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MUSIC TOUT CANADA'S MUSIC

weeklyVolume 6, No. 11

OUTCASTSINVOLVEDIN FATAL CRASH

Toronto: Monday December 5th. was the finalblow to the promising young musical groupknown as the Out casts. They have been constantly plagued by misfortune since they be-came a group in their native Nova Scotia butthe week before December 5th. the future lookedbrighter. They had been signed to a large book-ing agency and were about to leave on a tour ofNorthern Ontario when misfortune once again

stepped in. Returning to Toronto from Buffalothey were suddenly confronted by a confusionof detours which resulted in them colliding witha highway worker, killing him instantly. Theirvan overturned several times causing fatal in-

juries to 17 year old guitarist Gordon Fredricksof Boutilliers, Nova Scotia. Driver of the van,and organist of the group Keith Coffin was soseriously injured that it necessitated the amputation of his leg. Drummer Brian Mercer and leadsinger Douglas MacLean were listed as beingin serious condition. Barry Harrison and Ron

Toronto On December 5th., the first meeting of the newly formed APCM (Associa-tion for the Promotion of Canadian Music) was held at the Night Owl Coffee Housein Toronto's Yorkville Village. This newly formed organization will concern it-self with promoting the image of "Canadian Music". Among those present at thefirst meeting were Kit Morgan, Canadian representative for Billboard magazine. AlAllbut, professional manager of Leeds Music (Canada), Harry Finegold, personalmanager of a number of Canadian artists, Emmerson Mills, president of REM Re-cords, Stan Klees, president of Tamarac Record Productions, Don Brewer, person-al manager of artists, Ron Scribner, booking agent and Walt Grealis, editor andpublisher of RPM Music Weekly.

The association will work toward promoting and publicizing the fact thatCanada has a growing music industry, throughout the world. The associations ap--iroach will be to talk up and advertise the fact that Canadian music is movingahead. They will concentrate on the words "Canadian Music" and build the imageof Canadian performers, publishers, recording artists, and all aspects of musicthat is a product of Canada. It is the hope that during the coming Centennial year,the association can bring Canada to the attention of the world music industry asa country where there is musical talent, from classical to popular and that ourmusic industry is moving ahead at a great pace.

Early in January, the association will begin a nationwide membership driveand the initial mailing will outline the aims of the association.

Associations such as this Canadian music organization, have promotedcountry music in other countries. Other industry associations have brought publicattention to the advantages of drinking milk, the energy factors in sugar, and thebenefits of buying insurance. In the same way, the APCM will build tfte image ofthe Canadian music industry and bring attention to Canada.

Dillman were treated and released.Their manager Mack Stewart, who is al-

so manager of the Hawk's Nest. arranged for abenefit and received the services of Dee andThe Yeomen, The Evil, The Manx and Paupers.The Ron Scribner Agency is also planning abenefit for the ?mum

12 by 17IS COMING

Next weeks RPM will be the Xmas issue andthe last issue in the format as we presentlyknow it. On January 2nd. 1967, RPM will in-troduce the first 12 by 17 RPM. With this newformat. RPM will become a combination tradeand consumer magazine and will be availableto stores across Canada. Our press run willbecome five times greater, and RPM will notonly be informative to the trade, but will alsolean toward the record buyer as well. In Englandthis format has been extremely successful, andRPM's success indicates the Canadian Musicindustry is a sleeping giant. The fantastic ac-ceptance of the RPM 100 chart with its strongleaning toward domestic talent leads us to be

lieve that the Canadian music industry is onthe threshold of acceptance, if it hasn't al-ready entered (unnoticed).

Even as a trade publication. RPM hashad a great number of consumer subscribersand the mail draw from Canadian youth. show-ing their enthusiasm has encouraged us to di-rect our publications toward the record buyeras well as the exposure media.

RPM s editorial policies will not

change. ',tie are enlarging our format to accomo-date additional features that will be of interestto our new readers. All the features that youare already seeing will continue and with theadditional space they will be even bigger. Ofprime concern. Elvira Capreese wil I not change.

To the trade, this will mean wider ex-posure. more interesting features, and a morediversified NEW RPM.

THE NOMADS

Damon bows their new label with the release ofThe Nomad single of "Cry Baby" and "ByMyself". The Nomads are one of the most pop-ular groups on the Edmonton scene and are usedextensively on radio commercials. Their bigsound comes from Garry McDonall, leader whoalso sings and plays trumpet and trombone,Wallis Petruk on sax and flute, Garry Whiteplays bass, Hugh Brockie on guitar and piano.Drummer Don Remeika, Les Vincent sings anddoubles on bass and Lennie Richards is leadvocalist.

RON WADDELL-CKDM-DaupinHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"Lynda's best effort to date. This record hasa beautiful warm appeal. Let's give Lynda fullsupport on this one so she can continue to turnout more of the same."

BOB BACON-CFCB-Corner BrookHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"Good solid beat. Not top ten material but willprobably hit the charts."

MILT GUNN-CJRL-KenoraHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"A nice fresh sound. I feel that if given a goodamount of air play it should climb the charts.",.

TOM FULT6N-CKFH-TorontoHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"Although this is not a red hot hit, it deservesair play, and should pave the way for a bigmover on her next outing."

SANDY GARDINER-Ottawa JournalHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"One of Lynda's best outings to date. Well ar-ranged and delivered. However, commercially,I feel the flip has what it takes for large sales."

GRAHAM WYLLIE-CKCL-TruroHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"Without a doubt, Lynda's finest effort to date.Easy rocking number, with great vocal work onLynda's part and good inst. backing make thisa must for our playlist."

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) DAVE CHARLES-CJBQ-BellevilleHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"This song is well recorded and has great pot-ential in all area's of programming. It would bea shame to see another Canadian disc as goonas this one end up in the circular file cabinet,

) (garbage pail). I will spin it and let my listen-ers decide. They're never wrong."

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DOUG WILLIAMS-CJKL-Kirklandte IHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf s---\."Although the intro is a bit misleading, Lyndadoes her usual good job on the rest of the re-cord. With exposure, should go places. I'll ex-pose it here in KL country."

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DENIS MENARD-CKBC-BathurstHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"Are the gals ever gonna go for that one. It'svery nice, and Lynda is very well supported bymale chorus in this good 'Tamarac' production.'

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dealerCarol Robbins, in charge of the record bar ofNational Music in Regina, lists Donovan's"Yellow" as top seller. James & Bobby Purifyare also capturing sales with their "Puppet".Carla Thomas is still doing business in Reginawith "Baby". "Single Girl", "Sugar Town"and The Cryan Shames' "I Wanna Meet You"are all selling well. Top selling albums are,The Monkees and Presley's "Spinout".

From Kelly's On Seymour in Vancouver,Carole Bertenshaw gives top sales to "Cathe-dral", "Born Free" and "Mellow Yellow". TheMonkees' newie "I'm A Believer" is moving upfast. Nancy Sinatra's "Sugar Town" and herDad's "That's Life" are making an interestingsales package. That Stone's single that Carolewas mentioning a while back is on their newalbum. It's called "Fortune Teller" and on thestrength of this cut alone, the album is sellinglike wildfire. Sandy Posey's "Single Girl" andDarin's "Girl That Stood Beside Me" are push-ing for the top of the heap.

Steve Berofe, second in command at theHouse Of Sounds in Kingston, has the Paupers'"Copper Penny" as their number one seller.The Sidekicks "Fifi The Flea" and ClaudineLonget's "Meditation" are running close be-hind. The Monkees' "Believer" is classifiedas a monster. Another Canadian entry gettingsales is the Haunted's "I Can Only Give YouEverything. The Cyrkle are moving well withtheir "Please Don't Ever Leave Me" as is thenewest by the Yardbirds "Happenings". "BestOf Herman's Hermits"is their album giant. NoelHarrison is shaping up to have a big one alongwith "Talk Talk" by The Music Machine

Here's some predictions from Steve. "GeorgyGirl", "Just In Case" and "Good Thing"should all move into the best seller categorysoon. The Esquires played a local high schoolrecently and to a sellout crowd. They put on afantastic show which resulted in a run on salesfor their Columbia single "Multitude of Sins".They'd like to knowwhen they can expect an LP.

John Buckell, assistant manager of

Eaton's record department in the Fairview Shop-ping Centre at Pointe Claire, P.Q., notes thathis record buyers like the RPM 100 and manyare asking for copies to be put away for themeach week. John lists "Donovan's "Yellow"and the Hollies' "Stop" as top sellers. TheMonkees are moving well with their latest,

"Believer". The Supreme's and Roger Williamsare also showing well. "La Poupee Qui FaitNon" by The Sultans is a big Canadian seller.Nancy Sinatra and her Dad are chalking up goodsales in Montreal as well. The big album is byThe Monkees. With Christmas coming on, Johnfeels he will have topped the five hundred mark

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on this fast mover before too long.Up at Jerome's in Fort William it's the

same story. The Monkees are top, if you'll par-don the expression, dogs. J. Marczak of therecord bar lists "Vibrations" and "Cathedral"as top selling singles. Donovan's "Yellow"and "Stop" by the Hollies are moving wellwith Simon & Garfunkles "Winter". The CryanShames are also moving well in the Lakeheadwith their "I Wanna Meet You".

Top of the rack at Ted's Records andHobbies in Pointe Claire, P.Q. is the Monks"Believer". Nancy's "Sugar Town" and Simon& Garfunkles "Winter" are pacing well with"I Need Somebody" by ? and The Mysterians.

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"Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies" is alsobeginning to show along with "Talk Talk" andFrank Valli's "Proud One".

"Stop" by The Hollies and the Troggs'"Can't Control Myself" are top sellers at CarlHeintzman's in Kitchener, Ontario. Arnold Tiegsmanager of the record dept., also gives SandyPosey "A" for effort as well as Mitch Ryder's"Dress". The Sinatra's are also doing well inthis area. ? and The Mysterians are movingwell with their "Need Someone".

The big single for Christmas could be"Squeeky VS The Black Knight". At leastthat's the way it looks down Oshawa way. BillWilson Jr., of Wilson & Lee, also finds theMonks entry of "I'm A Believer" is taking offwell. Cat Stevens is happening with "I LoveMy Dog". The Cyrkle are constantly movingwith their "Don't Ever Leave Me" and keepingup with them are Jan & Dean's "School Days".Top single seller is Donovan's "Yellow". TheAssociation are showing nicely with their

"Pandora's Heebies". Elvis Presley's Christ-mas LP and the Buck Owen's Christmas singlelook good for seasonal sales. The adult crowdhave been giving encouraging attention to RcaVictor's "Hymn Sing" album.

Paul Misener, of Misener's Record Barin Alliston Ontario, has Brenda Lee's "ComingOn Strong" as top seller. Right behind is "Mel-low Yellow" and "Sugar Town". The Animalsare also showing with their "Help Me Girl".

Dee and The Yeomen's "In A Minute Or Two''is beginning to move, on the strength of theirappearance in Alliston recently. The GuessWho, another Canadian group, are also begin-ning to happen with their "And She's Mine".The Monks story is the same in Alliston asin many other places. Their "Believer" singleis considered top drawer material.

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TOM FULTON-CKFH-TorontoAin't Love Sweet -Ernie Lyons -Capitol"Given proper exposure this happy soundingtune should create wide but moderate interest."RICK HONEY-CKPR-LakeheadHang On To Me -Lynda Layne -Red Leaf"Such a pretty gal should have o pretty songto sing, and this one is no exception. Besidesa nice voice, the instrumental backing is verylood.She's welcome to the Lokehead, anytime."BOB BACON-CFCB-Corner Brook'Ain't Love Sweet -Ernie Lyons -Capitol"Tops. I like the background and the changein pace. Will go UP."DENIS MENARD-CKBC-BathurstCall You By Some Name -Paupers -Verve Flkwys"There's a sound that certainly can competewith any American record. A beautiful folk bal-lad that fits into any kind of programming. Airexposure won't be the problem there. There'slots of talent involved in that one."RON WADDELL-CKDM-DauphinCall You By Some Name -Paupers -Verve Flkwys"It's a winner all the way. Good lyrics, goodinstrumentation, good arrangement and goodperformance by o great group. The Paupershove a real rich sound."DAVE CHARLES-CJBQ-BellevilleCall You By Some Name -Paupers -Verve Flkwys"This is one of the finest Canadian records tobe produced this year. It is American in originhowever the Paupers are Canadian and theysound like a million dollars on this single. I

hove every faith in music directors of evenbrand X radio station and I hope they will givefair consideration to a winning record. PAYOLAANYONE??? Good records never die they justnever get played."SANDY GARDINER-Ottawa J ournalCall You By Some Name -Paupers -Verve Flkwys"This is a catchy outing by the Toronto groupalthough not one that showcases any distinctivesound The flip, 'Copper Penny' is a shademore commercial and deserves air play in theBigland."GEORGE H. GRANT-VOCM-St.John'sAin't Love Sweet -Ernie Lyons -Capital"Good recording quality. Fair arranging andeffective change -ups. Could go."MILT GUNN-CJRL-KenoraColl You By Some Name -Paupers -Verve Flkwys"The record sounds an awful lot like Donovanstyle, but I feel that with proper exposure, itcould become a hit in the Top 20."

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PENELOPE'S COUNTRY CHART1 1 WHISTLING ON THE RIVER

Mercey Bros -Columbia2 2 THE WEATHERMAN

Gary Buck -Capitol3 4 THREE PLAYS FOR A QUARTER

Ralph Corlson-Melbourne4 3 WORKING ON THE COUNTRY ROAD

Bob King -Melbourne

5 7 CHEW TOBACCO ROADIrwin Prescott -Melbourne

6 6 WHY CAN'T HE BE YOUDiane Leigh -Capitol

7 10 YOUR SPECIAL DAYMyrna Lorrie-Sparton

8 5 LOVINGJohnny Burke -Columbia

9 8 TAKE THIS HEART OF MINEOdic Workman-Sparton

10 9 MUDDY WATERBert Cuff -Arc

PALMARES DE LA SEMAINE

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1 3 GUANTANAMERAClaude Sorel -Jupiter -1073

2 1 EVEFrank Alamo -Riviera -147

3 2 JE LES AIME TANTPierre LaLonde -DP -4705

4 4 TU ME REVIENSAdomo-Pathe-638

5 8 J'AI ENTENDU LA MERChristophe-AZ-4341

6 5 MARIA PLEURAITDonald Lautrec-Jupiter-1075

7 6 UN CHEMIN QUI NE NIENE A RIENDick Rivers-Pathe-630

8 7 JE SUIS ANGLAISHerman's Hermits-Solfege-1837

9 107E SERAI LAMichele Richard-TC-3190

10 15 RENDEZ-VOUS ORBITALClaude Righi-Riviera-150

11 11 MA CASQUE1TEDeny Aube -VD -3031

12 12 APPRENDS-MOI A VOILIBILIERNerve Vilord-leercury-154&56.

11 14 ME REGARD! PASPhilippe Olivier -Odeon -04421k

14 --- BALLADE POUR' UWINMNIMISy1vie Va. tan- Rco- 5727

15 --- PERSON$E NE VELFF MUNI*Perot," Clark -Vogue -4253

We PICK...NASHVILLE CATSLovin Spoonful -Kama Sutra -219-M

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KNIGHT IN RUSTY ARMOURPeter & Gordon -Capitol -5808-F

BABY WHAT I MEANDrifters -Atlantic -2366-M

I WANNA BE FREEJean -Paul Vignon-MGM-13652-M

LEAMINGTON-Wa)ue McLean-CJSPWords of Love -Mama's & Papa's-RcaJust One Smile -Gene Pitney ColumbiaLINDSAY -Dick Alberts-CKLYBlue Autumn -Bobby Goldsboro-UACrv-Ronnie Dove -ApexKENORA-Milt Gunn-CJRLRaining In My Sunshine -Jay Americans-UAI Take It Back-Shondels-ColumbiaJungle Sun-Luvin' Kind -ColumbiaSUDBURY-DouglasMacLachlan-CHNOI'm A Believer-Monkees-RcaNeed Somebody-? And Mysterians-CameoJust In Case -Ugly Ducklings -YorktownSASKATOON-John E. Mackey:CNCNothin' Yet -Blues Mogoos-MercurySqueek Black Knight -Royal Guardsmen -Laurie

CROSS CANADA

CHART ACTION

,w lw1 3 AND SHE'S MINE

Guess Who -Quality -1832-M2 1 I SYMBOLIZE YOU

Lost Words -Columbia -2707-H

3 2 SPIN SPINGordon Lightfoot-UA-50055-J

4 5 IN A MINUTE OR TWODee "Yeomen-Reo-8966-M

5 6 MERCY MR. PERCYCaesar Consuls -Columbia -2703-H

6 4 BOUND TO FLY3's A Crowd -Epic -10073-H

7 7 LET'S RUN AWAYStaccatos -Capitol -72395- F

8 10 IT'S NOT FUNNY HONEYBobby Curtola-Tartan-1034-C

9 8 HEARTBREAK HOTELScoundrelz-Red Leaf -626-G

10 9 LOVE'S JUST A BROKEN HEARTModbeats-Red Leaf -625-G

11 11 CAN ONLY...YOU EVERYTHINGThe Haunted -Quality -1840-M

12 15 THINK OF HERJaybees-Rco-9001-N

13 12 TELL MECharacters -Red Leaf -624-G

14 14 JUST IN CASEUgly Ducklings -Yorktown -45003-F

15 13 ANNIERising Sons -Columbia -2709-H

16 17 MULTITUDE OF SINSEsquires -Columbia -2705-H

17 18 A LITTLE BIT OF OH YEAHMartin Martin-Rca-3407-14

11. 211b HAIM OR TO ME BABYLynda Layne -Red Leaf -627-G

29,--- I TARE IT BACKShondels-Columbia-2717

20 --- IF I CALL YOU BY SOME NAMEPaupers -Verve Folkways -5033

CANADA'S ONLY

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SINGLE SURVEY

Compiled from Record Company,

Record Store and Disc Jockey reports.

1 4 6 STOP STOP STOPHoHies-Capitol-72419-F

2 7 15 MELLOW YELLOWDonovan -Epic -10098-H

3 1 2 LADY GODIVAPeter & Gordon -Capitol -5740-F

4 2 1 WINCHESTER CATHEDRALNew Vaudeville Band -Fontana -1562-KDana Rollins -Capitol -72425-F

5 6 7 I'M READY FOR LOVEMartha/Vandellas-Gordy-7056-L 6 14 23 I'VE GOT THE FEELINGNeil Diamond -Bang -536-C

7 15 35 A PLACE IN THE SUNStevie Wonder-Tamla-54139-L

8 23 46 THAT'S LIFEFrank Sinatra -Reprise -531-J

9 13 18 COMING ON STRONGBrenda Lee-Decco-32018-J

10 30 42 IT'S ONLY LOVEJames/Shondells-Roulette-4710-C

11 32 50 MUSTANG SALLYWilson Pickett -Atlantic -2365-M

12 3 3 YOU KEEP ME HANGIN' ONSupremes-Motown-2011-L

13 5 4 GOOD VIBRATIONSBeach Boys -Capitol -5676-FI'M A BELIEVERMonkees-Colgems-1002-N

BORN FREERoger Williams -Kapp -767-L

16 11 13 HAZY SHADE OF WINTERSimon & Garfunkle-Columbia-43873

17 8 5 DEVIL WITH A BLUE DRESSMitch Ryder -Bell -817-M

18 24 37 I'M THE ONE YOU NEEDMiracles-Tamla-54140-L

19 12 14 IT TEARS ME UPPercy Sledge -Atlantic -2358-M

20 9 9 HOLY COWLee Dorsey -Bell -965-M

21 17 32 TIME AFTER TIMEChris Montez-A&M-822-M

22 19 16 POOR SIDE OF TOWNJohnny Rivers -Imperial -66205-K

23 18 11 I'M YOUR PUPPETJames & Bobby Purify -Bell -648-M

24 16 10 LOOK THROUGH MY WINDOWMama's & Popo's-Dunhill-4050-N

25 26 43 MAMETijuana Bross-A&M-832-M

26 20 12 RAIN ON THE ROOFLovin Spoonful -Kama Sutra -216-M

27 34 49 I NEED SOMEBODY? And Mysterians-Cameo-441-M

28 41 52 SUGAR TOWNNancy Sinatra -Reprise -527-J

29 31 33 LOUIE LOUIESandpipers-A&M-819-M

30 46 47 WHISPERSJackie Wilson -Brunswick -55300-J

31 35 31I RUN RUN LOOK AND SEEBrion Hyland -Philips -40405-K

32 33 41 SYMPHONY FOR SUSANArbors -Dote -1529-H

33 43 56 (I KNOW) I'M LOSING YOUTemptotions-Gordy-7057-L

34 36 58 AND SHE'S MINEGuess Who -Quality- 1832-M

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35 27 24 LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLEMonkees-Colgems-1001-N

36 37 40 HELP ME GIRLOutsiders -Capitol -5759-FEric Burdon-MGM-13636-M

37 28 34 I SYMBOLIZE YOULast Words -Columbia -42707-H

38 29 19 SPIN SPINGordon Lightfoot-UA-50055-J

39 40 59 IN A MINUTE OR TWODee/Yeamen-Reo-896644

40 47 53 MONEYJr.Walker-Soul-35026-L

41 45 61 MERCY MR. PERCYCaesar 'Consuls -Columbia -2603-H

42 48 60 TALK TALKMusic Machine-Reo-8971-M

43 50 65 SINGLE GIRLSandy Posey -MGM -13612-M

44 53 69 PANDORA'S GOLDEN HEEBIE....Association -Valiant -755-J

45 54 79 CRYRonnie Dove -Apex -77021-J

46 52 66 PLEASE DON'T EVER LEAVE ME

47 62 ---- WORDS OF LOVEMama's & Papa's -Dunhill -4057-N

48 49 63 HAVE YOU...LOVED SOMEBODYSearchers-Pye-811-C

49 63 64 WHY PICK ON MEStandells-Sparton-1541-0

50 57 77 I WANNA MEET YOUCryan Shames -Columbia -43836-H

51 58 78 WE GOT A THING..THE GROOVECapitols -Karen -1526-M

52 59 62 GAMES THAT LOVERS PLAYEddie Fisher-Rca-8956-N

53 73 87 THERE'S GOT TO BE A WORDInnocence -Kama Sutro-214-M

54 79 HAPPENINGS TEN YEARS TIME...Yardbirds-Capitol-72423-F

55 75 94 YO-YOBilly Joe Royal -Columbia -43883-H

56 72 83 SHE COMES TO MEChicago Loop-Dynovoice-226-M

57 60 57 LET'S RUN AWAYStaccatos -Capitol -72395-F

58 38 36 BOUND TO FLY3's A Crowd -Epic -10073-H

59 55 55 WISH YOU WERE HERE BUDDYPot Boone -Dot -16933-M

60 61 70 HEARTBREAK HOTELScoundrelz-Red Leaf -626-G

61 65 74 LOVE'S JUST A BROKEN HEARTModbeats-Red Leaf -625-G

62 66 68 IT'S NOT FUNNY HONEYBobby Curtolo-Torten-1034-C

76 91 I FOOLED YOU THIS TIMEGene Chandler -Checker -1155-L

86 99 YOU CAM BRING M* HEARTACHESLou Rawls-Copit01-5790-F

65 68 73 TELL MECharacters -Red Leef-624 G

82 100 I LOVE MY DOGCot Stevens- Dentin 7 501 K

Allied -CArc -DC.M.S. -ECapitol -FCaravan -GColumbia -HCompo -JLondon -KPhonodisc -LQuality -MRca Victor -NSpartan -O

67 67 71 CAN ONLY GIVE...EVERYTHINGHaunted -Quality -1840-M

68 94 ---- GOOD THINGPaul Revere -Columbia -43907-H

69 96 ---- EAST WESTHerman's Hermits -Qua! ity- 1854 -M

70 80 93 GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKYBaja Marimba-A&M-824-M

71 84 ---- 98.6Keith -Mercury -72639-K

72 97 ---- I'VE PASSED THIS WAY BEFOREJimmy Ruffin -Soul -35027-L

7:i ---- SQUEAKY VS THE BLACK KNIGHTRoyal Guardsmen -Laurie -3366-M

, 74 78 80 LA POUPEE QUI FAIT NONLes Sultans-Teledisc-24

75 83 86 KNOCK ON WOODEddie Floyd-Stax-194-K

76 99 ---- RAINING IN MY SUNSHINEJay, Americans-UA- 50094

77 95 ---- GEORGY GIRLSeekers-Capito1-5756-F

78 100 ---- TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESSOtis Redding -Volt -141-M

79 81 ---- GOING NOWHERELos Bravos -Press -60003-K

80 98 ---- I THINK OF HERJay bees-Rca-9001-N

81 93 ---- JUST IN CASEUgly Ducklings -Yorktown -45003-F

82 ---- ---- TELL IT TO THE RAIN4 Seasons -Philips -40412-K

83 92 97 SCHOOL DAYJan & Dean -Liberty -55923-K

84 ---- WHERE WILL...WORDS COME FROMGary Lewis -Liberty -55933-KMULTITUDE OF SINSEsquires -Columbia -2705-H

86 ---- WE AIN'T GOT NOTHING YETBlues Magoos-Mercury-72622-K

87 88 90 LIVING FOR YOUSonny & Cher-Atco-6449-MGOODNIGHT MY LOVEHappenings-BARRY-3455-M

89 90 92 COMING HOME SOLDIERBobby Vinton- Epic -10090-HBAD MISUNDERSTANDINGCritters -Kapp -793-LCOMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNRoy Orbison-MGM-13634-M

BLUE AUTUMNBobby Goldsboro-UA-50087-J

93 ---- THE GIRL THAT STOOD BESIDE MEBobby Darin -Atlantic -2367-MA LITTLE BIT OF OH YEAHMartin Martin-Rca-3407-NYOUR EVER CHANGING MINDCrispion St.Peters-London-2516-KTELL IT LIKE IT ISAoron Neville-Parlow

97 ---- POOR OLD WORLDPoul Anka-Rca-9032-H

98 ---- I (WHO HAVE NOTHING)Terry Knight -Lucky Eleven -ANY OTHER WAYJackie Shane -Sue -776 G

100 ---- STAND BY MESpider Tuner -MGM -1361; Ni

Joey Hollingwsorth, Apex recording artist, isback in Toronto after an extensive Orientaltour. Joey opens at the Victoria Hotel for a longterm engagement.

Rca Victor recording studios had theirannual Christmas bash at their Toronto studiosand it was interesting to note that record corn-panies were well represented. Perhaps this isan indication of a move toward more label work.

Ray Macleod, Halifax Mail Star colum-nist, notes that because of the exodus to To-ronto of many of the top Maritime acts, it wasthought there would be an acute shortage ofstatus acts especially where CBC-TV "Frank'sBandstand" was concerned. But from out of thedarkness came a host of new faces and excep-tional talent. Topping the list are a pair of all -gal vocal groups. The Ardorfolk and the ReddickSisters, the latter being the daughters of Spring -hill's famed "Singing miner", Maurice Reddick.The Reddick gals will move from Springhill toDartmouth and along with The Ardorfolk willappear on "Frank's Bandstand" throughout thewinter. It's interesting to note that The Ardor -folk entered and won the Atlantic Winter FairTalent show and defeated among others, theReddick Sisters. Manny Pittson has his eye onthis host of female talent and has slated themfor a TV audition. The New Five Sounds arethe host group on "Frank's Bandstand" withonly one member of the original combo left.Most of the old Off -Beats and trumpet man BruceCassidy have been added to the cast. JackLilly, the Five Sound drummer recently wed"Bandstand's" featured vocalist Karen Oxley.The Scotians are set to cut a new LP and willuse "King John" as one of the cuts. This waswritten by Al MacDonald of Pictou who hasjust recently decided to hand out his materialfor public consumption. He is also supplyingmaterial to the Reddick Sisters. The Windsmenare becoming the popular Coffee House groupin the Halifax circuit that has seen, in the pastyear, four houses open and only one close andnow another is getting set to happen. The Winds -

men also took part in a folk festival at MountAllison University in Sackvi I le, New Brunswick.Windsmen Jim Olton is watching the career ofyounger sister Bonni, with interest. Bonni iswith The Ardorfolk.

Frank Wiener, manager of Winnipeg's

Shondels sends news of the coming tour of hisgroup and the Guess Who. They begin at Hallock,

Minnesota (26), Grand Forks, North Dakota (27),Duluth, Minn. (28), Grafton, N.D. (29) and atDevil's Lake N.D. (30). Before they leave ontheir Christmas tour, The Shondels will makean appearance at the Pink Panther in nearby

Trariscona. Their Columbia single "I Take It

Back" is creating a provincial stir.While the Hot Tamales, out of Philadel-

phia, were playing Montreal they cut a sessionat the Rca Victor studios and were so impressedwith the sound that they decided to put out"Out Of Sight" and "You Are My Sunshine" onthe Dinosaur label which is distributed by AlliedRecords. U.S. reaction was also very encourag-ing and a release has been arranged on Diamond.

Mel Shaw, manager of The Stampeders,has just returned from New York City with abriefcase bulging with offers for his ranchhands. One important item a group or artistneeds is a manager with imagination and driveand this is what the Stampeders have. It's not

just glossy pictures and a typewritten bio thatMel presents to potential customers. He has oneheck of a beautiful portfolio illustrating hisgroup. A New York publicist commented "it'son a par if not better than many of the promotion-al pieces on the big name groups and artists".

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AS WE APPROACH....our Centennial year, 01Ed: phones me to tell of the Canadian announcewho has been so brainwashed that he recentlyreferred to "a cold front from Canada". That'sas bad as the Toronto station that wanted to re-fer to their staff as the "All American GoodGuys". (Ed: Now we'll never get their chart!!!)

Among the many GOOD jobs I've beenoffered, I understand that I've been offered ajob with the Union. I also understand the Unionis tuned in on every word I write. I want you toknow that I have a great respect for the job theUnion is doing in protecting their members. I do

however worry about the members not protect-ing themselves, and I intend to do an article onthis very subject soon.

The combination (I think that's the bestword) of a music director, a promotion man, abooking agency, and another group are pullinga lot of strings that are making a lot of peopledance. What will we call it? I think someone inthe industry recently referred to it as the "PUP-PET SHOW" are having a little trouble amongthemselves, and another troublemaker is causing

'it. You know who I'm referring to and if youdon't...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!! (Ed: Youleft out a paper and I don't think it was threering, like a circus!!!!) Yes????

I understand that Old Ed: was asked re-cently to compile a breakdown of chart actionacross Canada. I would like to know by WHOM?and WHY??? As one disc jockey put it..."I'mglad I'm not involved". Ellie says, "YOUARE!!!!" (Ed: Who isn't?????)

KCGeorge H. Grant sends news from VOCM St.John's, that the station has undergone an alter-ing in their music format which has proven tobe very successful. They now go GMP in theearly part of the day. Country with Slim McLarentakes it from 2 to 5 PM and the station rockssolid at night. Bob Capp, formerly with CKSLin London is the new 9 AM to noon man. Be-cause of RPM again reporting on the countryscene, George would like record companies tonote that VOCM is an effective country outletand that they should direct all material to theircountry spinner, Slim McLaren.

Tex Bagshaw, program manager at CKLY

in Lindsay, has arranged for the station to fea-

ture special Christmas music and programmingfrom Dec. 24th at 2 PM through to 1 AM Dec. 26and will air the Old Year out with their yearend Sound Spectacular featuring the top 40 popsongs, top 10 country and top 10 albums. ThisSpectacular gets underway at Midnite Dec. 31and goes through to 1 AM Jan 2 of the New Year.

John E. Mackey, promotion manager at

CFQC Saskatoon, has news that their "Man -onthe -go", Dean Summerfield was the "Man -on -the -scene" at the opening of Saskatoon's 21/2million dollar shopping centre. Dean broadcastthe opening festivities, interviewed 27 luckywinners of $100.00 each, announced the winnerof a trip for two via Air Canada to Barbados,and interviewed the owners of many of the 33stores and services at the Mall. During his 5days at the opening, Dean gave away over 300units of product samples from Neilson's, CornHuskers Lotion, Monarch Icing Mix, Cadbury'sand many others to winners on the CFQC"Market Mall Wheel".

CJBQ's Dave Charles will be doing aone hour special on the CBC radio networkwhich will be broadcast coast to coast SaturdayDec. 17. Dave Hill be interviewing the QuietJungle, Dirty Shames, Last Words, Ugly Duck-lings and will also be playing a cross sectionof their music. The teens in the Belleville areaare really behind the Canadian sound and feelthat it is the best in the world and that it'sjust a matter of time before one of the groups

makes it big.Red Leaf artist Greg Hamon made quite

an impression on the teens in the Dauphin area.CKDM's Ron Waddell hosted the show alongwith Wild Bill Flamond. The Saskatchewangroup, Three Hairs and a Hat were also on theshow and from the response they got from thelocals, they can hang their hats in Dauphinanytime. The Upshots, a local group, are alsogetting the royal treatment from Dauphin folks.They recently played to a full house with Ronand Wild Bill hosting this one as well. CKDM'spopular write-in "Dedication Club" is nowheading for 6000 members and host Waddell hasa new feature on the Saturday night edition.It's called "An Hour With An Artist". Ron

picks an artist a week, displays his or herphoto in the window of the station, does a littleresearch and while he spotlights their discs heis genned up enough to give a complete rundownon the activities of the star. Any group or art-

ist who would like to send photos, tapes andgeneral info to Ron will be given a giant boostin Waddell country. New Years Eve will be aspecial occasion for CKDM. They'll be welcom-ing not only the New Year but Canada's birth-day year as well. Arrangements have been madefor a large beacon flare and rock show at theDauphin arena. The show will feature Columbiarecording artists, The Lovin' Kind and is to behosted by Ron Waddell. Advance ticket sales

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