INTER ATIONAL INTERNATIONAL DATELINE weeks - Caixa de Cemento at the Ruth Es- enthusiasm will result in an increase in ac- cobar Theatre, for which he wrote the music tivity and eventual success. dilek koc and lyrics, and Gonza guinha da Vida at the United Kingdom Procopio Ferreira Theatre, which he stars LONDON The latest in the in. His latest album, released on EMI, is also - continuing selling strongly. saga of Sex Pistol's controversies occurred "Who's Loving You," by Doble Gray, is this week with a court injunction being the current Fermata hit at the discos, while issued by the American Express credit card the veósion of "La Cumparsita" (a company. Virgin Records were taken to traditional Argentinian tango turned to court Oct. 15 by American Express for disco music) by Jinny and The Flam- breach of copyright and trademark in- over Virgin's use of the bouyants is still selling strongly as a record fringement American Express logo on "The Great Rock and remains a solid argument for dancers. miguel smirnoff 'n' Roll Swindle" singles bag and in the ad- i France vertising for the record. The bags have since been withdrawn. On the film side, the JACKSON 'LOOKING SHARP!' - A&M recording artist Joe Jackson was informed that PARIS -A new international structure has Pistols' movie, "Swindle," is now scheduled his "Look Sharp" LP had been certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Assn. been announced for CBS's music for general release in the Fall of '80. during a recent tour through Toronto and Montreal. Pictured are (l -r): Pat Ryan, A&M On- publishing arm, April Music. All of those af- The Rolling Stones have nearly finished tario promo staffer: Gary Sanford of Jackson's band: J.P. Guilbert. A&M national promo- filiated companies outside of the USA will their new LP, which they've been recording tion: Graham Maby of Jackson's band; Gerry Lacoursiere. A&M Canada president: now use the umbrella title CBS Songs Inter- in Paris. Their future plans include a UK and Jackson; Dave Houghton of Jackson's band; John Te/fer, Jackson's manager, and Joe national (CSI). Jeremy Pearce, the regional European tour to back up the LP's release Summers. A&M Canada vice president. vice president of CSI, explained the struc- in the new year ... Other British rock - ture during an interview given to Cash Box. giants, The Who, are slated to play six more EMI Ltd., Liberty/United Announce The new structure is designed to give CSI concerts next month as a "Thank You" to affiliates autonomy, while retaining their fans and as live rehearsals for a series a Intention To Combine Intl Divisions close links with CBS Records affiliates. The shows in the USA in December ... And af- LONDON - The international divisions of talent, will provide a significant increase in continental European CSI affiliates and ter an absence of three years from the cir- EMI Records and Liberty/United Records, the impact we are able to make in inter- their respective heads are: Belgium - cuit, another rock superstar act, Queen, both of the UK, are to be merged in a move national markets. Jacques Christens; France - Pierre helps the Christmas build-up with a series aimed at achieving further penetration of "The combined strengths of both com- Hebrard> Germany, Austria and Swit- of 14 UK concerts beginning Nov. 20. UK repertoire in international markets. panies can now be focused on achieving zerland - Volker Spielberg; Greece - Very mixed criticism abounds in London The merger was announced by Leslie maximum market penetration for artists on George Kyvelos; Italy - Antonio presently over the latest Elton John LP Hill, managing director of EMI Music the rosters of both companies throughout Marrapodi; Netherlands - Bas Mul; Spain release, "Victim Of Love," which is pure Europe, who said, "The combination of EMI the world." and Portugal - Antonio Perez Solls, and rock -disco produced by Pete Bellotte at Records and Liberty/United Records per- The new merger means that Paul Watts, Scandinavia - Rolf Persson Munich Musicland Studios. Though ap- sonnel. backed by a broadened reservoir of currently general manager of EMI Records' These affiliates, plus April Music Israel parently prepared for mixed reactions, international division, will continue as (whose general manager is Ran Kedar), will John was recently quoted as saying, "I Interworld, Music Sales general manager of the merged operation, report to the regional vice president of CSI, wanted to do it just because you should reporting to Ramon Lopez, managing Jeremy Pearce, in Sign Sheet Music Deal located Paris, who in never remain constantly one thing. I almost director of EMI Records. Kirk Van Hengel, turn reports to the vice president of CSI, don't want there to be 'the Elton John LOS ANGELES - Interworld Music of the currently international manager of Liber- Harvey Shapiro, in New York. The Sound.' It's like when 'Benny And The Jets' USA and Music Sales Ltd. of the UK an- ty/United Records, will be the new deputy reporting structure mirrors that of CBS jumped into the American R&B chart, I was nounced the completion of an exclusive manager of the merger and will report to Records International and will ensure that elated. It was another barrier pushed back. agreement for the production and distribu- Watts, with special responsibilities for affiliates feel part of an international Musicianship shouldn't be all about playing tion of sheet music and folios made from In- marketing and promotion. organization and strengthen administrative what you know you're good at, what sells. terworld copyrights.

and creative ties between them. In addition There should always be an element of risk. I Interworld's catalog includes the former to increased activity with local writers, it is know I'm going to get criticized for 'Victim Schroder Music catalog, as well as

intended that CSI affiliates will increase Of Love' and I know why. But then I have Compass Music, which includes many their exploitation of other areas, such as never offered reasons or excuses for Henry Mancini compositions. In addition,

advertising jingles, film and TV changes of direction. I just hope people will the major portion of Bacharach/David

soundtracks, and sheet music, all of which notice that I've done it before and I will copyrights in the Blue Seas Jac catalog are will be approached on an international probably do it again." included in the deal. rather than country -by -country basis. CSI Polydor Records recently held a riotous Commenting on the agreement, Bob will also look to acquire important bash at London's Legends Club to Wise of Music Sales said, "We are American, British and other catalogs for celebrate the release of Scottish comedien delighted with the new arrangements with sub -publishing in Europe. Billy Connolly's new LP "Riotous Interworld. We have worked with the Pearce states that in addition to a very Assembly." Connolly is a kind of Celtic ver- Schroder Organization for over five years strong administration, CSI offers the sion of America's Robin Williams and con- and now look forward to developing the en- original publisher the advantage of a cen- tained on the LP is a clever send-up of VPs tire Interworld catalog. We are committed tral organization to negotiate any agree- "In The Navy" titled "In The Brownies" to a major publishing program of folios and ments and to cover creative and ad- (young girl -guides) . sheet music in the coming years." SONGWRITING WINNER - Australian ministrative matters, thus saving the Ariola Records recently announced the John Velasco, Interworld managing Graeme Connors was recently awarded necessity of negotiating and following up a acquisition of Cozy Powell to a long-term director, added, "We have had a working two certificates of merit at the annual dozen or more separate sub -publishing worldwide deal excluding Japan and North relationship with Music Sales for over a American Song Festival for his entries in agreements for individual territories. All America. Powell's debut Ariola single titled year prior to this contract. We are now very the lyric section, one of which reached the European affilates have reacted "Theme 1," along with a debut LP titled happy to formalize it and to take advantage semi-finals. Pictured are (l-r): Connors and enthusiastically to the organizational "Over The Top" was released Oct. 19 ... of Music Sales' promotional and publishing Peter Hebbes, general manager of Festival change and CSI feels confident that this nick underwood activities." Records, Connors' local label INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERS Japan New Zealand United Kingdom TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s 1 Kanpakusengen - Masashi Sada - Free Flight 1 I Was Made For Lovin' You - Kiss - Polygram 1 One Day At A Time - Lena Martell - Pie 2 Sexual Violet - Masahiro Kuwana - RVC 2 Sad Eyes - Robert John - EMI 2 Video Killed The Radio Star - Buggies - Island 3 Ai No Suichuka - Keiko Matsuzaka - Nippon Columbia 3 Born To Be Alive - Patrick Hernandez - CBS 3 When You're In Love - Dr. Hook - Capitol 4 Omolde Zake - Sachiko Kobayashi - Warner/Pioneer 4 I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats - Polygram 4 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson - Epic 5 Hohoemino Hosoku - Yanagi George & Rainy Wood - Tokuma 5 We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard - EMI 5 Every Day Hurts - Sad Cafe - RCA 6 Yukiga Areba - Hideki Sail() - RVC 6 Don't Bring Me Down - ELO - CBS 6 Gimme, Gimme, Glmme - ABBA - Epic 7 Mangekyo - Hiromi Iwazaki - Victor 7 Some Girls - Racey - EMI 7 Chosen Few - Dooleys - GTO 8 Shinayakani Utatte - Momoe Yamaguchi - CBS/Sony 8 On My Knees - Charlie Rich - CBS 8 Message In A Bottle - The Police - A&M 9 Gingatetsudo 999 - Godayigo - Nippon Columbia 9 Sail On - Commodores - EMI 9 Tusk - Fleetwood Mac - Warner Bros. 10 Yoake - Chiharu Matsuyama - Canyon 10 My Sharona - The Knack - EMI 10 Dreaming - Blondie - Chrysalis TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs 1 Itsuka Tsumetayi Amega - Iruka - Crown 1 Don't Walk - Boogie On - various artists - EMI/CBS 1 Regatta De Blanc - The Police - A&M 2 Breakfast In America - Supertramp - Alfa 2 The Long Run - Eagles - WEA 2 Tusk -- Fleetwood Mac - Warner Bros. 3 Get The Knack - Toshiba/EMI 3 Slow Train Coming - Bob Dylan - CBS 3 Eat To The Beat - Blondie - Chrysalis 4 Sneaker Dancer - Yosuyi Inouye - For Life 4 Dynasty - Kiss - Polygram 4 Whatever You Want - Status Quo - Vertigo 5 Dream Police - Cheap Trick - Epic/Sony 5 Breakfast In America - Supertramp - Festival 5 The Long Run - Eagles - Asylum 6 10 Numbers Carat - Southern All Stars - Victor 6 In Through The Out Door - Led Zeppelin - WEA 6 Off The Wall -- Michael Jackson - Epic 7 Kenyichi Ogiwara - Nekkyo Raibu - Tokuma 7 Dream Police - Cheap Trick - CBS 7 Outlandos D'Amour - The Police - A&M 8 In Through The Out Door - Led Zeppelin - Warner/Pioneer 8 Discovery - ELO - CBS 8 Lena's Music Album - Lena Martell - Pie 9 New Horizon - Circus - Alfa 9 Replicas - Tubeway Army - WEA 9 Discovery - ELO - Jet 10 Alice VII - Toshiba/EMI 10 Get The Knack - EMI 10 Pleasure Principle - Gary Numan - Beggars Banquet -Record Publications Ltd. -BMRB

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