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SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS AMBROSIA, "YOU'RE THE ONLY WOMAN BOB DYLAN, "SOLID ROCK" (prod. by JACKSON BROWNE, "HOLD OUT." (YOU & I)" (prod. by group -Piro) Wexler -Beckett)(writer:Dylan) Musicandlyricscutdeepon (writer:Pack)(Rubicon,BMI) (SpecialRider, ASCAP)(3:55). Browne's first since "Running On (4:05). "Biggest Part of Me" went Dylan's latest inspiration is per-Empty." The rocking single "Boule- to #2 and Ambrosia comes right haps his greatest, as evidenced vard" is part of a study of love and back with this equally infectious by this compelling rocker. A gos- loneliness that includes the vivid pop package. David Pack's soft pel chorus & fervent rhythm sec- "Disco Apocalypse" and "Hold On tenor & the mesmerizingkey- tion back his trademark vocals.Hold Out," an anthem to human boards work magic. WB 49508. Columbia 1-11318. tenacity. Asylum 5E-511 (8.98). MANHATTANS, "GIRL OF MY DREAM"ASHFORD & SIMPSON, "LOVE DON'TQUEEN, "THE GAME." Who else (prod. by Graham) (writers: Gra- MAKE IT RIGHT" (prod. by Ash- could combine a bouncy tune about ham -Mack) (Content, BMI) (3:57). ford -Simpson) (writers: Ashford - suicide, a Chic -inspired vamp like With"Shining Star"a top10 Simpson)(Nick -O -Val,ASCAP) "Another One Bites The Dust," a hit item, the Manhattansexhibit (3:35). From the forthcoming "A to parallel "Crazy Little Thing Called plenty of consistency on this fol- MusicalAffair"LP comes thisLove" and a coda as majestic as low-up.GeraldAlston'ssatiny crisp, energetic dancer with the "Save Me" all on one LP? These lead & the polished harmonies spotlight on this couple's deli-artists do itall masterfully. Elektra are unforgettable. Col 1-11321. cious vocal work-out. WB 49269. 5E-513 (8.98). JERMAINE JACKSON, "YOU'RE SUP- WHITESNAKE, "FOOL FOR YOUR LOV- THE CRUSADERS, "RHAPSODY POSED TO KEEP YOUR LOVE ING" (prod. by Birch)(writers: AND BLUES."BillWithers sings FOR ME"(prod.by Wonder) Coverdale-Marsden-Moody) (Sun- "Soul Shadows," and this marvel- (writer: Wonder) (Jobete / Black burst-Whitesnake / Dump -Eaton, lous trio never stops singing Bull, ASCAP) (3:52). Following his ASCAP) (3:30). Here's a healthythrough their instruments. Hooper's top 20 "Let's Get Serious" is this helping of British blues -rock on rhythmissupple,Sample'skey- Stevie Wonder -penned, produced this new label. David Coverdaleboards are plush carpeting, and & arrangedballad.Jackson's delivers the blockbuster hook first Felder's sax makes the blood rush reading is dreamy. Motown 1490. class. Mirage 3672 (AtI). with each flourish. MCA 5124 (8.98). DIANA ROSS, "UPSIDE DOWN" (prod. by ALBERICI, "ENGLAND'S CHILDREN" THE RECORDS, "CRASHES." Last Edwards -Rodgers)(writers:Ed- (prod. by Davis) (writer: Alberici) year's"StarryEyes"established wards -Rodgers) (Chic, BMI) (3:37). -?bl(Linda Alberici, ASCAP) (3:45). this British quartet's identity. With This pairing is a natural as Ross' Linda & Marie Alena Alberici are songs like "Hearts In Her Eyes" (re- golden vocals make the Edwards - 0basedinL.A. and sing / write corded by the Seekers), and guitar Rogers craft sound even more tough, urban rock'n'roll.The hooks as addicting as "I Don't Re- awesome. From her "Diana" LP, hard rhythm gallop and razor-member Your Name," this LP will it has smart lyrics & a super hook edged guitars underscore their take them up several levels. Virgin for every format. Motown 1494. rebellious stance. MSR500 (RSO). VA 13140 (Atlantic) (7.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com ` AmericanRadioHistory.Com JULY 12, 1980 Alexenburg, Meisels, Ariola Group Solleveld, Hix Upped in Polygram Changes Join To Form Handshake Label MI NEW YORK-Theformation will be able to think like inde- of Handshake Records,apart- pendents, that is release a limit- nershipbetween RonAlexen- ed amount of product and stay burg,PeterandTrudy Meisel withit,but we will have the and the Ariola International selling power of a major." Group, was officially announced "We have total confidence in last week. RonAlexenburg,"theMeisels Handshake Recordsevolved stated, "andinthe efficacyof from an initial agreement made a well funded, boutique type of in London four months ago be- record company in which there tween Ron Alexenburg and thewould be maximum personal in- Coen Solleveld Wolfgang Hix Meisels to join forces. volvement in the career of every "Small, creative companies artist. We made our own label, NEW YORK-Coen Solleveld, Siemens A. G. of West Germany. withcarefullycontrolledover- Hansa Records, the leadingin- president of the PolyGram Group, Simultaneously, Solleveld will head," Alexenburg said, "are the dependent in Germany with that announced last week (1) that he join the supervisory boards of the answer totoday'srecord mar- approach and our conversations will become a member of the management holding companies, ket. We will have about a dozen with Ron confirm that he shares shareholders' delegationofthe PolyGram B. V., The Netherlands artists at maximum, approximate- our basic philosophy and strong PolyGram Group on January 1, and PolyGram GmbH, West Ger- lythesame numberofem- commitment to promotion. Ac- 1981.Solleveld,61,hasbeen many. ployees and we will make sensi- tually, we believe thisis a per- president of the Worldwide Poly - Dr.WolfgangHix,executive ble deals with people who wantfect time to come into the rec- Gramorganizationsince1966. vice president of PolyGram since to be with us. At Handshake we ord business if one can find the The shareholders' delegation 1978, became deputy president right partner. We have." comprises members of Poly - effectiveJuly1,Solleveldan- InLondon, Berlin,Parisand Gram's parent companies, N. V. nounced, and will assume the of - i Teller Exits Windsong (Continued on page 22) Philipsof the Netherlands and (Continued on page 28) LOS ANGELES-Al Teller re- signed his post as president of BMA Convention Keyed To Black Music's Growth Windsong Recordsherelast By KEN SMIKLE bers were named to the board anendorsement ofthePresi- week as RCA Records report- X WASHINGTON - The Black of directors. dent" for re-election. edlycontinued talks with an- On Sunday (29), the final day The four -day gathering in the Windsong's ownership over a Music Association's second nual conference, held here June oftheconference, BMA pre- nation's capital brought together label reorganization. 26-30andfocusing onblack sentedan awardtoPresident over 1000 people who partici- Reached by RW for comment, growth in the 1980s, and Mrs.Carterfortheircul- pated in 32 panel discussions and Teller, a former CBS executive music turalcontributions.Aspartof general forums. This year's key- and subsequent president of closed withthe announcement ofLeBaronTaylor,vicepresi- thelastyear'scelebrationof note speaker was Walter Yetni- UnitedArtistsRecords,said, dent of CBS Records, as the or- Black Music Month, the Carters koff, president of the CBS Rec- "Basically, the relationship president. hosted a reception and concertords Group, whose remarks fo- with Windsong was being re- ganization's new Taylor had served as vice presi- at the White House. The award cused generally on that corpora- structured, and I felt that my ser- oftheBMA'srecording was accepted by their son, Chiption's involvement in black mu- vices were no longer crucial." dent Carter, and Secretary of Health sicandhis encouragement for Teller would not comment division.Kenneth Gamble and Edward Wright, former president and Human Services Patricia the principles of the BMA. He on reports that only Maxine and executive vice president re- Harris addressed the conference also pointed out the significant Nightingale and Danny Spanos inthePresident'sbehalf.Fol- economic role black music has would definitely continue re- spectively, will assume the posi- tions of chairman and vice chair- lowingthepresentation,Ken- playedin the industry. "In the cordingundertheiroriginal In addition to these neth Gamble stated that "every- lastdecade aloneblack music deals with the label. man. appointments, seven new rnem- oneshouldclearlyunderstand grew from an industry -wide three .111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 thatthisinno way represents (Continued on page 23) Record WorldL.'d_. ILLL' NARM FocusesonLocal Chapters Albums Singles AsanAdded Source of Strength 220.0 - By DAVID McGEE 200.0 - 180.0 - IN NEW YORK-In his three -plusoperation of a retail record store. 160.0 - yearsas executivevicepresi- Finally,he has sought, through 140.0 - dent ofthe National Associ- NARM, tobring recognitionto 120.0 ation of Recording Merchandisers the nation's small merchandisers 100.0 - 6 (NARM), Joe Cohen has repeat- whose portion of co-op advertis- 80.0 - edly stressed the need for better ing dollars and display materials 60.0 - communication and cooperation frommanufacturers is growing 40.0 -1 T -I TI between the manufacturing and increasingly smaller. 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28 7/5 5/31 /617 6 14 6/21 6/28 )/5 merchandising segments of the All of this amounts to a broad, - The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported music industry. At the same time, sweeping vision of what NARM to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country. The base figure for both the singles and album ;ndices is a smoothed average of these quantitative reports during periods in he has acknowledged thevital couldbe: a vital,concerned June, 1979, with each weekly figure being a percentage increase or decrease on the base. The base role played by middle manage- trade organization