Publication: Disc and Music Echo
Date: May 7, 1966
Pages: 21
Content type: Front cover
Headlines/Articles:
- Flamingo Hits Top — but Paul gets a lashing: page 9: Teaser headline about "Pretty Flamingo" by Manfred Mann reaching No. 1, with a critical angle on Paul Jones.
- On Tour with Crispian: Teaser for a feature on Crispian St. Peters.
- John Walker — The Strain: Teaser for an article on John Walker of the Walker Brothers.
- Get Your Free Record: Teaser referencing the free "Sound of the Stars" LP promotion on page 2.
- Nancy record session: Teaser with small photo referencing a Nancy Sinatra article on page 13.
Advertisements:
- None.
Photos/Images:
- Large colour close-up photograph of a young male pop artist (dark mod haircut, hands raised near face against a red/orange background); likely Paul Jones of Manfred Mann given the "Pretty Flamingo" cover headline.
- Small circular headshots of three artists in the top-right teasers: appears to be a group shot (possibly the Beatles), Crispian St. Peters, and John Walker.
- Small black-and-white full-length photo of Nancy Sinatra in a coat and boots.
Notes:
- Publication: Disc and Music Echo, priced 9d, USA 25c, dated May 7, 1966.
- Layout is classic Disc tabloid front page: masthead top-left, teasers top-right, dominant cover photo bottom-left, secondary teasers lower-right.
Content type: News / Promotions / Gossip column
Headlines/Articles:
- Get Your Free Star LP — NOW!: Full-page promotion for the Sound of the Stars LP (disc-in-a-million), offered free to readers who collect three tokens from consecutive issues of Disc and Music Echo. Artists featured include the Beatles, Cilla Black, Cliff Richard, the Shadows, Walker Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Sandie Shaw, the Seekers, Spencer Davis, the Who, Adam Faith, the Hollies, the Bachelors, Cathy McGowan, and Radio Caroline DJ Tom Lodge. Readers must send three tokens plus a mailing coupon with a fourpenny stamp. A bonus third token will appear in the next issue for those who missed issue one.
- Rockin' with the Berries in the Sunshine!: The Berries (a Birmingham group) return from a four-week cabaret season at Bermuda's Witch Doctor Club. Clive Lea and Chuck Botfield are quoted; they found the flat rental of £92 a week shocking. They were offered a 20-week US college circuit season at £2,500 a week but could not accept due to work permit problems.
- Billy Starts the Long Fight Back...: Billy J. Kramer reflects on his failure to chart since "Trains and Boats and Planes" in 1965. He says his recent records Neon City and We're Doing Fine pleased him artistically but not commercially. He has just returned from a 14-day tour of Poland where he played to enthusiastic audiences, noting the lack of consumer goods behind the Iron Curtain.
- Scene: Gossip column with brief items including: Cilla and Cathy going to Portugal; Dusty Springfield laughing on Top of the Pops despite "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" being a serious song; Nancy Sinatra drawing LP material from American albums by Lee Hazlewood; ex-Manfred Mann member Mike Vickers recording the Morgan — A Suitable Case for Treatment film theme; Rolling Stones Aftermath tracks "Lady Jane" and "Under My Thumb" covered by Tony Merrick and Wayne Gibson; Dave Clark Five completing their 11th Ed Sullivan appearance; Spencer Davis co-writing "Look My Way" with Brian Simmons of the Habits; Valerie Mitchell and Dana Gillespie in the film Secrets of a Windmill Girl; Johnny Dankworth recording themes for The Frost Report and Modesty Blaise; John Maus wanting to record an LP called "Music To Sleep By"; Crispian St. Peters's miming on Top of the Pops criticised; Nancy Sinatra meeting Keith Richard and Ringo at London clubs; Sandie Shaw recording eight titles in Italian; Rod Stewart's departure from the Steam Packet, which continues with Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity.
Advertisements:
- Mailing coupon for the Sound of the Stars LP promotion (cut-out form with address: Disc and Music Echo, 161/166 Fleet Street, London, E.C.4.).
- Token "Week Three" cut-out for the LP promotion.
Photos/Images:
- Group photo of the Beatles (top of page), captioned: "BEATLES—they're on the star-studded disc available FREE only to Disc and Music Echo readers!"
- Small portrait headshots of Proby, Sandie (Shaw), and Keith alongside the Scene column.
- Small portrait photo of Billy J. Kramer alongside the Billy J. Kramer article.
Notes:
- The Berries appear to be an alternate name for (or related group to) the Applejacks from Birmingham.
Content type: Charts
Headlines/Articles:
- Disc Top 50: Full singles chart. Top ten entries:
1. (3) "Pretty Flamingo" — Manfred Mann, HMV
2. (1) "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" — Dusty Springfield, Philips ● (Silver Disc, 250,000 sales)
3. (5) "Daydream" — Lovin' Spoonful, Pye Int.
4. (2) "Bang Bang" — Cher, Liberty
5. (8) "The Pied Piper" — Crispian St. Peters, Decca ▲ (zoomer)
6. (12) "Sloop John B" — Beach Boys, Capitol ▲
7. (6) "Hold Tight" — Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, Fontana
8. (7) "Sound of Silence" — Bachelors, Decca
9. (4) "Somebody Help Me" — Spencer Davis, Fontana
10. (9) "Alfie" — Cilla Black, Parlophone
Notable entries further down: "Substitute" — The Who (12); "I Put a Spell on You" — Alan Price Set (13); "Soul and Inspiration" — Righteous Brothers (15) ▲; "Shotgun Wedding" — Roy "C" (16) ▲; "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Any More" — Walker Brothers (18); "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog" — Norma Tanega (20); "Make the World Go Away" — Eddy Arnold (21); "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" — Kinks (23); "Elusive Butterfly" — Bob Lind (26); "Blue Turns to Grey" — Cliff Richard (30); "Wild Thing" — Troggs (35) ▲; "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" — Nancy Sinatra (41) ●.
- Chart Topper: Highlighted box with headshot photo spotlighting "Pretty Flamingo" at No. 1.
- Hit Talk by Manfred: Column by Manfred Mann commenting on the charts. He praises the Lovin' Spoonful's "Daydream", likes "Spell" by Alan Price, finds Elvis "unbelievably corny", notes Nancy Sinatra's "Boots" as ludicrous but a deserved hit, and says Fontana has "made the chart again" with Manfred's new release. Mentions looking forward to a column by Graham Bonney the following week.
- Top Ten LPs: 1. Aftermath — Rolling Stones, Decca; 2. Sound of Music (soundtrack); 3. Rubber Soul — Beatles, Parlophone; 4. Take It Easy with the Walker Brothers — Philips; 5. Mary Poppins; 6. Most of the Animals — Animals, Columbia; 7. Beach Boys Today; 8. Frankie and Johnny — Elvis Presley, RCA; 9. Mantovani Magic; 10. Second Album — Spencer Davis, Fontana.
- American Top Twenty: US chart listing including "Monday Monday" — Mamas and the Papas at No. 1 (US); "Good Lovin'" — Young Rascals (2); "Sloop John B" — Beach Boys (3); "Kicks" — Paul Revere and the Raiders (5); "Secret Agent Man" — Johnny Rivers (6); "Bang Bang" — Cher (9).
Advertisements:
- Peter Cook and Dudley Moore LP Once Moore with Cook — Decca LK 4785 (top of page, with photo of the duo).
- Frank Sinatra "Strangers in the Night" — R 23052 Reprise.
- Peter, Paul and Mary "Cruel War" — WB 5809 Warner Bros.
- Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen "Poor People of Paris" — 7N 17096 Pye.
- Sugar Pie De Santo "There's Gonna Be Trouble" — CRS 8034 Chess.
- Jan Panter "Scratch My Back" — 7N 17097 Pye.
- Sandra Barry "Stop! Thief" — 7N 17102 Pye.
- Mally Page "Life and Soul of the Party" — 7N 17105 Pye.
- Johnny Nash "One More Time" — 7N 25363 Pye Int.
- Patricia O'Kelly & The Hiltons "Carlingford Bay" — 7N 17099 Pye.
Photos/Images:
- Small portrait headshot of a male artist in the "Chart Topper" box (likely Manfred Mann or Paul Jones).
- Photo of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in the Decca advertisement.
- Small portrait of Manfred Mann (or Paul Jones) alongside the "Hit Talk" column.
Notes:
- "●" symbol denotes Silver Disc (250,000 British sales); "▲" denotes this week's Top 50 zoomers (biggest climbers).
- Rolling Stones Aftermath LP is at No. 1 on the LP chart — their first UK No. 1 album of all original compositions.
Content type: News
Headlines/Articles:
- Animals, Yardbirds, Stones for RSG: Rolling Stones, Animals and Yardbirds announced as the all-star line-up for Ready Steady Go!'s May 27 show to boost viewing figures. Cathy McGowan will be on holiday that week; Mike McGear (brother of Beatle Paul) will compere. Also on the show: Scaffold (Roger McGough, John Gorman), Mindbenders and Troggs.
- 'Pretty Flamingo' stands on one leg!: Light-hearted story about Top Of The Pops photographer Harry Goodwin struggling to photograph a flamingo on one leg for Manfred Mann's slot on the show.
- 'Shotgun' Roy here: Roy "C" (of "Shotgun Wedding") to spend three weeks in Britain June 3–26, appearing on Ready Steady Go! and at London's Tiles (June 3). Return trip September 9–25 also mentioned. Otis Redding also coming September 9–18; Joe Tex on July 22.
- Beatle George lends a guitar: Moody Blues' Denny Laine has been playing dates with a 12-string guitar loaned by George Harrison (Denny's own guitars stolen). New Moody Blues single "This Is My House" (Denny Laine/Mike Pinder) out June 10; Paris tour announced.
- Roy Orbison takes off his specs — to make a film: Roy Orbison cast in his first film, "The Fastest Guitar Alive", playing a Deep South spy and wearing contact lenses. He flew back to America for the film after his Walker Brothers tour, pausing to take part in the London-Brighton vintage car rally driving a 1922 Maxwell charabanc.
- Cliff to play in new Palladium panto: Cliff Richard to play Buttons in the Palladium's Christmas "Cinderella" production; The Shadows writing the score again and recording a new film.
- Frank's panto over!: Frank Ifield finished his run in the London Palladium pantomime and flew to Nashville to record his first Hickory label tracks.
- 'Nice' follow-up soon: Neil Christian booked for fortnight's tour of Holland; three tracks under consideration as follow-up to "That's Nice" (due May 20 release).
Advertisements:
- Marshall Amplifiers (Why Marshall): Full-column ad citing endorsement by Spencer Davis Group, The Who, Small Faces, Nashville Teens, Lulu, Roy Orbison, Eden Kane, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. Rose, Morris & Co. Ltd, London.
Photos/Images:
- Photo of Roy Orbison riding a vintage motor-bike/charabanc with caption: "Motor-bike fanatic Roy Orbison switched to vintage charabanc for Sunday's veteran commercial vehicle London-Brighton rally."
Notes:
- Right-hand column carries the "Countdown" TV and live gig listings for Thursday through Wednesday, covering artists including Alan Price Set, Adam Faith, Sandie Shaw, Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich, Manfred Mann, Mindbenders, Who, Freddie and the Dreamers, Neil Christian, Billy J. Kramer, Fourmost, Kinks, Small Faces, Merseys, Dave Berry, RSG, Five O'Clock Club, Now! (TWW), Seekers/Crispian St. Peters, Koobas, Sounds Incorporated, Pinkerton's (Assorted) Colours, Spencer Davis, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, Cliff Bennett, Dave Clark Five and others.
Content type: News
Headlines/Articles:
- Tom Told: Cut the Screaming!: Doctors ordered Tom Jones to cut out all screaming and restrict stage movements, or risk permanently ruining his voice within six months — he is still recovering from a tonsil operation. Also ordered to stop cigarettes and drinking. Recording a Frankie Vaughan TV show slot on Thursday; other listed dates include Barrow 99 Club (May 16), TWW's "Now!" (18), Burnley Locarno (20), Brussels TV (22).
- Animals Fly Home for TV: The Animals' new single "Don't Bring Me Down" (out May 27) sees the band return from America for TV appearances — Rediffusion's "Hippodrome" / "Whole Scene Going" (May 25), Top Of The Pops (26), Ready Steady Go! (27), TWW's "Now!" (June 1), possibly Top Of The Pops again (June 2). US tour with Herman's Hermits in Hawaii from July 5.
- Dave's cash jeep: Radio London shore-based DJ Dave Cash has had a jeep painted in dollar signs and named his Pomeranian dog "Tuppence Cash".
- Lind: title switch: Bob Lind's new single released May 13 had a last-minute title change; Philips reverting to original decision and releasing "Remember The Rain" b/w "Truly Julie's Blues".
- Giant US one-nighter for Yardbirds: Yardbirds to do a unique 80,000-capacity one-night stand at Yankee Stadium, New York, on June 10, sharing top billing with the Beach Boys. "Over Under Sideways Down" released May 27. Jeff Beck set for solo debut as singer on June 24 while Keith Relf holidays in Spain.
- Shames tour Europe: Cryin' Shames touring France, Germany and Scandinavia during June, appearing at La Locomotive club, Paris.
- Tony Blackburn quits Caroline: Tony Blackburn, top Radio Caroline DJ for two years, is leaving the ship in a fortnight. Radio London rumoured to be bidding for him; has secured BBC, Luxembourg and London offers.
- Hollies' fast one-night tour: Hollies back from America (May 5), doing a short one-nighter UK tour before flying to Scandinavia May 22. Venues: Stevenage Locarno (11), Loughborough College (14), Queen's Ballroom Wolverhampton (16), Streatham Locarno (19).
- Chris gets slim!: Chris Farlowe's new single (June 3) may be a Mick Jagger/Keith Richard song from the Rolling Stones' "Aftermath" album. Having dancing lessons to lose weight (13 stone).
- Norma: 'No' for UK: No plans to bring Norma Tanega ("Walking My Cat Named Dog") to Britain. Touring America; new single "A Street That Rhymes at 6 a.m." due for May release.
- Marianne, Sandie, Chris – 'Countdown': Sandie Shaw, Marianne Faithfull, Chris Andrews, Tommy Moeller, Shirley Ann Field and Kenny Everett all to appear on Southern TV's "Countdown" on May 16.
- Fantoni writes for Dave Dee: Barry Fantoni (compere of "Whole Scene Going") writing special material for Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich; also making a 15-minute colour experimental film about old-time music hall.
- Sandie Single Soon: Sandie Shaw's new single "Nothing Comes Easy" (Chris Andrews composition) out May 13; appearing on the Eamonn Andrews TV Show (May 15). Rome cabaret June 1, Spanish Festival June 4, Venice Festival (27).
Advertisements:
- Paul and Barry Ryan full-width footer ad: "Their next hit on Decca — I Love Her".
Photos/Images:
- Small photo of "Animal Eric — Hawaii" (Eric Burdon of The Animals with Hawaiian backdrop).
- Photo of Marianne Faithfull (captioned "MARIANNE — TV").
Notes:
- "WHOMANIA! Tiles' records broken" sidebar: WHO appearance at Tiles, Oxford Street drew 2,500 fans queuing up to two hours; nearly 2,000 admitted, over 100 girls fainted, show temporarily stopped. The Who to return to Tiles July 15; playing Kidderminster (Thursday), then Cork, Belfast and Dublin (May 6–9), then Germany, Holland, Denmark and Sweden.
- Troggs TV dates sidebar: Troggs making first chart appearance with "Wild Thing"; TV slots on Thank Your Lucky Stars (14) and Ready Steady Go! (13).
Content type: News / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Walkers' autumn tour fixed: Walker Brothers' British autumn tour confirmed — four weeks, probably starting first week of October (manager Maurice King confirmed to Disc). Current tour ended in chaos when Scott arrived on stage riding a bike.
- Dylan here with group: Bob Dylan arrived in Britain Tuesday with his eight-piece backing group — first time he has brought backing musicians to the country. Concert tour starting at Dublin Adelphi (Friday).
- Lulu, Georgie on 'Jury': Lulu and Georgie Fame appearing on Juke Box Jury; with Spike Milligan, actress Gunilla Hutton on Saturday's "Jury" (Jimmy Witherspoon, Frank Devol, Helen Shapiro and Janice Weightman also featuring).
- Dusty hits Silver-again!: Dusty Springfield awarded a Silver Disc (over 250,000 sales) by Disc and Music Echo for "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" — her second Silver Disc (first was 1964 for "I Only Want To Be With You"). Her LP "Ev'rything's Coming Up Dusty" was Philips' biggest selling LP last year. First appearance on "Prince Of Wales TV" show this Sunday.
- Tommy's 'Question': Unit Four Plus Two's Tommy Moeller another appearance on Southern TV's "Pop The Question" from Ramsgate next Tuesday (6.35 pm). Alan Price and Doug Reece of Dusty's backing group (the Echoes) also on boys' team; girls' team: Billie Davis, Sheila Southern and model Carrie Munro.
- French 'long hair' ban hits Spencer: Spencer Davis and drummer Pete York detained by French police over new "long-haired beatnik" entry control when they flew to Paris for dates. Managed to talk police out of action and completed all French dates. Group back from Germany that Sunday; at London's Marquee Tuesday (May 10), Wimbledon Palais Wednesday, then short Scotland tour (May 13).
- Nancy walks on: Nancy Sinatra left Britain for Hamburg; spent last day sightseeing and posing for photographs for the album shoot. Will visit Paris and Rome before returning to the States.
- Alan takes up the guitar!: Alan Price meeting American reps from Warner Bros. about starring in a James Dean remake film "Rebel Without A Cause". From next week the Alan Price Set will feature a new guitarist; Alan will alternate guitar with organ.
- Seekers TV spot: Seekers to appear on "Blackpool Night Out" (replaces the Prince of Wales show) on July 24. Five-week tour at Huddersfield ABC this Friday; cabaret season opens June 20 at Mr. Smith's Club, Manchester.
- Mersey LP — June: Merseys appearing on "Saturday Club" (May 14). Recording four tracks for an LP for June release. Dates at Chesterfield Top Rank (5), Leicester De Montfort Hall (6) and Somerset Guildhall (7).
- Dylan, Dusty change hands: Harold Davison Ltd. (division of Grade Organisation) takes over Tito Burns Productions, now representing Bob Dylan, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Peter, Paul and Mary, Searchers, Roger Miller and Vikki Carr. Also acting as European reps for Rolling Stones. Tito Burns joins Harold Davison board as deputy managing director.
- Dave Clark's back: Dave Clark Five back from Far East, TV appearances on TWW's "Now!" (May 20), Lucky Stars (21), London area (22), Five O'Clock Club (24), Pop Inn (10). New single "Look Before You Leap".
Advertisements:
- New LPs and Singles column (Pye/Vogue/Chess/Dot/Command labels): Dionne Warwick "In Paris" (Pye Int. NPL 28076); Francoise Hardy "Sings In English" (Vogue VRL 3025) with new single "Autumn Rendezvous" (VRS 7010); The Ramsey Lewis Trio "Choice! The Best Of" (Chess CRL 4518) with new single "Hi-Heel Sneakers" (CRS 8031); Billy Vaughn "42 Golden Hits From Latin America" (Dot DLP 3625); Doc Severinsen & His Orchestra "High, Wide & Wonderful" (Pye Command PCLS 883 Stereo); The Ray Charles Singers "Command Performances" (Pye Command PCLS 896 Stereo).
- Motor Cycling magazine ad: "Modern Motor-Cycling Enthusiasts Read 'First Gear' Every Week in Motor Cycling" — 9d, on sale at bookstalls everywhere.
Photos/Images:
- Portrait photo of Dusty Springfield (captioned "DUSTY — second", referencing her second Silver Disc).
- Album cover images: Dionne Warwick "In Paris", Francoise Hardy "Sings In English", Ramsey Lewis Trio.
Notes:
- Chris Andrews mentioned in a sidebar item: new self-penned single out on May 20; appearances at Huddersfield ABC this week in Copenhagen.
- Page is a mix of news columns on the right and a record advertisement strip running the full left-hand column.
Content type: Feature article / News / Readers' letters / Column
Headlines/Articles:
- "I was a big-head when I started" — CRISPIAN COOLS DOWN!: Feature by Bob Farmer reporting from a one-night stand on the road with Crispian St. Peters. The article recounts arriving backstage at a ballroom, the crowd's menacing presence, and Crispian's reflections that he was big-headed early in his career but has since cooled down. Manager Dave Nicholson, publicist Kit Wells and driver Brian Lesson are named.
- Mindbenders Going Groovy in the States: Short news item on the Mindbenders' growing success in the US, with their single "Groovy Kind of Love" becoming one of the most requested songs on Los Angeles radio and heading for the Billboard top ten.
- Hollywood Calling! (by Derek Taylor): Gossip column covering British acts in America. Mentions Herman's Hermits, Yardbirds, Dave Clark Five, the Bachelors, Walker Brothers ("The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine"), John Maus, Nancy Sinatra, Jan Berry (recovering from a traffic accident), the Rolling Stones, and the Beach Boys. Bruce (of the Beach Boys) quoted on writing and arranging.
Advertisements:
- None standalone; the "DISC and MUSIC ECHO — best pop paper ever" column (bottom right) is a readers' letters section celebrating the new merged paper.
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up portrait of Crispian St. Peters (occupies roughly half the page).
- Small inset headshot of Bob Farmer (reporter).
- Small photo of "Mindbender Ric" alongside the Mindbenders item.
Notes:
- Page header reads "Disc and Music Echo — May 7, 1966" confirming the merged title.
- The readers' letters column praising the new paper includes multiple named correspondents from across Britain.
Content type: Feature article / Behind-the-scenes / Film news / Ads
Headlines/Articles:
- TV CILLA — She's a wow in colour!: Report on Cilla Black's colour TV programme recorded for America at London's Savoy Hotel. Brian Epstein's Subafilms produced it. Cilla sang hits, danced, and demonstrated comedy talent. George Martin conducted the orchestra; audience included Cathy McGowan, Patsy Ann Noble, Keith Fordyce, Alan Freeman and Brian Matthew.
- Spotlight on last week's Top of the Pops — Did Dusty throw a moody scene?: Behind-the-scenes look at Top of the Pops, which takes a week off due to Liverpool's European Cup final. The show has run for 123 consecutive episodes with 13 million regular viewers. Director Johnnie Stewart and producer Stan Dorfman quoted at length about its production pressures. Jimmy Savile anecdote: "encompassed by octopus… like the time he tried to land a fourpenny one on a girl who tried to interrupt him on the Top Of The Pops platform."
- And Bang Bang went CHER!: Brief item on Lee Hazlewood (songwriter of "Bang Bang") meeting Cher on the West Coast.
- FILMS — David McCallum goes all fruity!: Round-up of film news. Sean Connery signed for non-007 film "Dark Of The Sun"; Michael Caine to make three more Harry Palmer films ("Funeral In Berlin," "Horse Under Water," "The Billion Dollar Brain"); David McCallum filming "Three Bites Of The Apple" (has new LP "A Part Of Me"); DR. CASEY: Warren Beatty in "Kaleidoscope"; Alfred Hitchcock's "Torn Curtain" with Paul Newman and Julie Andrews; Vince Edwards (Dr. Casey) in "In Cold Blood"; Steve McQueen in "The Sand Pebbles" filming in Formosa.
Advertisements:
- Isle of Man TV Talent Discoveries — Palace Ballroom, Douglas, 23–26 August 1966. Top prize £100.
- The Whisky A'Go Go: Patty Labelle & The Belles (Monday 9 May); Sugar Pie De Santo (Thursday 12 May), 33/37 Wardour Street, W.1.
- Black Gin called Bessenrood — half-column display ad.
Photos/Images:
- Large full-length photo of Cilla Black in a white feather boa outfit (left column).
- Small photo of Jimmy Savile on the Top of the Pops stage.
- Small photo of Cher alongside the "Bang Bang went CHER!" item.
Notes:
- The Top of the Pops piece continues on page 9.
Content type: Column / Feature article / Ads
Headlines/Articles:
- Jonathan King Column — "Come off it PAUL — be a MANN!": King writes that he was worried when he heard Paul Jones's "Flamingo," thinking it destined to be a hit simply because of Jones's university/Cambridge connections and the "I am right" brigade. He is critical of Paul Jones's perceived arrogance and big-headedness, while stating he is a genuine fan of Jones as a person.
- Top of the Pops (continued from page 8): Further behind-the-scenes detail on the show. Anecdotes include Jimmy Savile's one dress rehearsal run-through; a Pinkerton's incident; Manfreds going through to do a show; production assistant Colin Charman leaping on stage. Hardships of the week following the show's schedule are described. Names checked: the Searchers, Pretty Things, Brian Jones, Scott Walker, Hollie Alan, Brian and Hollie Alan. Johnnie Stewart quoted again on the show being "a hell of a strain."
- BEACH BOYS join Carnaby St set: Feature on the Beach Boys' relationship with Britain and London's Carnaby Street scene. Kim Fowley (long-standing friend of P.J. Proby) quoted as introducing the writer to the group. The band eat nothing but ice cream and biscuits, drive up Sunset Boulevard every Sunday, live apart in their own separate houses but spend more time together than many other groups. Brian Wilson quoted extensively on the band's finances (can get £6,000 a night for a concert), his song-writing process (takes the song home, works alone, produces demo records), and his belief that kids want surf and activities, not politics. Carl and Dennis noted as "crazy" and "on a different scene." Dino, Desi and Billy mentioned.
Advertisements:
- Elvis films double advertisement: "Frankie and Johnny" (Sunday 8 May, Odeon and other important theatres South London) and "The Swingin' Set" / "Get Yourself a College Girl" with guest stars Dave Clark Five, The Animals, Mary Ann Mobley, Joan O'Brien, Nancy Sinatra — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
- Full-width strip ad at foot of page: "HEAR! HAVE MERCY SOMEONE by ZZ HILL (R&B MRB 5005) and MAGIC TOWN by THE VOGUES (King KG 1035) — On The Mike Raven Show: Radio 390 and all stations. Dealers Note: R&B and King Records are distributed by All Selecta and E.M.I. Depots."
Photos/Images:
- Large group photograph of four or five Beach Boys members (top centre/right of page).
- Small headshot of Jonathan King (top left, alongside his column).
Notes:
- Jonathan King's column targets Paul Jones of Manfred Mann specifically, referencing "Flamingo" as the record that prompted the piece.
- The Beach Boys feature notes that Brian Wilson rarely makes live appearances, preferring to stay home and work on songs.
Content type: Feature article / Map graphic
Headlines/Articles:
- STARLAND: Disc and Music Echo's novelty feature presenting a London Underground-style tube map overlaid with the home addresses of pop stars, billed as "the autograph-hunter's dream!" and "a first in pop journalism — an at-a-glance guide to the stars' pads." Stars and their locations include: Mick (Rolling Stones) — Montague Square W.1, Rent £1500 p.a., nearest station BAKER STREET; Eric — Dalmeny Court, Duke St W.1, Rent 15 gns, nearest station GREEN PARK; Alan (Price/Animals?) — Hyde Park Towers Hotel, Bayswater, Rent 8 gns; Manfred — own house at Blackheath, bought six months ago for £6,500; Keith Relf — own house near the river at Teddington, Surrey, paid £5–6,000, nearest station VICTORIA; Steve (Walker Brothers) — two-storey house in Pimlico S.W.1, Rent £40, nearest station VICTORIA; Pete (The Who) — bachelor flat, Wardour Street, Soho W.1, Rent £1, nearest station TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD; Roger (The Who) — flat off Regents Park, Rent £1, nearest station REGENTS PARK; Brian (Rolling Stones/Jones) — mews house in Chelsea S.W.8, Rent approx. £1500 p.a., nearest station SLOANE SQUARE; Stone Keith (Keith Moon?) — bachelor flat in Hampstead N.W.3, Rent approx. £1500 p.a., nearest station HAMPSTEAD; Cliff Richard — large house at Nazeing, Essex, paid £30,000; Bruce Welch — own house at Harrow; Shadow Brian — own house at Totteridge; Hank Marvin — own house at Totteridge; Shadow John — own house at Radlett, Herts.; Lulu — St John's Wood flat, £10 p.w. for food and rent, nearest station ST JOHN'S WOOD; Judith (Durham) — spacious flat, 10 gns per week, shared with sister Beverly, nearest station RICHMOND; Ray Davies (Kinks) — 200-year-old house in Muswell Hill, nine rooms, nearest station HIGHGATE; Dave Dee — Madison Hotel, Inverness Terrace W.2, £12 p.w., nearest station QUEENSWAY; Scott and Gary (Walker Brothers) — service flats in St John's Wood, £15 p.w., nearest station ST JOHN'S WOOD; John Maus (Walker Brothers) — Regent's Park, £05 a week, looking for country house, nearest station REGENTS PARK; Crispian (St Peters) — moving to a house in Devonshire Close Mews W.1, 25 gns a week, nearest station OXFORD CIRCUS; Spencer (Davis?) — three-bedroom house with converted attic in Potters Bar, nearest station POTTERS BAR; Sandie (Shaw) — lives with a friend in Redcliffe Gardens, Earls Court S.W.5, nearest station EARLS COURT; Dusty (Springfield) — flat in Knightsbridge, nearest station KNIGHTSBRIDGE; Donovan — flat in Maida Vale, £15 a week, nearest station WARWICK AVENUE.
Advertisements:
- Decca Records bottom-right: SMALL FACES "Hey girl" F.12393; THE SENSATIONS "Look at my baby" F.12392; PETER ADLER "I'm gonna turn my life around" F.12394; GENE LATTER "Mother's little helper" F.12397; DON FLETCHER "Two wrongs don't make a right" V-P 9271 (Vocalion label).
Photos/Images:
- Small passport-style headshots of each named pop star arranged around the tube map.
- Large central graphic: London Underground map redrawn with star locations marked.
Notes:
- Disc and Music Echo, May 7 1966, page 10.
- An inventive and charming piece of 1960s pop journalism. The tube map graphic fills most of the page.
- Stars are referred to by first name only (Mick, Brian, Keith, Roger, Pete, etc.) — readers were expected to know who they were.
Content type: Feature article / Record advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- "John Maus gives his frankest-ever interview — HELL of being a WALKER!" by Penny Valentine: Extended feature on John Maus of the Walker Brothers. He talks openly about his health anxieties, his worrying mother in America who writes constantly about his wellbeing, his hypochondriac bandmate (Gary?), and touring mishaps — including a "jinx show" where he fell and Scott Walker was nearly ready to die, and the whole tour felt cursed. Maus describes himself as a very private person who rarely talks about personal feelings. Subheadings include 'jinx show,' 'private person,' 'Scott scares me,' and 'A new man.' He says Scott frightens the hell out of him sometimes — one day Scott looked at the stage lights then "had the most dazed expression I've ever seen." Maus says he works hard and "comes off soaking wet and destroyed." He looks forward to the holiday and plans to come back a "real definite sun and sand sea guy." His most memorable quote: "IN FACT, WHEN I DIE, SAID MR. MAUS IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, 'WHY I'M GOING TO HAVE HALF OF ME BURIED ON THE BEACH AND HALF IN THE SEA.'"
- "Small Faces: We just want to grow up!": Side piece featuring Steve Marriott. The group express frustration at being treated like children — by fans, promoters and the media. Marriott complains about the group's image as "teenage idols" built partly by the media. Mentions their new single "Hey Girl" and previous follow-ups; notes their follow-up "Hey Girl" is in shops the next day. Also discusses audiences only interested in latching onto the scene rather than the music. Quote from Steve: "I blame it all on the image problem we were built up with."
Advertisements:
- RCA Victor / Emerald Records (bottom-left column): LORNE GREEN "Daddy's little girl" RCA 1517; THE MAMA'S & THE PAPA'S "Monday Monday" RCA 1516; M.F.Q. "Night time girl" RCA 1514; WARREN CARSON & The Jimmy Johnston Showband "My son calls another man daddy" MD 1041; ART SUPPLE & THE VICTORS "The showband round the corner" MD 1043.
- London / Brunswick Records (bottom-right column): THE EXCITERS "You better come home" HLZ 10038; WILLIE MITCHELL "Bad eye" HLU 10039; LINK CROMWELL "Crazy like a fox" HLB 10040; BRENDA LEE "Too little time" 05957; THE SPOKESMEN "Today's the day" 05958.
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up portrait photograph of John Maus, filling the left third of the page.
- Small group photograph of the Small Faces at the bottom of the page.
- Penny Valentine byline badge/circle graphic over John Maus photo.
Notes:
- Disc and Music Echo, May 7 1966, page 11.
Content type: News column / Fan pen-pals / Short feature / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- "MERSEY NEWS — Blue Jeans get busier / Cavern re-opening: July": Liverpool scene round-up. Highlights include: a new Merseyside promotional group formed to bring big American acts to Liverpool, with a press conference at Alan Williams' Blue Angel Club; Liverpool embracing Country music — another sell-out at the Grafton Rooms with the HILLSIDERS, RANCHERS, CARL GOLDIE'S COUNTRY SOUNDS, HANK WALTERS and DUSTY ROAD; RAMBLERS with guest star JOHNNIE SANDON led by HOBO RICK and TONY BARNES on a happy hoe-down; PETE CLARK exits the ESCORTS for the second time; former REALMS drummer TOMMY KELLY joining the Escorts; LANCE RAILTON switches from the TTs to Clayton Squares as lead guitarist; Liverpool's Matthew Street (Cavern site) now has a boutique; WARRIORS touring; former Cavern owner RAY McFALL now sports the "most distinguished looking beard in the city"; BILLY "spin-a-dice" BUTLER named Merseyside's busiest beat compere and DJ spending most nights at the Grafton, the Waydown, Maggie May and the Iron Door; LUCKY STARS TV personality spending most nights at late-night venue Blue Angel; SWINGING BLUE JEAN RAY ENNIS engaged — marrying MISS OLWEN WILLIAMS on May 28; Blue Jeans return to recording studio May 9 and 11 to cut a new single for HMV.
- Small tribute photo caption: MIKE MILLWARD — tribute; RAY ENNIS — marriage.
- "POP PEN PALS": Large section of reader pen-pal listings — teens seeking pop music pen pals. Entries include names, addresses, ages, likes/dislikes (Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Herman's Hermits, Dylan, Sonny & Cher, etc.) from across the UK, Ireland, Portugal, and the US. Photos of Ringo (Beatles) and Herman (Herman's Hermits) alongside the section header.
- "Hard grind for Tony": Short profile of TONY PRICE, who quit a top pop group to go solo. Waited a year for a hit. Formed his own group and spent around £2,000 of personal savings on equipment, stage clothes and bills — "including £250 for my new nose." Tony says he's happy he left the Searchers (the article references Tony Jackson by implication). Encourages aspiring artists: "At last I'm alive again. I've been walking round with my head down for too long. It's time things looked up."
Advertisements:
- Clarks shoes (bottom-left, full-width): "SHOES FOR YOUNG MEN OF TOMORROW" — FREELANCE range, sizes 36/11-55/11, black smooth side, brown water buffalo grain, dark brown suede, C/D/E/EE fittings, sizes 11–9½, moulded soles. Full address for nearest shop via Clarks Dept HF28, Street, Somerset.
Photos/Images:
- Large photo top-left: Man posed against neon BAR signs — appears to be part of the Clarks shoes feature/advertisement spread.
- Small headshot: Mike Millward (tribute).
- Small headshot: Ray Ennis (marriage announcement).
- Small photos of readers in Pop Pen Pals section (Ringo, Herman).
- Small headshot of Tony Price alongside "Hard grind for Tony."
Notes:
- Disc and Music Echo, May 7 1966, page 12.
- The Cavern re-opening news is significant — the Cavern had closed and the July re-opening was eagerly awaited by the Mersey scene.
- Tony Jackson/Tony Price connection in "Hard grind for Tony" is notable music history.
Content type: Feature article / News
Headlines/Articles:
- "Are Pop Stars Smeared?": Main feature asking whether pop stars are unfairly maligned by the public and press. Discusses how stars like the Rolling Stones were labelled "filthy" and "unwashed," and that famous venues such as London's Savoy, Cumberland, Regent Palace, and The Strand Palace hotels are reluctant to have pop stars as guests. Quotes a spokesperson noting that stars are generally well-behaved, though some seek publicity. The Blue Boar on the M1 motorway is cited as a famous late-night pit stop for touring acts.
- "Such a Swinging Scene — Nancy Burned It Up!" by Mike Ledgerwood: A behind-the-scenes account of a recording session with Nancy Sinatra at Pye's Marble Arch studios. Nancy recorded four tracks for an album, including "Darlin'" as a possible hit. Producer/arranger Lee Hazlewood and Billy Strange are mentioned. Nancy's next single — follow-up to "How Does That Grab You Darlin'" — is described as nearly finished. Dick Haynes' "The More I See You" is mentioned as being worked on.
- "Adam, Mike and Tim / Suicide Bar Upsets": Short news item about the group (Adam, Mike and Tim) whose recording of Simon & Garfunkel's "A Most Peculiar Man" is being cold-shouldered by radio and TV because it deals with suicide. Their fourth record, following "Little Baby," "Little Pictures," and "Flowers on the Wall." Members are Tim Saunders (22), Mike Sedgwick (22) and Adam Sedgwick (17), from Chiswick and Highgate.
Advertisements:
- None visible
Photos/Images:
- Montage of pop star faces across the top of the page accompanying the "Are Pop Stars Smeared?" headline (unidentified individuals)
- Photo of Nancy Sinatra in the studio, smiling, captioned "I can't record without my boots!"
Notes:
- Page numbering confirmed: top right corner reads "Disc and Music Echo — May 7, 1966 — 13"
- The Nancy Sinatra session piece includes a humorous quote: "I can't record without my boots!"
Content type: Fashion feature
Headlines/Articles:
- "Who's Wearing What": Fashion feature profiling the outfits of two subjects — Samantha Juste and Alan Price. Each item of clothing is annotated with brand, price, and where to buy. Samantha's items include: hair (washed with "Bubble Bath" 33s.), make-up (Anna Pegova heavy foundation and powder 16s. 11d.), dress (Woollands 21 shop, Knightsbridge, black and olive, 8gns.), tights (Wolsey pale tan, 19s. 11d.), shoes (Kurt Geiger black patent, 10gns.), and coat (made by girlfriend from real calf, black and white). Alan's items include: jacket (white leather, £20, from Wardour St.), cigarettes (Peter Stuyvesant, 5/5d for 20), watch (gold Japanese Seiko, 21-jewel, £16, Shaftesbury Ave.), identity bracelet (solid gold, bought in the States for £110), shirt (green roll-neck sweat shirt, £4).
Advertisements:
- "Make a Date with Disc and Music Echo" subscription coupon (bottom left)
- Lewis Leathers ad — "An Exciting Range of Super Quality Luxury Leather Wear," featuring three catalogue styles: Continental (Cat. 94), Regal (Cat. 977), and Elite (Cat. 976), priced from around £13–£19, available at Lewis Leathers, 124 Gt. Portland St., London W.1
Photos/Images:
- Full-length photo of Samantha Juste in a striped dress and tights, with annotations pointing to each garment
- Full-length photo of Alan Price in a white leather jacket, with annotations
- Small inset photo of a young woman in a coat (associated with Samantha's coat annotation)
Notes:
- Column names "SAMANTHA JUSTE" and "ALAN PRICE" run vertically alongside respective subjects
- Samantha Juste was a well-known TV presenter on Top of the Pops; Alan Price was keyboardist for The Animals
Content type: Feature article / News
Headlines/Articles:
- "'Can't Talk to Other Stars' — The Weird World of Dave Berry" by Penny Valentine: In-depth interview with singer Dave Berry, exploring his unusual character and his recent year without a UK hit. Despite lack of UK chart success, Dave has been hugely popular in France, Holland, and Belgium (where he has his own TV shows). He says the only people he can't talk to are other artists: "The only people I can't talk to are other artists." He discusses having changed his opinions and gaining confidence. Quote: "Once I couldn't stand Cliff or Billy Fury..."
- "Name Game" by Rod Harrod — "'Shotgun' Roy Fires a Hit...": Reports on Roy "C" (Roy C. Hammond), whose "Shotgun Wedding" has become a discotheque hit and entered the UK chart. Originally released in the US a year earlier, selling 70,000. Island Records released it in the UK but initially couldn't locate Roy, who was broke and penniless in New York. He will visit Britain at the end of May. His other recording is "Dance Girl."
- "Name Game" — "Crispian [St. Peters]": Neighbours in suburban London were alarmed by Crispian St Peters singing in the street late at night with American Kim Fowley (formerly P.J. Proby's right-hand man). Fowley was wearing an orange sweatshirt with a bat-like image and Hawaiian surf shoes he had designed.
- "Name Game" — "Proby": P.J. Proby is back in Los Angeles with an entourage of 38 girls and 12 boys; he appeared at the Hullaballoo Club in Hollywood.
- "Seekers' Housey Housey!": News item about Keith, Bruce, and Athol of the Seekers all moving to new flats. Keith and wife Pam have moved to Westbourne Grove; Bruce to a basement flat in Fulham near Lionel Bart's mansion; Athol still looking for somewhere. Judith (presumably Judith Durham) is staying in Richmond.
- "Everlys Hunt for New Hit Sounds": The Everly Brothers flew into London after a tour of Ireland, declaring they plan to keep singing into their 60s. Don Everly says: "We couldn't do anything else after all this time." They acknowledge having to constantly seek new sounds to stay current.
- "Not So Dozy for Dave Dee!": Short item about Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich. Notes that their recording sessions are unexpectedly serious and professional. Producer/manager Steve Rowland is described as their studio taskmaster; Beaky is characterised as particularly creative with ideas.
Advertisements:
- None (editorial pages throughout)
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up portrait of Dave Berry, moody and dark-haired, captioned "Once I couldn't stand Cliff or Billy Fury..."
- Small portrait photo of Roy "C" (Roy C. Hammond)
- Small portrait photo labelled "Dozy" (from Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich)
- Small photos of two unidentified young men accompanying the Everlys article
Notes:
- Page header reads "Disc and Music Echo — May 7, 1966 — 15"
- The Dave Berry feature is one of the most substantial pieces in this issue — a full half-page profile
- The "Name Game" column by Rod Harrod covers multiple short showbiz news items across the lower half of the page
Content type: Reviews / Classified Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Seasons Storm On!: LP review by Ray Coleman of the Four Seasons' latest album (Philips BL 7699), praised as one of the most commercial sounds on the scene, with standout tracks including "Beggars Parade" and "Working My Way Back To You"
- B. B. King — toast of the U.S in-crowd!: Review of B.B. King's "Confessin' The Blues" (HMV CLP 3514), listed as a must for blues fans with highlights including "Goin' To Chicago Blues" and "Cherry Red"
- Trini — compulsive: Review of Trini Lopez's "Trini" LP (Reprise R-6196), described as compulsive listening with good songs but occasionally too samey
- Sinatra at 3!: Review of "Moonlight Sinatra" (Reprise R-1018), praised as Sinatra at his most romantic; arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle
- Jan and Dean "Golden Hits": Brief review (Liberty LBY 1279), noted as a good collection for surf fans
Advertisements:
- Classified Advertisements section at the bottom half of the page covering: Personal (pen friends), Tape Recorders, Records Wanted, Records for Sale, Special Notices, Engagements Wanted, Fan Clubs, Hotels, Musical Services, Tuition, Publications (Rugby World, Sporting Cyclist, Motor Cycling, Sporting Record), with classified rates listed
Photos/Images:
- Group photo of The Four Seasons (four young men, labelled "FOUR SEASONS—progressive")
- Photo of Trini Lopez (labelled "TRINI LOPEZ—winner")
- Photo of Frank Sinatra (labelled "SINATRA AT 3!")
Notes:
- LP Reviews column runs across the full top of the page under the "LP REVIEWS by RAY COLEMAN" banner
- Classified rates box: 8d. per word, trade ads 4d. per word
Content type: Letters / Pop Post
Headlines/Articles:
- Leave Lennon Alone! (main headline): Angry letter from Mrs. Eileen Read, Gosport, Hants, defending John Lennon's right to privacy following press intrusion at his home
- Peace for John: Letter from Brenda Gardner, Reading, Berks, criticising those degrading Lennon's privacy
- Who's Lennon?: Letter questioning what Lennon thinks he is; critical of his behaviour
- Barry's a hit: Letter from W. Hamilton, Wythenshawe, defending Barry Sadler's "Ballad of the Green Berets"
- Club scene going: Letter from Linda Holmes, London, SW18, praising the TV programme "A Whole Scene Going" and naming Stevie Winwood as a standout
- They've got Steve: Follow-up reference to Stevie Winwood and the Spencer Davis Group
- Elvis — still top: Letter from Pauline Sale, Birmingham, defending Elvis against Jonathan King's critical column
- What a Dame!: Letter from Diana Shaw, Sapcote, Leicestershire, using the phrase "D.A.M.E." ironically
- Dry Up Scott — Or Go Home!: Letters criticising Scott Walker's moody image; includes a reply from K. Allen, South Shields, defending him
- Frightening fans: Letter from Margaret Bloomfield, Earl Soham, Suffolk, about Scott Walker being mobbed by fans
- It's no cover: Letter from Peter Chichester, Fairwater, Cardiff, noting that "Wanna Go Home" by Lonnie Donegan was a 1960 hit, not a Beach Boys original
- Soul swing: Letter from C. Ketland, Norwich, praising soul-influenced groups like Spencer Davis and Alan Price
- Help me to bring back the Lovin' Spoonful — Now!: Letter from Zoe Lovell, London SW10, organising a petition to bring the Lovin' Spoonful back to Britain; requests 2,000 signatures
- Judith's not a dedicated follower!: Short item about Judith Durham of the Seekers, noting she's not a fashion follower ("Gone Gear" style), with comment on hemline height
- Postman's Knock (column, bottom left): Letters debating the Beach Boys' conceited image; letter from Chris Spencer, Leeds
Advertisements:
- None (editorial page throughout)
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of John Lennon (top left, half-page)
- Photo of Stevie Winwood (mid-page, labelled "STEVIE WINWOOD")
- Photo of Scott Walker (mid-right, labelled "SCOTT—PATHETIC")
- Photo of John Sebastian of the Lovin' Spoonful (bottom centre, labelled "JOHN SEBASTIAN—WARMTH")
- Small photo of Judith Durham (top right)
Notes:
- "Discword" crossword puzzle (lower left) with solution to last week's puzzle; clues include pop references (Gene Pitney, Cilla, Petula Clark, Yardbirds)
- "Last Words" column (bottom right): short reader opinions about Elvis, Jonathan King, the Yardbirds, and Scott Walker
- Page header: "POP POST POP POST POP POST POP POST"
Content type: Feature / Advertisements / Directory
Headlines/Articles:
- Golf — It's the New 'In' Game: Light-hearted column by Radio London's Duncan Johnson about golf becoming fashionable among showbiz celebrities; mentions Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Vic Damone, the Bachelors, Roy Castle, Bruce Forsyth, Matt Monro, Jimmy Tarbuck, Kenny Lynch, Mort Shuman, Val Doonican, P.J. Proby, and Freddie of the Dreamers as golf enthusiasts
Advertisements:
- NEMS — "The Swinging Disc Centre For Pop People": Full-width advertisement for NEMS record shops listing locations across the UK (Liverpool, Netherton, Allerton, Walton, Maghull, Runcorn)
- POPSHOPS — "Where to get the new discs": Large national directory of record shops organised by town, spanning across the full lower portion of the page; towns include Accrington (Bandbox Records), Birmingham (Birmingham Co-operative Society Ltd.), Bolton (Telehere Ltd.), Bristol (Fairfax House / Laurence Stereo Records), Cambridge (Miller's), Crewe (The Disc Shop), Derby (Dalton & Sons Ltd.), Doncaster (Fox's of Frenchgate), Haverfordwest (The Melody Shop), Holywell N. Wales (Conlons), Ilford (Ron's Music Shop), Leeds (R. S. Kitchen / Barkers of Leeds), London (Vistasound Ltd.), Nantwich (The Disc Shop), Northwich (The Disc Shop), Oldham (Discland / The Shopping Precinct), Oswestry (The Disc Shop), Oxford (Oxford Co-operative / Oxford Leading Record Stockist), Peterborough (Campkins Record Shop), Plymouth (Plymouth Co-operative), Reigate/Redhill (Rhythm for all Discs), Sheerness (Baker's Record Shops Ltd.), Sittingbourne (Baker's Record Shops Ltd.), Sunderland (Atkinsons), Sutton (Landau's), Thornton Heath (Whymants), Welwyn Garden (Welwyn Department Store), Wolverhampton (Visirad), Wrexham (The Disc Shop)
- W. H. Smith & Son — "First for all pop records": Advertisement listing W. H. Smith branches across London and other UK towns carrying pop records
Photos/Images:
- Three small portraits at the top right, captioned "KENNY — digs", "MATT — swings", "VAL — good" (Kenny Lynch, Matt Monro, and Val Doonican in the golf article)
Notes:
- The POPSHOPS directory is a regular feature serving as a national retailer guide for readers
- NEMS (Brian Epstein's company) advertised prominently as "The Swinging Disc Centre"
Content type: Reviews
Headlines/Articles:
- Hit! Let's rave over Mamas and Papas: "Penny Picks the New Pops" reviews column. Penny raves about the Mamas and Papas' "Monday Monday" (RCA), calling it "an entirely beautiful gentle record that sounds like candy floss dreams."
- Spokesmen — Today's The Day (Brunswick): Praised as the best record they've made, with lovely flute and Budapest violins. Flip: "Enchante."
- Dave Clark Five — Look Before You Leap (Columbia): Doing well in America but has a bit too much echo for the reviewer's liking.
- Willie Mitchell — Bad Eye (London): Described as "a really knockout instrumental" with steady organ, tambourine and drum beat. Deemed a discotheque must.
- Small Faces — Hey Girl (Decca): Described as "jolly" and "most strange" — catchy, Hermanised tune, and their most commercial record yet.
- Bob Dylan — Rainy Day Women Nos. 12 and 35 (CBS): Described as "utterly extraordinary" with village band feel, crashing tambourine and harmonica and a circus intro.
- Junior Walker — Road Runner (Tamla Motown): Gutsy sax knockout dance record; Holland-Dozier-Holland composition. Flip: "Shoot Your Shot."
- Brenda Lee — Too Little Time (Brunswick): "Brenda's ballad: a knockout song." First Brenda Lee record the reviewer has liked for years; praising her vocal performance.
- Ramsey Lewis — High Heel Sneakers Parts 1 & 2 (Chess): After his chart hits with cover versions, Lewis covers the Tommy Tucker number. Verdict: doesn't lend itself to his piano treatment.
- Peter, Paul and Mary — Cruel War (Warner Bros.): Reviewer baffled by its release; describes it as a sad anti-war song written by Peter Yarrow.
- Quick Spins: Brief capsule reviews of singles by M.F.Q., Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Impressions, The Exciters, Little Richard, Don Fletcher, David Frost, Françoise Hardy, Ed E. Lynch, Chet Atkins, The Stätler Brothers, Johnny Nash, The Sensations, Chicago Line, Peter Adler, Sandra Barry, Al Saxon, Billy Stewart and Jay W. King.
Advertisements:
- Atlantic/Polydor Records: Percy Sledge — "When A Man Loves A Woman" (584 001) and The Capitols — "Cool Jerk" (584 004), billed as "A Billboard Top 30 Hit!!"
Photos/Images:
- Mamas and Papas: group portrait, captioned "gentle"
- Dave Clark: portrait, captioned "echo"
- Bob Dylan: portrait, captioned "giggles"
- Brenda Lee: portrait, captioned "very good performance"
- Chet Atkins: portrait, captioned "controlled"
- Françoise Hardy: portrait, captioned "attractive"
Notes:
- This is the "Penny Picks the New Pops" column — Penny appears in a branded box at top right with her photo.
- Page number 19, Disc and Music Echo — May 7, 1966.
Content type: News / Back cover
Headlines/Articles:
- Beatles: new single set!: Announces the Beatles' new single "Paperback Writer" / "Rain," due June 10. Both are Lennon-McCartney compositions. George Martin quoted: these were "the obvious and immediate choices." "Paperback Writer" described as an up-tempo rocker with a "joggety-rogalong" feel (George Harrison's description); "Rain" is slower with double-tracked John Lennon lead vocal. US release date: June 6.
- 'Paperback Writer' sidebar: Additional detail on the recording — Paul's double-tracked vocal, John and George on chorus, falsetto on "Rain." Story-line of "Rain" described.
- Two Years Ago (sidebar): Notes that a plane which had carried the Beatles and Disc's Hollywood reporter Derek Taylor had crashed in Oklahoma the previous week, killing more than 80 soldiers — two years after a psychic had predicted an aircrash fate for the Beatles on a flight to Indianapolis.
Advertisements:
- Alvin Robinson — "You Brought My Heart Right Down to My Knees" / "Whatever You Had You Ain't Got It No More" (Strike Records JH 307). Billing: "The most soulful singer in America. He's Back!" Contact: Shedeb Management Inc., New York.
- The Dixiecups — "What Kind of Fool" / "Danny Boy" (HMV POP 1524). Produced and conducted by Joe Jones. Contact: Joe Jones, same address as Robinson ad; London office opening shortly.
Photos/Images:
- The Beatles: group photo showing all four members (John, Paul, George, Ringo), used to illustrate the "Paperback Writer" news story.
- Alvin Robinson: full-length portrait in suit.
- The Dixiecups: group portrait of the trio.
Notes:
- This is the back page (page 20) of the issue, which carries the magazine masthead: Disc and Music Echo, May 7, 1966, price 9d (USA 25c).
- Next week preview box lists: Wayne Fontana ("They said I'd had it!"), Dylan Tour Special, and Troggs ("a wild scene!").
- Publication information at foot of page: published by Disc Echo Ltd., 161-166 Fleet Street, London EC4; printed by Oxley and Son (Windsor) Ltd.
Content type: Feature articles / Pop star map / New releases listing
Left page:
- "STARLAND" — a full-page London Underground tube-map styled diagram showing where pop stars live, billed as "an autograph-hunter's dream! DISC and MUSIC ECHO presents another 'first' in pop journalism — an at-a-glance guide to the stars' pads."
- Stars are placed at Underground stations near their homes. Names visible on the map include: Stone Keith, Brian, Roger (Who), Pete (Who), Steve, Hank Marvin, Manfred, Eric, Nick, Alan, Cliff, Keith (Relf), Shadow Brian, Lulu, Bruce Welch, Shadow John, Dave Dee, Scott and Gary, John Maus, Dusty, Sandie, Spencer, Ray Davies, Crispian, Donovan
- Station names from the real Underground network are used (Camden Town, Hampstead, Golders Green, Wembley, Kenton, Acton, Earl's Court, Victoria, etc.)
Right page:
- Top section: "Hell of being a WALKER!" — John Maus gives his frankest-ever interview, bylined "by Penny Valentine." Large close-up photograph of John Maus dominates the upper left. The article is trailed as "Disc's frankest-ever interview."
- Sub-sections visible within the Walker Brothers article include pull-quotes headed "Scott scares me," "A new man," "jinx show," and "private person"
- Top right section: "Small Faces: We just want to grow up!" — group photo of the four Small Faces members with an accompanying article
- Lower right: "IN YOUR SHOPS TODAY" — listing of new 45 rpm records. Labels and artists include:
- The Exciters (London)
- Willie Mitchell (London)
- Link Cromwell (London)
- Brenda Lee (Brunswick)
- The Spokesmen (Brunswick)
- Lorne Green (RCA Victor)
- The Mama's & The Papa's (RCA Victor)
- M.F.Q. (RCA Victor)
- Warren Carson & The Jimmy Johnston Showband (RCA Victor)
- Art Supple & The Victors (RCA Victor)
- Small Faces (Decca)
- The Sensations (Decca)
- Peter Adler (Decca)
- Gene Latter (Decca)
- Don Fletcher (Vocalion)
Spanning content:
- The "STARLAND" tube map fills the entire left page and is clearly a signature feature across both pages conceptually; the title "STARLAND" runs prominently along the left edge
Photos/Images:
- Large close-up portrait of John Maus (Walker Brothers), occupying much of the upper-left area of the right page
- Group photo of the Small Faces (four members, all young men)
- Small portrait thumbnails of numerous pop stars embedded in the STARLAND map alongside their station locations
Notes:
- Text in the STARLAND map portions near the centre fold/spine may be partially obscured
- Some star names and addresses in the map grid are very small and difficult to read at thumbnail scale
- The page header confirms the date: Disc and Music Echo, May 7, 1966