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DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC, i3ECORP BER 22, 1977$1.75 plkpy HG NOINv3 On13 IS06: CS013d 3A13 80/.,--t.0 Who In The World: HITS OF THE WEEK SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS FLEETWOOD MAC, "YOU MAKE LOVING FUN" THE TEMPTATIONS, "IN A LIFETIME" (prod. by "ELVIS IN CONCERT." The soundtrack (prod.bygroup)(writer:McVie) Norman Harris)(writers:Baker -Ty- to CBS -TV's recent Special plus a sec- (Gentoo, BMI) (3:31). Four and son) (Burma East/Dajoye/Golden ond record, recorded on tour last June counting-singles from "Rumours," Fleece,BMI)(3:06). An impressive goes a long way in proving The King's thatis,andthisChristine McVie group vocal effort that should bring stage superiority. The set touches all composition is as good as its prede- these artists back to the top, this bases, reaching back for "Hound Dog," cessors. A light rocker with a com- single moves quickly but smoothly, "JailhouseRock,""That'sAllRight - pellinglovelyric,ithasreceived with the dance tempo fitting in well and somespiritualsto some ofhis pop play as an 1p cut, and should with an attractive melody. Atlantic more memorable recentefforts.RCA soar as a single. Warner Bros. 8483. 3436. APL 2-2587 (13.98). TAVARES,"MORE THAN A WOMAN" (prod. DWIGHTTWILLEY BAND,"TWILLEY DON'T THE JACKSONS, "GOIN' PLACES." The by Freddie Perren( (writers: B., R. & MIND" (prod.by Bob Schaper & group's second album for the label has M. Gibb) (Stigwood/Unichappell, Oister) (writer: Twilley) (Tarka, been preceded by the release of the BMI) (3:16). Written by the Bee Gees ASCAP) (2:48). Twilley draws on a title song as a single and its percolat- and performed by Tavaresinthe number of sources-chiefly the Bea- ing uptempo rhythms typify the set. The film"Saturday NightFever,"this tles and other Englishmen-for his recent collaborations with Gamble and single is both pop and smooth r&b, bright, pop -rock sound, and should Huff have given the group a shot in with thebrothers'tight harmonies realizehispop potentialwitha the arm and the inspirationisheard again the key to its interest. Capitol thumping, big -sounding rocker with throughout.Also check out"Music's 4500. trademark possibilities. Arista 0278. Takin' Over." Epic JE 34835 (7.98). GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, "SORRY DOESN'T VEHICLE,"MR. LOVE" (prod.by John Dee SANTANA, "MOONFLOWER." With one ALWAYS MAKE IT RIGHT" (prod. by Driscoll)(writer: Wall) (Old Shanty, of the group's more impressive and mu- MichaelMasser)(writers:Masser - ASCAP) (3:16). Sounding like a chil- sicalline-ups,this two record set of Sawyer) (Jobete, BMI) (3:53). Mas- Roadshowdren's marching song given a rock live tracks and recently recorded studio set's production plays up the coun- 'n'roll treatment, this single almost sides should prove a popular item. The try flavor of thisballad, and the demandsthat the listenersing Zombies' "She's Not There" joins clas- soul of Knight's vocal and a pop along. The bright, pop style is ac- sics such as "Black Magic Woman," hook could make this single a triple centuated by some good production "Gypsy Queen," "Soul Sacrifice" and threat.Thelost -lovelyricshould effects, particularlytheacapella "Toussaint L'Overture." Columbia C 2 reach many. Buddah 584 (Arista). chorus. Roadshow 1089 (UA). 34914 (9.98). QUEEN, "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS" (prod. by BRIAN AND BRENDA, "THAT'S ALL RIGHT "ALAN PRICE." Price's infrequent 1p re- group)(writer:Mercury) (Queen) TOO" (prod. by Jay Lewis) (writers: leasesinthis country has made him 04:11:0;1 (3:00). The first single from a forth- B. & B.Russell) (Kengorus, ASCAP) something of a legend. Lately he has comingIp,thisFreddieMercury (3:33). The second single from "Su- increased his visibility with a TV ap- c,or.lra composition slows down the tempo personic Lover" is a loping r&b song pearance, an Animals reunion album ofpast,frantic Queen hitsfor a with a pleasing "live"feelfor a and this set of new sons. His affable stately rocker well -suited to its title. studiorecord.The vocaltradeoffs style embraces the melodies while his Inits own way, it could serve as a invite singing along, and pop and keyboardwork is understatedand sort of new wave anthem, and add r&b listeners should respond. Rocket emotionally charged.JetLA 809 G to their hits. Elektra 45441. 40809 (MCA). (UA) (6.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com DILCHERBLUESAILOR AmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry OCTOBER 22, 1977 RECORDIMORLD First Annual Sam Goody, Inc. Convention Milsap Takes Top Honors Spotlights Teamwork, Marketing Concepts At 11th CMA Awards Show By ALAN WOLMARK By LUKELEWIS ELLENVILLE, NEW YORK - The Goody chainwillsoon NASHVILLE - Ronnie Milsap Marking its 30th anniversary, the break the 50 million dollar sales(RCA) struck the mother -lode at 27 -store Sam Goody, Inc. chain mark andisa major retailerin thisyear'snationallytelevised celebrated last week with its first the northeast with outlets extend-Country Music Association's 11th annual convention in the Catskill ing from Connecticut to North Annual Awards Show, as he was Mountains.Nearly150people, Carolina.GeorgeLevy, a vice named as the Entertainer of the including all store and record de- president of the company, Year. Milsap was also honored as partment managers and the Goo- opened the convention with the the Male Vocalist of the Year, and dy family, attended the two-day theme "We madeithappen." his "Ronnie Milsap Live" Ip was convention along with represent- Goody's expanded by emphasiz- named Album of the Year. atives from ABC, Capitol, CBS, ingtheneedforwell -trained, MerleTravis,theinnovative Phonodisc, RCA and WEA. knowledgeable sales people and musician who helped teach Chet the goods with which to educate Atkins how to pick a guitar, was Boone Disc Buoys theconsumer. The convention was the first chance for all storeinducted into the Country Music Singles Sales Index and record managers to mingle Hall of Fame. The coveted plaque, By LENNY BEER and congregate with Goody's ex-which willmemorialize himin Ronnie Milsap with his three CMA awards. The enormous sales on the Country Music Hall of Fame ecutives. Vice president Murray Atkins himself. Debby Boone (Warner/Curb), (Continued on page 56) here, was presented to him by which easily held onto the top The 90 minute, Kraft sponsored slot forthesecond straight show was hosted by Johnny Cash week, have jacked up The Rec- Key Music Plus Executives Accused from the stage of the Grand Ole ord World Sales Index for Opry and came off with scarcely singlestoitshighestpointof a flubbed line. Television techni- Of Creating a Secret 'Zebra' Account cal problems that plagued the first the is year. The Boone single By MIKE FALCON and SAM SUTHERLAND faroutdistancingoneofthe quarter hour cleared up by the ELOS ANGELES - Two limitedwell as for the purchase of stolen third commercial break, and the strongestfieldsof records. According to the plain- year, partners in the Music Plus retail show cruised alongata good Chart the headed tiffs,theso-called"zebra"ac- by KC & The Sun-record chain have charged key clip.The show was produced Analysis organization officials with creat- count was formed and funded by again this year by Robert Precht shine Band (TK), skimmingdailyreceipts.They Carly Simon (Elektra), Heatwave ing a secret account, which was for Sullivan Productions. allegedly usedforthe personalfurther claim that a bogus adver- "Lucille" scored big for UA art - (Epic) and Donna Summer tising scheme was set in opera- benefit of the persons accused as (Continued on page 63) (Continued on page 6) tion,in which unnamed record manufacturers were billed for air time that was never purchased. RCA Corporation In an amended Sept. 14 com- THE FIECUFE WORLD SOLES INDEX plaint to the original action filed Reports Earnings Rise Aug. 29 in the Los Angeles County NEW YORK-RCA Corporation FIL1311fIS SINGLES Superior Court, Joe Falzone and last week reported an 88 percent * SalesSept. Sept. Sept. Oct.Oct.Oct. * SalesSept. Sept. Sept. Oct.Oct.Oct. Paul Edelstein charge the Music increase in earnings for the third ndx 10 17 24 1 8 15 Index 10 17 24 1 8 15 Plus Four Corporation (which it- quarter of 1977 (ended September 150.0 self is a general partner in Music 30) over totals for the same period Plus) andcorporateexecutives in1976.Earnings forthe nine 140.0 140.0 131.0 130.0 David Marker, David Berkowitz, months ended the same day were 130.0 130.0 Louis Fogelman and Terry Pringle, up 50 percent, making it Rely (Continued on page 24) (Continued on page 24) 120.0 120.0 110.0 110.0 Tomato Gathering Stresses Independence By SAM SUTHERLAND 100.0 100.0 II NEW ORLEANS - Tomato King, the huddle'sdominant 90.0 90.0 Music Company, Ltd.,the New theme - as outlined during Fri- York -based independent label day's product presentation and 80.0 80.0 unveiled last spring by industry business meeting, and reflected veteran Kevin Eggers, hosted its in the comments of distributors 70.0 70.0 first gathering of key distributor in attendance-centered on the 60.0 andlabelstaffatthe Maison independents' fight for survival. 60.0 Dupuy Hotel here last Thursday (6) and Friday. Theme III 1977 Figure III1976 Figure While Tomato's primary goal "The theme of today's meet- atthemini -convention was to ing has to be 'Grow with us,'" * The Record World Sales Index isbased on a broad cross-section of quantitative sale; data reported to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country. The base focus attention on its first major stated Herb Goldfarb during the figure for both the singles and album indicesisa smoothed average of these quantitative reports crossover project, the label de- opening comments for theFri- during periods inMarch, 1976, with each weekly figure being a percentage increase or decrease on the base.