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64 Billboard's R C, Copyright 1982. Billboard Publications. Inc. No part of this pub- lication may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system. or trans- mechanical. Survey For Week Ending 11/20/82 mitted. in any form or by any means. electronic. photocopying. recording. or otherwise. without the prior written' Album Pic permission of the publisher. sional sheen of traditional AOR with a spunky, new music Spotlight feel. ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK -One From The JOHN LENNON -The John Lennon Collection, Geffen Heart, Columbia FC 37703. Produced by Bones Howe. This GHSP 2023 (Warner Bros.). Various producers. With 15 belated collection from Francis Coppola's ambitious yet inti- songs included in this single disk LP, and two additional mate movie musical faces a tough sell in the wake of indiffer- GEORGE HARRISON -Gone Troppo, Dark Horse 23734 tracks on its cassette version, this posthumous hits col- ent boxoffice. That's a shame: as written by Tom Waits and (Warner Bros.). Produced by George Harrison, Ray Cooper & lection more than earns its higher $9.98 list. If generous, performed by a seasoned crew of West Coast jazz and pop Phil McDonald. Harrison's sunny lyricism shines brightest however, its somewhat slanted view of Lennon's solo out- musicians, these bittersweet love songs are richly atmos- when least encumbered by self -consciousness, and here that put may disappoint his oldest fans even as it rings bull- pheric, as are the vocals of Waits and Crystal Gayle. equation yields a breezy, deceptively eclectic charmer. While ishly at the cash register: with fully a third of the tracks JOE COHEN- Writings On My Wall, Friendship Store Music, the opening song and first single, "Wake Up My Love," nods from his biggest seller, 1980's "Double Fantasy," this FSM 2000. Produced by Joe Cohen. Chicago -based singer/ to techno -pop through its synthesizer- drenched arrange- compilation by the label's John David Kalodner winds up songwriter Cohen offers a collection of introspective tunes fo- ment, elsewhere the title's playful island mood prompts a off- center, underplaying the striking, starker moments on cusing on love. The tracks are lean and primarily acoustic, gentler, lilting pace that hints Harrison may be taking some "Plastic Ono Band" and the raucous street rock of Len Cohen's spare, haunting vocals. is complementing astute pointers from Ry Cooder's recent work. non's early '70s New York productions. Still, that cavil minor when songs as indelible as "Imagine," "Instant CLIFTON CHENIER AND HIS RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND -I'm KISS -Creatures Of The Night, Casablanca NBLP7270 Karma," "Jealous Guy" and the highlights from "Double Here. Alligator AL 4729. Produced by Sam Charters. Che- (PolyGram). Produced by Michael James Jackson, Paul Stan- Fantasy" are being offered at this price. nier's return to active duty after a serious illness is a heart- ley, Gene Simmons. The back cover may resemble Dire ening and appropriate debut on this Chicago -based blues and Straits' current album jacket but any similarities between the reggae label. Here the zydeco master leans toward the bands ends there. Kiss, still not revealing identities, comes genre's bluesier but still relentlessly upbeat end, in one of his back with a hard -hitting dose of very heavy metal. Whereas in some time. The set was originally Warnes and Max Gronenthal. It's ultimately a romantic if bit strongest, partying romps the last few Kiss albums made concessions to pop and pro- tersweet valentine to the city, ripe for soft rock airing. released overseas by Sonet. gressive rock audiences, this album takes the foursome back My Home Where I Hang My Hat, to its roots- simple but effective heavy metal -which made CULTURE CLUB -Kissing To Be Clever, Virgin /Epic JOHNNY COPELAND -Make Dan Doyle. Copeland's fast - the band so successful in the first place. Prime cuts are ARE38398. Produced by Steve Levine. Culture Club is an- Rounder 2030. Produced by a critical cause "Creatures of the Night," "I Love It Loud," "Killer" and Country other of the new English pop bands. It's centered around Boy paced Texas blues made his label debut last and continues in that same urg- "Saint and Sinner." George's androgynous vocals. The music is a blend of r &b, celebre year, this sequel CRYSTAL GAYLE -True Love, Elektra 60200. Produced by for ent vein. This is modern, urban blues from a seasoned vet- Motown 6028ML Pro- reggae and rock, designed both for dance club play and COMMODORES -All The Great Hits, -sparked ensemble with Allen Reynolds & Jimmy Bowen. Everything about this album home enjoyment. Although electronic keyboards and drums eran, combining lively, horn playing duced by James Anthony Carmichael, the Commodores. This signifies a revitalized, modernized Crystal Gayle, with her are used, the emphasis here is on the songs and the vocals. strong original material. album features some of the biggest and best pop and black voice proving itself amidst tougher arrangements and ex- Also speculation over Boy George's sexual identity may spark hits of the past decade, but it's still a rather redundant and pressing itself in often- challenging lyrics. Catchy melodies some interest in this band. lackluster package. Four of the 10 cuts were included on the abound in a mix typified by guitar interplay and drum action. Commodores' first greatest hits album in 1978, and two of IRA STEIN /RUSSEL WALDER Elements, Windham Hill C- black This Elektra debut has three cuts produced by Nashville divi- - those -"Easy" and "Brick House" -were also featured on the 1020. Produced by William Ackerman. Windham Hill's latest GLORIA GAYNOR -Gloria Gaynor, Atlantic 80033. Various pro- sion chief Bowen including "Till I Gain Control Again" and the group's 1977 double live album. The cover is also cheap -look- addition is this young duo already steeped in the chamber ducers. Trying to reclaim that "I Will Survive" groove on At- Bread classic, "Everything I Own " -all safe for country ra- ing, conveying little of the class associated with the group. jazz atmosphere of Oregon, Art Lande and other stylists. her on "Mack- Side," the current dio -while most of Reynolds' seven cuts, including the title lantic, Gaynor hits stride Half of the tracks are Lionel Richie ballads, making the mid - Stein's lyrical piano and Walder's piquant oboe counterpoint and the "Stop In The Name Of song and "Our Love Is On The Faultline," should continue "Tease Me" single, Supremes' tempo slant of the two excellent new cuts all the more wel- each other beautifully, suggesting the pair could appeal to packs the power and distinct voice Gayle's crossover appeal. Love." Though Gaynor still come. the same buyers who've made George Winston and other la- to deliver hit after hit, a shortfall of truly worthy material MAC DAVIS -Forty 82, Casablanca NBLP7274 (PolyGram). belmates sleeper successes. muffles the impact. CHARLENE -Used To Be, Motown 6027ML Produced by Produced by Rick Hall. The combination of Muscle Shoals' Ron Miller. Charlene's latest album features more ballads Produced by Material. rhythm section and Hall's production obviously agree with MATERIAL -One Down, Elektra 60206. aimed at the pop and AC stations that made "I've Never Been Smooth, soulful lead vocals and jaunty choruses and chants Davis artistically. He's done a good job of coming op with out- To Me" one of the year's biggest hits. The title track is a duet have been added to this avant -funk studio ensemble to side songs for more variety. As a result, this is one of his with Stevie Wonder which marries a gorgeous melody with a making this a potential sleeper at clubs and on strongest releases in some time, featuring such numbers as shrewd effect, lyric that's a bit self- conscious in its up- to- the -minute top- Billboard's black formats. If the beat doesn't quit, there's still fas "Lying Here Lying" (which Davis co- wrote), Rodney Crowell's urban icality. Charlene is a strong vocalist, sounding a bit like Diana cinating interplay between principals Bill Laswell and Mi "Shame On The Moon" (also currently on LPs by Rosanne Ross on "I Want To Go Back There Again," a tune cowritten by chael Beinhorn and a studio crew including Archie Shepp (!), Cash and Karen Brooks), and "Love You Ain't Seen The Last Berry Gordy. Recommended LPs Oliver Lake Nona Hendryx, Nile Rodgers and Fred Frith. Of Me." (!!), THE KIDS FROM 'FAME' SONGS -RCA AFL1 -4525. Pro- ROY ORBISON -The All -Time Greatest Hits Of Roy Orbison, duced by Barry Fasman. This package is already receiving in- Monument KWG38384. Produced by Fred Foster. This two - ternational attention and the popularity of the Emmy -winning Pc* country, record set, stunningly packaged in ivory and gold as part of should give it a tremendous boost domestically, as tv show no DEPECHE MODE -A Broken Frame, Sire 23751 (Warner the label's newly-activated Signature Series, is doubt the BIG AL DOWNING -Team 2001. Produced by Tony Bongiovi, well. The cuts are lively and -well -paced. With "Be Your Own Bros.) Produced by Daniel Miller & Depeche Mode. It's satis- most eagerly- awaited work to be issued from Monument's Lance Quinn, Harold Wheeler. Call this the definitive Down Hero" emerging as the standout selection. Featured vocalists fying to see a group maturing from a gimmick -prone electron- considerable classics vault. It's a chronological collection by ing collection, containing as it does three previous top 40 are Erica Gimpel, Debbie Allen, Albert Hague, Gene Anthony ics outfit into one that can write actual songs.