Publication: Melody Maker
Date: August 6, 1966
Pages: 16
Content type: Front cover
Headlines/Articles:
- Pirates Ban — New Moves: Lead story with headline "'A lot of fight in us yet' — PIRATES BAN — NEW MOVES". Pirate radio stations hit back at Government plans to ban them, including making it illegal to work for, supply, or advertise with the stations. Quotes from Radio Caroline, Radio London, Radio Scotland, and Radio England/Britain Radio all expressing confidence the bill will never pass.
- "Bad For Artists' If Bill Works": Sub-article quoting Jonathan King ("KING: sales up") on the impact on artists if the pirate radio bill becomes law.
- From nowhere, the Troggs hit top spot: News piece on the Troggs reaching #1 with "With A Girl Like You", their first number one. Reg Presley quoted. Mentions upcoming UK tour dates and a November trip to New York and West Coast.
- Chris Farlowe reviews the new pop singles in Blind Date: Promo line directing readers to page 8.
Advertisements:
- None as such, but right-hand column promotes the MM National Beat Contest final on page 8 with photos and names of Cathy McGowan, Stevie Winwood, Billy J. Kramer, and Jimmy Savile.
Photos/Images:
- Large group photo (centre page): The Troggs, four members posed together.
- Small portrait: "KING: sales up" (Jonathan King), inset beside the pirate radio article.
- Right column portraits: Cathy McGowan, Stevie Winwood, Billy J. Kramer, Jimmy Savile.
Notes:
- Dated August 6, 1966; price 9d weekly.
- The right-hand column text promotes the MM National Beat Contest final: "Sunday is the beat night of the year. It's the final of the MM National Beat Contest. Find out about it on page 8."
Content type: Charts / News / Gossip column / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Melody Maker Pop 50: Full chart listing. Top entries include: 1. With A Girl Like You (Troggs, Fontana), 2. Out Of Time (Chris Farlowe, Fontana), 3. Black Is Black (Los Bravos, Decca), 4. There I See You (Chris Montez, Pye), 5. Love Letters (Elvis Presley, RCA), 6. Get Away (Georgie Fame, Columbia), 7. Goin' Back (Dusty Springfield, Philips), 8. God Only Knows (Beach Boys, Capitol), 9. Mama (Dave Berry, Decca), 10. Visions (Cliff Richard, Columbia). Chart runs to 50 entries. Published by Longacre Press Ltd., 1966.
- US Top Ten, Top Ten LPs, Top Ten Jazz, Top Ten Folk charts also featured.
- The Raver (gossip column): Illustrated column with caricatures of Ray Davies and Louis Armstrong. Reports on the Radio Britain/Radio England £10,000 "party of the year" marathon at the London Hilton — lavish event with US DJ Chuck Blair, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, and Steve Winwood, but baffling to observers. Mentions of The Move buying a £60 ambulance, ANTIBES JAZZ FESTIVAL notes, and Ellington Band performing.
- "£10,000 loon-up, but what was it all about?": Main news feature on the Radio Britain/Radio England bash at the London Hilton. Describes the spectacle: Unit Four Plus Two, Marmalade, Herman's Hermits cabaret, Steve Winwood on organ, Johnettalbandthroughmondsol on tenor, Paul Williams on vocals, Pete Townshend; also notes Don Aldrich keeping his tongue out of other people's eyes.
- Look out for Music Maker: Announcement that Music Maker, a great new monthly magazine, will be on news stands August 17, price 3s. First issue features George Harrison discussing the Beatles' sound, portrait of Miles Davis, Leonard Feather on Nat King Cole. Edited by Jack Hutton; contributors include MM staffmen Bob Dawbarn, Alan Walsh, Chris Welch.
Advertisements:
- Fats Waller LP "Fats '34/'35" (RD 7779) on RCA Victor — "16 great tracks by the big daddy of piano jazz on one fantastic new LP."
Photos/Images:
- Caricature illustrations of Ray Davies (The Kinks) and Louis Armstrong in The Raver column.
Notes:
- Page 2 header reads "MELODY MAKER, August 6, 1966".
- The Pop 50 is the main feature of this page alongside the charts box (US, LPs, Jazz, Folk).
Content type: Feature articles / Festival review / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- What Makes a Trogg Sexy?: Feature interview with Reg Presley of the Troggs. Describes the group as "four slow-voiced country boys" with a deliberately non-sexual image. Reg discusses their rise, forthcoming America trip, his songwriting (has written songs for Spencer Davis), their stamina on tour, and their refusal to be compared to the Beatles. Sections headed "Songwriter" and "Stamina".
- A washout, but still swinging: Review of the Windsor Jazz and Blues Festival. Despite terrible weather (torrential rain), highlights included Geno Washington's Ram Jam Band (90% of the crowd were Geno fans), Georgie Fame with Harry South's Band, The Move's destructive stage show (smashing guitars, demolishing drums, throwing water), The Cream's debut performance starring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker (described as extraordinary — Eric's guitar playing made audiences shout for more), and The Who's smoke-screened finale.
- Jazz on a Summer's Weekend: Title heading accompanying the Windsor festival review, with sub-reports on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances. Mentions Dick Morrissey Quartet, the Yardbirds (too ill to perform), Summer Set, Gary Farr and the T-Bones, Julian Covey and the Machine, Chris Farlowe, and Elaine Anderson (17) making her debut.
Advertisements:
- The Troggs — "You've Heard Their Two Hit Singles — Now Their First LP: From Nowhere The Troggs" (Fontana TL5355). Page One Records Ltd, 17–19 New Oxford Street, London; TEM 4564.
Photos/Images:
- Reg Presley portrait: captioned "REG PRESLEY: 'We're drawn off the stage.'"
- Georgie Fame photo: captioned "GEORGIE — romping with Harry South."
- Eric Clapton photo: captioned "CLAPTON — Shouts and screams for more."
- The Who action shot: captioned "THE WHO work up steam before their crashing, smashing smoke screened finale."
- Stan Tracey photo: captioned "THE FAMILIAR crooked shoulder of Stan Tracey as he swings to it with Jeff Clyne (bass) in the big band."
Notes:
- Page header confirms "MELODY MAKER, August 6, 1966 — Page 3".
- The Cream's debut is covered as a major moment — Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker named individually; the crowd reaction described as sensational.
Content type: News
Headlines/Articles:
- Beach Boy Wilson In UK Next Week: Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson is making a 3-day trip to Britain to meet with Immediate Records and EMI about publishing, recordings, distribution and general Beach Boys projection in Britain. The trip interrupts work on "Pet Sounds" follow-up. Photo caption: "BRIAN: 3-day trip".
- Jeff Ill — Yardbirds Miss Windsor, Flight: Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck has tonsillitis again, forcing him to miss the Windsor Jazz Blues Festival and delaying the group's departure for a new U.S. tour. They are flying from London Airport on Flight 857 with dates in Davenport, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Colorado, Tucson, Arizona and California. Photo caption: "BECK: tonsillitis".
- Fontana's Latest: Wayne Fontana's next single "Goodbye Bluebird" (an American composition) to be released on Fontana on August 12. Known as "Good bye Bluebird" in the article.
- Tex Missing: American R&B star Joe Tex missing ahead of his proposed UK tour; promoter Roy Tempest says contracts had been signed but Tex's management broke his contract.
- Ikettes Coming: The Ikettes (three-girl vocal group) coming to Britain next Monday (August 8) for promotion, with Roy Tempest.
- Benders Return: Mindbenders return after six weeks touring America; new single "Ashes to Ashes" released on Fontana. Written by Toni Wine with follow-up in Frankfurt, Germany.
- FOCC Axed: Five O'Clock Club, one of the few remaining programmes featuring disc stars, is to be axed by Rediffusion.
- Stop Press — Bud Is Dead: American pianist Bud Powell, one of the all-time jazz greats, died in Brooklyn, New York, aged 41, on a Monday night. He died from a combination of malnutrition, alcoholism and tuberculosis. Long biography summarised. Photo caption: "JILL: definitely in".
- Michelle Back With Her Papa: Former Mamas & Papas member Michelle coming back together with John Phillips after separation. Also references to Mama Cass and her replacement.
- Walkers Scare: Walker Brothers scared on an Air Canada flight returning from a Sunday engagement at the Empire Theatre, Edinburgh.
- Shames Back: Paul Crane and Richie Routlidge (the Cryin' Shames) recording a new single on a new backing track produced by Papa's.
- Stones Recording Movie Soundtrack: Rolling Stones started recording a movie soundtrack in Hollywood after sell-out concerts in Hawaii and the West Coast. Recording through August 15.
- Dylan Injured: Bob Dylan injured in a motorcycle crash in New York.
- NJO Play 100: New Jazz Orchestra's debut on Sunday at the 100 Club was a modern jazz group to play London's 100 Club.
- Faithfull Tour?: Marianne Faithfull flew to New York last Friday for business talks with her American agent Allan Klein. Discussions about a British/American tour later in the year.
- Bravos Due In: Los Bravos due to arrive in Britain on Monday August 8 for a new single Raymonde for a new single recording.
- Jansch for U.S.?: Negotiations under way for British folksingers-songwriter Bert Jansch to go to America, handled by Phil Ochs.
Advertisements:
- "Lovers of the World Unite" — David and Jonathan (Columbia DB 7950): ad listing publisher (Mills Music), composers (Greenaway & Cook), management (Ann Callender Associates), agent (Kennedy Street Enterprises), record producer George Martin. Position in charts: 22.
Photos/Images:
- Portrait photo of Brian Wilson captioned "BRIAN: 3-day trip"
- Portrait photo of Jeff Beck captioned "BECK: tonsillitis"
- Small photo captioned "JILL: definitely in" (context: Michelle returning to The Mamas & Papas)
Notes:
- The page carries the regular "Who/When/Where" column in the left margin listing the week's gig diary for Thursday through Wednesday, covering artists including Crispin St Peters, Chris Farlowe, The Troggs, The Beatles, Dave Dee, The Merseys, Tony Coe Quintet, Dave Berry, and others.
- Bottom left carries the "when" and "where" sections of the diary column.
Content type: News
Headlines/Articles:
- Beatles to Write Entire Film Score: The Beatles will write all the music — songs and incidental music — for their new film, shooting at the end of January. The film will be in colour, produced by Walter Shenson. No title yet; distributed by United Artists. The group's new LP "Revolver" and their forthcoming single (featuring Paul) are mentioned. Photo of Pete Townshend captioned: "PETE TOWNSHEND: in pensive mood before the fireworks".
- Who Cause Thousands of Pounds of Damage at Festival: The Who caused thousands of pounds of damage to their own equipment at the Sixth National Jazz and Blues Festival at Windsor, Surrey. Microphones were left in utter chaos, amplifiers and drums overturned. The stage area was left "in water" when ice-machine flames appeared. Gino Washington also mentioned.
- Goodman Set for Comblain: The Benny Goodman Sextet will top the bill at the two-day International Jazz Blues Festival at Comblain-la-Tour, Belgium this weekend (Saturday). Bill includes Anita O'Day, the Stan Getz Trio, Paul Bley Trio, the U.S. Air Force Dance Band, and the Ambassadors.
- Frank's Back in Town: Frank Sinatra returned to London with his bride of two weeks, staying at the Savoy, and asked for police protection.
- Loss Switch: Joe Loss switches from the Hammersmith Palais to the Strand Lyceum ballroom in September, under a new management. Joe Loss's band will now play Monday through Sunday at the Lyceum. Also covers the Ray McVay Band. Sheila Jordan on the bill.
- Harrogate Jazz: Harrogate Festival of Brunswick Jazz concert; artists include Annie Ross, the Alex Welsh Band, the Jazz Orchestra. Layton Trio and bassist Peter and Terry Henebery will compare.
- Hollies for U.S.: The Hollies are almost certain to visit America for a three-week tour, following the success of their "Bus Stop" single. Dates include Blackpool, Newcastle and Wetherall.
- Names in the News: Brief items on Petula Clark, Paul and Barry Ryan, David and Jonathan, Adrienne Posta (finishing work on a film); The Bystanders (Wales); Charlie Galbraith; Alan Price; Ken Dodd; and Jimmy Jones. Kim Fowley has recorded a version of Napoleon XIV's "They're Coming To Take Me Away". Vibrations jazz band on the Manchester jazz scene.
- Spence's Girl: Spencer Davis's wife Pauline gave birth to their second child (baby girl, weighing five pounds 12 ounces) on Friday morning. The baby was born at Welwyn Garden City hospital.
- Tete a Tete to be Recorded: Peter Burman's Jazz Tete a Tete presentation on November 18 will be recorded for release as an album. The session will be Tony Coe-John Dankmore Quartet and guest soloists Lennie Tristano (piano) and Frank Evans (guitar).
- Ross's Big Band: Ronnie Ross leads a big band for the first time as he fronts an 18-piece orchestra for the Melody Maker/GS Light Programme Jazz Scene at...
Advertisements:
- One Eyed Reilly: Ad at bottom right for Transatlantic Records (120 Marylebone Lane, London W1).
- The Campbells: Small ad for The Campbells.
- Dave Berry — "Little Things": Listed in mention as reaching the top 10 of the Pop 50.
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of Pete Townshend captioned "PETE TOWNSHEND: in pensive mood before the fireworks" (at the Windsor Jazz/Blues Festival)
- Small photo of "BENNY" captioned "BENNY: top attraction" (Benny Goodman)
Notes:
- Page carries the Melody Maker masthead box with full editorial credits: Editor Jack Hutton; Features Editor Arthur Dawbarn; News Editor Max Jones; Senior Sub Chris Welch; Sub Nick Jones; Provincial News Editor: Jerry Dawson. Advertisement offices listed at 161 Fleet Street, London EC4.
- The "Village aid" item mentions The Kinks headlining a festival on Midlands farmland to aid a village.
- "Peanuts' tour" — clarinettist Peanuts Hucko set for British tour with New Zealand Band from May 12 to 28.
Content type: Jazz Scene (dedicated jazz pages)
Headlines/Articles:
- Antibes: The Moral Is — Lloyd Must Come to Britain (by Jack Hutton): MM's jazz correspondent argues that British jazz fans were deprived by not seeing Charles Lloyd and his group at the 7th International Jazz Festival at Juan-les-Pins (Antibes). Describes the festival setting and the brilliance of Lloyd's group, especially drummer Jack DeJohnette and pianist Keith Jarrett. Photo of Charles Lloyd captioned: "CHARLES LLOYD: British fans must hear him".
- Griffin: Third Time Round — and No Surprises (London column): Report of Sheila Jordan's third appearance at Ronnie Scott's Club; Griffin played two ballads in a deliberately oblique style, teasing the listener. Songs included "These Foolish Things" and "Sophisticated Lady". Sheila Jordan also covered Billie Holiday's "Don't Explain". Photo captioned: "GRIFFIN: no song holds terrors".
- Rich: The Man Who Can Do It (by Bob Houston): Profile of Buddy Rich at Birdland (about six hours away). Rich's big band described as highly outstanding modern, and as the most respected of session and jazz players. Kenny Clare quoted. Photo captioned: "BUDDY: a natural".
- Avant Garde: 3 Dates at the Village Theatre (by Jeff Atterton): Report on the Ornette Coleman Trio, John Coltrane Quintet, Giuseppi Logan Quintet, Albert Ayler Quintet, Marion Brown Quintet and Jeanne Lee-Ran Blake duo performing at New York's Village Theatre as "A Perspective in Revolution". Also: The Rich band recording for Liberty label in Los Angeles at CBS Birmingham.
- Great Jazz Solos — Henry 'Red' Allen — "Feeling Drowsy": Analysis of a 32-bar solo by Henry Allen (one of New Orleans' great musicians) from a recording by the Russell band of 1929. Describes Allen's masterly technique, arrangement, and sensibility.
- Drinking Man's Guide to Rhythm 'n' Booze: Column reviewing the London jazz scene, focusing on Johnny Griffin and Sheila Jordan at Ronnie Scott's. Griffin described as "most respected and admired tenorist" in London scene.
- Dusty Strikebound: Pan American Airways strike led to cancellation of Dusty Springfield's holiday in Spain.
- Lugano Fest: Four names set for the Fifth International Jazz Festival at Lugano, Switzerland, August 31 and September 1 — Yusef Lateef, Don Ellis, Miaja Mengelberg, and the Swiss Irene Schweizer Quartet.
- Jansch for U.S.?: Brief mention of Bert Jansch negotiations with American manager Arthur Ochs.
- Ryans for Panto: Paul and Barry Ryan to do a pantomime at Christmas.
- Dave in Ten: Dave Berry reached top 10 of the Pop 50 with "Little Things".
- Bravos Due In: Los Bravos due to arrive on Monday August 8.
Advertisements:
- The Animals and Watkins Electric Music — "Pep Box" amplifier: Full-width ad at bottom of page showing "CHAS McDEVITT" and advertising Watkins Electric Music instruments at 66 Rathbone Place, London W1.
- Great Jazz Solos (record): RCA Victor LP "Fats Waller — 34/35" advertised as "16 great tracks by the big daddy of piano jazz" (RD 7779), out next month.
- Dis-Sound / Fractured Sound: Small ads for music equipment.
Photos/Images:
- Portrait of Charles Lloyd captioned "CHARLES LLOYD: British fans must hear him"
- Portrait photo of Griffin (Sheila Jordan) captioned "GRIFFIN: no song holds terrors"
- Portrait photo captioned "BUDDY: a natural" (Buddy Rich)
- Photo of Ornette Coleman captioned "ORNETTE: 'A Perspective in Revolution'"
- Photo captioned "BERRY: Ostend date" (Dave Berry)
Content type: Feature article / News / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- "Nothing sad about Merseys if they notch up their second hit": Interview with Tony (Crane) of The Merseys about their follow-up to "Sorrow". He discusses working with co-manager Kit Lambert, a 15-piece percussive session, and Billy Fury's demo. Tony expresses confidence problems but hope for three more hits before feeling secure.
- "Dave Berry — I used to hear my father playing jazz 78s when I was small": Extended Q&A feature with Dave Berry covering a wide range of topics: Johnny Cash (a very big star and friend), Filming (getting up at 5am for makeup), Manchester (Danny Betesh as the best agent), The Cruisers (best live group he's had), Chuck Berry (his first musical influence), Brian Matthew, Crispian St Peters, The Continent (Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt), Rock 'n' Roll, School, Westerns, Jazz (his father played Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Joe Williams), Juke Box Jury, Miming, Nerves, Fast Cars, World Cup (watching in Manchester), Carnaby Street, Holiday Camps, Soul Singers, Georgie Fame, Cabaret, Bob Dylan.
Advertisements:
- Full lower-half advertisement for "music maker" — "A GREAT NEW ARRIVAL ON THE MUSIC SCENE" — describing it as a new monthly music magazine at 3 shillings, covering pop, jazz, folk and "sweeter music." Contents include exclusive interviews with the Beatles (George Harrison), Sinatra, Miles Davis, and Mantovani.
Photos/Images:
- Photo of The Merseys (two members pictured), captioned "MERSEYS: A case of follow-up-itis"
- Small circular portrait photo of Dave Berry
Notes:
- Page number confirmed in masthead: "MELODY MAKER, August 6, 1966—Page 7"
- The "music maker" ad appears to be for a rival/companion publication; the ad occupies the entire bottom half of the page.
Content type: News / Competition / Feature article / Reviews column
Headlines/Articles:
- "BEAT NIGHT OF THE YEAR": Coverage of the Melody Maker Beat Contest final at the London Palladium. Fifteen semi-professional beat groups compete for prizes including a recording contract with Decca Records, an MM Trophy, £500, a free electronic organ, a tape recorder, a tubon, free clothing, and a transistor radio. The star panel of judges includes Stevie Winwood, Billy J. Kramer, Cathy McGowan, Dave Lee Travis, Pat Doncaster (Daily Mirror), and MM Editor Jack Hutton. DJ Jimmy Savile will present prizes. Groups listed alphabetically include the Astrobeats (Spalding), Bluebrotherhood (from Swansea), Eyes of Blue (Swansea), Jo Jo Gunne (from Feltham), Mark Barry, the Nemkons (from Slough), the Pathfinders (Shoreham), Robb Chance and the Chances R (Southampton), the Roll Movement (York), the Soutrockkers (from Pontypoot), the St Louis Checks (Portsmouth), Southgate Fruits (from Middlesex), Valkeries (Heston, Middlesex), and the Versions from King's Lynn, Norfolk.
- "BLIND DATE" (Chris Farlowe): Chris Farlowe reviews records without being told who they are. Records reviewed: Napoleon XIV "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" (Warner Bros.) — Farlowe says the voice is speeding up and notes it sold greatly in America, finding it a comedy record; Clayton Squares "There She Is" (Decca) — the turntable was slowing down, not enough to identify but voices okay; Joan Baez "Pack Up Your Sorrows" (Fontana) — he likes it, met her with Paul McCartney at the Royal Albert Hall; Mama's and Papa's "I Saw Her Again" (RCA Victor) — a bit different from their previous records, terrific harmonies; Alan Bown Set "Headline News" (Pye) — sounds like the Cromwellian band; Manfred Mann "Just Like A Woman" (partial, continues p.9).
- "COSTA — INSPIRED TO A&R THROUGH SINATRA": Interview with Don Costa about Frank Sinatra. Costa talks about being a guitarist from age 9, staff musician at a radio station in Boston, and how Sinatra's popularity inspired him toward arranging. He worked with Paul Anka records at ABC, and Eydie Gorme at ABC and UA, eventually writing all sorts of singles for Frank. A section headed "Action" describes what was done with Sinatra, and a section headed "Busy" looks at upcoming Costa activity in London.
- "TOO FAR OUT? ASKS F…" (partially visible, continues onto page 9): Opening of an article about pop music going too far out commercially, quoting record company engineer Jerry Samuels.
Advertisements:
- None visible beyond editorial content.
Photos/Images:
- Photo of Stevie Winwood, Cathy McGowan, and Billy J. Kramer captioned as judges/star panel for MM Beat Contest
- Half-page photo of Frank ("Barry" per OCR label) with an Italian album cover
- Photo portrait (illustration style) of Chris Farlowe accompanying his Blind Date column
Notes:
- Last year's Beat Contest winners were The St Louis Union (now charting). Groups from Scotland, Lincolnshire, Wales and Yorkshire are represented in the final.
- DJ Jimmy Savile named as prize presenter.
Content type: Feature article / Reviews column (continued) / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- "BLIND DATE" (Chris Farlowe, continued from p.8): Remaining records reviewed: Billy Fury "Give Me Your Word" (Decca) — Farlowe dislikes it, says it was Tennessee Ernie Ford; Percy Sledge "Warm And Tender Love" (Atlantic) — same thing as all US artists who copy each other; Nancy Sinatra "Friday's Child" (Reprise) — not taught by her father; Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" (Parlophone) — "Oh 'Revolver', great! Fantastic. What can you say about this? McCartney's got a beautiful voice."; Beatles "Yellow Submarine" (Parlophone) — "It's so cute. It sounds like the Goons"; plus further reactions to Fantoni, Paul Jones, Michael Tomato (sic), and the Manfreds.
- "PRICE ON Eric — Why he wants to take the plunge and leave the Animals" (by Chris Welch): Major feature on Alan Price's decision to quit the Animals and go solo. Price is described as outspoken, hard-bitten, gentle and genuine. He discusses the Animals' slow disintegration, his frustration at the commercial entity they had become ("Hi-Lili Lo" quietly taking the chart by storm), his desire for musical and mental freedom, and the drastic action his time with the Animals compelled. Quotes include: "After getting to number one, you begin to get all sorts of problems," "Frustration leads to boredom," "Eric is a very sad young man." Alan also describes how he first met Eric Burdon through a trad band and a skiffle group run by Lonnie Donegan.
- "A GROUP 'made to destroy itself'": Caption under photo of Alan Price, Chas Chandler, and Hilton Valentine — notes that after five Animals there will soon be only two.
- "TRAD BAND" sidebar: Recounts the early meeting of Alan Price and Eric Burdon — Alan was playing in a parish group and Eric joined, leading to the formation of The Animals.
- "Walking tightrope pop appeal" (partially visible right column): Article discussing the challenge for pop musicians maintaining commercial appeal without going too far out artistically.
Advertisements:
- Row of four EMI record ads at the foot of the page:
- Johnny Mathis "The Shadow of Your Smile" (CBS CLP3556)
- Yardbirds (Columbia SCX6063 / SX6063)
- Martin Denny "Martin Denny Plays" (Liberty SLBY1301 / LBY1301)
- Norma Tanega "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog" (Stateside SSL10182 / SL10182)
- EMI masthead identifying all four as EMI labels
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of Alan Price (head and shoulders, serious expression) accompanying the main feature
- Small group photo of Alan Price, Chas Chandler, and Hilton Valentine captioned "A GROUP made to destroy itself"
Notes:
- Written by Chris Welch (byline visible at foot of Alan Price feature).
- The page confirms Alan Price's solo ambitions and the dissolving lineup of the original Animals — only Chas Chandler and Hilton Valentine remain with Price.
Content type: Advice / Dealer Listings / Classifieds
Headlines/Articles:
- advice ★ dealers ★ bargains: Upper half of page is a reader Q&A column in which musicians write in with questions about instruments, technique, and equipment. Topics include: improving snare drum response, bassoon amplification technique, electric vs. acoustic guitar string gauges/nut adjustments, identifying a Brian Jones "winged" guitar (answered as Gibson Firebird VII, ~245 gns), violin bowing, microphone techniques for piano, and drum kit specifications.
Advertisements:
- Lower two-thirds of the page is a Premier & Selmer authorised dealer directory organised by UK region: Scotland (Biggars, Glasgow; Pete Seaton, Edinburgh; J.P. Dias Ltd., Carlisle; The Disc Centre, Lytham; R.S. Kitchen Ltd., Leeds & Newcastle; C. Jeavons, Newcastle; Saville Bros., Sunderland; Nield & Hardy Ltd., Stockport); Northern England (Shorrock and Shorrock, Rochdale; C.H. & J.A. Dawsons Ltd., Warrington; Musical Instruments (Hereford) Ltd.; Frank Hessy Ltd., Liverpool; Alfred Moore Ltd., Bradford); Midlands (Band Box (Wolverhampton) Ltd.; Leslie Law Music Ltd., Kettering; H. Payne Ltd., Coventry; Kay Westworths, Birmingham; W.C. Thompson Ltd., Sunderland; Allways Electric Ltd.; Higham's Harmony House, Manchester; Russell & Dorrell, Worcester); Midlands continued (Yardley's (Birmingham) Ltd.); East Anglia (Ken Stevens, Cambridge); London (St. Giles Music Centre, London WC2; J. 60 Music Bar, Manor Park; Cramer (Brixton); Freedman's Musical Instruments, London E11; Western Music Co. Ltd., Croydon; Allan Billington, Welling); Home Counties (Traies Pianos Ltd., Dartford; Jennings Musical Instruments Ltd., London WC2; Challenger & Hicks, Dartford; Office & Musical Supply Co., Gravesend; Hammonds of Watford; Go Cyco, Margate; Welwyn Department Store, Welwyn Garden City); Southern England (Minns of Bournemouth; Duck, Son & Pinker, Bath; Browns of Bristol; C.H. Yardley & Co. Ltd., Plymouth; Andertons, Guildford; John S. Spice, Sidcup; Suttons, Salisbury); Wales (Gamlin Pianos, Cardiff); South West England (various).
- "This Week's Bargains" sidebar (far right): lists specific second-hand/sale instruments with prices from named dealers, including a Conn Director Trumpet (gold lacquer, two-tone colour, £41), Burns White Bison Bass (£40), Vox Continental Organ (£175), Fender Stratocaster (£79 complete with case), Harmony Meteor with case (46 gns), Bandbox (Wolverhampton) Vox AC30 twin (80 gns), Farfisa Organ (£150 with 30-watt amp), Baldwin-Burns guitar.
Photos/Images:
- None (text and classified listings only)
Notes:
- Page header reads "Page 10—MELODY MAKER, August 6, 1966"
- This is a regular weekly trade/advice page; Premier & Selmer were the dominant UK instrument dealers of the era
Content type: Music Reviews — Jazz / Pop Singles
Headlines/Articles:
- Lateef is convincing on all of his range of instruments: Feature review of YUSEF LATEEF "Live At Pep's" (HMV CLP3547, 32s). Reviewed by Bob Dawbarn (B.D.). Album praised for covering the full range of Lateef's multi-instrumental personality — tenor, oboe, flute, argol, shannas — with Eastern experiments and blues approaches. Personnel: Lateef (tnr, oboe, flute, argol, shannas), Richard Williams (tpt), Mike Nock (pno), Ernie Farrow (bass), James Black (drs), recorded 29-6-64. Positive review noting fine flute on "Slippin'", effective oboe on "See See", and describing Lateef as "almost unique in sounding totally convincing on all these instruments." — B.D.
- Jimmy Smith EPs: Brief review of two EPs: "Swinging With The Incredible Jimmy Smith" (Verve VEP5022, 10s 9d) — three tracks including "Hobo Flats", "Slaughter On Tenth Avenue", and "Tubs"; and "Jazz On A Summer's Day" (Fontana TF17462, 11s 4d) by the Chico Hamilton Quintet (three tracks from 1955 featuring Buddy Collette, Jim Hall, Fred Katz). Reviewed by B.H.
- Stanley Turrentine "Tiger Tail" (Fontana TL5300, 33s 1d): Review of full-toned tenor album. Personnel: Turrentine (tne), Tommy Flanagan or Sonny Clark (pno), George Duvivier (bass), Max Roach (drs). Praised as "above-average tenor-plus-rhythm album." — B.D.
- Biting Flavour to This Album — BLOSSOM DEARIE: "Blossom Time at Ronnie Scott's" (Fontana TL5352, 33s 1d): Review of jazz/cabaret vocalist at Ronnie Scott's. Personnel: Dearie (pno, voc), Jeff Clyne (bass), Johnny Butts (drs), recorded London, March 1966. Described as a guide to Dearie's artistry; praises her humorous delivery and intelligent song choices (including Cy Coleman's "When In Rome"). — M.J.
- Cute & Potty Ringo — Pop Singles: Column reviewing Beatles' double A-side "Yellow Submarine" / "Eleanor Rigby" (Parlophone). "Yellow Submarine" described as "non-highly humourous" with funny noises behind Ringo. "Eleanor Rigby" called "a consummate Beatles minor classic. The major classic comes first."
- John Mayall and Eric Clapton: "Lonely Years" (Fontana) — brief mention as "ordinarily authentic sound on record." Also notes musicians playing "commercial blues."
- Nashville Teens: "Forbidden Fruit" (Decca) mentioned.
- Kim Fowley: "They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha Ha" (CBS) mentioned.
- Groove Holmes: "Misty" — mention in singles.
- Marc Reid: "Far No One" — CBS 45.
- Radio Jazz by Chris Hayes: Full weekly radio jazz schedule listing programmes on stations across Europe (Friday through Thursday), covering BBC, Radio Luxembourg, Hilversum, NDR Hamburg, AFN, and others.
- Chart Shots: The Byrds "5-D (Fifth Dimension)" (202259); Bob Dylan "I Want You" (202258); Washington DC's "32nd Floor" (202226); Magic Lanterns "Excuse Me Baby" (202094); Paul Revere and the Raiders "Hungry" (202253); Arthur Prysock "Again" EP 6076 / "It's Too Late Baby, Too Late" / "I'm Crossing Over" / "I Got The Blues So Bad"; New albums: Dave Brubeck "My Favourite Things" (62043), Johnny Mathis "More Johnny's Greatest Hits" (62774), The New Christy Minstrels "Greatest Hits".
Advertisements:
- CBS Records half-page ad for new hit singles under the banners: "The Sound of Entertainment on CBS" and "New Hit Singles / Chart Shots / New EP / New Albums", listing the tracks above with catalogue numbers.
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of Yusef Lateef (left side of page), captioned "YUSEF; argol and shannas are just some."
- Small photo of Blossom Dearie, captioned "BLOSSOM: laughter's place"
- Small headshot photo of Ringo Starr, captioned "RINGO: serious"
Notes:
- Page header: "MELODY MAKER, August 6, 1966—Page 11"
- Jazz reviews section reviewed by Bob Dawbarn, Bob Houston, and Max Jones
- Page is divided: left two-thirds for jazz reviews, right column for pop singles and chart shots
Content type: Music Reviews — Pop LPs / Folk Column / Folk Club Listings
Headlines/Articles:
- Single minded blues men (main headline): Feature LP review of JOHN MAYALL WITH ERIC CLAPTON "Blues Breakers" (Decca). The review praises the record as "a giant step" and "a credit to John and his musicians." It notes John Mayall's single-minded approach to the blues — played "relentlessly, bitingly and with feeling" — and that no British musicians have sounded like this on record before. Personnel note mentions Eric Clapton with additional horn players: John Almond (baritone), Alan Skidmore (tenor), Dennis Healey (trumpet). Full-page left-column feature. — reviewer unnamed in visible text.
- Petula Clark "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love" (Pye): Positive review — "a roaring romping set from Petula." Notes her famous tongue-in-cheek delivery.
- Ike & Tina: "Ike & Tina Revue Live" (Ember): Negative review. Record condemned for "irritating and meaningless chat" interrupting the music; Tina's singing described as "badly recorded shouting and babbling."
- Norman Brooks: "In Memory of Al Jolson" (Ember): A tribute album; the reviewer notes it recreates the spirit of pre-war hits with dixieland backing by Al Goodman & Orchestra. Songs include "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails", "Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider", "My Wild Irish Rose", "Wait Till The Sun Shines Nelly", "The Saints."
- Love (Elektra): Review of the group Love's album; described as an American West Coast outfit. The reviewer notes they "often sound like the Byrds" but with minor/discordant tangents. Wistful harmonies praised but power and confidence said to be building.
- U.S. T-Bones: "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)" (Liberty): A curiosity; US instrumental group bearing no relation to Gary Farr's T-Bones. Material taken from American TV commercials, compared to the Tornados. Old-fashioned, not inspiring.
- Focus on Folk by Karl Dallas: Regular column covering two folk events at opposite ends of Britain — Blairgowrie Festival (Scotland) and Beaulieu World Folk Festival (Hants). Blairgowrie compared to an Irish fleadh; performers include Donald and Isaac Higgins, Jimmy McBeath, Jeannie Robertson, Belle Stewart, Pat McNulty. Beaulieu features Tom Paxton, Julie Felix, The Spinners, Ian Campbell, The Watersons, The Settlers. Also covers future UK visits by Mike Seeger (September), Mark Spoelstra (October), Arlo Guthrie (December), Jacques Brel (November, Albert Hall), Theodore Bikel (December, Festival Hall), Rachel and Yossi (together), New Lost City Ramblers (February 1967). Column also notes Pete Bellamy of the Young Tradition marrying designer Anthea Birch, and discusses Julia Creasey's negotiations for US bookings for British singers including Louis Killen.
Advertisements:
- "Next Week" teasers (left column): "The Tragedy of Bud Powell" and "Roy Orbison in pop think-in"
- Disc and Music Echo full-colour double picture of the Troggs (9d), with "Fabulous Double Beauty Offer!" from Alfa Sales (eyelashes & fingernails, 12/6).
- Beaulieu World Folk Festival full display ad: Friday 5th August 7 p.m. and Saturday 6th August 2.30–7 p.m., listing performers: The Ian Campbell Folk Group, Shirley Collins, The Dubliners, Jack Elliott, Julie Felix, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, John Renbourn, The Settlers, The Spinners, Cyril Tawney, The Watersons.
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of John Mayall, captioned "MAYALL: refuses to be sidetracked"
Notes:
- Page header: "Page 12—MELODY MAKER, August 6, 1966"
- Folk Forum column (right) lists folk club dates across the UK (Thursday through Sunday) including Colyer Club (London), Beaulieu World Folk Festival, Les Cousins, Fox Islington, Dartford Railway Hotel, Surbiton Assembly Rooms, Birmingham & Midlands Folk Centre, Witch's Cauldron (Hampstead), Troubadour (Earls Court), Les Cousins all-nighter, C-Jam Blues, Young Tradition, Frugal Sound, Ram Holder, Mox & Sam, Hamilton King, The Jug Trust.
Content type: Clubs listings / Small ads
Headlines/Articles:
- CLUBS: Full-page weekly club listings directory covering London and surrounding areas for the coming week
Advertisements:
- 100 Club (100 Oxford St, W.1): Thursday Night Disc Session; Louis Nelson; Alex Welsh; Monty Sunshine's Jazzband; Brian Green's Jazzband; The Artwoods; Temperance Seven
- Flamingo & Allnighter Clubs (33-37 Wardour St, W.1): The Chessmen with Jeff Kruger; Mike Raven; daily listings Mon–Sun
- Ronnie Scott's Club (47 Frith Street, W.1): Johnny Griffin and Sheila Jordan with Ronnie Scott Stan Tracey Trio; nightly 8:30pm–3am
- Marquee (90 Wardour Street, W.1): Tony Rivers and the Castaways; The Factotum; The Saturday Show; Simon's Triangle; Gary Farr & The T-Bones; Soul Agents; The Spinners; Grand Old 26-String Band
- The Ram Jam Club (390 Brixton Rd, S.W.9): Solomon Burke with "Hot 100"; Eyes of Blue; Ramjam Band; Rick 'N' Beckers; Chris Farlowe — shows Thurs–Sun 7:30–11pm
- Whisky A Go Go (33–37 Wardour St, W.1): Jimmy Cliff on Tuesday, August 9th and 16th
- Starlite (Allendale Road, Greenford): Solomon Burke; Big L Nite Top D.J. Six (Aug 6); Ramjam (Aug 7)
- Ken Colyer's Studio 51 Club (10/11 Gt. Newport St.): Ray & Emmett; Gothic Jazz Band; Ken Colyer's Jazzmen; New Iberia Stompers; Gerry Loogan
- Thames Hotel (Hampton Court): Alan Eldsdon's Jazzband; Monty Sunshine's Jazzband; Eric Silk & His Southern Jazzband
- Six Bells (King's Road, Chelsea): Tony Coe Quintet (Aug 6); Swing Session (Aug 10)
- Mike Cotton Sound with Lucas: Klooks Kleek; Manor House; Douglas House listings
- Ken Colyer Jazzmen: Harringay Jazz Club ("The Manor House"); every Thursday
- Klooks Kleek / The Senate with Sol Byron
- The New All-Star Club (9a Artillery Passage, E.1): The Equals
- No Pigeon Holes / Just Jazz (King's Arms): The Equals; forthcoming: Solomon Burke, Sonny Childe, The Powerhouse Six
- Ed Faultless Trio at The Phoenix (Cavendish Square, W.1)
- Terry Smith at Bull's Head (Barnes Bridge)
- Gemini Agency (85 Great Portland Street, London, W.1)
- California Ballroom (Dunstable): Chris Farlowe
- Ricky Tick: Harpenden, Hounslow, Windsor, Guildford, Newbury — Duke of York; Rathbone St, W.1 (7.30); various acts including Zoot Money, The Mary Barry Group
- Cue Club (5a Friar Street, W.3): Monday–Thursday, ladies free; The Raisins & Count Suckle; The Sassanachs; The Blushealers
- Bluesville '66: Monday — Mike Raven, New Sedalia J.B.; Saturday — Mike Cotton Sound + Lucas
- Thames City Jazzmen listings
- Twickenham Ken Colyer
- Chislehurst Caves: Cavan Club, Graham Bond
- Eric Silk Southern Jazz Band (Southern Jazz Club)
- Highgate Village: Alexander Peters quintet — Chris Pine
- Osterley Jazz Club: Mike Daniels
- Potters Bar Hotel; Spontaneous Music Ensemble; Wembley Classic
Photos/Images:
- None — page is entirely typeset club listings and classified ads
Notes:
- Page is densely typeset in multiple narrow columns
- Ronnie Scott's billing is notable: Johnny Griffin (US tenor sax) and Sheila Jordan (US vocalist) — described as "The Little Nicky" return
- Jimmy Cliff appearing at Whisky A Go Go two consecutive Tuesdays suggests he was in regular residency at the time
- Solomon Burke appears across multiple venues in the same week (Ram Jam Club, Starlite) — clearly on a major UK tour
Content type: Classified advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Full classified advertisements page for the Melody Maker, 161–166 Fleet Street, London, EC.4 (Enquiries: FLeet 5011, Ext. 334)
Advertisements:
- Bill Lewington (Musical Instruments, 164 Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.2): Alto and tenor saxophones listed with prices — Buescher, Selmer, Gibson, Martin, Karl Meinl brands; saxophone mouthpieces; special notices (accordion, musicianer, European friendship, Gordon Beeson, Romanian penfriends)
- The Hush Agency (bookings by Brian Morrison, TEM 0171/2): Bands bookings agency
- Howard Baker Bands Ca.
- Lou Preager's Presentations
- Rates note: All traders' announcements 1/4d per word; minimum 2/8d; words after first two in black capitals 6d extra
Classified sections include:
- Bands (1/4d per word): A-Z listings including Aaaah Band, Alexanders Jazzmen, Anytime Beat Groups, Bob Barter Orchestra, Central Jazz Band, and many more
- Bands Wanted: Polonaise Sun Rhythm; Wildlife Afro; Folk group forming (Ring 4964); Groups/Dance Bands (Norton York Agency); Group with Girls (North London Area); Top Class Dance Bands (Clayman's)
- Musicians Wanted: Lead guitarist for Johnny O'Keefe (Ring Derby 4141); All musicians for NME; Engineers (Aldershot); Bass guitarist (semi-pro); Flute, French Horn, Euphonium (for orchestra); Alto Sax (well advanced); Bass guitarist (pop); Bass guitarist (vocals essential); Bass guitarist (semi-pro, good solid beat); Drummer (semi-pro beat); Drummer (vocal preferred); Drummer (excellent, North London area); Folk Group forming (42 Egerton Gardens, N.W.3); Spanish Guitar Duo required; Organist required (Tamla/Motown); Pianist; Pianist, Drummer/Vocalist, Accordionist, Bassist and Entertainers (London Area); Bandwagon (Western Garden City); Pianist required (South London Coast Hotel); Pianist required (Cabaret); Pianist Start Work This Week (South London); Pianist (two guitarists required); Vocalist, Pianist (Thames 15cwt van); Lead Guitar required (The Coffee Set, Hampton Court); Baritone Sax (Tony Knight's Chessmen, BAY 1742); Royal Signals Band (immediately doubling on clarinet)
- Engagements Wanted: Organ Vocalist; Able accomplished pianist (2/8d); Able Accordionist; Accordionist Versatile; Alto Clar; Bass/Bass Electric; Bass (String); Coloured Tenor Sax; Competent lead guitarist; Conga / Bongos / Drum kit; Double Bass
- Drummer listings (very extensive): Dennis Chappell; Drummer accomplished; Drummer (experienced); Drummer (21, Rogers kit); Drummer (experienced, East London); Drummer (semi-pro); Drummer available; Drummer available (East Hants); Drummer (first class); various contact details
- Lead Guitarist/Vocalist & Bass Guitarist wanted: Rhythm guitarist; Rhythm guitarist (WD 2475)
- Musical Services (1/4d per word): Copyists; Music Publishers; Vocal Groups required; "Do you want to break into the Record Business?" — Merchandising Representatives (21–35, two required — Music for Pleasure, Drury House, Russell Street, W.C.2)
- Situations Wanted: Vocalist, pop/cabaret style; Pianist (Thames 15cwt); Pianist, young, experienced
- Transport: Piano Wagon van (Thames)
- Personal: Batman T-shirt; European Friendship Society; French penfriends; Gordon Beeson; Romanian Penfriends; Unusual Penfriends
- Tape Recorders: Philips AG3BG mode; tape recorder; Cossor portable reel-to-reel
- Records Wanted: posting to Glasgow
- Records for Sale: Record labels collection (Disc, Zing Sing! No 40–64, many more from 1962 to July 1966)
- Jazz & Blues Records: Jazz & Blues albums from W4 (Marcia's record store)
- Publications: American Magazines by subscription; "Swing Out, Beat!" No 44; "Disc" No 64
- Len Stiles Musical Instruments Ltd (333/5 Lewisham High Street): Alto/tenor guitars, trombones, trumpets, cornets — prices listed; Brass instruments; Tuition; Recording Studios (Jackson Recording Studios — demos, discs, Rickmansworth); Vocalists; Studio Republic; Modern Recording Studio; Rayrik Sound Studios Ltd (19 minutes from West End)
- Tuition: Voice test for pop career; Foremost Tuition — Maurice Birkby; Acknowledged Saxophonists; Clarinet tuition; Guitar tuition; Rock'n'roll/pop singing; various tutors; School of Contemporary Arranging Techniques
- Vocalists Wanted: Charles/Farlowe singer; lead singer (guitar required); young pop girl vocalist wanted (Sandycombe Road)
- Gehrmans (Prominent Publishers of Scandinavian Music for more than 50 years)
- W. Hunt Drum Co. (London)
Photos/Images:
- None — page is entirely typeset classified advertisements
Notes:
- Page is one of the most information-dense in the issue — essentially the musicians' jobs and services marketplace
- The "Do you want to break into the Record Business?" Merchandising Representatives ad is notable — seeking young salespeople to promote Music for Pleasure records through retail outlets
- The sheer volume of drummer ads is striking; drummers appear to have been in very high demand at this time
Content type: Music instrument dealer advertisements / Classifieds
Headlines/Articles:
- No editorial content — entirely music trade advertising
Advertisements:
- Ivor Mairants Musicentre Ltd. (56 Rathbone Place, Oxford Street, W.1, Tel: MUS 1481/2): "Guitars for the Connoisseur" — extensive price list including Martin D-28, D-18, Epiphone Texan, Gibson models, Guild, Gretsch, Jose Ramirez, Manuel Reyes, Felix Manzanero, Solar Gonzalez; also "Standel" Solid State Transistor Amps
- Terry Walsh & Bobby Kevin (42 Upper Berkeley Street, W.1): Guitar and Drum Specialists — special clearance of new and second-hand instruments at greatly reduced prices; e.g. Brand New VOX A.C.30 Treble Boost shopped, reduced; S/H W.E.M. F.R. 30 P.A. system with reverb; Premier, Selmer, Farfisa equipment
- Framus Guitars (distributed by Dallas Musical Limited, 1018 Clifton St., London EC.2): 12-string, folk, country/western, tenor, thin-line, classic acoustic/electric, bass, cello; Stiletto adjustable neck
- Premier Drums (sales and service): Chas. E. Foote Ltd., 30 Denman Street, London, W.1
- Baldwin-Burns Ltd. (Centre Point, 20–21 St. Giles High Street, Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2; 9:30–6pm weekdays, all day Saturday): Large "LOOK! We have the reputation for best value around" ad listing guitars, organs, amplifiers and drums for hire purchase/part exchange; Guitars include VOX Rapier III (20 gns), Hofner Colorama II (16 gns), Harmony Meteor (40 gns), Burns Famous Vistasonic Bass (58 gns), Burns T.R.2 (90 gns), Orbit 3 Pickup White (40 gns), Gretsch Famous Tennessee Model, Gibson E.B.O. Bass (99 gns), Burns 3-Pickup Black Bison Model (90 gns), Fenton Weill 3-Pickup Blonde (22 gns), Nu-Sonic Bass (90 gns), Burns 6-String Bass (90 gns), Epiphone Sorrento (115 gns), Matao Thin Line with Bigsby (110 gns), Watkins 4-Pickup left-handed (40 gns); Organs: Howard Latest Beat Organ by Baldwin (199 gns), VOX Continental (199 gns), Telstar (140 gns), Baldwin Farfisa (199 gns); Amplifiers: Watkins Dominator (25 gns), Selmer Zodiac Twin 30 (30 gns), Gretsch, Burns, Vox AC/15, Selmer Lead "10", RSC Bass, Dynachord Eminent, Fender Showman (110 gns) and more; Drums: Ludwig kit Champagne finish (265 gns), Sonor White Pearl (120 gns), Premier Blue pearl (135 gns), Pearl Blue pearl (60 gns), Carlton complete (73 gns), Premier new snare drums (from 15 gns)
- This Week's Bargains at Kitchens (Victoria Street, Leeds 22222; On Victoria St., Bradford 22222; Newcastle; Leeds): Secondhand guitar bargains — Selmer Consul, Regent Sonata, Hofner, Martin, Framus; Secondhand clarinets; Secondhand alto saxophones; Secondhand Tenor Saxophones; drum kit; steel guitar and Hawaiian items
- Cathedral Strings (Coiled Nylon): Chromespun Tape Wound Guitar — 667P set 23/2; 668C set 77/– (from all good dealers or direct from British (MM) Music Strings)
- The Maniac – Spot Cash Buyer: Supplier and Acquisition Artist — has £10,000 to spend on "Anything Secondhand"; will buy all types of musical instruments, cameras, watches, recorders, etc.; also has £30,000 worth of merchandise displayed for sale — all good secondhand equipment; 7 days a week; 154 Upper Addiscombe Road, Croydon; BAL 6003/4. Also at 15 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon
- Current Orchestrations (by Saturn) — chart listing of current songs available as orchestrations: "This Door Swings Both Ways" (Herman's Hermits), "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (Dusty Springfield), "Out of Time" (Chris Farlowe), "Sunny Afternoon" (Kinks), "Don't Bring Me Down" (Animals), "Paperback Writer" (Beatles), "Get Away" (Georgie Fame), "Visions" (Cliff Richard), "Nobody Needs Your Love" (Gene Pitney), "Oh! You Pretty Things", "All I See Is You" (Dusty Springfield), "Too Soon to Know" (Roy Orbison), "Happy Jack" (The Who), "God Only Knows" (Beach Boys), "Yellow Submarine" (Beatles)
- G. Scarth Ltd. — 33 Charing Cross Road
- Dealers' Directory (twice monthly): Write or telephone Melody Maker, 161–166 Fleet Street, London, EC.4, Ext. 320
- Classified Advertisements: Melody Maker, 161–166 Fleet Street, EC.4 (FLE 5011, Ext. 171/334)
- Knocked-off Prices column: Burns 335 cherry (43 gns), Epiphone Casino (45 gns), Harmony H77 (New from 95 gns, bargain 25 gns), Gretsch Tennessean (55 gns), Hofner 175D, Gibson ES-175D, Guild 175X sunburst, Gretsch Double Answer, Fender Jazzmaster (Partline), Guild Slim (75 gns), Harmony (30 gns), Fender Stratocaster (white), Fender, Burns Bison, Fenders, Hofner President, and many more
- Selmer / The Little Shop (134 Charing Cross Road, W.C.2, TEM 4562): guitars, basses — Rickenbacker Bass (new, £100), Gibson B45 12-string (£115), Hofner Verithin 3 p/up with Bigsby (£60), Guild Starfire (£92), Vox Phantom (£68), Burns 2-p/up Bass (£27), Framus 2 p/up Bass (£15), Besson Aristone 2 p/up with Bigsby (£39), Committee Elec Brunette (£39), Hofner Solid Bass GCR (£22), Colorama II (£15), Futurama II De Luxe (£30), Gibson EBO Bass (£95), Hofner V2 Guitar (£22), Burns Sonic 2 p/up Bass (£31), Harmony Amp (£25), Magnatone Bass Amp (£26), 4x10 Watkins Amp (£40), 12-inch SPKs in cab (£14), Tremolux Amps (from £75); Zodiac and Thunderbird Mark 1 Amps (from £70); Goliath Speakers (from £34); TV 4x10 SPKs in pair (£40)
- Vic O'Brien (Drums): All makes of drums, U.S. etc.; complete stock of all Ludwig, Premier, Trixon, Gretsch, Olympic, Hayman; cymbals, Hi-Hats, side drum stands; repairs 50 years; 48 New Oxford St., W.C.1
- Melody Maker subscription coupon: 1 copy per week; 3 months £1 (post free); 1 year £3/0/0; 3 years £8/0/0
Photos/Images:
- Baldwin-Burns ad features a line-drawn cartoon caricature of a musician figure ("Look!" graphic)
- Small Ivor Mairants storefront illustration
Notes:
- The Current Orchestrations list is a useful snapshot of the UK pop charts circa August 1966 — includes Beatles ("Paperback Writer", "Yellow Submarine"), Kinks ("Sunny Afternoon"), Dusty Springfield ("You Don't Have to Say You Love Me"), Animals, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe and others
- Strong presence of Burns guitars throughout this page — Burns was the leading British electric guitar brand at the time
- Very high density of second-hand gear listings suggests an active used instrument market
- "The Maniac – Spot Cash Buyer" is a recurring trader ad — offers very large cash sums for secondhand stock
Content type: Mixed — Feature article, record reviews, industry news, and advertisement
Left page:
- Large feature article headlined "PRICE ON Eric" — "Why he wants to take the plunge and leave the Animals", with pull quote "Eric is a very sad young man"
- Close-up portrait photograph of Eric (Price?) dominating the upper half of the page
- Body text discusses Eric Price's personality, his plans, and tensions within The Animals; references to Alan Price and The Animals
- "TRAD BAND" section — short news item
- "A GROUP" section — small group photograph with caption text
- "BLIND DATE" column — Chris Farlowe reacts to new records. Records reviewed include:
- Napoleon XIV
- Joan Baez
- Manfred Mann ("Headline News" and another release)
- Alan Born / ST (Caxton Squares)
- Bottom strip: "BEAT NIGHT OF THE YEAR" — large feature with small portrait photos (approximately 5–6 faces) and supporting text about the contest/event
Right page:
- Byline "CHRIS WELCH" at top right
- EMI advertisement — "here's where the excitement is!" — lists several EMI releases with small artist portrait photos including:
- Walkin' My Cat Named Dog — Norma Tanega (or similar)
- Martin Young
- Several other releases with chart positions or notes (detail partially obscured)
- Feature article "Walking the tightrope of pop appeal" — multi-column text with a small photograph
- "Too Far Out? Asks Fantoni!" — article with a portrait photo
- "Costa — Inspired to A&R Through Sinatra" — industry/biographical piece; includes a photograph (possibly Frank Sinatra or Don Costa)
- Short items: "Busy", "Stordahl", "Action" — brief news paragraphs
Spanning content:
- "BEAT NIGHT OF THE YEAR" banner and text runs along the full bottom of both pages
- The Melody Maker masthead/date ("August 6, 1966") is visible along the outer edge
Photos/Images:
- Large portrait of Eric Price (Animals) — left page, upper half
- Small group performance photo — left page, mid-right
- Five or six small portrait photos in the "Beat Night of the Year" strip — lower left
- Small artist portraits in the EMI advertisement — right page
- Portrait photo accompanying "Walking the tightrope" or "Too Far Out?" article — right page
Notes:
- The centre fold runs vertically between the two pages; some column text near the spine may be slightly obscured or cut
- The EMI advertisement column headings and small print are difficult to read due to density and image resolution
- The "Beat Night of the Year" text at the bottom is extensive and some detail is hard to read along the fold line