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FAN, left almost

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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

IS COMING

WILL HE SING?

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

From jazz pianist to a singer

(her gold record hit).

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

Both are still being request- of ballads looked like an enor- ed on radio shows all over the

They sing duets on four of the mous step for any musician to world.

13 numbers. Peter "saios" on take, but Nat not only spanned

On this new album for MGM seven of the others and Sophis he has done this obstacle-25 numerous others but caused one "As Time Goes By-Vera on twe Some of Peter's contributions of the biggest sensations in the sings a collection and some new tunes, music world since Frank Sinatra

newer tunes are are monologues and very tunny. made his appearance on the Among the "Young At Heart" and "Theme This is a thoroughly enjoyable From A Summer Place",

record. (On Parlophone FMC

Бседе,

of very old

ones.

Nat gave the entertainment world gigantic lift. He has done tours, sung in the world's clude "Smilin' Through", "I'll finest sightclubs, acted in mo- Remember April", "In The Wee tion pictures and "wowed" au- Small Hours Of The Morning" diences from Latin America ia (currently being revived by many top singers) "Hello Young Spain

Lovers" and others. (On MGM E3889.)

Other numbers on record in 1131.)

Currently on a Far Eastern swing, Nat is due to arrive in Hongkong on the 29th of this month for a brief holiday.

Will he perform here?

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

Vera DURING

those

The made tog vekadar taka mer Paul b

Peter and

Sophia NOT SO

Spain THE

Sound of Spain"

by Manuel and His)

Orchestra is a delightful

musical

excursion

into

country famous for its

STAMP NEWS

221 HONGKONG 12

FOUR CESTS WHES SIX CENTS |

THE 1863 ISSUE

magnificent scenery, its THE various demonstrations comprising the first series bullfights, matadors, lovely T were based on postage rates prevailing at the time

women, romantic quitar the stamps were ordered; by the time they were received, long ago there music and flamenco danc-some 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 days of World Wor Millionairess." It featured British singer did one of Italy's top 11, a more for the morale

name

screen

virtuoso Manuel, a

of the ordering of three additional values: 4c., 6c., and 30c. Spanish guitar, succeeds in cap-

showing Drawings

the are many minor differences turing the mood of this exciting of multiple Chinese of beauties, Sophia Loren, and country. His use

characters to be in detail of design. In the of premier actor guitars, castinets and the sweep used in engraving the dies 4c. there are five lines forces serving overseas, then Britain's

ing strings of the orchestra, add

London to

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

tremendous colour to already were sent Lonely entertainer,

Well, to cut a long story short, colourful tunes such as the wildly February 20, 1863 and the the head, and the letters Mexican Hat Dance" new stamps were received Hongkong ero conspicuous- fighting men took her to these two fine artists hit it off exciting

and placed on sale during ly tall. their hearts, and soon they splendidly, so well in fact that and "Bolero Gaucho".

In the 6c. the Queen's Then there are the three new the following August. They were calling her the Forces record companies were soon toy- ing with the idea of making songs, composed specially for the were printed water head is poorly drawn, on Sweetheart.

them into a musical team; not album, which should easily find

water- there are five lines a team like Jeanette McDonald their places in Spanish music. marked paper, the mark consisting of the let- shading above and four be- and Nelson Eddy mind you, but

They are "The Wedding Song","

30c. CC ters

(for Crown low the head. In the Mexican Lullaby" and "Plaza Colonies)) surmounted

by the top line of the circlet is de Toros".

there missing, and lines three

of shading

Today Vera Lynn continues to enjoy her success a success which spreads far across the At lantic to the United States.

a duo that would sing novelty songs.

Ver is a naturally wärm Sophia and Peter cut their person with a gifted voice and arst disc-a little thing entitled

In Stereo or Monaural, this 15

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'.

the talent at her command.

Het "feel" for a song makes her a natural singer of romantic ballads and it is in this field that she made her name, and co- tinues to excel.

It was sensational to say the least. In no time at all. this tune which dealt with the reluctance to make at an Indian doctor advances to an attractive female patient, had rocketed up the hil

Few people will ever forget parade in Britain and into the be version of

*We'l

Meet number one position.

RCHAN

credit card to Peter Chan

o crown. +

and of

ore

As with the other values above and four below the already in circulation there head. lection. (On MGM E 3886.7

-The Hit Parade

by Mitch Meredith

On Monday at 8.15 pm. may have read as you already, Radio Hongkong will be broadcasting the results of a recording made during a session starring the famous Calypso

Sir singer Lancelot I was there and I can promise an unusual of selection

Calpyso favourites old and new.

new's

Latest

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

very

you

HELP! I used to think the

the

end of the world had come when I was faced with having sininduce a song by Brian Hyland called "Itsy Bitsy Now elc. Teenie.... grapevine has informed That Julie Rayne has recorded a platter by the following glorious title: Green with Envy. Purple with Passion. Anger, Scarlet While with

1:5

with Fever, what were you doing in his erme last night Blues". Can anybody suggest a way out?

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

Conti Joseph Ku and I'm just waiting to find ? Combo Barry Yaneta....and what he pioneered Music

a host of other Jazz mer.. In at all events Elvis is doing

which thank nicely

fact or all-ar cost should provide was moureti Although it

swinging that his box office appeal had session incorporating any kind of music yet can name. dropped considerably in the States, he has already signed one an looking forward what will be a contracts to make eleven files

bouquet for the Jazz Club. between 1961 and 1964.

BRITAIN:

I for

to

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 Мола Fong

5. Little Boy Sad Johnny Burnette Honey

me

6. Kiss Honey, Kiss me Marilyn Palmer

7. Calendar Girl Neil Sedaka

6. Tintarella Di Luna Giancarlo

9. 3lore Than I can Say

Bobby Vee

10. Belonging to You Carmen McRae

HITS HERE AND THERE DEPARTMENT

AUSTRALIA:

U.S.A.

1 Are 300 sure? (Allisons)

1 Runaway (Del Shannon)

1 Surrender (Elvis)

2 Wheels (String-alongs)

3 Blue Moon (Marcels)

2 Wooden Heart (Elvis)

Blue Moon (Marcels)

There's more to it than stepping out

SPORT parachuting is growing like a mushroom

in the United States. For years it has been popular in Europe.

Alphabet

fun

into thin air

It looks simple when you watch Ike jumper floating open doorway, tosses out

A voice penetrates YOUT carthward beneath the gey yellow streamer to check wind consciousness from the loud coloured canopy that looks like direction and velocity. Selecting speaker near the landing field. with a a giant flower

petal the jump-spot directly over a "To the left to the left, I missing. All sport chutes have target in the form of a 21-foot say? You grope for the left For lots of fun with very one or two pieces of fabric, white cross surrounded by two toggle attached to one of the little equipment, try this at called gores, removed to make white circles. he taps you on the risers and pull it. Your body

shoulder. "Go!" ju! This is

steering easier.

turns to the left. Or it may be the order is to turn to the right. your next get-together. The

Oh, yes you steer them, But only thing you will need is

Scared? Who If you obey Instructions, you. take a trip to a alphabet macaroni, like that let's

sport wouldn't be even though you will land on target Very iew which mother buys to use in parachute jump centre. If you know the chute will open auto- miss it, and the shock will be are planning to take a skydive, ematically?

no more than jumping off a 4- soup.

you must attend a class taught

foot wall. Have the guests gather by a licensed instructor. You For the first five jumps you

Fun? There's nothing to com- table, or some don't just hop in a plane and are on what is called the static around

the jump pare with it. You will find line. Standing on other flat working surface. leap out into thin air. From the classroom you po step, the wind whipping your yourself walking on air for days Give each one a handful of ceed to a sandbox where you

d

the little macaroni letters. are taught the PLF (parachute overalls, you leap into space, after. Safe? Those who go in Grms and legs spreadeagled. for it say it is safer than in AF a given signal, each landing fall). You must pass will that chute ever open? Then diving or skiing. Hazel E. Howard.

of

you

practise

guest begins to make words that test. Then proper exit from the you feel the tug and... dowa you float. with his letters, working on making jump plane.. on the ground, the table.

it that Alter ccurse. Of course, the winner is you are still jump-minded, you overalls, special shoes, the person who spells cor- don. rectly the greatest number parachute, reserve chute, helmet of words before the time is and goggles, and climb into the macoplane.

up.

At а 2,200-foot level, the jumpmaster, kneeling beside the

Gently; Gently-

-Then crash!

Student chutist guides himself to earth by tugging on lines. Then-wham. His head seems to have disappeared into the pronti. Actually he has made a perfect landing. He's ready for another jump.