| No. 682 | 5 February 1960 | |
| Irving, Gordon | Vincent, Cochran Rock Glasgow! | 2 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Question Time with Anthony Newley | 2 |
| Johnson, Derek | Focus on ‘Under-20’ Stars [Paul Anka, Ricky Nelson, Craig Douglas] | 3 |
| n.a. | Presley and Avalon Speak | 3 |
| Fordyce, Keith | EP’s Reviewed; Broadway Songbook, Rose Marie | |
| n.a. | Top
Singles Reviewed; “Little Coco Palm,” Jerry Wallace “Outside My Window,” The Fleetwoods “Green Grasses,” Kingston Trio “Angel’s Lullaby,” Anne Shelton “Life Gets Tee-jus Don’t It,” Wink Martindale “Like Young,” Ella Fitzgerald “Mumblin’ Mosie,” Johnny Otis |
4 |
| NME | NME
Top Singles 1. “Why,” Anthony Newley 2. “Voice in the Wilderness,” Cliff Richard 3. “Starry Eyed,” Michael Holiday 4. “Way Down Yonder,” Freddie Cannon 5. “Heartaches by the Number,” Guy Mitchell |
5 |
| NME | NME
Top Sheet Music 1. “Starry Eyed,” Lawrence Wright 2. “Why,” Debmar 3. “Heartaches by the Number,” Joy 4. “What Do You Want to Make those Eyes at Me for,” F.D. & H 5. “Seven Little Girls,” Sheldon |
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| n.a. | Lonnie
Donegan Great Yarmouth Star for Second Year in Succession Anthony Newley to Make ‘Personal’ Tour Jeri Southern Cancels Visit Jimmy Darren Here with Bride Michael Holliday in Own BBC-TV Show Craig Douglas Re-Booked for Albert Hall Show Adam Faith, John Barry Reject Resident TV Offer Stars Rally to Help Spastics "Stereo Radio? Not Yet," Says BBC ‘Royal Event’: Next Russ Conway Disc |
6 |
| n.a. | Everly
Brothers’ Venues Cover Entire Country Emile Ford’s Own TV ‘Spectacular’ Alex Murray on Decca Jo Stafford Will Stay Here for Several Months Tommy Sets Off to Australia Las Vegas Wants Cherry Wainer Ella-JATP [Jazz at the Philharmonic] Second London Venue |
7 |
| n.a. | Diana
Dors’ Album Is Red Hot They Died Too Soon [Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Richie Valens] |
8 |
| Johnson, Derek | "Relaxed? Not me," Declares Michael Holliday | 9 |
| Marlowe, Dane | Interview with ‘Misty’ Johnny Mathis in Las Vegas | 10 |
| n.a. | Jimmy Clanton Has Plenty ‘Go’ | 10 |
| n.a. | [Adam] Faith, [Acker] Bilk the Hits at Albert Hall | 12 |
| Eliott Levine, 22 March 2004 | ||
| No. 683 | 12 February 1960 | |
| Derek Johnson | Jack Good Answers These Questions in a Hard-Hitting Interview with Derek Johnson [Pop music’s Jack Good gets straight to the point after answering Johnson’s questions] | 2 |
| N.A. | Robert Earl Keeps Mobile [Begins act in a dramatic way, wandering around the stage] | 2 |
| N.A. | Who’s Who | 2 |
| Advertisements | Romantic Adventure Library | 2 |
| Charles Govey | Welcome Back Pat Boone [American singer flies to London, acting in musical ‘State Fair’ while remaining a symbol for the American youth] | 3 |
| Derek Johnson | Adam Faith Establishes Himself [LP is planned, while extensive tour continues] | 3 |
| Keith Goodwin | Jazz [Chet Baker and Dizzy Gillespie’s latest albums are quickly examined] | 3 |
| Keith Fordyce | Singles Review Teresa Brewer, “Venetian Sunset” (unknown) Valerie Masters, “No One Understands” (Fontana) David Macbeth, “Mr. Blue” (unknown) John Barry 7, “Hit And Miss” (Columbia) Eddie Hickey, “Who Could Be Better” (Decca) Bobby Day, “My Blue Heaven” (unknown) |
4 |
| Allen Evans | LP Reviews: Connie Francis. Rock ‘N’ Roll Million Sellers [MGM] Petula Clark. Petula Clark in Hollywood [Pye] Frankie Lane. Balladeer [Philips] Tommy Sands. When I’m Thinking of You [unknown] Johnny Ray. Johnny Ray On The Train [Philips] Diana Dors. Swingin’ Doors [Pye] Trio Avileno. That Latin Beat [Fontana] |
4 |
| Advertisements | The New Sensational Duane Eddy!! “Bonnie Came Back” Pye Announcements |
4 |
| NME | Top Thirty 1. “Why,” Anthony Newley (Decca) 2. “Voice in the Wilderness,” Cliff Richard (Columbia) 3. “Way Down Yonder,” Freddie Cannon (Top Rank) 4. “Poor Me,” Adam Faith (Parlophone) 5. “Starry Eyed,” Michael Holliday (Columbia) |
5 |
| NME | Best Selling Sheet Music in Britain 1. “Why” (Debmar) 2. “Starry Eyed” (Lawrence Wright) 3. “What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes At Me For” (F.D.&H.) 4. “Voice in the Wilderness” (Chappell) 5. “Heartaches By The Number” (Joy) |
5 |
| Advertisements | The Best in Pop Entertainment Pick Your Pops Here |
5 |
| N.A. | Johnnie Ray: Sudden Visit This Month, Nat ‘King’ Cole in May Likely | 6 |
| N.A. | News: Rail Strike and Poll Concert [Important
announcement for provincial ticket holders] Joni James Goes Back Home [Fly to America after 2 month stay in Europe] ATV Take-over of US Firm Singer’s Music Firm in Business Here Teacher’s 7 Year-old Song Britain’s Hope [Song written seven years ago becomes an entry for the Eurovision Song Contest] BBC-TV to Aid Como in London Final Show is All Wilde! Valentine’s Long 108 Radio Run Winnie’s ‘Top Pops’ More Everly Dates Here |
6 |
| N.A. | News: Summer Plans of Pop Stars Revealed Conway Twitty Asked to Make Tour Here Three More Acts from America [Latest additions of American acts to this country: The Axidentals] Cliff Richard Flying Home for Poll Concert and Palladium TV Adam Faith: Big Variety Tour and Star of Show LP U.S. Rock Stars for ‘Saturday Club’ Only TWO Kaye Sisters with Maxin Two Radio Spots for Craig Douglas Kings, Hilton to Tour South Sinatra ‘Can-Can’ in London Soon ‘Ello From Ella |
7 |
| N.A. | Everlys Pass ‘Big Orchestra’ Test! [The Everly Brothers are back in the hit parade, “Let It Be Me will be played on tour and the Brothers can’t wait to get back on the road] | 8 |
| Nat Mentoff | American Airmall: Dean Martin Going to Tokyo | 8 |
| Allen Evans | EPs Getting Around: Nina and Frederik, Tony Bennett, Marty Robbins Vocal: The Big Four with Guy Mitchell Instrumental: Meet the McPartlands |
8 |
| Advertisements | Presenting the Super 1960 ’36 Star Portrait Calendar’ Summer Annual [Packed with highlights by the stars and about the greatest stars on earth!] |
8 |
| NME | From YOU to US | 8 |
| N.A. | Introducing Three Newcomers to the Charts: Marv Johnson’s Got What It Takes, Toni Fisher is Original ‘Big Hurt’ Girl,Johnny Preston | 9 |
| Advertisements | EMI for the Best LP Entertainment! | 9 |
| Derek Johnson | Is Bobby Darin Better than Frank Sinatra? [Derek Johnson examines the burning question] | 10 |
| Charles Govey | Emile Ford’s Motto Is: “Make Others Happy” | 10 |
| Advertisements | Bobby Darin is Great! Announcing the Opening of Mulberry Music Co., Harvard Music Co., Francon Music Co. |
10 |
| N.A. | Personals: Records Wanted, Instrument Repairs, Transport, Fan Clubs, Tape Recorders, Engagements Wanted, Bands, Situations Vacant, Musical Services, Recording, Photographs, Pianos for Hire | 11 |
| Advertisements | Rabin Agency Joe Loss Vocal Directory AFN Highlights Radio Luxembourg Electric Guitars Special Offer! Paul Anka Story Hit Parade The New Sensational Cliff Richard Picture Album |
11 |
| N.A. | British Stars Never Had It So Good! [Ross Conway and Cliff Richard’s success doubles while other stars climb the charts as well] | 12 |
| N.A. | Advertisements: British Eurovision Song Festival 1960
The Winners! Leeds Music Ltd. Announce the New Publishing Company with Cliff Richard |
12 |
| Maja Almquist, October 2009 | ||
| No. 684 | 19 February 1960 | |
| n/a | NME Poll Concert [Cliff Richard, Russ Conway, Lonnie Donegan, John Barry, The Mudlarks, Alma Cogan, Bert Weedon, Pete Murray, Ted Heath, Marty Wilde, Craig Douglas, The Dallas Boys, Billy Fury, Emile Ford, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran] | 2 |
| Johnson, Derek | No Elvis, No Cliff? [Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard] | 3 |
| Evans, Allen | LPs Reviewed: Ella Fitzgerald and Frank DeVol:Sweet Songs for Swingers; Brook Benton:Endlessly; The Ray Coniff Singers:It’s the Talk of the Town; Vie Damone:This Game of Love; Norman Luboff Choir:Reverie;Aladdin;Song of Norway;Benny Goodman Treasure Chest;Wild Guitars. | |
| Fordyce, Keith | Keith Fordyce Reviews the Singles (Duane Eddy plays a ‘Bonnie’ guitar, Ronnie Hilton, Lloyd Price, Both sides are tops! [Freddie Canon], Pat Suzuki, Winifred Atwell, Perry Como, The Champs, Potted Pops: The McGuire Sisters; Jerry Lordan; Cyril Ornadel and the Starlight Symphony; The Kestrels, Conway hits don’t depend on title [Russ Conway], Edith Piaf, ‘When in Rome’.) | 4 |
| n.a. | NME
Music Charts: Best Selling Pop Records in Britain: 1. "Why," Anthony Newley 2. "Voice in the Wilderness," Cliff Richard 3. "Poor Me," Adam Faith 4. "Way Down Yonder," Freddie Cannon 5. "Slow Boat to China," Emile Ford |
5 |
| n.a. | Best
Selling Sheet Music in Britain: 1. "Why" 2. "Starry Eyed" 3. "Voice in the Wilderness" 4. "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyese at Me for?" 5. "Heartaches by the Number" |
5 |
| n.a. | Poll
Concert Excitement Is Mounting Quick Return For U.S. Stars [Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent] Bygraves ‘Palladium’ breaks TV record David Hughes: Novel Stage Offer ‘Can-Can’ premier later Four pop singer-writers win 12 song awards [Paul Anka, Fats Domino, Lloyd Price, Brook Benton] Everlys sign with Warner Bros. label [The Everly Brothers] Adam Faith venues, dates More stars for Wembley New Sinatra Series Conway joins Leeds Harry Walters’ Promotion ‘Juke Box Jury’ Experiment Sheila Buxton may wax in U.S. David Whitfield’s pre-tour plans Kaye Sisters booked to Great Yarmouth ‘Jubilee Show’ Ronnie Hilton plans Tony Joins Fiath |
6 |
| n.a. | Johnny
and Hurricanes with Freddy Cannon Gary Miller signs for ATV Conway Twitty Tour Dates Confirmed for May |
6-7 |
| n.a. | Cliff
Richard Gives Fame to Unknowns Connie Francis film debut now confirmed Mike Holliday on Torquay ‘Drummer Boy’ Suit Settled Hockridge series? [Edmund Hockridge] Como MD and Choir Leader For London Russ Conway Sunday Concerts Pat Boone Lavel May Issue Ford Hit in U.S. ‘Easy Beat’ [Brian Matthews] Pat Boone wants Dickie Valentine for TV show Jill Day back to ATV as Emile Ford’s guest Jazz-Classical Discs Planned |
7 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Frank Ifield wins fame all over again | 8 |
| Govey, Charles | Johnny Kidd Has ‘Got What It Takes’ Too! | |
| A.G. | First-time success for Lance Fortune | |
| Johnson, Derek | I’m lucky – I’ve got the best TV producer of all! Says Marty Wilde | 9 |
| Hentoff, Nat | American Airmail: Frankie Laine to star in a Broadway musical; Do you Agree?; A Crazy Show; Cliff Likened to Pat. | |
| n.a. | From You to Us | |
| Boone, Pat | ‘My Best Visit Yet’ | 10 |
| Wedge, Don | Lend His Car for Your Dates? – Pat’s Did! [Pat Boone] | |
| Marks, Stan | Aussies Love Perky Tommy [Tommy Steele] | |
| The Alleycat | Tail Pieces (Cliff Richard may set up new record) | 12 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Jazz Records | |
| Amanda Rawdon, February 2004 | ||
| No. 685 | 26 February 1960 | |
| Charlton, Bruce | Because You Prefer Some British Discs to their American Counterparts, U.S. Executives Are Shouting - Unfair | 2 |
| Wynn, James | Nat Cole Times It Right | 2 |
| Charlton, Bruce | Jerry Lordan Owes Everything to a Uke | 3 |
| Johnson, Derek | Johnnie Ray Stops Weeping! | 3 |
| Fordyce, Keith | David Hughes Gets Cream of Song Festival Fare [Bryan Johnson, Don Lang, Johnny Horton, Benton/Washington, Max Bygraves, Frankie Laine, Carmita, Eddie Falcon, Ken Mackintosh, Ruby Murray, Leroy Holmes] | 4 |
| Fordyce, Keith | ‘Brazil’ Limits Frank Sinatra’s Scope | 4 |
| Evans, Allen | EPs | 4 |
| NME | NME
Music Charts: Best Selling Pop Records in Britain 1. “Why,” Anthony Newley 2. “Poor Me,” Adam Faith 3. “Way Down Yonder,” Freddie Cannon 4. “Voice in the Wildnerness,” Cliff Richard 5. “Pretty Blue Eyes,” Craig Douglas |
5 |
| NME | Best
Selling Sheet Music in Britain 1. “Why” (Debmar) 2. “Starry Eyed” (Lawrene Wright) 3. “Voice in the Wilderness” (Chappell) 4. “Heartaches by the Number” (Joy) 5. “What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me for” (F.D. & H) |
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| n.a. | ‘Bad
Boy’ Gives Wilde Big Disc Boost in U.S. [Marty Wilde] Sinatra, Whitfield Song Hits Composer Dies [Frank Sinatra, David Whitfield] U.S. Disc Fans to Hear Ford [Emile Ford] Richard and King Are Como TV Guests Brown, Fury in Jack Good Series [Joe Brown, Billy Fury] Calvert in Italy [Eddie Calvert] |
6 |
| n.a. | Johnny
‘Running Bear’ Preston Arriving in April Donegan to U.S. [Lonnie Donegan] Craig Douglas Deal ‘Cool for Cats’ Is Back Again in April Bags of ACTION! And Backstage Friendship at the 1960 NME Poll Winners’ Concert |
6-7 |
| n.a. | Misleading
Statements About Cliff Richard Guitarist in New TV Series [Helio Motta] Newley, Holliday to Star in ‘Spectaculars’ [Anthony Newley, Michael Holliday] Gene Vincent: Lance Fortune on Everly Bros. Tour Malcolm Caughan Jersey Bound Extra Eddy Show (Duane Eddy, Emile Ford, Clyde McPhattler] Presley, Franics Win Clark Poll |
7 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Thousands Cheer Greatest Galaxy of Pop Talent Ever Assembled | 8 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Not So Far Back His Band Was Unwanted but Now – All Go for Bilk | 9 |
| Johnson, Derek | Cliff Richard Tells You about His Big American Thrills | 10 |
| n.a. | Stars Reveal Their Secrets | 10 |
| The Alley Cat | Tail Pieces | 12 |
| Amanda Rawdon, February 1960 |
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