NOILS ON NOTES
THE effusive
Miss
in
Connie Francis reaches new heights her meteoric career with her latest LP for MGM records entitled "Songs To A Swinging Band.”
On wax are the types of songs Connie would rather sing, but which nightclub managers don't' want her to sing. I can't under- stand why.
A singer of Miss Francis' talent and versatility obviously wants to be rid of the "rock and roll" tag. She certainly attained her fame by singing rhythm and blues numbers, but she was obviously keen to branch off into other fields of music-fields which with her magnificently powerful voice and flair for showmanship, she found easy to explore and conquer.
Now, apparently even MGM originally reticent about her determination to sing standards and jazz, have given in. And I would like to lead the cheers on behalf of all record collec- tors.
album. a wonderful runs the gamut of emotions-from the ballad to the torch number to the wildly swinging. She is accompanied every step of the way by the
This is Connie
by CARL MYATT
NEW HEIGHTS FOR
CONNIE
CONNIE-Talent
covered.
redis-
Richard Wess orchestra which Might As Well Be Spring". match her every mood.
Take for instance that lovely
Torch tune "Angel Eyes." Flute lead plays lightly against the
On MGM E 3893.
double-time play of the rhythm IT'S
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'S the Platters next in a frolic through nature's
section, and Connie emotes so well that the song tends to wonderland. It is the quin- develop into a one-act play of tets! tribute to the good last love.
things to life. "Gone With The Wind" is taken in similar vein. The band They take 12 great standards Jays down a relaxed tempo and and give them the Platters'
Connie swings.
treatment.
And then there is "Swanee," a rousing, stomping song of the Deep South, interpreted as never before.
The song "Life Is Just a Bowl Of Cherries" is the title of the album.
They sing of
Rose,'
"Trees," "Apple
Here then for your entertain- "Honeysuckle ment is the exciting Miss Francis Blossom Time" "Orchids in the in one of her greatest per- Moonlight" and others. formances. You'll hear her Tony Williams sings lead on sing, besides the above mention- most of the numbers and his ed tunes, "You're Nobody Till powerful and lyrical vocalising Somebody Loves You," "OP on such numbers as "Lullaby Of Man Mose," "How Long Has The Leaves" and "Trees," This Been Going On," and "It certainly worth listening to.
is
FRANCIS
of its
Zola Taylor, the only lady in diences mainly because the group, makes her contribu- ability to play both classics and tion on "Honeysuckle Rose"-a popular music on the same show. 2 Mantovani obviously has slightly nasal, though catchy in- terpretation.
keen perception of audiences. The Platters, despite the fact His television show, which is that they have not been making now being screened in Hong-
records recently, have kong, proves this point.
always His programmes are lost none of their popularity-- particularly in Hongkong.
carefully arranged and well- This album should make them balanced. many more friends,
many
On Mercury MG 20589.
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MANTOVANI and
his
golden strings, have in recent years, made thou- sands of fans world-wide through a successful tele-
vision series.
The orchestra bas gained in popularity with American au-
His popularity in the Colony
loo, has increased due to this show, and his records are now more in demand than before.
Mantovani has cut a disc for London records in which he plays the Immortal Classics.
Mailbox
Sir,
"I would be grateful if you could tell me what is the Church of Jesus Christ of
the Latter Day Saints (other- wise the Mormon Church). What are their main beliefs. and teachings?
Dear Helen,
HELEN CHAN.
We regret that we cannot, for various reasons, give you a de- tailed reply. We suggest, how- ever, that you get in touch with In
at the church question Southern Far East Mission, Mis- sion Headquarters, 2 Cornwall. street, Kowloon. Tel. 82-1780.
Sir,
•
In regard to last week's 17-21 Club paper, there was a picture entitled "Cabbage- Head" drawn by a girl named Hilaria Liu. I think the picture is done by me, Hilaria E. Luk.
Included are Rachmaninoff's
There is also one more "Prelude in C Sharp Minor", "Cradle Song" by Brahms thing I would like to make Schubert's "Ave Maria" and clear. I was told that each Handel's "Largo".
member of the Club is sup- On London LL 877.
posed to get a membership card, but up to the present I have not got mine.
STAMP NEWS
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1862
ISSUE
HILARIA E, LUK.
Dear Hilaria,
We regret the typographical error, and have made sure that you have been credited for the amusing sketch.
As for membership cards, wo are afraid that misinformed
someone
has
17-21 you. The Club has never Issued such of cards, and has no intention doing so. Perhaps you've mis- taken us for some other club for
preparing the stamps, separate dies were made for each value. An impression was taken from the same original Queen's head die for the centre rectangle, teenagers. and the border design engraved around it for each particular value.
The Hit Parade-
by Mitch Meredith
that 'Uncle' Ted
Now bound for Eng- land enjoying a bit of leave it will be my pleasure to bring you re- ports of artists, records, news and all items con- cerning the Hit Parade in general.
Téd, however, has not been let off lightly. He left fully equipped with pen, paper, ink, end a book of Instructions on how, and where, to find all the top artists of the British and European scene!
I shall be passing on all this Information in this column, the moment I hear from him.
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1. Tonight, My Love, Tonight.
2. Never on Sunday
3. Tintarella Di Luna 4. Calender Girl 5. Surrender
6. Never on Sunday
7. Kiss Me Honey, Honey, Kis Me 8. The Exodus Song
9. Suddenly (There's only You) 10. Bungawan Solo
musical magazine polls in the U.S.
Nightclub audiences In Hongkong have already made his acquaintance and now it's the turn of radio listeners!
An impromptu session has in the Concert been arranged
in
Paul Anka.
Pete King Orch.
and Chorous.
Giancarlo,
Nell Sedaka.
Elvis Presity.
Manos
Hadjida.
kis and Orchestra.
his
Marilyn Palmer,
Pat Boone. Mark Dinning. Mona Fong.
a
gain, together with Ted Heath and his music.
It's an encouraging sign which may give Johnny thirst for travelling, as well as raising the hopes of Mathis fans in the Colony.
If he
hasn't thought of East before-who knows? He might start think- Ing on it when July comes round (his London show opens on July 14).
Other top stars succumbing to the wanderlust, have been seen in Hongkong ere now!
Tony Scott (Clarinet), Hall of Radio Hongkong. The coming
idea being a free-for-all Colin Stuart (Trumpet), which every man blows for Alan Hare (Trombone), himself. We don't know what Connie Greco (Tenor they'll decide to play-or Sax), Frankie Fonseca how they'll play or for how
be long they'll
at it Оле Andice (Guitar), Nick
thing we do know: It's going to (Bass), Louis Francisco
be JAZZ with a capital J. If (Piano).
the tapes can withstand It melting, the pro- gramme will be on the air. As soon as we can get them cool. nd to the norm.
has
a unique without
This lineup story behind it which is bound to interest even the least jazz-
minded music fan. All of the above musicians are well- known locally, but needless to
HE news come through Eay-Tony Scott is a byword
few days ago: all over In Jazz circles
the world, having made several Johnny Mathis has ac- at the Newport cepted an engagement in 1zzz Festivals in Rhode
London. He will tour the Island, not to mention count-
bar- less zwards from leading provinces into the
appearanceS
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HITS HERE AND THERE
DEPARTMENT
The engraving of the border
designs is not uniform in all denominations; the Chinese characters () in the
hand right
differ panels
the slightly in each case, and figures In the 18c., 24c. and 96c. stamps are not uniform in size or thickness.
There are three lines of shading above the head and three be- low the except In the case of the 96c. where there are four lines below the head.
TEEN
TIPS
Ping pong
Dents can be removed from ping pong balls by pouring boiling water over them until the dents disappear. The heat of the water expands the air inside the ball. Just floating them in boiling water achieves the same purpose. Date time
The printing of the stamps was:
arranged in four panels of 60, each in 10 rows of 6, being! typographed on unwater. If you have a really good marked, white-based paper.
was
The perforating, 14 gauge,
done by the Inland Revenue Dept. in such a manner that the centre dividing strip be.
was tween the panels
per- forated vertically in the centre giving wide margins to the right and left hand vertical rows of stamps ("wing" copies).
reason for being out later than usual, here's a way to help persuade your parents. Set an alarm for a quarter past the time you are due home and place it outside your bedroom door. You'll be sure to get there to turn it off before it rings.
Tapioca glue
After 1874 the perforating was A harmless, odourless and
done by the printers with two vertical line
perforations
down the centre stelp, doing away with no "wing" ceples.
stainless glue can be made by soaking plain cooking tapioca in water.
SPRING COUNTRYSIDE
THE
HE scene of the country, looking out from the mountain pass, was a complete contrast to the restless city behind. The landscape before me was more beautiful than any artist could express
on canvas.
the
The air was fresh; filled with the many scents of spring-
The greens glittered just be- time blossom which mingled fare the last drops
of with that of the soft-green morning dew were vapourised sprouts of the grass and trees. from the blades of the grow- The sky was turquoise blue ing leaves and the unfolding complimenting the bluish-green sepals; flowers by the hundreds,
stretching across the from
trees to bushes and shrubs to herbs, combined with Here and there were floating the greens in adorning the dale, cotton-like clouds with silver- laid open a zigzagging path bright linings; creating, now and along the spurs of the hillsides again, shadows of strange de- for a streamlet to trickle down- sign over the peaceful valley wards to the open sea. that faced the calm 'Wooden
span of
AMERICAN: (i) 'Blue Moan' by the Marcels (also doing well in Australia); (II) 'Run-
away by Del Shannon; (II) 'On the Rebound'-by Floyd
Kramer.
BRITAIN: (1) Heart' by Elvis; (11) 'Are You Sure'-Allisons (111) 'Ebony Eyes'-Everly Brothers.