POP/ROCK - July 23, 1987

Ella Mae Morse, whose 1942 recording of “Cow Cow Boogie” was Capitol Records’ first hit single, will be presented tonight with a plaque commemorating the accomplishment during a celebration marking the the renovation of the Capitol Records Tower, 1750 N. Vine St., Hollywood. The 31-year-old building was recently repainted and the beacon on top of the 13-story structure has been wired so it once again will blink out the the word Hollywood in Morse Code. Joe Smith, vice chairman and chief executive of Capitol, will host the reception that will also honor such other past and present Capitol artists as Peggy Lee, Yma Sumac, Martha Davis of the Motels and members of the band Duran Duran.