TV Radio Mirror (Jan - Jun 1962)

T V R 98 ON THE RECORD UP 'N' COMER: Bobby Vee • One of the fast rising young personalities today is Bobby Vee, whose fifth LP, "Take Good Care Of My Baby," (Liberty 3211), has just been released. The LP includes his two-side hit, "Run to Him" and "Walkin' With My Angel." Eighteen year old Bobby (Real name: Bob Velline) was born in North Dakota. Three years ago, he formed a group with his brother Bill and two other boys, Jim Stillman and Bob Korum, calling themselves Bobby Vee and the Shadows. They did not make much progress in their career until tragedy gave them their opportunity. When Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens were killed in a plane crash, Bobby' and the group were asked to fill in. Not long after, they came to the attention of Liberty Records, through Snuff Garrett, one of Liberty's A&R men, who'd been a friend of Buddy Holly. Garrett heard Bobby's first record, "Suzie Baby," on an unknown label and thought at the time that he sang with the same "feeling" as Holly. "Devil or Angel," Bobby's first record for Liberty, became the number one disc in the country, closely followed by a second smash hit, "Rubber Ball." Bobby's now doing a single act, and all his records seem to have that magic ingredient which makes a hit. And young Bobby will need that magic ingredient to help him during the transition from a teen to an adult personality. The ballad "Run To Him" is a step in the right direction. RECORD -^-Hottest LP! I Remember Tommy, Frank Sinatra (Reprise) — A nostalgia-filled package for Frank's fans, old and new. On the Record's monthly survey of the hottest new LP's and singles lists those records showing the strongest sales in retail stores, based on reports from manufacturers, distributors, trade publications — including Bill Gavin Record Reports, Billboard Music Week, Cashbox, and Variety. BEST SELLING NEW LP'S Blue Hawaii, Elvis Presley (RCA Victor LPM 2426)— The songs from Elvis's movie, sung with his usual enthusiasm. Behind The Button-Down Mind, Bob Newhart (Warner Bros. 1417) — More "What-if" situations from the comedian in need of an encore (see page 102.). Never On Sunday, Connie Francis (MGM 3965) — Connie sings movie themes with spirit. Breakfast At Tiffany's, Henry Mancini (RCA Victor 2362)— Music from the hit movie. West Side Story, Original Cast (Columbia OL 5230), Movie Sound Track (Columbia OL 5670), Stan Kenton (Capitol 1609), Ferrante & Teicher (United Artists 3166). The big hit musical of the season. The Twist, Chubby Checker (Parkway 7001) — The music to twist your sacroiliac by. Your Twist Party, Chubby Checker (Parkway 7007)— A collection of all the twists by the king of the Twist himself. King Of Kings, Movie Sound Track (MGM 1E2) — Inspiring musical score of the Biblical epic. Milk And Honey, Original Cast (RCA Victor LOC 1065)— A beautiful production starring Robert Weede, Mimi Benzell and Molly Picon. Mexico, Bob Moore (Monument 4005) — Bright sounds from South of the Border. Golden Waltzes, Billy Vaughn (Dot 3280)— For those who have yet to discover the Twist. Doin' The Twist At The Peppermint Lounge, Joey Dee & The Starliters (Roulette 25166) — Here's the group that created the national stir, twistin' up a storm. Chubby Checker— Bobby Rydell (Cameo 1013) — Two teen favorites doing bright, up-tempo material that is gassing their fans. Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie, Ella Fitzgerald (Verve 4053) — Ella swinging effortlessly through standards and jazz themes. Do The Twist With Ray Charles (Atlantic 8054)— Old favorites, with the Twist beat, in a new collection. Runaround Sue, Dion (Laurie 2009) — Collection. Dion's most mature effort so far.