New Musical Express | November 1963

November 1 No. 877
Hutchins, Chris Billy J. gets Palladium nerves! 2
Allen Evans LPs 2
Hentoff, Nat American Airmail 2
Hutchins, Chris No double salary, but two girls for Elvis in his ‘Kissin’ Cousins’ film [Col. Tom Parker] 3
Dove, Ian Ann-Margret, Bobby Rydell here for Thursday’s premiere 3
Johnson, Derek Singles review: Cliff and Billy J. turn to melodies 4
n.a. NME top 30 ["You’ll Never Walk Alone" Gerry and the Pacemakers] 5
n.a. Beatles to compose own film score: Many new Lennon-McCartney songs 6
Smith, Alan Rick Nelson’s back 8
Bromley, Tony New to the charts: Peter, Paul, Mary make it at last!, Carter-Lewis thank Murray 8
Johnson, Derek Frank Ifield’s in a very lively ‘rut’! [Palladium] 9
n.a. Trini Lopez life-lines 9
Johnson, Derek Beatles keep royal suits secret [Monday, Royal Variety] 9
Andrews, Graeme Dee Dee, Heinz, Kidd make up strong show [Edmonton Granada] 10
Evans, Allen EP’s 10
Johnson, Derek Romantic long-run for Karl [Denver] 10
The Searchers Our top ten 10
n.a. Beatles flashes from Sweden 12
November 8 No. 878
Johnson, Derek Cliff reveals secret of "Don’t talk to him" [New film, Wonderful Life, new procedure, Canary Islands] 2
n.a. Life-lines of Brenda Lee 2
Smith, Allen Goes to Paris with Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and their Mums! They conquered France! 3
Del Shannon My top ten 3
Johnson, Derek Singles: Sure-fire Heinz; Trini below par [Lopez] 4
n.a. NME Top Thirty ["You’ll Never Walk Alone," the Pacemakers] 5
Johnson, Derek Question time with Jimmy Young ["Too Young," tastes in music, favorites, teenage idols] 8
Ian Dove New to the charts: Los Indiros Tabajaras 8
Nat Hentoff Flashes from USA 8
Allen Evans EPs 8
Johnson, Derek Everlys aren’t worried about their record lull ["World Top Vocal Group," radio, TV, tour of Britain] 9
Dove, Ian Welcome back to Duane Eddy [Shirelles, Little Richard, Los Angeles] 9
Bruce Charlton Fan-mania musical [Bye Bye Birdie] 9
Gray, Andy Beatles stop the Royal Variety Show… without a scream! 10
Chris Hutchins …Then back to normal 10
Allen Evans LPs 12
November 15 No. 879
Johnson, Derek Joint jumps for Kathy! [Kathy Kirby, "Stars and Garters"] 2
Dove, Ian "Busted" step back for Ray [Ray Charles] 2
Evans, Allen EP’s 2
Smith, Alan Beatles tell the Secrets behind their Golden Tracks [With the Beatles] 3
Gray, Andy Cliff may make hits at home 3
Alldis, Barry New Trini Lopez disc’s okay 4
Johnson, Derek Eddy goes back to twang 4
n.a. NME top 30 ["You’ll Never Walk Alone," Gerry and the Pacemakers] 5
n.a. Gerry on Sullivan TV…Beatles for US too! 6
Andrews, Graeme After 'sad' first house, Eddy great! Shirelles add to lively act! [Edmonton Regal] 8
Sampson, Gordon Dreamers, Tremeloes, Searchers in a super group package [Halifax Odeon] 8
Johnson, Derek Stone us! Liverpool nods to London! 9
n.a. Life-lines of Rick Nelson
Hentoff, Nat American Airmail 9
Dove, Ian Kenton returns [Stan Kenton] 9
Gray, Andy Sister now my fan- says new Shadow [John Rostill ] 10
Johnson, Derek Matt Haunts filmgoers [Matt Monro] 10
Evans, Allen LP’s 12
Hutchins, Chris Shapiro- Rydell sparkle [Helen Shapiro-Bobby Rydell ] 12
November 22 No. 880
Johnson, Derek Dusty does it – solo! [Dusty Springfield] 2
Evans, Allen LP’s 2
Hutchins, Chris Gerry meets Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon [Gerry Marsden] 3 3
Smith, Alan Duane Eddy keeps smiling [Jinx tour, the Hi-Fi’s ] 3
Barry Alldis Up the Poole! 3
Johnson, Derek Beatles hit hard! 4
n.a. NME Top Thirty ["She Loves You," the Beatles] 5
n.a. Beatles TV sensation 6
Smith, Alan The Shirelles talk about Ronettes [Doris Kenner, "Be My Baby," Brooklyn, film] 8
n.a. Heinz life-lines 8
Allen Evans EPs 8
Johnson, Derek Mark Wynter's hit becomes Robin’s cue for a song! [the Dream Weavers ] 9
Green, Richard New to the charts: Bern Elliott and the Fenmen ["Do you love me?"] 9
David Gillard New to the charts: Nino Tempo and April Stevens 9
Smith, Alan A shock for Freddie [Dreamers, stop performing, future plans ] 10
Tony Crawley More trophies for Beatles: filmed for the States 10
Nat Hentoff US Airmail 10
Derek Johnson First Christmas discs 12
Graeme Andrews Kramer's 8 good value 12
November 29
Smith, Alan Dave Clark Five hire studio to wax hits 3
Evans, Allen EP’s 3
Alldis, Barry Singles review: Julies’s sure hit, Galloping Shadows! 4
Johnson, Derek Singles review: Good follow-up for Adam Faith 4
n.a. NME top 30 ["She Loves You," the Beatles] 5
Smith, Alan Searchers disappointed…but not heart broken ["Sugar and Spice"] 8
Johnson, Derek Nashville chief tips new team for stardom and… [Welsley Rose ] 8
Hutchins, Chris Wesley Rose gives advice to Beatles [predicts problems in America] 8
Johnson, Derek They were in groups first [Dusty Springfield] 9
Green, Richard New to the charts: The most unusual year! 9
Hentoff, Nat American Airmail: Hayley with "Dr. Kildare?" 9
Smith, Alan Billy J. brought r-and-b albums back for Dakotas 10
Johnson, Derek Rubbish! [Peter, Paul & Mary ] 10

Original version submitted by N. Thomas, 1999.
Edited and expanded December 2000.
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