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I agree.SKELTON CONCERT Las Vegas Review-Journal Newspapers ron erickson 7/24 A musical tour of foreign countries and songs depicting the many moods of the man, highlighted the Second Annual Concert of music composed by Red Skelton, yesterday afternoon in the Sands Hotel Grand Ballroom. The program, presented by Jack Entratter, Sands president and show producer, included a wide array of tempos and melodies from musical portrayals to musical pictures of foreign countries. Much of yesterday's music was composed while Skelton was on a world tour. With his style of writing, he simply hums the melody into a tape recorder for later interpretation. Using this technique, Skelton wrote "Russian Sleigh-ride," "Women of Athens," "Moonlight on Fuji," "London Tower," "Nikico Gardens," "Istanbul Express," and "Raindrops of Balalaika," His other selections depicted moods, thoughts or tributes, such a "The Deep Sea," composed during an ocean crossing, and "Now She's Eighteen," written for Valentina, Red's daughter. Yesterday's concert was played by the Las.:Vegas "Pops" Orchestra under the direction on Antonio Morelli. Don Ferris served as ensemble conductor. Following the concert, Skelton thanked the audience for the reception he was given (a standing ovation), and said he hoped to be able to present the program again next year. A number of yesterday's songs will soon be released on Liberty records. # # # #