Volume 4, No. 26 Week of February 21st, 1966

Teen Beat Roller Skating Takes OverKitchener: Ever roller skate to the music ofa live rock group? Thousands have and stillare, in Southern Ontario. Jimmy Dybold andthe Jayrockers introduced this newest of fadsand surprisingly enough it's caught on. The

group makes the odd tour out of their homebase, Bingeman's Park Lodge, Kitchener, andfound that arenas in the surrounding country-side began to experience success with the rollerskating crowd. The Ivanhoe in London, St.

Catharines Curling Club, Dundas, Galt, Milver-ton arenas and the Stratford Coliseum werepacking in crowds usually experienced only with

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Popular at roller rinks, Jimmy Dybold of Kitchenerwas recently signed by the Canadian Red Leaf label.

visiting name artists. Rock skate enthusiasts

were lining up for hours and in many caseswere travelling from points as far away as 100miles to make sure of a place on the floor.In some places they found they were playingto upwards of 3000 skaters and never belowthe 800 mark.

There is a specialized type rock format forplaying successfully to a skater's required beatand just any rock and roll band can't masterthis beat overnight. Jimmy Dybold and the Jay -rockers have spent many hours in developingthe necessary tempo to keep the skaters con-fident in their movements. The popularity of

this new rock roller skating fad has landed

Jimmy Dybold a recording contract.

-WE CLARIFY OUR POLICY

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In two years of publication, RPM has strived to fulfill the need of the Canadian Music Industryand encourage the domestic production of Canadian music. It has been brought to our attentionthat there has been some confusion in the trade as to our ownership, financing, and our ultimateaims as a publication. Our often unorthodox policy and format has also been a source of criticism.We would like to make a statement in this regard herewith:RPM Music Weekly is solely owned and operated by Walt Grealis, Editor and Publisher. RPM hasbeen published each week since February 24th, 1964. The publication is supported by subscribersand advertisers, these being our only source of revenue. RPM has no affiliation with any recordcompany, record producers, booking agencies or management agency or music publisher. RPM rentsoffices in the Music Canada Building, 1940 Yonge Street, Toronto 7, Ontario. This is an office buildinghousing many independent firms allied only by one common interest, the music business. No person,firm or syndicate, own or control RPM and the publication is entirely Canadian owned and operated.The magazine has maintained a Canada first policy, and a strong international flavour. In no wayhave we ever attempted to duplicate existing foreign publications. The magazine is directed at theexposure media of the music industry which is radio, while maintaining a retailer and consumerappeal. Each week a copy is sent to every radio station in Canada, and promotional copies arerotated to other areas commanding exposure such as teen newspaper supplements, ad agencies,music publishers, jukebox operators, and various firms who are in businesses allied to the musicindustry. Each week 200 additional promotional copies are sent throughout the world in order tobring attention to Canada's growing music industry. We have strived to publicize the industrythroughout the world.

We accept and publish newsworthy items on the basis of their appeal to the industry and areconscious of the fact that many firms in Canada do not maintain a publicity department. We welcomeyour press releases, and your Canadian content releases. The Editor and Publisher has authorizedno one to accept nor to make demands of record companies for free promotional copies of records.No one has been given the authority to represent RPM other than the Editor and Publisher himselfas the firm does not maintain a staff. Articles may be submitted and are published only at thediscretion of the Editor. No conscious attempt has been made to promote or emphasize any firmor product or any individual. We are (like all magazines) partial to our supporters. (Just as a radiostation is partial to their sponsors).

We maintain an open door policy to any individual, firm, or company in the music industry with aworthwhile project or product. We maintain an institutional policy towards the industry and spendcountless hours assisting various people throughout the industry in North America tracing downCanadian masters, copyrights, assisting TV and record producers, ad agencies, publishers, recordcompanies, movie distributors, etc.

We attempt to print the news accurately, but depend on the honesty of our informants from coastto coast. Geographically it is impossible for us to check out each detail of each press release.This is a common fault in any publication.Non -supporting record companies, and radio stations have received thousands of dollars of freepublicity and promotion over the past two years. It is our function to keep the industry informed.When items do not appear in RPM, it is usually the laxity of the people involved in not supplying apress release.

RPM was not started by professional publishers. The Editor and Publisher entered this projectbecause of a need for a weekly in this business. We would like to extend thanks to the many peoplewho assisted us over the past two years that made this publication a success, and developed theindustry to this point.Bluntly and in plain language we have tried to explain some of our policies, and our problems.Possibly this will put an end to the uninformed speculation and criticism in the trade regardingour affiliation, our premises, or financing.It boils down to press releases and ads. Our ad rates are the lowest in the trade. Our size stilllacks a powerful punch for Canadian and foreign product. We are anxious to assist you and tomaintain a communication vehicle for your new product. We can only maintain this status throughyour support as subscribers and advertisers. We sell space not editorial content. That has to beearned by newsworthiness, which makes us no different than any other publication.

THE BIGTOWN

BOYS

Their NEW release is a SMASH follow-up to "It Was I"

"HEY GIRL, GO IT ALONE" _ on CAPITOL

Coming Joon - THE BIG TOWN BOYS' LP

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US visitors to Canada thisweek included Eric Stein-metz, International Directorof MGM. Purpose of thetrip was to orient himselfwith the operation o fQuality Records. EMI

(Canada) Ltd. have openedexecutive offices in down-town Toronto. Address is

Suite 607. 8 King St. E.

TtieRe ArC(ReBcilolr2llihasla

nGilliland. eVeepbeen so yf

following up the dualappearance of Patrician

Anne and Terry Black in Toronto March 4.

"A Go -Go '66" has already been set up aswell as -Hi Time- and "After Four". Other

national TV appearances are expected.

The Munks of Montreal are currently experiencinga successful comeback and have just released"Long Time Waiting" on the Regency label. L. toR., Rick St. lean, Tagg Hindsgaul, Rene Boileau,Ed. Kaye.

Fred White, prexy of his own promotion com-pany has just arrived back from New Yorkwhere he was touting the Big Town Boys whoare presently working both Trude Heller's cluband the 8th Wonder. Fred also advised that

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Seen at recent pow -wow of Capitol(Canada) and Pickwick (Canada) are L.to R., George Wade, Managing Directorof Pickwick of Canada, G. EdwardLeetham, Vice -President and GeneralManager, Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.,Ira L. Moss, Executive Vice -PresidentPickwick International and Paul White,National Advertising Manager, CapitolRecords (Canada) Ltd.

he has just finalized plans for the Shondelsof Winnipeg to receive the TV carpet treatmentwhen they arrive in Upper Canada March 1.

TV shows are set for "A Go -Go '66" in Toronto.The Dick Williams "Wing Ding" show at CFPLLondon, the Pete Emmerson show at CKCOKitchener, Gary Dean Dance Party CHCH Ham-ilton and with Bryan Olney at CKWS Kingston.The popular Edmonton based group, The KingBeezz are also heading east on a junket of TVand personal appearances.

Norm Sherratt, member of the hit making SloopyGang Little Caesar and The Consuls, showing ofthis newest in stage attire.

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Tel.: (416) 487-3466Established February 24th, 1964

Editor and PublisherWALT GREALIS

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Current ReleasesBIG TOWN BOYS"Hey Girl Go It Alone"Capitol - Amy-Mala (US)

DEE AND THE YEOMEN"A Love Like Mine"Reo

THE SHAYS"This Hour Has Seven Days"Roman

LITTLE CAESAR ANDTHE CONSULS"You Laugh Too Much"Red Leaf - Amy-Mala (US)

THE COUNTS" Searchin' "Apex

SECRETS"Here Comes Shack"RCA Victor

STACCATOS"Poor Baby"Capitol

BOBBY KRIS ANDTHE IMPERIALS"Walk On By"Columbia - Amy-Mala (US)

THE SHONDELS"Another Man"Columbia

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"MY HEART WILL NEVER KNOW"by RAY HUTCHINSON

CKCK's Bob Wood notesthat Regina Rock group,The Canadian Downbeats,have left for Miami for amonth long club date. TheWhite Head s, anotherQueen City group have justcompleted a successful en-gagement at Coco Beach

in Florida and are nowplaying in Lawton Okla-

homa. They'll go on toArizona and then Texas.

Loreen Church, Barry re-

cording artist, has tippedBob that her next release is a ballad dubbed"Secretly". ,/,// Bob Taylor at CKLB Oshawahas a new gimmick that's sure to catch on.

A list is being kept and points being awardedto every song that makes an appearance onthe CKLB Top 35 Tunedex and playlist. For

the month of January the top ten tunes were"Daytripper", "I'm A Man", "Sound Of

Silence", "She's Just My Style", "I Found AGirl", "I Can Never Go Home Anymore", "PoorLittle Fool", "It's My Life", "Good News Week",and "Poor Anne". It's interesting to see anenterprising broadcaster willing to experimentand tabulate fairly instead of following thepattern set down by foreign trades. This alsogives Canadian product a fighting chance. Bobwill send this list out to any interested parties.

Big news from the Vernon country is theAnnual Winter Carnival with complete coverageby CJIB. Several remote units were set up

throughout the area to cover the torchlightand winter carnival parades. This is one ofthe largest annual events to take place in theinterior of British Columbia. Don Lawson and"Miss Royalite", popular TV personalities, lenttheir charm and personality to the proceedings.Highlight of the show was the Snowflake

presentation at which Queen Silver Star VI

was chosen from among 8 other lovely young

contestants. /// A new slogan at CJBQ Belle-ville is "Belleville Is The Capital Of CanadianMusic Supporters In This Country". Reason forthis sound -off is Dave Charles' success withCanadian records. Says Dave, "'Poor Anne' and'Walk On By' are selling like crazy in Belle-

ville and Trenton. All it took to do this wastwo airplays each day." Dave also suggestswe keep our ears peeled for the return of

David Clayton Thomas with his hit single of"Take Me Back". ' The "Limerick" contestwinner at CKAY turned out to be a 12 -year -oldDuncan girl who took the first prize of a

Sony 8 transistor radio. The Limerick, suppliedby the station went "Community radio with

weather, sports and news, and features galorefor you to use, first to serve and first to care."The winning line "Dial 150 and leave it there."

Scott Alexander of the Soo's CKCY has anew hour-long Monday night program called

"Canadian Countdown". It features the latest

in Canadian releases. Columbia recording artistDebbie Lori Kaye and Scott will be makingseveral PA's in and around The Soo. Debbie'snewest release "Half A World" has been get-ting good action. ,/ Forty degrees below zeroand out on the prairies of Saskatchewan wouldbe enough to do in any Upper Canadian butnot the folks at Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Thistown, about 100 miles south east of Prince

Albert recently experienced an action packedweek boosting the newly formed HumboldtTeen Organization. Climax of the shin -dig wasthe big Saturday night dance which was car-ried live by CKBI Prince Albert. A popularSaskatchewan group known as The 125 Wit-nesses played to a SRO (shakin' room only)crowd. //,/ Down Truro way, the big soundis "Rose Marie" by Ray Hutchinson. GrahamWyllie writes "Our air staff was very impressedwith the plastic demo record in the last issueof RPM and after playing it during auditionfound that they also liked the sound. It's a

regular on our good music shows now." ,/,/,/

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CHICAGO - Ron Riley - WLSElusive Butterfly - Bob Lind - World PacificGloria - Shadows Of Knight - Dunwich

REGINA - Bob Wood - CKCKGreen Berets - Barry Sadler - RcaRainbow - Terry Black - ArcDAUPHIN - Ron Waddell - CKDMLaugh Too Much - Caesar Consuls - Red LeafYour Kind Of Lovin' - Rick Nelson - Decca

LINDSAY - Dick Alberts - CKLYLaugh Too Much - Caesar 'Consuls - Red LeafFire Breathin' Dragon - Rick Nelson - Decca

CORNWALL - Tom Iley - CJSSListen People - Herman's Hermits - MGMWhile I'm Away - Bobby Curtola - Tartan

NELSON - Bill James - CKLNThese Boots - Nancy Sinatra - RepriseMichelle - David & Jonathan - Capitol

PORT ALBERNI - Bill Coombes - CJAVMade In Paris - Trini Lopez - RepriseI Confess - New Colony 6 - Regency

HALIFAX - Frank Cameron - CHNSBreaking My Heart - Roy Orbison - MGMHomeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel - Col

OSHAWA - Bob Taylor - CKLBListen People - Herman's Hermits - MGMWoman - Peter & Gordon - Capitol

VERNON - Jim Yount - CJIBThese Boots - Nancy Sinatra - RepriseElusive Butterfly - Bob Lind - World Pacific

BELLEVILLE - Dave Charles - CJBQLaugh Too Much - Caesar/Consuls - Red LeafNowhere Man - Beatles - Capitol

REGINA - Terry David Mulligan - CJMELaugh Too Much - Caesar Consuls - Red LeafCan't You See - Mary Wells - Atco

DUNCAN - Will MacKenzie - CKAYLove Me - Connie Stevens - WB

THE SOO - Scott Alexander - CKCYMy Prayer - Neil Sedaka - RcaLittle Liar - Fallen Leaves - Dominion

TRURO - Graham Wyllie - CKCLLaugh Too Much - Caesar/Consuls - Red LeafRainbow - Terry Black - Arc

GARY LEWIS AND THE PLAYBOYS

by Bill Miller

Gary Lewis and his Playboys along with twolocal groups, the Sparrow and Bobby Kris andthe Imperials played to a surprisingly smallaudience last Sunday at Massey Hall. Those

who came seemed to enjoy the performance,after they got the microphones working. TheSparrow appeared first and after they got theirequipment working played five or six numbersincluding their recent recordings.

Bobby Kris and the Imperials gave a goodperformance that included their recent hit"Walk On By" and "Travellin' Bag". Then cameGary Lewis and the Playboys. Although therewere no mad rushes for the stage, Lewis wasbombarded with notes, chewing gum and re-

ceived a sign welcoming him to Toronto. Evenwith bad mike connections to the speaker

system, his fans seemed to enjoy his per-

formance of recent and current hits including"This Diamond Ring", "She's Just My Style"and "Save Your Heart For Me".

Possibly, had the promoters advertised theCanadian acts more prominently, the attendancemight have been greater.

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The Ron Riley Batman Clubis the big success story outof the WLS country. Listen-ers from in and around theWindy City have sent in

over 100,000 requests formembership to the club inless than one week of pro-motion. New members re-ceive a bumper sticker, pinand membership card. ///Al Brackman of The Rich-mond Organization sends

along Dominic Behan's

"Ireland Sings" which hasjust been published in England and is de-

scribed as the outstanding collection of itskind. Also from TRO comes "Hoot 'N' Holler"a 34 -page song folio of folk, rock and bluesgiving words, music and guitar chords. The

"Phoenix Love Theme" (Senza Fine), publishedby TRO from the motion picture "The Flightof The Phoenix" is receiving multi -disc ex-

posure. Ren Grevatt, touting TRO, notes thatthere has been a barrage of new disc versionsof the song, ranging from an instrumentalcombo treatment to a vocal version by a

top name opera star. A group known as theBrass Ring on Dunhill have been getting heavyair action on the west coast. The RichmondOrganization are sponsoring Paul Nassau andCanadian Oscar Brand as a writing team tocollaborate on "A Joyful Noise", a Broadwayhopeful to be produced by Edward Padula.John Raitt, of "Carousel" fame has been signedfor this musical adaptation of Borden Deal'snovel, "The Insolent Breed". /// Bob Marcucci,feeling his oats as a record producer onceagain, looks good for hitsville with his newestdiscoveries Kelly and Gail Steele with theirfirst Colpix release of "When You Take MoreThan You Give".

Radio stations across thecountry have asked that wereactivate our GMP columnin an effort to supply in-

formation on what broad-casters and RPM feelwould be suitable for GoodMusic Programming. We

will attempt to discuss in

a general chatty mannergood music and wouldappreciate hearing yourcomments on new LP andsingle releases. /// Ed

Preston, Musical Directorat CHML, Hamilton advises that the new

Columbia release "Rose Marie" by Ray Hutch-inson is by far the most demanded record atthe station. Todd Russell gave the record a

spin on his Saturday afternoon show and thereaction from listeners in and around the SteelTown were sufficient to warrant extensive air-play. Tony Mottola, regular musician on theJohnny Carson Show, has released "Brazilia"on the Command label. Both Tony's and theversion by the Baja Marimba Band on Qualityhave been getting good reaction in the Ham-ilton area. Capitol's single release of "TakeMe To Your Heart Again" by Vince Hill is fastapproaching the demand proportions of his

English compatriot Ken Dodd who did so wellwith "Tears". Ed also recommends the DeanMartin single "The Old Clock On The Wall"and "Bye Bye Blues" by Bert Kaempfert. "MimiHines Sings" is experiencing a rash of goodluck in the wake of this Vancouver born come-dienne's takeover of the lead in "FunnyGirl". /// The Pozo Seco Singers have comeup with what turned out to be a sleeper.Although many of the GMP stations gave ex-tensive airplay to "Time" on Columbia itgained more action with the acceptance of theTop Forty stations. The Capitol LP release of

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the "Roy Clark Guitar Spectacular" has re-

ceived widespread response particularly the cut"Malaguena" which has since been issued asa single. The LP offers both classical and popenjoyment. Good reaction is expected on theAl Martino LP release of "Spanish Eyes". Thisnow famous North American hit was actuallythe workings of radio stations in Canada, par-ticularly those in Montreal. Many of the betterstations across Canada have found that the

Top Forty destined hit of "Walk On By" byCanadian Bobby Kris on Columbia actuallyfits into both categories equally as well. Youmight give a listen to "Golden Moment", a

cut from the Sinatra LP "My Kind Of Broad-way". RCA Victor will probably be the first torelease "The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)"from the flick "The Flight Of The Phoenix".

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John F. Spalding, one of CFTO's top Producer/Directors includes in his current assignments thepopular After Four, Sports Hot Seat, Wide World OfSports which included the Canadian InternationalSkating Championships - Canadian Grand PrixRacing - Canadian Curling Championships. Mr.Spalding is a graduate of Ryerson Institute ofTechnology, Radio and Television Arts. He obtaineda great deal of experience on the technical end oftelevision while with the CBC and added to thisknowledge by freelance broadcasting in Europe andthe U.K.

Les Baronets from Canada's La BelleProvince are becoming known nationallythrough their appearances on A -Go -Go'66. L. to R., Jean Beauline, Ben Kaye,personal manager, Rene Angelil, PierreLabelle.

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''''6*"'""t"'""5''',4 FOR TWO WEEKS NOW a rumour has been circulating that RPM will be a thingof the past by March 14th which will be the last issue. To many of us in thetrade this is sad sad news. We know how much RPM has done in the last

two years to overcome the many problems of the domestic music industry.Old Ed: has certainly done a magnificent job, but as many of you must realize,the cost of such a weekly publication is staggering, and with just a small in-

dustry to support such an expense, it is impossible for old Ed: to continue.

I'm sure there will be a big HURRAH from the enemy camp. Well . . (Ed:

MISS CAPREESE!!!!) and that's exactly how I feel!!!! To the many GOODCanadian -minded record companies who have lent their support to this mostworthwhile publication, I would personally like to extend my sincere thanks.

I feel personally that something should be done to save RPM . .

something should be done to . . . to . . . (I'm stumbling for words!!!) SOME-THING SHOULD BE DONE TO SAVE RPM!!! R -I -G -H -T!!! and right here and now

""""'"4""'"'"""c I'm forming a new organization to "KEEP CANADIAN TALENT OFF THE STREETS".Our slogan will be "KEEP CANADIAN TALENT OFF THE STREETS" (and Elvira Capreese in a job.)I want action!!! Action like campaigns by the recording groups to recruit NEW subscribers, andDJs to talk up RPM on the air, possibly a spot for a mention of RPM on the back of your charts.Maybe teens will become interested in the music business. Out there are the Walt Grealises, PaulWhites, Harry Boons and Bob Martins of tomorrow who might like to bone up on the music businesswith an eye to their future. At less than 10c a copy, I think RPM is a bargain. I'd like to see

more Ws getting their own copy which would cut out the fighting over RPM every week and thetorn copies after the struggle. What a great status symbol, your OWN RPM. How about you recordmen!!! Shouldn't each of your salesmen and promo men get their own copy? Shouldn't your favouritedealers be getting a weekly copy courtesy of you??? Many of you out there in radioland and record -land should make sure that a copy goes out each week to your friends and associates throughoutthe world who can read about your activities. LET'S GO CANADIANS!!! Let's Keep Canadian TalentOff The Streets (and Elvira Capreese in a job).

NOW . . . . I have an angle (Ed: Here it comes!) I want you to address all your subscriptionsto ME . . . PERSONALLY. The address is: Elvira Capreese, Keep Canadian Talent Off The StreetsCampaign, 1940 Yonge Street, Toronto 7, Canada. Please include a little note for my column withyour subscriptions. I have set a goal (a la Ron Scribner) and when we go OVER THE TOP, I willpersonally arrange with Old Ed: for a photo of Old Ed: to appear in my column. This is a promise!!!(Ed: I think it's a good cause, Miss C.) I think he will consent because it's a good cause. ALSO(Ed: BONUS!!!!) I will arrange for a PERSONAL form letter that will go out to each subscriber whouses the blank below, thanking them for their support. (Ed: She's all heart.) OVER THE TOP!!LET'S GO CANADA!!! SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL!!! LET'S SHOW THEM HOW!!!! RAH! RAH! RAH

(Ed: That's Good!!!) FIGHT! FIGHT! (Ed: That's enough!!!) FIGHT!KEEP CANADIAN TALENT OFF THE STREETS - SUBSCRIPTION FORM '-

Mail to: Elvira Capreese,Keep Canadian Talent Off The Streets Campaign1940 Yonge Street, Toronto 7, Ontario.

Dear Ellie: Enclosed find one sawbuck ($5.00) cheque, money order, cash or IOU for one excitingyear's subscription to RPM. I have not been promised anything but 52 issues of RPM.I wit receive a personal form letter from you thanking me for my support in KeepingCanadian Talent Off The Streets and you will campaign to publish a picture in your columnof Old Ed: and help save RPM.

You may mention my name in your column (yes or no)

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ...CANADA'S TOP

COUNTRY SINGER

GARY BUCKJOINS

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WHAT HAPPENS ?

HIT ACTION!

CANADA'S TOPRECORD COMPANY

WITH GARY'S FIRST CAPITOL RELEASE

"IF THAT'S ALL YOU'VE GIVEN"f s

"ELROD"

Record No. 72339 CAPITOL RECORDS (CANADA) LTD.