Publication: melody-maker
Date: 21/01/1967
Pages: 21
Content type: Front cover
Headlines/Articles:
- Monkees cancel British tour: The Monkees' seven-concert British tour was cancelled after "I'm A Believer" went to #1, displacing Tom Jones. They may fly over for one day of press interviews in late February. A new Columbia Pictures film is planned, probably in colour. Reports that the Monkees don't play on their own records were denied by Don Kirschner of Screen Gems TV.
- U.S. stations ban Stones new single: The Rolling Stones' "Let's Spend The Night Together" has been banned by many US radio stations; the A-side title was changed to "Let's Spend Some Time Together" for their Ed Sullivan TV appearance. The Stones were involved in a near-accident at Kennedy Airport — Mick Jagger cut his hand but the other Stones were unhurt.
- Herman Herd Kick Off Tour: Woody Herman's Swinging Herd fly into London (Friday) for their last visit, featuring a new line-up including Joe Temperley (former Humphrey Lyttelton sideman). UK dates: Leicester, Bristol, BBC-2 Jazz Goes To College at Exeter, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, London's New Victoria, Bournemouth, Birmingham; then European dates in Germany, Holland, Austria and Spain.
Advertisements:
- None (cover page)
Photos/Images:
- Centre: Large photo of a person (presumably a radio DJ) at a reel-to-reel tape recorder with headphones, illustrating the "Pop Radio — This Is What We Want" opinion poll feature trailed on the cover.
- Small inset photo captioned "MONKEES: concert sell-out"
- Small inset photo captioned "JAGGER: cut hand" (close-up of Mick Jagger)
- Small photo bottom-left captioned "HERMAN" (Woody Herman)
Notes:
- Cover dates: January 21, 1967, 9d weekly
- The dominant right-hand section is a large promotional trail for the Melody Maker Pop Radio opinion poll feature on page 10: "POP RADIO — THIS IS WHAT WE WANT — BRITAIN'S POP FANS SPEAK UP"
Content type: Charts / News
Headlines/Articles:
- Melody Maker Pop 50 (© Longacre Press Ltd., 1967): Full singles chart. Top 10: 1. I'm A Believer – Monkees (RCA); 2. Green Green Grass Of Home – Tom Jones (Decca); 3. Happy Jack – The Who (Reaction); 4. Morningtown Ride – Seekers (Columbia); 5. Any Way That You Want Me – Troggs (Page One); 6. Sunshine Superman – Donovan (Pye); 7. Night Of Fear – The Move (Deram); 8. Standing In The Shadow Of Love – Four Tops (Tamla Motown); 9. Sitting In The Park – Georgie Fame (Columbia); 10. In The Country – Cliff Richard (Columbia). Also charting: Matthew And Son – Cat Stevens (Deram) at #11; Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix (Polydor) at #17; Let's Spend The Night Together – Rolling Stones (Decca) at #13; Pamela Pamela – Wayne Fontana (Fontana); Dead End Street – Kinks (Pye); My Mind's Eye – Small Faces (Decca); I'm Ready For Love – Martha and the Vandellas (Tamla Motown). #50: I See The Light – Simon Dupree (Parlophone).
- Pop Fifty Publishers listing (numbered publisher credits for chart entries)
- Top Ten LPs: 1. The Sound Of Music Soundtrack (RCA); 2. Best Of The Beach Boys; 3. Come The Day – Seekers (Columbia); 4. A Quick One – The Who (Reaction); 5. Finders Keepers – Cliff Richard and the Shadows (Columbia); 6. Distant Drums – Jim Reeves (RCA); 7. Fresh Cream – Cream (Reaction); 8. Gentle Shades Of Val Doonican (Decca); 9. Big Hits (High Tide And Green Grass) – Rolling Stones (Decca); 10. A Collection Of Beatle Oldies – Beatles (Parlophone).
- US Top Ten (Billboard): 1. I'm A Believer – Monkees (Colgems); 2. Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron; 3. Tell It Like It Is – Aaron Neville (Parlophone); 4. Good Thing – Paul Revere (Columbia); 5. Words Of Love – Mama's and Papa's (Dunhill); 6. Standing In The Shadow Of Love; 7. Georgie Girl – Seekers (Capitol); 8. Sugar Town – Nancy Sinatra (Reprise); 9. Nashville Cats (Kama Sutra); 10. Tell It To The Rain.
- Top Ten Jazz charts from three London shops: Dobell's, Man's, and Collett's.
- The High Cost Of Raving: Consumer piece about London discotheques charging extortionate drink prices. An ex-pop journalist was charged 32s 6d for three Scotches and a Coke; another club charged 69s 6d for seven Scotches. Pop guitarist David O'List quoted: "I was charged 11s for two lagers in one club."
- The Raver's Weekly Tonic: Gossip column mentioning Richard Anthony and Ernestine Anderson, Lone Star Billy, a concert attended by George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Small Faces, Brian Epstein and Stevie Winwood. Kenny Ball installs sound-proof room at home. Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Anita Pallenberg, Fenella Fielding attending a Jimi Hendrix show at the new 7½ Club.
Advertisements:
- The Dukes Of Dixieland — "Sunrise, Sunset" album (Brunswick STA 8668 / LAT 8668)
- Soul Supply (EMI): Larry Banks, Howard Tate, Roy Thompson, Homer Banks, Inez & Charlie Foxx
- Famous Sean Buckley Set — management: Kenneth Johnson Ltd., 193 Earlham Grove, London E.7
- Pink Floyd — at Charring Cross Road (Bryan Morrison Agency / Blackhill Enterprises)
- Over The Wall We Go — by Oscar, on Reaction 591 012
Photos/Images:
- Photo of guitarist Johnny Whitney (from the band The Family) holding a double-necked guitar, with caption noting Eric Clapton had been looking for such an instrument.
Content type: Feature article / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- Why All This Hoo-Ha About The Monkees? (by Chris Welch): A feature examining the controversy over the Monkees and whether their success is legitimate. Writer argues for a pragmatic view. Quotes from several British musicians: Spencer Davis (positive about their comedy and entertainment value), Ian McLagan of the Small Faces ("You don't have to see the TV show"), Eric Burdon (says they make very good records and he doesn't care whether a group plays live), Cat Stevens ("It produces the desired effect, which is fantasy"), Brian Auger ("I'd say they're doing a better job than the Red Guards"), and paraphrases views attributed to The Move. The piece discusses the Monkees' American TV show, charm of the individual members (David Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz), and their manufactured image.
- Come with the MM on a Sunshine Superholiday: Reader holiday offer — MM's Sunshine Superholiday to the Antibes Jazz Festival, departing 21 July, nine days by coach and boat from 25 guineas. Accommodation at a camp site 400 yards from the beach with swimming pool and restaurant. Louis Armstrong All-Stars and Dave Brubeck Quartet among the named performers. Mail-in coupon to Antibes Trips, Melody Maker, 161 Fleet Street, London, E.C.4
Advertisements:
- Ludwig Drums and Paiste Cymbals (full quarter-page): J & I Arbiter Ltd., Sole Distributors, 41 Gerrard Street, London W.1. Tagline: "Play Ludwig and you're sitting in with the greats."
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of The Monkees (all four members) jumping/posing playfully, dominating the top-right of the page.
- Small photo bottom-left captioned "LOUIS: Festival star" (Louis Armstrong), accompanying the Sunshine Superholiday promotion.
- Large Ludwig drum kit photo in the bottom-right advertisement.
Content type: News / Gig listings / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Troggs pull out of Gene Pitney tour: The Troggs have withdrawn from the proposed Gene Pitney tour (due to open February 17) after the supporting bill was changed from what was originally agreed. Manager Larry Page informed promoter Arthur Howes; Howes disputed the withdrawal, saying "the Troggs are on the tour."
- New Berry Disc: Dave Berry recording his next single on January 31 for February 17 release; A-side will have a country-and-western flavour. Dave has TV dates in Germany, Belgium and Paris.
- MM Praised: M. A. Ennis, sales director of Watkins Electric Music Co. Ltd., praises the Melody Maker as an advertising medium, citing strong response to their Teisco-Wem organ advertisement.
- Venues finalised for Orbison: Full list of UK tour venues announced for Roy Orbison's forthcoming tour with the Small Faces and Paul and Barry Ryan, opening at the Finsbury Park Astoria on March 3.
- Tops Do Special BBC Show: The Four Tops (at number 8 with "Standing In The Shadow Of Love") will record a special 30-minute show for BBC-2 on February 6 at the Questor Theatre, Ealing, produced by Johnnie Stewart of Top Of The Pops.
- Duke Opens: Duke Ellington Orchestra opens its European tour; flies to Britain on February 3 and opens at Portsmouth Guildhall on February 5.
- Elvis Release: Elvis Presley's new single "Fools Fall In Love" / "Indescribably Blue" due in early February. Jim Reeves' new single "I Won't Come In While He's There" (B-side "Maureen") released January 27. Eddy Arnold arriving in February with Tom Springfield original "Adios Amore."
- Cream Affected in NEMS Merger: The Robert Stigwood Organisation merges with Nems Enterprises; Brian Epstein and Robert Stigwood become joint managing directors. Artists moving to Nems include the Cream, Lord Sutch, Oscar, the Who, the Merseys and Crispian St Peters.
- Focus on Folk: Roy Guest (Folk Directions newsletter) reports the Watersons are "retiring" at the end of March; tours promoted by Guest include the New Lost City Ramblers, Simon and Garfunkel and Buffy Sainte-Marie. Alex Campbell recently tele-recorded a colour TV show for Canada.
- Papa's Single: The Mamas and the Papas releasing a new single on January 27 to coincide with their British visit; features "Words Of Love" and "I Can't Wait" from their album "Cass, Michelle, John and Denny."
- Hollies TV: Granada TV filmed the recording of the Hollies' new single "On A Carousel" (flip: "All The World Is Love"), to be screened on The World Tomorrow on February 3, the day of release.
- Nicholas Due: American clarinettist Albert Nicholas arrives in Britain next week; tour opens at Osterley RFC on January 27 with the Alan Elsdon Band.
- Caught In The Act (Donovan): Review of Donovan's Royal Albert Hall concert. Critic Chris Welch describes it as "a fragile, weak, useless experience" — though acknowledges it was ambitious, involving a string section, jazz musicians and a modern ballet dancer.
- Harris: Review of Wee Willie Harris performing a 55-minute cabaret act in Edinburgh, drawing praise for energetic performance.
Advertisements:
- Sporting Record: "It's Results That Count and Sporting Record Gets Them!" — advertisement highlighting Pools dividend winners ranging from £1,176 to £47,797.
- Sporting Record: Coupon ad inviting readers to order the paper.
Photos/Images:
- Photo of Charles Aznavour at his wedding at the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, with Sammy Davis Jnr. as best man and Petula Clark as maid-of-honour. Caption reads: "Popular French singer Charles Aznavour was married at the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, this week."
- Small portrait photo of Donovan captioned "DONOVAN: ambitious."
Notes:
- The "who/when/where" column at left runs through the week's gig listings (Thursday–Wednesday), featuring the Mindbenders, Spencer Davis Group, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Woody Herman's Herd, Pink Floyd (at UFO Club), Rolling Stones (Palladium), and many others.
Content type: News / Masthead / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- Who booked for States trip in April: The Who will go to America for 10 days in April, immediately after completing their six-day run at London's Saville Theatre with the Jimi Hendrix Experience (starting April 10). Confirmed TV appearances include the Mike Douglas Show, Clay Cole's New York Show, the Ed Sullivan Show, and Tonight.
- Colour Film to be Shot of Donovan: A one-hour colour TV show is to be made of Donovan's seven-country European tour (28 days, starting around April 6 or 7), made by Donovan Enterprises in association with America's CBS. The film will be shown on US and European TV.
- Palladium Cat: Cat Stevens' "Matthew And Son" has rocketed to number 1 in the Pop 50. Stevens will make his London Palladium TV debut on either February 12 or 19, guesting with the Mamas and the Papas.
- Beck Solo: Jeff Beck, who recently quit the Yardbirds, has signed a contract with producer Mickie Most to record as a solo artist. His first session is "today" (Thursday). Beck will also record the Yardbirds' sides for release by Columbia.
- Motown Visit?: Talks under way for a Tamla Motown package — the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and Martha and the Vandellas — to visit Britain. The Temptations suggested for a Town Talk of the Town show on May 8.
- Dusty Records: Dusty Springfield finishes her pantomime season in Liverpool on February 5, and has a week of intensive recording sessions February 6–10. She then makes her West End cabaret debut at London's Talk Of The Town on May 8.
- New Signing: The Yardbirds have signed a new recording deal with Mickie Most; future discs will be distributed by CBS. First session is today (Thursday).
- Band Split: The Barry Martyn–Keith Smith Band has split up after only two months together; both men are forming new outfits.
- Walkers Album: The Walker Brothers have recorded a new album, title "Images," with several solos by Scott and Gary; includes "Deadlier Than The Male," already in the Pop 50.
- Mighty Move: The Move are causing disruption at their gigs — clothes torn off backstage at Dunstable, Malvern and Leicester. Manager Tony Secunda told the MM.
- James Single: The A-side of the new Jimmy James and the Vagabonds single has been switched and will now be "I'll Take Good Care Of My Baby." Release date is January 27.
- Laine Solo: Former Moody Blues singer Denny Laine is to have a single released in February on the Deram label under the supervision of Mark Leeman.
- Clayton heads big jazz tour: Dates announced for a Jazz From A Swinging Era package of American jazz stars, opening at Leicester's De Montfort Hall.
- News Extra: American soul singer Maxine Brown arrives in Britain, makes her first London appearance at Bag O'Nails on February 1 and BBC-2 Jazz Goes To College on February 4.
Advertisements:
- Marshall amplifiers (Rose-Morris): Full lower-half page advertisement. "The Marshall sound is getting around…used by many of today's big names including The Who, Spencer Davis, The Cream, and the Small Faces." Large photo of a guitarist playing live. Contact: Rose, Morris & Company Limited, 32–34 Gordon House Road, Kentish Town, London N.W.5.
Photos/Images:
- Photo of The Who, captioned "WHO: rave reviews."
- Portrait photo of "CLAYTON: Leicester show."
- Large photograph of a guitarist on stage (Marshall advertisement).
Notes:
- Page 5 carries the Melody Maker masthead with editorial staff credits: Jack Hutton (Editor), Bob Houston (Asst. Editor), Bob Dawbarn (Features Editor), Alan Walsh (News Editor), Max Jones, Chris Hayes, Chris Welch, Bill Walker, Nick Jones; Advertisements Manager Peter Wilkinson; Provincial News Editor Jerry Dawson, Manchester.
Content type: Jazz features / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Herman: Dreaming of a Big Band of All-Time Greats (Leonard Feather, Hollywood): Feature on the unique challenges of bandleading in jazz. Writer describes posing a thought experiment to Woody Herman — who would you include in a hypothetical dream big band drawn from musicians living or dead? Herman's "offensive" (excitement-led) first band would include Pete Candoli, Bill Chase, Sonny Berman, Emie Royal (trumpets), plus other all-stars. The "defensive" (cooler) second band would feature Conrad Gozzo, Ray Wetzel, Billy Hunt, Conte Candoli and Cappy Lewis.
- Williams: Shaking Loose from the Trad Fad (Bob Dawbarn): Profile of Roy Williams, Welsh-born trombonist who joined Alex Welsh's Band on April 1, 1965. Williams discusses growing from trad into mainstream jazz, being influenced by Vic Dickenson and Bob Brookmeyer, and spending five years with Terry Lightfoot's band. He discusses Eric Garner, Johnny Barnes, and being posted to Manchester at age 20 before being demobbed into the Zenith Six.
- Hampton: Jazz for Vietnam Troops (New York dispatch, Jeff Atterton): Lionel Hampton's 8-piece Janet Circle combo has arrived in Britain en route to Vietnam, where they will play for troops. Hampton's condition is said to be "resting comfortably" and "satisfactory." Henry Red Allen has been admitted to New York's Sydenham Hospital. Notes also mention the New York Jazz Festival set for June 30 to July 3.
Advertisements:
- Tamla Motown ("Reach Out For 4 Great Tamla Motown Albums"): Full advertisement for four new Tamla Motown LPs — The Supremes A Go-Go (STML11039/STML11037), Four Tops On Top (STML11037), The Temptations Gettin' Ready (STML11035), and Jr. Walker and the All Stars Road Runner (STML11037).
- New Single: Chris Clark "Love's Gone Bad" (Tamla Motown TM591). EMI Records.
- Hot Shots column: The Four Tops "Standing In The Shadows Of Love," Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston "It Takes Two," The Temptations "(I Know) I'm Losing You."
Photos/Images:
- Large photo of Woody Herman conducting, captioned "WOODY: choosing an 'offensive' and a 'defensive' big band."
- Portrait photo of Roy Williams, captioned "ROY WILLIAMS: 'stifled' for five years."
Notes:
- The Scene Jazz column header is prominent at the top right of the page.
- The Hampton item confirms his 8-piece group was the Janet Circle combo; he had been in Britain and was about to depart for Vietnam.
Content type: Feature article / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- "POP THINK IN — CAT STEVENS": An extended interview/opinion piece in which Cat Stevens shares his views across a wide range of personal topics. Pull-quote headline reads: "I believe to write a good song you have to feel a bit hurt." Sub-sections cover: Song Titles (importance of a memorable title; mentions "Matthew and Son"); Brian Epstein (praises Epstein as one of the clever men in pop, admires his talent for knowing what people want); Depression (Stevens gets depressed after you've heard his LP — "please buy it before you shoot yourself"); Restaurants (mentions working in his father's place, tipping waiters heavily); Cat and Dogs (origins of his stage name "Cat"); Newspapers (reads Daily Mirror and Garth); Dance Bands (used to go to the Lyceum — "that was the last craze"); Clothes (wants a beautiful set of clothes, hasn't bought them yet); Sports Cars (no real desire for them — would rather have a Rolls Royce); Sport (used to swim a lot); Smoking (smokes too much, trying to cut back); Beach Boys (praises Brian Wilson as "one of the best of our time — he progresses"); Folk Music (background in folk and melody, frustrated by the industry releasing on LPs); Psychedelic (dismissive — compares it to someone smashing a cup).
Advertisements:
- Full lower-half advertisement for The Jimi Hendrix Experience — "Hey Joe / Stone Free" (Polydor 56 138). Designed by Paragon agency. Features a large stylised typographic treatment of the group name and song titles occupying most of the lower half of the page.
Photos/Images:
- Large portrait photograph of Cat Stevens (upper right), close-up, serious expression.
- Large atmospheric promotional photo of The Jimi Hendrix Experience (lower half of page) — the three band members photographed together in a dramatic low-key style.
Notes:
- Page header reads "MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967 — Page 7".
- The "POP THINK IN" feature is a regular personality column format.
- The Hendrix ad occupies approximately half the page, making this a split editorial/advertising page.
Content type: Feature articles / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- "Hendrix — on the crest of a fave rave" (by Nick Jones): A major profile of Jimi Hendrix, tracing his background from Seattle (born 1945), through tenements, rats, cockroaches, poverty and colour prejudice in the South, to joining a blues tour, playing the West Coast, returning to New York, and eventually landing in Greenwich Village where he was spotted by Chas Chandler and Mike Jeffrey. Sub-sections include: Create (describes the Hendrix sound as a living kaleidoscope of tremor and vibration — "the kind of colour few artists have ever achieved"); Natural (drummer Mitch Mitchell likened to Keith Moon; bassist Noel Redding described as a 21-year-old ex-art student); Bluesman ("Jimi is a bluesman, Mitch a jazz man, Noel a rock and roller — three pretty extraordinary guys led by one of the best guitar players this country has ever seen").
- "Clinton's Come a Long Way From The Pier Head" (by Alan Walsh): Profile of Clinton Ford, a Salford-born singer who has been working in Liverpool for the past 10 years, with two chart entries ("Run To The Door"). Sub-sections include: Redcoat (worked as a Butlin's redcoat, singing in bars for £13 a week); Cellar (slept at Liverpool's Pier Head; worked with the Merseys; slept in the Cavern sometimes); Success (Ball Band work, then radio and TV shows and hit records, leading to regular radio series and plenty of work). Quotes Clinton: "I'd sooner be a good second stream performer than a bad star."
Advertisements:
- Full lower half: Soundtrack album advertisement — "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" (United Artists Records ULP 1153 / SULP 1153). Features Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Michael Hordern, Annette Andre. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Richard Lester. Colour by Technicolor. Gala Premiere Feb. 2; Open to Public from Feb. 3. Odeon Marble Arch — All Seats Bookable.
Photos/Images:
- Large portrait photograph of Jimi Hendrix (upper left), captioned "HENDRIX: spotted in Greenwich Village."
- Small photograph of Clinton Ford (lower right), captioned "CLINTON: lived in one room in Liverpool."
- Film advertisement features a period illustration/graphic for the Forum film.
Notes:
- Page header reads "Page 8 — MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967".
- The Hendrix profile continues the coverage from the advertisement on page 7.
- The Clinton Ford sidebar appears alongside the Hendrix feature on the right-hand column.
Content type: Advertisement (full page)
Headlines/Articles:
- None — this page is entirely advertising.
Advertisements:
- Full-page advertisement for Farfisa Electronic Organs — "Looking for a Sound?" Headline text: "It could be not so very far away… in this ad for instance." Promotes the Farfisa Compact Range with descriptions and prices:
- Compact Duo: portable organ with optional two octave manual bass on the lower keyboard, manual percussion, tone colour reverberation, special stereo output. Price 295 gns. (Pedalboard 20 gns. optional.)
- Compact De Luxe: same features as Compact plus optional two octave manual bass, manual percussion and repeat percussion. Price 220 gns. (Pedalboard 15 gns. optional.)
- The Compact: versatile single manual instrument. Endless effects and tonal variations. Multi-tone booster gives fantastic playing edge. Price 199 gns. (Pedalboard optional.)
- Compact Minor: portable, weighs only 48 lbs., wonderful range of colourful tonal effects. Multi-tone booster. Price 162 gns.
- Distributed by The Rank Organisation, Audio Visual Division, Woodger Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12. Includes a postal reply coupon addressed to Rank Audio Visual.
Photos/Images:
- Large dramatic black-and-white photograph of a group of young men in a dark, narrow cobblestone alleyway — atmospheric, moody shot used to sell the organ range.
- Small product photograph of a Farfisa organ (lower centre).
Notes:
- Page header reads "MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967 — Page 9".
- The band in the alleyway photograph is not identified in the advertisement copy.
Content type: Features / Columns / Advertising
Headlines/Articles:
- Blind Date — Dave Dee reviews a stack of new releases without being told who the artists are. Records reviewed: Paul Jones "I've Been A Bad Bad Boy" (HMV) — Dave likes it, thinks it will do well; Otis Redding "Try A Little Tenderness" (Atlantic) — recognises the voice, pleasant but doesn't think it's chart material; ? and The Mysterians "I Need Somebody" (Cameo Parkway) — finds it monotonous; Rolling Stones "Ruby Tuesday" (Decca) — fails to identify the Stones, thinks it might be Paul and Barry Ryan, eventually impressed by the change in direction; Adam Faith "What More Can Anyone Do" (Parlophone) — nice number but doesn't think it's a hit; The McCoys "I Got To Go Back" (Immediate) — likes it but notes the similarity to "Hang On Sloopy"; John Mayall's Bluesbreakers "Sitting In The Rain" (Decca) — doesn't recognise the group, thinks it sounds American; Paul Revere and The Raiders "Good Thing" (CBS) — doesn't identify the artists, finds it beach Boys/Beatles-influenced; Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston "It Takes Two" (Tamla Motown) — mistakes them for Ike & Tina Turner, then Tom Jones, admits defeat
- Beat Horroscope — Chris Welch's tongue-in-cheek horoscope column for pop stars, with comic predictions for each star sign (Capricorn through Sagittarius), accompanied by an illustrated cartoon
- Epstein's Success for [the Saville] — by Jack Hutton: article on Brian Epstein's plans for the Saville Theatre in London, describing his ambitions to make it a venue for young people, with pop, comedy and variety shows, stage shows, and feature films; quotes Epstein on the show format and his goal
Advertisements:
- TEISCO-WEM "The Small Organ With the Big Punch" — Watkins Electric Music Limited, 66 Offley Road, London S.W.9. Full specifications listed (16', 8', 4' pitches; Flute, Piccolo, Sax, Clari, Violin tabs; Forte tab; Variable Vibrato; Full Band Transfer tab; photo electric Swell Pedal); priced at 125 guineas
Photos/Images:
- Large caricature/cartoon illustration of Dave Dee (facing right, long hair) accompanying the Blind Date column
Notes:
- Page number 10 visible top left; "Melody Maker, January 21, 1967" in masthead
- The Blind Date feature is a regular MM column in which an artist reviews records blind — the reviewer here is Dave Dee (of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich)
- The Epstein/Saville article continues on page 11
Content type: Feature / Opinion Poll / Charts / Advertising
Headlines/Articles:
- Melody Maker Opinion Poll: "A Blueprint for Pop Radio" — full-page feature in which MM canvasses 140 teenagers across Britain on what they want from the new BBC pop station Radio 247 (later Radio 1). Key questions asked: Should existing pirate DJs (Savile, Murray, Jacobs, etc.) take over the programmes? Should programmes follow "pirate" lines? Should more time be devoted to records? Should it be a 24-hour service? Findings: overwhelming support for pirate DJs (4:1 in favour); 4:1 vote for basing the new station on pirate lines; more than 2:1 for more records over needle-time restrictions; 88 out of 100 did not want a 24-hour service. Key quotes from interviewees include Chris Anderson (Bristol), Eleanor Backhouse (Edinburgh), Barbara Slater (Birmingham), Madeline Briggs (Edinburgh), and Bernard Dingley (Southampton); "anti-pirate" voice Chris Anderson, 17, from Bristol is quoted
- Epstein's Success for the Saville (continuation from p.10) — lower half of page continues Jack Hutton's profile of Brian Epstein and the Saville Theatre; includes Epstein's views on pop and variety programming, his intention to bring in international stars, and his plans to develop talent; he says "I'm out to make it a theatre for young people"
Advertisements:
- CBS Records "new singles" — Gene Clark "Echoes" c/w "I Found You"; The Seftons "I Can See Through You" c/w "Here Today"; Woody Herman "Sidewinder" c/w "Greasy Sack Blues"; The Pozo Seco Singers "Look What You've Done" c/w "Almost Persuaded"; Geneveve "That Can't Be Bad" c/w "I Love Him, I Need Him"; Peaches & Herb "Let's Fall In Love" c/w "We're In This Thing Together"; Dave Walton "After You There Can Be Nothing" c/w "Can I Get It From You"
- Chart Shots (CBS) — The Tremeloes "Here Comes My Baby" (202519); Paul Revere & The Raiders "Good Thing" (202502); Guy Darrell "Hard Lovin'" (202510); Dr. West's Medicine Show & Junk Band "The Eggplant That Ate Chicago" (202492)
- Hit Albums & EPs (CBS/Epic) — John Barry "The Quiller Memorandum" (S 62869); Woody Herman "My Kind of Jolson" (S 62844); Tony Bennett "The Best of Bennett"; Bob Dylan "Greatest Hits" (S 62847); John Handy "2nd John Handy Album" (S 62881); Elizabeth Humphries & Charles Young "Nursery Rhymes" (EP 6171)
Photos/Images:
- Large photograph of Brian Epstein (half-page, lower left), captioned "EPSTEIN: convinced"
- Image of a transistor radio (upper right of opinion poll page, illustrating the Radio 247 theme)
Notes:
- Page header reads "Melody Maker Opinion Poll" in large bold type at top
- The main feature headline reads "A BLUEPRINT FOR POP RADIO" in very large dramatic type occupying most of the upper half of the page
Content type: Jazz Records Reviews
Headlines/Articles:
- Records: Jazz — section header for the jazz reviews pages; reviewers credited: Bob Dawbarn, Bob Houston, Max Jones
- Mike Raven and An Outline of the Blues — review of three blues LPs: (1) "The Mike Raven Blues Show" (Xtra 1047) — a compilation LP tied to Raven's pirate radio show, featuring Texas Alexander, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Gus Cannon's Jug Stompers, Robert Johnson, Speckled Red, Victoria Spivey, Leadbelly, Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Boy Williamson, Brownie McGhee, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elmore James; (2) Scrapper Blackwell "Mr Scrapper's Blues" (Xtra 5011) — nine tracks of vocal-and-guitar blues; (3) "Jazz Gillum 1938–1947" (RCA Victor RD7816) — sixteen Chicago blues titles. Reviewer praises Raven's LP as a helpful guide for blues newcomers, notes Blackwell as the guitar-playing partner of Leroy Carr, and describes the Gillum set as a collectors' item
- Kenton's Sound Through the Ages — review of Stan Kenton recordings; references tracks including "The Gambler's Blues", "Lamento Gitano", "The Nango", "Taboo", "This Love Of Mine", "Reed Rapture", "Concerto For Dog", and multiple band personnel including Bill Holman and Bob Graettinger as arrangers; reviewer praises the brass sound and Gillum's piano
- The Young Dizzy from Big Band to Bop — review of a Dizzy Gillespie compilation tracing his development from the 1937 Hill Band through to virtuoso bopper and big band leader of 1949; reviewer notes the 1937 Hill Band recording had been previously unreleased, discusses Dizzy's technique and his influence; featuring musician credits including King Porter, Stump Evans, and others
- Brown/Rollins — review of Sonny Rollins/Max Roach "Three Giants" (Eros); reviewer discusses Rollins' classic jazz playing in the context of Clifford Brown–Max Roach Quintet recordings and notes it as one of Rollins' last recordings before his "retirement"; mixed review — notes the group sound is good but lacks a little of Brown's brilliance compared to later recordings
- Oscar Peterson — profile/album review discussing Peterson's development from his New Oscar Peterson Trio through to recent groups with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen; reviewer discusses Peterson's brilliance, agility with bassist Ray Brown, and compares with Kenny Drew, Sam Jones etc; mentions his top recorded performance is possibly "With A Little Bit Of Luck"
- Radio Jazz — BBC and pirate radio jazz programme schedule for the week (Saturday through Thursday); includes shows on BBC Light, BBC 2, Radio Luxembourg
Advertisements:
- Roland Kirk — Transatlantic Records PR 7210 "Kirk's Work", featuring Roland Kirk (Tenor Sax, Manzella, Stritch, Flute and Siren), Charlie Mingus, Organ, Joe Benjamin, Bass, Arthur Taylor, Drums; available from Transatlantic Jazz/Folk/Blues Catalogues
- Dobell's Jazz/Folk Record Shops — 77 Charing Cross Road W.C.2 and 75 Charing Cross Road W.C.2; announcing "Early Closing" from Tuesday 31 January, closing at 1pm on Tuesdays; open all-day Saturday 10am to 5.30pm
- Famous January Sale — Second Hand Records, 12" LPs 2/6d to 17/6d; open Monday to Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–1pm; HR Oslo 1370, 1371; NR Hamburg 305, 309; NR Hilversum 1.395; VDA Stuttgart 543, 544, 375; Saarbrucken 241, 248; BM Munich 375, 157; QR Frankfurt 525, 526; NR Frankfurt 283, 290; VGA Frankfurt 253; Radio Bremer 333; Radio Riesroen 330
Photos/Images:
- Portrait photograph of Stan Kenton (captioned "KENTON: competently played period dance music")
- Portrait photograph of Dizzy Gillespie (captioned "DIZZY: revolutionary"), showing his characteristic puffed cheeks
Notes:
- Page number 12 visible top left; "Melody Maker, January 21, 1967" in masthead
- The "Records: Jazz" header uses the distinctive Melody Maker jazz section masthead with "new" in script font
- The blues LP reviews reference pirate radio DJ Mike Raven, who ran a soul/blues programme on Radio Luxembourg
Content type: Reviews — Singles, EPs, LPs
Headlines/Articles:
- It's Proby back in rock and roll mood: P.J. Proby's new single "Niki Hooky" (Liberty) marks a shift from his trademark emotional ballad style to raucous rock and roll with honking saxes and brass; the reviewer notes crude lyrics replaced largely by grunts and humming but predicts a chart entry
- New Records: Pop (column heading): Comprehensive singles, EP and LP review section covering a wide range of artists
Singles reviewed:
- P.J. Proby: "Niki Hooky" (Liberty) — rock and roll mood, back to basics
- Billy Fury: "Hurtin' Is Loving" (Parlophone) — warm ballad with strings, emotional but may not be a hit
- Julie Felix: "Saturday Night" (Fontana) — sombre, melancholy Donovan-penned lament
- Bobby Hebb: "Love Me" (Philips) — "Sunny"-style feel, Bobby Hebb not credited as writer
- Nicky Scott: "Back Street Girl" (Immediate) — debut by former Diane Fernandez Group member; Mick Jagger connection noted
- Oscar: "Over The Wall We Go" (Reaction) — cheeky prison-escape ditty with Cockney humour and comic sound effects; predicted hit with children and chart potential
- Searchers: "Double Feature" (Pye) — breathless urgency, possible comeback
- Sonny & Cher: "The Beat Goes On" (Atlantic) — riff-based, stronger than recent offerings
- Gene Clark: "Echoes" (CBS) — first solo release; reviewed with scepticism over chart prospects but noted as pleasant
- Woody Herman: reviewed (string/harp accompaniment noted, somewhat wistful style)
- Left Banke: "Pretty Ballerina" (Philips) — New York baroque rock sound, string quartet and harpsichord
- Joe Tex: "Papa Was Too" (Atlantic) — low-down, nasty groove
- Jackie Trent: "Open Your Heart" (Pye) — modern pop ballad, good quality with a warm voice
- Electric Prunes: "Too Much To Dream (Last Night)" (Reprise) — mauve, very fast, electric group with backward tapes, battering drums and electric shavers
EPs reviewed:
- Zoot Money's Big Roll Band: "Big Time Operator" (Columbia) — four tracks including "Florence of Arabia"; flute played by Nick Newall; recommended
- Petula Clark: "L'Agent Secret" (Disques Vogue) — split personality Petula singing in French for four numbers in Gallic fashion; title is a James Bond thriller
LPs reviewed:
- Monkees: "Meet The Monkees" (RCA Victor) — reviewed under the headline "Forget the controversy and enjoy the music"; reviewer argues the product is pleasantly made regardless of the authenticity debate
- Bobby Darin: "In A Broadway Bag" (Atlantic) — Broadway-tinged with Shorty Rogers arrangements including "Don't Rain On My Parade", "Money" and "When I Think Of Her"
- Jerry Lee Lewis: "By Request" (Philips) — reviewer confirms Lewis can still deliver; includes Memphis Beats; piano, nailing nails up the wall
- The Family Way Original Recording Cast (RCA) — film soundtrack; melodic but in no way likely to attract Beatles fans; McCartney involvement implied
- Tijuana Brass LP — very jazzy reviewed under the heading "Easy To Love"/"Others"
- Roy Castle: "Songs For A Rainy Day" (Columbia) — comedy and trumpet; includes a version of "It Tears Me Up"; ballads include "Soon It's Gonna Rain", "Here's That Rainy Day", "Stormy Weather"
- Rolling Stones LP — reviewed; well arranged and connected to Victor Graham of the Tokens group; includes "Every Time It Rains" and Victor Graham connections
- Percy Sledge: "Warm And Tender Soul" (Atlantic) — soul standout, includes "When A Man Loves A Woman"; one of the best soul voices of 1966
- Jackie De Shannon: "Are You Ready For This" (Liberty) — wide vocal range; very similar to Diana Ross of the Supremes; strong material includes four songs by David-Bacharach
Advertisements:
- Vandoren Reeds & Mouthpieces by Rosetti — bottom right; address: 37 Sun Street, London E.C.2
- "Over The Wall We Go" sung by Oscar — Reaction 591 012 — bottom left
Photos/Images:
- P.J. Proby: small inset portrait; caption reads "PROBY: gone is the highly emotional super-charged ballad voice"
- Monkees: group photo (four members); caption reads "MONKEES: good value for pop fans"
Notes:
- Page header: "MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967 — Page 13"
- The Monkees LP review is the most prominent LP of the page, set in large display type: "Forget the controversy and enjoy the music"
- Strong variety of styles covered: soul, rock and roll, Broadway, jazz, pop ballad, baroque rock
Content type: Feature (NAMES) / Jazz Scene column
Headlines/Articles:
- NAMES (feature): A large typographic spread in the left half of the page listing artists set to feature in the February issue of Music Maker magazine. Artists listed: DONOVAN / MOTHERS OF INVENTION / PETE TOWNSHEND / JONATHAN KING / NEW WAVE JAZZ SCENE / GEORGE SHEARING / PRESLEY / JAGGER / GOODMAN / DUSTY / ALAN PRICE / THE WHO / CREAM / MJQ / HARRY JAMES. Accompanied by a subscription advertisement offering a free LP for new subscribers
- Roland Kirk: Look Out For Amplified Strich (Jazz Scene, by Chris Welch, London): Roland Kirk is using an Arbiter Soundette Echo and Reverb Unit — plugged into the GPO telephone in his London hotel room — to experiment with delayed action and echo sound effects on a flute (the "strich"). The unit weighs two pounds, costs 42 guineas, and is sold by Arbiters of 32 Sun Street, London. Kirk comments on amplifying the tenor and the difficulty of recording it properly in clubs
- Are There Too Many American Visitors? (Jazz Scene, by Max Jones, London): Jack Higgins of the Harold Davison Agency opens the 1967 jazz season with an optimistic outlook, while club owners express mixed concern about the volume of visiting US jazz musicians. Those interviewed include Roger Horton of the 189 Club, the Bull's Head Barnes and the Manchester Sports Guild. The consensus is that top American names draw good business but too many visits can dilute quality; few clubs will give up bookings entirely. Visiting US jazzmen mentioned include Wild Bill Davison, John Handy, Ben Webster, Betty and Albert Tolley
Advertisements:
- Music Maker subscription advertisement: "It's all happening in the February Music Maker, in your newsagents now. For a free LP with subscription write to: Subscription Dept., 40 Bowling Green Lane, London, E.C.1" — includes a tear-off slip for name and address to hand to newsagent
- "Over The Wall We Go" sung by Oscar — Reaction 591 012 — bottom right
Photos/Images:
- Wild Bill (Davison): small portrait photo, caption "WILD BILL: roaring success"
- Roland Kirk: small portrait photo, caption "ROLAND: echo unit"
- Photo strip in NAMES feature area showing a suited artist (likely Donovan based on OCR reference to a Donovan interview feature)
Notes:
- Page header: "Page 14 — MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967"
- The NAMES feature dominates the left half of the page in large bold typographic style — essentially a trailer for the next issue
- The Jazz Scene column (right half) is headed with a distinctive large "Jazz" masthead in bold italic lettering with "scene" in smaller type
Content type: Feature interview / Group news article / Advertisement
Headlines/Articles:
- 'We've gone stale,' says Yardbird Keith (by Bob Dawbarn): Major interview feature with Keith Relf and Jimmy Page of The Yardbirds. Keith is quoted: "The Yardbirds are stale to British fans — like the Animals and the other groups we came up with." The article discusses the band's view that the British music scene has become confused and derivative ("followers of the Cream, the Move or the Action"), while America still has excitement. Keith admits the band were "frantically recording new material" and "tried to be too clever" on their last single. Jimmy Page adds that psychedelia has been latched onto superficially in Britain — referencing Professor Timothy Leary — while noting you can achieve it through concentration without drugs. The Yardbirds had recently returned from a three-week Australian tour and were due to leave for Australia on Sunday. Subheadline: "The scene is confused, nobody knowing which way to turn..."
- A Lot Less Moody — So No More Blues? (secondary article): Covers the state of the Moody Blues following internal upheaval. Mike Pinder is quoted defending the group's commercial direction and confirmed they will continue. Bass player Clint Warwick left in the summer; Denny Laine is to record as a solo artist on the Deram label (title: "Say You Don't Mind", supervised by Denny Cordell). The group broke with the Epstein management and Colin Berlin is currently acting as their agent. Mentions the Moody Blues' hit "Boulevard de la Madeleine" (their chart record at the Paris Olympia) and current single "Haven't Got The Time"
Advertisements:
- Normie Rowe "Ooh La La" (Polydor 56 144, released 20th January 1967): Full-width display ad at the bottom of the page featuring a facsimile of an overseas telegram from Brisbane (LGS 2519) to Roland Rennie, 17 Stratford Place, London W1, reading: "OOH LA LA ALREADY PASSED GOLD RECORD MARK SELLING FASTER THAN PREVIOUS AUSTRALIAN SINGLE EARNESTLY EMPLOY YOU GET CRACKING AND RUSH RELEASE IN ENGLAND — CAYMAN SUNSHINE RECORDS." Ad footer: "SEE NORMIE SING 'OOH-LA-LA' ON DODDIES MUSIC BOX, FEBRUARY 4TH, AND ON THE PITNEY/TROGGS TOUR"
Photos/Images:
- Keith Relf: small portrait (sunglasses, looking to camera)
- Jimmy Page: small portrait (smiling)
- Mike Pinder: small inset portrait, captioned "PINDER: ready to carry on"
- Normie Rowe: portrait photo in ad, bottom right
Notes:
- Page header: "MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967 — Page 15"
- The Yardbirds feature is the dominant story — a candid, somewhat downbeat assessment of the British scene from within one of its leading groups
- Denny Laine's departure from the Moody Blues and his first solo single are reported here for the first time
- The Normie Rowe ad is unusual in using a telegram facsimile as its central creative device — the telegram is from an Australian record company urging the UK label to rush-release the single
Content type: Folk listings / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Expert Advice by Chris Hayes: Column in which Chris Hayes answers reader questions about guitar gear, discussing specific instruments such as a Hawaiian guitar, Roger Martin's playing, and De Armond foot controllers. Recommendations include using a Dallas Treble Booster and mentions of specific pickups.
Advertisements:
- Folk Forum (centre spread): Major weekly folk listings section covering Thursday–Tuesday. Venues and acts include: Dave & Toni Arthur plus guests (Les Cousins), Young Tradition, Champion Jack Dupree (All-Nighter), Redd Sullivan, Bert Jansch (Concert Hall Glasgow), Tony McCarthy, John Snow, Alex Campbell, Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger, Tom Smith, Richard Byford, John Snow, Gerry Lockman, and listings for venues such as Les Cousins, Troubadour, Colyer Club, Folk Centre Hammersmith, and Prince of Wales Dalwich.
- Ricky Tick venues (Hounslow / Thames Hotel Windsor / Southampton Guild Hall / Aylesbury / New Landdown Set): Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band; Sonny Childe and TNT
- Jimmy McGriff at Elbow Room Birmingham, Wednesday January 25th, tickets 10/-
- Lewisham Concert Hall – Bob Miller and His Millermen (Sat Jan 21, seats 8/6, 6/-, 5/-, 4/-)
- UFO – Pink Floyd + Spectral Audio Olfactory, 31 Tottenham Court Road (Fri Jan 20, 10.30–4)
- Bedford Corn Exchange – Manfred Mann (Sat Jan 21)
- Jimi Hendrix at The Speakeasy (Thursday 19 January)
- Billy Walker presents Sounds Incorporated at The Upper Cut
- The Fourmost (vocal harmony)
- Jimmy James & The Vagabonds – "The Sound of '67" featuring "Mr. Dynamite"
- The Mack Sound – Freddie Mack's 15-piece band show, supported by Britain Radio top disc jockeys
- Conway Hall – An Evening of British Jazz (Fri 20 Jan): Stan Tracey Trio, Harold McNair Quartet
- California Ballroom (Dunstable) – Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band / Jimmy McGriff Jazz Show (Sat Jan 21)
- The Q Set featuring Norma Wainstrone and Charlie & Inez Foxx
- Whisky A'Go Go – Warren Davis Monday Group, Cool Kombination (Jan 26)
- Starlite, Allendale Road Greenford – Raisins & Herd, Big L Night (Jan 21), John Baldry Show (Jan 22)
- Toft's Folkstone – Spencer Davis (Jan 21), Manfred Mann (Jan 28), The Who (Feb 4)
- The Cue Club (34 Braid St, W.1) – Jimmy McGriff Jazz Show from America / Dave Davani Five / The Q Set
- The Clouds (London Road, Derby) – Inez & Charlie Foxx; also Mike Cotton Sound, Geno Washington, Garnet Mimms
- Royal Albert Hall – Festival Folk Concert, Saturday February 11th, 7.30: The New Lost City Ramblers, The Watersons, Diz Disley, Rachel & Yossefa, Sebastian Jorgensen & Tim Walker
- Folk Song Festival at Royal Festival Hall (January 29): The Spinners, Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, The McPeakes, Sydney Carter, Anne Briggs, and others; tickets 12/6, 10/-, 7/6, 5/, 3/6 now on sale
- Royal Albert Hall – Folk Festival 1967 (February 17–18): Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, The Yetties, The Bampton St Thomas Morris Sword Dancers, Dancers from Papua New Guinea, Basque Dancers from Biarritz
- Transatlantic Records full-page ad for John Renbourn "Another Monday"
- Folk Directions Ltd. (39 Goucheser Ave, N.W.1): Artist and Concert Management
Photos/Images:
- John Renbourn photo accompanying the Transatlantic Records ad
Notes:
- Page is very heavily text-dense with Folk Forum listings dominating the centre; the Folk Forum covers every night of the week across multiple London and regional venues.
Content type: Club listings / Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Page is dominated by the weekly "CLUBS" listings section covering jazz, R&B and soul club nights across London and the south-east.
Advertisements:
- 1001 Club (100 Oxford St): Nick Stevens & The New State Jazzband (Jan 19), Terry Lightfoot's Jazzmen (Jan 21), Alex Welsh & His Band (Jan 21), Monty Sunshine's Jazzband, Mike Daniels' Big Band (Jan 24), Colin Kingwell Jazz Rockers, Brian Green's Jazzband, New Iberia Stompers, Ken Colyer (Studio 51 Club), Gerry Lockman
- Flamingo (33–37 Wardour St): Julian Covey & The Machine, Shakedown Sounds, Derek Savage Foundation, Radio Caroline Night Out (Locomotive), Top Caroline DJs – One In A Million, Savoy Brown Blues Band, Blues City Shakedown, Dynamic Americans, Inez & Charlie Foxx
- Six Bells (King's Road, Chelsea): Johnny Parker feat. Wally Fawkes (Sat Jan 21); Mike Cotton Sound with Lucas (Thu–Fri)
- Thames Hotel (Hampton Court Middlesex): Eric Silk and His Southern Jazzband, Bill Niles' Deltas; Ken Colyer's Jazzband (Mon Jan 23)
- New All-Star Club (9a Artillery Passage, off Middlesex St): Joyce Bond, A Resident Group, Jimmy McGriff (Fri Jan 27), Joey Young & The Tonicks (Sat Jan 28)
- Klooks Kleek: Amboy Dukes (Thu); Ronnie Jones and the Bluejays + Patsi Arnold / Wynder K Frog (Mon)
- Bluesville '67 (Manor House): Ready Steady Go Dancers, The Shevelles (Sat); Mike Raven Live + "Soul Supply" + "LUX! 208!" (Mon); RSG Dancers, Shotgun Express, The Baths Hall (Mon cont.)
- At The Jazzhouse: Bluesville '67 + Don Rendell–Ian Carr Quartet (Sun); Royal Tank Regiment Bands (Sat)
- Refectory Golders Green: Alexis Korner (Fri); Bluesville '67, Spencer Davis (Fri–Sat)
- Croydon Jazz Club (Star Hotel): Eric Silk, Thames Hotel Hampton Court
- Jimi Hendrix's Experience at Refectory Golders Green (Sat)
- Pink Floyd at Old Friends (Sun Jan 22)
- Ronnie Scott's Club (GER 4753, now at 47 Frith St): Roland Kirk! with Phil Seamen Trio + Mike Carr Trio; closed Fri Jan 20; from Jan 30: Freddie Hubbard & Mark Murphy. "Wine and dine 8.30 p.m.–3 a.m."
- Marquee (90 Wardour St): Pink Floyd (Jan 19), Marmalade (Jan 20), Sonny Childe (Jan 21), Felder's Orioles (Jan 21), The Heat Change, The Bunch, The Renegades (Jan 22), Ben Webster & Blossom Dearie with Ronnie Scott + Martin Winsor (Jan 25); First Appearance: Jimi Hendrix (Jan 23, 7.30–11.00); The Herd (Jan 23), The Ultimate (Jan 23), SYN (Jan 24)
- Ram Jam Club (390 Brixton Rd): Zoot Money & His Big Roll Band (Jan 20), The Shevelles (Jan 21), Ronnie Jones & The Blue Jays (Jan 22), Rupert's Rick 'N' Beckers (Jan 24); 10/- includes 1 year's membership
- Whisky A'Go Go (33–37 Wardour St): Warren Davis Monday Group (Jan 22), Cool Kombination (Jan 24), Cool Kombination (Jan 26)
- Artwoods – London City Agency: Tour dates Jan 24–31 Germany/Denmark: Mike Stuart Span, Savoy Brown Blues Band, Dave Antony's Moods, Five Proud Walkers, Worrying Kynde, Heart and Souls, John Bryan Fraternity, John Dummer Blues, Spencer's Washboard Kings, Bill Niles' Goodtime Band, Champion Jack Dupree
- Bull's Head (Barnes Bridge): Terry Smith, Danny Moss, Alan Haven–Tony Crombie Duo (Fri/Sat/Sun)
- Golden Star Club (46 Westbourne Gardens, N.J.): The Sparks + The Excels; Top Discotheque every Friday
- Palm Court Hotel (Manor Park): ED Faultless Trio, Pete King Jazz, Dick Morrissey, Art Ellefson, Art Theman
- Royal Albert Hall (Monday March 13th): Charles Aznavour – Return Appearance; tickets 63/- to 5/-
- A Tribute and Benefit to Johnny Butts (Sunday Jan 29, 7.30 till midnight at the Grove Tavern Club): Georgie Fame and the Harry South Big Band, Spike Milligan, Blossom Dearie + others; tickets £1 from the Club
Photos/Images:
- No photographs; page is entirely text-based listings
Notes:
- The Jimi Hendrix advertisement for the Marquee (Jan 23) is listed as "First Appearance" — a historically significant booking. He is also listed at The Speakeasy (Jan 19) on page 16.
- Roland Kirk's residency at Ronnie Scott's is prominently advertised.
Content type: Classified advertisements (musicians wanted, engagements wanted, situations vacant, personal notices, instrument dealers)
Headlines/Articles:
- No editorial articles; the page is entirely classified advertising.
Advertisements:
- Bill Lewington Limited (164 Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.2): Price list for instruments – alto and tenor saxophones (Leblanc, Selmer, King, New King brands), flutes, clarinets, cornets, trumpets (Leblanc, Selmer, Boosey & Hawkes, Conn, etc.)
- Club Premises (1/4d per word): Attractive Club Premises for hire; All Facilities Including Large Car Park (N.W. London); Box 5599 "Melody Maker"
- Public Notices / Employment Agency: Frank Gerard Rodgers W2 seeking licence to carry on agency for theatrical and variety artists; submission to Westminster City Council
- Bands (1/- per word): Multiple bands available and wanted – Barry Collings Agency (dance trios, quartets); Dance Band 4/5 piece; continental tours; Groups urgently required; Horton Agency; Top Twenty; Talented Group; Trios wanted; various classified entries
- Musicians Wanted (1/- per word): extensive classified section seeking all instruments: guitarists, bassists, drummers, organists, vocalists, trumpeters, trombonists, pianists, semi-pro military band; specific ads include Roy Signals Band (Baritone Sax), Royal Signals Band for various instruments, Grenadier Guards Band (solo obo and hand bookers for private functions), Cavalry Royal Tank Regiment Bands, Tom Simms (semi-pro)
- Engagements Wanted (2/8d): musicians seeking bookings – guitarists, pianists, accordionists, drummers, guitarists, bass guitarists, vocalists; numerous individual classified entries
- Situations Vacant: Guitarist freelance, young guitarists, bassist/vocalist, lead guitarist, lead guitarist transport, rhythm guitarist
- Situations Wanted: Musicians and bands available for bookings
- Personal (1/4d per word): European Friendship Society Burnley; Pen Friends; Two Airmen in Aden seeking contact; overseas pen friends; various personal notices
- Len Stiles (Musical Instruments Ltd.): Price list – guitars (Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Guild, Hofner, Rosetti, VOX), drums (Premier, Ludwig), amplifiers (VOX AC30 Super Twin)
- Sound Recordings London: Recording studio services
- Musical Services: Coaches, arrangers, recording studios, demos, vocal harmony groups
- Fan Clubs: Kenny Ball, Cana Variety Agency
- Vocalists Needed: various ads seeking male and female vocalists
- Gorleston Super Holiday Camp (Great Yarmouth): Vacancies for Pianist/Organist and Assistant Organiser; 20-week season from mid-May
- Premier Drums Sale: "DOC HUNT SAYS – SALE!! 20% OFF ALL NEW DRUMS UNTIL JANUARY 31st Cash or H.P." – L.W. Hunt Drum Co. Ltd., 10/11 Archer St., Shaftesbury Ave. (GER 8112)
Photos/Images:
- Small cartoon/illustration accompanying "Grow Mangrow" advertisement
- "Doc Hunt Says" cartoon figure next to the Premier drum sale ad
Notes:
- Highly typical classified page for music press of this era; provides a detailed snapshot of the working musician's job market in January 1967.
- Len Stiles price list gives useful period retail prices for guitars and drums.
Content type: Classified Advertisements
Headlines/Articles:
- Melody Maker Classified Advertisements: Full page of small-ad classifieds for the music trade, with the masthead noting submissions must be sent with remittance to arrive not later than 4.30 p.m. the Friday prior to issue.
Advertisements:
- Premier / Ludwig: Top-left display ad — "Full Stock Always Here"; superb range of classical and Spanish guitars, bass amps by Ampeg and Wallace, clarinets, saxophone repairs. Chas. E. Foote Ltd., 20 Denman Street, W.1.
- Selmer — The Little Shop: Sale of Trade-Ins; detailed price list of used/secondhand guitars and bass guitars (Rickenbacker, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Syphonic etc.) and bass guitars.
- PAN Quality Instruments: Large display ad — secondhand guitar bargains with extensive price lists for guitars, amplifiers, lead & bass guitars, drum kits; also amplifiers, drum kits; part exchange, mail order. 33/37 Wardour Street, London W.1.
- Ivor Mairants Musicentre: "New Reductions for the New Year" — secondhand and shop-soiled guitars and bass guitars; Gretsch Country Gentleman, EKO, Hofner, Burns etc.; hire purchase and part exchanges; 56 Rathbone Place, London W.1.
- Framus Guitars (by Dallas): 12-string, folk, country western, tenor, thin semi acoustic, electric bass, cello; stiletto adjustable neck. 1018 Clifton St., London E.C.2.
- Vic O'Brien: Drums — U.K./U.S. — complete stock of music makers (Premier, Slingerland, Ludwig, Ajax, Cambo etc.); part exchanges. 68 New Oxford St., W.C.1.
- Syd Wedeles: 218 Gloucester Terrace, London W.2; emergency repairs to amplifiers and organs, "Get you to the gig" service 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Applied Electronics & Automation Ltd: Tough Metal 4-plug / 13 Amp Mains Distributor; 4-pin plug/flex, completely safe; comes with 8ft lead. 55/-.
- Guitar Amplifiers & PA Equipment: 72-page guitar catalogue — free.
- Cathedral Strings: Fine quality English gut double bass strings with price list; British (MM) Music Stores, 130 Shacklewell Lane, London E.8.
- Maurice Placquet: Sheet music (pops and standards), instrumental tutors, accessories, band orchestrations, instrumental solos; Scarths, 55 Charing Cross Road. Also drum kits.
- The Maniac — Spot Cash Buyer: 126 Churchfield Road, Acton, W.3 — buying all secondhand equipment, cameras, etc.
- Bell Music: Guitar catalogue free; 15/7 E. Well Road, Surbiton.
- Classified columns: Drums, Tuition, Sound Equipment, Accessories, Records for Sale, Records Wanted, Hotels, Publications — multiple small ads in each category.
- Play Guitar in 3 Weeks: Melody School of Music, 18 Lowndes Street, London S.W.1 — instruction in guitar, bass, trumpet, accordion, harmonica.
- DDD (skin preparation): Testimonial from 17-year-old Keith Nichols — "DDD cleared up my spots in a short matter of time."
Photos/Images:
- None (classified/small-ad page only)
Notes:
- This is the classified advertisements page — dense columns of small trade ads covering instruments for sale/wanted, repairs, tuition, records, hotels, and miscellaneous. Standard back-of-paper format for Melody Maker.
Content type: Letters / Features / Advertising (back page)
Headlines/Articles:
- "Here Come the Monkees!": Large headline dominating the top half of the page. Readers' letters expressing a range of strong opinions on The Monkees and their BBC TV show, under sub-headings: Rubbish, Effort, Knocked, Great, Worse, Faults, Disgusted, Ardent. Letters range from condemnation ("a load of childish rubbish") to enthusiastic support.
- "Well Done Dorothy": Reader letter by John Buckley, London W.2, praising Dorothy Squires for her dignified handling of hostile audience members at the Aberdeen Fan Charity Concert; recounts her being surrounded by ill-mannered youths and ultimately leaving the stage.
- "Why Bar Ayler's Programme from TV?": Short opinion piece by C. Smith arguing that BBC2's decision not to broadcast Albert Ayler's Jazz Goes to College recordings is a social crime; Ayler described as a unique artist and important innovator. Appeals for Ayler to be given a TV audience.
- MM Mailbag: Letters column with LP winner prizes. Letters include:
- Noel Murphy (Folk Singer, Hampstead) — on young ladies chanting "yah-boo" in self-protection against pop bands; describes a scene with a young lady at a folk club.
- Elsa Smith (Dart, Kent) — LP winner; supports Rolling Stones and their philosophy ("Don't Knock the Pop" article).
- Mrs. Lois Hocker (Cheam, Surrey) — LP winner; agrees with John Pearse in Mailbag about needing agents/managers who understand folk clubs; folk clubs being taken over by semi-professional acts.
- Three further letters on The Monkees controversy (various towns/authors).
- Letter on death of drummer Johnny Butts (B.A. Netzler, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex).
- Letter on "load of codswallop" from Chris Welch — describes modern pop as like "an aspiring cross between Cassandra and Batman's Robin" (John Lewis, Blackheath).
Advertisements:
- Tiles (79–89 Oxford St.): Weekly programme listing — T.T. Backus & The Powerhouse, Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Flies, Twilights, The Iveys, Jimmy Cliff & The Shakedown Sound, The Checkmates, Mike Quinn Show, The Lynx, The Maroons, Laurel & Paula; DJs Jeff Dexter and Mike Quinn. Also Radio Luxembourg Lunchtime Disc Party hosted by Jeff Dexter; Tiles Tamla Show (Jan. 25) hosted by Jeff Dexter with The Original Dyaks.
- Self-Instructor for Bass Guitar by Dick Sadler: Unique string and gate diagrams / basic chord building; Feldmans, 64 Dean St.
- Harold Davison presents Woody Herman and His Orchestra: Wed. 25 Jan. — Croydon Fairfield Hall; Sat. 28 Jan. — Victoria New Victoria Theatre. Tickets 6/–, 8/–, 10/6, 13/–, 16/–, 20/–.
- Harold Davison & Norman Granz present Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra: Fri. 10 Feb. — Manchester Free Trade Hall; Sat. 11 Feb. — London Royal Festival Hall (6.15 show only, 9.00 show SOLD OUT); Sun. 12 Feb. — Hammersmith Odeon (6.00 & 8.30 p.m.).
- Harold Davison & Norman Granz present Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra: Multiple UK dates — Portsmouth Guildhall, Birmingham Town Hall, Bristol Colston Hall, Leicester De Montfort Hall, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Glasgow Odeon, Newcastle City Hall, Bradford University. Sun. 5 Feb. – Thur. 16 Feb.
- Harold Davison presents "Jazz from a Swinging Era": Featuring Earl Hines, Buck Clayton, Roy Eldridge, Bud Freeman, Vic Dickenson, Willie Smith, Budd Johnson, Bill Pemberton, Sir Charles Thompson, Oliver Jackson. Sat. 25 Mar. — London Queen Elizabeth Hall. Tickets 10/6, 14/–, 17/6, 22/6.
- Next Week trailers: "Jimi Hendrix in the Pop Think-In"; "Carl Wayne reviews the new singles in the Blind Date."
- MM Mailbag LP prize promotion: Win your favourite LP — write to the letters column.
- "Over the Wall We Go" (Oscar on Reaction 591 012): Small single advertisement at foot of page.
- Radio Luxembourg 208 Lunchtime Disc Party hosted by Jeff Dexter — Mon.–Fri. 12–3 p.m.; admission 2/6.
Photos/Images:
- Group photo of The Monkees (four members, casual/posed), captioned: "MONKEES: 'Their TV show is a load of childish rubbish.'"
Notes:
- This is the final body page (page 20) — the back page of the issue. The imprint at the foot reads: "Registered at the G.P.O. as a newspaper. Second class postage paid at New York N.Y. Printed in Great Britain by QB Ltd., Sheepen Road, Colchester for Longacre Press Limited, 161/166 Fleet Street, London E.C.4. Postage on single copies: Inland 3d., Overseas 3½d."
- The Monkees letters dominate the editorial portion of the page, reflecting the controversy around their UK TV series debut.
- The "Why Bar Ayler?" piece sits alongside the pop letters, reflecting the magazine's broad coverage from avant-garde jazz to mainstream pop.
Content type: Mixed — Feature article / Charts / Column / Advertisement
Left page:
- Main feature: "A BLUEPRINT FOR POP RADIO" — a Melody Maker opinion poll subheaded "What do Britain's pop fans expect of the new Radio 247? Melody Maker canvassed their opinions—BBC please note!" The article is structured with subsections: "What they want", "BBC—PLEASE NOTE", "MODEL" (with a diagram), and "DIGEST"
- Blind Date column featuring Dave Dee — records reviewed include releases by Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Migrons, Obi Redding (Otis Redding), Z and the NYEs (Z and the NYS?), Rolling Stones, Adam Faith, John Mayall's, and others — with a caricature illustration of Dave Dee
- Beat Horrorscope — horoscope column "looks at the stars for pop stars" by Chris Welch, with star sign illustrations (Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius)
Right page:
- New Singles chart box — headlined "The Sound of Entertainment on new singles", listing artists including Gene Clark, Woody Herman, Peaches & Herb, Dave Walton, Genevieve, The Tremoloes, Guy Darrell
- Chart Shots — brief chart listings including Paul Revere & The Raiders ("Good Thing") and Dr West's Medicine Show & Junk Band ("The Eggplant That Ate Chicago")
- Hit Albums & EPs — grid of small album cover thumbnails (partially legible)
- Feature article: "Epstein's new target—success for the Saville" by Jack Hutton, with a photograph of Brian Epstein
- Advertisement: Teisco-WEM — "The small organ with the Big Punch", showing a keyboard instrument, priced at £25, from Watkins Electric Music Limited, 66 Offley Road, London S.W.5
Spanning content:
- The "A Blueprint for Pop Radio" feature occupies the upper half of both pages, with the large bold headline spanning across the centre fold
- A large photograph of a portable transistor radio accompanies the feature at the top left
Photos/Images:
- Portable transistor/table radio (large photograph, top left of feature)
- Caricature illustration of Dave Dee (Blind Date column)
- Photograph of Brian Epstein (Epstein article, right page)
- Small album cover thumbnails (Hit Albums & EPs box)
- Zodiac sign illustrations (Beat Horrorscope column)
- Photograph of a Teisco-WEM keyboard organ (advertisement)
Notes:
- Page header reads "MELODY MAKER, January 21, 1967—Page 11" (visible at top of image, confirming these are pages 11–12 of the issue)
- Some fine-print text in the charts box and Blind Date column is difficult to read at this scale
- The centre fold runs vertically through the middle of the "Blueprint for Pop Radio" headline, splitting it between the two pages