Career Woman
EVERYBODY agrees that airline receptionists are
internationally an AWFULLY attractive lot. therefore they're fair game for the banterings
But there is one type of noise 1 have, therefore, that has received too little re- partial breakdown of the most cognition
as a menace to the notorious species, together with His tune is just an accompani=| lighthearted Lotharios. human nerves. That noise is suggestions for their rehabilita- ment to snapping fingers, hands whistling — shameless public tion. whistling, in all its maddening variety. This is problem not
slapping on thighs and metal heels clicking on sidewalks or (or "What
Whistler: for science, but for the indivi: 1. Nostalgic. I was a My fet cool, man. Rent yourself a
a floors. Tip to Bebop
Youth"). Whistler: favourite soundproof studio,
dual conscience.
Some of the most excruciating "Where or When,"
titles "Bye Bye Blackbird,"
public whistlers I know don't even realise that they're addicts. etc. Nostalgic whistler has cow
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ROXANNE
"Margie." Impresario Whistler (some-
6. eyes and a head that swivels Licks - on a Classical when a pretty girl passes Theme Whistler): abounds on (especially after 5 pm)
Advice buses and trams. Favours to Nostalgic Whistler: go home operatic aria, or complete slow to your wife and kids. Pronto! movement of symphony or con- certo, usually by Brahms, Grieg
2. Nervous Whistler, strictly or Rimski-Korsakoy.
non-musical, even though he tion to drums constantly with fingers read your newspaper. on the nearest desk or wall. His
whistle is an insidious, hissing
all 7. cat, parakeet
monotone, innocent of melody
Sugges Whistler.
But in exotic Bangkok there is one brown- eyed beauty. who is an air- line receptionist with a dif- ference.
In her OWD right
she's someone every Bittle girl dreams about-a real- life. Princess.
So meet petite,
charming Prin-
cess Chatrasuda Von thon sd.
airline
Pet Whistler: owner of dog, or monkey. or rhythm. Habitat: Issues series of short, sharp, offices, reception rooms and rising blasts that continue even
Thai Interns- hotel lobbies. Prescription for if animal responds at once, and Nervous Whistler, just keep your sometimes
the tional goes on into lips tight
night, even though pet has Always.
(understandably) run away from home for good. Hint to Pet Whistler: just call your animal by name, please.
together.
friend.
Hit-Parade Whistler, never
3. performs anything but the Top Tune of the week, a trait that can cause an entire office to You will have noticed, of the seven most go berserk, when a time stays at course, that the top for ten weeks or so. At significant species of whistlers least one whistler of this species are all masculine. Public whist- perches in every office building. Hng has long been a man's vice Favourite locale the elevator. Recommendation to Hit-Parade Whistler: use the stairs.
one of the few areas left where woman has not muscled in. But latest reports from far- flung researchers are disturbing Washroom Whistler: cousin in the extreme.
MARDOU, 4 • to Hit-Parade species.
18,
student,
avenue, 4th loon.
1A, floor,
Prat.
Favours second or third ranking" At scattered points through- Kow-tune,
than rather
Number out
women kre the world, One. Responds 10 the beginning to whistle in publia. resonance of. tiled walls, nervously, nostalgically, even Kindly query to Washroom classically. If this be a trend, £ Whistler: what's the matter with quake with dread. For if women LEE, 19, the acoustics of your own bath- take to whistling, the human student, 5, Jai Pak Ter-room? - race, 3rd floor,
ERNEST
eardrum is doomed indeed.
Kennedy- Bebop Whistler: a whirling Credit Card to Robert Bau. town, Hongkong. 5. a wand.
RADIO
The Hit Parade By Ted Thomas
HONGKONG introduced a new personality to the micro-
week. phone this
New to Radio Hongkong that is, though Beejay Mark Broile is no newcomer
ort to the
of broad- casting and almost
branch every other
the entertainment
ness.
5. To Each His Own 6. Romantica
7. Come Back To Me My Love 8. Come Back, Silly Girl of 9. Love Walked In busi. 10. Melodie D'Amour
His Thursday night show "Mark After Dark" is in my 'opinion the most polished and entertaining late night spot in local broadcasting.
My bet is that within a week or two he will have bullt up a large following amongst the more sophisticated Radio Ils- teners, and not be without a great deal of support from the younger set too.
Mark. Is a veteran at the mike, having worked for several years in the United States as Radio announcer, director and producer.
1 repeat, that he's the most outstanding prospect for top honours In the Hongkong entertainment field.
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ELVIS PRESLEY'S “Now
1. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenlo Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Brian Hyland
392 pcs.
2. Goodnight Sweetheart Cha
Cha
3. You mean everything to ma 4. 1 Wish I'd Never
Born
Enoch Light Nell Sedaka
224 200
Been
Patti Page
195
The Platters
194
Jane Morgan
182
Mark Dinning
180
Steve Lawrence
-176
Dinah Washington 164 Paul Anka
160
Paul Anka
154
Connie Francis
Paul Anka
151 150
Dodie Stevens
146
Jo Ann Campbell
144
Pat Boone
138
Ray Peterson
135
Jimmy Jones
132
Georgia Gibbs Jon Thomas
130
126
11. I Love You In the Same
Old Way
12. My. Heart Has A Mind Of
Its Own
13..Summer's Gone 14. No
15. A Kookie Little. Paradise 16. Candy Sweet
17. Tell Laura I Love Her 18. Good Timin
Or Never" has set up an advance record in all time orders. England's Decca, who distribute the American RCA in Britain, reported over half
orders before a million record was released.
the
Previous best was "Jailhouse Rock"-another Elvis-which coined less than half the reac- tion of the souped up version
of "O Sole. Mio."
A
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19. Seven Lonely Days 20. Heartbreak
continuing lack of interest
in amongst adults
the 45 r.p.m. discs.
The 78 r.p.m. Is now as dead as a dodo bird, and apart from a very few Chinese language discs, manufacturers have gone over entirely to the 45. r.p.m.
The day cannot be so dis tant when we say goodbye to and concentrate on this too long playing discs of 33 r and 16 r.p.m.
One well known agent told me that already by far the most business is done with L.P.S.
THE
RE the days of the singles hottest thing in the
the
numbered? Writing last week on subject of the low standard of most of the present day Hit Parade rerords, caused many people to ask me about the
popular music field. of Britain these days is without a doubt Clift Richards. In the last poll conducted by one of the leading trade magazines
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5th World Musical. Per- sonality
2nd World Male singer 2nd British Vocal Per. sonality
2nd Best British Disc OE the Year
Top Male British Singer of the Year. At a rough count last week; I estimate that he's received less than six requests at Radlo Hongkong- In over three months. Just hasn't clicked here it seems.
HITS HERE AND THERE
DEPARTMENT
America:
1. Want To Be Wanted.
Brenda Lee
2. Save The Last Dance For
Me. The Drifters Britain:
1. It's Now Or Never.
Presley
he was voted all of the fol- 2. Only
lowing tiles:
Orbison.
Elvis
The Lonely. Ray
receptionist.
Princess Chatrasuda re- cently visited Hoogkong vacation.
ΤΟ
She
capped this trip
Photo shows Thai International's Princess Chatrasuda, back at work.
with a ten-day visit to Stockholm-to-attend-a SAS Basic Sal Course.
But it's amid Hongkong's fairy tale clothes-conscious Princess loves to wave her she eagerly awaits the day she can fly back visit.
1.
Reel Corner
You
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KATE
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́OU all know Harry Belafonte, one of the greatest guys in show business. Not only do we know him as a superb calypso singer, but as a fine actor too.
For Harry is not only a fine and refused (how wise), to mix singer, fine actor, and fine show--business with pleasure.
man, but is one of the brainlest One night, he: happened people in film industry also. drop into Maxims, and we zi What is more, he Is modest hoped he might sing. But no. On the other hand, he took over with it.
the drums for a spell, and
old could he make the talk?
strong.
He has ideals and views on racial discrimination. But he did pal up with our Do you recall how he put them local film folk, and here he is over in the doomsday film he made?
with Mr.Run Run Shaw at a
But he puts them over intel- reception given at the High ligently. He appeals to the Ball by the Shaw Studios. intelligence, not the hatred of people.
He is his own ambassador, and if there were more people like Mr Belafonte in the world, then the world would be a better place.
Maxims
Last July he visited Hong-
Chop-sticks
He seemed to make heavy going of the chop-sticks, but as many of us who came to it new, a little gentle persuasion nÓW"; and again, and (Hterally) | a helping band every once in a while, and he managed
Yes, Harry Belafonte is a
kong for just a short stay welcome visitor. Let's hope he
(more's the pity). If we were
lucky, we got a look at him, but - Harry was determined to keep
won't leave it-too-lang: before
his holiday a holiday, so he went he comes back again. about just as a holiday maker,
Mr. Belafonte and Mr Ron Run Show, pose for this picture take during Harry's short trip to Hongkong..