55 BdIbOO(dSR Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 5/3/80

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Val -lo -Joe BMI. Mercury 76051. Brassy horns and sweeping producer: Porter Wagoner; writer: J. Marks; publisher: St. strings are featured in this elegantly funky tune which has Nicholas, ASCAP. RCA 1H- 11998. pleasant harmonies and a hot rhythm. Hook is incessant. THE SHOPPE -Three Way Love (2:57); producer: not listed; STONE CITY BAND -Little Runaway (3:50); producer: Rick writer; J.C. Wilcox; publisher: Soro, SESAC. Rainbow Sound R- James; writer: R. James; publishers: Jobete /Stone City 8019. ASCAP. Gordy G7182G (Motown). Rick James backup band BOB SEGER -Against The Wind (3:45); producer: Bill CATES -Gonna Get Along Without You Now (2:18); producer: offers a sizzling slice of uptempo funk in the same style as recommended Szymczyk; writer: Bob Seger; publisher: Gear ASCAP. Capitol Brien Fisher; writer: M. Kellern; publisher: Bibo, ASCAP. Ova- records. Song is incredibly danceable with its uti- James' own Killed The Magic (3:59); producer: Simon P4863. Second single from Seger's No. 1 album is in the tion OV1144. ARPEGGIO -You of a horn section. lization tight J. a folky Soussan; writers: S. Soussan, A. Posey, Powell; publishers: same vein as the previous "Fire Lake." It's midtempo BJ. WRIGHT -J.R. (2:23); producer: Joe Gibson; writer: B.J. of young love featuring pretty Aliza -Thorah /Art & Josef, BMI. Polydor PD2087. tale piano backing. PEABO BRYSON- Paradise, Capitol S0012063. Produced Wright /D. Lee /J. Meador /D. Hall; publisher: Hitkit, BMI. by Peabo Bryson, Johnny Pate. Bryson's pipes continue to be PINK FLOYD -Run Like Hell (3:41); producers: David Gil- Soundwaves SW4604. RENA -I Love Your Beat (3:30); producer: Billy Nichols; in superb working order. This time, however, he excels on writer: B. Nichols; publisher: Billee /RenMaur, BMI. Factory mour, Bob Ezrin, Roger Waters; writers: D. Gilmour, R. Wa- WICKLINE Of The Opry (3:28); producer: Rick and Bob midtempo numbers dispelling any doubts that he is strictly a -Peart ters; publisher: Pink Floyd BMI. Columbia 111265. This cut Beat, FBR22180A. Wickline; writer: B. Wickline; publisher: Cascade Mountain, ballad singer. Bryson as usual is backed by lush orchestration doesn't have the same biting lyric content as the No. 1 "An- Mountain CMR2022. but balances it with semi -energetic rhythms. Background ASCAP. Cascade other Brick In The Wall." Here, it's the driving, dance -ori- Picks -a top 30 chart tune in the opinion of the review panel which singers are excellent here, giving Bryson just the right ented, percussion- filled rhythm which makes the song come WADE BAYNES- That's The Way It Is (3:16); producer: Wayne voted for the selections released this week; recommended -a tune amount of support. His vocal diversity is particularly in evi- to land on the Hot 100 between 31 and 100. Review editor alive. Hodge; writer: G. Litton; publisher: H -Peak, ASCAP. Stargem. predicted - dence on such tunes as "Love In Every Season" where he SG2027. Ed Harrison. ELTON JOHN- Little Jeannie (5:18); producers: Clive twists and turns then shapes each note to emphasize a mes- Franks, Elton John; writers: Elton John, Gary Osborne; pub- sage. lisher: Jodrell ASCAP. MCA 41236. Taken from Elton's forth- Best cuts: "Minute By Minute," "Paradise," "Love In Ev- coming LP, "21 at 33," this melodic midtempo ballad recalls ery Season," "Life Is A Child." Recommended LPs the consummate commercial craftsmanship which character- Billboard's ized John's output around the time of "Caribou" in 1974. Some brassy horn fills constitute the only real update on recommended Continued from page 50 ning Orsted Pedersen. A strong LP, likely to appeal to every John's traditional sound. jazz buff. Best cuts: "What's New," "We'll Be Together BOPPERS -Bop Dancin' (3:46); producer: Augie L.A. -Be COLLINS & COLLINS, A &M SP4806. Produced by John Davis. Again." RUPERT HOLMES- Answering Machine (3:29); producers: writer: Ed Reddick; publishers: L.A. Boppers, Re- Johnson; and Bill Collins recall Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo Tonee LOUIS SMITH QUINTET -Prancin', SteepleChase SCS1121. Rupert Holmes, Jim Boyer; writer: Rupert Holmes; publishers: laxed /What You Need BMI. Mercury 76048. here, with subtle and smooth solo work, and mellifluous har- WB /The Holmes Line ASCAO. MCA 41235. Holmes' third Produced by Nils Winther. Not a big name yet, Smith im- JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON -Love Jones (3:58); producer: mony breaks. And they trade leads easily, too. Highspots are single from "Partners In Crime" is a bit too gimmicky to have presses as a capable flugelhorn and trumpet player. He per- writer: Johnny Guitar Watson; pub- the upbeat "Top Of The Stairs," the self -explanatory "Do You the charm of "Him," his delightful tale of gripping paranoia Johnny Guitar Watson; forms capably throughout these six attractive cuts and he re- lisher: Vir -Jon BMI. DJM DJMS1304. Wanna Dance" and the Motownesque "You Made Me Be- which recently followed the No. 1 "Escape" into the top 10. ceives strong backup from Junior Cook, Roland Hanna, Billy Best cuts: Those named. lieve." moreover, are But the book is catchy and the arrangement chracteristically DELEGATION- Welcome To My World (3:42); producer: Ken Hart and Sam Jones. Five of the selections, simple, modern jazz lacking the ingratiating. Gold; writers: Ricky Bailey, Ray Patterson, Bruce Dunbar; CLIFFORD COULTER -The Better Part Of Me, Columbia Smith originals. It's pleasing, 76056. NJC35786. Produced by Bill Withers. Coulter is a Withers pro- spark to make it a standout among this month's numerous CHUCK MANGIONE -Fun And Games (3:40); producer: publisher: A -Plus SESAC. Mercury tege, whose light and versatile vocals are best showcased releases. Best cuts: "I Can't Get Started," "Fats." Chuck Mangione; writer: Chuck Mangione; publisher: Gates producer: LUCKY DAVIS -It's Not Where You Start (3:59); "Nothing In The World Is Free," here by ballads: the sensitive QUARTET- Duke's Artistry, SteepleChase BMI. A &M 2236. Mangione keeps redefining his ever acces- Davis; writers: Lucky Davis, James Corloss; publish- DUKE JORDAN Lucky Part Of Me" and the multi- textured the plaintive "Better Produced by Nils Winther. The beauty of this LP sible music. Here a funky intro turns into a free spirited romp, ers: Busim /Cafe Noir /Such Good BMI. Highland 1201A. SCS1103. "Love's Too Hot To Hide." Coulter also displays instrumental aided by Mangione's unique horn work. Call it jazz, pop or lies in its simplicity. Jordan is a schooled and dependable pi- Me Entertain You (3:55); producer: dexterity, particularly on keyboards. A name to watch: Those fusion, it's simply good music. CONTROLLERS -Let anist, and with accompaniment by David Friesen, Art Farmer F. Knight- After- listed, plus "Don't Wanna See You Cry." Frederick Knight; writer: Knight; publisher: and Philly Joe Jones he retains a coolness and confidence GQ- Sitting In The Park (3:18); producer: Jimmy Simpson; Knight BMI. Juana JU1944A. SIDE EFFECT -After The Rain, Elektra 6E261. Produced by that comes off well through six solid if unspectacular tracks. writer: Billy Stewart; publisher: Chevis BMI. Arista AS0510. D ARIA -Aria (3:30); producer: Michael Urbaniak; writer: M. Ur- Augie Johnson. Elektra's soul roster has been on a hot streak "Thinking Of You" is a Jordan original, not the old Kay Kyser _< The group that had a big hit with Billy Stewart's "I Do Love publisher: Camerica ASCAP. Camerica CS0008. lately with the likes of Patrice Rushen and Lenny White, and theme. Best cuts: "My Heart Skips A Beat," "Thinking Of c You" returns to the Stewart songbag for this exquisite, lovely baniak; this four -member group could well keep that momentum go- You," "Midnight Moonlight." ballad, which is as far from GQ's trendy first hit, "Disco ing. The tunes range from pretty ballads to raucous, funky Nights (Rock Freak)" as night is from day. LEE KONITZ -Yes, Yes Nonet, SteepleChase SCS1119. Pro - o°o workouts which are in the same vein as tunes by Rufus & duced by Nils Winther. Doubling alto and soprano saxo- ° KOOL AND THE GANG -Hangin' Out (3:25); producer: Eu- J Most of the material is original, except for two well - Chaka. phones throughout seven cuts and 40 fascinating minutes, mir Deodato; writers: Ronald Bell, Kool and the Gang; pub- chosen oldies: Toto's soulful, sinuous "Georgy Porgy" and the Konitz, serves up a tasty concert in which Jimmy Knepper, lishers: Deliteful /Gang BMI. De -Lite DE804. On the heels of Beatles' ballad masterpiece "Elenor Rigby." Best cuts: those /íaCountry Ronnie Cuber, Harold Danko and trumpeters Tom Harrell and CO "Ladies Night" and "Too Hot" this disk may come as a let named plus "Take A Chance'N'Dance." John Eckert contribute solo bits. But it is Konitz who shines. A down, though the group's classy presentation is evident. Vo- CHARLEY PRIDE -You Win Again (3:00); producers: Jerry D BREAKWATER -Splashdown, Arista AB4264. Produced by Kae splendid session. Best cuts: "Noche Triste," "Stardust," "My 51 cals are strong and, as expected, instrumentation is on tar- Bradley & Charley Pride; writer: Hank Williams; publisher: Williams Jr., Rick Chertoff. The eight -man group fuses soul - Buddy." G get. If there's a flaw, it's that there are periodic lags where Fred Rose, BMI. RCA P812002. Pride continues his Hank tes- inflected vocals with rock rhythms on several of the best cuts there should be more punch. Pride O- R- I- 6- I- N -A -L -S -Stash ST205. Produced by Bill Farrar. This timonial streak with a double -sided Williams go- round. pretty midtempo ballads, but the group here. There are some Bellson, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jon keeps half -yodel, half -blues touches in his vocal on this ad hoc group comprises Louis GLEN CAMPBELL & RITA COOLIDGE- Somethin "Bout You the most at raucous workouts like "Splashdown is distinctive Faddis, Hank Jones, Bob Malach and the venerable Milt Hin- side and the flip, "There's a Little Bit Of Hank In Me," and Baby I Like (2:45); producer: Gary Klein; writer: Richard Time" and "Release The Beast." The music veers to the tired eight tracks in a clean, un- the arrangements emphasize the traditional country mood. ton, who swing elegantly through Supa; publisher: Colgems -EMI ASCAP. Capitol P4865. Yet an- galactic rock concept a bit too much, but its sound is versatile cluttered manner. The tunes are all new, the soloists all good. other duet and this one is an inspired pop /country pairing. and strong. Best cuts: those cited. FREDDY WELLER -Lost In Austin (3:03); producer: Buzz Best cuts: "Ballade," "Wick Dippers." The arrangement is bouncy and full of hooks as is the lyric. Cason; writers: B. Cason /F. Weller; publishers: Buzz Cason, Both singers sound like they're having fun. ASCAP/Young World, BMI. Columbia 111266. Intriguing intro jazz and distinctive guitar, steel and percussion accents give this recommended catchy tune a boost. There's a lighthearted, amusing feel to BILL EVANS -We Will Meet Again, Warner Bros. HS3411. Pro- this one that makes it a winner. duced by Helen Keane. Evans dedicates this superb LP to his Travers Band JOHN STEWART-(Odin) Spirit Of The Water (3:42); pro- late brother, Harry, who died last year. Providing backup are CONWAY TWITTY & LORETTA LYNN -It's True Love (2:52); ducer: John Stewart; writer: J. Stewart; publishers: Bugle/ Marc Johnson, Tom Harrell, Larry Schneider and Joe LaBar- from page 10 producers: David Barnes -Conway Twitty Loretta Lynn; writer: Continued Stigwood (Unichappell) BMI. RSO RS1031. bera, a cohesive combo which frames Evans' pianistic impro- Randy Goodrum; publisher: Chappell /Sailmaker, ASCAP. visations well. Program is made up of eight strong, melodic Merchandising includes 10,000 24 RUSH -Entre Nous (3:45); producers: Rush, Terry Brown; MCA 41232. Gentle love ballad by top songwriter Goodrum songs including one standard. Evans cavorts on both acoustic by 36 four -color concept posters, writers: Neil Pearl, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson; publisher: Core shows the smooth vocal interaction that makes this country and electric piano in what comes off as the week's classiest 10,000 trim fronts and 10,000 in- CAPAC /ASCAP. Mercury 76060. duo so popular. Easy -going production builds with melodic or- jazz package. Best cuts: "For All We Know," "Comrade Con- Also, listening chestration. concert streamers. GRACE SLICK -Angel Of Night (3:30); producer: Ron Frangi- rad," "We Will Meet Again." parties are being held around the pane; writer: Scott Zito; publisher: Spider Lee BMI. RCA MERLE HAGGARD & CLINT EASTWOOD-Bar Room Bud- BOBBY HUTCHERSON -Un Poco Loco, Columbia FC36402. country at Polygram Distribution 1H11939. dies (2:14); producer: Snuff Garrett; writer: M. Brown /C. Produced by Dale Oehler. Hutcherson is about as skilled as Inc. branches for key radio, retail Crofford /S. Dorff /S. Garrett; publisher: Peso /Warner -Tamer- MATUMBI -Point Of View (3:24); producers: Matumbi, Errol they come on marimba and vibes, and with impeccable lane /Bronco, BMI. Elektra E- 46634. From the soundtrack of and rack staffs. Thompson; writers: B. Fagan, V. Davis; publishers: Glenwood backup from Chuck Domanico, Peter Erskine, George Cables the forthcoming film "Bronco Billy," this is a real country In addition, the Source Network is ASCAP. EMI -America P8040 (Capitol) and John Abercrombie he has an album here which displays tune complete with fiddles and steel guitar. Although East- airing this month a concert under its his musicianship ideally. There are seven tracks covering a ANDY ADAMS -One Of The Boys (2:52); producer: Mike Tay- wood pretty much talks his parts, it's Haggard who makes the syndication to about 250 AOR sta- galaxy of moods; Hutcherson and his mallets reign supreme. lor- Corbett; writer: Andrew Paul Adams; publishers: Dejamus record click. tions, including the entire Abrams ASCAP. DJM DJMS1303. Best cuts: "Love Song," "Silver Hollow." MICKEY GILLEY -True Love Ways (2:54); producer: Jim Ed chain. Travers, who lives in Miami, by Lee Young KAYAK Periscope OZONE -Walk On, Motown M7938. Produced - Life (3:29); producers: John Tilly, Kayak; Norman; writer: N. Petty /B. Holly; publisher: Wren /MPL personally delivered the album in Sr. This eight -piece combo comes across rather like Earth, writer: T. Scherpenzeel; publishers: New Kayak (Div. of EMI Communications, BMI /ASCAP. Epic 9- 50876. The first re- Miami, Orlando and Tampa. Wind & Fire without the vocals -and that's a compliment! Al- Holland) Mercury 76059. lease of the recent pairing of Gilley and producer Norman has bum is full of accomplished ensemble work in the keyboards, resulted in a smooth rendition of the Buddy Holly classic TURLEY RICHARDS -Stand By Me (3:31); producer: Turley guitar and horn departments, and blessed with fine solo out- "True Love Ways." Strings and steel guitar are especially im- Richards; writers: Ben E. King, Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber; ings on "Moments To Come" and "The Preacher's Gone pressive. publishers: Rightsong /Trio /A.D.T. BM I. Atlantic 3660. Home." This is fine jazz -funk, with crossover potential. Best UNICEF Committee CHISHOLM & SPENCE -You Can't Get Near Enough To The JACK GREENE -The Rock I'm Leaning On (3:16); producer: cuts: pick and choose. Jack Gilmer; writer: C.C. Ryder /V.L. Haywood; publisher: Continued from page 10 One You Love (3:38); producers: Chisholm & Spence; writer: BOBBI HUMPHREY -The Best Of, Epic 1E36368. Produced B. Spence; publisher: April ASCAP. Columbia 111260. Window, BMI. Frontline FLS706. Perhaps one of Greene's by Ralph MacDonald, William Eaton, Skip Scarborough. Don't are : Stanley Adams, ASCAP; Bob strongest records todate, this is a moving ballad with excel- look for fireworks here. Humphrey and her flute are musically JACK GOLDBIRD -Can I Reach You (3:10); producer: Drafti Austin, Record World; Neil Bogart, lent vocal phrasing coupled with tasty strings. A great story - Deutscher; writer: Drafti Deutscher; publisher: Intersong conservative, compared to other jazz flutists, yet she has a line should draw strong phone requests and put Greene back Bogarts; Al Coury, RSO Records; ASCAP. Midsong WS772003. style of her own. The accompanying group is properly sympa- on top. Ed Cramer. BMI; Clive Davis, from thetic. In all, she plays eight tracks dating back 1977, Arista; Bruce Lundvall, CBS Rec- all issued previously. Best cuts: "Good Times," "The and Variety; W.F. Good Life." ords; Frank Meyers, recommended Myers, Gospel Music Assn.; C. TETE MONTOLIU TRIO -Tete A Tete, SteepleChase SCS1054. HANK SNOW and KELLY FOXTON- There's Something About Dianne Petty, SESAC /Nashville; Produced by Nils Winther. Taped four years ago, the Spanish You (3:51); producer; Hank Snow; writer: D. Orender /R. Frances Preston, BMI /Nashville; Steinway stroker displays formidable technique and an abun- SouIÌ* Summerville; publisher: Cedarwood /Denny, BMI /ASCAP. Elektra /Asylum; Jerry dance of emotion on three tracks. One, his own "Catalan Joe Smith, RCA 1B- 11967. CON FUNK SHUN -Got To Be Enough (3:30); producer: Suite," runs 20 minutes. Tete receives sterling accom- Teifer, ATV Music; Joe Walker, Skip Scarborough; writers: M. Cooper, F. Pilate; publisher: PORTER WAGONER -Is It Only Cause You're Lonely (2:24); paniment from Tootie Heath, drums, and bassist Niels -Hen- CMA, and Lee Zhito, Billboard.