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FAN, left almost

A breathless by a Nat

"King" Cole perform- ance, once said "his voice is like thick sweet choco- late." This was supposed to be the supreme com- pliment.

Nat has always been describ- ed in such colourful adjectives

by CARL MYATT

NAT IS COMING WILL HE SING?

since he first started singing with Again" or "Auf Wiedersehen" his jazz trio.

(her gold record hit).

Both are still being request- From jazz pianist to a singer of ballads looked like an enor- ed on radio shows all over the mous step for any musician to world. take, but Nat not only spanned this obstacle as he has done zumerous others but caused one of the biggest sensations in the music world since Frank Sinatra made his appearance on the

Бседе.

entertainment

Greatly encouraged, Parlo- phone records put out a com- plete album of songs by these two called "Peter and Sophia".

They sing duets on four of the "solos" on 13 numbers. Peter On this new album for MGM seven of the others and Sophia

Time Goes By", Vera on two.

of very old sings a collection tunes,

ones. new

and

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Some of Peter's contributions

Among the newer tunes are are monologues and very funny. "Young At Heart" and "Theme From A Summer Place".

This is a thoroughly enjoyable record. (On Parlophone PMC

Nat gave the

Other numbers on record in- 1131.) world a gigantic lift. He has

"I'll done tours, sung in the world's clude "Smilin' Through", finest nightclubs, acted in mo. Remember April", "In The Wee tion pictures and "wowed" au- Small Hours Of The Morning" (currently being revived by diences from Latin America to

many top singers) "Hello Young Spain.

(On MGM Lovers" and others. 'E3889.)

Currently on a Far Eastern in Ewing, Nat is due to arrive Hongkong on the 29th of this month for a brief holiday. Will he perform here?

It's a question I cannot an- swer definitely at the moment, though I doubt it very much.

Vera

URING those

DURIN

a

Peter and Sophia

NOT

Spain

"THE Sound of Spain"

a

by Manuel and His Orchestra is delightful musical excursion into a country famous for its

some

STAMP NEWS→

MENGKOEC

FOUR CESTS

SIX CENTS

| BURTY CENTS

THE 1863 ISSUE

magnificent scenery, its THE various demonstrations comprising the first series bullfights, matadors, lovely were based on postage rates prevailing at the time women, romantic quitar the stamps were ordered; by the time they were received, So long ago there music and flamenco dane-

18 months after the order was placed, there had was showing in Hong- ing.

been alterations in certain rates which necessitated the black kong a film entitled "The

Manuel, а virtuoso of the ordering of three additional values: 4c., 6c., and 30c. days of World War Millionairess." It featured

Spanish guitar, succeeds in cap- screen Italy's top

Drawings showing 11, British singer did one of

the are many minor differences turing the mood of this exciting

characters to His of beauties, Sophia Loren, and morale

be in detail of design. In the the

country.

use of multiple Chinese more for

of forces serving overseas, than Britain's premier actor guitars, castinets and the sweep used in engraving the dies 4c. there are five lines

ing strings of the orchestra, add

to London

and below on shading above probably any other big comedian Peter Sellers.

tremendous colour to already were sent

head, and the letters name entertainer. Lonely

Well, to cut a long story short, colourful tunes such as the wildly February 20, 1863 and the the

"Mexican Hat Dance' new stamps were received Hongkong are conspicuous- fighting men took her

these two fine artists hit it off exciting their hearts, and soon they splendidly, so well in fact that

and placed on sale during ly tall. were calling her the Forces record companies were soon toy-

Then there are the three new [the following August. They In the 6c. the Queen's ing with the idea of making songs, composed specially for the were printed on Sweetheart.

water- head is poorly drawn, and them into a musical team; not album, which should easily find

lines of five water- there the enjoy her success --- a success and Nelson Eddy mind you, but which spreads far across the At- a duo that would sing novelty lantic to the United States.

to

and "Bolero Gaucho".

marked

poper,

are

Today Vera Lynn continues to a team like Jeanette McDonald their places in Spanish music mark consisting of the let- shading above and four be-

songs.

;

They are "The Wedding Song", "Mexican Lullaby" and "Plaza de Toros".

Vera is a naturally Warm Sophia and Peter cut their person with a gifted voice and first disc-a little thing entitled In Stereo or Monaural, this is a tremendous personality. This "Goodness Gracious Me" which an album worth listening to. It warmth she injects into her took its theme from The Mil- will add lustre to any record col- songs, singing each tune with all lionairess'.

lection. (On MGM E 3886.)

the talent at her command.

It was sensational to say the

Her "feel" for a song makes her a natural singer of romantic least. In no time at all, this tune ballads and it is in this field that which dealt with the reluctance to make she made her name, and con- of an Indian doctor

advances to an attractive female tinues to excel.

patient, had rocketed up the hit

Few people will ever forget parade in Britain and into the her version of "We'll leet number one position.

ters CC (for Colonies)) surmounted

a crown.

Crown low the head. In the 30c. by the top line of the circlet is missing, and there are three lines of shading below the

As with the other values above and four already in circulation there head.

The

Hit

Parade

by Mitch Meredith

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HELP! I used to think the On Monday at 8.15 pm.

end of the world had come as you may have read

when I was faced with having already, Radio Hongkong

to introduce a song by Brian will be broadcasting the

Hyland called "Itsy Bitsy Now the results of

Teenie.... etc. a recording

informed Us made during

grapevine has session

that Julie Rayne has recorded starring the famous

a platter by the following Calypso singer Sir

glorious title: "Green with Passion. Lancelot-I was there and

Envy. Purple with White with Anger. Scarlet I can promise an unusual

what were you selection of Calpyso with Fever,

doing in his arms last night favourites old and new.

Blues". Can anybody suggest

Latest

from.

a way out? Elvis Presley is that he's shooting a film starting on July 3 The title: "Pioneer Go Home" Whether Elvis Presley plays the role of the pioneer, we don't know yet.

news

I'm just waiting to find out Music! what he pioneered? At all events Elvis is doing

thank Very nicely

You rumoured

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W25

Although that his box office appeal had dropped considerably in the States, he has already signed Contracts to make eleven films between 1961 and 1964. !

Most interesting feature in the music world this week is the Jazz Concert this after- nime Tony Scott, the Jericho Jazz Band, Giancarlo and

3

Contb Joseph Koo and

Yaneza

and Combo B: zry

1:1 a het of other Jazz men.

which fast an all-star cast should

swinging provide session incorporating any kind I for of music yox can name.

to one am looking forward

be a bquet for what will the Jazz Club.

1. Tonight my love

tonight

Paul Anka

2. Hello Mary Lou Ricky Nelson

3. Never on Sunday Pete King Orch. and Chorus 4. I gotta love you Mona Fong

5. Little Boy Sad

Johnny Burnette 6. Kiss me Honey

Honey, Kiss me

Marilyn Palmer

7. Calendar Girl

Neil Sedaka 8. Tintarella Di Luna Giancarlo 9. More Than I can

Say

Bobby Vee

10. Belonging to You

Carmen McRae

HITS HERE AND THERE DEPARTMENT

U.S.A.

1 Runaway (Del Shannon!

REHAN.

credit card to Peter Chan

BRITAIN:

1 Are you sure? (Allisons)

2 Wooden Heart (Elvis)

3 Blue Moon (Marcels)

2 Blue Moon (Marcels)

AUSTRALIA:

1 Surrender (Elvis)

2 Wheels (String-alongs)

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