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SKELTON CONCERT Associated Press ron erickson 7/24 More than 2,000 persons of all ages crowded the Sands Hotel Grand Ballroom Sunday afternoon as the Second Annual Concert of music composed by Red Skelton was played by the Las Vegas "Pops" Orchestra. The program, presented by Jack Entratter, Sands president and show producer, included a wide array of music from soft waltzes to spirited marches played by the fifty-eight piece ensemble. Much of yesterday?╟╓s music Was based on'Skelton?╟╓s world-wide travels during which he received inspiration for many of his songs. Included in this catagory were "Russian Sleigh-ride," "Women of Athens," "Moonlight oh Fuji," "Istanbul Express," "London Tower," and "Nikko Gardens." Other selections were written as an expression of mood or feeling or as a tribute to something close to him, such as a recent Skelton, who received a standing ovation, said his real motivation which is dedicated to his daughter Following the concert, Skelton spoke bri?╜ :he cone e 2 y explaining his feelings about music and also thar?╟╓ ong to attending I! a real to see s o many people he Skelton said hope you enjoyed the program as much as I enjoyed writing the daughter :: ,e audience and said his wife was recover week & -it 1r iF IF