New Musical Express | April 1958

4 April 1958
Johnson, Derek Pat Boone Rocked 2-3
Charlton, Bruce Liberace’s Sunshine is sure fire [Easter] 3
Fordyce, Keith I Go for Tommy Steele’s ‘Princess’ ["The Duke Wore Jeans" / "Princess"] 4
n.a. Jerry Lee Lewis dates for 37-day tour here [starts at Edmonton’s Regal Cinema, May 24th, 1958] 6
n.a. Boone, Gracie (and wives) flying together [Pat Boone, Charlie Gracie, Easter Parade] 7
Kinn, Maurice The thrills of the Academy Awards [British artists] 8
n.a. The life lines of Johnnie Ray 8
Hentoff, Nat Paul Anka phones Frankie first thing on his arrival home [NY, Anka calls Frankie Vaughan] 9
Charlton, Bruce Charlie Gracie likes our Bank Holidays! [Hippodrome] 10
n.a. Cool Queen June [Shirley Luster aka June Christy, "Queen of the Cool"] 10
11 April 1958
n.a. Frankie Vaughn Reveals: "America Is Beginning to Accept British Singers" 2
Evans, Allen Marvin’s a Whole Lotta Man! [Marvin Rainwater, "Whole Lotta Woman"] 3
Fordyce, Keith Slim Whitman is a tender balladeer ["A Very Precious Love"] 4
n.a. Pat Boone wants to return for a month in later summer [wants a longer tour] 6
n.a. One-Nighter tour offers to Frankie Vaughan 7
Johnson, Derek "Six-Five Special" Film Supplement [Lonnie Donegan, Dickie Valentine, Patula Clark, Jim Dale, Joan Regan, Russ Hamilton] 7-10
Hentoff, Nat Elvis Liking Army Food! 13
Kinn, Maurice American Music Scene [Rosemary Clooney, Jimmie Rodgers, Count Basie...] 14
18 April 1958
Marlowe, Dane Marriage for Soldier Presley? [Natalie Wood, just "pals?"] 2
Johnson, Derek Mr. Magic Moment’s Sex Appeal! [Perry Como] 3
Fordyce, Keith Paul Anka’s Slow Beat Is Real Gone! [symphonic rock, "Crazy Love"] 4
Hentoff, Nat Guy Mithchell Plans Return Next Month [variety shows, TV] 6
Hentoff, Nat Laurie London No.1 in the States! [first British male singer to top US Cashbox] 7
Wedge, Don Ted Heath ‘Swings’ Up to No.3 ["Swingin’ Shepherd Blues" / "Tequila"] 12
Johnson, Derek
Vaughan, Stella,
Franz, Johnny,
Cave, Paul.
Tribute to Frankie Vaughan 7-10
Hentoff, Nat Pat Boone Talks about His Fervent British fans! 13
Johns, Malcolm Connie Francis win fame from a song twice her age! ["Who’s Sorry Now?"] 14
23 April 1858
Johnson, Derek Focus on Laurie London [13-year-old British singer] 2
n.a. A Personal Call on Pat Boone 3
Fordyce, Keith Frankie Laine Is Back Again! ["My Gal and a Prayer"] 4
n.a. No Truth the ’6.5’ Will Be Withdrawn-OFFICIAL [BBC] 6
Fielding, Lance Sammy Davis for London 7
Johnson, Derek It’s a Sumptuous Feast for One Sitting [review of film, South Pacific] 9
Hentoff, Nat Elvis Too Busy for Shows [basic training, Army] 9
Goodwin, Keith ...Writes about Two Vocal Groups Who Are New to the Charts [The Chordettes, the Champs] 10
30 April 1958
Missing Information
Oliver Jones on Friday, March 5, 1999
Edited May 2005