TV Radio Mirror (Jan - Jun 1963)

ON THE RECORD SINGLES 1) In My Tenement/Comin' Down, Jackie Shane (Sue) — Two strong sides by a young and talented lad. "Tenement" has a slight edge but Jackie Shane makes 'em both seem like they could be winners. Look for this one. 2) Magic of Romance/It's in His Kiss, Merry Clayton (Capitol) — Well, here is a talent you're going to flip over! She's a Bobby Darin discovery and need I say more? She's a belter who just won't let up until the last bar of music is over. Both sides are strong. 3) Be Careful of Stones That You Throw/I Can't Believe, Dion (Columbia) — If this isn't a hit, I'll jump out my window ! "Be Careful" is a country-type tune and a departure for Dion. It's got a good message in it. The flip is a Dion original and slightly less commercial a vehicle. He sure can sing. 4) Allentown Jail/Two Brothers, The Lettermen (Capitol)—Boy! Have these chaps been improving! They take a back seat to no group. It's a strong coupling, but "Allentown" should be the side. Flip is a very engaging folk tune. Good record, this one. 5) Summer Song/Three to Get Ready, Dave Brubeck Quartet and Orch. (Columbia) — "Summer" is just refreshing and beautiful. Paul Desmond's alto saxophone sitting right inside a huge string choir. It may not be a hit, but it's too beautiful to leave off any list. 6) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry/My Heart Beat a Little Faster, Darlene Love (Phillies) — Darlene sure can whack them out. Cute tune, done up right for the kids. Flip ballad is weak. Watch this one move up the charts. 7) My True Confession/Tender Years, Brook Benton (Mercury) — OF Big Pipes is on the hit trail again with "Confession." He just knows how to make them hits. Good Nashville sound in back. Can't miss! 8) Make the World Go Away/Look Down, Timi Yuro (Liberty) — The little girl with the big voice brings us two ballads this time. "Make the World" is the one you'll be hearing. A great singer, Miss Yuro. 9) Antony Theme/Caesar Theme (both from "Cleopatra"), Clebanoff Strings (Mercury) — Just on a bet, look to be hearing "Antony." With the publicity and what-haveyou, this might walk right on the chart. Good, rich themes from the pen of Alex North. Good sound record. 10) The Twelfth of Never/Somebody Catch Me Kissing Mary, Mark Dinning (MGM) — "Somebody" could mean something! Dinning does an admirable job with folktype material. FUNNY TO FUNNIER (Continued from page 17) Eddie, who was born Ed Bakey, is a wonderful human being. Having spent some time interviewing him, I can, with assurance,, make some observations about his talent. He is definitely acting talent. The man belongs on a movie screen or on a stage. He will, I'm sure, find that niche. His vocal talents, also, have just barely been touched. And his creating of original comedy material may yet bring him the biggest success. "Biting," not barking! Ed is a family man, who lives in the quiet suburb near New York City called Closter, New Jersey. (His wife, incidentally, is an operatic performer.) He has a biting wit at times and is surely not the man to tangle with in pepper-ed repartee. On the other hand, he is a gentleman with manners that harken back to another era, when people were more courteous and civilized. Ed is a man who holds his opinions strongly and is not at all reluctant to tackle you, verbally. He has his eye on a star. And if I even got-10-to-l odds, I wouldn't bet against him. If you haven't met "Mr. Greensleeves," in his quiltpatched coat and one (?) -string guitar, do pick up the album. Dig him, you must. Until next month, then!