oper- nine distribution centers in the arions for Capitol. ' U. S., with the program getting (Continued on page 66)

Studio Bands Jazz Up Jazz By ELIOT TIEGEL

LOS ANGELES -Rehearsal records for Solid State, the bands are exerting a strong in- United Artists jazz line. New to fluence in keeping jazz music the record market is the Duke before the public. Pearson band, which Blue Note

Significantly, the major ac- has accepted. Still to find a re- tivity is in New York, which cording home is the Howard has reared four studio rehears- McGhee 16 -piece "Jazz Minis - al bands, two of which have try Band" and a Clark Terry won recording contracts. The band, although Terry cuts for most widely known rehearsal Impulse. band is the three -year old Thad On the West Coast, Gerald Jones -Mel Lewis group, which (Continued on page 66)

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Is it too late for us all?

NINA SIMONE'S deeply emotional tribute to Martin Luther King was recorded in concert at the Westbury Music Fair, just 48 hours after the assassination.

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Paramount to Buy NATRA ïs Atl.to Aid King Cause;

The Stax Complex Motown Benefit Racks Up 100G NEW YORK - Stax Rec-

ords, which split its tics with Atlantic Records last week, will be acquired by Paramount Pic- tures' parent company Gulf & Western Industries. The agreement for the acquisition of Stax Records. Volt Records and their affiliated companies including East Publishing Co., is reported to be basically a stock deal but the amount of stock was not disclosed.

Jim Stewart, president of Stax, and Al Bell, vice- presi- dent, will continue to helm the Stax /Volt companies reporting directly to Arnold D. Burk, Paramount Pictures vice- presi- dent in charge of music operations. They will continue to be based in Memphis, but Burk pointed out that they would he working closely with Paramount and its other disk label, Dot Records, which are based on the Coast. Burk also indicated that there would probably be an interchange of some function between Stax and Dot.

Burk added that no changes in the distribution setup of Stax

is contemplated and that Stax would continue to be handled mostly by independent distributors.

Burk also indicated that the acquisition of Stax is part of Gulf & Western's diversification into the record /music field and that other labels are continually being eyed for possibilities of purchase.

The Stax/ Volt artists roster includes Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MG's, Eddie Floyd, Judy Clay, 011ie and the Nightingales, Albert King, Wil- liam Bell, Jimmy Hughes and the Bar -kays. East Publishing's copyrights include "Respect," "Green Onions," "Hip Hug Her" and "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay."

In addition to Dot, the music division of Paramount headed by Burk, includes Famous Mu- sic and Paramount Music and their affiliated publishing companies, and encompass the music aspect of Paramount Pic- tures' feature film and TV and marketing activities.

Nesmith Band to Dot -Giant LP Push Set

LOS ANGELES - Dot has acquired Mike Nesmith's 57- piece rock 'n' roll orchestra and on the debut LP will launch its most expensive merchandising campaign. Nesmith is one of the Monkee Colgems group.

Nesmith himself conceived, wrote, produced and financed the initial recording session here

Decca Races to

Hottest April

Sales: Up 31% NEW YORK - Decca Rec-

ords hit a hot sales streak during April with its take running 31 per cent ahead of the similar period last year. Decca's scored the biggest April sales take in its history last year.

In addition to a flock of hot - selling singles and albums, Syd- ney N. Goldberg, Decca's sales vice -president, attributed the high sales score to a sales spurt in 8 -track tape cartridges as well as cassettes. Decca's initial cassette release went into market in April.

Among the hot -selling record artists for Decca were the Irish Rovers, Jack Greene, Loretta Lynn, Bill Anderson, the Who, Kitty Wells, Conway Twitly, Claude Gray, Warner Mack, the Osborn Brothers, and the Brunswick Records' duo, Jackie Wilson and Count Basie.

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NASHVILLE -Bill Williams, Billboard's news editor here, is recovering from a heart attack suffered Sunday (5). He's now recuperating at his home, 2152 Brook view Drive, Donelson, Tenn.

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several weeks ago. He has been hawking the LP to a number of labels. Dot's Dick Peirce offered the best deal.

Nesmith's orchestra is called the Wichita Train Whistle. The first LP, out May 27, is the "Wichita Train Whistle Sings." The musical concept provides Dot with product in the new serious music rock vein. Nesmith wrote 10 songs for the LP. The project, he explains, is based on a blending of rock music and big swing bands.

At the core of the album is a contemporary sound, played by five rock musicians augmented by 18 strings and a number of studio jazz players.

Albums sold to the public will not have any hands, but disk jockey copies will have track separations. There was no overdubbing, Nesmith said, because he sought a "live" sound.

Battle of Bands to Swing June 20 -21

NEW YORK - The finals of the second annual Battle of the Bands will be held at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, June 20- 21. The three top hands will divide more than $50,000 in cash, musical instruments, recording contracts, TV and personal appearances. Sponsored by Junior Chamber of Com- merces across the country, the contest features finalists from 34 States, the result of elimina- tion contests in regional finals.

Lear Jet Industries & AVSCO Merge

WICHITA, Kan. - Lear Jet Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Oates Rubber Co. and large producer of 8 -track tape cartridge player systems, has merged with AVSCO. Under the merger agreement, AVSCO, a leading independent plastic products manufacturer located in Excelsior Springs, Mo., he- comes a wholly owned subsidiary of (.ear Jet Industries.

NEW YORK - The National Association of Television and Radio Announcers (NATRA) and Atlantic Records will present a "Soul Together" at Madi- son Square Garden on June 28 for the Martin Luther King Me- morial Fund and the NATRA Summer Program for Under- privileged Children.

The "Soul Together" show will feature Aretha Franklin, the Rascals, Sam & Dave, Joe Tex, and Sonny & Cher. It will be emceed by disk jockeys from radio stations in the New York area. All of the stars and everyone else connected with the show in any capacity are con- tributing their services for this event.

It is anticipated that a total of S150.000 will be raised. Of the total, two- thirds will go to Martin Luther King Memorial Fund and one -third to NATRA. Tickets for the affair will be priced from $4 to $12.50. One thousand tickets will be set aside to be given away free to youngsters from Harlem and Bed- ford Stuyvesant sections of New York.

NATRA's summer program is aimed at the black youth in the ghetto areas across the nation and is designed to encourage them to participate in the Presi- dent's Youth Opportunity programs for the summer.

ATLANTA -Berry Gordy Jr., president of Motown Records,

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Free Concert NEW YORK -RCA Records

took over Bill Graham's Fill- more East Saturday (I I) to launch its "Groupquake" promotion with a free concert. It's believed to be the first free concert open to the public ever presented by a recording company.

At the concert, four of the eight groups which are part of the label's " Groupquake" promotion campaign will perform. The groups are Autosalvage, Group Therapy, the Joyfull Noise and the Status Cymbal. The other four West Coast groups who are part of the campaign are the Family Tree, the Loading Zone, the Young - bloods and Stone Country.

Tickets for the free concert were made available through radio stations on a first come, first serve basis.

K -K Acquires Kahoona Staff

NEW YORK - Kasenetz- Katz Associates has acquired the staff of Big Kahoona Produc- tions, including Bo Gentry and Richie Cordell, who head the firm. Gentry and. Cordell have written and produced bestsell- ers for Tommy James and the Shondells.

Kasenetz -Katz currently have three chart singles in "May Take a Giant Step" by the 191(1 Fruitgum Company, "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" by the Ohio Express and "Mony Mony" by Tommy James and the Shondells.

Also joining Kasenetz -Katz are Jimmy Calvert- Norman Mariano, Paul Newman, Joe D'Andrea and Kenny Laguna.

organized a benefit show here Thursday (9) that will be worth in excess of $100,000 to the Southern Christian Leadership's Poor People's Campaign, The stars, for whom Gordy can- celed appearances so that they could appear at the rally specifically at Mrs. Luther King's request, were Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight

and the Pips, Chuck Jackson and Yvonne Fair. Gordy footed the traveling bill.

In addition to the Motown artists, Mrs. King and Father James Groppi of Milwaukee ad- dressed the rally. Before the benefit, Gordy and his recording artists, together with Mrs. King, unveiled a plaque marking the late Dr. King's birthplace here.

King's Death Sparks A Package by Chess

CHICAGO -Chess Producing Corp. is releasing a package spurred by the assassination of Dr. Luther King Jr. The package, "The Last Request," features Ben Branch, the last person to speak to King.

The package will he released simultaneously in 8 -track tape cartridge form and will be ac- companied by a single. Cassette release is also planned.

Branch is the leader of the Operation Breadbasket Orches- tra which, along with the 20- voice Operation Breadbasket Choir, perform on the album. The orchestra is affiliated with the Southern Christian Leader- ship Conference (SCLS) and was in Memphis the day of King's murder. TV appearances by the album's performing group are being planned.

Branch is associated with Lyon & Healy in the organ sales department, and for the past three years has been under contract with Chess. Seconds before his death, King turned to Branch and requested the orchestra to play "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" at that night's rally.

Royalties from the set will be donated to SCLC. Rev. Jesse Jackson, religious director. of

SCLC, wrote the liner notes. Chess director of advertising

and album promotion, Dick La- Palm, said that part of the label's extensive promotion will involve 5,000 point -of- purchase dealer displays. Normally, Chess produces from 2,000 to 2,500.

Radio spots in 10, 30 and 60- second time segments will be produced at Chess here. The al- btint will he advertised in a wide variety of consumer publications, including the Associ- ated Negro Press affiliated newspapers.

The single features "Higher and Higher" and "I Don't Know," two tunes not a part of the album but originating out of the session while the album was being recorded.

Gene Barge of Chess, and Branch arranged the album and are composers on seven of the cuts. Instrumentalists involved are Al Fook (trombone), Del- bert Hill (baritone sax), Burgess Gardner (flugelhorn), Bryce Roberson and Wayne Bennett (guitars), Phil Upchurch (bass, through Milestone Records), Leonard Calton (piano and organ), Charles Stepney (Organ). Morris Jennings and Harold Varner (drums).

Kirshner Channeling Archies To a TV -Disk Launching Pad

NEW YORK - Don Kirsh- ner is readying another TV- berthed group for the record market. Kirshner, who was involved in the TV -disk launching of the Monkees a couple of years ago, is now involved with Filmation and publisher John Goldwater in the formation of a new rock 'n' roll music group, the Archies, which has been created for Filmations animated "Archie" TV series. The series is tel to bow on CBS -TV in the fall.

Lt's expected that the new group will he released on Calen- dar Records, label recently

Steppenwolf Tour To Accent Single

LOS ANGELES - Steppen- wolf, Dunhill Records artists, take off this week on a five -city concert tour and promotional appearances to promote a new single, "Born to Bc Wild.'

The tour, the group's initial national appearance. includes a three -day engagement at La Cave in Cleveland, Wednesday through Friday (15 -17); a concert at the ('hase Park Hotel Ballroom in St. Louis, Satur- day (I8); the University of Wis- consin, May 21; the Electric Theater in Chicago. May 22- 26. and concerts at the Marine Stadium in Miami, May 30 -31.

formed by Kirshner. RCA manufactures and distributes the Calendar line. Coincidentally, RCA also manufactures and distributes the Colgems line, which is the Monkees' label.

Filmation's Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer and Hal Suther- land have signed Kirshner as music director of "Archie" and to build a singing group to vo- calize over an animated quintet called the Archies, comic book characters. The singing group will be groomed to perform live for TV. motion pictures and nightclubs as well as records.

Under the pact. Kirshner will produce 17 original songs to he performed by the live group for the animated series.

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2 BEATLES ON 'TONIGHT' SEG

NEW YORK - Two of the Beatles. John Lennon and Paul McCartney, will give their first "live" TV-interview in the U. S. when they appear on NBC -TV's "Tonight Show" Tuesday (14). Joe (ìaragiola will he substitut- ing for Johnny Carson as the

show's host. Also appearing on the pro-

gram will he Tallulah Bank - head and Soupy Sales.

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Roulette Enters Pub, Distribution Arrangement With Major -Minor

NEW YORK -Roulette Rec- ords and Major -Minor Records in London have concluded a joint publishing and overseas distribution agreement. The arrangement, worked out by Morris Levy, Roulette president, and Phillip Solomon, Major - Minor president, includes part- nerships in three international music publishing companies and the establishment of the Roulette

logo in the United Kingdom. Highlights of agreement in-

clude: 1) Solomon's purchase of 50 per cent of Planetary-Nom London Ltd., Roulette's U. K. music publishing branch. The publishing firm will maintain its own offices in London and general manager Andrew Heath will report directly to Solomon.

2) Roulette has purchased 50 per cent of Bernice Music and

George Hay, 'Opry' Originator, is Dead

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- George D. Hay, a pioneer radio announcer who originated the "Grand Ole Opry," died Wednes- day (8) at 72, Hay, who used the professional nickname of the "Solemn Old Judge," died in the apartment where he had lived here alone for several months.

George Hay started his radio career as radio editor for the Memphis Commercial Ap- peal. He first went on the air over the Commercial Appeal radio station WMC in June 1923. He gained nationwide acclaim when he scooped' the nation on the death of President Harding. Just minutes after Harding died

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Country Pace LOS ANGELES - Dot Rec-

ords is building up its activity in the country field. According to Richard H. Peirce, Dot's vice - president and general manager, Singin' T Productions vice - president, Jim Halsey, has set the wheels in motion to bring a flock of singles and album produced by Joe Allison to the label.

In addition to Hank Thomp- son, Mary Taylor and Roy Clark, whom Halsey has brought to Dot, newcomer Curtis Potter is being developed by Halsey for a Dot drive. The initial LP release by Thompson and Clark is scheduled for June.

Dot's success with Bonnie Guitar and Sonny Curtis sparked a step -up in country activity a short while ago with the signing of Cliff Crofford, Tommy Over- street, Peggy Little, Ray Griff, X. Lincoln and Eddie Fukano.

in San Francisco, Hay was on the air for three hours.

In April 1924, he went to Chicago and was appointed chief announcer in a nationwide contest conducted by the Radio Digest. It was also at this station that he originated the WLS Barn Dance, which later became known as the National Barn Dance.

On Oct. 5, 1925, George Hay came to Nashville for the dedi- catory exercises inaugurating WSM as the Broadcasting Serv- ice of the National Life and Ac- cident Insurance Co.

One month later, he joined the station as its first director.

Hay recognized the vast potential of folk music talent and material that lay in the area. As a result, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28, 1925, he introduced himself as the "Solemn Old Judge," and launched the WSM Barn Dance. In 1927, Hay named the new program "Grand Ole Opry," still the title of the world's most enduring radio program. Hay retired from WSM and the "Grand Ole Opry" in 1956.

Funeral services are scheduled at the Holloman -Brown Funeral Home in Norfolk, Va.. with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hay is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret H. Daugherty of Norfolk, and Mrs. Cornelius Dent of Cali- fornia.

RCA Will Release 'Producers' Track

NEW YORK - RCA Rec- ords will release the soundtrack of the Joseph E. Levine film, "The Producers," written and directed by Mel Brooks and featuring Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder and Dick Shawn. The original soundtrack will contain music and dialog excerpts.

MORT NASATIR, center, president of MGM Records, presents the Cowsills with a gold record for their millionseller, "The Rain, the Park and Other Things." Lenny Scheer, MGM label manager, is at the extreme right.


Prancer Music, both owned by Solomon, both maintaining offices in the U. S. This portion of the agreement goes into effect Jan. I, 1969.

3) The cross -purchasing of the publishing companies is the first step in a program initiated by Levy to "make available to Planetary Music choice material for representation and promotion in the U. S. and overseas. London is the hub of overseas publishing and effective representation in the U. K. is crucial to our program. We have found that representation with Phillip Solomon." Levy said he plans to make similar publishing agreements in every major European capital "provided there's a solid flow of material back and forth."

4) The publishing- distribution agreement will allow Roulette, under the banner of Planetary- Nom Ltd., to purchase masters in the U. S. for release, distribution and publishing overseas. The same process will apply to overseas purchases for release in this country after Jan. I, 1969.

5) Roulette will have its own !ago in the U. K. and enjoy "double distribution" through Major -Minor Records. Major - Minor is distributed by six self - owned independent distributors as well as by English Decca's Selectra Distributors. First release under the agreement was to have been Tommy James & the Shondells' "Mony Mony," currently on the American charts, but demand for the single was so great in the U. K. that it has been rushed out on the Major -Minor label. All future releases will use the Roulette logo.

Solomon, founder of Radio Caroline, is the owner of the new 200,000 -watt Radio Isle of Man now being constructed on the independent island off the coast of England.

Norman Kurtz. Roulette's legal counsel and director of international relations, conducted the negotiations between Rou- lette and Major- Minor.

MacDermot Cuts Record on Verve

NEW YORK - Galt Mac - Dermot, the composer of "Hair," the Broadway rock musical, gets a record shot on his own score in a Verve /Forecast album, "Hair Pieces." Mac - Dermot, who plays electric piano and organ on the album, also handled the arrangements.

"Hair Pieces" is produced by Rick Shorter, who has produced the Paupers as well as Verve! Forecast's new group, Anya's Street. Shorter and MacDermot have worked on various record ventures together over the past several years.

The original Broadway cast album of "Hair" is being released by RCA.

Cowsills in Tie With Dairy Assn.

NEW YORK - The Cow - sills, MGM singing family, has signed a promotional agreement with the American Dairy As- sociation. The group will appear in TV commercials, publications, radio spots and personal appearances as well as other merchandising activities to increase the public's acceptance of dairy products. The Cowsills' next single on MGM will be "Indian Lake."

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK IN

Billboard AUDIO RETAILING 49

MINI SKIRTS enhance sales.

CLASSICAL 42 CHART SURVEY. Mahler was the leading composer and RCA the leading label in classical chart listing for the first four months of 1968.

COIN MACHINE WORLD CMW -1 THE NATIONAL VENDORS ASSOCIATION moves forward.

COUNTRY 30 SHOW BIZ spreads wings to publishing business. New firm to be headed by Roger W. Sovine.

INTERNATIONAL 52 TOP JAZZ ACTS, together with folk and classical performers featured at the third annual Puebla Arts Festival in Mexico, which ends its month -long run June 5.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 48 GUITAR INSTRUCTION gains new ground.

RADIO -TV PROGRAMMING 26 TOP CHICAGO deejay Howard Miller sues outlet WIND Files $5 million damage suit.

RHYTHM & BLUES 39 SOUL SAUCE spotlights the IMPRESSIONS, who lost their back -up band in a tragic auto accident in Georgia.

TALENT "NEW FACES OF 1968" is a variable Broadway musical entertainment with some promising performers and material.

TAPE CARtridge 55 FIRE DEVASTATES Muntz plant. Damages are reported to be more than $1 million. Italy gears for its most extensive CARtridge merchandising drive.

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FEATURES Hits of the World 54 Hot Country Albums 34

Stock Market Quotations B Hot Country Singles 32

Vox Jox 28 Hot 100 60 New Album Releases 41

Top 40 Easy Listening 41

Top LP's 62 CHARTS

Best -Selling Classical LP's ....43 Best -Selling Jazz LPs 8

Best -Selling R &B Albums 40 RECORD REVIEWS Best -Selling R &B Singles 39 Breakout Albums 46 Album Reviews 44. 46. 65 Breakout Singles 46 Singles Reviews 58

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Mack, Producer With Know -How LOS ANGELES - Tom

Mack, staff producer at Dot Records, has been hitting the jackpot since broadening the scope of his activities.

An I I -year veteran with Dot, Mack is enjoying his greatest success on the charts. He is recording contemporary singles and albums, bringing new artists to the roster, developing a repackaged jazz series and involving comedy dialog with

music for select soundtrack projects.

Mack is responsible for Lalo Schifrin's "Mission Impossible" single and album, the Mills Brothers' "Cab Driver" single, and their just released "My Shy Violet" single. Mack has just completed Lalo Schifrin's "There's a Whole Lalo Schifrin Goin' On."

Another new project for Mack is Jimmie Haskell's four

Mantovani LP Gets Special London Pitch

NEW YORK -London Rec- ords has mapped out a special campaign for Mantovani's latest album, "Mantovani Tango." It is the first album in many years to hit the market in other than the traditional Mantovani release periods of early spring and early fall.

The new Mantovani album marks the third set within one year for the artist. Traditionally, a new release appears just prior to the annual "March Is Man - tovani Month" promotion, and another just in advance of the opening of Mantovani's annual autumn concert tour of the U. S.

In conjunction with the new Mantovani "special," the company has also continued its policy of regular updating and repackaging of earlier Man - tovani sets. Included in the current promotion of "Mantovani Tango" are the past best -seller albums, "Gems Forever" and "Songs to Remember," both of which have new artwork.

The "Mantovani Tango" set was originally produced the Japanese market. Subsequent demand from American distributors who were aware of the production of the package prompted its release here.

A special promotion piece for the stereo -only set prepared by Lenny Meisel, national album promotion chief, is being sent to the firm's distributor executives

and sales personnel as well as to all district sales and promotion personnel. The mailing includes a 9 by 12 replica of what is known as "The 1968 Tango Award," presented earlier to Herb Goldfarb, London's national sales and distribution manager.

DIONNE WARWICK receives a gold record for her million single seller, "Valley of the Dolls" and "1 Say a Little Prayer," from Florence Greenberg, president of Scepter Records. The presentation was made at a dinner -dance given Miss Warwick Tuesday (7) at New York's Hotel Pierre, when the artist also was honored for million -dollar sales three albums: "Here Where There Is Love," "Dionne Warwick's Golden Hits, Volume I," and "Valley of the Dolls."

Douglas Sets Multi -Media Format on 'Black Youth'

NEW YORK - Douglas In- ternational Corp. is preparing a

multi -media study, "Black Youth Speaks," which will include a documentary LP, a pic- torial -essay format book, and a

HENRY BRIEF, left, executive di rector of the Record Industry Association of America (RIM), presents a check for $5,000 to Sol Shapiro, treasurer of the entertainment committee of the President's Council on Youth Op- portunity. The contribution by RIM on behalf of the record industry will help underwrite the committee's efforts in connection with the 1968 Summer Youth Op- portunity Program.

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TV special. The company also plans a late May release for the first of its Lenny Bruce album series. The album juxtaposes Bruce's comments with the voices of current U. S. political leaders.

"Black Youth Speaks" is being produced in conjunction with the Massachusetts Achieve- ment Trainers, an outspoken Black Power organization. The project is being directed by Prof. Gunther Weil of Boston College.

The Bruce tapes will include the voices of President Lyndon Johnson, Vice -President Hubert Humphrey, Sen. Robert Ken- nedy, Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon. The release will take advantage of this year's political conventions and elections, with merchandising through political clubs and po- litically oriented media.

Archway Formed NEW YORK - A record

company. Archway Records, has been formed in St. Louis by Joe Brewster, St. Louis area broadcaster. Initial release on Archway, in compatible stereo. is "Take a Walk." by the Wolfmen.

French horn quartet, with a single, "Summer Scene" preceding the debut LP. Mack is using Haskell's arrangements on Liberace's forthcoming love theme LP in an attempt to modernize the pianist's format.

In the big beat area, Mack is now developing singles for two new Dot vocalists, both of whom have had album releases: Rita Moss and Ernie Andrews.

Having recorded two albums with Count Basie, Mack has a third LP working for October. He is also preparing a three album repackage series utilizing material he and Bob Thiele recorded in the late 1950's. Rep- resenting the traditional era are such artists as Louis Arm- strong. Pee Wee Russell, Bud Freeman and George Wettling.

Since Jan. I, Dot has been releasing soundtracks from Par- amount. also owned by Gulf & Western. These packages produced by Mack include: "Will Penny," "Sebastian" and "Blue." Last week Mack completed his most unusual soundtrack project: Neal Hefti's score from "Odd Couple." Since there was only 18 minutes of music in the film, Mack decided to fill out the LP with five short dialog scenes. In a strict musical vein, Mack edited the Maurice Jarre music for "Villa Rides," which is a rush release.

Cantors Stage A Rock Service

NEW YORK - More than 1,000 cantors and synagogue music directors heard a Sab- bath eve rock service at their

,annual conference at the Gros - singer Hotel, Grossinger, N. Y.

The service, (And None Shall Make Them Afraid)," was performed before the General Assembly of Can- tors of America with the aim of incorporating this type of ritual into the Jewish service.

Previewed at Congregation Miskan Israel in Hamden, Conn., in January. the service was composed by Issachar Miron, formerly associated with Israeli government cultural activities. The service employs Sephardic cantonal patterns with rock rhythms. Electric instrumentation, brass, woodwinds and strings are employed in the service. Miron's composition also makes uses of two choirs.

Kama Sutra, Schekeryk Deal

NEW YORK - Kama Sutra has reached an agreement with producer -publisher Peter Schek- eryk for Kama Sutra to represent compositions by singer - composer Melanie. Also included is co- publishing deals for I I other writers contracted to Schekeryk's Amelanie Music (ASCAP) and Two People Mu- sic (BMI). The II are produced for various labels by Schekeryk. William Mishler, folk -blues writer, has joined Kama Sutra's staff.

Bell to Distribute Gemini Star Label

NEW YORK -Bell Records will distribute the Gemini Star label, with the first release under the new agreement. "I Don't Know How To" by the Constellations, an r &h single. Gemini Star Records has also sinned Bobby Freeman, who will record in the next few weeks.

Executive Turntable Don England has been promoted to vice -president of sales

in and distribution of Columbia Records. In his new position, England will be responsible to Bill Farr, CBS Records marketing vice -president, for the operation of Columbia's sales, distribution and promotion organizations. In addition to supervising the activities of Columbia's 19 branches in the U. S. and Puerto Rico and the five independent distributors that represent Co-

ENGLAND lumbia and affiliated labels, England will con- centrate on the development of sales and marketing programs and national promotion campaigns for records, tapes, audio equipment and other products handled by Columbia's national sales and distribution organizations. More recently director of national sales for CBS Records, England has been with the Columbia organization since 1956.

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Tony Martell has been appointed director of marketing for Kapp Records. Martell had been regional manager for Columbia Records in New York. Jack Wiedenmann, Kapp's general manager, indicated that Martell would have complete charge of Kapp sales, marketing and promotional activity for all product lines. Since Jan. 1, Wiedenmann pointed out, Kapp has launched several new artists, and he said that Martell will play a key role in the development of these artists and will MARTELL

prepare for continuing expansion on all levels. Meantime, Sid Schaffer, vice -president in charge of sales for Kapp Records, resigned last week.

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Joel Dorn has been appointed executive assistant to Nesohi Ertegun, vice -president of Atlantic Records. In his new post, Dorn will have a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting Ertegun in album production, artist negotiations, signings and a &r work. Dorn joined Atlantic a year ago as jazz promotion staffer and as a jazz album producer. Before joining Atlantic, Dorn was a jazz disk jockey at WHAT, Philadelphia, for six years. He was a free -lance producer and had a number of his own albums released on Atlantic before joining the label.

* * * Al Kooper has joined the staff of Columbia Records as a

producer in the pop a &r department. Kooper, organizer of the Columbia group, Blood, Sweat and Tears, is a composer- arranger and a former member of the Blues Project. He also performed on Bob Dylan's album, "Highway '61 Revisited." Among his songwriting credits are "This Dia- mond Ring" and "I Must Be Seeing Things." . .

Bill Casady has joined Warner Bros. -Seven Arts KOOPER Records as national promotion manager. For the

past four years he has been W7's Chicago promotion man. He replaces Marvin Deane, now with Tetragrammaton Records.

* * * Neely Plumb has gone into independent record production

with his first project for Capitol. Plumb had been RCA's West Coast a &r director.... Tammy Owens has been appointed manager of CBS Records West Coast press and information department. In her new position, Miss Owens will be responsible to Robert Altshuler, director of CBS' press and public information department, for artists residing on or touring the West Coast, and for CBS Records product, sales programs and personnel. She will also handle press and public information on the Coast from her base in Hollywood.

* * * Jim McHugh has been appointed promotion manager of the

Midwest region for Date, Ode and Immediate records. In his new post, McHugh will be responsible to Bruce Hinton, manager of sales and promotion for the three labels, for promotion of the product in nine major markets in the Mid- west. He will be based in Chicago. McHugh was recently on a tour with the U. S. Army. Prior to entering the service, he was with the Columbia Records branch in Chicago. . Joyce Miller, McHUGH formerly with Capitol Records, joins Liberty Records as advertising production coordinator.

* * * Eli Chezar has resigned as national sales manager of Audio

Magnetics, Inc., a tape manufacturer and duplicator. No replacement has been named. . Bob Stevens, formerly with Craig Corp. and Columbia Records, joins Muntz Sterco -Pak as a sales representative in the Rocky Mountain States. He will represent Muntz in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho and Wyoming.

* * * Otis Smith has been named to head singles sales on all labels

in the ABC Records combine. Smith will report to Bud Katzel, ABC's vice- president and director of marketine. Smith has been in the record business since 1962 when he joined MGM as a junior accountant, and was later promoted to assistant supervisor of the royalty department. He later joined Riverside Records, where he was vice - president and general manager.... Art Gaines,

SMITH formerly marketing director for Concord Elec- tronics, has joined Damark Industries, Inc., as a partner.

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Permit Hold -Up Delays Knight's Tour of England

LOS ANGELES - Follow- ing a delay in having his work permit cleared by the English government, Monument's Rob- ert Knight is working the personal appearance circuit. The artist and his manager learned one lesson in the incident: short - notice promotional junkets can- not be handled by the British labor administrator.

Knight was in New York to hoard a flight to London last month when British Decca, the Monument licensee, informed him that his work permit had not been cleared. Too short notice was the reason given. Knight had to reschedule his trip to promote his debut Monu- ment single, finally leaving May

Bobby Weiss, Monument's international director, said a minumum of four weeks is required to process a work permit. The paper delay was the first to hamper any Monument performer's English tour. Eng- land is the only European country requiring work clearance. Last week Knight appeared in

Super Record By Superscope

1-OS ANGELES - Super - scope, U. S. distributor of Sony cassette players and tape recording equipment, set first quarter sales and net income records for the three months ended March 31, 1968.

Net income after provisions for taxes was $533,398 or 25.5 cents a share based on 2,100,- 000 shares outstanding at the end of the March 1968 quarter. This represents a 37 per cent increase over net income of $388,184 or 21.5 cents a share based on 1,800,000 shares at the end of the same period in 1967.

First -quarter 1967 earnings adjusted to reflect 2,100,000 shares outstanding amount to 18.5 cents a share. Sales for the quarter amounted to $7,315,- 499 compared with sales of $5,- 251,291 for the same period in 1967.

Germany, Sweden and Den- mark. This week he returns to London for club and TV appearances, returning to the U. S. about Monday (20).

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1 A DAY IN THE LIFE Wes Montgomery, ALMA LP 2001 (M); SP 3001 (S)

2 THE ELECTRIFYING EDDIE HARRIS Atlantic 1495 (M); SO 1495 (S)

3 3 BEST OF WES MONTGOMERY 24 Verve V 8714 (M); V6 -8714 (S)

4 4 LOOK AROUND 9 Sergio Mendes 6 Brasil '66, A6M LP 137 (M); SP 4137 (S)

5 13 MR. SHING -A -LING 13 Lou Donaldson, Blue Note (No Mono); BST 84271 (S)

6 6 GLORY OF LOVE 16 Herb.. .inns,, A6M LP 2003 1M); SP 3003 it

7 5 LADY SOUL Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 8176 (M); SD 8176 (SI

8 15 PORTRAIT OF RAY 3 Ray (harles, ABC (No Mono); ABCS 625 :S1

9 9 UP POPS RAMSEY LEWIS 9 Cadet LP 799 (!A); LPS 799 (Si

10 7 GR00VIN' WITH THE SOULFUL STRINGS 25 Cadet LP 796 (M); LPS 796 (S)

12 MUSIC FROM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 8 Lalo Schifrin, Dot DIP 3831 (!A); DIPS 25831 is)

12 19 DOWN HERE ON THE GROUND Wes Montgomery, A6M (No Mono) LP 3006 IS;

13 8 NEFERTITI 7 Miles Davis, Columbia (No Mono); CS 9594 (S)

14 16 LIGHTHOUSE '68 8 Mrs Crusaders, Pacific Ian (No Mono); ST 20131.(5)

15 11 ELECTRIC BATH 19 Don Ellis C. His Ork, Columbia CL 2785 (M); CS 9585 (S)

16 14 RESPECT 32 jimmy Smith, Verve V 8705 (M); 06.8705 (S)

17 10 BURT BACHARACH: REACH OUT 18 A6M LP 131 (M); SP 4131 (5)

18 17 BLACKJACK 4 Donald Byrd, Blue Note (No Mono); BST 84259 (S;

19 - JIMMY SMITH'S GREATEST HITS Blue Note (No Mono); BST 89901 (S)

20 20 EVERYWHERE 2 Gerald Wilson. Pacific last (No Mono) 51 20132 (SI

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American Broadcasting 102 433/4 623 60% 561/2 591/4 +31/4 Ampex 402/4 223/4 1731 331/4 297/4 30 -1 s/ e

Automatic Radio 25% 31/4 433 207/e 183/e 20'/2 t 3/4

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Avnet 55 12% 1970 55 491/2 543/. +11/2 Canteen Corp. 2911 193/4 687 2911 271/2 28 3/4

Capitol Ind. 36% 20 835 36% 321/4 351/2 +23/4 CBS 763/4 433/4 1182 591/4 5611 561/4 2 Columbia Pic. 36% 13 2529 36% 333/4 3473/4 3/4

Consolidated Elec. 573/4 34% 229 421/4 401/4 401/2 11/4 Disney, Walt 63 37y2 648 593/4 561/4 571/4 s/2

EMI 71/4 3'/2 1171 71/4 61/4 61/4 y4 General Electric 1151/4 82'/2 1140 971/4 901/4 911/4 33/4 Gulf + Western 661/4 303/e 5842 521/4 471/4 51 +37/4 Hand lemon 58 173/ 179 25% 24 2411 3/4

Harvard Ind. 34 4 139 223/4 173/4 223/4 +31/2 Kinney Services 71 26'/ 219 70 64 653/e 4 Macke Co. 221/4 163/4 318 221/4 201/4 201/4 17/ MCA 74 343/4 455 713/4 673/e 703/4 + ys

Metromedia 703/4 40% 153 701/4 681/4 691/4 + 73/4

MGM 643/4 323/4 386 471/4 441/4 45'1 11/2 3M 1033/4 75 819 1021/2 96 101 +31/4

Motorola 1463/4 90 568 146% 1341/2 14 21 / 2 + 5 3 / RCA 651/2 427/. 1724 54 51% 521/2 '/2 Seeburg 30% 15 913 243/4 223/4 231/2 + 3h

Servmat 51'1 35 392 511/2 493/s 501/2 +21/41

Trans Amer. 58 22'1 2073 553/ 523/4 543/4 +2 Transcontinental Invest. 21% 1 ys 4030 213/4 19 21% +11/4 Triangle 43 35 182 427/4 411/4 413/4 1/2

20th Century 37 11 2097 357/s 33% 34% 7/.

Vendo 29% 231/4 279 293/4 2711 281/2

WB -7 Arts 42'/4 19'/2 851 37% 341/4 353/4

Wurlitzer 36 18'/e 131 24 211/2 22% + 3/4

Zenith 72'/4 473/4 665 62% 57 571/2 4

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ITCC 6 511 5% Jubilee Ind. 26 22 22

Lear Jet 301/2 231/2 30' /s

Merco Ent. 143/4 12 14

Mills Music 34'/2 32 32

NMC 9 81/ 8'1 Orrtronics 43/4 4% 41/4

Pickwick Int. 241/4 221/4 241/4

Telepro Ind. 2 1% 2

Tenno Corp. 121/2 121/4 121 `Over -the- counter prices shown are "bid" (as opposed to "asked "). Neither the bid nor the asked prices of unlisted securities represent actual transactions. Rather, they are a guide to the range within which these securities could have been sold or bought at the time of compilation. The above quotations compiled for Billboard by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner 6 Smith, Inc., member of the New York Stock Exchange and all principal stock exchanges.

MCA Sets Eearning Peak for Quarter

NEW YORK -MCA hit the highest quarterly earnings in its history, racking up an unaudited consolidated net income for the three months ended March 31

of $4,816,000. Ciross revenues for period totaled $56,831,000.

For the corresponding three months in 1967. consolidated net income was $4,389,000. Gross revenues were $56,341,- 000 for the first quarter of 1967.

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JAMAL JOINS ABC, IMPULSE

NEW YORK -Pianist Ahmad Jamal is going pop and jazz for ABC. He has been signed to record for both the ABC label, specializing in pop music, and Impulse. ABC's jazz line. For the past several years Jamal has been recording for the Cadet label.

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Pell Octet Is Back on Club Circuit After 5-Yr. Layoff

LOS ANGELES - The Dave Pell Octet is returning to the night club field after a five -year layoff. Leader- saxophonist Dave Pell, presently Liberty's a &r administrator, has assembled the members of his jazz band to work several dates at a North Hollywood club.

The Octet had cut 24 albums for labels such as RCA, Capitol, Kapp, Atlantic and Liberty.

Pell says he was influenced to return to club work by musicians, many of whom he hires to play on rock 'n' roll dates. "If it works, we might make some more albums," Pell said. "I'd like to record the Octet sounds with new electronics."

Working with Pell on the first two dates at Doutes on Thurs- day evenings (9 and 16), are a

number of players who will split sets or evenings. Most of the musicians play in the "Joey Bishop TV Show" orchestra, so the sets, commence at 10 p.m.. after the TV taping.

Pell is filling his chairs with: Jack Sperling and Frankie Capp on drums; Jack Sheldon and Don Fagerquist on trumpet; Tony Rizzi and Tommy Tedesco on guitar; Ray Brown and Buddy Clark on bass; Bob Enevold- sen on trombone; Med Flory on

baritone saxophone and Bob Florence on piano. Bassist Brown is the lone player never an original member of the Oc- tet.

Pell plays old arrangements by Shorty Rogers, Bob Florence, Marty Paich, Bill Holman, Johnny Williams and Harry Betts. If he does decide to record the group, he says he'll have to seek a more contemporary image.

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NEW YORK - Pickwick 33, in conjunction with Milton Bradley. creator of the Bump Ball party dance game, has released "The Official Bump Ball Record." Dance instructor "Kill- er" Joe Piro is sparking promotion on the game and LP, with nationwide personal appearances demonstrating the Bump Ball dance and using the record.

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NEW YORK -Leonard Sill - man's "New Faces of 1968," which opened at the Booth Theater on May 2, proved a variable show. It had some good numbers and some highly promising new talent. Warren Bros. - Seven Arts has the original cast album rights.

Among the most promising young performers were Gloria Bleezarde, Madeline Kahn, Rob- ert Klein and Suzanne Astor. Miss Bleezarde, playing the dumb blonde who walks on and off in Sillman's revues, had a fine comedy song in "X9RL220" about a girl who forgets her name because of the many numbers used to identify her. The number was by Jerry Powell and Michael McWhinney.

Miss Kahn, another blonde, had several good comedy bits, including "Das Chicago Song," by Michael Cohen and Tony Geiss, a Marlene Dietrich -Ber- told Brecht take -off, and Jack Sharkey's "Happy Landings," a monolog. Klein, another farceur,

Gabor Szabo's latest release for Impulse is following the sky -ward path of most of his preceding albums. "Wind Sky and Dia- monds," A9151 (S), is showing up on best seller charts all over the country. In this album, Szabo has expanded his brand of ex- perimentation to Include a vocal group. The California Dreamers accompany him in this newest adventure, singing tunes like "Lucy in the Sky," "A Day in the Life" and "White Rabbit." This album should be a strong follow - up to "Sorcerer." Szabo's choice of guitar is also a strong favorite. He chooses a Gibson guitar to back his musical virtuosity with style and stamina.

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resembled an earlier "New Faces" performer, Ronny Gra- ham, and even sang "Love in a New Tempo," which was written by Graham.

Miss Astor also handled comedy well and was one of a fine trio of contestants in "Missed America," a first -rate comedy sketch. However, it was Nancie Phillips who really shone in this scene as the winning Miss Ala- bama. Dottie Frank also performed well in the sketch.

This was followed by a Mo- zart take -off, "Die Zusammen- fugung," which gave Miss Blee- zarde, Miss Kahn, Klein, Bran- don Maggart and George Orm- iston ample opportunity to display their wares. Maggart was especially good in his many comic singing bits throughout the show. Ormiston's top number was "Marna Doll" with Miss Phillips. Marilyn Child, Rod Perry and Michael K. Allen displayed acceptable straight singing voices. Robert Lone, Joe Kyle, Elaine Giftos, Trudy Carson and Miss Frank danced well.

The show was set in Sillman's living room, with the performance simulating a backer's audition. Unfortunately, much of the show was not up to its high points, nor was much of the comedy particularly telling.

FRED KIRBY

NEW YORK - "New Faces of 1968," a musical revue, opened at the Booth Theater May 2. Following are excerpts from the daily newspaper reviews.

TIMES (Clive Barnes): "The music sounds comfortably familiar but uncomfortably trivial, while the jokes tickle rather than surprise."

NEWS (John Chapman): "There are many charming people; songs and sketches...."

POST: (Richard Watts): "I can't say the evening seemed to me overrun with exhilarating rewards."

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NEW YORK -An estimated 10,000 persons heard a free concert at Central Park's Mall on Sunday (6) given by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, the Grateful Dead, and the Jefferson Airplane. The show was set up by William Graham of Fillmore East and Howard Solomon of the Cafe Au Go Go, who probably will set up more such concerts in the future.

Jefferson Airplane Makes A Perfect Musical Landing

NEW YORK -Jefferson Air- plane soared into Filmore East on May 4 and gave the sold -out house one of the top performances of the season. The four - concert stand on May 3 and 4 drew an estimated 38,000 persons with both of Saturday's concerts completely sold out.

Grace Slick, Marty Balin and the rest of the group sang and played excitingly. This RCA group is one of the best at using crescendos and climaxes to build the intensity of a number. A perfect example was "White Rabbit," one of their best selections. Miss Slick on vocals steadily built to the belted climax as did the musicians behind her. It was a real show stopper.

Jefferson Airplane started with one of their other big numbers, "Somebody to Love," and never let up as their program included "Today," "Greasy Heart," Donovan's "Fly Trans - Love Airways," "Plastic Fantas- tic Lover," and several more.

On the Donovan number, Balin, Jorma Kaukonen, Paul Kantner and Jack Cassady all

Bernstein Manager Of Fuzzy Bunnies

NEW YORK - Sid Bern- stein, personal manager of the Rascals, has latched on to another group. He has signed for personal representation a new group called the Fuzzy Bunnies. The group of four boys has been together for the past seven months and have been appearing at Arthur for the past several weeks.

Bernstein is now negoatiating with record companies for the group.

played guitars as Spencer Dry- den played drums to back the vocals. Kaukonen, one of the top lead guitarists around, was a standout throughout the program as was Cassady on bass.

The group was called back for four encores, all of which were excellent including Freddy Neil's "Other Side of This Life," a powerful selection.

The program opened with an English act "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown." The act was loaded with weird effects, including Brown's entrance wearing a flaming headdress and sil- vered face mask. A luminous cloak was another effect as he changed outfits during his program, which consisted of singing numbers, such as "I Put a Spell on You" and dialogs with the audience. He was backed by a good trio of musicians, including an exceptional organist. But, his over -all effect wore thin as his set progressed.

FRED KIRBY

Campus Dates The Beach Boys, Capitol Rec-

ords group, and Maharishi Yogi appear at Stanford University Monday (20).

Steppenwolf, Dunhill group, set for the University of Wisconsin Tuesday (21).

The Checkmates, Ltd., A &M artists, set for the University of Wyoming, Wednesday (IS); Colo- rado State University, Thursday (16); Montana State University,

(Continued on pace 16)

SLY STONE, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, plays the organ for bearded David Kapralik, Epic Records vice -president in charge of a &r, and members of the group, at a recent recording session. The group appeared at Fillmore East, New York, Friday (10) to a sellout house.

Love Makes Strong Blues Rock Impact

NEW YORK - In its New York debut on Wednesday (8) at Generation, Love proved an effective blues rock group with folk influences. Despite minor technical problems, such as a blown fuse on an amplifier, the West Coast quintet made as strong an impression as they have on their three successful Elektra Records albums.

In Arthur Lee, Love has a lead vocalist with fine soul style, a singer equally at home in a fast lyric as in "Bummer in the Summer" or on a slower one such as "Orange Skies." The latter was a departure from the version on the unit's "Da Capo" album, where lead guitarist Bryan Maclean takes the vocal. Lee's treatment, while starting in a similar plaintive manner, builds to a powerful soul ending.

While Maclean repeatedly demonstrated his guitar skill, "My Little Red Book" gave bass guitarist Ken Forssi an opportunity to excel. In John Echols, Forssi and Maclean, Love has a strong guitar section, while Michael Stuart was a steady force on drums. In one number Maclean took the vocal in folk style, while Lee went to the drums, which he also played well.

Two other top selections, also

from Love albums, were "You I'll Be Following" and "Seven & Seven Is." The former was an uptempo wailer, while the latter, highly rhythmic, was a good closing number. Lee had another opportunity to wail in "Smokestack Lightning," where Echols also shone. In some of the numbers, Lee alternated between harmonica and vocals. Tuesday was the opening of a two -night stint at the Greenwich Village club, which had been closed for a week. It is expected to resume full operations shortly. FRED KIRBY

Signings Johnny Cash has renewed bis

association with Columbia Records and will continue to record for the label on a long -term basis. Cash's recordings are produced under the supervision of independent producer Bob Johnston.... Warner Bros.-Seven Arts has signed three acts: the Family, an English group produced by John GBberti Kensington Market, from New York, and singer -writer Eric An. demon. . The Platters have signed a new long -term deal with Musicor Records. . . Songwriter Ernie Maresca returns to the re-

(Continued on page 16)

Lloyd 4 to Tour Far East NEW YORK -The Charles

Lloyd Quartet begins a tour of the Far East this week under the auspices of the Offices of Cultural Presentations of the U. S. State Department. The tour opens Wednesday (15) and continues through Hong Kong, Bangkok, Vientiane, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore and Manila. Additional concert dates in Japan include such cities as Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Following the final State Department concert June 28, the group will probably play in Australia and Honolulu before returning to the U. S. for the Philadelphia Music Festival at JFK Stadium.

During its Far Eastern tour, the Quartet will appear on radio and TV as well as play concerts in local halls and outdoor arenas. Visits to universities, music schools, and exchange performances with local musicians are also planned.

The group records for Atlantic Records and is managed by George Avakian.

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Already set for the Festival's first three days, which will be held at Daytop, are Pete Seeger and Billy Taylor. The final show of the Festival, to be held June 17, will take place at the Village Gate, with Duke Ellington set to appear.

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JOEL GREY and chorus record the original Broadway cast album of "George M!" for Columbia Records. The session was recorded under the supervision of Thomas Z. Shepard, Columbia a &r producer.

Tim Rose Puts on Unwilted And Powerful Performance

NEW YORK - Tim Rose, using folk and folk rock, hit home in a powerful performance at the Scene Monday (6) as the Columbia artist broke in his new act. Aided by a fine hack -up trio featuring lead guitarist Elliott Randall and bass guitarist Jim Kirby, Rose was especially effective in selections from the Columbia album hearing his name as its title.

Two of these, "Hey Joe (You Shot Your Woman Down)" and "Come Away, Melinda," are singles. The former is being re- serviced by the label on a

limited basis, while the latter is

Rose's latest disk. "Hey Joe" built in intensity as Rose wailed the telling lyrics. Even with the reduced instrumentation, "Come

Pat Lundy Hits The Club Trail

NEW YORK - Pat Lundy, Columbia Records singer, begins a round of East Coast nightclub dates for seven weeks beginning Monday (20). Miss Lundy, who recently returned from a Caribbean tour, starts her East Coast rounds in Boston with a seven -day engagement at Lenny's on the Turnpike and a two -week stay at The Pall Mall. She'll con- clude the tour with a four -week stand at The Bird Cage in Atlanta.

During her East Coast swing, Miss Lundy is scheduled to return to New York for a guest appearance on Mery Griffin's TV show. In conjunction with the tour, a special Boston and Atlanta promotion drive has been set for her recent Colum- bia single, "Does She Ever Remind Me of You ?"

Away, Melinda," was potent in its anti -war message.

And Rose was potent in his delivery of his full program, which i n c l u d ed "Morning Dew," a folk rocker from the album and the tender folk "When I Was a Young Man," the only number performed without drums. Randall's playing stood out in the latter. "Oh Susannah" took on a new dimension in an extended version by Rose. His program ended with the hardest rock number of the set: his "It's Over." In addition to singing, Rose played the guitar well, but left lead guitar to Randall.

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Artist Signings Continued from page 14

cording field in a deal with Laurie Records. He previously recorded on the Seville label. . . The Illinois Speed Press to Columbia.

Shirley Ellis and writer -producer Mike Stoller have been signed to the Bell label. . White Whale Records has signed the Rockets. Their first album, produced:, by Barry Goldberg, is titled "The Rockets" and consists of original material written by the group's members, Danny Whitten, Bill Tal- bot, Ralph Molina, Bobby Not - koff and George and Leon Whit - sell.

Campus Dates Continued from page 14

Friday (17); and Brigham Young University Saturday (18).

Murray the K, radio -TV personality, will speak on "Modern Music and the Now Generation' at Smith College, Northampton, Mass., Tuesday (14).

Jay and the Americans, United Artists group, at St. Johns Univer- sity, Queens, Friday (17).

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Vogue artist Long John Baldry visits Brussels at the end of this month for an appearance on the TV show Tienerklanken." .

American group, the Association (Vogue), visit Brussels Monday (13) and Tuesday (14) for TV appearances on "Vibrato" (RTB) and "Tienerktanken" (BRT). .

Vogue's groups Les Charlots and Les Troubadours appeared at Wolu City May 10 and 12. .

"Concerto Voor Natasha," by Jo- han Stollz (RCA) is making a big impact here. Stoltz will cut Ger- man and French versions of the record, which has already been released in Holland.... Vogue artist David Christie promoted his chart entry "Julie" on the "Vi- brato" TV show.... Palette sent white roses to press and radio men to promote the new lo Leeman record "de witte rozen." Line and Willy promoted their Eurovi-

sion song "A Chacun sa Chanson' on the "Feu Vert" program. .

The Mertens Brothers have recorded an instrumental version of the British Eurovision song "Con- gratulations." . Les Sunlights follow up "Les Roses Blanches" with "Maman, la plus belle du Monde" for Vogue. . Palette released Will Ferdy's Dutch version of the Belgian Eurovision song, "Quand tu reviendras," by Claude Lombard, . . Vicky, the original interpreter of "Love Is Blue" has recorded a Dutch version of the song for Polygram, "De liefdc is zacht." . Robert Cogol (Polygram) has cut a French version of the Will Tura country and western hit, "El Bandido." ... Vogue reports its top -selling records in April as "Riquita," by Georgette Plana; "Il est Cinq Heures, Paris s'Eveille," by Jacques Dutrone; "La La La," by Massiel; "Julie," by David Christie, and "Giddy Up a Ding Dong," by

O. J. Armath.. . . "Levenslied," by Rudi Anthony, which won first prize in the Canzonissima contest, was released on a single by Cardi- nal. JAN WALDORP

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Warwick's LP "Valley of the Dolls" in conjunction with showing of the movie. . . La Discoteca will issue an album recorded live by Les Claners (Bonus). The recording, the first done live in Venezuela, took place in "Pop & Op Musical," a happening staged weekly by a group of young artists and disk jockeys. . . Carlos Lico's "Tengo" and "Igual por igual," the latter written by Man- uel Alejandro, are the first titles released by Distribuidora Nacional de Discos on its newly signed Capitol (of Mexico) label.

CBS commemorated the second anniversary of Javier Solis' death with the release of an album with 12 of his hits. The press gave the singer and the record extensive coverage with material and pictures. . June will be Franck Poured Month for Musitron. The company has released a single containing "Live for Life" and "Love Is Blue" by this artist and will


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Coast Group Set Up To Keep Jazz Alive

By GODFREY LEHMAN

SAN FRANCISCO -How to keep jazz alive as an art form in a day of rock domination is the problem which a group of leading Jazz entrepreneurs, musicians and recording artists is facing with a radical new solu- tion.

Take jazz out of the night clubs, an outdated institution, they say, and bring it into the neighborhoods and schools. Headed by Delano Dean, a bass player and co -owner of the Both and Jazz Club, the group has organized the Jazz Action Movement -JAM.

The non -profit group hopes to enlist the support of public schools, foundations and industry to give those who are stuck

on the Beatles and the Monkees the opportunity to hear good jazz performed by local musicians.

"The prime purpose is education," according to Dean and partner, Leonard Sheftman. "We want to present free concerts in the schools and parks and any place where we can gather people in the neighborhoods."

To raise funds, JAM is or- ganizing a benefit concert for Wednesday (22), at the Carousel Ballroom and, beginning June 1,

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LOS ANGELES -Josef Hof- mann, Greig and Paderew- ski are "alive" and in stereo. Actual piano performances by these artists are the programming material presented over some 50 radio stations in an hour -long syndicated program, "Keyboard Immortals Play Again in Stereo."

Material for the show comes from the private collection of Welte piano rolls, owned by Joseph Tushinksy, whose company distributes the Sony tape recorder line in the U. S.

From his 2,800 Welie rolls, Tushinsky estimates 450 programs can be developed. Each of the hour shows, which he personally plans, researches and announces, is designed to ex- plore some distinct characteristic of the romantic piano era.

It takes two hours to program each show, over two hours of recording time and half a day to research and write the running commentary. Four shows are prepared once a month, with one person employed at Sony Superscope mailing out the shows and quality checking returning tapes which are then sent out to new stations joining the informal "hookup."

Stations Among the stations carrying

the program are KFAC, Los Angeles (the first station ac- cepting the show); WTFM, New York; WCRB, Boston; WEFB, Chicago; WJW, Cleveland; WCXL, Cincinnati; WLDM, De- troit; WRR, Dallas; WFLN, Philadelphia; KKHI, San Fran-

and WGMS, Washington. A typical show consists of

from six to seven rolls, their length varying from 1 minute 50 seconds to 15 minutes. Tu- shinsky plays his rolls on a completely refurbished Vorsetzer,

the instrument upon which Welte piano rolls are played. The Vor- setzer is connected to a $12,500 concert grand piano which "plays" the piano rolls. Tushin- sky records this music in his living room on professional Sony equipment. He has his own edit- ing room and makes his master tapes at Capitol Records.

Three microphones are placed above the piano's sounding plate. Tushinsky generally does his recording in the late evening. if, during the taping, the phone

rings, the tapes stops because "a very patient piano player is performing." Tushinsky says it's easier to start over again than spend time splicing portions of piano roll music together.

The major reasons for Tushin- sky's involvement in radio programming are his strong advo- cacy of the romantic era of piano playing plus the ability to tell listeners they are hearing repertoire recorded completely on his company's equipment and available nowhere else.

His 'Trivia' Chatter Plays Untrivial Role in Format

By ELIOT TIEGEL

LOS ANGELES - "I'm trying to get radio to perform at its utmost," says Al Collins, KLAC's newest nighttime personality. Formerly with KSFO, San Francisco, Collins is experimenting with his own concept for presenting lighthearted entertainment on a station which is primarily a listener -phone -in operation.

Although the emphasis is on "trivia" which, according to Col- lins, offers the listener "a moment of lightness in which to re- juvenate his brain," Collins still retains his affinity with music.

He opens his 7 -10 p.m. show with the Count Basie flagwaver, "Blues in Hoss Flat," and tries to present one record per hour, falling back on many of the tunes which have been his favorites during his 21 years in broadcasting. In this vein, Col- lins' jazz background emerges. He programs Woody Herman's "Blue Flame" and a Randy Hall cut with Collins himself playing a tin whistle.

Yesteryear's Hits Change -of -pace programming from you that were the hottest in the loud 5 y

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POP SINGLES -5 Years Ago May 18, 1963

1, If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul (S. P. Q R.)

2. I Will Follow Him -Peggy Much (RCA Victor)

3. Puff (The Magic Dragon) -Peter, Paul & Mary (Warner Bros.)

4. Surfin' U. S. A. -Beach Boys (Capitol)

5. Foolish Little Girl- Shirelles (Scepter)

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POP SINGLES -10 Years Ago May 19, 1958

1. All I Have to Dream Is Dream/ Glaudette -Everty Bros. (Cadence)

2. Witch Doctor -David Seville (Liberty)

3. Wear My Ring Amend Your Reek/ Bondie Think It's Time - Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)

4. Twilight Time -Platters (Mercury) 5. He's Got the Whole World In His

Hands-Laurie London (Capitol) 6. Return to 'Me -Dean Martin

(Capitol) 7. Looking Baek /Do I Like It ?-

Nat King Cole (Capitol) & Book of Love -Monotones (Argo) 9. Tequila- Champs (Challenge)

10. Johnny B. Goode -Chuck Berry (Chess)

RUB SINGLES -5 Years Ago POP LP'S -5 Years Ago May 18, 1963 May 18, 1963

1. Baby Workout-Jackie Wilson 1. Days of Wine 6 Roses - (Brunswick) Andy Williams (Columbia)

2. If You Wanna Be. Happy- 2. West Side Story -Soundtrack Jimmy Soul (S, P. Q. R.) (Columbia)

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Since KLAC emphasizes communication between a host of personalities and their listeners, the sounds of music -however slight -receive "impact," Collins says.

Collins has been chatting on the air with Les Crane during the waning moments of Crane's show, with the result that Crane has been closing his program with Basic's "Blues in Hoss Flat." So the song receives back - to -back exposure when Collins spins it to launch his time segment.

Collins' concept for kookie things has resulted in his expos- ing material from the catalog of a small Burbank record label, Mobile Fidelity, which has been supplying the show with railroad train sounds.

Collin's situation of changing from a strict music disk' jockey to a personality called upon to use his mind and imagination, is a situation facing many DJ's around the country whose stations have switched to a conversation format. "The first two weeks it was rough," Collins admits. "The inclination was always to play a record after I

said something." Fortunately, Collins had been

conducting a "trivia" hour from 11- midnight at KSFO, so he was used to chatting with listeners.

Among the people calling in have been a number of Los An- geles jazzmen, which has Col- lins planning a segment of his show exclusively for musicians to call and talk about their trade.

Collins has begun utilizing a successful KSFO promotion, en- listing listeners in his "bandidos" club. Last Friday (10) he held his first public gathering across the street from the station by the LaBrea Tar Pits. The public event was broadcast live, with local mariacha bands strolling among the crowd.

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show what's happening at radio stations around the nation in regards to records ... primarily records not yet on the chart or on the bottom of the chart. In coming weeks, the service will be expanded to more easy listening and r &b stations. Best Pick is a record that has a chance to go all the way. Best Leftfield Pick is a record by a new artist or established artist who hasn't had a hit recently that could go all the way. Biggest Happening is a record that is getting most requests and sales in area. Biggest Leftfield Happening is a record by a new artist or one who hasn't had a hit recently that is getting tnost requests and sales in area.

HOT 100 RADIO EL PASO, Tex,: KELP program director, air personality Charlie

Russell -Best Pick is "If I Were a Carpenter," by the Four Tops, Mo- town; Best Leftfield Pick is "Shirley Temple Curls," by Mike Kelly, Megaphone; Biggest Happening is "Let Me Love You," by Sunny and Sunlinero, Keylock; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Let Me Love You," by Sunny and Sunlinero.

MILWAUKEE: WOKY music director Bob Barry-Best Pick is

"Groovy Feelin'," by Maria Elena & Jamie, MTA; Best Leftfteld Pick is "I Recommend Her," by the Skunks, World Pacific; Biggest Happening is "Angel of the Morning," by Merrilee Rush, Bell; Biggest Leftfield Happen- ing is "He Don't Really Love You," by the Delphonics, Moon Shot.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.: WAPE program director, Ike Lee -Best Pick is "This Guy's in Love With You" by Herb Alpert, A &M; Best Leftfield Pick is "This Guy's in Love With You," by Herb Alpert, A &M; Best Happening is "Backwards and Forwards," by December's Children, World Pacific; Biggest Leftfteld Happening is "Along Comes Mary," by the Lexington Ave. Local, Epic. (We are also picking the new Association's single "Time for Livin'," taken from their "birthday album. ")

CHICAGO: WCFL music director John Wellman -Best Pick is "A Man Without Love," by Engelbert Humperdinck, Parrot; Best Leftfield Pick is "Master Jack," by Four Jacks & a Jill, RCA; Biggest Happening is "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy," by the Ohio Express, Cameo; Biggest Leftfleld Happening is "MacArthur Park," by Richard Harris, Dunhill.

SULLIVAN, Mo.: KTUI program manager G. Hal Hoemann -Best Pick is "Yesterday I Heard the Rain," by Tony Bennett, Columbia; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Louisiana Man," by the Pozo -Seco Singers, Columbia.

HUN7SViLLE, Ala.: WEUP air personality, station manager "Sugar Daddy" -Best Pick is "I Could Never Love Another," by the Tempta- tions, Gordy; Best Leftfteld Pick is "Take Your Time to Know Me," by Percy Sledge, Atlantic; Biggest Happening is "I've Got a Sure Thing," by Olie & the Nightingales. Stax.

MIAMi: WAME program director Lee Wilson -Best Pick is '"The Girl Across the Street," by Moses Smith, Dionn; Best Leftfield Pick is "I'm In Need of You," by Jesse Boone, Bruboon; Biggest Happening is "Tighten Up," by Arvhie Bell, is "Get in the Groove," by Might Hannabal, Loma.

TYLER, Tex.: KZEY music director air personality, Bob Easley - Best Pkk is "I Wish I Knew," by Solomon Burke, Atlantic; Best Left - field Pick is "Two Sides to Every Coin," by Delores Ealy, Velvet; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Cut You Lose." by Rickky Allen, Tamboo, Imperial.

DAYTON: WAVI music director, air personality Jay Williams - Best Pick is "Folsom Prison Blues," by Johnny Cash, Columbia; Best Left - field Pick is "Just Enough to Break My Heart," by Tommy O'Day, Tiger; Biggest Happening is "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.," by Tammy Wynette, Epic; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Irahs," by the Trans- Atlantic Rail- road, Phoenix. (Bill Vance's comment on big action with "D.I.V.O.R.C.E." at KTLW in Texas City is more than true here in Dayton. Tammy Wynette's record went from a "Pic" to number 14 here in one week - Unprecedented!).

FLINT, Mich,: WAMM program /music director Tony King -Best Pick and Best Leftfield Pick is "Salt Water Taffy," by the Finders Keepers, Buddah; Biggest Happening is "Next to Your Fire," by the Pack, Capitol; Biggest Leftfleld Happening is "Unwind," by Ray Stevens, Monument. COLLEGE RADIO

NASHVILLE: WRVU music director Randy Brooks -Best Pick is "Time for Livio'," by the Association, Warner Bros.; Best Leftfteld Pick is "All Over the World," by the Alphabetical Order, Soul Blvd.

COLUMBIA, Mo.: KCCS music director Jeff Mintz -Best Pick is "MacArthur Park," by Richard Harris, Dunhill; Best Leftfield Pick is "Animals, Flowers, and Children," by the Joyful) Noise, RCA; Biggest Happening is 'Take Time to Know Her," by Percy Sledge, Atlantic; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "The Legend of Xanada," by Dave Dee, Beaky, Mick & Tick, Imperial. (Also getting response on "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die," by Country Joe and the Fish, as an album cut from the album of the same name.)

POTSDAM, N. Y.: WNTC program director Ralph Curcio -Best Pkk is "Along Comes Mary," by the Lexington Ave. Local, Epic; Best Leftfleld Pick is "Fire," by the Five By Five, Paula; Biggest Happening is "Look to Your Soul," by Johnny Rivers, Imperial; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Give Me One More Chance," by Wilmer Alexander & the Dukes, Aphrodisiac. STEREO RADIO STATIONS

SAN JOSE, Calif.: KSJO owner /co- general manager Scott M. Elrod - Best Pick is "The Look of Love," by Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66; "Wind Song," by Wes Montgomery, Verve; Best Leftfield Picks are "California Dreamin'," by Jose Feliciano, RCA; "Never My Love," by Cal Tjader, Verve; Biggest Happening is "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," by Dionne Warwick, Scepter; Comedy Album is "God Bless Tiny Tim," by Tiny Tim, Reprise. MODERN RADIO

HOLLYWOOD: KMPC program director Russ Barnett -Best Pkk is "This Guy's in Love with You," by Herb Alpert, A &M; Best Left - field Pick is "This Guy's in Love with You," by Herb Alpert, A &M.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.: KERN music director Monty Montgomery - Best Pick is "I Had a Dream," by Pat Boone, Dot; Best Leftfield Pick is "I Had a Dream," by Pat Boone, Dot; Biggest Happening is "Cabaret," by Herb Alpert; "San Jose," by Dionne Warwick, Scepter; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Summer Scene," by Jimmie Haskells, Dot (Alpert's "Cab- aret" and Warwick's "San Jose" have mushroomed locally to the point of hearing nothing else).

SPRINGFIELD, VL: WCFR program director Ron Bastone -Best Pkk is "Mrs. Robinson," by Simon & Garfunkel, Columbia; Best Left -





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tin is probably the only (certainly, he's one of the few) TV personality who competes with himself. Known in Canada as Pierre Lalonde, Martin does a weekly bandstand -type show on CFTM -TV (channel 10) in Montreal, live each Saturday, then he flies to New York to tape -in English -his WPIX -TV (channel 11) show on a Wednes- day and Thursday. Through the courtesy of CATV, his WPIX- TV 7 p.m. Saturday show is seen on the U. S. border by the same people who watch him in French over CFTM -TV.

Martin is a recording artist on his own label - Prestige Records, distributed by London Records of Canada Ltd. -in Canada. He's presently negotiating with a U. S. record label.

The "Peter Martin Show," is the biggest local show WPIX- TV has and the only one that has sustained. The reason is that it is the primary outlet for record talent on TV in New York outside of a couple of major network shows like "The Ed Sul- livan Show."

The format of the show is to feature four solo performers and two groups. Harvey Vincent, producer, tries to get performers who're on the chart, but the show is noted for helping launch careers.

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He started the New York show Dec. 23 after the departure of Clay Cole; in fact, Mar- tin "guested" a few times with Cole in order to complete a smooth changeover.

Format Change The show has gone steadily

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first noticed by Lloyd Gaines, former executive producer, and producer Barry Glazer last year when they were at the Expo '67 taping a performance by a name record group, fits into this approach very well. His father, in fact, was Jack Forbes, noted singer in the 30's in both Canada and England. Glaser has since shifted duties to other WPIX -TV activities.

To illustrate the popularity that Martin has already achieved in New York, at a "Peter Mar- tin Day" at Palisades Amuse- ment Park recently, an estimated 55,000 jammed the outdoor stage area to see the Crit- ters, the Hassles, and the 1910 Fruit Gum Company. Park officials reported that the park broke all attendance records - 197,000.

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Miller has denied the charge and maintains his comments on air were limited to a plea that the city set aside a day of tribute to honor the policemen and firemen who kept tension under control. In taking action, the disk jockey has filed a $5 million damage suit against the station.

While he has anchored his morning time slot for 10 years, Miller has been associated with WIND for 22 years, beginning in 1945, when he served a three -

year stint as program director. Wanting to be a performer, he switched to free -lance radio work, and once did 105 different programs a week on six or seven stations. Finally, in 1957, Miller agreed to an exclusive WIND radio contract that allowed him to negotiate for TV work.

Miller's contract with WIND runs thru 1970, and calls for a salary of more than S80,000 a year. In addition to his WIND stint, Miller does a Saturday night TV show for WELD.

KCBS -FM Splits From AM Format

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PHILADELPHIA: WPAS program /music director, air personality Hy Lit -Best Pick is "Greasy Heart," by the Jefferson Airplane, RCA; Best Leftfield Pick is "Uncle Jack," by the Spirit, Ode; Biggest Happening is "Bookends," by Simon & Garfunkel, Columbia; Biggest Leftfield Hap- pening is "Bookends." by Simon & Garfunkel, Columbia.

SAN DIEGO: KOGO program director Dick Roberts -Best Pick is "My Shy Violet," by the Mills Brothers, Dot; Best Leftfield Pick is "Down Here on the Ground," by Gogi Grant, Pete.

VAI.DOSTA, Ga.: WVLD music director Peter Stone -Best Pick is "This Guy's in Love with You," by Herb Alpert, A &M; Best Leftfield Pick is "Bring a little Lovin'," by the Los Bravos, Press.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.: KMEN music director T. Michael Jordan -Best Pick is "San Bernardino," by the Lemonade Charade, Bell; Best Leftfield Pick is "Bring a Little Lovin'," by the Los Bravos. Press; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "San Bernardino," by the Lemonade Charade, Bell ( "San Bernardino" is a non hype record, from out of town response, the record is good enough to sell in Podonk).

RICHMOND, Va.: WGOE music director Bill James -Best Pick is "Jelly Jungle," by the Lemon Pipers, Buddah; Best Leftfield Pick is "It's My Time," by the Everly Brothers, Warner Bros.; Biggest Happen- ing is "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy," by the Ohio Express. Cameo; Big- gest Leftfield Happening is "Both Sides Now," by the Collection.

SAN FRANCISCO: KYA music director Dick Starr -Best Pick is

"If I Were a Carpenter," by the Four Tops, Motown; Best Leftfield Pick is "Bring a Little Lovin'," by the Los Bravos, Press; Biggest Happen- ing is "Sky Pilot," by the Animals. MGM; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Dead," by Carolyn Sullivan, Philips.

POTI'STOWN, Phila.: WPAZ music director and deejay Bill Camp- bell -Best Pick is "A Man Without Love," by Engelbert Humperdinck, Parrot; Best Leftfield Pick is "I Have a Dream," by Freddie North. A -Bet; Best Leftfield Happening is "MacArthur Park," by Richard Harris, Dunhill (Have been playing this one for over a month, but getting bigger and bigger every day).

FORT BRAGG, Calif.: KDAC program director Jerry Johnson - Best Leftfield Pick is "Bobby Says," by Andrew Smith & the Hyannis Ports, Buddah: Best Pick is "Sally Had a Party." by the Flavor, Columbia; Biggest Happening is "Sally Had a Party," by the Flavor, Columbia; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Don't Make Promises," by Rick Nelson, Decca (We gave "Don't Make Promises" by the Union Gap which was the "B" side of "Woman, Woman," a lot of air play here and got a

good reaction, and I'm glad to see someone put it out as a plug side. Maybe someone will get on this one with us.)

BLUEFIELD, W. Va.: WKOY music director and deejay Johnnie Charles -Best Pick is "The Poster," by the Monkees, Colgems; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Shhhhhhhhhhh." by James Brown, King (Getting quite a bit of action on flip of "Honey," titled, "Danny," by Bobby Goldsboro, United Artists).

LOWELL, Mass.: WLTI survey director Curt Roemer -Best Pick is "Little Bird," by the Beach Boys, Capitol; Best Leftfield Pick is "A Man Without Love," by Engelbert Humperdinck, Parrot; Biggest Happen- ing is "San Francisco Girls," by the Fever Tree, UNI; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "How'd We Ever Get This Way," by Andy Kim, Steed.

BANGOR, Met WABI program director George Hale- Biggest Hap- pening is "Love Is All Around," by the Troggs. Fontana; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "No Matter What You Do," by the Barracudas, Critique; (This is a very popular Maine group and this record with proper exposure could go big nationwide.)

TULSA: KRAV Bill Miller -Best Pick is "This Guy's in Love with You," by Herb Alpert, A &M; Best Leftfield Pick is "Brooklyn Roads," by Neil Diamond, UNI; Biggest Happening is "Master Jack," by the Four Jacks and a Jill. RCA; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "MacArthur Park," by Richard Harris, Dunhill. (Hottest LP is "Beat of the Brass," by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. A &M.l

HANOVER, N. H.: WDCR survey director and deejay Paul Gam - baccini -Best Pick is "Think," by Aretha Franklin, Atlantic; Best Left- field Pick is "This Guy's in Love with You," by Herb Alpert, A &M; Biggest Happening is "MacArthur Park." by Richard Harris, Dunhill; Biggest Leftfield Happenings are "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy," by the Ohio Express, Buddah; and "I [.ove You," by the People, Capitol. RHYTHM AND BLUES RADIO

COLUMBUS, Ga.: WOKS music director air personality Ernestine Mathis -Best Pick is "Lovin' Feelin'," by Lonnie & Vikki, Revue; Best Leftfield Pick is "Livin' in Fear," by the Bagdads. Doubleshot; Biggest Happening is "Tribute to a King," by William Bell, Stan; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "I've Got to Have You," by the Fantastic Four. Ric Tic. (A really good record that seems to be a little slow taking off is Edwin Starr's "I'm the Man for l'ou." Revue has a duo, Lonnie A Vikki, who have a winning rhythm and blues sound in "[.ovin' Feeling." Minus a hit for awhile, Jean Wells may have what it takes in her newest, "Try Me and See. ")

LOUISVILLE, Ky.: WLOU air personality Jerry Tucker -Best Pick and Best Leftfield Pick is "A Place." by the Precisions, Drew; Biggest Happening and Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Soul Serenade," by Willie Mitchell, Hi.

CHICAGO: WVON program /music director Lucky Cordell -Best Pick is "The Impossible Dream," by Kim Weston. Motown; Best Left- field Pick is "Let's Get It Together," by Johnny Moore, Date; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Try Me and See," by Jean Wells, Calla.

CHARLOTTE, N. C. WGIV staff -Best Pick is "I Ain't Particular," by Johnny Taylor, Stan; Best Leftfield Pick is "I Ain't Particular," by Johnny Taylor, Stax; Biggest Happening is "Never Love Another," by the Temptations, Gordy; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "It's You for Me," by the Amazers, Thomas.

BLUEFIELD, W. Va.: WKOY music director Johnnie Charles - Best Pick is "I Can't Wait for love," by the Mysteries, Manhattan; Best Leftfield Pick is "Hey You," by Evil Enc. Group, Scene; (Best rhythm and blues record is "Able Mable" by Mable John, Stan). COUNTRY MUSIC RADIO

SAN ANTONIO: KBUC music director and deejay Dale Eichor- Best Pick is "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.," by Tammy Wynette, Epic; Best Leftfield Pick is "It's My Time" and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," by George Hamilton IV, RCA; Biggest Happening is "I've Been There Before," by Ray Price, Columbia; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "World." by Larry Heaberlin, K -Ark (A new album getting extra airplay is "Make Mine Country," by Charliey Pride, RCA; Charley was in town the other night at a club and played to an SRO audience).

FLINT, Mich.: WKME program /music director air personality Jim Harper -Best Pick is "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.," by Tammy Wynette, Epic- Best Leftfield Pick is "Is This Love ?" by Lucille Starr, Epic; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "An Ordinary Miracle," by Bobby Lewis, UA; ( "A New





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* * * Switching slots at WKYC in

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DALLAS: KBOX program /music director air personality Jack Gar- diner -Best Pick is "It's Over.' by Eddy Arnold, RCA; Best Leftfield Pick is "Come On Home," by Debbi Lori Kay, Columbia; Biggest Happening and Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Ain't Got Time to Be Unhappy," by Bob Luman, Epic.

SACRAMENTO: KRAK program /music director, station manager Jay Hoffer -Best Pick is "Like a Merry -Go- Round," by Lynn Anderson, Chart; Best Leftfield Pick is "Remembering," by Jerry Reed, RCA.

MEMPHIS: WMQM program /music director, air personality Les Acree -Best Picks are "Folsom Prison Blues," by Johnny Cash, Co- lumbia and "Heaven Says Hello," by Sonny James, Capitol; Best Leftfleld Pick is "Sweet Suzannah,' by Benny Barnes, Kapp; and "Sugar," by the Geezinslaw Brothers, Capitol; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "He Ain't Country," by James Bell, Bell. ( "Sweet Suzannab," by Barnes, must be listened to carefully to appreciate it. Hot phone here for "He Ain't Got Country. ")

GREENSBORO, N. C.: WGBG program director Tom Miller - Best Pick is "The Quiet Kind," by Mac Curtis, Epic; Best Leftfield Pick is "One Town Behind," by Jimmie Peters, Columbia; Biggest Happening is "Remembering," by Jerry Reed, RCA; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Cullman, Alabama," by Roger Sovine.

WACO, Tex.: KAWA program /music director Johnny Dallas -Best Pick is "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.," by Tammy Wynette, Epic; Best Leftfield Pick is "I've Been There Before," by Ray Price, Columbia; Biggest Happening is "Something Pretty," by Wynn Stewart, Capitol; Biggest Leftfield Hap- pening is "He Ain't Country," by James Bell, Bell (Great response to the new Ray Price album, and Mike Haggano album).

NORFOLK, Va,: WCMS program director, air personality Joe Hop - pcl -Best Pick is "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.," by Tammy Wynette, Epic; Best Leftfield Pick is "The Verge of Success," by Baker Knight, Reprise.

CHARLOTTE, N. C.: WWOK air personality, production manager Rudy Hickman -Best Pick is "The Enemy," by Jim Ed Brown, RCA: Best Leftfleld Pick is "It's My Time," by George Hamilton IV, RCA; Biggest Happening is "D.I.V.O.R.C.E.," by Tammy Wyncttc, Epic; Biggest Leftfield Happening is "Boston," by Jimmy Payne, Epic. (Our Buck Owens Day, a huge success, drew the second largest amount of mail of any contest ever at WWOK Radio.)

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Show Biz Forms Pub. Co. -Roger Sovine at Helm

NASHVILLE - Show Biz, Inc., the largest producer of TV and movie musical properties in the country, has branched out into the publishing business.

The firm, which has been expanding steadily during the past few years, has created Show Biz Music, Inc., which will be headed by Roger W. Sovine, vice -president and general manager.

Sovine joins Show Biz Mu- sic after four years with Cedar - wood Publishing Co., most of which time was served as professional manager. The son of

Starday artist Red Sovine, he recently signed a recording contract with Imperial Records (Bill- board, April 13), and his first release, "Cullman, Alabama," made the chart.

Sovine will start immediately. He will develop a staff of writers which, he said, "will be representative of both country music and the entire spectrum of Nashville's music scene." He said the ultimate goal of the publishing company will be to build it into a major factor, and to work with record companies and artists.

Announcement of the expansion was made by Jane Dow - den, president of the parent corporation. Show Biz, Inc., began as an arm of Noble -Dory, and then became an independent en- tity. At one time it was an all- female organization, but early this year named Tandy Rice a vice -president. The addition of Sovine increases the trend toward balance.

Offices for the publishing company are located in the Baker Building, immediately ad- joining those of Show Biz, Inc.

Hill Buys Hess & Forms Complex - Seeks New Talent, Eyes Spread

NASHVILLE - Eddie Hill, long -time TV personality and partner of Jake Hess in Pete Emery productions, has purchased all stock in the Hess corporation and formed Eddie Hill Productions.

The complex includes two publishing firms, a booking company, a public relations and advertising department, custom recording and talent management.

Hill already has placed the new "Stan Hitchcock" color TV tape syndication into 61 markets, with many more "prob- ables." In all, he has four syndi- cations working.

The Hill firm has established 'Thunder Music (BMI), and is in the process of negotiating a publishing contract with ASCAP, for a company yet to be named.

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Hill, long -time WSM disk jockey and later a radio and television personality for WLAC Radio-TV, said he is looking for new talent and plans to expand in all directions.

Dissolved Amicably "Jake Hess and I dissolved

our partnership amicably," Hill said. Hess had taken over direction of Pete Emery Productions when advised to give up road travel and his music work with the Imperials. Now, however, his doctor has given him a clean bill of health and he plans to return to the music business.

Whether he will return to the Imperials, go back to the States- men with whom he originally performed, or work as a single is not known at this time.

Hill is joined in his operation by LaWayne Satterfield, who recently resigned as executive secretary of the Gospel Music As- sociation, and by Nancy Dunn, Hess' long -time secretary. Miss Satterfield will direct the advertising and public relations facet of the operation.

Pete Emery Productions now will be a subsidiary of Eddie Hilt Productions.

Long Agency Moves Into Mod and Rock

NASHVILLE- Expansion of the Hubert Long Talent Agency into the contemporary and rock music areas was announced this week with the addition to the organization's roster of Chuck Neese.

Neme, a one -time rhythm guitarist with a combo, also operated his own booking agency, Bandwagon Talent, which catered to collegiate and teen club business. He also worked for a time as a school teacher.

Neese will supplement the booking activities of John Owen, Shorty Lavender and Louie Dunn.

He said Neese's contacts in the pop field will enable the firm to offer a wider range of talent to the buyers.

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"Nashville must be a complete music center," Long said. "Too often in the past the young contemporary groups have sought representation here, only to find no booker was handling that type of act. We want to be able to handle any sort of act, and we wanted a young man knowledgeable in the field."

Neese is the son of Federal Judge Charles G. Neese.

CAPITOL COUNTRY promotion man Wade Pepper shows display used to promote Buck Owens most successful promotions in Month, reportedly one of the Capitol Records history.

LESTER FLATT and Earl Scruggs are honored in recognition of their 20th Anniversary at WSM's "Grand Ole Opry." Grant Turner presents a plaque on behalf of Martha White Mills, their sponsor for 15 years.

20,000 Attended Derby Week Show

LOUISVILLE - The Moel- ler Talent Agency again packaged a Derby Week show here which played to a crowd of more than 20,000 in massive Free- dom Hall.

This was the 12th annual Philip Morris Derby Festival Music Show, held every year except 1967, when racial ten- sions forced its cancellation.

The one -year layoff obviously didn't hurt. Thousands filled every available parking space. Some had to walk nearly a mile after parking their cars far from the entrance of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.

Local favorite Pee Wee King was emcee of the show, and he performed with his old partner, Redd Steward. The Stonemans

brought the crowd to life as the first act on the show, despite the absence of Pop Stoneman, hospitalized following surgery.

Columbia artist Dal Perkins performed, and then Waylon Jennings received explosive ap- plause, as he sang a steady suc- cession of songs to intermission. In the second half, Tex Wil- liams did a series of numbers, and Tammy Wynette scored well. The show was closed by Columbia's Ray Price, whose big band with strings was completely lost in the microphone arrangement.

This annually is one of the biggest country music shows staged, and Moeller has packaged it each year.

Pee Wee King to Disband Band; to Be a Weekender

LOUISVILLE - Pee Wee King says it's official: he is going to disband his band, the Golden West Cowboys.

Although the composition. of the band has changed consider- ably in its 32 years, King has continued to operate with a band, block booking dates everywhere. He has done his own booking for a number of years.

"From now on I'm going to be a weekend performer," King said. "I can play the Thursday - Friday- Saturday night dates and

make as much as I would have made having to support a band all week long."

Redd Steward, who has worked as a single now for some time, said he might team up with King on working some singles in the future. Steward, who with King co-authored "The Tennessee Waltz," is booked by Acuff -Rose in Nash- ville.

King said, "I have already notified the boys in the band that, effective Dec. 1, the band will no longer exist."

6 Country Artists 'Work' As HemisFair Promoters

SAN ANTONIO - Six country performers received a one - week, expenses plus salary tour of HemisFair in return for not working. But it was not intended that way.

"Our expectations at the fair have simply been short," said Art Barkow, the man in charge of talent. "We thought it would do us more good to let them promote than to perform."

Troubles began long before the HemisFair opened. A package labeled "Grand Ole Opry" was booked by Acuff -Rose's Howdy Forrester to play two weeks of the event, beginning May 1. The package, consisting of RCA Victor's George Hamil- ton IV, and Homer & Jethro; Hickory's Sue Thompson and Bill Carlisle; Roy Clark and Ben





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Williamson Appoints Son Executive in Operations

NASHVILLE - Chart Rec- ords, which began with a $350 purchase four years ago, has added another name to its executive roster. Slim Williamson, president, announced the ap- pointment of his son, Clif, who will work with him in operating Chart and its affiliated corn - panics.

In addition to Chart, William- son owns the Great label, Yonah, Peach and Sue -Mirl publishing companies; Better Broadcasting, Inc., which owns and operates several radio sta-

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At seven, Clif Williamson was proclaimed the youngest disk jockey in the world, working on WIMI in Winder, Ala. Now, at 19, he plays four musical instruments, attends college, and


Nashville Scene

By BILL WILLIAMS

Mike Firth, who heads Acuff - Rose Ltd. in London, is in town for talks with Wesley Rose, . . .

Margie Bowes has concluded an album, "Margie Bowes Sings To- day's Country." It comes on the heels of a successful single. Floyd Cramer's "Class of 68" is due out soon. . Del Turner went from the Flame Club in Minneapolis to the Poodle in Nashville. Her next session will be produced by Jack Clement. Her husband, songwriter Ket West- bury, is scoring well with singles by Bobby Lewis and Mac Wiseman.

Jim McCoy has taken over Rodeo Ranch Park in Winchester, Va., and it will be running every Sunday and holiday from May 26 to the second week of Septem- ber. . . . Marion Worth, Bobby Lord and Marty Robbins made two appearances at the Food Fair in Birmingham at the Associated


DOC WILLIAMS is cited on the occasion of his 31st Anniversary with the WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling. Left to right: George Bland, WWVA commercial manager; Ross Felton, station manager; Williams; Karen McKenzie, daughter of Williams, and Bob Finnegan, WWVA program d i rector.

Yesteryear's Country Hits COUNTRY SINGLES- COUNTRY SINGLES -

5 Years Ago 10 Years Ago May 18, 1963 May 19, 1958

1. Still -Bill Anderson (Decca) 1, Oh, Lonesome Me /I Can't Stop

2. Lonesome 7.7203- Loving You -Don Gibson

Hawkshaw Hawkins (10ng) (RCA Victor)

3. Act Naturally -Buck Owens 2. All I Have to Do Is Dream/

(Capitol) Gaudette -Everty Bros. (Cadence)

4. Is This Me-lim Reeves 3. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck/

(RCA Victor) loncha' Think It's lime - 5. End of the World- Skeeter Davis Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)

(RCA Victor) 4. Just Married /Stairway of Love - 6. Yellow Bandana -Faron Young Marty Robbins (Columbia)

(Mercury) 5. Ballad of a Teenage Queen - 7. Walk Me to the Door -Ray Price Johnny Cash (Sun)

( Columbia) 6. Breathless -Jerry Lee Lewis (Sun)

8. We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds 7. Send Me the Pillow You Dream On -George Jones 3 Melba Montgomery (United Artists)

-Hank Locklin (RCA Victor)

9. Take a Letter, Miss Gray- 8. Curtain In the Window -Ray Price

Justin Tubb (Groove) ( Columbia) 10. The Man Who Robbed the Bank at 9. Jacqueline -Bobby Helms (Decca)

Santa Fe -Hank Snow (RCA Victor) 10. Don't -Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)

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4 This Last Week Week

Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY Far Week Ending 5 /18/68

ry Singles * STAR Performer -Sides registering greatest proportionate upward progress this week.

This Last TITLE, Artist, Label Weeks en

Week Week Number 8 Publisher Chad TITLE, Artist, Label Humber 8 Publisher

Weeks on Chart

8 I WANNA LIVE 6 Glen Campbell, Capitol 2146 (Windward Side,

BMI)

2 3 HONEY 8

Bobby Goldsboro, United Artists 50283 (Russell -Cason, ASCAP)

3 4 WILD WEEKEND 10 Bill Anderson, Dacca 32276 (Stallion, BMI)

4 5 ANOTHER PLACE ANOTHER TIME 11 Jerry Lee Lewis, Smash 2146 (Passkey, BMI)

5 1 HAVE A LITTLE FAITH 11 David Houston, Epic 10291 ( Gallico, BMI)

6 2 THE LEGEND OF BONNIE S CLYDE 11 Merle Haggard, Capitol 2123 (Blue Book, BMI)

4 10 GOT YOU 8

Waylon Jennings b Anita Carter, RCA Victor 47.9480 (Music City, ASCAP)

8 7 FIST CITY 13 Loretta Lynn, Decca 32264 (Sure -Fire, BMI)

e 12 THE IMAGE OF ME 9 Conway Twisty, Decca 32272 (Tree, BMI)

10 6 LITTLE GREEN APPLES 11 Roger Miller, Smash 2148 (Russell- Cason, ASCAP)

24 SWEET ROSIE JONES 5 Buck Cravens A his Buckaroos, Capitol 2142 (Blue Book, BMI)

12 11 THAT'S WHEN I SEE THE BLUE (In Her

Pretty Brown Eyes) 11 Jim Reeves, RCA Victor 47 -9455 (Four Star, BMI)

ty 23 NOT ANOTHER TIME 8 Lynn Anderson, Chart 59.1026 (Yonah, BMI)

14 15 SHE WENT A LITTLE FARTHER 11 Faron Young, Mercury 72774 (Gallien, BM))

15 13 THERE AIN'T NO EASY RUN 12 Dave Dudley, Mercury 72779 (Newkeys, BMI)

16 16 COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS, WOMAN 11 Jan Howard, Deus 32269 (Stallion, BMI)

17 19 RAINBOWS ARE BACK IN STYLE 10 Slim Whitman, Imperial 66283 (Four Star, BMI)

18 9 YOU ARE MY TREASURE 14 Jack Greene, Decca 3226) (Forest Hills, BMI)

Itr 22 WILD BLOOD 8 Del Reeves, United Artists 50270 (Passkey, BMI)

20 21 MENTAL JOURNEY 8 Leon Ashley, Ashley 2075 ( Gallico, BMI)

la 28 HOLDING ON TO NOTHING 6 Porter Wagoner d Dolly Parton, RCA Victor 47-9490 (Passkey, BMI)

22 18 SUNDOWN MARY 12 Billy Walker, Monument 1055 (Combine, BMI)

23 20 WILL YOU VISIT ME ON SUNDAYS'' 11 Charlie Louvin, Capitol 2106 (Blue Crest, BMI)

34 WITH PEN IN HAND 4 Johnny Darrell, United Artists 50292 (Unart, BMI)

25 26 A THING CALLED LOVE 11 Jimmy Dean, RCA Victor 47 -9454 (Vector, HMI)

Q 32 SOMETHING PRETTY 5 Wynn Stewart, Capitol 2137 (Attache, BMI)

lar 42 LOVE IS IN THE AIR 3 Marty Robbins, Columbia 44509 (Wildweed, BMI)

28 29 YOU BETTER SIT DOWN KIDS S

Roy Drusky, Mercury 72784 (Chrismarc /Cotillion, BMI)

29 30 AN ORDINARY MIRACLE 9 Bobby Lewis, United Artists 50263 (South Town, BMI)

41 REMEMBERING 6 Jerry Reed, RCA Victor 47.9493 (Vector, BMI)

31 31 ROW, ROW, ROW 4 Henson Cargill, Monument 1065 (Blue Crest, BMI)

32 33 WHAT A WAY TO LIVE 10 Johnny Bush, Stop 160 (Pamper, BMI)

*38 COUNTRY GIRL 4 Dottie West, RCA Victor 47.9497 (Tree, BMI)

er 39 COIN' HOME FOR THE LAST TIME 4 Kenny Price, Boone 1070 (Pamper, BMI)

35 36 SMALL TIME LABORING MAN 6 George Jones, Musico1 1297 (Glad, BMI)

36 37 EVOLUTION AND THE BIBLE 9 Hugh X. Lewis, Kapp 895 (Cedarwood, BMI)

37 17 THE LAST GOODBYE 9 Dick Miles, Capitol 2113 (Moss.Rose, BM))

Itir 52 I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE 3

Ray Price, Columbia 44505 (Gran.e, BMI)

39 14 HERE COMES THE RAIN, BABY 14 Eddy Arnold, RCA Victor 479437 (Acuff -Rose, BMI)

40 43 HE'S A GOOD OLE BOY 7 Arlene Harden, Columbia 44461 (Wilderness, BMI)

- THE EASY PART'S OVER Charley Pride, RCA Victor 47 -9514 (Hall -Clement, BMI)

42 40 LOVE SONG FOR YOU 8

Hank Locklin, RCA Victor 47.9476 (Central Songs, BMI)

43 46 TAKE ME ALONG WITH YOU... 4 Van Trevor, Date 1594 (S -P -R /Noma, BMI)

44 47 SUNSHINE OF MY WORLD 6

Dallas Frazier, Capitol 2133 (Blue Crest, BMI)

45 45 MAMA 5E2 8

Marion Worth, Decca 32278 (Central Songs, BM))

53 JIMMY RODGERS BLUES Elton Britt, RCA Victor 47 -9503 (Southern, ASCAP)

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54 MY BABY WALKED RIGHT OUT ON ME 3

Wanda Jackson, Capitol 2151 (Party Time, 8.511)

48 SUNSHINE AND BLUEBIRDS 6 Jimmy Newman, Decca 32285 (Newkeys, BMI)

49 50 LIVE YOUR LIFE OUT LOUD Bobby lord, Decca 32277 (Contention, SESACI

7

- RUN AWAY LITTLE TEARS 1

Connie Smith, RCA Victor 47-9513 (Blue Crest, BMI)

51 51 SUGAR FROM MY CANDY 4 Ray Griff, Dot 17082 (Blue Echo, BMI)

68 AINT GOT TIME TO BE UNHAPPY 2 Bob lumen, Epic 10312 ( Gallico, BMI)

64 HE AIN'T COUNTRY 3

lames Bell, Bell 710 (Belldale, BMI)

54 61 EMPTY HOUSE 4 June Stearns, Columbia 44483 (Cedarwood, BMI)

I'M GONNA MOVE ON 1

Warner Mack, Decca 32308 (Page Boy, SESAC)

66 LIKE A MERRY -GO -ROUND 2 Liz Anderson, RCA Victor 47-9508 (Greenback, BMI)

57 57 LIVING 4 George Morgan, Starday 834 (Starday, BMI)

58 63 I FEEL YOU, I LOVE YOU 5

Bobby Heims, Little Darlin' 0041 (Mayhew BMI)

59 59 (It Won't Be Long) AND I'LL BE

HATING YOU 4

Johnny Paycheck, Little Darling 0042 (Mayhew, BMI)

60 65 COLMAN, ALABAM 3 Roger Sovine, Imperial 66291 (Cedarwood, BMI)

ear 72 HOW SWEET IT IS (To Be in Love With You) 2

Jack Reno, Jab 9015 (Tree, BMI)

62 62 NOTE IN BOX 49 .. 5

Stu Phillips, RCA Victor 47 -9481 (Port /Natson, ASCAP)

73 YOU'LL NEVER BE LONELY AGAIN 2 Leon Ashley b Margie Singleton, Ashley 3000 ( Gallico, BMI)

Or 75 SOMETHING SPECIAL .... 2

Mel Tillis, Kapp. 905 (Blue Echo, BMI)

65 70 STANDING IN THE RAIN 2

Chaparral Brothers, Capitol 2153 (Central Songs, BMI)

66 71 WORLD THE WAY I WANT IT Tom T. Hall, Mercury 72786 (Newkeys, BMI)

67 69 I'D LOVE TO LOVE WITH YOU AGAIN Darrell McCall, Wayside 1011 (Back Boy, 8MI)

D- I- V- O -R -C -E

Tammy Wynette, Epic 10315 (Tree, 8MI)

69 74 WE'LL STICK TOGETHER Kitty Wells 8 Johnny Wright, Decca 32294 (Wells, BMI)

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ANOTHER TIME. ANOTHER PLACE, ANOTHER WORLD 1

Jerry Wallace, liberty 56028 (Byrdshire, ASCAP)

YOU OUGHT TO HEAR ME CRY 1

Carl Smith, Columbia 44486 (Pamper, SM))

TENNESSEE 1

Jimmy Martin, Decca 32300 (Champion, BM))

NIGHT LIFE 1

Claude Gray, Ocoee 32312 (Pamper, BMI)

I'M EASY TO LOVE Stan Hitchcock, Epic 10307 (Green Grass, SMI)

- LEAVE THIS ONE ALONE Nat Stuckey, Paula 300 (Stuckey, BMI)




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ntryLPs * STAR Performer -LP's registering proportionate upward progress this week.

This Week

Billboard Award

Last Week TITLE, Artist, label i Number

Wanks an Chart

2 THE COUNTRY WAY 22 Charley Pride, RCA Victor LPM 3895 (M); LSP 3895 (5)

3 HEY LITTLE ONE 8 Glen Campbell, Capitol T 2878 (M); ST 2878 (S)

3 1 PROMISES, PROMISES 17 Lynn Anderson, Chart CHM 1004 (M); COS 1004 (S)

4 4 SKIP A ROPE 11 Henson Cargill, Monument SLP 18094 (5); No Mono

5 5 TAKE ME JUST AS I AM 6 Ray Price, Columbia (NO Mono); CS 9606 (SI

6 6 BEST OF BUCK OWENS, VOL 2 4 Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, Capitol (No Mono); ST 2897 (5)

Lester Flat & Earl Scruggs, Columbia CL 2796 (M); CS 9596 IS) 7 8 CHANGIN' TIMES 8

9 WORLD OF OUR OWN 7

Sonny James, Capitol No Mono); ST 2884 (S)

9 7 EVERLOVIN' WORLD OF EDDY ARNOLD 16 RCA Victor LPM 3931 (M;; LSP 3931 (S)

12 THE LEGEND OF BONNIE & CLYDE 3

Merle Haggard, Capitol (No Mono); ST 2912 (S)

24 HONEY 2 Bobby Goldsboro, United Artists UAL 3642 (M); UAS 6642 (S)

12 11 TAKE ME TO YOUR WORLD 15 Tammy Wynette, Epic LN 24353 IM); BN 26353 (5)

13 10 BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX 21 Glen Campbell, Capitol T 2851 (M); ST 2851 (S)

14 14 GENTLE ON MY MIND 33 Glen Campbell, Capitol T 2809 (M); ST 2809 (5)

15 16 YOU ARE MY TREASURE 4 lack Greene, Decca DL a979 (M); DL 74979 (5)

16 13 SING ME BACK HOME 18 Merle Haggard, Capitol T 2848 (M); ST 2848 (5)

101 20 LIZ ANDERSON SINGS HER FAVORITE SONGS 9

RCA Victor LPM 3908 W.); LSP 3908 (S)

18 17 GEORGE JONES SINGS THE SONGS OF DALLAS FRAZIER 13 Musicor MM 2149 (M); MS 3149 (S)

1t 25 TOUCH OF SADNESS 2 Jm Reeves, RCA Victor LPM 3987 (M); LSP 3987 (S)

20 21 DAVID HOUSTON'S GREATEST HITS ..... 9 Epic LN 24342 (M); 8N 26342 (S)

21 18 IN LOVE THE WHITMAN WAY 7 Slam Whitman, Imperial (No MORO); LP 12375 IS)

22 22 COUNTRY HALL OF FAME 8 Hank Locklin, RCA Victor LPM 3946 (M); LSP 3946 (S)

23 19 SOUL OF COUNTRY MUSIC 17 Connie Smith, RCA Victor LPM 3880 (M); LSP 3880 (1)

24 15 IT TAKES PEOPLE LIKE YOU (To Make People Like Me) 18 Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, Capitol T 2851 (HI; ST 2851 (S)

25 23 THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE 11 Tomball &the Glaser Brothers, MGM E 4510 (M); SE 4510 (1)

ORIGINAL THEME FROM BONNIE & CLYDE 1 Flail 8 Scruggs, Mercury MG 2)162 (M); SR 61)62 (5)

27 27 GENTLE COUNTRY SOUND OF GEORGE HAMILTON IV 5 RCA Victor LPM 3962 (M); LSP 3962 (5)

28 29 WHAT I'M CUT OUT TO BE 7 Dottie West, RCA Victor LPM 3932 (M); LSP 3932 (S)

29 31 HERE'S CONWAY TWITTY 3 Decca DL 4990 (M); DL 74990 (S)

33 JUST BECAUSE I'M A WOMAN 3 Dolly Parton, RCA Victor LPM 3949 (M); LSP 3949 (S)

- GEEZINSLAW BROTHERS & CHUBBY Capitol (No Mono); ST 2885 (S)

32 30 BONNIE GUITAR 11 Doi DIP 3840 (M); DIP 25840 (5)

33 36 BOTTLE, BOTTLE 7

Jim Ed Brown, RCA Victor LPM 3942 (M); LSP 3942 (5)

34 34 SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 4 Bonnie Owens, Capitol T 2861 (M); ST 2861 (S)

35 35 BEST OF EDDY ARNOLD. 56 RCA Victor LPM 3565 (M); LSP 3565 (S)

er 43 WHY SO LOVELY 2 Skeeter Davis, RCA Victor LPM 3960 (M); LSP 3960 (S)

37 32 TOGETHERNESS 14 Freddie Hart, Kapp KL 1546 (M); KS 3546 (5)

38 38 DEEP WATER 2 Carl Smith, Columbia CL 2822 (M); CS 9622 (S)

39 40 NASHVILLE UNDERGROUND 2 Jerry Reed, RCA Victor LPM 3978 (M); LSP 3978 (S)

40 42 NIGHT ON THE TOWN WITH BUCK OWENS' BUCKAROOS.. 2 Capitol (No Mono); ST 2902 (SI

41 39 IF I LIVED HERE 3

Glen Garrison, Imperial (No Mono); LP 12378 (S)

NEW PLACE IN THE SUN Glen Campbell, Capitol (No Mono); ST 2707 (S)

43 45 NASHVILLE GUITARS AT HOME 3 Monument (No Mono); SIP 18093 (S)

44 44 IF I COULD JUST GO HOME 2 Ed Bruce, RCA Victor LPM 3948 (M); LSP 3948 (S)

AN ORDINARY MIRACLE Bobby Lewis, United Artists (No Mono); UAS 6629 (5)

COUNTRY MUSIC

Nashville Scene

Continued from page 31

Grocer's Food Terminal. Among the honored guests, Alabama's Bear Bryant. The songs on John D. Loudermilk's latest LP will be "country with mood." Pro- duced by Bob Ferguson for RCA, it features strong arrangements of country standards. Loudermilk has an outstanding voice, which too often has been eclipsed by his songwriting success. . Jim Ed Brown and the Gems play the Sa- hara Hotel, Tahoe, May 10 -16.

Tree Publishing Co. has hosted its German branch director, Johan Michel and his son, Peter. He held business discussions with co- executives Jack Stapp and Buddy Killen concerning the growing European country market. .

WPLO's Mac Curtis is making noise with his "Quiet Kind," a

tune by Harlan Howard, who happens to be in one of his hot spells right now. The single was produced by Glenn Sutton, one of the latter's last acts as a bachelor. He wed Chart's Lynn Anderson.

Clif Williamson Continued from page 31

holds a first -class FCC radio engineer's license.

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first talent will be Connie Eaton, acting as her manager and producer. The teen -ager also will operate his Sugar Hill label and publishing company which he owns, specializing in teen groups.

The elder Williamson, who purchased Chart for $350 and began selling one Tim Nesbitt song with no distributors, now has 24 artists on the Chart label, 16 on Great, 4 on a new label, Musictown. Chart has a distribution arrangement with RCA Records.

Hemisfair Promoters Continued from page 30

Smathers and the Stoney Moun- tain Cloggers, was to play afternoon dates while Bob Hope performed at night.

"We're paying them their full price," (an estimated $25,000), Barkow said. "But we just turned them loose the first week to let them run around Texas to promote whatever they want." He said they would all work the last seven days of the show.

"Maybe Hope was enough entertainment," Barkow concluded. He admitted that attendance at HemisFair had been far less than hoped for, "at least at the start."

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How Soft Must You Go to Broaden Your Audience Base Dick Starr, Director of Programming AVCO Broadcasting of California San Francisco

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LUNCHEON How Much Freedom for the Deejay?

Nicholas Johnson, Commissioner Federal Communications Commission

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Last Home of the Big Personality William B. Williams WNEW New York What Makes a Good Easy Listening Show? Bill Sanders WWDC Washington, D. C.

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Rick Sklar, Program Director WABC New York The Music Director's Dilemma . . . Discovering Hits Bob Paiva, Musical Director WPOP Hartford, Conn.

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The Station's Problem in Record Distribution Erny Tannen, President WEEZ Chester, Pa. The Changing Scene in Record Promotion Woody Roberts, General Manager KTSA San Antonio

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The National Time Buyer and Station Programming Victor Mangini, Vice -president in charge of Advertising Worcester, Mass. Decisions for Radio Advertisers -How and Why?

Thom McAn Inc. Speaker to be announced

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Felix Pappalardi, Independent Record Producer Danny Davis, A &R Director RCA Nashville

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Despite its Statehood, Hawaii's music may be analyzed in terms of two cultures. And therein lies the di-

lemma for the small number of locally -based recording companies and for the Stateside companies which presently havé faith in Island music.

For travelers envision balmy sounds keeping time to the gently rolling moves of hula dancers. And local residents seek an escape from this soothing sound. So the companies record for two audiences: ethnic material for tourists and kamaainas (old- timers) and a fresher, uptempoed brand of pop sound for the younger generation which feels its Statehood more.

Located in Honolulu are the following labels: Ma- kaha, Music of Polynesia, Hula, Sounds of Hawaii, Hana Ho, Hawaiian Recording Co., Paradise, Tradewinds and MacKenzie. Waikiki Records, I6 -years old, with 40 Ha- waiian LP's, operates from Los Angeles under Tommy Kearns' direction.

Since the 1930's Mainland companies- majors and independents -have been releasing pure Hawaiian language records throughout the U.S. But the number ac- tively supporting the 50th State has dwindled to where Decca, through the efforts of Los Angeles -based producer Bud Dant and Reprise, through Burbank -based Sonny Burke, are the most active. Additionally, Mickey Goldsen, a Hollywood music publisher operates two labels, Criterion, which specializes in albums of Island music and Palm, which is geared to singles releases. And the 49th State label, run from Los Angeles, provides a

limited amount of Polynesian material to Mainland sources.

Capitol Records apparently has its eyes on today: it has recorded Buddy Fo, a sparkling vocalist -comic as a

representative of the new school, with veteran musicolo- gist Webley Edwards providing the traditional and middle grounds of instrumental artistry.

"In the last two years our Mainland sound has crept into the Islands," comments Bud Dant, who has been recording Hawaiian material since 1963. Dant prefers to record packages which can appeal to tourists and Island residents. He prefers recording in Honolulu. "I feel there's an advantage in doing a live date to capture the romance and bring it home."

Dant usually records five Hawaiian albums a year. "While there are still a lot of stars who play the old style Hawaiian music," Dant says, his recent chart single of "The Unicorn" by the Irish Rovers playing in the background, "young musicians are tuned into contemporary sounds. The steel guitar, for example is going out of exis- tence." Dant has just recorded an all -star band LP featuring top Honolulu hotel bandsmen. He additionally cuts Ed. Kenny, the Surfers, Haunani, Ohta San, Sonny Kamahele, Pua Almeida, Barney Isaacs and Benny Saks.

Of the many producers recording Hawaiian music, Warners- Reprise executive Sonny Burke, has worked with two blockbuster performers: the late Alfred Apa- ka, while he was with Decca and most recently Don Ho. Burke first went to Hawaii to record in 1956 and Apaka was his first artist.

Burke recalls that several years later he went over to record Apaka plus several other acts. "We made 56 sides in

seven days," he says. After working with Hawaiian material, he realized its sale was confined to tourists and the West Coast. But based on its steady movement, Burke was "still sold on the idea that Hawaiian music was a very worthwhile area to be in" when he joined Reprise. Since developing the commerciality of Don Ho, Burke has cut six albums with the vocalist with s

three albums with his sup- t porting group, the Allis. 1

Apaka was a fine, traditional ballad singer, Burke offers, while Ho represents the whole new musical thinking of today.

Makalta Records, a four - year old label, seems to be

Record Executives: Don McDiarmid 'above), records traditional sounds for his Hula label, while Makaha's Toki

Anzai (below left) and Jack DeMello, of Music of Polynesia, seek more contemporary sounds.

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Mainland Influentials: Reprise's Sonny Burke (below left) and Decca's Bud Dan

the local company most people talk about. Toki Anzai, the executive vice president, explains that the company is trying to develop standard Hawaiian songs with a modern beat to appeal to local patrons. Vocalist Melveen Leed has great promise in this vein, as she is a strong performer who works well with chart songs and native material. Makaha only has five domestic distributors, but plans to open the East Coast this summer. On the projection slate are albums which are half Hawaiian- half En- glish.

Makaha, like all the other local labels, presses with Los Angeles stationed Monarch. Makaha's steady growth is a happy story of Island ingenuity. Founder George Chun's first office was his car. Now the company has three offices across the street from the Honolulu Inter- national Convention Center.

Music of Polynesia, Jack DeMello's company, is

the State's main interpreter of Hawaiian music through the medium of Hollywood recorded large orchestras and choruses. DeMello's prize project is a three box anthology series titled "Music Of Hawaii" which carries a $9.95 price. DeMello has a few Mainland distributors plus To- shiba in Japan, which is currently buggy over Hawaiian music. "Mainland distributors can't sell Island music if they don't understand it," DeMello charges. "We're a

foreign country from a marketing standpoint."

DeMello estimates it takes seven days from the time he places a pressing order to the time the albums arrive by air. Ocean delivery takes up to three weeks -a common situation faced by all the companies.

Sounds of Hawaii was formed in 1962 as both a

label and recording studio. "We don't keep artists under contract," says vice president Herb Ono. "We just build them. Acts here are good for only one album because the market is so small." Because Mainland distributors wanted "a ridiculous price," Ono decided to forego domestic outlets. The catalog lists LP's by Marlene Sai, Bill Kaiwa, Sonny Kamahele and Paul Mark, among others.

Label officials eagerly point to the problem involved in setting up recording dates. "It's the musicians themselves," says Dan Horikawa. "They work on 'Ha- waiian time.' They show up late and they don't take anything seriously. It's something we've grown used to. We don't even complain to the union about it."

Like Sounds of Hawaii, Hula Records also avoids Mainland distributors. "We produce only for the local market," president Don McDiarmid says. Why the avoid- ance of domestic representation? "Distributors don't pay their bills. Trying to collect 3,000 miles away is

pretty hard." McDiarmid places his material in local stores, tourists buy the albums, take them home and neighbors write for their copies. Hula pays the air postage on a mail order. The label's top seller is Kent Bow- man's pidgin English comedy LP, "Hawaii's Greatest Politician."

If these labels may be considered the Island's majors, then Hawaii's minor companies include East -West,

run by Jack Law and designed to promote Polynesian rock, with its first act the Potted Palm, an amateurish - sounding local group; Hana. Ho, run by the Ed Brown - Don Ho interests, which has been signing a number of local artists and will sign with Capitol for distribution; Mar- garet Williams' Trade Winds which records local groups; MacKenzie, run by guidesman Jimmy MacKenzie and sold to his customers and in retail outlets, and Paul Page's Para- dise line, begun in Hollywood in 1957 and just now being established in Honolulu.

Most local companies are now starting to think of the market beyond the Pacific Ocean. Perhaps, they dream wishfully, they can create another Don Ho.

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It can hardly be called an industry. With just three companies located in Honolulu,

Hawaii's recording studios are geared to minimal service and minimum output. Of these three studios only two, Sounds of Hawaii and Commercial Recording, have had any impact among local people. A small facility owned by Fabor Robinson, a former Los Angeles record company owner, has found the going difficult for one simple reason: Hawaii's tiny record industry does not produce enough activity to keep three studios humming in any normal fashion.

And with Los Angeles just five hours away by jet, the availability of top West Coast studios, engineers and musicians is a tempting lure which attracts some of the local business.

"You don't have to be in Hawaii to record Hawaii- an music," claims Jack DeMello, president of the Music of Polynesia label. ' -I'm five hours away from the finest engineers and facilities in Los Angeles." DeMello specializes in large orchestra-choral interpretations of Hawaiian repertoire, with the emphasis on modern arrangements.

Despite DeMello's penchant for Los Angeles, Sounds of Hawaii and Commercial Recording can re- semble nerve centers of musical activity. Formed in 1962, Sounds of Hawaii offers the largest studio in a

physical comparison between it and its chief competitor. Vice president Herb Ono claims the studio averages four dates a week. Enter the studio's reception room and a

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around Honolulu's Waikiki Beach which caters to the young servicemen, the more advanced in age visiting garden club from Minnesota or American Bar Assn. con- ventioneers.

Ono, along with company president Dan Horika- wa, boasts that the studio has been the location for sessions for Decca, Reprise, Imperial, RCA, and Polydor, a

Japanese company. The soundtrack for the Singer -Don Ho TV special on Hawaii was also recorded here.

Commercial Recording, a two -year old company launched by former Mainland broadcast production man Donn Tyler, sparkles with newness. Tyler, 28, and bearded, boasts that he beat Ono with 4 -track equipment by one year. Tyler's carpeted studio can hold up to 15 people and has been used by Martin Denny and the Baja Marimba Band.

"I originally opened the studio for radio and television production," explains Tyler. "I didn't feel there was any record market. But now our business is split 50- 50 between records and advertising commercials." Tyler has his own Scully lathe for cutting stereo masters and uses Capitol for mono disks.

Tyler's clientele ranges from four local labels: Ma- kaha, Hula, Hans Ho and Trade Winds to Liberty, Dec- ca, Capitol and MGM. Sonny Burke cut Don Ho's "Tiny Bubbles" hit here; Voyle Gilmore may have recorded his

Studio owners Herb Ono, top center and Donn Tyler, bottom center. are franked by artist-clients Tennessee Ernie Ford and Rene Paulo.

board. Reception and control are one and the same room.

Ono is very excited about this new board. It will enable the studio to enter the realm of sophisticated electronic gimmickery. With this equipment, Ono, one of two engineers on staff, will be able to cut masters for clients. Previously, masters were cut by United in Los Angeles. Last month the company completed construc- tion of live echo chambers and added reverberation capability.

For $50 an hour weekdays, these tools of the trade are available to Islander and Mainlander alike. The large studio can hold 30 men, but the very nature of the kind of music the local Hawaiian companies produce hardly requires such an immensity of human energy. Small group sessions provide the bulk of the sounds.

The studio has three portable four channel mixers which are used on remote assignments. Ono says that although he's taped Hilo Hattie at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and done some `jobs on Maui" he just "doesn't like remotes." "People here won't pay the price for doing a remote," he says. The cost for a remote taping, including the moving of personnel and equipment is

$1,000.

With record -shattering numbers of tourists, generally amenable to purchasing authentic Hawaiian recordings as mementos of their visits, the recording studios are in a healthy situation. Mainland record companies already tapping local artistry and those companies as yet uninvolved with Hawaiian material, will have to call on these studios to help capture the romantic, ersatz sounds of the local scene. And the only way to do that will be to record on location at copious night spots

last session for Capitol several months ago when he flew here to cut Buddy Fo.

Tyler's rates are $35 an hour weekdays and $50 Saturday after 6 p.m. and all day Sunday. If he's asked to do a remote, Tyler charges $75 an hour on a four hour minimum contract. Tyler is his own fulltime engineer and he has two parttimers.

"Four -track equipment changed the attitudes of the local people," Tyler says. The inference: more advanced forms of recording could be attained such as overdubbing.

Tyler aims to provide clients with bonus services such as bookkeeping, delivery of tapes and preparing legends for tape boxes. His reception room (a true waiting room in that sense) is lined with singles recorded there. Like the Mainland, Hawaii has had its share of one record companies: here for the release, out to sea after the initial flop. But still these products help fill out a wall.

Tyler shows an awareness of the limitations of the local studios. "The problem is that Hollywood's too close. Studio recording here has gone as far as it can go. That's why I'm installing equipment to get into motion picture sound recording."

One -year old Fabor Recordings is located a short drive from these two more established studios, but aside from the owner's own projects, the local record fraternity seems to have aligned itself with the other studios.

Is there room, or more aptly, a NEED for still another studio? Apparently not at this juncture.

A song written by the late Kui Lee capsules the state of affairs in Hawaiian pidgin English: "Ain't No Big Thing Brudda.. ".

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Hawaiian music is a tough sell on the Mainland. Principally because the music in its purest stage is a foreign language and this kind of material just doesn't appeal to a mass audience.

To alleviate this situation, music publishers are seeking songs in English which make them more com- mercially acceptable. In seeking a more Anglo -Saxon style, songwriters face the challenge of bridging two cultures: the languid South Pacific and the more uptempoed brazenness of modern times.

Traditional Hawaiian songs are very much in evidence exemplifying the missionary period, where hym- nal melodies were borrowed to create romantic ballads; the Royal Hawaiian Band era, with its strident marching beat; the ukulele -steel guitar period, and the 1940's when Bing Crosby and Harry Owens translated romantic ballads in English into major hits.

The contrasts of Hawaii's polyglot Polynesian -Ori- ental- Caucasian society are woven through the ethnic songs, which tend to be accepted by the Island's above 30 crowd and by the tourists. Young people seem to shy away from the ethnic songs. They prefer their music with an English lyric, with an amplified guitar and without references to coral seas and swaying palms.

"There's one big problem," claims a Hollywood - based song publisher, Mickey Goldsen, whose Criterion Music Co. has specialized in songs from the Pacific area since 1952. "There are six or eight great Hawaiian songs which everybody records when they do a Hawaiian album. It's very hard to break a new Hawaiian song these days." Goldsen owns 500 Polynesian songs, purpor- tedly the largest catalog of Hawaiian material available. When Goldsen found that he was hard pressed to place Hawaiian melodies with major Mainland artists, he decided to start his own label to "get his catalog established." Songwriter Leon Pober's "Tiny Bubbles" thus was released on Goldsen's Palm label by Alex Kaeck pri- or to Don Ho's version on Reprise.

Among Goldsen's prime writers are Eddie Lund, who began traveling through the South Seas Islands in the 1930's and Leon Pober, a former Brooklynite now residing in Hollywood. Additional contract writers are Alvin K. Isaacs and Irmgard Aluk. Goldsen, who has produced over 50 albums of Hawaiian music for other companies in his role as expert of this culture, has carefully prepared a number of song books of Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan material to provide an encompassing analysis of Polynesia.

Goldsen's top copyright has been "Pearly Shells" by Pober and Webley Edwards, which has garnered 43 recordings. "Tiny Bubbles" in just two years has been covered 34 times. "These two songs are now considered the top two when doing a Hawaiian album. We have no problem getting them recorded."

What the young local Hawaiian community seems to be shying away from are songs like "Sweet Leilani,"

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"Blue Hawaii," "Lovely Hula Hands" and "Little Brown Girl," which connotate the old image of the Islands.

Goldsen credits the late Kui Lee, who died more than one year ago, with bridging the generation gap. Goldsen has 12 songs by Lee on his label. "I'm afraid that with the passing of Kui, the new wave of Hawaiian composers has been cut off for the moment," Goldsen says.

What is the value of Hawaiian music, both of an evergreen and more recent vintage? "The music reflects the culture of a people and can create a visual picture image of an escape to a South Sea island."

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tensing by Goldsen of two copyrights to United Airlines for commercial usage. These songs are "Happy Me" and "You'll Never Go Home," both Leon Pober creations.

Hawaiian material may be fount' in the catalogs of Leeds, Paramount and E.B. Marks, but their enthusiasm reflects prior days.

Today, the Honolulu -based recording companies operate their own publishing wings. Music of Polynesia's company is Melway, run by Wayne Robinson and Abe Marcus from Los Angeles. Makaha's company is Kanaks, which obtains Hawaiian language songs from scribes Ka- lani Flores, Harriet Fernandez and David Kupele. Hula's company is Kalakaula and the firm has a tieup with Ko- nokai Publishing of Hollywood. Hula's Don McDiarmid has published Lee's "I'll Remember You" plus a number of other titles. Lee's adventuresome adroitness was re-

sponsible for such songs as: "She's Gone Again," "Go- ing Home," "Rain Rain Go Away," "No Other Song," "Go To Him," "Ain't No Big Thing," "The Days Of My Youth," "All I Want To Do" and "One Paddle, Two Paddle."

When speaking of the music of Hawaii, such composers as Queen Liliukalani, R. Alex Anderson, Jack Pit- man, King- Hoffman -Manning, Charles King and Francis Gerber have been major contributors. A recent addition to the songwriting fraternity is Paul Page, pianist-composer, who has written over 100 Polynesian songs, including 26 which Lawrence Welk published in 1964.

Material is the answer, local record executives feel and one Honolulu publisher echoes this feeling: "There are very few people writing in Hawaiian. I know of one educator who has 500 songs but no music. It's one continuous circle of asking people if they know the name of a song. Today, the only people here who remember the melodies are the old grandparents."

Aiming material at a much younger Mainland and local audience is the Hawaiian Recording and Publishing Co. whose main creator is Eaton (Bob) Magoon, Jr., president of the firm. Eaton, a member of one of Hawaii's oldest families, has written three musicals: "49th Star," "13 Daughters" which rast for a while on Broadway in 1961 and a new production, "Thank Hea- ven For The Heathen," which is presently casting local performers.

Magoon's company is co-publisher of the "13 Daughters" score with Anne -Rachel Music, a member of the Hill and Range operation. Collaborating with Ma- goon on the new production is Sir Robert Helpmann. Magoon's catalog lists 50 songs.

The local publishers find hardly any market for sheet music. "Our main aim is to get our songs recorded," Magoon says in his ocean front residence in the elite Diamond Head section of Honolulu. Of the old material, Magoon feels that "if it's a real pineapple song, tourists can learn to do the hula from it."

"We're trying to be part of the new Hawaii and create songs which reflect contemporary thoughts." Two recent Magoon titles: "Seestah Look Da Hippies" and "Honolulu, Wear Flowers For Me."

Most Hawaiian performers write their own songs. Ray Kinney, a 67 year old ukulele expert, who is very much active in Honolulu, is the author of "Across The Sea," "Hawaiian Hospitality" and "Not Pau." Singer - composer Ron Maury (whose Hawaiian name stretches into six words) has recently returned home after 20 years on the Mainland. He has recently signed a writing pact with Don Ho and has turned over his first ten titles.

The new wave movement should reap some benefits from the pen of Steve Logan who recently signed with Warner Bros. Logan, 26, formerly wrote rock'n' roll songs and has been in Hawaii 10 years. With a little inspiration he, like several of the other young professionals in the State, could prove to be the elusive substitute for Kui Lee.

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Rock'n 'roll attracts young people to an Arena concert. A light show expert (below) sets up his equipment to offer psychedelia. Dick Howard, (right), oversees all ma %or concerts In Honolulu.

The impact of major musical artists from the Main- land has been felt in Hawaii. With the opening four years ago of the multi -purpose Honolulu International Center (HIC), the State gained its first deluxe concert facility. Prior to HIC's opening, the Waikiki Shell, with a 9,000 - person capacity, was the city's top talent location. HIC has supplanted the Shell with its 2,107 capacity Concert Hall and its 8,360 capacity Arena, both booking mass audience attractions.

The concert Hall, which featured Ed Ames in a mid -April date, is utilized for various performances-le - gitimate plays, symphonies, other types of musical concerts, ballets and lectures. Herb Rogers, a San Francisco - based producer of musical comedies, began promoting plays for the facility last season and grossed $480,000 over a six -week period. Among the six plays presented were: "South Pacific," "West Side Story," "The King and 1," and "Flower Drum Song." The Concert Hall rents for 5600 per day or 10 per cent of the gate, which- ever is greater. The Arena rents for $750 or IO per cent of the gate.

An exhibition building accommodates exhibits, as- semblies, dances, banquets, and a variety of meetings. The annual Home Show -which featured Pat Boone last April -is held there. It is also the scene of the annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival and karate tournaments. HIC books a number of country and western acts which Dick Howard, director of auditoriums for the city and county of Honolulu, says appeal largely to military personnel. Iry Weled, owner of the Honolulu -based Ex- position Advertising Co., responsible for presenting Pat Boone as well as the Home Show, promotes other industrial shows, in the facility.

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Top Mainland talent can draw good grosses because local people will pay the top price

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Howard's is an appointed post by the mayor of Honolulu. Operating with a set of rules made by the city council, he has "full authority to select attractions, while taking into consideration the best interests of the city." In speaking of the advaritages for major Mainland performers considering HIC dates, he boasts: "The grosses are here" The prime example he cites is a $64,- 705 gross by the Young Rascals on Aug. 5-6, 1967. Six months later they re- appeared and grossed $69,131. (Tickets for such Arena attractions are now scaled at $2.50 -$6, up $1 on the top ticket.) "People here will

pay the top price for the best entertainment," Howard continues.

While the public is eager to receive powerhouse Mainland acts to supplement its entertainment menu, the cost of traveling to Honolulu ($200 per person via

jet) is a prohibitive factor which promoters must live with. Dick Clark cringes, when he tallies the plane fare for the II-piece Mitch Ryder troupe which played the Arena on a rock'n'roll bill in April.

Among the promoters helping open the vistas of talent for Hawaiians are locals Tom Moffat and Ralph Yempuku plus Dick Clark, Lou Robins, Herb Rogers, and Nashville's X. Cosse. Inny Young's TransWorld At- tractions, which presently books talent in hotels and nightclubs, plans promoting top draw concerts at HIC.

Howard's assertions that good business may be achieved with the right headliner are substantiated by

these promoters. Ralph Yempuku presented Herb Alpert and the

Tijuana Brass, Ella Fitzgerald with Oscar Peterson and Johnny Mathis and reports good grosses.

"People here like schmaltz," Howard points out. "Ed Ames and Liberace did great." Howard is of the opinion that classical music survives in the city largely because it attracts older people. Nevertheless, Howard feels that "there seems to be a concerted effort on the part of local families to have their kids appreciate serious music."

There is evidence that performers who do not offer "schmaltz" can also have successful Island engage- ments. Tom Moffat brought Ravi Shankar to the HIC Concert Hall to introduce Islanders to East Indian music. (Moffat's other promotions are in the larger Arena.) Ray Charles once grossed $17,000 for a one -night stand, though rhythm and blues has not really made a hit in

Hawaii. Dick Clark's production company will present six rock concerts this year in the Arena, in association with rock radio station KKUA. Clark's first Honolulu promotion was in 1964 with a Carnival of Stars rock package in the Arena.

Howard describes sound systems as the "peril of arenas," adding that HIC's sound equipment has been supplemented to get more desirable reproduction. The Arena has 20 sections with a speaker over each section. Seats on the lower floor are exposed to stage and side speakers. Altec Lansing equipment was recently purchased for use in conjunction with existing sound equipment. The Concert Hall simply has three giant speakers above the stage's proscenium arch.

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Club sounds range from guitarvibes bleedings to solo ukuleles.

Hawaii's nightclubs are many -splendored in their visual display of multi -racial talents -a hapa -haole singer, a Japanese pianist, the tuneful twangs of a rock'n'roll guitar blending with the strains of a ukulele.

And Waikiki is where the action is.

The Island nightclubs, like Hawaiian music itself, now reflect the dramatic transition that has taken place in local show business.

While some clubs still offer authentic Hawaiian, the bulk have swung with the tide to spotlight what can

be called contemporary Hawaiian. Some conclusions can be drawn about the night-

club picture: -Hula girls are still a permanent fixture in the

Island picture, but only in showroom revues at the major hotels.

-A large number of the performers -both veteran and newcomer -reflect the here- now -wow, youthful spirit. Hence, no one is exclusively Hawaiian these days. A

typical repertoire includes the traditional "Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song)" with the more re-

cent "Tiny Bubbles." -Because of its strategic mid -Pacific location,

there is a continuous influx of acts, notably from the Orient.

The pied piper of the new movement is Don Ho, a

millionaire in his mid -30's. His musical impressions have created a new note in the Waikiki scene -and everyone else is singing a new tune.

Ho is the star at Duke Kahanamoku's, the heart- beat of the action in Waikiki. His alchemy, his aloha, his antics and his admirers are unlike anything ever experienced in local show business.

That he finished No. 47 on Billboard's survey of top -selling album artists comes as a minor surprise - since he finished ahead of such performers as Barbra Streisand, Petula Clark, Nancy Sinatra, and Peter, Paul and Mary.

Ho, unquestionably, is the State's leading goodwill ambassador. He's the only one who has been successful in invading East Coast and West Coast nightclubs -with a consistently good turnout.

Yet in a sense, he is not a Hawaiian performer, although his Hawaiian -Chinese heritage puts him in the Hawaiian bag. His act includes the usual Polynesian fare -such tunes as "Pearly Shells" and "Hawaiian War

Because of its strategic mid- Pacific location, there is

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Chant" -but it rings with that contemporary flair -via more recent favorites as "I'll Remember You," "Laha- inaluna," and "Tiny Bubbles."

Undeniably, no visitor to the Islands leaves without taking in the shows with gay, colorful out taking in the shows at the hotels. The Waikiki hotels dress up their shows with gay, colorful costumes, and they usually present a mini -history of the Islands in their revues.

Among the hotel dazzlers: -The Danny Kaleikini Show at the Kahala Hil-

ton's Hala Terrace, where the singing baritone features soprano Penny Silva and the Kalani Dancers.

-The Ed Kenny Show at the Royal Hawaiian Ho- tel's Monarch Room.

-The Hilo Hattie Show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel's Tapa Room, where th^. "Clown Princess of Hawaii" mixes music with mirth, and features baritone Alex McAngus.

The round -up of Island and visiting artists and their diverse approach to Polynesian songs is endless.

Buddy Fo and His Group, at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel on the Island of Maui, reflects that youthful spirit in both song and patter. So do Sam Kapu Jr. and the Leimen, who appear at Hana Ho, Steve Logan and the Heros at the Queen's Surf, Billy K. and the Seamen at Shipwreck Kelly's, The Surfers at the Canton Puka, and The Entertainers Five at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Garden Bar.

Some artists, such as ukulele virtuoso Herb "Ohta- san" Ohta, are masters in their field. Ohta has performed in some of the top local clubs like the Ilikai Hotel, the Kaimana Beach Hotel, and Tahiti-by-Six. Featured with him are two vocalists, Linda Green and Alvin Okami.

Pianists make the scene, too. They include Karol Kai, who also sings at Clark's, blind pianist Ronnie Miyashiro at the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Golden Dra- gon Room, pianist Elmer Ke who works with bass man Harvey Ragsdale at the Host International lounge at Honolulu International Airport, one of the few clubs outside of Waikiki doing brisk business.

The Ilikai has become a cosmopolitan meeting ground for imported talent. The Canoe House, the Hong Kong Junk, and the Pacific Ballroom have been the scene for many a visiting trouper, including the Sun-

spots, the Mariachis Los Camperos, the Four Amigos, the Kim Brothers, Julie London, Pat Boone, Jimmie Rodgers, the Maori Hi- Fives, Julius Wechter and the Baja Marimba Band, Margaret Whiting, Matt Monro, Jack Ross, and scores of others.

Yet the smaller clubs stack up well. Iva Kinimaka, for instance, has a wide following at the Royal Lanai. A

block -and -a -half away, his brother, Kalani Kinimaka, sings at the Waikiki Biltmore.

The Kahauanu Lake Trio is one of the few groups which offer old- fashioned, authentic Hawaiian music, at the Hau Terrace of the Kaimana Beach Hotel. The Alice Fredlund Trio at the Halekulani Hotel also specializes in

the traditional music.

Damon of the Galaxy Lounge (appearing with the Don Leong group), and warbler Melveen Leed of the Berne Hal -Mann group, on leave from the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Then there are the perennial favorites -such as singer Sterling Mossman of the Queen's Surf Barefoot Bar, vocalist Manon "Sumiko" Smith of the Alii Lounge, pianist Jack Pitman at the Captain Cook Room of the Moana -SurfRider, Alita Salve at the Kahili Lounge piano bar at the Princess Kaiulani, and harpist DeWayne Ful- ton at John Henry's in the Ala Moana Building.

For years now, Hawaii's entertainers have been singing a sour note about low pay. But a recent decision by the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) will

Oriental rock is a specialty of the Sunspots.

Some rooms swing with an accent on jazz. Anna Lea, a song stylist at the Kahala Hilton's Maile Bar, falls in this bag.

The Hana Ho Workshop at the Hana Ho club is a

rare musical machine. Operated by entertainer Don Ho, the club features H6 discoveries Robin Wilson, Nephi Hanneman, Angel Pablo and others.

The Island galaxy also includes such young performers as Zulu and Al Lopaka of Hale Ho, vocalist Koreen of the Pagoda Floating Restaurant, songbird Liz

double the pay for some performers and put them in the same salary bracket as Las Vegas showmen.

The salary hike, effective earlier this year, means that a star performer in a nightclub revue will receive $250 weekly instead of the $125 to $150 he may now be getting.

Alriady, the new pay schedule has had some dras- tic effects on the local entertainment scene. Production shows are being cut back, to keep the expenses down. One club has folded and a few others are on the fence.

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hawaii is a happy mixture of a centuries -old Poly- nesian culture and a 20th century Western civilization. And while the Hawaiian music industry has embraced the musical forms of the current pop scene, it still clings to its ancient musical culture, and it propagates this culture- through radio programming, recordings and variety shows -to the Occident.

Despite nearly eight years of Statehood, Hawaii still retains enough of its traditional music feelings to give the Mainland tourist the impression he is in a foreign country.

But this too is changing. In the last two years, Ha- waiian composers have been thinking beyond the con- fines of their Island group and beyond the disciplines of the music which dates back to 1778 and which is based on native chants. Honolulu's 16 AM, 4 FM and 4 TV outlets reflect this change. "The small group, ukulele and steel guitar belong to yesterday," says composer - arranger- record company executive Jack DeMello. "We are a young State, we don't live in grass shacks and we're close to the Mainland. Our tastes in entertainment follow the same patterns of other States."

Shirk off the old, welcome the new, the mod, the modern, the Mainland sounds and styles, many of the musicmen exclaim.

In a true sense, Hawaii is the only State with its own distinctively characteristic music- which for the most part had remained in a static state of monotony... until two years ago when a fresh breeze of creativity opened the portals of people's imagination and Hawaiian composers began to think beyond the seas.

Today, the Island's musicmen talk boastfully about how contemporary their home is. For a small market surrounded by water, Hawaii is just reaching out now to assert itself as a major tourist center and as a new creative force at the gateway to the South Pacific.

Hawaii is indeed a youthful State with 50 per cent of its population under 25. liais accounts for the growing acceptance of Mainland rock'n'roll groups when they play concerts in Honolulu. But for some strange reason, Honolulu's teen -agers have not discovered the one kind of music which laces the Mainland pop music charts: rhythm and blues.

With tourism trailing military spending as the number two money maker for Hawaii -over 1.5 million persons are expected this year- artists fortunate enough to have recording contracts are in enviable positions. Per- sons visiting Hawaii generally have heard some form of native Hawaiian music and they usually purchase recordings as a remembrance of their trips.

With the exception of the broadcasting industry which is overloaded with radio stations, the entertainment industry must be appraised on a scaled down basis. Hawaii's population is 750,000, with 80 per cent located in Honolulu, including 240,000 of Japanese ancestry. Consequently, an album sold locally with broad appeal can go 5,000 copies within the first 90 days. The varied cultural backgrounds of local residents vitiates against hosts of smash albums.

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Some distributors talk about 2,000 LP sales as

standard. Others boast of the emerging number of smashes: Don Ho's LP's which have set Island records, ranging from 76,000 to 44,000 copies to the Tijuana Brass, which sells 30,000 copies of a title.

Retail and military outlets throughout the State selling recordings number no more than 60 locations. Helping to hold down the local market are the over- whelming number of persons working on pineapple and sugar plantations, whose wages are poor and who make their own music.

With the exception of Ho, whose singing voice often has more grace and appeal than his informal audience participation nightclub act, Hawaii has yet to develop a strong, contemporary performer. There are scores of local acts working throughout the Islands, with hotels the main employers of acts designed to educate the tourists to the beauty of the Golden People.

Hawaiians enthuse over their backgrounds, even to the point of announcing they are Hawaiian -Scottish -Ger- man-Portugese or whatever during their club acts. But they also want to get on the Stateside bandwagon; a recent visitor repeatedly heard Hawaiians singing "Up, Up And Away," "I Am Hawaii," "Pearly Shells" and "Ain't No Big Thing."

Great emphasis is placed on group harmony, with rock'n'roll rhythms subtly blended into the vibes - guitar instrumentation. The Vietnam War deeply touches the Islands. The millionth serviceman to visit Hawaii on a six -day rest and recouperation pass recently was duly recorded. Every night performers salute these people during their shows and tourists are touched for a

fleeting moment by the conflict.

The war aside, there are some developments of a

happier note which promise to lend a major boost for modern Hawaii. "Hawaii -Ho," an hour -long color TV special from the Singer Co. and starring Don Ho, airs on NBC May 27. The aim of the program, explains Ho's manager Ed Brown "is to see Hawaii through the eyes of the Hawaiians and to do it musically." Uptempoed background music is one of the keys in an hour -long TV detective series, "Hawaii Five -O" which debuts on CBS Sept. 26. Jack Lord plays the starring role, with several local disk jockeys cast in supporting roles. So much for exports.

Two former Las Vegas producers, Bill Turner and Alan Smith, have moved to Honolulu and plan importing or developing a number of production shows for the Outrigger Hotel, located in the nightclub laden Waikiki Beach area.

Contemporary music seems to be in line for its own Island boost. The owners of the Lemon Tree, a rock club in business since last November, are buying a roller rink and turning it into a 5,000 seat concert auditorium. The club presently books acts on nine -week contracts with Stark Naked and the Car Thieves working through

the end of May. Its patrons fall in the mid -20's and over group, which could hardly form the membership nu- cleus for a potential Honolulu branch of the Factory discotheque. Club directors envision booking Mainland groups. Membership would be 5500 a year plus a $15 monthly tab.

A number of good locations in Honolulu are already presenting young contemporary performers, notably the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Garden Bar where the Entertainers Five Plus Two holds forth for vacationing college students and the Queen Surfs Lanai Room which spotlights Steve Logan, a transplanted Mainlander.

Although Honolulu bears some resemblance to Mi- ami Beach, it is not prepared to accept a role as the Pa- cific link on the top dollar show business circuit.

Island people generally believe they have to preserve Hawaiian music and art for the tourists, so local acts like Hilo Hattie, Ed Kenny and Danny Kaleikini proliferate. Plus acts with Oriental associations like the Sun Spots from Hong Kong and the Brothers Kim from Korea.

There are no rooms large enough to book a major entertainer, although the Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Mon- arch Ballroom is an elegant candlelit setting holding 600 at the Ed Kenny dinner show. The Royal has booked the Kim Sisters and Wayne Newton, so it has savored the taste of non -Hawaiian entertainment.

"We just can't afford to pay for top acts," laments Jo Flanders, entertainment director of the Hilton Ha- waiian Village, who keeps five locations going with live entertainment of varying degrees. "We are so packed we can't even give the entertainers a room."

One singer who has worked in several of the hotels, but now prefers nightclubs, claims that five years ago "performers played what the hotels wanted. You had no freedom. Now the 'in' sound has hit Hawaii and the bigger hotels are noticing it."

The exotic flavor of Hawaiian music is boosted greatly by the stylings of Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman. "They had a great deal to do with changing the texture of Hawaiian music heard in their days and we're only talking about ten years ago," says producer Sonny Burke. The utilization of sound effects coupled with crystal clear recordings, immeasurably helped Denny and Lyman expand the vistas of Hawaiian material for Main- land cars.

The evolutionary sound of Hawaii's music is ably analyzed by Bob McDonald, a former Capitol Records executive for 16 years, now a resident on the island of Maui. "Budèy Fo is the young sound of the Islands. Don Ho was the instrument for Kui Lee's music. Ed Keriny is the old sound and this is what a lot of the tourists want to hear. But a lot of them get fed up from hearing

'Pearly Shells.' " Still, "Pearly Shells" and "Sweet Leilani" do re-

present something new to people who have never been to Hawaii. But the enthusiastic spirit of the young creators and performers may soon have something to say about that.

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Strange, but true: Summertime is Hawaiian holiday time in Japan. The land of the rising sun is an ocean away, but the ripples of Hawaiian music have stirred quite a wave in Japan over the years.

Ethel Nakada, Japan's "Queen of Hawaii," and a

top recording artist, makes an annual pilgrimage to the Islands prior to the seasonal fling.

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son-the only season when Polynesian relodies are in

vogue. "Hawaiian music is big ill the summer very big,"

she says. "When fall conies, it no longer is popular." That she has cut 12 albums for Toshiba -all of

Island music, is not surprising. She made "Kainlanahila," a long -time favorite here, a best- seller in her native country.

Because of the Hawaiian emphasis during the summer, a lot of Island -based troupes venture to Japan for personal appearances.

Interest in Hawaiian music is so great that the Japanese have translated a number of Hawaiian songs: "Sweet Leilani "' has been retitled "Itoshi Hana" and "Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song)" has been renamed "Kekonshiki No Uta."

Some melodies, however, are sung intact -for instance, "Tiny Bubbles," "Lovely Hula Hands," and "I'll Remember You."

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Hawaii's military club circuit is a profitable concert outlet for artists working the civilian locations.

Ten military clubs on the Island of Oahu out- number the civilian facilities in booking top draw Main- land artists. In operation over one year, the military circuit has enabled talent to earn bonus salaries while en- route to other contracted jobs in the Pacific.

Air Force sergeant Jack Parker is the guiding force behind military bases developing into top users of talent. Parker works fulltime as the manager of the Hickam Air Force Base's Officers Club. After surveying the operation at Hickam, Parker decided a taste of live entertainment would do wonders for the Club. So using contacts he had befriended while stationed in Las Vegas, he began asking Mainland people if they would route their artists through Honolulu.

Once he discovered that the likes of Patti Page would fill the Club's 800 -seat Lanai Room, he asked the other Oahu military bases if they would be interested in also hiring talent. A number said they could manage the talent fees. Parker usually contracts for three artist appearances on Friday and Saturday. The military clubs

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can pay from $2,000 to $15,000 for a guest concert. Parker has developed a regular musicians union band which travels to all dates with the visiting artist.

"Managers are amazed when we tell them that their artists won't have to rehearse with a new band at each club," Parker says, his slick civilian outfit belying the fact that he is a 17 -year career veteran. "We will take anybody any time they want to come to Hawaii," he says.

Since booking talent, Parker has turned his Club's treasury into the most profitable in the Air Force. "We grossed $2.5 million last year principally because entertainment built our volume."

Artists already working on Parker's circuit include Louie Armstrong, Julie London, Pat Boone, the Baja Marimba Band, Brasil '66 and Johnny Ray. Upcoming: Della Reese, Roger Miller, New Vaudeville Band, Nancy Wilson, Frankie Laine, Teresa Brewer, Phyllis Diller, and the Mills Brothers.

Based on this experience in booking shows, Parker knows exactly what his future holds. "I plan to get into the entertainment business fulltime after I get out of the Air Force," he says. "We're already off to a good start. ".

It was a hectic period for Buddy Peterson, president since 1945 of Local 677, Musicians Assn. of Hawaii. First an executive at the Hilton Hawaiian Village called to request that the union trim a quartet to a duet in one room. And a little while later someone from the Kahala Hilton called to request something of a similar nature.

Then, later in the afternoon, the negotiating team representing the Local, a branch of the American Fed- eration of Musicians, and the Honolulu Symphony Association, met to iron out a new contract for the 50- year old orchestra.

"They're getting $100 a day," Peterson remarked about the second hotel caller. "They've had a five man minimum ever since they opened. We've asked them to make a request for the reduction to our board of directors."

Peterson is quick to emphasize that the Local has good working relationships with the Honolulu hotels which cater exclusively to the bulk of the State's out of town visitors. But he also says that the hotels aren't showing the right "Aloha spirit" by wanting to reduce live music. "We can't understand it; they're all operating at close to 100 per cent capacity."

After a series of deliberations, the union and the symphony people settled on a guaranteed 30 week season for the 73 musicians with a minimum of $115. Players who double in ensemble groups within the orchestra will earn $135.

"It's really a tough selling job," Peterson said in re- ferring to the state of classical music in Honolulu. "It's tough because we're in an Asiatic culture. We've been losing money on operas, however, more and more people appear to be patronizing the Symphony and going to hear the works of the masters. The Symph Association is trying to bring the orchestra on a par will

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300 members are fulltime players but only a small percentage can read music well enough to work in the hotel shows,

the jet age. With Hawaii being at the cross -roads of the Pacific we have to have a top -flight symphony. The Lo- cal's been composed mainly of Polynesian musicians, so we have had to bring over classical players from the Mainland."

While Peterson spoke, the solo strains of a classical violinist practicing in one of the Local's three rehearsal studios wafted through the air.

Formed in 1923, 677's membership in its jurisdiction over all the Islands presently fluctuates between 1,200 and 1,300. However, only around 300 players are working fulltime in music. Peterson feels the hotels underplay the importance of music to the tourist trade. "It's very difficult to get some people to understand that the music of the Islands has had a lot to do with creating an interest in getting people to visit here."

In Hawaii there are only two working categories - Class A and B. Sidemen average $130, with piano bar soloists running in the $150 -$200 range. A leader in a

top hotel band averages over $300. Whereas years ago the steel guitar was the most

popular instrument, today regular guitars reign. Guitar- ists often double on string bass and ukulele.

Peterson estimates that 40 per cent of his members can read music. Of this group only 10 per cent read well enough to work in the prestige hotel shows. In the early days 90 per cent of the members couldn't read period. So the situation has markedly improved.

For a $100 initiation, $39 to the main AFM organization and $20 annually to 677's coffers, a person play-

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"In the last two years we have taken in 250 local rock musicians," boasts Peterson. "It's just wonderful havi g these kids here."

Union leader Buddy Peterson: Harried but persistent.

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ALOHA HAWAII ALOHA NO HONOLULU (Hawaiian Vamp) ALOHA NO WAU KO MAKA ALOHA NUI KUU IPO ANALANI E

AUHEA OE (Where Are You) BACK IN ALOHA LAND BEYOND THE RAINBOW BLUE MUUMUU BIRD TRAIN BURMA TRAIN CAFE AU LAIT (The) CALL OF THE REEF CRUSHED FLOWERS IN MY LEI DO I LOVE YOU? DON'T DIG THAT POI

DRUMS OF TAHITI E MALIU MAI (The Hawaiian Love Call) E TUPITI

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FAREWELL (For Just Awhile) (Maururu A Vau)

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FOREVERMORE (Lei Aloha Lei Makamae) FRIENDLY ISLANDS GINGER MEMORIES (Look Out For) THE GIRL IN THE HOLOKU HANDS I LOVE HAPA -HAOLE HULA GIRL HAPPY ME (Laupahoehoe Hula) HAUNANI

HAWAII, HAWAII (I Want to Go Back to Hawaii)

HAWAIIAN CALYPSO

HAWAIIAN GUITAR HAWAIIAN LOVE CALL (E Maliu Mai) HAWAIIAN VAMP HE ONO

HERE COMES SANTA IN A RED CANOE

HERE IS HAPPINESS (Koko Ni Sachiari) HOE ANA (Over the Blue) HOI MAI

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I GOT HOOKED AT A HUKILAU I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER HAWAII I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU

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ISLAND ANGEL (Nohea) (An) ISLAND CALLS TO YOU

JUST AN ORCHID FROM HAWAII KAINOA

KALEPONI HULA (I'm Going to California) KAULANA NA PUA

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KNOCK KNEED NAPUA FROM KAILUA KOKO NI SACHIARI (Here Is Happiness) KOU KINO MAMBO KUMU IN A MUUMUU LAHAINA LAN! MAKA

LAUPAHOEHOE HULA (Happy Mel LET ME HEAR YOU WHISPER LEI ALOHA, LEI MAKAMAE (Forevermore) (The) LIGHTS OF HOME (Look Good to Me) LITTLE KONA HAT LOVELY HAWAIIAN MADONNA LOVELY HULA GIRL LOVELY LOTUS FLOWER

LOW MOON AT WAIKIKI LUAU FEET

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MAMA'S MUMU (A) MAN CALLED HAWAII MANEA MANUELA BOY

MAPUANA MAREVA MAURURU A VAU (Farewell for Just Awhile) MAUI GIRL MIN01, MINOI E

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Iry Pinensky, whose company, Eric of Hawaii, is

the Warner- Reprise distributor, is partners with Ken Kaizawa in the Island's only rack, Rack Service of Ha-

waii. As such, he is a vital power in the distribution picture, which is structed around eight major companies which handle Mainland labels: Eric, Craig, Pacific En- terprises, Microphone Music, Music Craft, Radio -TV,

Surfside Hawaii. Among the 60 retail outlets selling records in

Honolulu are 14 military stores plus fair sized departments in the top tourist hotels. Regular outlets sell LP's for $5.79, with $4.29 a basic discounted price as such discounting locations as Gem, Holiday Mart, Wigwam, Gibson, Sears and Woolworth's.

The lowest discounted price a distributor recalls is

$2.98 on $4.79 product. The lowest retail price was

$3.66. "Almost everyone flies their merchandise in," said

Ed Nielsen, sales manager for Nylen Bros. record division. "It costs 18 cents per album, which is the reason for the increased cost."

"The market's not very cut -throaty...not yet at least," he added. One year ago, Nylen dropped its price

for the Island's rack which had been purchasing some lines it carried from the Mainland.

Distributors here are their own promotion men, taking product around to the radio stations. "With the right product, airplay is easy," Nielsen said.

On a hit single, 300 records covers all juke box operators. "The singles markets here must be the worst in the world," one distributor said. There is tremendous theft problem with singles, especially at the huge Sears, Roebuck store in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. A "hit" single can sell 2,000 copies.

Military personnel account for the bulk of the country, rhythm and blues and jazz product sold. A Supremes top album sells 2,500 copies.

"An album," explains Iry Pinensky, "sells as much as a single." Pinensky believes in carrying catalog inventory. Most of his rack business is with the outer islands. "Our rack operation is quite different than anyplace: in the country. Here you walk into a store and they haven't sold anything, but they'll say: `Everything's great. Send more.' What do I do? I ignore the situation, give them leader items and run sales on the good selling albums." .

Among Pinensky's rack clients are the Long's drug chain, the Ben Franklin Stores and the Holiday Mart chain. "This can be a breaking market," Pinensky con- tends, "but the manufacturers have to realize that every-

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thing is relative. Five hundred orders are like 5,000." Among the singles Islanders claim to have broken

are: "These Boots Are Made For Walkin' " by Nancy Sinatra, "Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho, "Georgie Girl," by

the Seekers and "Born Free" by Matt Monro. Pinensky has been the only major distributor not

handling tape cartridge product, but he plans changing this this summer. He says he felt the amount of money he would have had to tie up in cartridge inventory ($30,000 -$50,000) wasn't "worth the return." Pinensky will start his cartridge efforts by stocking product from the record lines he presently handles.

Pinensky numbers 40 locations for his distributor- ship. Thus he has a good idea of what his potential for cartridges will be.

Ken Kaizawa's tape cartridge business lias been building slowly. He has 15 such accounts, including dis-

counters who sell $7.78 product for $7.25. He handles GRT's 4 and 8 -track and cassette lines.

Kaizawa has been in business for 27 years, starting originally as a retailer and moving into distribution 10 years ago with Microphone Music. Besides handling

'Here you walk into a store and they haven't sold anything, but they'll say: 'Everything's great.

Send more.' What do I do? I ignore the situation...."

Mainland lines, he specializes in importing Japanese product from Victor, Nippon Columbia, Teichiku, Crown, Polydor and Toshiba. "A good Japanese album sells several thousand copies," he says.

A leading cartridge operator is Muntz Stereo -Pak, which has been in business since September, 1965. Miss Connie Mestrovich sales manages the location, open seven days and employing 14 fulltime people and five unit installers.

A second store several miles away from the main location was opened late in April, with Clarke Keeney, the manager. Both stores are owned by Los Angeles, based Muntz Stereo -Pak executive Harry Winternitz.

All cartridges and Muntz players are ordered from the main factory in Van Nuys, Calif. Merchandise usually takes from I O days to two weeks for ocean shipment.

The basic price for a 4 -track cartridge is $5.98. The store has just begun to stock 8 -track and has an ample supply of cassette merchandise from Mercury and Ampex. On sale are the regular Muntz 4 -track players plus Norelco cassette machines, the Foster speaker line, GW Electronics auto -tuner and 8 -track titles from RCA, Columbia, Capitol, A&M and Original Sound.

It takes an installer from 40-45 minutes to place a

unit in a car, with eight.cars rolling off the line in a day. "Rock'n'roll is our best seller," according to Miss

Mestrovich, with the store one year. "Jazz is a good seller, but there aren't enough key jazz artists on tape." Hawaiians seem to be asking for the more serious brand of jazzman, which the store doesn't stock.

Such outlets as Sears, Gem and House of Music order product from Muntz. Competing as aggressively as

Muntz for the cartridge market is American Stereo, a

store which covers both the 4 and 8 -track field. The cassette configuration, as most people explain,

has yet to be felt here. Four -track has been the sales pacer, with 8 starting to creep up.

Cassette is one of three configurations which Am- pex of Hawaii, a company owned branch, sells through 40 franchised dealers, including 10 on the other islands. "The response for cassette has been great," says Am- pex's Mrs. Skippy Hermamoto. Delivery on product from Illinois takes one month. Strong sellers sent airmail can be received within one week. Ampex's product line covers its $5.95 cassette and 8 -track cartridges, its $4.95 4- trackers and its $7.95 open reel tapes. "We had a demand for 4 -track last year," Mrs. Hermamoto says. "Now because of the auto market, 8 -track seems so much stronger. "

.4 Sears sales clerk explains stock to a tourist, while totals audition a cartridge at Muntz Stereo -Pak.

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Hotel showmen: Ed Kenny, top, and Danny Kalelklni.

"Hawaiian music may sound the same as it did 25 years ago, but it isn't." The speaker is Webley Edwards, who came to the Islands 40 years ago to play football and stayed to establish a reputation as Hawaii's musical goodwill ambassador.

Sitting in front of a giant color photo of Waikiki Beach years before package tours to the Islands were ever invented, Edwards explains that Hawaiian music today is sophisticatedly arranged. "It used to be impro- vised," he adds between puffs on his pipe.

"Alfred Apaka added a great deal to the phrasing of ballads and inspired other singers. There are more Hawaiian professional musicians than ever before because there is a greater need for music -all brought about by the influx of tourists."

The current drive to modernize Hawaiian music is nothing new, Edwards feels; it's happened in the past. "A rock beat is perfectly good in Hawaiian music IF you don't overdo it. Rhythm is nothing new here. There have been more than 3,000 Polynesian rhythm patterns developed over 1,000 years...But Hawaiians like to hear the melody, and it's good to have the young groups singing in English?'

Edwards' own orchestral image on his Capitol Re- cords is one of "romance and escape." Bill Miller has been his producer for years and was recently in the Islands working with Edwards on their next LP -built around a soft Hawaiian guitar motif. Edwards believes this soft sound will appeal to his Mainland followers.

Don Ho has his own ideas about what people will accept. "For the past 50 years tourists have taken what we gave them," he says. "Tourists will also accept the new music we are creating."

"The music business is about to explode here," he says with conviction, knowing full -well that his success of the. past two years is the inspiration for all new, un- tested and up and coming Hawaiian performers.

To provide a training ground for these young artists, Ho has established a workshop club, the Hana Ho, patterned after the marvelous Horn cabaret club in San- ta Monica, Calif. Ho's club, which is located far from the other clubs, employs from six to 12 people at one time, all doubling as entertainers and waiters /waitresses. There is a main stage and platforms located around the room called secondary stages. The audience is thus surrounded by singers. A $I door charge offers entry to view some good, some mediocre and some poor local talent. Miss Robin Wilson, one of Ho's discoveries, is the best, the most imposing singer working there.

Having completed his first TV special which airs later this month on NBC, Ho now feels there are enough good, modern Hawaiian acts to enable him to put on a

"Lawrence Welk- type" variety show from Honolulu...1F someone were interested.

Ho credits record producer Sonny Burke with the "patience and knowledge" to know exactly what of his material would be palatable. Ho's deep voice and his

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smooth phrasing, have been blending together with the Allis for three years and the team is the most widely accepted of the new Hawaiians.

If Ho's success is tied to nightclubs and recordings, Ed Kenny's success stretches to nightclubs and the Broadway stage. He was Hawaii's first performer to play on Broadway in "Flower Drum Song." Presently, he feels duty bound to stay in Hawaii to "preserve the dignity" of "his Lady" as he calls his birthplace. On stage Kenny is a bright performer but somehow his Decca recordings lack the impact attained in his live work. His

New talents: Anna Lea and Buddy Fo.

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ON THE MUSIC

EXPOSION "The music business

is about to explode, " claims Don Ho. Ed Kenny feels duty bound to

"preserve the dignity of his Lady" as he calls his birthplace.

The Allis, top, mod Hawaiian, and dixielander Trummy Young.

repertoire at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel is steeped in es-

tablished Hawaiian language songs. "Our heritage must go on," he explains. "I would like acceptance from the local people, but there's a crowd of city Hawaiians who say: `Let's get with the swingin' stuff.' "

Kenny feels the new music of Hawaii is found in the songs of the Fifth Dimension and Simon and Garfun- kel. In trying to preserve the Hawaiian heritage, Kenny points to Aloha as "meaning love. That's always our message. The beauty of the Islands blows your mind and this influences our songwriters?'

Buddy Fo, from whom much should be heard in the future, senses the opportunities which are on the horizon for modern musicians. Although he has been working at Kaanapali Beach on Maui, his pact there is

up in June and he has been talking with Ed Brown and several other people about a Waikiki Beach booking. He has signed with Bill Loeb for personal management and Loeb is now setting up future plans. Formerly with Ma- kaha, Fo is now with Capitol, with his debut LP out later this month. He was a bonga player with Martin Denny for four years.

Fo would like to achieve the status enjoyed by Ho. "There's room for new groups to break through," he says. "Ho needs a little competition. He can't be president every year!"

Kimo Wilder McVay, president of Duke Kahana- moku's, is banking that Ho can stay Honolulu's top attraction. He recently signed Ho to a 12 -year pact at a reported $10,000 a week against a percentage. Ho represents the kind of entertainment which appeals to both locals and tourists. "I'm gambling on the fact that what Don does here is a way of life and that as long as he doesn't `go Hollywood' he'll pack the place." Ho had re- placed Martin Denny in 1964 and McVay feels that Ho's style of involving the audience was a radical change for the club. "Don epitomizes what we call kanaha (local) entertainment based on the formula of audience participation Hawaiian- style." So great is. Ho's draw that he does three sets: an 8:30 dinner show, an 1I p.m. go- around and a 1 a.m.-3 a.m. show to which local people usually head.

If one gets bored with Hawaiian material, a bit of detective work unearths dixieland trombonist Trummy Young working Sunday afternoon to a beer drinking crowd at the Hawaiian Village's Garden Bar and later Sunday evening at Duke's. There are two female vocalists whom local people speak eagerly about: Anna Lea, from San Diego, who sings at the Kahala Hilton's Maile Bar with a program of sophisticated Mainland tunes and Ethel Azama, whose jazz -influenced style is heard Mon- day evenings at the Host International lounge in the airport.

For sheer laughter and downright strong musician- ship, the Surfers pack the Canton Puka room in the In- ternational Market Place, a few doors down from Duke's.

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The melting pot of tastes and cultures which is Ha- waii, very definitely describes its radio industry.

The market is completely dominated by a former Brooklynite, Hal Lewis, who has been in Honolulu 22 years and broadcasts as J. Aku Head Pupule (crazy fish head). Lewis is both the early morning personality at KGMB and its programming pace -setter. What Lewis does is sacrosanct, and his unorthodox concepts for music presentation are adhered to by KGMB's other disk jockeys. Lewis' commanding 30.1 share of in- traffic listeners and 25.9 share of home audience enables him to draw the Island's highest radio salary: S250,000.

The station's ratings lead has prevailed for the past three years, or as long as Lewis has been associated with Cecil Heftel's station. The fact that a middle of the road station dominates the market creates a great challenge for Honolulu's two rockers -KPOI and KKUA to try and capture some of this audience.

Other major Honolulu radio forces are Webley Edwards' "Hawaii Calls" syndicated half -hour program which celebrates its 33rd birthday this July; its two all - Japanese stations (KOHO, KZ00) and its three Ha- waiian outlets (KCCN, KHVH, KLEI).

To Mainland programmers, Lewis' theories may sound absurd. But in Hawaii they work: Only play new material, after 30 days get rid of the records, never follow music with music or chatter with chatter. "No radio station in America understands that playing music back - to-back is discordant to listeners. If a song ends in one key and the next song starts in a discordant key, it psy- chologically jars the audience." Lewis separates records with voices, with commercials always followed by "stingers," 16 electronic sounds used for "exclamation points" and to tell the listener the commercial is finis and that music follows.

"We try to remember that the guy on the other end of the speaker doesn't know what's coming up next. So we help by waiting for him. When a commercial is

finished we hit a `stinger' and he knows the commercial's ended."

Lewis, 51, says he collects all new records and listens once every two weeks. "I don't believe people necessarily want to hear the records they've bought. We like people to feel our station is on top of what's happening and what will happen." Lewis prepares a 300 record stack from which station personalities program their shows. Lewis' catholic taste allows him to accept the Beatles' "Lady Madonna," tunes from the new Broadway play "George M" as well as anything else he thinks is ` listenable." He programs around Hawaiian music for his local audience. "They've heard it all," he says. Part of Lewis' power is found in his blending good na-

tured audience put -ons with his music. He spends $2,500 a month for comedy material, using four writers to prepare jokes for his show.

To Jim Hawthorne, general manager of KGU, a middle of the roader now emphasizing sports, KGMB is a formidable opponent. Hawthorne switched over last Sep- tember after three and one -half years at KGMB. He came to the station from KFWB, Los Angeles. Hawthorne is

not about to invest the money to out promote KGMB. While KGU primarily plays records with a Mainland pop sound, it does have one automatic Hawaiian record per hour. Hawthorne oversees the policy developed by music coordinator Ron Cooper and management assistant Joyce Monroe. A 40 tune playlist comes out on Tues- day. Hawthorne hears his sound as "wall -to-wall music."

Also involved in competing against a former em- ployer (KPOI) are KKUA's program director Mike Ham- lin and music director Sebastian Tripp. Newspaper clippings reporting battles revolving around Bill Drake - programmed California stations are hung in his office. Hamlin admits "we're taking Drake as our inspiration. The main problem in doing this is that if you don't have the major market disk jockeys, you don't sound like him. But we think we're sounding like him more and more." Indeed, Hamlin's tight playlist and his buttoning up of his DJ's, has begun to result in a better ratings position, according to a recent Trace survey. KKUA switched to a rock format one year ago in April from a

good music policy. KKUA's playlist runs from 30-40 titles and the music rotation within the programming hour is depicted on a color clock in the control room. Singles are color coded into hot happenings, risers or sliders and new disks, with these colors painted on the clock's face. KKUA clusters cuts (albums and singles) into four and six in a row. A preview and super golden oldie are programmed each hour. The station has begun co-sponsoring rock concerts at the HIC Arena with Dick Clark to counter KPOI and Tom Moffat, its general manager, who owns Arena Associates, a concert promotion firm. (continued on page 34)

MAY 18, 1968



EUROPEAN, PdyNES1AN CULTURES PROVIdE

buffs WiTh STIMUIATION The Honolulu Symphony is gaining wide recognition for its musical competence. The Ford Foundation presented the Symphony with a $1.1 million grant to further the arts.

Culturally, Hawaii is right on its toes. It has an energetic 73- member Honolulu Sym-

phony Orchestra which annually slates a full schedule of concerts and an opera festival -with such distinguished company as Dorothy Kirsten, Mary Costa, Leonard Pen - nario, and Andre Kostelanetz.

It has a healthy, competitive theatrical climate - and a Honolulu Community Theatre which brings the best of Broadway and the cream of the stage corps to local audiences.

It has a colorful Polynesian Cultural Center that is a microcosm of the living cultures of the Pacific.

It has a handful of active choral groups, both professional and semi- professional, who sing up a musical storm.

And like every other city, Honolulu has its share

of stage shows and concerts -from classical Kabuki to Harry Belafonte, from "The Sound of Music" to The Young Rascals.

That the Honolulu Symphony is gaining wide recognition for its musical competence is reflected by a Ford Foundation grant of 51.1 million in 1966 -one of only 61 awarded to orchestras throughout the nation to further the arts.

The award was made partly because of the

Symphony's ambitious Music for Youth program -a resounding success which last year included 60 full - scale youth and keiki (Hawaiian for "baby" or the very

young) concerts on the capital Island of Oahu and throughout the neighbor Island chain. A total of 90,000 youngsters took in the programs, in addition to some

50,000 tots who witnessed 400 free concert demonstra- tions given by symphony members on various school campuses.

Robert LaMarchina, who took over the baton last October, coming from the Metropolitan Opera National Company where he was music director since

its formation in 1963, represents the forward move which the orchestra is now experiencing.

A cellist -LaMarchina was a soloist in a recent concert, when guest artist Jacqueline du Pre had to bow out due to a sprained wrist -the maestro commands attention at the podium.

Next season -the 69th for the orchestra -guest ar-

tists will include violinist Zino Francescatti, Itzhak Perl- man and Tossy Spivakowsky; pianists Byron Janis and Susan Starr; harpist Nicanor Zabaleta, and the First Chamber Dance Quartet.

On stages throughout Oahu, the play's the thing. This month, for instance, the Honolulu Community Theatre is staging its first professional (all members of the cast belong to Actors' Equity) production, "Hello Dolly!"

The Mallory Players, a relative newcomer to the local theatrical scene, is staging an ambitious production of Peter Weiss' controversial drama, "The Persecution and Assassination of Jean -Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the

Direction of the Marquis de Sade." Oddly, it's being staged in a small theater, located on the grounds of St. Andrew's Cathedral, an Episcopalian church.

Another active group is the Oumansky Magic Ring Theatre, whose "first -run" ventures in the past have included "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," "The Odd Couple," and shortly, "A Delicate Balance." The shows are staged at the Terrace Lanai of the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

The Ensemble of Theatrical Artists, another new semi -professional outfit, consists of actors active in the community theater. There's an energetic Honolulu The- atre for Youth, too.

Then there's the University of Hawaii Drama De- partment, the Windward Theatre Guild, the Waianae Theatre Guild, the Chaminade College Theatre Group, who keep the lights burning.

A lot is being done to preserve the history of the Islands. The Polynesian Cultural Center is one such operation. Located at Laie, on the northern tip of Oahu, the Center offers a dynamic "living" show embracing six

Polynesian cultures -that of Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga and Hawaii. Four nights a week, a colorful pageant is staged featuring 300 Polynesian students from the nearby Church College of Hawaii.

"This Is Hawaii," a Sunday -only song and dance feature at the Ilikai Hotel's Canoe House, is another attempt to savor and showcase the rich heritage of the Islands.

Musical programs are year -round favorites in Ha- waii, and there are several choral groups which specialize in Hawaiian, semi-classical and classical selections.

The Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club -a 24- voiced ensemble consisting of former students at the Kameha- meha Schools -is a popular act because it specializes in authentic Hawaiiana. Its earnings go towards furthering the musical education of Kamehameha graduates and its membership includes prison guards, businessmen, doc- tors and insurance agents.

The Honolulu Chorale, now in its second year, offers housewives, community leaders and students the opportunity to continue their musical interests after getting out of school. Restricted to 125 members, the group programs operatic pieces, religious numbers, contemporary favorites and even jazz.

The oldest choral group (51 years) is the Gleemen of Honolulu, a 25- member ensemble whose musical notebook runs the gamut, from Hawaiian to the light classics.

The multi -racial heritage in Hawaii has yielded an ethnically rich menu of programs. As part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, for instance, the Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a lavish production revue.

Similar cultural activities highlight the Narcissus Festival (Chinese), the Fiesta Filipina (Filipino), and the annual Ka Palapala Pageant (a racial Whitman's Sampler) at the University of Hawaii.

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Lou Robins' Los Angeles -based Artist Consultants has had a measure of success in Honolulu. Among his big -names promoted here have been Bill Cosby, the Ma- mas and Papas, and Brasil '66.

The scope of things planned for the HIC this year includes: "Hello Dolly," "Sound Of Music," "My Fair Lady," "Guys & Dolls," "Mame," Honolulu Symphony (at the Concert Hall); Kim Sisters, Cowsills, Sonny and Cher, Andy Williams, Righteous Brothers, Boots Ran- dolph -Chet Atkins -Floyd Cramer, Simon and Garfunkel, Dionne Warwick (in the Arena.)

Basketball, Ice Capades and circuses have all appeared in the Arena. The Harlem Globetrotters are a big draw, with the collegiate Rainbow Basketball Tourna- ment held every year during Christmas vacation. Among the teams appearing in 1967 were Houston, Bradley and Marquette. Basketball tickets are usually scaled from 50 cents to $4.50.

Last year the Ice Capades grossed $199,998 in 15 shows. It has appeared here for the past five years. The Arena does not have its own freezing equipment -so Ice Capades has to carry its portable freezers.

Only two circuses have appeared in the Arena so far. They were a put together show by local promoter E.K. Fernandez, with Ralph Yempuku bringing in the Dobritch Circus last year. Yempuku has a lease on the old 4,000 seat Civic Auditorium, now primarily used for wrestling, boxing and roller derby shows. It was previously the city's only indoor mass audience facility.

Out -of -door mass audience facilities -where specta-

tors and usually the performers are vulnerable to fre- quent and unpredictable tropical showers -are the Hono- lulu Stadium and the Waikiki Shell, administered by Dick Howard.

The 27,000 seat capacity Honolulu Stadium, owned by the University of Hawaii, is primarily used for football and baseball. It is presently the home of the Pacific Coast League Islanders. However, these attractions are expected to move to the new $20 million "stadium on wheels" now in the planning stages, which will fall under the jurisdiction of Dick Howard's office.

The nine -year old Shell, a miniature Hollywood Bowl, is strictly a facility for performing artists. It was once the one major facility handling big -names appearing before mass Island audiences. The amphitheatre seats 2,404 on stadium chairs and 6,600 on the grass. It is now primarily a staging facility for local talent, and such attractions as pageants and festivals. It rents for $150 per day or 10 per cent of the gate. The Shell once featured the likes of Johnny Mathis, Victor Borge, Van Cli- burn, the Kingston Trio and Harry Belafonte. Jesse Sar- tan's Century Concerts has booked pop acts at the Shell, but Sartan is now scheduling his shows at the University.

A newcomer in the mass audience business is the Ilikai Hotel's Pacific Ballroom, It seats 2,000 people in a

cabaret style set -up. The shows are held Sunday night. Jack Parker, who books talent for the Hickam Air Force Base officers club, brings the acts into the llikai. Parker usually catches talent in transit to and from the Far

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An amphitheatre at the Polynesian Cultural Cen- ter, 38 miles outside the city, features authentic Poly- nesian music and dances six nights weekly in the summer and four nights weekly other times. The show goes on at 8 p.m. in the summer and 7:30 p.m. in other months. It costs $7.90 to see the dinner show. The 830-capacity facility is geared specifically to the tourist trade, and is owned by the Mormon Church. The local variety shows attracted 437,138 people last year, a steady increase over previous years.

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Moffat, who started with KPOI nine years ago, has been the market's top 40 leader. His concept is to play the 40 current key records plus selected LP cuts. The 36- year old executive, who is friends with present and former Bill Drake associates, says his market is unique in that there are no outlying areas to influence his airplay. Three gold records (oldies) are played per hour with the number increasing during the "non -kid hours."

Moffat says service from the record manufacturers is very good. "Sometimes you have to call the Mainland for a record. That's when you realize that you're isolated." And that's when he calls his Drake friends to keep abreast of Mainland trends.

While the rockers have no use for product by the local Hawaiian labels, the theée stations which program Hawaiian feel the material gives them a hometown flavor. KCCN, which went on the air one year ago as the Island's only all- Hawaiian outlet, emphasizes its personalities. It plans moving out of a dismal industrial area and into Waikiki Beach shortly, with its DJ's broadcasting from a tree house in the International Market Place. Robert Luck (Lucky Luck) is the station's top monied personality and also its program director.

KCCN works with a 60 tune playlist, principally LP's and the material encompasses songs of a Hawaiian nature by Percy Faith, Elvis Presley, Henry Mancini, George Greeley, Sammy Kaye, Frankie Carle. These songs are called haole (Caucasian) hits. Luck admits

there isn't enough strong authentic Hawaiian material to fill the station's program day, so he has to include material of a Hawaii nature but not necessarily by Hawaiian performers. "We couldn't have had our library five years ago," Luck says, "because there weren't enough records. Now all the major artists are turning out Hawaiian music."

To obtain sales information on local disks, Luck says he surveys such juke box operators as Mid -Pacific, Island, Aloha State and Hawaii.

With KLEI, a 250 - watter on the "windward side" of Oahu, 5,000 watt KCCN's major competition comes from 11 -year old KHVH (also 5,000 watts) which blends authentic Hawaiian music with lengthy news blocks and is the only station picking up live remotes evenings from the top talent clubs in the Islands. "We started this one year ago this month," recalls station president Bob Ber- ger. "Each club is featured per quarter hour." It cost $20 per club in phone line charges to be part of the program: "Hawaii After Dark." Of his staff, Berger calls DJ Ed Michelman, a former Brooklynite, and seven -year em- ployee, his expert on Hawaiian music.

Berger is planning to open the market's fifth FM station. He will try a classical format, claiming the present exclusive classical representative, KAIM AM -FM, is too religion-oriented. KAIM, explains general manager Brandt Gustayson, is owned by Christian Broadcasting and has been on the FM dial since 1953. It went AM

three years later. The two outlets are split 50 per cent of the time, with FM automated. Broadcasters estimate that 30 per cent of the market's homes have FM re- ceivers. So KPOI -FM with non -rock pop and live DJ's and KFOA with middle of the road sounds, are also vy- ing for listeners.

In the background music field, the two leading AM stations, KUMU and KORL, are both transformed rockers, KORL most recently switching April 1 after running a poor third to KPOI and KKUA.

"Hawaii Calls," Webley Edwards' taped program from various beachfront hotels, has no competition. It has the distinction of being subsidized by the State Legislature to the tune of $115,000. The program of authentic Hawaiian language material is heard on some 500 stations, including WGN, Chicago and WJR, Detroit. Edwards has a regular staff of local musicians and uses many of the top hotel headliners. He schedules no more than 14 songs per half -hour, none exceeding two and one -half minutes. He never gabs over 15 seconds between selections. All his music is cataloged according to song type and he can tell immediately when a song was last scheduled. He has his own portable 12-channel mixing panel and loudspeakers. The show is taped each Sat- urday at 2 p.m. primarily before a tourist audience. Boasts Edwards: "We're one of the things to do." IN

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Hilo Hattie, an indestructible spirit, reprisents the traditional side of Island music (top) with Robin Wilson, a bright new vocalist, offering the swing of the 601

Vocalist Emma Veary (top) adds a Broadway sophistication while Polynesian dancers work to tourists (middle) and the Surfers combine rock with sock visual comedy.

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Where Are Stereo Singles? Several record companies are pressing stereo singles, but ap-

parently the jukebox industry has been slow to see the promotional value in programming them. Other labels have said they can easily make stereo singles available but often comment: "Do the jukebox operators want them ?"

Epic Records' Mort Hoffman recently circulated a letter to all members of the Music Operators of America, attempting to gauge the desire for stereo 45's. Epic also pressed a stereo single and mailed it to 1,000 operators. Hoffman said: "We have not been getting many replies."

A leading proponent of stereo singles for jukeboxes, Neil Bogart. Buddah Records, said, "Jukebox operators aren't pushing this hard enough. We've heard pleas for stereo singles, and now we have them but nothing much is happening." Buddah is pressing 90 per cent of its singles in stereo.

MOA President Bill Cannon is urging operators to promote stereo singles. "Don't just put on a stereo single and walk out of the location. Let people know you're programming an exciting, new sound."

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STEREO SINGLES PROMOTION offers the jukebox industry an exciting avenue of merchandising. Above is an example of a poster conceived by Buddah Rec- ords that could easily be adapted as a sign to be used in jukebox locations.

ANOTHER PROMOTION IDEA being used by Buddah Records to inform retail record customers about stereo singles. This piece is part of a sign erected on counters at record departments. Simi- lar signs could be made available for the seven -inch- square album display areas in jukeboxes.

18TH BULK VENDORS' CONVENTION

NVA More Effective Industry Voice By EARL PAIGE

ST. CHARLES, Ill. - The National Vendors Association (NVA) is molding itself into a more effective voice for the bulk vending industry. At its convention here last week, members were told that the image of bulk vending has markedly improved; new NVA services are being conceived; successes in problem areas are being recorded.

An estimated 300 people attended the 4 -day event and elected H. B. Hutchinson Jr., veteran Atlanta businessman, as president of the association.

Highlights of the 18th annual convention:

North Carolina state representative Sneed High took time out from a political campaign to tell NVA that bulk operators

(Continued on page CMW-4)

ON THE FIRING LINE. Herb Goldstein, vice -president of sales, Oak Manufacturing Co., Los Angeles, is seen behind microphone during the annual operator's workshop at the National Vendors Association (NVA) convention held last week in St. Charles, Ill. Panelists with him (from left) Tom Emms, Dallas; Arnold Goldman, Providence, R. I., and Tom Theisen, Minneapolis.

Neb. Assn. Studying Pool Tourney COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia.-

Officers of nearby State and local associations and distributor personnel met here last Tuesday (7) to hear U. S. Billiards sales manager, Leonard Schneller, Amityville, N. Y., describe the format for coin -operated pool tournaments. Indications are Coin Operated Industries of Nebraska (COIN) will begin a tournament in Omaha late in the summer.

Schneller, along with Ed Kort, COIN president, and Howard E l 1 i s, secretary- treasurer of

S. D. Pool Tourney Set; Assn. Adopts New Dues

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. -The Music & Vending Association of South Dakota voted here last week to sponsor a Statewide pool tournament keyed to coin - operated tables, commencing Sept. 9, and voted on a new dues structure. Adoption of the tournament here coincides with similar activity in wide areas of the U. S. as a way to combat locations ownership and operation of equipment.

900atCAMAShow MONTREAL -A record at-

tendance of nearly 900 was recorded at the Ilth annual Ca- nadian Automatic Merchandis- ing Association (CAMA) convention here last week. The problem of coinage change -over dominated much of the meeting. Forty -six exhibitors showed equipment.

David Gauthier, Arco Auto- matic Retail Co., Ltd., here, was elected president.

Problems with the new coinage hung over the convention like a black cloud. Everytime two operators got together, the topic of conversation was what was going to happen with the new coinage. Late developments led to the calling of a special meeting Sunday morning. George Carter, Canteen of Can -


ada, Ltd., Toronto, chairman of the Government and Inter -In- dustry Relations Committee, pre- sided at the meeting. He reported that the question of "compensation" had not been resolved and that a proposal to set a final date for change -over to the new coins had been on the cabinet agenda for two weeks and would remain on the agenda until action was taken.

"There is hope that compensation will be resolved in favor of the operator to help in his costs of converting to the new coinage," Carter stated. The recent change in government has upset the whole time schedule and planning. The previous Min- ister of Finance, who understood problem and had been well -

(Continued on page CMW -5)

Speaking before the group here was Leonard Schneller, sales manager, U. S. Billiards, Amityville, N. Y. Schneller has a complete tournament package for associations.

A five -man tournament committee, chaired by Mac Hasvold, association president, represents each area of South Dakota. Committee members are Darlow Maxwell, Dean Schroeder, El- mer Cummings and Lloyd Mor- gan.

The trade group adopted a new dues structure designed by secretary Earl Porter. The dues on vending is $2 per $1,000 gross sales up to $ 100,000; on music and games. $3 per $1,000 gross sales up to $100.000. The plan will be tried for one year.

Porter, who has held the position of secretary- treasurer for 10 years, tendered his resigna- tion, effective early 1969.

Howard Ellis, Music Opera- tors of America secretary and secretary of the Nebraska association, attended the meeting along with Ed Kort, new president of the Nebraska group.

Distributor representatives attending: Solly Rose, Lieberman; Clare Wesley, K. C. Sales; War - rent Sandler, Sandler Vending; Dick Brown, Brown Bros. One - Stop.

The next meeting is set for Aberdeen, S. D., the last weekend in August.

By EARL PAIGE

COIN, had just returned from a meeting in South Dakota where that group voted to sponsor a tournament. Ellis is secretary of the Music Operators of America.

Also at the meeting were Hugo and Gus Prell, Breman,

Pool Tourney Interest Seen In Wide Areas

CHICAGO -Here's a partial list of operators, distributors and manufacture representatives involved in planning pool tournaments. Maybe there's one being planned in your area:

National: Len Schneller, U. S. Billiards, Inc., Amityville, N. Y. 11701. Phone: (516) 798 -2625.

Arizona: Ben Spalding, Spald- ing Sales Co., 1610 S. 21st Place, Phoenix, Ariz. 85034. Phone: (602) 252 -6794.

California: Bud Lurie, Struve Distributing Co., 1403 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. 90015. Phone: (213) R18 -8641.

California: Lou Wolcher, Ad- vance Automatic Sales Co., 1350 Howard Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94103. Phone; (415) HE 1 -1750.

Florida: Bob Taran, Jupiter Sales of America, 3401 N.W. 36th Street, Miami, Fla. 33142. Phone: (305) 635 -2531.

Kansas: Harlin Wingrave, Emporia Music Service, 309 Neosho, Emporia, Kan. 66801. Phone: (316) D12 -7242.

Louisiana: Robert Nims, A.M.A. Distributors, 1711 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70130. Phone: (504) 529 -2315.

Pennsylvania: Samuel Daub, Daub Vending Co., Inc., 341 Fairview Street, Stowe, Pa. 19464. Phone: (713) JA 3 -7366.

South Dakota: Mac Hasvold, Hasvold Vending, 2111/2 S. St. Paul Avenue, Sioux Falls, S. D. 57102. Phone (605) 336 -3398.

Nebraska: Howard Ellis, Coin - A -Matie Music Co., Inc., 1208 Farnam St., Omaha 68102. Phone: (402) 341 -0425.

Utah: Preston Struve, Struve Distributing Co., 276 W. First Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 80103. Phone: (801) 328 -1636.

Kan., representing the Kansas Amusement & Music Associa- tion (KAMA). This group is also considering a tournament. John Masters, Lee's Summit, Mo., president Missouri Coin Ma- chine Council, also attended.

JUF Dinner

To Spark $$ CHICAGO - Amusement in-

dustry leaders from the metropolitan area will hold their annual fund -raising dinner on behalf of the 1968 Jewish United Fund campaign May 23 at the Standard Club.

The men, representing the fields of automatic merchandising, coin machines, concessions, confections, musical instruments, phonographs, records, theatrical agencies and tobacco, have set a goal of more than $200,000 for the regular drive plus gifts to the Israel Emergency Fund. General chairman of the campaign for $10,500,000 plus mil- lions more for the Israel Emer- gency Fund is Philip Klutznick, prominent Chicagoan and former U. S. ambassador to the United Nations.

MOA Officials Set for FAMA Convention

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -Music Operators of America (MOA) President Bill Cannon, MOA Executive Vice -President Fred Granger, and Jim Tolisano. MOA board chairman, will lead business seminars at the Florida Amusement and Music Associa- tion (FAMA) convention here May 24 -26.

The advance registration dead- line is May 17. FAMA Execu- tive Director Julius Sturm urges delegates to register early. The event will be held at the New- port Hotel. The hotel phone number: (305) 949 -1300. FAMA's phone number: (904) 224 -5426.

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BLUE BLAZER, GRAY TROUSERS, WHITE SHIRT. This is part of the new Allied Vending Corp. image as demonstrated here by Richard Mason, recently returned from duty with the U. S. Army. "We want to kick up our heels and let people know who we are," said Philip Mason, in comment- ing on the new uniforms employees are wearing.

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CHANGING IMAGE of Allied Vending Corp. is demonstrated in this photo. The former name of the Washington, D. C., operation seen in lettering on top of building dates back to 1939 and founder Hirsh de LaViez. de LaViez is still active in the industry as program promoter of the annual Music Operators of America convention show.

music operation that has expanded into vending. But Allied is unique in that its diversification is so broad. Also, the firm. known as Hirsh Coin Machine Corp. since 1939, has changed its identity to reflect its new versatility.

The 35- year -old company operates jukeboxes, amusement games, cigaret, candy, can and cup drink machines. It will soon add coffee venders.

Diversification, on the scale seen at Allied, has forced the hand of some heretofore exclusive vending firms. An example, according to Allied president Philip Mason, is The Macke Co. in nearby Cheverly. Md. Macke has added music in many locations, said Mason and allied welcomes the entry into music by large public -owned national operating companies.

"We've diversified into all areas of street operating because expansion is the only way to meet rising costs. Also," said Mason. "the modern location tends to want one company to supply all its needs. We have to have every type of machine.

"The large national operating firms that want to stay in their present street locations have to add music and be as versatile as we are. The jukebox is often the key item in a public location.

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PHILIP J. MASON. He is president, Allied Vending Corp. and a

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ALINE FREITAG, veteran secretary at the nerve center of the large Allied operation.

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Members were told NVA has moved closer to a victory in Florida where the trade group has fought for more equitable licensing fees (a separate report appears elsewhere in this issue).

Slug Problem The U. S. Secret Service is

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Industry Voice Harold Folz, Oceanside, N. Y.,

newly elected NVA secretary, who with his brother, Roger, has spearheaded the fight against bingo chip slugs in New York, reported on association efforts in Buffalo, N. Y., where this city has attempted to enforce a law on commingling (a New York association amendment last year nullified the commingling section of the penal code and Buffalo authorities were informed of this fact).

A problem in Kokomo, Ind., involving interpretation of health regulations was resolved when the vendor in question was advised regulations required main- tenance of a commissary when vending edible products.

Packaging Imports Five men were named to a

committee to investigate more equitable dues for distributors who repackage import merchandise and sell it to other distributors. It was thought such activity by distributors puts them in the category of manufacturers.

Ted Raynor, NVA co- counsel and law partner of NVA co- counsel Don Mitchell, said that the concern of our members "must be extended beyond the industry." He called for the creation of a color brochure detail- ing the history and growth of the bulk vending industry.

NVA chalked up 27 new members during the year. Only

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An operators' "bull session" chaired by Michael Goldberg, Franklin Square, N. Y., operator, was adopted as an official part of the NVA program.

Licensing Laws During this year's "bull ses-

sion" several operators related successful efforts to gain equitable licensing fees in their areas. Leo Weiner, Los Angeles, reported that city councils in communities had responded fa- vorably after being presented with a special brochure and listening to an operator group.

Many operators reported using NVA's special brochure, "The Dollars and Sense of Bulk Vending" in combating location ownership and operation of machines, Arnold Goldman, Cole Distributing, Cranston, R. I., reported in detail on how he had used this special brochure which outlines the true picture of bulk vending gross profits, costs and sales.

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how food brokers in his area promote merchandise directly to individual stores. "They've called on 340 stores and have 464 more stores in the chain to call on," he said.

Mitchell cautioned the association that as a trade group it could not collectively act against firms dealing directly with locations. "If two people on the same level agree not to sell a third party this is a violation of the Sherman anti -trust laws," Mitchell warned.

Operators at the special "bull session" suggested that NVA should prepare a handbook for new employees of bulk vending companies.

N. C. Group A special delegation from

North Carolina, headed by Lee Smith and Jack Thompson, partners, Smith Regal of the Caro- linas, Charlotte, N. C., escorted Rep. Sneed High to the convention. Also in the group was Carl Howard. Both Howard and High are counsels for the Caro- lina Bulk Vendors Association, which was officially recognized by NVA for its efforts in gaining a sales tax exemption in North Carolina last year. Smith and the delegation returned immediately to North Carolina where High lost his bid for State treasurer in the North Carolina election May 11.

Several operators expressed a desire to continue in the NVA insurance plan after retirement and beyond their participation in the association. A full study of this proposal and other additional coverage of NVA insurance is now under way.

Rolfe Lobell, Leaf Brands, div. W. R. Grace & Co., reported on 1969 convention plans. The association approved holding the event at the Holly- wood Beach Hotel, in Miami. The annual mid -year director's meeting this year will be at the Franklin Motor Lodge, Philadel- phia, Sept. 15 -16.

The association presented Lo- hell with a special book during the annual banquet commemo- rating his many efforts over the years.

New NVA officers, in addition to Hutchinson and Folz, are vice -president, Nicholas Schiro. New Orleans, and treasurer, Tom Emms, Dallas. Mike Spara- cino, Chicago, was re- elected sergeant at arms.

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DON MITCHELL (in shirtsleeves) explains legal point to operators. At right, Moe Mandell, New York distributor, makes an impas- sioned point during operator workshop at National Vendors Association convention.

IRWIN NABLE, outgoing president, National Vendors Associa- tion (NVA), is presented a gift by Don Mitchell (left), NVA co- counsel. In right photo, Michael Goldberg, Franklin Square, N. Y., reports on a special operator's meeting.

HAPPY COUPLE. This is Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goldberg, Franklin Square, N. Y. Mrs. Goldberg, known affectionately as Sally in the bulk vending industry, was erroneously reported to have sustained a fatal heart attack recently. The couple gladly posed for this photo during the National Vendors Association convention to show everybody that Sally is feeling "wonderful."




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briefed, was moved elsewhere in the cabinet and a new man appointed to the finance ministry. "We are working to brief the new Minister so that he will understand our problems," Carter advised.

National elections have been called for June 25, 1968. The natural pressure of election activity plus an unwillingness to act until a new government is

seated is hampering efforts to get the compensation question resolved. Carter reported that CAMA has recommended that a definite date be set for the switch -over to the new coinage. Such action must come from the Cabinet and it appears that a date about the end of the summer will be officially set within the next two or three weeks. The government's present silver supply will not carry beyond the end of the summer even with the 50 per cent silver "interim" coins currently being minted.

Wometco Boasts Record Earnings

MIAMI - Wometco Enter- prises, Inc., reports record sales and income for the first 12 weeks of 1968.

Net income in the period ended March 23, 1968, rose to a new high of $1,045,938, compared with $1,000,091 reported for the similar period in 1967. Gross income for the period climbed to $13,832,754 from $12,148,890 in 1967.

After issuance of an additional 350,000 shares in January 1968, per share earnings in the 12- week period amounted to 29 cents, compared with 30 cents in 1967 (adjusted for the 3 -for- 2 stock split of January 1968).

Wometco also has announced another expansion of its soft drink bottling division through an agreement to purchase 37 per cent of Roanoke Coca -Cola Bot- tling Works, Inc., in Roanoke, Va., from the Whitesell family. The purchase price, to be paid in cash, is approximately $1,000,000.

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All operators were urged to contact their representative in Parliament and candidates for the new Parliament to try to force favorable action on the vending industry's requests.

Coin units claimed to be capable to handling the old Ca- nadian coins, the interim coins and the new coins as well as the old and new U. S. coins were shown in the exhibit by Ideal Venders, Toronto; Coin Accep- tors, Canada, Scarborough, and Coin Verifiers Co., Ottawa.

Trend to Big Bulk Units Continues

ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Bulk vending machines are steadily growing larger and constantly being more efficiently adapted from multiple installations. This trend not only reflects the tremendous variety of merchandise available to operators today, but also shows the growing influence of 25 -cent capsule vending and the popularity of jawbreaker merchandise.

Among firms showing larger units at last week's National Vendors Association show here were Harby Industries with its Big Top unit that holds 21/2 cases of jawbreaker size merchandise. The unit is 48 inches tall, including the stand. It is 14 inches square and weighs 45 pounds.

Inter- County Industries also has a large machine for its Pez pop -out candy. One unit is 43 inches tall, 231/2 inches wide and 12 inches deep and holds 240 units of merchandise. Another machine is 311/4 inches tall, 231/2 inches wide and 12 inches deep and has a capacity of 160 pieces. Both are four -column units and feature a sold out flag.

Northwestern Corp. showed a Space Center unit consisting of two Saturn 2000 models mounted on a specially adapted stand with a built -in removable cash compartment. One Saturn vends 10 -cent capsules, the other, gum.

The Morris, Ill. firm has created a series of Space Creeps to merchandise with the units, with such names as Hidi -Gidi- Gotcha, Martian Mutant, Moon Goon, Pace Sword and Dr. Galactron. All are 10 -cent capsule items.

Northwestern also has adapted its Vantage professional stand to accommodate four regular Mod el 60 units that are equipped with glass panels rather than globes. As with the regular Van- tage Professional stand, this unit features removable cash com- partments.

Victor Vending has been one of the leading firms in developing large -size and large- capacity units. Victor's console can be furnished in six different styles.

An example of capacities offered: The 77 holds 1,800 balls of 100 -count gum, 575 V capsules, 250 V -1 capsules and 80 V -2 capsules. The 88 holds 320 V capsules, 140 V -1 capsules and 1,100 balls of 100 -count gum; the Super 77 holds 175 V -2 capsules.

Oak Manufacturing's Tital ii is another example of larger units. This machine, shown at the convention with new improvements, has a capacity of 3,500 pieces of wrapped gum or 4,000 pieces of large ball gum. It will hold 1,600 regular size capsules and 640 large 25 -cent- size capsules.

Through Jukebox Distributors Available MILWAUKEE - Harby In-

dustries is lining up jukebox distributors as outlets for its bulk vending units. The latest distributor named by the Burbank, Calif., manufacturer is Hastings Distributing Co. here. Taran Enterprises, Miami, was appointed as a distributor earlier.

While Harby makes several vending machines, including its small Galaxy and Komet models, the Big Top model has more appeal for jukebox operators, stated Walter Merila. The unit holds two cases of jawbreaker - size merchandise. The unit will be equipped with a meter for registering all coins deposited in it.

Merda, recently named sales manager by owner Harold Pro- basco, has had many years' experience in the trade, having formerly been associated with the Wurlitzer Co.

While in Milwaukee last week, Merita and Probasco said the

Florida Vendors Closer to Relief From Tax Burdens

ST. CHARLES, Ill. - Bulk operators in Florida may find some relief from a confusion of inequitable and exorbitant licensing laws. The National Ven- dors Association (NVA) chose Florida as a problem area last year and a committee headed by NVA co- counsel Don Mitchell has been at work in the State.

Mitchell reviewed the NVA's legislative efforts in Florida and announced that Attorney Gen- eral Earl Faircloth would sign his opinion Tuesday (7), reaf- firming the State tax law and abolishing all unfair taxes. The portion of the law which the NVA is particularly concerned with reads that no municipality can charge an occupational tax of more than 50 per cent of the State tax.

Meanwhile, the Florida State Legislature is scheduled to re- convene in January and can take action on this tax question. In view of this, Mitchell warned: "The fight is not over, even though we have won. However, the burden is now on them, not us. The machinery has been set up, and it's up to the Florida operators to keep it working. Are there sufficient operators who will support the local Flor- ida association! I hope so."

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firm would exhibit at this year's Music Operators of America show at the Sherman House Oct. 11 -13. Harby will also join the music operators' trade group, Merila said.

Politicians, Bulk Figures At Smith Fete

CHARLOTTE, N. C. - Pat Taylor, former House Speaker of the North Carolina General Assembly and a nominee for lieutenant governor, was to head a large group of politicians at an open house here May 11 at Smith Regal of the Carolinas.

The event, to herald the opening of a new building recently constructed by partners Lee Smith and Jack Thompson, was expected to draw over 150 people. Many bulk vending industry figures were expected.

A meeting of the Carolina Bulk Vendors Association was also scheduled as part of the day's activities.

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AMITYVILLE, N. Y. -U.S. Billiards, Inc., here has made available an information package for operators planning pool tournaments keyed to coin -operated tables. A brochure, conceived in question and answer form, gives location patrons the full picture on tournaments.

Information may be obtained by writing or calling Len Schnel- ler, U. S. Billiards, Amityville, N. Y. 11710. Phone: (516) 798- 2626.

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Consumer Products Div. Changes Role at Motorola

CHICAGO- Motorola, Inc., has restructured its consumer products division into a product line organization.

A part of the move to product specialization and departure from the division's previous pure functional organization, product planning and product engineering are combined in an organization structure with a singular direct line responsibility. The transfer of product planning functions out of the marketing department represents the only change affecting the

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Richard Kraft, formerly group director of consumer products engineering, has been promoted to the position of product manager of color television. Color TV engineering and color TV product planning now report directly to Kraft.

Garth Heisig, who has been assistant to the chairman of the board, has been promoted to manager for monochrome television. Black and white TV engineering and black and white TV product planning now report to Heisig.


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JUKEBOX RECORD REPORT

For the week ending May 18, 1968

Weeks Last Tlil, ee

Week Week chart

1 1 Honey, Bobby Goldsboro 6

United Artists 50283

2 2 Young Girl, Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett 4

Columbia 44450

5 3 Tighten Up, Archie Bell 6 the Drells 2

Atlantic 2478

10 4 Unicorn, Irish Rovers 2

Decca 32254

3 5 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Hugo Montenegro 2

RCA Victor 9423

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- 6 Mrs. Robinson, Simon 6 Garfunkel 1

Columbia 44511

- 7 Cowboys to Girls, Intruders 1

Gamble 214

9 8 Beautiful Morning, Rascals 2

Atlantic 2493

- 9 Take Time to Know Her, Percy Sledge 1

- 10 Playboy, Gene 8 Debbie 1

rRx 5006

Most promising new record: A Man Without Love, Engelbert Homperdinck, Parrot 40027.

REGIONAL MARKETS Most -played singles on jukeboxes in six U. S.

geographical regions, based on playmeter readings from both rural and urban locations.

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Week Week

Weeks ve

Chari

1 1 Honey, Bobby Goldsboro 4 United Artists 50283

2 2 Young Girl, Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett 3

Columbia 4.4450 3 3 Cry Like a Baby, Box Tops 2

Mola 593 5 4 Tighten Up, Archie Bell & the Drells 2

Atlantic 2478 4 5 Lady Madonna, Beatles 2

Capitol 2138

Most promising new record: Mrs. Robinson, Simon & Garfunkel, Columbia 44511.

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1 1 Haney, Bobby Goldsboro

MOUNTAIN Last

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Weeks This ee Wok Chart

1 Honey, Bobby Goldsboro 2

United Artists 50283 2 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,

Hugo Montenegro 1

RCA Victor 9423 3 I'd Like to Get to Know You,

Spooky b Our Gang 1

Mercury 72795 2 4 Young Girl, Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett 2

Columbia 44450 - 5 Valleri, Monkees 1

Colgants 1019 1

Must promising new record: Tighten Up, Archie Bell & the Drells, Atlantic 2478.

SOUTH Weeks Weeks

on Last This en Chart Week Wetk Chart

United Artists 50283 2 2 Unicorn, Irish Rovers

Decca 32254 4 3 Lady Madonna, Beatles

Capitol 2138 4 Have o Little Faith, David Houston

Epic 10291 - 5 Lilli Marlene, Al Martino Capitol 2158

6 - 1 Lover's Holiday, Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benton 1

SSS International 736 2 - 2 She's Lookin' Good, Wilson Pickett 1

Atlantic 2054 2 - 3 Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp, O. C. Smith 1

Columbia 44425 2 4 Cowboys to Girls, Intruders 4

Gamble 214 1 5 5 Jennifer Eccles, Hollies 3

Epic 10298 /Uni 55055

Most promising new record: A Man Without Love, Engelbert Humperdinck, Parrot 40027.

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1 1 Honey, Bobby Goldsboro 6 United Artists 50283

2 2 Tighten Up, Archie Bell d the Drells 2 Atlantic 2478

3 The Ballad of Bonnie 6 Clyde, Merle Haggard.. 1

Capitol 2123 4 Young Girl, Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett 1

Columbia 44450 4 5 Beautiful Morning, Rascals 2

Atlantic 2493

Most promising new record: Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Ohio Express, Buddah 38.

NORTHEAST Weeks

Last This en Week Week Chen

1 1 Honey, Bobby Goldsboro 4

United Artists 50283

5 2 Cab Driver, Mills Brothers 6 Dot 17041

- 3 Beautiful Morning, Rascals 1

Atlantic 2493

- 4 Take Good Care of My Baby, Bobby Vinton 1

Epic 10305

2 5 Young Girl, Union Gap featuring Gory Puckett 4 Columbia 44450

Most promising new record: Playboy, Gene & Debbie, TRX 5006.




Coin Machine News

Consumer Products Div. Changes Role at Motorola

Continued from page CMW -6 The color TV and mono-

chrome television product managers, Kraft and Heisig, report to Mansour, as will Dan Vondran, who continues as manager of TV mechanical engineering services.

C. Vernon Phillips, formerly general product planning manager in the marketing department, has been promoted to manager of radio -audio products and reports on a direct line to the general manager. An engineering and product planning functions for radio and audio products now report to Phillips.

Neil Frihart has been promoted to the new position of director of engineering and will

Politics, Gum Sticky Mixture

ST. CHARLES, Ill.- Political shake -ups sabotaged one of the new products of Cramer Gum Co., an exhibitor at last week's National Vendors Association convention here.

A 1 -cent "Pick Your Presi- dent in '68" gum was hit first when President Johnson declared himself out of the race. Michi- gan's Gov. George Romney was also featured on the gum.

"I guess it wasn't too good an idea," commented Cramer's Carmen D'Angelo.

continue to manage the advanced engineering department, his prior responsibility. He will report directly to the general manager.

Also reporting on a direct line to the general manager is Herbert Zeller, director of industrial design, whose organization will continue to serve all product lines. The industrial design unit was formerly struc- tured in the general engineering department.

Allied Offers Total Service To Locations

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competition of a Macke. Big corporations like this promote good will and they'll create an atmosphere of merchandising that will be very beneficial all around."

Mason is concentrating on im- proving the image of the coin - operated equipment business through use of young people, bright uniforms, attractive route vehicles and modern methods. In back of this new look, Mason has surrounded himself with capable veterans.

Allied Vending operates in a 50 -mile radius, which includes all of metropolitan Washington, D. C., Fredericksburg, Marlboro, Quantico, Waldorf and Gaithers- burg, Va.

"This business isn't just growing, it's exploding," said Mason. "We're experimenting with su- permarket arcades in five stores locally. We have 10 machines in each location. Nationally franchised pancake houses, drive -in restaurants and branch facilities of colleges are just a few of the other areas we're moving into."

Coinmen In The News BALTIMORE

Elected to the board of gover- nors, Maryland Automatic Mer- chandising Council: Arnold Har- lem, the Macke Co., Cheverly, Md.; Henry Topper, Coca -Cola Bottling Co., Baltimore: Aubrey Johns, Standard Brands, Baltimore, and Mel Asch, Austin Biscuit Co.

A bylaws change permitting supplier members was necessary. Stanley Lesnick, Midfield Vending Co., Baltimore, was re- elected.

The new board net in Washing- ton in conjunction with the recent regional meeting of the National Automatic Merchandising Asso- ciation. Asch was appointed chairman of the annual meeting committee with Gordon Eldridge, Can- teen Food & Vending Service, and Lesnick, as members. Scheduled for October, the annual meeting will be held at the Baltimore Hil- ton. A crab feast will highlight the Council's summer activities.

KANSAS Robert Allen, president, Hutch-

inson Vending Co., 416 North Main, Hutchinson, is planning some new furniture for his ofice. Allen gave his building a SI0,000 facial some time back, installing birch paneling and new floor covering, plus a new front. He designed the improvements so that one person on duty could handle any walk -in customer. The programmer's room, front office, money counting room, and mechanic's shop are immediately accessible to a single person on duty.

Allen's son David is working on his Master's Degree at the Univer- sity of Kansas, Lawrence. Daughter Diane is attending KU as a fresh- man. Allen plans some family out- ings with his new boat this summer. . . Verlin McHenry, mechanic with Hutchinson Vending since 1946, recently was elected president of the Hutchinson chap-

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SOUL SLICES: Jerry King, deejay at the Arthur discotheque, is still talking about David Ruffin of the Temptations, who sat in

with the Arthur band, the Fuzzy Bunnies, and was just something else. The Temps made the club since they were in town anyway, mixing up thousands of minds at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The group's new LP. "I Wish It Would Rain," is out -and out of sight. The cover photograph, shot for the Temps date on the "Rowan & Martin Laugh -in," shows the group on a desert -in Hollywood, that is. The desert is really the man -made mountains of a cement company.

The Intruders, Gamble Records soul aces, have moved from "Cowboys to Girls" to Queens Booking, who will move the group around the country this summer.. . . Sam & Dave's first for At- lantic, "You Don't Know What You Mean to Me." ... Larry Cohen of Jamie Records tips us that "The Horse," an instrumental rhythm track, was flipped from out of nowhere to take the South. Cut by Jesse James, who did "Boogaloo Down Broadway," the tune began as background until the calls came in. The track is the flip side of the vocal version by Cliff Nobles.... Jerry King, who brought r &b "downtown" to the Arthur, makes up his own playlist based on requests and audience reaction at the club. Topping his list is "In the Midnight Hour," from the Chamber Brothers' Columbia LP "The Time Has Come." Otis Reddings' "Hucklebuck," off the "Dock of the Bay" album, is also on his chart.

Curtis Mayfield of the Impressions went on WWRL Tuesday (7) to tell listeners that the Impressions were well in the wake of the automobile accident in Georgia that killed five members of the group's back -up band. There was confusion because the car was registered in the name of the Impressions. Mayfield said that the group may not continue with the tour, which also features Jackie Wilson, Peaches & Herb, Five Stairsteps & Cubic and Barbara Mason. ... Foster Johnson, president of Capcity Records, bows his Scepter - distributed label with "All the Way From Heaven," by the Chancel- lors.. . . Aretha Franklin is touring Europe to SRO crowds. Her new record "Think" is too hot to handle. .. . Maxine Brown has

signed with Epic.

Otis Reddings' widow, Mrs. Zelma Redding, will do public relations work for Redwal Music in Macon, Ga. The "Happy Song," Otis' latest, was co- written by Steve Cropper, guitarist with Booker T. & the M.G: s.... Add Soul Sauce to your r &b recipe.... The Temptations will do an all- Motown TV special in the fall -with the Supremes, ... Sammy Davis will model for Madame Tussaud's waxworks ... Atlantic's Albrt King is coming up from the underground with his LP, "Born Under a Bad Sign. ". . . Spice Soul Sauce with your news and make us the voice of soul.... Greg Morris, co -star of CBS -TV's "Mission: Impossible" series, is back in Holly- wood after a nationwide tour. Morris discoverd that he has developed a big following through the years because of his TV role as fix -it man for the TV crew. . . Flash Wilson, Jamie Records comedian, will not change his name because of another comedian named Flip Wilson. Flash bowed with his first LP, "Flash Wilson Arrives," and it might make Flip change his name to "Flipped."

TRAVELIN': Atlantic's Rascals to Union College in Schenec- tady (17) and Bushnell Auditorium, Hartford, Conn. (18). . . .

Atlantic's Drifters to Philadelphia (15). . . . Gamble Records' In- truders to Rahway, N. J., (16).... Lomas J. L Jackson to the Club Laurel, Chicago, June 11.... Atlantic's Percy Sledge at Arkansas State College (13).... Record companies and labels: send Soul Sauce the itineraries of your artists so we can tell everybody where they're at.

MAKIN' SMOKE: Fantastic Four, "I've Got to Have You" (Ric Tic).... Albert King, "I Love Lucy" (Stax).... Peggy Seott



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lee Wk Titte, Artist, Label, No. L Fob.

Weeks ee awl 2 TIGHTEN UP 7

Archie Bell 8 the Drells, Atlantic 2478 (Cotillion /Orellie, BMI)

2 1 COWBOYS TO GIRLS 9 Intruders, Gamble 214 (Razor Sharp, BM))

3 3 I GOT THE FEELIN' 9 James Brown and His Famous Flames, King 6155 (TOCCOalois, BMI)

4 4 SHOO- BE- D00- BE- D0O -DA -DAY 5 Stevie Wonder, Tamia 54165 (Jobete, BMI)

5 5 FUNKY STREET 8 Arthur Conley, Atco 6563 (Redwal, 8MI)

6 6 TAKE TIME TO KNOW HER 8 Percy Sledge, Atlantic 2490 (Gal lice, BMI)

Q 15 AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING 4 Marvin Gaye 8 Tammi Terrell, Tamia 54163 (Jobete, BMI)

4 16 SHE'S LOOKING GOOD 5 Wilson Pickett, Atlantic 2504 )Veytig, BEM

9 9 AIN'T NO WAY 7 Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 2486 !14th Hour /Cotillion, BMI) 6 12 PAYING THE COST TO BE THE BOSS 7 B. B. King, Blucsway 61015 (Pamco /L2MC, BMI)

11 30 SOUL SERENADE 12 Willie Mitchell, Hi 2140 (KUM BMII

12 13 DOES YOUR MAMA KNOW ABOUT ME.... 5 Bobby Taylor 8 the Vancouvers, Gordy 7069 (Stein 8 Van Stock, ASCAP)

13 8 SWEET INSPIRATIONS ..., .11 Sweet Inspirations, Atlantic 2476 (Press, BMI)

it 17 (You Keep Me) HANGIN' ON .. 4 Joe Simon, Sound Stage 7 2608 (Garpex /Alambo, BMI)

15 11 (Sweet, Sweet Baby) SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE ..12 Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 2486 114th Hour /Cotillion, BMI)

19 TRIBUTE TO A KING 4 William Bell, Stax 248 (East, BMI)

17 7 IF YOU CAN WANT ..11 Smokey Robinson 8 the Miracles. Tamia 54162 ()obete, BMI)

18 14 IMPOSSIBLE DREAM 9 Hesitations, Kapp 899 (Fox, ASCAP)

23 WE'RE ROLLING ON 3 Impressions, ABC 11076 (Caren, BMI)

20 20 WOMAN WITH THE BLUES 7 Lamp Sisters, Duke 427 (Don, BMI:

21 21 I GOT A SURE THING 6 011ie 8 Nightingales, Stax 245 (East, 8MI)

25 IF I WERE A CARPENTER 2 Four Tops, Motown 1124 (Faithful Virtue, BMI)

gr 30 HAPPY SONG (Bum Dun) 3 Otis Redding, Volt 163 )East -Time- Redwal, BMI)

27 FUNKY WALK, PART I 5 Dyke 8 the Blazers, Original Sound 79 (Drivels/ Westward, 8,411)

I COULD NEVER LOVE ANOTHER (After Loving You) 1

Temptations, Gordy 7072 (Jobete. BMI)

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26 26 DANCE TO THE MUSIC 17 sty 8 the Family Stone, Epic 10256 (Daly City, 8M1)

27 18 LA -LA MEANS I LOVE YOU 15

Delfonics, Philly Groove 150 (Nickel Shoe, BMI)

ID, 33 DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE ? 2 Dionne Warwick, Scepter 12216 (lac/ Blue Seas, ASCAP)

29 22 FOREVER CAME TODAY B

Diana Ross 8 the Supremos, Motown 1122 (Jobete, BMI)

30 24 IN THE MORNING 9 Mighty Marvelows, ABC 11011 IPamco- Yvonne, BMI)

P 49 I'M GETTIN' LONG ALRIGHT 2 Raclettes, Tangerine 984 (Fisher, BMI)

itr 37 AS LONG AS I GOT YOU 4 Laura Lee, Chess 2041 (Chevis, BMI)

Or 47 NEVER GIVE YOU UP 2

Jerry Butler, Mercury 72798 (Parabut /Double Diamond /Downstairs, BMI)

40 1 WISH 1 KNEW HOW IT WOULD FEEL TO BE FREE 3

Solomon Burke, Atlantic 2507 (Duane, BM))

35 35 WHAT IS THIS 9 Bobby Womack, Minit 32037 (Metric /Tracebob), BMI

36 36 HOLD ON Radiants, Chess 2037 (Chevis, BMI)

37 39 CHAIN GANG 3 Jackie Wilson /Count Basie, Brunswick 55373

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45 LOVER'S HOLIDAY .. 5 Peggy Scott 8 Iola Benson, SSS Internailonal 736 (Crazy King /Cajun, BMI)

39 41 HE DON'T REALLY LOVE YOU 3 Delfonics, Moon Shot 6703 (Growtte, BMI)

40 34 NEXT TIME 6 Johnnie Taylor, Stax 247 (East, 8MI)

I PROMISE TO WAIT MY LOVE Martha Reeves 8 Vendettas, Gordy 7070 (Jobete, BMI)

I'M SORRY Delfonics, Philly Groove 151 (Nickel Shoe /Bellboy, BMI)

I CAN REMEMBER James 8 Bobby Purify, Bell 721 (Big Seven, BMI)

OH BABY MINE 1 0. V. Wright, Back Beat 591 (Don. BMI)

45 46 I AM THE MAN FOR YOU BABY 2 Edwin Starr, Gordy 7071 (Jobete, BMI)

- A STONE GOOD LOVER Jo Armstead, Giant 704 (Cotter, BMI)

WEAR IT ON OUR FACE 1 Dells, Cadet 5599 (Chevis, BM))

48 48 BABY MAKE YOUR OWN SWEET MUSIC 2 Bandwagon, Er, 10255 (Screen Gems- Columbia, BMII

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Jimmy Taylor, "I Ain't Particular" (Stax). . . . Clarence Carter, "Funky Fever" (Atlantic). ... Lee Dorsey, "Wonder Woman" (Amy).

MAKIN' FIRE: Peaches & Herb, "United" (Date).... Hesita- tions, "Climb Every Mountain" (Kapp).... Joe Tex, "I'll Never Do You Wrong" (Dial). . O. V. Wright, "Oh Baby Mine" (Back Beat).... Jerry Butler, "Never Give You Up" (Mercury).... Rae - lettes, "I'm Gettin' Along Alright" (Tangerine). . . . Jean Wells, "Try Me" (Calla). . Edwin Stan-, "I Am the Man for You Baby" (Gordy).... Erma Franklin, "Open Up Your Soul" (Shout).

FIRE & SMOKE: Aretha Franklin, "Think" and "You Send Me" (Atlantic). . . Dells, "Wear It on Your Face" (Cadet). . . .

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" (Tamla).... Temptations, "I Could Never Love Another" (Gordy). ... Jerryo, "Dance What Cha Wanna" (Shout).

GOT A FEELIN': Blue -eyed soul, "Groovy Feelin'," by Maria Elena & Jamie (MTA).

HAL JACKSON, WNJR deejay and host for the weekend shows at Palisades (N. J.) Amusement Park, introduces Columbia artist Donna Lee, who broke attendance records. The artist sang "Clown Town," penned by Gladys Shelly, on the park's outdoor stage.

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LADY SOUL 13 Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 8176 (M); SO 8176 (S)

DOCK OF THE BAY 9 Otis Redding, Volt 419 (M); S 419 (S)

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS 11 Dionne Warwick, Scepter INo Mono); SPS 568 (S)

WE'RE A WINNER 12 Impressions, ABC ABC 635 (M); ABCS 635 (5)

REFLECTIONS 3

Diana Ross & the Supremes, Motown (No Mono); 665 (S)

ELECTRIFYING EDDIE HARRIS 10 Atlantic 1495 (M); SD 1495 (S)

I CAN'T STAND MYSELF WHEN YOU

TOUCH ME 9 Jam11 Brown & the Famous Flames, King (No Mono); 1030 (S)

IN A MELLOW MOOD 22 Temptations, Gordy 924 (M); 924 (5)

PORTRAIT OF RAY 5 Rey Charles, ABC (No Mono); ABCS 625 (S)

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY 7 Soundtrack, United Artists UAL 4172 (M); LIAS 5172 (S)

FEELIN' GOOD 11 Lau RawIs, Capitol (No Mono); ST 2864 (5)

I HAVE A DREAM 3 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., 20th Century Fox (No Mono); TES 320 (S)

DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES GREATEST HITS 32 .Motown M2.663 (M); M25663 (S)

SMOKEY ROBINSON b THE MIRACLES GREATEST HITS, VOL 2 13 Tamis T 280 (M); TS 280 (S)

ONCE UPON A DREAM 10 Rascals, Atlantic 8169 (M); SD 8169 (S)

STEVIE WONDER'S GREATEST HITS 3 Tamis (No Mono); 282 (S)

DANCE TO THE MUSIC 4 Sly & the Family Stone, Epic LN 24371 (M); BN 26371 (S)

HISTORY OF OTIS REDDING. 20 Volt 410 (M); S 418 (S)

TO RUSSELL, MY BROTHER, WHOM I

SLEPT WITH 6 Bill Cosby, Warner Bros. Seven Arts No Mono); WS 1734 (5)

SWEET INSPIRATIONS 7 Atlantic 8155 (M); SD 8155 (S)

AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE 14 Jimi Hendrix Experience, Reprise No Mono); RS 6281 (S)

SOUL SERENADE 3 Willie Mitchell, HI (No Mono); SHL 32039 (SI

I'M IN LOVE 14 Wilson Pickett, Atlantic 8175 (M); SD 8175 (S)

BEST OF WILSON PICKETT 27 Atlantic 8151 (M); SD 8151 (S)

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? 32 Jimi Hendrix Experience, Reprise R 6261 (M); RS 6261 (5)

A DAY IN THE LIFE 30 Wes Montgomery, ASO LP 2001 (M); SP 3001 (5)

BEAT GOES ON .. .11 Vanilla Fudge, Atco 33.238 (M); SD 33.238 (5)

COWBOYS AND COLORED PEOPLE 27 Flip Wilson, Atlantic 8149 (M); SD 8149 (5)

GROOVIN' WITH THE SOULFUL STRINGS 25 Cadet LP 796 (M); LPS 796 (S)

TELL MAMA 10 Etta lames, Cadet LP 802 (M); LPS 802 (S)

THIS IS SOUL 8 Various Artists, Atlantic 8170 (M); SD 8170 (S)

TEMPTATIONS GREATEST HITS 75 Gordy 919 (M); S 919 (5)

THE GREAT MARCH TO FREEDOM 2 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Gordy (No Mono); 906 (5)

DIONNE WARWICK'S GOLDEN HITS, PART 1 27 Scepter SRM 565 (M); SPS 565 (5)

FOUR TOPS GREATEST HITS .. 34 Motown M 662 (M); S 662 (51

REACH OUT 39 Four Tops, Motown M 660 (M); 5 660 (5)

DOIN' OUR THING 7 Booker T & MG's, Stax (No Mono); 724 (5)

I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU 54 Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 8139 (M); SD 8139 (5)

THERE IS Dells, Cadet (No Mono), LP 804 (S)

DOWN HERE ON THE GROUND 2 Wes Montgomery, ASO (NO Mono); LP 3006 (S)

OH HOW n' HURTS 1

Barbara Mason, Arctic ALPM 1004 (M); ALPS 1004 (5)

WELCOME TO MY LOVE 8 Nancy Wilson, Capitol T 2844 (M); ST 2844 (S)

RESPECT 25 Jimmy Smith, Verve V 8705 (M); V6 -8705 (5)

I'M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME 2 Madeline Bell, Philips (No Mono); PHS 600.721 (S)

BILL COSBY IS A VERY FUNNY FELLOW, RIGHT? 20 Warner Bros. -Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1518 (5)

GRADUATE 1

Soundtrack, Columbia (No Mono) CS 3180 (5)

A MAN & HIS SOUL 11 Ray Charles, ABC ABC 590 X (M); ABCS 590 X (S)

UVE AND LIVELY 14 Joe Tex, Atlantic 8156 (M); SD 8156 (S)

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1 2 HONEY 8 Bobby Goldsboro, United Artists 50283 (Russell -Cason, ASCAP)

4 4 UNICORN 9 Irish Rovers, Dacca 32254 (Hollis, BMI)

5 12 I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M LOSING YOU. 6 Frank Sinatra, Reprise 0677 (Vogue/ Hollyland, BMI)

O 6 3 15 MASTER JACK 9 Four Jacks & a Jill, RCA Victor 47.9473 (Mime, ASCAP)

11 13 14 DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE? 5 6 Dionne Warwick, Scepter 12216 (Jac, ASCAP)

11 11 YOU'VE STILL GOT A PLACE IN MY

HEART 9 Dean Martin, Reprise 0672 (Acuff -Rose, BMI)

10 13 DELILAH 8 Tom Jones, Parrot 40025 (Francis, Day & Hunter, ASCAP)

®10 12 15 LILLI MARLENE 5 9 1 AI Martino, Capitol 2158

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3 1 LOVE IS BLUE 23 Paul Mauriac, Philips 40495 (Croma, ASCAP)

26 - MRS. ROBINSON 3 Simon E. Garfunkel, Columbia 44511 (Charing Cross, BMI)

20 23 YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN 5

Tony Bennett, Columbia 44510 (Dunbar, BMI)

15 19 CABARET 6 Herb Alpert 8 the Tijuana Brass, ABM 925 (Sunbeam, BMI)

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Sergio Mendez & Brasil '66, A &M 924 (Colgems, ASCAP)

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Raymond Lefevre, 4 Corners of the World 147 (Southern, ASCAP)

Glen Campbell, Capitol 2146 (Windward Side, 21 22 I WANNA LIVE 6

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31 WHY SAY GOODBYE 4 Connie Francis, MGM 13923 (Robbins, ASCAP) - THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU 1 Herb Alpert, A &M 929 (Blue Seas /Jac, ASCAP) - FOLLOW ME 2 lack Jones, RCA Victor 47.9510 (Cherrybell, ASCAP)

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Spanky 8 Our Gang, Mercury 7279 (Tokyo, ASCAP) - MY LOVE FORGIVE ME (Amore Scusami) 2 Jerry Vale, Columbia 44512 (Gil, BMI) - GOIN' AWAY 3 Fireballs, Atco 6569 (Dundee, BMI)

36 SOUL SERENADE 4 Willie Mitchell, Hi 2140 (Kilyn, BMI)

39 FACE IT GIRL ITS OVER... 4 Nancy Wilson, Capitol 2136 (Irwin, ASCAP) - SLICK 3 Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, ABM 925 (Almo, ASCAP) - IF YOU GO 2 Roger Williams, Kapp 907 (MCA, ASCAP) - IT'S OVER 1 Eddy Arnold, RCA Victor 47.9525 (Honeycomb, ASCAP) - FEELIN' GOOD 1 King Richard's Fluegel Knights, MTA 151 (Musical Comedy Prod., BMI) - WATERMELON MAN 2 Erroll Garner, MGM 13916 1Haneoek, BMI)


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SOUL FLUTES -Trust In Me; SP 3009

ANGEL

ALDO CICCOLINI -Piano Music of Erik Satie, Vol. 1; S 36482

ALDO CICCOLINI -Piano Music of Erik Satie, Vol. 3; S 36485

SATIE: PARADE /RELACHE /GYMNOPEDIES - Paris Conservatoire Orch. (Auriacombe); S 36486

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ARCHIE BELL 8 THE DRELLS- Tighten Up; SC 8181

FLIP WILSON -You Devil You; SC 8179

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Classical Music RCA, Mahler Top Chart Listings for 1st 4 Months

NEW YORK- Mahler's corn - positions topped Beethoven's 53 -44 in total Classical Chart notations for the first four months of this year. Rounding out the top five composers were Verdi, 38; Chopin, 37, and Puc- cini, 32.

RCA had the label edge with 176 notations for 18 titles, while its low price Victrola line had 32 mentions of four titles. The combined total of the two RCA

lines was 208 listings of 22 titles. Columbia drew 161 chart positions of 19 albums, while CBS Odyssey was listed two weeks for one album for a combined 175 citations on 22 titles.

Angel drew 122 spots for 14 albums. Added to 13 for three Melodiya /Angel packages, six for a Capitol listing, and four for two Seraphim LP's, the company had a total of 145 mentions of 20 titles. Other chart

3 Subscription, 6 Concert Series Slated by Toronto

TORONTO - Three subscription series plus a special six- concert series of jazz concerts are scheduled for the 47th season of the Toronto Sym- phony, which begins on Oct. 15. The season also will contain five student concerts, four children's matinees, three tours and a one -program orchestral exchange with Franz -Paul Deck- er and the Montreal Symphony. Seiji Ozawa continues as the To- ronto's music director.

Visting conductors next season will include Josef Krips, Eugen Jochum, Charles Munch, Daniel Barenboim and Victor Borge. Soloists will be pianists Maurizio Pollini, Byron Janis, Artur Rubinstein, Yuji Takaha- shi, Peter Serkin, Andre Watts, Lorin Hollander and John Browning; violinists Vladimir Lancman, James Oliver Buswell IV, Gerard Kantarjian, Zino Francescatti, Leonid Kogan and Elizabeth Gilelo- Kogan; cellists Jacqueline du Pre and Peter Schenkman; guitarists Julian Bream and Carlos Montoya; and organist E. Power Biggs.

The Toronto will present three choral works: Handel's "Mes-

slab" with the Toronto Mendels- sohn Choir, soprano Pierrette Marie and tenor Leopold Sim - oneau; Berlioz's "The Damna- tion of Faust" with soprano Lois Marshall and tenor John Alexander and bass Justin Diaz, and Brahms' "Ein Deutsches Requiem."

Jazz at the Symphony will present Duke Ellington, the Ram- sey Lewis Trio, Cannonball Ad- derley, Wes Montgomery, and the Henry Cuesta Quintet, with the Toronto Symphony.

The orchestra will perform in Boston and Burlington, Vt., in December; at the International Arts Festival in Osaka, Japan, in April and, returning from Ja- pan, at Carnegie Hall in New

Newark, N. J.; Philadel- phia; Hartford, Conn., and Roslyn, L. I.

New assistant conductor of the Toronto Symphony for the 1968 -1969 season is Kazuyoshi Akiyama, who made his North American debut with the Toron- to Symphony earlier this year. He is now conductor with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and the Osaka Philharmonic.

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labels were London, 57 mentions of nine titles; Deutsche Grammophon, 49 spots for seven sets; Philips, 20 listings of two titles plus eight weeks for a Mercury album; Nonesuch, three weeks for one album.

Bernstein Top Leader Leonard Bernstein heads the

conductor's listing with 96 mentions of seven albums. Follow- ing are Eugene Ormandy, 49 citations for six sets; Francesco Molinari -Pradelli, 34 spots for two albums; Georg Solti, 25 listings of three sets; Herbert von Karajan, 20 mentions of two sets, and Arturo Toscanini, 18

citations on two albums. Kiril Kondrashin's conducting

of Tchaikovsky's "Piano Con- certo No. 1" with Van Cliburn as soloist on RCA was on the charts for the full 17 weeks of the quarter placing him in sev- enth position. Richard Bomynge placed 15 times with two titles.

Cliburn with long- running RCA albums including "My Favorite Chopin" and the Tchai- kovsky concerto, both of which were on for the full 17 weeks, led instrumental soloists with 39 listings. His other five came from Rachmaninoff's "Concerto No. 2." Artur Rubinstein, also on RCA, placed 26 times with three titles, including 17 weeks for Chopin's "Nocturnes."

However, the only pianist to reach No. 1 during the quarter was Geza Anda with Mozart's "Piano Concertos Nos. 17 and 21" on DGG, which was on the charts for 13 weeks, hitting the top spot on the last week and continuing in that position into the second quarter. Angel's "West Meets East Album," which features violinist Yehudi Menuhin and sitarist Ravi Shan - kar, was first for eight of its


LISTENING to a playback during a recent Nonesuch Records recording session of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music

Hall are, left to right, Marc Aubort, Elite Recordings engineer and

recording supervisor of the sessions; Paul Zukofsky, violin soloist; Lukas Foss, conductor and musical director of the Buffalo Philhar- monic; Teresa Sterne, Nonesuch's a &r coordinator; and Melvin Strauss, the orchestra's associate conductor. Three albums containing works

by Penderecki, Xenakis, Cage, Foss and Sibelius will be released during the summer.

A Separate Concert Series Is Added by Hunter College

NEW YORK -In addition to its Saturday evening series Hun- ter College is offering separate series of two -piano recitals, song cycles, wind music, renaissance music and chamber music.

Soprano Judith Raskin will in- augurate the 26th annual Satur- day evening series on Oct. 26e' Other concerts will be given by pianist Maurizio Pollini, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Abbey Simon, and Christoph Eschen- bach; violinists Igor Oistrakh and Itzhak Perlman; cellists Janos Starker and Mstislav Ros- tropovich; Gery Bertini and the Israel Philharmonic; bass Nico- lai Ghiaurov, and messo- soprano Janet Baker.

The song cycle series will begin Oct. 17 with bass Martti Talvela. Other programs will be

Vienna Opera Reserves Tickets for Americans

VIENNA - The management of the Vienna State Opera has resumed tickets for Amer- ican tourists during the Festival Weeks here, which begin on Sunday (19) with Richard Strauss' "Ariadne auf Naxos."

The schedule of special non- subscription performances ends on June 16 with Strauss' "Die Schweigsame Frau." The subscription season resumes the following night with Verdi's "Don Carlos," which also will be given during the festival.

Wagner's "Ring" cycle also is listed for the festival as are Verdi's "Rigoletto," "La Tra- viata," "Aida," "Otello" and "II Trovatore"; Wagner's "Lohen- grin," "Tristan und Isolde" and "Tannhaueser"; Strauss' "Cap - pricio" and "Der Rosenkavalier" Puccini s "Tosca" and "La Bo- heme' ; Mozart's "Don Gio- vanni," "The Marriage of Fi- garo" and "The Magic Flute "; Berg's "Wozzeck "; Gottfried von Einem's "Danton s Death "; Bee- thoven's "Fidelio"; Shostako- vich's "Katerina Ismailova"; Jo- hann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus": and Mascagni s "Cavalleria Rus - ticana."

Among the leading vocal soloists will be Birgit Nilsson, Leonie Rysanek, Gwyneth Jones, Reri

Grist, Christa Ludwig, Grace Hoffman, Jess Thomas, Wolf- gang Windgassen, Walter Berry, Eberhard Waechter, Otto Wei- ner, Gerhard Stolze, Cesare Siepi, Erich Kunz, Carl Doench, and Zoltan Keleman. Conduc- tors will include Karl Boehm, Leonard Bernstein, Josef Krips, Heinz Wallberg and Leopold Ludwig.

Also scheduled is a special performance of Verdi's "Re- quiem" with James King, Mar- tina Arroyo, Miss Ludwig and Berry, Boehm conducting. A recital by Jan Peerce also is scheduled.

by soprano Martina Arroyo, mezzo- soprano Betty Allen, con- tralto Helen Watts and baritones Barry McDaniel and Hermann Prey.

Performing in the four -concert renaissance series will be I

Madrigalisti di Venezia, the Ren- aissance Players of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Munich's Early Music Quartet, and the Renaissance Quartet. The Beaux Arts Trio will give a three -concert series of chamber music, while a six- concert series of subscription schedule is listed for the Juilliard Quartet.

The Festival Winds will have a three- concert series. The four concerts in the two -piano series will feature Vronsky and Sabin, Rolling and Sheftel, Eden and Tamir, and Gold and Fizdale.

A special three- concert series in November will have Helmuth Rilling conducting the Bach Col - legium, Kantorei Stuttgart and soloists Benita Valente, soprano; Ursula Gust, alto; Theo Alt - meyer, tenor, and Jacob Stempfli, bass; baritone Dietrich Fischer - Dieskau and the Juilliard Quar- tet, and baritone Geraint Evans with the Chamber Symphony of Philadelphia under Anshel Bru - silow.

Pierre Boulez will be pianist and conductor on a March 7 program in which Charles Rosen will perform Boulez' "Piano So- nata No. 3." Soprano Bethany Beardslee also will be featured in the program. Jean -Louis Bar- rault and Madeleine Renaud will appear with the New York Chamber Soloists April 25. In- ternational theatrical and dance programs also are planned.

Classical Notes Tenor Nicolas Gedda makes his

San Francisco Opera debut this week in the title role of a new production of Auber's "Fra Dia- volo." Comic opera will be given in English. Other featured artists will be soprano Mary Costa, mezzo- soprano Sylvia Anderson, tenors Vahan Khanzadian and Raymond Manton, and basses Herbert Beat- tie and Clifford Grant, . So- prano Sena Jurinac makes her

New York debut with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Phil- harmonic on Thursday (16) in

Richard Strauss' "Four Last Songs" and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9." The other soloists in the Bee- thoven work will be tenor John Alexander, mezzo-soprano Betty Allen and bass- baritone McHenry Boatwright. The program will be repeated Friday (17) and Saturday (18).




Classical Music

CONCERT REVIEW

Previn Pushes

The Houston to

Striking Effort NEW YORK -Andre Previn

urged the Houston Symphony to frequently striking efforts on Tuesday (7) in the orchestra's first visit to Philharmonic Hall. William Schuman's "Symphony No. 3" and Benjamin Britten's "Sinfonia da Requiem," both lit with bursts of instrumental color, were the major matters of the evening.

The program also included the overture to Mozart's "The Impresario" and Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite." Previn has a current RCA album of the Mo- zart opera. In addition to his post, he will be principal conductor of the London Sym- phony next season. Most of his RCA albums have been with the latter orchestra.

Previn relaxed into a fluid and passionate pattern of conducting, leaning into the mo- mentum that swept Schuman and injecting into the orchestra his feeling for the piece. In the busy and rhythmic toccata finale, Previn rallied the orchestra to rich counterpoint and breakaway bursts of instrumentation.

Leonard Bernstein has conducted the work on Columbia with the New York Philhar- monic.

The Britten selection was more atmospheric, blending the color so dominant in Schuman

it create periods of brooding introspection. Prey- in has also recorded Britten's "Requiem" on Columbia with the St. Louis Symphony.

The Houston Symphony has appeared on Everest and Capi- tol. ED OCHS

Top Chart Listings Continued from page 42

17 -week chart stand for the quarter.

Other LP's Other albums hitting the top

were Verdi's "Ernani" with Leon - tyne Price and Carlo Bergonzi on RCA, Thomas Schippers conducting, four weeks; Ponchi- elli's "La Gioconda" on London with Renata Tebaldi and Ber- gonzi, Lamberto Gardelli conducting, three weeks; and Verdi's "Aida" on Angel with Birgit Nilsson, Grace Bumbry and Franco Corelli, Zubin Mehta conducting, one week.

The three operas were among the 19 operas, all multiple sets, which accounted for 170 spots during the quarter. Other large sets also were in evidence as Columbia's 14- record set of Mahler's complete nine symphonies with Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic and London Symphony, which was on for six weeks, and two eight- record packages of Beeth- oven's complete nine symphonies: Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic on DGG, 11 weeks; and Toscanini and the NBC Symphony on Victrola, 16 weeks. The operatic titles include London's 19- record set of Wagner's complete "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which was on for five weeks.

The other Mahler listings were "Symphony No. 8" with Bernstein and the London Sym- phony on Columbia, 17 weeks; "Symphony No. 9" with Otto


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5 6 MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 8 (2 LP's) 67 Various Artists /London Symphony (Bernstein), Columbia M2L 351 (M); M2S 751 (S)

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7 7 WEST MEETS EAST 45 Yehudi Menuhin & Ravi Shankar, Angel 36148 (M); S 36148 (S)

8 14 SATIE: PIANO MUSIC, VOL 2 15 Aldo Ciccolini, Angel (No Mono); S 36459 (S)

9 9 GLORY OF GABRIELLI 10 E. Power Biggs/Various Artists /Columbia (No Mono); MS 7071 (S)

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11 12 MY FAVORITE CHOPIN 111 Van Cliburn, RCA Victor LM 2576 (M); LSC 2576 (S)

12 16 VERDI: RARETIES 15 Montserrat Caballe, RCA Victor LM 2995 (M); LSC 2995 (S)

13 13 CHOPIN NOCTURNES (2 LP's) 22 Artur Rubinstein, RCA Victor LM 7050 (M); LSC 7050 (S)

14 8 BOULEZ CONDUCTS DEBUSSY 12 New Philharmonia Orch. (Boulez), CBS (No Mono); 32.11.0056 (S)

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16 25 LEONTYNE PRICE -PRIMA DONNA, Vol. 2 33 RCA Victor LM 2968 (M); LSC 2968 (S)

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18 23 BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 9 37 Mormon Tabernacle Choir /Philadelphia Orch. (Ormandy), Columbia ML 6416 (M); MS 7016 (S)

19 20 MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN SCHIBITION /BRITTEN: YOUNG PERSON'S GUIDE 7 Chicago Symphony (Ozawa), RCA Victor LM 2977 (M); LSC 2977 (S)

20 22 RACHMANINOFF: SYMPHONY NO. 3 /FANTASY 6 London Symphony (Previn), RCA Victor LM 2990 (M); LSC 2990 (S)

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26 26 BUSONI: CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA (2 LP's). 11

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35 29 PENDERECKI: ST. LUKE'S PASSION (2 LP's) 22 Various Artists /Cracow Philharmonic (Czyz), Philips (No Mono); PHS -2 -901 (S)

36 37 VERDI: LA TRAVIATA (3 LP's) 30 Caballe /Bergonzi /Milnes /RCA Italiano Orch. (Pretre). RCA Victor LM 6180 (M); LSC 6180 (S)

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Moffo /Bergonzi /McNeil /Verreit /RCA Italiano Orch. &

Chorus (Cleve), RCA Victor LM 6168 (M); LSC 6168 (S)

38 39 COPLAND: ORGAN SYMPHONY /BERNSTEIN: SERENADE 10 Biggs /Francescatti /New York Philharmonic (Bernstein), Columbia (No Mono); MS 7058 (S)

39 30 HOLST: THE PLANETS 37 New Philharmonia Orch. (Boult), Angel (No Mono);

S 36420 (S)

40 40 MOZART: CONCERTO NOS. 21 & 23 9 Artur Rubinstein /RCA Symphony (Wallenstein), RCA Victor LM 2634 (M); LSC 2634 (S)

Previn's 2d Houston Season HOUSTON - Andre Previn

will open his second season as conductor in chief of the Hous-

Klemperer and the New Philhar- monia Orchestra on Angel, nine weeks, and with Rafael Kubelik and the Bavarian Radio Sym- phony on DGG, two weeks; "Symphony No. 2," with Mau- rice Abvravanel and the Utah Symphony on Cardinal, eight weeks, and with Solti and the London Symphony on London, four weeks; and "Symphony No. I" with Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic on Colum- bia, seven weeks.

Trailing the top five composers were Handel with 28 spots for four albums; Tchaikovsky, 28 listings of three sets; Mozart, 19 citations on two albums; Gershwin, 17 weeks for a Bern- stein album; Orff, 16 mentions of two titles; Richard Strauss, 16 weeks for a London set of "Elektra "; and Wagner, 15 spots for three albums.

ton Symphony on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, the first of two subscription pairs he will conduct. The season, which will run through April 8, will consist of 18 pairs.

John and Brenda Odgen will appear in concertos for one, two and three pianos on one program with Previn joining them in the Mozart "Triple Con- certo-" Other pianists slated for the season are Gina Bachauer, Vladimir Ashkcnazy, Mischa Dichter and Stephen Bishop.

Cellist Jacqueline du Pre will be soloist in a program conducted by her husband, Daniel Barenboim. Sir John Barbirolli, conductor emeritus, and Jussi Jalas will conduct two pairs each. Also conducting one pair each will be Carlos Chavez, Aaron Copland and A. Clyde Roller, associate conductor.

Other soloists will he guitarist John Williams, sopranos Judith Raskin and Kirsten Meyer, and violinist Pinchus Zuckerman.

Music Fest for N. J. Town WATERLOO VILLAGE,

N. J. -A $500,000 financed new music festival will open in this restored Allamuchy Mountain hamlet on June 29. The New Jersey Symphony under Henry Lewis will be the home orchestra for the 10 -week season. Marian Anderson will narrate Copland's "Portrait of Lincoln" in the opening program.

Soloists during the season will include pianists Van Cliburn,

Mancini to Conduct Pitt. Series Opener

PITTSBURGH - Henry Mancini will conduct the opening program of the Pittsburgh Symphony Promenades Concerts on June 11. The other programs are New York City Ballet stars on June 14; Skitch Henderson playing and conducting and Woody Herman. June 18; Fer- rante and Tricher, June 21, and Peter Nero and Trio, June 25.

Philippe Entremont, Gold and Fizdalc, Guiomar Novacs, Gina Bachauer, Mieczyslaw Horszow- ski, and Eugene Istomin, and cellist Janos Starker.

The festival will be housed in a 2,000 -seat tent theater. Room for about 1,000 more persons is available on the ad- joining lawns. Special buses will be run to the festival from New York City and several points in New Jersey. The Waterloo Vil- lage Foundation for the Arts, a non -profit organization, is

sponsoring the festival on a 4,000 -acre site originally owned and farmed by William Penn and his brother.

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C; CLASSICAL

BACH: SIX TRIO SONATAS, VOLS. I d II -E. Power Biggs. Columbia MS 7124 (S); MS 7125 (S)

These two albums (packaged separately) contain the Bach "Trio Sonatas' performed on the pedal harpsichord by the top selling organist of all time. They're tight, disci- plined works, and that's how they're played.

BEETHOVEN aAeSHKENA2Y

CLASSICAL

F BEETHOVEN: HAMMERKLAVIER SONATA -Vladimir Ashkenazy. London CS 6563 (S)

The intricacies of one of Beethoven's most difficult works are admirably mastered by one of the world's most outstanding young pianists as Vladimir Ashkenazy performs the "Sonata No. 29 ( Hammerklavier)." The tricky fugue of the fourth movement is a

marvel as is Ashkenazy', expert playing of the other contrapuntal sections.

IAZZ

JIMMY SMITH'S GREATEST HITS! -Blue Note BST 89901 (S)

Though Jimmy Smith has since switched label's, his musical legacy on Blue Note is a true reflection of the jazz artist's up. ward thrust into the company of jazz greats. His early works, such as "AIL Day long" and "The Champ," show off Smith's development when put groove to groove with "The Sermon" and "Prayer Meetin'." With Kenny Burrell, Art Blakey and Lou Donald son, the LP is a collector's prize.

RELIGIOUS

WHERE NO ONE STANDS ALONE -Ferlin Husky. Capitol ST 9213 (S)

In his first complete album of inspirational material, Ferlin Husky rewards his many fans with a deeply moving collection, including some of the best known sacred material. In addition to the title song, Husky reaches the spirit with such selections as "1 Believe," "It Is No Secret," "Just a

Closer Walk With Thee" and "That Lucky Old Sun." Rouser, include "I Saw the Light" and "Somebody Touched Me."

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ryt7F' SNEDAKO OPERA SCECENES AND ARI AS -Various Artists. Melodiya /Angel SR 40052 (S)

Mezzo soprano Irina Arkhipova helps make this pressing a memorable one as he is

heard in three arias from "The Snow Maiden" and a duet from "The Tsar's Bride." Soprano Galina Vishnevskaya and bass Ivan Petrov also sing selections from "The Tsar's Bride." The disk also has excerpts from "Sadko" and "The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh."

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PROKOFIEV: CELLO SYMPHONY - Concerto /RESPI GH I: AOAG10- Navarra/Czech Philharmonic ---

(Ancerl). Crossroads 22 17 0200 (S)

Andre Navarra, a master cellist, is the expert soloist in these works, both first listings. The Prokofliev "SymphonyConcerto, Op. 125" is especially difficult for the soloist, but Navarra's performance is flaw -

Iless. Respighi's shorter "Adagio con Varia- zioni" is even more of a rarity and also requires flawless techniques.

STAY LOOSE - . JIMMY SMITH SINGS AGAIN -Verve- V 8745 (h1); VA -8745 (S)

Smith produces an extended version of his "Chain of Fools" hit on this album which has the organist backed by a large group of top jazzmen for half the tracks. Rest of the album has Smith with Stanley Turren- iine's tough tenor and rhythm. Jimmy's low - key blues singing shines, especially on "Outskirts of Town."

POP

SUPER OlDIEB, VOL. 3- Various Artists. Capitol STBB 2910 (S)

Capitol has repackaged some of its top selling singles into "goldie" sets. This third volume could be the best seller of the three as it contains, on two disks, songs such as Glen Campbell's "By the Time Get to Phoenix" and "Gentle on My Mind," Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billie lo," "Different Drum," by the Stone Poneys, Cannonball Adderley's "Mercy, Mercy, .Mercy" and Lou Rawls' "Dead End Street" and "Live Is a Hurtin' Thing."

POP

FRANCIS VINCENT ZAPPA CONDUCTS LUMPY GRAVY - Verve V 8741 (M); 06.8741 (S)

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention (that is, we think) have managed to make a

lot of noise signifying nothing. Billed as

Port two of "Were Only in It for the Money," Zappa and his zanies play an electric, siudio.devised put -on called "Lumpy Gravy," complete with wrong notes, sound effects and wacky dialog. In fact, the whole thing is a sound effect and a sure seller.

POP

THE HOBBITS -Decca DL 5009 (M); DL 75009 (S)

The Hobbits really score as member of the rock hierachy with their latest LP, a lyrical and intelligent album marked with seam- less harmony and strong production. "Men and Doors," "Let Me Make My Own Mis- takes" and "Will You Be Ready for To- morrow," among others, are smooth samples of the group's blend of rock, folk and pop that, all together, make a can't miss Package of memorable tunes and smart lyrics raising the Hobbits to the charts.

POP

THE 11001( WILL GRAB YOU - UNI 73023 (5)

The Hook, electrical and well schooled psychedelics, offer a splendid series of shock treatments for the plugged -in set who liked their music loaded with current and the current kick. "Homes," "You Know

Do" and "Everything's Groovy" are psychedelic beauties, tinged just right with a dash of rock and catchy melodies. Far better than a lot of the competition, the Hook will "grab you' as the LP threatens.

CLASSICAL

BACH ORGAN FAVORITES, VOL. 3 -E. Power Biggs. Columbia MS 7108 (S)

The combination of E. Power Biggs playing Bach Organ Favorites" is a strong sales attraction in its own right. But for added insurance, Columbia has packaged this "Volume 3" offering with a bonus LP titled "A Biggs Festival," featuring organ and pedal harpsichord recordings. It's an excellent companion piece and makes the dual package a special instrumental treat.

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POP

STEVE NOONAN- Elektra EKS 74017 (5)

Filled with all the promise of a folk spotlight, Steve Noonan and his debut LP will offer a persuasive array of folk music to buffs. His intense voice, nicely flawed and shaky with a kind of folk soul, smoothly spins through "Leaning Back and Laugh- ing," "Street Singer," "Buy For Me the Rain" and others. Noonan's talent is sensitively grooved for listeners who crave a

good folk balladeer bound for better things.

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SAMCLASSICAL S PARADE /REPLACE/ GTMNOPEDIES -Paris Conser- vatoire Orch. (AUriacombe). Angel 536486 (5)

With Erik Satie "hot" at present through albums by pianist Aldo Ciccolini, Angel has come up with a fine album of eccentric composer's orchestral music admirably played by Louis Auriacombe and the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra. A first listing is

included: the imaginative score of the ballet "Relache." Another of Satie', remarkable ballet scores, "Parade," also is featured.

COUNTRY

WOMAN, WOMAN! WHAT DOES IT TAKET -Jimmy Payne. Epic 8N 26372 (S)

Songwriter Jimmy Payne tries his voice on his to material and comes out of it a

caw singer with a chance at the charts. Co- writer of "Woman!" "He Will Break Your Heart," "Where Has All the love Gone" and "Boston," Payne sings warmly and sensitively the songs that, in the hands of others, were great successes. With a personal delivery and a feeling for his good material, Payne will rocket to the top.

RAB

BACK ON TOP -The 0'la91. Bell 8 6014 (S)

The O'Jays have wrapped up three of their best efforts, including their new one, "Look Over Your Shoulder," besides "Lill Be Sweet- er Tomorrow" and "Four for the Price of One." The one catch to this rtb winner is

an attempt to make the music sound "ín concert" with canned cheers after each song and it's obvious. Soul people who dig good r8b will do their own cheering on this one.

B&B

PURE COTTON -The lames Cotton Blues Band. Verve Forecast FTS 3038 (M)

The lames Cotton Band feels the true blues and knows how to project them. The material and style reflect the influences of Muddy Waters and other greats; but the total effect is indubitably their own. "Soul Survivor,' "Worried Life Blues" and "She's Murder" are typical.

CLASSICAL

HAYDN: THE CREATION- Various Artists /Vienna Philharmonic (K. Muenchinger). London OSA 1271 (S)

A stunning recording of Haydn's choral ora- torio ably sung by Tom Krause as Raphael and Werner Krenn as Uriel. Soprano Elly Ameling is an excellent Gabriel. This set

should be a strong seller, both as a current recording and as a catalog item.

CLASSICAL

SIBELIUS: SYMPHONY N0. 1- Halle Orch. (Barbirolli). Angel S -36489 (5)

Sir John Leads the Halle Orchestra through a first rate performance of Sibelius' grace- ful and emotional "Symphony No. 1." The

work lacks the "call of nature" theme of

Sibelius' more famous compositions. In-

stead, it's a symphony in the traditional vein.

CLASSICAL

OPERA INTERMEZZI -Berlin Philharmonic (Karajan). DGG 139 031 (51

There are a dozen selections from well. known operas here and Herbert von Kara -

¡an's direction of the Berlin Philharmonic makes them enchantingly appealing. The repertoire is wide enough to find many favorites among the selections.




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CLASSICAL

TCHAIKOVSKY: THE QUEEN Of SPADES (Excerpts)- Various Artists /Bolshoi Theater Orch. (Khaikin), Melodiya /Angel 5R -40051 (S)

Melodiya /Angels' release of the complete opera by the Bolshoi was greeted with enthusiasm by dealers, and the same will hold true for this album of excerpts. It's up to the high standards of the other Melodiya records issued by Angel -and that standard is high indeed.

CLASSICAL

HAYDN: THE CREATION- Giebel/ Kmentt /Frick /Bavarian Radio Orch. (Jochum). Philips PHS 2.903 (S)

Waldemar Kmentt stars in the tenor part of "The Creation;' supported ably by bass Gottlob Frick and soprano Agnes Giebel in this faithful and demanding interpretation of Haydn's work. Eugen Jochum splendidly directs the orchestra and inspires superb choral work, teaming the Three soloists in their beautiful ensembles.

FOLK

VrJr SILVER CURRENTS -David Santo. Phoenix PHS 101 (S)

David Santo has a voice with a haunting,

pure quality, and on this disk it is heard

to advantage because the material is poetic

and altogether unusual. The selections are

his own and include "Organ Grinder's

Dream," "Rising of Scorpio" and "Carnival

Man."

INTERNATIONAL

NOSTALGIA -Carlo Buti. Capitol DT 10436 (S)

Carlo Euti spins a nostalgic web of some

Italian songs in the veteran tenor's familiar style. All of the 11 cuts are idiomatic and sure to please Sufi's many fans. An interesting novelty is the Italian version ( "La vita é teas ") of "la Vie en Rose." Among the other gems are "Violin Tzigano," " Vivere" and "Reginella Campagnola."

* * ** 4 STAR * * ** POPULAR ** ** A TOUCH OF PLUSH -John Cacavas. Golden

Crest CR 4080 (5) THE LOOK OF LOVE- Robert Cameron. Epic

BN 26361 (S) THE GROWING CONCERN - Mainstream

S/6108 (S) MARVELOUS MEDLEYS - Wayne King A

Orch. Decca DL 4988 (M); DL 74988 (S) SCARBOROUGH FAIR - Andre Kostelanetz.

Columbia CS 9623 (S) THE NASHVILLE STRINGS PLAY GREAT

COUNTRY HITS -Columbia CS 9646 (S)

HAWAII'S GREATEST HITS -New Hawaiian Band. Decca DL 4952 (M); DL 74952 (S)

MUSIC FOR YOGA MEDITATION A OTHER JOYS -Tony Scott. Verve V 8742 (M); V6 -8742 (5)

JO STAFFORD'S GREATEST HITS -Decca DL 4973 (M); DL 74973 (5)

THE BEST OF THE ROGER WAGNER CHORALE - Various Artists. Capitol SP

8682 (5)

CLASSICAL * * ** (ORIGLIANO JR.: VIOLIN -PIANO SONATA/

STRANG: CELLO CONCERTO - Corigliano Sr. /VOtapek /Rejto (Strang). CRI CRI SD

215 (5) BORODIN: QUARTET NO. 2 /SHOSTAKOVICH:

QUARTET NO. 8- Borodin Quartet. London Stereo Treasury STS 15046 (S)

NOTE THE ABOVE AND WHAT FOLLOWS ARE LOW PRICE CLASSICAL FOUR STARS ..

CORELLI: CONCERTI GROSSI- Slovak Cham- ber Orch. Crossroads 22 16 0198 (S)

DVORAK: SERENADE, OP. 22- Israel Phil- harmonic (Kubelik). London Stereo Trea- sury STS 15037 (5)

GERHARD: SYMPHONY NO. 1 /DANCES FROM DON QUIXOTE -BBC Symphony ( Dorati). Seraphim S -60071 (S)

GREAT MOMENTS FROM ITALIAN OPERA, VOL. II- London Symphony (Gamba) Lon- don Stereo Treasury STS 15043 (5)

HAYDN: TWO VIOLIN CONCERTOS - Kreb- bers /Amsterdam Chamber Orch. (Riau). Crossroads 22 16 0206 (5)

MOZART: LES PETITS KIENS /GRIEG: HOE- BERG SUITE - Stuttgart Chamber Orch. (K. inner). London Stereo Treasury STS 15044 (S)

MOZART: PRAGUE A HAFFNER SYMPHO- NIES /GERMAN DANCES- Prague Chamber Orch. Crossroads 22 16 0202 (5)

MOZART: SERENADE NO. 4 / THREE MARCHES, K. 400 -Handel /Saar Chamber Orch. (Ristenpart). Nonesuch H -71194 (5)

RHYTHM & BLUES ** ** BACK UP TRAIN - Al Greene. Bell HLS

15005 IS) LITTLE JOE SURE CAN SING -Brunswick 01.

54135 (M); BL 754135 (S)

JAZZ **** ANDREWIII- Andrew Hill. Blue Note BST

84203 (5) NEW YORK -1206 MILES - Jay McShane.

Decca DL 9236 (M); DL 79236 (5) TRUST IN ME -Soul Flutes. AAM SP 3009

(S)

SPOKEN WORD ** ** POE: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER - Hurd Hatfield. Spoken Arts SA 992

WASHINGTON IRVING: RIP VAN WINKLE - Hurd Hatfield. Spoken Arts. SA 997

E. B. BROWNING: SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE -Penelope Lee. Spoken Arts SA 973

ELIE WIESEL READING FROM HIS WORKS - Spoken Arts SA 1005

COMEDY * * ** THE VERY FUNNY SIDE OF PETE BARBUTTI

-Decca DL 5008 (M); DL 75008 (5)

INTERNATIONAL **** NEL SOLE -AI Bono. Capitol ST 10508 (S)

AMERICAN TROPICAL - The Caribbean Strings. Columbia ES 1909 (S)

ANDY STEWART ON STAGE -Epic BF 19057 (S)

SPECIAL MERIT PICKS SOUNDTRACK

THE HELLCATS- Soundtrack. Tower ST 5124 (S)

Another good hard-rock motorcycle soundtrack album from Tower. The title song gets three versions as the Arrows perform "Hellcats" instrumentally, and Davy Jones A the Dolphins and the Sunrays vocally. Davy Jones A the Dolphins perform half of the pressing's 10 cuts, including "The Only Way to Fly" and "Mass Confusion," both good numbers. A fourth group, Somebody's Children, has a good cut in "I'm Up."

POPULAR

CENTRAL PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL - Lou Rawls /Ramsey Lewis Trio /Maxine Brown. Music ImagW 5T 29933 (S) This live recording captures the flavor of the Central Park Music Festival with excerpts by three of last season's top acts, including commends by the artists to their enthusiastic audiences. Among the top nom ben are Lou Rawls' "love Is a Hontes' Thing" and "Tobacco Road," Maxine Brown's "In the Midnight Hour" and the Ramsey Lewis Trio's "Gain' Out of My Head."

THE WORLD'S LAST PRIVATE CITIZEN - Barry McGuire. Dunhill DS 50033 (S) The "Eve of Destruction" man is back,

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this time with some happier material. "Eve," however, is included, as is a 1968 rendition of "Masters of War," a Dylan song which McGuire had recorded several years back. McGuire co.wrofe "Inner Ma- nipulations' for "The Presedent's Analysis," a film in which he makes his movie debut. "Top 0' the Hill" has singles potential, but the entire content is excellent for progre;aive rook stations.

TWO SIDES OF FRED WARING WITH THE PENNSYLVANIANS -Dacca DL 5007 (M); DL 5007 (S)

Not only two sides, but two Fred Warings are featured here. On the first side, Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians offer vocal treatments, including "It's Not Unusual," "Valk on By," and "Cherish." Side 2 has the Pennsylvanians conducted by Fred War- ing Jr., in instrumental versions of such numbers as "Philly Dog," "Ode to Billie Joe' and "Happy Together."

LEE WILEY SINGS RODGERS A HART AND HAROLD ARLEN- Monmouth MSS 6807 (S) Leo Wileys endili

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c collectors item. It loses nothing in its electronic reprocessing here and it gains a coupling of her 1945 recording of Harold Arlen tunes. Also a choice item.

THE 25th HOUR- Mariano A the Unbelie ables. Capitol ST 2875 (5) Chalk up another first -rate instrumental album by this unique young unit, which uses baroque and other classical instrumentation on hit pop material. Mariano is

featured on piano and harpsichord. A string quartet also is much in evidence) Among the best cuts are "Sunny," "Hello Good bye,' and "Love Is Blue."

CLASSICAL

POWELL / USSACHEVSKY / LIMNING: ELECTRONIC MUSIC- Various Artists. CRI

CRI 227 USD (S)

Three leading electronic music composers offer an interesting collection that is quite listenable. In "Concerted Piece for Tape Recorder and Orchestra,' Otto Luening and Vladimir Ussachevsky admirably combine the two elements. Jose Sebrier conducts the Oslo Philharmonic. Mel Powell uses spoken voices (Mildred Dunnock, Martha Scott and Lee Bowman in "Events "), chamber group ("Improvisation"), voice and chamber group (Charles Bressler and New York Chamber Soloists in "Two Prayer Settings ").

HOVHANESS: TRIPTYCH / HUSA: MO- SAIQUES / STRAIGHT: DEVELOPMENT-Var- ious Artists. CRI CRI 221 USD (S)

Hovhanesí "Triptych,' the first work of the composer's commissioned for immediate performance, is given a fine performance in this first recording. Alfredo Antonini conducts soprano Benito Valente, the Bay Rued Singers and members of the Bam- berg Symphony. Karel Huse conducts the Stockholm in his "Mosaiques for Orchestra," a topnotch contemporary work. Straight's more melodic "Development for Orchestra" completes the set.

MOZART /WEBER: CLARINET CONCERTOS - Leister /Berlin Philharmonic (Kubelik). DGG

136 550 (SI Karl Ulster displays considerable virtuosity and fine tone as soloist in these two concertos. Weber's "Concerto No. 1," recorded far fewer times than the Mozart "Con- certo; ' is beautifully handled, both by Leister and the superb Berlin Philharmonic under Rafael Kubelik. RIEGGER /ETLER: MUSIC FOR BRASS -Na- tional Orch. Association Alumni (Barnett)/ American Brass Quintet. CRI CRI 229 USD

(Contemporary brass music at its best is

offered in this album of music by Wall- ingford Riegger and Alvin Etter. The former is represented by his "Music for Brass Choir, Op. 45," "Movement for Two Trum- pets, Trombone, and Piano, Op. 66," and "Nonet for Brass, Op. 49." The most avante.garde selection on this disk is Et. let's "Sonic Sequence' for Brass Quintet (1967)." Etler's "Concerto for Brass Quin- tet String Orchestra and Percussion" also gets sterling treatment. VAN VACTOB: SYMPHONY No. 1 /10STEN: SYMPHONY IN F- Polish National Radio Orch. (Strickland). CRI CRI 225 USD (S)

David Van Vector conducts the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in his first symphony, which maintains its wee sweep 30 years after its composition. The other first re cording on this disk has the vigorous "Symphony in F" of Werner Josten capably performed by William Strickland and the Polish National Radio Orchestra.

LOW PRICE CLASSICAL

WERNER: THE CURIOUS MUSICAL INSTRU- MENT CALENDAR (Excerpts) -Vienne State Opera Orch. (Atgerer). Nonesuch H 71193 (SI This fun-filled musical rarity gets a top treatment in this, its first recording. Werner, a composer of the classical period, has scant catalog representation now but could command some attention through this performance by Paul Atgerer and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.

GOSPEL

JOYFUL NOISE -Brushmen Quartet. Creative Sound C55 504 (S) The Brushmen present a joyful collection mainly of, gospel material. But, there are other nu bars here as the four voices blend n Phil Ochs' "What's That Hear ?" and

Tom Paxton's "Where I'm Bound," and even a country song in "May the Bird of Para- dise Fly Up Your Nose." But, it's the in spirational selections that comprise the strength of this disk. Included are such

spiritedly well sung pieces as "(I lust

Got Oft that) Sin-BOUnd broit" and "Ho't Everything to Me."

JAZZ

CANNONBALL ADDERLEY A THE ROSSA RIO SEXTET WITH SERGIO MEDDES - Capitol ST 2877 (S)

This album was originally released on Riverside in 1962, but it's worth bringing back. The happy marriage of jazz and bossa nova is a productive one. Adderley and Mendes are an exciting combination.

SPOKEN WORD

POETS FOR PEACE -Various Artists. Spoken Arts SA 990 Recorded last November at New York's Town Hall, this evening of poetry features a collective declaration against war in the epitome of a peaceful demonstration. Sane of the highlights of that evening, recorded on the LP, were readings by Gloria Foster, Marian Seldes, Richard Eberhart, Robert Lowell, Arthur Miller and many others.

STRANGE FRUIT -Lillian Smith. Spoken Arts SA 964 Although Lillian Smith's novel, "Strange Fruit," was written in 1944, it has unusual pertinence today. Her portraits of

Southern blacks and whites are classic and her reading of portions of her novel brings them all to life. WASHINGTON IRVING: LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW -Hurd Hatfield. Spoken Arts SA

991 Ichabod Crane, the hero of Washington Irving's "Legend of Sleepy Hollow," takes on a new dimension in this reading by Hurd Hatfield. The book is part of Ameri- cana and the recording, directed by Paul Kersh, gives it its proper due.

SELECTED POEMS -W. H. Auden. Spoken Arts SA 999 One of this century's leading poets reads 18 of his poems in this collection, his second for Spoken Arts. Included are such works of deceiving simplicity as " '0 Where Are You Going ?' said Reader to Rider" and "Song of the Devil." "The Shield of Achil- les" and "Prologue at Sixty' are among the other interesting works.

INTERNATIONAL

AFRICA '68 -UNI 73020 (51

This excellent collection of African ethnic music contains many of the sounds and tempos of contemporary Western music. It should have a strong appeal among the growing group of black Americans who are taking increasing pride in their heritage.

ALBUM REVIEW RANKING STAR PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT

Cr ewof the week's new

releases s. their respective categories. Albums which are expected to reach the upper ha of the Top LP's chart, any position on Bill- board's special survey charts, or have long term sales.

CHART SPOTLIGHTS Albums which are expecte0 to have sufficient sales to reach the Top LP's chart or have long term sales.

4 -STARS Moderate sales potential albums which may not reach * * * *Billboard's LP chart but which should have enough sales activity is arrant their being stocked by most dealers, rack jobbers and one-steps handling that category.

SPECIAL MERIT New releases of outstanding merit which deserve exposure and which could have commercial success within their respective categories of music.

Action Records Albums * NATIONAL BREAKOUTS

RICHARD HARRIS -A Tramp Shining ... Dunhill (No Mono); DS 50032 (S)

* NEW ACTION LP's

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. -In the Struggle for Freedom and Human Dignity .. .

Unart (No Mono); S 21033 (S)

DELLS -Then Is .. Cadet (No Mono); LP 804 (S)

REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.- In Search of Freedom Mercury (No Mono); SR 61170 (S)

CAMARATA /MIKE SAMMES SINGERS- Songs From Dr. Dolittle .. .

Disneyland DO 1325 (M); STER 1325 (S)

GENE A DERBE -Here i Now ... TRX LP 1001 (M); LPS 1001 (S)

TEMPTATIONS -I Wish It Would Rain .. Gordy (No Mono); 7072 (SI

MERLE HAGGARD -The Legend of Bon- nie A Clyde ... Capitol (No Mono); ST 2912 (S)

FLATT A SCRUGGS -Original Theme From Bonnie A Clyde .. Mercury MG 21162 (M); SR 61162 (5)

ORIGINAL CAST -Gorg. MI Columbia (No Mono); KOS 3200 (5)

PERCY SLEDGE -Take Time to Know Her... Atlantic (No Mono); SC 8180 (5)

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Brand New Start

Please Don't Tell

Down The Line

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No More Tears

Catch That Train

Cancelling Out

Harp Man

Brown Sugar

Broken Wings

Don't Kick Me

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Musical Instruments Guitar Instruction Opens New Doors

By RON SCHLACHTER

This is the fourth in a series of articles on the learning experience involved with musical instruments.

CHICAGO - The big news with guitar is not how it is being taught, but where it is being taught.

While the instrument is utilizing such relatively new instruction methods as the group approach, it has gained a solid foothold in a number of previously non -guitar areas. An example is the college music program.

The University of Miami is one of only 14 universities in the country that offers a major in classical guitar. In view of this, there are these facts: 18 universities offer a major in harpsichord; the classical guitar ranks second only to the violin in the amount of literature that has been written for it, and more than 11 million Ameri- cans play the guitar.

William Lee, dean of Miami's School of Music, explains that

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such programs "have to be built around one artist -in- residence and he has to be first -rate." The artist -in- residence at the university is Juan Mercadal, the noted classical guitarist from Cuba. When he was five years old, Mercadal began studying the guitar with his father's teacher, Dr. Severino Lopez. A graduate of the Mateu Conservatory in Havana, Mercadal has made concert trips throughout Cuba, Brazil, Argentina and the U. S. and has made several recordings.

Concert Instrument "The way he plays," says

Dean Lee, "the guitar holds its own with the harp. He has had offers for more money to play in coffee houses. But he doesn't want to play where people are talking. It's a concert instrument."

In the fall of 1965, the program began at Miami as a "trial balloon" with an enrollment of 13. This year, 39 students are participating.

"It's easy to have a lot of guitar students," says Ted Crager, assistant dean of the school of music. "Anyone can learn to play three chords in an hour. However, here we're con -


'Upright' Owners Receive Prizes

MINNEAPOLIS - Schmitt Music Co. of Minneapolis launched an unusual contest this month to spur spring sales of musical instruments. The firm promoted an "Oldest Up- right" contest with merchandise certificates given to the old pianos that qualified.

Three major prize awards - worth $300, $100, and $50- were given to owners of the three oldest uprights.

The contest was merchan- dised through metropolitan newspaper advertising. Readers were urged to "call Schmitt's or stop in and furnish us with the name and serial number of your upright piano. If you can't lo- cate the serial number, call or visit us anyway and we will tell you how to find it."

Michel's Piano Atlas was the authority used to determine the

THE GUITAR is relatively easy to learn, which is encouraging to novice students who can produce their own music almost from the beginning. Yet it continues to offer challenges. A wealth of classical literature has been written for the instrument -second only to violin literature.

Vox Uses National Promos To Boost Instrument Sales

LOS ANGELES - The Box Division of the Thomas Organ Co. has become increasingly involved with national promotions as a method to increase sales of instruments and amplifiers. It is currently participating in two nationwide promotions, the Na- tional 'Jaycee Battle of the Bands and the first annual Su- perteen Talent Search.

Some 20,000 groups are participating in the State finals of the Battle of the Bands, where winners will receive Vox guitars and amplifiers. The winning group in the national competition, which will be held June 19 -21 in Atlantic City, earn $5,000 in Vox equipment.

Ohio Dealers Aid In School Contest

LONDON, Ohio - State musical instrument dealers, who co-operate with Ohio school music departments, extended this help in the annual State finals of the Ohio High School Band and Chorus Competitions April 27. The finals were held in five locations, and awards were given in five school enrollment categories.

winners. There was no obliga- tion for entry in the contest and no written entries were per- mitted. The prize certificates could be used for any items sold at Schmitt's.

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In Montreal MONTREAL - "If Rosario

Depelteau continues to stock his Auberge le Vieux St. Gabriel with memorabilia of things past, he will soon challenge Chateau de Ramezay as prime depository of things historical."

This report comes from prominent Montreal newspaper columinist Al Palmer. Accord- ing to Palmer, the latest treasure in the nostalgia department to be wheeled into the landmark on ancient rue St. Gabriel is a Wurlitzer Military Band, circa 1914, a sort of quick- marching predecessor to today's jukeboxes.

The impressive contraption is a conglomeration of drums. bugles, flutes, calliope pipes, cymbals and all the ingredients necessary to whomp up a rousing parade. The whole thing is mounted on a low -slung cart, and there is a strap arrangement by which the movement of the wheels once supplied the power to work the machine.

Palmer gives Depelteati s account of how he obtained the treasure, and how it eventually reached his restaurant: "A friend of mine, Jean -Louis Mongeau,


THIS WURLITZER MILITARY BAND, circa 1914, was found in an aban- doned Montreal garage. It needed a general rejuvenation and face-lift- ing to restore its goldleaf decoration and landscape vignettes to their original flamboyant beauty.

Valco Expands Product Line

CHICAGO - Valco Guitars, Inc., has announced an expansion of its Supro line into a

complete offering of acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, mandolins and amplifiers.

According to President Rob- ert Engelhardt, this change will become effective with the date of the Music Show, set for June 23 -27 at the Conrad Hilton Ho- tel, and as has been the case in the past, Supro's products will be distributed through the music jobber.

In addition, a major change has been made in Valco's distribution of Kay products. All Kay products will now be sold directly to the dealer through factory representatives.

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THE WHITEHALL BUL -GEE DRUM will be displayed for the first time during the forthcoming Music Show at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, June 23 -27. The drum features a new and revolutionary design, sturdiness of construc- tion and improved tone and volume. Advance information on the Bul -Gee may be obtained by writing to David Wexler & Co., 823 S. Wabash Avenue., Chicago, III. 60605.




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GO GO BOOTS AND MINI SKIRTS are used effectively by clerks at The Record Mart, Orlando, Fla. Seen here reaching for an album on the top shelf is manager Margaret Fitton.

3 -Head Deck From Roberts

LOS ANGELES - Roberts Division of Rheem Manufactur- ing Co. is offering a new stereo tape deck, featuring three separate tape heads for record, play and erase.

Model 450 may be operated in both horizontal or vertical position and is designed for use

with home stereo music systems. Priced at under $200, the deck is enclosed in a grained =wood cabinet and incorporates pre- amplifier output presets, sound - with sounds, 33/4 and 71/2i.p.s. speeds, built -in tape cleaner, equalization switch, three -digit counter, two VU meters, pause control, automatic stop and tape source monitor. It also includes a padded dust cover for easy lint -free deck storage.

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found it in a garage on a side street in Ste. Hyacinthe. The garage had a dirt floor and the wheels of the cart on which the machine was mounted were sunk almost up to the hub caps. Mongeau and Phillipe Fon- taine moved it to a workshop and started to put it back in shape. It took a lot of work because it hadn't been played for years. Many years I would imagine."

The instrument had originally been built by the Wurlitzer Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y., plant in 1914, and that's where the restoration work was finally completed. In little less than a

month, the machine was put back in working order.

Meanwhile, a slight problem

MAY 18, 1968, BIU JOARD

Mini Skirts Enhance Mighty Sales ORLANDO, Fla. - Mini

skirts and go -go boots appear on more than album covers at The Record Mart, operated by Helmut Lippman, in this city's deep downtown district.

A record dealership which specializes in race records, rock 'n' roll and country music, the Record Mart garbs its two salespeople in brief mini skirts and white leather go -go boots at all times -a fact which never fails to impress itself on passers- by along Orlando's downtown Church Street. As a "living trade -mark," the mini skirts and boots are so important to the Florida record dealership that Lippman cheerfully budgets them as "uniforms."

One of the salesgirls is manager Margaret Fitton, a 32- year -old veteran in the record business with the figure of a movie starlet. She challenges any customer to hum a few bars of any number which she can't identify. Particularly expert in country music and rock 'n' roll, Mrs. Fitton is equally adept with spirituals, and even race records, extremely important because of the large percentage of Negro customers from the near -downtown resi- dential district.

Lippman has found that the sight of the two salespeople in mini skirts is guaranteed to

Panasonic Radios Feature Automatic Tuning Device

NEW YORK - Panasonic is now marketing eight radios that incorporate automatic tuning in one form or another. The latest additions to the line are the Treverton, Model RF -6070 and the Drifton, Model R -1030. Both were developed by Mat- sushita Electric Corp. of Amer- ica which markets products under the Panasonic label.

Both of the new radios are portable with automatic push- button tuning. The listener can tune to the next station in both directions automatically.

Highlights of the Treverton: FM -AM, two -step tone switch, silver grille and midnight black styling, a full range 31/2 -inch. dynamic speaker, FM -AM an- tennas, "DX" (distant) and local switch, 21 solid -state devices, AC -DC operation using 4 "AA" batteries. The suggested list is

$59.95. Highlights of the Drifton:

AM, full range 3 -inch speaker, two -step tone switch, 12 solid - state devices, DC operation on 4 "AA" batteries. The suggested list is $39.95.

Both radios have the same forward and reverse bar prin- ciple Panasonic uses in other sets. Examples: the Power -mate an FM AM marine and portable, list $99.95; the Execu- tive, also an FM AM set with stereo tuner and twin speakers, list $179.95; the Pacesetter, an FM AM, list, $59.95; and Touch'n Tune, a $39.95 list AM model.

The Capistor, using a solid-

still exists: toning the instrument down for use in the restaurant. Palmer relates that the first time it was played, following the restoration, it almost blew the olives and celery off the patrons' plates four dining rooms away.

state device replacing the conventional variable capacitor that lists for $69.95 and the Palo- mar, an AM set listing for $39.- 95 are two other table models in the line.

bring younger customers in "instantly." His two "swingers" have the opportunity to introduce their customers to two special volume -building features, one a "One for Ten" offer which simply reward singles customers with one free for every 10 purchased. The other is a stable, permanent discount on established album prices which customers instantly recognize as authentic.

Pointed out, too, is a broad inventory of 8 -track recorded auto stereo tapes. This is at first something of a surprise until it is pointed out that many low- income customers, driving automobiles worth no more than $150 or $200, have a stereo tape player in the car. With little living expenses, they are regular tape purchasers.

Customers delight in the fact that when they pick a rock 'n' roll number and ask: "What do you do with it ?" Mrs. Fitton is

likely to break into the exact step for which the number was created. Although her first love is country music and square dancing, she is expert enough in all of the current dance -floor contortions to be invited up on

stage when a visiting band is performing. She regularly plans the evening's music for a country music band, presides over "country discotheques" and in the process has become so well identified with country music that she pulls customers from all over the central- Florida area.

Unlike many record shops which feel that demonstration is a drawback, The Record Mart includes an automatic player for 45 r.p.m. singles on the counter which requires a minimum amount of time and effort to set up. In a rear room, sound- proof and isolated away from the rest of the store, customers are surprised to find an extremely high quality stereo player which, oddly enough, is used almost exclusively to promote country music in stereo. Of course, Lippman or Mrs. Fit- ton do not hesitate to use the stereo turntable and speakers for more conventional music.

As for his total operational appeal, Lippman sums it up this way: "Customers may not remember the name of the Rec- ord Mart, but they will certainly remember the girls in the mini skirts and boots."

Motorola Registers 1st Quarter Peak

CHICAGO - Motorola, Inc., has reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter of 1968.

Sales totaled $185,223,888, up 22 per cent from last year's $151,338,202, while earnings were $7,598,850, an increase of

Guitar Expands Horizons Continued from page 48

cerned with quality. Students learn scales, technique."

Although the music and skills are strictly classical, many jazz guitarists come to the school, according to Crager, to "sharpen up their technique." One man who plays with Sammy Davis Jr. is working toward his music degree between tours.

Students are taught almost exclusively by private lessons. While a number of limited scholarships are available, guitarists must be auditioned, tested in theory and examined for scholastic rating, just as is required for all potential music majors. In addition, guitar majors must take part in some ensemble work -such as the jazz workshop, a guitar duo, a

violin -viola -guitar combo or chamber music group. Students also must take a yearly "jury" examination in front of the string faculty.

Another aspect of the school's guitar program revolves around the "preparatory division," a device for offering quality music instruction to the entire community. About 60 students (youngsters from local public schools. housewives, businessmen) are studying classical guitar at the university under the guidance of three of Mercadal's prize pupils.

Other areas where the guitar has gained prominence include the programs offered by park districts and recreation centers. For example, the Inglewood,

Calif., Recreation Department initiated a guitar program two years ago as part of a cultural enrichment project.

"If you start with a popular instrument, like the guitar, you get people interested in music," says Julius Schwartz, recreation supervisor. "Then you can start other, smaller groups of people with different instruments and eventually you'll wind up with a band or orchestra."

Last year, the Oceanside, N. Y. Recreation Department conducted a free summer guitar program for youngsters 8 to 14 years of age. Of the 83 who enrolled, 67 finished the course and of these, more than half decided to continue with guitar lessons offered during Ocean - side's regular school year program.

Robert Heggy, assistant director, explains that the program's success or failure can be attributed to leadership and that the prime objective is to introduce the guitar and teach the basics. "Once they have mastered the fundamentals and wish to continue," says Heggy, "they are encouraged to take private lessons."

Oceanside also has a successful evening course for adults at a cost of $7 for 10 weeks of study. Recreation programs conducted primarily for adults over 18 years of age are considered self- sustaining, since the cost of leadership, supplies and custo- dial overtime are met by the participants in the program.

51 per cent over the $5,016,- 200 earned in the first quarter of 1967. Earnings per share were $1.24, compared with 82 cents. The previous high of $1.26 in 1966 included 13 cents per share derived from a contract- ual arrangement then existing with National Video Corp.

At the recent annual meeting of shareholders, chairman Robert Galvin attributed these advances to a company -wide effort and reported on divisional activities for the period.

Sales of the communications division increased in the first quarter. but earnings were down slightly. Numerous contracts were received from law enforce- ment agencies in need of better communications system to cope with civil disorder. One large contract for portable two -way radios and base stations will permit the New York City Po- lice Department to communi- cate directly to foot patrolmen.

The automotive products di- vsion established a new single - quarter sales record, with profit improvement due to increased volume, particularly of stereo tape players and improved manufacturing cost. Production and delivery has begun on a new AM -FM receiver for Volkswag- en, and the tape player product line manufactured by Alps - Motorola in Japan, is expanding to meet increasing market de- mands.

Galvin reported that favorable results are emerging from the restructuring and strength- ening of the consumer products division's organization. Sales improved over the first quarter of 1967 and the division operated at a profit.

The company's color picture tube plant substantially improved its profit position while sustaining its level of product quality and meeting its increased production schedules.

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Scanning The News Harry Mynatt, creative products

manager, Capitol Records. Inc., was a moderator April 21 at the National Premium Sales Execu- tives, Inc., sales and distribution seminar in New York.. . Masa- haru :Matsushita, president, Mat- sushita Electric Industries, Ltd., Japan, was a recent visitor in Puerto Rico. The Japanese firm, which manufactures Panasonic home entertainment products, conducted a sales meeting and presentation of its 1968 line for dealers and representatives from the U. S. and Canada. Ernesto Ruiz, San Juan, distributes Pana- sonic in Puerto Rico where Pana- sonic has a plant employing approximately 200 people.

Arthur Kluger has been named advertising manager, Photolamp division, Sylvania Electric. Eugene S. Cooper has been named advertising supervisor for the same division.... Hyde Electronics Co., Inc., 888 S. Lipan Street, Denver, has been appointed representative for Symphonic's tape, TV and phonograph lines. The firm will handle the States of Utah, Mon- tana, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Western Nebraska and Eastern Idaho. Symphonic Radio & Electronic Corp. is a wholly - owned subsidiary, Lynch Corp.

Mel Conhaim, 2100 San Ysidrio, Beverly Hills, Calif., has been named district sales manager, Symphonic Radio & Electronic Corp. for the Southern California area.

General Electric's spring gift promotion for both dealers and consumers will run through June.

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win prizes ranging from a miniature radio to a M8130 tape recorder. Consumers are offered five reels of recording tape free with the purchase of the three -inch cap- stan drive Model M8130 portable recorder. . . Telex Communica- tions Division is the new name adopted by the sales department, Telex, Magnecord and Viking brand names group. James S. Arrington is director of marketing for the group.

Robert B. Jackson has been elected vice -president and control- ler, Capitol Records, Inc. . .

Harvey Urman has been named Eastern regional sales manager, Ampex Stereo Tapes. Anthony R. Sasso has been named magnetic tape specialist, Eastern region, Ampex Stereo Tapes.... Concord Electronics Corp. has expanded its service and warehouse facilities at a new location, 33 Randolph Avenue, Avenel, N. J.

Sam Kaplan, president, general manager, Zenith Radio Corp., celebrated his 45th anniversary with the company at the recent Zenith Radio Corp. Pioneers Club 19th annual banquet. The Zenith Pio- neers, made up of Zenith employees of more than 20 years of service, list 1,250 members. Another 105 members were wel- comed this year.

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ironies division were improved over the same period last year with earnings reported even. Or- ders booked were paced by two Defense Department contracts, each in excess of $5 million, awarded to the Chicago Center and two defense contracts, total- ing more than $5.5 million, awarded to the Aerospace Cen- ter.

In the control systems division, bookings increased 70 per cent with computerized super- visory control systems, process control instrumentation and data systems all participating. Sales and earnings, however, were down.

Record sales of the semicon- ductor products division were a out one -third greater than the similar quarter of 1967. Earn- ings also attained a record.

Other business conducted at the shareholders' meeting included the re- election of seven directors, election of four new directors and adoption of an executive incentive plan and a share option plan. The new directors are Arthur Nielsen Jr., president of A. C. Nielsen Co.; Elmer Schulz, director of IIT R e s e a r c h Institute; William Weisz, vice -president and general manager of Motorola Com- munications Division, and Ken- neth Zwiener, chairman of Har- ris Trust & Savings Bank.

NEW BUILDING housing the K &S Recording Studios, a division of K &S Films, Inc., newest recording facilities in the Cincinnati area which made its official bow recently. Jack Rabies is K &S president. Other staff members are Dan Hubbard, promotion director; Jim Deak, chief engineer, and Bill Levi, music director.

K &S Bows New Cincy Facilities CINCINNATI - Newest re-

cording facilities in the area are those of K &S Recording Stu- dios, a division of K&S Films, Inc., which opened recently at 10490 Taconic Terrace here. Jack Rabius is K &S president.

In addition to the modern studio facilities, encompassing 3,000 square feet of floor space, K &S offers complete recording services, including masters, plating, pressings and customer design jackets. The newest of equipment includes a full 8 -track console system designed by Fair- child.

On the staff at K &S are Dan Hubbard, promotion director. most recently manager and chief engineer at WBIB, Centreville, Ala.; Jim Deak, formerly of King Records, chief engineer, and Bill Levi, music director, with a 20 -year music background as orchestra leader, arranger and producer of musical jingles.


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International News Reports Nems Expands With Tony Palmer, International Deals Adrian Rudge

LONDON - Nems Enter- prises has set reciprocal representation deals with major entertainment agencies in Europe and South America as part of its plans for international expansion.

Nems managing director Vic Lewis signed agreements with Alex Valdez of Agence Audif- fred in Paris and with the Leonardo Schultz Organisation of Buenos Aires. The first deal gives Nems U. K. representation of Maurice Chevalier, Caterina Valente, Rita Pavone, Les Surfs and Mina. Rita Pavone is the latest artist booked by Nems to appear at Musica '68, the first world festival of jazz and pop music in Majorca during July.

Following the Schultz agreement, Matt Monro, Donovan, Grapefruit and the Tremeloes will visit South America this year. Monro started a TV and concert tour in Rio de Janeiro May 15, the Tremeloes return in September, and Donovan and Grapefruit are scheduled for November tours south of the border.

Lewis hopes to book many of Europe's top acts for South American dates within the next few months, drawn from the Nems roster and other European sources. He will visit South America shortly to secure spe- ciality acts for London TV and concert work, particularly Brazilian ones.

Promotion Spurs Festival to New 'Label Months' Series

By JOCK VEITCH

SYDNEY - Festival Records is instituting a series of "label months," following the success in April of an A & M promotion.

The company released six special A & M albums and gave special store and radio promotions. The albums sold for a special price of $3.95 ($4.45 U. S.).

Albums included Family Portrait, which contained tracks of work by 16 A & M artists and LP's by the Sand Pipers, the Baha Marimba Band, the Wee Five, Herbie Mann and Lucille Starr.

The promotion has included special newspaper and magazine advertisements, counter boxes in stores, special publicity pamphlets and posters and radio tie -ins with disk jockeys.

The scheme originated more or less accidentally several months ago with the simultaneous release of a bunch of soul artists on At- lantic. The albums sold so fast the company decided to try again with A & M.

The success of the A & M promotion in April has made Festival organize Atlantic and A & M months for May and June. The Atlantic promotion will involve LP's by Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Frank- lin, the Young Rascals, the Rose Garden, Otis Redding and two mixture soul albums.

The A & M promotion will include albums by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Sergio Mendes, Lisa Minnelli, Boyce and Hart and Claudine Longet.

Other label months are in the planning stage.


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soon release "Pourcel -Our Way," with songs selected by the a &r men of Parlophone's Latin -Amer- ican licensees. Mexican folk singer Lucha Villa (Musart) now appearing in Channel 8 after heavy radio promotion of her recording of "El gavilancillo." . .

Rudy Hernandez (Velvet), who last year recorded Eurovisions winning song, "Puppet on a String," did the same with "La La La," this year's winner, which is included in an LP which also feature Nico y sus Gabianni, Louis Arm- strong, Mario Guarnera and other Italians.

Palacie has released the LP "Love Is Blue," by Claudine Longet (A &M) as well as Burt Bacharach's "Reach Out" (A &M): "The Perfect Combination," by Gilberto Monroig, backed by Tito Puento's (Tien), "Mireille Mathieu -Made in France" (Bar- clay), and "Ralph Robles Was Here" and "Subway -Joe Bataan" (both on Fania). . Los Her - manos Rigual (RCA) are now appearing in Channel 2.... Mirtha Perez (Velvet) returned from San Antonio, Tex., where she appeared with other Latin -American artists, including Lola Beltran and Orches- tra Sakamoto.

Record companies experienced a serious drop in sales in the first


four months due to the economic slump facing the country. Only five artists have donc well: Ar- mando Manzanero (RCA), Los Gatos, Palito Ortega (RCA), Miriam Makeba (Reprise) and Raphael (Hispavox). . Philips will edit the second volume of "l.a coronation del folklore" (The Crowning of Folklore), by Ariel Ramirez, Eduardo Fain, and Los Fronterizos.... Anxious to share the benefits of a new hit, record companies arc putting out their own versions of any originals that they feel have a chance. "The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde" has lo versions on the market, Euro- vision winner "La La La," a dozen, and "Love Is Blue," six. . . Carlos Fsparragosa, general manager of La Buena Musica, selected 17 titles from the Microfon label for immediate release in Venezuela, where his company will distribute this label's product.

Decca will edit Horacio Malvicino's first LP, "Brazilian Touch," in the United States. The guitarist and arranger will fly to that country to participate in the promotion of the album.... Duke Ellington, Sandie Shaw and Mas- sie! are scheduled to appear in Buenos Aires in June. . Elis Regina, Jair Rodriguez, Agualdo Rayol, Carlos Antonio Jobim and Roberto Carlos will soon he here


Form Finito LONDON -A record pro-

duction, sales and marketing representation, promotion and press relations company has been formed by Tony Palmer and Adrian Rudge under the name Finito.

Palmer left EMI May 3 after IO years, the later ones as staff record producer. He produced Georgic Fame's earlier singles, the Scaffold's debut hit "Thank U Very Much," and the Talk of the Town album by Diana Ross and the Supremes as well as taking sessions with other visiting American artists like Buddy Greco.

Rudge left Page One Records May 3, where he had been promotion and marketing manager for over a year. Prior to that he had been an EMI staffman for seven years. His successor at Page One is Brenda Cogdell.

Among Finito's first clients are Jacky, hit parading with "White Horses," Buudy Greco and new singer Deena Webster. An associate publishing company called Jade Music is also being formed.

Palmer and Rudge plan an American visit soon.

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BERLIN - Seventeen artists from 10 record companies will compete in the West Ger- man Song Contest to be held in Berlin on July 4. Line -up is: Anna -Lena, S i w Malmkvist (Metronome); Nina Lizell (Gold- en 12); Dorthe (Philips); France Gall, Peggy March, Manuela (Teldec); Chris Roberts, Renate Kern, Gus Backus (Polydor); Graham Bonney, Howard Car - pendale, Eric Silvester (Elec- trola; Suzanne Doucet (Liberty); Marion (Hansa); Rex Gildo (Ariola) and Peter Orloff (Cor- net).

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Results of East German Song Contest

MAGDEBURG, East Ger- many - "Es faengt ja alles erst an" ("Everything Is Just Be- ginning"), by Hans -Georg Schmiedecke (music) and Dieter Lietz (lyric), sung by Rosemarie Ambe, won the 1968 East Ger- man Song Contest held here on April 20.

Second was "Die Erde soll bluehn" ( "The Earth Will Flour- ish") by Ralf Petersen (music) and Fred Gertz (lyric), sung by Klaus- Dieter Henkler; and third was "Chanson von der nahen Ferne" by Emil Gutsch (music) and Kurt Steiniger (lyric) sung by Reiner Schoene.

Of the original 500 entries. 14 songs reached the final which was shown on Intervision in East Germany, the Soviet Union- Hungary and Rumania. Judging was by expert juries


A BANANA -LADEN FLOAT, with "Loving You Has Made Me Bananas," by Guy Marks, belting from its sound system, was used by Sparton Records of Canada to promote the single, with models distributing 2,500 bananas and copies of the record to crowds along Toronto's Yonge Street. The empty float wound up at City Hall, where Sparton's sales and promotion manager Joe Pariselli, left, presented a gold record to Alderman Joe Piccinini, center, with the help of CHUM, Toronto, music director -deejay Bob (Top Banana) McAdorey.

BERNARD LEE, of Nems Enterprises, signs contract for the transmission of the Beatles' TV show "Magical Mystery Tour" in Japan. Looking on is Rumiko Hoshika of Shinko Music. The transmission is being sponsored by a Japanese pop magazine and a chocolate con- fectionery company.

MANUEL FRAGA IRIBARNE, left, Spanish Minister of Information and Tourism, raises his glass to Massiel at the party in Madrid held to celebrate Spain's victory in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest. On Massiel's left is Esteban Garcia Morencos, managing director of Zafiro-Novola, to whom Massiel is under exclusive contract.

LEE HAZLEWOOD, second from right, listens to the playback of the album he recorded in the CBE Studios, Paris, during his three -week promotional visit. With Hazlewood are, left to right, Georges Chatelain and Bernard Estardy, co- owners of the CBE Studios, and Jack Robinson of Criterion Music, the company which handles the Hazlewood repertoire in France.

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Off & Running



for TV appearances (sponsored by the government of Brazil) to promote that country's coffee in Argentina. . . Enrique Rosso, commercial manager of Odeon Records, retired from the presi- dency of the Argentinan Chamber of Records, after holding the post for 10 years. Rosso will be presented with a gold medal for his services.. . The Beatles' "Magic Mystery Tour" will be televised in one of the local channels. .

Ariel Ramirez, composer of "La Misa Criolla," will write the score for the costly super -production "Martin Fierro," now being filmed. . . . RCA signed Jaime Davalos, a local folk singer and writer. . Appearing on TV: Dalida, Leonor Gonzalez and Mina. ELGAZAR LOPEZ

CHICAGO Reinhardt Klassen and Jope

Buinink, executives with Philips Phonographic Industries, Holland, were in the audience at Mister Kelly's April 29 when comic Shecky Green and vocalist Helen Reddy opened. The two Europeans were the guests of Mercury Record Corp. executive vice -president Ir- win Steinberg. They are touring other U. S. Mercury headquarters. Helen Reddy, an Australian singer, has a single on Fontana.. The Ramsey Lewis Trio recently completed its Cadet LP at Universal studios. Meanwhile, the Sidewalk Skipper Bank finished four tunes; Mercury had Little Boy Blues and Otis Leas-Ul in for sessions; Bill Sheppard waxed Fran Oliver for Bunky Records; Gerald Sims of Jalynne Productions produced a Chess session with the Kittens and Skeet Bushor of Dunwich cut tracks with the Mauds, .. MGM Records held a reception April 26 for Connie Francis in the Con- tinental Plaza Hotel. The following night, the singer appeared on WBKB -TV's "Kup's Show." Frankie Randall and Jennie Smith have been signed as "musical spokesmen" team for Chevrolet. ... Tony Bennett appeared in concert at Orchestra Hall April 27.

Sweden Eurovision Entry Fast Seller

STOCKHOLM - "Del Bor- jar Verka Karlek, Banne Mej," by Claes -Goran Hederstrom (RCA Victor), Sweden's 1968 Eurovision entry, became the fastest -selling recording in Swed- ish history when it topped 100,000 sales within 30 days of release.

Hederstrom will receive a gold disk from RCA for this achieve- ment.

The song, written by Peter Himmelstrand -who also wrote the two songs which tied for first place in the national Song for Europe contest -was released on March 25, two weeks after winning the contest.

Chuck Buell is a new air personality on WLS radio. Buell comes to Chicago from KIMN in Denver. . Tony Rugero of WJOB in Hammond, Ind., hosted an "over 25" record hop April 27 to benefit St. Joseph's College.... WYLO's Larry Jay interviewed Norma Jean at a record signing session April 20 in downtown Milwaukee. That night, Norma Jean appeared with Charlie Pride and Don Gibson in the WYLO Spring Country Festival at the Milwaukee Auditorium. . . The fifth annual Kansas City Jazz Festival wound up April 28 with a 40- minute "All -Star Jamboree." Featured performers were Clark Terry, Cannonball and Nat Ad- derley, Wes Montgomery, Bud Brisbois, Bobbie Rosengarden and Urbie Green Morris (Mushy) Wexler's marathon jazz festival is in full swing at his Theatrical Restaurant in Cleveland. Earl ) Fatha) Hines and his sextet will be featured June 13 -15.. Paul Revere and the Raiders are scheduled to appear Thursday (9) at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.

RON SCHLACHTER

DETROIT

Diana Ross and the Supremos are scheduled for a one -week engagement at the Fisher Theater, May 20 -26. . A production called Jazz Greats Volume II is booked into Cobo Arena Sunday (19). It will showcase such jazz personalities as Lou Donaldson, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Kenny Burrell and the Modern Jazz Quartet, with Flip Wilson furnish- ing the comedy.... James Brown was presented a trophy by Bill Williams of station WCHB at the singer's successful concert performance here last month. .

Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers have just ended a one -week engagement at the 20 Grand Drift- wood Lounge. Terra Shirma Sound Studios has recently opened a new 8 -track complex here at 15305 Livernois. Some of the first productions there have been on local artists Louis Curry, Danny Woods, the Utopias, Jimmy Delphs, Ortheia Barnes and Parish, for labels such as MGM. M &S, RCA and Columbia.

WCHB has filled its late evening spot, formerly held by Robbie D, with a new disk jockey calling himself Butterball, Jr.... Donald S. Condon has joined Stereodyne, Inc., as vice- president, marketing. Stereodyne, the tape cartridge duplicator and manufacturer, in-


Phonodisc Price Cut TORONTO- Phonodisc Ltd.

has reduced the price of its monaural albums from 54.98 to $3.98 suggested list price. To spur monaural sales, the company is offering dealers one free monaural LP for every three purchased, with a minimum purchase of 12 records.

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MADE EASY!

DON RICKLES IS COMING ON WARNER GROS. SEVEN ARTS RECORDS, INC.

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MEXICO CITY - Newport jazz, English chamber music and Mexican folkloric ballet are all features of the third annual Puebla Arts Festival, a month- long program ending June 5 in the colonial city 85 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Stars of the Newport Jazz Festival appearing in Puebla include Dave Brubeck and his quartet, the Herbie Mann Quin- tet and soloist Clea Bradford. A leading ballet company from the U. S. and the University of Mississippi Choral Group will be on the program and the festival will close with Sir John Barbirolli directing the Halle Or- chestra of England.

The festival was a first of its kind for Latin America when inaugurated in 1966. Its past participants include the Phila- delphia Orchestra, the National Symphony' Orchestra of Wash- ington, soloists from Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, I Virtuosi Di Roma, pianist Claudio Arrau, the Metropolitan Opera Nation- al Co., the Ensemble Baroque de Paris, and the New York City Opera.

RCA Affiliates Hold Paris Meet

PARIS - Closer collaboration in the field of repertoire exchanges was the subject of a Paris conference attended by representatives of all RCA affiliates in Western Europe.

RCA International was represented by Peter Baumherger, vice -president of RCA Overseas. and also present were delegates from A.R.E.A. (France), Inelco (Holland and Belgium), RCA Espanola, RCA Italiana, Elec- tra (Portugal), Musikvertrieh (Switzerland) and Teldec (West Germany).

The conference heard principal record releases from each affiliate and viewed film and slide projections.

After a reception in the Paris Town Hall, delegates dined in the Eiffel Tower restaurant and then visited the Olympia Thea- ter for a concert by French RCA artist, Sylvie Varian.

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in Magdeburg, Rostock, Weimar, East Berlin, Joestadt, Leipzig and Dresden.

Immediately after the final, the state record company, Deutsche Schallplatten, which sponsored the contest in conjunction with the state committee for radio and television, released an album of the 14 songs in the final.

Vanguard Licensee NEW YORK -Vanguard Rec-

ords has named Sonet Grammo- phon, Stockholm, as its Swed- ish licensee. Vanguard also has licensees in Argentina, Austra- lia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain Finland, Norway, Austria and Switzerland.

DONOVAN HOLDS HIS NEW DOUBLE ALBUM, "A Gift From a Flower to a Garden," assisted by Pye managing director Louis Benjamin, at a London reception to launch the record. Looking on, center, left to right, are Pye general manager Les Cocks and Vic Lewis of Noms Enterprises.

Mick Jagger to Star in Movie

LONDON - Rolling Stone leader Mick Jagger has been signed to make his movie dramatic acting debut by Warner Bros. -Seven Arts.

He will star opposite James Fox in "The Performers," and portray a pop musician who is a drop -out from society until he encounters a vicious gang- ster, played by Fox. Donald Cammell wrote the screenplay, and will direct the movie with Nicholas Roeg.

Jagger will sing one song within the context of the action, and is also writing the hack - ground score. Shooting begins in July using locations in and around London.

The first single by the Rolling Stones for months is set for May 24 released by Decca. Its title is "Jumpin' Jack Flash," penned by Jagger and Keith Richard, and the flip is "Child of the Moon." Jagger and Rich- ard have been writing copious- ly recently, and a summer LP is expected from the group. Jagger's film debut does not affect the future of the Stones.

Richter Scores On USSR Tour

MUNICH - Karl Richter and the Munich Bach Choir and Orchestra scored a triumph with their guest appearances in the Soviet Union from April t 5 to 21. The tour was made as part of the cultural exchange program between the USSR and the German Federal Republic.

On April 15 Richter gave a solo organ concert in Moscow, and later the Bach Orchestra gave two concerts in Moscow and two in Leningrad, performing the Mass in B Minor and Toepper, Kieth Engen and Ernst Haeflinger.

Richter's organ recital, attended by 2,000, featured a number of Bach works, including the Prelude and Fugue and the Choral Prelude.

The Richter tour followed a Soviet tour by the Munich Koeckert Quartet which played works by Haydn. Beethoven. Schubert and Hugo Wolf in concerts in Moscow, Leningrad. Minsk, Tallinn. Riga and Vil- nius.

Corsi Quits Post MILAN -Mario Corsi. gen-

eral manager of Phonogram- the Italian affiliate of the Phil -

ips-DGG international group has resigned.

Vaughn to Begin Japan Concerts

TOKYO - Billy Vaughn and his orchestra arrive here Mon- day (13) to begin a 23- concert tour of Japan. It will he the Dot recording artist's fourth concert trip to the Orient.

Cosdel Records Ltd., Dot's licensee, and the Victor Com- pany of Japan will present Vaughn with a gold record for more than a million in sales on "Billy Vaughn's Golden Album," a special Japanese package not distributed in the U. S.

Kenneth L. Cole, president of Cosdel and Hitoshi Momose, Victor's Japanese president, will present the commerative album to Vaughn.

Finnish Festival Begins June 10

HELSINKI - The Turku Music Days, the Finnish annual festival of serious music, will be opened on June 10 with a recital by pianist Christoph Es- chenbach at the Turku Con- cert Hall.

The Finnish Radio Chamber Choir will perform at Turku Castle on June 11 and on June 12 and 13 Den Jydske Opera will play the Turku Swedish Theater. Also on June 13 the Czech Academic Choir will perform in Turku Cathedral and the Festival will be concluded on June 14 with a concert by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sergiu Celibidache at the Turku Con- cert Hall.

Blue Records Is Launched in Milan

MILAN -A cocktail party has launched a record company, Disco Azzurro (Blue Records). The owner is singer Claudio Lippi, formerly with Belldisc- ltaliana, and general manager is Giorgio Lippi, brother to the singer. Besides Claudio Lippi, a

new group, La Pattuglia Az- zurra. will record for the company.

Lee to Phonogram MILAN -John Lee has re-

signed from EMI -Italiana, where he had been a &r director and manager of the publishing division for several years. Lee will fill a similar position at Philips - DGG Italian affiliate, Phono- gram. EMI -Italiana new a &r and publishing director will he Mansueto De Ponti, a composer.




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troduced the spill -proof Dynapak tape cartridge. Condon will conduct the marketing for duplicating music, the Dynapak cartridge, and other Stcrcodyne products in the U. S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. The Parliaments, Jimmy Delphs, Jimmy Ruffin, Betty LaVette, Louis Curry, and the Bandwagon will appear in one show at the Phelps Lounge. Friday (24). ROGER BASS

HAMBURG Hansas Gerd Boettcher flics to

the U. S. for club performances in Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas and San Francisco from May 25 to June 5.... The Amadeus Quartet (Deutsche Grammophon) will make a concert tour of Germany starting Oct. 5.... James Last is producing a new series of albums for Polydor by the Wonderland beat band.... Sweden's Lill Lind- fors was in Germany for TV appearances.

WOLFGANG SPAHR

HELSINKI Westerlund will represent the

new Beacon label in Finland. First release is "Ain't Nothing But a House Party," by the Showtop pers.... The former Scandia girl trio, Ringa Ja Kaksoset, now with Westerlund, have recorded Finnish covers of "Surrounded by a Ray of Sunshine" and "Bend Me, Shape Me." Westerlund is also releasing an Italian version of the "Ray of Sunshine" song by Mari Merabini. Eino Groen and Kristina Hautala (Scandia) have recorded Finnish covers of "I'm Coming Home," "Am I That Easy to Forget," "Parties des Dames" and "Love Is Me, Love Is You" on an EP. . RCA has released the Swedish Eurovision entry, "It Seems Just Like That Love They Talk About," by Claes Goran Hederstrom and a Finnish version of the same song by Eero Raitti- neu.. . Westerlund has released a single by British -born singer Frank Robson made with the psychedelic group, the Mosaic before he joined the Blues Section (Love). The record was produced by disk jockey Stuart Collins. Wester- lund is releasing the Yugoslavian Eurovision entry, "One Day," by the Troubadours of Dubrovnik, and the Italian entry "Marianne," by Sergio Endrigo.... The New Joys have recorded local versions of "Green Tambourine" and "She's My Girl" for Scandia.. . RCA released a Finnish version of "Live for Life," by Viktor Klimenko.... Finnish record companies will compete in a "Top Record" contest staged by the commercial TV network and scheduled for the fall.

British conductor Charles McKerras made a guest appearance with the Helsinki City Or- chestra. . Westerlund is releasing the San Remo song, "La Tra- montana," by Gianni Pettenari.

KARI HELOPALTIO

LOS ANGELES Sheet music of the title song

from Universal's The Shakiest Gun in the West," has been published by Northern Music Corp. Jerry Keller and Dave Blum wrote the words and music. .

Lenny Salamone is doing free- lance promotion. . Proceeds from the concert tour by the Beach Boys and Maharishi Ma- hesh Yogi will be donated to the Spiritual Regeneration Foundation. Sammy Cahn was named man of the year by the Henry Street Set- tlement. He has established a Sammy Cahn Music Scholarship Fund with a grant of $25,000 to the Settlement.... Mitchell Ayres was named musical director for the "John Gary Show."

CLUB & CONCERT DATES: The 5th Dimension will be at the Memorial Stadium in Baltimore


June 19. Roger Williams ap pears with Ed Ames at Melody land, Tuesday- Sunday (14 -19).. .

Herman's Hermits will be in Mon- roe, La., July 28.. . The Crean[ will be at the Anaheim Conven- tion Center, Friday (17) and at the San Diego Exhibit Hall Sun- day (19). . Country Joe and the Fish will be at the San Diego Exhibit Hall Friday (24).. The Beach Boys and Maharishi Yogi play the Oakland Coliseum, Satur- day (18) and the Flamingo Hotel Convention Center in Las Vegas May 19. The Irish Rovers will be at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Saturday (25). .

Vikki Carr and the Checkmates play Melodyland Theater Monday (20).... The Checkmates will be at the Sherman House in Chicago for one week, bowing June 4.... Glenn Yarbrough plays the Valley Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Nov. 8 -9. Wayne Newton will be at the Sherman House in Chicago July 5.14 and the Cave in Van- couver Nov. 1 -14. Tommy Leonetti plays Pittsburgh's Ankara Club for three weeks, beginning Monday (13). Wes Mont- gomery plays the Plugged Nickel in Chicago, Wednesday (15) -May 26. . . Frankie Laine will be at Angeló s in Omaha for IO days, bowing June 21. ... Gale Garnett and the Gentle Reign will be at the New Orleans House in Berke- ley, Sunday (12). . . Don Ho plays the Circle Theater in San Carlos for five days, beginning Tuesday (21).

TV APPEARANCES: John Hartford on the Steve Allen Show" Friday (24).. Ed Ames on the "Joey Bishop Show," Tues- day (14). Vikki Carr on the "Johnny Carson Special" Sept. 7.

FILM CREDITS: Donovan wrote title tune for "Maharishi. Maharishi," with Donovan and Paul Horn playing guitar and flute in the film. BRUCE WEBER

MILAN RCA- Italiana managing director

and general manager Giuseppe Ornato flew to New York for meetings with RCA Records leaders. . Nleo Fidenco has switched from Dischi to Fonit- Cetra Parade. Fidenco was the first singer to sell more than 500,000 copies of a single in Italy in 1961. . . Lois Music, publishing division of King Records, has assigned the exploitation of its catalog in, Italy to Durim Music on a subpublishing basis. EMI's Italio -Belgian singer Adamo was here for TV dates, tied in with the release of the Italian version of his most recent record, "Affida Una Lacrima Al Vento."

GERMANO RUSCITFO

MUNICH The musical "Golden Girl," with

music by Hans Mceckel and lyrics by Hans Gmuer and Karl Suter, opened at the Kurfuerstendamm Theater in West Berlin on May 3. The music is published by Dreik- lang -Dreimasken- Verlag.. The Blow Up beat club in Munich has booked Bill Haley and the Comets for evening appearances on June 6 and 7 at $7,500 each night. .. .

Ariola, Guetersloh, is launching a series of international folklore albums on the Riviera label -a series which is so far unique in West Germany. The series will include music from South America, Hungary, Tahiti, Vietnam, Cuba, India, the Islamic countries, Tur- key, Japan, China, Hawaii and Egypt.

"Charley's Tante" (Charley's Aunt), the musical by Robert Gil- bert and Max Colpet, will open June 2 in Hildesheim. The musical was premiered here in 1967 and has since played with success in Hagen and Koblenz. It will also be staged at the Carre The -

ter in Amsterdam. Star of the Ger- man production is Ham Clarin

and Elcctrola is releasing an album of selections from the musical. Bert Kaempfert has recorded the Duke Ellington -Juan Tizol tune "Caravan" for Polydor. The sub- publisher is Ralph Maria Siegel. The Seith- Chappell publishing house here is launching a publicity campaign for the German version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roaf" (Anatevka), which is still running successfully at the Hamburg Operetta House.

. Heinz Lukas, film and music editor of the West Berlin And Springer daily "BZ" has resigned to take over Liberty's public relations department here. Lukas said he left the Springer group because he could not endorse the chief editor's attitude toward West Berlin students.

URSULA SCIIUEGRAF

NEW YORK Mitch Ryder will do a special

performance for the benefit of the Heart Fund on May 28 in Cleveland.... Laurie Records has made a production deal with Ho Sig -Gui International. . Philips' Hello People set for Commodore Hotel. Lowell, Mass., May 8.. .

Orpheus, MOM group, has a May 29 date at El Patio Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, N. Y. . . MGM singer Julie Budd has been booked for three more guest shots on Mery Griffin's TV show. . Co- lumbia artist Bobby Scott is doing a shot on John Gary's TV show. . . Harry James and his band opened at the Jersey Steak Pit, Paramus, N. L. Tuesday (14).

The Stoneman Family at the Nashville Room beginning Tuesday (14). . . . Press agents Les Edel- man and Sam Gutwirth have written a book, "Two for the Show," to be published by Kan - rom.

Country Joe and the Fish, Van- guard group, return to Fillmore Fast Saturday (25). Jake Holmes and a new group called the Finishing School will share the hill at Fred Weintraub's Bitter End beginning Wednesday (15). . .

Flip Wilson will head a concert package consisting of Jackie Crain and Roy Kral and Kenny Rankin at Town Hall May 24. Nancy Sinatra will make her concert debut at the Indiana State Fair Sept. I -2. . . Louis Bellson heading an all -star band at the Riverboat. MIKE GROSS

SAN JUAN Allan Jones will be at the

Caribe Hilton Hotel until Friday (10), to be followed by the Three Degrees,

Phillips - Core Petroleum of Puerto Rico sponsored ahalf -hour TV show. This program, filmed in Puerto Rico, featured the 225 -

member group of Viva La Gente (Up With People) youngsters. This group is affiliated with the State- side organization from Mackinac Island, Mich. Included in the program were six original songs in Spanish and some Latin arrangements. There are 30 Via la Gente groups in Puerto Rico, involving more than 3,000 youngsters. Igna- cio Mena, manager of record depart at Kelvinator Sales, RCA Vic- tor distributor for Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, visits Santo Domingo almost weekly where he supervises the recording of albums by RCA artists Marco Antonio Munit, Armando Manzanero and Hermanos Silva. . . Pedro Pare, representing La Flor records of New York, has opened in the nearby Villamar section of San Juan.,

Paquito Cordero Productions of Puerto Rico has entered into a representation agreement with Disc Jockey records of Argentina.

ANTONIO CONTRERAS

STOCKHOLM Ray Charles' "In the Heat of the

Night," from the film of the same name, has been released here on Stateside. . Recent TV showing of Diana Ross and the Su- premes in concert has boosted sales of the "Meet the Supremes" album released by EMI. . . The Shanes (Columbia) completed their military service on April 26, and Columbia released a new single, "Faces, Faces" composed by group

I REPARATA AND THE DELRONS, in London recently on their first trip to England to promote "Captain of Your Ship." The trio are seen with, from left to right, back row, EMI's general manager of the popular repertoire division Ron White, Bell president Larry Uttal, Bell U. K. label manager Trevor Churchill and Steve Jerome, the group's manager. Uttal hosted a reception at a London club, the Revolution, to launch the Bell label while he was here and he completed a deal with music publisher Dick James to release product by Cilla Black on the Bell label in the U. S.

member Kitt Sundgvist.. . Bengt Sten has written the Swedish lyric for Laila Kinnunen's Benita recording of "A Day in the Life," by Lennon and ;1icCartney. Local title is "En hell vanlig dog. ". . .

Poet Thorstein Bergman has recorded an album of his own poems for HMV.. . Siw Malmkvist has recorded "Live[ ar fullt av svind- lande hojder," a Swedish version of the Lulu song, "Me the Peaceful Heart" for Metronome.... Aretha Franklin (Atlantic) appeared in Stockholm on May 8 -9. . Jeff Beck (Columbia) appeared at the Golden Circle Stockholm, on April 25.

The Hootenanny Singers' Bjorn Ulvaeus has recorded "Raring," a Swedish version of "Honey" will a local lyric by Stig Andersson.

Mats Ohlin (Polar) recorded "Hela Mitt Liv Ar Ett Tivoli," written by his father, Stig Ohlin. . . Concert pianist Martha Arg- erich (Deutsche Grammophon) was in Sweden April 24 and 25. I.enne Broberg has recorded a Finnish version of his hit "Molar - okyrka." .. Turkish singer Hay - ati Rafe has signed with Bill Rec- ords. . . . Olga Records launched a European promotion campaign for Slam Creepers (Bill).... First release on the low -price label Summerwind owned by Arne Lars- son features Sven -Erik Mortsjo.

The Troublemakers (Tommo) have recorded "Rock Around the Clock," KJELL E. GENBERG

TORONTO Prestige Records in the U. S.

has signed the Young Ones, a six -man Montreal- Toronto group. Prestige a &r director Cal I.ampley was in Montreal to record the group the end of April, and their first album is scheduled for rush release this month (distributed here by Musimart). The group is currently at the Saphire in Toronto, set to appear with the Cream in Toronto and Montreal soon. . Decca Records in the U. S. is releasing "Harlem Lady" by the Saskatoon -based Canadian group, Witness Inc., currently on Apex here. Compo has presented Gordon Lightfoot with a gold LP, marking sales of over 100,0110 copies of his first United

Artists album, "Lightfoot," in Canada. The presentation was made May 6 in Mon' -al, where Lightfoot appeared at the Place des Arts May 7 -13. He's at the Cellar Door in Washington Monday- Friday (20 -25). Colum- bia's distribution wing, Columbia Records Distributors of Canada, celebrated its 10th anniversary May 1, and Ten Year Club pins

A GREAT COUNTRY SONG

"SHOES KEEP ON

WALKING"

Written by BEN KERR

recorded on RCA Victor

(57 -3454)

by

HANK RIVERS

were presented to Eddie Colero, Ontario branch manager; Charlie Camilterl, Ontario promotion manager; and MonteraI branch staffers Mona Melillo, order desk: Jean -

Claude Gascon, warehouse supervisor, and Bill Hughes, head shipper. . . Polydor Records Canada Ltd. held its first national sales meeting in Montreal Tues- day- Friday (7 -10) with representatives in from Vancouver, Winni- peg and Toronto. RCA Victor has appointed Bill Giles as sales representative for the Toronto recording studio and premium sales. The former recording specialist replaces Duncan McDonald, manager of specialty sales, who has moved to Modern Album of Canada. Replacing Giles in the studio are technicians George Semkiw and Mark Smith, both members of a Toronto r &b group, the MIdknights.

Moe Koffman, Roulette Rec- ords, goes to "ew York May 16- 18 to record an LP of Hot 100 tunes (plus two of his own compositions) with a 12 -piece band in hard rock and r &b arrangements, on which Koffman plays electric flute and his dual electric alto and



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SHITS OF THE WORLD ARGENTINA

(Courtesy 'Eiden b Fan.) This Last Week Week

1 1 MI GRAN NOCHE /DIGAN LO QUE DIGAN -Raphael (Odeon) -Fermata

2 2 THE BALLAD OF BONNIE & CLYDE- George Fame (CBS); Johnny Hallyday (Philips); Franck Pourcel (Odeon); Barbra and Dick (V&) -Edami

3 5 ESTOY CELOSO /CORAZON CONTENTO -Palito

4 7 LO rtLeA

LRA- 55

( RCA); Caravelli (CBS); Franck Pourcel (Odeon) -Edam)

5 3 CANZONE PER TE- Roberto Carlos (CBS); Sergio En- drigo (Fermata); Violeta Rivas (RCA) -Fermata

6 4 LOVE IS BLUE -Paul Mauriat (Philips); Franck Pourcel (Odeon); Andre Popp (Music Hail) -Kos

7 9 LA LLORONA -Raphael (Odeon) Cuco Sanchez (CBS); Hugo Marcel (RCA)

8 SOY COMO TU ME DESEAS Lusi Aguile (CBS); Mina (Philips)

9 6 SUDDENLY YOU LOVE ME -Tramabas (CBS); *Cristina (Odeon)-Kos

10 - VIENTO DILE A LA LLUVIA-0L. Gatos (VA) -Fermata

BELGIUM tWalbon

of M stlWe matnahre) 'Ibis Lad Week Week

1 - CONGRATULATIONS -Cliff Richard (Columbia)

2 1 DELILAH -Tom Jon. (Decca)

3 3 LADY MADONNA -Beatles (Parlophone)

4 6 L'OISEAU -Original soundtrack of the series (Sebastian parml les hommes)- (Philips)

5 10 RI UITA -Georgette Plana ogee

6 2 PARIS ÉVEILLE- Jacques Ostrom (Vogue)

7 7 THE DOCK OF THE BAY - Otis Redding (State)

8 8 DALILAH-Shci)a (Philips) 9 5 NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN

-Moody Blues (Dcram) 10 - QUAND UNE FILLE AIME

UN GARCON -Sheila (Philips)

BRITAIN

(C D ry otes Record

local Origin es) This Last Week Week

1 1 WONDERFUL WORLD - Louis Armstrong (HMV) - Valando (Bob Thiele)

2 3 LAZY SUNDAY- Small Faces (Immediate)-- Immediate (Marriott and Lane

3 2 SI MO SA)- 1910 Fruitgum Co. (Pye)-Mo (Katz/ KN

WITHOUT t))

4 7 MAN WITHOUT TAVE- Engclbcrt Humperdinck

(Decca)- Valley (Peter Sullivan)

5 12 I DO WAND OUR LOVING TO DIE -*Herd (Fontana) -Lynn (Steve Rowland)

6 5 CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU -Andy Williams (CBS)- Ardmore /Beachwood (Nick de Caro)

7 16 YOUNG GIRL -Union Gap (CBS) -MCPS (Jerry Fuller)

8 4 IF I ONLY HAD TIME - John Rowles (MCA) -Leeds (Mike Leander)

9 20 HONEY -Bobby Goldsboro (United Artists) -MCPS (Bob Montgos)

10 8 JENNIFER ECCLES -Holies (Parlophone)- Gratto (Ron Richards)

11 6 CONGRATULATIONS - Cliff Richard (Columbia) -

KPM-(Norrie PParamor) 12 14 WHITE HORSES -Jacky

(Philips)- Gerrard (Derek Lawrence)

13 11 SOMETHING HERE IN MY HEART -Paper Dolls (Pye) Wolbeck /Schroder (Tony Macaulay)

14 9 I CANT LET MAGGIE CO - Honeybus (Deram)- Ambassador (F. Blumson)

15 10 DELILAH -Tom Jones (Dacca) -Donna (Peter Sullivan)

16 13 AINT NOTHING BUT A HOUSE PARTY - Showstoppers (Beacon) - Milton Apple (Drew Stewart)

17 15 CRY LIKE A BABY -Box Tops (Bell)- London Tree (Dan Penn)

18 24 RAINBOW VALLEY-.Love Affair (CBS) -Cyril Shane (Mice Smith)

19 22 LITTLE GREEN APPLES - Roger Miller (Mercury) - Peter Maurice (Jerry Kenncesy)

20 19 SOMEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY-Gene Pitney (Stateside)- Mellin (Cymbal/ Tobin)

21 23 HELLO, HOW ARE YOU? - Easybeats (United Artists) - Feldman (Easybeats /Mike Vaughan)

22 40 SLEEPY JOE -Herman's Hermits (Columbia)- Carter Lewis (Mickie Most)

23 38 JOANNA- Scott Walker (Philips)- Welbcck (John Franz)

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24 17 CAPTAIN OF YOUR SHIP- 1;4;a :salad aB

JDolmo) (Bell)

25 21 LADY ManADONNeA -Beatles *(Parlophone)-Northern (George Martin)

26 31 THIS WHEELS ON FIRE - Julie Driscoll (Marmalade) -Feldman (Giorgio Comelsky)

27 18 VALLERI- Monkees (RCA) - Screen Gems (Mookees)

28 28 FOREVER CAME TODAY - Diana Ross and the Supremos (Tamla /Motown) -Carlin (Holland /Dozier)

29 32 ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK -Bill Haley (MCA) -Kassner

30 27 STEP INSIDE LOVE - Cilla Black (Parlophone) -

Northern (George Martin) 31 47 WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

-*Solomon King (Columbia) -Donna (Peter Sullivan)

32 30 LOVE IS BLUE -Paul Mauriat (Phlllps) - Shaftesbury (Paul Guiot)

33 29 CINDERELLA ROCKEFELLA- Esther and Ahi Ofarist (PhBips)- Rondor (Ofarim /Servet)

34 25 IF I WERE A CARPENTER -Four Tops (Tamla- Motown)- Robbins (Holland/ Dozier)

35 26 DOCK OF THE BAY -Otis Redding (Star)-Tee Pee (Jim Stewart)

36 34 PEGGY SUE /RAVE ON- Buddy Holly (MCA) - Southern (Norman Petty)

37 35 LA LA, LA- Massiel (Philips)-Dick James (This Production)

38 - FRIENDS -Beach Boys (Capitol) -Immediate (Beach Boys)

39 39 SUMMERTIME BLUES - Eddie Cochran (Liberty) - Cimertonic

40 37 WONDER BOY -Kinks (Pye) -Dauray -- Carlin (Ray Davis)

41 - HELULE, HELULE- Tremeloes (CBS) -Peter WaLsh (Mike Smith)

42 36 I GOT YOU ON MY MIND Dorian Gray

(Parlophone)- Malibus (Des Champ /Roger Easterby)

43 41 RICE IS RICE -Lemon Pipers (Pye)-Kama Sutra (Paul Leka)

44 44 BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - Fleetwood Mac (Blue Horizon) -King (Mike Vernon)

45 - ITS MY TIME- Everly Brothers (Warner Bros.) - Acuff -Rose (Larry Warkener)

46 33 JUMBO /SINGER SANG HIS SONG-*Bee Gees (Polydor)

(Stlgwood/ Bee Gees)

47 - DEBORAH- Tryannosaurus Rex (Regal Zonophone)- Essex (Tony Visconti)

48 45 I THANK YOU - Teepee Dave (State) -Teepee (David Porter)

49 - SHOO -BE- 000 -Stevie Wonder (Tamla- Molown)- Jobete BMI (II. Crosby)

50 - I PRETEND -Des O'Connor (Columbia) -Maurice Patricia (Norman Newell)

DENMARK IC *Denotes

local g(n to)

Thb Last Week Week

I 1 LADY MADONNA -Beatles (Parlophone)- Dacapo

2 4 WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD -Louis Armstrong (HMV) -Multitone

3 3 DELILAH -Tom Jones (Dacca)- Francis Day of Scandinavia

4 5 LEGEND OF XANADU- Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich (Fontana) - Dacapo

5 - CONGRATULATIONS -Cliff Richard (Columbia) - Imudico

6 2 CINDERELLA ROCKEFELLA -Esther and Abi Ofarim (Philips) - Sweden Music

7 8 KAERE LILLE ANNA -*Five Tormies (Oktav) -Oktav

R - ER DE GREVEN AF LUXEMBOURG- Dorthe (Philips)- Sweden Music

9 6 KAERLIGHED ER INGEN LEG -Girre Harming (HMV)- Imudico

10 10 LOVE IS BLUE -Jeff Beck (Columbia)- Dacapo

FRANCE Denotes local mien

This Last Week Week

1 4 DELILAH -Tom Jon. (Decca)- Francis Day

2 3 LADY MADONA- Beatles (Odeon)-Tournier

3 1 QUAND UNE FILLE AIME UN GARCON -*Sheila (Carrare) -- Carrare

4 2 RIQUITA -Georgette Plana (Vogue)- Beuscher

5 - A TOUT CASSER -Johnny Hallyday ( Philips) -Tulsa

6 - JACQUES A DIT" -Claude Francois (Philips) -Jeune Musique

7 5 J'AI GARDE L'ACCENT - Mireille Mathieu (Barclay) -Banco

7 NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN -Moody Blues (Deram)- Essex

9 9 LA SOURCE -*Isabelle Aubret (Polydor)--Tutti

10 - CONGRATULATIONS-Cliff Richard (Columbia) -Tutti

HOLLAND (Courtesy Radio Veromlca

and Pbtennkuws) *Denotes local origin

This Last k

I I CONGRATULATIONS-Cliff Richard (Columbia) -Basars

2 2 DELILAH -Tom Jones (Dacca)- Francis Day

3 9 JUMBO -Bee Gees (Polydor) -Busart

4 3 CINDERELLA ROCKEFELLA- Esther and Abi Ofarim (Philips) -Ed. Rondor Music Basars

5 4 IF I WERE A CARPENTER -Four Tops Manta Motown} -Ed. Me(odia

6 5 KOM UIT DE BEDSTEE M'N LIEFSTE- Egbert Douve (Philips)-Ed. Altopa- Moguil)

7 8 I'VE JUST LOST SOMEBODY- Golden Earrings (Polydor) -Ed. Impala -Basalt

8 - HUSH -Billy Joe Royal (CBS) 9 - STORYBOOK CHILDREN -

Sandra and Andres (Philips) 10 7 ROSIE -Don Partridge

)Columbia) -Ed. Essex - Basart

JAPAN (Courtesy Original Confidence o., Ltd.)

This Lad Week Week

I I RANA NO KUBIKAZARI/ GINGA NO ROMANCE - Tigers (Polydor)- Watanabe

2 3 KOI NO SHIZUKU -Ito Yukari (King)-Watanabe

3 5 YUBE NO HIMITSU- Ogawa Tomoko )Toshiba) - Herb

4 4 KAMISAMA ONEGAI- Tempters (Philips)- Tanabe

5 2 MASSACHUSETTS -Bee Gees (Polydor)- Aberback Tokyo

6 6 KANASHIKUTE YARIKIRENAI (UNBEARABLY SAD) - Folk Crusaders (Toshiba)

-Pacific 7 9 ANO TOKI KIMI WA

WAKAKATTA- *Spiders (Philips)-TOP

8 II HOSHIKAGE NO WALTZ Sao Masao (Minoruphone)

9 8 DAYDREAM BELIEVER - Monkees (RCA) -Shinko

IO 18 BARA NO KOIBITO -Wild Ones (Capitol)-- Watanabe

11 10 SAKARIBA BLUES -Mori Shin -ichi (Victor)- Watanabe

12 13 ISEZAKI -CHO BLUES -As Mina (Victor) -Al Pro.

13 14 AME NO GINZA- Kurosawa Akira and Los Primos

14 12 NAMIDA NO KAW AKU MA DE- Nishida Sachiko (Polydor) - Watanabe

15 7 AMAIRO NO KAMI NO OTOME (ON THE WINDY HILL)- *Village Singers (CBS) -- .Seven -Seas

16 19 OTARU NO HITO YO- Tokyo Romantics (Tcichiku)

17 17 SATSUMA NO HITO- Kitajima Saburo (Crown Crown

18 - LOVE IS BLUE ( L'AMOUR EST BLEU) -Paul Mauriat (Philips )-Shinko

19 15 TAIYO NO HANA- Bunnys (Se venSeas)- Terauchi

20 - NIJIIRO NO MIZUUMI- Nakamura Akiko (King) -

Seven -Seas

MALAYSIA (Courtesy Radio %%lynxes)

Deno(. local orlRb This Last Week Week

i I EVERLASTING LOVE - Love Affair (CBS)

2 3 KISS ME GOODBYE- Petula Clark (Pye)

3 7 LOVE IS BLUE -Paul Mauriat (Philips)

4 2 LEGEND OF XANADU- Dave Dee. Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich (Fontana)

5 - SIMON SAYS -1910 Fruitgum Co. (Pye)

6 5 FIRE BRIGADE -Move (Regal Zonophone)

7 - LADY MADONNA- Beatles (Parlophone)

R - U.S. MALE -Elvis Presley (RCA)

9 - QUITE RIGHTLY SO- Procol Harem (Regal Zonophone)

10 8 AM I THAT EASY TO FORGET- Engelbert Humperdinck (Decca)

NEW ZEALAND (Courtesy New Zealand Broadcasting)

This Last Week Week

1 1 LEGEND OF XANADU- Dave Dee. Dosy, Beaky. Mick & Tich (Fontana)

2 3 DELILAH -Tom Joncs (Decca)


4 8 SIMON SAYS -i910 Fruitgum Co. (Kama Sutra)

5 6 POOR JENNY -Paul Joncs (Columbia)

6 5 LOVE IS BLUE -Paul Mauriat & His Orchestra (Philips)

7 7 VALLERI- Monke. (RCA) 8 4 MIGHTY QUINN- Manfred

Mann (Fontana) 9 9 FIRE BRIGADE -Move

(Festival) 10 - CONGRATULATIONS -Cliff

Richard (Columbia)

NORWAY (Courtesy

DeootesVlocal sorigl. This Last Week Week

1 I CONGRATULATIONS --Cliff Richard (Columbia) - Musikk -Huset

2 3 DOCK OF THE BAY -Otis Redding (Atlantic)

3 2 LYCKLIGA GATAN -Anna- Lena Lofgren (Metronome) -Bendiksen

4 6 I ET BITTE LITE MINISKJORT -Dime Tunes (T(oi)l- Ellertsen

5 4 LEGEND OF ;.ANADU- Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich (Fontana)

6 - DET BORJAR VERKA KARLEK BANNE MEJ- Claes Golan Hederstrom (RCA Victor)- TThorc Ehrling

7 5 LADY MADONNA- Beatles ( Parlophone)- Edition Lyche

8 7 L'AMOUR EST BLEU -Paul Mauriat (Philips) -- .Sonora

9 9 VALLERI- Monkees (RCA Victor) -- ,Screen Gems

10 10 ALLE KLUTER TIL -Ole Ellefsaeter (Odeon) -Iversen

PHILIPPINES This Last Week Week

1 1 ITS HARD TO BELIEVE - Monkees (RCA) -Filipinas Record Corp.

2 2 SUSAN- Buckinghams (CBS) -Mareco, Inc.

3 3 COIN' OUT OF MY HEAD/ CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU -Lettermen (Capitol)- Mareco Inc.

4 5 PLEASE LOVE ME FOREVER -Bobby Vinton (Epic)- Mareco, loo.

5 6 SIMON SAYS -1910 Fruitgum Co. (Buddah)- Mareco, Tex.

6 4 NEVER MY LOVE- Association (Vallant)- Mareco, Inc.

7 7 GETTIN' TOGETHER - Tommy James and the Shondelis (Roulettc)- Mareco, Inc.

8 8 APARTMENT NO. 9 -Tammy Wynette (Epic)- Mareco, Inc.

9 10 FREE AGAIN -Jack Jones (Kapp)- Mareco, Inc.

10 9 DAYDREAM BELIEVER- Monkeys (RCA) -Filipinas Record Corp.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Courtesy Moden Sound)

*Denotes local origin This Week

1 UANDO- Roberto Carlos (CBS) 2 HAMBURG- Procol Harem (A &M) 3 TROPICALIA- Cacteno Veloso

(Philips) 4 LADY MADONNA -Beatles

(Odeon)

5 VESTIR AZUL- *Wilson Simonal (Odeon)

6 THE BALLAD OF BONNIE AND CLYDE -Georgic Fame (CBS)

7 RETRATO EM BRANCO E PRETO- Chico Buarque de Holanda (RGE)

8 JUDY IN DISGUISE -John Fred (Chantecler)

9 LETICIA -Alain Delon (Continental)

I0 BOOGALOO DOWN BROADWAY -Fantastic Johnny C (CBS)

SINGAPORE (Courtesy Radio Slnespore)

This Last Week Week

1 1 MIGHTY QUINN -Manfred Mann (Fontana)

2 3 LOVE IS BLUE-Claudine Lonpet (Pyc)

3 4 LEGEND OF XANADU- Dare Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich (Fontana)


5 6 FIRE BRIGADE -Move (Regal Zonophone)

6 2 WORLD -Bee Gees (Polydor) 7 9 CONGRATULATIONS -Cliff

Richard (Columbia) 8 - SIMON SAYS -1910 Fruitgum

Co. (Ps's) 9 5 WITH EVERY LITTLE

TEAR- Jackie Trent (Pre) 10 8 KEEP THE BALL ROLLING

-Jay and the Techniques (Philips)

SPAIN (Courtesy of El Gran Musical)

',Denotes local origin This Last Week Week

1 1 LA LA, LA- Massie) (Ñovola)- Southern Music Espanola /Ediciones Musicales Zafiro

2 2 CONGRATULATIONS-Cliff Richard (Odeon)-- Canelones del Mundo

3 6 DELILAH -Tom Jon. (Columbia Espanola) - Cancion. del Mundo

4 3 LADY MADONNA -Beatles (Odeon) -Ediciones Gramofono Odeon

5 5 JUDY IN DISGUISE -John Fred and His Playboy Band (CENO- Ediciones Armonico

6 4 I'M COMING HOME -Tom Jones (Columbia Espanola) -Canciones del Mundo

7 7 ANDURINA -*Juan and Junior (Novola)

8 10 AMANECER /NO DIGAS NADA -*Pic-Nic (H ispavox)- Ediciones Musicales Hispavox

9 - ROMEO Y JULIETA- Karina (Hispavox)- Ediciones Quiroga

10 R LA, LA, LA -loan Manuel Serrat (Zafiro) (Novola)- Southern Music Espanola/ Ediciones Musicales Zafiro



tenor saxes.. . The Stampeders, whose first release under contract to MGM in the U. S. is imminent, have finished filming in Toronto for three promotional mini -films for distribution by MGM to TV. . . . Canadian edition of Time magazine carried an excellent piece on Monique Leyrac, just in time to spur interest in her new English -language Columbia LP. "Beautiful Morning," recorded in

England, and her current singles in both French and English... Columbia is releasing the first LP by TV -radio star Tommy Hunter, "Travelling with Tommy Hunter," with a press- radio -TV reception May 28. A special guest will be a &r producer Frank Jones of Columbia's Nashville operation, who produced the album. A single, "(I Don't Want No Woman) Tyin' Me Down" and "Are You Sad (Without Your Dad)" will be released simultaneously in the U. S.

and Canada. "Go Go Trudeau," a novelty rock tribute to Canada's new Prime Minister, was released by the Sinners on Jupiter. One side is English, one is French. Compo has acquired distribution rights in Ontario. Manitoba and Saskatchewan from Trans -Canada Record, Inc. French- Canadian singer Renee Claude makes her English -language record debut on Columbia with "If You Go Away" and "And I Love Him," also hitting the French -language market with "Tu est le meme." . Second outing on Quality by a Montreal group. the Power of Beckett, is "Just We Two."

Arc recording artist Terry Black is back in Canada after a couple of years in Hollywood, during which he had two releases on Dunhill and appeared on numerous TV shows, etc. He'll record soon for an Arc release in the fall.

. London Records here has released "Neró s Soul Party," one of the first albums produced by Liberty Records in Germany, and he is giving special promotion to the collection of 28 soul standards.

First jazz festival for Toronto's O'Keefe Centre takes place June 5 -8, set by George Wein, organizer of the Newport Jazz Festival. It features Gary Burton and Horace Silver June 5; Ahmad Jamul and Herbie Mann June 6; Dizzy Gillespie ad Thelonius Monk June 7; and Miriam Makeba June 8. Following attractions at the O'Keefe include Victor Borge and Labile Kazan (June 10 -15) and Danny Kaye (June 17 -22). . . Brenda Lee set a new house record at the Club Embassy in Toronto during her recent date. . Hank Snow, with Connie Smith and Sonny James, tours Ontario Tuesday (7) to June 5, with his new RCA Victor LP, "Hits, Hits and More Hits," just released here.... The New Christy Minstrels appear at the Elmwood Casino in Windsor June 3 -16. KIT MORGAN


Say You Saw It in

Billboard




Tape CARtridge

THE HOOD OF A MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE is used by Western Sound Corp. of Denver to promote sales of auto stereo players at various exhibits. Fifteen types of stereo players are displayed across the hood, with accessories, samples of tape and other items scattered in- between. Previously, Western Sound had shown a stereo player for almost every popular make of automobile, identified with a descriptive card, price tag, etc.

$1 Mil. Blaze Razes Muntz Duplication Plant in L. A.

LOS ANGELES - Fire gutted the building housing tape duplication, cartridge assembly and the music library at Muntz Stereo -Pak Sunday (5).

Sixty firemen battled the blaze which destroyed the company's banks of 4 -track duplicators and its complete cartridge assembly line. Damage was estimated at $1,000,000.

Two days after the fire, company officials were moving salvageable equipment and office furniture into other buildings. The destroyed edifice was building No. 9 in the company's complex which spreads over two streets in the industrial section of Van Nuys.

Ed Michel, national record relations director, said the company will build new duplicators.

The company's executive offices, located next door, were not affected by the blaze which began

in the afternoon. There are generally no workers in the building on Sunday.

Building No. 9 is generally full of women employees assembling plastic cases and loading blank tape into cartridges on assembly lines. The duplication and loading operations are being located in other buildings, as the fire destroyed the facility's roof.

Since part of the 4 -track master tape library was destroyed in the blaze, Michel last week began remaking many of his master tapes. "We're fortunate in that we have all the records. This will be a very fast process." Building duplicators in quick fashion to continue the flow of product to meet record manufacturer requirements will be a much more complex project.

President Earl Muntz said the company's "crash program" to establish temporary duplicating fa- cillities would help continue the flow of product to accounts.

PIRATING CRACKDOWN ON COAST

Push in Italy On CARtridge

By GERMANO RUSCITTO

ROME -RCA- Italiana, Vox - son, an Italian manufacturer of car radios, and AGIP, the only existing and State -controlled Ital- ian gasoline company, have jointly started the most extensive campaign ever carried on in Italy to establish the CAR - tridge concept. Also, this is the strongest punch from the 8 -track side to hit the Philips cassette

system. Some 40,000 RCA Stereo -8

cartridges, each containing 45

minutes of music, were made available through 1,000 of the total 5,000 AGIP gas stations, May 4. Cartridges are sold at the retail price of $8. Cus- tomers will be allowed to exchange such cartridges after use, provided they are in good condition, with others at 80 cents each.

In Italy, this is the first time that tape cartridges can be bought at gas stations and sold

Col. Bows 7 Titles in May NEW YORK -Columbia Rec-

ords has released six 4 -track and seven 8 -track tape CAR - tridges this month. With the exception of the "Anvil Chorus & Favorite Opera Choruses," by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir/ Philadelphia Orchestra (Or- mandy), which is issued in 8- track only, the other six titles are released in both configurations.

The titles are "Bookends," by Simon & Garfunkel, "On Tour Through Motortown" (New Christy Minstrels), "For Those in Love" (Percy Faith), "Steve Lawrence's Greatest Hits." "Deep Water," by Carl Smith, and "No Te Vayas/ Don't Leave Me," by Javier Solis.


on an exchange basis. Voxson has introduced the first 8 -track tape player of Italian origin, available in several models in

the player - only versions. Retail prices start at $75, the lowest ever quoted in Italy for 8- track units. Top price is $185 for the most sophisticated radio - player of the series. The Voxson sets also will be on sale at the AGIP gas stations. Details about the installation service were not revealed as yet.

The operation is being backed by the most extensive and intensive cartridge promotion in newspapers and maga- zines ever to appear in Italian publications.

RCA -Italiana cartridge catalog consists of 62 programs: 32 from RCA Records pop line, 24 from RCA -Italiana pop line, 6 from RCA classical line.


its case against Frank B. Campoy, and Record City, both in San Jose. A &M followed suit, receiving a preliminary injunction prohibiting Superba Tape Co. of Lancaster, Calif., from duplicating Tijuana Brass, the Sandpipers and We Five recordings.

In the most recent court action, W -7 won a temporary re- straining order against B &N Manufacturing Co. of Los Angeles. The label is now seeking a preliminary injunction against the same company in Superior Court.

Donald Flannagan, legal executive for Ampex initially notified record companies of the pirating. "Although Ampex was being hurt by the unauthorized duplicators," says Flannagin, "We were almost powerless to act. We had no property rights to protect, although it was unfair competition."

And in handing down several decisions against unauthorized duplicators, Superior Court Judge Robert Thompson said that these company's duplicators "pay no royalties to neither the artist nor to the record companies and, therefore, are ineligible to copy product on tapes for consumer distribution." Several record companies also are seeking an accounting and that royalties be paid plus damages three times the amount of royalty.

Edward F. Knasin Jr. and Barry K. Pressman, both of Superba Tape, maintained that since recordings are not protected by copyright laws they were in their rights to copy material.

However, Judge Thompson ruled against the two, and issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting Superba from duplicating A &M products.

Recently, 13 publishers filed suit in U. S. District Court here, naming many tape cartridge firms as defendants in an action charg- ing alleged violation of the Federal Copyright Act. Court action is still pending on many of these suits.

PlayTape Promo Drive NEW YORK - In its first

major promotion drive at the consumer level, PlayTape is budgeting $500,000 for a TV campaign. Keyed to 18 primary markets, the saturation campaign will run six weeks. Doyle and Dane Bernbach, creators of the campaign, are currently buying spots. The program is set to begin immediately.

Referred to by PlayTape as "integrated commercials," the spot advertisements will couple hard and software products. Ver- satility is emphasized with both types of product. "The corn - mercials point to the wide range of entertainment available on PlayTape and to the company's spectrum of equipment," a corn - pany spokesman said.

"We're aiming our system primarily to the market for portable, low- priced players, but in the commercials, we include the more sophisticated units as well as the kiddie cartridges de-

signed to go with our kiddie players." As the off -stage announcer displays each type of unit, music is played to cor- respond to the market for that player.

The commercials will be pegged to each individual market, as the announcer mentions the names of local retailers featuring PlayTape players and cartridges. The spots will be 20 and 60 seconds long.

First target of the PlayTape commercials is the Southern California market. Los Angeles stations carrying the campaign are KNBC -TV, KABC -TV and KHL -TV. Local retailers named in the spots are the May Co., Bullocks, Broadway Stores. Harris Department Stores and Music City.

In the San Francisco- Sacra- mento area, KCRA -TV and KRON -TV will carry the Play- Tape commercials. Macy's California, will be featured.

Other markets include Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hous- ton, Kansas City (Mo.), Miami, New Orleans, Omaha, Philadel- phia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Salt Lake City and Seattle.

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DETROIT -General Motors' Cadillac division now completes the roster of American automobile manufacturers offering 8 -track stereo tape decks as optional equipment on their new cars. The Delco -built Cadillac player, available only as a dealer- installed accessory, has been shipped to its dealers throughout the nation.

While the unit may be installed in all models, Cadillac will supply CARtridge equipment only for buyers who do not order their cars with Cad - illac's AM -FM- Stereo Multiplex radio. "We are offering our customers with AM or AM -FM radios an alternative stereo system,' said a company spokesman. Cadillac, the only Ameri- can automaker who did not offer 8 -track cartridge players at the beginning of the 1968 model year in October, has met with enormous success in the FM stereo radio market. Of the 200.000 Cadillacs sold in the 1967 model year, 29 per cent were ordered with FM stereo radios. And according to the spokesman, this year's rate, through April, is above 40 per cent.

Customers who order a stereo tape deck with their new Cadil- lac will receive an 8 -track twin - pack cartridge as an introduc- tion to stereo cartridge music. The RCA record division will supply the cartridge comprised of the music of Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops and Peter Nero.

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"Our approach is somewhat different from that of Stereo - dyne in the U. S., which functions only as a custom duplicator," said Ed LaBuik, marketing manager of the Canadian subsidiary. "U. S. record companies are recognizing the vast- ness of the U. S. market for prerecorded tape and in time will all be distributing their own repertoire. But the Canadian

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LOS ANGELES - Capitol Records, which just has computerized its record distribution operation. has plans to computerize its tape set -up, according to Bruce Becker, vice -president of operations. Becker believes "It's possible to computerize Capitol's 8- track, and open cassette reel operation within 12 months." The tape program is being programmed into an IBM 360 (model 40) and is being re- searched by Capitol executives.

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CC irZIl 4.1 ;LC I Cel : Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the HOT 100 Chart

THE BOX TOPS -CHOO CHOO TRAIN (Prod. Dan Penn) (Writers: Fritts -Hinton) (Ruler/MAI, BMI) -More infectious rhythm material, with another top soulful performance that will fast replace their recent "Cry Like a Baby" smash on the Hot 100 with solid sales impact. Flip: "Fields of Clover" (Press, BMI). Mala 12005

JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - LICKING STICK -LICKING STICK (Part 1) (Prod. lames Brown) (Writers: BrownE llis -Byrd) (Toccoa /Lois, BMI)-Right as the swinging groove of his recent "I Got the Feelin'," Brown comes on

strong again with a driving rhythm item headed straight for the top. Flip: "Licking Stick -licking Stick (Part 2)" (Toccoaelois, BMI). King 6166

THE BUCKINGHAMS -BACK IN LOVE AGAIN (Prod. Jimmy (Wiz) Wisner) (Writer: Grebb) (Bucking -EI, BMn -Hot follow -up to their hit 'Susan" is this solid hot rocker with a w sing Jimmy Wisner arrangement and strong vocal workout. Can't miss. Flip: 'You Misunder- stand Me" (Bucking -El, BMI). Columbia 44533

SAM & DAVE - YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME (Prod. Isaac Hayes E. David Porter) (Writers: Floyd.Cropper) (East /Cotillion, BMI) -Chalk up another smash for the dynamic duo as they move and groove right over to the Atlantic label. This blockbuster swinger will fast top the sales of "I Thank You" Flip: "This Is Your World" (East /Cotillion, BMI). Atlantic 2517

MARVELETTES -HERE I AM BABY (Prod. (Smokey) (Writer: Robinson) (Jobete, BMI)- Following up "My Baby Must Be a .Magician," group has a surefire winner in this bluesy rhythm item with much of the feel of their "Don't Mess With Bill" Flip: "Keep Off, No Trespassing" (lobes, BMI). Tamla 54166

THE COWSILLS- INDIAN LAKE (Prod. Wes Farrell) (Writer: Romeo) (Pocket Full of Tunes, BMI) -Back in their exciting selling back of "We Can Fly," group can't miss the top with this potent rhythm number. Strong support from the Tony Romeo arrangement and We Farrell production. Flip: (No information available.) MGM 13944

ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS -SKY PILOT (Prod. Tom Wilson) (Writers: Burdon. Briggs- Weider -Jenkins- McCulloch) (Slamina /SeaLark Ent., BMI)-Culled from their LP by popular demand, this unusual piece of lyric material set to a pulsating rock beat has all the earmarks of another out and out smash for the group. Flip: (No information available.) MGM 13939

(] Z4101 :LC 4.1 :5) 1 I [el : Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart

THE 5TH DIMENSION -STONED SOUL PICNIC (Prod. Bones Howe) (Writer: Nara) (Tuna Fish, BMI) -Their follow -up to "Carpet Man" is a groovy piece of rhythm material, penned by Laura Nyro. Will rapidly surpass the sale of their recent success. Flip: 'The Sailboat Song" (Mr. Bones /5th Star, BMI). Soul City 766

JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES - AMERICA IS MY HOME (Part I) (Prod. James Brawn) (Writers: BrowmMoore) (Dynatone, BMI)-Vital and moving piece of material set to a pulsating beat that should be heard and hit with sales impact. One of Brown's top performances, it packs a wallop. Flip: "America Is My Home (Part II)" (Dynatone, BMI). King 6112 THE - TREMELOES -HELULE HELULE (Prod. Mike Smith) (Writers: Kabaka- Blakley- Hawkes) (Mainstay, BMI) -Right on the heels of their recent "Suddenly You Love Me," group has a winner in this rhythm item with a calypso feel that should carry them high on the Hot 100. Summertime hit sound. Flip: "Girl From Nowhere" (Mainstay, BMI). Epic 10328

THE CRYAN' SHAMES -YOUNG BIRDS FLY (Prod. Jim Golden 8 Robert Monaco) (Writer: Swofford) (Saturday, BMI) - This raker should fast prove one of their hottest sales items. Tremendous sound and production work. Flip: "Sunshine Psalm" (Destination, BMI). Columbia 44545 B. J. THOMAS -THE EYES OF A NEW YORK WOMAN (Prod. (hips Moman) (Writer: James) (Press, BMI)-Absent from the disk scene much too tong, the emotional and soulful performer has all the earmarks of a smashing disk comeback in this driving rhythm ballad. Exceptional Thomas performance. Should hit hard and fast. Flip: "I May Never Get to Heaven" (Tree, BMI). Scepter 12219 *KING CURTIS & HIS KINGPINS - VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (Prod. Arif Mardis) (Writers: Previn-Previn) (Feist, ASCAP) -The recent Dionne Warwick hit gets a strong, lush instrumental treatment by Curtis that should bring it right back to the Hot 100 in short order. Flip: "13th Wonder" (Kilynn /Cotillion, BMI). Ateo 6582

CLIFF NOBLES & CO. -THE HORSE (Prod. Jesse James) (Writer: lames) (Dandellon /James Boy BMI) -Wild instrumental dance number that never lets up from start to finish. Should prove a hot chart item for both pop and r &b. Flip: (No information available.) Phil L.A. of Soul 313

THE BUENA VISTAS -HERE COME DA JUDGE (Writers: Sherae- Ameno) (Tincal /Chetkay, BMn -The popular expression culled from the "Laugh In" TV show becomes a powerful discotheque item that could easily prove a leftfield monster. Watch this one) Flip: "Big Red" (Tincal /Chetkay, BMI). Marquee 443

SHORTY LONG -HERE COMES THE JUDGE (Prod. Shorty Long & B. 1.) (Writers: Brown -de Passe -long) (Jobete, BMI) - The much recorded popular expression is a driving and pulsating swinger with catchy lyric line and dance beat. Powerhouse rocker loaded with sales appeal. Flip (No info available.) Soul 35044

*PERRY COMO -HAPPY MAN (Prod. Chet Atkins & Andy Wiswell) (Writer: McDill) (II Gatto, BMI)-The crooner made a chart debut dent with his "Father of the Girls" and this happy toe.tapper with a country flavor has all the ingredients to put his way up there on the Hot 100 as well as the Easy Listening chart. Flip: "Another Go Around" (Leeds, ASCAP). RCA Victor 47-9533

*RAY CONNIFF- SOUNDS OF SILENCE (Prod. lack Gold) (Whiter /Simon) (Charing Cross, BMI) -The Simon and Gcrfunkel past hit, making the rounds once again via the film success "The Graduate," has all the commercialism here to hit all over again. The most commercial Conniff outing since "Somewhere My Love," Flip: "A Certain Girl" (Sunbeam, 8M1). Columbia 44536

*SANDPIPERS -QUANDO M'INNAMORO (Prod. Tommy LiPuma) (Writers: Livraghi- Pace- Panzeri) (Leads, ASCAP) - The poignant and infectious Italian ballad, performed by the exceptional group at the San Remo festival is a disk winner for both the Hot 100 and Easy listening charts. Tune already hitting via the Engelbert Humperdinck version. Flip: "Wooden Heart" (Gladys, ASCAP). AGM 939

*HORST JANKOWSKI -ZABADAK (Writer: Blaikley) (Galileo, 8M1)-By far the most commercial outing far Jankowski since his "Walk Through the Black Forest." This infectious rhythm number, a recent hit for Dave Oto .Dozy, Beaky, Mich and Tich, lends itself beautifully to the lush arrangement by Jankowski. Watch this one! Flip: "And We Got Love" (GEMA). Mercury 72809

GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS - SEALED WITH A KISS (Prod. Snuff Garrett) (Writers: Udell -Geld) (Post, ASCAP) -The Brian Hyland hit of the past sounds like a strong chart contender once again via this revival. Good timing for the season. Flip: "Sara Jane (Viva, BMI). Liberty 56037.

RONNIE DOVE -MOUNTAIN OF LOVE (Prod. Phil Kahl) (Writer: Dorman) (Tobl- Ann -Vaughn) -The Harold Dorman oldie is updated in this swinging Dove rendition that should bring it rapidly back to the Hot 100 with sales impact. Strong entry. Flip: "Never Gonna Cry" (Tobi.Ann, BMI). Diamond 244

*ROBERT GOULET -WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD (Prod. lack Gold & Jimmy Wisner) (Writers: Weiss -Douglas) (Yolanda, ASCAP- Currently No. 1 on the British chart via the Louis Armstrong version, this exceptional and commercial Goulet cover has all the earmarks of a top pop hit for him. Poignant and meaningful lyric line. Flip: "I Don't Want to Hurt You Anymore" (Gil, BMI). Columbia 44548

BILLY J. KRAMER -1941 (Prod. Jimmy Duncan) (Writer: Nilsson) (Rock Music, BMI)-The intriguing material penned by Nilsson recently made chart noise via the Tom Northcott version. The British star Kramer has much potential for a high chart number via this well done and commercial rendition of the rocker. "Flip: "His Love Is Just a Lie" (James, BMI). Epic 10331

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Whits Horses (Francis, Day & Hunter, ASCAP) (Writers: Carr- Nisbet)- Claudine Lenart (Prod. Tommy LiPuma) AGM 936 /Jacky, Philips 40533 - The current British smash is released in the States via two equally compelling interpretations. First is Miss Longet's follow.up to "Love Is Blue," while Jacky's is the original hit version of the rhythm ballad. BARBARA LYNN -You're Losing Me (Crazy Cajun/Cotillion, BMI) (Prod. Huey P. Meaux) (Writer: Oxen) -Miss Lewis is in top vocal form as she belts out this bluesy rhythm ballad with top production work by Huey Meaux. Atlantic 2513 BRENTON WOOD -Some Got It, Some Don't (Big Shot, BMI) (Prod. Hooven- Winn) (Writers: Smith -Hooves- Winn) -Infectious intro and groovy vocal workout by Wood makes this Hooves -Winn production a standout. Double shot 130 BOBBY HATFIELD -Hang Ups (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) (Prod. Bobby Hat- field) (Writers: Mann -Weill -The other half of the Righteous Brothers team (Bill Medley is currently riding on the Hot 100)) makes a powerful solo debut with this compelling Mann & Weil ballad. Verve 10598 JACKIE DeSHANNON- Nobody's Home to Go To (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) (Prod. Joseph Wissett) (Writers: Wine- Beyer) -Exceptional ballad material and beautiful performance by Miss DeShannon could prove a left -

field winner. Imperial 66301 WAYNE NEWTON -Remembering (Vector, BMI) (Prod. Jim Virnneau) (Writer: Hubbard) -Newton offers a smooth pop treatment of the current county hit by Jerry Reed. Good programming item. MGM 13936 JIM LOWE -Michael J. Pollard for President (Sociable, BMI) (Prod. Don Christopher & Eric Calodne) (Writer: Lowe) -The radio personality comes up with a wi,ing piece of novelty material involving the Academy Award nominee of "Bonnie and Clyde." Lots of laughs set to a commercial rock beat. Buddah 44

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THE SOULFUL STRINGS -On the Dock of the Bay (Fast /Time /Redwal, BMI) (Prod. Richard Evans) (Writers: Cropper- Redding)- Smooth, lush treatment of the recent Otis Redding million seller should prove a much programmed item and sales winner. Cadet 5607 ROSEMARY Cl00NEY -One Less Bell to Answer (Blue Seas /Jac, ASCAP) (Prod. Dick Pierce) (Writers: David- Bacharsch) -Fine Burt Bacharsch -Hal David ballad makes .Miss Clooney's return to the disk scene via this Dot debut a programmer's delight. Dot 17100

BILLY TAYLOR TRIO -1 Wish I Ersew How It Would Feel to Be Free (Duane, ASCAP) (Prod. Billy Taylor) (Writer: Taylor -Dallas) -Taylor treats with a groovy instrumental version of his own composition currently riding the charts via Solomon's Burke's vocal outing. Tower 421

JIM WEBB -I Keep It Hid (Hanbo, BMI) (Prod. Hank Levine) (Writer: Webb) -Grammy Award. winning composer (' Up -Up and Away" and "Phoenix ") debuts on Epic with an exciting original ballad that's sure to garner much attention. Epic 10329. THE ROONEY BROTHERS -I'm Left to Wonder (Rooney Tunes, ASCAP) (Prod. Jerry Fuller) (Writers: Rooney Jr.-Rooney)-New trio with a good new sound and smooth Jerry Fuller production work debut with an original easy -beat rhythm ballad. Columbia 44526 JOHNNIE (JODY) WALKER -Every Little Boy Can Be President (Fox, ASCAP) (Prod. David Saxon) (Writers: Saxon -Lampert- Farrow) -Little Jody of the "Family Affair" TV show makes a clever and timely recording debut. United Artists 50296 'JOHN TOWLES -If I Only Had Time (Duchess, BMI) (Prod. Mike Leander) (Writers: Delano¢- Fishman- Fugaino)- Currently a smash in Britain, Rowles

ekes his American debut with this haunting and beautiful ballad, which he performs to perfection. UNI 55068

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SONNY JAMES -HEAVEN SAYS HELLO (Prod. Kelso Hers ton) (Writer: Walker) (4 Star, BMI) -The Southern Gentle- men's follow -up to his "World of Our Own" smash is a beautiful treatment of a Cindy Walker ballad that's sure to keep his chain of No. I hits unbroken. Flip: "Fairy Tales" (Maroon, BMI). Capitol 2155

PORTER WAGONER -BE PROUD OF YOUR MAN ;Prod. Bob Ferguson) (Writers: White-White) (Forrest Hills, BMI) -Currently riding the chart with his "Hang On to Nothing" duet with Dolly Parton, Wagoner is showcased in this potent solo follow -up to "Woman Hungry." Flip: "'Nino" (Owepar, BMI). RCA Victor 47 -9530

BONNIE GUITAR -I BELIEVE IN LOVE (Prod. George Richey) (Writer: Anderson) (Ring -a Ding /Vigilance, BMI) - Infectious rhythm ballad should carry Miss Guitar to the top of the charts, and quickly surpass her successful "Stop the Sun." Flip: "Faded Love" (Hill & Range, BM!). Dot 17097

DICK CURLESS- SHOES /I AINT GOT NOBODY (Prod. Jack Clement) (Writers: Cochras.Smith) (Pamper, BMI)/(Writers, William -Taylor- Graham) (M. M. Cole, BMn -Curless offers two powerful sides to follow up his "Bury the Bottle With Me." Top is a plaintive Hank Cochran ballad, while the flip is an easy rhythm treatment of the pop oldie. Tower 415

BUDDY KNOX -GYPSY MAN (Prod. Bob Montgomery) (Writer: Curtis) (Viva, BMI)-The former pop artist ( "Party Doll" and "Hula Lo,,e) makes his country debut with an infectious Sonny Curtis rhythm ballad that should prove a big one. Flip: "This Time Tomorrow" (Cricket, BMI). United Artists 50301

CHARTSpotlights Predicted to reach the HOT COUNTRY SINGLES Chart

GLEN GARRISON -I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (Dwarf, ASCAP). IMPERIAL 66300

MAC CURTIS -The Quiet Kind (Wilderness, BMIL EPIC 5.10324 LOIS JOHNSON -Tell Me a Lie (Champion, BMI). EPIC 5 -10316 AUTRY INMAN -Wish In One Hand (Cry in the Other) (Tree, BMI). EPIC

10327 BILLY LARGE -Dirty Old Egg -Sucking Dog (Jack, BMI). COLUMBIA 44530 ORVILLE COUCH -Double Trouble (Touchdown, BMI) TOWER 413 JODY MILLER -It's My Time (Acuff -Rose, BMI). CAPITOL 2187 DEBBIE LORI KAYE -Come On Home (Central Songs, BMI). COLUMBIA 44538 REX ALLEN -lose Villa Lobo Alfredo Thomaso Vincent¢ Lopez (Stardsy,

BMI). DECCA 32322 LINDA MANNING -Hurt Me Now (Newkeys, WI). MERCURY 72803 JERRY LANE -Quietly Losing My Mind (Jonah, BMI). CHART 59 -1034 PENNY DsHAVEN -Big City Men (Metric, BMI). IMPERIAL 66294 BENNY BARNES -Sweet Susannah (Maverick, BMI). KAPP 912 PAMELA MILLER -Good Mornin' Nashville, Tennessee (Betty Jean, Bell.

TOWER 414 JAKE HESS -Camas's land (P.D.). RCA VICTOR 47 -9531 CARMOL TAYLOR -Sugar Creek Bottom (Rise /Aim, BMI). TIMMY 40008

Ilk (.I R&B

Spotlights Predicted to reach the TOP 20 of the TOP SELLING R &B SINGLES Chart

JIMMY McCRACKLIN- PRETTY LITTLE SWEET THING (Prod. Gene Dozier) (Writer: McCracklin) (Metric, BMI)- hlcCracklin's solid vocal workout keeps this funky rocker mouthy, and its headed straight for

the top et ihr chart. Much pop appeal as well. Flip: it;

& C (Metric, Minit 32044

INEZ & CHARLIE FOXX -VAYA CON DIOS (Prod. Charlie Foxe) (Writers :Russell- JamesPepper) (Morley, ASCAP) -The POP smash of the early 1950's is given a wailing blues workout by the duo that should easily prove one of their biggest sellers in both r&b and pap markets. Flip: "Fellows in Vietnam" (Catalogue /Cee N Eye, BMI). Dynamo 119

CHARTSpotlights Predicted to reach the R &B SINGLES Chart

TOUSSAINT McCALL -King for a Day )S /-Ma- Toupet, BMI). ROHN 23

JOHNNIE TAYLOR -I Ain't Particular (Pub., East, BMI), STAR 45-253 THE SOUTHERNERS -Ha Taught NonViolence (56 -05, BMI). JEWEL 134

DEE IRWIN -I Only Get This Feeling (Metric /Raker, BMI). IMPERIAL 66295 TOM DOOLEY -Can't Turn You Loose (East- Time -Redwal, BMI). TRX 5009

THE FIVE C'S -Lore is a Tricky Thing (Rise /Aim, BMI). GOLDWAX 334 MOSES SMITH -The Girl Across the Street (Bee Cool /Chardon, BMI).

DIONN 508 THE SAVONICS -Saul Groove (DeGar, ASCAP). MTA 145

NIRVANA -Pentecost Hotel (Essex, ASCAP) (Prod. Chris Blackwell) (Writers: Spyrapoulos- Campbell- Lyons) -Unusual rock ballad material is given an

intriguing vocal es

orkaut by the exciting new group, and could Drove a

surprise hit. Bell 715 THE MAGISTRATES -Here Come the Judge (Hosting /Sreeby, BMI) (Prod, Gross -Freda) (Writers: Gross -Freda)- Clever novelty based on the popular Phrase introduced on the Rowan and Martin "Laugh Is TV show is given a rousing workout by a groovy new group. MOM 13946 GLAD -Say What You Mean (Egg, Bell (Prod. Erik Wanberg) (Writer: Floegel)- Easy -beat rocker gets a smooth vocal workout that should make it

a top discotheque winner, Equinox 70004 PUPPER CHILDREN- PUpper Children (Rae, ASCAP) (Prod. Wilder Bros. -

Breneman) (Writer: Wilder) -Good new group sound with an infectious piece of rock material and exceptional production work. Independence 85

THE 315T OF FEBRUARY -Sandcastles (Press, BMI) (Prod. Shapiro &

Alaimo) (Writers: Penn- MomaOldham)- Exciting and unusual ballad material is performed to perfection by the exceptional new group. Vanguard 35066 CENTRAL PARK -Who Wouldn't Love to Be Loved (Pocket Full of Tunes,

BMI) (Prod. Wes Farrell) (Writers: Farrell- Romeo)- Solid- hitting rock item

with a driving vocal workout highlight this Wes Farrell production. Amy 11019 JOHNNY WILLIAMS, Got a Feeling (and I Can't Stop) (Cheshire, BMI) (Prod. Reid Whitelaw) (Writers: Edwerds.Miller) -Funky beat with a knock- out vocal drive this groovy raker all the way home. Cub 9160




CARAYELLI BRINGS "LA, LAS LA"

TO THE SHORES OF AMERICA

Europe's renowned conductor Caravelli has taken the 1968 Eurovi- sion Song Contest win - ner,"LA,LA,LA;'added the famous Caravelli "colour" and -voilà -one of the biggest orchestral sounds around today. Originally recorded by CBS Records, France, it's now been released in the U.S.A. on Columbia Records Caravelli blends the ro- manticism of his "magic violins" with the contemporary dance rhythms of today. The result is a lush, full, French sound that's so distinctively Caravelli. Incidentally, you'll be hearing more of this French sound with the release of his new album,` ̀ LA, LA, LA" A LA CARAVELLI.

The French Sound on COLUMBIA RECORDS



FOR WEEK

ENDING MAY 18,

1968

- STAR PERFORMER -Sides registering greatest proportionate upward progress this week.

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19 BEAUTIFUL MORNING 6 RatNlt ( Rastalt), Atlas. ].93

13 COWBOYS TO GIRLS 9 letveden ..101.10, Gamble 21

22 LOVE IS ALL AROUND 13 T m.se ao. Fentan. Iü7

12 THE UNICORN 9 Irish Roam (Charles Bud Danl., ON. ]1244

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31 SHOO- BE- DOO- BE- DOO -DA -DAY 7 r Stevie Wender (N, Cesbyl, TN. 54163

2 CRY LIKE A BABY... ..... 12 Bee T. ION Penn), Mala 593

20 TAKE TIME TO KNOW HER 101-1 Percy SIN« Rvin Ivy a Marl. GragN7,

At4nnc 4490

39 AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING 6 El

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B «rlet (Grorge Marlin), Cealtal 2158

16 SUMMERTIME BLUES ..... , 12 Blue Om (A. 'Noce- K.), .1. 4516

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23 FUNKY STREET ...... 10 Arlhar Con. item oowq, MN

49 MONY MONY , , .. , 7 Tommy lama a ...Ill IKasmey-K,h

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21 AIN'T NO WAY 7 Arena Franklin (tern Wexler, Alknti< 246

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MlanH< 247e - I COULD NEVER LOVE ANOTHER (After Loving You).. 3

TemMeknf IN.. Whitfield), Gerdy 7071

34 DELILAH 10 Tern Jones (Peer SuIIIN.), Pa .i 40023

87 THE HAPPY SONG (Dura Dum' 4 mis RN1inq (Steam Crop.), Vols) 163

44 I WILL ALWAYS THINK ABOUT YOU . ,...... ... 8

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GMY 7010

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49 72 MEDLEY: MY GIRL, HEY GIRL 5 I910 Frwlnam C.. Rasenem4ce. ANn4tas),

.RH RN (R.II., s.i,U, lueur 56032 Boldah ]9

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39 48 UNKNOWN SOLDIER 8 Pay! M rim. a Ills on (tool Mwe4f,

Deer (PNI A. 11bcA1N1. Ikkh. ä62B rkillpa 40370

43 43 JENNIFER ECCLES 10 WITH YOU IN LOVE 1

Nall. RN ...), Irk 111298 NM Abort (Men AIMS a Jerry Moss), AW 921 anal 53035 - - TIME FOR LIVIN 1

31 32 U. S. MALE 9 A.... Roses N.wr, warns) Bn MALL. /resley, RCA Vk Ins) 419463 S..n Ath 1193

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51 51 51 LOVING YOU HAS MADE ME 58 BANANAS 6

Gay .rks (PON De Angelis), ABC 11053

59 58 55 55 FOGGY MOUNTAIN

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64 65 73 88 BABY MAKE YOUR OWN SWEET MUSIC 6111

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88 95 - I WISH I KNEW (How It Would Feel to Be Free)... .... 3

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(Savage Seven Theme) 2 Cream (Felix Pap.. l), Al. 6373 tir 95 - -SLE

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82 99 - HERE'S TO YOU 3 82 N.mW.mw

"Bñf Ire: iñ.Ina3 - TIP -TOE THRU' THE TULIPS WITH ME

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98 I CAN'T MAKE IT ALONE 1

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102. REMIT. WILLING a ABLE Amn1<an Ire., A. 1124

103. LONELY IS THE NAME Sum. Deli., RN,. 0673

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HERMAN'S HERMITS Opening soon in their second smash MGM movie, "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter ". Watch for the Original Sound Tack on

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TAPE PACKAGES

AVAILABLE

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SOUNDTRACK -The Graduate Columbia (No Mono); OS 3180 (S)

NA

SIMON & GARFUNKEL- Bookends Columbia (No Mono); KCS 9529 (5)

NA

Colgems COM 109 (M); COS 109 (5)

NA NA

SOUNDTRACK -The Good, She Bad & the Ugly United Artists UAL 4172 (M); UAS 5172 (Sr

PAUL MAURIAT & HIS ORK- Blooming Hits Philips PHM 200.248 (M); PHS 600.248 (S)

ARETHA FRANKLIN -Lady Soul Atlantic 8176 (M); SD 8176 (5)

A&M (No Mono); SP 4146 (S)

9 8 OTIS REDOING -The Dock of the Bay Volt 419 (M); S 419 (5)

80 SIMON & GARFUNKEL- Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme

Columbia CL 2563 (M); CS 9363 (S)

NA NA

24 9 CREAM- Disraeli Gears Atco 33-232 (M); SD 33-232 (S)

11 11 SERGIO MENDES & BRASIL '66 -Look Around A&M (No Mono); SP 4137 (5)

14 15

RCA Victor LPM 3927 (M); (SP 3927 (S)

NA NA NA

5 25 United Artists UAL 3642 (M); UAS 6642 (S)

NA

13 14 ED AMES -Sings "Who Will Answer" and Other Songs of

RCA Victor LPM 3961 (M); LSP 3961 (S)

NA NA

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JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE -Are You Experienced Reprise No Mono); RS 6261 (51

LETTERMEN -coin' Out of My Head Capitol (No Mono); ST 2865 (5)

NA NA NA

BEATLES -Magical Mystery Tour Capitol MAL 2835 (M); 5MAL 2635 (S)

NA

FOR WEEK

ENDING MAY 111,

1968

7 7 BILL COSBY -To Russell, My Brother, Whom I

Slept With Warner Bros.-Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1734 (S)

34 16 DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES- Greatest Hits Motown No Mono); MS 2663 (5)

11 13 DIONNE WARWICK - Valley of the Dolls Scepter No Mono); SPS 568 (S)

10 21 THE MILLS BROTHERS- Fortuosity Dot No Mono); OLP 25809 (S)

7 12 SOUNDTRACK- Bonnie & Clyde Warner Bros.-Seven Ans (No Mono); WS 1742 (5)

17 20

114 31

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BOB DYLAN -John Wesley Harding Columbia CL 5804 (M); CS 9604 (51

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SOUNDTRACK -Dr. Zhivago MGM NO Mono); 1SE-6ST (51

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VANILLA FUDGE Atco 33.224 (M); SD 33.224 (5)

UNION GAP FEATURING GARY PUCKETT- Woman, Woman

Columbia CL 2812 (M); CS 9612 (5)

BLUE CHEER- Vincebus Eruptum Philips PHM 200.264 (M); PHS 604264 (SI

SIMON & GARFUNKEL- Sounds of Silence Columbia CL 2469 IM); CS 9269 (S)

DIANA ROSS & THE SUPRMES- Reflections Motown No Mono): 665 (51

SOUNDTRACK -Walt Disney Presents the Story & Songs of the Jungle Book

Disneyland 3948 (M); ST 3948 (S1

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CA NA

25 27 OTIS BEDDING- History of Volt 418 (M); S 418 (5)

27 35 DIONNE WARWICK -Golden Hits. Part 1

Scepter SRM 565 (M); SPS 565 (5)

21 34 GLEN CAMPBELL-By the Time I Get to Phoenix Capitol T 2851 (M), ST 2851 (S)

5 36 ELECTRIC FLAG -A Long lime Comin' Columbia (No Mono); CS 9597 151

9 24 JAMES BROWN -I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me

Kinp No Mono); 1030 151

VA

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14 33 RAY CONNIFF & THE SINGERS -It Must Be Hirn Columbia CL 2795 (M); CS 9595 (51

NA

10 38 ROTARY CONNECTION Cadet Concept (No Monol; (RS 312 (S1

12 39 ELVIS PRESLEY -Elvis' Goldan Records. Vol. 4 NÄ NA RCA Victor LPM 3921 (M); LSP 3921 (S)

12 43 RASCALS -Once Upon a Dream Atlantic 8169 (M); 50 8169 (5)

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3 91 Columbia (No Mono); CXS 3 (S)

NA NA

3 54 Warner Bros.-Seven Ans (No Mono); WS 1733 (5)

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12 40 IMPRESSIONS -We're a Winner ABC (No Mono); ABCS 635 (5)

26 37 LETTERMEN -"And Live" Capitol T 2758 (M); ST 2758 (S)

NA NA

6 45 CLAUDINE LONGET -Love Is Blue A&M (No Mono); SP 4142 (5)

tt 1. 22 47 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS -Ninth A&M (No Mono); SP 4134 (5)

7 52 Decca DL 4951 (M); DL 74951 (5)

10 46 MOTHERS OF INVENTION -We're Only in It for the Money

Verve (No Mont; 56.5045 (51

6 55 Reprise No Mono); RS 6273 (5)

7 50 GLEN CAMPBELL -Hey Little One Capitol (No Mono); ST 2878 (S)

61 49 DOORS Elektra (No Mono); EKS 71007 (S)

48 51 BEATLES-Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Capitol MAS 2653 (M); SMAS 2653 (S)

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28 57 MAMAS & PAPAS -Farewell to the First Golden Era Dunhill (No Mono); DS 50025 (S)

166 41 SOUNDTRACK -The Sound of Music RCA Victor LOCO 2005 (M); LSOD 2005 (S)

NA NA

75 48 TEMPTATIONS-Greatest Hits Gordy (No Mono); 919 (SI

15 32 JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE -Axis: Bold as Love Reprise No Mono); RS 6281 (5)

13 26 SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES- Greatest Hit, Vol. 2

Tamis (No Mono); TS 280 (5)

20 60 JUDY COLLINS -Wild Flowers Elektra (No Mono); EKS 74012 (S)

12 56 VANILLA FUDGE -The But Goes On Atco 33-237 (M); SD 33-237 (5)

28 44 SOUNDTRACK-Camelot Warner Bros.-Seven Arts (No Mono); BS 1712 (S)

61 61 ANITA KERR /ROD MaKUEN /SAN SEBASTIAN STRINGS -The Sea

Warner Bra: Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1670 (S)

6 63 JOHNNY MATHIS -Love Is Blue Columbia (No Mono); CS 9637 (SI

9 68 VIKKI CARR-Vikki Liberty (No Mono); LOT 7548 15)

NA NA NA

21 62 LALO SCHIFRIN -Music From Mission: Impossible Dot (No Mono); DLP 25831 (S)

6 73 BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS -Child Is Father to the Man

Columbia (No Mono); CS 9619 (5)

NA NA NA NA

27 53 ARLO GUTHRIE -Alice's Restaurant Reprise (No Mono); RS 6367 (S)

26 65 MONKEES- Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. Coigns COM 104 (M); COs 104 (S)

NA NA

49 70 ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK- Release Me Parrot PA 61012 (M); PAS 71012 (S)

4 82 Tarala No Mono); 282 (51

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33 64 WES MONTGOMERY -A Day in the Life A&M (No Mono); SP 3001 IS) .

11 71 GLEN CAMPBELL -Gentle on My Mind Capitol No Mono); ST 2809 15)

NA NA

12 66 PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS- -Goin' to Memphis Columbia CL 2805 (M); CS 9605 (51

22 72 TEMPTATIONS -In a Mellow Mood Gordy (No Mono); 924 (S)

14 78 CHAMBERS BROTHERS -The Time Has Come Columbia Cl 2722 (M); CS 9522 (SI

NA

3 98 20th Century.Fox No Mono); TES 3201 (S)

NA NA NA NA

32 79 SOUNDTRACK -Dr. Dolittle 20th Century -Fox (No Mono); DTCS 5101 (S)

11 75 BEACON STREET UNION -Eyes of the MGM (No Mono); SE 4517 1SI

12 67 MANTOVANI & HIS ORK- Mantovani Touch London Ll 3526 (M); PS 526 (51

136 69 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS -Going Places A &M No Mono); SP 4112 (51

16 58 SOUNDTRACK -Valley of the Dolls 20th CenturyFox (No Mono); S 4196 (5)

6 95 ABC (No Mono); ABCS 625 151

13 85 CANNED HEAT -Boogie With the Liberty (No Mono); 1ST 7541 (S)

NA NA NA NA

28 74 SOULFUL STRINGS-Groovin' With the Cadet LP 796 (M); LPS 796 (S)

7 86 ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS -The Twain Shall Meet

MGM (No Mono1; SE 4537 (51

5 89 TOM RUSS -Circle Garne Elektra (No Mono); EKS 74018 (S)

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11 87 86 STEPPENWOLF Dunhill (No Mono); DS 50029 (S)

19 84 87 NANCY SINATRA- Movin' With Reprise (No Mono); RS 6277 (S)

29 92 88 DOORS- Strange Days Elektra (No Mono); EKS 74014 (S)

34 59 89 FOUR TOPS-Greatest Hits Motown (No Mono); MS 662 (5)

11 90 90 RAMSEY LEWIS -Up Pops (5) Cadet LP 799 (M); LPS

fì` 106 106 91 HERB ALPERT & THE TUUANA BRASS -What Now My Love

ARM (No Mono); SP 4114 (S)

26 76 92 TURTLES -Golden Hits White Whale WW 115 (M); WWS 7115 (S)

5 93 93 AL MARTINO -Love Is Blue Capitol (No Mono); ST 2908 (S)

)l 55 96 94 ASSOCIATION -Insight Out Warner Bros: Scven Arts (No Mono); WS 1696 (S) * 9 128 95 IRON BUTTERFLY -Heavy Atoo LP 33 -227 (M); SD 33-227 (S)

15 94 96 BEE GEES -Horizontal Ateo 33.233 (M); SD 33.233 (S)

186 81 97 ORIGINAL CAST -Fiddler on the Roof RCA Victor LOC 1093 (M); LSO 1093 (S)

158 100 98 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS -Whipped Cream & Other Delights

ARM (No Mono); SP 4110 (S)

M 122 97 99 ORIGINAL CAST -Man of La Mancha Kapp KL 4505 (M), KS 5505 (S) * 4 121 100 SPANKY & OUR GANG -Like to Get to Know You Mercury (No Mono» SR 61161 (S)

38 77 101 DEAN MARTIN -Welcome to My World Reprise (No Mono); RS 6250 (S)

22 103 102 ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK -The Last Waltz Parrot PA 61015 (M); PAS 71015 (S)

54 88 103 CREAM -Fresh Atoo 33.206 (M); SD 33.206 (5)

54 122 104 ANDY WIWAMS- Som Free Columbia CL 2680 (M); CS 9480 (S)

54 102 105 BILL COSBY- Revenge Warner Bros.Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1691 (S)

23 101 106 BOBB a

NINTON -Plea Love M e Forever e ß1 1 - 107 RICHARD HARRIS -A Tramp Shining

Dunhill (No Mono); DS 50032 (S)

4 109 108 BOX TOPS-Cry Like a Baby Bell (No Mono); 6017 (S)

3 111 109 WES MONTGOMERY -Down Here on the Ground AIM (No Mono); LP 3006 (S)

117 105 110 BILL COSBY-)s a Very Funny Fellow, Right? Warner Bros.-Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1518 (S)

31 99 III VIBES GARB -It Must Be Him Liberty LOP 3533 (M); EST 7533 (S)

64 110 112 ED AMES -My Cup Runneth Over RCA Victor LPM 3774 (M), LSP 3774 (5)

104 113 113 BILL COSBY - Wonderfulness Warner Bros.-Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1634 (S)

27 120 114 ANDY WILWIMS -Love Andy Columbia CL 2766 (M), CS 9566 (5)

9 114 115 BOOTS RANDOLPH-Sunday Sax Monument (No Mono); SEP 18092 (S)

22 119 116 ROLLING STONES -Their Satanic Majesties Request London NP 2 (M); NPS 2 (S)

® 55 115 117 BOB DYLAN -Greatest Hits Columbia KO. 2663 (M); KCS 9463 (5)

39 118 118 BEE GEES -First Atco 33-223 (M); SD 32223 (S)

11 129 119 ORPHEUS MGM (No Mono); SE 4524 (S)

12 123 120 AL HIRT -Plays Bert Kaempfert RCA Victor LPM 3917 (M); LSP 3917 (5)

A -Z (LISTED BY ARTIST) Herb Alpert I the Tijoara Chambers Brothers .... 74 Marvin Gaye 8

Brass ..7, 46, 79, 91, Ray Charles 81, 170 Tammi Terrell 146 98, 151, 178, 182, 192 Petiole Clark 189 Bobbie Gentry ..135

Ed Ames 14, 112, 158 tweed Cohen 128 Bobby Goldcbare .. 13 Eddy Arnold 130, let Collins 54 Arlo Guthrie 66 Association 41, 94 Ray Conniff Singers 36 Eddie Harris 171 Beacon Street Union 77 Bi110e110,

113, 139, 169 Richard Harris 107 Beatles 17, 52 limi Hendrix Bee Gees 96, 118 Country Joe R the Flab 1B3

Blood, Sweat 8 Tears .. 65 CewsHis lea Blue Cheer 27 Cream 10, 103 Booker T 8 the M.G.'s 135 5 ... 14e Boa Tops ION Doors 51, 88 TomBobbmy

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177 Bob Dylan ... ....23, 117

James Broom .... 35, 195 Pc Flag ... ... 24 Buckingham' 195 Peercy Faith 124 Eric Burden & The Georgie Fame 186

Animals 134 Fever Tree .. ..200 eyrds 149 5th Dimension ....157, 180 Glen Campbell ..33, 50, 71 First Edition 187 Canned Neat ..... .. 82 Four Tops ..89, 163 Vikki Carr 63, 111 Aretha Franklin 6, 170, 176

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42 126 121 VARIOUS ARTISTS -The Super Hits Atlantic 501 (M); SD 501 (S)

24 104 122 WES MONTGOMERY -The Best of Verve V 8714 (M); V643714 (S)

16 117 123 NANCY WILSON- Welcome to My Love Capitol T 2844 (M); 5T 2844 (S)

NA NA

9 125 124 PERCY FAITH, HIS ORK & CHORUS -For Those in NA

Love Columbia CL 2810 (M); CS 9610 (S)

14 108 125 LEMON PIPERS -Green Tambourine Buddah (No Mono); BSS 5009 (S)

NA NA

* 4 141 126 TRAFFIC -Mr. Fantasy United Artists UAL 3651 (M); UAS 6651 (5)

NA NA NA

59 130 127 SOUNDTRACK -A Man & a Woman ( "Un Homme Et Une Femme ")

United Artists UAL 4147 (M); UAS 5147 (5)

12 107 128 LEONARD COHEN -Songs of Columbia CL 2733 (M); CS 9533 (S)

NA NA

8 135 129 MIDNIGHT STRING QUARTET -Love Rhapsodies Viva V 6013 (M); V 60)3 (S)

13 139 130 EDDY ARNOLD- Everlovin' World of RCA Victor LPM 3931 1M); LSP 3931 (S)

NA NA

* 6 148 131 EDDIE HARRIS -Electrifying Atlantic 1495 (M); SD 1495 (5)

NA NA

11 124 132 LOU RAWLS- Feelin Good Capitol T 2864 (M); ST 2864 (5)

NA NA NA

7 133 133 LAWRENCE WELK -Love Is Blue Ranwood (No Mono); REP 8003 (5)

49 134 134 MONKEES- Headquarters Colgems tom toe (M), COS 103 (5)

NA NA

9 132 135 BOBBIE GENTRY -Delta Sweet Capitol (No Mono); ST 2842 (5)

NA NA NA

39 137 136 FLIP WILSON-Cowboys & Colored People Atlantic 8149 (M); SD 0149 (Si

5 112 137 TOMMY BOYCE /BOBBY HART -1 Wonder What She's Doing Tonite?

A &M (No Mono); SP 4143 (S)

NA

8 138 138 RAYMOND LEFEYRE & HIS ORK-Soul Coaxin' 4 Comers of the World (No Mono); FCS 4244 (S)

14 116 139 ANITA KERR /ROD McKUEN /SAN SEBASTIAN STRINGS -The Sky

Warner Bros. -Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1720 (S)

NA

40 153 140 YOUNG RASCALS-Groovin' Atlantic 8148 (M); SO 8148 (S)

89 152 141 SERGIO MENDES & BRASIL '66 ARM (No Mono); SP 4116 (S)

243 136 142 ORIGINAL CAST -Camelot Columbia 01 5620 (M); KOS 2031 (S)

NA

8 143 143 PAUL MAURIAT ORK -More Mauriat Philips PHM 200-226 (M); PHS 600.226 (S)

20 142 144 DONOVAN -A Gift From a Flower to a Garden EOio L2N 6071 (M); B2N 171 (5)

13 144 145 JOE TEX -Live & Lively Atlantic 8156 (M); SD 8156 (S)

33 146 146 MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL- United Tame (No Mono); TS 277 (S)

10 147 147 VARIOUS ARTISTS -This Is Soul Atlantic 8170 (M); SD 9170 (S)

5 150 148 SPIRIT Ode 212.44003 (M); Z12.44004 (5)

16 151 149 BYRDS -Notorious Byrd Brothers Columbia CL 2775 (M); CS 9575 (Si

NA NA NA NA

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* 3 165 150 TINY TIM -God Bess Reprise (No Mono); RS 6292 (S)

NA

Co 154 164 151 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS -The Lonely Bull

AIM (No Mono); ST 101 (S)

13 131 152 LEONARD NIMOY-Two Sides of Dot (No Mono); DLP 25835 (S)

NA NA NA * 1 - 153 TROGGS -Love Is All Around Fontana (No Mono); SRF 67576 (S)

20 154 154 WHO-Sell Out Deena DL 4950 (M); DL 74950 (5)

NA NA

28 157 155 WILSON PICKETT -The Best of Atlantic 8151 (M), SD 6151 (S)

41 156 156 SONT« &CHER -The Best o Atoo 33.219 (M); SD 33-259

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Humperdinck .... be, 102 Impressions 13 IrisA Rovers 47 Iron Butterfly 95 Ella James 184 Jefferson Airplane . -162 Anita Kerr /Rod McKim/

San Sebastian Strings 61, 139

Rev. Martin Luther King ... ..75, 161, 199

1s, S6 120

Fr nki Laine 191 Moody Blues 172 Lain Sebi /rin 64 Stepprr aK 86 Raymo d le Fevre 8 Mis Wes Montgomery 70. Simon R Garfunkel 2, 9, 28 n tatieaa S5, 77 OA .138 109, 122 frank Sinatra /Doke toe Ta 173 Lemon Pipers 125 Leonard NM, .152 Ellington ...167 Tiny Tim 150 Lettermen 16, 44 1910 Fruitgum Co. ... 165 Nancy Sinatra /lee Traffic 126 Ramsey Lewis .. 90 Hollywood 49, 87

Claudine Longel .... 45 Original Cast Grace Slick .... .....166 Turíles 153 53

Carrelet ..142 Sonny 8 Cher 156 Fiddler on the Roof.. 97 Sly 8 Family Stone 177 Man of La Mancha .. 99 Soulful Shines 83 Orpheus 119

Mamas 6 Papas . 53 Mantovani ... 78 Dean Martin 101 Al Martino 93 Johnny Mathis .62, 164 Paul Mauriat 8 His

Ork 5 143 John Mayall Blues

Breakers 193 Sergio Mendes

Brasil '66 ..11, 141 Midnight String Quartet 129 Mills Brothers 21 Sorti Mitchell .127 Willie Mitchell 179 Mobv Grape 40 Monkey 3, 67, 134, 191 Hugo Montenegro 12 Mothers of Invention 48

Soundtrack Wilson Pickett .155, 174 Bonnie 8 CItO 22 Elvis Presley 38 Camelot 60 Foots Randolph ..115 Walt Disney resorts Vanilla Fudge 25, 59 Lou Rawls 132

the Story 8 Sangs M Various Artists Otis wls ..5, 71, 132

the Jungiebook 30 Super Hits 121 Redding Or Dolittle 76 This Is Soul 147 Paul Revere & Me Dr Thivago 24 Pohby Vinton 106 Raiders 72 Gone With Me Wind 196 Righteous Brothers 171 Good. Bad 8 Ugly 4 Snick. Robinson & the Graduate .. 1

Miracles .. 57 Happiest Millionaire..173 Rolling Stones 116 Man 8 Woman ....127 Diana Ross & the Sound of Music 54

Su...es 19, 29 Valley of the Dolls .. 80 Rotary Comedian 37 Spanky 6 Our Ga, ...100 Tom Ruth 85 Spirit .. 118 young Rascals ....39, 140

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Gary Puckett ...26, 158 United States of

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MARTIN LUTHER KING -The Great March to Freedom NA NA

Gordy (No Mono); 906 (1)

JEFFERSON AIRPLANE -After Bathing at Baxters NA

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FOUR TOPS--Reach Out Motown (No Mono); S 660 (5)

JOHNNY MATHIS- Johnny's Greatest Hits Columbia CL 1133 (M); CS 8634 (S)

1910 FRUITGUM C0. -Simon Says Buddah (No Mono); 005 5010 (S)

GRACE SLICK -Conspicuous Only In Its Absence/ Great Society

Columbia (No Mono); CS 9624 (S)

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13 159 167 FRANK SINATRA & DUKE ELLINGTON- Francis A. & Edward K.

Reprise (No Mono); FS 1024 (S)

*. 1 - 168 GARY PUCKER & UNION GAP -Young Girl Columbia (No Mono); CS 9664 (5)

M 137 168 169 BILL COSBY -I Started Out as a Child Warner Bros.-Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1567 (S)

39 170 170 ARETHA FRANKLIN- Aretha Arrives Atlantic 8150 (M); SO 8150 (S)

36 174 171 RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS- Greatest Hits Verve (No Mono); V6.5020 (S) *. 3 199 172 MOODY BLUES -Days of Future Past Scram DE 16012 (M); DES 18012 (5)

9 173 173 SOUNDTRACK -The Happiest Millionaire Vista BN 5001 (M); STER 5001 (S)

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13 169 174 WILSON PICKETT -I'm in Love Atlantic 501 (M); SD 501 (S)

61 175 175 RAY CHARLES ---A Man & His Soul ABC (No Mono); ABCS 590 S (S)

69 178 176 ARETHA FRANKLIN -I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Atlantic M39 (M); SO 8139 (S) * 3 194 177 SLY & FAMILY STONE -Dance to the Music Epic LN 24371 (M); BN 26371 (5)

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2 200 179 WILLIE MITCHELL -Soul Serenade Hi HL 12039 (M); SOL 32039 (5)

NA NA NA

19 177 180 5TH DIMENSION -The Magic Garden Soul City SCM 91001 (M); SCS 92001 (S)

NA NA NA NA

33 167 181 EDDY ARNOLD -Turn the World Around RCA Victor LEM 3869 (M); LOP 3869 (S)

NA NA

In 51 140 182 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS -Sounds Like AEA (No Mono); SP 4124 (5)

22 183 183 COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH -I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die

Vanguard VRS 9266 (M); VSD 79266 (S)

11 171 184 ETTA JAMES -Tell Mama Cadet LP 802 (M); LPS 802 (S)

NA NA

- 185 BOOKER T & THE M.G.'S -Doin' Our Thing Sias 724 (M); S 724 (5)

2 189 186 GEORGIE FAME -The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde Epic LN 24368 (M); BN 26368 (5)

NA NA NA NA

15 185 187 FIRST EDITION Reprise (No Mono); RS 6276 (S)

NA

61 188 188 COWSILLS -We Can Fly MGM (No Mono); SE 4534 (S)

NA

14 190 189 PETULA CLARK -The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener

Warner Bros.Seven Arts (No Mono); WS 1719 (S)

3 192

68 191

76 193

14 179

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15 195

32 196

190 UNITED .STATES OF AMERICA Columbia (No Mono); CS 9614 (S)

NA NA NA NA

191 MONKEES -More of the Colgems COM 102 (M); COS 102 (5)

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192 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS-S.R.O. A &M (No Mono); SP 4119 (S)

193 JOHN MAYALL BLUES BREAKERS -Crusade London LL 3529 (M); PS 529 IS)

194 FRANKIE LAINE -To Each His Own ABC (No Mono); ABCS 628 (S)

195 BUCKINGHAMS- Portraits Columbia CL 2798 (M); CS 9598 15)

NA NA

196 SOUNDTRACK -Gone With the Wind MGM (No Mono); 51E10 (S)

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197 JONI MITCHELL Reprise No Mono); RS 6293 (S)

198 JAMES BROWN & HIS FAMOUS FUMES -I Got the Feelin'

King (No Mono); 1031 (S)

199 MARTIN LUTHER KING -The American Dream Dooto (No Mono); DTL 841 (S)

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200 FEVER TREE Un) 3024 (M); 73024 (5)

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POP

PAPAS 8 MAMAS -Mamas and

Papas. Dunhill DS 50031

The Mamas and Papas are back on the

record scene with a new album chock full of good material. Destined to be among the hottest selling disks in short order, this record contains II new recordings and a

past single, "Twelve Thirty." The Mamas "Dream a Little Dream of Me" possesses very strong singles Potential,

POP

EASY -Nancy Wilson, Capital ST

2909 (S)

This should be another big one for Miss

Wilson, Her slow, bluest' treatment of "love Is Blue" is one of the treats. And there are

others, Jobim's "Wave," a romantic "When

Look Into Your Eyes" and a sprightly

"Face It Girl -It's Over,"

POP

TIGHTEN UP- Archie BA) and the Drells. Atlantic SC 8181 (S)

The hottest group around, Archie Bell and the Drells are a cinch to steam up the charts via the new dance sensation, the "Tighten Up." Backed up by the TSU

Tornadoes, the Drells also offer soulful sure shot, with "Give Me Time," "When You Left Heartaches Began" and "A Soldier's Prayer,"

COMEDY

FLIP WILSON YOU DEVIL YOU - Atlantic SC 8179 (S)

Even as Flip Wilson warns his audience at Mr. Kelly's that the next gag is not funny, the crowd roars with laughter, Wilson has been around fora long time, but it wasn't until his last album that he attracted nat- tionwide attention. This, his second album, is just as funny, and should exceed the other in disk sales. It's rare that a comedy album will reach high on the pop charts, but watch this one go,

POP

DEAN MARTIN'S GREATEST HITS! VOL. I- Reprise RS 6301 (M)

Reprise RS 6301 (S)

This 12 -cut album ho Dean Martin in some of his top numbers, including "Everybody loves Somebody," "You're Nobody 'Ti) Somebody Loves You" and "Houston." He also lends his familiar easy style to such Martin favorites as "In the Chapel in the Moonlight" and "Bumming Around" in this winning collection,

POP

MANTOVANI TANGO- London

PS 532 (5)

The Mantovani touch hits all musical forms

with special significance. It's especially ef-

fective here in the

The style is smooth and scintillating giving

the album wide appeal and high potential,

POP

HCS

966ONEY (5Rey )

Conniff, Columbia

As popular as the material they sing about, the Ray Conniff group is never too far from the top of the charts. Breezy and easy on the ear, Conniff translates pop tunes into smooth choral melodies, working his sweet magic on "Honey," "Gentle My Mind," "Love Is Blue" and "Sounds of Silence." Conniff and the Singers have borrowed from the heart of the market, redoing some of the best in the style that has made the groupa favorite.

POP

WALTER WANDERLEY KEE -KA- 00 -Verva V 8739 (M); V6 -8739 (S)

Wanderley plays the great Brazilian composers, Jobim, Gilberto and Bonfa in a cool jazz style, and with some classy work on organ and electric piano. This would do well in both the jazz and pop markets. Album cover art, bright and exciting, gives a good idea of the product.

i COUNTRY

WILD WEEKEND -Bill Anderson.

Decca DL 4998 (M). DL 74998 (5)

Bill Anderson has the true country sound - full of sincerity and heart. Some of the

tunes here are his own, such as "Wild Weekend" and "Won't It Ever Be Morning." In addition there are "Gentle On My Mind" and "Rocky Top." Must merchandise for

the country field.

COUNTRY

IN THE NAME OF LOVE -Ned

Miller. Capitol ST 2914 (S)

An excellent album. Most of the tunes

were written by Ned Miller and he

does a fine job putting them on record.

Best are "In the Name of Love," "Only a

Fool" and "Southbound."

1 CLASSICAL

ryT'fJ BELLINI: NORMA -Suliotis/ Cossotto -Del Monaco /Various Artists /Orch, l'Accademia di Santa Cecilia (Verviso), London OSA 1272 (S)

Elena Suliotis is thrilling in the title role of this abbreviated two -LP set. She clearly shows she's a "Norma" in the impressive line that includes Maria Callas whose performance in the role is recalled by this set. Fiorenza Cossoto also is superb with the "Mira, 0 Norma" duet a standout. Silvio Varviso again demonstrates his expertness,

CLASSICAL

IVES: SYMPHONY NO. 1- Philadelphia Groh, (Ormandy).

Columbia MS 7111 (S)

Composer Charles Ives gets another important boost in this coupling of his "Sym- phony No. 1" and "Three Places in New England," by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Both compositions were written more than half a century ago but the mood holds up and the interpretation makes it stick,

COUNTRY

THE MANY COUNTRY MOODS Of WARNER MACK -Dacca DL 4995 (M); DL 74995 (5)

Including his current hit "I'd Give the World (TO Be Back Loving You "), Warner Mack here displays his versatility from ballads, such as "It's Been a Good Life Loving You" to uptempo numbers "I Can't Keep Away From You." Other good cuts in. elude "Paper Mansions," "Tell Me to Go (Tell Me to Stay)" and "Crystal Chandelier."

MAHLER " SYMPHONY No.9

LONDON ERÓLyy GOG STI s:. .

CLASSICAL

MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 9- London Symphony (Salti). London CSA 2220 (5)

Georg Salti continues his Mahler symphonic series with another outstanding package. Conducting the proficient London Sym- phony, Salti realizes the full scope and color of the work in this two- record set. All four movements are memorable here.

SOUNDTRACK

THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE -Leroy Holmes. United Artists UAL 3654 (M); UAS 6654 (S)

The film is a World War II blood -and. gutser, with Bill Holden no less, And Alex North's score is highlighted by a hair. chested theme and the reprise of two WW -II favorites, "I'll Never Smile Again" and "You Always Hurt the One You Love." played in solid 1940 style by Leroy Holmes' orchestra.

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CLAUDE GRAY

COUNTRY

THE EASY WAY OF CLAUDE GRAY -Dacca DL 4963 (M); DL 74963 (5)

Claude Gray's familiar easy style is well suited here not only for his own hit ( "Your Devil Memory "), but other top country songs including "Crying Time," "Houston" and "little Ole Winedrinker Me." The other seven cuts also are good examples of the style that has made Gray so popular. "Night Life" and "Once in Every Lifetime" are other gems.

CLASSICAL

LISZT: LES PRELUDES/HUNGAR- IAN RHAPSODY No, 2 /SMETANA: VTSEHRAD/MOLDAU- Berlin Philharmonic ( Karajan), DGG 139 037 (S)

The Berlin Philharmonic is up to its usual high standard. The repertoire is warhorse, yet, Von Karajan conducts with such great imagination and vitality, that the classical buyer will do well to add this version of these Liszt and Smetana works to his collection,

COUNTRY

JOHNNY CASH AT FOISON PRISON-Columbia CS 9639 (5)

Johnny Cash strikes again with another mighty ce.w effort, choosing Fulsom Prison and its inmates as subjects fora "live" LP

show. The sounds of the prison and the prisoners' uninhibited appreciation of Cash highlight this LP, a sure heavyweight on the charts, "Folsom Prison Blues," "25 Minutes to Go" and "long Black Veil" are spun against the prison background with "Jackson" and "Green Green Grass of Home,"

COUNTRY

THE KING OF COUNTRY SOUL - Don Gibson. RCA Victor LPM

3974 (M); LSP 3974 (S)

Excellent version of "What Now My Love," which deserves wide airplay is included. His hit "Ashes of Love" is the key on this LP to sales, but oldie called "Faded Love" is also provided in new dress for much appeal, "Head?*' Down the Wrong Highway" also packs nostalgia.

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PICTURES AT AN EKHIBITION- Ashkenazy /los Angeles Philhar- Monic (Mehra). London CS 6559 (S)

This disk contains two compelling performances, Ashkenazy doing the original piano version and Mehra conducting the Los An- geles Philharmonic in the Ravel orchestra- tion. Assuredly this is a bargain for closet cal buyers. The disk represents a smart aAr concept, and the performantes meet all expectations.

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Studio Bands Jazzing Up Jazz Continued from page 1

Wilson's studio band and Don Ellis' 21 -piece avant -garde organization, are the two area hands released on records. Wil- son belongs to World Pacific: Ellis to Columbia. While Ellis' band works around town, Wil- son assembles his sidemen for record sessions only.

A number of other local players have joined the movement toward rehearsal bands. Mike Barone leads a l7 -piece pickup band which has been working regularly at Donte's, a successful North Hollywood club. Composer Clare Fisher, has begun his own pickup band, working on an irregular basis at the same room. Neither of these groups is tied to any record company. Saxophonist Curtis Amy leads a 16 -piece studio group. The band works out of Ray Charles' recording studio, supporting the pianist and other acts cutting for Tangerine Rec- ords.

Arranger - conductor - player Oliver Nelson, when not scoring picture projects, assembles a studio band to back up visiting soloists. These efforts are on Impulse. Nelson's latest collaboration involves guest soloist clarinetist Pee Wee Rus- sell.

Of new New York hands, the

Jones -Lewis organization has begun moving. It was recently recorded here at Marty's Club with Joe Williams, with whom it was previously paired on an earlier Solid State LP.

Pianist Duke Pearson's band was formed in February, 1967. He has been associated with Blue Note since 1959, when he cut a trio album; he has been producing for the Liberty Rec- ords subsidiary since 1963. The Pearson band has worked such New York spots as the Half Note, Vanguard, the Apollo Theatre and uses the Dom as its regular home. Its members include top sidemen such as Pepper Adams, Frank Foster, Al Gibbons, Jerry Dodgion (reeds); Julian Priester (trombone); Bob Cranshaw (bass); and Mickey Roker (drums).

McGhee Band Former be -bop trumpeter

Howard McGhee's band also draws veteran jazzmen: trombonist Britt Woodman, bassist Gene Taylor, pianist Andy Bey, flugelhornist Eddie Preston and saxophonist Clifford Jordan. Mc- Ghee's band dates back to 1965, when it was formed to assist jazz priest Rev. John Gen - sel at his vespers services.

His band has worked the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival, the Half Note Club, and was a major creative force on New

'Reel Your Own' Light Show Film Unrolled


sizing that the constant reitera- tion of material does not de- tract from the film's effects. Mind Reels will also market mini -film reels in which the light shows' artists are able to expand their acts. Cost of the mini -film loops will be about $2.

"Light show producers have become artists in their own right," Hesters said. "Each show has its own personality. And audiences can recognize a given light show without being told the performer's name before- hand."

Big Drive Mind Reels is preparing an

intensive point -of- purchase campaign at the dealer level. Third

Eye, a poster distribution firm, is handling Mind Reels' distribution.

Three light shows have already been signed, and Hesters said the company was negotiating with several others. Produc- tion has been completed on mini -films by the Phantasmago- ria and Glenn McKay's Head- lights. The Joshua Light Show has just signed with Mind Reels.

Hesters also stressed that the mini -films are not limited to the teen -age market. "We're producing films which can be used in conjunction with classical and electronic music," Hesters cited the Boston Opera as planning a light show as part of its staging for a special production. He also pointed to the use of light shows in the San Fransico Art Show.

Cap. Into EDP Distribution Continued from page 1

Becker, who designed the program, said other phases of Capitol's operation eventually will be "computerized," including the tape operation. "It's possible we can computerize our 8- track, cassette and reel program within 12 months," says Becker. The tape program currently is being programmed into the IBM.

The computer, an IBM 360 (Model 40), is programmed to both receive and give informa-

UA Issues 1st U. S. Disk by Maria Ortiz

NEW YORK - With Raph- ael a hot artist in domestic Spanish markets, according to United Artists, the company is issuing its first American single by another Spanish artist, Maria Oritz. The Spanish songs, which are folk- oriented, are "No Sabes Como Sufri" and "Romance Anonimo." An album is planned for summer release.

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tion on album product 90 days after being released. Capitol's catalog is programmed for dealer -rack jobber-one-stop use through the record company's distribution network.

New albums and singles will not be computerized in the IBM 360, said Becker, but future programs are being studied to involve new album releases and singles.

The system also has a "fore - capability" which enables the distribution centers to take a

pulse of the market capabilities of album product.

Epic's Eliran LP to Be Issued in Israel

LOS ANGELES - Ron Eli - ran's initial Epic album, "Ron Eliran Sings," will be released in his native Israel Wednesday (15) on the Hedarzi Records label. The album contains "Sharm El Sheikh," the biggest selling single in Israeli history, with a sale of more than 50,000 copies.

York's jazz -mobile program, performing in slum areas during past summers.

While bands of sorts can usually be found in most large cities (vibist Tommy Vig has been leading a jazz band in Las Vegas), the New York and Los Angeles -based bands have the advantage of being near the recording companies.

The number of bands working full time include Duke El- lington, Count Basie, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich organizations.

The new rehearsal bands draw their support from the younger jazz buffs who are being exposed to a broad sweep of jazz styles including those played by the hard -driving white rock blues bands, which are closing the gap between jazz and rock 'n' roll.

Grammy TV'er

A Hit, Sparked

By U. S. Artists NEW YORK - The pre-

dominance of American recording artists as this year's Grammy Award winners cued a first -rate production of "The Best on Rec- ord," on the NBC -TV network Wednesday (8).

In previous telecasts, the program lacked the sparkle that is fitting to the industry's most coveted award because many of the winners, British recording artists, were not available for the show's filming. This year, however, all the main winners were on hand to perform their Grammy Award numbers.

Overnight Nielsen ratings for the New York market placed "The Best on Record." aired on WNBC -TV, as the leading program in the 9 -10 p.m. time slot, with a 22.8 rating and 34 per cent share of the sets in use. WABC's movie, "The Pleasure Seekers," was second, with a 12.3 rating and 12 per cent share.

The one -hour program, produced for the National Acad- emy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), took full advantage of key TV stars, as Ro- wan and Martin of TV's "Laugh -In," Tommy Smothers of the Smothers Brothers and Andy Williams were among those in- troducing the winners. Jack Jones, Dionne Warwick, Lalo Schifrin, Elmer Bernstein and Liza Minnelli also introduced Grammy winners.

The show moved at a quick pace. Andy Williams opened the program with a terse, but informative explanation of NARAS and the Grammy Awards. With a minimum time allotted for succinct and witty introductions, the music was non -stop. Glen Campbell's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" was the gem of the show. And Lou Rawls also shone with his award -winning "Dead End Street."

The program spanned the musical spectrum, featuring not only the pop field (represented here by the 5th Dimension and Bobbie Gentry), but also jazz (Cannonball Adderley Quintet), country (Campbell, John Hart- ford and Chet Atkins), r &b (Rawls) and classical (Ravi Shankar and Yehudi Menuhin).

Closing the hour special was a medley of past Grammy winners, sung by Jack Jones, Camp- bell, Atkins and Miss Gentry.

HANK FOX

CLUB REVIEW

Dionne Warwick Sparkles In Flawless Performance

NEW YORK - Dionne War- wick, appearing and sounding comfortable and relaxed, scored a big success at her Copaca- bana opening on Thursday (9). Miss Warwick's vibrant performance was perfect in all re- spects as she spun her way through many of her top hits, from "Don't Make Me Over," her first single in 1962, to her current "Do Yost Know the Way to San Jose ?" All of her recordings have been made for Scepter Records.

But, the program was more than a reprise of her hits. Miss Warwick gave good comic impressions of Diana Ross of the Supremes, Pearl Bailey and Marlene Dietrich. The last, with blonde wig, ended with Miss Warwick switching from the im- personation of Miss Dietrich's deep throaty voice to the art-

ist's own style, in "Falling in Love Again."

There was still more, as the Scepter star effectively merged "The Impossible Dream" and "What the World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love." She sang a dramatic "Battle Hymn of the Republic," which is in her forthcoming gospel album, and also scored with "The Look of Love" and "I Think I'm Going Out of My Head," which gave her an opportunity to belt in fine full - voiced style.

Miss Warwick also sang some of her biggest hits: "I Say a

Little Prayer," "Alfie," "Walk on By," and her million -seller "Valley of the Dolls," as well as good album cuts with "Up Up and Away" and "What's Good About Good -Bye." Lee Valentine conducted her exciting program, which proved a

genuine triumph. FRED KIRBY

Disk Sales Dip 19 % For First Quarter

Continued from page I

the rackers now deliver 61.4 per cent of total dollars of over - the- counter business as against 59 per cent for all of 1967.

On the phase -out of monaural records, the report stereo sales have moved up to 89.6 of total LP sales. Rackers are leading the way with their stereo share up to 90.1 per cent.

Top company in BMR's first quarter report was Columbia Records. Columbia, which was No. 2 in total dollars of store sales at year's end, moved into the top spot in each of the first three periods of 1968. Colum- bia also the No. 1 position for

LP dollars and single dollars, individually.

For the 12 -week period of January through March 23, the following labels held No. 1

position for share of business in stated categories: for total dollars of record sales, Colum- bia, 10.2 per cent share; for dollar share of singles sales, Capitol, 7.5 per cent share; for total LP sales, Columbia, 11

per cent share; for pop LP sales (all LP's but classical), Columbia, 10.7 per cent; for classical LP sales, RCA, 18.3 per cent; for LP sales in $1.99 - or -less category (monaural), Dis- neyland, 19.8 per cent; and for LP's in $2.99 -or -less category (stereo), Camden, 28.3 per cent.

NMPA Growing as Power Reflecting Industry Aims

Continued from page I

self in any area and any ac-

tivity which expands the markets and cultural uses of pop music. Thus we are interested in the use of music in education, in the amelioration of so-

cial problems, in communications with teen -apers and the many other ways to which music can influence our society."

Feist added: "There's more going on in pop music than ever before with the possible exception of the 1890's and just as we have started to make serious music more popular, we should now take pop music more seriously."

NMPA started in 1916 as the Music Publishers Protective Association. One of its earliest tasks was to campaign against payola. In its history, the organization developed notable executives, including E. Claude Mills, John G. Paine and Harry Fox -all of whom went on to important careers. Today, Feist stated, the membership is 25 per cent larger than two years ago and is a better reflection of the total industry. Its executives participate in international conferences -such as the Berne Convention in Stockholm last summer -and are active on domestic copyright levels. It is also in close relationship with

related organizations in the copyright industry -such as

book and record associations. Feist's success on the Nash-

ville scene comes after years of contact with Nashville publishers, explaining the organizations aims in copyright revision and other matters of importance to publishers.

Alvino Winner Of Lib.'s Contest

LOS ANGELES -Danny Al- vino of Liberty's Florida branch won top prize in the company's "There's a Carr in Your Future" sales incentive contest. Alvino's award was a 1968 MG Midget roadster.

Winners of second and third place Honda Motorbikes wer- Henry Moyer of Liberty's Penn Sylvania branch and Vit'

Samela of Liberty, N. Y. Bicy cle winners included Don Mill er, Liberty, Mo.; Jack Mesler Liberty, Fla. and Frank Mirow ski, Mutual Distributors of Bo

ten. Winners of children's spee' wagons were Rich Sidoti, Li erty, Calif.; Ben Victor, Nyle Brothers, Hawaii; Tex Weiner Liberty, N. Y., and Billy Wayn= Williams, Record Sales, La.




A Success Story With Spirit

It happened in Miami. Recently an early- evening

DJ at one of Miami's top stations really heard the Spirit album for the first time. And he loved it. Which is understandable.

He especially dug the "Mechanical World" cut. Which

is especially understandable. Logically, he programmed

"Mechanical World. " And his listener response (from just one play a night) was astounding.

It forced a single from the album: "Mechanical World' crw

"Uncle Jack "czs71o8).And practically overnight it became the biggest -selling single in town. Then the Spirit album became the hottest demand item in town.

And to top it off, the group was brought into Miami for a weekend nightclub appearance. Spirit became the city's biggest attraction, setting new attendance records every night they appeared.

Miami wouldn't let them go. It's a beginning that's

the absolute end. Epilogue: What's happening in Miami is ready to happen elsewhere. They're starting to play "Mechanical World" in New Orleans, Dallas, Cleveland, Denver, Chicago, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Sacramento and Seattle. And in the big college towns like Boston, Ann Arbor, Lansing and El Paso. Spirit is moving them. Spirit will move you. Spirit is a Musical Being. Spirit is on Ode Records.

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