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FEBRUARY 9, 1963 The strongest impact made by a European artist on the international record market during the past year was Mr. Acker Bilk’s world-wide success with “Stranger On The Shore.” With more than 2^ million sales on “Stranger” throughout the world, the clarinetist has established himself as a potent instrumentalist we should be hearing a great deal from in the future. He has two best selling LP’s under the belt in “Stranger On The Shore” and “Above The Stars” and is currently attracting attention with his latest single “Only You” c/w “A Taste Of Honey.” The Atco label, which is- sues Bilk recordings in the U.S., is releasing, this week, a new “Only You” LP by the gent whose bowler has become his trade mark. Everyone Flipped Over the Sensational Marlon Worth and "Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry)” ioWj Eteryone^s Flipping Over the Exciting Flip Side: Marion Worth’s “Tennessee Teardrops” 4-42640 1 - ©•'COLUMBIArgMARCAS REG. PRINTTED IN USA ColumbiaSSingles Sell! Also available on single 8S CdshBcm FOUNDED BY BILL «SRSH Cash Box (PttbUcation Office) 1780 Broadway New York 19, N. Y. (Phone: JUdson 6-2640) CABLE ADDRESS: CASH BOX. N. Y. JOE ORLECK, President and Publisher NORMAN ORLECK, VP and Managing Director GEORGE ALBERT, VP and Treasurer EDITORIAL — Music MARTY OSTROW, Editor-in-Chief IRA HOWARD, Editor IRV LICHTMAN, Associate Editor DICK ZIMMERMAN, Editorial Assistant MIKE MARTUCCI, Editorial Assistant BOB ETTINGER, Editorial Assistant POPSIE, Staff Photographer ADVERTISING BOB AUSTIN, National Director, Music JERRY SHIFRIN, N.Y.C. office. Music BOB Mc^AGE, N.Y.C. office. Music LEE BROOKS, Manager, Chicago JACK DEVANEY, Manager, Los Angeles MARTY TOOHEY, National — Coin Machine ADVERTISING: INTERNATIONAL See List of International Representatives Below MANAGERS MARTY TOOHEY, Coin Machine Dept. T. TORTOSA, Circulation NEVILLE MARTEN, European Director CHICAGO LEE BROOKS 29 E. Madison St., Chicago 2, 111. (All Phones: Financial 6-7272) HOLLYWOOD JACK DEVANEY 6272 Sunset Blvd., Holl3rwood 28, Cal. (Phone Hollywood 6-2129) ENGLAND NEVILLE MARTEN Dorris Land 9a New Bond St. London, Wl, Eng. Tel: Hyde Park 2868 HOLLAND: PAUL ACKET, Theresiastraat Sla, The Hague, Holland, Tel: 070-722646 GERMANY: MAL SONDOCK, Amalienstrasse 28, Munich, Germany, Tel: 220197 ITALY: MARIO PAVINI ROSATI, Via Legioni Romane 6, Milan SCANDINAVIA: SVEN G. WINQUIST, Kagge- holmsvagen 48, Stockholm-Enskede, Sw^en, Tel: 69-46-86 FRANCE: ROGER SELLAM, 86 me de Moeeou, Paris, France, Tel: Laborde 8628 AUSTRALIA: RON TUDOR, 8 Frauds St., Heathmont, Victoria, Tel: 87-6677 BELGIUM: FRANS ROMEYNS, Omer Lepreuxstraat 20, Brussels 8, Tel: 02/ 27.68.68 MEXICO: ENRIQUE ORTIZ, Insurventea Bar 1870 Mezieo 20, Tel: 24-^7 CANADA: JOHN MURPHY, CKOY Radio, P.O. Box 8180, Station C, Ottawa, Ont., Canada ARGENTINA: MIGUEL SMIRNOFF. Rafaela 8978, Buenos Aires, Argentina, T«: 69-1688 JAPAN: Mgr. SHOICHI KUSANO; Adv. Mgr. Mitsno Iwuki, 466 Higashl-Oizumi Nerima- kn, Tokyo SUBSCRIPTION RATES 616 per year any- where in the U. S. A. Published weekly. Second class postage paid at Bristol, Conn. Copyright e 1966 by The Cash Box Publishing Inc. All rights reserred. Copyright nnder UnlTersal Copyright ConTsntion. Cash Box Vol. XXIV— Number 22 February 9, 1963 A FRIEND INDEED While pressures of keen compe- tition in the record industry attract one’s attention to new areas and methods of merchandising, all too often the old reliables are over- looked and at times may even be forgotten. But when a soft singles period hits the industry, such as the one we are currently (not) enjoying, everyone seems to count his bless- ing that there is such a phenome- non as the JUKE BOX ... a mecha- nism which must be fed new single records whether the market be soft or swinging. However, it is unfair to think of the juke box as only a steady cus- tomer who must buy records from the disk industry whether he cares to or not. The juke box of today is playing a tremendous role in popu- larizing both singles, albums and artists through many new and in- ventive methods unheard of only a few years ago. New Rock-Ola machines offer a “Featured Star” idea which dis- plays sleeves of singles in the unit, in a sense an advertisement for the specific single displayed. Rowe-AMI machines feature a “Top Talent” program whereby a new disk pack of five 7" singles at 33 rpm are released each week. The package consists of ten cuts from a top LP plus a color repro scaled to fit the phono’s display space. Seeburg offers an “Album of the Month” feature made up of six selections from an LP (three on a side of a 7" 33 rpm single) which can be played by the customer by pushing a single button. The ma- chine also features a ten album dis- play panel. Wurlitzer today offers a “Top Ten Tunes” idea whereby the con- sumer can play the top ten hits of the day by pushing a single button. This machine also displays colorful disk sleeves and in addition high- lights “Music Of The Week” a gim- mick which features certain spe- cific selections each week. We are no longer living in an era in which the only attention getting factor in the juke box is the revolv- ing mechanism which always seems to stop on the right number— the one you selected. Today’s new machines are very colorful. They are display master- pieces. They feature 33 and 45 rpm disks. And while attracting the public’s attention they promote songs, records and artists for the music industry. The juke box market should not be considered an outlet to which the industry turns in time of need, in time of soft sales. It is a valuable and progressive field very closely related to the record industry and more eager than ever for any sup- port it can derive from the disk in- dustry. Cash Box TOP 100 BEST SELLING TUNES ON RECORDS COMPILED BY CASH BOX FROM LEADING RETAIL OUTLETS— FEBRUARY 9, 1963 Position 2/2 1/26 Position 2/2 1/26 1 HEY PAULA 34 PROUD 68 ★PAUL & PAULA-Philips-40084 2 3 ★JOHNNY CRAWFORD-Del-Fi-4193 36 38 2 WALK RIGHT IN 35 CAST YOUR FATE TO THE WIND 69 ★ROOFTOP SINGERS-Vanguard-35017 1 2 ★VINCE GUARALDI TRIO-Fontasy-563 40 46 MOMENTS-Era-3099 MARTIN DENNY-Liberty-55514 • RUBY BABY 36 DON'T MAKE ME OVER 1 70 ★DION-Columbia-42662 11 34 ★ DIONNE WARWICK-Scepter-1239 23 17 4 GO AWAY LITTLE GIRL ★STEVE LAWRENCE-Columbia-42601 3 1 • GREENBACK DOLLAR ★ KINGSTON TRIO-Capitol-4898 61 71 MERRY MELODY SINGERS-Mercury-72083 • WALK LIKE A MAN ★4 SEASONS-Veeiay-485 17 35 HOYT AXTON-Horizon-3S1 VIRGINIANS-Colpix-666 72 6 THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND 38 HOTEL HAPPINESS 12 EYES ★ BROOK BENTON-Mercury-72055 28 m ★ BOBBY VEE-Liberty-55521 4 4 39 I'M GONNA BE WARM THIS • YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME WINTER 74 ★MIRACLES-Tamla-54073 13 19 ★CONNIE FRANCIS-MGM-13116 27 18 8 UP ON THE ROOF ★DRI FTERS-Atlantic-21 62 6 7 9 CALL ON ME ★ BOBBY BLAND-Duke-360 55 65 # 9 LOOP DE LOOP 41 TWO LOVERS 76 ★JOHNNY THUNDER-Diamond-129 10 15 ★MARY WELLS-Motown-103S 21 13 • FROM A JACK TO A KING ★ NED MILLER-Fabor-114 12 20 42 REMEMBER THEN ★ EARLS-Old Town-1130 29 26 77 • RHYTHM OF THE RAIN ★CASCADES-Valiant-6026 20 33 # THAT'S THE WAY LOVE IS ★ BOBBY BLAND-Duke-360 64 87 78 12 IT'S UP TO YOU ★RICK NELSON-lmperial-5901 7 10 1 WANNA BE AROUND ★TONY BENNETT-Columbia-42634 63 76 ® • MY COLORING BOOK ★SANDY STEWART-Colpix-669 14 16 45 PEPINO THE ITALIAN MOUSE ★LOU MONTE-Reprise-20160 33 22 80 ★ KITTY KALLEN-RCA-8124 BARBARA STREISAND-Colubbia-42648 46 ZIP-A-DEE-DO-DAH GEORGE CHAKIRIS-Capitol-4892 ★BOB B. SOXX & BLUE JEANS-Philles-107 37 28 81 14 TELL HIM 47 SHAKE ME 1 RATTLE, SQUEEZE ★ EXCITERS-United Artists-544 ED TOWNSEND-Liberty-55516 5 5 ME J CRY ★MARION WORTH-Columbia-42640 48 55 15 1 SAW LINDA YESTERDAY ★DICKEY LEE-Smash-1791 8 9 48 JAVA ★ FLOYD CRAMER-RCA-Victor-8116 56 63 32 16 LITTLE TOWN FLIRT ★DEL SHANNON-Bigtop-3131 18 23 49 EVERYBODY LOVES A LOVER ★SHIRELLES-Scepter-1243 41 27 83 17 HALF HEAVEN, HALF HEARTACHE +GENE PITNEY-Musicor-1026 15 14 50 PUDDIN"N'TAIN 84 HE'S SURE THE BOY 1 LOVE ★CRYSTALS-Philles-109 ★ALLEY CATS-Philles-108 58 78 • 22 25 51 THE BALLAD OF JED CLAMPETT 85 ★ FLATT 8< SCRUGS-Columbia-42606 51 58 • WILD WEEKEND ★ ROCKIN' REBELS-Swan-4125 26 32 NELSON RIDDLE-Capitol-4896 JO ANN CASTLE-Dot-16442 86 20 TELSTAR ★TORNADOES-London-9561 9 6 • ALICE IN WONDERLAND ★NEIL SEDAKA-RCA-8137 82 — 87 • YOU'RE THE REASON I'M LIVIN' ★BOBBY DARIN-Capitol-4897 31 60 53 SHAKE SHERRY ★CONTOURS-Gordy-701 2 45 50 88 22 CINNAMON CINDER LET'S TURKEY TROT 83 89 ★ PASTEL SIX-Zen-102 24 24 ★LITTLE EVA-Dimension-1006 — CINDERS-Warner Bros.-5326 90 FLY ME TO THE MOON 55 BOBBY'S GIRL 23 25 31 ★MARCIE BLANE-Seville-120 39 21 91 ★JOE HARNELL-Kapp-497 EYDIE GORM E-ABC-1 0383 FELICIA SANDERS-Decca-31335 # OUR DAY WILL COME APRIL STEVENS-lmperial-5907 MARK MURPHY-Riverside-4526 ★ RUBY & ROMANTICS-Kapp-501 77 ““ m TONY MARTIN-Dot-16361 RHODA SCOTT TRIO-Tru-Sound-418 57 SHE'LL NEVER KNOW ★ BRENDA LEE-Decca-31454 62 92 BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA m OUR WINTER LOVE 93 ★ EYDIE GORME-Columbia-42661 SEND ME SOME LOVIN' 43 70 73 88 ★ BILL PURSELL-Columbia-42619 ★SAM COOKE-RCA-8129 38 51 59 RETURN TO SENDER • THE END OF THE WORLD ★ ELVIS PRESLEY-RCA-8100 42 29 ★SKEETER DAVIS-RCA-8098 34 45 60 SHUTTERS AND BOARDS 94 27 MAMA DIDN'T LIE ★JERRY WALLACE-Challenge-9171 47 40 ★JAN BRADLEY-Chess-1845 FASCINATIONS-ABC-10387 30 37 61 WIGGLE WOBBLE 95 A GYPSY CRIED ★LES COOPER-Everlast-5019 46 36 28 32 41 62 STRANGE 1 KNOW 96 ★LOU CHRISTIE-Roulette-4457 • YOUR USED TO BE ★MARVELETTES-Tamla-54072 50 53 ★ BRENDA LEE-Decca-31454 35 44 63 SEE SEE RIDER 97 • WHAT WILL MARY SAY ★JOHNNY MATHIS-Columbia-42666 49 77 ★ LAVERN BAKER-Atlantic-2167 BILLY STORM-Vista-413 59 48 31 MY DAD 64 YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE 98 ★ PAUL PETERSEN-Colpix-663 16 11 ★ RAY CHARLES-ABC-10375 53 39 32 liMbo rock 65 CHICKEN FEED 99 ★CHUBBY CHECKER-Parkway-849 19 8 ★ BENT FABRIC-Atco-6245 65 71 DAVE PIKE-Prestige-242 CHAMPS-Challenge-9131 66 MOLLY 100 LOVE (MAKES THE WORLD GO ★ BOBBY GOLDSBORO- Laurie-3148 60 64 ROUND) 67 POPEYE WADDLE 100 ★PAUL ANKA-RCA-8115 44 54 ★ DON COVAY-Cameo-239 68 72 Position 2/2 1/26 BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY ★4 SEASONS-Veeiay-465 DAVID CARROLL-Mercury-72070 52 30 ALL ABOUT MY GIRL ★JIMMY McGRIFF-Sue-777 72 79 I'D RATHER BE IN YOUR ARMS ★DUPREES-Coed-574 74 84 WHO STOLE THE KEESHKA ★MATYS BROS.-Select-719 WALTER SOLEK-Dona-2n2 FRANKIE YANKOVIC-Columbia-42680 79 89 I'M A WOMAN ★ PEGGY LEE-Capitol-4880 75 80 BUTTERFLY BABY ★ BOBBY RYDELL-Cameo-242 BIG WIDE WORLD ★TEDDY RANDAZZO-Colpix-662 78 IN DREAMS ★ROY ORBISON-Monument-806 HITCH HIKE ★MARVIN GAYE-Tamla-54075 80 WILLIE CAN ★SUE THOMPSON-Hickory-1196 EVERY DAY I HAVE TO CRY ★STEVE ALAIMO-Checker-1032 85 81 PIN A MEDAL ON JOEY ★JAMES DARREN-Colpix-672 WOULD IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE TO YOU ★ ETTA JAMES-Argo-5430 DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES ★ HENRY MANCINI-RCA-8120 DICK ROMAN-Harmon-1012 PAT BOON E-Dot-1 6439 LET ME GO THE RIGHT WAY ★SUPREMES-Motown-1034 86 TELL HIM I'M NOT HOME ★CHUCK JACKSON-Wand-132 92 BABY, BABY, BABY ★SAM COOKE-RCA-8129 100 BOSS GUITAR ★ DUANE EDDY-RCA-8130 94 96 97 99 2,000 LB. BEE ★VENTURES-Dolton-67 90 94 93 85 69 68 90 — 82 98 92 87 95 86 91 — 100 — BOSSA NOVA, U.S.A. DAVE BRUBECK-Columbia-42675 I WILL LIVE MY LIFE FOR YOU ★TONY BENNETT-Columbia-42634 89 LET'S STOMP ★BOBBY COMSTOCK-Lawn-202 JIVE SAMBA ★CANNON BALL ADD ERLY-Riverside-4541 WHAT DOES A GIRL DO ★MARCY BLANE-Seville-123 MEDITATION (MEDITACAO) ★CHARLIE BYRD-Riverside-4544 PAT BOON E-Dot-1 6439 BILLY VAUGHN-Dot-16436 LOVE FOR SALE ★ARTHUR LYMAN-HiFi-5066 AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME ★SAMMY DAVIS, JR.-Reprise-20138 GEORGIA BROWN-London-562 DELLA REESE-RCA-8093 SHIRLEY BASSEY-United Artists-511 PETE KING-Kapp-489 RONNIE ALDRICH-London-9546 TONY MARTIN-Dot-16402 SETTLE DOWN ★ PETER, PAUL & MARY-Warner Bros.-5334 95 100 MIKE SETTLE & SETTLERS-Folk Sing-1002 RIDIN' THE WIND ★TORNADOES-London-9581 — — AIN'T GONNA KISSYA ★ RIBBONS-Marsh-202 SUZIE CLARK-Rendezvous-19 PEPPERMINT MAN ★DICK DALE 8, DELTONES-Del-Tone-5020 TIMMY WELCH-Reprise-2013 SOUTH STREET ★ORLONS-Cameo-243 AM I THAT EASY TO FORGET ★"LITTLE" ESTHER PHILLIPS-Lcnox-5560 LEAVIN' ON YOUR MIND ★ PATSY CLINE-Decca-31455 96 I 97 100 91 f • SHARP UPWARD MOVE ★ BBT SEUING RECORDS * OTHER VERSIONS STRONGLY REPORTED PUBLISHER LIST— SEE INDEX WILLIE NELSON #55532 JAN & DEAN #55531 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 5 NARM Meet Looks Strong, List Social Schedule Capitol Feb. Albums Include Jazz Series Bow, Lee, Darin IP’s PHILADELPHIA — The fifth annual convention of NARM, the rack-jobber association, is shaping-up as one of the top industry gatherings to date. Strong turn-out is seen as the final date for advance registration for the meet — set for Mar. 3-7 at San Fran- cisco’s Fairmont Hotel — • draws near, with NARM execs noting large con- tingents due from the Columbia, Vic- tor and Capitol labels and all leading- indies. As for the meet’s social schedule, a complete roster of social events will give both manufacturers and rack- jobbers the opportunity to relax after the Monday and Tuesday morning- business sessions and the exhibit hall hours on Monday and Tuesday aftei-- noons and all day Wednesday. Beginning with the president’s wel- coming cocktail party on Sunday, March 3, sponsored by Columbia Rec- ords, the festivities will continue with cocktail parties on Monday and Tues- day hosted by the Warner Bros, and Liberty diskeries. Victor will host a unique recording session party on Monday evening, featuring Victor re- cording artists. A champagne break- fast late Tuesday evening, will fea- ture entertainment by Rusty Warren. For the ladies who will be attend- ing the convention with their hus- bands, two special functions have been planned. On Monday noon. Am- bassador Records will host an ori- ental fashion show and luncheon in the Crystal Room of the Fairmont Hotel. On Tuesday, at 11:00 AM, Miller International will host a sight- seeing tour which will take the ladies throughout San Fancisco, and make a stop for luncheon and shopping in the quaint fishing- village of Sausalito. The highlight of the social schedule will be the NARM Awards Banquet, a black-tie formal event. A cocktail reception will be hosted by Capitol Records, immediately prior to the ban- quet. The awards banquet will include an all-star show, featuring the Kings- Gleason Plug Suits Sales Of Fontaine LP Just Fine NEW YORK — Jackie Gleason has helped give Frank Fontaine’s new ABC-Paramount Records’ LP — “Songs I Sing on the Jackie Gleason Show’’— a strong sales send-off. As a result of Gleason’s long plug for the album on his Jan. 26 TV’er, the label has reported a heavy up- swing in sales, with distribs noting heavy sales reaction to Gleason’s praise of the LP. Near week’s end, ABC-Par said total sales had reached 150,000. Sales had reached 50,000 before the Glea- son plug, thus putting sales at 100,000 in the week following the Gleason TV’er. Label feels that the album will eventually stand as one of its most successful album releases. It is no. 36 on this week’s mono chart. I N D EX Album Plans 23 Album Reviews 26, 28, 30 Album Sure Shots 39 Bios for DJ’s 20 Country Music Section 48, 49 International Section 41-47 Juke Box Ops Record Guide .... 24 Looking Ahead (Singles) 8 Looking Ahead (LP’s) 32 Platter Spinner Platter 20 Radio Active Chart 22 R & B Top 50 35 Record Ramblings 16, 18 Single Review 10, 12, 14 Sure Shots 34 Top 100 Artists 40 Top 100 Publishers 41 ton Trio, Tony Bennett Allan Sher- man, and Peter Nero. At the awards banquet, the traditional NARM cere- mony of presenting- plaques for best- selling- product, as well as outstand- ing- company awards, will once again be held. Awards will be presented in fifteen categories, with special awards this year going to Cadence Records for “The First Family,’’ as the best- selling monaural album of all time via the record racks, and to Vaughn Meader, for the best-selling- comedy artist of all time via record racks. HARRY JENKINS NEW YORK— Harry E. Jenkins has been named to the newly-created posi- tion of division vice president. Mar- keting at RCA Victor Records, and will immediately assume the direction of and full responsibility for this new marketing activity. In making the announcement, Nor- man Racusin, division veep and op- erations manager, described the new marketing activity as a “streamlin- ing and strengthening’’ of the Record Division marketing area. “Our ob- jective,” he said, “is to integrate the sales, merchandising, advertising and tape marketing functons into one en- tity under Jenkins, whose broad ex- perience—in sales, merchandising, product planning, manufacturing and distributor operation — eminently Chantels' Single Debuts 3-Way-Tie Ludix Label NEW YORK — The Ludix label, oper- ated via an unusual affiliation between Capitol Records, Project Records, a division of Bing Crosby Productions, and Luther Dixn, is making its boAV this week with a single by the long- time femme vocal crew, The Chantels. Sides are “Eternally” and “Swamp Water.” The new label is the product of a distribution and production agree- ment signed last year by the three parties. Ludix maintains its headquarters in New York City at Capitol’s eastern operations offices, 1730 Broadway. Dixon, ofrmer A&R head at Screpter Records, tops A&R as executive pro- ducer, while Project president Simon Rady is handling the business side of the new firm. Lennie McMillan, formerly with Cameo-Parkway Rec- ords, has been named national pro- motion director of the label. (Continued on page 36) NEW YORK — The unveiling of its “Dimensions in Jazz” line (see sepa- rate story for details) and albums by Bobby Darin and Peggy Lee spotlight the release of 16 new LP’s and two re-issues this month from Capitol Records. “JAZZ MOMENTS,” by The George Shearing Trio, featuring the late bassist Israel Crosby and drum- mer Vernel Fournier, is the banner album in the new “Dimensions In Jazz” series. (The long-range modern jazz line also introduces next month qualifies him to direct and supervise this new and vitally important activ- ity.” The creation of the marketing ac- tivity will make for a more cohesive and effective overall operation, with decision-making functions closer to the source of any questions that arise requiring' policy decisions, Racusin said. Also, the exec noted, by co- ordinating all marketing activities into (Continued on page 36) Adler To ASCAP Board After Harbach's Death NEW YORK— Cleffer Richard Adler has been appointed to the board of di- rectors of ASCAP to fill out the term of the late Otto Harbach, the famed lyricist-librettist who died recently at the age of 89 (see last week’s issue). Adler, a member of ASCAP since 1950, is the writer of such musicals as “Pajama Game,” “Damn Yankees,” both in collaboration with the late Jerry Ross, and “Kwamina.” He has also been active in creating musical commercials. Mercury-Wing Issues 6 LP's For Feb. NEW YORK — The low-priced Mer- cury-Wing catalog gets six additional albums this month . They include Sarah Vaughan’s “Sassy,” Louis Jor dan’s “Somebody Up There Digs Me,” Eddie Howard’s “Words of Love,” Jerry Murad’s Harmonicats’ “South American Nights,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s “Gospel Train” and “Sweet & Spanish” by The Lourdes, a Span- ish singing group. Tops Files Chapter 11 NEW YORK — Tops Records, one of the pioneer low-priced LP lines, has gone into Chapter 11 bankruptcy pro- ceedings, it was reported last week. Cy Leslie, president of Pickwick International, another low-priced LP firm, has been appointed by the Fed- eral Court to administer Tops in conjunction with James Talcott, Inc., one of the biggest commercial lenders in the country and the major Tops creditor. The present management, sales force and clerical staff of Tops will be retained and the firm’s accounts will continue to be serviced without interruption, an announcement said. While efforts will be made to further and to enhance the business of the company, a statement added, where practical, economies will be effected and if needed, service and sales will be improved. Tops personnel will henceforth re- port to Leslie, who will personally supervise all phases of the firm’s ac- tivities. Tops, a subsid of Precision Radia- tion Instruments, acquired the disk- ings of the late Eli Oberstein a year ago, taking over such Oberstein low- priced LP lines as Rondo, Rondo-lette, Ultraphonic, Hudson, Allegro, Acorn, Evon and Galaxie. Tops’ own lines in- clude Golden Tone, Craftsman, Benise, Kimbei'ly and Mayfair. the voice and piano of Jimmie Rowles in KIND A GROOVY! and the big band organ of Joe Bucci in WILD ABOUT BASIE 1). Peggy Lee’s “I’M A WOMAN” takes its title and theme from the blonde vocalist’s click single in the same manner that Bobby Darin groups a batch of country-flavored tunes around his hit, “YOU’RE THE REASON I’M LIVING.” The Lettermen are showcased in a fourth Capitol LP, this one tagged “COLLEGE STANDARDS.” Better- known gospel themes get the Jonah Jones treatment in “THAT RIGHT- EOUS FEELIN’.” Capitol is re-issuing Van Alex- ander’s classic survey of the Swing Era in “SAVOY STOMP,” originally titled “The Home of Happy Feet.” A second re-issue is an LP version of Alan Livingston’s adaptation of Walt Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp,” fea- turing members of the original cast, and supplemented with selections from two other Disney productions, “Icha- bod and Mr. Toad” and “Rob Roy.” (Continued on page 36) CAPITOL SETS JAZZ DRIVE, “DIMENSIONS IN JAZZ” LINE BOWS, 4 JAZZ PERFORMERS INKED HOLLYWOOD — Capitol Records is launching a long-term “full-scale re- emphasis” on jazz. Label is bowing a “Dimensions in Jazz” series this week with three LP’s among its Feb. releases and four jazzists have been inked to the label (see below). This long-range repertoire and mer- chandising specialty will be desig- nated by a special “Dimensions in Jazz” trade-mark, which all upcoming packages in the series will combine with the Capitol logo. Dave Cavanaugh, Capitol’s execu- tive A&R director for album product, stressed the new series will be aimed primarily at exploiting new jazz names. “New in the sense of needing their rightful exposure to the record-buy- ing public,” he explained, “though certainly not new to the jazz scene. All have long-standing reputations on the jazz circuit.” One prominent exception to the “new name” concept, however, is the February release of George Shear- ing’s last sessions with the late bas- sist Israel Crosbv and drummer Vernel Fournier. These trio dates, dubbed “JAZZ MOMENTS,” are sharp jazz departure from recent best-selling Shearing Quintet albums. “Shearing is one of the most re- spected and durable names in modern jazz; so we considered his “JAZZ MOMENTS” a natural and necessary headliner for our jazz line,” Cava- naugh said. (Continued on page 36) BULLETIN: HARRY SCHWARTZ DIES Washington, D.C. — Harry Schwartz, head of Schwartz Bros, dist., the large disk distributorship in the nation’s capitol, died of a heart attack at his home in Washington last Friday, February 1. He was 73 years old. A prominent figure in the music business, Schwartz headed his firm since its inception in 1946. He also served two consecutive terms as treas- urer of ARMADA, the distrib asso- ciation. He is survived by his wife Molly, and three sons, Stewart, Bert and Jim, all active in the Schwartz opera- tion since its start. Burial services took place last Sunday, Febi-uary 3, at the Danzansky Funeral Home in Washington. Victor Names Jenkins Vice President To Head New Marketing Activity 6 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 Columbia Debuts 20 IP’s In Feb Decca’s 8 Feb. “Marquee ’63’’ IP’s Tabbed Among Label’s Strongest Ever NEW YORK — Columbia Records’ LP product for Feb. includes 11 pop al- bums, five Masterworks, three Latin- American albums and a disking of “Annie Get Your Gun” with Doris Day and Robert Goulet. The pop outings include Ray Con- niff’s 19th LP for the label, “The Happy Beat,” “Terry Snyder’s World of Sound,” the percussionist’s first LP for the label, “Sittin’ On A Rainbow,” the music of Harold Arlen with pian- est Andre Previn and his orchestra, “Billy Walker’s Greatest Hits,” Car- men McRae’s “Something Wonderful,” The Brothers Four’s “Cross-Country Concert,” Pete Seeger’s “Children’s Concert at Town Hall,” Lester Flatt & Earl Scrugg’s “Hard Travelin’,” Percy Faith’s “American Serenade,” Frankie Laine’s “Wanderlust.” Highlighting the new Masterworks release are a number of piano record- ings including volume one of Chopin : Mazurkas by Alexander Brailowsky; Mozart: Concertos Nos. 26 and 27 by Robert Casadesus, with George Szell conducting the Columbia Symphony Orchestra; Beethoven; Piano Con- certo No. 1 with Leonai-d Bernstein as soloist as well as conducting the New York Philharmonic; Book One of Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier with Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, and Romantic Masterpieces For The Keyboard featuring Ivan Davis in Schumann’s Carnaval ; Mendelssohn’s EMI's Sir Joseph Making U.S. Stop On World Tour HOLLYWOOD— Sir Joseph Lock- wood, Chairman of Electric & Musical Industries, Ltd., will stop briefly in Hollywood and New York this week enroute to London following an around-the-world tour of EMI opera- tions. Arriving in Los Angeles Wednes- day (6), he will be guest of honor at cocktail parties hosted by Capitol president Alan Livingston on both coasts. Sir Joseph will meet Capitol recording artists at a reception set for Friday (8), in the Rodeo Room of the Beverly Hills Hotel. The following Monday (11) he will continue on to New York, accompanied by Living- ston, who will be joined by his wife, actress Nancy Olson, in hosting an in- formal cocktail party at the Hamp- shire House Feb. 14. Sir Joseph left London Jan. 14 for visits with EMI associated firms in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan. He will leave New York for London, international headquarters of the EMI recording and electronics complex, Feb. 15. NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission’s anti-trust suit against Columbia Records entered its third week last week with representatives of the music publishing business and manufacturers testifying on behalf of the federal government. Representing the pubberies were Mickey Scoop of the Big 3 Music Co., and Hennan Starr of Music Publishers Holding Corp., a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Arnold Maxim, head of MGM Records also testified. The counsel for the FTC asked Scoop if the Columbia Record Club received a discount on royalties paid for material used, and if so, why. Scoop replied that Columbia received a 25% discount because untapped marketing areas would be developed Rondo Capriccioso and Chopin’s An- dante Spianato and Grande Polonaise. The release also includes pianist Ru- dolf Serkin in performances of Bar- tok’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with George Szell conducting the Columbia Symphony Orchestra ; and Prokofieff’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with Eugene Ormandy directing The Philadelphia Orchestra. February’s three new Latin Amer- ican releases in Columbia’s “EX” series are “Sarita Montiel Sings From The Film ‘Pecado de Amor’,” tunes from the star’s latest motion picture; “Besos Brujos — Kisses of Sorcery,” the record debut of an exciting Argen- tine tango singer, Blanca Mooney; and “La Guitarra de Mexico,” the second Columbia LP by Mexico’s famed guitarist, Antonio Bribiesca. HOLLYWOOD — Liberty Records has unveiled a “Follow the Sales Leader” plan for Feb. It’s highlighted by a 15% cash discount off the face of the invoice on all dealer orders of Liberty & Dolton product, including six new Move To Form Promo Assn. NEW YORK — A new music industry association — Recording Industry Pro- motion Association, Inc. — is being- blueprinted in New York. Initiated by Bob Kerr, who is acting executive-director and is head of Kerradio, a programming & promotion service, the organization has been in- corporated in New York state. Kerr has been conducting a series of lunch- eons in New York with various label reps to finalize the set-up of RIPA. At the first two luncheons reps of the following labels formed a steer- ing committee: Amy-Mala, Cadence, Capitol, Colpix, Decca, Dimension, Mercury, MGM, 20th Fox, United Artists’ Victor and Vista. Membership, according to a pro- posed constitution and by-laws, would involve four categories; Voting Mem- bers, who have the exclusive right to vote in all business meetings and elections of the association, with one voting member for each label; Affili- ate Members ; non-voting promo staffer of a label; Allied Members: indie promo men, publishers, artist management agencies, retail stores, distribs, etc. ; Associate Members : reps of businesses allied to the disk industry, including indie disk pro- ducers, industry associations, trade papers, jukebox operators, ad agen- cies, etc. by the club, and that the over all good to be gained by the music industry was just cause for the reduced rate. The government counsel also asked Scoop if the record dealers would be hurt by the operations of a record club, and Scoop replied that dealer- sales were unaffected. The FTC counsel then asked if the Big 3 Music Co. gave the same dis- count to the other record clubs (RCA Victor and Capitol) and Scoop veri- fied that all the record clubs received the same discount on royalties. The publishers representatives were questioned as to the amount of royal- ties paid for free records such as those used for promotion and those given as bonuses to record club mem- bers. Both Scoop and Starr admitted NEW YORK — Decca Records’ “Mar- quee ’63” product release program moves into Feb. with eight albums — five on Decca, three on Coral — that Decca execs feel comprise one of the strongest collections ever released at one time by the label. Sidney N. Goldberg, sales veep, stated that the sales of these eight albums will assure that Feb. will be one of the largest volume months in the history of the company saleswise. Decca factories have been geared for maximum production levels in line with the anticipated volume. Featured in the Decca release are Brenda Lee’s “All Alone Am I,” albums and three re-packaged items. Deal also features a 100% exchange privilege, merchandise exchangeable after July 1, 1963 and deferred bill- ing, with payments scheduled for 'V2 April 10, V2. May 10. Easel displays and ad mats have been prepared and are available from distribs. The new LP’s are: “Latin In A Satin Mood,” Julie London; “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes,” Bobby Vee (named after his hit); “Manhat- tan Beat,” Eddie Heywood; “Best of Timi Yuro,” “Waltz In Jazz Time,” Si Zentner; and “The Power & The Glory,” Voices of the Heavenly Choir. The re-packaged merchandise con- sists of two John Duggy organ LP’s — “I Hear A Rhapsody” and “Carousel Music in HiFi.” Third entry is Dol- ton’s “The Ventures Twist Party, Vol. 2” (former tag was “Dance with The Ventures). C-P Execs-Distribs Meet In N.Y. This Week NEW YORK — Cameo-Parkway Rec- ords holds its national sales meet at New York’s Americana Hotel this Thurs. (7). C-P execs will tell distribs of new releases and future plans. In addition, a number of “surprise” guest speakers will be heard from, an announcement said. that royalties were not paid on pro- motional records that were clearly marked for that purpose, but that royalties were paid on bonus records given away by the record clubs. Scoop, when asked if Columbia paid the royalties on other labels distrib- uted through the Columbia Record club, replied that he did not know. Herman Starr of the Music Pub- lishers Holding Corp. gave substan- tially the same testimony to these questions as Scoop did. Starr agreed with Scoop that the emergence of a record club by Columbia was a stim- ulant to the industry. Starr also in- formed the members of the hearing that his publishing company gave the same 25% discount on royalties to all three record clubs, and that the roy- ( Continued on page 38) which features her title hit plus a bill of standards. Burl Ives’ “Burl,” Earl Grant’s “Midnight Sun” and Carmen Cavallaro’s “Waltzing In The Dark,” which should remind fans of the ivory artist of his almost 20-year-old best- selling Decca album, “Dancing In The Dark.” The Coral sessions are Tiny Little’s “Movin’,” Pete Fountain’s “Plenty Of Pete,” which contains eight tracks, each of 4-6 minutes duration, and “Reminiscing” with the late Buddy Holly. Latter LP contains previously unreleased Holly sides. Since addi- tional musicians were added to the original masters, out before stereo disks, the LP is also available in a true-stereo addition. The new issues are part of an over- all incentive plan being offered to dealers by the label since the debut of ’63 product on Jan. 7. Dealers are to contact their local Decca distribs for details on the plan, which ends Feb. 28. To kick off the release, a task force of Decca execs met in Chicago last week to introduce the Feb. product to all the branch and division managers. The New York contingent included Sydney N. Goldberg, vice-president in charge of sales, Claude Brennan, na- tional sales manager, Lou Sebok, as- sistant national sales manager and Jack Kiernan, sales promotion and Lenny Salidor, director of promotion and publicity. The field managers then returned to their respective branches and held meetings with their individual per- sonnel last Friday (1). Beginning this week (4) the release will be offered to dealers all over the country. Masters Moves Into Bankruptcy Proceedings NEW YORK — Masters, Inc., a major eastern discount-house chain and a big disk sales factor, has filed a Chapter 11 in U.S. Southern District Court of New York. As noted in the Chapter 11 petition, financial difficulties are the result of expansion at too rapid a rate. Firm and a subsid operate 11 branches, two stores in New York City, outlets in Elmsford, New Hyde Park, Flushing and Hempstead, all New York, Para- mus, N.J., York and Lancaster, Pa., and Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Fla. Firm reports total liabilities of $5,213,327 and total assets of $7,298,- 285 in balance sheet estimates as of Jan. 15. Current liabilities are $5,- 093,315, including $4,055,198 of ac- counts payable to merchandise sup- pliers, which include General Electric, Zenith Radio, Westinghouse Electric, Admiral Corp. and Sperry Rand. Cur- rent assets, reports the firm, are $5,- 925,957, including $5,360,894 in mer- chandise inventory. Its annual volume, according to the petition, is about $37 million. President of the firm is Stephen Masters, who owns the privately held company along with his family. Asa S. Herzog has been named the court-appointed referee in the Chapter 11 proceedings. A hearing will be held this Fri. (8). FTC Hears Testimony From Publishing Company And Record Label Heads In Columbia Disk Club Suit Liberty Bows February LP Deal Cash Box — February 9, 1963 7 illiiiilllliil Cosh Box LOOKING AHEAD A compilation, in order of strength, of up and coming records showing signs of breaking into The Cash Box Top 100. List is compiled from retail outlets. ] MR. BASS MAN ’ Johnny Cymbal (Kapp 503) 9 ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM/ ^ HI-LILI, HI LO Richard Chamberlain (MGM 13121) *3 THE SAME OLD Hl’RT Burl Ives IDecca 31453) A HALF TIME Routers (Warner Bros. 5332) C I REALLY DON'T WANT TO KNOW ''Little" Esther Phillips (Lenox 5560) 6AL DI LA Connie Francis fMGM 13116) 7 THEME FROM LAWRENCE OF ' ARABIA Ferrante & Teicher (United Artists 563) 8MISERLOU Dick Dole (Deltone 5019) Q NOBODY BUT ME ' Isley Bros. (Wand 131) in ZING! WENT THE STRINGS ' OF MY HEART Furys (Mock IV 112) 1 1 MAGIC STAR ' • Margie Singleton (Mercury 72079) 9 BOSS Ramblers (Dot 16421) ID I M SORRY PILLOW ' Lee Andrews (Parkway 860) lA HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW Baby Jane & Rockabyes (United Artists 560) 1 C SLOP TIME ' Sherrys (Guyden 2077) 1 (L MR. COOL • ^ Champs (Challenge 9180) 17 ONLY YOU * ' Mr. Acker Bilk (Atco 6247) 10 THE BIRD ' ® Dutones (Columbia 42657) IQ WHAT TO DO WITH LAURIE ' ' Mike Clifford (United Artists 557) on WHY DO LOVERS BREAK EACH OTHER'S HEARTS Bob B. Soxx & Blue Jeans (Philles 110) 01 THE LONE TEEN RANGER ^ ■ Jerry Landis (Amy 875) 00 WHITE LEVIS Majorettes (Troy 1000) OD KISS TOMORROW GOODBYE Danny White (Frisco 104) JA FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART Dean Martin (Reprise 20116) OC MAMA DIDN'T LIE Fascinations (ABC Paramount 10387) O^ ANYONE BUT HER Joni James (MGM 13117) 07 GUILTY Crests (Selma 311) OO I BELIEVE Dick Stewart (Ava 117) OO BONNIE DO Johnny Cooper (Ermine 42) DO FLAPJACKS Google Rene (Class) *3 1 FOUR LETTER MAN * Freddy Cannon (Swan 4132) *30 DON'T WAIT TOO LONG Erma Franklin (Epic 9559) *3*3 MY FOOLISH HEART Demensions (Coral 62344) ’3>1 LITTLE WHITE LIES Kenjolairs (A & M 704) *3 C DON'T LET ME CROSS OVER Carl Butler (Columbia 42593) 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 GLOBETROTTIN' Tornadoes (London 9579) MAYBE YOU'LL BE THERE Billy 8, Essentials (Jamie 1239) THE YELLOW BANDANA Faron Young (Mercury 72085) YAKETY SAX Boots Randolph (Monument 804) TELL DADDY Ben E. King (Atco 6246) SHIRLEY Tony Orlando (Epic 9570) MAMA-OOM-MOW-MOW (THE BIRD) Rivingtons (Liberty 55528) CASTAWAY Hayley Mills (Vista 408) 00-LA-LA LIMBO Danny & Juniors (Guyden 1240) LET THE FOUR WINDS BLOW Sandy Nelson (Imperial 5904) THE DOG Rufus Thomas (Stax 130) MARLENE Concords (Herald 576) DON'T MENTION MY NAME Shepherd Sisters (Atlantic 2176) CARRYIN' THE LOAD Ray Charles (Atlantic 2174) I'M THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU Impressions (ABC Paramount 10386) BOBBY BLAND’S JUNIOR PARKER ‘‘SOMEONE I’M GONNA TELL IT ON YOU b, JAMES DAVIS At Last! Here's Jackie Pop Smash ! WHY NOT GIVE ME A CHANCE JACKIE VERDELL Peacock #T92 JOE HINTON BackBeat #537 DUKE/PEACOCK RECORDS 2809 Erastus, Houston 26, Texas 8 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 9 Ccish Box RECORD REVIEWS • best bet B+ very good B good C+ fair C mediocre only those records best suited for commercial use are reviewed by Cash Box Pick of the Week •ONE BROKEN HEART FOR SALE” (1:34) [Elvis Presley BMI— Blackwell, Scott] “THEY REMIND ME TOO MUCH OF YOU” (2:30) [Gladys ASCAP — Robertson] COOKIE CAMPBELL (Kapp 508) (B+) “BIG SISTER” (2:35) [Spare Rib — Kirkland, Friday, Sarah] The Cookie Campbell-led instrumen- talists can grab off loads of sales and spins with this enticing teen beat cha cha opus. Deck has the sounds that’ll make the platter spinners sit up and take notice. ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA Victor 8134) These two new tunes, from Elvis’ forthcoming pic, “It Happened At The World’s Fair,” should quickly be added to the artist’s fantastic smash collection. One half’s a captivating rock-a-rhythmic weeper tagged “One Broken Heart For Sale” while the companion piece is a soft and extremely pretty sentimental opus titled “They Remind Me Too Much Of You.” The Mello Men, this time, supply the stellar vocal backdrop. (B) “MARGARITA” (2:21) [Spare Rib — Kirkland, Friday, Sarah] This end’s the ‘south-of-the- border’ variety and it also can stir up a heap of attention. Pleasant two- sider. MIKE JARRE'TT (Express 2101) “LETS LIMBO SOME MORE” “TWENTY MILES” (2:15) (2:12) [Wyncote, Kalmann ASCAP — [Kalmann ASCAP — Mann, Appell] Mann, Lowe] CHUBBY CHECKER (Parkway 862) Checker, who’s coming off a two-sider sales-giant in “Limbo Rock” and “Popeye (The Hitchhiker),” can make it a repeat performance with this pairing. On one half he brightly continues the current dance craze as he calls out “Let’s Limbo Some More.” On the other end he happily walks off “Twenty Miles.” Great vocal and instrumental showcase on these two powerhouses. “HE’S GOT THE POWER” (2:32) [Trio BMI— Greenwich, Powers] “DRAMA OF LOVE” (2:20) [Sylvia BMI— Blueston, Medley] THE EXCITERS (United Artists 572) The Exciters, who had a bust-wide-open deck in their initial UA stand, “Tell Him,” continue the exciting pace with this new one. It’s a fantastic driver, tagged “He’s Got The Power,” that never lets up from the opening bar. Great Teacho Wiltshire support on a sure-fire chart entry. Backing’s a dramatic beat-ballad stand. “JUST A SIMPLE MELODY” (2:40) [Ross Jungnickel ASCAP — Tepper, Bennett] “PRETTY BOY LONELY” (2:18) [January BMI— Nader, Radcliffe] PATTI PAGE (Columbia 42671) (B-)-) “DEVIL’S HAND” (2:02) [Merico BMI — Jarrett] Jar- rett has an appealing folk-like way with this haunting, quick moving weeper. Potent vocal-instrumental showcase provided by the Allen K. Roberts Trio. Deejay exposure could send it on its way. (B) “GOLD WEDDING BAND” (2:02) [Merico BMI — Jarrett] The artists warmly blend on this lilt- ing crying towel undercut. ANDRE TALOFF (A.N.R. 250) (C) “THE HAPPY GYPSY” (2:45) [BMI— Taloff] Taloff’s in a happy frame of mind as he runs thi-u this toe-tapper filled with an as- sortment of vocal tricks. Artist ac- companies himself on guitar. (C) “HERE ARE YOU” (2:45) [BMI — Taloff] This slow mov- ing affair finds Taloff ii* a dramatic mood. BILLY STRANGE (Vista 417) Patti Page’s Columbia bow has what it takes for fast chart recog- nition. It’s a very pretty, easy-goin’ sentimental weeper, tabbed “Just A Simple Melody” (not the oldie), that the lark dual-tracks with telling effect. Pine Bob Mersey ork support. The thumpin’ shuffler, “Pretty Boy Lonely,” can also make the chart grade. “THE PUZZLE” (2:09) “CRY BABY CRY” (1:56) [Regent BMI — Dean, Savorese, [Century XXI BMI — Taylor] Crofford] GENE McDaniels (Liberty 55541) McDaniels follows his recent chart outing, “Spanish Lace,” with a release that looks good from both ends. On one side he tries to figure out “The Puzzle” of love in a catchy cha cha beat fashion. On the other end he packs loads of emotion into a driving, steady beat shuffler tagged “Cry Baby Cry.” Top notch assists from the Johnny Mann Singers and Hank Levine’s musicians on both halves. “NO OTHER LOVE” (2:32) “HEARTACHE OH HEART- [Walt Disney ASCAP— Russell, ACHE” (2:43) Weston] [Robin Hood BMI — Crane, Lewis] THE LETTERMEN (Capitol 4914) The Lettermen (Jim, Tony & Bob) turn in two more first rate per- formances on their newest Capitol offering and both rate as hot con- tenders for chartdom. One half’s a lilting love affair (based on the beautiful Chopin “Etude” melody) labeled “No Other Love” (side’s in their “College Standards” LP) while the other’s a touching beat-ballad weeper tabbed “Heartache Oh Heartache.” Fellas’ oh-so-smooth readings are a listening treat. (B-k) “DAY BY DAY” (2:00) [Han- over-Barton BMI — Cahn, Stor- dahl, Weston] The youngsters have a solid reading of the worthy evergreen in both the Strange vocal and rock-a- string setting. This can be a big chart run for the number. (B) “JOHNNY SHILOH” (2:00) [Wonderland BMI — R.M. & R.B. Sherman] Martial sound for a tale of a Yankee drummer during the Civil War. GLORIA LYNNE (Everest 2023) (B-f) “RECORD COMPANY BLUES” (2:55) [Glo-Mor BMI — Lynne] Fine stylist offers a basic blues item with an interesting idea: disk companies don’t make records as long as the one needed to tell this gal’s sad story. Performer is backed by a brisk combo backdrop. (B) “I’LL BUY YOU A STAR” (1:45) [Chappell ASCAP — Fields, Schwartz] Intimate swinging for the lovely showtune, from the score of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.” ROCKY GUNN (Da-Mar 2005) “THOSE EYES” (2:20) “HUM DIDDY DOO” (2:00) [Travis BMI — Guidry, [Travis BMI — Domino, King] Bartholomew] FATS DOMINO (Imperial 5909) Fats can have his biggest duo in quite awhile with this new Imperial stand. One half, “Those Eyes,” is from the tearful, beat-ballad category. The other, “Hum Diddy Doo,” takes a happy jump-rhythm ride. Fats and his instrumentalists are at their best on this sales-dynamite pairing. (B-h) “SHIRLEY” (2:05) [MKT ASCAP — Kaye] Gunn nicely renders a “Venus”-type affectionate, also done by Tony Orlando on the Epic label. Diskery is a Hollywood outfit. (C-f) “GOTTA TRAVEL ON” (2:30) [Santa BMI — Clayton, Lazar, Six, Ehrlick] A medium-beat reading of the famed folk tune. “I’M A SOLDIER BOY” (2:36) [Conrad-Curtom BMI — Mayfield, Cobbs, Lance] “SHOOK UP OVER YOU” (2:45) [Pamtec BMI— Hunter, Bosley] DEE CLARK (VeeJay 487) Clark can easily regain his winning chart way with this new release. It’s an infectious, shuffle rock sentimental romancer tabbed “I’m Just A Soldier Boy,” that Dee delivers with loads of feeling. Potent ork and (cadence counting) choral support. The tantalizing cha cha beat lover’s lament on the flip also has that healthy chart outlook. NAPOLEON TYCE (Norwood 105) (B) “SITTING HERE” (2:25) [Nu-Lenora BMI — Tyce, Brooks] Good blues plaintive from the singer, whose other vocal assistance includes a male chorus with a deep- voiced chanter. Diskery is a Washing- ton, D.C. operation. (C) “PAPER DOLL” (2:00) [E.B. Marks BMI — Black] Sprightly blues reading of the oldtimer. JIM BOYD (Take Ten 1502) (B-f-) “DON’T ASK FOR MORE” (2:23) [Renda BMI — Fafara] The songster understandingly handles a pretty philosophical romantic (don’t ask for more than love) against a nice rock-a-cha sound. Label is based in Chicago. (B) “VICKI, THIS IS SUSIE” (1:50) [Renda BMI — War- wick] Lively item in which a guy introduces his new flame to his former love. RAUL MARRERO (Estacy 1017) (B) “MICHELE” [Nena ASCAP — Conquet, Concepcion, Mar- rero] Latin dance fans get a reliable mambo sound from the Johnny Con- quet crew, which supports the song- ster’s Spanish vocal. (B) “SIN EGOISMO” [Escobar] This is a slow mambo stint by the same personnel. Note for specialty spot on jukeboxes. DOROTHY COLLINS (Roulette 4479) (B-f-) “SWEETER THAN HONEY (Are Your Kisses)” (2:57) [Northridge ASCAP — Kent, Warren] 'Thrush hops on the Nashville-sound bandwagon with a charming tribute to the loved-one. She’s mostly multi- tracked, and there’s section in which she offers a recitation of part of the lyric. Many dejays are likely to take i"rnc (B) “THAT SAME OLD STORY” (2:59) [Gil BMI — Levenson, Hamilton] Sad western tale relayed by the lark against a bouncy sound. ARLENE CASEY (Spiral 4392) (B-h) “BOSSA NOVA SCOTIA” (2:12) [Spiral ASCAP — Shelly, Meeks] 'The dance-rhythm craze is the subject of the happy goings-on beneath the sea on this delectable novelty that bows the in- viting stylings of Arlene Casey. Side should attract lotsa deejay activity. (B) “WICKED WESTERN” (2:09) [Spiral ASCAP — Meeks, Shelley] This end gallops in fetching fashion. JIMMY KELLY & THE OP BIRDS (Cevetone 514) (B-h) “THE OP SONG” (2:15) [Dianna ASCAP — Tepper, Bennett Kelly] is joined by speeded- up voices (a la the Chipmunks) on a charming bouncer that’s a good bet to attract a share of the airplay. (B) “THE DREAMY DOLLS OP DUESSELDORF” (2:23) [Dianna ASCAP — 'Tepper, Bennett] This Continental-flavored, all-instru- mental ditty thumps along in carefree style. BROOKS O’DELL (London International 1071) (B-f) “MAI, MAI, MAI” (2:47) [Musicalintra ASCAP — Ar- duini, Intra] Label’s new teen-marker performer invitingly portrays a very pretty affectionate. An organ is fea- tured in the attractive combo-chorus stint. With enough exposure, side could show-up. (B) “FOR YOU ALONE LUCIA” (2:07) [Bixio ASCAP — Con- nor, Lisbona, Bixio] Happy Italian- styled romantic date. GEORGIANA (Alcor 017) (B) “I’VE NEVER NEVER NEVER” (2:00) Arrowhead BMI — Zackeary, Stevens] Lark heads a lively cut about a gal who declares she has never had a love like her present beau. Her voice is over-dubbed and also used for an echo gimmick. Diskery is the Everest Records affili- ate. (B) “HELLO FOOLS” (2:33) [Arrowhead BMI — Zackeary, Stevens] Easy-beat plaintive portion with a Nashville feel. Strings are part of the attractive setting sound. 10 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 BRINGS HIS HAPPY BEAT TO A BRAND-NEW HIT SINGLE COLUMBIA m SINGLES SELL! ©"COLUMBIAI'HmARCAS res. printed in U.S,A. Cash Box — February 9, 1963 11 Gash Box MS RECORD REVIEWS • best bet B+ very good B good C+ fair C mediocre only those records best suited for commercial use are reviewed by Cash Box Pick of the Week “GENTLEMAN JIM” (2:39) [Roosevelt BMI— Kaempfert] “TIPSY GYPSY" (2:32) [Brown BMI— Kaempfert, Rehbein, Ilene] BERT KAEMPFERT (Decca 31463) The Kaempfert-led instrumentalists come up with a terrific new entry that has those hit ingredients notched into every groove. It’s a contagious swinger, tagged “Gentleman Jim,” that has a ‘grow on you’ repeating riff. Herbert Rehbein’s violin takes a featured solo slot on the engaging, quick moving “Tipsy Gypsy” delighter. “SHE’LL NEVER LOVE YOU (LIKE I DO)” (2:03) [Dickinson ASCAP — Manning] “THE THRILL IS GONE” (2:16) [MRC BMI— Singleton, Kennedy] TERESA BREWER (Philips 40095) Teresa Brewer should soon be in there battling for chart honors on Maureen Evans’ big English click (cut here on London). Lark’s Philips stand is a cha cha delight that’ll be all over the airwaves in the weeks to come. On the flip the canary shuffles thru a tearful newcomer tabbed “The Thrill Is Gone.” Strong coupler. “SAY TO ME” (1:47) “YOUNG AND IN LOVE” (2:16) [Odin ASCAP— St. John] [Odin ASCAP— St. John] DICK & DEEDEE (Warner Bros. 5342) Dick & Deedee can take a trip to chartland either end, or both, of this new Warner Bros, session. Both the shuffle-beat-ballad “Say To Me” and the lilting beat-ballad “Young And In Love” are wrapped up in most atti’active vocal and instrumental fashion. Excellent two-sider. “DON’T BE CRUEL” (2:36) “YOU CAN’T BE SATISFIED” [Shalimar, Elvis Presley BMI — (2:05) , Blackwell, Presley] [Crazy Cajun BMI — O’Neil, Reben- nack] BARBARA LYNN (Jamie 1244) Barbara Lynn should soon be adding this oldie-newie pairing to her impressive list of dual-mart clicks. One half’s the while-back Presley triumph, “Don’t Be Cruel,” that the lark and the ork-chorus dish up in thumpin’, shuffle beat cha cha fashion. The other’s a heartfelt, beat-ballad newcomer, labeled “You Can’t Be Satisfied.” Both ends could ride side-by- side up the hit ladder. “I’M NOT JIMMY” (2:56) [Pogo Geld, Udell] “A LOVE TO REMEMBER” (2:37) [Pogo BMI— Geld, Udell] RAY PETERSON (Dunes 2022) Peterson’s pleasing tones can wrap up another strong chart position via this new Bigtop-distributed Dunes slice. Artist puts his heart into his de- livei’y of a touching teen affair labeled “I’m Not Jimmy.” Superb Latin beat backdrop supplied by Stan Applebaum’s aggregation. Backing’s a lovely ballad filter that the platter spinners’ll cotton to. “COMBINATION” (2:35) [Roosevelt BMI— Weiss, Edwards, Jr.] “EVERY STEP” (2:.35) [Conrad, Karland BMI— Williams] THE DUKAYS (Vee.Jay 491) The Dukays, who had Top 100 representation awhile-back with “Nite Owl,” can have another solid money-maker in this new VeeJay offering. It’s a sensational rocker that features a “Combination” of the popular teen dance steps and comes off as a possible new craze. Backing’s a strong cha cha twist’er that can also make noise. Pick of the Week Newcomers In an effort to call D.J. attention to Pick records by "Newcomers" (artists never before on the Top 100) the editorial staff of Cash Box will list such records under this special heading. “RED’S DREAM” (2:46) [Jon Ware, Frost BMI— Glover, Levy. Reig] “RIDE ON RED, RIDE ON” (2:50) [Jon Ware, Frost BMI — Glover, Levy, Reig] LOUISIANA RED (Roulette 4469) This one’s been kicking up a pop-r&b territorial fuss. It’s a down- home entry, ^beled “Red’s Dream,” that Louisiana Red puts across with blues authority. Could develop into a solid money-maker. Coupler, “Ride On Red, Ride On,” moves along at a quick clip. Both portions are in Red’s “Back Porch Blues” LP. “LITTLE STAR” (2:40) [Patricia BMI — Levy, Peabody, Callender] “LOVE AND KISSES (I’LL GIVE TO YOU)” (2:39) [Patricia BMI — Levy, Peabody, Callender] BOBBY CALLENDER (Roulette 4471) “Little Star” looks like it’ll burn brightly in Bobby Callender’s wax future. It’s an attention-getting, soft beat cha cha charmer (not the same as the few-years-back Elegants success) that Bobby and the ork- chorus serve up in tempting manner. Underlid’s a pleasing, soft teen waltz’er. SI ZENTNER ORCH. (Liberty 55538) (B-fi) “WALTZ IN JAZZ TIME” (2:59 [Showcase BMI — Zent- ner, Chase] More and more employed in jazz dates, the waltz tempo is used to very good-sounding advantage in this bright. Minsky-like instrumental from the popular Zentner crew. Might catch-on. (B) “A LA MODE” (2:32) [Show- case] Smooth trombone work from Zentner in a fine, relaxed band arrangement. MAC DAVIS (VeeJay 492) (B-h) “A LITTLE DUTCH TOWN” (2:54) [Champion BMI — Crutchfield] Davis and the soft-spoken rock-a-string & chorus backdrop offer a fine outing on an interesting num- ber whose storyline concerns an un- faithful Gretel and her hero boy- friend, Hans, who dies saving a little Dutch town from being flooded by a hole in the dyke (remember the happier children’s tale?). Appealing, convincing stuff that could happen. (B) “LOOKIN’ AT LINDA” (2:05) [Low-Ab BMI — Davis] Cheerful rockin’ hy the artist and vocal-instrumental companions. SERGIO FRANCHI (RCA Victor 8149) (B-f) “THE GOOD LIFE” (2:18) [Paris ASCAP — Reardon, Distel] Label’s big tenor voice from Italy does a strong ballad job on the commanding flick item from a French effort, “The Seven Capital Sins.” There’s a femme version of the tune by Kathy Keegan on the Malibu label. (B) “BELLA NINI” (2:39) [Earl ASCAP — Shuman, Carr] English reading of a pretty Italian- styled romantic. LITTLE WILLIE JOHN (King 5717) (B-h) “HEAVEN ALL AROUND ME” (2:10) [Lois BMI — Starr] The vet r&b chanter unleashes his potent vocal talents full-blast on this top-notch, chorus-backed lament. Side has some excellent, super-charged gospel chords. Could happen. (B) “DON’T PLAY WITH LOVE” (2:25) [Be-Jo — BMI — John, Johnson] This time out John offers an interesting, raunchy, tradition- oriented bleuser. Fine ork-choiais backing. AHMAD JAMAL (Argo 5434) (B-k) “MONTEVIDEO MAS MAC- ANUDO” .(2:57) [Hema BMI — Evans] The jazz 88’er cashes in on the current Latin craze in jazz with the fast-moving, rhythmic affair with an extremely danceable south-of-the- horder flavor. Side has some interest- ing classical overtones. (B-f) “HAITIAN MARKET PLACE” (2:57) [Hema BMI — Evans] This time Jamal dishes up a pleasant, melodic, funky ballad with a top-flight, building progression. MARY ANN LEWIS (Coral 62346) (B-f) “I WON’T CRY” (2:28) [Trinity BMI — Greenwich] A rhythmic plaintive opus for teen consumption is displayed with good rock color by the lark and her combo- femme chorus backing. Kids can do a number of their favorite novelty steps with this one. (B) “ONE SWEET SMILE” (2:50) [Bayer ASCAP — Whitcup, Lehrman, Jacobs, Jerome] Appealing teen-beat wistful about a gal who’s worried over the fact that TV’s “Ben Casey” never smiles. DON JOHNSON (Kandy 137) (B) “FIVE FOOT TWO” (2:17) [Feist & Warock ASCAP — Henderson, Lewis, Young] Jocks, ops and spinners are sure to find this happy-go-lucky entry to their liking. It features Johnson’s ‘souped up’ organ, with accordian bones and banjo on a bright, bouncy revival of the oldie. (B) “SWEET GEORGIA BROWN” (2:04) [Remick ASCAP — Bernie, Pinkard] More snappy evergreen sounds on this end. Both halves are from Don’s “Organ With A Beat”— Vol. 3. CLYDE KING (Assault 1846) (C-f) “WANG DANG DO” (1:55) [NT BMI— Gallo, Johnson] Warbler and his combo-chorus com- panions offer a happy teen-slanted dance-floor sound. (C) “THERE HAS TO BE A LOVE” (2:21) [NT BMI— Gallo, Johnson] A romantic date with a busy rock sound. DAVE STEPHENS (Pageant 603) (B-f) “CLAIR DE LUNE” (2:30) [Wyncote ASCAP — Stephens] The familiar Debussy melody is nicely handled by the pianist and soft rhythm support, which also includes some whistle segments. Diskery is the new affiliate of Cameo-Parkway. (B) “SHINING STARS” (2:27) [Cameo-Parkway BMI— Davies] Similar treatment of the famed “Lucevan L’Estelle” aria from Puccini’s “Tosca.” (B) “I’M STILL MISSING YOU” (2:55) [Staid BMI — Villandry, Fournier] Pretty teen plaintive is done with feeling by the songster. Arlington, Mass.-located diskery has a worthy ballad cut to offer the youngsters. (B) “LET THIS BE THE NIGHT” (2:38) [Staid BMI — Haley] Further ballad musing directed at the teeners. BOB & KEN (Warner Bros. 5337) (B-f) “OLIVIA” (1:57) [Beechwood & Virgo BMI — Gabriel] Vocal twosome deftly display a happy Limbo-type novelty about a bongo- playing chick from Bolivia named Olivia. Something different in a Limbo sound; it could get some place. (B) “DON’T PLAY FUNNY GAMES” (2:08) [Beechwood & Virgo BMI — Bennett] Straight rock blend sometimes in the Everly Bros, manner. Tune is catchy. THE HITCHIKERS (Dot 16429) (B) “THERE’S MORE PRETTY GIRLS THAN ONE” (2:05) [Brookhaven BMI — Evans] A fella who’s lost at love is told that there’s more fish in the sea in this appealing, highly folkish display by the mixed song crew, who put a good male voice upfront. Haunting side. (B) “BILLY DON’T PLAY THE BANJO” (2:24) [Cherrybell ASCAP — Sparks] Group sticks to the folk groove with this touching minor- key date with an anti-war theme. THE CATALINAS (Dial 3008) (B-f) “CHA CHA JOE” (2:20) [Hit- way BMI — Hartman] Novelty ditty is taken for a driving, blues- oriented rock ride by the vocal-instru- mental team. Sound highlight is a bongo solo. Solid teen-market color. (C-f) “ECHO ONE” (2:26) [Hitway BMI — Hartman, Sheldon] Off- beat sound that ties-in romance and space flight. 12 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 continuing his string of instrumental HITS! BERT KAEMPFERT and his orchestra GENTLEMAN TIPSY GYPSY Cash Box — February 9, 1963 13 RECORD REVIEWS Gosh Box • best bet B+ very good B good C+ fair C mediocre only those records best suited for commercial use are reviewed by Cash Box KATHY JAY (VeeJay 490) 9 “BILLY” (2:21) [Trio BMI— McCoy] Here’s a gal with a bright wax future. Her name’s Kathy Jay and her charming tiny-voiced reading of the soft beat opus (not the same as the while-back Kathy Linden hit) can make a big chart impression. Stellar Mort Garson accompaniment. • “YOU NEVER SAID” (2:14) [Quartette ASCAP — Carson, Lewis] More top teen sounds on the cha cha beat romantic affair. Two potent initial offerings. JIMMY WICK (Lenox 5561) • “SEND FOR ME” [Chappell ASCAP — Wecht, Bernstein] Wick can score with his first-time-out on Lenox session. Tune’s a pulsating beat-ballad pleader (not the same as the Nat Cole chart-maker) that Wick and the ork-chorus put across effec- tively. Watch it. (B-h) “IT’S ALL OVER NOW” [Madchen BMI — Wecht, Bern- stein, Mosely] Although the under- cut’s from the weeper category, it nevertheless, takes an inviting twist ride. VONNAIR SISTERS (Vista 416) • “BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH” (2:24) [Chappell ASCAP — Heyman, Levant] Against a very pretty Latinish backdrop, gals hand-in a first-rate reading of the lovely oldie, a natural for a teen- market showing. Merits big airtime; could make it. (B) “PRETTY LITTLE GIRL WITH THE RED DRESS ON” (2:37) [Walt Disney ASCAP — How- ard, Ebsen] Cute “western”-type item is charmingly done by the gals. ERNIE K-DOE (Minit 661) • “BE SWEET” (2:27) [Shirlit BMI — Kador] 'The performer tops a showing that’s on the order of his big sometime-back hit, “Mother- in-Law,” although the setting sound is more ambitious than the latter item. This grow-on-you sound should be watched. (B) “EASIER SAID THAN DONE” (2:18) [Minit BMI— Kador] Touching soulful vocal by the artist. THECHANTELLS (Ludix 101) • “ETERNALLY” (2:43) [Bix & Betalbin BMI — Dixon, Thomas] Vet lark team shows-up on the new Capitol-handled Luther Dixon label with a distinctive ballad blend that looks like its earmarked for solid teen acceptance. Keep close tabs on it. (B) “SWAMP WATER” (2:28) [Spectorious BMI — Barrett] Gals offer a sprightly reading of a folkish item. THE COASTERS (Atco 6251) • “THE P.T.A.” (2:34) [Allied ASCAP — Tobias, Evans] The rock ’n roll field’s famed novelty team offers a cheerful look-see at the prob- lems that beset a meeting of a high- school Parent-Teachers Association (PTA). Could catch-on big. (B) “BULL TICK WALTZ” (2:25) [Trio-Cotillion BMI — - Leiber, Stoller] Guys employ a clever hillbilly style in this laff-getter. MONGO SANTAMARIA BAND (Battle 45909) • “WATERMELON MAN” (2:26) [Aries BMI — Han- cock] The Riverside Records’ affiliate might have a click on its hands with this sunny cha-cha novelty, which has a very commercial stint by the ork and now-and-then laff remarks by various voices. Eye closely. (B) “DON’T BOTHER ME NO MORE” (2:24) [Mongo BMI — Capers] Bright mambo entry. RONNIE SCALAIR (Reprise 20,153) • “STICKS & STONES” (2:45) [Jill-Jan & Sergeant ASCAP — Scalair] Familiar kiddie adage is employed to solid love-found teen- ballad advantage in this worthy, skip- ping-beat cut by the warbler and his full ork-chorus support. A sound that could see Top 100 action. (B) “HOW’S THAT GRAB YOU” (2:16) [Joy ASCAP— Scalair] Rapid-fire romantic novelty. MR. MIKE (Hickory 1199) • “STIFELIUS” (2:55) [Leeds ASCAP — Birga, Sotire] This different-sounding combo display of a catchy tune comes by way of Den- mark, and could be a noise-maker here. A vocalist renders the novelty lyric in English. (B) “CECILIA” (2:35) [ABC ASCAP — Dreyer, Ruby] Good- natured vocal-instrumental reading of the oldtimer. RAY FLEMING (Cub 19119) • “HUMPTY DUMPTY” (2:23) [Roosevelt BMI — Edwards, Weiss] The nursery-rhyme tragedy of Humpty Dumpty is neatly tied-in with a romantic situation in this catchy blues-styled date by the singer and ork-chorus backing. Sound is sure to keep the teeners interested all-the- way. (B) “I’M GLAD I HAVE YOU” (2:23) [Roosevelt BMI — Edwards, Weiss] Relaxed backbeat ballad sound. • “MY LITTLE GIRL” (1:55) [Cricket BMI — Curtis] The Crickets have a powerhouse in this one that thunders along in manner similar to their stand with Buddy Holly on “Peggy Sue.” Exciting teen stuff that make chart news in the near future. (B-I-) “TEARDROPS FALL LIKE RAIN” (1:45) [Cricket, Saima BMI — Lesslie, Allison, Hardin] This tearful ear-pleaser has a charming “Every Day” flavor. Watch both ends. GARY PAXTON (Garpax 44172) • “IT HAD TO BE YOU” (1:59) [Remick ASCAP — Kahn, .Jones] The oldie wears infectious, medium-beat garb in this outing from the indie producer-artist & owner of the London-handled label. A funky harmonica helps establish the ar- rangement’s blues-oriented feel. Could catch-on. • “WE’RE GOING BACK TO- GETHER” (2:25) [Pamper BMI — Cochran] A couple is giving it another try in this tender, Nashville- styled take. Can also mean something. RANDY RUSSELL (Montel 914) • “ALL I SAID (Was I Love You)” (2:01) [Red Stick BMI — Civello] This is a hard-hitting rock affair that’s got something of the sound of the awhile-back hits by Del Shannon, especially with regard to the organ romp. Waxery is located in Baton Rouge, La. (B) “BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE YOU” (2:28) [Red Stick BMI — Civello] Busy rock-a-cha plaintive. GEORGE MC CANNON 111 (Mercury 72072) • “CANDLE IN THE WIND” (1:50) [Trinity BMI — Resnick, Barry] Side is chock full of fine big- sounding rock statements, including a potent vocal by the songster on a strong item with a once-you-have- found-her-never-let-her-go theme. Could be a smash. (B-I-) “THUMBIN’” (2:23) [Gil & Padre & Sue-Bill BMI — Res- nick, Gentile] Bouncy item about a fella who’s on the move to find a true- love. NANCY SINATRA (Reprise 20,144) • “I SEE THE MOON” (2:34) [Plymouth ASCAP— Willson] Romantic adaptation of a charming traditional tune is appealingly done by the multi-tracked lark, who is backed by an attractive string-included ork sound. Could move. KATHY KEEGAN (Malibu 1219) • “THE GOOD LIFE” (2:22) [Paris ASCAP — Distel, Rear- don] The English performer, now residing in the U.S., gives deejays a strong good-music ballad side. Lovely wistful, from a French flick of the same name, is done with class by the lark against an attractive^ full ork setting. If the jocks get on it in solid fashion, it could develop into a Top 100 outing. (B) “ARE YOUR LIPS LONELY DARLING” (2:26) [Rusber BMI — Russell, Medley] More rock- inclined romantic, done with a Nash- ville approach. ROSEMARY CLOONEY (Reprise 20,145) • “I WILL FOLLOW YOU (Chariot)” (2:07) [Leeds ASCAP — Altman, Gimbel, Stole, Roma] Strong import ballad, a hit in Europe, gets a solid showing from the longtime lark and her rock-a-string backing, a first-rate teen-directed sound. This original-sounding affair should be watched closely. “THE ROSE & THE BUT- TERFLY” (2:35) [Victor Young ASCAP — Young, Unger] A compelling survey by the performer of a lovely opus from a flick tagged “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father.” (B) “PUT YOUR HEAD ON MY SHOULDER” (2:55) [Spanka BMI — Anka] Nice reading of the old Paul Anka hit. RENE BLOCH ORCH. (Atco 6252) • “PA COCO SOLO (For Heads Only)” (2:24) [Peer BMI — Fajardo] Latin juke-box locations have sure-fire mambo merchandise from the brightly Latin arranged Bloch ork-chorus. Bloch is well-deserv- ing of his ‘(Mr. Latin” tag. Could be a pop sleeper. Keep close tabs on it. (B) “DE TI ENAMORADO (In Love with You)” (2:09) [Peer BMI — Gutierrez] Felo Brito is the smooth vocalist in this Spanish ballad stand. THE KING-PINS (VeeJay 494) • “DANCE, ROMEO. DANCE” (2:25) [Premier BMI — Covay, Griffin] Striking South-of-the-Border blueser from the song crew, which has a fine lead voice. String-included ork backdrop is strong. Should be eyed. (B-t-) “A LUCKY GUY” (2:15) [Premier BMI — Bailey, Spen- cer, Briggs] Guy would like a new chance with his former flame in this pro xipbeat display. Alan Lorber ar- ranged and conducted both cuts. KELLY GORDON (Mercury 72081) • “I’M GOIN’ HOME” (2:15) [Sportin’ Life BMI — Gordon] Infectious blues-folk item goes the teen-market route with a sparkle that could cari’y chart weight. Gordon’s beltin’ is backed by a strong blues- band swingin’. Should be eyed. (B) “I CAN’T FACE THE DAY” (2:52) [Sportin’ Life BMI— Oliver, Mandolph, Gordon] An after- hours blueser with Gordon often recalling the Johnnie Ray style. STAN GETZ (Verve 10279) • “BALANCO NO SAMBA” (2:54) [MJQ BMI — McFar- land] The tenor saxist who attracted Top 100 attention with “Desafinado” a short while ago, can go a similar hit route with this new outing culled from his chart-riding “Big Band Bossa Nova” LP. The tune is a slow-mov- ing, unobtrusive, relaxed samba. Eye it. (B-k) “MANHA DE CARNAVAL” (2:00) [Jungnickel ASCAP — Bonfa] More fine jazz sounds. This end, also taken from the “Big Band” album is a refreshing, bluesy ballad. JR. WALKER ALL STARS (Haiwey 119) • “GOOD ROCKIN’ ” (2:35) [Fuqua BMI — Walker] There’s plenty of what the tag implies on this sensational hard beat instrumental from the Walker crew. Exciting, dual- mart ‘Top 100’ material from the out- fit that clicked teiTitorially with “Cleo’s Moods.” (B) “BRAINWASHER PT. 2” (2:20) [Fuqua BMI— Walker, Fuqua] Fellas pull out all the stops on this torrid instrumental. BETTY JOHNSON (RCA Victor 8143) • “GINNY’S GOT A PHONE (A Phone Of Her Own)” (2:21) [Integrity, Nancy ASCAP — Wolf, Bower] This Victor stand could be the one to put the lark back in hitsville. It’s a tailored-for-teen-tastes, soft beat cha cha ditty that Betty and the ork-chorus deliver in, ear-arresting manner. Side marks the first effort from the Bugs Bower-Jack Wolf indie team. (B-k) “BETTY’S BOSSA NOVA” (2:21) [Integrity, Nancy ASCAP — Wolf, Bower] Lark joins the bossa nova bandwagon with this teen-angled delighter. Side can also step out. 14 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 Just a note of thanks to the nation’s PD’s, DJ’s and Librarians-. Cash Box — February 9, 1963 15 RAMBLINGS Cash Box " ■■ ■ \ NEW YORK: Arlen topper Harry Finfer buzzin’ from Philly that he has three sales sizzlers in Danny White's Frisco wax- ing of "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,” the Kondells' “Tina" and “Matilda” and Amos Milburn. Jr.'s “Gloria.” Latter decks are on Shalimar. . . . Harmon’s Eddie Xewmark notes that the big action’s now coming in on Dick Roman’s "Changing World,” the flip to "The Days Of Wine And Roses.” . . . Prestige folks send along word that Jack McDuff has a hot sales item, especially in L.A., Buffalo and Chicago, in the "He’s A Real Gone Guy” single and the “Screamin’ ” LP from which the deck was culled. . . . Indie promo man Morty Wax items that Epic’ll be coming out with a “Tumbling Tumbleweed” single from the maestro’s country LP. . . . That Kapp ‘health-food’ expert Gene Ar- mand expecting Johnny Cymbal’s “Mr. Bass Man” and Roger Williams’ “San Antonio Rose” to heavily add fuel to the sales-fire cause by Joe Harnell’s “Flj' IHe To The Moon” and Ruby & the Romantics’ “Our Day Will Come.” . . . Well the day Anally came for Warner Bros. Marvin Deane. It was Jan. 24, when he wed Judy Stone. Congrats to the happy couple, who have been honeymooning in Puerto Rico. 3/13 “Bell Telephone Hour.” Both Columbia artists are currently enjoy- ing their biggest records to date in “Come Back Silly Girl” and “Blame It On The Bossa Nova.” Couldn’t happen to nicer people. Philips’ Lou Simon telegrams from Chi that Paul & Paula’ “Hey Paula” is a real sales-monster and that Jimmy Jay’s “Twinkle Twinkle” and the Springfields’ “Little By Little” are starting to follow suit. . . . Another telegram from the ‘Windy City’ to the effect that the United distrib outfit is delighted with the big sales figures on Bobby Bland’s Duke double-header, “That’s The Way Love Is” and “Call On Me.” . . . A1 Hirt to tape an Andy Williams shot for TViewing on 2/14. . . . Folk minstrel Oscar Brand, who’s currently represented on an Audio- Fidelity set tagged “Sing Along Bawdy Songs And Backroom Ballads,” heads out to the Troubador. . . . Peter Pungitore, VP for Orchid Records, notes that the label will re-release the “Mighty John Glenn” waxing to com- memorate the 2/20 orbital flight of the astronaut. . . . Cute, attention- getting flyer making the rounds in behalf of April Stevens’ “Teach Me Tiger” Imperial LP. Over at Charlie Goldberg’s Affili- ated Record distribs desk, in Newark, the big singles news centers around Monga Santamaria’s “Watermelon Man” on Battle-Riverside’s subsid. LP-wise it’s Paul & Paula’s “Sing Liberty’s Timi Yuro follows her Houston, Texas Tidelands 2/18-3/3 gig with a 3/10-16 stay at the Frolics in Revere, Mass. . . . Mercury’s Damita Jo headlines at the Frolics, 3/31 -4/« CHICAGO: John Dolan of Stacy Records got the word that A1 Casey’s latest “Doin’ It” sure is in the Miami area. Deck has really broken big out there. . . . Red hot Phillips duo Paul & Paula, in the national spotlight with “Hey Paula,” are gettin’ the rush from leading fan mags for interviews and pic layouts. . . . Jimmy Wong feted the year 4661 (Chinese New Year) with a terrific soiree 1/24 at his Cantonese Restaurant, highlighted by Jimmy’s annual “Sing Along With Jimmy Wong” fest. While we’re in a “holiday” mood let’s acknowledge publicitor Jerry Fields’ early but welcome “Seasons Greetings for 1964” which was in the mail last week. (Now there’s a first for ya ! ) . . . . Vice-prexy Keith Holden and A&R man Johnny Pate of Take Ten Records have planned a heavy production schedule for the label which will bring to the fore some newly signed talent and follow-up ma- terial by The Creations who are cur- rently scoring with “Lady Luck.” La- bel has added Dean DiBrito to its ad- ministration and promotion staff. . . . cus from the “Feel Real” LP and “Just Waiting” by Billy Mitchell out of his “This Is Billy Mitchell” pack- age. Both artists are well-known on the local nitery scene. . . . Early ris- ers enjoyed a special showing of Para- mount flicker “A Girl Named Tamiko” at the Surf 'Theater 1/29 at 5:30 A.M.! ! ! Garmisa’s big three, accord- ing to Ed Yalowitz, are “Hush Har- vey Hush” by Jeri Lynne Fraser, “Gonna Take A Chance” by Tommy Roe and “If Mary’s There” by Brian Hyland. Cortland’s Earl Glicken advised that the label has purchased a master from G&D Productions, tagged “Hard Guy To Please” by The Contessas, for release on the subsidiary Witch ban- ner. Diskery’s enjoying stepped up ac- tivity on “Don Juan” by the Starr Bros. . . . The Vice-Roys, scoring with “Seagrams” (Bethlehem), are skedded for Dick Kemp’s (WYNR) hop 2/24 at Madura’s Danceland in Hammond. Another Bethlehem item worth watching, accordin’ to Ralph Cox, is “Cindy” by Eddy Kay. . . . Topping the list of goodies over at Big Town is Johnny Cymbal’s “Bach- elor Man” (Kedlen), the new Jimmy Clanton side “Another Day Another Heartache” (Ace), “Theme From Lawrence Of Arabia” by Ferrante & Teicher (UA) and “Pretoria” by The Highwaymen (UA). . . . Barney Fields, on the move last week with CONNIE FRANCIS LESTER LANIN DICK ROMAN ALAN RAND BROOKS O'DELL JULIANA Betty Johnson’s RCA stand, “Ginny’s Got A Phone (A Phone Of Her Own),” marks the first effort from the indie producing team of Bugs Bower and Jack Wolf. . . .Cana- dian-American’s national promo man Mike Gruber out to Pittsburgh this week in behalf of the Belmonts’ new Sabina duo, “Ann-Marie” and “Ac- centuate The Positive.” . . . Colum- bia’s Anita Bryant, currently out with a “Greatest Hits” LP, taping a Perry Como 2/6 TV stint. Label-mate Olatunji, who’s out with a single tagged “Lady Kennedy,” set for a 2/3 Ed Sullivan TV’er. Over at Epic the news centers on Tony Orlando, who’ll make the Miami scene in behalf of his new disk love, “Shirley,” while Bobby Vinton heads to Nashville, along with A&R exec Bob Morgan, to cut an LP. . . . Nice to see Dot hit-maker Pat Boone, who dropped by along with Danny Crystal. Pat, who’s out with a “Meditation” — “Days Of Wine And Roses” single (and a soon-due “Wine And Roses” pic theme LP) was here for a “Bell 'Telephone Hour” stint. Genial Earl “The Duke” Glicken notes from his Cortland desk in Chi- cago that the young label is really on the sales move with Johnny Cooper’s “Bonnie Do” (Ermine) and the Starr Brothers’ “Don Juan” (Cortland). By the way, congrats to Bob Catron, Jr., producer at Cortland, who married (1/19) Claudette Colbert, whose dad is the owner of Nike and Tip Top. . . . UA’s Frankie Calen heads up Revere, Mass.-way for a week of Feb. 17 stand at the Frolics. . . . Hal Fein’s expecting the new Bert Kaempfert Decca deck, “Gentleman Jim” coupled with “Tipsy Gypsy,” to be one of the important records of the year. . . . Leeds’ Tommy Chianti buzzin’ that the pubbery’ll have one of the year’s big tunes in “I Will Follow You”- with a host of versions due out soon. . . . Steve & Eydie to guest on the For Young Lovers” (Philips) and the Rooftop Singers’ “Walk Right In” (Vanguard). . . . Joe De Angelis notes that he just signed thrush Juliana to cut for Sim-Ron Prod, and that his gals, the Socialites, out with “Jimmy” (Arrawak), were signed to a Shaw Artists pack. . . . Lark Sunny Gale, who just inked a Riverside pact, in a 2/1&2 weekend stand at L.I.’s Shell House. . . . London’s Paul Robinson infos that Brooks O’dell, a big hit in Europe (and currently out here with “Mai, Mai, Mai”), is really from Philly and is living there now. . . . Newcomer Alan Rand recently made his Jamco bow, “The Train” and “No- body Knows.” . . . Norm Rubin, former Atlantic and Roulette promo man, is now doing indie promo. In- tel ested parties can reach him at HI-1-4748 in N.Y. . . . A&M’s Jerry Moss pens from the coast that it moks like the label has a big one to follow in the smash footstpes of “The Lonely Bull.” This one’s by newcomer George McCurn, who warbles “I’m Just A Country Boy.” . . . Decca’s ‘‘Brazen Brass” hit-maker Henry Jerome flipping over reaction to his new single, “La La La La,” which is one of the background themes for the Jackie Gleason TV’er. MGM set for a simultaneous re- lease of the film and LP soundtrack, on 2/28, of Connie Francis’ “Follow The Boys.” MGM’s Lenny Scheer happy that we spelled his name right while colleague Frank (now means) Mancini feels secure knowing that the biz now knows he’s been with the label for over a month. . Philips maestro Tony MartelTs ‘young sound to be heard on up-coming Coke commercials. . . . Amy-Mala’s Jack Fine reports that there’s been fantastic response to the Amy lid, “First Rhapsody For Knives, Forks and Spoons” all across the country indicating a sales monster. . . . A1 Williams of Jayde Enterprises here advised that the Ran-Dee-Markie disk- ery has inked four of his aiTists to wax pacts. Joyce Kennedy and The Vows to bow on Ran-Dee and Sonny Tarleton and The Inspirations on Markie. Also from Jayde’s roster. The First Deliverance Choir was signed by Mercury. ... A personal invita- tion from the President brought in- termational favorite Yves Montand into Washington (1/18) for a Com- mand Performance at the White House. Montand’s repertoire included three songs from his upcoming Phil- lips album. . . . London Group’s Sam Cerami dropped in to advise that Marcie Blane’s “What Does A Girl Do” (Seville). “Paper Doll” by Lilly Russell (SPQR) and “Do It With Me” by The Flares (Press) are all start- ing to happen here. . . . Summit’s Bill McCloud conducted a quick one-day p.a. tour for Chi visitor Tony Orlando (1/27) who delighted local hopsters with his cui’rent Epic waxing of “Shirley.” Bill will be visiting jocks this week with the new George Mc- Curn side “I’m Just A Country Boy” (A&M) and Jim Boyd’s “Don’t Ask Me” (Take Ten). As Irv Brusso sees it RCA-Victor has some red hot entries in Elvis Presley’s latest “It Happened At The World’s Fair,” “Ginny’s Got A Phone” by Betty Johnson and “Don’t Destroy Me” by Lawton Williams. . . . Ned Ribback (M. S. Dist.). elated over the obvious fact that “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby & The Romantics (Kapp) has had as big an impact on the national scene as it did locally, and he’s expectin’ similar results with r&b going pop item “Red’s Dream” by Louisiana Red (Roulette). . . . Something new from Smash: tonper Charlie Fach heralds the simultaneous release of 2 jazz singles clipped from a pair of recent Smash albums. Sides are “Blues At Dawn” by Eddie Bac- “Our Songs Of Love” by The Love Notes (Wilshire) and “Red Pepper” by Roosevelt Fountain & Pens (Prince-Adams). ... A buzz from Marley Waak (Midwest Mercury) urging us to watch Faron Young’s fast breaking “Yellow Bandana,” Da- mita Jo’s “Little Things” and “Twin- kle Twinkle Little Star” by Jimmy Jay (Phillips). . . . John Muse tells us that the tremendous success here with Cannonball Adderley’s “Jive Samba” has spurred a big demand at Potter Dist. for the artist’s new and as yet unreleased Riverside album. Potter re- cently added the Ultra D’Or & Mi- chele labels to its roster anticipating action with “Fitter Patter” by Frank & Rick (Ultra D’Or). . . . Erwin Barg is reportin’ all sorts of action with Dot albums “Steve Allen Plays Bossa Nova Jazz,” “1962’s Greatest Hits” by Billy Vaughn and “Steve Allen’s Funny Phone Calls From His TV Show.” . . . Fred Salem boasts a red hot trio in Reprise newies “Sticks & Stones” by Ronnie Scalair, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by Nancy Sinatra and “I Got Burned” by Ral Donner. HOLLYWOOD: ^ Friends in the business will be glad to learn that Reprise promotion man- ager Ernie Farrell is improving after his recent serious automobile acci- dent. Ernie’s condition at LaBrea Hospital is now described as satisfac- ' tory . . . Reprise has signed Dodgers p pitcher, Don Drysdale to a recording pact. Drysdale is currently appearing j with the Milton Berle Show in Las , Vegas . . . Dave York has been ap- pointed National Promotion Manager for Coliseum Records. York will co- ordinate Coliseum activities with Vis- ta Records distributors, and at present , is promoting the “Limbo Rock” album | by Billy Strange. | (Continued on page 18) 16 Cash Box — February 9, 1963- International Section *8134 A Ted Richmond Production From the MGM Picture it Happened at ELVIS RCA Victor 47-8134 the World s Fair AN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECORDING , ** y.v 1!^* , .#*:* r. jk *■ '■ '■• - • '•^;' / ' Bfe ^ A ' J ? vk' 'Si Tt i ■ ONE BROKEN HEART THEY REMIND ME TOO MUCH FOR SALE OF YOU COMING SOON! SPECIAL! ''IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD’S FAIR” LP ALBUM ORDER NOW! ON RCA VICTOR Tmhdl ® The most trusted name in sound Cash Box — February 9, 1963 BIGGER THAN “THAT’S LIFE” PEANUT BUnER b/w ALL WORK - NO PLAY GABRIEL *" » ANGELS S-4133 *Watch It Race "WILD WEEKEND" Up To The Top Ten ! ! ! • ... Order This Hit Album Now ! “WILD WEEKEND” by ROCKIN' REBELS SLP-509 JACK LA FORGE AT THE PIANO AND HAMMOND ORGAN BACKED BY HIS EXCITING ORCHESTRA “HAWAII AND I” MONO P-715 from THE CASH BOX- Dec. 8, 1962 “HATV All AND — Jack La Forge — Purpletone P 716 Jack La Forge displays a commanding keyboard style on this first-rate set of Hawaiian-flavored items from Purple- tone. The talented musician effectively uitilizes both the piano and the Ham- mond Organ as he goes through his musical paces with a fine jazz-based backing from Don Serbesky’s crew. Best bets here include “Malia,” “Or- chid Twist’’ and “It’s Time To Say Aloha.” Fine fare for terpsichorean or listening enjoyment. DISTRIBUTORS: A Few territories open. WRITE— WIRE STEREO P-716 from VARIETY- Jan. 2, 1963 JACK La FORGE: “HAWAII AND I” (Purpletone) This set by pianist-organist Jack La Forge has a right feel for cocktail time terping and listening. La Forge has a pleasant touch on his instru- ments and he handles his material with finesse. There's a touch of jazz here from time to time and a variety of tempi that make it an oke ses- sion. Music and lyrics to the tunes involved are included via a small booklet insert. manulaclured by BREEN-DE ROSE RECORDS. Inc. 170 W. 74lh St., N.Y. MAY SINGHI BREEN DE ROSE; president Henry Okun, Gen. Mgr. Cdsh Box RAMBLINGS (Continued from page 16) HERE AND THERE: Bill Dana sending letters to dee- jays, uT'ging them to ask listeners to write to friends or relatives in the service, when playing the “Mail Call” band from his new Kapp album, “Jose Jimenez Our Secret Weapon” . . . . Columbia’s Terry Day in San Fran- cisco promoting his new single, “Be A Soldier” .... According to Dolton Records, it’s impossible to kill a “2000 lb. Bee,” as evidenced by The Ventures single of the same name. Platter was knocked unconscious dur- ing the holiday season, but has re- vived and is heading for top ten in many areas .... “Sax Fifth Ave,” by Johnny Beecher breaking big for D-M Sales in San Francisco. Warner Bros. Records has picked up national distri- bution elsewhei'e, and disk is starting to break in other markets . . . B. Mitch Reed leaves local KFWB for a new berth at WOR, New York . . . New vocalist Georgiana bows on Ever- et’s Alcor label with “Fll Never Never Never.”. . . Mercury’s Tom Virzi mak- ing the deejay rounds in town with Mercury’s newest artist, Kelly Gordon and his first outing, “I Can’t Face The Day.”. . . Jeff Clark garnering pick hits on “My Foolish Heart” by the Demensions on Coral . . . Kingston Trio in town at The Cocoanut Grove, and recording a new album at Capi- tol’s Hollywood studios. PHILADELPHIA — This week’s new disk news at Chancellor, notes Mama Musicant, centers around Claudine Clark’s “Walk Me Home (From The Party).” . . . The 3 Sons label releasing the Satellites waxing of “We Like Birdland” in the States following its release in Belgium on Fly, Troubadorin S. Africa, Karim in Italy and Knappup in Scandinavia. Group has playeci the Fremont Hotel in Vegas 13 times. . . . Ella Robinson sends along word that the Heller out- fit has added the Boss line — cuirently out with the Duvals’ “Cotton.” Ella adds that the top sellers there are Ned Miller’s “Jack To A King” (Fabor), Vince Guaraldi’s “Cast Your Fate” (Fantasy) and Sue Thompson’s “Willie Can” (Hickory). . . . Verve’s Ella Fitzgerald in a 2/3 one-nite con- cert at the Academy of Music. Ted Kellem’s hot Columbia items include Bill Pursell’s “Our Winter Love,” Eydie Gorme’s “Blame It On The Bossa Nova,” the Dutones’ “The Bird” and the brand-new Patti Page label bow, “Just A Simple Melody.” . ... Joe Balzell, over at David Rosen distribs, announces that the outfit is now handling the Monument line currently hot with Roy Orbison’s “In Dreams” and Boots Randolph’s “Yakety Sax.” The big newcjomers with Joe include Ral Donner’s “I Got OSCAR BRAND DON JOHNSON GEORGIANNA Vikki Carr has signed a one year contract with Ray Anthony which calls for her to appear in niteries with Anthony as well as his upcoming syndicated KTLA-TV show . . . The Lettermen, Capitol recording artists, cm’rently on their college concert tour for the month of Feb. . . . Dot Rec- ords has purchased “Pipeline” by the Chantays’ from the local Downey label, which originally had “Boss”. . . . Ella Fitzgerald opened a four week engagement at the Basin Street East in New York City. . . . The Lord and Ladies Society of Square Dancers have honored Felix Slatkin for his musical recordings during 1962. Don Johnson billed as ‘King of Or- gan with a Beat’ is featuring his Kandy recording, “Five Foot Two” at his current gig at the Chalon in L.A. . . . The Jerry Meachams (of the Lancers) have dated the stork. . . . Luis Fields, of Record Sales Dist., re- ports David Rose’s “Runway” is a runaway hit in So. Calif. . . . Harry James and his band will open an ex- tended engagement at Harrah’s Reno Show Lounge Feb. 6. . . . Mack David has been signed by producer Stanley Kramer to write the lyrics to Ernest Gold’s title song for “Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”. . . . Famed cornetist Rex Stewart joined Radio Station KNOB as a disc jockey. Stewart has a daily program from 9-10 a.m., Mon. through Sat. . . . “Burning Desire” by Wade Ray on the Fabor label now breaking top 40 in Baltimore, Wash- ington and the Seattle area. . . . DJ’s receiving cards daily from Louis Pri- ma’s new singer Gia Maione, promot- ing her first Capitol single “Sunday Lover”. . . . Composer-pianist Calvin Jackson was featured in an outstand- ing musical event, “Jazz Americana,” at the Valley Cities Community Cen- ter in the San Fernando Valley. Ed- die Hodges, Columbia Records’ teen- age vocalist, featured at the KFXM March of Dimes Dance and Show, February 2 at the National Orange Show grounds. Swing Auditorium. Burned” (Reprise), Clarence Wil- liams’ “The Seventh Son” (Throne) and Johnny Cymbal’s “Mr. Bass Man” (Kapp). . . . ABC’s Matty Singer sez that the response by the jazz jocks in the area has been fan- tastic for the entire set of 7 new Impulse LP’s adding that Frank Fon- taine’s and Allen & Rossi’s new ABC packages are moving out big. ST. PAUL — Patrice Munsel, who sings the leading roll in the “Merry Widow” production of the St. Paul Civic Opera Company the week of February 11th, has been invited to the State Capitol by the Governor of Minnesota, to be personally greeted by his Honor. The Philips artist -will be presented with the Key to the City. She will gift the Governor with a copy of her album, “Unpredictable.” MOBILE — James A. Whiting, M.D. and prexy of the Capa label, letters that he’s been getting good reaction to Jackie O’Neal’s “You Broke My Heart” in Philly, Ala., La., Fla. and Miss. WILKES-BARRE— Marie Rice of Wilbee Music Co., on a two week booking tour for her tent show and carnival concessions. Last season she featured country and western stars under canvas. This year she plans Johnny Koury and his Torrid Flames co-starring his brother. Fabulous Sam, the Drummer Man. BALTIMORE — Ed “The Beard” Kalicka, of Mangold & Marshall Ent., infos that MGM’s hot with Joni James’ “Anyone But Her” and Rich- ard Chamberlain’s “All I Have To Do Is Dream.” With HiFi it’s Arthur Lyman’s “Love For Sale,” with Di- mension it’s Little Eva’s “Let’s Tur- key Trot” and with Imperial it’s the Majors’ “Anything You Can Do.” RICHMOND — Doris Allsop, of Allen distribs, letters that the Virginians have a hot Colpix version of “Green- back Dollar” in sales and airplay. 18 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 MGM RECORDS THE STARPOWER LABEL c/w "HI -LIU, HI-LO K-13121 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 19 1 ZOOMING UP THE CHARTS! “EVERY DAY I HAVE TO CRY” STEVE ALAIMO CHECKER 1032 “I DIDN7 LIE" JAN BRADLEY CHESS 1845 a MATHILDA” ROOSEVELT NETTLES CHESS 1846 “THINK IT OVER” JIMMY DONLEY CHESS 1843 “WOOLD IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE” ETTA JAMES ARGO 5430 “LONELY BABY” TY HUNTER CHECKMATE 1015 Cash Box ■■ WiTprjj- PLATTER SPINNER PATTER Sure-fire proof of the broad appeal of country material and performers is Skeeter Davis. The lark, who in the past has had a couple of answer noise- makers, is currently scoring- with her potent dual-market best-seller of “The End Of The World” (#26 on this week’s Top 100). Skeeter was born in Dr-y Ridge, Kentucky and showed an interest in a singing career in childhood. Her introduction to show business began on TV in Cincinnati and later she did radio and TV in Detroit. The artist started singing as a part of a sister act, the Davis Sisters. The act was broken up by the death of Betty Jack Davis. After a few years, Skeeter started as a single ancl her current Victor biggie looms as her biggest record to date. The artist now lives in Nashville Tennessee, where she is a member of WSM’s Grand Ole Opry as she is married to Ralph Emery, the all-night deejay on WSM. Steve Alaimo Steve Alaimo, who is presently rid- ing the charts with “Everyday I Have To Cry” on Checker, was born in Rochester, New York on December 6, 1940. He is the eldest of six children and attended school in Rochester until the completion of high school. At that time he organized his first profes- sional musical group and decided to take a pre-med course at the Uniyer- sity of Miami. When Steve entered the University of Miami, the three other members of his musical group, the Redcoats, also enrolled. The Redcoats quickly became the top musical and vocal group at the University. The chanter’s first nat'rrnal ex- posure was via Dick Clark’s Amei’i- can Bandstand. Upon his graduation from college, Steve m-ade the decision to shelve the scalpel for a microphone, and finally turned his talents in one major direction, the entertainment field. After a year of working in var- ious clubs around the country, he cut his current hit. The rest is history. Who said the public doesn’t listen to commercials? WWDC-Washington personality Carroll James has always had the theory that people do listen to commercials. So last week, when RCA Victor released an album by the Boston Pops Orchestra in which a medley of familiar commercial jingles was included, James put his theory to test. He held a contest for the WWDC listeners who could correctly identify every commercial. The winner re- ceived a transistor radio. The result: hundreds of letters poured into the outlet’s studios with at least 90% of the commercials correctly iden- tified. Many of the contestants even included commercials that were not played. . . . Because of the tremendous response of its listeners, WWDC’s Dick Clark Show (7 PM to 9 PM, Mon- day thi-u Friday) has added a four- hour stint on Sundays from 4 PM to 8 PM on the outlet. KQUE-Houston went on the air last week with full dimensional stereo- phonic sound on Lou Hanlon’s 6 PM to 10 PM air stanza. The outlet is now the most powei-ful FM-stereo radio station in the southwest and one of the three most powerful in the nation. The stereo progi-amming on KOUE will be backed up into other times as suitable music becomes available. The station, owned and operated by Texas Coast Broad- casters. Inc., operates at a frequency of 102.9 megacycles with a power of 280.000 watts. Plans of this move, according to David H. Morris, prexy, were begun by officers of the broad- casting company in February of 1962 when they realized the steady grow- ing interest of the public in stereo sound. Fun lines — or “unsolicited testi- monials” as they are called, have become a catch-fire fad in Chicagoland and mail has been pouring into WLS at a staggering rate of more than 10.000 cards or letters a week since the on-the-air promotion began three weeks ago. The station started the ball rolling when they combined dra- matic effects, music, and character- voices for unsolicited testimonial spots to be aired during regular pro- gramming hours. The chuckles caught and when WLS offered a silver dollar an hour for the best testimonial, the mail pulled from 13 states. Off-the-air activities are keeping WTRY-Troy afternoon music man John Mounteer hopping. John is seiw- ing as co-chairman of the annual oratorical contest presented by the Albany Council of the Knights of Columbus. He will also act as the emcee for the upcoming Junior Miss Contest presented by the Troy Junior Chamber of Commerce. KOIL-Omaha won top honors last week at the annual convention of Nebraska Broadcasters Association at the state capitol, Lincoln. The award of merit, presented by Ne- braska Civic Organization AK-SAR- BEN (Nebraska spelled backwards), was given to KOIL for “outstanding community service during 1962,” and specifically for the station’s work with the Omaha Boy’s Club. KDKA-Pittsburgh has hit a new high in its annual “Penny-A-Month” fund raising campaign for Children’s Hospital, according to the station’s general manager, L. R. Rawlins. The total for the December drive has reached $22,065.62 at the time of the outlet’s traditional “Thank You Day, ’ January 23. On “Thank You Day,” KDKA officials and talent air their gratitude to the thousands of persons who have contributed in a project that asks for only 12 cents — one penny for each month of the year — from each donor. The 1962 amount repre- sent a 35% increase over the 1961 figure of $16,391. Blue Note thrush Sheila Jordan s recently appeared with Lee Davis on WNCN-FM-New York and Alma John on WWRL-New York, plugging her new LP, “Portrait Of Sheila.” The artist is currently breaking ’em up at Page Three in the Village. j Numerous civic dignitaries and - officials have honored KHJ-Hollywood for the station’s policy of saluting | those cities and communities in the j southern California area. Bruce i Hayes, night deejay on the station, i produces a nightly segment entitled “KHJ Salutes,” in which he singles \ out one town’s achievements, com- ! munity and civic events. . . . KHJ ' recently devoted a one-hour program -j to the rhubarb between Mayor Sam L | Yorty of Los Angeles and the L. A. P City Council. Former Mayor Fletcher b Bowron and Councilman Timberlake Sj took part in the explosive broadcast, (; produced and announced by KHJ p new chief Allan Moll. V/IL-St. Louis is conducting a pro- motional search for six family pets, j that most resemble the station’s on- the-air personalities. Listeners are being invited to suh^ji photographs of their pets and indicate which WIL personality their pet looks like. The six winners will be feted to dinner for two and the station personalities will “baby-sit” with the winner’s pets. Dick Osgood, WXYZ-Detroit’s mo- tion picture and theatre reviewer, was the man on the phone for Detroit radio, newspaper and tele-vision re- porters as they quizzed Tony Curtis on transcontinental closed circuit television. Osgood relayed the ques- i tions of his colleagues as Detroit par- ticipated with eight other cities in the unique television-telephone session. ) What does the number “25” mean ; ' to you ? That’s how KALL-Salt Lake ; ■ City launched its civic contest for the ; ’ March of Dimes — and response -was j immediate from its listeners. Replies ■■ were read over the air and tied-in ' with the 25th anniversary of the : March of Dimes with various facts p about the organization. When listeners / heard their letters over the air, they were invited to phone in, and they won j various gifts. Orchid Records sends along word that they will re-release their wax of “Mighty John Glenn” to commemorate with the Anniversary of America’s first astronaut to orbit the earth. ‘ Spinners requesting copies should do so on station letterheads by Febi-uary 11, 1963. Requests should be sent to Johnny Snyder, Distribution Dept., Orchid Records, 4139 Bronxwood Avenue, New Y'ork 66, N. Y. Jack Murray, who holds down the 9-12 noon stanza on KFJZ-Fort Worth recently received a letter from the Future Homemakers Club of Weatherford, Texas, asking his help ' in collecting cancelled stamps of all kinds and denominations. The stamps were to be sent to a National Or- ganization called TUBFRIM, who sends the stamps to Norway, where they are sold. All proceeds from the ( sales of the stamns go into research by a Norwegian Tuberculosis Founda- tion. Murray started his appeal on a ‘ Monday and by Friday collected 34,436 stamps. 1 VITAL STATISTICS: V j James Dennis Burton “Reb” Foster ^ given the gi-een light as program di- rector of KRLA-Los Angeles. ... Robert Emery named assistant pro- j gi-am manager on WIND-Chicago . . . Bill Fannin and Ted Lawrence are | new deejay adds on KXOL-FM-Fort j Worth. 20 Cash Box — February 9, 1963 Their strongest release since "EXODUS” FE RR AWTE & TEICHER THEME FROM lAWRENCE OFARABIA UNITED ARTISTS RECORDS UA 563 TWO WEEKS OLD AND THE ONLY VERSION ON THE CHARTS Produced By Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller WITH A NEW HIT PRETOIMA UNITED ARTISTS RECORDS UA 568 •••••••••••••••••• CURRENT CHART RIDERS • BABY JANE • "DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW” •GENE PITNEY RECORDS UA 560 HEAVEN HALF HEARTACHE” •MIKE CLIFFORD MUSICOR RECORDS MU 1026 "WHAT TO DO WITH LAURIE’’ .THE EXCITERS • "TELL HIM’’ UNITED ARTISTS RECORDS UA 557 UNITED ARTISTS RECORD UA 544 UNITED ARTISTS RECORDS • "729 SEVENTH AVENUE • NEW YORK 19. NEW YORK UNITED ARTISTS Si NITED RTISTS Cash Box — February 9, 1963 21 44 OUR WINTER LOVE” BILL PURSELL 4-42619 44 WHAT WILL MARY SAY” JOHNNY MATHIS 4-42666 441 BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA” EYDIE GORME 4-42661 “DON’T LET ME CROSS OVER” CARL BUTLER 44 BOSSA NOVA U.S.A” DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET Co^ Box RADIO ACTIVE CHART A survey of key radio stations in all important markets throughout the country to determine by percentage of those reporting which releases are being added to station play lists this week for the first time and also the degree of con- centration combining previous reports. Percentage figures on left indicate how many of the stations reporting this week have added the following titles to their play list for the first time. Percentage figures on right include total from left plus the percentage title received in prior week or weeks. (SURVEY COMPLETED TO JANUARY 30TH) % OF STATIONS ADDING TITLES TO PROG. SCHED. THIS WEEK title artist label TOTAL % OF STATIONS TO HAVE ADDED TITLES TO PROG. SCHED. TO DATE 50% In Dreams — Roy Orbison— Monument 50% 42% Boss Guitar — Duane Eddy — RCA Victor 42% 37% Butterfly Baby — Bobby Rydell — Cameo 59% 32% South Street — Orlons — Comeo 32% 28% What Does A Girl Do^— Marcie Blaine — Seville 62% 28% Alice In Wonderland — Neil Sedaka — RCA Victor 60% 27% Ridin’ The Wind— Tornadoes— London 51 % 26% Why Do Lovers Break Each Others’ Hearts — Bob B. Soxx — Philles 26% 24% 1 Really Don’t Want To Know — Esther Phillips — Lenox 40% 23% All 1 Have To Do Is Dream — Richard Chamberlain — MGM 23% 22% Call On Me — Bobby Bland — Duke 48% 19% Let’s Turkey Trot — Little Eva — Dimension 50% 19% The End Of The World — Skeeter Davis — RCA Victor 54% 18% Send Me Some Lovin’ — Sam Cooke — RCA Victor 97% 17% Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo^— Richard Chamberlain — MGM 30% 17% Mr. Bass Man — Johnny Cymball — Kapp 25% 16% Killer Joe — Rockyfellers — Scepter 16% 16% Yakety Sax — Boots Randolph — Monument 16% 15% If Mary’s There — Brian Hyland — ABC Paramount 15% 15% Pretoria — Highwaymen — United Artists 15% 14% Paradise — April Stevens & Nino Tempo — Atco 14% 14% Blame It On The Bossa Nova — Eydie Gorme — Columbia 49% 14% Greenback Dollar — Kingston Trio — Capitol 61% 13% Our Winter Love — Bill Pursell — Columbia 51% 13% Little Things — Damita Jo^— Mercury 20% 13% Hazelmere — Kenny Ball— Kapp 13% 12% Our Day Will Come — Ruby & Romantics — Kapp 17% 12% Hello Walls — Ben Colder — MGM 12% 11 % Your Used To Be — Brenda Lee — Decca 49% 11 % Love — Paul Anka — RCA Victor 11% LESS THAN 10% BUT MORE THAN 5% Wild Weekend Rockin' Rebels (Swan) TOTAL % TO DATE 62% Hula Hoppin' Idalia Boyd (Dimension) TOTAL % TO DATE 8% Love For Sale Arthur Lyman (Hi-Fi) TOTAL % TO DATE 43% Pin A Medal On Joey James Darren (Colpix) 56% Yellow Bandana Faron Young (Mercury) 8% Shirley Tony Orlando (Epic) 7% Faded Love Jockie DeShannon (Liberty) 43% Let's Stomp Bobby Comstock (Lawn) 33% Goodbye Stranger Billy Duke (Capitol) 7% Whot Will Mary Say Johnny Mat