| No. 729 | 6 January 1961 | |
| Derek Johnson | Cliff Richard Beats out Adam Faith in NME Record Survey | 2 |
| NME | Final Chart Places 1. Cliff Richard 2. Adam Faith 3. Elvis Presley 4. Everly Brothers 5. Anthony Newley |
2 |
| Keith Goodwin | Spotlight on Famous Americans Mel Torme and Tony Bennet | 3 |
| Keith Fordyce | Top-Class Instrumentals, Great Compositions | 4 |
| Keith Fordyce | Duane Eddy vs. Russ Conway | 4 |
| Keith Fordyce | New Releases: More
Sundowners Hit the Music Trail [Sundowners, Jack Pleis, Johnny Burnette, Felix Slatkin] |
4 |
| NME | Top Singles 1. "Poetry in Motion," Johnny Tillotson 2. "Save the Last Dance for Me," The Drifters 3. "I Love You," Cliff Richard 4. "It's Now or Never," Elvis Presley 5. "Lonely Pup," Adam Faith |
5 |
| NME | Top-selling Sheet
Music 1. "It's Now or Never" (Ricordi) 2. "Little Donkey" (Chappell's) 3. "Never on a Sunday" (United Artists) 4. "Save the Last Dance for Me" (Manor) 5. "Lonely Pup" (Mills) |
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| n.a. | Girl Singers Make
ATV News (Shirley Bassey, Alma Cogan, Andrews Sisters) E. R. Lewis Knighted [co-founder of Decca Records] Conrad and Wynter Join Vincent in Granada Tour |
6 |
| n.a. | Cliff Richard: Blackpool or Summer Film? | 6, 7 |
| n.a. | Russ Conway's LP
Sales honored by EMI Legrand Plus Vaughan Prepare English Version of Italian Hit High Demand for Presley's "Are you Lonesome Tonight" |
7 |
| n.a. | Fourth Donegan ATV Series? | 8 |
| Mike Hellicar | Rhet Stoller, Much More than "Three-chord Strummer" | 8 |
| Keith Goodwin | The Four Freshmen Due in February | 8 |
| n.a. | Sunshine to Form Own Band [Monty Sunshine] | 9 |
| Derek Johnson | Harold Davidson Writes Hit for Marion Ryan | 9 |
| Derek Johnson | Frank D'Rone Is Here to Stay | 10 |
| n.a. | To the Forefront, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs | 10 |
| Goodwin, Keith | The Four Freshmen [profile] | 11 |
| n.a. | Marion Ryan [hit parade debut] | 12 |
| The Alley Cat | Cats Whiskers for 1960 | 12 |
| Mollie Birney, March 2004 | ||
| No. 730 | 13 January 1961 | |
| Keith Goodwin | Sammy Samwell Dishes about All-Star Show in Florida [Ian Samwell, U.S. Tour, Burly Bill Black, Neil Sedaka] | 2 |
| Derek Johnson | Jess Conrad picked for 1961 Stardom | 3 |
| n.a. | Life Lines of Mr. Acker Bilk | 3 |
| Keith Fordyce | Weekly Singles: The Viscounts, Heidi Bruhl, Ben E. King, Neil Sedaka, Doris Day, Janet Richmond and Bobby Vee | 4 |
| NME | Best Selling Pop
Records in Britian: 1. Johnny Tillotson, "Poetry in Motion" 2. Cliff Richard, "I Love You" 3. Drifters, "Save the Last Dance for Me" 4. Elvis Presley, "It's Now or Never" 5. Ventures, "Perfidia" |
5 |
| NME | Best Selling Sheet
Music in Britian: 1. "It's Now or Never" 2. "Save the Last Dance for Me" 3. "Never on Sunday" 4. "Poetry in Motion" 5. "I Love You" |
5 |
| n.a. | Adam Faith Stars
in Palladium Jimmy Savile, Radio Personality with Decca Group, Presents Gold Disc to Presley Tommy Steele in March Spectacular Larry Parnes' New "Rock 'n' Trad" Project Mel Torme Keeps on Flying |
6 |
| n.a. | Big Names on BBC-TV [Frankie Vaughn, Marion Ryan, Paul Anka, Perry Como] | 6-7 |
| n.a. | Marty Wilde Makes Film in Africa Next Month | 7 |
| n.a. | Bobby 'Sway' Rydell Writes about Star Alley | 8 |
| n.a. | Meet the Manager: Evelyn Taylor | 8 |
| Keith Goodwin | 'Alaska' Hit Keeps Memory of Johnny Horton Alive | 9 |
| Stever Sholes | Elvis Presley's Latest Release | 10 |
| Derek Johnson | Adam Faith Interview | 10 |
| Mollie Birney, March 2004 | ||
| No. 732 | 20 January 1961 | |
| Johnson, Derek | Guy Michel & Frankie Laine | 2 |
| Goodwin, Keith | An Eyeful of Ifield | 2 |
| Johnson, Derek | It's a Lovely Day Today [Meet Doris Day] | 3 |
| Charlton, Bruce | A Portrait of Matt Monro | 3 |
| Fordyce, Keith | Review of the Singles
Jimmy Young, "Angels on My Shoulder" Marty Wilde, "Rubber Ball" Benda Lee, "Lets Jump the Broomstick" Terry Young, "Partners" Josh Macrab, "Messing about on the River" Jess Conrad, "Mystery Girl" Bert Weedon, "Ginchy" Brian Hyland/Hank and David, "I Gotta Go" Conway Twitty, "C'est Si Bon" |
4 |
| Evans, Allen | LPs Cyril Ornadel, Opening Night David Terry, Joni Swings Sweet Vera Lynn, Yours |
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| NME | Top 30 Charts 1. "Poetry in Motion," Johnny Tillotson; 2. "Are You Lonesome Tonight," Elvis Presly; 3. "I Love You," Cliff Richards; 4. "Save the Last Dance for Me," Drifters; 5. "Portrait of My Love," Matt Monroe |
5 |
| EMI | EMI Hits (Advertising): "A Perfect Love," Frankie Avalon; "Ruby," Ray Charles; "You're Sixteen You're Beautiful," Bill Forbes; "Many Tears Ago," Connie Francis; "Blue on Blue," Michael Hill | 5 |
| Decca | Decca Top Hits (Advertising): "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Mike Berry; "The Puppet Song," Huggie Green; "Happy Days," Marv Johnson; "Angel Baby," Rosie and the Originals; "Blue Tango," Bill Black's Combo; "Lovey Dovey," Buddy Knox | 5 |
| NME | LPs of the Week: Movin' on Broadway [Kay Starr] Chris Barber in Copenhagen All My Own Work [Jerry Lordan] |
5 |
| NME | Top Sheet Music 1. "Poetry in Motion" (Morris) 2. "Portrait of My Love" (Kassner) 3. "It's Now or Never" (Ricordi) 4. "I Love You" (Shadows) 5. "Save the Last Dance for Me" (Manor) |
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| n.a. | Shirley Bassey Palladium
Variety Project Regional TV Shows Sign Big Disc Names Norrie Paramor Signs London Schoolgirl Johnny and Rickey Battle for "Jimmy's Girl" Steve Lawrence Covers Portrait of My Love Emile Ford's Concert Bill The Avons Guest with Billy Cotton Donegan Signs New Pye Disc Contract Reg Owen on the 'Payroll'! Doris Day Records Denis King Tune Radio Dates for Cliff Richard, Matt Monro and Gene Vincent Petula Clark's World Wide Dates Happy Birthday Jess Conrad Cliff with Ted Heath Vaughn's Plans for Blackpool Vincent's New Dates Wynter Joins Rock-Trad Show Boby Rydell: Concerts, TV Planned Here Dickie Valentie's 'Showtime Date' |
6 |
| n.a. | Ray Charles Heads
1961 Jazz Invitation Brenda Lee Dates Here Postponed Jeff Mudd Back with the Mudlarks John Barry in BBC-TV Play Danny Kaye Here for British Film Deal [To Star in 'Oliver!'?] Judy Garland's TV, Film Plans Matt Monro Televies 'A Song for Europe' Mr. Acker Bilk- 'Startime' TV Big Screen Role for [Bobby] Darin? All-Star Package Headed by [Bert] Weedon Miki & Griff for Blackpool Decca Replace 'Lonesome' Discs South African Stage Plan for Richard, Wilde, Murray Anthony Newley in 'Billy Liar' Film More David Jacobs in BBC-TV Shows Bye, Bye, Birdie' Opens in June? Capitol Issue 'Road Show' LP Sidney James on Decca |
7 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Mel Torm'e Question Time | 8 |
| n.a. | NME 1961 Super Annual Sale! | 8 |
| n.a. | From You to Us | 8 |
| Hentoff, Nat | American Airmail: Wrist Watch for Elvis- Diamond-Studded! | 8 |
| Johnson, Derek | See the Stars Shine In "Pepe | 9 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Screamin' Gene Vinvent Exploding Next Week! | 9 |
| n.a. | Miki & Griff—Britain's Hillbilles | 9 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Everly Brothers Make Screen Debut | 10 |
| Hellica, Mike | Meet the Manager [Tito Burns] | 10 |
| n.a. | 77 Strips Torn Off Edd Byrnes | 10 |
| n.a. | Classified Adds | 11 |
| n.a. | Nelson Riddle Captured by Johnny Mathis | 12 |
| n.a. | Who's Where | 12 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Jazz | 12 |
| Broughton, Don | Shadows Triumph At Cliff Richards Concert | 12 |
| Lee Assoulin, February 2005 | ||
| No. 733 | 27 January 1961 | |
| Carlton, Bruce | The Relationship of Adam Faith and Connie Francis | 2 |
| n.a. | Life-lines of Johnny Tillotson | 2 |
| Johnson, Derek | Elvis Presley in 'Flaming Star' | 3 |
| Fordyce, Keith | Review of the Singles
David Macbeth: Hughie Green, "The Puppet Song" Johnny Gregory, "Where the Hot Wind Blows" Roy Young, "Plenty of Love" Julian Scott, "My Steady Date" Sylvia Sands, "Autumn Tears" Nat 'King' Cole, "The World in My Arms" Bill Black: Flee-Rekkers, "Blue Tango" |
4 |
| Evans, Allen | LP's Jerry Lordan, All My Own Work Billie Holliday, The Unforgettable Lady Day Jack Marshall, Soundsville George Lewis, Doctor Jazz |
4 |
| n.a. | NME Top 30 Charts 1. "Are You Lonesome Tonight," Elvis Presly; 2. "Poetry in Motion," Johnny Tillotson; 3. "Portrait of My Love," Matt Monroe; 4. "Pepe," Duane Eddie; 5. "I Love You," Cliff Richards |
5 |
| n.a. | LPs of the Week The Edge of Shelly Berman Ben Webster meets Oscar Peterson Music, Martinis, and Memories [Jackie Gleason] |
5 |
| n.a. | Top Sheet Music "Portrait of My Love" (Lennox) "Are You Lonesome Tonight" (F.D. & H) "Poetry in Motion" (Morris) "It's Now or Never" (Ricordi) "I Love You" (Shadows) |
5 |
| n.a. | Cliff Richards selected
for U.S. Palladium TV Show Presley Presented with British "Gold Disc" Galaxy of Stars in February "Hit Parade" Checkmates' Pye LP Names in the News Marty Wilde's Group on HMV Connie Francis Returning for March Appearances Big U.S. Music Firm Opens Here Kent Walton Back on 208 Jeannie Carson in "Finian's Rainbow" Alma Cogan Introduces the King Brothers Horton Honored Adam Faith's Danish Debut |
6 |
| n.a. | Frank Sanatra Launches
New Record Label The Shadows Overshadowed! A Message From Elvis Anne Sheldon's Requests BBC TV SeriesPeggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Patti Page,Gorme & Lawrence in Cabaret Here Marty Wilde for West End Show Louis Armstrong's Group: Another Visit Here? New Craig Douglas 'Club' Booking Ella Fitzgerald Guests in Jo Stafford TV Show Here Ford Concerts Conway, Faith in Wembley S.O.S. Charity Shows Sammy Davis' Return Visit Postponed |
7 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Hat Tricks of Hits for Three Kings | 8 |
| Johnson, Derek | Vee for Victory! | 8 |
| n.a. | Brubeck Stars but British Boys Shine | 8 |
| Johnson, Derek | Face to Face with Cyril Ornadel | 9 |
| Even, Allen | EPs | 9 |
| n.a. | Sammy Davis to Star in Darin Film? | 9 |
| Hentoff, Nat | American Airmail | 9 |
| n.a. | From Us to You | 9 |
| Goodwin, Keith | Two 'Grable-Bodied
Sailors' Hit the High C's! [Petula Clark & Anne Sheldon] |
10 |
| n.a. | Meet the Manager: Dick Katz | 10 |
| n.a. | Classified Adds | 11 |
| n.a. | Superb Frankie Vaughan Shines on Palladium TV! | 12 |
| Lee Assoulin, February 2005 | ||
| Initial January 1961 contents by Michael Valinski March 1999 |
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