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SPRING IS HERE TO STAY WITH JOB AND MILLIE

Lasktr, Stark Form Ariola America Label

Four Of Jackson 5 ISign With Epic

Black Oak Signed By MCA; Dobie Gray To Capricorn; Buddy Miles To Casablanca

1 1Newport Jazz 75 Will Finish In Black

Summer Music: It’s That Time Again (Ed JOSE FELICIANO

“JUST WANNA ROCK ‘N’ ROLL”

His new album in the tradition that made him great.

Includes his hit single

VtCJl Records and Tapes APLI/APSI/APKI -1005 THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC-RECORD WEEKLY C4SHBCX VOLUME XXXVI I — NUMBER 8 — July 1 2, 1975

GEORGE ALBERT President and Publisher cashbox editorial MARTY OSTROW Executive Vice President EDADLUM Managing Editor

Editorial Summer Music: It’s That Time Again DAVID BUDGE Editor In Chief IAN DOVE East Coast Editorial Director One of the most curious and delightful phenomena of any year is summer New York STEVE MARKS and the music it brings with it. Until recently, record companies viewed the BARRY TAYLOR BOB KAUS summer season as slack time best spent preparing for fall releases and Hollywood assessing the success of late winter projects. The summer hit seemed almost PHIL ALEXANDER JESS LEVITT to be an afterthought. Certainly it was not the focus of major promotion or MARC SHAPIRO STEPHEN PEEPLES marketing campaigns. That is, not until now. The artistic qualities of summer hits seem to be fairly consistent; singable Research HOWARD LOWELL melodies, lush arrangements and simple good-time lyrics. The difference STEVE OSTROW PHILDIMAURO between summer hits and those of other seasons has been in the approach to JUDY ALBERT

getting the record into the marketplace with enthusiasm and excitement. I n Art Director WOODY HARDING the past, summer records were often about bikinis or boardwalks — naturals, Coin Machine excellent records were left to make it on their they ED ADLUM — Manager but many own because CAMILLE COMPASIO. Chicago didn’t have that built-in natural hook. Circulation THERESA TORTOSA This situation changed finally and we’re very happy to point out that Manager companies who have chosen to aggressively market their product during the PUBLICATION OFFICES summer are having success and bringing home not only summer records, but NEW YORK hits for all seasons. 119 West 57th St.. N.Y.. N.Y. 10019 Phone: (21 2) 586-2640 Cable Address: Cash Box N.Y We’d like to see this approach used more, not only for summer product, but CALIFORNIA thing that is for 6565 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 520) for all releases. The worst can happen a record to lay stagnant Hollywood. Ca 90028 Phone: (21 3) 464-5121 because it doesn’t fit an established pattern of promotion or marketing.

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LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN 7/5 6/28 SLIPPERY WHEN WET 7/5 7/5 GET DOWN TONIGHT 7/5 6/28 Commodores (Motown M 1338F) 41 46 KC &The Sunshine Band (T K 1009) 83 93 Wings (Capitol 4091) 2 6 JUST A LITTLE BIT OF YOU HOPE THAT WE CAN BE Michael Jackson (Motown M 1349F) 43 48 2 THE HUSTLE TOGETHER SOON Van McCoy (Avco AV 4653) 4 7 GET DOWN, GET DOWN Sharon Paige & Bluenotes Simon (Spring 1 (Dist: Polydor) 28 24 (Phila. Int'l KZ 33148) 84 — 3 LOVE WILL KEEP US Joe 56) I DON’T KNOW WHY WOODEN HEART TOGETHER The Rolling Stones (ABKCO ABK 4701) 44 50 Bobby Vinton (ABC 12100) 73 75 Tennille (A&M 1672) 1 1 The Captain and WASTED DAYS AND GLASSHOUSE ONE OF THESE NIGHTS The Temptations (Gordy G 7144F-A) 82 — Eagles (Asylum 45257-A) 10 18 WASTED NIGHTS Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot DOA 17558) 45 51 SEND IN THE CLOWNS MAGIC Judy Collins (Elektra 45253) 76 82 Pilot (EMI 3992) (Dist Capitol) 6 9 SWEET EMOTION PLEASE MR. PLEASE Aerosmith (Columbia 3-101 55) 46 54 GET THE CREAM OFF THE Olivia Newton-John (MCA 40418) 8 13 FALLIN’ IN LOVE TOP Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds Eddie Kendricks (Tamla T 54260F-A) 85 — WILDFIRE (Playboy P6024-A) Michael Murphey (Epic 8-50084) 3 2 DREAM MERCHANT AT SEVENTEEN New Birth (Buddah BDA 470) 88 — I’M NOT IN LOVE Janis Ian (Columbia 3-101 54) 10 cc(Mercury 73678) 14 16 TOUCH THE HAND — SWEARIN’ TO GOD HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE Conway T witty (MCA 40407) 80 Frankie Valli (Private Stock PSR 021) 12 14 LOVED BY YOU) TIL THE WORLD ENDS — THE WAY WE WERE/TRY TO James Taylor (Warner Brothers 81 09) Three Dog NighttABC 121 14) 89 COULD IT BE MAGIC I’LL PLAY FOR YOU REMEMBER Barry Manilow (Arista AS 01 26) Seals & Crofts (Warner Bros. WBS 8075) 35 35 Knight &The Pips (Buddah BDA 463) 11 12 Gladys MAKE THE WORLD GO SOMETHIN ’BOUT YOU 11 JIVE TALKIN’ 15 22 Bee Gees (RSOSO-510) AWAY BABY I LIKE Donny & Marie Osmond (MGM 14807) Trini Lopez (Private Stock PVT 1057) 87 89 12 ROCKIN’ CHAIR Gwen McCrae (Cat 1 996) 13 15 SEXY THIRD RATE ROMANCE MFSB (Phila Int'l. ZS 8-3567) Amazing Rhythm Aces (ABC 2078) 91 95 13 LOVE WON’T LET ME WAIT Major Harris (Atlantic 3248) 5 3 LOOK AT ME 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (BLOW YOUR Moments (Stang 5060) 53 60 14 MIDNIGHT BLUE WHISTLE) Melissa Manchester (Arista AS 01 16) 18 21 FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ LOVE Gary Tom's Empire (PIP 6504) 90 91 Bad Company (Swan Song SS 70106) 59 68 15 WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS FOREVER CAME TODAY War (United Artists XW 629X) 19 26 BLUEBIRD The Jackson Five (Motown M 1356F) Helen Reddy (Capitol P-4108) 61 78 16 MISTY EL BIMBO 17 Ray Stevens (Barnaby 614) 19 RAG DOLL Bimbo Jet (Scepter SCE 1 2406) 86 88 Sammy Johns (GRCGRDJ 2062) 52 61 17 I’M NOT LISA (SHU-DOO-PA-POO-POOP) Jessi Colter (Capitol 4009) 7 5 SNEAKIN’ UP BEHIND YOU The Brecker Brothers (Arista AS 01 22) 57 66 LOVE BEING YOUR FOOL 18 SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE Travis Wammack (Capricorn CPS 0239) 99 — SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL TONIGHT Lynyrd Skynyrd (MCA 40416) 60 71 TWO FINE PEOPLE Elton John (MCA 40421) 33 Cat Stevens (A&M 1700) — — BURNIN’ THING DYNOMITE Davis (Columbia 3-10148) 56 59 HELP ME RHONDA Bazuka(A&M 1669) 24 32 Mac Johnny Rivers(Epic 8-501 21) — — RHINESTONE COWBOY OH ME, OH MY (DREAMS IN CHOCOLATE CITY Glen Campbell (Capitol 4095) 25 36 MY ARMS) Parliaments (Casablanca 831) 92 99 Al Green (Hi 5N-2288) 62 77 WHEN WILL 1 BE LOVED TWO LANE HIGHWAY Linda Ronstadt (Capitol P 4050) 9 4 Pure Prairie League (RCA JH 10302) 93 87 FIGHT THE POWER (PART 1 THE ROCKFORD FILES The Isley Brothers (T-Neck/CBSZS 8-2256) 66 80 BLACK SUPERMAN Mike Post (MGM M 14772) 26 37 HOLDIN’ ON TO YESTERDAY Johnny WakelinfPye 71012) 95 96 HEY YOU Ambrosia (20th Century TC 2207) 67 81 RENDEZVOUS Bachman-Turner Overdrive (Mercury 73683) 16 17 Hudson Brothers (Rocket 4041 7) 96 100 ONLY WOMEN THAT’S THE WAY OF THE CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING Alice Cooper (Atlantic 3254) 20 10 WORLD Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia 3-101 72) 69 — (BUT MY LOVE) SISTER GOLDEN HAIR The Stylistics (Avco AV-4656) 97 — America (Warner Bros 8086) 23 20 THE LAST FAREWELL MR. MAGIC Roger Whittaker (RCA TB 5-0030) 30 29 THANK GOD I’M A COUNTRY Grover Washington Jr. (Kudo 924F) 100 — BOY I’LL DO FOR YOU ANYTHING THE BIGGEST PARAKEETS John Denver (RCA PB 10239) 21 8 YOU WANT ME TO IN Barry White (20th TOWN 27 SPIRIT OF THE BOOGIE Century 2208) 32 33 Jud Strunk (Melodyland M601 5F) — — Kool & The Gang (DeLite DDJ 1 567) 27 28 TAKE ME TO THE RIVER SURE FEELS GOOD 28 DISCO QUEEN Syl Johnson (Hi 2285) 63 63 Elvin Bishop (Capricorn CPS 0237) 98 — Hot Chocolate (Big Tree BT 16038) (Dist Atlantic) 34 40 BLACK FRIDAY ME THE Steely Dan(ABC12101) 36 31 SHOW WAY 29 TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS Peter Frampton (A&M 1693) — — (ROCK ME) THAT’S WHEN THE MUSIC ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER Doobie Brothers (Warner Bros 8092) 22 11 TAKES ME THAN Neil Sedaka(Rocket/MCA PIG 77 — WORDS MORNIN’ BEAUTIFUL 40428) Chocolate Milk (RCA PB 10290) — — Tony Orlando & Dawn (Elektra 45260) 42 55 63 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY FREEMAN IT’S ALL DOWN TO LIFE South Shore Comm. (Wand 11287) — — GOODNIGHT VIENNA Blood. Sweat & Tears (Columbia 3-101 51) 65 67 KEEP OUR LOVE ALIVE Ringo Starr (Capitol P 1882) 37 47 — — FEELINGS Paul Davis (Bang B71 8) CUT THE CAKE Morris Albert (RCA JB 10279) 75 84 SHOES (Atlantic 29 23 Average White Band 3261 SOONER OR LATER Reparata (Polydor PD 14271) — — I’M ON FIRE lmpressions(Curtom CBS 01 03) 70 72 Dwight Twilley (Shelter SR 40380) 39 41 WHAT TIME OF DAY FAME Billy Thunderkloud & Chieftones EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME David Bowie (RCA JB 10320) 79 97 (20th Century 21 81) — —

(1 GET HIGH) BALLROOM BLITZ 100 OUR LAST SONG TOGETHER Charlie Rich (Epic 8-50103) 40 45 The Sweet (Capitol 4055) 71 76 Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods (ABC 12108) — —

-ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)- Action Speaks (Marsaint — BMI) 95 Get The Cream (Stone Diamond/ Make The World (Tree — BMI) 45 Someone Saved (Leeds — ASCAP) 18 At Seventeen (Mine/April — ASCAP) 42 Gold Forever — BMI) 73 Midnight Blue (N Y. Times/Romanian Somethin' Bout (Colgems/Glory — ASCAP) 78 — BMI) 65 Ballroom Blitz (Chimmichap/Rak — BMI) 67 Glasshouse ( Jobete — ASCAP/ Pickleworks — BMI) 14 Sooner Or Later (Cherritown Music Biggest Parakeets (Cossette/Every Little Stone Diamond — BMI) 71 Misty (Chess/Janus-Vernon — ASCAP) 16 Spirit Of The (Delight/Gang — BMI) 27 Tune — ASCAP) 92 Got To Get You (Maclen — BMI) 63 Mister Magic (Antisia — ASCAP) 91 Sure Feels Good (Crabshaw — ASCAP) 93 Black Friday (Amer Broadcasting — ASCAP) ... 61 Help Me Rhonda (Irving — BMI) 85 Morning Beautiful (Apple Cider/ Swearin' To (Heart's Delight/Caseyem/ Black Superman (Drummer Boy — BMI) 88 Hey You (Ramback Music/Topsoil — BMI) 23 Musicof N Y. Times/Little Max/ Desert Idera — BMI) 9 Blue Bird (Sky Hill — BMI) 49 Hold in' On To Yesterday (Rubicon — BMI) 56 N Y Times — ASCAP/BMI) 30 Sweet Emotion (Daksel — BMI) 40 In — 29 Burmn' Thing (Screen Gems-Col./ HopeThat We (Mighty Three — BMI) 69 Oh Me. Oh My ( Jec/AI Green — BMI) 54 Take Me Your (Jobete Music ASCAP) Song Painter — BMI) 53 How Sweet (Stone Agate — BMI) 43 One Of (Benchmark/Kicking Bear—ASCAP) 4 Take MeTo(Jec and Al Green — BMI) 60 — 26 Can't Give You (Avco Embassy — ASCAP) 90 I Don't Know Why (Jobete — ASCAP/ Only Women (Ezra Early/Frost—BMI) 24 Thank God (Cherry Lane ASCAP)

Chocolate City (Malibiz/Ricks— BMI) 86 Stone Agate — BMI) .. . 38 Our Last Song (Kirshner — BMI) 100 That's The Way (Saggiflame — ASCAP) 57 It Could Be (Kamikazi/ Angel Dust — BMI) 44 I'll Do For ( Sa-vette/ January — BMI) 59 Please Mr (Welch-Rostille/Blue Gum—ASCAP). . .6 That's When The (D Kirshner/ATV — BMI) 62

Cut The Cake ( Average/Cotillion— BMI) 32 I'll Play For You (Dawnbreaker — BMI) 77 Rag Doll (Hampstead Heath — ASCAP) 50 The Hustle (Van McCoy/Warner/ Disco Queen (Finchley — ASCAP) 28 I'm Not In Love (Man/Ken — BMI) 8 Rendezvous (Lorn Hole — BMI/ Tamerlane — BMI) 2 Dream Merchant (Saturday — BMI) 74 I'm Not Lisa (Baron — BMI) 17 Artist — ASCAP) 89 The Rockford Files (Leeds — ASCAP) 22 Dynomite (Tonob Music — BMI) 19 I'm On Fire (Tarka Music — ASCAP) 33 Rhinestone (20th/Houseof Weiss — ASCAP) .... 20 The Way (Colgems/Chappell — ASCAP) 10

El Bimbo (A Wayne/Reizner — ASCAP) 82 It's All Down (Lennon/ATV — BMI) 31 Rockin'Chair(Sherlyn Pub — BMI) 12 Third Rate Romance (Fourth Floor — ASCAP) . 79 Every Time You (Algee — BMI) 34 Jive Talkin' (Casserole — BMI) 11 Saturday Night (Duchess/Hustlers — BMI) 52 Till The World (Leeds/Antique — ASCAP) 76

Failin' In Love ( J C. — BMI) 41 Just A Littie Bit (Gold Forever/ Send In The (Beautiful/Revelation — ASCAP) ... 72 Touch The Hand (Twitty Bird — BMI) 75 Fame (MainMan/Lennon/Ceilidh — ASCAP) 66 Stone Diamond — BMI) 36 Seven. Six (Cookaway — ASCAP) 80 Two Fine People (Cat — ASCAP) 84 Feelings (Permata Inti. — ASCAP) 64 KeepOur Love Alive (WAB IV — BMI) 97 Sexy [M ghty Tn-ee — BMI) 46 Two Lane Highway (Rotgut — ASCAP) 87 Feel Like Makin (Badco — ASCAP) 48 Last Farewell (Areola — BMI) 58 ShoestN Y /Sona — BMI) 98 Wasted Days (Travis — BMI) 39

Music/ BMI) . ... 1 Fight The Power (Bovina — ASCAP) 55 Listen To What (McCartney ATV — Show Me The Way (Almo/Fram Dee — ASCAP) . . 94 What Time Of Day (Sawgrass — BMI) 99

Forever Came Today (Stone Agate — BMI) 81 Look At Me (Gambi Music — BMI) 47 Shu-Doo (Mr Dogg/ATV — BMI) 83 When Will I Be (Acuff-Rose— BMI) 21 Free Man (Mighty Three — BMI) 96 Love Will Keep (Don Kirshner— BMI) 3 Sister Golden (Warner Bros. — ASCAP) 25 Why Can't We Be (Far Out — ASCAP) 15 Get Down (Gaucho/Belinda—BMI) 37 Love Won't Let (Mighty Three/Friday's Slippery When Wet (Jobete — ASCAP) 35 Wildfire (Warner T amerlane — BMI) .7

Get Down Tonight (Sherlyn — BMI) 68 Child/Wimot — BMI) 13 Sneakin' Up (Carmine Street — BMI) 51 Wooden Heart (Gladys — ASCAP) . 70 Magic (Al Gall ico — BMI) 5 .

Now. . from the Moody Blues... uhomas and the single "HIGH ABOVE MY

HEAD THR 67020

from his forthcoming LP "FROM MIGHTY

OAKS THS16

RECORDS ® Jerry Wemtraub, Management!!!

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Black Oak Signs Lasker, Stark Form New Record Label With MCA HOLLYWOOD — Black Oak Arkansas Ariola America. Set For Capitol Dist. has signed a long term recording agree- 1st Deal Involves Distribution Of GTO Product with MCA Records, Inc., an- distinguished a ment Lasker business to put that product on top.” coliaboration with so the HOLLYWOOD — In what Jay nounced J. K. Maitland (president of record man as Jay Lasker. He and his as- describes as "a whole new ballgame,” he Lasker and Stark told Cash Box that label) and Butch Stone (the group’s sociates have produced an enviable and Howard Stark have sold a portion of one of the most significant aspects of the manager). Product by the group is ten- record of success over the years, and we the stock of Lasker/Stark Inc. to Ariola birth of Ariola America is its “unique” tatively scheduled for release later this have every confidence that Ariola Record Companies Gmbh of West distribution agreement with Capitol year. will emerge as a significant of Lasker/Stark Inc. Records. The three-year deal, Lasker America of Germany. The name The group, from the small town force in the marketplace within a short has been changed to Ariola America, feels “will be a forerunner of the way all Arkansas, consists of Jim Black Oak, will distribute product period of time." Inc. and the new recording/distributing record companies "Dandy” Mangrum (lead vocals and Lasker, "For me Capitol Records Lasker as in five or ten years.” Under the agree- Said "Goober Grin" company will operate with washboard), Stanley all always had a very special meaning president and Stark as executive vice ment, Ariola America will furnish has Knight (lead guitar, steel guitar, piano, in the . . it company producers and creative elements . is a legendary Reynolds president. The new company is, accord- artists, organ), Rick "Richochet” including record business. Moreover, it is a ing to both men, totally independent. necessary for finished product, (12-string rhythm guitar), Pat “Dirty’' honor to me to be associated According to Lasker and Stark, “Ariola artwork, advertising, merchandising, and particular Daugherty (bass and vocals), Tommy Bhaskar Menon will tightly knit and highly promotional materials. Capitol will pro- with a firm headed by "Little Jim- America be "Dork" Aldridge (drums) and dis- his associates. The overwhelming selective, with strong central control vide all manufacturing, sales, and and my" Henderson (lead guitar and key- Capitol’s distribu- over product, promotion and distribu- tribution for Ariola America albums, confidence we have in Continued on pg. 1 6 tion prowess gives us welcome freedom tion. We will hold our first year’s releases tapes and singles. Bhas- Continued on pg. 1 to approximately ten albums and to Commenting on the agreement,

Lasker, Stark, Joseph Lasker, Lueftner, Stark Lasker, Menon, Stark Leahy, and chief execu- selected singles, avoiding ‘shotgunning’ kar Menon, president Raspberries Leader records into the marketplace. Instead we tive officer of Capitol Industries-EMI in top quality product and Inc., stated, "All of us at Capitol are Spring is obviously here to stay. Spring/ will zero on To Arista Label build the finest promotion staff in the naturally very pleased to be entering into Event Records are now five years old NEW YORK — Leader of the Raspber- from the ma- and enjoyed much success ries group, Eric Carmen has signed a Simon — there when jor talents of Joe To Epic solo contract with the Arista label and and very much an Four Of Jackson 5 Move the label was formed will be produced by Jimmy lenner. behind-the-scenes worker — Epic Records has signed personal appearances with the group. out-front and NEW YORK will record for the label with a six to He They are two the Jackson Family — that is four mem- Jermaine Jackson is married a — and Millie Jackson. piece band that will feature drummer cross- Five — to a label daughter of Berry Gordy, president of artists who are no strangers to bers of the Jackson Michael McBride. McBride collaborated into both pop and r&b deal that begins in March 1 976. Motown. overs, moving with Carmen in both writing and playing At the conference, Jackie Jackson markets. The four members of the group, which with the Raspberries, who first recorded stated that the group had decided to joined Spring in 1972 , Millie Jackson started their career on Motown Records, in 1972. nominee for best r&b move to Epic after their long association became a Grammy signed to Epic are Michael, Marion, Tito The association with lenner is a reun- now has her with Motown because with the size of performance in 1974 and and Jackie. for Carmen as lenner was producer could expand ion Spring album “Caught Up” certified as a Epic’s sales force, they Remaining member of the group, Jer- on all the three albums recorded by the gold record. The new Millie Jackson their album sales. maine Jackson, according to group Raspberries. — it’s called It is understood that should Jermaine album continues the saga Arista president Clive Davis stated spokesman, Jackie Jackson, at the press Jackson decide on a solo career and stay “Still Caught Up.” when signing Carmen that he felt the when Roy and conference held last week to announce with Motown, contractual arrangements Joe Simon was around artist’s “potential has just been the label having dis- the signing, is “still undecided. could be made for him still to record with Julie Rifkind formed scratched." family. cussions in Nashville with him five years He will however continue to make the ago. He won a Grammy in 1969 for "The Chokin’ Kind” and has been a consistent performer throughout the years, just coming off his biggest top 10 single to date — “Get Down Get Down.” His new Spring album has the same title.

INDEX

Album Chart 1 -200 45,46 Album Reviews 26 Coin Machine News 39 Country Music Section 33

Country Top 1 00 Singles 36 Country Top 50 LPs 34 For The Record 19 A RASPBERRY FOR ARISTA — But only singer and com- Insight & Sound 20 the pleasant kind as lead poser of the Raspberries, Eric Carmen, Int’l. Section 42 signs a solo deal with the Artista label. (L Looking Ahead 28 to r) Clive Davis, Arista president, New Additions to Playlist 29 Carmen, Jimmy lenner, producer of the Carmen’s first Radio Active Chart . 28 Raspberries and also of album. Radio-TV Report . 27 INTO THE EPIC FAMILY — Epic Records /Records Group, Marlon Jackson, Tito R&B Top Singles . 31 signed the Jackson Family to the label, Jackson, Sigmund "Jackie” Jackson, Cash Box Has A R&B Top 50 LPs 32 announcing it at a special press con- Latoya Jackson, Mrs. Catherine Jackson, Singles Chart Top 1 00 4 pres- New Hollywood ference last week. Seen here (I. to r.) are Joe Jackson. Ron Alexenburg, vice Single Reviews 23 Irwin Segelstein, president, CBS Rec- ident, general manager, Epic and CBS Phone Number Jackson and Jim Talent On Stage 22 ords, Michael Jackson. Kelly Isley (guest Custom labels, Randy at the conference), Maureen and Stacy Tyrell, vice president, national sales. (213)464-5121 Vital Statistics 28 Brown, Walter Yetnikoff. president CBS- Epic and Custom labels.

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7 July 12, 1975 EACE TRAIN/MOONSHADOW/WILD WORLD FATHER & SON/MORNING HAS BROKEN ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT/SITTING HARD HEADED WOMAN/CAN'T KEEP IT IN OH VERY YOUNG/READY TWO FINE PEOPLE ON A&M RECORDS AND TAPES Produced by Cat Stevens and Paul Samwell-Srnith cashbox;news ECM’s Hurwitz Sets Newport Jazz 75 Label Quality Control Will Finish In Black — — Wednesday last week, piano and the veteran violin player Joe NEW YORK - Polydor Records, who and German bassist Eberhard Weber, NEW YORK By have distributed the German based ECM “Drum Ode" by saxophonist Dave Lieb- George Wein, founder and producer of Venuti but the actual star was the presen- tation, tasteful dignified, line in this country since Jan. 1974, has man, "Trance” by pianist Steve Kuhn, the Newport Jazz Festival in New York, and aided by taken a major step to further develop the and Paul Motian’s first commercially re- was predicting that this year’s events — film and slides, to the late cornet player. The jam session variable and in fact label and its product here with the ap- leased LP in this country, “Tribute” 29 concerts and two boat rides featuring was pointment of Robert Hurwitz as ECM’s There is also a sampler LP containing jazz bands all within a 10 day period — jam sessions at Newport recently have a history of not quite coming off. first American label manager. tracks from all five albums which has would make money. Saturday of Hurwitz will select and oversee all been special ly prepared for the press. Said Wein about the best known jazz saw one the more am- bitious of festival, aspects of U S. distribution of the label The ECM catalog, which now numbers festival in the country: “The festival this programs the again a while also trying to maintain certain some 64 titles in Europe was started by year will definitely break. We are a little tribute to someone, in this case the late quality controls which have made the Manfred Eicher, a young German musi- down on last year but not enough to gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson. German pressings, until now. strong im- cian who was at one time an engineer for worry us." Anybody interested in, strangely, the festival history of music publishing should have port items. The first ECM release since the Deutsche Gramophone label. His The , which features everything Hurwitz assumed his position two first release, “Free At Last" by trio con- from a jazz and soul night (the Stylistics) turned out to see Thomas A. Dorsey, months ago consists of five current sisting of Mai Waldron, Isla Eckinger and to a Hudson river boat ride with music by there as a piano player and as the person albums; “Timeless" by guitarist John Clarence Becton was released in 1970. a veteran New Orleans parade band (the who gave Miss Jackson her first real ex- is posure years Abercrombie, “Ring" by Gary Burton Continued on Pg. 16 Original Tuxedo Jazz Band), for the some 35 ago. second straight year being ignored by Dorsey, aged 76, is a pioneer black the music industry in terms of live re- gospel music publisher (he now goes Sou/ ‘Biophilic, ’ Rock cording. through Hill and Range) and certainly According to the Wein office no live deserves rank as the father of modern ’ recording of any concerts is being con- black gospel music. According to the ‘ — Y. Necrophilic N. Survey templated by any label. Continued on Pg. 14 Newport in New York 1975 opened NEW YORK — A content analysis of 337 systems in his research, the manual with what was actually a re-run — the best selling soul records and 337 pop Value Analysis technique and the com- tribute to Bix Beiderbecke performed by Panel Named rock records form 1962-1973 has been puterized General Inquirer technique. the New York Jazz Repertory Company made by a graduate of the New School The results of his investigation broke which debuted at Carnegie Hall earlier For Rock for Social Research, New York. Alvin down into several hypotheses: this year as part of their regular season. Walker finds that soul music is “biophilic" • Words referring to action and in- The Repertory Company, on the same Music Awards and emphasizes “vigorous, assertive volvement themes occurred more fre- night, Friday, and in the same premises, — The 12-member panel behavior and joy, life, love and most of all quently in soul texts than in rock/pop also devoted time to a jam se'ssion which HOLLYWOOD that will sift nominations for the people.” lyrics. replaced a tribute to Louis Armstrong Rock Music Awards, has been announced Walker's analysis found that rock or • Greater frequency of time-oriented concert by members who are currently by executive producer Kirshner. pop — which he characterizes as the lyrics occurred in popular texts than in touring Russia. Stars of the Beiderbecke Don They were selected from among members of music of whites — is “necrophilic, em- Continued on Pg. 16 production were Marian McPartland on phasizing things or objects, places of the rock music press and members of the National of economic concerns. It lacks assertive- Association Progressive ness, positiveness and people orienta- Rock Music Announcers. Almo Publications Formed The panel is comprised of rock music tion.” critics Cristgau, Village Voice; David In his analysis Walker states: “Little if Bob any research has been done employing With Eileen Michael As GM Marsh, Rolling Stone; Ellen Wills, New best selling song texts to investigate Yorker Magazine; Al Rudis, Chicago LOS ANGELES — Almo Publications, a Plans call for Almo Publications to is- value differences of audiences dif- Sun-Times; Lisa Robinson, Creem Maga- of new company set up to design, produce sue, over the next four months, three ferent kinds of music. This study sets out zine, and Dennis Hunt, Los Angeles and distribute folios and sheet music has “mixed" folios: “Paul Williams' Greatest Times. to fill that gap by assessing the narrative been formed in New York. Eileen Mi- Hits," “Best Of Billy Preston" and “Jef- character of commercially The DJ’s consist of Denny Saunders, successful chael has been named general manager ferson Airplane Anthology" — eleven soul and popular song texts as they mir- Continued on Pg. 14 of the new company. Both announce- “matching” folios: Joan Baez’ “Diamonds ror the values, recipes for living and folk ments came from Chuck Kaye, vice pre- And Rust," Beach Boys’ "Endless Sum- wisdom of these communications. sident of Irving/Almo Music, Inc. Almo mer" and “Spirit Of America,” Cat Stev- Casablanca Inks "The two types of music are addressed publications will utilize the services of ens’ “Greatest Hits," Captain & Tennille’s to demographically distinctive taste one of the largest sheet music dis- “Love Will Keep Us Together," Carpen- Buddy Miles publics. However little is known about tributors in the business, Walter Kane & ters’ “Horizon,” Three Dog Night's “Joy — Cecil Holmes, vice the differences in the HOLLYWOOD choices of values distribute their product. Sons, to To The World: Their Greatest Hits,” president of Casablanca Records and or content made by soul and popular The new company will acquire folios of Peter Frampton's “Frampton," Helen of musical taste cultures.” head Casablanca's Chocolate City A&M artists and artists signed to Irv- Reddy’s “No Way To Treat A Lady,” Walker division, has announced the exclusive used two content analysis ing/Almo Publishing Company as well as Quincy Jones' "Body Heat” and “Mellow world-wide signing of Buddy Miles to the other artists who may wish to issue folios Madness” — and a single sheet of Sam- Eric Burdon Sues label. through Almo. The folios will contain my Johns’ “Rag Doll." Casablanca and Buddy have been photos and biographical information in Publications will Far Out Productions Almo operate as a negotiating for some time but the con- addition to sheet music: some will be separate and independent division of Irv- HOLLYWOOD — In a complaint filed tracts were not finalized till late last “matching” folios, coordinating graphics ing/Almo. with the Superior Court of the state of week. Casablanca will be rush releasing with albums; and others will be "mixed” Joel Sill, Irving/Almo California, singer Eric Burdon has asked professional a new single by Buddy this week entitled folios, containing related songs, not that Far Out Productions (which Burdon manager, will split duties and direct "Rockin’ & Rollin’ On The Streets Of necessarily from the same album. Almo Publications west coast opera- alleges is 33V3% his) be dissolved for Hollywood.” An LP is already finished Ms. Michael, who was previously with “engaging in acts and conduct such as to tions. entitled “Miles Per Gallon," with Cecil Warner Bros. Music, Inc., will head the cause plaintiff great concern as to the The new company represents the saying that they hope to have the album new Almo Publications office at 505 Park roots of music publishing, taking it back security of plaintiff's ownership interest out in the stores at the end of this month. York, N.Y. 10022. in said corporation." Avenue, New “No one before records when published music Burdon has claimed that he has been is better equipped to help us initiate this meant music printed on paper. “And," Capricorn Signs dropped from the firm's payroll and company than Eileen, who was largely said Ms. Michael, “our arrangements and "restrained and prohibited" from con- responsible for the development and graphics will be of the finest quality, Dobie Gray ducting his business including “the re- direction of Warner's operation for the competitive with any company in the MACON — Dobie Gray has been signed last five sheet cording of masters for the production of years. She knows music business today. We intend to please the to a long-term recording contract for phonograph records and pre-recorded and its marketing backwards and consumer, and satisfy the artist utilizing Capricorn Records. Dobie Gray's career forwards," stated Kaye. the highest artist integrity." tapes. . . began in 1 965 with the release of the hit In bringing charges against Far Out s single, "The In Crowd.” remaining directors, Steve Gold and The signing of Dobie Gray to Capri- Jerry Goldstein, Burdon is asking the Ruby Starr Signs corn Records also reunites the team of court to put the company into approved Phil Walden and Frank Fenter with receivership pending the dissolution of With Capitol Johnny Musso, Dobie's manager. The the corporation. He is also seeking court HOLLYWOOD — Ruby Starr and her three had previously worked together in costs. Grey Ghost band have signed long-term the late 1960s, when Phil Walden was Bruce Garfield of Far Out Productions, recording contracts with Capitol Rec- starting the Capricorn label, then dis- commenting on the suit, said: “I believe ords. tributed by Atlantic Records. Frank that Eric is extremely jealous of War and The signing marks the largest advance Fenter was European representative for that Steve Gold and Jerry Goldstein ever made by the label for a new, un- Atlantic Records at the time, and Johnny have always been known for fighting for recorded act, according to personal Musso was Atlantic’s west coast opera- their artists." Kaye, Ms Michael, Sill manager Butch Stone. tions manager.

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Recording Schedules: Md. Court Upholds Piracy Decision BALTIMORE — The Maryland Court of awarded court costs of more than $8,000 Product To Meet Demand Special Appeals has upheld a lower and a condemnation judgment on more court decision awarding compensatory than 58,000 8-track stereo tapes that had HOLLYWOOD — There's a saying in the "With a lesser known act we tend to and punitive damages to two record been seized by the sheriff of cecil county recording industry that borrows its thrust leave the decision of how often they go companies that had brought a civil suit pursuant to a writ of attachment. It was from the dentist s motto. It's "See your into the studio up to the act, their charging unfair competition against a this decision that the defendants had ap- recording studio twice a year" and in manager and producer. On the average a number of firms and individuals engaged pealed. terms of an artist's financial potential the major group will go into the recording in tape piracy. The opinion delivered by Judge John results can be equally healthy. studio two or three times ayear." The plaintiffs in the action were CBS, P. Moore, writing for unanimous court, But, in a sense, the quality of product Hayden went on to say that recording Inc., and Atlantic Recording Corp. The rejected the defendants' contention that release is strained. Some groups will do schedules are planned so as to not clash defendants were Deeds Music Co., Inc., the plaintiff record companies failed or the two-album-a-year thing while more with touring and that an artist is given Deeds Electronic Co., GAI Audio of New refused to "substantiate their claimed financially established acts can afford to ample notice when new material will be York, Inc., ALP Distributing Co., Kesco loss of profits with figures properly at- be less frequent in recording. required. Textile Co., Inc., Playgirl Industries, Inc., tributable," and that the plaintiffs failed A survey of record companies found Capitol Records' release schedule is Playgirl Fashions, Inc., and Jack and to submit "actual figures,” in their allega- similarities as well as differences with similar to that of 20th in that standard two Julius Kessler. tions of loss of profits. respect to the number of times the artist album a year contracts over a two to During the night before Judge H. Ken- and recording studio meet. three year period are common. But, ac- neth Mackey, sitting without a jury, Pirated Tapes Tom Hayden, director of publicity at cording to Bob Young (vice president in Deeds Music Co. consented to a judg- in 20th Century records, described the charge of business affairs) release ment against it in the amount of Seized S.C. operation as being very low-keyed in schedules remain flexible. $150,000. At the end of the trial, Judge NEW YORK — More than 35,000 sus- terms of product release. "Our release schedule pretty much de- Mackey awarded CBS $93,702 in com- pected pirated tape versions of copy- "We've got our standard contracts that pends on how successful or established pensatory and $50,000 in punitive righted material and tape production run two or three years that call for the re- an artist is. A superstar act won’t damages and granted Atlantic $53,383 equipment was seized by FBI agents in lease of two singles and one album each necessarily go into the recording studios in compensatory and $25,000 in punitive coordinated raids on four locations in year but for the most part it's up to the every six months but we’re sure that we'll damages. The two companies were also South Carolina. No arrests were im- group themselves. A singer like Barry get new product within a reasonable mediately made. White, if you count his production work, period of time." The raided locations were: D&M Dis- is good for four singles and two albums a As is the case with all contractual Delmar Sets tributors Novelties in Surfside; Willards year." Continued on pg, 18 Tapes in N. Myrtle Beach; and two stores Tape Program operated by Bozo’s Tapes in Myrtle and N. Myrtle Beach. Attorney Calls Handling Of Davis HOLLYWOOD — A national program to market 8-track stereo sound-alike music Pirated Tapes Indictment ‘Character Assassination’ tape cartridges and cassettes is being launched this month by Delmar In- Destroyed In Pa. NEW YORK — Music business attorney it is highly inappropriate for an unrelated dustries, Inc. Delmar is based in Salt NEW YORK — More than 1 7,000 pirated Michael Shapiro has fired off a letter to charge in a different geographical area Lake City with executive and marketing tapes seized by FBI agents in a raid on the U S. Attorney General concerning “a to be announced at a place where the offices in Los Angeles. Music Enterprises, Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa. vicious attempt to cloud the constitu- first investigations were fruitless.” David Silver, vice president and in- last November were destroyed, and the tional rights of Mr. Clive Davis.” Shapiro calls Curran’s "technique" ternational director, stated Delmar will company and its president, Dale Cooper, Shapiro, who maintains offices in successful stating that television net- market a large and expanding line of cur- were fined $1000 and given a sus- Beverly Hills and Washington, has writ- works and the media "linked Davis’ New rent and catalog sound-alike tapes pended 90-day jail term. Cooper pleaded ten to Attorney General Edward H. Levi York tax charge inextricably to the New through a national network of indepen- guilty in U.S. District Court to one count with reference to U S. attorney of the Jersey payola probe.” dent distributors who will concentrate on of violating the federal copyright southern district of New York, Paul Cur- law. retail outlets that sell music product as ran. Shapiro charges Curran of the well as retailers that heretofore have not. "lowest form of character assassination” Enoch Light To Rep. Artists Of America Tapes will retail at suggested price of in the press conference called recently Telephonies Headsets $2.98 and will be available in an ex- Records Formed in Newark, New Jersey over the two year HOLLYWOOD — Tommy Hatcher, a NEW YORK — Enoch Light is serving as clusive theft-deterrent blister package investigation of the music industry. Florida chief for stereo and nonblister-type package. real estate tycoon has an- Says Shapiro: "Mr. Paul Curran utilized spokesman Telephonies nounced the formation of a record and it Delmar s tape catalog currently carries that forum to announce the indictment of headphones, was reported by Tele- music publishing division, Artists phonies president Jack Partridge. His more than 100 sound-alike album titles, Of Davis on totally unrelated charges result- America Records, Inc. as part of Artists endorsement of the company’s new line original recordings and “vintage radio ing from an investigation in a different of America Entertainment Corp. will shows.” The firm also has the licensing Present district with the only apparent motive of of stereophones be used through rights to variety of original at a recent meeting in Panama City utilizing a guilt by association’ print, radio, TV and personal ap- a well-known inference. Beach was Harley Hatcher and Gordon pearances. Light is a classically-trained classical music selections. The company Fraser. Harley Hatcher was named presi- musician best known as leader of Enoch expects to expand its catalog by at least “As lawyers, we all realize that indict- dent of the newly formed music opera- Light and the Light Brigade during the eight new titles per month. Delmar will ment is merely an accusation but surely tion, and Fraser executive vice- big band era, and also as one of the first also market blank recording tape and . . . common fairness would dictate that president producers to make use of stereo sound stereo tape recorder head cleaner. and general manager. Both where a man has been exonerated in are stockholders of Artists of America reproduction. His record labels include Delmar Industries is located at one probe in one geographical location, 6330 Records, Inc., and of the board Command and Project 3. Arizona Circle, Los Angeles 90045. members of directors of Artists Of America Enter- BMI Continues tainment Corp. Songwriter’s Support Fraser has held posts over a twenty- two year record industry career with HOLLYWOOD — BMI will continue its Capitol Records as v.p. of sales, sponsorship of The Alternative Chorus merchandising and international, and Songwriters Showcase for another year. was also president of Tower Records, a The independent non-profit organiza- subsidiary of Capitol Records. His most tion, dedicated to bridging the gap recent position was exectutive vice- between songwriters and the rest of the president and general manager of MGM music industry, has been financially and Records. "A record and publishing com- morally supported by BMI since 1973. pany, as an integral part of an entertain- By renewing their sponsorship BMI ment complex like this one,” said Fraser, makes it possible for The Alternative "makes a lot of sense. AOA artists will Chorus Songwriters Showcase to con- have immediate exposure to audiences tinue to audition over 100 writers a coming from all over the country. In the month and present the best of their arena and concert club, we ll be present- songs on an industry wide showcase free ing major attractions. These facilities will of to the charge songwriter. also serve as a "workshop'’ and a showcase for our new artists, where they ‘Love Will Keep’ can introduce their acts for appearances Sets KHJ Record in concerts and clubs around the coun- try.” NEW YORK — "Love Will Keep Us The corporate headquarters of Artists Together” by The Captain and Tennille of America Entertainment Corp. is locat- has set a record at station KHJ in Los ed in Panama City Beach, Fla. The re- Angeles. The A&M tune has been #1 forthcoming Quincy Jones album "Mellow Madness,” are (I to r) Quincy Jones; Jerry cord and music publishing division will there for eight weeks, marking the Moss, president, A&M Records; Cash Box’s George Albert, and Ode Records’ Merry be headquartered in Los Angeles with longest any record has ever held the top Clayton. The album is due for release July 25. branches on the east coast and Panama 'slot on the station. City Beach.

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Rollers On 1st Cosell Show Lasker, Stark Form Ariola cont. fr pg. 7 to concentrate our energies on number two in England, and its album NEW YORK — U.K. group, the Bay City finally saw them I had the same feelings product Rollers will make their U.S. debut on the about them as the Beatles.” (Bernstein and its promotion.’’ has gone to seven in the U.K., selling first show in the new ABC-TV variety promoted the Beatles’ historic 1964 de- The Ariola Partnership 100,000 copies in four weeks. series built around sportscaster Howard but Carnegie Hall appearance.) The Ariola Record Companies Gmbh, Since its formation in England a year Cossell. The show will be screened Sept. Bernstein has a hold on a Christmas headed by worldwide president Monti ago, GTO Records has shown capability 20 and will present the Rollers by satel- week date for Madison Square Garden Lueftner, constitute a West German- in the international record market. The division of lite, probably from their home city, Edin- for the Bay City Rollers and states that based Bertelsmann AG, one company has had records on the charts burgh. he also has had a $2 million offer for an of the three largest media companies in in 15 different countries, including atotal This will be followed one week later by across the country tour. the world, along with Time, Inc. and of six disks on the British charts, three another appearance on the Howard The Bay City Rollers have had con- France’s Hachette. Ariola America will records currently in the German top 30, in Cossell show, this time live in New York. siderable record success in the U.K. (on be international scope, and has and a current number one hit in South Announcing this, Sid Bernstein, who Bell) and are distributed by Arista already begun to negotiate licensing America (Fox's "Only You Can”). Said throughout that will be the American arm of the Rollers’ Records in this country. The label is cur- agreements the world with GTO president Leahy, “Now we've management, said that it will kick off a rently working on a single "Bye Bye deals pending in Germany, Holland, established ourselves worldwide, we major campaign to make the group as Baby” by the group. Spain and France. feel the time has come to enter successful as they are in Britain. Said Bernstein: "The appearance on Ariola’s partnership with Lasker and America.” Stark first “In Britain the Bay City Rollers’ ap- Cossell’s first television show will give us represents the entry of a major GTO Records is an outgrowth of the German record company into the North Toby Organization, which began pearances recall the first days of a tremendous boost because it is Satur- Gem Beatlemania,” said Bernstein. “I went American market since Polydor estab- four years ago as a management and day night and in prime time. I had been over there in January and the whole in- talking to eight TV shows previous to lished its U.S. operations. Explains record production company. The com- Ariola president Monti Lueftner, “I (cur- dustry was talking about them. I signed agreeing to do the Cossell spot, which Gmbh pany was founded by David Joseph had not originally to I planned open an rently of Records, Inc.) them without seeing them and when looks like an attempt to fill Ed Sullivan's chairman GTO American venture at this time, but the and Lawrence Myers (currently chairman shoes with a variety television show. I am Kirshner Names going to try to arrange to have parents availability of Jay Lasker and Howard of GTO Records, Ltd.) in 1974 as a joint Stark provided the opportunity to ’ visible in the satellite shot because much work venture between the Gem Toby Organi- ‘Chairs Stars of the appeal of the Bay City Rollers lies with the best managerial talent in the zation (which continues to be headed by NEW YORK — Eleven guest stars have in the clean living image that they pre- U.S. record business.” Myers and Joseph) and Dick Leahy, who been set for the first weeks of the Don sent. Ariola Gmbh is a $100,000,000 a year had run Bell Records’ English and Euro- Kirshner Production of “Musical Chairs," "We haven't had any real national operation which has won over 150 gold pean operations for four years. the musical game show which debuted heroes for the kids lately with David records in less than 15 years and has Said Lasker and Stark, “We re delight- June 16 on CBS-TV. Those appearing in- Cassidy moving on and the Osmonds become the number one label in sales of ed to be inaugurating Ariola America popular product within Germany. For the with product from GTO. Dick, David and clude Kelly Garrett, Ernestine Jackson, moving to a Las Vegas presentation. I The Tokens, Jane Oliver, Lynn Kellogg, checked out the audiences in the shows last five years, Ariola Gmbh has been un- Lawrence have shown an unerring ability dergoing a rapid international expan- to launch hits outside the U.S. Now we’re Sister Sledge, Lee Kirk, Marilyn Sokol, by the Bay City Rollers I saw in England Larry Kert, Donny Theodore and the and Scotland — 95 percent of them were sion, advancing its companies into the looking forward to helping them unleash Flashy Ladies. female at the matinee and for the even- ranks of the top five record operations in their skills on North America.” ing shows the number of male fans in- Spain, Austria and Switzerland; About Lasker And Stark Isley’s ‘Heat’ creased to around 15 percent.” establishing companies in France and The optimism Lasker and Stark ex- Bernstein rates media interest in the Benelux; and preparing for entries into pressed to Cash Box about Ariola LP Goes Gold Bay City Rollers as stemming from the the Scandinavian and Mexican markets, America is founded on a well document- press reports of enthusiastic fan activity “The creation of Ariola America,” says ed track record of success. A succession NEW YORK — The Isley Brothers’ latest in Britain and an appearance he made, Ariola’s Lueftner, “is a vitally important of chart hits stemming from good gut in- LP, “The Heat Is On," has been certified ” with clips of the group in action, on a step in this program. stinct and business savvy make the pair gold by the Rl AA (signifying sales in ex- local CBS news program. "We’re looking forward enthusiastical- feel they can build a thriving organiza- cess of one million dollars). This repre- “Already we are getting fan mail for ly to working with Monti Lueftner,” said tion in a relatively short time. Said Lasker sents the fourth gold record (including the group,” he said. “And several mer- Lasker and Stark. “We have enormous "Optimistically I wouldn’t be surprised if two LPs and a single) for the T-Neck chandising people have called. Being respect for him and for the tremendously our projections for the third year came group since the label joined the CBS Scottish, the Bay City Rollers feature successful companies he’s created in true in our first year.” Records Custom label family. The Isleys tartan on their stage suits and imitation Germany, Holland, Spain and France. It Lasker and Stark further stated that also have seven additional gold records by the group’s fans has caused healthy was Monti Lueftner’s deep enthusiasm they feel greater opportunities exist for to their credit over the years. surges in plaid sales in major Scottish and keen sense of the record business small companies in today’s market. "Big cities.” that induced us to choose this venture companies can’t service artists properly Bluenotes’ ‘True’ Gold over the many others offered to us." when they’re dealing with projections GTO Distribution Pact and pressures. We have a free hand in NEW YORK — “To Be True," the most Ganim Opens One of the first moves Lasker and every respect and feel that our artists will recent LP from Harold Melvin & The N.Y. Office Stark have made in building Ariola benefit by it." Bluenotes, has been certified gold by NEW YORK — Dennis Ganim has an- America involves a deal with Dick Leahy, As president and vice president, the RIAA (signifying sales in excess of nounced the opening of the president of GTO Records, Inc. whereby respectively, of ABC Records from one million dollars). This marks the third Dennis Ganim Organization, Inc. The Ariola will distribute GTO’s product in 1970-74, Lasker and Stark launched gold record for the Philadelphia Interna- main head- quarters are New York-based at: 1414 the U.S. and Canada. The first release over 250 chart records, 30 of which were tional group, and their first LP to attain Avenue of the Americas, New York, N Y under the joint Ariola/GTO logo will be certified gold. They were involved in the that status. The group’s current single is 10019, (212)838-8525. the “Fox,” ships July 17. of the and The Papas, "Bad Luck." album which successes Mamas The organization is, at present, con- Fox is a six-member group led by song- Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night, Jim Committee Named For centrating on independent marketing stress Nooscha Fox. The group’s first Croce, Steely Dan, Joe Walsh and many and promotion, with an office staff com- single (“Only You Can”) recently went to others Continued on pg. 18 Gershwin Tribute prised of three people, plus eight full- time field men. HOLLYWOOD — A roster of society, film, television, theatre and songwriting personalities has come together as an 78th Musicians Confab honorary committee to assist the Reiss- Adjourns; Officers Davis Child Study Center in its “Tribute to Ira Gershwin" benefit, July 27 at the Elected To Board Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music NEW YORK — The 78th Annual Conven- Center. Directed by Gower Champion, tion of the American Federation of Musi- the one-night performance will star cians, held in Shreveport, La., adjourned Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Liza Min- last week, with election of officers com- nelli. Ethel Merman, Rock Hudson, Nan- plete. Federation president Hal C. Davis Walker, cy Ben Vereen, Jack Lemmon, was re-elected, as were secretary- the Ray Charles Singers and musical treasurer J. Martin Emerson and vice director Jack Elliott. presidents Victor Fuentealba and J. Alan Wood. In addition, five incumbent of- Hamilton ficers serving on the international ex- Signs — With Blue ecutive board were returned to office Note David Winstein (New Orleans), MarkTul- LOS ANGELES — Chico Hamilton has ly Massagli (Las Vegas), Max L. Arons been signed to an exclusive recording York), V. (Cincinnati), (New Eugene Frey GETTING READY FOR A BIG SUMMER — Screen Gems/Columbia is in the midst of a contract with Blue Note Records. UA is and A. A. (Tony) (Philadelphia). Tomei period of activity that might very well be called a revitalization. Enlarging its print Blue Note’s parent company. Six delegates to the 1975 AFL-CIO division with a new facility in Florida, negotiating to sign important new songwriters Hamilton, who has just completed Convention also were elected — Michael and working catalog product vigorously throughout the industry, the publishing com- scoring a new feature-length film for Isabella. Herb MacPherson, Frank J. pany is looking forward to an exciting and prosperous summer. Taking time out for a animator Ralph Bakshi, will record his Casciola, James L. Falvey, Biagio Cas- chat and some lunch with Cash Box editor David Budge (second from I.) are Screen first Blue Note Records album soon. ciano, and Thomas P. Kenny. Gems/Columbia president Lester Sill (far r.), Ira Jaffe (far I.) and Danny Davis.

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MCA Plans July Release Schedule Summer LPs Set For Capricorn ” HOLLYWOOD — MCA has five albums ture Soundtrack ‘The Eiger Sanction’ is MACON — Capricorn Records is plan- Chuck Leavell on keyboards, Bill Stewart set for release in July. Included are also set for release in July. The ning the largest summer release in the on drums, Kenny Tibbetts on bass, and Roger Daltrey's second solo album, the soundtrack was composed and conduct- company’s six-year history. A total of five producer Paul Hornsby playing organ debut LP from the Canadian group ed by John Williams who wrote the music new albums will be released in July and Ms. Waldorf composed the entire album. Trooper, music from the original motion for such motion pictures as “Jaws,” “The August, including The Allman Brothers Highlighting August is the release of picture soundtrack “The Eiger Sanc- Towering Inferno," "Paper Chase,” "The Band's sixth album; “Win, Lose, or three albums, “Win, Lose, Or Draw" by “Cinderella tion." a new LP from country star Conway Sugarland Express,” and Draw." The Allman Brothers Band: “Searching Twitiy and an album from Gary Stewart. Liberty.” John Williams edited the Set for release in mid-July is the For A Rainbow” by The Marshall Tucker Roger Daltrey’s upcoming album, soundtrack for records. second album by Hydra, titled “Land Of Band; and Bobby Whitlock's Capricorn its “Trav- “Ride A Rock Horse," is his second solo MCA Records currently has Money.” The album was recorded at debut, “One Of A Kind.” ” full swing. album, but his first solo LP since the re- elin' Country campaign in Capricorn Sound Studios and produced “Searching For A Rainbow," the fourth lease of the film “Tommy." Later this Conway Twitty’s new album, “The High by Capricorn producer Johnny Sandlin. album by The Marshall Tucker Band, was summer, Daltrey will come to the United Priest Of Country Music,” is one of the “Land Of Money” features guest ap- recorded in May 1975 at Capricorn States for a whirlwind tour in support of records included in the “Travelin’ Coun- pearances by Chuck Leavell of The Sound Studios and produced by Paul includes his new album. try” promotion. The album Allman Brothers Band on keyboards and Hornsby. The album features all new T rooper’s debut album is the first LP to Conway's single “Touch The Hand,” and additional percussion by producer Sand- material by the band plus a live version be released under the distribution and another Twitty original, "Don’t Cry Joni.” lin and Macon drummer Bill Stewart. of “Can’t You See," a song originally re- production agreement between MCA “You’re Not The Woman You Used To Also shipping in July is “Memoranda” corded on their first album. Guest musi- Records, Inc. and Legend Records, Ltd. Be" is also set for release in July. Gary by Marcia Waldorf. Recorded at the New cians appearing on “Searching For A this Randy Bachman produced this album. Stewart recorded the tracks on London Recording Center in Birming- Rainbow” include Charlie Daniels on fid- Ramon McGuire (lead vocals), Brian album when he was signed to Decca and ham, Alabama, the album was produced dle, Richard Betts on guitar, Chuck incorporat- Smith (lead guitar, vocals), Harry Kapp (both of which are now by Paul Hornsby. Musicians on the Levell on electric and acoustic piano, Kalensky (bass, vocals) and Tommy ed into MCA Records, Inc.). album include guitarist Jimmy Nalls, and Paul Hornsby, piano and organ. Stewart (drums, vocals) make up the The final album to ship in August is group. Hendrix Jam LP Set For October Bobby Whitlock’s “One Of A Kind.” Hav- "Music From The Original Motion Pic- ing played and recorded with many HOLLYWOOD — Reprise Records has music on “Midnight Lightning” spreads artists including Delaney & Bonnie, Eric set October as the release date for way outside the slot most people think of Valli Scores On a Clapton's Derek and the Dominoes, The second LP of material compiled from the when they think of blues; it will come as a Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Joe NY Pop, R&B Stations newly recovered Jimi Hendrix tapes. surprise to many of Hendrix' fans Cocker, and Stephen Stills, Whitlock has The album, titled “Midnight Lightning," because his synthesis of jazz and blues NEW YORK — Frankie Valli has become produced a smashing Capricorn debut will be Hendrix' eighth on Reprise. forms is unknown to anyone excepting the first white artist to go to no. 2 on album. Produced by Whitlock and pro- well Producers Alan Douglas and Tony those actually present at the sessions.” WWRL, New York’s r&b station, as as ducer Bill Halverson, the album was re- Bongiovi said “Midnight Lightning" will Pre-production work on “Midnight #1 on WABC, 99X and WPIX-FM, the corded in May 1975 at Capricorn Sound showcase the kind of music Hendrix was Lightning" is now underway at Shaggy city's three pop stations with his latest Studios. Musicians include Bobby playing toward the end of his life, music Dog Studios in Stockbridge, Mass., with single, “Swearin’ To God," it was report- Whitlock, keyboards, guitars, and vocals; composed within a free structure that al- Douglas and Bongiovi producing and ed last week by Noel Love, vice presi- T.J. Tindall (formerly with Duke Williams lowed him space for experimentation. Hendrix scholar Les Khan engineering. dent in charge of promotion for Private & the Extremes) on lead guitar; Kenny “Hendrix’ approach to the blues was Final production is scheduled for later Stock Records. Tibbetts on bass; and Rick Eckstein on very wide," Douglas commented. “The this month at Media Sound in New York. The record, which is also showing on drums. Guests include Dru Lombar of Included on the album will be the parts of the national r&b charts was edited down Grinderswitch on guitar; Allman Broth- which ap- over 200 freely structured jams, original from the ten minute version A Big July For Sire ers Band members Dicky Betts, Chuck Hendrix blues compositions plus in- pears on Valli's "Close-Up” album. Leavell, and Jaimoe; and producer terpretations of a number of classic blues HOLLYWOOD — On Sire Records, dis- Johnny Sandlin. tributed by ABC, July progressive songs. Capitol Also set for release in August is Sets LPs albums will spotlight two rock groups “Peaches — The Pick Of The Crop, Vol. HOLLYWOOD — Capitol Records will re- currently touring America — The Climax II," a two-record sampler, featuring one lease six albums in July, announced Don Blues Band (“Stamp Album”) and Jazz ’75 selection from each of the 24 Capricorn Zimmermann, CRI senior vice president, Renaissance ("Scheherazade And Other Newport recording artists including The Allman marketing. Stories”) — while, Passport, Stack- on On Firm Ground Brothers Band, Wet Willie, Martin Mull, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Camp- ridge’s "Extravaganza” will be issued. Elvin Bishop, Kenny O'Dell, Kitty Wells, Continued fr 9 bell headlines the release along with two In addition, Sire will in July launch a pg. Percy Sledge, Bonnie Bramlett, and albums from the label’s soul division “In rock revival package of releases span- program’s producer Tony Heilbut, others. The City" by Tavares and “Inseparable” ning the '50s and ’60s world wide. Both Dorsey is responsible for one out of by Natalie Cole, the daughter of the late “The Roots Of British Rock” and “His- every four modern gospel standards, as Rock Awards Judges Nat King Cole. tory Of British Rock, Volume 3” are sur- distinguished from hymns and spirituals Continued fr pg. 9 The July release features three debut vey albums showcasing many influential Dorsey credits himself with coining the WMMS, Cleveland; Robert Williams, albums “Ruby Starr & Grey Ghost” by the groups and styles. In the "Vintage Years” words ‘gospel music’ in Chicago where KZAP, Sacramento; Mark Cooper, group of the same name, “Funkist” by series, individual LPs will be devoted to he was and still is based. KUDL, Shawnee Mission, Oklahoma; Bobby Harrison and “Futurama” by Duane Eddy, Del Shannon, The Nice, Among Dorsey’s standards are “Pre- Jack Crawford, KWDA, Nashville; Allison England’s Be-Bop Deluxe who appear Small Faces and shortly, The Troggs and cious Lord Take My Hand” and “Peace In Steele, WNEW, New York, and Jim Ladd, on the Harvest label. The Pretty Things. The Valley." On Saturday he talked of meeting Miss Jackson and accompanied KLOS, Los Angeles. five nominees in Sallie Martin. The panel will select Maria Muldaur meanwhile continues each of 16 categories out of the hun- her identification with jazz, “Midnight On dreds of nominations submitted. The The Oasis,” that hymn to waterbeds final judging, to determine the winner in notwithstanding, by appearing with an each category, will be conducted by the orchestra led by jazz alto saxist Benny membership body of NAPRA and the Carter. Again this was a rerun of an rock and music press of America. categories of earlier New York appearance by Miss Kirshner revealed the 16 highlighted by Muldaur but still very welcome as she the Rock Music Awards vocalists. The mixed in some vintage jazzers with more best male and female contemporary material. Carter's arrange- awards to be presented on Aug. 9 will ments were swingingly elegant. also include best group, best single Monday saw the Hammond organ record, best album, best song composer, sponsored evening at Carnegie Hall with best new group, best new male and Larry Young’s Fuel representing, with female vocalist, best r&b album, best r&b high decibels, the jazz rock fusion, Don single, best producer, and best rock Lewis an odd mixture of pop-classical movie or theatrical presentation. and jazz and Brother Jack McDuff help- Special categories include outstand- ing things along with some funky ing rock personality (to be chosen from behavior. the perspective of the greatest contribu- Across Broadway another traditional tion in the development and progression event for Newport was taking place — of the rock music art throughout the year the annual big band ball at Roseland with and including performers, groups, Count Basie, his usual impeccable self in record producers, executives, etc.): rock terms of tempo and musicianship, shar- music hall of fame (to be chosen from a WELCOME TO MY PARTY — Alice Cooper's Hollywood Paladium Bi-Centennial birth- ing the stand with a big band from Japan, historical perspective of major contribu- day party was, as you can see, a many splendored thing. George Albert, Cash Box Miyams and his New Herd who came tions to rock ’n roll music); and public publisher, spotted Alice after he had popped out of a giant cake and said hello. Alice equipped with charts of Charlie Parker service (to be chosen from the perspec- was elated to see George and everyone in the immediate vicinity paused to listen to material as well as the more familiar tive of the greatest contribution in the the conversation. items such as “St. Louis Blues." |.d. humanitarian field).

14 July 12. 1975 The Eyes Have It

Six Visionary Singles on Elektra/ Asylum Records

Karen Alexander, “Isn’t It Always Love” E-45252 Judy Collins, “Send In The Clowns’’ E-45253

’ Eagles, “One Of These Nights’ ’ E-45257 Tony Orlando ft Dawn, “Mornin’ Beautiful’ e -45260

O rleans, “Dance With Me’’ E-45261 Carly Simon, “Waterfall” E-45263 sash box/news

Columbia Appoints Bouhafa, Kazick ATV Acquires First Monty Python’ Disk

NEW YORK — ATV Records has ac- ATV has retained the BBC album cov- Ian. NEW YORK — Faris Bouhafa has been Janis quired the right to release the original er, designed by Python’s Terry Gilliam, position will appointed to the newly created In her new capacity, Ms. Kazick be "Monty Python’s Flying Circus” album in with some modification including ex- of manager of east coast development responsible for various publicity projects the U S. through an agreement made tension of the design to 4-color front and all artists for CBS Records and Soozin Kazick has involving on the Columbia between Peter K. Siegel, president of back. Marketing plans include initial of label will liaisons been named to the post of manager She maintain close ATV Records Inc., and Roy Tempest, print ads in the National Lampoon, New press and public information for Colum- with the members of the press while also commercial manager of BBC Records of York magazine and regional ads in TV it dis- bia Records on the east coast, was creating and implementing publicity London. Being released this week on the Guide. Radio and TV spots are also in closed last week. campaigns reaching all areas of the Pye label, the LP consists of material production. will be media. In his new capacity, Bouhafa from the soundtrack of the television ATV Records is the American operat- responsible for the coordination of Ms. Kazick joins Columbia Records series and has never before been availa- ing arm of Pye Records of London. artists' personal appearance tours, main- after serving two years as director of ble in the U.S. (except as an import). Present at the contract signing were "We are extremely excited to have Carmen LaRosa, ATV’s director of sales; made this acquisition,” Siegel noted, “At ATV president Peter K. Siegel; Roy Tem- a time when ’Monty Python’s Flying pest, commercial manager of BBC Rec- Circus' has gained mass acceptance via ords; and Leslie Gould of Leslie Gould their two full-length movies, an LP cur- Associates. rently in the top 100, an upcoming ABC- TV network Wide World of Entertainment special, and their long-running PBS ECM Quality cont. fr pg. 9 series.” Eicher has produced every LP for the label and in many cases, has assembled Komisar To Le-Bo the musicians in the various permuta- tions which has made ECM a pioneer in NEW YORK — Harold Komisar has the field of improvisational music. joined Le-Bo Products, Inc., the ac- Among Eicher’s most distinct recordings cessories manufacturing company as vp have been the solo, duo or trio works of marketing and sales, according to an such as the piano and vibes of Chick announcement by Leslie Dame, Le-Bo’s Corea and Gary Burton (“Crystal president. Komisar will operate out of Silence”), the cello and guitar of Dave the firm’s Maspeth, Long Island office. Holland and Derek Bailey (“Improvisa- Komisar is a veteran of the record in- tions For Cello & Guitar”), or the two dustry and was most recently director of Bouhafa Ms. Kazick basses of Dave Holland and Barre marketing at Chess/Janus Records. Prior Phillips (“Music From Two Basses”). taining ongoing contacts with club mana- publicity for Buddah Records, two years to that he spent a number of years in the “They are given the opportunity to ex- gers, concert promoters, programmers, as director of publicity for Grossman/ Columbia Records organization. plore the relationship of their instru- key press and radio personnel, TV show Glotzer Management Corp., and two ments in a way that only a small indepen- producers and talent coordinators years as manager of east coast publicity dent label can allow. License is given to throughout the northeast region. for Capitol Records. RCA Releases ‘Moses’ musicians to record in a natural setting Bouhafa joins CBS Records after hav- TV Soundtrack Music and develop their own freedom of ex- ing worked for the past couple years as Gross, Kupps pression. It has helped ECM to maintain manager of Max's Kansas City Club in of America’s most gifted New York and acting as road manager for Join Cashwest NEW YORK — RCA Records is releasing a roster of some NEW YORK — Barry Gross and Marty a soundtrack album taken from the music improvisatory players — most of whom Vanguard A&R Kupps have joined Cashwest Produc- composed by Ennio Morricone for the also record for larger, commercially tions, Inc. as vice presidents of national CBS-TV special series on the life of motivated labels,” said Hurwitz. Adds Purtill promotion and sales respectively. Cash- Moses, entitled “Moses, The Lawgiver.” While Eicher has not stamped the west is the new label being formed by The series of one-hour dramas, starring music on his label with any readily iden- NEW YORK — Ann Purtill has been Cashman and West, and their Los Burt Lancaster, airs Saturday evenings tifiable trait like Creed Taylor’s arrange- added to the a&r staff of Vanguard Angeles offices will be located at 9229 through Aug. 2. ments on the CTI label, for instance, he Records. Ms. Purtill was formerly with Sunset Bivd. The score, by Italy’s filmscore writer has achieved a clarity of sound which is Elektra Records where she was head of Morricone, has been selected from the rivalled only by certain European classi- east coast a&r. Her chief duty at six hours of the drama. RCA Records ac- cal labels, pianos and basses especially. Vanguard will be the signing of Eagles’ ‘Nights’ quired the rights to the soundtrack “There’s an undeniable standard of contemporary artists. Goes Gold through an arrangement between RCA quality that people have come to expect LOS ANGELES — "One Of These Italy and RAI television of Italy, one of from ECM recordings which have made Nights,” the fourth Asylum album by the the production backers of the series. The them so popular,” Hurwitz noted.

Eagles, has been certified a gold record orchestra for “Moses” is conducted by “Personally, I have found that many peo- by the RIAA. Bruno Nicolai. ple will buy a new ECM recording

without even having heard it because they know that the artists’ integrities will Black Oak To MCA u .7 Pg Rock Survey „ pg. „ not be compromised. Also, they know board). The group was formed in 1964 soul texts. that they are getting a recording with the and for the first years, worked mostly in • Reference to positive feelings and best possible sound quality. It has roller rinks and YMCAs throughout emotions occurred “significantly more reached a point where the label has Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. often” in soul lyrics. achieved a certain mystique even

They decided to try their luck in Los • Soul or rhythm n’ blues texts were though it has tried to maintain a low pro- ” Angeles but it wasn’t until their third trip found to be “significantly less ‘blue’ file. to L.A. that Black Oak was signed to re- than pop texts which “emphasized the "I think that you’ll find that in the cord for Atlantic. The group has released theme of negative effect to a significant- future, the sound quality of the American seven albums including “Black Oak ly greater extent. pressings will be almost as good as if not

Ms. Purtill Arkansas,’’ "Keep The Faith,” "If An • Soul lyrics evidence a greater equal to the German pressings and the Angel Came To See You Would You “toughmindedness than pop lyrics.” covers will look just as good.” Polidor Named To Make Her Feel At Home,” “Raunch N’ Texts also reveal in the analysis that Of the 25 or so ECM albums released Roll,” “High On The Hog,” "Street Party” the black drive for group self respect had in this country, it has been perhaps Phonogram Promo and "Ain’t Life Grand.” its reverberations in the lyric content of Eicher's most daring venture, a triple LP CHICAGO — Joe Polidor has been soul music. of solo piano improvisations by Keith Jar- named to the post of Phonogram/- “Male evaluations were increasingly rett which has been his most successful- It’s Campbell And Sevano Mercury southern regional marketing more positive in soul texts, negative in ly and critically acclaimed release. An in the manager, effective immediately. Polidor ad Annual Directory issue of popular texts,” states Walker. "But for Among the other popular albums have Cash Box inadvertently identified the will cover territories south of Kentucky females in both soul and popular lyrics been “Crystal Silence” by Corea and wrong personal manager for ” and east of Texas. He will be based in Glen no such trend was found. Burton, Corea's first volume of piano im- Campbell. His is, Memphis. Announcement came from manager of course, Walker claims his computer program- provisations, the landmark “Circle” LP Nick Jules Abramson, vice president, national Sevano, who has guided ming allowed the machine to classify which featured Corea, Dave Holland, An- Campbell’s career from the onset. sales for Phonogram, Inc. /Mercury each text in the sample correctly as thony Braxton and Barry Altschul. "No Records. either soul or popular/rock with 74 per- one could have predicted that ECM

Polidor comes to Phonogram/Mercury Correction cent accuracy on the basis of content would develop the way it has when the following more than three years as sales In last week’s Cash Box former Byrds’ characteristics. label first started,” said Hurwitz. “The manager and buyer for Record Sales in guitarist Roger McGuinn was referrred He also stated: “The research suc- music is not for just everyone, but lately, Memphis, Mercury's distributor in the to as Jim McGuinn. Our apologies to ceeded in uncovering important aspects audiences have been looking for music western Tenn. area before the recent Roger, his manager and the Roger of the existential phenomenology of soul of a higher qulaity and they have been move to Phonodisc, Inc. McGuinn Band. and popular music taste cultures.” finding it in ECM.”

16 July 12, 1975 Thanks from The RHINESTONE COWBOY and

PUBLIC RELATIONS (proudly!) Personal Management: lecinson associates, inc. Capitol® Nick Sevano " cash box. news /

Tim Buckley Dead At 28 Recording cont. fr pg. 10

and options ensure HOLLYWOOD — Singer Tim Buckley agreements, clauses much of Capitol’s smooth flowing pro- died Sunday (June 29) of a reported duction. heart attack. An autopsy was performed "We’ve found that the best time to re- last Tuesday ( 1 ) to determine the precise lease product is in the spring and fall so cause of death, but results were not that available. we try to time our releases around time." said Young. “Although with a ma- Buckley’s last performance was at the jor act you can’t really rush them for pro- Electric Ballroom in Dallas, Texas June duct. A lot of times a contract will have a 27-28. Perhaps best known for such clause that calls for the release of a live songs as “Sweet Surrender,” “Pleasant or greatest hits package after the third or Street" and “Move With Me," Buckley fourth studio album; kind of like a stop- had just been picked to star in the up- gap album to give the act time to get new coming Hal Ashby film depicting the life material together of Woody Guthrie. Buckly leaves his wife “In multi-year contracts we sometimes Judy and two sons. have an option built in where, if at the end of a given period, an artist hasn’t re- couped the money invested they record

Ariola Label com. frpg. 12 another album for just recording costs." Young also remarked that contracts At ABC, Lasker and Stark engineered are open to renegotiation if an artist a major diversification and expansion proves immediately successful or if the program that involved acquisitions in the company loses faith in an artist before field of country music (they purchased the contract expires. Cartwheel and Dot Records); gospel at United (they purchased Duke Peacock Allen Levy, publicity director Artists, pretty much brought the ques- Records); and r&b (with artists like B.B. tion of product release into a facts of life King and Rufus). They were also respon- perspective. sible for the Paramount and Blue Thumb "It varies with each artist. It's obvious purchase that brought The Pointer Sis- that a newer act is going to have to come ters and B.J. Thomas to ABC, and they up with more product in order to get built up one of the most effective market- established. The bigger an act gets the ing and branch distribution systems in less product he tends to release.” the record industry. Levy went on to liken the product re- is recognized as one of the key Lasker lease habits of a so-called supergroup to figures in today's record business. He that of a king dictating to his court. Far Out Productions and United Artists Records have just kicked off a major mer- entered the field in 1945, when he for Can’t Friends?" “Take a group like War. Up until the chandising and advertising campaign War's “Why We Be album re- joined Decca Records in orders and new album War hadn't released any new leased last week. service. Six years later, Lasker became a product in over a year. But they’ve got a The focal point of this unique merchandising campaign is the “Why Can’t We Be lawyer and was admitted to the New York that appears on the album cover. “I chose that face as the album proven sales record so you can’t really Friends?" face/logo State Bar. In 1955, he moved to Detroit, rush them." cover and campaign logo because I wanted something unusual, grotesque and strik- where he took over as manager of Dec- ing. that face, you’ll forget it,” says Steve Gold of Far Out. Once you see never ca’s largest branch, then entered Kapp Levy continued, “Live albums and aids in the form of tool kits will be distributed to record out- Special merchandising Records in 1956 as vice president of greatest hits albums are pretty much a press. tool kits are utilized; in-store retail lets, radio stations and the Two separate one sales. In 1961, Lasker was called to Los stopgap or after the fact matter. Say the kit, and one promotion/publicity kit. Angeles to become president of Reprise group hasn't come up with anything new publicity tool kit, different from the store tool kit, as they are The promotion and Distributing Corp., a position he left in and product is due. A live album gives in python-skinned-designed corrugated box with handle. The kit includes housed a 1963 to become executive vice presi- them more time to get new material out. the album; specially designed press kit; post cards with the face/logo on cover; new dent of Vee Jay Records. A lot of times an artist will be dropped 4” square stick-ons; rectangular buttons; frisbee; and t-shirt. from a label and the company will re- The creation of Ariola America will not The in-store merchandising tool kit includes 30” x 30” catalog posters, order forms, lease a greatest hits package in an at- be the first time that Lasker has suc- special record-bin divider card, counter handout discographies, mobiles, easel back tempt to get back some of the money in- established a new record com- on LP jacket, and scores of rectangular buttons. Heavy emphasis will be placed on cessfully vested.” pany. In 1965, he founded Dunhil! the War catalog (four platinums: “All Day Music," “The World Is A Ghetto,” “Deliver "If a new act gets hot in a short period Records, which he sold in 1966 to ABC, The Word" and "War Live”) along with “Why Can’t We Be Friends?" album. of time there are sometimes provisions a move which eventually led to his be- All distributors and U.A. field personnel will receive, in addition to the kits, special in a contract which allow for renegotiat- coming president of ABC Records in dealer ads, catalog dealer ads, ad minis, an album release sheet and order form with ing between the act and the company." 1970. catalog. Both Far Out and U.A. will have the face/logo stamped on their postage The overriding question of product re- meters. Ariola America’s executive vice presi- lease boils down to how often and how Vividly illuminated War billboards of the album with a flashing gold tooth are dent, Howard Stark, has often been re- much. A point driven home with this presently up on the Sunset Strip and New York’s DeMille Theatre; a first for a record ferred to as Lasker's indispensable right comment from a member of Motown's ad on the DeMille. hand man. For example, when ABC first promotion department. Additional advertising for the campaign includes and trade publication consumer entered the country music field, it was "Let’s face it, if Stevie Wonder hasn’t ads; billboards displayed on buses in Los Angeles, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Stark who worked behind the scenes to come out with new product in over a year Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Chicago and New York. Also, set up the new country operation. Stark you’re not going to rush him. You just subways in York and Chicago displaying the billboards are running. New now entered the entertainment industry in have to shine it on and wait until he's On July 5, aerial advertising will be flown over Los Angeles and New York area 1950 as an agent with MCA, then moved ready.”

I Island, beaches as wel as Long southern New Jersey and north New Jersey. to Westminster Records as sales mana- The entire matter of product release is War embarked on a three-month national tour on the first of July. ger. When ABC bought Westminster in as diversified as the music itself but the in Shelter Records, conjunction with The Coppertone Corp. (a subsidiary of Plough Westminster’s head. overriding emphasis of all companies is 1961 , Stark became Inc.), is beginning a joint radio promotion featuring product giveaways on selected In 1963, Stark established the first of creative music; which, when you get major and secondary market top 40 radio stations which are currently programming what would eventually become a right down to it, is what this business is “I’m Fire," by the Dwight Twilley Band. station will solicit calls their On Each on network of ABC branches. One year a!! about. respective request lines and winning caller will the receive a Shelter album (either later, he became sales manager for ABC Leon Russell’s "Will O The Wisp, or Richard Torrance and Eureka’s “Belle Of The and began to work closely with Lasker. In Ball") and a five-ounce can of Solarcaine sun burn spray designed to “put out the 1970, Lasker and Stark merged the ABC Vana Joins Capitol fire." and Dunhill operations and Stark Some of the markets participating to date include Houston, Louisville, San An- became executive vice president of the tonio, Dayton, Cleveland, Bismark, Rapid City. Eagon (Minn.) and Orange Park (Fla.). newly-fused organization. HOLLYWOOD — John Vana has been The Coppertone sales force is also servicing the “I'm On Fire" single as part of their appointed midwest regional sales Ariola Gmbh president Monti Lueftner, summer merchandising program This is the first time that Coppertone has entered manager for special markets Capitol like Stark and Lasker, is a successful into a joint promotion of this kind for their Solarcaine product line. Records, Inc. In his new position. John record industry veteran. He helped Buddah Records plans to sponsor a major contest in the Chicago area as a promo- will be responsible for the sale and pro- found Ariola in 1959 when he built and tion for Jimmie Walker’s Buddah album Dyn-O-Mite. The contest will be run in motion of Capitol premium products and acted as president of the company’s cooperation with WBMX radio and the grand prize winner will receive a four day trip to custom services throughout the Austrian division. In 1964, he became Hollywood plus a visit to the taping of CBS-TV's "Good Times" series. The contest midwest. John Vana joined Capitol president of Ariola, Germany, in charge will run from June 30 through July 25 with a random drawing held Aug. 2 at WBMX. Records in Jan 1969 as a territory of product acquisition and development, Buddah Records will be supplying participating record stores in Chicago with entry representative in the El Paso area. He and two years later took over as Ariola’s blanks and d ?play posters. The contest, which coincides with current television ad- was promoted to special accounts worldwide president. vertising camoaign for the album, will also utilize print ads in Chicago newspapers. manager in Nov. 1969 for the Atlanta The prize wili include a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles for two in late August Ariola America is located at 8671 area. In May of 1974, John was made or early Sept hotel accommodations and spending money. Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. manager of catalog exploitation, head- Stephen peeples 90211. Phone: (213) 659-6530. quartering in the Tower.

18 July 12. 1975 . for therecord

POINTS WEST — Welcome back after a fabulous Fourth weekend — hope yours was a EAST COASTINGS — The first meeting of the Long Island Media Conference will be good one! — Mazel Tov to Cher and Greg Allman on their recent marriage at attorney held this Tuesday (8) at My Father's Place in Roslyn at 5 p.m. The meeting, which will Milton Rudin’s offices at Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace. Any marriage that takes place on include representatives of Long Island’s radio stations, newspapers and promoters,

June 30, at the end of the fiscal year, has got to have some good vibes behind it! . . will discuss ways of presenting Long Island as a separate music market. According to Doug Weston re-opens the Troubadour this week (July 8) after its temporary closing Richard P. Branciforte, the publisher of Good Times, a bi-weekly music newspaper with ABC Records’ Kinky Friedman. printed out of Long Island, “With eight million people in the four county area, Long Island is the fourth largest market for records in the United States.” Among those participating in the meeting will be radio stations WLIR, WBAB, WBLI, WGBB and I enjoyed visiting earlier last week with Phillippe Constantin of Pathe Marconi WRCN. Also, the Long Island Press, Newsday; the Daily News, Good Times, Concerts Music of France, Pathe Marconi handles American publishing firms such as Irving/AI- East, My Father's Place, the Island Music Center and Creative Talent Associates. mo, Jobete, ABC/Dunhill, Virgin, and the catalogs of Leonard Cohen (an immense superstar in France) Pink Floyd, and Buddah artists Les Variations. EMI’s Julien Clerche, talented French singer has released a new single there (“Si On Frappe A La Tete” — If One Raps On One’s Head) that is perhaps the strongest French-originated production recently released. Since singles there cost as much as $2.50, collectors buy them selectively, almost as American consumers buy LPs. Hence the high con- centration on well-conceived cover artwork. Phillippe explained that because there are only three radio stations In France, Radio Luxumbourg, ORTF and Radio Monte Carlo, radio promotion is far more difficult, and more specialized a function of the in- dustry there. Record chains like “FNAC” and the introduction of low-priced series in- to the French market are important factors in that country’s music industrial growth. Always enlightening to have a conversation with someone involved in music in Europe — thanks to Phillippe for a fine afternoon.

United Artists’ keyboard artist extraordinare Michael Quatro (whose promotional 'piano pins’ have got to be the promo give-away of the year) stopped by the Cash Box

offices this past week to rap about his current projects. I dropped over to Capitol Records’ mastering labs with Michael later in the day where Wally Traugott was mastering his new single, an uptempo disco-flavored adaptation of Bach’s "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,” that sounds like a smash. “I want to write melodies that will be remembered a hundred years from now, just as those of Chopin and Beethoven are remembered today,” says Michael. “To me, that's as important as making hit records.” Michael’s most recent LP for the label, “In Collaboration With The Gods,” is a strong, Visiting Cash Box before their concert in Central Park last week was the James Gang. stirring display of this guy’s tremendous compositional agility, and we tip the Cash Pictured above are (l-r); Ida S. Langsam, Ren Grevatt Assoc.; Jim Fox and Richard Box cap to him. Shack of the Gang; Howard “Bullets” Lowell; Bubba Keith, the group’s new lead singer; and Barry Taylor.

Also visiting our offices this week was RCA Records’ Roger Whittaker, whose single, “Last Farewell” was written by a lyricist-silversmith (that’s right!) named Ron Webster who sent in his lyrics to a BBC competition, is bulleted at #30 on our charts this week. Roger's LP for the label, featuring the title track, is a compilation of material from his first three albums for RCA, and there are five albums that have never been released in the States. We were ^11 treated to a recitation of Roger’s lyrics as poetry, a welcome respite from the day’s labors! Of Roger’s five LPs, “In Orbit” was released in Europe, “All Of My Life" in Canada, and the lyricist-composer is now in production on his upcoming RCA LP “Reflections Of Love" an album which Roger tells us is his personal reminiscences of love — “hopefully things that all people can

relate to." We look forward to it.

CB’s Dave Budge tells us he is now playing with Alice Cooper's favorite softball team, the Hollywood Vampires. Last Sunday Dave ventured out with the club to play the Argyles (no relation to Alley Oop) and was part of a 12-1, 7-2 twin bill sweep. Highlights included pitcher Bob Brown’s two victories to bring his season record to 4-0, 30 base hits (Budge was 2 for 5 with 1 RBI), and, of course, a case of beer which the Vampires drained after taking an early 2-0 lead in the second game. The Vamps are now 6-3-1 on the season, but with Brown back in Hollywood after three months on the road with Alice’s tour, the team is favored to take the division title. Budge hopes to take up the hitting slack left by Peter Tork’s departure from the team for the re- Also dropping by the Box last week was Slade who are about to embark on a U.S. tour

. mainderof the season. Go Vampires! which will bring them to Central Park later in the month. Seen here (l-r) are: Jimmy Lea, Dave Hill, Smiling Howard Lowell, Don Powell, and Noddy Holder. Bob Dylan showed up at the Bottom Line last Monday night and took the stage with Flip Wilson, who recently visited Boley, Oklahoma’s annual rodeo and filmed the

headliner Muddy Waters for about 20 minutes, accompanying him on harp. . . Van festivities for an upcoming CBS Spec, has taken the city to heart. Flip has handed the McCoy will be honored at the fourth annual N.Y. Record Biz Disco Binge which will city fathers a check for $5,000 to buy a new police car and refurbish the city's fire take place at the Seafood Playhouse on July 14. Proceeds from the $6.00 donation engines as well. “Travels With Flip,” the title for the special, took the comedian- will support FORE’S programs and workshops which depend on industry members to recording artist (Flip has just released a single "Berries In Salinas” on Little David) to

carry out its projects. . . . Photographer Ruth Bernal will have a slide presentation on Boley, a town settled by blacks and Indians during the turn of the century. Flip has the Mike Douglas television show on July 9, illustrating Harry Chapin’s last single, continued to support the community, donating money towards a swimming pool and “Cat’s In The Cradle." Chapin will be interviewed by Douglas on the program. Bernal serving as the town’s honorary chief of police. “I wanted to be chief of police in Boley has also started a photo gallery at the Other End Club in Greenwich Village. The because it’s ideal there — there’s virtually no crime.” Nice work, chief “killer!”

gallery will feature her own work. . . . ASCAP member Gerald Marks, who is also on the board of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, will speak on songwriting at the University

ABC Records’ commissary (otherwise known as La Potiniere) was the scene of of Colorado on July 9. Among Marks’ compositions is the song, “All Of Me.” . . . RCA some surprised faces on ABC execs as Twentieth Century Records’ Russ Regan, Records and the Kay Jewelry chain are involved in a 68 east-of-the-Mississippi store Tom Rodden, Paul Lovelace and associates streamed in for what must have appeared promotion built around the Henry Mancini “Return Of The Pink Panther” album during to be a major label meeting. No major decisions were reached, no corporate intrigue July. Stores will feature Mancini covers and give away a free Mancini album for each here — just a happy birthday luncheon for 20th’s vice president of finance, Rene customer purchasing $50 worth of merchandise.

Krikorian. Talk about invading another label's “turf!” . . . RCA recording artist Wings Listen to the “Smile Happy" track from the new War album at the speed of 45 rpm. It

in . . Livinryte sang at Karen Black's fourth of July wedding, held at sunrise Franklin sounds pretty good. . 2,500 tickets were sold to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s concert at the

Canyon. Seems like Wings wrote "Forest Friends," making the connection irresista- Omni in Atlanta last week, breaking a house record for advance ticket sales. . . .

ble for the star of the brilliant Schlesinger film “Day Of The Locust,” More Mazel! . . . Honorary memberships to the Stoke-On-Trent fire brigade in England have been ABC Records’ Poco has engaged The Joseph Mayer Co. of New York to manufacture sent to members of the press by Mercury Records and their new recording artist, the group's logo as gold and silver hatpins. Mayer jewelry is hanging around the Chris Columbo. Columbo has been a member of that fire brigade for eight years while

necks of some of Hollywood’s finest, including Ann-Margret, Rusty, Tim, John and playing part-time with a rock band called the Maurauders. . . . According to Marty Paul (and managers John Hartman and Harlan Goodman — you guys get classier Scott, president of Passport Records, the new Synergy album has been used by elec-

. . B. every day! . Jay Bernstein Public Relations has appointed Don deMesquita as tronics manufacturers such as Sansui, Fuji Photo Film, Burwen Laboratories, and

vice president in charge of television, effective immediately . . . David Cassidy Norlin Music as a demo record due to its unusual dynamic range. The album, which is attended America’s concert in Honolulu, and was brought on stage by the group to totally electronic, was created by recording 1043 individual electronically produced

join in singing “Horse With No Name.” . . . Gino Cunico has been recording his new sounds and mixed utilizing a computer from the 16 track tape. Notes go down as low

Arista release at Mama Jo’s with Vinnie Poncia producing and Ron Hitchcock at the as 22 Hz and as high as 22 kHz. ... It looks like Firefall, the new group that includes controls. Steve Goldman is producing the new John Klemmer album for ABC/Dunhill Rick Roberts and former Spirit, Jo Jo Gunner Mark Andes will be signed by Atlantic with Billy Taylor engineering. Until next week, a bientot! Records. phil alexander barry taylor

July 12, 1975 19 sashbox/insight&sound

Leslie West: Getting Physical Waylon Jennings: Ramblin’ Man Leslie West is physical. his with Many artists project I mean anybody can get out there and play guitar but Leslie West the entire a schizophrenic split between their music and their personal artistic levels of involvement. literally lives; not so with process takes on immense physical and He Waylon Jennings. Waylon’s personal life is his music and it reads becomes a part of his instrument; alternately loving it, hating it and tearing at its in- like the proverbial open book. "I have to feel good about my music,” he told me on a nermost fiber with the resultant sound instant ambrosia in a world of riffs that all too recent visit to L A. His songs are direct descriptions of honky-tonk roadhouses; loves often lead nowhere. lost, found and realized on the road and off; lifestyle statements and answers for In a recent interview Leslie talked about his overt approach to rock and how he re- those who criticize his "maverick” ways. lates to a music he's been involved with fora good many years. The main thrust of his life and music is a personal reality, something he could not roll is find he to "Sure I get physical when I'm playing my music. Rock and a physical kind of when went Nashville to “make it." He outlines that experience in the lyrics music You can’t just come out and play rock and roll and not put any kind of feeling of his upcoming RCA single release: “Lord, it’s the same old tune, fiddle and guitar/

behind it. The music is the biggest part of it but if you can't relate to the music like it where do we take it from here?/rhinestone suits and new shiny cars/it’s been the

for . . it same way years/we to . means something to you then will show in your performance. The entire concept of need change somebody told me when I came to Nash- ” rock and roll is based on a feel the person has for the music. ville/son, you’ve finally got it made/ol’ Hank made it here/we're all sure that you will/ .” I but don’t . For West the feel has come through a lot of years in a lot of rock and roll bands. think Hank done itthis-a-way, no . From the New York barroom madness of The Vagrants through various incarnations It is precisely that stance that has caused proponents of Nashville’s contemporary of Mountain and a side trip via West, Bruce and Laing. Always playing. Always learn- orientation to relate to Waylon as somewhat less than a favorite son. His experience ing. in Nashville served to strengthen his life/musical concepts which he took back to the road for "I’ve learned something new about the music wherever I’ve played. A new riff or a further development. He chose a course alternate to Nashville to “make it” chord change. There’s always something you can pick up. I've learned a lot and that’s which, although it may have taken him longer, was closer to his reality and therefore what’s kept me going for such a long time. If you don’t pick up anything new then you better for him ” get stale and don’t last long. Though Waylon’s style is distinctive, he has no illusions that he is not a product of Rock and roll has been described by many as a derivative medium with just so many his diverse musical environment; on the contrary, he is the first to recognize that fact venues open to creativity. This fact is supported in many quarters by the fact that a in the opening words of “Bob Wills Is Still The King” on his latest RCA album. At age 14, bulk of West’s performing material is other people’s songs, in particular "House Of when he landed a job as a disk jockey in Lubbock, he was playing and listening to The Rising Sun,” “Sunshine Of Your Love" and a page from his Mountainous past George Jones, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins, to name a few. “Mississippi Queen." While at KLLL, Waylon was picked up as a base player by Buddy Holly; though Jen- West pleaded not guilty to rock lethargy in explaining his own concept of the rock nings' roots basically lie in country, the rock and roll influences of Holly, Berry, and and roll art. Jerry Lee Lewis are certainly there and are not subjugated. They are integrated with his in "Rock music isn't derivative. If you're creative you find ways of making the music well-deep vocals the totality of sound that makes Waylon's music a unique hybrid of influences. different. The music has a built-in electricity and excitement that makes it a totally many creative kind of music.”

"And as far as continuing to do old Mountain and Cream songs; why not? "Sunshine

Of Your Love” and Mississippi Queen” are classic rock and roll songs. It doesn't mat- ter how long you play them as long as they continue to generate excitement in the au- dience you're playing to." Seemingly lost in the rush to enshrine West as the personification of heavymetal in- carnate is the fact that Leslie West is a guitar craftsman. His delicate shadings of dis- tortion and riff feedback sculpt the very contours of rock and roll sound. “It’s not just a matter of being a creative guitarist. You’ve got to know your

capabilities and work from there. It’s like I said to myself you’ve got this ability as a

guitar player; now what are you going to do with it? I want to be a great guitarist and

not just like everybody else. So I’ve worked at it a lot harder. The result has been that It is no surprise, therefore, that Waylon’s audiences are among the most diverse in I’m not your average rock and roll musician." music today; at his recent Santa Monica Civic appearance, the entire range of diverse Watching Leslie West live one gets the impression that he could, if he wanted, go lifepaths crossed to hear him play. Differences in lifestyles were put aside in favor of beyond his rock and roll leanings into different kinds of music. West doesn't rule out the common denominator of the straightforward reality in Waylon’s music. This is not the possibility completely but — to say that he is alone in this type of cross-demographic appeal; more succinctly, “I've thought about that possibility but with me it’s always been a matter of doing Waylon is representative of a larger force. One has only to look to the equally diverse

fun. I I what’s m a rock and roller and get off on being a rock and roller so why should I audiences of songwriter/performers like Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, B.J. Shaver, get into something else?" Kristofferson and others who, like Waylon, create music not within restrictive market Another interesting aspect of West in concert is the almost Peter Panish situation boundaries but solely for the higher utilitarian purpose of projecting life and music as he finds himself in West is very quickly approaching the age of reassessing values; they live and perceive it, and to thereby communicate with as many people as possi- thirty. Yet his audience, as witness his recent Santa Monica Civic gig, never seems to ble. In addition to his own compositions, Waylon records songs written by artists pro- go above the high side of sixteen. jecting that concept, judging the merit of the song and not the stature or fame of the The concept of being an aging rock star is, no doubt, a thought that has crossed writer. It then becomes obvious that Waylon’s music, as Hoss himself puts it, is "a every musician's mind at one time or another; so to put the question to West did not bridge that connects us all. For instance, if one listens to lyrics of ’Dreaming My seem out of order. Dreams,’ the differences and boundaries between forms become insignificant. Good "Sure. I'm getting older and my audience seems to be getting younger. So what? music is timeless, and good songs have no boundaries.” People get older but the music never loses that appeal. I’ve retained that appeal Contrary to tongue-in-cheek statements that he is envious of Jessi Colter's success, within a given age group. These aren't the same fifteen year olds that were listening husband and co-producer (with Ken Mansfield) Waylon is more than pleased with the to the music five years ago. It’s new kids with a fresh enthusiasm. That’s the kind of response Jessi has received in the last six months and of the huge strides she has spirit that keeps the music alive.” made as a performer. Waylon is quite candid about the positive effect their rela- “I get off on that kind of thing. I mean how can you not get up for a gig when you tionship has had on his own life: “I had almost given it up,” he stated with a light in his know the people are going to get crazy behind what you’re doing? In that sense you eye. “Jessi became the inspiration I needed to carry it through.” might say that all of rock music is wrapped up in that kind of Peter Pan It’s syndrome. a With the release of his latest RCA album “Dreaming My Dreams,” Waylon moves give and take thing between the musician and with audience the result being a closer to his goal of reaching as many people as possible. Without resorting to young, fresh outlook for everybody involved." homogenized commercial ity, and as a result of the steady development of a diverse The rock and roll times of Leslie West is heavymetal with a vengence and a listenership, this album and the ones to follow should firmly establish Waylon Jen- purpose. nings as an artist who obliterates chart lines. marc Shapiro Stephen peeples

20 July 12, 1975

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Weather Report Earth, Wind & Fire Gil-Scott-Heron HOLLYWOOD BOWL, HOLLYWOOD — Columbia, Maurice White and Paul The Earth, Wind & Fire show at the Bowl Bailey drove the crowd wild with their was truly dazzling and brilliant. But the rockin’ Afro soul music and their aftermath of the concert was not the transcendental lyrics. beautiful picture the above groups tried Opening their show with “Yearin’ to create. On the late news Sunday eve- Learnin’ " Earth, Wind & Fire kicked out ning reporters told of a shooting which and boogied all evening with theatrical led to the death of one youth. The Cash stunts interspacing their fine material. Box staff was also struck as our editor The show was both captivating in music was driven away from the show when and visuals. An extremely effective young juveniles jostled and intimated number was when Paul Bailey took the find him and his wife. I came home to my mike and swooned the crowd, especially wallet missing and a female employee of the young ladies of the Bowl audience Columbia Records also had the mis- with “Reasons.” fortune of having her purse snatched Probably the most exciting and ex- right from her arms. This is not the traordinary theatrics used by EW&F was purpose of rock concerts. when guitarist Verdine White was hoist- Gil Scott-Heron, Arista recording star, ed up by ropes and did somersaults put on an enlightening set which was while still playing his guitar. Later on much too short. Only allowed thirty drummer, Ralph Johnson went airborne minutes, Gil had little time to fully deliver as he and his drum set went spinning like his music with the message to the au- a top around and around. First 180 dience. Featuring selections off his “The degrees to the left, then 180 to the right, First Minute Of A New Day” LP Gil laid and then doing full 360 degree turns in like the word onto his brothers in tunes mid-air. You had to be there to bel ieve it. “The Liberation Song,” “Winter In Closing out their powerful set EW&F did America," and "In The Bottle.” “Shining Star" complete with a lumines- Wayne Shorter and the Weather cent shining star that glistened the Report did a much better set than they crowd's eyes while Maurice led the au- did a couple of months back when they Maurice White Leads E, W & F ‘Delegation’ dience in chorus after chorus of "Shining appeared with Billy Cobham at the Santa minor jazz melodies. special effects than one can count, Star for you to see, what your life can tru- Monica Civic. Playing outdoors, the Starting with a whirl of fire and smoke Earth, Wind & Fire, led by Maurice White ly be. ” With a wail of shouts and screams Weather Report’s sound and mix were Earth, Wind & Fire put on one of the most showed L.A. that they combine every that one thought would never end, much cleaner to show off their mastery at dazzling shows ever to hit Los Angeles. element imaginable to make them one of EW&F came back out and closed with interesting electronic jazz that features Equipped with a flashing tower of lights, America's most formidable groups. their latest single “That’s The Way Of an assorted array of percussion sounds strobes, smoke, flames, a shining star, a Featuring material off their solid gold The World.”

along with dissonant and eerie major/ blazing EW&F electric logo and more “That’s The Way Of The World" LP on j.l.

Eric Clapton / Santana Dr. Hook & Medicine Show NASSAU COLISEUM, L.l. — Eric ranged from ecstatic to downright Myles & Lenny Clapton, kicking off his new American outrageous when for an encore he tour, provided the perfect program for introduced John McLaughlin and Carlos THE STARWOOD, LA — We’re all closet tions of “Sylvia’s Mother” and the his fans — a total recycling of his old hits. Santana to work out on “Stormy Monday crazies of a sort. Deep down inside us straight out of an army training film aura lurks little that attention “Penicillin Initial baying for “Layla” was cut off when Blues." Like Clapton had been all a boy craves by of Penney.” plain he began his appearance with this most evening McLaughlin was in mellow form being disruptive and just absurd. George Cummings’ macho rock star With Dr. recent set at the Star- durable hit. From then on it was “Bell during his solo downgrading the avant. Hook's routine (complete with grimace, feed- Bottom Blues,” “Sunshine Of Your Santana had worked the first part of wood we may now add one other word to back and distortion) on “Cover Of The that entertaining. Love,” “I Shot The Sheriff” and so on, the concert and were a major surprise, description: Rolling Stone" took on added body as reworking most of the material both in material and audience Opening night the Capitol band com- Cummings, during the course of the associated with him from Cream to last responses. Gone are the affectations of bined the best aspects of baggy pants blast, improvised his axe into everything year. Santana's guitar work with McLaughlin slapstick and cheap burlesque comedy from a jackhammer to a dildo. with an all tasty (in a semi-gross Clapton appears unworried about the and it is back to the fiery fusion of Latin together Are you grown up enough for Dr. problem allegedly facing rock superstars and rock (with emphasis on the latter) sort of way) musical approach. Dr. Hook? Some of you might be. with track records — the injection of new that created the group’s initial Hook's classic schtick was presented in Myles and Lenny proved a Columbia material. Audience response showed reputation. Santana, the group and the its finest tom-foolery and featured Ray foot-stomping opener as the violin patented triple yodel. this was the right program for them. It person, look set for rebirth. Sawyer’s anchored Canadian rockers mixed music f d One of the strongest visual trips of the of the streets and the hills into a most ac- night fell on the shoulders of Milsap squarely ceptable upbeat stew. The positive aura Tavares Ronnie Dennis Locorriere as his animated out- of a Saturday night barn dance was — PALOMINO CLUB, L.A. — Music in full ing as an eagle with loose bowels on present in much of the group's music but MAGIC MOUNTAIN, VALENCIA cycle best describes Ronnie’s rotund “High Flying Eagle" proved the perfect the imaginative incorporation of searing Amidst the “Gold Rusher” “Electric and set; this man plays everything from adjunct to the band’s approach to gross rock roots provided inordinate amounts Capitol artists Rainbow,” recording mournful lost love blues to wall-busting and roll. of punch and drive. Tavares put on one whale of a for show rock and roll with a highly contagious en- The band's string of Shel Silverstein Myles and Lenny is musical get up and the overly enthusiastic park- amusement thusiasm that does not wane in the latter brainchilds was showcased in the finest go that got up and went. goers. stages of this long one-and-a-half hour sense of overkill overly schmaltzy rendi- m.s. Dressed in tight black and white knit set. suits embossed with red rose appliques, Milsap, seated at his baby grand piano, Oliver Nelson Big Band Butch, Ralph, Tiny, Pooch and Chubby opened his set with a medley of diverse Leon Thomas keptthe crowd partying theirentire set. tunes (“You’re No Good”/“You Won’t la- adjusted balance and Tavares is one group that keeps the See Me”/“Let Me Be There”) before BOTTOM LINE, NYC — It was officially first number and juices flowing because they never stop menting in 3/4 time with “I Wonder Who billed as a Night with Flying Dutchman volume, which were set for the less de- moving even when they do ballads such Turned Out The Light In Your World Records, the label flying in Nelson and manding and more overpowered rock as “She's Gone," off their “Hard Core Tonight," and before our eyes were dry five sidemen from Los Angeles. groups, Nelson featured his own works Poetry” LP. The crowd loved their antics, he jumped to his feet and punched the However billed artists Teresa Brewer, which leave generous spaces for his re- especially all the young girls who kept keyboards through “Ain’t No Chains Sonny Stitt and Tom Scott were all no soloists, and went through FD coming close to the stage to touch and Strong Enough To Hold Me.” show and the main event turned out (pro- pertoire devoting time to his current kiss each member of the group. The Ronnie’s selection of tunes, as ex- bably correctly) to be the first Manhattan album, “Skull Session.” It was a brothers Tavares didn’t seem to mind emplified by “Daydreams About Night appearance of Nelson’s big band. thoroughly professional performance at because they were passing the kisses Things” (his new single release on RCA) Nelson has a big TV reputation but (un- times recalling the period when the word solely in the jazzman's lexicon. out like candy and the crowd ate it up. and “Branded Man Out In The Cold” iike, say, Quincy Jones who is in the soul was (describing a parolee's millstone of over- same bag) has never really broken Leon Thomas is another singer who Led by the graceful and rhythmic danc- supervision after ostensibly paying his through on disk. knows his roots, has an awareness of the ing of Butch, Tavares offers an exciting debt), manifest without fail an overall This is a pity because Nelson is an traditional blues despite excursions into show that features fine choreography depth of perception through lyric and de- altoist-arranger with respect for the older free form gong banging and conch shell along with great material. Featuring livery. He may be sightless, but he can traditions of jazz (the evening contained blowing. Thomas, with his falsetto off tunes their second Capitol LP, Tava- “see” in the same sense as Don Juan several tributes, spoken and musical, to yodelling and mixing the esoteric with res worked out to the Dennis Lambert (Castaneda’s “Teachings Of Don Juan”). the late Johnny Hodges) and keeps his the down home, remains one of the more and Brian Potte productions of “She’s Regardless of form or style, it is this ears open to what is going down today, distinctive blues singers. At times Gone, “Too Late," and "Remember What quality that makes Milsap’s music a via- without going overboard about it. though he seems to be moving towards

I Forget.” Told You To ble form of consciousness. Nelson’s concern for how his band Joe Williams in his ballads. j.l. s.p. sounds was shown when he stopped the i.d.

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picksofthe week MARK IAN (Sound Gems SGR 1 04) Class Of ’65(3:38) (Melomega/ASCAP— Philomega/BMI — F. Fioravanti, P. Rakes) ZZ TOP (London 5N-220) Produced by D. W. Fern (!) — Mark delivers a tender, reminiscent ballad about re- Tush (2:14) (Hamstein/BMI — ZZTop) uniting with old schoolmates ten years later, and a young man s memories of that special From their “Fandago” LP, this is Texas rock and roll at its finest — take us high school sweetheart. And the question is asked — if this is a party, "why downtown, ZZ, with some slide lead guitar work that'll have 'em bumpin' their aren't we having fun?" — fine lead guitar work, production and vocals on this sterling "tushes" from Dallas to L.A. — super summer dance rock and roll — this is super hot, single from Philly s finest label! Flip: Now That You’re Gone (4:06). top tenner for those bad boys from the Panhandle state! Five stars. Flip: should-grab a SMOKEY (MCA 40429) No info, available. If You Think You Know How To Love Me (3:23) (Chinnichap/BMI — N. Chinn. M. Chap- man) STYX (Wooden Nickel RCA JH-1 0329) Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn have produced a super hot new single from a Best Thing (3:03) (Harvey Wall banger/ ASCAP — J. Young. D. De Young) group that offers tasty acoustic guitar work, blended vocal harmonies and a string High vocal harmonies and tight, rocky organ and lead guitar work accentuate this track added sparingly for effect — lyrics here that are lovely and memorable — this dynamic, searing track from the LP, "Styx." With a break that resolves into ethereal record is, as they say, "hit-bound!" If there's a formula for AM success, here it is — harmonies, this disk can't help but hit big. That organ work is too much! Flip: No info, already getting massive major market play under heavy MCA support. Go! Flip: No available. info, available.

JOE WALSH (ABC 121 15) SPIRIT (Mercury 73697) (ABC/Dunhill/Barnstorm/BMI J. Walsh) TimeOut (3:26) — Lady Of The Lakes (2:20) (Square Snuff/BMI — Fish Fry/ASCAP — Randy California, One of the best cuts from "So What” is "Time Out" — a production by Joe and John Ed Cassidy)

Stronach that is bound for a top ten perch — it's been overdue in release, and are we Spirit is, will was, and be a vital force in rock and roll history, and their latest effort is it's slide here mix that’ll all glad here! Some classic work by Joe — and a echo over in the vein of their best creative endeavors. Randy and Ed have penned a tune that roll and all-American at the finest level. everybody's summer scenes. Rock and Joe features an infectious rhythm track, sensual guitar picking, and vocals that are as Flip: No info, available. arousing as anything the group's ever done. This is a total must — well produced smash material. Flip: America The Beautiful/The Times They Are A’Changing (Dylan JAMES BROWN (Polydor PD 14281) — Arr. California) (3:29). Hustle!!! (Dead On It) (4:58) (Dynatone/Belinda/Unichappell/BMI — J. Brown) The Godfather of Soul, the Minister of New New Super Heavy Funk — call him JOHNNY BRISTOL (MGM M 14814) what you will, when the needle hits the groove and that high pitched wail hits the air, Love Takes Tears (3:1 9) (Bushka/ASCAP — J. Bristol) Johnny takes light, you know that it’s James Brown — and you know you've got to hustle, do the double a eloquent approach to this easy-moving love tune produced in the vein of the classics bump, and all to the finest in heavy lead work, bass tracks, and imploring disco — due to Paul Riser's arrangements and Mr. Bristol's impecca- ble taste in production. Listen to what the man's spoken vocals. Do it! Flip: No info, available. taking time to say — then go im- mediately to the air with it. Sure to soar. Flip: No info, available. TAVARES (Capitol 4111) PERSUASIONS (A&M 1698) It Only Takes A Minute (3: 13) (ABC/Dunhil I/One Of A Kind/BMI — D. Lambert, B. Pot- ter) One Thing On My Mind (Short Version) (3:22) (Big Cigar/Common Good/Pocket Full Infectious, synthesizer-punctuated rhythm intros into a soulfully stunning harmonic of Tunes/Touch of Gold/BMI — Evie Sands. Richard Germinaro) The latest from the Persuasions is a sizzling, vocal theme that proves this disk’s point — it "only takes a minute" to fall in love with uptempo ballad with terrific crossover potential, blistering the Tavares' latest, a Lambert-Potter masterpiece with strings conducted and ar- a synthesizer solo and, as usual, fine vocal work. Go with it for ranged by Michael Omartian. A must for your ears — you'll see what we mean. Flip: pleasant results. Flip: No info, available. info, available. No CARL ORFF (BASF B-1 5354) Street Song (2:48) (Gassenhauer — Carl Orff, Gunild Keetman) MARIAH (United Artists UA-XW665-Y) An instrumental ensemble under the direction of one of the twentieth century's Hey Mama (3:1 (Silver Chalice Music — J. Trust) 2) greatest composers and conductors brings a touch of class to the single review page! Mariah delivers a hot, searing rock and roller that is the most exciting single to An exquisite, haunting theme with South American flavor — marimbas, timpani and emerge from U. A. in years. Superb lead guitar work, production by Bob Destocki, and flutes, embellished with a percussion section that should earn this disk well-deserved harmonies and lead vocal work that’ll blow you out of your chair. Five Stars — a must recognition. Flip: No info, available. for any playlist — no matter how “tight!” Flip: No info, available. HERB ALPERT & THE T.J.B. (A&M 1 71 4-S) HUMBLE PIE (A&M 1 71 1-S) El Bimbo (2:29) (Artie Wayne/Reizner/ASCAP — C. Morgan) Rock And Roll Music (2:55) (Arc/BMI — Chuck Berry) Already a worldwide smash as covered by Bimbo Jet, this tune is rapidly becoming Humble Pie takes a fresh look at Chuck Berry’s classic rocker, in a slightly slower a disco-mondiale classic — a haunting melody that is adapted eloquently and strongly tempo that is a perfect vehicle for raunchy vocals, pseudo-reggae rhythms and lead by Herb’s distinctive trumpet and rhythm section. Should be a Baja-boogie-monster workthat'll have 'em rockin' from Boston to Philadelphiato California. Do it with Hum- from Mr. "A" of A&M! Flip: No info, available. ble Pie — and lead guitar work that can't be beat. Flip: No info, available. MICHAEL KENNY (Tom Cat JH-1 0327) REOSPEEDWAGON (Epic 8-50120) Morning (3:18) (Cataclysmic/Dantroy/Kenny/BMI — M. Kenny) Out Of Control (2:51) (Benchmark/Kicking Bear/ASCAP — D. Henley. G. Frey, T. Arranged by Jimmy Wisner and produced by Ed Germano. this meaty-beaty ballad Nixon) has all the makings of a super smash — fine strings, rhythmic guitar work and highly Straightahead rock and roll is the watchword for this sterling track from REO — commercial, likable vocals by Michael — five star pick. Flip: No info, available. horn section, pulsating rhythm track, bust-em-up lead guitar work embellishes this record — which should go "out of control” on the CB charts. Flip: No info, available. LOBO(Big Tree BT-16040) (Dist: Atlantic)

Would I Still Have You (3:29) (Famous/ASCAP — Kent La Voie) THE ELEVENTH HOUR (20th Century TC-22 15) Nobody delivers a ballad more convincingly or sincerely than Lobo. and his latest Hollywood Hot (Edited “Short” Radio Version) (3:21) (Heart’s Delight/BMI — B. interpretation of Kent La Voie's lovely melody and lyrics should earn him another shot Crewe, C. Butlens) at atop chart perch. A must from a fine artist. Flip: No info, available. Yes, indeed! As if that L.A. sun isn't already blazing away, this record goes on to send the thermometer up another ten degrees at least with its infectious rhythm SYLVIA SMITH (ABC 12112) tracks, and tight, sizzling vocals. Combines the best of bump and summer themes to Original Midnight Mama (2:59) (Meadow/ASCAP — M. Creamer) its make point. Hot to trot — get on this before the vinyl melts on the sidewalk! Flip: Formerly with The Glasshouse, Sylvia has a clear, socking voice that is perfectly Original Length (5:00). suited to this r&b-flavored, uptempo Michael Omartian production. Synthesizer solo,

great rhythm and backup vocal tracks make this as sweet as sugar! Go with it now! KEITH MOON (MCA 40433) Flip: No info, available. Crazy Like A Fox (2:06) (Camp/ASCAP — Al Staehely) this Skip Taylor and John Stronach produced rock and roller from Keith s “Two MAUREEN McGOVERN (20th Century TC-221 3) Sides” LP — and one of the obviously strong AM cuts on the album it is! Very Bowie- Even Better Than I Know Myself (3:14) (20th Century/Hobbitron/ ASCAP — Paul esque. high energy lead guitar, piano work and backup vocals stand in good stead Williams) behind Keith's solid drumming. The fox is loose — keep an eye on this one. Flip: In “The morning after" finds Maureen delivering a sensitive portrayal of this super My Life (Lennon & McCartney) (2:40). Paul Williams composition. Produced by Carl Maduri and arranged by Perry Botkin. Jr., sweet strings complement a flawless effort. Good idea to add immediately. Flip: FANTASTIC FOUR (Westbound/20th Century WT-5009) No info, available. Alvin Stone (The Birth And Death Of A Gangster) (4:05) (Bridgeport/BMI — A Kent. C.

Colbert) JAMES LAST (Polydor PD 1 51 08) If you've ever wondered where gangsters come from — here is the definitive word Love For Sale (3:28) (Warner Bros./ASCAP — Cole Porter) — a story bout a cat who "graduated from the boy in the street to the man with the Produced by Wes Farrell and arranged by Larry Mohuberac, Cole Porter's classic gun in his hand" — dynamite lead vocals and backup vocals — "whatchoo doin' with a tune gets a fluid, sensitive new coat of wax with James' version — instrumental break in gun your hand? You'll go to jail" — and a sound effect FBI chase track that will send that is beautiful for bouncin', bumpin', drivin' or jivin'! Super guitar work. A must — this soaring. Get on it. Flip: No info, available. comes with a high recommendation here. Flip: No info, available.

GEORGE DUKE (BASF M 15614) THE DeFRANCO FAMILY (20th Century TC-221 4) Fools (3:56) (G. Duke/Mycenae/ASCAP — G. Duke) We Belong Together (2:37) (Maureen/BMI — R. Carr, J. Mitchel. S. Weiss) George Duke is a master vocalist, composer, lyricist, arranger, and this disk is Produced by Mike Curb, this string-laced r&b early fifty-inspired rocker shows off further testimony to the man's unique talents — a tender, luscious arrangement with the combined talents of the DeFranco family superbly. The Laufer Entertainment fine bass, piano and vocal tracks that should send it to a high chart position. A fine Group has a lot to be proud of with this disk — already picking up major market play tune all capture. Flip: info, available. deserving of your ears can No like crazy — be sure and grab onto it. Flip: No info, available.

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poppicks STOP - The Eric Burdon Band - Capitol SMAS RED OCTOPUS - Jefferson Starship - Grunt 11426 — Producer: Jerry Goldstein BFL 1-0999 — Producers: Jefferson Starship and The musical world of Eric Burdon has always Larry Cox been a melange of conflicts where aggressive Red Octopus” is an album of strengths. You'd emotions plyed their influence. On "Stop” the really have to look hard for the extraneous for blues of Eric Burdon and the hostilities of the the Starship has literally stripped their sound to world meld in successful consort. On “City Boy" the bone with the result being as diversified as it and “The Man" Burdon lays out, in most certain is dimensional. The overall texture is a terms, the jungle book of survival; the street life throwback to the earliest Airplane efforts as each and how some people have been there. On all instrumental and vocal interlude make its pres- cuts there's an almost autobiographic aura that ence felt without committing itself to obstru- leads one to believe that the rough edge of the siveness. Some of the better listens on this disk music is far from an imagined experience. Most are the softer "Miracles.” the harder attack of people are lucky enough to escape hard times "Sweeter Than Honey” and the slightly sur- but if you've ever wondered what hard knocks realistic "Fast Buck Freddie.” "Red Octopus” is were all about, listen to “Stop." This much reality eight musical arms to hold you. doesn’t show up often. MAKE A TIME FOR LOVIN’ - The Lettermen - LONELINESS AND TEMPTATION - Clarence Capitol SW 11424 - Producer: The Lettermen Carter — ABC ABCD 896 — Producer: Clarence and Ed Cobb Carter There’s no mistaking the Lettermen's style. It’s Clarence Carter's mellow down easy approach something that's beyond the norm. More of their to the blues has always had that ring of

textured sound is present on their lastest re- pal letabil ity to it. This soulful coat of polish gets lease. “Make A Time For Lovin'." as these another coat in "Loneliness And Temptation” as seasoned veterans do a vocal number on other Carter glides through the songs with the ease of people's songs. Highlighted on this most capital a knife cutting through butter. Top cuts to get oh disk are sterling renditions of "World Without so laidback to include “I Got Caught Making Love." "Love Me For A Reason,” "I Honestly Love,” "Glad To See You Walking In" and "Take Love You" and "The You Part Of Me." The Let- A Taste Of Your Love.” Tired of the hard edge of termen do the best musical job in town and bump and grind? Get into Clarence Carter's "Make A Time For Lovin' " is definitely men at "Loneliness And Temptation.” It takes no effort. work. OUTLAWS — The Outlaws — Arista AL 4042 — BYE-BYE PRETTY BABY - Susan Webb - Producer: Paul A. Rothchild Anchor ANCL 2006 — Producer: Jimmy Webb Arista's first full blown attempt at rock and roll Susan Webb is the proud possessor of some is a killer. The Outlaws proves a heady combina- nifty vocal chords. Not too lilting or too grating; tion of downhome musical maturity and a taut the voice of Ms. Webb occupies that middle disciplined approach to the basics of rock. The ground of sound. This vocal dexterity is taken full result is music that is at once pleasant to listen to advantage of on “Bye-Bye Pretty Baby" as Susan and easy on your get up and moving tendencies. steps lightly through many and varied musical The dual lead riffs of Hughie Thomasson and Bil- tones; with the resultant content waxing solid.

ly Jones provide the musical thrust behind cuts Top cuts include "If I Were A Sailor," “Dance To such as "Stay With Me.” “It Follows From Your The Radio " and "Tommmy And The Rah Raah.” Heart” and "There Goes Another Love Song." "Bye-Bye Pretty Baby" is music you can get off Rock and roll by The Outlaws. Highway robbery on. You may now listen.

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- NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN - Fireballet - MATCHING HEAD AND FEET - Kevin Coyne Passport PPSD 98010 - Producer: Ian McDonald Virgin 13-117 — Producer: Geoffrey Haslam The forces of rock and classical collide in this Virgin Records have become synonymous full blown ode to majesty, "Night On Bald Moun- with the introduction of the esoteric to the ears of listeners. tain.” Fireballet are well versed in all manner of "Matching Head And Feet” con- tinues this policy Kevin electronic instruments and it is this wizardry that as Coyne combines a brings a totally new feel to the classic suite. The rocking honky-tonk beat with some left field lyrics to turn in needed fire and brimstone effect of the piece is a highly progressive outing. The carried off in a style most original and the vocal record proves a two-fold effort as all cuts are refrains do much in the way of adding body to the suitable for dancing or listening. Top get-intos in- piece. Fireballet has turned you on to the un- clude “Sunday Morning Sunrise,” “Mrs. Hooley known. Your invitation has been extended. Don't Go Home" and "Rock And Roll Hymn." be late. “Matching Head And Feet” is a musical match made in heaven.

BARTERING — Baron Stewart — United Artists RACHEL FARO II - Rachel Faro - RCA APL LA419-G — Producer: Dallas Smith 1-1105 — Producer: John Simon Baron Stewart's voice is perfect foil for what Rachel Faro can do a lot of things well. She he does best: ballads. On "Bartering" Stewart can rock in a kind of low-down country way. She gets into a whole lot of country tinged odes that can get appropriately laidback. She can pick and go down oh so nice. Production value is sparse she sure as hell can sing. On "II" Rachel does all and lends itself nicely to the overall laidbackness of the above in an extremely listenable fashion. of the disk. Top soothers include "I'm No Rachel moves easily into all musical venues with Stranger Than You,” “Don't Drag It On" and her best moments showing through on "Share "After The Storm (Go Out Dancin’)”. Tired of the Your Love,” “Old Five & Dimers Like Me" and “I rough, the rock and the just plain raucous? Will Love You More.” Rachel Faro is an exercise Baron Stewart is none of the above. Enjoy. in musical diversity that's a cinch to shed the listener of a lot of jaded weight.

HEADSTONE — Headstone — 20th Century T 483 IMAGES - Phil and Michel LeGrand - RCA BGL — Producer: Trident Audio Productions 1-1027 — Producer: Norman Schwartz and Michel Headstone is a vortex of sounds of influences LeGrand with a decidedly English backbone. The roots of When musical geniuses get together you just this band is old folk and country tinged but from know the resulting sound is going to be that point on the numerous outside forces mix something on the high side of spectacular. Such and glide in a native strain that is progressive is the case with “Images" as LeGrand and Woods without giving off that impression. Top cuts on combine their talents in an instrumental tour de the disk include "Large Weather We re Having, force. Improvisation reigns supreme on this disk Lucy." "Turn Your Head,” "Eastern Wind" and as the likes of "I Was Born In Love With You," “Get Through To You.” Headstone is a band "The Summer Knows" and "We've Only Just that's breaking new ground at its own pace Begun” take on new bodies of dimension and which, when you get right down to it. is the best sound. “Images” is an experiment in the light and road to go. dark of music with both sides faring equally well.

6 July 12. 1975 " cashbox/radio news

WNCI-FM program director E. Karl, afternoon drive jock Dave Anthony, and morn- station breaks ing drive jock Charlie Pickard recently visited a popular downtown Columbus lunch spot (the state capitol building's front lawn) and treated about 500 noontime lunch eaters to bananas for dessert. The bananas were equipped with red stickers inform- ing the recipients that WNCI is Columbus’ “top banana. The key to successful and progressively dynamic programming often lies in the abili- ty of a PD or MD to make gut-level predictions on the merit of a given record, and in the degree of intestinal fortitude a PD or MD has to follow through on his choice. Today s playlists are tight, chances are rarely taken on new product by major market stations unless the given record has made the grade in the middle or minor market stations. This seems to me to be rather self-defeating because the very nature of music is dynamic; this constant change of flow is what makes music, and therefore radio, eternally interesting. The only thing we can, or should, expect is the unex- pected. Radio and music owe a great deal to those who are not timid or afraid to take a chance by programming a record that they have singled out on its artistic or aesthetic merit firstly, and secondly for its commercial appeal. Radio depends on a constant in- put of fresh material, fresh concepts and new ideas; it always has and always will. The past, the present and the future directions are pointed out by those willing to stick their necks out for something they believe in. Charlie Tuna once told me: “Behold the turtle — he only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.'' Radio has become a part of everyday life for audiences to the point that at times it is taken for granted. There is a new generation of listeners out there who are not totally aware of the relationship between radio and the evolution of American music; they should be made aware, and this is a major reason why Wolfman Jack put together his “I Saw Radio” roadshow. Communication means just that: in order for music and radio to continue to evolve Six Flags Over Georgia was the recent setting for WQXI night; Sammy Johns, of there must be communication and dialogue between the triangular configuration of “Chevy Van” fame, was the featured performer. Joining Sammy at the festivities were record companies, radio, and radio audiences. Each side of any triangle depends on (I. to r. 1st row) WQXIs Willis the Guard, Sammy, and WQXIs Coyote McCloud; behind Jeffries, Six Flag’s the other two sides for support; there is no denying the necessity of that symbiosis. them are J.J. Jackson of WQXI, GRC promotion vice president Jim Silver, WQXI's music director And this symbiosis is honest and real; there is no place for favoritism on any level. Kay McElroy, GRC national promotion man Long John The Rolling Stones land their engine-equipped eagle in Los Angeles this week for a John Leader, and WQXIs Night Train Lane. records and recording series of concerts at the Forum. Stations all over the country have been doing The Sullivan Letter, a bi-weekly information service about to specials and promotions for local Stones gigs and in L A. KHJ spotlighted the world’s artists, has been purchased by the Kaleidoscope News Service. Subscribers the publisher most popular rock and roll band during the 10:50 a.m. edition of KHJ news every day Sullivan Letter should be receiving Kaleidoscope now. Kaleidoscope Mark to p.m. air personality, requests last week. McKay, who is also San Francisco s KFRC-AM 6 10 that press releases and biographical material should be sent to the Kaleidoscope of- fice at 564-D Civic Drive in Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596. A sample issue of the expanded Kaleidoscope newsletter is available at no charge. 20-21 24- KRLA in Los Angeles will be airing “The Good Old Radio Show” Sept. , a hour broadcast in support of the Hemophelia Foundation of Southern California. Jack Berry is set to serve as the anchor host and Olivia Newton-John has been set to serve as honorary chairman of the show. KMET-FM s Jimmy Rabbit has signed a management deal with The Great American Amusement Co. in Los Angeles for exclusive representation in all areas. In a couple of recent gigs here in L A. Jimmy has shown promise as a singer/songwriter, and Jim- my tells me that Waylon will be producing a future album. At the moment Jimmy is on vacation and recovering from jet lag at the Texas home of Rex Ludwick, Willie Nelson's drummer, in preparation for the Liberty Hill picnic. Also vacationing is KMET general manager David Moorehead; David is “somewhere in the South Pacific” and will be stopping Down Under to deliver the keynote address at an Australian radio convention.

Tanya Tucker visited WMAQ's Bill Coffey to assist in behind-the-mike activities re- cently; Tanya records for MCA and at sixteen in definitely a lady who will continue her lasting contributions to country music for many years to come. Rochester's WXXI-FM has oeen producing a series of “Concerts On The Lawn” for broadcast over WXXI-TV and stereo simulcast over WXXI-FM. The live concerts are being held at Genesee Crossroads Park in cooperation with the city's parks and recreations department. Last June 29, L’lmage, a four-piece jazz band from the New York City area, performed at the free concert and were taped for broadcast in half- hour programs, the first of which was aired July 9. Keep them coming!

ABC/Blue Thumb recording artists The Pointer Sisters recently stepped out to the KMET studios in Los Angeles to talk about their latest LP “Steppin'.” Left to right are Barry Pollack (ABC L A. promotion man), Anita, Ruth, June, and Bonnie Pointer with KMET’s Obscene Steven Clean. Stephen peeples

Provocative Enlarges Ben Hurwitz Appointed Hollywood Offices Little David Merchandising VP HOLLYWOOD — Marc Paul Simon, president of Provocative Promotions, HOLLYWOOD — Ben Hurwitz has been has announced the expansion of his of- appointed vice president, merchandising fices to accommodate his company's of Little David Records Inc. Hurwitz. who needs. Simon, who has been in business headed the company at its inception un-

for a year, utilizes the idea of promoting til two years ago, will rejoin the company records in discotheques nationally. His effective immediately. The Letterman, who recently finished recording their fortieth LPfor Capitol, took on operations cover the entire United Hurwitz has more than 17 years ex- WIND disk jockeys and staff in a game of baseball last June 20 in Chicago. The Let- States, Canada and parts of Europe. pertise in all areas of the recording in- termen, their musicians and roadies called on their athletic expertise to win the game Simon can be reached at (213) dustry, from management to merchan- with a final score of 14-9. WIND disc jockey Ed Schwartz promoted the match and did 469-1109. dising. the play-by-play.

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IfflHBSI vitalstatistics looking ahead

A survey of key radio stations in all important markets throughout the country to determine by per- #81 101 ONE MAN BAND centage-of those reporting which releases are being added to station play lists this week for the first (Chrysalis — ASCAP) Forever time and also the degree of concentration combining previous reports Percentage figures on left in- Came Today (3:25) Leo Sayer (Warner Brothers WBS 8097) dicate how many of the stations reporting this Vveek have added the following titles to their play list for The Jackson 5 — Motown M 1 353F A the first time Percentage figures on right include total from left plus the percentage title received m 6464 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Ca. prior week or weeks PUB: Stone Agate — BMI 102 ANOTHER NIGHT (Famous — ASCAP) PROD: Holland. Dozier. Holland Prods , Brian Holland Hollies (Epic 8-501 10) TOTAL % OF Holland, L. Dozier, % OF i STATIONS WRITERS: E B Holland STATIONS J TO HAVE ADDED 103 SUPERMAN SUPERMAN TITLES TO ( I ntersong — USA/Chappel I — ASCAP) PROG. #84 Les Variations (Buddah BDA 465) SCHEO. Two Fine People (3:32) TO DATE Cat Stevens - A&M 1700 1416 La Brea, Hollywood. Ca, 104 STARS IN MY EYES (Claridge/Corbetta — ASCAP) PUB: Cat — ASCAP - Sugarloaf/ Jerry Corbetta (Claridge 405-AS) 1 . How Sweet It Is - James Taylor 30% PROD: Cat Stevens Warner Bros. WRITER: Cat Stevens FLIP: A Bad Penny 105 WALK ON BY (Blue Seas/ JAS — ASCAP) 2. At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Gloria Gaynor (MGM M-14808) #85 Help Me Rhonda (2:48) 3. Mornin’ Beautiful — Tony Orlando & Johnny Rivers - Epic 8-50121 106 BLUE SKY (No Exit Music— BMI)

51 W. 52nd St . N Y.. N.Y. — Elektra Joan Baez (A&M 1703) Dawn PUB: Irving — BMI PROD: Johnny Rivers 4. Failin’ In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank WRITER: B Wilson 107 IT AIN’T NO FUN FLIP: New Lovers And Old Friends (East Memphis/Two Knight — BMI) & Reynolds - Playboy Shirley Brown (Truth TRA 3223)

#92 5. Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell 108 TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER The Biggest Parakeets In Town (2:28) (Screen Gems/Columbia — BMI) — Capitol Jud Strunk — Melodyland M 6015F Rhodes Kids (GRC 2059) 6464 Sunset Blvd.. Hollywood. Ca. PUB: Pierre Cossette — Every Little Tune - 6. Why Can’t We Be Friends — War — ASCAP 109 BYE BYE BABY PROD: Mike Curb. Don Costa (Saturday/Seasons Four— BMI) Bay City Rollers (Arista 01 20) United Artists WRITER: C. Drew. J Strunk

FLIP: I Wasn't Wrong About You 7. ’Til The World Ends — Three Dog Night 110 IT’S ALL OVER NOW (Kags — BMI) - ABC #94 Bobby Womack & Bill Withers (United Artists UA XW674-Y) Show Me The Way (3:18) Peter Frampton — A&M 1693 8. Third Rate Romance — Aces - ABC 1416 La Brea, Hollywood. Ca 111 LIFE AND DEATH IN G&A PUB: Almo-Fram-Dee — ASCAP (Daly City— BMI) PROD: Peter Frampton Love Child Afro Cuban Blues Band 9. Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — WRITER: Peter Frampton (Roulette 7172) Epic FLIP: The Crying Clown 1 1 2 ISN’T IT ALWAYS LOVE — (Bonoff — BMI) 10. Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin #95 Karen Alexander (Asylum E4525) Pye Action Speaks Louder Than Words (3:31 Chocolate Milk - RCA PB 10290 1133 Ave Of Americas. NY. N Y. 113 OUR LAST SONG 11. Get Down Tonight — K.C. & The PUB: Marsaint — BMI TOGETHER PROD: Allen Toussaint & Marshal! Seaborn (Don Kirshner Music— BMI) Sherman (Janus 254) Sunshine Band — T.K. For Sansu Ent.. Inc. Bobby WRITERS: L Harris. J. Smith. III. A 1 2. Feel Like Makin’ — Love Bad Company Jr.. F Richard. M Tio. K Castanell 114 HUSTLE (DEAD ON IT) — Swan Song Williams. R Dabon. E. Dabon (Dynatone/Belinda Music/ FLIP: Ain't Nothin' But A Thing Unichappell Music— BMI) James Brown (PolydorPD 14281) 13. Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista #96 115 SONGBIRD Free Man (3:10) (Pigfoot — ASCAP) 1 4. - - 1 1 That’s The Way Of The World Earth, South Shore Commission Wand 287 Jesse Colin Young (Warner Bros WBS

254 W 54th St . N.Y.. N.Y. 8106) Wind & Fire — Columbia PUB: Mighty Three — BMI PROD: Bunny Sigler for Dick Griffi Prod. 15. Love Being Your Fool — Travis WRITER: Bunny Sigler 116 PARADISE FLIP: Disco Version (Unichappell/Salmon/Mutton — BMI) Wammack — Capricorn Ted Neeley (United Artists XW644-X)

16. Rockford Files — Mike Post — MGM #97 117 CLAP YOUR HANDS (Newborn Fields/Man Trans — ASCAP) — Keep Our Love Alive (2:35) 17. Slippery When Wet — Commodores Paul Davis — Band B 71 Manhattan T ranser (Atlantic 30839 SP) Motown 2107 Faulkner Rd. N E Atlanta. Ga PUB: Web IV — BMI 118 ISLAND WOMAN PROD: Paul Davis & Phil Benton (Almo Music — ASCAP/ 18. Somebody Saved My Life Tonight — WRITER: Paul Davis Pablo Cruise/Irving Music — BMI)

FLIP: I Got A Yearning Pablo Cruise (A&M 1695) Elton John - MCA 119 SNEAKIN’ SALLY THROUGH 19. Holding On To Yesterday — Ambrosia #98 Shoes (3:16) THE ALLEY — 20th Century Reparata - Polydor PD 14271 (Marsaint — BMI) Robert Palmer (Island IS 006) 8107th Ave . N.Y . N Y PUB: The New York Times — Sona— BM! One Of These Nights — — Bill Lou Guarino Eagles PROD: Steve & Jerome & 120 S.O.S. for Nami Records (Countless Songs Inc — BMI) WRITER: Eric Beam Abba (Atlantic 3265) FLIP: A Song For All 121 EL BIMBO (Reicner Music — ASCAP) #99 Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass (A&M 1714) GENERAL What A Time Of Day (2:42) MANAGER Billy Thunderkloud - 20th Cent. 2181 8255 Sunset Blvd.. Los Angeles. Ca 122 BARBARA ANN NEEDED FOR PUB: Sawgrass — BMI (Shoestring/Cousins — BMI) The Beach Boys (Capitol P41 10) PROD Farah Prod & Jim Vienneau for Subscribe Canadian Subsidiary of U.S. Curb-Vienneau Prod WRITER: Ronal McGown based Record Company. 123 GIMME SOME LOVIN’ Must (Irving — BMI) To have heavy sales & promo John Livigni (Raintree RT 2200) background. Good salary. #100 CASH Our Last Song Together (3:08) BOX Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods — ABC 124 ROCKY (Strawberry Hill Inc — ASCAP) Write to: 12108 Austin Robert (Private Stock 45020) Box #961 1330 Ave. of Americas. NY. N.Y.. PROD: Steve Barri Cash Box, 1 19 W. 57th St., N.Y., PUB: Don Kirshner — BMI 125 THE ENTERTAINER N.Y. 10019 WRITER: H. Greenfield. N. Sedaka (Mutimood Music — BMI) FLIP: Make The Most of this World J R Bailey (RCA MB 10305) 7 5 5 2 cashbox/additions to radioplaylists

WABC - NEW YORK WROV - ROANOKE KCBQ - SAN DIEGO WMPS - MEMPHIS — 20th Century Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester Arista Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia No new additions. Why Can't We Be Friends — War — United Artists

Manilow — Arista I Dynomite — Bazuka — A&M Could It Be Magic — Barry 10 To 7 — When Will Be Loved — Linda Ronstadt Sweet It is — James Taylor — 29 How WB 11 To5 — Listen To What The Man Said — Wings Sneakin' Sally Through — Robert Palmer — Island 11 To 8 — One Of These Nights — Eagles At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia 18 To 7 — Magic — Pilot Disco Queen — Hot Chocolate — Big T ree 15 To 11 — I'm Not In Love — lOcc Sooner Or Later — Impressions — Curtom 1 5 To 8 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight Writing — Elton John — MCA 22 To 18 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War Extra To 1 7 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 27 To 16 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc 24 To 10 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees ExtraTo 19 — Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow 2537 To 26 — Please Mr Please — O Newton-John 25 To 17 — Third Rate Romance — Aces KYA - SAN FRANCISCO 2335 To 29 — To 21 — Failin' In Love — Hamiliton, Joe Frank & How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB 28 One Of These Nights — Eagles — WBBQ - AUGUSTA Reynolds Love Being Your Fool — Travis Wammack How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB WFOM - MARIETTA ExtraTo 23 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post Capricorn Feel Like Makin' Love — Bad Company — Swan Song At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia 28Extra To 27 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight How Long — Pointer Sisters — Blue Thumb That's The Way Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC 15 To 10 — Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrea Rocky — Austin Roberts — Private Stock That's Where The Music — Neil Sedaka — Rocket WDGY - MINNESOTA 20 To 1 4 — Show Me The Way — Peter Frampton That's The Way Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia The Way We Were — Gladys Knight — Buddah KNDE - SACRAMENTO 31 To 18 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & To 14 — Misty — Ray Stevens 18 To 8 — One Of These Nights — Eagles How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor— WB Reynolds To 13 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 19 To 13 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Franks Reynolds — To 23 — Disco Queen — Hot Chocolate 1 To 9 — Please Mr. Please — Olivia Newton-John Playboy 33 To 25 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester WCAO - BALTIMORE The Way We Were — Gladys Knight — Buddah 35 To 26 — Saturday Night Special — Lynyrd Skynyrd Till The World — Three Night — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB 13Q - PITTSBURGH Ends Dog ABC 38 To 29 — Slippery When Wet — Commodores Siipperty When Wet — Commodores — Motown How Sweet It Is — James Taylor — WB 19 To 9 — Dynomite — Bazuka 22To 15 — Jive Talkin' — BeeGees Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbel I — Capitol To 14 — Get Down Tonight — K.C. & Sunshine WTIX - NEW ORLEANS 24To 12 — Misty — Ray Stevens Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell — Capitol 13 — Saved My Life — Elton John KJR - SEATTLE Saved My Life — Elton John — MCA 23 To Someone KSLQ - ST. LOUIS Someone 13 To 6 — Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrae Rendezvous — Hudson Bros — Rocket Slippery When Wet — Commodores — Motown I'm Not I n Love — 1 0 cc — Mercury 27 To 16 — Jive Talkin’ Bee Gees At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Morning Beautiful T. Orlando & Dawn — Elektra — 10 To 5 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John — Extra To 22 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post Ballroom Blitz — Sweet — Capitol 11 To 3 — The Hustle Van McCoy 11 To 6 — Please Mr. Please — Olivia Newton-John — Extra — Moldin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic 20 10 — One Of These Nights — Eagles To 27 15 To 10 — Dynomite — Bazuka To Island Woman — Pablo Cruise — A&M 21 To 12 — Please Mr. Please — Olivia Newton-John 17 WCFL - CHICAGO 14 To 9 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 28 To 23 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post Misty — Ray Stevens — Barnaby WLS - CHICAGO 20 To 15 — Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John 23 20 Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night — ABC One Of These Nights — Eagles — Asylum 25 To 18 — JiveTalkin' — BeeGees CKLW - DETROIT 3023 To 19 Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrea I 6 T0 II — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc Rockin Chair — Gwen McCrae — Cat — Hope That We Can Be — Page & Melvin — Phila. Int'l. 19 To 12 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 17To 10 — Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John Morning Beautiful — T Orlando & Dawn — Elektra KKDJ - ANGELES I 8 T0 13 — Please Mr. Please — O. Newton-John 19 To 14 — I’m Not In Love — 10 cc LOS Katmandu — Bob Seeger — Capitol If You Think You — Smokey Robinson — MCA 20 To 15 — Why Can t We Be Friends — War Glasshouse — Temptations — Motown The Way I Want To Touch — Captain STennille — 25 To — Swearin' To God — Frankie Valli I Believe There's Nothing — Anka & Coates — UA 20 A&M 28 To 21 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester WPRO - PROVIDENCE 3023 To 1 1 — One Of These Nighes — Eagles 30 To 24 — Dynomite — Bazuka Please Mr. Please — Olivia Newton-John — MCA That's When The Music — N. Sedaka — Rocket 19 To 13 — Listen To What The Man Said— Wings Third Rate Romance Aces — ABC 33 To 27 — Disco Queen — Hot Chocolate How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB — 20 To 14 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 35 To 28 — Morning Beautiful — T. Orlando & Dawn Wonder Baby — Don McLean — United Artists Rag Doll — Sammy Johns — GRC El Bimbo — Bimbo Jet — Scepter It Only Takes A M inute — Tavares — Capitol WERC - BIRMINGHAM The Way We Were — Gladys Knight — Buddah KLEO - WITCHITA Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic Clap Your Hands — Manhattan Transfer — Atlantic KHJ LOS ANGELES The Rockford Files — Mike Post — MGM Look At Me — Moments — Stang At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia If You Think — Smokey Robinson — MCA At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Sneakin' Up Behind You — Brecker Brothers — Arista The Proud Ones — Osmonds — MGM Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe Franks Reynolds — 6 To 1 — Lady Blue — Leon Russell Two Fine People — Cat Stevens — A&M 27 To 1 5 — The H ustle — Van McCoy 10 To 5 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc To 4 — One Of These Nights — Eagles Playboy 18 To 13 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester 12 To 7 — Failin' in Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Misty — Ray Stevens — Barnaby 24 To 12 — One Of These Nights — Eagles Reynolds 13 To 8 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc 16 To 9 — Dynomite — Bazuka WIBG - PHILADELPHIA To 10 — Dynomite — Bazuka To 1 1 — Why Can t We Be Friends — War Failin' In — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds — 28 To 20 — Can't Give You Anything — Stylistics Love 19 To 1 1 — One Of These Nights — Eagles WAPE - JACKSONVILLE Playboy 27 To 21 — Love Being Your Fool — Travis Warn mack To 22 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees — RSO At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Orleans — Elektra Dance With Me — Why Can't We Be Friends — War — UA Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia — 20th Century - MEMPHIS WQAM - MIAMI WHBQ How Sweet It Is — James Taylor — WB Just Little B it Of You — ichael Jackson — Motown Why Can't We Be Friends — War — United Artists A M Rockford Files — Mike Post — MGM Morning Beautiful — T. Orlando & Dawn — Elektra 16 Could It Magic Barry Manilow — 2221 To 6 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc 23 To — Be — Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia — 20th Century 28 To 22 — Morning Beautiful — T. Orlando & Dawn Playboy 26 To 1 1 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 14 To 8 — Magic — Pilot

Extra To 24 — Sweet It I s — James T aylor It Magic Barry Manilow — Arista 28 To 12 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester How Could Be — 1 To 6 — Please Mr. Please — Olivia Newton-John Extra To 29 — Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night 10 To 2 — The Hustle — Van McCoy 27 To 13 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 18To13 — I'm Not I n Love — 1 0 cc Extra To 30 — Love Being Your Fool — Travis 18 To 8 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc To 22 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight 21 WQXI - ATLANTA Wammack 29 To 15 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War 28 To 21 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds — KLIF - DALLAS Playboy Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrae — Cat How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB Morning Beautiful — T. Orlando & Dawn — Elektra I 8 T08 — One Of These Nights — Eagles the big three How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB 11 To 6 — Misty— Ray Stevens 7 To 2 — Magic — Pilot 27 To 1 9 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight 15 To 10 — I'm Not In Love — lOcc 29 To 22 — Dynomite — Bazuka 1 . How Sweet It Is — James Taylor — Warner Bros. 19 To 12 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 29 To 17 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees WIRL PEORIA 23To 18 — Misty — Ray Stevens Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — Rocket 2. At Seventeen — Janis Ian - Columbia

Failin’ I n Love — Hamilton, Joe. Franks Reynolds — Playboy KXOK - ST. LOUIS 3. Mornin’ - Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbel I — Capitol Beautiful Tony Orlando & Dawn - Elektra Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John — MCA 27 To 22 — Jive Talkin’ — Bee Gees Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell — Capitol Morning Beautiful — T. Orlando & Dawn — Elektra How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB WKLO - LOUISVILLE profile of the giants 12 To 7 — The Hustle — Van McCoy God Bless Our Love — Charles Brimmer — Chelsea 18 To 13 — One Of These Nights — Eagles Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic 19 To 14 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia 1. I’m Not In Love — 10 cc — Mercury How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB WABC 27-16, WLS 19-14, WCFL 16-11, WHB 1 7-1 T, KHJ 13-8, WQAM 22-6, KXOK 19-14, WBLI - LONG ISLAND 1 1 To 5 — Please Mr Please — O Newton-John KLIF 1 5-1 0, WOKY 25-1 8, WNOE 18-11. WDRC 24-1 5, WKLO 40-1 2, WLAV 1 2-6, KIOA 1 1 -2, Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista 23 To 6 — Listen To What The Man Said — Wings WERC 10-5, WAPE 18-13 Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night— ABC 40 To 12 — I'm Not In Love — lOcc Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC 35 To 14 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John ExtraTo 10 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight To 16 — Take Me In Your Arms — Doobie Brothers 2. Jive Talkin’ — Bee Gees — RSO Extra To 6 — Magic — Pilot 36 To 20 — Feel Like Makin' Love — Bad Company WFIL Ex-25, WCFL 1 9-1 2, KLIF 29-1 7, WRK0 1 6-1 0, KHJ 30-22, KJR 25-10, KILT 39-30, WAKY 23-10, WOKY 29-22, WMAK 1 4-7, WSGN 18-10, WPC 1 3-7, WDRC 30-22, KIOA 25-1 3, WNOE - NEW ORLEANS WLAV - GRAND RAPIDS WCAO 27-16, WIRL 27-22, WROV 24-10, KNDE 22-1 How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Morning Beautiful — T. Orlando & Dawn — Elektra Two Lane Highway — Pure Prairie League — RCA 13To3 — The Hustle — Van McCoy Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista 3. Please Mr. Please — Olivia Newton-John 18 To 11 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc 12 To 6 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc WABC 37-26, WLS 1 7-1 0, WPIX 21 -1 2, WCFL 1 8-1 3, WHB 1 5-1 0, WDGY 1 7-9, KSLQ 1 1 -6 To 12 — Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John 8-1 21 To 1 0 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John WOKY 18-9, WNOE 1 2, WAPE 1 2-6 WKL0 1 1-5, KIOA 1 3-8, KJR 20-1 27 To 13 — Dynomite — Bazuka Extra To 26 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & - - - KNOE MONROE Reynolds WCOL COLUMBUA WDRC HARTFORD Feel Like Makin' Love — Bad Company — Swan Song That's The Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia Way Someone Saved My Life — Elton John — MCA Saturday Night Special — Lynyrd Skynyrd — MCA 37 To 29 — Could It Be Magic Barry Manilow At Ian — Seventeen — Janis — Columbia Slippery When Wet — Commodores — Motown WPGC - WASHINGTON 29 To 23 — Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell How It Is Sweet — JamesTaylor — WB Why Can't We Be Friends — War — United Artists Get Down Tonight — K, C. & Sunshine — T.K. 26 To 21 — Failin’ In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Why Can't We Be Friends — War — UA 6 T0 I — Magic — Pilot Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbel I — Capitol Reynolds Dynomite — Bazuka — A&M 26 To 21 — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista 24 To 19 — Sweet Emotion — Aerosmith Sweet Emotion — Aerosmith — Columbia 13 To 7 Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees Night Special Lynyrd Skynyrd — 25 To 18 — Saturday — 17 To 1 1 — One Of These Nights — Eagles WAYS - CHARLOTTE 21 To 1 1 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 23 To 16 The Way We Were — Gladys Knight 22 To 1 2 — Bad Luck — Harold — Melvin Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees — RSO 18 To 13 — Love Do Me Right — Rocking Horse 21 To 15 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 24 To 15 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc Why Can t We Be Friends — War — United Artists 27 To 16 — Dynomite Bazuka 12 To 6 Listen To What The Man Said — Wings — — Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye 29 To 22 — How Sweet It Is — James Taylor Third Rate Romance — Aces — ABC WHB - KANSAS CITY WJET - ERIE - That's The Way Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia WLAC NASHVILLE Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrae — Cat WKWK - WHEELING Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell — Capitol Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night— ABC Funny How Love Can Be — First Class — UK Get Down Tonight — K, C, & Sunshine T.K. Talkin' — — 38 To 29 — The Beginning of My End — First Class — Jive Bee Gees RSO At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia 16 To 9 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 30 To 22 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 21 To 6 — Rockin' Chair — McCrae Ballroom Blitz — Sweet — Capitol Extra To 13 — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor 1 1 Mr Please Newton-John Gwen 5 To 0 — Please — O Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic Extra To 1 5 Love Being Your Fool Travis — — 17 To 1 1 — I'm Not In Love — lOcc — Wammack Third Rate Romance — Ace ABC WAKY - LOUISVILLE 27 To 21 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John WEDO - PITTSBURGH WIXY - CLEVELAND Feel Like Makin' Love — Bad Company — Swan Song — Stang God Bless Our Love — Charles Brimmer — Chelsea I’m Not Lisa — Jessi Colter — Capitol Look At Me — Moments Isley Brothers — T-Neck Sneakin' Up Behind You — Brecker Bros. — Arista Bad Time — Grand Funk — Capitol Fight The Power — WSAI - CINCINNATI 23 To 10 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees Morning Beautiful — Tony Orlando & Dawn — Elektra One Of Nights — Eagles — Asylum - PHILADELPHIA 10 To 5 — Dream Merchant — New Birth Why Can't We Be Friends — War — United Artists WF1L Wasted Days — Freddy Fender — ABC Files — Mike Post — MGM Someone Saved My Life — Elton John — MCA The Rockford I Believe There's Nothing — Anka & Coates — UA Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night— ABC WRKO - BOSTON 13 To 8 — Listen To What The Man Said — Wings At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Love Being Your Fool — Travis Wammack — 22 To 16 — Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrae Life — Elton John WMAK - NASHVILLE 1 8 To 1 0 — Someone Saved My Capricorn 24 To 17 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post

' Chair Gwen McCrae Black How Sweet It is — JamesTaylor — WB 19 To 13 — Rockin — Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye 29 To 24 — Sure Feels Good — Elvin Bishop Fame — David Bowie — RCA Extra To 22 — Could It Be Magic— Barry Manilow 26 To 13 — Captain Fantastic — Elton John 20 To 15 — Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers Rocky — Austin Roberts — Private Stock Extra To 23 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 27 To 14 — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor 14To 7 — Jive Talkin' — BeeGees Extra To 25 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 1 3 To 6 — Swearin' To God — Frankie Valli KILT - DALLAS 1 9 To 1 2 — The H ustle — Van McCoy 16 To 10 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees Every Time You Touch Me — Charlie Rich — Epic WOKY - MILWAUKEE Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds — KIOA - DES MOINES Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell — Capitol KFRC - SAN FRANCISCO Playboy — Heart — Bobby Vinton Black Johnny Wakelin Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds 13 To 7 — Wooden Superman — — Pye How Sweet It I s — James Taylor — WB Playboy 1 8 To 9 — Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds — Get Down Tonight — K C & Sunshine — TK Another Night — Hollies — Epic 21 To 10 — One Of These Nights — Eagles Playboy 39 To 30 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 1 1 To 2 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc 25 To 18 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc Saturday Night Special — Lynyrd Skynyrd — MCA 32 To 22 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 1 3 To 8 — Please Mr Please — O Newton-John 29 To 22 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 1 1 To 7 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc 26 To 20 — Third Rate Romance — Aces Fender 1 7 To 9 — One Of These Nights — Eagles Extra To 21 — Wasted Days — Freddy 22 To 12 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War 25 To 16 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight 25 To 13 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees Extra To 28 — Dynomite — Bazuka 24 To 13 — Dynomite — Bazuka 20To 10 — The Hustle — Van McCoy

July 12, 1975 2 $ cashboxR&Bnews report

r&b ingredients the Earth, Wind Fire concert at the Bowl. First off I 'd just like to comment about & The concert was a dynamite evening's entertainment but the things that occurred before, during and afterwards were a real sham and not typical of the people in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is known around the country to be mellow and laid back which is usually the case at most concerts, but when events disrupt and hinder good vibes and good

music it is sinful. Good music and good vibes are universal and bring people closer together spiritually and emotionally. It's going to be a long summer with many far-out musical happenings, so let's work together so these kind of disturbances don't hap- pen again. To cop a phrase, the message is kindness, joy, love and happiness — that’s what it's all about. There was a major event at the Cash Box offices this past week as my new male artist of the year Major Harris came up with his lovely wife Mrs. Harris along with Kenn Friedmann of EWW and Bob Emmer of Atlantic Records. The Major is smiling all the time now as his hit “Love Won't Let Me Wait,” has been certified gold and is still going strong on the Cash Box charts. The Major is indeed a very mellow gentleman who is now out in California doing TV shows and later on this month is doing a stint at Dis- neyland. The Major's concept of his music is to promote the universal message of love and peace. But more importantly adding to the message with finesse and style. Mrs. Harris also is involved with her husband's career as she writes lyrics for the Ma- jor and always keeps a pencil and paper handy at all times to jot down notes on her thoughts. The Major is currently working on two LPs for Atlantic and WMOT Produc- tions and has plans to broaden his own career by getting involved in producing his own albums. JESS’S INGREDIENT PICKS OF THE WEEK. These should burn up the CB charts very soon: “What's The Answer Brother?” Winners Circle (Casablanca) “Original Mid- A POWERHOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT — Shown above are just a few of the acts that night Mama,” Sylvia Smith (ABC), “It Only Takes A Minute,” Tavares (Capitol), Down To Earth Productions will present July 16 through the 21st at the Scottish Rite "Brazil." The Ritchie Family (20th) and “One Good Night Together,” Hues Corporation Temple in L.A. Top row (I to r): bobbi Humphrey, Melba Morore, Ann Weldon and

(RCA). Donald Byrd. Middle row (I tor): Gino Vannelli, J. J. Walker, Evie Sands and The Main into On the lighter side TK Productions has entered an agreement with Robert Ingredient. Bottom row (I to r): The Blackbyrds, Hot Tuna and Hoyt Axton. Guralnick of RG Productions. RG Productions will be using George McCrae’s “Rock You Baby," “Rockin' Chair” by Gwen McCrae, Betty Wright’s "Where Is The Love,” "Party Down," by Little Beaver, “Sweet Brown Sugar,” by Timmy Thomas and “Queen Of Clubs” and “Get Down Tonight,” both by KC and the Sunshine Band for a film en- titled “Mustang: The House That Joe Built,” a feature film. Mustang delves into the Westbound Confronts The workings of the Mustang Bridge Ranch, Nevada’s largest legal brothel, and its pro- prietor Joe Conforte. Being a graduate myself of the University of Nevada (Reno), I’m Small Label . . Challenge sure this will be one heckofaflick. The Crusaders will be releasing an LP for ABC tentatively entitled “Chain Reac- Radio Is The Major Key

tion." The LP should be out very shortly . . . Skip Blackburn of Capitol Records called in to inform yours truly about a special disco pressing by Capitol. This past week HOLLYWOOD — With costs spiraling cords a shot in the arm. Records that Capitol sent out 1 ,000 copies of a limited pressing of the new Tavares single “It Only and radio shortening and tightening their normally would have gone unnoticed Takes A Minute," to disco jocks across the country. This is Capitol’s first special disco playlists, smaller record companies have and unheralded are now getting terrific record as it has a special disco label, a small hole, it is a 7-inch record and is at 45 had to take a good hard look at their audience response in the discos and in rpms. This will probably confuse a lot of jocks. . . The 5th Dimension, ABC recording situations. This is especially true of West- turn have made radio get on the ball by artists will be making a guest appearance on the Dinah Shore Show July 18. In addi- bound Records out of Detroit which giving the product a shot," Boladian said. tion to performing material from their forthcoming LP entitled “Earthbound” the 5th handles a small black roster. Arman “For example, my group The Fantastic will open the show with Dinah singing “Mama Told Me Not To Come.” . . . Mercury Boladian, president of Westbound, has Four has a record out now entitled ‘Alvin recording artists Lovecraft had a successful engagement at the Starwood this past been in the record business for many Stone, Birth And Death Of A Gangster,’ week. The group is relocating to Chicago in preparation for a major tour in the not so years and previously was associated with that was a six-minute plus LP cut. When it distant future. Singer LaLomie Washburn by the way wrote two tunes off the latest Chess/Janus Records. Since the begin- was played in the discos it created such a Rufus LP including the song “I Am Woman.” . . . Barry White is off to New York for a ning of this year Boladian has moved his stir that some radio stations picked up on series of eastern dates. . . Edwin Starr may have a smash on his hands because his distribution over to 20th Century Rec- it. But the majority did not because the single entitled "Pain” has sold 6,000 copies just in the Los Angeles area . . . Smokey ords and is quite pleased with the results cut was too long, so we went back into Robinson was mobbed by over 3,000 admirers during his guest appearance in so far. "I can’t tell you how happy I am to the studios and made a shorter version Newark at the Newark Beautification Program last week. On hand to cheer The be associated with Russ and his gang and the tune now has a good shot at Smoke on, were Paul Simon, Diana Ross and David Ruffin . . . Stephanie Mills, the star over at 20th. Finally I feel 'Confident that becoming a hit and also letting the public

of the Broadway show “The Wiz” has been recently signed to Motown Records . . . 20th will offer our artists (which include know how talented the guys are." Lenny Williams, formerly of Tower Of Power will be releasing a solo effort for Motown Spanky Wilson, Melvin Sparks, Jimmy Besides airplay, Boladian also sees very soon entitled "Rise Sleeping Beauty.” . . . Johnny Bristol's new single on MGM Scott, The Fantastic Four, Walter June, artists causing the smaller labels other off his LP "Feeling The Magic,” is entitled “Love TakesTears.” Houston Person and Etta Jones) the problems. “One of the problems," he Willie Hutch, who has a new LP out entitled “Ode To My Lady," came by The Cash right kind of teamwork necessary to build said, "is that artists are demanding too Box offices to talk about his new LP, the lady who helped him conceive it, his new a strong foundation.” much from record companies and in bride of six months, and his musical career. Willie, who composes, sings and pro- Arman doesn’t like many things he some instances record companies are duces his own material is getting it together to go out on a concert tour to let people sees happening in the record business now facing the possibility of going broke really find out about Willie Hutch. Willie is confident and proud that his latest effort today especially in the size of many com- by spending exorbitant sums to please will help push him more into the eye of the public. Willie said, “My music is about love, panies. "Everything is becoming factory the artist. Keeping them on their labels lots of love, love between two people in a one to one relationship. I want people to go and assembly-line oriented. I don’t like sometimes jeopardizes the company and home and listen to ’Ode To My Lady,’ and hope it makes them feel good all over.” that. I like to sit down and communicate other artists. What I think most record . . That’s soul. jess levift with my artists, to help out wherever I companies need to do is hold the line on

can, in guidance, in anything I can do to expenses and try to make every dollar

help them out. I don’t like to get bogged count. Record companies are ignoring a down with administrative duties. By tak- lot of their smaller artists and not spend-

ing a strong interest in the artist ! feel I ing enough time to get product off the do not lose touch with the artist but hope ground." to maintain a strong tie between me (the “The music business is the greatest

business) and music,” business in the world because it creates Another problem Boladian sees facing good will around the world. Music carries smaller companies with lesser known a universal message to people, it’s artists is the tight playlists radio stations soothing and relaxing and creates a bind themselves by. “Radio is not sense of well being from within,” said acknowledging the smaller artists. Radio Boladian.

waits till records become hits before He reiterated that pop music stations they pick up on them. Boladian asked, are becoming negative regarding music "What has happened to the ears of the in- and becoming detached. “Radio stations dustry? Where are all the hit pickers of are part of the record business. Their WITH — WAR The War party at the Body Shop on the Strip was loaded years gone by? To me, radio today lacks purpose is to expose more product. I with surprises for everyone in attendance. Strippers at the club held a nudeathon any kind of excitement it once had and ! would like to see expanded playlists re- toasting the group's new hit LP, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” on UA Records. Shown think it is a shame.” gardless of the whos, whats or whys. above on left is Jerry Goldstein, War s manager and producer proving he had at least Not to be totally negative Boladian is What radio needs today is much more one person eating out of his ahnds at the party — Bob Levinson, the groups p.r. rep. excited about the disco scene. "Discos open-mindedness and a chance for the On the right Cash Box Jess Levitt is shown making a grand Hollywood entrance as he have helped give the industry a breath of talented unknowns to be heard and ap- entered the War sice. fresh air. Discos have helped give re- preciated.”

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I 1 FIGHT THE POWER PART 33 CUT THE CAKE 67 I KNOW WHERE YOU’RE The Isley Brothers (T-Neck/CBS ZS 8-2256) A.W.B (Atlantic 3261) COMING FROM 2 THE HUSTLE 34 THE PHONE’S BEEN JUMPIN’ Loleatta Hoi loway (Aware 050) Van McCoy (Avco 4653) ALL DAY IF YOU TALK IN YOUR SLEEP (Casablanca 8340) 54 3 LOOK AT ME Jeannie Reynolds MB Little Milton (Stax 0238) Moments (Stang 5060) 35 THAT’S THE WAY OF THE YOUR LOVE 4 SOONER OR LATER WORLD Graham Central Station (Warner Bros WBS 8105) ImpressionsfCurtom CMS 0103) Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia 3-10172) 44 AIN’T NO FUN 5 SLIPPERY WHEN WET 36 LOVE BEING YOUR FOOL Shirley Brown (Truth 3223) 34 Commodores (Motown 1 338F) Charlie Whitehead (Island 007) 39 LONDON EXPRESS 6 THE WAY WE WERE/TRY TO 37 FOREVER IN LOVE Oliver Sain (Abet 9460) 65 REMEMBER Love Unltd Orch. (20th Century 2197) 38 SHACKIN’ UP Gladys Knight & The Pips (Buddah BDA 463) 38 ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER Barbara Mason (Buddah 459) 36 LITTLE BIT 7 JUST A OF YOU THAN WORDS YOU’RE EVERYTHING I NEED Michael Jackson (Motown 1 349F) Chocolate Milk (RCA PB 10290) 48 Major Lance (Osiris 001 8 HOPE THAT WE CAN BE 39 GOD BLESS OUR LOVE IS IT TRUE TOGETHER SOON Charles Brimmer (Chelsea CH 301 7) 42 Barrett Strong (Capitol 4052) 50 Sharon Page/Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes 40 WENDY IS GONE FLYING HIGH (Phila. Inti ZS 8-3569) 22 Ronnie McNair (Prodigal 614) 41 Blackbirds (Fantasy 747)

9 I LL DO FOR YOU ANYTHING 41 DYNOMITE YOLANDA YOU WANT TO Bazuka (A&M 1666) 53 Bobby Bland (ABC 12105) 83 Barry White (20th Century 2208) 42 PAIN SUPER SHIP 10 SEXY Edwin Starr (Granite 522) 43 George Benson (CTI 25) 82 MFSB (Phila. Infl. ZS 8-3567) 43 FOOT STOMPING MUSIC DO IT ANY WAY YOU WANNA 11 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (BLOW YOUR Bohannon (Dakar 4544) 51 People Choice (TSOP ZS8-4769) WHISTLE) 44 SWEARIN’TOGOD LIFE AND DEATH IN G&A Gary Toms Empire (PIP. 6504) Frankie Vaili (Private Stock 021 47 Love Child Afro Cuban Blues Band (Roulette 7172) 91 12 WHY CAN’T WE BEFRIENDS 45 MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A WOMAN EXPANSIONS War (United Arists 629X) Jackie Moore (Kayvette 5122) 55 Lonnie Liston Smith (Flying Dutchman 13 FREEMAN 46 CRY, CRY, CRY DB-10214) (Dist: RCA) South Shore Commission (Wand 1 1 287) Shirley & Company (Vibration 535) 46 SEXY SUMMER 14 DO IT IN THE NAME OF LOVE 47 GLASSHOUSE Family Plann (Drive 6242) Ben E. King (Atlantic 3274) The Temptations (GordyG 7144F) 62 IT’S ALL OVER NOW 15 GET DOWN TONIGHT 48 DISCO QUEEN Bobby Womack (United Artists XW674Y) KC & The Sunshine Band (T K 1009) Hot Chocolate (Big Tree 16803) 49 LOVE IS MISSING FROM OUR 1 6 PLEASE PARDON ME (YOU 49 SEVEN LONELY NIGHTS LIVES REMIND ME OF A FRIEND) Four Tops (ABC 12096) 25 Dells & Dramatics (Cadet 5710) 98 Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (ABC 1 2099) 50 ME AND MRS. JONES FAME 17 CHOCOLATE CITY Ron Banks & The Dramatics (ABC 1 2090) 27 David Bowie (RCA JB 1 0320) Parliaments (Casablanca 831 51 I DON’T WANT TO BE ALONE I CAN UNDERSTAND IT Kokomo (Columbia 3-10145) 1 8 GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY RANGER WANT Johnny "Guitar" Watson (Fantasy F 739) 68 LOVE SONG Simon Said (Roulette 7167) 90 O Jays (Phila. Int i. ZS 8-3565) 52 GET DOWN, GET DOWN 19 SNEAKIN’ UP BEHIND YOU Joe Simon (Spring 156) (Dish Polydor) 29 GOOD LOVIN’ IS JUST A DIME Brecker Brothers (Arista AS 0122) 53 GET THE CREAM OFF THE TOP AWAY 20 ROCKIN’ CHAIR Eddie Kendricks (Tamla T 54260) 63 The Originals (Motown M 1 355F) Gwen McCrae (Cat 1 996) 54 KEEP THE HOME FIRE BURNIN’ I CAN’T QUIT YOUR LOVE 21 THREE STEPS FROM TRUE Latimore (Glades 1726) 32 Buck (Playboy 6039) LOVE 55 EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD ONE GOOD NIGHT TOGETHER Corporation (RCA JH-1031 Reflection (Capitol 4078) Consumer Rapport (Wing & A Hues 1)

Prayer 1 ( Dist: Atlantic) 37 22 DREAM MERCHANT HS 01 ) IT’S IN HIS KISS Linda Lewis (Arista 1 29) 86 New Birth (Buddah BDA 470) 56 CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING 23 TAKE ME TO THE RIVER (BUT MY LOVE) HEY THERE LONELY GIRL Softones (Avco 4654) 97 Syl Johnson (Hi 2863) The Stylistics (Avco AV 4656) 76 24 MISTER MAGIC 57 FEELIN’ THAT GLOW SIX NIGHTS AND A DAY Candi Staton (Warner Bros. WBS 81 1 2) Grover Washington Jr. (Kudo 924F) Roberta Flack(Atlantic 45-3271 59

I ONLY FEEL THIS WAY WHEN 25 LOVE WON’T LET ME WAIT 58 I COULD DANCE ALL NIGHT Major Harris (Atlantic 3248) I’M WITH YOU Archie Bell & The Drells (Phila. Int i. ZS 8-4767) 79 Jimmy Briscoe & The Little Beavers (Pi Kappa 604) 99 26 DREAMING A DREAM 59 BABY GET IT ON Crown Heights Affair (DeLite 1570) Ike & Tina Turner (U. A XW598X) 35 JIVE TALKIN’ Bee Gees (RSO SO 510) 27 WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU 60 HUSTLE Labelle (Epic 8-50095) James Brown (Polydor PD 14281 69 THREE STEPS FROM TRUE 28 FOREVER CAME TODAY LOVE 61 POTENTIAL Billy Davis (ABC 12106) The Jackson 5 (Motown M 1 356F) Jimmy Castor Bunch (Atlantic 3270) 71 29 READ ME RIGHT HURT 62 LET ME WRAP MY ARMS Tamiko Jones (Arista AS-0134) The ManhattansfCol. 3-10140) AROUND YOU GOOD OLD DAYS 30 SPIRIT OF THE BOOGIE/ Solomon Burke (Chess 2172) 64 The Main Ingredient (RCA PB-1 0334) SUMMER MADNESS 63 I AM HIS LADY (BABY) DON’T LET IT MESS Kool & The Gang (DeLite DEP 1567) 28 Melba Moore (Budaah BDA 452) 73 YOUR MIND 31 COME AN’ GET YOURSELF 64 A.I.E. (AMIWANA) Donny Gerard (Rocket 40405) SOME Black Blood (Mainstream MRL 5567) 61 KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE Leon Haywood (20th Century 2191 33 65 THIS AIN’T NO TIME SPARROW 32 OH ME, OH MY (DREAMS IN Ripple (GRC 2060) 66 Merry Clayton (Ode 661 10-S) MAY ARMS) 66 LOVE INFLATION (PART 1 CAN’T GIVE IT UP Al Green (Hi 5N-2288) 52 The Joneses (Mercury 73689) 72 King Floyd (Chimneyville 10206)

ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 R&B (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)- Actions Speak Louder(Marsaint — BMI) 38 Get Down Tonight (Sherlyn Pub Co. — BMI) 15 JiveTalk.n (Casserole --BML 94 Seven Lonely (Pocketful of Tunes/Giant — BMI) . 49 A. IE. (September — ASCAP) 64 Get The Cream (Stone Diamond/ Just A Little (Gold Forever/Stone Seven-Six-Five (Cookaway — ASCAP) 11 Ain't No (East Memphis/Two Knights — BMI) .... 70 Gold Forever — BMI) 53 Diamond — BMI) 7 Sexy(Mighty Three — BMI) 10 It Baby Get (Unite/Huh — BMI ) 59 Give The People (Mighty Three — BMI) 18 Keep The Home (Sherlyn — BMI) 54 Sexy Summer (Lowery — BMI) 81 It Can't . Give . UpfMalaco/Groove Me — BMI). . 100 Glass House (Jobete — ASCAP/ Keep Your Eye (Duchess — BMI/ Shackin Up (Groovesville — BMI) 72 Can't Give You (Avco Embassy — ASCAP) 56 Stone Diamond — BMI) 47 Leeds — ASCAP) 99 Six Nights & A Day (Cre-Jac/Superheavy — BMI) .92

Chocolate City ( Mai i biz/Ricks Music— BMI) 17 God Bless (Hi — BMI) 39 Let Me Wrap (First Central Music Co — BMI) 62 Slippery When Wet (Jobete — ASCAP) 5 Come And Get (Caesar's — ASCAP) 31 Good Lovin' Is (Dozier — BMI) 87 Life & Death (Daly City — BMI) 79 Sneakin' Up Behind (Carmine Street — BMI) ... 19 Cry. Cry. Cry (Gambi — BMI) Days (Jasmine . 46 Good Or Music — ASCAP) 97 London Express (Saico/Excellorec — BMI) . 71 Sooner Or Later (Cherritown — BMI) 4 Cut The Cake (Average Music/ Cotillion — BMI) . . 33 Hey There (Famous— ASCAP) 91 Look At Me (Gambi — BMI) 3 Spirit Of The (Delightful/Gang — BMI) 30 Disco Queen (Finchley Music — ASCAP) 48 Hope That We (Mighty Three — BMI) 8 Love Being Your (Mr Dogg/ATV — BMI) 36 Super Ship (Antis ia — BMI) 77 Do It Any Way You (Mighty Three — BMI) 78 Hurt (Miller — ASCAP) 29 Love Inflation (Tandy/Unichappel — BMI) 66 Swearin To God (Hearts Delight/Caseyom/ Do It In The (Penumbra — BMI) 14 Hustle (Dynatone/Belinda/Unichappel) 2 Love Is Missing (Groovesville — BMI) 83 Desidera — BMI) 44 Don't It Let Mess (Kirshner— BMI/ASCAP) 98 I Am His (Sweet Hooper — ASCAP/ Love Song (Mandan — BMI) 86 Take Me ToThe (Jec/AI Green — BMI) 23 Dreaming (Delightful — A BMI) 26 Sky Forest — BMI) 63 Love Won t Let (Mighty Three/Friday's Child/ That s The Way We (Colgems/Chappell —

Dream Merchant (Saturday — BMI) 22 I Can t Quit (Jobete/Stone Agate — ASCAP) 88 WMOT— BMI) 25 ASCAP) 35

Dynomite (Tonob — BMI) 41 I Can Understand (Unart/T racebob — BMI) 85 Make Me Feel (Sherlyn — BMI) 45- The Hustle (Van McCoy/

Ease On Down (Fox/Fanfare — BMI) 55 I Could Dance (Mighty Three/Golden Me & Mrs Jones (Assorted — BMI) 50 Warner Tamerlane — BMI) 60 Expansions (Cosmic Echos — BMI) 80 Fleece — BMI) 58 Mister Magic(Antisia — ASCAP) 24 The Way We (Colgems/Chappell — ASCAP) . 6

Fame (MainMan/Lennon/Ceilidh — ASCAP) 84 1 Don't Want To (Jowat Music — BMI) 51 Oh Me. Oh My (Jec/AI Green — BMI) 32 This Ain't No Time (Act One Music — BMI) 65 Feelin' That BMI) If . . — . Glow (Lonport 57 You Talk (Easy Nine/Elvis Music Inc — BMI) . 68 One Good Night (Jimi Lane/Ensign — BMI) 89 Three Steps From (A Dish A Tunes— BMI) 21 Fight The Power (Bovina Music — ASCAP) 1 I Know Where (Moonsong — BMI) 67 Pain (ATV/Zonal — BMI) 42 3 Steps From True (A Dish A Tunes — BMI). 95 Flying High (Blackbird — BMI) 75 I Only Feel (Wonderik— BMI) 93 Phones Been Jumpin' (Groovesville — BMI) .34 Wendy Is (MAC West/Christtelle — BMI). . . 40 Foot Stomping (Hog/Bo Hannon — ASCAP) 43 I'll Do For You (Sa-Vette/ January — BMI) 9 Please Pardon Me (Kengorus/ What Can I Do (Gospel Bird — BMI) 27 Forever Came Today (Stone Agate — BMI) 28 Is It True (Beechwood/Sunbar — BMI) 74 Palladium — ASCAP) 16 Why Can't We Be (Far Out — ASCAP) 12 Forever In Love (Sa-Vette/ January — BMI) 37 It's All Over Now (B Womack/S Womack/ Potential (Jimpire — BMI) 61 Yolanda (ABC/Dunhill/Speed — BMI) 76 Freeman (Mighty Three — BMI) 13 Kags Corp — BMI) 82 Read Me Right (Tamiko/Chomg — BMI) .96 You. re Everything I Need (E Memphis/ LGet Down (Gaucho/Belinda — BMI) 52 It's In His Kiss(Hudson Bay Music— BMI) 90 Rockin' Chair (Sherlyn — BMI) 20 Too Knight — BMI) 73 Your Love (Foe Music — BMI) 69^ 81 cashboxR&Bnews report

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I first in I B/l "It’s funny, when started out this crazy business never knew that I would PSO LB wind up in r&b music,” said Pete Gonneau, musical director for both KGFJ-AM and KUTE-FM in Los Angeles. “When I first started out with my first station in Buffalo, it

was a daytimer and it was playing the top tunes of the day, such as Eddie Fisher, THE HEAT IS ON 25 BIRTH AND DEATH OF A Patti 33536) 1 Page and Mitch Miller. However we had a guy named George Lorentz, known The Isley Brothers (T-Neck PZ GANGSTER as the Hog Man, a Wolfman Jack type that really started to stimulate r&b music in Buffalo. 2 THAT’S THE WAY OF THE Fantastic Four (20th Century/ My 27 WORLD Westbound W201) indoctrination into r&b material came when I worked with him on his syndicated show Earth. Wind & Fire (Columbia PC 33280) 2 26 SOLID during the late '50s. Mandrill (United Artists LA 408) 26 Later on Pete came out to Los Angeles and worked for KHJ in 1960 when it was 3 TO BE TRUE a Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes 27 MY WAY middle of the road station. "At the station at the time were the likes of Robert Q. Major Harris (AtlanticSD 18119) 23 (Phila Int i. 3314) (Dist: Col ) 5 KA Lewis, the morning jock, Paul Compton and Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom. “I stayed with 28 YOU BABY 4 SURVIVAL THANK them for two years but then I joined the Tracy Broadcasting Co. and went to their sta- The Stylistics (Avco AV-69008) 29 (Phila. Int i 331 3 O'Jays KZ 50) tion in Harrisburg as program director. Harrisburg was an r&b area being that it was so 29 TWO close to Philly. At this time, musically, Detroit and Philly were the pioneer leaders in 5 MR. MAGIC Bob James (CTI 6057) 30 Grover Washington Jr (Kudu KU 20) 4 the r&b field, and the funny thing was that this occurred at the height of the British in- 30 LET’S TAKE IT TO THE STAGE vasion with the Beatles and the Dave Clark Five. Marvin for 6 DISCO BABY Funkadelic(20th Century/ Gaye example was a hotter Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony Westbound W-21 5 0698) 33 commodity for us in Harrisburg than the Beatles were in those days. So then in 1968 I (AvcoAV 69006) 6 director I 31 DISCOTHEQUE came to KGFJ as the musical and two years ago we started KUTE. Now do 7 A SONG FOR YOU Herbie Mann (Atlantic SD 1670) 22 both stations. So you could say that r&b music has followed me around or I’ve been

Temptations (Gordy G6-969S1 ) 8 following it around. 32 JUST ANOTHER WAY TO SAY I 8 A QUIET STORM LOVE YOU "But in all honesty, r&b is my favorite kind of music. Radio is a career and I think that Smokey Robinson (Tamla T6-33781 ) 9 Barry White (20th Century T-466) 20 when you start out in this field you make general rules regarding money or the area

9 CHOCOLATE CHIP 33 KOKOMO you go into, but realistically I could have gone into country or classical and it wouldn’t Isaac Hayes (ABCD 874) 16 Kokomo (Columbia PC 33442) 35 have bothered me much, but if I had a choice I would rather do r&b music. I do like r&b 10 UNIVERSAL LOVE 34 HUTSON music very much.” M.F.S.B. (Phila. Int'I.KZ 33158) 12 Leroy Hutson (Curtom CU 5002) When I asked Pete about the changes in radio during the last few years, he said that (Dist: Warner Bros.) 37 11 INSIDES OUT the question is getting more complicated all the time. “When I first started doing this, Bohannon (Daka/Brunswick BK 6916) 1 35 THE HIT MAN KGFJ was playing the top singles and KUTE was playing the top albums. It was simply Eddie Kendricks (Tamla T6-338S1) 39 12 CAUGHT IN THE ACT a cut and dry issue. Now with the increased stations in our market such as KDAY in 7 36 STEP PIN’ Commodores (Motown M6-820S1 ) and in competing with us, we’ve had to The Pointer Sisters AM and KJLH KGAB FM make some adjust-

13 BLIND BABY (Blue Thumb BTSD6021) 47 ments along the way. I like competition. It’s stimulating and makes my day at work New Birth (Buddah BDS 5636) 14 37 THE CHICAGO THEME more exciting. I find the reason stations are changing is because audiences are 14 ROLLING DOWN A Hubert Laws (CTI 6058) 40 becoming much more sophisticated in their listening tastes and they want to hear MOUNTAINSIDE 38 BRECKER BROTHERS more things.” Main Ingredient (RCA APL 1-0644) 10 (Arista AL 4037) 41 What Pete feels is the most important influence on radio over the past years is the 15 MOVING VIOLATION 39 LOOK AT ME advent of the importance of the album. “Years ago a guy came out with a single and (Motown M6-82951 1 Moments (Stang 1026) 42 Jackson Five ) then went into the studio and recorded eleven more songs that were worthless. Now 16 EXPANSIONS 40 FIRST IMPRESSIONS albums are so fantastically well-done, the programmer cannot afford to overlook any Impressions (Curtom 5003) 43 Lonnie Liston Smith (Flying of the songs on the album because any one of the 12 cuts could be a hit. The quality is Dutchman BDL 1-0934) 13 41 GET DOWN getting better all the time and now record companies cannot afford the luxury to turn Joe Simon (Spring SPR 6706) 1 7 ADVENTURES IN PARADISE out junk. Minnie Rioerton (Epic PE 33454) 15 42 BACK TO EARTH On his preference toward AM and FM programming, Pete likes both but thinks FM Rare Earth (Rare Earth R6-548S1 ) 45 18 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE is more fun because it gives the jock more leeway. “Since the inception of KUTE I AMERICA TODAY 43 ROCKIN’ CHAIR have had the opportunity to get more involved as a jockey, so obviously at this point McCrae (Cat 38 Curtis Mayfield (Curtom CU 5001) 21 Gwen 2605) in my life and career I get a bigger kick out of it. There is more fun in going on the air, 44 TALESPINNIN’ 19 CUT THE CAKE I this. programming tend to get to old hat for but after all Weather Report (Columbia PC 3341 31 and enjoy AM does be me Average White Band 7) these years FM is new to me. I enjoy it more because I have more freedom.” (AtlanticSD 18140) 28 45 A TEAR TO A SMILE Roy Ayers (Polydor PB 6046) — Pete has seen AM radio taking a good hard look at itself the past couple of years 20 WHY CANT WE BE FRIENDS because of FM’s great success. “It is a good and healthy situation because program- War (United Artists U A EA441-G) 36 46 LATIMORE III Latimore (Glades 7505) 46 mers are now forced to think about tight playlists, a lot of contests and maybe ending 21 RENAISSANCE the screaming and yelling on radio. However when you get right down to it radio is a Ray Charles (Crossover CR 9005) 25 47 IN THE POCKET Stanley T urrentine (Fantasy F-9478) 34 business and not an art-form. One has an obligation to its stockholders, company or 22 STEPPING INTO TOMORROW 48 COME GET TO THIS whoever you work for. You have to produce in any kind of business you are in, and Donald Byrd (Blue Note BRLA 3686) 24 — Nancy Wilson (Capitol ST 11386) radio is no exception. You are only as good as your last hit. Many radio people would 23 DRAMATIC JACKPOT 49 THE WIZ like to see it as a communications business, but you have to throw a profit somewhere Dramatics (ABCD 867) 19 (AtlanticSD 1837) 48 along the line or you’re in trouble. It would be nice to separate the two, but it is un- 24 CHOCOLATE CITY 50 INTERNATIONAL realistic. Parliaments (Casablanca NBLP7014) 17 The Three Degrees (Phila Inti KZ 33162) — In reference to white product crossing over to black stations, Pete wasn't so sure

that it was a real good idea. “Our policy on playing white product is that when we take three or four minutes by playing a white record, which we know is a conceded pop hit and only a possibility on r&b, inevitably we would rather play for example a Bobby Bland record because we know that KHJ will not pick up on it and we can offer our listeners some new black product that we know they will be interested in. We are at the moment jealously guarding our sound and our image. Oh yeah we have made ex- Disco 76’ TV ceptions in the past like Bennie And The Jets, records by the Osmonds, Feliciano and the new Bowie record ’Fame,’ but we hesitate because we want to give our listeners Show In Prod. the first crack at the new black product.” Adding further Pete said he belived audiences would prefer and would be interest- ed in a greater variety of music but again, "you have to have a target audience. NEW YORK — Steve Marcus and Arnie Youngsters prefer to hear the pop hits more than an older listener in his 20s and 30s is this. for example as yet do not have a set format in Wohl have created a TV show, to be who offended by On KUTE we programming. do not play only the hot albums but we throw in instrumental jazz called ‘‘Disco ‘76,” which is being We cuts to give our station a well-balanced sound. We re starting to learn that listeners described as "the nation’s first vehicle are beginning to get a little bored with repetition so we are augmenting it a bit and not for disco music on TV.” Geared towards ” afraid to make a few changes as we go along. the 18-40 disco audience, the show will On the subject of radio personalities in the old days of radio rock & roll, Pete said feature disco music (recorded and live), that as the times changed they became more of a problem. “They demanded more a disc jockey and 25 couples dancing, and more and in most instances simply outgrew the station. Stations paid combined with extensive visual effects, money these lot of money because they were afraid of losing them to the competition. and on-location as well as in-studio tap- guys a However radio management found out that once these guys left and they were ing. The show’s host and dj will be Steve replaced with lesser-priced talent that ratings went up instead of down like they Capen, currently on Miami's PBS-TV and thought. Programmers also felt that music was becoming more important than talking. DISCO DEEJAY PARTY — Motown ZETA-4 radio. Jockeys used to do five minute comedy sketches and needed time to build on their Records organized a reception for 200 Present airing plans call for the first material. When the shorter, faster paced jocks came onto the scene many old jockeys New York area disk jockeys last week show to run as a half-hour special in were not able to adapt to the new way. The older guys didn’t want to, they fought it or where they announced their "Disco Dee- Sept, on one of Miami's local network af-

they were not interested. I was fortunate myself because I was just beginning when Jay" contest in conjunction with their filiates, followed by national syndication this age was ending and getting into the new era.” In the beginning of the new era all new Disc-O-Tech series. (L. to r.) Paul for Jan. bicentennial airings plus four na- jock had time to say was basically the time and temperature and little else. The Johnson, vice president, promotion tional specials running between Sept, the older jocks didn’t understand. However Peter added that he did foresee a trend back Motown, Rikki Moress, Jobete pro- and Jan. Aiso planned is simulcasting personality he was able to do a lot of communicating to the audience. fessional representative, Carl Griffin, with a special device to assure sound to the because The trend is now to find someone young who sounds real and relates well to the au- east coast director, Jobete, and Len sync. The first show will feature TK Scaffidi, Motown album promotion Productions’ Gwen McCrae, currently on dience. manager, northeast. the charts with "Rockin' Chair.” jess levitt/phil dimauro

32 July 12. 1975 cashbox, country news

CMA Directors Country Artist Of The Week Board To Meet In Dottsy Vancouver, B.C.

NASHVILLE — The third quarterly Country Music Association board of directors meeting for 1975 is set for July 15 and 16 at the Bayshore Inn in Van- INKS CAMPBELL Jim Halsey, HALSEY — couver, British Columbia, Canada. president of the Jim Halsey Co., has Topics for discussion will include a re- signed Playboy recording artist Debbie view of 1975's Fan Fair events and ac- Campbell. Miss Campbell has just re- tivities, plans for October’s CMA awards four-week engagement at turned from a show and other Grand Ole Opry birthday the Hotel in Las Vegas where Landmark celebration happenings, the nomination she appeared in the Jim Halsey- of board members for the October elec- produced "Country Music, USA” show. tion, CMA bicentennial plans, anti-piracy an appearance at the She also made developments, the new CMA country Palomino Club in North Hollywood and music audio-visual sales presentation, received excellent reviews from her membership activities, "October Is performance there. Debbie's new re- Country Music Month” promotions, the

""Please Tell Him That I Said lease, Music City pro-celebrity golf tourna- Hello," is currently at the top of the easy ment, the 1975 talent buyers seminar, listening charts and steadily climbing the and the country music dj awards. pop charts. (L to r) Jim Halsey, president, All officers and directors of the CMA Debbie Campbell, Playboy recording serve gratis and pay their own expenses artist, and Terry Cline, Jim Halsey Co. when attending board meetings. booking agent. Dennis Linde To Monument Hoyt, Joan Baez NASHVILLE — Dennis Linde, a multi- Team For Tour talented singer, songwriter, musician and producer, has signed an exclusive recording contract with Monument HOLLYWOOD — Hoyt Axton, the A&M Records, according to Rick Blackburn, singer/songwriter just wrapping up pro- vice president and general manager of duction of Commander Cody and His the label. Lost Planet Airmen's album in San Fran- A prolific songwriter, Linde has had his cisco, has been set as special guest star songs recorded by many top artists in of Joan Baez’ upcoming tour. both the pop and country fields. Signed The tour got underway this week at the HAPPY’S DOTTSY — Dottsy, by her own later, after watching her perform at a as a writer for Combine Music in Nash- Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wise. (Fri. Ju- description, is a country girl. With her hotel manager's convention in San An- ville, Dennis is responsible for such hits ly 1 1) and runsthrough Aug. 10. natural long blond hair and the warm, tonio, Shahan asked to meet her. “You’re as "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley, The complete schedule: July 11, Mil- blue eyes, Dottsy has that well-scrubbed not going to believe this," Dottsy told “Morning, Morning" by Bobby Golds- waukee Summerfest; (12) Washington look of the perennial girl next door. him that night, “but I’m the girl who never boro, "Tom Green Country Fair” by Park, Homewood, III.; (15) Toledo Am- Dottsy started her professional career showed up." Roger Miller and “Long Long Texas phitheater; (16) Niagara Falls Interna- at the age of 12 at a district fireman’s Shahan recognized her talent im- Road" by Roy Drusky. tional Convention Center; (18) Step- Texas, her convention in Sequin, home- mediately and took her to meet another pingstone Ranch, Escoheag. R.I.; (19) town. Club appearances, talent shows, protege of his — Johnny Rodriguez. Music Inn, Lemmox, Mass.; (23) Asbury followed variety shows, and conventions After hearing Dottsy sing later that even- Park Convention Hall; (25) Philadelphia Blake To WB at a rapid pace. ing, Johnny asked her to appear with him Spectrum; (26) Nassau Coliseum; (30) It at convention that Dot- was one such at an upcoming rodeo in Austin. Country Sales Southern Illinois University, tsy finally met her present manager, That night marked the beginning of the Edwardsville, III.; (31) Memphis Happy Shahan, who had first heard of NASHVILLE — Buddy Blake has been Dottsy-Shahan partnership, a partner- Auditorium, North Hall; (Aug. 6) Dottsy through her hometown newspap- appointed national director of country ship that was to lead to Nashville and an Hollywood Bowl; (8) Sacramento Com- er publisher. The publisher, John Taylor, sales at Warner Bros. Records. The an- RCA Records recording contract. munity Center Exhibition Hall; (9) San had arranged for Dottsy to give Shahan a nouncement of Blake's appointment was University Francisco Greek Theatre; (10) telephone call with the hope that the call Roy Dea is directing all recording for made by Andy Wickham, Warner Bros, Stadium, Monterey. would lead to a spot on the show at Dottsy, with her first single being director of country music operations. Shahan’s Alamo Village. But Dottsy, feel- "Storms Never Last.” The record is high Based in Warners’ Nashville office, ing she was too young (17) and being too on the national trade charts and is going Blake will be working closely with na-

shy, never made the call. Three years up with a bullet . . . and so is Dottsy. tional country promotion director Chuck Flood and Nashville operations manager Barbi To Tour Jonathan Fricke. Blake continues as During July & August editor and publisher of Programmers GRT Nashville Digest, an audio magazine published on Taps Heard For VP two disks each month for the radio in- NASHVILLE — Playboy recording artist dustry. Barbi Benton will be touring the U.S. for — In a move to strengthen the months of July and August, accord- NASHVILLE its ties with country music and Nashville, ing to Tommy Amato, Barbi’s manager. GRT Corp. of Sunnyvale. Calif, has Barbi is currently in Nashville where she Dick Heard vice president and just completed a duet with Mickey Gilley, named general manager of its GRT Record to be released by the Playboy label in six in Music City. Heard will report weeks, as well as filming several seg- operation Bonetti, executive vice ments of the syndicated country show directly to Tom "Hee-Haw.” The single, entitled "Lets president of the GRT Corp. field sales mana- Sing A Song Together." was recorded at Ed Berson. formerly the tapes division, has been the RCA studios in Nashville and pro- ger for manager for all duced by Eddie Kilroy. Barbi also re- named national sales from both Chess/Janus corded a single for the label which will record product and GRT, Nashville. NOVA’S OUTLAWS — Waylon Jennings, be released in the near future. office will continue to Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser have Barbi's performance schedule takes Heard said his 1 McCALL — Shown pre- assist in the promotion of country signed with the Nova Agency for ex- her to Quincy. Illinois on July 1 , Cham- CHART TOPPER given to product on the Barnaby label, distributed clusive representation in all areas. Nova paign (12, 14), Chicago (15-16), Atlanta senting C.W. McCall a plaque Janus. C/J has just been re- owner and director Chuck Glaser is (Six Flags Over Georgia) (19), Lake him from MGM for achieving the No. 1 by Chess/ (I r) located in Los Angeles and Eddie De Joy shown seated at his inundated desk with Ozark, Mo. (Aug. 1), Crown Point, In- LP chart position in Cash Box are to vice president and Johnna Yurcic, Jessi, Waylon, Chuck diana (Lake County Fair) (22), and Sioux Dave Mack, national country promotion has been named of that division of GRT Eastman (Nova booking coordinator) and City, Neb. (Dakota-Thurston County Fair) director for MGM. Juanita Jones, Cash general manager Tompall standing behind him. (24). Box and C.W. McCall. Corp.

July 12, 1975 33 . ) ) . cashbox/ country roundup cash box, country

Olivia Newton-John says "Please Mr. Please” . . . Termed the "Tex-Mex Kid,” Fredd Fender gave a command performance June 26 at Nashville’s Exit/Inn. The affair was top country hosted by ABC/Dot Records for the press and friends and Freddy was at his LP’s charismatic best with his hit "Beforethe Next Teardrop Falls,” plus others like "Wast- 1 YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND 25 41 ST STREET LONELY Don Williams {ABC/Dot DOSD 2021 2 ed Days, Wasted Nights,” “I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You,” and others . . . HEARTS CLUB Buck Owens (Capitol ST 1 1 390) 30 Warner Brothers picked the Carousel Club in Nashville to showcase the recent 2 KEEP MOVIN’ ON Merle Haggard (Capitol ST 1 1365) 1 GUITARS OF SONNY . 26 performance of their artist Debi Hawkins . . Jerry Naylor is back from a month long THE IN CONCERT tour of Europe where, he reports, country music is more popular than ever. The 3 JAMES Various Artists (RCA CPL 2-1014) 3 Sonny JameS (Columbia KC 3347) 22 Melodyland recording artist guested on the German variety show “Musikieden,” 4 TANYA TUCKER 27 AN EVENING WITH JOHN which is produced by Mike Lekebusch. The show has featured American rock artists (MCA2141) 5 DENVER frequently in the past but Jerry is the first country artist to be featured for one hour. UP AND CLOSE John Denver (RCA CPL 2-0765) 20 The show was shot in Bremen and Jerry was backed up by the Muskrats, the top 5 JUST GET THE DOOR 28 MY KIND OF COUNTRY country group in England . . . Clyde Beavers has a new release titled “Ode To — Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 10132) 9 Cal Smith (MCA 485) America." According to Clyde it is a record that "Tells It Like It Is” . . . Tim Wipperman, 6 GREATEST HITS 29 REDHEADED STRANGER general manager of Warner Bros. Music, has announced their move to 817 16th Charlie Rich (RCA APL 1-0857) 6 Willie Nelson (Columbia PC 33482) 39 Avenue South in Nashville. The phone number is the same: (615) 255-5693 . . . Mei TODAY 7 MICKEY’S MOVIN’ ON 30 Tillis has just completed a recording session in Nashville for MGM and will have a Elvis Presley (RCA APL 1-1039) 40 Mickey Gilley (Playboy PB 405) 4 new album and single release out in late summer. His current single is "Woman In 31 RECONSIDER ME 8 THE LAST FAREWELL & 43 The Back Of My Mind” . . . Soundwaves Records novelty label affiliate, Brand X, is Narvel Felts (ABC/Dot DOSD 2025) OTHER HITS being reactivated immediately, according to David Gibson, prexy. Single releases IT Roger Whittaker(RCA APL 1-0855) 10 32 1 WROTE A SONG ABOUT have been scheduled for Danny Harorove, Ronny Running Board and the Bumper TomT Hall (Mercury SRM 1-1033) 9 STILL THINK1N’ ’BOUT YOU Stickers, and Tex Nobody . . . Carl Smith, who for more than two decades has been re- 33 CHARLEY Billy "Crash" Craddock (ABC 875) 11 Charley Pride (RCA APL 1 -1 038) — cording hits, chalked up a first at his last Hickory recording session; it was the first 10 BEFORE THE NEXT time Carl's family had ever visited one of his sessions. Goldie, Carl’s wife and former 34 MISTY TEARDROP FALLS Ray Stevens (Barnaby BR 6012) fii recording artist herself, brought Dean, Carl Jr., and Lori Lynn to the session to show Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot DOSD 2020) 7 WITH A them first hand what went on in the making of a hit record. Carl's next release, "The 35 WHATCHA GONNA DO 11 PHONE CALL FROM GOD DOG LIKE THAT Girl I Love,” written by Eddy Raven, was recorded at the session ... In the Jerry Jordan (MCA 473) 8 Susan Raye (Capitol 1 1 393) 37 Heartwarming offices recently were members of the Hemphills to discuss plans for 12 WOLF CREEK PASS LOVIN’ TIME their live album which will be cut sometime this month. The record will be done at 36 SWEET C. W. McCall (MGM M3G 4989) 12 Mary Kaye James (Avco CAV 2501-598) Huguley Christian Center in Lanette, Alabama, and will be used to introduce the 37 GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 Hemphill. is the of Joel 13 I’M JESSI COLTER group's latest addition, Candy Candy, aged 14, daughter and Stampley (ABC/Dot DOSD 2023) 44 (Capitol ST 11 363) 13 Joe LaBreeska Hemphill . . . The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are working on a new album 38 HEART LIKE A WHEEL at Studios. is 14 T.G. SHEPPARD for A&M Records Quadrafonic Sound The album being produced by Ronstadt (Capitol ST 1 1 358) 29 (Melodyland ME 401 51) 24 Linda David Anderlee and engineered by Marty Lewis Buffy St. Marie just finished two 39 JOHN R. CASH days of recording at Quadrafonic for the Ontario Educational Communications 15 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN (Columbia KC 33370) 36

Authority with Norbert Putnam producing . . . Just released by Mercury, “The Best of MEMORIES 40 MAGNOLIAS AND MISFITS Mel Street '(GRT 8004) 14 the Statler Bros.” LP will prove somewhat of a collector’s item. Not only do the Jim Weatherly (Buddah 5637) 42 ’57," 16 BOCEPHUS Statlers include their hits "Bed Of Roses," “Class of and other gems, but they 41 A LITTLE BIT SOUTH OF Hank Wi ilia ms Jr. (MGM M3G 4998) 26 have re-recorded their classic “Flowers on the Wall” just for “The Best Of” . . . Conny SASKATOON/LITTLE BAND Van Dyke recently co-hosted the 1975 Cerebral Palsy telethon out of Hollywood, 17 EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME OF GOLD 17 California. Miss Van Dyke has been so busy between her TV and concert schedule (1 GET HIGH) Sonny James (Columbia KC 33428) Rich (Epic PE 33455) 31 that she had to turn down the Carole Lombard role for 20th Century Fox, but rumor Charlie 42 LOIS JOHNSON (20th Century T0698) 18 has it that ABC-TV is under negotiation for Miss Van Dyke’s own TV special which is 18 BLANKET ON THE GROUND Billie Joe Spears (U.A. L.A390G) 15 to be produced by the Robert Stigwood gorganization, who produced “Tommy” . . . 43 CAROLINA COUSINS Dottle West (RCA 1-1041) 45 Jerry Lee Lewis recently spent one of his three non-touring days of June in Mercury 19 REUNION DP 858) 16 Custom Studio with Jerry Kennedy producing, in preparation for the followup to his B. J. Thomas (ABC 44 MISSISSIPPI ON MY MIND Stoney Edwards (Capitol 11401) 46 highly successful "Country Boogie Woogie Man” album . . . Jack Daniels Distillery 20 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN hosted a music industry party at their distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn. recently. Ray MELLOW 45 HARD TIME HUNGRYS 1-0906) 27 Olivia Newton-John (MCA2133) 19 Bobby Bare (RCA APL Rogers and the J.D. Bluegrass Band entertained the group and there was plenty of 46 OUT OF HAND good food and, of course, good ole' Jack Daniels . . The brother/sister team of Tim & 21 GOOD HEARTED WOMAN Gary Stewart (RCA APL. 1-0900) 33 Monica Neves are set to work for Archie Campbell at the Four Seasons Theater at Connie Cato (Capitol ST 11387) 21 47 LINDA ON MY MIND Gatlinburg, Tenn. for the months of June, July, and Aug. The act will appear each 22 WITH ALL MY LOVE Conway Twitty (MCA 469) 34 23 evening on the big country music show in Gatlinburg and will be featured along with LaCosta (Capitol ST 1 1391 48 BARROOMS TO BEDROOMS Junior Samples, Smokey Mountain Band, and others . . W.R. Sego has returned to 23 FEELIN’S David Wills (Epic KE 33353) 48 the Sego Brothers & Naomi gospel group, and the group is now a regular on the new Loretta Lynn/Conway Twitty ' : ' 49 FREDDIE HART’S GREATEST (MCA 21 43) — television “Music City Special” from Nashville . . . Jack Greene has a syndicated show HITS new sound with the Jolly Green Giants Band since the addition of young Steve Elias, 24 DONT LET THE GOOD TIMES (Capitol ST 11374) 32 City, Steve, piano player for the group, also the a native of Kansas Mo. doubles on FOOL YOU 50 PIECES OF THE SKY (Elektra 7E-0598) 25 banjo. Jack says it's the first time he’s had a banjo with his show . . . Jim Ed Brown has Melba Montgomery Emmylou Harris (Reprise 0698) 50 been chosen to be the spokesman for Purina Dog Chow for the second consecutive

year. Spots will be on national TV in conjunction with Purina sales campaign . . . The state of Tenn., in an effort to generate additional sales of "personalized” state license additions to countryplaylists plates, solicited the help of RCA recording artist Dolly Parton. The state issued Dolly KLAK - DENVER WHN - NEW YORK Hand — Jeanne Seely — MCA a plate which read “1-Dolly” and used pictures of Dolly putting the plate on her car in Take My Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC Bouquet Of Roses — Mickey Gilley — Playboy a statewide newspaper campaign . . . The mayor of Seguin, Texas declared May 31 as Go To Your Room — Sharon Vaughn — ABC WAME - CHARLOTTE “Dottsy Day In Seguin.” Mayor Al Koebig signed the proclamation saying, “country Anthem — Sonny Flaherty & Bob Morris — Fraternity KFDt - WICHITA Let The Little Boy Dream — Even Stevens — Elektra is part cultural social heritage and Dottsy, of music a of our and one our local citizens, Memories OfUs — Geo. Jones — Epic The Barmaid — David Wills — Epic

Here I Am In Dallas — Faron Young — Merc. Milsap — . . — Ronnie has achieved prominence in this field” . The filming crew of "Call It Macaroni” was Daydreaming About Night Things Door #3 — Jimmy Buffett — ABC RCA in Nashville recently to film the Bobby Bare children for future program. The children Girl ! Love — Carl Smith — Hickory Bros. — Dot and crew shot many sequences at Opryland in addition to some filming around the My Music — Compton WINN - LOUISVILLE Run Right Back — Hank Beech — MGM Bare home. Bobby, Sr. and Jeannie were not in the film since the program is a KLAC - LOS ANGELES Congratulations — Sherry Brice — MGM — D. Houston — Epic I'll Be Your Steppin' Stone Daydreaming About Night Things — Ronnie Milsap — children's show and only features children, never adults . . . The success of Stella Look At Them Beans — J. Cash — Columbia RCA Parton’s current chart-climbing single IRDA was recently celebrated Dreams About Night Things — R. Milsap — RCA on by a gather- Day This is My Year For Mexico — Crystal Gayle — UA Houston — Howdy Glen i Can Almost See Jennings — ing of friends at a cocktail party held at Nashville's Hail of Fame Motor Inn. The "to- Make It Easy On Yourself — Tommy Merrittorious Farrago ne — Elektra do" was hosted by IRDA's Mike Shepard and Hank Levine. Stella's hit is titled “I Want Let The Little Boy Dream — Even Stevens Take My Hand — Jeannie Seely — MCA Bandy The Rodeo Clown — Mo Bandy — GRC Man — Jerry Wallace — MGM . . Wanted To Hold You In My Dreams" . Tommy Overstreet is set to be booked back into Las Vegas' Landmark Hotel this fall after a very successful engagement there last March. KMAK - FRESNO WtVK - KNOXVILLE Day Dreams About Night Things — R. Milsap — RCA He also performed at the Silver Slipper in Vegas where a live album was recorded for Congratulations — Sherry Brice — MGM It's Things — R. Dove — Melodyland I'm foo Used To Loving You — Nick Nixon — Mercury — G. Stuart — MCA ABC/Dot release this fail. Tommy’s next album, to be released within a couple of You're Not The Woman Stay Away From The Apple Tree — Billy Jo Spears — J. Epic 1 Don't Love Her Anymore — Paycheck— UA weeks will contain “greatest hits” . . . Johnny Carver headed for Germany July 1 to en- — Capitol Love In The Hot Afternoon — Gene Watson Memories ToSpare — David Rogers — UA

tertain the military for a week. It will be the seventh time he has made the trip . . . — Columbia KGBS - LOS ANGELES Look At Them Beans — Johnny Cash Blue Eyes Cryin’ In The Rain — Willie Nelson — Tompall, MGM recording artist, made his first Nashville solo appearance at the Exit/- What's Happened To — J. Colter — Capitol Columbia Look At Them Beans — Johnny Cash — Columbia Inn recently. Tompall was introduced on stage by Shel Silverstein who penned Tom- Go To Your Room And Play — Sharon Vaughn — ABC Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain — W. Nelson — Capitol Alimony — Bobby Bare — RCA pall's current single, “Put Another Log On The Fire,” taken from his MGM album, You're My Rainy Day Woman — Eddie Raven — ABC One Monkey Don't Stop No Show — Little David Love Is Strange — B. Owens & Susan Raye — Capitol "Tompall” . . Georgia Twitty, nationally known radio personality and columnist, Wilkins — MCA Take It Out On Main Street — D. Potter Columbia — Jerry Kelly GRC I Don't Want To Be Lonely — — served as mistress of ceremonies for the July 4 Tom T. Hall concert in Olive Hill, Ky. You Can’t Find Love — M. Baldwin -HEpic Daydreaming About Night Things — Ronnie Milsap — Alimony — B. Bare — RCA As emcee, Georgia joined ranks with the other stars lined up for the 9th annual RCA One Monkey Don't Stop No Show — Little David eastern Kentucky Homecoming Concert, including Tom T. Hall, Mercury recording Wilkins — MCA WVOJ - JACKSONVILLE artist Bicycle Morning — Kelly Miles — Jeremy Gary Sargeants, RCA artist Sarah Johns, and Olive Hill native Carlotta Gail . . I'm The South — Paul Ott — Monument Storms Never Last — Dottsy — RCA RCA Brian Pickering, who hails from Vancouver, British Columbia, was the winner of the I'm Ready To Love You Now — Sarah Johns — WMC - MEMPHIS Big Bad Blues — Carl Perkins — Mercury western regional finals for the Grand Ole Opry talent search. finals — Lynn Anderson — The were hosted Daydreaming About Night Things — Ronnie Milsap — I Never Loved Anyone More Columbia in San Diego by KSON; Brian is one of six regional winners who will compete in RCA Bandy The Rodeo Clown — Moe Bandy — GRC Nashville this coming Oct. — WHK - CLEVELAND I'll Go To My Grave Loving You — Statler Bros. The Same 01' Story — H. Williams. Jr — MGM juanita Mercury jones Let The Little Boy Dream — Even Stevens — EA One Monkey Don't Stop — Little David Wilkins — MCA

34 July 12, 1975 A ROARING SUCCESS:

Mel Tillis & Sherry Bryce have their fifth straight hit single from the same album!

“MR. RIGHT & MRS. WRONG” is the single. M 14803

“LET’S GO ALL THE WAY TONIGHT” is the album. SE 4937

MGM RECORDS Marketed by Polydor/Distributed by Phonodisc

Available in Canada through Polydor Ltd. ) ) ) BOX TOPDO COUN

7/5 67 I’VE 7/5 1 RECONSIDER ME 7/5 34 THE FARTHEST THING FROM MY NEVER LOVED ANYONE MORE (ABC/Dot DOA 1 6549) 2 Lynn Anderson (Columbia 3-10160) 78 Narvel Felts MIND LIZZIE AND THE RAINMAN Ray Price (ABC 12095) 38 68 BIRDS & CHILDREN FLY AWAY Tanya Tucker (MCA 40402) 4 Kenny Price (RCA 10260) 64 35 FEELINGS Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty (MCA 40420) 41 69 HONEY ON HIS WHEN WILL I BE LOVED HANDS Linda Ronstadt (Capitol 4043) 3 Jeanne Pruett (MCA 40395) 43 36 WORD GAMES LITTLE BAND OF GOLD Billy Walker (RCA 10205) 11 70 YOU KNOW JUST WHAT I’D DO Sonny James (Col 3-10121) 5 Lois Johnson (20th Cent 2187) 51 37 RHINESTONE COWBOY ^ SHE TALKED A LOT ABOUT TEXAS Glen Campbell (Capitol 4095) 54 71 LET THE LITTLE BOY DREAM Cal Smith (MCA 40394) 6 Even Steven (Elektra 45254) 74 38 SEARCHIN’ (FOR SOMEONE LIKE TOUCH THE HAND 72 LOVE YOU BACK TO GEORGIA Conway Twitty (MCA 40407) 8 YOU) Freddy Weller (ABC 17554) 55 Melba Montgomery (Elektra 45427-A) 39 MOVIN’ ON 73 HE LOVES ME ALL TO PIECES Merle Haggard (Capitol 4085) 9 39 STORMS NEVER LAST Ruby Falls (50 States FS 33) 81 Dottsyl RCA PB 10280) 48 8 THAT’S WHEN MY WOMAN BEGINS 74 YOU BELONG TO ME Tommy Overstreet (ABC/Dot DOA 1 7552) 10 40 MY HONKY TONK WAYS Jim Reeves (RCA PB 10299) 79 Kenny O'Dell (Capricorn 0233) 46 9 YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND 75 THERE HAS TO BE A LOSER Don Williams (ABC/Dot 1 7550) 1 41 I DON’T LOVE HER ANYMORE Diana Trask (ABC/Dot 17555) 76 Johnny Paycheck (Epic 8-501 1 1 49 1 0 JUST GET UP AND CLOSE THE 76 THAT’S JUST MY TRUCKIN’ LUCK ROLLIN’ IN YOUR SWEET Hank Thompson (ABC/Dot 1 7556) 77 DOOR 42 Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 23687) 14 SUNSHINE 77 PUTTING IN OVERTIME AT HOME Dottie West (RCA 10269) Del Reeves (United Artists) 80 11 THERE I SAID IT Margo Smith (20th Cent 2172) 12 43 DEAR WOMAN 78 YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY Joe Stampley (Epic 8-501 14) 12 DREAMING MY DREAMS WITH YOU MY NAME Waylon Jennings (RCA 10270) 13 44 COUNTRY D.J. David Allen Coe (Columbia 3-10159) 97 Bill Anderson (MCA 40404)

13 HELLO I LOVE YOU 79 LET ME TAKE CARE OF YOU Johnny Russell (RCA 10258) 16 45 HELLO LITTLE BLUEBIRD Bobby Lewis (Ace of Hearts 00502) — Donna Fargo (ABC/Dot 17557) 14 EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME (I GET 80 MISSISSIPPI ON MY MIND

46 HE’S MY ROCK Stoney Edwards (Capitol 4051 ) 57 HIGH) Brenda Lee (MCA 40385) Charlie Rich (Epic 50103) 17 81 LONELY RAIN 47 THIS HOUSE RUNS ON SUNSHINE Wynn Stewart (Playboy T6035) 87 4082) 1 5 FREDA COMES, FREDA GOES LaCosta (Capitol Bobby G Rice (GRT 021) 18 82 THE FIRST TIME 48 THE MOST WANTED WOMAN IN Freddie Hart (Capitol 4099) — 16 LOVE IN THE HOT AFTERNOON Gene Watson (Capitol 4076) 33 TOWN 83 WILDFIRE Roy Head (Shannon 829) Michael Murphey (Epic 8-50084) 86 17 FIREBALL ROLLED A SEVEN Dave Dudley (U A XW630X) 19 49 I AIN’T ALL BAD 84 (YOU JUST) WOMAN HANDLED MY Charley Pride (RCA PB 1 0236) 18 CLASSIFIED MIND Billy CW McCall (MGM 14801) 21 50 SPRING Swan (Monument ZS 8-8651 ) 85 Tanya Tucker (Columbia 3-101 27) 19 T-R-O-U-B-L-E 85 I’LL GO TO MY GRAVE LOVING YOU Elvis Presley (RCA 10278) 22 51 MISTY Statler Brothers (Mercury 73687) 91 Ray Stevens (Barnaby 614) 20 WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME 86 BOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRY MAN Connie Smith (Col 3-10135) 23 52 EARLY SUNDAY MORNING Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury 73685) — Chip Taylor (W B 8090) 87 LION IN WINTER 21 GOD’S GONNA GET CHA FOR THAT Hoyt Axton (A&M 1683) — George Jones & Tammy Wynette (Epic 8-50099) 24 53 GHOST STORY Susan Ray (Capitol 4063) 88 RED ROSES FOR A BLUE LADY 22 THE DEVIL IN MRS. JONES 54 PUT ANOTHER LOG ON THE FIRE Eddy Arnold (MGM 14780) 89 Billy Larkin (Bryan 1018) 27 Tompall (MGM 14800) 89 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY 23 WHAT TIME OF DAY 55 MOLLY Donny & Marie Osmond (MGM 14807) 90 Billy Thunderkloud & The Chieftones (20th 1C 2181 29 Dorsey Burnette (Melodyland ME 6007F) 90 THANK GOD I’M A COUNTRY BOY 24 DEAL 56 I LOVE THE BLUES AND THE John Denver (RCA PB 10239) 61 Tom T. Hall (Mercury 23687) 30 BOOGIE WOOGIE 91 I’M NOT LISA 25 THE SEEKER Billy Crash Craddock (ABC 1 2104) Jessi Colter (Capitol P4009) 82 Dolly Parton (RCA 10310) 32 57 WOMAN IN THE BACK OF MY MIND 92 BOUQUET OF ROSES Tillis 14804) 26 UNCHAINED MELODY Mel (MGM Mickey Gilley (Playboy 6041) — Stampley (ABC/Dot 1 7551 26 Joe 58 DON’T DROP IT c t a 61_ 93 FROM THIS MOMENT ON Fargo Tanner (Avco 2) 27 PLEASE MR. PLEASE George Morgan (4-Star 5-1009) — Olivia Newton-John (MCA 40418) 40 THINGS 94 BOOM BOOM BARROOM MAN Ronnie Dove (Melodyland 6001 ) 28 WASTED DAYS AND WASTED Nat Stuckey (RCA PB 10307) 92 60 THIRD RATE ROMANCE NIGHTS Amazing Rhythm Aces (ABC 1 2078) 95 BANDY THE RODEO CLOWN Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot DOA 17558) 42 Moe Bandy (GRC 2070) 98 LOTTA MISSIN’ YOU TO DO 61 GOTTA 1 29 PICTURES ON PAPER Jerry "Max ' Lane (ABC 1 2091 96 EVEN IF I HAVE TO STEAL Jens Ross (ABC 1 2064) 15 Mel Street (GRT 025) 99 62 YOU’RE NOT THE WOMAN YOU 30 FORGIVE AND FORGET 97 CAROLYN AT THE BROKEN WHEEL Eddie Rabbitt (Elektra 45237) 20 USED TO BE Gary Stewart (MCA 40414) INN 31 TRYIN’ TO BEAT THE MORNING Joe Allen (Warner Bros 8098) — 63 I’LL BE YOUR STEPPING STONE a HOME David Houston (Epic 8-501 1 3) 98 PERSONALITY T G Sheppard (Melodyland 6006F) Price Mitchell (GRT 0201 58 64 BURNIN’ THING 32 I WANT TO HOLD YOU IN MY Mac Davis (Columbia 3-10148) 99 IF I KNEW ENOUGH TO COME IN DREAMS 65 LYING IN MY ARMS OUT OF THE RAIN Stella Parton (IRDA 039) 36 Rex Allen Jr (W B 8095) Connie Eaton (ABC 12098) 100 33 MR. RIGHT AND MRS. WRONG 66 STRINGS 100 A STRANGER IN MY PLACE Mel T illis S Sherry Bryce (MGM 1 4803) 35 Johnny Carver (ABC 1 2097) 73 Anne Murray (Capitol 40721 84

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A Stranger In My Place (Tro/Devon Flea God's Gonna Getcha (Hermitage — BMI) 21 Make The World (Tree Pub — BMI) 89 The First Time (Hartline — BMI) 82 Show — BMI/Amos — ASCAP) 100 Gotta Lotta Missm' (Chess — ASCAP) 61 Mississippi (Fourth Floor — ASCAP) 80 The Most Wanted (MaRee/Porter — ASCAP) .... 38

Bandy The I Rodeo Clown (Acuff-Rose — BMI) . . . . 95 Hello Love You (Newkeys — BMI) 13 Misty (Chess-Janus/Vernon — ASCAP) 51 The Seeker (Owepar— BMI) 25 Birds And Children Fly (Dunbar — BMI) 68 Hello Little Bluebird (Prima Donna — BMI) 45 Molly (Combine — BMI) 55 There I Said It (Jidobi — BMI) 11 Boogie Woogie Country Man (Danor — BMI) 86 He Loves Me (Music Craft Shop — ASCAP) 73 Movin' On (Shade Tree/Dpieth — BMI) 7 There Has To Be A Loser (Spanka — BMI) 75 Boom Boom Barroom (Danor — BMI) 94 He's My RockfFamous — ASCAP) 46 Mr Right And Mrs Wrong (Sawgrass — BMI) 33 Things (Hutson Bay — BMI) 59 Bouquet Of Roses (Hill & Range — BMI) 92 Honey On His Hands (Danor — BMI) 69 My Honky Tonk Ways (House of Gold — BMI) ... 40 Third Rate Romance (4th Floor — ASCAP) 60 Burning Thing (Screen Gems/Columbia/ I Ain't All Bad (Roz Tense — BMI) 49 Personality (Lloyd & Logan — BMI) 98 This House Runs (Al Gallico/Algee — BMI) 47 Song Painter/Sweet Glory — BMI) 64 I Don t Love Her Anymore (Tree — BMI) 41 Pictures On Paper (Acoustic — BMI) 29 Touch The Hand (Twitty Bird — BMI) 6 Carolyn At The . Broken Inn . Wheel (Jack — BMI) 97 If I Knew Enough (Levine & Brown — BMI) 99 Please Mr Please (Blue Gum — ASCAP) 27 T-R-O-U-B-L-E (Jerry Chestnut — BMI) 19 Classified (American Gramaphone — SESAC) .18 I'll Be Your Stepping (Central Songs — BMI) 63 Put Another Log On (Evil Eye — BMI) 54 Tryin' To Beat (Crews/Stone Diamond — BMI) ... 31 Country (Stallion DJ — BMI) 44 I'll Go To My (American Cowboy — BMI) 85 Putting In Overtime (Ben Peters — BMI) 77 Unchained Melody (Frank — ASCAP) 26 Deal (Hallnote — BMI) ) 24 I Love The Blues (Chappell — ASCAP) 56 Reconsider Me (Shelby Singleton — BMI) 1 Wasted Days (T ravis — BMI 28 Dear Woman 1 Al Gallico'Algee — BMI) 43 I'm Not Lisa (Baron — BMI) 91 Red Roses For A (Mills — ASCAP) 88 What Time Of Day (Sawgrass — BMI) 23 Don't Drop It (Rambelaro — BMI) 58 I've Never (Window/Screen Gems — BMI) 67 Rhinestone (20th Century /Weiss — ASCAP) 37 When Will i Be (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 3 Dreamin My Dreams (Jack — BMI) 12 I Want To (Owlfus-Myanawanah — BMI) 32 Rollin' In Your Sweet (Music City — ASCAP) 42 Why Don't You Love Me (Fred Rose — BMI) 20 Early Sunday (Blackwood/Backroad — BMI) 52 Just Get UpAnd (Window— BMI) 10 Searchin For (Hill & Range — BMI) 38 Wildfire (Mystery Music — BMI) 83 Even If I Have To Steal (Peer Int. — BMI) 96 Let Me Take Care (Golden Horn — ASCAP) 79 She Talked A Lot (Coal Miners — BMI) 5 WomanlnThe Back Of (Sawgrass — BMI) 57 Every Time (Algee — BMI /Double R — ASCAP). 14 Let The Little Boy (Debdave — BMI) 71 Spring (Galleon-Motola — ASCAP) 50 Word Games (Show Biz — BMI) 36 Feelings C anor — BMI) 35 Lion In Winter (Lady Jane — BMI) 87 Storms Never Last (Baron — BMI) 39 You Belong To Me (Ridgeway — BMI) 74 Fireball Rolled A Seven (Newkeys — BMI) 17 Little Band Of Gold (Beaik — BMI) 4 Strings (Milene — ASCAP) 66 (You Just) Woman (Combine — BMI). . . 84 Forgive and iDebdave/Briarpatch — BMI) . 30 Lizzie And The (House of Gold — BMI) 2 Thank God I'm (Cherry Lane — ASCAP) 90 You Know Just (Jack & Bill — ASCAP) 70 Freda Comes (Cookaway — ASCAP) 15 Lonely Rain (Singletree — BMI) 81 That's Just My (ABC/Dunhill — BMI) 76 You Never Even (Kama Rippa —ASCAP) 78 From This Moment On (Four Tay — BMI) 93 Love In The Hot Afternoon (Jack — BMI) 16 That's When (Ricci Mareno — SESAC) 8 You're My Best Friend (Don Williams — BMI) 9 Ghost Story (Tree — BMI) 53 Love You Back To Georgia (Ahab — BMI) 72 The Devil In (Blue Moon — ASCAP) 22 You're Not The Woman (Forrest Hills — BMI) ... 62 Lying In My ArmsfT ree — BMI) 65 The Farthest Thing From (Keca — BMI) 34 Mercury Is Proud of Tom T. Hall's Record...

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Exclusively on MERCURY RECORDS Distributed Inc. by Phonogram WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY. INC Exclusive writer AMA (SIS) 315-0310 • 232$ Craalmoor Road HALLNOTE MUSIC, P. 0. Box 40209, Nashville, Tennessee 37204 Nathvilla Ttnn«»t*» 37215 ) ) cashbox;country reviews singles LP’s RONNIE MILSAP (RCA JH-1 0335) TOMMY OVERSTREET — Greatest Hits Vol. One Daydreams About Night Things (2:21) (Chess Music, Inc. — ASCAP) (John Schweers) - ABC/Dot DOSD 2537 What more can be said about a Ronnie Milsap release other than each single keeps Skimming the cream from the top of Tommy getting better. Already getting heavy airplay, this one is headed for all-round top Overstreet s releases, this LP is truly a collection chart action. Produced by Tom Collins and Jack D. Johnson, it is Ronnie at his best. of his hits, including “Heaven Is My Woman's

Flip: No info, available. Love," “Gwen (Congratulations),” "If I Miss You Again Tonight," I'm A Believer,” "Send WILLIE NELSON (Columbia 3-1 01 76) Me No Roses,” "Ann (Don't Go Runnin’),” etc. The Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain (2:1 7) (Milene Music, Inc. — ASCAP) (F. Rose) album is a perfect example of masterful Top cut from Willie's "Red Headed Stranger” album. This is a revival of the Fred teamwork between producer Ricci Mareno, and Rose standard that we all know so well Willie has produced this one himself, laying artist Tommy Overstreet. down a simple country sound that is the heart and essence of country music, could be a monster. Flip: No info, available. CARL PERKINS (Mercury 2-51 591 Big Bad Blues (2:46) (Cedarwood Publishing Co., Inc. — BMI) (C. Perkins) The “Blue Suede Shoes” man is back with a country/rock/blues sound that should FREDDY WELLER - Freddy Weller ~ ABC/Dot get a lot of box and chart action. Penned by Carl, it was produced by Jerry Kennedy. DOSD 2026 Flip: No info, available. The first for Freddy since signing with ABC/ JOHNNY CASH (Columbia 3-1 01 77) Dot Records, this LP is a sparkling sample of the Look At Them Beans (2:56) (Tree Publishing Co., Inc. — BMI) (J. Tex) versatility and ease he commands in smoothly with a recitation and going into a fast uptempo track, Johnny tells how Opening shifting from country, to rock or anything it is to work with the Lord on everything even in growing beans. Could get some good between or beyond. Also a top writer, Freddy good box action and go far on the charts. Flip: No info, available. has penned at least half of the album’s cuts, such JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC 12113) as "Still Making Love To You," “Show Me The Door Number Three (3:03) (ABC/Dunhill — BMI & Red Pajamas, Inc. — ASCAP) (Jim- Way To Your Love," among others. It also con- my Buffett' Steve Goodman) tains his current hit “Love You Back To Georgia.” With a light infectious swing, Jimmy vocalizes about the pleasures to be found Produced by Ron Chancey, this is one that can’t behind the "Door Number Three,” a single released from the LP titled "A-1-A," this be missed by Freddy Weller fans. Don Gant produced tune could be a good one for charting. Flip: No info, available. RED STEAGALL (Capitol P-4107) - - God Only Knows (Who’ll Take Her Home) (2:48) (Palo Duro/Rodeo Cowboy — BMI) BETTY JEAN ROBINSON On Silver Wings 4-Star 75-001 (R. Steagall, G. Sutton) 4S From his LP The Finer Things In Life,” and produced by Glen Sutton, Red sings Songs of faith and inspiration, this LP by Betty Jean is all self-penned, with the exception of one about a girl that will go home with anyone. With a good country track it could be song, Art.” Also, Betty shown good charting. Flip: No info, available. "How Grea5 Thou Jean shows her fresh, sincere ability as an artist on CONNIE CATO (Capitol P-4113) this album, with the almost exclusively uptempo Yes (3:33) (Stone Diamond — BMI/Jobete — ASCAP) (T. Woodford, B. Wyrick) material found so often among the gospel Connie's latest release is a slow, easy ballad from her "Good Hearted Woman” LP. singers. Among the twelve full cuts, our favorite With full orchestration backing her, this might be atop crossover for Connie. Flip: No is the title song “On Silver Wings." info, available.

NICK NIXON (Mercury 73691 I’mToo Used To Loving You (3:08) (Ben Peters — BMI) (B. Peters) Nick Nixon is already getting chart action on this one beamed to the country market. As with most country songs, the lyrics tell a tale of begging a wayward woman GEORGE MORGAN — George Morgan - 4-Star to come home. Flip: No info, available. 4S 75-002 CRYSTAL GAYLE (United Artists UA-XW680-Y) George Morgan is country music and country This Is My Year For Mexico (2:45) (Jack Music — BMI) (V Matthews) music is George Morgan, and anything that Accompanied by an arrangement heavy with the sound of steel guitar, Crystal de- George Morgan sings is going to be good. So is livers a top pick from her LP simply titled ‘‘Crystal Gayle.” Sounds like a good one for this album. Produced by Joe Johnson and featur- Crystal. Flip: No info, available. ing Little Roy Wiggins on the steel guitar. George is at his “smooth” best with standards LARRY GATLIN (Monument ZS-8657) such as “in The Misty Moonlight,” “From This Let’sTurn The Lights On (3:10) (First Generation — BMI) (Larry Gatlin) Moment On." and "Release Me.” It is the first LP Larry gets a moving "hand-clapping” sound on this self-penned uptempo tune for George on the new 4-Star label and is a with Larry’s about making a better world. Fred Foster has produced this one and perfect example of the timeless quality pos- crosscountry sound, they could have a big one. Flip: No info, available. sessed by one of the masters of country music. JEFF ALLEN (United Artists UA-XW677-Y) Wabash Cannon Ball (3:32) (Peer Int’l. — BMI) (A.P. Carter) The Wabash Cannon Ball rolls again with Jeff Allen at the throttle. Opening with a STU STEVENS - Returning Your Call - Granite

slow action piano intro, it picks up tempo as it moves right along into full instrumenta- GS 1004

tion as it rolls on down the line Jeff brings a new, fresh sound which could bring top To America from Stu Stevens of Nottingham, chart action to this old favorite. Flip: No info, available. England comes “Returning Your Call." Produced in London by Miki Dallon. this is the first EDDY RAVEN (ABC 121 11) American release for Stu, a singer whose range

You’re My Rainy Day Woman (2:51 ) (Jack & Bill Music ASCAP) (J. Foster/B. Rice) — covers three octaves. Termed a "story-teller.” Eddy brings easy vocals to this Foster and Rice ballad. Produced by Don Gant with Stu presents a strong affinity with American string arrangement by Bergen White, the “story" is about a love that brings happi- country music. Our favorites are "Mary Goes ness. Flip: No info, available. 'Round," “Julie's Gone" and "Honey, What's The TOM McKEON (United Artists UA-XW683-Y) Matter." Hard Time Charlie Soft-Shoes (2:59) (Tree — BMI) (S. Pippin, L Keith, R. Van Hoy, J. Slate, L. Henley) Tom becomes a storyteller and delivers a clear, rich vocal on this strong lyric about a side of life that holds both pathos and magic. The track, produced by Johnny Slate and Larry Henley, has some unusual treatment with various instruments making for EDDIE RABBITT - Eddie Rabbitt - Elektra CM-3 repeat and interesting listening This one is a strong contender for top chart action Some can sing a song, others can write a song, anywhere. Flip: No info available. but seldom does one man sing and write with the "togetherness" of sound and thought found on JAMES TALLEY (Capitol P-41 1 2) Eddie Rabbitt's debut album. Combining the best W. Lee O’Daniel And The Light Crust Dough Boys (2:44) (Hardhit Songs — ASCAP) of many musical fields, the superbly put together (James Talley) package produced by David Malloy is a delightful With a laid back, sorta' bluegrass sound, this new artist, James Talley, has his first showcase for Eddie's far-ranging talents. Predic- single for Capitol taken from his LP “Got No Bread, No Milk, No Money, But We Sure tion is he'll be around for a l-o-n-g time. To pick a Got A Lot Of Love. ” Could be a good one for this new artist. Flip: No info, available. top cut, you'd have to pick 'em all! JIMMY DALLAS (Lee Mac 1011) This Is Where It Was All The Time (2:47) (Mamazon & Milestone — ASCAP) (Jerry McBee. NickShrode)

With a basic country sound, Jimmy sings about resisting temptation for true love. It could happen. Flip: No info available.

38 July 12, 1975 ‘Pat Hand,’ New 4-Player From Williams editorial CHICAGO — Williams Electronics has commenced production on a brand new Thanks to the Florida Music and Amusement Assn, for sending along 4-player pingame called "Pat Hand,” some worthy thoughts on safety on the route as well as in the shop. which is currently being displayed by In the field of safety, a key word is "think” because a large number of ac- factory distributors across the country. cidents are caused by people who don’t. The game's attractive appearance is Thinking about safety means creating an awareness among your combined with challenging play action employees that safety does matter! For them and for you! You must take for sustained appeal on location. Players the lead in providing protective devices, safety rules and procedures. may accumulate points by activating side Without follow-through, however, the employee may use them, but he's roll over buttons, which score points and more likely to abuse them. Effective, close supervision is essential to advance the bonus. An extra ball is earned when the side joker targets are guide the employee toward safety. hit and a thousand points are scored If he ignores safety rules, or fails to use protective guards, an employee when the center card roll over lights the is running the risk of injury or even death. Most machines and tools have bumpers and roll over buttons. the potential for injuring or killing those who use them. An employee's safety depends on the way he handles them. That means he needs training

in what to do and how to do it safety. With proven safety procedures, he’ll PMC To Pico be in control of his equipment and his safety. Slips, trips, and falls account for more injuries every year than any other LOS ANGELES — In a joint statement, type except traffic accidents. Nearly all occur at floor level. Most of them K. Chris Loumakis of Pico Indoor Sports can be foreseen and prevented if you look to the causes. and Bob Bender of PMC Electronics, an- The answer is to think about what’s necessary to provide employees with nounced that Pico has been selected ex- a safe work environment. Your premises should be free of slippery sur- clusive distributor for PMC Electronics in southern California. faces, icy spots, oily, greasy, or wet spots, loose or worn flooring, tiles, or Loumakis said that his goal to dis- carpeting. Don't permit unguarded stairwells or obstacles in walkways or tribute only the finest quality products he aisles. All these are most important in preventing expensive Workmen's can and stated that "PMC is an inovative Compensation claims from slips and falls. company with an excellent product and a The old saying that "Safety begins between the ears” is pure truth. Safe- healthy outlook towards the coin in- ty is, after all, primarily the product of what management does or fails to dustry.” He said he expects the line to be Factory’s recommended pricing is one do. Thus, what happens to your people on the job is your responsibility. well accepted among Los Angeles play per quarter or three plays two Don’t let them down! operators. quarters. Pico Indoor Sports also distributes Operators are invited to visit their games for US Billiards, Digital Games nearest Williams’ distributor showroom Mirco Intros New and view the new model. and Ebsco Amusements. Table Mounted See Proposed 4% Cigarette Tax Logic Circuit Tester PHOENIX — Mirco Systems, Inc., has in- Threatens Wisconsin Operators troduced a new low-cost, table-mounted logic circuit testing system designed to MIDWAY’S MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Music tact the six conference committee mem- speed and simplify the testing and Merchants Association issued an bers and urge them to exclude a cigar- troubleshooting of printed circuit boards. emergency bulletin to its membership ette sales tax from their compromise Designated the Mirco 505 Series, the alerting them to the possible imposition budget. new testers retain all of the features of Sensational of a 4% sales tax on cigarettes. As a further assistance, the association Mirco’s 500-Series portable testers and offer features: The tax is one of the measures in- has supplied operators with a list of the in addition, the following 1. The tester is permanently mounted cluded in the state budget, which failed names, addresses and phone numbers of New to pass the assembly and senate and is the committee members and an outline to an attractive console, permitting the presently under consideration by a of vital points to be raised in their com- operator convenient access to printed special six man conference committee. munication; such as, the estimated dollar wiring boards and troubleshooting aids. II As spelled out in the bulletin, the tax, amount of additional taxes the 4% 2. The tester is tilt-mounted so the WHEELS while providing several million additional cigarette tax would impose, and the fact operator can have easy access to the dollars for the state, would similarly ef- that the vending industry has already control panel. 3. rear permits of a fect a significant increase in the present been hard hit by inflation, widespread A connector use cost of cigarettes. layoffs of industrial workers and price in- remote-start foot switch to facilitate test- ing. WMMA is advising operators to con- creases. 4. The circuit board connector can be tilted to three positions: zero degrees— For Sale New Soccer Tables From Peabody’s (0°), 45 degrees, and 90 degrees permitting full to either side of % access the board. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Peabody's, holiday season." The table features Route The Mirco 505 test system has been Juke Box and Game Inc., exclusive importers of Rene Pierre telescoping rods manufactured of hard specifically designed to provide com- Located In Lancaster, Ohio Footsball products have announced the chrome steel and metal players and it is prehensive, automatic testing of all types Selling Due To Health Reasons introduction to the U.S. market of their available with or without a coin of digital logic circuit boards at low in- Contact: Clarko Company new 2-player footsball table. The table mechanism. stalled cost. (614)654-5510 features the American drop-chute coin Similar to other Rene Pierre products, The Mirco 505 test system incor- P.O. Box 11 70 mechanism and attractively styled the table is delivered completely as- porates the basic advantages of the Lancaster. Ohio 431 30 cabinet with chrome trimmings. sembled except for the metal legs. Mirco 505 series of logic circuit test Telescoping rods with metal players is equipment. a similar feature of the competition These features include: high-speed model which has been successfully operation; unique tester capability com- marketed in the United States for the bining both programmed and pseudoran- past five (5) years. The 2-player is com- dom test patterns; extra memory pletely assembled except for the metal capability; compatible programming with legs which takes only a few minutes to other commercial systems; and separate mount. "Market tests have shown programming and testing functions. tremendous results,” according to Kal Kassir, director of sales and marketing. New Home Model Mrs. Lieberman Honored Rene Pierre has also introduced a new MINNEAPOLIS — Adele Lieberman, full size soccer table in the U.S. market. Zionist leader, was honored by the Kal Kassir, director of sales and market- Jewish National Fund at a dinner at ing of Peabody’s Inc., exclusive im- Bethel Synagogue. The Minneapolis porters of Rene Pierre products, ex- woman will have her name and that of plained "due to the tremendous her late husband. Harold, remembered popularity of footsball, a need was creat- when 30,000 seedling trees are planted ed for a lower priced full sized table for in the John F. Kennedy peace Forest in the home market. Many operators and the Judean hills near Jerusalem. Two sporting goods outlets have indicated a years ago she received the Eleanor need for such a table, particularly at the Champ Home Model Roosevelt Humanities award.

July 12, 1975 39 . . 1 0 classified advertising section

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Permanent solid state electronic buy Horoscope Ticket and Bead Vending Machines. 50 SeeBurg 100 selection wall boxes $5.00 each. 50 plug in unit for all models Seeburg, Stepper Canadian Dist. & Mfg. Co. 1 025-104 Street, North Bat- SeeBurg 160 selection wall boxes $37.50 each. 10,000 and Pulse $23 C O D. ALOUETTE 8 TRACK TAPES — 75 cents each, made from your master tleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, Phone (306) used 45 rpm records 15 each. CENTRAL MUSIC CO., AMUSEMENT CORP. Attn: D. Zavaro Tel. or album, RAY REEVES, GUSTO RECORDS, INC.. 220 445-2989. P.O. Box 284, 407 E. Ave., D. Kelleen, Texas 76541 514-487-2228, 2225 Beaconsfield Ave. Boscobai St. Nashville, Tenn. , 37213 (615) 256-1656) Montreal. Canada COUNTRY HIT RECORDS. Country oldies from past. Catalog fifty FOR SALE: MIDWAY Bills Eye, Golf Champ, ESP Electro cents. Some Place Music, 27 John, New Dart, Wall Games. $150. D&L DISTR. CO. 6691 Allen- York 10038 town Blvd., Harrisburg, Pa. (717) 545-4264. DISTRIBUTORS! RACK JOBBERS! 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CLASSIFIED POWER! with new hot-to book Modern Record Production I $7.98 ATT: GAME ROOM OPERATORS - WE HAVE OVER to RP COMMUNICATIONS, Box 1862, Hollywood, Ca. 200 new & used games available. What do you need? Got machines to sell? Is there something you’re looking 90028 What will you pay? Do you need fast service on parts & you’d like to move some used 45’s or to buy? Maybe logic board repairs? CENTRAL DISTRIBUTORS INC., HOUSE OF OLDIES — We are the World Headquarters Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 need a route mechanic? See ad rates above. 2315 Olive (314) for out of print LPs and 45s. Also, the largest selection of 621-3511. Old Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm and Blues albums. Our

famous 3 in 1 catalog, $1.25. HOUSE OF OLDIES, 267 FOR SALE: BIG BRAVE $645; Magnotron $710, Strato BLeeckerSt., N.Y., N.Y. 10014.(212) 243-0500. Flite $715; Gridiron $175; Satin Doll $685, Amigo $625; Champ $565; Motorcycle $195; Twin Skeet Shoot FOR EXPORT: ALL LABELS OF PHONOGRAPH RECORDS, Gun $750; Grand Prix $365; Sportsman Rifle $645; Pin cartridges, cassettes. Also excellently priced selections Pongs $495; Pong $175; Flim Flam $475; Playtime of close-outs. Nearly 30 years of personalized service to importers world over. Wholesale only. DARO EXPORTS, $395 ; Winners $225; Big Red $265; Horoscope $375; Screwball (Imported) $125; Big Indian $695; King Rock LTD., 1468 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11230. Cable: EXPODARO, NEW YORK. $525 ; Super Flite $650; Triple Action $575; Flicker Flying $675 ; Ro Go $745; Casino $445; Ducks Gun WANT RECORDS & TAPES: 45'S AND LP'S SURPLUS $650 ; Star Hockey $395; Chopper (Helicopter) $650; Goal Tender $525; Touch Me $395; Rally $165; Tennis RETURNS, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write HARRY Tourney $350; Hurricane $325; Little Red $165; Sex WARRINER at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CO. 453 Tester $350. NEW ORLEANS NOVELTY COMPANY, McLean Ave., Yonkers, New York 10705 (914) GR 1055 Dryades Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113; 6-7778. Tel. (504) 529-7321 Cable: NONOVCO LEADING TAPE AND RECORD DISTRIBUTORS OF ALL labels. Will sell current & cut out merchandise at lowest NEW BALLY PIN BALL'S SKY KING, BON Voyage, Delta prices. Member of NARM. Send for catalogues. CANDY Queen, wholesale price $599 ea. New Prof. Quizmaster STRIPE RECORDS, INC., 17 Alabama Avenue, Island List $750 Close Out $150 ea. Used $50 ea. Used Pin's Park, New York 1 1558. 516-432-0047, 516-432-0048, Wanted NOVEL AMUSEMENT CO. 200 U.S. ®1 212895-2693. Linden, N J. (201 ) 862-6619 FREE CATALOG - COMPLETE ONE-STOP. Specializing

DERBY DAY $225, SANDY HORSE $475, 6 Seeburg in Oldies but Goodies. Wholesale Only. Paramount Chutes, - Consolettes, 100 10 cent National Drop 15 Record Co., One Colonial Gate, Plainview, L.I., N.Y. 5.10,25,50 Seeburg Coin Chutes complete with bracket 11803. switches, plug. STARK NOVELTY CO., 239 - 30th St. — N.W. Canton, Ohio 44709 (216) 492-5382 THE GOLDEN DISC - NEW YORK'S ONLY DISCOUNT oldie shop. Hundreds of rare 45s, 75® each. Latest top 1 SEEBURG WALLBOXES, MODEL SCI, EXCELLENT CON- hits, 66 each. Special Prompt Service given to mail DITION, contact STAR VENDING CO., 2701 Cold Spr- order & jukebox operators. $2.00 for catalog of our Inventory. Store hours: Mon. -Sat. 12:00 to ings Rd., Ft. Worth, Texas (81 7) 626 541 enormous 7:00 PM. THE GOLDEN DISC, 228 Bleecker St., N.Y.C. 10014.(212)255-7899.

OPERATORS - WE BUY USED RECORDS NOT OVER 1 1 M. • HUMOR year old — 1 each plus postage. JOHN AYLESWORTH & CO. 9701 Central Ave., Garden Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY Grove, Calif. 92644(71 4) 537-5939. I DEEJAYS! New, sure-fire comedy! 11,000 classified one- King of Music Records is looking for masters Send copies Sent all copy to: CASH BOX, 6565 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. 90028 line gags, only $10. Designed to give you the right line to KING OF MUSIC RECORDS - 806-1 6th Avenue for the right occasion every time! Send for our comedy South. Suite 217, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 or call Make sure your check is enclosed catalog. IT'S FREE! Edmund Orrin, 2786-C West (615) 242-2023. 1. _ Roberts, Fresno, Calif. 93705.

40 July 12, 1975 . cash box, commachine news

CHICAGO CHATTER Round the Route Chicago Dynamic Industries will observe their annual vacation shutdown at the close of business on July 1 8 for a two-week period. Factory will resume production sched- ules on Mon. Aug. 4. See the new Williams 4-player “Pat Hand” — just released by the factory and EASTERN FLASHES presently being displayed by Williams distribs! The Robert Baker Co. of West Chester, Pa. has introduced a new bicentennial token ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BALLY-MIDWAY SERVICE SCHOOL was recently con- which offers an inexpensive but worthy “good will” gift for the collectors to pass out at ducted by Midway's Andy Ducay and Bally's Tom Hata and Dick Linkens. Sponsoring the locations. Tokens (see illustration below) are available in aluminum and some distrib was Phil Moss & Co. in Des Moines, Iowa and the sessions were held at the other metals, and a choice of silver, red or blue colors are available. Even gold is of- American Motor Inn on Fri. June 20 with Terry Moss and John Nix co-hosting. fered on a special order basis. Write them for samples at 1 252 Memory Lane in West Although a lineup of demo units were used in the presentation the models which

Chester . . . Just learned that Miltie Tucker was found dead. Don’t know the details. generated the most interest among the 45 ops and servicemen in attendance were Tragic. . . K.G. Brown, manufacturers of the world's largest vending machines (those “Wheels" and "Wizard!” Because of their widespread popularity, as Andy Ducay giant ice makers you see here and there) has just come out with a newie measuring 8 pointed out, everyone was familiar with the units and most anxious to learn as much feet by 16 feet (with even larger models available). The unit makes block ice, cubes as possible about servicing them.

is in . . and crushed ice. Company located Mattituck on the Island . Emil Rotar of Cen- PRE-VACATION ACTIVITY AT Chicago Dynamic Industries is centering on sample tury Industries pleased with brisk sales on their World Series game. Wants to thank shipments and preparations for their July 1 8 vacation shutdown. his regional distributors for the fine job being done, among them General Vending in HYMI E ZORINSKY PROUDLY NOTES that H. Z. Vending & Sales of Omaha is fully

Baltimore and Mapelwood Sales in Malden, Mass. . . . Vic Haim of the R.H. Belam Co. settled into its new quarters — and doing business as usual. The building is really notes they are into a big merchandising campaign to introduce the Atari “Indy 800" beautiful, he said, and so convenient, with basement, main floors and second floor 8-player video car race game to Europe. Belam, which represents Atari/Kee in facilities to house his entire operation under one roof, with plenty of space for all de- Belgium, Greece and the Middle East (plus some other countries) sees a big future partments. His own office is quite spacious and tastefully decorated, and he made for the game, especially in arcade and other high-traffic spots. It's the first that piece special mention of the gallery of photos, from years back, which adorn the office can actually command $2.00 play per game. walls! The new site is actually only a short distance from the firm’s former premises so visitors will have no problem finding the place — and, besides, Hymie said there are

prominent signs enroute from the airport, so you can’t miss it ... At present, H. Z. is enjoying hefty summer business with Rock-Ola phonographs, Gottlieb pingames, U S. Billiards tables and the Micro coin-operated cocktail tables. BALLY “WIZARD" — A PHENOMENAL SELLER! Bally’s sales manager Paul Calamari said the domestic and foreign demand for this machine has been over- whelming! Interest has accelerated steadily since the premier and subsequent re- lease of the film “Tommy," which inspired the model. “Without exaggeration," Calamari said, "I believe 'Wizard' will rank as the most successful game in Bally’s his- tory!” TOMMY LEICHT, winner of the Pinball Association of America’s U.S. Open Pinball Championship (Cash Box, June 28 issue), was among 1400 pinballers, representing twenty-two states and Canada, who participated in the tournament. That’s twenty-two states — and not two, as erroneously stated in the item. Our apologies, Tommy! ON THE SINGLES SCENE: Sharon Ciasnocha, assistant record buyer at Singers CALIFORNIA CUPPINGS One Stop For Ops, spotlights the following new releases as active with area ops: Chris Loumakis (Pico Indoor Sports) is now sporting the PMC video game line on his “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” by Elton John (MCA), “Pinball Wizard" by The

“It's All It . Vienna” Ringo Starr showroom floor. Chris’ company is growing by leaps and bounds. A real comer! . . Who (MCA), Down To Goodnight by (Apple), “Could Be Joe Troilo of a new company called Assembly Services corp. (Costa Mesa) called to Magic" by Barry Manilow (Arista) and “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” by say they'll be shortly introducing a new cocktail video piece in a couple of weeks. Dis- James Taylor (WB).

tribs be on the lookout. . . . ACA’s vice president Mickie Greenman enjoyed dinner the other night with old New York buddy Al Miniaci. The latter is out here for a couple weeks vacationing with the wife. DYNAMO FATS. WHERE ARE YOU? WHO ARE YOU? "He gained his early fussball wrist by wringing chicken's necks for a Fried Chicken Franchise in back of a Trailways bus station.’’ So goes a description of Dynamo Fats, a promotional character coming out of the Dynamo Corporation of Grand Prairie, Texas. Purely fic- titious. Or is he? When you read the tongue-in-cheek booklet HOW TO CHEAT AT FUSSBALL, a consumer promotional piece from the company, you tend to come to that conclusion. After all. how can anyone be real who claims his fussball wrist and ability comes from keeping his eyes on two women at the same time, dating each behind the others back — the Beverly sisters who are Siamese Twins. And you can oam) put stock in a personality advises other players to “beat time on your much who 3 or 5 Ball Play Adjustable chick's leg to distract your opponent.” But some strange reports have been wooden Replay or Extra Ball coming in from the various cities where the present BEAT THE CHAMPS, a tourna- Model ment sponsored by the company and local distributors, is being held. “I saw him,” claims a slim blond from Brooklyn, “that bald head, full length beard and handlebar mustache is unmistabkable. He came in, beat the Texas Champs three out of three out with the cash prize!" Maybe. But one thing is for sure: the pro- games, and walked Match Feature. motion of Dynamo Fats is having an impact on the industry. The company, maker of RECOMMENDED PRICING itself local one of the popular coin soccer tables on the market today, prides on pro- 1 Play per Quarter - 3 Plays Two Quarters motions for operators. In conjunction with local distributors a program of tournaments 3 Ball Play a Must. and premiums are paraded successfully before the public. And Dynamo Fats is right Where the action is . . at the forefront with his picture on “T” shirts and his outrageous advise pouring forth. the profit appears. And. if we can believe the blond from Brooklyn, not a myth but alive and well. In

either case the public loves it and he's become a legend with the fussball in-crowd.

There's a strong rumor that if the Dynamo Corporation had its way, a new candidate for President may be emerging by 1 976! ELECTRONICS, INC. MENTIONS A Subsidiary of MILWAUKEE The Seeburg Corporation of Delaware 3401 North California Ave. Summerfest 75, currently in progress at Milwaukee's lakefront, is featuring some of Chicago, III. 60618 the top acts in the country appearing in one and two show performances each day CABLE ADDRESS: WILCOIN, CHICAGO Available For Immediate Delivery throughout the event's eleven day run. Opening acts included the Beach Boys (3), Through Your Williams Distributor James Taylor (4), Donna Fargo and Johnny Rodriguez (5) and Gordon Lightfoot and Mary Travers (6). Also scheduled are Blood, Sweat and Tears and Maria Muldaur (7); Earth, Wind and Fire and Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds (8); Labelle and Chuck Berry (9); Ella Fitzgerald and Roy Eldridge (10); Joan Baez and Hoyt Axton (11); Roberta Flack and Stanley Turrentine (12) and the Bee Gees on closing day. July 13. In addi- tion to musical entertainment, the fest has numerous exhibits, sporting events and other attractions, which annually draw something like half a million people! JACK HASTINGS ENTHUSIASTICALLY NOTES that Rock-Ola phonographs are very much in the spotlight at Hastings Dist. Inc. these days. Sales have been terrific! The newly installed quad sound unit, he said, is not only attracting a lot of operator at- tention in the showroom — but also providing a great atmosphere for Hastings

employees who are enjoying magnificent sound while they work! . . . And by the way, hats off to the jolly chef. Wally Bohrer, who excelled once again this year at the Hast- ings employee picnic in Muskego County Park. Food was delectable and we suspect his services will most certainly be requested again next year! Only complaints heard actually were strictly muscular — as a result of the double header baseball game!

July 12, 1975 41 cashbox, international news

Saga Records Acquires B&C Label New Organizational Structure London Report Saga Records has acquired a 100% Charisma, Brian Gibbon, formerly finan- shareholding of B&C Records, not in- cial director at CBS who becomes depu- cluding Charisma which has signed an in- ty managing director, and present dependent pressing and distributing general manager Gail Colson who deal with Phonogram. Included in the becomes a director of the company. Saga deal are the Trojan and Mooncrest Son of Lew Grade, Paul Grade, labels and the Mooncrest Publishing Co. together with former Carlin executive Saga will split the organization into two Paul Lynton have formed P&P Records, entities, Records and Tro- separate B&C Grade Lynton Music and Grade Lynton jan Records, and Saga managing direc- Management. First release by the new tor will become executive chairman and company will be “Going Downtown" by a managing director. band, Sheer Elegance. The song Key personnel of the B&C staff will be new retained by the new setup. Charisma, the was written by lead singer of the band, label headed by Tony Stratton-Smith, Bev Gordan, and will be published by was previously licensed by B&C. Under Grade Lynton Music. Pyewill release the the new Phonogram deal the label will be single on the Pye International label in ABOVE THE STATUS QUO — Phonogram (Europe) group Status Quo recently toured pressed and distributed by Phonogram the UK, Ireland and Holland and ABC Sweden, performing in four cities. At a press reception held in Stockholm, the band with its own logo throughout the world Dunhill will release for the rest of the was presented with two gold albums, for the LPs “Quo” and their latest “On The excluding North America. Coinciding world. The offices of the new company Level," signifying sales for each in excess of 25,000 copies. Pictured from left are: with the change, Stratton-Smith has an- are currently at Grade's home in Knights- Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster, Elisabeth Johansson, Phonogram; Robert Hultman, nounced two new appointments at bridge. Phonogram; Richard Parfitt and John Cochlan.

WEA-Filipacchi France Expands: Adds New Warehouse Complex In Paris

HOLLYWOOD — WEA operations in France have been expanded due to the acquisition of a 56,000 sq. foot industrial complex in the Montreuil section of Paris. The announcement of the acquisi- tion was made by Daniel Filipacchi, president, and Bernard de Bosson, managing director of WEA Filipacchi, WEA's French licensee for product dis- tribution. The new center on Rue d’An- toine reportedly triples the combined capacity of WEA’s two present Paris warehouses. Alterations are nearing completion on EMI SIGNS AUSSIE GROUP WORLDWIDE — EM! has signed the Little River Band, the new facility, formerly owned by with plans to establish the Australian group on an international level. As “Mississip- France's Airborne Furniture, with de pi,” the band had success on the Fable label in Australia through Bootleg Records and released American product on Fantasy. The Little River Band has completed its Bosson indicating Sept. 1 as the opera- THE NEW WEA “FRENCH CONNECTION” tion date for In addition to provid- first single and are at present recording their first album, to be the focal point of a WEA. — Pictured standing in front of WEA’s ing greater inventory space, the new Aussie-wide promotional campaign. Pictured at the signing of a long-term pact with new French distribution complex in Paris center will house the sales, distribution EMI are (from I. to r.), Graham Gobel, Glenn Wheatley (group manager), Roger are, from left to right, Bernard de McLachlan, Glenn Shorrock, Ken Mason (EMI chief), Derek Pellicci and Rick and accounting departments as well as Bosson, managing director of WEA Formosa. Seated is Beeb Birtles. the new “order entry data" processing France, Christian Stiquel, director of system, developed as a prototype for administration for French WEA, and Locat- other European WEA companies. Siegfried Loch, WEA general manager in ed adjacent to the Paris Freeway (le Germany. “peripherique’’) which encircles the city, and close to metro and bus lines, WEA’s Ito facility is intended to provide more effi- Nobuya New Nippon cient servicing of volume product. The Phonogram President company's handling of both in- WEA TOKYO — Nobuya Ito, managing direc- ternational licensed product and domes- tor of Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd., was tic repertoire reportedly made the move elected to the corporation's presidency to a larger warehouse imperative. Ac- at a meeting of the firm’s board of direc- cording to de Bosson, WEA-Filipacchi's tors held on May 20. The formal an- turnover in France increased 53% in nouncement came at a party celebrating 1974 over the previous year. “On the the fifth anniversary of the firm’s found- first of July, we celebrated our fourth ing, held at the head offices in Tokyo on in France,” explained. year de Bosson June 1. "In that short period we have come to re- Commenting on his appointment, Ito is alize a healthy share of the French quoted as having said: “The condition of market. We started on a modest scale four years ago but within the first year LUNCHING IN LONDON — At the recent Bell/Arista convention were (trom I to r): and a half we proved we could market as Gary Glitter, Barry Reiss, Arista U.S. admin, vp, Mafalda Hall, U.K. int’l. manager and well as the industry leaders. Now we can conference organizer, and Klaus Werner, representing EMI Germany who distributes last honestly say that WEA-Filapacchi is set- Bell product. For complete story on the conference, see week's Cash Box. ting standards.” De Bosson is presently touring the Thomas Named UA three U.S. WEA companies on an orien- A&M, King tation tour with newly appointed French Renew Sales Pact International VP marketing sales manager Guy Gluck. LOS ANGELES — Jerry Thomas has Current with Gluck’s promotion, de been appointed to the post of vice presi- Bosson named Michel Guillaneuf na- TOKYO — King Records, Japan, has re- dent, international of United Artists tional sales manager for the company. newed a long-term sales pact with A&M Records. In his new post Thomas will be The new distribution facility, employing the Japanese music industry seems very Records, it was announced by A&M responsible for all UA licensing activity. roughly 100 workers, will be supervised severe at the present time. However we president Jerry Moss and Mr. Machijiri, Thomas was most recently vice by Geoffroy de Laz, general marketing & must continue efforts to keep the same president of King. president in charge of international sales manager of WEA-Filipacchi. The strong developmental approach as in the Moss, in Tokyo on June 10, stated that operations for Capitol Records. He had company’s main headquarters, housing past. To this end, the strengthening and the current contract expires at the end of previously been director of international all creative operations, remains on the development of our company will be our 1975. No specific details on the new sales for United Artists, a post he held for Champs-Elysees. primary goal in the future.” agreement were released. nine years.

42 July 12, 1975 cash box, international bestsellers /

Great Britain Japan TW LW TW LW 1 2 Kakkoman Bugi — Downtown Bugiwugi Band — — 1 — Mercury — St. Annes 1 3 I’m Not In Love 0 cc — Express/Toshiba — Pub: PMP 2 1 Whispering Grass — Don Estelle & Windsor Davis — EMI 2 1 Shikuramen No Kaori — Akira Fuse — King — Pub: Watanabe Campbell Connelly Music 3 2 Three Steps To Heaven — Showaddywaddy — Bel! — Palace 3 3 Koi No Boosoo — Hideki Saijo — RCA/Victor — Pub: Geiei Music 4 5 The Hustle — Van McCoy — Avco — Warners 4 4 Juunana No Natsu — Junko Sakurada — Victor — Pub: Sun Music 5 4 The Proud One — Osmonds — MGM — KPM 5 12 Natsuhiraku Seishun — Momoe Yamaguchi — CBS-Sony — Pub: 6 18 Tears On My Pillow — Johnny Nash — CBS — ATV Tokyo Music 7 — Doing All Right With The Boys — Gary Gl itter — Bell — Leeds 6 7 Itsuka Machide Atta Nara — Masatoshi Nakamura — Columbia — 8 7 Listen To What The Man Said — Wings — Apple — Pub: NTV Music McCartney/ ATV 7 8 Showa Karesusuki — Sakura To Ichiro — Polydor — Pub: 9 14 Disco Stomp — Hamilton Bohannon — Brunswick — Burlington Diamond Music 10 — Misty — Ray Stevens — Janus — Bregman Vocco & Conn 8 6 Chikumagawa — Hiroshi Itsuki — Minoruphone/Tokuma — Pub: 11 — Moonshine Sally — Mud — Rak — Chinnichap/Rak NoguchiMusic 12 6 Sing Baby Sing — Stylistics — Avco — Avemb/C. Shane 9 5 Kokoro Nokori — Takashi Hosokawa — Columbia — Pub: JCM

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JOE SIMON: The man with the smash.hit, “Get Down” now has an album of the same name. (SPR 6706). A sure seller to everyone who’s been getting down to it in the discos. MILLIE JACKSON: She’s the 1974 R & B Grammy Award Nominee. Her gold album, “Caught Up’,’ established Millie as “The New Queen Of Soul’.’ Now her explosive new album, “Still Caught Up” (SPR 6708) continues the story. Millie’s back. And still caught up. THE FATBACK BAND: Here are the six people you need to boogie on down into the night. The Fatback Band is disco dynamite. Dance on. They’re a party. And their new single and album (EV 6904) called “Yum Yum” has all the ingredients to make it one beautiful bash! EUEHT RECORDS INC. Marketed by Polydor/Distributed by Phonodisc Available in Canada through Polydor Ltd. ) 1 ))))

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EXPRESS 142 BARRY WHITE (20th Century T-466) 107 (Columbia PC 33-442) (Ode 77021) (Dist- A&M) 176 110 SUPERNATURAL 1 42 THE BEST OF THE STYLISTICS 176 GET DOWN 144 BEN E. 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