Publication: Disc and Music Echo
Date: August 6, 1966
Pages: 17
Note: Mention of Joe Meek on page 16
Content type: Front cover
Headlines/Articles:
- Burdon-Price link-up plan: Teaser for a story about Eric Burdon and Alan Price's shelved plan to form a new group together with a brass line-up and girl duo singing group; Burdon has since bought out the Animals and will re-form as "Eric Burdon and the Animals"
- Beatles — Why we chose 'Submarine' and 'Eleanor': Cover teaser pointing to full story on page 16, with a small photo of a Beatle (appears to be George Harrison)
- Dave Berry in the Hot Seat: Teaser directing readers to page 11
- Troggs leap to the top spot!: Teaser pointing to page 3; the Troggs have reached number 1
Advertisements:
- None (cover page)
Photos/Images:
- Large colour group photo of four young men in casual knitwear — identified from context as the Troggs (the cover story group)
- Small inset head-and-shoulders photo of Eric Burdon (captioned "ERIC") alongside small photo of Alan Price (captioned "ALAN") for the Burdon-Price story
- Small photo of a Beatle (top right, accompanying Beatles teaser)
- Small inset photo of Dave Berry (accompanying Hot Seat teaser)
Notes:
- Issue date: August 6, 1966; price 9d (USA 25c)
- Publication: Disc and Music Echo
Content type: Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- None (full-page advertisement)
Advertisements:
- Full-page EMI/Parlophone advertisement for the new Beatles double A-side single "Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby" (Parlophone R5493), released August 5, 1966
Photos/Images:
- Large black-and-white group photo of all four Beatles (Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison) in an outdoor setting
Notes:
- The ad announces the release date as August 5 — the day before this issue's cover date
- Small print at bottom credits: EMI Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd) / EMI House, 20 Manchester Square, London W1
Content type: Charts
Headlines/Articles:
- Top 50 Chart: Full UK singles chart for the week
- No. 1: "With a Girl Like You" — Troggs (Fontana)
- No. 2: "Out of Time" — Chris Farlowe (Immediate)
- No. 3: "Black Is Black" — Los Bravos (Decca)
- No. 4: "The More I See You" — Chris Montez (Pye Int.)
- No. 5: "Get Away" — Georgie Fame (Columbia)
- No. 6: "Mama" — Dave Berry (Decca) (new entry, up from 14)
- No. 7: "Love Letters" — Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)
- No. 8: "Goin' Back" — Dusty Springfield (Philips)
- No. 9: "Nobody Needs Your Love" — Gene Pitney (Stateside)
- No. 10: "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love" — Petula Clark (Pye)
- Chart continues through to No. 50 "Warm and Tender Love" — Percy Sledge (Atlantic)
- Zooming Up the Chart! / Hit Talk by Trogg Reg: Column by Trogg Reg giving his opinions on chart hits; mentions Pretty Things, Petula Clark, Walker Brothers, Los Bravos, Elvis, Shondells, Chris Farlowe, Kinks
- Top Ten LPs: UK album chart
- No. 1: "Sound of Music" Soundtrack (RCA Victor)
- No. 2: "Pet Sounds" — Beach Boys (Capitol)
- No. 3: "Summer Days and Summer Nights" — Beach Boys (Capitol)
- No. 4: "Aftermath" — Rolling Stones (Decca)
- No. 5: "The Mamas and the Papas" — Mamas and Papas (RCA Victor)
- No. 6: "Strangers in the Night" — Frank Sinatra (Reprise)
- No. 7: "Sweet Things" — Georgie Fame (Columbia)
- No. 8: "Blues Breakers" — John Mayall (Decca)
- No. 9: "The Yardbirds" — Yardbirds (Columbia)
- No. 10: "Paradise Hawaiian Style" — Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)
- American Top Twenty: US singles chart including Wild Thing (Troggs) at No. 1, Lil' Red Riding Hood, Summer in the City (Lovin' Spoonful), Pied Piper (Crispian St. Peters), They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Ha (Napoleon XIV), and others
Advertisements:
- Top right: New LP ad for Crispian St. Peters — "Follow Me" (Decca LK 4805)
- Bottom: Full-width Pye/Warner Bros. ad for Napoleon XIV — "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" (WB 5831), promoting its No. 1 US chart position achieved in only two weeks
Photos/Images:
- "Zooming Up the Chart!" section features small headshots of Dave Berry (pos. 6), Alan Price (pos. 12), the Beach Boys (pos. 13), and the Ryans/Paul and Barry Ryan (pos. 21)
- Small photo of Reg Presley (Troggs) alongside the Hit Talk column
- Small album cover image for Crispian St. Peters "Follow Me" LP
Notes:
- Silver Disc awards noted for 250,000 British sales
- Triangle (▲) symbols indicate chart climbers; @ symbol denotes Silver Disc singles
- "Next Week: Alan Price" teaser in the Hit Talk column
Content type: News / Ads
Headlines/Articles:
- Troggs may do two U.S. tours: The Troggs, having scored two consecutive chart-toppers, may tour America twice with "With A Girl Like You." They are also lined up for a U.S. coast-to-coast tour just before Christmas.
- 'Girl' Hits the Top: "With A Girl Like You" reaches number one.
- Georgie, Chris to head Aussie tour: Chris Farlowe and Georgie Fame co-top a major Australian tour from the beginning of October.
- Creation tour: Creation undertake a six-week national tour from October, following the release of their second record in mid-September.
- Yardbird Jeff Beck Ill: Jeff Beck taken ill with tonsillitis and forced to cancel appearances, including the Windsor Jazz Festival. Replacement sought.
- Bachelors for Spain: The Bachelors end their summer season in Blackpool on October 1, then tour Spain, Italy and Rome, returning for Manchester Opera House through to March.
- Pitney TV here soon: Gene Pitney will come to Britain on his way back from his Italian tour (ending August 23), to promote his next single on TV.
- Paul and Barry Ryan — Big Tour: Paul and Barry Ryan to make their debut in cabaret and pantomime, touring nationally this autumn with the Hollies and Paul Jones.
- Orbison tour: spring: Roy Orbison's next British tour in the spring; new single "It's Too Soon To Know" released August 12.
- Fortunes hold disc: Fortunes postponed release of their next single to August 12, to be chosen from two numbers already recorded; television dates in Belgium September 16–18.
- Pop international!: International Pop Contest to be held in Brazil this autumn, lasting three weeks; Les Reed and Mitch Murray will represent Britain.
- Countdown: Listings of gigs for Thursday through Wednesday covering Chris Farlowe, Crispian St. Peters, Tom Jones, Georgie Fame, Dave Dee/Dozy etc., Merseys, Ready Steady Go!, 5 O'Clock Club, Juke Box Jury, Saturday Club, Walker Brothers, Creation, Hollies, Paul and Barry Ryan, Small Faces, Alan Price, Troggs, Manfred Mann, Georgie Fame, and others.
- Masthead: Editor Ray Coleman; Deputy Editor Laurie Henshaw; News Editor Mike Ledgerwood; Editorial Penny Valentine, Bob Farmer, Hugh Nolan, Richard Lennox; Photographer Peter Stuart; Advertisement Manager Alan Donaldson.
Advertisements:
- Large half-page Troggs ad: "You've Heard Their Two Hit Singles — Now Their First LP From Nowhere The Troggs" (Fontana TL 5355, Page One Records Ltd).
- Portrait in Music: Udo Jurgens LP — "Latest LP from Udo Jurgens" (Deutsche Vogue LDVS 17083/DV 14390).
- 'Roberta' by Peppino di Capri & his Rockers (Euroson / Disc Imports Ltd, available from W. H. Smith).
Photos/Images:
- Small portrait of Jeff Beck captioned "JEFF: tonsillitis".
Notes:
- Page 4 also functions as the masthead/credits page for the issue.
- The Countdown gig listings run through Thursday to Wednesday.
Content type: News / Ads
Headlines/Articles:
- Cliff retiring after panto?: Rumours that Cliff Richard will retire from live appearances after completing his Christmas pantomime ("Finders Keepers"). Cliff's spokesman says he won't be retiring, but Cliff has sold his London house and has no plans for further live dates.
- Mamas in November: Mamas and Papas to tour Britain in November for eight concerts; Simon and Garfunkel may guest.
- Los Bravos here: Los Bravos (number three in the chart) flying into London for a five-day visit; recording next single and completing an LP for release September 9.
- Burke's four: Solomon Burke scored four more dates during his British visit, at venues including Ram Jam in Brixton, New All Stars London, and venues in Northwich, Sheffield, and Wembley.
- Beach Boy here: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys visiting Britain the following week to finalise plans for the autumn tour; also visiting Paris, Amsterdam, and Stockholm.
- Spoonful Trip Switch: Lovin' Spoonful to tour the Continent before arrival in Britain; venues include Odeon Cheltenham and Copenhagen, as well as a special "Ready, Steady, Go!" spot.
- Bob Dylan injured: Bob Dylan under doctor's care after a motorcycle accident in New York on Monday evening; injuries not serious.
- It's All Happening! (gossip column): Items on Rockin' Berries (Terry Bond beached the group's speedboat), Hollies Sunday North Pier concerts alongside Magic Lanterns, Small Faces/Stevie Winwood/Zoo Money radio England party, Cathy McGowan endorsing Mini-Coopers and new radiogram, Crispian St. James attending a French radio programme live from London's "Scotch of St. James," American disc jockey inventing "Pied Piper" dance after Crispian reaction; Cilla Black new single recording in Blackpool ("Don't Answer Me"); P. J. Proby returning — recorded numbers this week, single due out within six weeks.
Advertisements:
- Lovers of the World Unite — David and Jonathan, Columbia DB 7950 (Publishers: Mills Music; Composers: Greenaway and Cook; Management: Ann Callender and Associates; Record Producer: George Martin).
- Full lower-half page: Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers — "Got To Get You Into My Life," Parlophone R5489 (EMI). Large portrait photo of Cliff Bennett.
Photos/Images:
- Small photo of Cathy McGowan captioned "CATHY."
- Small photo of Crispian St. James captioned "CRISPIAN."
- Large portrait photograph of Cliff Bennett (lower half of page, part of Parlophone ad).
Notes:
- "David Bailey photographing FORTUNES this week" mentioned in the It's All Happening! column.
- Spencer Davis's second daughter born; Ghost Goes Gear filming on Friday.
Content type: News / Ads
Headlines/Articles:
- 'Kink Pete Quaife May Quit' Rumour (by Penny Valentine): Pete Quaife, Kinks bass guitarist, seriously injured in a road accident two months ago, has not returned to work; rumoured to be leaving the group. His publicist says no decision will be made until Quaife sees a Harley Street specialist. Eric Haydock (who quit the Hollies) was reported to have been approached to stand in.
- Hollies: U.S. Tour Fixed: Hollies do a three-week American tour from September 12, opening in Sunday summer concerts at North Pier, Blackpool; cabaret dates at Newcastle's Cavendish and Sunderland's Wetheralls clubs.
- …and Wayne's: Wayne Fontana's new single "Goodbye Bluebird" — an American song — released next Friday; appears on Saturday Club (13), Five O'Clock Club (19), and RSG (September 2).
- Sinatra's here again!: Frank Sinatra back in Britain secretly for location work on his new film "The Naked Runner," with Mia Farrow. The couple arrived London on Sunday via Birmingham and Scotland, staying in a seventh-floor London flat in Northolt, Middlesex, belonging to Marion Ryan (mother of Paul and Barry).
- Sonny and Cher Here Soon!: Sonny and Cher may visit Britain for two promotional weeks; Cher recording her American hit "Alfie" in five different languages; appearing in their new film.
- Mindbenders' single: New single "Ashes To Ashes" (Fontana), produced by Bob Gaudio, released August 19; second send-up disc after "The Good Ship Lollipop."
- Spence's a Dad Again!: Spencer Davis became a father for the second time — a daughter, Sarah. Group finished filming "Ghost Goes Gear" on Friday; new single "When I Come Home" out August 26.
- Big States TV Dates for Pet: Petula Clark (number 10 in chart), makes two TV appearances before flying to America for cabaret at New York's Copacabana Club in October; booked for "Ken Dodd Show" (August 28) and "The Cotton Show" (September 11); special concert aboard "S.S. Dover" September 24 (in aid of handicapped children); also stars Paul and Barry Ryan, David and Jonathan, and Tuesday's Children.
- Dusty tour cancelled: Dusty Springfield's new American single "All I See Is You" written by Cive Westlake; two-week American tour cancelled due to airline strike.
- Unknowns Win at Big Pop Festival: Windsor pop and blues festival report: The Yardbirds (Jeff Beck ill), Small Faces, Spencer Davis, Who, Georgie Fame and the Action performed to 20,000 fans; but virtually stolen by Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and Birmingham's The Move (and the Cream, led by ex-Yardbird Eric Clapton). Cream drew encore after encore; Eric Clapton's identity eventually revealed as the reason. The Action caused a riot on stage; Blue Flames and Harry South 20-piece band also featured.
Advertisements:
- Large column ad: James Brown and the Famous Flames — "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" LP (Pye International NPL 28079).
- Multiple new singles strip ad (Pye Records): Billy Stewart "Summertime" (CRS 8040 Chess); Dean Martin "A Million and One" (RS 20500 Reprise); Sounds Orchestral "Pretty Flamingo" (7N 35334 Piccadilly); Cyril Stapleton "Jack-Knife" (7N 17141 Pye); Jimmy James and the Vagabonds "This Heart of Mine" (7N 35331 Piccadilly); Pete Moore's Orch. & Chorus "Petra" (7N 17156 Pye); Joe Dolan & the Drifters "Pretty Brown Eyes" (7N 17152 Pye).
- The Whisky A Go Go presents Jimmy Cliff — Tuesday August 9th and 16th (33/37 Wardour St., W.1).
- Gemini Agency (Entertainment Control), 85 Great Portland Street, London W.1.
- "You're reading Britain's Top Weekly — Disc and Music Echo, voted ITV's Pop Paper of the Year."
Photos/Images:
- Photo of Sonny and Cher from their film, captioned "SONNY and CHER — in a scene from their new film."
- Small photo of Pete Quaife captioned "PETE — QUITTING?"
Notes:
- The Windsor Festival report gives an early mention of The Cream (Eric Clapton, ex-Yardbird), and The Move from Birmingham, presented as unknowns who upstaged the stars.
- Mia Farrow named as staying with Frank Sinatra in a flat belonging to Marion Ryan (mother of Paul and Barry Ryan).
Content type: Advertisement (full page)
Headlines/Articles:
- N/A
Advertisements:
- EMI/Parlophone full-page ad for the Beatles' new LP Revolver (Parlophone PCS 7009 stereo / PMC 7009 mono). The ad announces the album is "For Sale" from "09.00 Hours August 5th." This is a historic ad marking the UK release date of Revolver.
Photos/Images:
- Large high-contrast artwork/illustration based on the Revolver album cover art by Klaus Voormann — a pen-and-ink style drawing featuring the four Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr) with faces emerging from a dense mass of hair and line-work figures.
Notes:
- The ad confirms the release date of Revolver as Friday 5 August 1966 — the day before this issue was dated.
- Header reads "Disc and Music Echo — August 6, 1966" confirming page number 7.
Content type: Feature article + Short news item + Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- "The Scott Walker Story — Part 2 of the Great New Series by Bob Farmer": Continuation of a serialised biography of Scott Engel (Scott Walker). This instalment covers his early struggles in Hollywood, working the cocktail music circuit, meeting John Maus (fellow Walker Brother) and Gary Leeds, playing at Gazarri's club on the Sunset Strip alongside Johnny Rivers at the Whisky A-Go-Go, and the trio's decision to move to England after being advised there was a great market for their style of music. Features a pull-quote: "I respect my privacy and I suppose I'm rude in other people's eyes." The article continues next week.
- "Solemn Solomon Rocks Into Town!": Profile of soul singer Solomon Burke, noting his imminent departure back to America. Describes his imposing physical presence, his role as ordained bishop of Solomon's Temple of the World, his mortuary science career in Philadelphia (he owns a funeral parlour), and his soul music philosophy: "Soul is true expression of a deep feeling. My soul is from the lung — not the tongue." Lists his hits including "Just Out Of Reach," "He'll Have To Go," "Cry To Me," "Everybody Needs Somebody."
Advertisements:
- "In Your Shops Today" column (Decca/London Records): Promotes new singles including The Righteous Brothers – "Just Once In My Life" (HL 10066); The Artwoods – "I Feel Good" (F 12465); Tommy McLain – "Sweet Dreams" (HL 10065); The Nashville Teens – "Forbidden Fruit" (F 12458).
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up portrait photo of Scott Walker (dark, moody, wearing sunglasses), filling roughly a third of the page alongside the article headline.
- Small portrait photo of Solomon Burke captioned "SOLOMON—mortician."
Notes:
- This is Part 2 of an ongoing multi-part serialised biography of Scott Walker, written by Bob Farmer.
- The Scott Walker story ends with a cliff-hanger about Gary Leeds tagging along to England with Scott and John Maus — the birth of The Walker Brothers.
Content type: Feature article + Short news item + Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- "A Landlubber's Guide to Pirate Radio": A detailed reference guide to all 10 pirate radio stations operating around the British coastline in August 1966. Covers the government's threat to legislate against them and gives a station-by-station breakdown including wavelength, location, policy/format, estimated audience, airtime, and named deejays for: London 266m, Essex 222m, Caroline South 259m, Radio 390m, England 227m, Caroline North 199m, Britain 355m, Scotland 242m, City 299m, and Radio 270m. Named DJs include Tony Windsor, Dave Dennis, Mike Lennox, Kenny Everett, Mark Roman, Tony Blackburn, Chris Denning, Keith Skues, Norman St John, Paul Kaye, Duncan Johnson (London 266m); Tom Lodge, Robbie Dale, Rick Dane, Dave Lee Travis (Caroline South); Brian Cullingford, Mark Hammerton, "Mandy" (Radio 390m); Jerry Leighton, Mick Luvzit, Big Jim Murphy (Caroline North); Roger Day, Brian Tylney, Johnny Walker, Phil Martin (Britain 355m); Bob Spencer, Drew Hamlyn, Jack McChan (Scotland 242m); Tom Edwards, Ian McRae, Alan Clark, Phil Jay, Ed Moreno (City 299m); Noel Miller, Hal Yorke, Peter Bowman, Paul Burnett (Radio 270m). Includes an editorial note asking: "Will there be more? Or will there be none in a few months' time?"
- "Bachelors' Punch-Up with Reader Pat!": The Bachelors respond to a reader (Pat Barton, Great Yarmouth) who criticised them in the Pop Post column (July 23) for including previously released songs on their new LP Sounds of Silence. Con and Dec from the group defend the decision, noting their albums include 16 tracks (vs the usual 12–14), and that standard practice allows previously-charted songs on albums. Dec mentions "Love Me With All Your Heart," "Who Can I Turn To," and "Sounds of Silence" by name.
Advertisements:
- Decca/F-series singles: The Caesars – "Five In The Morning" (F 12462); The Martells – "Time To Say Goodnight" (F 12463); The Limeys – "The Mountain's High" (F 12466).
- Vocalion label: Bobby Adeno – "The Hands of Time" (V-P 9279); Leon Haywood – "Ain't No Use" (V-L 9280).
- RCA Victor: Brian Withers – "For No-One" (RCA 1536).
- Small boxed promo: "You're reading Britain's Top Weekly — Disc and Music Echo, voted ITV's Pop Paper of the Year."
Photos/Images:
- Bold Jolly Roger (skull and crossbones) illustration anchoring the "Landlubber's Guide" headline.
- Small portrait photo of a Bachelor (captioned "BACHELORS—fair deal").
Notes:
- The pirate radio guide is particularly notable as a historical document — this is less than a month before the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act would be debated in parliament, and the article captures the stations at their peak.
- Kenny Everett is listed as a DJ on Radio London (London 266m).
Content type: Advertisements — "Bargain Basement" classifieds
Headlines/Articles:
- Bargain Basement: Regular fortnightly classified advertising feature (next appearance w/c August 20). Full page of small mail-order display ads.
Advertisements:
- Headquarter & General Supplies: "The Most Fantastic Radio Offer of 1966!" — World Wide Sensation 7-transistor radio with multiple wave bands, £5 19s 6d or low deposit. Multiple London and Croydon branch addresses.
- Fantastic Radio Offer: Super de luxe transistor radio with carrying case, earphone and battery, 59/6 post free. From Spicers, Bancroft Estate, London E1.
- Carnaby One: Man's Boldest Brief — "transparencies" in 20 or 30 denier nylon, white, blue, navy, black, red and flesh. Small, medium and large. 12/6 post free. From Carnaby One, The Centre, Bristol 1.
- The Dynamic Answer: "Pocket-size" portable 45 rpm record player weighing 19 ozs, £8 19s 6d (plus 3/6 post and packing). From Croycourt Ltd, 63/65 Crutched Friars, London EC3.
- Lewis Leatherys / Continental / Regal / Elite: Range of super quality luxury leather wear — Continental style clothing items from around £19 10s. Mail order to Lewis, P.O. Box 3 DL, Dept ODE, 124 Gt. Portland St., London W1.
- Romantic Holiday Undies: Adorable Baby Doll in tantalising black lace with flattering briefs to match, 34/11. From Julie Rose, 21 Kingly St., London.
- Amazing Value — Identity Bracelet in Sterling Silver: British hallmark, 50/- post free. From Farmholt Co. Ltd, Birmingham 4.
- Grow Man Grow: Height-increasing product. M.O. Physical Culture Bureau, 30 Baker Street, London W1.
- Modern Man Carnaby Street: Free fully illustrated fashion catalogue. 47A Carnaby Street, London W1.
- A Natural Shapely Bust: "Venus" continental device, from Seins Limited, Royal House, High Street, Beckenham, Kent.
- Fabulous Double Beauty Offer: Instant Glamour Eyelashes & Fingernails, 12/6 both. Alfa Sales, Foxton Road, Grays, Essex.
- Surfer's Cross 'T' Shirts: The rage of the Californian Surfer, 12/6 post free. Campbell-Johns, 52 Farmway, Middleton, Manchester.
- Carnaby Male: Tapered Tee Shirt & Ultra-Brief Briefs for 'Disc' readers. 77 New Bond St., London W1.
- Fulbloom: Cream developed to beautify the bosom during sleep, from New Century Laboratories Ltd, 632a Finchley Road, London NW11.
- Kirbys: Finest value in BB Guns — Diana Replica, .45 Automatic Pistol, 99/6; Daisy 1894 Repeater Model; James Bond 007 item. 354 St. Albans Road, Watford, Herts.
Photos/Images:
- Decorative header incorporating illustrated female figure, cinema marquee ("The Cinema — The End"), and bold "BARGAIN BASEMENT" title lettering with a gramophone record motif.
- Pop-art style decorative border illustrations running down both sides of the page — stylised female silhouettes and "Carnaby Street" imagery, typical mid-1960s Op Art style.
Notes:
- The "BARGAIN BASEMENT" feature is noted as appearing fortnightly; this issue's feature directs enquiries to the Advertisement Manager at FLE 5011, ext. 275.
- Includes a James Bond 007 tie-in ad (Kirbys BB Guns).
Content type: Feature article / Interview / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- HOT SEAT — Bombing the Berry (Dave Berry interview): Dave Berry, described as "gentle giant of pop," is the latest Hot Seat subject. Readers' questions answered, including: Joan Palmer (15, Salford) asks about recording "Mama" — Dave says he initially couldn't see himself doing it but likes sentimental songs and says it is commercial; Terence Redpath (17, Bermondsey) asks about cabaret ambitions — Dave says he's not interested in cabaret but could develop a new style; Susan Betts (17, Watford) asks about his earlier ambitions and sports — Dave says he wanted to travel and loves football, was at Wembley for the World Cup semi-final; Sally Coates (15, Birmingham) asks about fan mail — Dave says personal replies are always sent from theatres/ballrooms; Geoff Mangnall (20, Bolton) asks whether Dave might follow Petula Clark onto the Continent — Dave says he has been working regularly between Belgium, Holland and Britain for 15 months.
- DUSTY: The Day I Nearly Died! (sidebar): Dusty Springfield recounts a near-disaster in Perth, Australia, two years earlier when she was on tour with Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. A broom was pushed through her dressing room window by an enthusiastic fan while she had no clothes on; she grabbed a towel, rushed into the theatre, the zip on her dress got stuck, and her manager Vic Billings had to keep running to the orchestra. Quote: "The dread of my life is that my teeth will fall out and I'll have to mime with my mouth closed."
Advertisements:
- The Fourmost (full lower half of page): Full-page EMI ad promoting The Fourmost's new single "Here There and Everywhere" on Parlophone R5491. Bold typographic layout with group photograph.
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up portrait of Dave Berry (left side, prominent); styled moody shot, slightly over-exposed/high contrast.
- Small portrait photograph of Dusty Springfield (top right of Dusty sidebar); smiling, blonde bouffant hair.
- Group photograph of The Fourmost (lower half ad); four men in suits, close-up studio shot.
Notes:
- "Here There and Everywhere" was originally a Beatles song (Revolver, released that same week). The Fourmost's cover version is released simultaneously.
- Hot Seat is a regular reader Q&A feature; this issue's subject is Dave Berry.
- Page number 11 confirmed at top right.
Content type: Column / Album reviews / Classified advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- OUR MAN IN AMERICA — Derek Taylor, Hollywood Tuesday (column): Derek Taylor writes gloomily from Los Angeles about the state of pop. He argues the boom is over and the charts lack meaningful records. Mentions sell-out crowds for the Rolling Stones (Hollywood Bowl, 18,000 tonight) and Beach Boys, but says excitement is declining. Criticises the New York scene's failure to sustain the Lovin' Spoonful and Rascals. Praises Donovan's commercial success but notes the Kinks and Yardbirds are struggling for chart positions. Quotes Len Barry (of "1-2-3" fame) who has been calling English groups "basically not clean people… personally filthy." Taylor dismisses this. References Cher recording "Alfie" (one of nine versions). Notes the Beatles' new music is "already on the air." Ernest Mineh, an Anglo-Indian musician in LA, is quoted: "They [the Beatles] are untouchable."
- New LPs — MESSY ALBUM FROM PETULA (album review column):
- Petula Clark: "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love" (Pye) — Negative review. Clark attempts original interpretations of others' hits (Sinatra's "Strangers In The Night," "Rain," "Monday Monday," "Bang Bang," "Homeward Bound," "Elusive Butterfly," etc.) but "messes up some marvellous songs." Verdict: if you have the originals, no point in getting Pet's album.
- Guy Mitchell: "The Best of Guy Mitchell" (CBS) — Positive-ish. "The world's first raver," his 1950s discs were lively for their time. Square by today's standards but songs like "Sparrow In The Tree Top" and "Truly, Truly Fair" still sound cute. "A middle-aged rave."
- Jackie Edwards: "The Best Of Jackie Edwards" (Island) — Warm recommendation. 26-year-old Jamaican, wrote "Keep On Running," "Somebody Help Me," "Come On Home" for Spencer Davis and Wayne Fontana. Beautiful, effortless and gentle. LP includes fine version of "Lucky Old Sun."
- Righteous Brothers: "In Action" (Sue) — Mixed. Beat soul numbers ("Little Latin Lupe Lu," "Cryin' Blues") work well; orchestral numbers do not. Only 12 minutes each side — poor value.
- Billy Preston: "The Most Exciting Organ Ever!" (Sue) — Mixed. Some exciting originals ("Billy's Bag," "Low Down") but other tracks "sound like Saturday afternoon at the Odeon." For Sue addicts only.
- Billy Vaughn: "Great Country Hits" (Dot) — Positive. Orchestra and chorus do melodious instrumental versions of "Crying In The Chapel," "Make The World Go Away," and others.
- Jimmie Rogers: "Country Music 1966" — Positive. Relaxed and faultless style on "Make The World Go Away," "Distant Drums," "Tiger By The Tail."
- Robin Hall & Jimmy MacGregor: "By Public Demand" (Fontana) — Positive. Fifteen traditional and modern songs; guitar accompaniment supplemented by piano, drums, clarinet and flutes.
- Harry "Sweets" Edison: "Sweets For The Sweet Taste of Love" (Fontana) — Soothing mood music, mainly hits from the thirties and forties.
- Ken Dodd: "Hits For Now And Always" (Columbia) — Positive. Ballads album; proves ballads can sell if handled commercially. Described as undoubtedly his best album so far.
- Johnny Mathis: "The Shadow Of Your Smile" (HMV) — Negative. "Treacly, soporific voice" on "Michelle" and "Yesterday." Better on "I Left My Heart In San Francisco."
- Eddy Arnold: "Cattle Call" (RCA Victor) — Positive. Western songs including "Streets Of Laredo," "Cool Water," "The Wayward Wind," "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." Restful and well-sung.
- Film hits compilation (Decca Ace Of Clubs label) — Positive. Orchestras of Frank Chacksfield, Mike Leander, Roland Shaw, Ted Heath and Johnny Keating. Includes themes from "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," "Born Free," "The Ipcress File," "Our Man Flint," "Alfie," "Goldfinger," etc.
Advertisements:
- Classified Advertisements section (lower third of page): Personal (pen friends), Musical Services (music composition, tape recorders), Fan Clubs (Official National Fan Clubs for The Beatles, Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, Moody Blues, others), Records Wanted, Situations Vacant (disc jockey wanted), Fan Clubs (Paul Jones Fan Club, Silverstones Fan Club, She Trinity Fan Club, Koobas Fan Club), Groups Wanted, Records for Sale, Imageset Publicity (no-work image management service), Classified Rates information.
Photos/Images:
- Small inset photo of Cher (captioned "CHER — 'Alfie'") in the Derek Taylor column — head and shoulders, well-groomed, mid-60s styling.
- Small inset photo of Petula Clark (captioned "PET — warbling") in the album reviews — smiling, head and shoulders.
Notes:
- Derek Taylor's "Our Man In America" is a recurring column; this entry is particularly downbeat about the state of US pop in August 1966.
- The Fourmost's "Here There and Everywhere" is advertised on page 11; the Beatles' own version appeared on Revolver, released just days before this issue.
- Page number 12 confirmed at top left.
Content type: Letters / Reader Features / Crossword / Classifieds
Headlines/Articles:
- "BEACH BOYS – THIS IS BLASPHEMY": Multiple reader letters debating the religious content of "God Only Knows" — some condemning the Beach Boys for using the Lord's name; others defending them. One letter criticises unoriginal "ten-a-penny groups." Another reader criticises Cliff Richard for calling himself a Christian while others starve.
- "Troggs DON'T bleat like sheep": Letter taking issue with Jonathan King's column comments about the Troggs, backing their potential.
- "LAST WORDS": Short satirical/opinionated reader quotes including complaints about Bob Dylan, Kevin Beefer, and Arthur Coney.
- "QUERY DESK": Information column answering reader questions — Walker Brothers concert tour dates (ABC Yarmouth, Gaumont Bournemouth, Princess Torquay, ABC Blackpool, Odeon Southend, ABC Dover), how to start a fan club for The Seekers, where to record a demo disc in Manchester/Sheffield, whether Bob Dylan has a fan club, and a query about The Kinks' next single.
Advertisements:
- "HERE'S A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE LP!": Competition — first six correct Discword entries win free LPs; write to Disc-Word, Disc and Music Echo, 161 Fleet Street, London EC4.
- "YOU'RE READING BRITAIN'S TOP WEEKLY – DISC AND MUSIC ECHO VOTED ITV'S POP PAPER OF THE YEAR": House promotional box.
Photos/Images:
- Small headshot labelled "BEACH BOY DENNY — knock religion."
Notes:
- "POP PEN PALS": Full column of reader pen pal listings — Zivka Vajinovic (Yugoslavia), Jennifer Lill (Edinburgh), Maria Brzezinska (Warsaw), Valerie Malone (Sunderland), Jennifer Robinson (Fieldtine Lane), Hazel Munro (Pimpermill), Gillian Brown (Bradford), Tore Wist (Willmansvilla, Norway), and others. Most list preferences for Beatles, Stones, Small Faces, Kinks.
- "DISCWORD": Crossword puzzle grid printed bottom right; solution to previous week's Discword given.
- Free LP winners from previous Discword competition listed.
Content type: Feature Article / News / Advertising
Headlines/Articles:
- "Latest bulletin on the big group breakaways! HOLLIE ERIC: WHY I WAS SACKED / ANIMAL ERIC: PRICE LINK-UP SHELVED" (by Mike Ledgerwood): Main lead feature. Eric Haydock reveals he was sacked from The Hollies ("I was told to go to the office for my holiday pay — instead I got my cards!"). Eric Burdon's rumoured price link-up with former Animal Alan Price has been shelved due to contract difficulties. Burdon has reportedly bought out The Animals and may reform under the name "Eric Burdon and the Animals." Graham Nash quoted defending the Hollies. Eric Burdon quoted extensively on his situation and sympathies with Haydock.
- "MERSEY NEWS • MERSEY": Round-up of Liverpool/Merseyside news items — Cilla Black visiting her mother without being spotted; Rory Storm's morning swim routine; the Seftons mystery (two groups both claiming the name). Also notes on The Rockhorse Group, Tiffany, The Big Sound, Magic Lanterns (Brian Jones, former star sax man from the Undertakers, recovering from an accident), Mersey Showbiz football team, Georgie Fame, Bobby Willis (Cilla's road manager).
- "JONATHAN KING COLUMN" (top right): King's thoughts on the new Beatles album — he "absolutely forbids" anyone to write about it yet and says it contains tracks of a quality he would never have believed on his hands.
Advertisements:
- RADIO CITY 299: Large half-page advertisement for Radio City pirate radio station — "The Tower of Power, 299, Where the DJs play the records you request, Daily 6am to 12 Midnight, Postcards please to The Request Station of the Nation, Radio City, 7, Denmark Street, London WC2."
- "MAKE A DATE WITH Disc and Music Echo every week": Small subscription coupon ad.
Photos/Images:
- Portrait photo of Eric Haydock (labelled "ERIC HAYDOCK"), former Hollies bassist.
- Portrait photo of Eric Burdon (labelled "ERIC BURDON"), Animals frontman.
- Photo of Cilla Black and Bobby (labelled "CILLA AND BOBBY: LONG TIME YET").
- Portrait headshot of Rufus Thomas (labelled "RUFUS THOMAS").
Content type: Reviews / Pop Column
Headlines/Articles:
- "THIS IS THE BEST BEATLE SONG EVER!" — Penny Valentine's enthusiastic review of "Eleanor Rigby" / "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles (Parlophone). She argues "Eleanor Rigby" is "miles above 'Michelle' and 'Yesterday' in poetic quality" and calls it a "desolate and moving picture of utter loneliness." Dismisses "Yellow Submarine" as a novelty song for children. Verdict: OUT TOMORROW.
- "penny picks the pops" — Penny Valentine's singles review column, covering:
- Small Faces — "All Or Nothing" (Decca): calls it "tremendous style"; praises Marriott's drumming and organ work. OUT TOMORROW.
- Cliff Bennett — "Got To Get You Into My Life" (Parlophone): Should be a hit; "gigantic and brassy." OUT TOMORROW.
- Righteous Brothers — "Just Once In My Life" (London): Notes label finally releasing it; sounds like Spector. OUT TOMORROW.
- Nancy Sinatra — "Friday's Child" (Reprise): Cross between Sugar Pie Desanto and a Dusty Springfield feel. OUT TOMORROW.
- Ike and Tina Turner — "Anything You Wasn't Born With" (HMV): "Good raver" with nice confusion as Ike and Tina records multiply. OUT TOMORROW.
- Percy Sledge — "Warm And Tender Love" (Atlantic): Disappointment after "When A Man Loves A Woman"; "wrapped in a warm and tender love" but doesn't reach the same standard. OUT TOMORROW.
- Jimmy James and Vagabonds — "This Heart Of Mine" (Piccadilly): Praises Jimmy James' singing but finds the arrangement "rather odd." OUT TOMORROW.
- Edwin Starr — "Headline News" (Polydor): "Nice piano" opener; similar to "SOS" style. Good but perhaps not better than his last. OUT TOMORROW.
- "IS MENTAL ILLNESS THAT FUNNY?" — Short review piece questioning two comedy singles: "They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha Ha" by Napoleon XIV (Warner Bros.) and Kim Fowley (CBS). Questions whether mental illness is an appropriate subject for pop comedy.
- "QUICK SPINS": Brief round-up reviews including Oscar Brown's "Forbidden Fruit" (Nashville Teens), Artwoods' "1 Feel Good," Dean Martin, Joe Dolan, Miss Gillian Brown, Billy Stewart, Ross McManus (Chris Andrews style), Astrud Gilberto (Van Dykes singing), Jan and Dean "Good Golly Lollipop," Razors Edge, Alan Bown Set, Dionne Warwick "Trains and Boats and Planes" (reissue), Andy Lothian "John Anderson My Joe," Three Bells "Cry No More."
- "TAKE FIVE": Five short capsule reviews — includes Cilla Black note (what records locked in a room she'd choose), and brief single notices.
Advertisements:
- Polydor "neat polydor beat" strip ad across the bottom featuring: Edwin Starr "Headline News" (56 717), Marion Ross Combo "Black Bear" (595 008), Andy Lothian "John Anderson, My Joe" (595 006).
Photos/Images:
- Photo of Small Faces group (labelled "SMALL FACES — tremendous style").
- Photo of Nancy (blues singer, labelled "NANCY — blues").
- Photo of Righteous Brothers (labelled "RIGHTEOUS — furious").
- Photo of Tina Turner (labelled "TINA — good raver").
- Small headshot of Stevie (labelled "STEVIE — soul").
- Small headshot of Dionne (labelled "DIONNE — beautiful").
Notes:
- The page carries Penny Valentine's signature facsimile at the bottom of her column.
- "Eleanor Rigby" review is the page anchor — Penny argues it is one of the most poetic and moving songs in pop music, superior to all previous Beatles ballads.
Content type: Back cover / News gossip column / Feature articles / Previews
Headlines/Articles:
- SCENE (gossip column): A densely packed round-up of showbiz news items mentioning Dusty Springfield, Joe Brown, Mike d'Abo, Spencer Davis group, Chris Farlowe, Tom Jones, Sam Goste, Manfred Mann, Tom McGuinness, Merseys, Moody Blues, Alan Price, Ryan Twins, Helen Shapiro, Danny Williams, Jackie Trent, Small Faces, Sandie, Twice As Much, Klaus Voorman, and Gordon Waller. Items include: Merseys wearing Terence Stamp "Modesty Blaise" shirts for a TV date; Pete Townshend insisting on honorary fan club membership despite supposed big rivals; Chris Denning temporarily quitting Big Q; Trini Lopez's new LP "Lady Jane"; Small Faces' Steve Marriott and Kenny Jones planning to buy horse riding stables in Essex; Cilla's new Mini Cooper with tinted windows and lambswool carpeting; Nashville Teens buying £1,000 of underwater equipment; Dave Clark saying he could stay in America and live like a king; Joan Baez's latest LP recorded by her brother-in-law the late Richard Farina uses electric guitars; Cliff Richard's slimming diet; Tom Jones turning down Hollywood film work; Herman's (Herman's Hermits) new US LP including "My Old Dutch," "Oh, Mr. Porter" and "Two Lovely Black Eyes"; Kinks forming a five-a-side soccer team with road manager Stan Whitley; Merseys buying jeeps; Dave Berry holidaying in Spain September 3–17; Tom Jones unable to plug his new disc; Dave Cash competing in a nine-hour go-kart race; Four Tops and Temptations starting a Tamla-Motown revival; Billy J. Kramer visiting Radio Caroline North; Ex-Cryin' Shames Richie Routhledge and Paul Crane recording for Joe Meek; Mike d'Abo revealing his reason for not wearing socks; Spencer Davis planning to open a boutique in London; Allan Clarke's wife Jeni giving birth to a baby boy; Dusty cancelling her US visit; Roulettes flying to France for their Continental tour in French pop singer Richard Anthony's private plane; Paul McCartney's father's horse Drake's Drum winning at Blackpool on Friday.
- BEATLES: Leave the pirates alone (by Ray Coleman): George Harrison gives the Beatles' view of the government's plan to ban pirate radio, calling the BBC "crummy" and the situation like a Police State. Harrison also comments on the new Beatles single "Yellow Submarine" / "Eleanor Rigby" — the first time the group have released an LP track as a single — from the forthcoming "Revolver" album. Harrison says "Yellow Submarine" will appeal to "old-age pensioners" while "Eleanor Rigby" will appeal to "Ray Davies-types," referencing Ray Davies' review of the "Revolver" LP in the previous week's Disc and Music Echo.
- SHE TRINITY: girls in a man's man's man's world: Profile of the She Trinity, a four-piece all-female group (Robin on drums, Shelley Gillespie on lead guitar, Sue Kirby on rhythm guitar, and Pauline Monroe — from Blackpool — on bass). Robin and Shelley are Canadian, Sue is from New York. They arrived in Britain six months ago and have released "He Fought The Law" and "The Man Who Took The Valise Off The Floor Of Grand Central Station At Noon." The article discusses the challenges girl groups face in Britain being seen as a novelty.
- OOPS! column (far right): A column in which Neil Christian recounts that when he made his hit record "Oops" he raised a lot of people's eyebrows. Includes a quote about the song being specially written for him after his last unsuccessful single "Nice." The column reflects on his career and his gladness at persisting.
- NEXT WEEK — TROGGS leader in the Hot Seat: Preview box for next issue's feature.
- LOS BRAVOS in Britain: News preview box about the Spanish group Los Bravos visiting Britain.
- Stand by for COUNTDOWN!: Preview for a new Southern TV half-hour pop quiz show, "Countdown," featuring two singers and a showbiz personality. Comperes are Muriel Young and Mike Mansfield. Described as "the fastest and most unpredictable pop show yet." Goes into orbit in September.
Advertisements:
- No display advertisements. The page is entirely editorial content.
- Magazine masthead/publisher information at the foot of the page: "Disc and Music Echo is published by Disc Echo Ltd., 161–166 Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Printed by Oxley and Son (Windsor) Ltd., 2–4 Victoria Street, Windsor."
Photos/Images:
- Large photograph at top centre: The Beatles in New Delhi — George Harrison seated with a sitar on his knee, being watched by a turbanned Sikh teacher, with John, Paul, and Ringo also present. Caption: "With a sitar on his knee — the Beatles in New Delhi. George playing the Indian instrument he loves, watched by a turbanned Sikh teacher, plus John, Paul and Ringo."
- Small portrait photograph in the SCENE column: Tom Jones.
- Small portrait photograph in the SCENE column: Trini (Lopez).
Notes:
- This is the back page (page 16) of the issue.
- The page carries the magazine's masthead "DISC and MUSIC ECHO 9d / AUGUST 6, 1966 / USA 25c" in the top-left corner alongside the SCENE column header.
- The Beatles photo is notable as it shows the group during their 1966 India visit, reflecting Harrison's growing interest in Indian music and the sitar, which features prominently on the Revolver album being discussed.
- The Beatles article directly references a dispute with Ray Davies (Kinks) over the Revolver LP review published the previous week.
Content type: Feature article (left) / Feature article with listings (right)
Left page (p.8):
- THE SCOTT WALKER STORY — "Part 2 of the great new series by Bob Farmer"
- Large close-up portrait photo of Scott Walker (cropped low, looking up slightly)
- Long biographical article covering Scott's early Hollywood years, music career beginnings, and his journey from Los Angeles to Europe; mentions John Maus, Donnie Brooks, and the Walker Brothers' early gigging days
- Pull quote in large type: "I respect my privacy and I suppose I'm rude in other people's eyes"
- Lower section: "Solemn Solomon rocks to town!" — short article with a small photo of Solomon, sub-headed "SOUL FROM THE LUNG"
- Bottom strip: "In your shops today" — new single releases on London, Decca, Vocalion, and RCA:
- The Righteous Brothers — Just once in my life (HL 10066)
- Tommy McLain — Sweet dreams (HL 10085)
- The Artwoods — I feel good (F 12463)
- The Nashville Teens — Forbidden fruit (F 12458)
- The Caesars — Five in the morning (F 12462)
- The Martells — Time to say goodnight (V-I 9280)
- Bobby Adeno — The hands of time (V-P 3279)
- Leon Haywood — Ain't no use (V-I 9280)
- The Limeys — The mountain's high (F 12466)
- Brian Withers — For no-one (RCA 1534)
Right page (p.9):
- A LANDLUBBER'S GUIDE TO PIRATE RADIO — large bold masthead headline with a skull-and-crossbones illustration
- Sub-heading: "Do you suffer from wandering wavelengths? Are you dialling in the dark? Then cut out and keep this special Disc and Music Echo guide to all the pirate radio stations."
- Feature article on the Government's attempts to shut down pirate radio; notes around 10 stations operating around the British coastline
- Detailed station-by-station listings with frequencies, locations, broadcast hours, audiences, DJs and programme policies for:
- London 266m, Essex 222m, Radio 390m, Radio 270m, Caroline S. 259m, Caroline N. 199m, England 227m, Britain 355m, City 299m, Scotland 242m
- Small article: BACHELORS' punch-up with reader Pat! — piece about The Bachelors responding to a reader ("Pat") who complained about their song output; photo of The Bachelors
- Promotional box: "YOU'RE reading BRITAIN'S TOP WEEKLY — DISC and MUSIC ECHO — voted ITV's POP PAPER OF THE YEAR"
Spanning content:
- The "In your shops today" strip along the bottom of the left page does not appear to continue across the fold
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up of Scott Walker (left page, dominant)
- Small photo of Solomon (left page, bottom-left)
- Skull-and-crossbones illustration (right page, beside "Landlubber's Guide" headline)
- Small photo of The Bachelors (right page, bottom-right)
Notes:
- The centre fold runs vertically between the two pages; the Scott Walker article text and the Pirate Radio article text both appear complete with no obvious words split along the spine
- Page numbers 8 and 9 are visible in the top corners confirming these are the centre pages
- Image is rotated 90° (landscape); readable when viewed sideways