2nd October

The musical Milk And Honey, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, is playing at The Martin Beck Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 543 performances.

The stage musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, starring Rudy Vallee, is playing at the 46th Street Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1,417 performances.

The stage musical She Loves Me with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick is playing at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 301 performances.

Harry Belafonte is playing during a month of shows at The Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Judy Henske is playing during three weeks of gigs at The Gate Of Horn, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Flamenco guitarist Juan Serrano is playing during three weeks of gigs at The 2nd Fret, Philadelphia, pennsylvania, USA.

Paul Anka is playing during six nights at L'Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium, Europe.

The Dillards are playing during three weeks at The Shadows, Washington DC, USA.

Jazz singer Sylvia Syms is playing during two weeks at The Living Room, New York City, USA.

Tony Martin is playing during ten days at The Latin Casino, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA.

The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, Mickie Most, Julie Grant, The Flintstones and The Rolling Stones play at The Regal, Edmonton, London, England, UK, Europe.

House band, The Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo is playing in The Jazz Lounge, Club A-Gogo, Percy Street, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK, Europe. The group will find greater success when it evolves to become The Animals.

Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas, Tommy Roe, The Fourmost, Tommy Quickly, Heinz And The Saints, The Dennisons and Johnny Sandon And The Remo Four play at The Rialto, York, England, UK, Europe.

Jazz xylophonist, vibraphonist and bandleader Red Norvo is the guest on tv's Danny Kaye Show in the USA.

Country music singer and recording artist Marion Worth begins a tour with a show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Roy Orbison plays at The Granada, Bedford, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Searchers, Bob Luman, Freddie And The Dreamers, and Brian Poole And The Tremeloes.

John Gary is the musical guest on tonights edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on NBC-tv in the USA.

Merck Mercuriadis is born in Schefferville, Quebec, Canada. He will achieve success as a manager of musicians and bands, including Nile Rodgers, Beyoncé, Elton John, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, Morrissey, Pet Shop Boys, Macy Gray, Mary J. Blige, Joss Stone, Jane's Addiction and Catherine Wheel.

The Top Ten records on WMCA Radio, New York City, USA, for the week starting on this date are as follows :

1. BE MY BABY - The Ronettes (Philles)

2. BLUE VELVET - Bobby Vinton (Epic)

3. WASHINGTON SQUARE - The Village Stompers (Epic)

4. CRY BABY - Garnet Mimms And The Enchanters (United Artists]

5. BUSTED - Ray Charles (ABC-Paramount)

6. THEN HE KISSED ME - The Crystals (Philles)

7. TALK TO ME - Sunny And The Sunglows (Tear Drop)

8. DONNA THE PRIMA DONNA - Dion Di Muci (Columbia)

9. PART TIME LOVE - Little Johnny Taylor (Galaxy)

10. SALLY, GO 'ROUND THE ROSES - The Jaynetts (Tuff)

B.B. King releases a new compilation LP, B.B.King on Crown Records in the USA.

Sarah Vaughan and Count Basie appear in a Granada tv special, produced by Johnnie Hamp, entitled Sarah Sings and Basie Swings.

Faron's Famingos play a lunchtime session at The Cavern, Liverpool, England, UK, Europe.

Jerry Lee Lewis begins a month-long series of shows at The Chez Paree Club. These shows will contribute greatly to turning his flagging career around.

Sammy Davis Jr. takes on an acting role, appearing as Allie Burns in tonight's episode of tv medical series Ben Casey, which is entitled Allie, in the USA.

Grady Martin And The Slewfoot Five, with producer Owen Bradley, record Devil Woman, El Paso, Ring Of Fire and All Alone Am I in Columbia Recording Studio, 804 16th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Mantovani plays at Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Chet Atkins records Nine Pound Hammer, Kentucky and Vaya Con Dios, with producer Bob Ferguson, in RCA Victor Studio, 1611 Hawkins Street, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Popular vocalist John Gary appears on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on NBC-tv in the USA.

Country music singer and recording artist Marion Worth begins a tour with a show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Jazz vibes virtuoso Red Norvo and his band appear on the Danny Kaye Show on CBS-tv in the USA.

The Rolling Stones album Out Of Our Heads enters the UK charts, where it will peak at No2.

Peter, Paul And Mary play at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.