DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC RECORD INDUSTRY JULY 5, 1975 $1.50 96'006 S^.y 30A19 13SIáRkY SO H tl'N/1OS lYNt.QjZbL t 1 1 1Od 1ItY ; b 5 L -.Z . 1 / SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS ELTON JOHN, "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE STEPHEN STILLS, "TURN BACK THE PAGES" NEIL YOUNG, "TONIGHT'S THE TONIGHT" (prod. by Gus Dudgeon) (prod. by Stephen Stills w. Bill Hal- NIGHT." Young further affirms the tra- (Big Pig/Leeds, ASCAP). The most verson and Ron & Howie Alpert). dition he has established over these ambitious cut from the history -mak- (Gold Hill/Donnie Dacus, ASCAP). many years-successfully making music ing "Captain Fantastic" Ip-running His strongest single creation since in a style that is immediately, recog- its full 6:45 as this week's Chart- "Love the One You're With" coin- nizably his very own. Progressive ap- maker-is Elton's answer to "Hey cides with his label debut and post - peal, as always, seems to be inherent, Jude." Performance advances the Manassas solo reincarnation. Latin as highlighted by "World on a String," level of elegance that made his tinges help him turn over a new leaf "Roll Another Number" and the title "Your Song" ours. MCA 40421. as a hitmaker. Columbia 3 10179. track. Reprise MS 2221 (WB) (6.98). CAT STEVENS, "TWO FINE PEOPLE" (prod. by RALPH CARTER, "WHEN YOU'RE YOUNG AND GUESS WHO, "POWER IN THE MUSIC." Cat Stevens) (Cat B.V., ASCAP). Few IN LOVE" (prod. by Reid Whitelaw & Burton Cummings -led group maintains artists can feel safe including their Norman Bergen) (Wren, BMI). While top -draw commercial and aesthetic as- newest release on their concurrent J.J. takes the comedy road to disc pects, thus making this release a treat and initial "Greatest Hits" package, glory, his "Good Times" kid vid for both pop and FM formats. Musician- but then how many have this man's junior debuts as a powerful disco ship, writing and vocalization are su- sleek track record? A fine, fine pro- vocalist. Giant Van McCoy copyright perfine, and, though the band leans duction which has all the earmarks that first clicked for Ruby & the more heavily on ballads this time out, of his best-and biggest yet. A&M Romantics ('64) looks fine in its new the power -packed selections are the 1700. threads. Mercury 73695. best. RCA APL1 0995 (6.98). THREE DOG NIGHT, " 'TIL THE WORLD ENDS" PERSUASIONS, "ONE THING ON MY MIND" MILLIE JACKSON, "STILL CAUGHT UP." (prod. by Jimmy lenner w. Bob (prod . by Tony Camillo/Camillo- This soulful songstress' last (p, "Caught Monaco) (Leeds/Antique, ASCAP). Marcucc Prod.) (Big Cigar/Common Up," helped bring her potent r&b The talents of songwriter Dave Log- Good/ °ocket Full of Tunes/Touch stylings into the pop world, and this gins have already contributed of Go d, BMI). Couple the "Bazuka" disc is sure to enhance that transition. "Pieces of April" to 3DN's bag cf man with one of the most "dyno- The triangle dealt with on that release hit tricks. Now he comes up with the mite" soul acts around and you get is sequelled here, with the wife's feel- kind of tune that tastefully obscures the raw power of a capella styliza- ings expressed on one side and the all the boundaries separating tion wrapped up in a fully orchestra- mistress' on the flip. FM, r&b and pop "adult" from "top 40." ABC 12114. ted package. A&M 1698. power. Spring 6708 (Polydor) (6.98). BLACKBYRDS, "FLYING HIGH" (prod. by Don- CHRISTOPHER, PAUL AND SHAWN, "FOR YOUR POCO, "HEAD OVER HEELS." For their ald Byrd/Blackbyrd Prod.) (Black- LOVE" (prod. by Mike Curb & Tony label bow these musicmakers put their byrd, BMI). Even this record's stock Scotti) (Beechwood, BMI). Long be- best foot forward and yield perhaps number is airborne! Guys who fore Ed Townsend teamed up to help their best set to date. The formula Fantasy soared with "Walkin' in Rhythm" Marvin Gaye "Get It On" (1958 to that has worked so well for the Eagles send out a similarly broad -based be exact), the writer hit hard as an is put to good use here as smooth har- sound from their musical cloud nine. artist with this tune. This Osmonds monies are set upon gently flowing This one's even more spirited, once sounding re -make could become the melodies. Rusty Young's pedal steel again inviting pop, soul and MOR biggest pop record for the young genius is especially evident on "Lovin' markets to fly along. Fantasy 747. company to date. Casablanca 838. Arms." ABC ABCD 890 (6.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com 'loco Head er flee HEAD OVER HEELS ABCD-890 With Their First Album On o Recolds AmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry JJ Chess/Janus Relocates; Lasker Deal Imminent Return Seven Indictments Schlachter Resigns, NEW YORK-Record World DeJoy, Mason Upped has learned that Capitol Rec- In Federal Industry Probe ords has been negotiating for By ROBERT ADELS LOS ANGELES Chess/Janus - the distribution rights to a new NEWARK-In the first actions David Wynshaw and Pas- Records has announced the relo- Jay Lasker/Ariola Records U.S. to be taken against former and quale Falconio, a/k/a Pat Falcone cation its offices New of from label venture and a deal is im- present business executives and (in the Southern District of New York to Los Angeles. Eddie DeJoy, minent. Complete details will corporations following a two year York) on charges of alleged con- who was formerly both national be announced next week. Federal investigation of the music spiracy, mail and wire fraud and promotion director and head of industry, probe coordinator Jona- the interstate transportation of west coast operations, has been than L. Goldstein, U. S. Attorney stolen property. The indictment promoted to Chess/Janus vice for the District of New Jersey, an- alleges that the two set up five president and general Capitol Suing manager, nounced (24) that grand juries "sham" companies and thus replacing Marvin Schlachter who Funk sitting in Newark, Philadelphia falsely collected in excess of resigned Grand as head of both labels. a $75,000 for goods and services LOS ANGELES Capitol Rec- and Los Angeles had returned Allan Mason, formerly director - total of seven indictments charg- from CBS. of artist development, has been ords, Inc., has brought suit in ing 19 individuals and six firms Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, promoted to vice president of New York Supreme Court to pre- (all under one corporate um- Earl Shelton, Joseph Medlin, Ed- a&r. DeJoy will report directly vent Grand Funk Railroad from brella) with various criminal of- ward Richardson a/k/a Lord Gas, to CRT's executive vice president performing for MCA Records un- fenses. (Continued on page 48) Tom Bonetti. til the group has fulfilled its obli- gation to deliver to Capitol the In summary, the following were (Continued on page 41) in the in- fifth and sixth albums of new ma- named and charged Davis Indicted terial which Capitol alleges are dictments: Clive UA Appoints Licata called for under Capitol's existing David Wynshaw (in the For Tax Evasion six -album contract. Southern District of New York) on NEW YORK At the same The Capitol contract, which charges of allegedly failing to re- - VP, General Manager press conference (24) at which commenced November 21, 1972, port some $225 thousand in in- U.S. Attorney Jonathan Goldstein LOS ANGELES - Al Teller, provides for the recording of two come during 1969-1972, in his announced indictment of several president, United Artists Records albums per year over a three- post as former CBS artist relations individuals and corporations for of America, has announced the year term, with a total guarantee director and for allegedly filing payola -related offenses, the gov- appointment of Sal Licata to the against royalties of $3 million. false income tax returns for those ernment spokesman for the two newly -created post of vice presi- (Continued on page 41) years. dent and general manager, year old probe of the music busi- United Artists Records. ness also announced that Arista (Continued on page 41) Records president Clive Davis Aiken Decision Reverberates had been indicted on charges of income tax evasion. When the In Copyright Revision Talk floor was opened for questions, By MIKE SHAIN Goldstein then characterized Da- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The last week, "though this case does vis' indictment as being "wholly case of George Aiken, his fried fall into an unclear area." And unconnected" with any "pay for chicken stand, and the radio he finally, Herb Fuchs, the counsel play" actions. plays for his customers' enjoy- for the House copyright subcom- Davis has been indicted for al- ment has been decided by the mittee, a veteran of these revi- leged income tax evasion relating Supreme Court: The act of turn- sion efforts of more than 10 to some $90,000 in expenses ing on a radio or TV in a place years, says: "I just don't know." while president of CBS Records. of business is not liable for Controversy General feeling in industry circles copyright fees under the 1909 The controversy here is - in maintains that this announcement RCA Holding law. the context of the entire 77 -page was made concurrently with the Regional Meets But were the proposed copy- revision bill, more than a decade other indictments to "play up" a revision in hear- of haggling and the prospect of (Continued on page 49) Records right law-now NEW YORK - RCA in copyright ings before a House Judiciary sweeping changes began a series of three regional subcommittee in effect today, law-a minor item.