September 2, 1978 Just decide on Heatwave, and from now on they'll make all those "Mind Blowing Decisions" "Mind Blowing Decisions" is Heatwave's follow-up to their latest gold single, "The Groove Line" 8 50586 And, course "^0 Groove Line" was their follow-up to the gold single "Always and Forever" and the platinum single "Boogie Nights" You see, they’ve decided to give you only hits.

FROM THE PLATINUM ALBUM "CENTRAL HEATING." ° HEATWAVE. ON EPIC RECORDS AND TAPES.

Produced by Barry Blue. Direction: Alan Bernard. Bernard + Steckler, 9200 Sunset Blvd.. Suite 620. Los Angeles. Calif. 90069. VOLUME XL — NUMBER 16 — September 2, 1978

THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC RECORD WEEKLY C4SHBCK GEORGE ALBERT president and Publisher EDITORIAL MEL ALBERT Vice President and General Manager STAN MONTEIRO Changing Of The Guard Director ot Marketing In other shifts, Mushroom and 20th announced DAVE FULTON Editor In Chief Personnel changes in the record business are not some organizational changes within the companies unlike the current situation with athletes in while everpresent rumors continue about other J.B, CARMICLE the General Manager, East Coast sports world. Both fields consist of an elite number label surprises. PAT CLIFFORD. Account Executive, East Coast of specialists which other teams want on their side Cash Box congratulates the respective people JIM FOLLIS, Account Executive, West Coast so money and benefits start flying. and labels on their new homes or titles and wishes East Coast Editorial KEN TERRY, East Coast Editor While executive shuffling in this industry is not un- them the best of Suck. As the music changes, so do CHARLES PAIKERT LEO SACKS usual, it is worth noting the numerous changes in the people and that helps to make change healthy. AARON FUCHS this week’s news. Dickie Kline, a stable force at Success is not only based on talent, but on West Coast Editorial Atlantic for the ALAN SUTTON, West Coast Editor past 11 years, moves into an ex- chemistry. Between the employees and the em- RANDY LEWIS ecutive vice presidency at PoSydor while ployers. the artists and the executives and JEFF CROSSAN Arnie Between CARITA SPENCER Orleans, recently of 20th, assumes the vice presi- field force. Between the music and the consumer. PETER HARTZ JOEY BERLIN dent of sales and merchandising position at ABC. In And often times it is necessary for people to gain a RAY TERRACE DALE KAWASHIMA an internal move, Bob Siner at MCA takes control of new perspective on the business from a different Research ail marketing responsibilities at the label. locale. KEN KIRKWOOD, Manager MARK ALDERMAN BILL FEAST EM LEN CHODOSH HARALD TAUBENREUTHER MARK ALBERT J. PATRICK FAULSTICH EWS HIGHLIGHT JIM MILLER Coin Machine Chicago N s CAMILLE COMPASIO, Manager Indy labels seeking alternative means of getting product to Art Director LINDSAY BOLYARD Southern California retailers who are boycotting Pickwick Dis-

Circulation tributing {page 9), THERESA TORTOSA, Manager PUBLICATION OFFICES Approximately 850 radio industry leaders attend first NAB NEW YORK newest 57th, N.Y., N.Y. 10019 Programming Conference in Chicago (page 9). Phone: (212) 586-2640 Cable Address: Cash Box N.Y. Telex: 666123 Bob Siner to fill new MCA position of vice president of marketing CALIFORNIA 6363 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 930) (page 9). Hollywood, Ca. 90028 Phone: (213) 464-8241 Boston’s “Don’t Look Back” enters pop album chart at #7 in NASHVILLI JIM SHARP highest debut of the year (page 10). TIM WILLIAMS BOB CAMPBELL DONNA BARHAM Jim Fisher, Barry Goldberg and Glen Christensen upped in 21 Music Circle East, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Phone: (615) 244-2898 reorganization at 20th Century-Fox Records (page 10). CHICAGO CAMILLE COMPASIO Alternative methods of record promotion discussed by promo- 1424 S. 61st Cl, Cicero IL 60650 Phone: (312) 863-7440 tion and merchandising execs and retailers (page 10). WASHINGTON, O.C. JOANNE OSTROW 4201 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20016 ENGLAND — JON DONALDSON 1rOP POP DEBUTS NICK UNDERWOOD 25 Denmark St., London WG 2 Phone: 01-834-2455 — 66 HOW MUCH 1 FEEL — Ambrosia - Warner Bros. ARGENTINA — MIGUEL SMIRNOFF SINGLES Beigrano 3252, Piso 4 "B” Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: 89-6796 ALBUMS 7 DON’T LOOK BACK — Boston -s^ Epic BRAZIL — H. 6ANDELMAN Av. Rio Branco, 156 Sala 627 Rio de Janeiro RJ Phone: 231-3231 Cable: COPIGAN POP SINGLE NUMBER POP ALBUM CANADA — KIRK LaPOINTE 56 Brown's Line Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8W 359 THREE TIMES A LADY GREASE Phone: (416) 251-1283 Various Artists — HOLLAND — PAUL ACKET Commodores — Motown RSO P.O Box 11621 (Prinsessegracht 3) The Hague Phone: (70) 624621, Telex: 33083 ITALY — GUIDO HARAR! R&B SINGLE R&B ALBUM via Soiari, 19 ONES 20144 Milan, Italy BELGIUM — ETIENNE SMET GET OFF LIFE IS A SONG WORTH SINGING Postbus 56, B-2700 Sint-Niklaas Foxy — Dash Phone: (03) 76-54-39 Teddy Pendergrass — Phila. Inti. AUSTRALIA — JOCK VEITCH 4/58 Ramsgate Avenue Bondi, Sydney, NSW Australia JAPAN — Adv, Mgr., SACHIO SAITO COUNTRY SINGLE COUNTRY ALBUM Editorial Mgr., FUMIYO TACHIBANA 3rd Floor of Chuo-Tatemono bidg. WHEN I STOP LEAVING 2-chome, 11-1, Shinbashi, Minatb-ku, HEARTBREAKER Tokyo Japan, 105 (I’LL BE GONE) Phone: 504-1651 Doily Parton — RCA FRANCE — CLAUDE EM MONNET Charley Pride — RCA 262 bis Rue des Pyrenees Paris, France 75020 Phone: 361-8534 Telex: 612787F JAZZ GOSPEL WEST GERMANY — GERHARD AUGUSTIN Herzog Rudolf Sr. 3 8 Munich 22 Phone: 221363 — 294761 IMAGES WHEN JESUS COMES Telex: 5-29378 Crusaders — ABC Sara Jordan Powell — Savoy SUBSCRIPTION RATES $80 per year anywhere in the U.S.A. Published weekly by CASH BOX, 1 1 9 West 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019. Printed in the U.S.A. THe Crusaders Second class postage paid at New York, N.Y., and ad- ditional mailing .offices. Copyright ©T978 by the Cash Box Publishing Co., Ine. All rights reserved. Copyright under Universal Copyright Convention. POSTMASTER: Send form 3579 to CASH BOX, 119 West 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019. September 2, 1978

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1 THREE TIMES A LADY COME TOGETHER SHAKE AND DANCE WITH AEROSMITH (Columbia 3-10802) 46 55 4 COMMODORES (Motown M1433F)CPP 1 ME 2 GREASE A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury 74008) 77 FRANKIE VALLI (RSO 897) WB 2 2 15 THE KINKS (Arista AS 0342) WB 41 49 8 5.7.05 OOGIE OOGIE GET OFF CITY BOY (Mercury/Phonogram 73999) 78 81 8 3 BOOGIE FOXY TASTE OF HONEY (Capitol 4565) CPP 7 12 11 (Dash/TK 5046) CPP 45 62 6 HEARTBEAKER 4 HOT BLOODED 39 SHADOW DANCING DOLLY PARTON (RCA PB 11296) 79 88 3 ANDY GIBB (RSO 893) WB 15 21 FOREIGNER (Atlantic 3488) WB 4 4 10 32 RAISE A LITTLE HELL 5 HOPELESSLY DEVOTED 40 KING TUT TROOPER (MCA 40924) 71 74 4 TO YOU STEVE MARTIN (Warner Bros. 8577) WB 34 21 16 IT’S A LAUGH OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (RSO RS 903) WB 6 8 9 41 TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (RCA PB 11371) 83 - 2 CRYSTAL GAYLE THE 6 AN EVERLASTING LOVE (United Artists UA-X1214-Y) CPP 48 53 15 THEMES FROM ANDY GIBB (RSO RS 904) WB 8 14 8 42 BAKER WIZARD OF OZ STREET MECO (Millenium MN 620) - - 1 7 MISS YOU GERRY RAFFERTY (UA 1192) CPP 35 18 21 ROLLING STONES (RS-1 9307) WB 3 3 15 43 PARADISE BY THE BRANDY 8 SHAME O'JAYS (Phila. Int'l. /CBS ZS8-3652) 76 79 4 EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING (RCA PB 11122) DASHBOARD LIGHT LIVINGSTON SATURDAY 13 15 MEAT LOAF (Cleve. Int’l. 8-50588) 50 56 4 44 I’M NOT IT NIGHT 9 LOVE WILL FIND A WAY GONNA LET JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC 12391) 80 89 4 PABLO CRUISE (A&M 2048) ALM 5 5 15 BOTHER ME TONIGHT ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION IT’S A HEARTACHE 10 MAGNET AND STEEL BONNIE TYLER (RCA PB-11249) CPP 53 40 24 WALTER EGAN (Columbia 3-10719) WB 9 9 16 (Poyludor PD 14484) CPP 36 16 13 45 LIGHTS 11 KISS YOU ALL OVER EYES OF LAURA MARS JOURNEY (Columbia 3-10800) 87 - 2 EXILE (Warner/Curb WBS 8589) CPP 14 19 9 (PRISONER) LET’S GET CRAZY 12 FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT’S BARBRA STREISAND (Columbia 3-10777) 52 57 6 46 IN TONIGHT OVER) STEPPIN’ A SLIDE ZONE RUPERT HOLMES (Private Stock PS 45199) 88 - 2 CHRIS REA (Magnet/United Artists UA-X1198-Y) 15 17 10 THE MOODY BLUES (London 5N-270) 47 54 6 47 WHO ARE YOU EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD 13 SUMMER NIGHTS DIANA ROSS/MICHAEL JACKSON (MCA 40947) 1 JOHN TRAVOLTA/OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN WHO (MCA 40948) 62 - 2 (RSO 906) 18 26 5 48 YOU NEVER DONE IT LIKE TWO OUT OF THREE AIN’T BAD 14 DON’T LOOK BACK THAT MEAT LOAF BOSTON (Epic 8-50590) 27 43 3 CAPTAIN & TENNILLE (A&M 2063) WB 55 64 6 (Cleve. Int'l. /Epic 8-50513) BEL/MCA 54 41 24 15 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY 49 SHE’S ALWAYS A WOMAN BILLY JOEL (Columbia 3-10788) 61 69 5 83 PEGGY SUE LIFE THE BEACH BOYS (Brother/Reprise RPS 1394) 1 EARTH, WIND 8 FIRE (Columbia 23-10786) WB 20 23 7 50 THINK IT OVER 16 HOT CHILD IN THE CITY CHERYL LADD (Capitol P-4599) 51 52 7 84 YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I GILDER (Chrysalis CHS 2226) 19 25 7 NICK 51 I LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE WANT OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/JOHN TRAVOLTA 17 YOU (DISCO ROUND) (RSO 891) WB 57 45 23 RITA COOLIDGE (A&M 2058) CPP 17 20 11 ALICIA BRIDGES (Polydor PD 14483) CPP 60 66 10 18 MY ANGEL BABY 52 USE TA BE MY GIRL 85 HOLDING ON (WHEN LOVE TOBY BEAU (RCA PB-11250) ALM 10 11 15 THE O’JAYS (Phila. Int'l. /CBS 3642) AB/B 38 32 18 IS GONE) - 19 REMINISCING 53 MR. BLUE SKY L.T.D. (A&M 2057) 94 2 LITTLE RIVER BAND (Harvest P-4605) WB 23 31 7 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA 86 DANCE (DISCO HEAT) 20 TWO TICKETS TO (JetZS 8 5050) B-3 39 27 11 SYLVESTER (Fantasy 827) 99 - 2 54 STAY/LOAD OUT PARADISE JACKSON BROWNE (Asylum E-45485-A) 87 IN FOR THE NIGHT EDDIE MONEY (Columbia 3-10765) ALM 22 24 10 DIRT BAND (United Artists UA-X1228-Y) 89 - 2 HAN/WP 43 38 13 21 CLOSE THE DOOR 55 ORLEANS LADIES 88 CALIFORNIA NIGHTS TEDDY PENDERGRASS (Phila. Int'l. ZS8-3648) 24 28 10 NEW P-4610) 91 92 4 LOUISIANA’S LE ROUX (Capitol P-4586) CPP 58 61 10 SWEET (Capitol 22 YOU NEEDED ME ANNE MURRAY (Capitol 4574) 25 33 9 JOSIE 89 LONG HOT SUMMER STEELY DAN (ABC AB 12404) 69 9 2 NIGHTS I 23 YOU AND (Warner Bros. 8617) 93 94 4 RICK JAMES (Gordy G-7156-F) CPP 26 30 10 I WILL STILL LOVE YOU WENDY WALDMAN WBS STONEBOLT (Parachute RR 512) WB 64 71 6 24 WHENEVER I CALL YOU 90 SUBSTITUTE ALL I SEE IS YOUR FACE CLOUT (Epic 8-50591) 1 “FRIEND” DAN HILL (20th Century TC-2378) 65 72 4 KENNY LOGGINS (Columbia 3-10794) WB 30 39 6 YOU 91 YOU’RE ALL I NEED TO GET 25 LAST DANCE McCRARYS (Portrait 6-70014) 63 65 5 BY DONNA SUMMER (Casablanca 926) WB 12 7 17 JOHNNY M ATHIS/DENICE WILLIAMS STILL THE SAME (Columbia 3-10772) 67 67 8 26 HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS BOB SEGER (Capitol 4581) WB 42 37 17 BOB SEGER (Capitol P-4618) 33 44 4 92 RUNAWAY SHE LOVES TO BE IN LOVE JEFFERSON STARSHIP (Grunt 11274) CPP 56 42 15 27 LOVE IS IN THE AIR CHARLIE (Janus J-276) 66 68 6 JOHN PAUL YOUNG 93 IF YOU WANNA DO A (Scotti Bros. /Atlantic SB 402) 29 34 8 SWEET LIFE PAUL DAVIS (Bang B-738) 70 77 4 DANCE 28 JUST WHAT I NEEDED SPINNERS (Atlantic 3493) 73 75 5 CARS (Elektra E-45491-A) WB 31 36 11 TOOK THE LAST TRAIN DAVID GATES (Elektra 45500) 74 - 2 94 YOU’RE A PART OF ME 29 LIFE’S BEEN GOOD GENE COTTON (Ariola 7704) CH 40 35 13 JOE WALSH (Asylum E-45493-A) 13 6 14 ALMOST LIKE BEING IN THE LINE 95 THE GROOVE LINE 30 RIGHT DOWN LOVE HEATWAVE (Epic 8-50524) ALM 84 51 21 GERRY RAFFERTY (United Artists X-1233-Y) 37 48 4 MICHAEL JOHNSON (EMI 8004) 72 82 4 31 MACHO MAN FLYIN’ 96 SONGBIRD BARBRA STREISAND (Columbia 3-10756) B-3 85 46 13 VILLAGE PEOPLE (Casablanca NB 922) CPP 28 29 11 PRISM (Ariola 7714) 68 70 7 32 LIKE THAT 97 I’VE HAD ENOUGH STUFF I FEEL QUINCY JONES (A&M 2043) CPP 21 22 16 HOW MUCH WINGS (Capitol 4594) 86 50 12 AMBROSIA (Warner Bros. WBS 8640) WB 33 BACK IN THE USA 98 TIME FOR ME TO FLY LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum E-45519-A) 44 63 3 BADLANDS ROD SPEEDWAGON (Epic 8-50582) WB 82 76 7 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (Columbia 3-10801) 34 COPACABANA (AT THE IT 99 ARMS OF MARY BLAME ON THE BOOGIE CHILLIWACK (Mushroom 7033) 92 93 4 COPA) MICK JACKSON (Atco 7091) 75 85 BARRY MANILOW (Arista 0339) B-3 16 10 13 DEVOTED TO YOU 100 AIN’T NOTHING GONNA 35 OH! DARLING CARLY SIMON AND JAMES TAYLOR KEEP ME FROM YOU ROBIN GIBB (RSO 907) 49 59 4 (Elektra E45506) 90 59 60 9

'ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)-

A Rock ’N’ Roll (Darvey Music Ltd.) 37 Grease (Stigwood/Unichappell — BMI) 2 Long Hot (Irving/Moon And Stars — BMI) 89 Still The Same (Gear Pub. — ASCAP) 60 Ain’t Nothing (Stigwood — BM1) 100 Heartbreaker (Songs Of Manhattan Love Is In (Edward B. Marks — BMI) 27 Stuff Like (Yellow Brick/Nick-O-Val — ASCAP) ... 32

.. . All I See (Welbeck — ASCAP) 58 Island/Unichappell/Begonia Melodies — BMI) 72 Love Theme (Just Over The Bridge/Diana — BMI) 45 Substitute (Touch Of Gold — BMI) 90 Almost Like (United Artists — ASCAP) 64 Holding On (Almo/McRouscod — ASCAP) 85 Love Will Find (Irving/P. Cruise — BMI) 9 Summer Nights (Edwin H. Morris — ASCAP) 13 An Everlasting (Unichappell Music — BMI) 6 Hollywood (Gear — ASCAP) 26 Macho Man (Can't Stop Music — BMI) 31 Sweet Life (Web IV — BMI) 62 Arms Of Mary (Island — BMI) 99 Hopelessly (Unichappell/John Farrar/Ensign — Magnet & Steel (Melody Deluxe/Swell Sounds/ Talking In (Roger Cook/Chriswood — BMI) 41 Back In The (Arc — BMI) 33 BMI J. Farrar) 5 Sedak — ASCAP) 10 Think It Over (Cengorus — ASCAP) 50 Badlands (Bruce Springsteen — ASCAP) 67 Hot Blooded (Somerset/Evansongs/WB — ASCAP) 4 Miss You (Colgems-EMI — ASCAP) 7 Time For (Fate — ASCAP) 98 Baker Street (Hudson Bay — BMI) 42 Hot Child (Beechwood — BMI) 16 Mr. Blue Sky (Unart/Jet — BMI) 53 The Groove Line (Almo/Tincabell — ASCAP) 95

Blame It On (Global — ASCAP) 68 How Much I (Rubicon — BMI) 66 My Angel (Texongs/B. Mass — BMI) 18 Themes From The (Leo Feist — ASCAP) 75

Boogie Oogie (Conducive/On Time —BMI) 3 I Love The (Lowery — BMI) 51 New Orleans (Break Of Dawn — BMI) 55 Three Times A Lady (Jobete/Commodores — ASCAP)1 Brandy (Mighty Three — BMI) 76 I've Had (MPL Communications — BMI) 97 Oh! Darling (Maclen — BMI) 35 Took The Last (Kippa Hula — ASCAP) 63

California (Sweet/WB — ASCAP) 88 If You Wanna (Mighty Three — BMI) 93 Paradise (Edward B. Marks — BMI) 43 Two Out (Edward B. Marks/Neverland — BMI) ... 82 Close The (Mighty Three — BMI) 21 I'm Not Gonna (Low-Sal — BMI) 44 Peggy Sue (MPL Communications — BMI) 83 Two Tickets (Grajonca — BMI) 20 Come Together (Maclen — BMI) 36 In For The (Unichappell/Salmon — BMI) 87 Raise A Little (Suvivor/Top Soil/Pro — BMI) 73 Use Ta Be (Mighty Three — BMI) 52

Copacabana (Kamakazi/Appoggiatura/Camp It’s A Heartache (Pi-Gem — BMI) j 78 Reminiscing (Screen Gems-EMI — BMI) 19 Whenever I Call (Milk Money — ASCAP/Rumanian Song — BMI) 34 It's A Laugh (Hot-Cha & Six Continents — BMI) ... 74 Right Down (Hudson Bay — BMI) 30 Pickleworks — BMI) 24

Dance (Disco Heat) (Jobete — ASCAP) 86 I Will Still Love You (W.B. — ASCAP) 57 Runaway (Ronin/Alien — BMI) 92 Who Are You (Towser Tunes — BMI) 47

Devoted To (House Of Bryant — BMI) 69 Josie (ABC/Dunhill — BMI) 56 Shadow Dancing (Stigwood/Unichappell — BMI) . . 39 You (Beechwood/Snow — BMI) 59 Don't Look (Pure Songs — ASCAP) 14 Just What (Lido — BMI) 28 Shake And Dance With Me (Val-ie-Joe — BMI) .... 70 You (Island — BMI) 17

Ease On Down (Fox Fanfare — BMI) 81 King Tut (Colorado — ASCAP) 40 Shame (Dunbar/Mill & Mills — BMI) 8 You And I (Stone Diamond — BMI) 23 5. 7. 0.5. (Zomba/City Boy/Chappell — ASCAP) .... 71 Kiss You (Chinnichap/Careers — BMI) 11 She's Always (Joel Songs — BMI) 49 You Needed (Chappell/Ironside — BMI) 22

Flyin (Squamish/Corinth — BMI) 65 Last Dance (Primus Artists/Olga — BMI) 25 She Loves To Be In Love (Heavy — BMI) 61 You Never (Kiddio Music/Don Kirshner — BMI) . 48

Fool If You (Magnet/Interworld) 12 Let's Get (WB/Holmes Line — ASCAP) 80 Songbird (Songs Of Manhattan Island/Diana — You're A Part (Brown Shoes/Chappell — ASCAP) . 94 Get Off (Sherlyn/Lindseyanne — BMI) 38 Life's Been (Wow & Flutter — ASCAP) 29 BMI/Intersong U.S.A. — ASCAP) 96 You're All (Jobete — ASCAP) 91 Got To Get (Mackan/Lennon/MacCartney — BMI) 15 Lights (Weed High Nightmare — BMI) 79 Stay/Load Out (Cherio — BMI) 54 You're The One (Stigwood/John Farrar/Ensign —

Livingston (ABC/Dunhi!i/Unart — BMI) 77 Steppin In A Slide Zone (John Songs — ASCAP) . . 46 BMI) 84 RAIN 6E450 His new album on Elektra Records & Tapes Q| Produced by Greg Erfico For Fir Out Productions Management Representation: Far Out Manag«rneftt/$teve Gold ^B 1 * Bl j 1

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Orleans Goes To Labels Respond To Boycott ABC; Davis Will Of Pickwick In Los Angeles by Aaron Fuchs Adjust Duties Pickwick acquired MS Distributing’s Los that are being LOS ANGELES — Pending an official NEW YORK — Several labels Angeles business (Cash Box, August 12). announcement this week, Arnie Orleans distributed on the west coast by Pickwick Tower, whose stores are heavily concen- branch are has been named vice president, sales International’s Los Angeles trated in California, is in direct competition responding to the boycott of Pickwick by and merchandising for ABC Records. with Pickwick’s Musicland stores. Thus it is Most recently, Orleans had been senior the Peaches and Tower retail chains. Since refusing to buy from Pickwick on the Pickwick cannot get their product into the vice president, marketing at 20th ground that this would put it at a disadvan- Century-Fox Records. superstores that comprise these large tage in comparison to Musicland. of the indie labels are seeking In another development, Gary Davis, chains, some Russ Solomon, president of Tower, was presently vice president, marketing for I 4 alternate distributors. adamant about his refusal to deal with % S | assume a new title. 20th Century Records is taking the most Pickwick. Unless the distributed labels can ABC, is expected to Dick Kline concrete steps to work out an immediate He will oversee the label’s promotion, work out an alternative method of getting Fisher, of publicity, artist development and artist solution to the dilemma. Jim head their product into his stores, Solomon said, said, “Pacific Dis- relations departments as well as the Kline To Polydor; sales for 20th Century, he foresaw the depletion of those labels'' in Emoryville, California is going to newly-created talent acquisition depart- tributors LPs on the shelves of Tower’s stores. “It’s a ment. Was With Atlantic be our supplier for now for all of Tower's closed door,” he asserted. “We’re not southern California stores. Either Tower’s restocking on those labels and we’re not For Eleven Years stores wili call them directly or my field peo- getting them. The only thing we’ve done is NEW YORK — Dick Kline will'be named ex- ple will take orders from Tower.” to transfer some stock on London opera ecutive vice president of Polydor, Inc., ef- Fisher added that alternative distribution product in our San Francisco store.” will also have to be worked fective September 5, according to sources. arrangements “I really believe that it is the record com- Kline recently left Atlantic Records, where out in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, panies’ problem,” Solomon continued. is distributors he was senior vice president of national pop where Tower boycotting “This is not to say that we will not attempt to promotion. other than Pickwick that own retail chains. seek solutions; we have tried. But there are Included in the boycott is Alta Distributing It has also been revealed that Harry not many alternatives because very few dis- Co., which owns World Record Stores. Anger, vice president of marketing for tributors are not vertical (owners of retail Meanwhile, other labels are seeking their Polydor, will become senior vice president chains). own solutions to the boycott by Peaches of marketing for the label. “We are not asking the record labels to and Tower. Ed Richter, president of Sound Extensive Background sell us direct. Our buying is done at the Records and Tapes in Seattle, stated that Kline joined Atlantic in March of 1967 as store level. We have suggested alternate he had received queries from Arista, the label's southern regional promotion distribution, a distributor who is willing and Chrysalis and London, as well as from the capable of undertaking the job of dealing Siner representative, a position he held until his Bob boycotting retailers. However, he has promotion to eastern promotion represen- with us, getting us merchandise at the right declined all offers. “We’ve done some at the right price. The labels that Siner Selected tative. Kline also served as Cotillion’s place and research on it here," he said, “and there’s national promotion director before return- MS Distributors used to have are at- no way we can cover the expenses of doing ing to Atlantic to become the label’s assis- tempting to work out a solution and I’m sure To Fill New MCA it. We have to put people on, and go into tant to the national promotion director. He they will.” someone else’s territory, open an office then became Atlantic’s vice president of Direct Distribution Marketing Post and warehouse or pay exorbitant shipping national pop promotion and was later Peaches, which buys centrally for its far- costs.” LOS ANGELES — Bob Siner has recently promoted to senior vice president. flung 39 stores, has a problem with the few after (continued on page 51) been promoted to the post of vice president Kline originally entered the record The boycott began a weeks ago of marketing for MCA Records. In his posi- business when he joined the sales depart- the marketing ex- tion, which encompasses ment of King Records in ; 958. He made the Radio Industry Leaders Meet ecution for all MCA product, Siner takes on switch to promotion four years later as the responsibility and authority for the southern singles director for London department. Those departments reporting Records, where he worked for five years. At NAB Programming Conf. directly to Siner include sales, promotion, “I’m extremely excited about the move,” by Joey Berlin and Barry Maniluw, who entertained at a artist relations & publicity and advertising he said. “Of course when you talk about CHICAGO — Almost 850 grassroots dinner concert the final evening. merchandising. Atlantic, you’re talking about the best. But leaders of the radio industry gathered in Keynote Address Siner, who joined MCA in 1971, was for- I’m also thrilled about the opportunity to Chicago last week, August 20-23, to Following opening remarks by Donald

merly vice president of marketing services work with Fred Haayen, whom I consider to discuss a variety of topics from formats to Thurston, NAB board chairman, black ac-

for the label. be a record man with an ear for talent. I look technological innovations to new ratings tivist Dick Gregory delivered the con- A graduate of California State University forward to a wonderful relationship with services at the first National Association of ference’s keynote address, calling on radio with degree in marketing, at Northridge a Polydor, and I hope to help them become Broadcasters Radio Programming Con- broadcasters to “go back to your stations Siner began his career in the music in- more of an artist-oriented promotion com- ference. Program directors, music direc- and know the power that you have. dustry in 1958 with Warner Bros. Records. pany.” tors, operations managers, general “You can’t do your job well without managers, program syndicators and recognizing your power,” Gregory asser- network executives spent four days ted. “You reach more people than the together atthe Hyatt Regency sharing infor- (continued on page 29) mation in a series of sessions, workshops and informal meetings. Major Market PDs The “Format Rooms,” 1 0 separate rooms where programmers and other station per- Tip Their Hands sonnel collected to exchange ideas about

the formats they use held the first evening On Programming i of the conference were almost unanimously by Joey Berlin hailed as one of the most useful offerings by those who arrived early enough to take CHICAGO — “Let’s Give Away Secrets” part. Other highlights included executive was a theme of the first NAB Radio panel sessions featuring heads of four ma- Programming Conference here last week jor record companies, four large radio and the workshop that may have best ex- networks and six ratings services; emplified this theme was “Rotation & workshops on "Rotation & Playlists,” “AM Playlists,” moderated by RKO Radio music Stereo,” “Programming & Promotion” and director Dave Sholin. The panel was made “How To Use Research,” and a “Reverse up of KHJ/Los Angeles program director Sebastian, 99X/New York program Press Conference” featuring represen- John I tatives of the trade and industry press manager Bobby Rich, WNBC/New York

fielding questions on chart methodology, program manager Bob Pittman and i the handling of news releases and the WYSP/Philadelphia general manager proposed Communications Act Revision. Sonny Fox. (The “Rotation & Playlists” workshop and The debate among the major market A TOAST TO JANE OLIVOR — Columbia recording artist Jane Olivor recently performed the record label presidents’ “Face The programmers covered disco music, day-parting vs. in Los Angeles to a sold-out crowd at the Greek Theatre. Following the show, Olivor was Music" session are highlighted in separate research, oldies, and 45s congratulated backstage by friends and label officials. Pictured (l-r) are: Terry Easter, stories in this issue.) LPs. manager, sales administration, west coast, CBS Records; Ron Oberman, vice president, Those attending the conference were Some of the most divergent opinions merchandising, west coast, Columbia; Jason Harrow, Olivor's producer; Olivor; Phyllis also treated to three major act perfor- were expressed during the discussion of (continued on page 21) Teitler, Olivor’s manager; and Michael Eichner, vice president, A&R, east coast, Columbia. mances, including the Dirt Band, Chicago

c Cash Box/September 2, 1978 Record Pirates Boston’s New LP Face Sentences Debuts At #7 For In Several Cases Highest ’78 Debut — NEW YORK Opponents of record piracy LOS ANGELES — "Don't Look Back,” the won several fights this week in court cases new album by Epic recording group across the United States. Boston, debuted at #7 bullet on the Top 100 House of Sounds Inc. and its president, Album chart this week to become the John La Monte, were denied their to motion highest debuting album of the year. With 36 suppress evidence seized by FBI agents at percent of reporting retail accounts listing the company’s Darby, Pennsylvania, the album as #1 in sales, the album is warehouse in February, 1977. receiving substantial out-of-the-box sup- of House Sounds and La Monte were port from retail nationally as well as un- with charged racketeering, wire fraud, and usually quick action by the major racks. willful copyright infringement in a 149- Surpassing the previous high mark count indictment last handed down year debut of "Some Girls” by the Rolling Stones when agents seized about 160,000 which bowed at #18 bullet, “Don’t Look allegedly counterfeit records from its ALLMAN REUNION — After Dickey Betts and Great Southern finished their set at the Dr. Back" shipped Aug. 14 with an initial order three other warehouse and locations. Pepper Festival in Central Park two weeks ago, Betts was joined on stage by three other of 1.9 million units. Preliminary re-orders The defendants had contended that the members of the original Allman Brothers Band — Jaimo, Greg Allman, and Butch Trucks. have pushed shipments to 2.7 million units, search warrants were improperly ex- Pictured backstage are (l-r): Jaimo, Betts, Allman and Truc ks. according to an Epic spokesperson. ecuted, unconstitutionally broad, and ill- "Don't Look Back," the first single from defined, butthe motion was struck down by In-Store Activity And Discos the album, has also demonstrated move- Judge Raymond J. Broderick in Federal I (continued on page 32) District Court. A trial date will be scheduled shortly. Offer Alternatives To Radio Krass Pleads Guilty by Peter Hartz In New York’s Federal District Court, With an increasing number of records Edgar S. Krass and American Entertain- LOS ANGELES — Although radio airplay is competing for spots on tighter radio ment Co. pleaded guilty to three counts of by far the most influential means of playlists, alternative means of promotion mail fraud, one count of wire fraud, seven promoting records and generating sales, are seen by many as an important step in counts of criminal copyright infringement, alternative avenues of promotion are play- order to generate initial street talk and retail and two counts of subscribing to false in- ing an increasingly important role in expos- reports and thereby make the job of cross- come tax returns stemming from his sale of ing music to the consumer. ing over to radio that much easier. The ad- more than 500,000 illegally duplicated 8- According to a Cash Box survey of vent of in-store video and the growing track tapes. Krass, who faces sentencing promotion and merchandising executives, sophistication of in-store record program- on September 27, could receive a max- in-store activity (merchandising and air- ming, combined with use of point-of- imum of 33 years in prison and fines of up to play) is considered the second most impor- purchase materials, is forging a new

. tant means of In $ 21 , 000 promotion. addition, awareness of the potential of in-store In Monticello, Mississippi, FBI agents because of the pioneering work of disco merchandising to sell records. seized more than 12,000 allegedly pirated promotion, many labels are discovering ‘New Emphasis’ 8-track tapes from the home of Jimmy that it is possible to create strong initial in- “Looking at radio airplay as the number (continued on page 32) terest and sales without substantial airplay. one way to reach people, we consider in- store play of records and use of point-of- Fisher, Goldberg, Christensen purchase materials to be number two,” says Adam Somers, director of merchan- The newest wave in music flows from dising for Warner Bros. “Although all the bassist/vocalist Rick James, who extends Named At 20th Century-Fox alternatives at this point do not add up to an open invitation for anyone who wants it the power of radio, a new emplasis on LOS ANGELES — Jim Fisher, Barry Mitchell’s “Hejira" album and Carly to "Come Get It," his debut effort for merchandising to sell records is on its way. Goldberg and Glen Christensen have been Simon's “Playing Possum” LP. Motown Records. In-store activity is a natural hook.” promoted in a major reorganization at 20th Fisher, Goldberg and Christensen will James calls his music "punk funk." and Somers points out that in-store play of Century-Fox Records. Fisher has been join Pat Glasser, director of A&R ad- says the album was "put together basically records has demonstrated considerable named national sales director, Goldberg ministration; Harvey Bruce, director of A&R as a concept funk LP with intelligent lyrical sales potential, despite its sporadic and at has been appointed national promotion and acquisition and development; William content and is not for dancing only." Each times, whimsical use. director and Christensen has been named “Bunky” Sheppard, vice president; Jack song, he adds, “is a story and every story is In-Store Play to the newly created position of director of Hakim, vice president, international opera- related to where I'm coming from.” “There is no organized approach to in- marketing services. tions; and Bill Donnelly, executive vice Prior to pursuing a solo career, James store play by manufacturers or retail Fisher, who was previously regional president, all of whom remain at their played with several renowned musicians stores,” he says. "During peak traffic sales manager for 20th Century covering respective positions. including Bruce Palmer and Neil Young. In periods, there are not many stores that are both western and southern regions, initially Commenting on the reorganization of the fact James, Palmer and Young formed a actually programming to influence people came to the label from MCA Records, label, Alan W. Livingston, president of the band during the late sixties called the to buy records. The store may be playing where he served as a branch sales Entertainment Group of 20th Century-Fox Minah Birds. When the group disbanded. but not programming. When in-store play is manager. Goldberg had previously served Film Corporation, stated that the current Palmer and Young joined Buffalo Spring- treated with the same sophistication as as director of national FM promotion at 20th staff “are all good people who are highly ex- field. Young gained prominence as a mem- programming radio, it will be an even more Century. perienced in their fields.” He added that ber of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young while effective selling tool.” Christensen, as the director of marketing “although there may be additions to top James went to England where he got Scott Young, vice president and general services, will be working closely with 20th management in the future, this staff is, in heavily into studio work. manager of Pickwick Retailing Division, Century’s artists in all phases of market every way, capable of handling operations adds, "Records are an impulse item and the planning including image creation, album on a professional and efficient basis. more information you can give the packaging and advertising campaigns. “Recent turnover at management level Index customer to help close the sale, the more Prior to his post at 20th Century, Christen- calls for this reorganization,” said Album Reviews 17 you sell. In-store play works if you don’t try sen served as art director for Livingston. “Our planning in the record Classified 42 (continued on page Elektra/Asylum Records and as afreelance business is long range, and short-term fluc- 47) Coin Machine News 39 art director. During his affiliation with E/A, tuations in sales’ results or personnel are Country News & Album Chart 33 Christensen received the Grammy nomina- an unavoidable part of our growth. But we Lieberman To Hold Country Singles Chart 34 tion for Best Package for both Joni will only emerge stronger as a result." Convention In Sept. East Coastings/Points West 16 FM Analysis 22 NEW YORK — Lieberman Enterprises, one Gospel 54 of the nation’s major rack jobbers, will hold International News 52 its annual convention September 19 to 22 at Jazz 28 the Playboy Resort in Lake Geneva, Jukebox Singles Chart 39 Wisconsin. Latin 50 Joseph Cohen, executive vice president Merchandising 49 of NARM, and Jim Tyrrell, vice president of New Faces To Watch 12 marketing for Epic, Portrait and the Pop Album Chart 58 Pop Radio Analysis 26 Associated Labels, are scheduled to ad- Pop Singles Chart 4 dress over 300 Leiberman personnel dur- Radio News 21 ing the convention. Regional Programming Guide 24 Daily sales meetings and product R&B News & Album Chart 43 have been set for the con- presentations R&B Singles Chart 44 vention, and entertainment will be provided Singles Reviews 20 by the Statler Brothers, Anne Murray, Michael Johnson, and Teddy Pendergrass.

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 new treat for America

PHIL BATES

COLIN HEWINSON

Like magic, the debut album by

Trickster is becoming an important album for AOR Radio. Now Top 40 Radio has the Trickster record they need to bring the sensational new group to listeners

all over America.

"If That's The Way The Feeling Takes You” the new single by Trickster.

On Jet Records and Tapes, distributed

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of Trickster on tour with E.L.O. e 197® JIT RECORDS New haces lo Watch Stephen Bishop Skips Safe Approach On New ‘Bish’ LP by Jeff Crossan

LOS ANGELES — Although it’s only been about a year-and-a-half since Stephen Bishop's first album, “Careless,” was released by ABC Records, Bishop’s fifth

LP, “Bish,” is already in the stores. But if mm you never heard his second, third and fourth albums you didn’t miss anything.

Stonebolt Genya Ravan “In a way this is my fifth album. I just Outside of western Canada and isolated During her 15 years in the music moved it up,” says Bishop, explaining that pockets of the midwest and northwest, business, Genya Ravan has achieved most artists probably wouldn’t try some of Stonebolt is an unknown quantity. But with notoriety for her stint as lead singer with the the things he did on “Bish” until much later a fast-rising debut album, aided by a bona jazz-rock configuration, Ten Wheel Drive, in their careers. “I wanted to do a lot of

fide hit single, the band’s regional appeal and for producing the Dead Boys. In addi- things I considered bold, but whenever I Stephen Bishop appears destined to broaden into a con- tion, this New York- raised artist hasformed would get an idea my instincts would tell me

it. It like tinental success. an all-girl rock group called Goldie and the ‘Forget Are you kidding? Don’t do that thing I’ve ever done. was making "Ben yet, it’s only album.’ But in the Part II.” Formed eight years ago, Stonebolt con- Gingerbreads and toured with such il- your second Hur ” sists of member Brian Lousely, John lustrious bands as the Rolling Stones, the end I just said ‘Why not?’ Bishop's analogy to film-making seems Webster, David Wills, Danny Atchison ana Kinks, the Yardbirds, and the Animals. Even the album’s title may be considered especially appropriate when he explains slightly Ray Roper, who are all Vancouver natives. However, what Ravan has always premature, Bishop says. that he was attempting to instill the feeling

“Bish since I Lousely, Roper, and Atchison, in fact, have relished most is the opportunity to develop has been my nickname was of a 1940’s movie in his new album. been together for over ten years, beginning a solo recording career and possess the ar- in junior high school,” he says. “You don’t “I think a lot of my lyrics reflect a sort of like their musical alliance while still in high tistic freedom to compose and produce her usually give your album a name that un- movie feel," he says. “It's like the movies school. own records. Now with the recent release of til you are really well known. But then I produced by Frank Capra years ago. “It's A

One direction Lousely was convinced the her “Urban Desire" album on 20th Century- didn't have any other good name for it.” Wonderful Life” is an incredible movie and I band had to take early on was to get out of Fox Records, she has done exactly that. Not that Bishop isn’t already well known. want to make music like that, music that is hit of Vancouver and travel as much as possible. “Urban Desire” is an energetic, hard- His “Careless” album produced two not nostalgic but that has that same kind It For “We saw all the local Vancouver bar bands rock effort which displays Ravan's skills as songs, “On and On” and “Save A feeling that can really get within somebody stagnating,” Lousely recalls, “and we knew an aggressive vocalist, co-songwriter and Rainy Day,” and also won two Grammy and mean something. Movies aren’t like nominations and Don Kirshner's best new that anymore." we had to move around or it would happen producer. The spirited, -^reet-wise tone of vocalist rock for the 26-year I’m to us.” the album is a reflection of Ravan’s ex- male award What really working against,” Bishop Consequently, Stonebolt spent many periences amidst the New York CBGB’s old. Additionally, songs from the LP were continues, “is the approach of cynicism or lonely hours criss-crossing the vast club scene, where she associated with such covered by Barbra Streisand, Phoebe non-passion that the seventies have taken stretches of wheat fields across western new wave acts as Television, Patti Smith Snow, Kenny Rankin and the Four Tops. on. There’s a great deal of apathy in music, Canada. “It gave us a lot of time to think and David Johansen. Ravan and CBGB's Different Model movies, television and even photography." Still, of rise, about things,” Lousely said, “and we made owner Hilly Kristal felt that many of the despite the success “Careless” Apathy and cynicism are on the a sort of subconscious mutual bond to stick bands that played the club exhibited poten- Bishop says he had an entirely different Bishop says, because violence and love model in mind writing and recording exploited in the media in recent with it until we made it.” tial as recording artists, so Ravan would go when have been Which proved to be a formidable into the studio with these acts and record “Bish," which he also co-produced along years until they have lost much of their challenge. "Our hardest time came in demos. with Dee Robb. As an example, Bishop meaning. For this reason, Bishop says he points out that his new LP begins with an tried to take a slightly different approach 1976,” Lousely remembered. “We had just “Hilly and I agreed that many of the

of “If I Only Brain" done an extensive tour and came back with groups that were coming in to play CBGB's orchestral version Had A with his lyrics on “Bish.” no money, no exposure and no record. So had displayed great potential,” explained from the classic film “The Wizard Of Oz.” “I might have a lot of love in my songs,”

for What’s more, side two contains a 55 second he says, “but I don’t exploit it to the point we took a job as the back-up band Van- Ravan. “So whatever acts I thought were song, “Recognized,” which required a 40 where it doesn’t mean anything. It’s like couver’s reigning ‘disco queen.’ That nearly worthy of being recorded I took into the piece orchestra to back up Bishop’s vocal. watching the six o’clock news while you’re broke the band up, we were so despondent studio. This is how I began working with the "This album is different,” Bishop says. “I eating a frozen TV dinner and you see some Dead Boys. I recorded a demo of the group

put it together the way I did because it’s get shot in the head and you just go on Yet within six months, in a classic case of that turned out so well that it became guy show biz luck, the band had a recording ‘Young, Loud and Snotty,' the Dead Boys been a long time since most artists made eating your corn cobbler. That’s terrible but

fun, like the beatlesdid. Not I it I like it. to contract. “Our band’s manager also owns a first album. albums that are do myself and don't We have to compare myself in any way to the be aware of it and try and get more passion club called the Zodiac Cabaret," Lousley “While I was working with the Dead Boys Beatles I’ll never close to life. explains, “and Johnny Rivers came in one and listening to all of the rock bands in New because come into That doesn’t necessarily mean we

It that River’s what they have done. But I wanted to make have to return to the way things used to be week for a gig. so happened York, it hit home with me that I should head an album with little bits here and there and just the it should be.” road manager, Walter Stuart, was about to back into performing rock ‘n’ roll myself — to way

lots of variety like they to . It’s not cover art, which form a production company, so we recor- and making my own LP,” added Ravan. “It used do Even the album’s just song after song.” Bishop and a girl dancing at a for- ded a demo for him and he took it to Russ was becoming clear that rock 'n‘ roll was on depicts Regan at Parachute.” the upswing again, with a large number of But when Bishop first outlined his plans mal, was designed to express some of the era, says. Stonebolt’s determination had paid off, bands creating gritty, street-tough music to label execs he says he was met with romantic feelings of a different he and the recording of their debut album for that was a welcome change away from the some skepticism. “The cover art has sort of an art deco Parachute went fast and smooth, according overly polished, slick sounds of the early “Everybody thought I was nuts,” Bishop look,” he says, “But that's just because I believed in our says. “They said FM radio isn't going to go think it has more feeling than the typical to Lousely. “We always '70s. So I decided to gather some musi- material,” he stated, “and we were confi- cians from the New York scene, form a for it. I heard all these technical arguments graphics of the seventies which are usually

against it. But I can’t think of all that. I just all bright and plastic. I just hope people dent that it would sell.” band, record “Urban Desire,” and take it to The group’s sound, as described by a few labels. The reaction from 20th Cen- have to think about doing what I consider don’t confuse this with nostalgia because Lousely, is “west mainstream pop- best. Making this album was the hardest it's not a nostalgia album.’ coast tury was so great that I decided to sign with rock. We’ve always been commercially them. pop-oriented, although we do hope to rock With the release of “Urban Desire,” a little more on our next album. But we Ravan is looking forward to embarking on emphasize lyrics that will affect people, and her first tour as a solo performer and play- a good melodic hook line.” ing together with her new five-member Judging by the success of Stonebolt’s backup band. Consisting of Charlie Gior- single, "I Will Still Love You,” their songs dano on keyboards, guitarists Conrad have indeed affected people. And, ac- Taylor and Lars Handsome, bassist Don cording to Lousely, the band have them- Nossov and drummer Bobby Chen, the selves been especially impressed by their band provides powerful, guitar-laden rock record company. “They’re taking care of us in support of Ravan’s hard-nosed vocal so rapidly,” Lousely enthused, “it’s a com- style. Now in full artistic control both pletely professional outfit, starting with onstage and in the studio, Ravan is finally Russ Regan and Steve McCormick.” set to garner the widespread success Among the activities Parachute has plan- deserving of this veteran rock ‘n’ roller. ned for Stonebolt include TV appearances Issued on American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, and Grooms Single GOLD FOR COLE AND BRYSON — During the recent four-night SRO engagement at Los Midnight Special; an extensive late fall tour; LOS ANGELES — “Me,” Sherry Grooms' Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre, gold discs were presented to Natalie Cole for “Natalie for his debut Capitol LP "Reaching For and even a completely new stage and new single on Parachute Records, repre- . . . Live!," her fifth Capitol LP and Peabo Bryson costume design, done by Hollywood sents the label's expansion into the country The Sky." On hand tor the dual event was Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, who honored professional Ciri. And the group’s ever- music market. Grooms, a Nashville native, Cole for her work with youth in music by presenting her with a commendation from the city. present determination has been steeped recorded the single in Nashville under the Pictured backstage (l-r) are: Dennis White, vice president, marketing: Larkin Arnold, vice with renewed enthusiasm and awe. As auspices of producer Ron Haffkine of Dr. president, Capitol’s soul division; Mayor Bradley; Cole; Bryson; Don Zimmermann, presi- Lousely exclaimed, “Boy, It’s real!” Hook and Shel Silverstein fame. dent and chief operating officer and Bruce Garfield, director, press & artist releations.

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what,& wed^w dhe Hokb&n Tommy? Apsitls O’Brien Brlen Wax Turner Named At E/A — Ron Turner has been named director of financial systems for Elektra/Asylum Records. Turner will be responsible for review of E/A's financial systems, and study the accounting department for an operational, efficiency and communications viewpoint. Prior to coming to E/A, Turner was based in London as international audit As you kmy manager of Warner Communications Inc., and traveled extensively, visiting WEA and War ner Brothers offices in Greece, Scandinavia, and the Far East. He had previously been west

/wruMfig coast audit supervisor for WCI, and senior internal auditor for City Investing Company in Beverly Hills. HoHwffe$rd9- Apsitls Named To New Post — John Apsitis has been appointed director of administration 1 and business affairs for the Magnetic Products Division and Musicden, Capitol Records, flight Inc. Apsitis, who replaces Dave Chapman, will be based at Capitol’s Hollywood offices Since coming to the label in 1968, Apsitis has held various positions in Capitol’s distribu UpuKfrd Mobility tion and finance departments. Prior to his new appointment Apsitis served as corporate director-operation analysis.

iwdaH fkdtjazz, Lefcourt Appointed At Butterfly — Carol Lefcourt has been named director of artist eh Tommy? development and special projects at Butterfly Records. She recently served as road manager for Butterfly’s Tuxedo Junction both domestically and abroad. Prior to moving to / ' . "A Los Angeles from New York in March, she was the assistant to the president at Private Hoticow's v Stock Records and also served as operations coordinator for the company. O’Brien Named At Arlola — Tim O'Brien has been appointed to the position of director of JRStgcOdtWUS/(l A&R and artist relations at Ariola Records. Prior to joining Ariola, O'Brien was the co-owner / of the producers consulting firm Matthews/O'Brien. He has had experience in the A&R !$be(. field, working for Playboy and Paramount as director of A&R. He has also been a producer 'dJ37SL for CBS. Leeds Exits Atco — Steve Leeds has left his position as national album promotion director • of Atco Records (and Custom Labels). He will announce future plans shortly and can be >*§«• reached at 534-0664. 2£& (212) dtecteafive dieat' ’ /Haitians, t&cphSl npe, L u do rhc Dtdokw , , '\d3iettfoh Mark- ( ( Ho\ritow f A / band, W J Melt M/kOPS 7 batsey\ King Polldor Gales DeNIgrls the o'roowo . David&risnt&y) swot Champion Forms Promo Dept. — Tommy Mottola, president of Champion Entertainment & fiichamt Evans * Organization, Inc. announced the formation of a promotion department within the com- pany. Susan Wax has been named director, singles promotion and will be responsible for singles promotion on the Top 40 and secondary levels. At the same time, Jeb Brien has \Su\reiToMMy, | SuMs, 7 been appointed director, AOR promotion for Champion. Both will be based in Champion’s 6uf New York offices. whaTstke EMI International Taps Andrews — Charles Andrews has been appointed EMI’s resident j4H0C*1SCioU$, director in Iran, reporting to P.E. Brown, regional director, Middle East and West Asia. An- drews joined EMI in 1975 and since then has been with EMI-Capitol in Mexico. He suc- Cx/hceytof ceeds John Forrest, who will be taking up an appointment in Southeast Asia. 1 Goldrod Named at Phonogram/Mercury — Marty Goldrod has been appointed to the Horizon'. Why newly created position of manager, west coast artist relations and trades at Phonogram, does if.exist? Inc. /Mercury Records. Goldrod’s duties will include maintaining close contact with the iMhsf'S its ,7 trade papers and tip sheets in Los Angeles, where he will be based. He will also be respon- phylnaiohigw^ sible for working with Phonogram artists who will be making appearances along the west coast. He will maintain close contact with the publicity and promotion staffs for Phonogram & 1 Top -talent. Jty r2\isow epeihe in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Phonogram, Goldrod was west coast regional promotion oettetmus/c manager for Private Stock Records. King Appointed At 20th — 20th Century-Fox Records announced the appointment of Tommy, Tommy, Carol L. King as manager of R&B west coast regional promotion and trade liaison. Prior to joining 20th. Miss King held this same position with United Artists. King started in the fhelp me outhete • music business with Motown Records in the early sixties. She then went on to artist rela- Enough monosyllabic tions with Vee Jay Records. Following her affiliation with Vee Jay, she was music director for KGFJ-AM and KJLH-FM. l&YiSwerz. Expound{ ^xtyapo/ate, iReach

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14 Cash Box/September 2. 19781 NBLP7110

The singer who brought you “Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” is back with his hot new album

Produced by Simon Soussan East Coastings/ Points West

— — ManagementSchool, Mktg. POINTS WEST ON THE ROAD AGAIN When Bob Dylan signed with Jerry Weintraub for personal management, Weintraub reportedly told the poet laureate of a generation that

he would handle him only if he would make a commitment to tour regularly. Well it seems Aid Offered At NARM Meet that Dylan has fulfilled his end, because after tours earlier this year of Europe. Japan. Australia, the United States and Europe again (virtually non-stop), we now have a report by Randy Lewis use advertising and current merchandising that he will be returning to the Forum for a show on or around Nov. 16. The major aspect still

LOS ANGELES — The National Association techniques. to be worked out is what sort of band will perform with him . . . The Jet Records/ELO suit of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) is es- In his opening remarks, Cohen said, "In against Artie Mogull and Jerry Rubinstein currently is undergoing settlement discussions tablishing retail management certification last year’s regional meetings, we reached described by a Jet spokesman as “serious." A hearing of the case in Los Angeles Superior school where merchandisers and their em- more than 1,000 people, and 700 of those Court has now been postponed twice and there appears to be a good chance the case will

ployees can learn the basic principles of had never attended a NARM meeting be settled out of court, possibly this week . . . “Classical fusion" might be the best term to management. before. This year, those figures will double; describe the potential result of the first combined concert of flutists Jean Pierre Rampal The program, announced by Joe Cohen, we will reach more than 2,000 people. (who will handle the classical end) and jazz man Hubert Laws. Their first show together will NARM executive vice president at the Recognition & Development be at the Hollywood Bowl Aug. 28, followed the next day by a performance at the Concord

second annual series of NARM regional "There are two reasons these meetings Pavilion in San Francisco . . . Randy Bachman has confirmed his parting with Polydor. meetings, will be initiated early next year have worked," Cohen said, "and they are although the company will retain rights to his “Survivor" album outside North America. and will be taught by Dr. David Rachman, recognition and development. By recogni- Bachman is negotiating with Warner Bros., the Scotti Bros, new label and Mushroom. CHEWY, GET US OUT OF HERE — Jefferson Starship is becoming the newest addition to professor of marketing at Bernard M. tion, I mean recognition by the manufac- Baruch College of the City University of turers of the dealer. They realize without the the “Star Wars" fleet when the group appears in a “Star Wars" special on CBS-TV Nov. 17. New York. creative support of merchandising, nothing Many of the characters from the film will be featured in the show and director George Lucas Dr. Rachman, who also is currently a happens." will also have a hand in it. The Starship will introduce a new song by band member Craig Chaquico. described as “science-fiction rock ’n’ roll." It will called either consultant to the Washington, D.C. -based Cohen also said NARM will continue in its be “Temples & Schwartz Bros, operation, was one of three effort to develop programs for the benefit of Pyramids" or “Cigar-Shaped Object" and will be included on the forthcoming "Jefferson

guest speakers at NARM's sixth regional the industry. He cited present or forthcom- Starship's Greatest Hits” LP . . . Several CBS Records acts, including Ted Nugent, Blue ; will in Bill meeting held Aug. 24 at the Century Plaza ing studies on in-store video and its effec- Oyster Cult, Journey and Cheap Trick, participate Graham's “Day On the Green #5" Hotel in Los Angeles. The one-day session tiveness toward stimulating impulse in Oakland Sept. 2 . . . More (Than You drew more than 150 regular and associate purchases and a bar coding study, which Ever Wanted To Know) About Rockabilly: members of NARM from in and around Los will result in a manual available to NARM Following Los Angeles shows at the Whisky Angeles, representing 23 manufacturers membership reporting on the best uses of A Go Go last weekend. Ray Campi & His and 15 dealers. bar coding for various types of operations. Rockabilly Rebels have been confirmed as The focus of the regionals, which will be Alan Perper, advertising manager of “special guests" on the Dr. Feelgood con- cert tour beginning 22 and including held in 1 8 cities this year, is to show record WEA Corp., hosted thefirst of three presen- Sept. dealers, through a series of film presenta- tations/discussions. Entitled “Marketing 35 dates. The group appears on the cover of the Aug. 18 edition of BAM and is the tions and speeches, how to more effectively Icontinued on page 56) centerpiece of a five-page spread on the southern California rockabilly, or as some

have taken to calling it, “real rock," scene Syndicators BUTTERFLY NETS McCANN — Denise Say Labels Don’t . . . Aerosmith is considering sponsoring a McCann recently signed a long-term Porsche racing team, since the band mem- recording contract with Butterfly Records. bers are big sports car enthusiasts. Realize Their Promo Value Pictured (l-r) are: A.J. Cervantes, Butterfly TV SHOW ON TV RADIO SHOW — by Joey Berlin syndicators. president: McCann; and Guy Sobell, Kauff referring Producer Chris Bearde recently appeared was to shows like DIR ’s McCann’s manager. Her first album for (Last week, part one of this series ex- hour-long on NBC-TV’s Tomorrow show and ex- rock concert series, "King Butterfly, “ Tattoo Man,” is scheduled for amined the syndicated radio programs that plained to host Tom Snyder that “The Ra- Biscuit Flower Hour," which reaches an es- October release. bring recording artists and their music to dio Show," Bearde’s newest venture into timated eight million listeners weekly over millions of listeners each day. This week, the netherland of TV, is a mixture of “Fellini and McDonald’s hamburgers." Surrealistic 232 stations. It is one of many successful the series concludes with a look at the special sauce aside, Bearde is currently in the process of selling his pilot which has been syndicated series that he feels represent a

working relationships among the described elsewhere as a musical “Laugh-In" . ., . Another light-hearted entertainment ex- tremendous promotional vehicle for record producers and distributors of these syn- companies. cursion was exhibited at the Starwood recently in the form of Justin Time, the alter ego dicated shows, the record industry and rock band of Hollywood publicist Justin Pierce. A number of Pierce's press acquaintances "King Biscuit is as useful as a concert ap- radio programmers.) to hear him his Mick Jagger and Elvis Presley impressions as well as original pearance multiplied by many times more turned out do LOS ANGELES — “If a record company songs by his brother Curtis Pierce. The band was introduced by Los Angeles Times rock listeners,” explains Kauff. "An appearance promotion man will cut off his arm for three critic Robert Hilburn ... On Van Halen’s current tour, the group is being filmed on and off indicates to accounts that the artist is out minutes on a major station, what’ll he do to stage for a variety of promotions. Some will go into a documentary film to be exhibited in there, it keeps the artist’s name on the get an act on one of our shows?” jokes Europe and Japan, where the group is heading this fall and winter. Finally, some of the tongues of the jocks and it sells LPs and Peter Kauff, executive vice president of DIR more unusual scenes will be shown at special screenings for a privileged few strictly for the concert tickets. It gives consumers a taste Broadcasting, one of today’s top four radio entertainment value. Cinema verite cinematographer Snade Krellman will be directing the and creates a desire to see and hear more.”

camerawork . . . After recently signing with Rocket Records, Lulu will have a new single out Nevertheless, most syndicators indicate Sept. 1 1 entitled “Don’t Take Love For Granted" from a forthcoming album. that the record industry in general is lax in MORE CHIPS IN VEGAS — And Famous Amos will be supplying them to Willie Nelson's its efforts to work with them and many band. The group acquired a taste for these famous cookies while playing at — that’s right believe that most labels don’t understand Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. Sn harmonica player Mickey Raphael requested that what syndication offers. —The

the band have a full supply for all future dates on the group’s current tour . . . RSO's British Norm Pattiz, president of Westwood Lions played a series of shows around the Los Angeles area recently, with stops in San One, producers of “Star Trak,” “National Diego, San Bernardino and Bakersfield, opening for Blue Oyster Cult. The quintet had to Album Countdown,” "In Hollywood" and cancel its set scheduled for the Forum, so there was no Los Angeles concert for the group. "Dr. Demento," among other current Composed of former Mott The Hoople members Buffin, Overend Watts, Morgan Fisher series, is one who believes that the record and Ray Majors, along with John Fiddler, British Lions won't bypass L A. fans forever, as industry has not fully grasped the power of Band, they will headline the Starwood Sept. 5 and . . . The McGuinn-Clark-Hillman syndication. "Record companies don’t 6 another new band, formed out of legendary 1960s group The Byrds, performed several realize what syndication can do, but syn- new tunes at a Golden Bear date recently. Plans are underway for former Byrds Roger dicated radio hasn’t been presented to McGuinn, Gene Clark and Chris Hillman to record a joint album, and it reportedly will be them properly,” he says. “In fact, I’m now for Capitol Records. Their performance showed plenty of the old magic on both classic planning presentations for labels on what Byrds tunes as well as the new compositions. Tom Petty, whose most recent album shows syndication is and what it can do. a Byrds influence, showed up for one of the sets. Opening for the MCH band was Caroline “Syndicated radio reaches a large, loyal Peyton, a highly-talented singer songwriter who has played several L.A. area dates lately. FRATERNITY BROTHERS — Bruce and select audience that, depending on the Her live energy and ability to sing rock, pop, blues, gospel and country styles should be Lundvall, president of CBS Records divi- program, is certain to be a record-buying checked out by anyone in the market for a fresh new artist. sion recently received, on behalf of CBS, audience," continues Pattiz. “Promo guys SHORT TAKES — Barry White will be guest speaker at a one-day seminar at UCLA Sept. two special awards from the Phi Beta spend their time doing individual stations, 16. The session is titled “Breaking Into The Music Business . . . Featuring Barry White" and Sigma Fraternity, one of the eight national but through us they can get 150-200 sta- will focus on problems and questions confronting newcomers in the recording society . . . black fraternities, at their 64th Annual Con- tions a shot. We don’t want to be dependent Rick Danko is producing his second solo album, his first self-production job . .. . Look- clave in San Francisco. Awards received on the record companies, we want to do of Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Temple, Clark Gable and Bette Davis, provided by Ron were the first annual Dr. Alain Locke business with them.” alikes Look-Alikes of Hollywood, will appear on the cover of “The Late. Late. Memorial Award, commemorating the Syndication Misunderstood Smith’s Celebrity

Late Show” album on ABC by Traveler . . . Jetro Tull’s new live album has been delayed black social leader and author of the Many syndicators believe they are mis- is for release because of the cover artwork . ., . The “B" side of the new Tom Petty single 1900’s, and the Public Service Award from understood by record companies, but this previously unreleased song entitled “I Don't Know What To Tell You" . . . Producer Chuck Delegate Magazine, the annual journal for is not surprising considering the short Braverman has recently completed taping Frankie Valli’s opening night show of the Dr. delegates attending major national black history of “modern" syndication. Most of to- Pepper/Central Park summer concert series and a new 30-second television spot for Bob conventions. Pictured at the presentation day’s syndicators look at Bill Drake’s “The E Seger’s “Stranger In Town” album . . . Songwriter Mark Bryson has been signed to Big are (l-r): Lundvall: Attorney Richard M. History of Rock And Roll,” originally done at

Little e Music (BMI), an Elliot Roberts company . . . Don Gere's new book “Record Ballard, Jr., National President of Phi Beta KHJ/Los Angeles in 1969, as the beginning Producers Handbook” contains a section which suggests tapes, as demos, are ineffective. Sigma; and Gilbert H. Francis, chairman of of modern syndication with “King Biscuit” He advises spending the money on 1,000 copies of a self-produced record . England's the Educational Foundation of Phi Beta as the first successful FM barter series. But Sigma Fraternity. (Continued on page 32) (Continued on page 46)

16 Cash Box/September 2. 1978 REVIEWS ALBUM REVIEWS WHO ARE YOU — The Who — MCA Records MCA-3050 - ALONG THE RED LEDGE — Daryl Hall & John Oates — RCA Producers: Gtyn Johns and Jon Astley — List: 7.98 AFL1-2804 — Producer: David Foster — List: 7.98 Almost three years after the release of “By Numbers,” the With its "Beauty On A Back Street" album last year, this pop- quartet’s last album, the Who is back with a new effort which ular duo ventured into a more rocking format, largely foregoing showcases Roger Daltrey’s arresting vocals and Pete its “blue-eyed soul” formula. On “Along The Red Ledge,” Hall & Townshend’s explosive guitar and synthesizer work. Although Oates display a variety of styles, ranging from sophisticated several themes are covered here, “Who Are You” primarily pop-rock to soul to even a Phil Spector-designed track titled deals with the Who’s progression and development as an aging “The Last Time.” Containing top-notch vocals, arrangements rock outfit in contrast to the youthful energy and rebelliousness and production, this album should appeal to a variety of for-

that it witnesses in new wave bands. Includes the bulleting title mats. track single and three songs by John Entwistle. LUXURY YOU CAN AFFORD — Joe Cocker — Asylum 6E-145 DANGER ZONE — Player — RSO RS-1-3036 — Producers: — Producer: Allen Toussaint — List: 7.98 Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter — List: 7.98 Joe Cocker, who in the past has turned in some of rock’s Hot off its certified gold debut album and the hitsingle, “Baby finest vocal performances, has gotten himself together on his Come Back,” Player on “Danger Zone” has issued an im- debut effort for Asylum (note the three-piece suit on the cover), pressive collection of mainstream pop-rock tunes. Boasting turning in top-notch performances on three classics and strong self-penned material, this LP also features stellar lead several new tunes. Instrumental help is provided by Stuff and vocals and harmonies, clean guitar riffs plus first-rate arrange- several members of Cocker’s past bands on this spirited LP ments. Containing an equal balance of romantic ballads and which lets him move from rock to blues to R&B. Cocker is back, catchy upbeat numbers, this LP includes the single, “Prisoner and in fine form. For Top 40 and AOR. Of Your Love.” — — TWIN SONS OF DIFFERENT MOTHERS — Dan Fogelberg & JANIS IAN — Columbia JC 35325 - Producer: Joe Wissert Tim Weisberg — Epic JE 35339 — Producers: Dan Fogelberg & List: 7.98 Tim Weisberg — List: 7.98 Janis Ian has long been known for creating intimate, deli- An album which combines the talents of these two perfor- cately-styled ballads along with more upbeat, surging tunes, mers in an experimental work which is mostly instrumental, and with this album she again delivers a solid, appealing “Twin Sons” interestingly blends the folk-rock, guitar-flavored effort. Now working with producer Joe Wissert of Boz Scaggs elements of Fogelberg's music with Weisberg’s more airy, free- fame, Ian introduces 1 1 new songs, all of which feature her un- spirited, flute-laden sound. Such tracks as "Tell Me To My derrated vocal skills and pleasant instrumental backing. In- Face" and “The Power Of Gold” are standouts on this rewarding cludes the single, “That Grand Illusion,” plus “Hotels & One- duet LP which is suitable for a variety of formats. Night Stands” and “The Bridge.” — NiGHTFLIGHT TO VENUS — Boney M — Sire SRK 6062 — BEFORE THE RAIN — Lee Oskar — Elektra 6E-150 Errico — List: 7.98 Producer: Frank Farian — List: 7.98 Producer: Greg On this latest solo album, Lee Oskar continues to A Jamaican quartet which is now based in Germany, Boney demonstrate his versatile, bristling harmonica talents. With M on its first Sire LP emerges with an innovative disco/pop work "Before Rain,” this of the War is that features the European hit single “Rivers Of Babylon” plus The member group accom- panied by the Gene Page Orchestra, the Martyn Ford Orchestra several other first-rate cuts. “Nightfiight To Venus” is an im- aginative, highly original album which boasts strong melodies and the English Chorale, but the results are rich and full-bodied and humorously-designed arrangements. Nailed down by a without being overly lush. Featuring three vocal performances by Oskar on this album, “Before The Rain” should appeal to non-stop disco beat, this album is set to create a considerable jazz, and playlists. pop and disco impact in the U.S. AOR, R&B THE BEST OF DONNY HATHAWAY — ATCO SD 38-107 — THE CRYERS — Mercury SRM-1-3734 — Producer: Michael Producers: Various — List: 7.98 Sherman — List: 7.98 This exquisite vocalist may be more known for his duet work A quintet which skillfully combines potent guitar riffs with with Roberta Flack, but this greatest hits package provides pop catchy pop-rock melodies and irresistible lead vocals and har- music fans with an excellent sampling of his own vocal perfor- monies, the Cryers are set to garner extensive pop and AOR at- mances. On this album, the song selection is equally divided tention with this album. Such tracks as “World's On Fire” and between self-penned composition and first-rate cover versions, “Shake It Up (Ain’t ItTime?)” are impeccably-designed rockers, with Hathaway singing such tunes as "You Were Meant For Me” while cuts such as “I’ll Steal Away” provide a delightful change and “A Song For You," along with “Where Is The Love,” his of pace. Also noteworthy is Michael Sherman’s colorful beautiful collaboration number with Flack. — production work. FORK IN THE ROAD — Jay Boy Adams — Atlantic SD 19195 — Producer: Bill Ham — List: 7.98 PITY THE RICH — Pierce Arrow — Columbia JC 35307 With his latest effort, Jay Boy Adams creates an enjoyable Producers: Various — List: 7.98 far their country-rock-styled work which displays equal doses of rollick- This is Pierce Arrow’s second outing and by most ing rockers and tender, sensitive ballads. Adams capably com- creative yet. A classy name; wholly appropriate to a band with a that is both soothing to the ears yet challenging to the poses attractive melodies and insightful lyrics on this effort, as sound witnessed by such songs as “Boy From The Bad Land,” mind. Cuts for MOR, AOR, and Top 40 consideration are "Now I Hear Music,” Tomorrow,” “Angel Eyes," and “Superkicker” and the title track. Including guest appearances Can The “Maybe the title cut. Especially noteworthy is the lead singing of Doug by Jackson Browne and David Lindley, this LP is worthy of pop and AOR airplay. Lubahn. — REAL TO REEL — Starcastle — Epic JE 35441 — Producer: DESERT HORIZON — Norton Buffalo — Capitol SW-11847 List: Jeffrey Lesser — List: 7.98 Producer: Norton Buffalo — 7.98 Starcastle has continually been compared to Yes, but with Norton Buffalo has gained notoriety for his musical associa- this album the group finally seems to be moving out of Yes’ tion with Steve Miller, and now with his new album, hecontinues creative shadow. This sextet has produced a more streamlined, to establish himself as an engaging harp player, vocalist and straightforward rock approach here, as witnessed by such songwriter. Assisted by his capable band plus guest ap- workouts as “Half A Mind To Leave Ya” and “Nobody’s Fool.” pearances by Bill Champlin and theTower Of Power horns, Buf- Led by the electrifying guitar licks of Matthew Stewart and Terry falo on “Desert Horizon” produces such inviting tracks as “High Tide In the fast-paced Old Puppet.” Luttrell’s vocals, “Real To Reel” should spur Starcastle on to its Wingo” and "Age best selling LP to date. DIRTY ANGELS — A&M SP-4716 — Producers: Lew Futter- IN THE DARK — Dyan Diamond — MCA 3053 — Producer: man, Ric Browde, Charlie Karp and David Hull — List: 7.98 Kim Fowley — List: 7.98 Led by the aggressive lead vocals of Charlie Karp and two “. The cut “T eenage Radio Stars” asks the question . . where powerhouse guitarists, the Dirty Angels on this album effec- are the teenage radio stars?" An excellent question. Is rock truly tively mix a couple of acoustic ballads with a large assortment of , the domain of people in their 20s and 30s? Let 1 6-year-old Dyan hard-rock numbers. The LP includes such inviting tracks as

j Diamond offer both a tradition (pop music does belong to “Call My Name,” “Friends For The Sake Of Convenience” and

young) and an alternative (new-wave glitz coupled with talent). “Lonely Heart.” Covering such topics as teenage frustration, 1

This is a rare album that melds new talent with rock-steady R&B loneliness and sex, this LP is deserving of solid AOR and values. Lots of AOR and Top 40 excitement here. possibly pop airplay.

| — DJM Records DJM-15 — Producers: ANIMAL HOUSE (Original Soundtrack) — Various Artists — j THE ROCKSPURS Marc Blatte and Larry Gottlieb — List: 7.98 MCA 3046 — Producer: Kenny Vance — List: 8.98 The Rockspurs are a pop-rock quartet who on their debut Thanks to the occasional snippet of actual film dialogue in- DJM album release a diverse assortment oftuneswhich display terspersed among the “moldy oldies” (either genuine or re- infectious harmonies, soaring melodies and pleasant arrange- make), this particular soundtrack LP doesn't suffer for one of ments. The Rockspurs prove to be equally adept at performing second without the hilarious visuals. John Belushi’s version , i tender ballads, accessible rock ‘n’ roll, and even reggae and the infamous “Louie, Louie” is worth the price of admission in it-

| rockabilly, as witnessed by such tracks as “Jackie Moon,” self. A good audio souvenir of the early pre-Beatles ’60s and a . of for as well. ! “Saturday” and “Real Cowboy.” nice potential change pace AOR

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 Vi Study Reveals Indoor Concerts May Cause Permanent Hearing Damage

NEW YORK — Indoor rock concerts may be government, the study revealed that an in- permanently damaging spectators’ hear- door symphony was one percent less than ing, according to a study of 100 student the minumum standard set for noise safety concert-goers at Pennsylvania State by the government; that an outdoor rock University. concert accounts for between 12 and 40 The survey conducted by Cathleen Anne percent of the allowed “daily dose“; and Malatino, a graduate student in audiology that an indoor rock concert may exceed the at the university, measured sound levels at total daily dose by as much as 47 percent. indoor and outdoor rock events, as well as To make these measurements, Malatino at symphony concerts. Malatino reported equipped each of her subjects with a that 78 percent of those surveyed experien- dosimeter, a device the size of a pocket ced “ringing or buzzing” in their ears after calculator. The instrument is commonly attending an indoor rock performance; 69 used in industry as a means of making sure percent complained of a “fuzzy, soft, or un- workers are not exposed to cumulative 8MI—atWBft a bJk 1 P clear sensation”; and 26 percent felt “pain noise dose of more than 90 decibels over U.K. H/TS L.A. - Poiydor recording group U.K. was given an enthusiastic reception by its during, and sometimes after the concert.” an eight-hour period. fans at its recent Santa Monica Civic concert. Pictured (i-r) backstage following the show In contrast, only 15 percent reported Malatino concluded that the decibel level are: Rick Stevens, Polydor’s vice president of A&R; Alan Holdsworth and John Wetton of hearing "ringing or buzzing” after an out- at an indoor rock concert ranges from 105 Rissmiller of U.K. ; Fred Haayen, president of Poiydor; Alex Scott, U.K. manager; and Jim door rock concert; 19 percent said they felt to 1 10 at all times, and that when this level Wolf and Rissmiller Concerts. the “fuzzy, soft, or unclear" feeling; and persists for two to three hours, people are eight percent experienced any pain. being subjected to an average of nearly 50 Mathis Reaches New Peak Warning Signs percent above the maximum amount of “These symptoms are the warning signs noise considered safe for an entire day by that the ear may be suffering serious the federal government. In Long Recording Career damage,” Malatino wrote. “Unfortunately, The study said that “when these findings damage builds slowly and often goes un- are correlated with the results of a student by Ellis Nassour now the album, I rarely see a black face (at noticed until it’s too late.” survey, it can only be concluded that indoor NEW YORK — When a Columbia Records my concerts). They’re not hostile to me. Using noise standards set by the federal rock concerts are endangering hearing." executive first heard Johnny Mathis perfor- They respect me, but never have fallen in ming at San Francisco's 440 Club in 1955, love with my music because they never Mushroom Alters Polygram Oldies Push he cabled New York: “Have found knew me. I think it was a matter of Aids Record 45 Sales all — phenomenal 19-year-old who could go economics. I was always outpriced L.A.-Based Staff the way. Send contract." somewhere over in the white section sing- NEW YORK — Polygram Distribution's LOS ANGELES — Mushroom Records has Twenty-three years later, after one of the ing at the symphony hall, instead of being in Singles Oldies Program yielded sales in restructured its Los Angeles staff, just prior most successful careers in the record their clubs. People who are on a lower excess of 268,000 units during July, ac- to the label’s first international sales con- business (he is in the Top Five of all-time economic scale also do not feel comfor- cording to Rick Bleiweiss, Polygram's vention set for Sept. 14-17, according to high LP sales), Mathis finally made it all the table leaving their neighborhood.” national singles director. Shelly Siegel, vice president of Mushroom. way — with his first number one song. Mathis has not ignored human rights for New singles from Poiydor, MGM, Siegel has upped Susie Gershon to That tune, “Too Much, Too Little, Too blacks. He is an active fund-raiser for good Casablanca, and Capricorn, in addition to director of artist relations, assistant to the Late," was recorded with fellow Columbia causes, and has even donated a YMCA new couplings of “A" and “B” sides from vice president and director of special pro- Records artist Deniece Williams, Mathis youth center in Los Angeles. His biggest such labels as Mercury, Monument, and jects. Rich Paladino has been named direc- said, “merely for a change of pace. I wanted contribution came in January 1977 when, De-Lite, highlighted the program. During tor of national promotion while Cathy Weid- to perform with someone else because I got during his premiere concert tour of South July, Polygram sold a record six million man will assist him as national promotion so bored hearing the same voice all the Africa, he tumbled racial barriers in that na- singles, including those in the oldies manager. time. I had heard Deniece’s music and liked tion by appearing before mixed audiences. program. Rick Block is the label's new director of it, but when we put feelers out to see if she Other entertainers, such as the Supremes, Commenting on the program, Bleiweiss business affairs and Janice Tulley has been would do a session with me I never thought Charles Aznavour and Dave Brubeck, who said, "This was the first time a Polygram- appointed national secondary promotion anything would come of it. tried the same thing were denied permis- wide singles catalog had been available, coordinator. “But," laughed Mathis, “as you know, she sion by the South African authorities. and based on both account and label reac- did. It never occurred to me that she would. Synthetic Music Chrysalis Issues 2 LPs tion, the program turned out to be a huge What I figured was going to happen was Mathis sees the dependency on syn- success. We look forward to continuing this LOS ANGELES — Chrysalis Records will that Deniece was going to come in and sing thetic instrumentation as the most signifi- type of singles program in the future and in- release two albums Sept. 5, including Blon- some obligato type of things behind me. cant change technically in the industry. corporating the many ideas that were die's “Parallel Lines” and Nick Gilder’s But, in fact, when we got together she star- “Everybody’s doing it now! Of course, the suggested to us from many accounts. “City Nights.” Jethro T ull’s new two-record ted giving me some of her ideas and they rhythm is the absolute pulse, too. It’s like live set, originally scheduled for Sept. 5 were fabulous. She is very good in the the heart beat, it plays such a vital role that a release, has been delayed because of C PM E Aids Families studio, and since she was a big star in the producer must book a rhythm section early cover art problems. R&B field, I listened to the suggestions she to get who he wants.” Of Falien Firefighters made. The singer agreed that record prices Bryson LP Goes Gold NEW YORK — The Conference of Personal “When we went into the studio it was love were getting higher and that the public is Managers East has made a $1,000 con- at first sight. Deniece took me in hand and becoming dissatisfied with the fact there is LOS ANGELES —- “Reaching For The Sky,” tribution to the widows and children of the said, ‘Okay, you do this and I’ll do this,’ and less music on the albums. “But recording Peabo Bryson’s debut album on Capitol firefighters killed in an Aug. 2 fire in she started arranging all the vocal parts. In costs have skyrocketed, and someone has Records, has recently been certified gold Brooklyn, New York. about an hour and a half we had a couple of to pay for that. When you make a deal with a by the R.I.A.A.

good-sounding records. She and I hugged label today, they usually go into it with the after the wrap and, like always when you thought of how much time you’re going to leave the studio, we told each other how spend in the studio. Albums like the duet much we loved it. We figured we did the with Deniece should cost what we paid, best we could do — that we, at least, made $70,000. Six days in the studio, four songs music even if no one would ever some good per session. But Deniece and I, compared hear it.” to others, are racehorses. We work very Nice Interruption fast, not because we are trying to save Number one status for Mathis and money, but because of the good training we Deniece has completely changed Johnny’s both have had in the studio. We prepare life. “I had a quiet little career going before well before we go in and try to do the tunes

Deniece and I did the single and now the in one take. duet album, ‘That's What Friends Are For.’ “I must tell you that I think my

Now it’s gotten so I have no time to do what I relationship with Columbia has been so

like. It’s interrupted my life, but, I must ad- long and constructive because my albums mit, in a nice, pleasant way.” are very inexpensive to make and therefore singer is also enjoying his first foray The I get the opportunity to record more music. into R&B. "At last I’ve been introduced to My costs for LP sessions are rock bottom

the black audiences I always wanted,” he on the scale of what is norm. $200,000 is stated. “My records were never popular nothing today for a rock album. This is one with blacks — and there are a lot of blacks reason we have so many live album’s, but who like pop music. I think the crux of the even that can get out of hand when you GOLDEN CLOVER TO INTERWORLD — Steve Bam and his Golden Clover Publishing is that young blacks the records, the matter buy have to set it up 10 to 12 times to suit the ar- Co. have entered into a long-term agreement with Interworld Music, under which as opposed to older people. They might tist.” Clover catalog and roster of writers will be represented worldwide by Interworld. Pictured listened to on the radio, but they presi- have me Columbia Loyalist (standing, l-r) are: Michael Price, Golden Clover writer; Michael Stewart, Interworld never went out and bought my records. As he spoke of Columbia Records, dent: Dan Walsh, Golden Clover writer; and Eddie Lambert, general professional manager “Even with the success of the single and (continued on page 56) of Interworld; and (seated) Barri.

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NEW YORK — Indoor rock concerts may be government, the study revealed that an in- permanently damaging spectators’ hear- door symphony was one percent less than ing, according to a study of 100 student the minumum standard set for noise safety concert-goers at Pennsylvania State by the government; that an outdoor rock University. concert accounts for between 12 and 40 The survey conducted by Cathleen Anne percent of the allowed “daily dose"; and Malatino, a graduate student in audiology that an indoor rock concert may exceed the at the university, measured sound levels at total daily dose by as much as 47 percent. indoor and outdoor rock events, as well as To make these measurements, Malatino at symphony concerts. Malatino reported equipped each of her subjects with a that 78 percent of those surveyed experien- dosimeter, a device the size of a pocket ced “ringing or buzzing” in their ears after calculator. The instrument is commonly attending an indoor rock performance; 69 used in industry as a means of making sure percent complained of a “fuzzy, soft, or un- workers are not exposed to cumulative clear sensation”; and 26 percent felt “pain noise dose of more than 90 decibels over U.K. HITS L.A. - Polydor recording group U.K. was given an enthusiastic reception by its during, and sometimes after the concert.” an eight-hour period. fans at its recent Santa Monica Civic concert. Pictured (l-r) backstage foliowing the show In contrast, only 15 percent reported Malatino concluded that the decibel level are: Rick Stevens, Polydor’s vice president of A&R; Alan Holdsworth and John Wetton of hearing “ringing or buzzing" after an out- at an indoor rock concert ranges from 105 Rissmiller of U.K. : Fred Haayen, president of Polydor; Alex Scott, U.K. manager; and Jim door rock concert; 19 percent said they felt to 1 10 at all times, and that when this level Wolf and Rissmiller Concerts. the “fuzzy, soft, or unclear” feeling; and persists for two to three hours, people are eight percent experienced any pain. being subjected to an average of nearly 50 Mathis Reaches New Peak Warning Signs percent above the maximum amount of “These symptoms are the warning signs noise considered safe for an entire day by that the ear may be suffering serious the federal government. In Long Recording Career damage," Malatino wrote. “Unfortunately, The study said that “when these findings damage builds slowly and often goes un- are correlated with the results of a student by Ellis Nassour now the album, I rarely see a black face (at noticed until it’s too late.” survey, it can only be concluded that indoor NEW YORK — When a Columbia Records my concerts). They’re not hostile to me. Using noise standards set by the federal rock concerts are endangering hearing." executive first heard Johnny Mathis perfor- They respect me, but never have fallen in ming at San Francisco's 440 Club in 1955, love with my music because they never Mushroom Alters Polygram Oldies Push he cabled New York: "Have found knew me. I think it was a matter of Aids Record 45 Sales all — phenomenal 19-year-old who could go economics. I was always outpriced L.A.-Based Staff the way. Send contract.” somewhere over in the white section sing- NEW YORK — Polygram Distribution's LOS ANGELES — Mushroom Records has Twenty-three years later, after one of the ing at the symphony hall, instead of being in Singles Oldies Program yielded sales in restructured its Los Angeles staff, just prior most successful careers in the record their clubs. People who are on a lower excess of 268,000 units during July, ac- to the label’s first international sales con- business (he is in the Top Five of all-time economic scale also do not feel comfor- cording to Rick Bleiweiss, Polygram's vention set for Sept. 14-17, according to high LP sales), Mathis finally made it all the table leaving their neighborhood.” national singles director. Shelly Siegel, vice president of Mushroom. way — with his first number one song. Mathis has not ignored human rights for New singles from Polydor, MGM, Siegel has upped Susie Gershon to That tune, “Too Much, Too Little, Too blacks. He is an active fund-raiser for good Casablanca, and Capricorn, in addition to director of artist relations, assistant to the Late,” was recorded with fellow Columbia causes, and has even donated a YMCA new couplings of “A" and “B” sides from vice president and director of special pro- Records artist Deniece Williams, Mathis youth center in Los Angeles. His biggest such labels as Mercury, Monument, and jects. Rich Paladino has been named direc- said, “merely for a change of pace. I wanted contribution came in January 1977 when, De-Lite, highlighted the program. During tor of national promotion while Cathy Weid- to perform with someone else because I got during his premiere concert tour of South July, Polygram sold a record six million man will assist him as national promotion so bored hearing the same voice all the Africa, he tumbled racial barriers in that na- singles, including those in the oldies manager. time. I had heard Deniece’s music and liked tion by appearing before mixed audiences. program. Rick Block is the label’s new director of it, but when we put feelers out to see if she Other entertainers, such as the Supremes, Commenting on the program, Bleiweiss business affairs and Janice T ulley has been would do a session with me I never thought Charles Aznavour and Dave Brubeck, who said, “This was the first time a Polygram- appointed national secondary promotion anything would come of it. tried the same thing were denied permis- wide singles catalog had been available, coordinator. “But," laughed Mathis, “as you know, she sion by the South African authorities. and based on both account and label reac- did. It never occurred to me that she would. Synthetic Music Chrysalis Issues 2 LPs tion, the program turned out to be a huge What I figured was going to happen was Mathis sees the dependency on syn- success. We look forward to continuing this ANGELES - Chrysalis Records will that Deniece was going to come in and sing thetic instrumentation as the most signifi- LOS type of singles program in the future and in- release two albums Sept. 5, including Blon- some obligato type of things behind me. cant change technically in the industry. corporating the many ideas that were die’s “Parallel Lines” and Nick Gilder’s But, in fact, when we got together she star- “Everybody’s doing it now! Of course, the suggested to us from many accounts. “City Nights." Jethro Tull’s new two-record ted giving me some of her ideas and they rhythm is the absolute pulse, too. It’s like live set, originally scheduled for Sept. 5 were fabulous. She is very good in the the heart beat. It plays such a vital role that a release, has been delayed because of CPME Aids Families studio, and since she was a big star in the producer must book a rhythm section early cover art problems. R&B field, I listened to the suggestions she to get who he wants.” Of Fallen Firefighters made. The singer agreed that record prices Bryson LP Goes Gold NEW YORK — The Conference of Personal “When we went into the studio it was love were getting higher and that the public is Managers East has made a $1,000 con- at first sight. Deniece took me in hand and becoming dissatisfied with the fact there is LOS ANGELES — “Reaching ForTheSky,” tribution to the widows and children of the said, 'Okay, you do this and I’ll do this,’ and less music on the albums. “But recording Peabo Bryson’s debut album on Capitol firefighters killed in an Aug. 2 fire in she started arranging all the vocal parts. In costs have skyrocketed, and someone has Records, has recently been certified gold Brooklyn, New York. about an hour and a half we had a couple of to pay for that. When you make a deal with a by the R.I.A.A.

good-sounding records. She and I hugged label today, they usually go into it with the after the wrap and, like always when you thought of how much time you’re going to leave the studio, we told each other how spend in the studio. Albums like the duet much we loved it. We figured we did the with Deniece should cost what we paid, best we could do — that we, at least, made $70,000. Six days in the studio, four songs

some music even if no one would ever good per session. But Deniece and I, compared hear it.” to others, are racehorses. We work very Nice Interruption fast, not because we are trying to save Number one status for Mathis and money, but because of thegood training we Deniece has completely changed Johnny’s both have had in the studio. We prepare life. “I had a quiet little career going before well before we go in and try to do the tunes

Deniece and I did the single and now the in one take. duet album, ‘That’s What Friends Are For.’ "I must tell you that I think my

Now it’s gotten so I have no time to do what I relationship with Columbia has been so

like. It’s interrupted my life, but, I must ad- long and constructive because my albums mit, in a nice, pleasant way.” are very inexpensive to make and therefore singer is also enjoying his first foray The I get the opportunity to record more music. into R&B. “At last I’ve been introduced to My costs for LP sessions are rock bottom

the black audiences I always wanted,” he on the scale of what is norm. $200,000 is stated. “My records were never popular nothing today for a rock album. This is one with blacks — and there are a lot of blacks reason we have so many live albums, but who like pop music. I think the crux of the even that can get out of hand when you GOLDEN CLOVER TO INTERWORLD — Sfeve Barn and his Golden Clover Publishing matter is that young blacks buy the records, the have to set it up 10 to 12 times to suit the ar- Co. have entered into a long-term agreement with Interworld Music, under which to older people. might as opposed They tist.” Clover catalog and roster of writers will be represented worldwide by Interworld. Pictured have listened to me on the radio, but they presi- Columbia Loyalist (standing, l-r) are: Michael Price, Golden Clover writer; Michael Stewart, Interworld never went out and bought my records. As he spoke of Columbia Records, dent: Dan Walsh, Golden Clover writer; and Eddie Lambert, general professional manager “Even with the success of the single and (continued on page 56) of Interworld; and (seated) Barri.

18 Cash Box/September 2, 1978

the feelings of the band when he said, “A lot Club" and “What Is Hip.” powerful sustained note dramatically down has changed in our lives but we haven’t lost The tightest brass section in the business to almost a whisper. w inda Ronstadt you.” The audience was warmly ap- was set-off by the dazzling bass work of The audience joined in for some £ preciative of the opportunity to see this new member Vito San Fillippo and newly- enthusiastic handclapping and foot- t ivingston Taylor landmark band. peter hartz returned drummer David Garibaldi, as well stomping on a rollicking version of "Luxury ie as Danny Hoefer (also a new member) on Liner” and at its conclusion gave her a >lu guitar. Singer Michael Jeffries was as standing ovation. She closed the show, FOREST HILLS TENNIS STADIUM, NEW smooth as 25-year-old whisky and as cool acknowledging the makers of “The Buddy an YORK — Ronstadt’s show was well-paced as T astee Freeze. T ower of Power is a visual Holly Story” for “loosening me up,” with a in and organized, with her choice of material study in contrasts united in music to play rocking song “Ain’t Living Long Like This.” in reflecting an increasing sense of tribute to the most straightforward funk from beginn- Singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell, who ing to end. brldgers several songs to Em- va rock and roll. The first half of the show Janet has contributed the show suppor- h£ featured material from her forthcoming MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK mylou's albums, opened ted by the Hot Band, which contributed h; album, “Living In The U.S.A.,” including — When Genesis was fronted by Peter the same solid support to his set it later < Elvis Presley’s "Love Me Tender,” Elvis Gabriel, who would often wear wolves’

' gave to Harris. Although Crowell has not yet ; 0 Costello’s "Alison,” and Warren Zevon's heads or flower headdresses onstage, they l^ansas Radio.” The last half of the developed an especially unique vocal style, “Mohammad’s were the most striking proponents of 1 Thin Lizzy the LP’s title cut (by he sings effectively his songs which range show featured new British art-rock, which was as notable for its from gently moving to cleverly humorous. Chuck Berry), Buddy Holly’s “It’s So Easy,” theatre as for its music. While the group still randy lewis THE FORUM, L.A. — Kansas is primarily i “Tumbling Dice,” and the Rolling Stones’ used lasers, smoke bombs and rotating “You’re Good,” which known for its three hit singles, “Dust In The Betty Everett’s No mirrors at their recent concert, their music with Wind,” “Point Of Know Return” and “Carry Ronstadt’s clean, tight band extended was ultimately more impressive than their bl On Wayward Son,” but the group during its a nice jam. stage show. nc Throughout the show, however, seven year existence has managed to at- Today the group is down to three of its ink DeVille 1C the with the plaintive, tract an extremely dedicated legion of fans Ronstadt varied pace original members. They are Phil Collins, who are familiar with the entire Kansas melancholy ballads that have more who fronts the group and plays drums dur- a trademark. These repertoire of songs, including even the traditionally been her ing instrumental passages, Peter Banks on C group’s early, obscure works. Stationed THEMBOTTOM LINE, NYC — Mink DeVille’s tunes included “Sorrow Lives Here” and keyboards, and Mike Rutherford on bass. | generally on the Forum’s main floor, these recent performance at this cabaret was a Karla Bonoff’s “Someone To Lay Down They are augmented on their current tour Kansas diehards spurred the rest of the little too lax for comfort. Though the group Besdie Me." by Daryl Sterner on guitar and Chester large crowd to thunderous levels of cheer- fared exceptionally well on their cross- The sound of Ronstadt’s band was Thompson on drums. ing and enthusiasm, providing the group country jaunt with Elvis Costello and Nick highlighted by the keyboard work of Don had ^ Although the group has more com- Lowe’s Rockpile during May, an overriding the stinging guitar playing of with a very receptive audience for its brand Grolnik and mercial success with their newer material, ^ sense of lethargy and lack of spontaneity Waddy Wachtel. The unit was augmented of classical-flavored hard rock. ^ the crowd reacted as enthusiastically to poor saxophonist Dave Fronted by violinist/singer Robby greatly contributed to the evening’s for the evening by guest older material like “Fountain Of Salmacis” g sound quality. on “It’s Easy,” Peter Steinhardt and keyboardist/singer Steve Sanborn, and So they did to newer songs like “Ballad Of v as A product of New York’s CBGB rock club Asher, Ronstadt’s producer, contributed Walsh, the band delivered a tight, 90- Big,” It’s Alright, Joe,” “Lady Lies” J “Say, scene, DeVille's classic R&B influences vocals. minute set which showcased its technical and their hit, "Follow You, Follow Me.” One JC instrumental precision and progressive quickly separated them from the city's Livingston Taylor, James’ brother, of the set’s highlights was “Cinema Show,” K rock stance. Although the group is influen- glitter-punk movement in 1975. The band opened the show. Most of his material was which Collins prefaced with some raunchy spent a number of years polishing their !( “Three-Way Mirror.” ced chiefly by such British acts as Yes and from his new album, dialogue about Romeo and Juliet getting sound in London and San Francisco before Taylor’s five-man band played a pleasant Genesis, Kansas onstage comes across as a* down at a drive-in. returning home, where singer-guitarist set that was less folkish and leaned more a slightly disjointed collection of hippies Oddly, the show’s highlight its en- ' was Willy DeVille added lead guitarist Louie X. pop-rock than his music has in the whose distinctly American, everyman ap- towards core. A buzz went through the audience as ~ aaron fuchs proach is one of their most appealing Erlanger. Erlanger's hand in the execution past. Peter Gabriel joined the group onstage. qualities. In particular, the frizzy-haired of killer rock numbers like “She's So Wearing jeans and a leather jacket, with his ^ Steinhardt is a likable personality who Tough,” “Gunslinger,” and “Cadillac Walk” . head shaved, he delighted the crowd with relates well to audiences. helped to color and fill out the band’s his “I KnowWhatl Like(ln Your Wardrobe)” Boosted by an efficient sound system, sound. In addition, keyboardist Charles from Genesis’ “Selling England By The ' tj Kansas was equally effective on its exten- Carrington and drummer Barry Wisdom Pound" album. aaron fuchs were superb in their guest roles for the r ded, instrumental breaks as it was on the hicago v ^ renditions of its three hits. evening. Opening act Thin Lizzy warmed up the DeVille’s strenght as a vocalist did shine, GREEK THEATRE, L.A. — The tragic death with its energetic, frenzied presenta- however, on his version of Ben E. King’s crowd c I of Terry Kath was foremost in the minds of tion. Led the group's charismatic lead "Stand By Me," which he delivered with in- [P(atti labelle by many who attended the recent Chicago vocalist/bassist Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy tense conviction. Similarly, his devotion to concert, the first L.A. date by the band since I Tower Of Power played a 45-minute set which was the blues surfaced on newer songs from his Donnie Dacus replaced the late lead highlighted by such well known rockers as "Return To Magenta” LP, like “Just Your guitarist. However, from the opening horn GREEK THEATRE — Patti Labelle is a fan- "The Boys Are Back In Town,” “Dancing In Friends” and “Guardian Angel." leo sacks passages of the classic "Feeling Stronger tastic singer. This did not come as a sur- The Moonlight” and “Jailbreak.” Every Day,” it was more than apparent that prise, however, to the audience of devoted dale kawashlma it Chicago is full of purpose and vitality. The fans that gathered for her recent concert at A kiyoshi/Tabackin f line "knowing that you would have wanted it the Greek Theatre. They just didn’t seem to Big Band t this way" stood as a dedication to Kath; the want to sit down. A \ band’s enthusiasm and the solid perfor- To open her performance, Labelle sang mmylou Harris mance by newcomer Dacus offers good "Somewhere Over the Rainbow” silhouet- Rodney Crowell j prospects for the band’s 12th album, "Hot ted against a shimmery silver backdrop. j VILLAGE GATE, NYC — The Toshiko Streets" which is due in several weeks. She descended to the front of the carpeted E Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band returned With Bill Conti conducting the overture, stage for “Save The Last Dance For Me.” ROXY, L.A. — In her first Roxy appearance to Greenwich Village Gate with a the L.A. Ballet provided a swirling dance in- She danced all around in her formal white in more than two years, Emmylou Harris stimulating mix of contemporary big band tro, choreographed by John Clifford. gown for “Lady Marmalade,” but the showed why she has been called the most jazz blending both the music tradition of Throughout the evening, Conti and the relationship between artist and audience promising female country vocalist to arrive East and West. orchestra gave substantial support to the was most intense on “You Are My Friend.” in years. She also demonstrated technique In her compositions, Toshiko has \ band’s efforts. The infectious warmth that Patti Labelle that could provide inspiration to any retained a unique sense of time that is in- With almost a decade of hit-making communicates was augmented by her tight vocalist — country or otherwise. digenous to Japanese music, and that gives

behind them, it was hard for Chicago not to and lively nine-piece band led by Bud It is hard to think of anyone who makes her jazz a delicate flavour of tension as the omit favorites, but the band delivered Ellison. The elegant staging centered better use of their dynamic and emotional band swings. Her selections for the Gate strong versions of tunes such as "Does around the white grand piano with raisers ranges than Emmylou. Her live show, even performance were mostly swingy tunes,

Anybody Really Know What Time It Is,” to the side whereupon stood the handsome more than her albums, demonstrated these and Lew Tabackin, her husband and co- "Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “I’m musicians in matching white suits. This qualities. leader of the band, contributed with warm A Man” and “I Just Want To Be Free.” elegance complemented the mood of She can move effectively from cajun to and brillantly persuasive solos. Chicago also presented new material rowdy good fun that pervaded the cool pure country to pop and rock ’n’ roll, perfor- Toshiko Akiyoshi is a pioneer in the which was generally vigorous, utilizing evening air at the Greek. ming each with equal authenticity. On the women-in-jazz movement in the sense that

Dacus' ability to play in a hard-driving rock If Patti Labelle had not been so good, she ballads, her full versatility came into play, she has completely taken creative control

guitar style. Dacus fronted the band on would have easily been upstaged by Tower particularly on “When I Stop Dreaming” of a big band by composing and arranging several of his own compositions. A fine of Power, the special guest artist for the and “Easy From Now On.” her own music and conducting her own player, singer and writer, Dacus is ob- evening. The band's performance included For the former, which began with some orchestra. viously an asset to the band. His “We Came To Play” and “Yin-Yang Thang" beautifully rendered a cappella harmonies, She left Japan for the United States two enthusiasm and Framp ton-like ap- from their new album, also entitled "We Emmylou projected in her voice the pain decades ago because jazz was considered ( pearance adds a new roving stage Came To Play,” plus many of their hits, expressed in the lyrics of the song. She also an “evil” music there. Ironically enough, presence. “You've Got To Funkafize,” “I Could Never exhibited the value of dynamic range on Japan is now one of the biggest markets for Keyboardist Robert Lamm summed up Make You Unhappy,” “Down to the Night "Easy From Now On” by shifting from a jazz after the United States. ® f e haru s ON STAG E m REVIEWS SINGLES REVIEWS F E U R E PICKS

PLAYER (RSO 908) AMBROSIA (Warner Bros. 8640)

Prisoner Of Your Love (3:12) (Touch of Gold How Much I Feel (4:46) (Rubicon Music — BMI) Music/Crowbeck Music/Stigwood Music — BMI) (Pack)

(P. Beckett/J.C. Crowley) Ambrosia’s third album (first for Warners) is en- Player found itself on top with “Baby Come titled "Life Beyond L.A.” This first single is the Back” from the debut album; now, Player is back highest debut of the week. Gentle with an appeal- with a new LP, “DangerZone.”Thisfirstsingleisa ing upward move, the track features an easy- smooth and clean ballad dedicated to the prison paced arrangement of piano, guitar and strings. called love. Firm beat, overlapping guitar and The lead vocals and harmonies are excellent. A keyboard lines and expressive vocals make this a break at the 3:30 mark allows a shorter edit. A hot add for Top 40 lists. good Top 40 add. TOMY PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS DAVE MASON (Columbia 3-10819) (Shelter/ABC SR-62011) Don’t It Make You Wonder (3:04) (Dave Mason Listen To Her Heart (2:47) (Skyhill Publ. — BMI) Music — BMI) (D. Mason/K. Nicholas) (T. Petty) Taken from “Mariposa De Oro,” this single is a This second single from the "You’re Gonna Get successful marriage of Mason past and present. It” album has an emphatic guitar opening; double- The gritty and imploring vocals have the strength timing drums turn over the reins to Petty’s vocals of his early work. The bluesy guitar work is and the story of an independent woman. The tre- broadened by a handclap beat and sparce string ble sound of the guitar work and the moving beat section fills. Backing singers add brightness to the make this a fine rock ’n’ roll cut suited to Top 40 rolling chorus. Well-suited to Top 40 lists. lists.

GENESIS (Atlantic 3511) GEORGE DUKE (Epic 8-50593) West Young Man (In The Motherlode) (3:35) Go Movin’ On (3:26) (Mycenae Music — ASCAP) (G. (Gelring Ltd. /Run It Music — BMI) (Rutherford) Duke) This follow-up to "Follow You, Follow Me” from Taken from the “Don’t Let Go” album, this track .” the “And Then There Were Three . . album is a features jumpy piano chording by Duke, funky guitar synthesizer dashing and dominated rhythm backing and smooth and razzy vocals by rocker, which features steady, moderate tempo Napoleon Brock, Josie James and Gwen Evans. jaunty beat and effective rising vocals. Intertwin- The melody of the lyric hook is particularly engag- ing guitar lines and synthesizer work provide rich ing. Suited to R&B and pop playlists. textures. Suited to AOR, pop lists.

JESSE BARISH (RCA JH-1 1358) DOUCETTE (Mushroom 7036) You (3:34) (Mercury Shoes Music — (J. BMI) All I Wanna Do (3:33) (Andorra Music — ASCAP) Barish) (Doucette/Shindell/Olson) “You” is a popular name for a song with This second single from the “Mama Let Flim Coolidge and the McCrarys currently on the Play" album is a smooth and rising ballad with fine charts. Barish's tune from his namesake album harmonies, clean guitar work and well-schooled

ought to make it a little more crowded on the pop lead vocals by Doucette. This gentle rocker has chart. Marty Balin production and good singing what it takes to make good Top 40 marks. make this work. Top 40 lists. SINGLES TO WATCH THELMA JONES (Columbia 3-10814) CAB CALLOWAY (Hologram/RCA JH-1 1364) THE JACKSONS (Epic 8-50595)

I Second That Emotion (3:29) (Jobete Music/Stone Minnie The Moocher (3:03) (Mills Music — ASCAP) (C. Blame It On The Boogie (3:32) (Almo Music — ASCAP) Agate Music — BMI) (W. Robinson) Calloway/I. Mills) (M. Jackson/D. Jackson/E. Krohn) This lead track from Jones’ namesake forthcoming The “King of Hi-De-Ho” came up with this classic more Mick Jackson (not related) is currently enjoying pop album is a moderately paced cover of the classic by than four decades ago and now joined with new, vibrant success with this song. Timing of the Jackson’ release Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. A sinuous backbeat rhythms and Cab’s wide-smiling enthusiasm, Minnie is has found them playing catch-up ball. Fun, infectious of congas, tambourine and percussion touches comple- back. Crisp horns and strings, solid back beat and a and exuberant, this version features the unmistakeable ments Jones’ rough and smooth singing. R&B and pop familiar lyric make this a natural for dancefloor action, voices of the Jacksons. Good funk. R&B and pop add. lists ought to find this one appealing. with other formats likely to get in on the fun. MAZE (Capitol 4629) ANGELO (Fantasy 832) CRUSADERS (ABC/Blue Thumb BT-278) I Wish You Well (3:46) (Pecle Publishing — BMI) (F. Changing Man (3:00) (Delta R&E/Bluesome Lady Bayou Bottoms (Four Knights Music — BMI) (W. Beverly) Music/Anneon Music — ASCAP) (Angelo/A. Newton) (3:43) Felder) This track from the “Golden Time Of Day” features There are aspects of Angelo’s voice that are reminis- The Crusaders have been pleasing a sizeable Frankie Beverly's sultry and soothing singing, gentle cent of Robert Palmer. This single features clear guitar audience for years and this first single from the new arrangement of keyboard/organ, guitar touches and and bass lines, upfront beat, strings and punctuating “Images” album is a mid-tempo funked up instrumental steady high-hat beat. Well-suited to R&B and pop lists. horns. Vigorous arrangements and solid performances which features fine horn voicings above a muscular The smooth harmonies and suitable upward movement make this track a fine add to Top 40 lists. rhythm section. Suited to R&B, jazz and pop lists. work effectively. THE BEACH BOYS (Warner/Reprise 1394) Peggy Sue (2:14) (MPL Communications — BMI) (J. Alli- MECO (Millennium/Casablanca 620) THIN LIZZY (Warner Bros. 8648) son/N. Petty/B. Holly) Themes From The Wizard Of Oz (2:56) (Leo Feist — Cowboy Song (3:12) (Pippin The Friendly Ranger “The Buddy Hoily Story” can be justly credited with the ASCAP) (H. Arlen/E.Y. Harburg) Music/Chappell & Co. — ASCAP) (P. Lynott/B. Downey) current renewed interest in the pioneer works of the late With the Wiz movie slated for fall, the cross- Edited from the “Live And Dangerous” album, this ode great. This version does not have Holly’s quivering promotional value of releasing Oz material has not been to the cowboy begins gently and then mounts up to freshness, but its beat, steady organ backing, guitar loston Casablanca. It’s all here: the wicked witch’s laugh, punchy drum beat and rough and ready guitar work. The work, horns and vocals make it of interest to Top 40 Toto’s bark, steady dancing beat, sweeping strings and vocals are excellent and the feel is celebratory. Well- programmers. Fun spin. horns. Certain refrains are reminiscent of Star Wars. suited to AOR and Top 40. BARBARA MANDRELL (ABC 12403) Likely to be a floor favorite. THE MICHAEL ZAGER BAND (Private Stock 45,202) Sleeping Single In A Double Bed (2:20) (Pi-Gem Music Soul To Soul (3:21) (Sumac Music — BMI) (A. Fields/M. - BMI) (K. Fleming/D. Morgan) JOHN BELUSHI (MCA 40950) Louie, Louie (Flip Records — BMI) (R. Berry) Zager) A fast keyboard pace opens this track and provides a (2:55) Hey, Belushi. Hey, all right. This of a Taken from the “Let’s All Chant” album, this edited jaunty underpinning to Mandrell’s bright vocals. A break yeah, remake raunchy favorite from the early '60s features track opens with a riff reminiscent of Chicago and then smooths out the movement and allows a nice build back dance Belushi’s suitably slurred vocals, rudimentary and strong moves to gentle singing, steady backing beat and fluid to the chorus. Backing vocals, pedal steel and the “op- rhythm backing, sparkling piano fills and slides and arrangements. Silky horns, congas and mid-song break timistic” sound makethisagood add for country and pop

' to hard funk this a formats. crowd involvement. Taken from National Lampoon’s make good R&B add. "Animal House," this is to fun spin. HODGES, JAMES & SMITH (London 5N-272) suited a pop DIFOSCO (20th Century Fox 2382)

What Have You Done For Love? (3:18) (Mikim Music — FINISHED TOUCH (Motown 1445F) The I Love You Song (3:37) (Jerry Williams Music/Nas- BMI/Stevenson Music — ASCAP) (W.R. Steven- Sticks And Stones (3:41) (Jobete Music — ASCAP) (B. sau Music/Fox Fanfar Music — BMI) (J. Williams, Jr.) son/Hodges/James/Smith) Sutton/M. Sutton) Percussions touches, steady bass drum, keyboard This title track opens dramatically with high hat beat Taken from the album “Need To Know You Better,” work, strings and backing singers are the underpinning and sonorous bass drum which then swings into dance this track is subtitled “But The Funk Won’t Never Hurt of this melodic tune. The lead vocals are rich. Harmonica floor action. Horn chart is ambitious; bass work provides You" which is fortunate because this track has talkin' jive, adds an interesting texture. Suitabley reminiscent of muscle; the singing is melodic and the simplicity of the popping bass, rhythm guitars, handclap beat, party several soul classics, this ought to do well on R&B and lyric complements the groove. R&B and disco lists. chorus and general fun. R&B lists. pop ilsts ' Cash Box/September 2, 1978 RADIO NEWS Major Market Programmers Exchange Observations At Chi. NAB Conference AirPlay (continued from page 9) them out quickly,” said Pittman. “They don’t last forever. Oldies should be a solu- disco music and its role in a mass appeal tion, not a source of problems.” IF YOU’VE GOT A CANNON, SHOOT IT — Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown said it format and society as a whole. Rich added that oldies that are not heard first to explain why he ran fullback Jimmy Brown so frequently. Borrowing the one-liner Rock ‘n’ Roll Not Hip? very often can off-set the burn-out feeling during last week’s NAB Radio Programming Conference was Mutual network president Ed “Disco could be a fad, but it’s too early to that affects many mass appeal stations Little. Little was referring to his network's satellite programming capabilities involving tell," said Pittman. “Hip people are going to playing basically the same hits. Western Union's Westar satellite and 500 10-foot receiving dishes placed at Mutual affiliate discos now, rock ‘n’ roil and jeans are not of general was stations coast to coast. According to Little, Mutual now has a leg up on its network competi- the hip things anymore. I’ve had to reorient. Another area agreement was that tion as a result of this technological innovation, which is expected to increase signal As far as programming goes, call-out day-parting. The consensus strength clarity three-fold (5kh 15kh), is with it. programmers should be aware of what and to and planning to run determines what’s palatable. In general, I demographics are available at But Little added that “professional jealousy" is preventing Mutual from getting govern- find that the Holiday Inn’s disco play is audience and should program accor- ment clearance to commence its satellite broadcasting. He accused the Texas State closer to our audience’s tastes than Studio what times Network of “holding back the progress of network radio.” According to Little, Exxon had 54.” dingly. owned the Southwest Athletic Conference football broadcast rights for the past 44 years, Rich pointed to the distinction between which were aired over the TSN. Now that Mutual has acquired the broadcast rights to the disco hits and disco-oriented hits, calling NPR Board Gets highly-rated football games, Little says, TSN is trying to hold up Mutual’s satellite clearance the latter more effective for mass appeal at least until after the football season. radio. Rich said that 25 percent of his sta- 5 New Members “Those of you with friends on TSN," Little directed the audience during the “Meet The tion’s currents are disco-oriented. LOS ANGELES — The National Public Prez" session, to slap tell they’re doing to hold “go up them and them — and them what up But Sebastian disagreed with the New Radio board of directors now has two new broadcasting.” York programmers. “New York is disco’s station representatives and three new In a related matter, Little explained Mutual’s objection to the Associated Press’ proposal mainstay," he noted, “but it hasn’t swept the public members. to do its own satellite testing. Little noted that Mutual has spent $10 million as part of its country yet. Disco has not reached the The new station representatives are testing program and he failed to see why AP should be able to do its testing at the govern- mass audience outside of New York.” Walter Sheppard of WITF-FM in Hershey, ment’s expense. Research PA and Wally Smith of KUSC-FM in Los Whether one agreed with Little’s stance or not, there is no denying the fact that the Call-out and other forms of research Angeles. Their election was the first since Mutual is of president one the most colorful and outspoken radio industry leaders active were another popular topic. Rich cautioned the merger of National Public Radio with n’t in the of today. Do g et way his cannon. the audience not to overreact to their the Association of Public Radio Stations. ABC BUYS TRAC 7 AND BURKE — While research findings and to be open to many The new public members of the NPR Little dominated the network presidents different types of research. board are Walter Leonard, president of session, there were many other interesting “Let it all filter through your brain to help Nashville's Fisk University; Cyrus MacKin- items of coming out the “Meet The Prez" you decide,” said Rich. “You should use non, president of the Courier-Journal and session. One of the most interesting was any research information you can get your Louisville Times Co.; and David ABC president Hal Neal’s announcement hands on.” Rockefeller, Jr., chairman of Arts, Educa- that his network to has agreed purchase the Fox suggested that programmers tion and Americans, an organization study- initial output of the 7 and Burke new TRAC research what their competition is playing. ing the role of the arts in public education. rating services. Both plan to begin radio “What they’re playing determines what is Miami’s Recalled audience measurement this fall and will be happening in your market so you have to ARBs BARISH PROMOTES — RCA recording ar- purchased by ABC in every market where pay attention.” He added that hit-line MIAMI — The Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and tist Jesse Barish recently concluded a its owned stations operate. callers are useless and offered his own combined market rating reports are being multi-city tour promoting his self-titled illustra- “There can be no more graphic technique for researching album buyers. recalled by Arbitron in the wake of alleged debut LP for the label. Stops along the tour tion of the radio medium's vitality and ap- “We place cards in the record stores and diary tampering by former employees of included Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, St. peal to the advertising community than the call people at home to ask people how they 96X/Miami (WMJX) during the April/May Louis, and Los Angeles. In Atlanta, Barish fact that two major research organizations like new albums after they’ve had a chance survey. The alleged tampering, which (right) visited Lee Abrams (center) in the have made substantial dollar commitments to hear them,” explained Fox. “They'll tell reportedly involved four Arbitron diaries Burkhart/Abrams offices with Joshua to enter the syndicated radio audience you which are they key cuts. And we hold on which were filled out by three then-station Btardo, director of national album promo- measurement field at this time,” said Neal. to people with good track records.” employees, was reported to Arbitron by the tion for the label. STATION TO STATION — KRTH/Los Sebastian took issue with Fox, saying Charter Communications station. will present to ‘n’ roll Angeles (K-Earth) a salute rock Labor Day weekend. The station will album buyers are fans already and give Arbitron is expected to mail revised

play every number one record from 1955 to 1978 in their order of ascension . . . Chicago’s prejudiced responses. The KHJ PD later books out next week. The revised books WKQX (101FM) has added “Rock Reports." The rock news show features interviews with added that he watches album sales, will reportedly show 96X with reduced name artists, information on concert appearances, album release dates, band breakups “because if an LP’s a smash, there’s got to cumes and quarter hour totals. and other news about rock groups reported by Robin Winter, of the newest member the be something on it we can be playing.” Charter had recently reached an agree-

WKQX news staff . . . KQ94/Little Rock, formerly beautiful music station KEZQ, went on the Oldies ment with Broadcast Enterprises Network air 1. is using the August KQ94 Abrams "Superstars” format. Moderator Sholin stayed in the to sell 96X to BEN. THE MORE THE MERRIER — With sales to Iran and Saudi Arabia, the "Wolfman Jack background for most of the workshop, but Radio Show” now is heard in 22 foreign countries. Audio Stimulation also distributes the he did comment on oldies programming. ‘Songbird’ Is Platinum

in 1 1 5 cities in this country . . . “Dr. show Westwood One’s Demento” will be heard on New “Current lists are very similar everywhere,” NEW YORK — Barbra Streisand’s latest Your’ 99X beginning September 17. “Dr. Demento” had been carried by the Big Apple’s he pointed out. “So gold is the number one album, “Songbird,” has been certified

WKTU before that station switched to its current all-disco format . . . Paul Harvey has key to our stations' programming.” platinum by the RIAA. This is her third signed an exclusive seven-year contract with the ABC Radio Network, renewing his 27- “We tend to run oldies through and run platinum record. year relationship with ABC. Harvey’s daily audience exceeds five million listeners and he is now heard on approximately 770 stations, according to ABC. NEW JOBS — Dave Martin has been appointed program manager of WBZ/Boston, a station. Westinghouse Martin had been working . . at WFYR-FM, the Chicago RKO station .

Steve Sutton, PD at KFWD/Dallas, has resigned . . . WMMR/Philadelphia PD Jerry

Stevens and evening man “Obscene” Steven Clean have resigned . . . Earnest James has quit as WBMX/Chicago PD to move crosstown as WVON and WGCI-FM GM . . . The True Don Bleu has left KDWB/Minneapolis. He is expected to resurface shortly at KHJ/Los

Angeles . . . WEFM/Chicago’s newest air personality is John Calhoun, who'll be working

the 1 0-2am shift . . . WOWO/Fort Wayne has promoted Ken Moore from air personality to

executive producer . . . Jeff Goldberg has been named associate membership coordinator for the NAB, replacing Sue Halwachs who resigned to pursue her doctorate in com- munications at Michigan State University. K And an unusual new job announcement was made during a news conference at the NAB \ Programming Conference. John Ehrlichman, a former assistant to President Richard \ % Nixon who was convicted on charges stemming from the “Watergate" scandal, has been V signed by the Mutuai Radio Network as a news commentator. Ehrlichman’s daily two-and-

a-half minute commentary will be one of a series of “mini-features” the network feeds to its affiliates each day. Ehrlichman, who has become a successful author since his release from federal prison in April, is not the first Watergate-era figure to venture into political commentary via radio. John Dean was involved in a syndicated radio feature that lasted a few months earlier this year. GET WELL SOON — Jacque Strickland, an afternoon jock at WMC-AM/Memphis, was stabbed 10 times while getting out of her car at her home on August 18, but she is reported KING ANDY GIBB — KING radio in Seattle recently sponsored an Andy Gibb contest for its. to be recovering well at a Memphis hospital. Her attacker reportedly was a listener who had listeners, and the winners met the RSO recording artist backstage before his Seattle con- been a frequent caller to the station. A suspect has been charged with assault to commit cert. Pictured (l-r) in back row are: Scott Forrest of KING; Rob Conrad, KING program murder. director: and Bruce Murdock, KING-AM disc jockey. In the middle row are Gibb and the joey berlin contest winners. Shown in the front row is Michael Rowley RSO promotion man in Seattle.

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 • TOP FM ROTATION ]

TOP 200 TW LW WKS TITLE ARTIST LABEL pnp PRIME CUTS

1 1 12 SomeGirls The Roiling Stones Rolling Stones 2 Miss You, Respectable, Beast, Whip, Shattered

2 — — Don’t Look Back Boston Epic 7* Man I’ll Never Be, Satisfied, Title 3 2 10 Double Vision Foreigner Atlantic 3 Hot Blooded, Title, Blue Day, Children

4 3 15 Stranger In Town Bob Seger Capitol 8 Still The Same. Hollywood, Number, Final Scene

5 4 12 Darkness On The Edge Of Town BruceSpringsteen Columbia 20 Prove It, Promised Land, Factory

6 5 15 ButSeriously Folks . . . Joe Walsh Asylum 10 Life’s Been Good, Second Hand Store

7 6 7 Nightwatch Kenny Loggins Columbia 19* "Friend," Easy Driver, Angelique, Title 8 7 12 Worlds Away PabloCruise A&M 6 Love Will Find A Way, Rio, Runnin'

9 9 10 Octave The Moody Blues London 22 Slide Zone, Driftwood, Had To Fall, Day We Meet 10 — Who Are You The Who MCA — Various

11 10 12 The Cars TheCars Elektra 29* Just What 1 Needed, You're All I’ve Got, Bye Bye Love

12 11 11 David Gilmour David Gilmour Columbia 51 No Way Out, Short And Sweet, Breathe, Raise My Rent

13 13 10 Pyramid Alan Parsons Arista 21 What Goes Up . . . Eagle, Pyramania, Can’t Take It

14 21 2 Caravan To Midnight Robin Trower Chrysalis 79* My Love, For You, Title

15 12 5 Sgt. Pepper’s . . . Various RSO 4 Come Together, Into My Life, Oh! Darling

16 8 9 Street-Legal Bob Dylan Columbia 24 New Pony, Stop Crying, Senor

17 19 2 Life Beyond L.A. Ambrosia WB 89* How Much 1 Feel

18 14 14 Heaven Tonight CheapTrick Epic 45 Surrender, High Roller, Radio, Title, Top Of World

19 20 19 Hermit Of Mink Hollow Todd Rundgren Bearsville 144 Out Of Control, Wolf, Friends, Children, Fade Away

20 17 11 Sleeper Catcher LRB Harvest 43* Shut Down, Light, Paradise

21 22 2 Shots From A Cold . . . Moon Martin Capitol — Dallas. Cadillac, Hands, Pretender

22 15 15 You'reGonnaGetlt Tom Petty Shelter 67 Hurt, Magnolia, Need To Know, Title

23 25 15 Misfits The Kinks Arista 60 Fantasy, Hay Fever, Wardrobe, Title 24 — — Cosmic Messenger Jean-Luc Ponty Atlantic 128 * Various 25 — — Urban Desire Genya Ravan 20th Cen. 131 * Various

26 18 8 See Forever Eyes Prism Ariola 99 Flyin’, Nickels And Dimes, Title

27 27 38 Bat Out Of Hell Meat Loaf Epic 26 Paradise, Two Out Of Three, Words 28 28 3 War Of TheWorlds Various Columbia 105* Forever Autumn

29 24 3 More Songs About Buildings Talking Heads Sire 104 Good Thing, Found A Job, Artists, River 30 26 5 Obsession UFO Chrysalis 46* You Can Rock Me, Cherry FM Station Reports — New ADDS/Hot Rotation KRST-FM — ALBUQUERQUE — BOB SHULMAN C-101-FM — CORPUS CHRISTI — MANDO CAMINA ADDS: Who, Boston, Hall and Oates, 1994, Jean-Luc Ponty, Heron/Jackson, Stoneground, Michael ADDS: Who. Juice Newton, City Boy, Hall and Oates Nesmith, Steve Harley, Chick Corea, Stephen Stills (45), Van Morrison (45) HOTS: Boston, Kenny Loggins, Pablo Cruise, Foreigner, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger. Burton HOTS: Bob Dylan, Foreigner, Cars, “War Of The Worlds", UFO, Crusaders, Moon Martin, Mose Jones, Cummings, Bros. Johnson, Leon Russell, Rolling Stones, Wendy Waldman. Ambrosia, Moody Blues. Prism, Rolling Stones, Pablo Cruise, Bros. Johnson Prism, “Sgt. Pepper"

KEZY-FM -- ANAHEIM — LARRY REISMAN ADDS: City Boy, Joe Cocker, Player, Steve Harley, Colin Blunstone, Savoy Brown, Van Morrison(45) KAZY-FM — DENVER — GREG GILLISPIE HOTS: Boston, Who, Prism, Rolling Stones ADDS: Trooper, Fogelberg/Weisberg, "Grease". Beatles (Sgt. Pepper), Stephen Stills(45) HOTS: Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Pablo Cruise, Boston, Who, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh, “Sgt. Pepper", Alan Parsons WAAL-FM — BINGHAMTON — FRED HORTON ADDS: Player, Hall and Oates, City Boy HOTS: Boston, Foreigner, Rolling Stones, Who, Bob Dylan, Kenny Loggins, Linda Ronstadt(45), Taste KBPI-FM — DENVER — JOHN BRODEY Of Honey(45), E.C. King(45), Jackson Browne(45), Little River Band(45) ADDS: Who, Fogelberg/Weisberg HOTS: Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Bob Seger, Boston, Who, Pablo Cruise, Joe Walsh. Walter Egan. Starship, Kenny Loggins WBCN-FM — BOSTON — TONY BERARDINI Jefferson ADDS: Willie Alexander, City Boy, Leo Kottke, Who, 1994, Faith Band, Hall and Oates HOTS: Boston, Who, Tom Petty, Talking Haeds, Cars, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Genya Ravan, Rolling Stones, Moon Martin KFML-AM — DENVER — RANDY SUTTON ADDS: Hall and Oates, Fogelberg/Weisberg, Gato Barbieri, Alpha Centauri, Van Morrison(45), Gino Vannelli(45) WGRQ-FM — BUFFALO — JOHN VELCHOFF HOTS: Boston, Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Joe Walsh, Kenny Loggins, Bob Seger, Alan Parsons, Pablo ADDS: Who, Fogelberg/Weisberg Cruise, Bros. Johnson, Moody Blues, Ambrosia, Larry Carlton, Crusaders, Beatles (Sgt. Pepper). David HOTS: Foreigner, Rolling Stones, Boston, "Grease”, “Animal House", Bob Seger, Meat Loaf, Joe Gilmour Walsh, Kenny Loggins, "Sgt. Pepper”, Cars, Little River Band, Chris Rea, Commodores, Walter Egan, Exile, Linda Ronstadt(45), Nick Gilder(45), Bruce Springsteen, Joe Cocker KGGO-FM — DES MOINES — MITCH McCRACKEN WJKL-FM — CHICAGO — TOM MARKER/WALLY LEISERING ADDS: Russ Ballard, 1994, Leon Russell, Player, Who, Bob McGilpin ADDS: Who, Shirts, City Boy, Norton Buffalo, Michael Nesmith, Klaatu, Hall and Oates, Staples, Rio HOTS: Boston, Cheap Trick, Foreigner, Kinks, Eddie Money, Moody Blues, Pablo Cruise, Alan Parsons. Grande Band Joe Walsh, Kennyn Loggins, David Gilmour, Ozark Mtn. Daredevils, Tom Petty, Johnny Winter, Who. HOTS: Robin T rower, Cars, David Gilmour, All Stars, Rolling Stones, John Lee Hooker, Jean-Luc Ponty, Walter Egan Moon Martin, David Johansen, Mink DeVille, L. LeRoux, Leo Kottke, Talking Heads, Boston, Bruce Springsteen, Nighthawks, Cheap Trick, Doc and Merle Watson, Genya Ravan, Johnny Winter WABX-FM — DETROIT — JOE KRAUSE ADDS: Greg Kihn, Jean-Luc Ponty, Hall and Oates WKQX-FM — CHICAGO — BOB KING ADDS: Who HOTS: Rolling Stones, Pablo Cruise, Bob Seger, Joe Walsh, "Sgt. Pepper" HOTS: Bob Seger, Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Moody Blues, Kenny Loggins, Boston, Alan Parsons, David Gilmour WLAV-FM — GRAND RAPIDS — DOC DONOVAN ADDS: Player, Hall and Oates, City Boy, Who, Beach Boys(45) WXRT-FM — CHICAGO — BOB GELMS HOTS: Boston, Foreigner, Joe Walsh, Crusaders, Pablo Cruise, Alan Parsons, Bob Seger, Kenny ADDS: Boston, Joe Cocker, Heron/Jackson, City Boy Loggins, Rolling Stones, Ambrosia, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Journey, Gerry Rafferty, REO HOTS: Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Rolling Stones, Pablo Cruise, Pat Metheny, Kenny Loggins, Speedwagon, Little River Band, Eddie Money, Meat Loaf, David Gilmour, Moody Blues, UFO. "War Of Joe Walsh, Todd Rundgren, Moody Blues, Bob Seger, Johnny Winter, John Prine, Jean-Luc Ponty, The Worlds”, Michael Stanley, Bob Dylan, Charlie Charlie, David Johansen, Talking Heads, Genesis, UFO, Foreigner, Bob Dylan

WCCC-FM — HARTFORD — BILL NOSAL WMMS-FM — CLEVELAND — KID LEO/JOHN GORMAN ADDS: Who, Hall and Oates, Klaatu, Dirty Angels, Snail, Genya Ravan, Kingfish ADDS: Who, Bill Champlin, Hali and Oates, Johnny Winter, City Boy, Van Morrison(45), Beach Boys(45) HOTS: Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Bruce Springsteen, Bob SeTjer, Joe Walsh, Bob Dylan, Alan Parsons, HOTS: Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Michael Stanley, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Todd Moody Biues, Cars, Ambrosia, Who, Boston Rudgren, Cars, Joe Walsh, Pablo Cruise, David Gilmour, Boyzz, “Sgt. Pepper"

WLVQ-FM — COLUMBUS — TOM TEUBER/STEVE RUNNER KLOL-FM — HOUSTON — SANDY MATHIS ADDS: Who, City Boy, Hall and Oates, Fogelberg/Weisberg ADDS: Who, Hall and Oates, Joe Cocker, Tarney/Spencer, Jay Boy Adams, Pierce Arrow, City Boy,

I HOTS: Foreigner, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Todd Rundgren, Alan Player, Kingfish, Boyzz, Linda Ronstadt(45), Van Morrison(45), Beach Boys(45) Parsons, Pablo Cruise, Boston, Chris Rea, Walter Egan, Kenny Loggins, "Sgt. Pepper", David Gilmour, HOTS: Who, Boston, Kenny Loggins, Robin Trower, Moody Blues, Chris Rea, Steve Gibbons, Moon Moody Blues. Ambrosia Martin, Greg Kihn, Foreigner, Ambrosia

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DAN FOGELBERG THE WHO CITY BOY DARYL HALL& PLAYER JOECOCKER Book Early JOHN OATES TIM WEISBERG Luxury You Who Are You TwinSonsOf Danger Zone MCA Mercury Along the Red Ledge RSO Can Afford RCA Different Mothers Asylum Epic

#1 Most Added #3 Most Added #5 Most Added #7 Most Added #9 Most Added #11 Most Added THE WHO — Who Are You DARYL HALL & JOHN PLAYER — Danger Zone KINGFISH — Trident — BOSTON — Don’t Look — MCA OATES — Along The Red — RSO Jet Back — Epic TALKING HEADS — — More Songs About THIS — Ledge - RCA — — — ADDED WEEK ADDED THIS WEEK ADDED THIS WEEK ADDED THIS WEEK Buildings And Food — WLVQ, WGRQ, THIS WEEK — WNOR, ADDED WNOR, WIOQ, WYFE, WIOQ. KSJO, KLOL, KRST. WXRT, KSAN, Sire WKQX, KM EL, KSHE, WJKL, WLVQ, KMEL, WYSP, WLAV, KSJO, KZAM, WCCC, KOME, KKTX, KSJO KWST, WIOQ, KBPI, KSHE, WABX, KWST, KLOL, KADI, WAAL, WLIR, KKTX — ADDED THIS WEEK — HISTORY TO DATE KADI, KWKI, KREM, WLIR WLAV, KSJO, KRST, WIOQ, WYSP, WLAV, KEZY, WBAB, KGGO HISTORY TO DATE — WAAF, KWST, WABX KZAM KADI, WBAB, KRST, KLOL, KZAM, HISTORY TO DATE WHFS KSHE, KMEL, WNOR KGGO, KNX, WCCC, WAAL, WCCC, KNCN, None KMET, WJKL, KOME KNCN, KOME, WMMS, WMMS, WLIR, WBCN, HISTORY TO DATE — WYFE, WLVQ, WBLM WBCN, WHFS, KSAN, WBCN, KKTX, KLOL, KSAN, KFML, WBAB WLAV. WYSP, WNEW WYFE HISTORY TO DATE — #8 Most Added WIOQ, WNEW, WJKL, #6 Most Added KLOL, KEZY, WMMS WKLS, KOME, WAAF, HISTORY TO DATE — None JEAN-LUC PONTY — WBAB. WIOQ, KNCN JOE — Luxury WBLM, WBAB, KRST, None COCKER Cosmic Messenger — KSAN, KADI, WBCN You Can Afford — Asylum KKTX. KZAM #2 Most Added #4 Most Added Atlantic KBPI. KREM, WKQX ADDED THIS WEEK — CITY BOY — Book Early DAN FOGELBERG & TIM ADDED THIS WEEK — WMMR, KAZY, WLIR KSHE, KSJO, KLOL, WABX, KSJO, KRST, WYDD, KGGO — Mercury WEISBERG — Twin Sons KADI, KEZY, WBAB, KNX, KADI, WLIR, KKTX #12 Most Added ADDED THIS WEEK — Of Different Mothers — WXRT, KOME, KREM WJKL, WLVQ, KSHE, Epic #10 Most Added 1994 — 1994 —A&M WIOQ, WYSP, WLAV, ADDED THIS WEEK — STEVE HARLEY — Hobo ADDED THIS WEEK — KSJO, KLOL, KZAM, WNOR, WLVQ, WGRQ, With A Grin — Capitol KSJO, KRST, KGGO, KADI, KWKI, WAAL, WYFE, WYSP, KBPI, HISTORY TO DATE — HISTORY TO DATE — ADDED THIS WEEK — WBCN KEZY, WBAB, KNCN, KZAM, KADI, KWKI, KWST, WABX, KMEL, WAAF, KSHE, WNOR, KSJO, KRST, KEZY, HISTORY TO DATE — WXRT, KOME, WMMS, WBAB, KAZY, WLIR, KMET, KZAM, WNEW, WJKL, WYFE, KZAM, KKTX. KSAN WJKL, WYSP, WBAB, KREM, WBCN, KKTX, KFML WYDD, WIOQ, WHFS, WLAV, WNEW, WIOQ, HISTORY TO DATE — WIOQ, KNCN, WHFS, WLIR HISTORY TO DATE — WBCN, WMMR, WLIR KSAN, WXRT, WBCN KFWD, WBAB, WXRT, WNEW HISTORY TO DATE — None WLIR WYDD

FM Station Reports — New ADDS/Hot Rotation- KWKI-FM — KANSAS CITY — JOHN FREDRICK WYFE-FM — ROCKFORD — ARMAND CHIANTI/BRAD HOFFMAN ADDS: Ozark Mtn. Daredevils, Greg Kihn, Moon Martin, Jolly Bros. Talking Heads, City Boy, Trickster ADDS: Who, Greg Kihn, Chris Rea, Player, Starcastle, Fogelberg/Weisberg Fogelberg/Weisberg HOTS: Bob Dylan, Foreigner, Joe Walsh. Moody Blues, Boston. Who, Bob Seger, Alan Parsons. Pablo HOTS: Robin Trower, Moody Blues, Walter Egan, Who, Gerry Rafferty, Robert Palmer. Aerosmith(45), Cruise, Rolling Stones, Kenny Loggins, Robin Trower, Cheap Trick, Little River Band, Jean-Luc Ponty Boston, Todd Rungren KADI-FM — ST. LOUIS — PETER PARISI ADDS: Player, KKTX-FM — KILGORE — JIM HODO Fogelberg/Weisberg, Genya Ravan, Who, Joe Cocker, City Boy, Talking Heads, Jean- Luc Ponty ADDS: Boston, Who, Moon Martin, City Boy, Steve Harley, Kingfish, Jean-Luc Ponty, Jay Boy Adams HOTS: Boston, Bob Seger, Todd Rundgren, Rolling HOTS: Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Boston, Pablo Cruise, Joe Walsh, Stones, Robin Trower, "Sgt. Pepper" Kenny Loggins, Bob Seger, “Sgt. Pepper", Moody Blues, Kinks, Prism, David Gilmour, Robin Trower, Dave Mason, Little River Band, Chilliwack KSHE-FM — ST. LOUIS — TED HABECK ADDS: Who, City Boy, Hall and Oates, Joe Cocker, Saga (imp) HOTS: Robin WBAB-FM — LONG ISLAND — BERNIE BERNARD Trower, Boston, Rolling Stones, Chilliwack, Foreigner, Trooper, Bob Seqer, David Gilmour. Johnny Winter, Michael Stanley, Foghat, Sammy Hagar, ADDS: Who, Joe Cocker, Hal! and Oates, Player, City Boy, Fogelberg/Weisberg, Ozark Mtn. Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen, Little Daredevils, Blondie HOTS: Who, Boston, Rolling Stones, Meat Loaf, Foreigner, Bob Seger, Moody Blues, Bruce Springsteen, Hall and Oates, Gerry Rafferty, Kenny Loggins, Genesis, Cars, Eddie Money, Peter KMEL-FM — SAN FRANCISCO — MARK COOPER Gabriel, Wendy Waldman, Journey, Colin Blunstone, U.K., Exile ADDS: Who, Hall and Oates, Van Morrison(45), Stephen Stills(45) HOTS: Boston. Foreigner, Kenny Loggins, Moody Blues, Pablo Cruise, Chilliwack, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Cars, Joe Walsh, Genya Ravan, Kinks. “Sgt. Pepper", Robin Trower WLIR-FM — LONG ISLAND — DENIS McNAMARA/LARRY KLEINMAN ADDS: Who(45), Van Morrison(45), Wavelength(45), Hall and Oates, City Boy, Kingfish, Moe Koffman, KSAN-FM — SAN FRANCISCO — KATE INGRAM Talking Heads, Fogelberg/Weisberg, Ponty, Kottke, Mtn. Daredevils Jean-Luc Leo Ozark ADDS: Boney M, Boston, Dyan Diamond, Hall and Oates, Steve Harley, Van Morrison(45), Rezillos HOTS: Who, Boston, Arc, Rolling Stones, Hall and Oates, Alessi, Eddie Money, Bob Seger, Joe Walsh, HOTS: Blondie, Cars, Cheap Trick, Peter Gabriel, Greg Kihn, Kinks, Motors, Tom Petty, Genya Ravan, T arney/Spencer, Moon Martin, Peter Gabriel, Cars, Dirty Angels, Pablo Cruise, Motors, “Rocky Horror Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Stoneground, Robin Trower, Who Picture Show”, Todd Rundgren, City Boy, Billy Joel KNX-FM — LOS ANGELES — MICHAEL SHEEHY KOME-FM — SAN JOSE — DANA JANG ADDS: Leo Sayer, Who, City Boy, Joe Cocker, ADDS: Jackie DeShannon, Joe Cocker, Who, Spinners, Simon/Taylor(45), Paul Davis(45) Kingfish, Livingston Taylor, Van Morrison(45) Hall and HOTS: Cars, Oates(45) Cheap Trick, Bob Dylan, Foreigner, David Gilmour, Kenny Loggins, Moody Blues, Pablo Cruise, Alan Parsons, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, HOTS: Larry Carlton, Chris Rea, Leo Sayer, Alan Parsons, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, "War Of Joe Walsh The Worlds”, Colin Blunstone, Ambrosia, Laura Allan KSJO-FM — SAN JOSE — PAUL WELLS

ADDS: Dirty ' KWST-FM — LOS ANGELES — BOB GOWA Angels, Joe Cocker, Joachim Kuhn, Blondie. Creed, Boston, Kingfish, Who, Player, “Beserk ADDS: Who, Hall and Oates, Van Morrison(45) Times" (imp). City Boy, Jean-Luc Ponty, Steve Harley, Hall and Oates, 1994 Boyzz Ozark Mtn Daredevils, HOTS: Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Bob Seger, Boston, Pablo Cruise, Kenny Loggins, Moody Blues, Dyan Diamond, Papa John Creach Cars, Joe Walsh. Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, “Sgt. Pepper" HOTS: Tom Petty, Michael Stanley, Foreigner, Rolling Stones, Greg Kihn, Sammy Hagar. Who David Gilmour, Cheap Trick, Cars, Savoy Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Robin Trower, UFO, Johnny Winter AC/DC, Boston, Genya Ravan, Joe Walsh, Alan Parsons WNOR-FM — NORFOLK — RON REGER KZAM-FM — SEATTLE — ADDS: Who, Player, Fogeiberg/Weisberg, Robin Trower JON KERTZER ADDS: Who, Leon Redbone. Jeff Lorber Fusion, ‘ HOTS: Kenny Loggins, Pablo Cruise, Little River Band, Bob Seger, Foreigner, Bruce Springsteen, Jay Boy Adams, Hall and Oates, Staples, Michael Nesmith, City Boy, Rodney Crowell, Synergy, Rolling Stones, “Sgt. Pepper”, Van Halen, Boston, L. LeRoux Fogelberg/Weisberg, Janis Ian, Coryell/Catherine Kingfish, Lee Oscar ’

, HOTS: Ian Matthews (imp), Livingston Taylor, Kinks, Pat Metheny, Leo Kottke, John Prine, Rolling 1 Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Wendy Waldman, Jesse Winchester, Laura Allan, Bim, Jean-Luc Pontv WIOQ-FM - PHILADELPHIA — HELEN LEICHT Pau Winter ’’ ADDS: Kingfish, Who, Hall and Oates, City Boy, Blondie, Klaatu, Shirts, Player, Van Morrison(45) HOTS: Todd Rundgren, Foreigner, Cars, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Leo Sayer, Moon Martin, Trickster, Talking Heads, Genesis, David Gilmour, Boston, Ambrosia, Jean- KREM-FM — SPOKANE — LARRY SNIDER ADDS: City Luc Ponty, Kinks, Gerry Rafferty, Motors, Moody Blues Boy, Joe Cocker, Pat Metheny, Talking Heads. Heron/Jackson HOTS: Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Alan Parsons, Kenny Loggins. Ambrosia. Foreigner, Pablo Cruise, Robin Trower WYSP-FM — PHILADELPHIA — STEPHEN JOHNSON ADDS: Hall and Oates, Player, Gino Vannelli, Fogelberg/Weisberg, City Boy, Beach Boys(45) WQXM-FM — TAMPA — NEAL MIRSKY HOTS: Boston, Billy Joel, Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen, Alan Parsons, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones. ADDS: Robin Trower, Beatles (Sgt. Pepper) Pablo Cruise, Bob Seger, Foreigner, Moody Blues, E,W&F(45), Prism HOTS: Boston, Foreigner, Kenny Loggins, Who, Bob Seger. Cars. Rolling Stones. Bruce Springsteen

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Taste Of Honey, Ex To 29 — Alicia Bridges, Ex To 28 — Boston, Ex To 24 — Paul Davis. ADDS: Gerry northeast Rafferty, Anne Murray, Ross/Jackson, Michael Johnson. WTRY — ALBANY/TROY — CHRIS BAILY, MD WBBQ — AUGUSTA — BRUCE STEVENS, MD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 26 — Meat Loaf, 26 To 29 — Little River Band, 9 To 6 — Foreigner, 8 1- 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Stonebolt, 29 To 22 — Kenny Loggins, 27 To 23 — To 5 — ARS, 7 To 2 — Exile, Ex To 30 — Robin Gibb, Ex To 29 — Eddie Money, Ex To 28 — Nick Gilder, Gerry Rafferty, 26 To 21 — Teddy Pendergrass, 23 To 17 — Capt. & Tennille. 22 To 19 Chris Rea, 19 To 11 — ADDS:- Who. Linda Ronstadt, Gerry Rafferty. — Nick Gilder, 18 To 14 — Rick James, 13 To 10 — Exile, 12 To 9 — Travolta/John, 9 To 6 — Taste Of WGUY — BANGOR — MARK LAWRENCE, MD — PICK: DAVID GATES Honey, 7 To 4 — E.C. King, Ex To 30 — McCrarys, Ex To 29 — E.W&F. Ex To 28 — Cars. Ex To 27 — 2- 1 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Bob Seger, 29 To 26 — Linda Ronstadt, 28 To 24 — Dan Hill, Boston. ADDS: Bob Seger, Meco, Ambrosia, Foxy, Paul Davis, Crystal Gayle. - i — Gerry Rafferty, 25 To 21 — Boston, 23 To 19 — REO Speedwagon, 22 To 17 — Aerosmith, 20 26 To 22 WAUG — AUGUSTA — STEVE YORK, MD I To 13 — Little River Band, 19 To 16 — Robin Gibb, 18 To 14— Chris Rea, 15 To 12— EC King, 14 To 10 — 1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 29 To 26 — Anne Murray, 27 To 22 — David Gates, 23 To 19 — Gerry Rafferty Exile, 11 To 9 — Rita Coolidge, 9 To 7 — Taste OfHoney,7To5 — N ick Gilder, 5 To 3 — Foreigner, Ex To 21 To 18 — Kenny Loggins, 20 To 17 — Nick Gilder, 19 To 15 Capt. & Tennille, 17 30 — Who, Ex To 29 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 28 — Anne Murray, Ex To 27 — JP Young. ADDS: Steely — To 12 — Chris Rea. 15 To 10 — Little River Band, 14 To 9 — Rick James, 12 — LeRoux, 1 1 Dan, PaulDavis. David Gates. To 8 To 6 — Jackson Browne. 10 To 7 — Andy Gibb, 7 To 5 — Taste Of Honey, Ex To 30— Paul Davis, Ex To 29 — Linda Ronstadt. ADDS: WRKO — BOSTON — RICH WOODWARD, MD 20 — Boston, Steely Dan, Robin Gibb, Who, Hall & Oates. 3-1 _ Commodores. JUMPS: 29 To 26 — Quincy Jones, 27 To 24 — Teddy Pendergrass, 26 To 20 — WCAO — BALTIMORE — SCOTT RICHARDS, MD Bob Seger, 25 To 21 — Gerry Rafferty, 23 To 18— Exile, 22 To 19 — Aerosmith, 21 To 17 — Kinks, 20 To 1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Bob Seger, 26 To 21 — Rick James, 24 To 19 — Little River 13 — Travolta/John. 16To 11 — MeatLoaf, 1 3 To 9 — Andy Gibb, 11 To 9 — Toby Beau, 9 To 5 — Oiivia Band,17To14 — E.W&F, 1 6 To 6 — Exile, 13 To 5 — T Newton-John. Ex To 30 — Simon/Taylor, Ex To 29 — Rolling Stones, Ex To 28 — Cars — Best, Ex To 27 ravolta/John, 5 To 3 — Olivia Newton-John. 4 To 2 2- — Foreigner, Ex To 30 — J.P. Young, Ex To 29 — Nick Gilder, — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 25 — Boston. ADDS: Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Rick James, Foeigner. Ex To 28 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 23 — Boston. ADDS: Foxy, Linda Ronstadt, Robin Gibb, Gerry Rafferty, Capt. & Tennille.. — — CHARLIE FERNANDEZ, MD WVBF BOSTON — 2 i _ Meat Loaf. JUMPS: 29 To 26 — Bob Seger, 24 To 21 — Seals & Crofts, 23 To 18 — Travolta/John, WERC BIRMINGHAM — WALT BROWN, MD 4-1 — Village People. 2 i To 19 — Exile. 20 To 17 — J.P. Young, 19 To 16 — Chris Rea, 18 To 15 — ARS, 17 To 13 lackson JUMPS: 23 To 20 — Nick Gilder, 19 To 16 — ELO. 18 To 15 — Rita Coolidge, 17 To 13 Anne Murray, 16 9 Browne, 14 To 1 1 — Toby Beau, 13 To 10 — Aerosmith, 12 To 7 — Nick Gilder, 6 To 3 — Commodores, — To — Foreigner, 11 To 8 — Travolta/ John, 9 To 6 — Andy Gibb, Ex To 34 — Rick Ex To 25 — E.W.&F, Ex To 23 — Little River Band. ADDS: Teddy Pendergrass, Rolling Stones, Who, City James, Ex To 33 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 32 — Kenny Loggins. ADDS: Boston, McCrarys. Boy, Boston, Robin Gibb. 2-WKXX-106 — BIRMINGHAM — STEVE DAVIS, MD WKBW — BUFFALO — JON SUMMERS, MD 2-1 — Exile. JUMPS: 31 To 28 — Barbra Streisand. 30 To 27 — Linda Ronstadt, 29 To 25 — Rolling Stones, 1 1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 27 To 23 — Robin Gibb, 23 To 29 — Little River Band, 22 To 17 — 28 To 24 — Ambrosia, 26 To 22 — Robin Gibb, 27 To 21 — Boston, 25 To 20— Paul Davis, 23To Aerosmith,1- 15 To 12 — Nick Gilder, 10 To 7 — Olivia Newton-John, 6 To 4 — Travolta/John, 5 To 3 — 19 — Bob Seger, 22 To 17 — Nick Gilder, 21 To 18 — Stonebolt, 19 To 15 — Olivia Newton-John 18 To Foreigner, Ex To 29 — Bob Seger. Ex To 27 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 22 — Boston. ADDS: Who, Gerry 1 4 — O’Jays, 1 3 To 1 1 — E.W&F, 1 2 To 1 0 — Gerry Rafferty, 1 0 To 8 — Chris Rea. 9 To 7 — Little River Rafferty. Simon/Taylor, Bruce Springsteen Band, 7 To 5 — LeRoux, Ex To 30 — David Gates, Ex To 29 — Steely Dan. ADDS: Gabriel, Teddy 2- Pendergrass, Anne Murray.. WDRC — HARTFORD — JIM ENGLISH, MD — PICK: TEDDY PENDERGRASS 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Nick Gilder, 28 To 25 — J.P. Young, 27 To 23 — Village WSGN — BIRMINGHAM — BILL THOMAS, MD People. 26 To 20 — Anne Murray, 24 To 19 — Little River Band, 23 To 17 — Travolta/John, 22 To 16 — 2-1 — Joe Walsh. JUMPS: 34 To 27 — Bob Seger, 33 To 24 — Kenny Loggins. 28 To 23 — Gerry Rafferty. Olivia Newton-John, 18 To 15 — E.W.&F, 15 To 1 1 — Cars, 8 To 6 Pablo Cruise, 26 To 18 — Nick Gilder, 25 To 21 — Aerosmith, 22 14 Chris Rea, 19 To 13 — — 3- To — Teddy Pendergrass, 21 To 17 — Jackson Ex To 30 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 29 — Bob Seger, Ex To 28 — Gerry Rafferty. ADDS: Teddy Browne, 17 To 12 — Rita Coolidge, 16 To 11 — Chris Rea, 13 To 8 — Taste Of Honey. Pendergrass, Linda Ronstadi, Beach Boys, Boston. WAYS — CHARLOTTE — SCOTT SLADE, MD WBLI — LONG ISLAND — BILL TERRY, MD 4-1 — Taste Of Honey. JUMPS: 27 To 24 — J.P. Young. 26 To 23 — Kenny Loggins, 23 To 17 — 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 24 To 20 — J.P. Young, 23 To 17 — E.W&F, 17 To 12 — Exile, 16 To 13 — Travolta/John, 22 To 16 — Little River Band, 18 To 14 — Foxy, 17 To 13 — Walter Egan. 15 To 10 — Travolta/John, 1 1 To 8 — Andy Gibb, 10 To 6 — Olivia Newton-John, 6 To 4 — E.C. King, Ex To 26 — Foreigner, 1 1 To 8 — Exile, 7 To 5 — Rick James, Ex To 30 — Trooper, Ex To 27 — Alicia Bridges. Ex j! To Boston. Ex To 21 — Rita Coolidge, Ex To 19 — Little River Band. ADDS: Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, Who 26 — Boston. ADDS: Village People, Eddie Money. WAVZ — NEW HAVEN — CURT HANSON, MD WMFJ — DAYTONA BEACH — JOHN SCOTT, MD 7-1 — E.W.&F. JUMPS: 37 To 28 — David Gates, 33 To 27 — Barry Manilow — new, 30 To 23 — Who, 29 1 — TasteOf Honey. JUMPS: 40 To 37 — Sweet, 39 To 36 — City Boy, 38 To 35 — Bob McGilpin, 35To To 26 — Kenny Loggins, 28 To 25 — Raydio, 25 To 19 — Linda Ronstadt, 24 To 12 — Stylistics, 23 To 10 31 — England Dan, J.F. Coley, 28 To 25 — Genya Ravan, 27 To 23 — Cheryl Ladd, 25 To 20 — Linda — Nick Gilder. 8 To 3 — Exile. ADDS: 40 — Rolling Stones, 39 — Heatwave, 38 — Nantucket Ronstadt, 19 To 16 — J.P. Young. 14 To 11 — Rick James, 11 To 7 — Rita Coolidge. 10 To 6 — Eddie Money. 8 To 5 — Little River Band, 7To4 — Anne Murray, To — WDHA FM — NORTH JERSEY — BOB THOMAS, PD — PICK: PLAYER Ex 40 Rupert Holmes, Ex To 39 — Paul Jabarra, Ex To 38 — Dan Hill, Ex To 33 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 32 — E.W&F. ADDS: AC/DC, Aerosmith, 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 32 To 29 — Linda Ronstadt, 31 To 27 — Quincy Jones, 28 To 21 — Olivia Foxy, Dirt Band, Earl Sober. Newton-John. 26 To 23 — Teddy Pendergrass, 25 To 22 — Bob Seger, 24 To 19 — EWSF, 23 To 9 — Boston, 21 To 17 — Meat Loaf. 10 To 6 — Exile, 6 To 4 — Pablo Cruise, Ex To 32 — Ambrosia. WFLB — FAYETTEVILLE — LARRY CANNON, PD — PICK: FUNKADELIC 1-4-1 — Rick James. JUMPS: 35 To 29 — David Gates. 34 To 28 — Bob Seger, WABC — NEW YROK — SONIA JONES, MD 33Ta24— Boston, 31 To 27 — Aerosmith, 30 To 25 — Anne Murray, 29 To 23 — Kenny Loggins, 26 To 22 — Little River Band 25 1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 26 To 13 — Walter Egan, 24 To 12 — Olivia Newton-John, 19 To 13 — Andy To 20 — Sun, 24 To 21 — E.W&F22 To 15 — Foxy, 21 To 17 — Exile, 17 To 13 — Chris Rea, 12 To 10 — Gibb. 13 To 8 — Foreigner. ADDS: 37 — E.W.&F, 22 — Travolta/John, 21 — Chris Rea T ravolta/John, 1 1 To 8 — L.T.D., 8 To 6 — Jackson Browne, 7 To 5 — Teddy Pendergrass. 6 To 3 — WBLS — NEW YORK — HAL jACKSON, PD Olivia Newton-John, Ex To 33 — Carly Simon, Ex To 32 — Robin Gibb. Ex To 30 — Bee Gees. ADDS: 35 1-1 — Kasen Young. ADDS: Dari Hartman, Rita Coolidge, Jacksons, Brothers By Choice, Betty Wright — Prince, 34 — Funkadelic, Paul Davis, Wings, Barbra Streisand, Rolling Stones. WFIL — PHILADELPHIA — JAY COOK, MD WGSV — GUNTERSVILLE — KERRY JACKSON, MD — PICK: ERIC CARMEN 1-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 25 To 20 — Mathis/Williams, 21 To 17 — Exile, 16 To 10 — Rita Coolidge, 15 1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 34 To 27 — Gerry Rafferty, 30 To 24 — David Gates. 28 To 23 — Kenny To 8 — E.W.&F, 6 To 4 — Andy Gibb, Ex To 25 — Barry Manilow — new, Ex To 24 — J.P. Young, Ex To 22 2-Loggins, 25 To 20 — Anne Murray, 19 To 16 — Raydio, 16 To 13 — Little River Band, 15 To 12 — i — Gene Cotton. ADDS: David Gates, Travolta/John Stonebolt, 11 To 9 — Chris Rea, 10 To 8 — TasteOf Honey, 9 To 6 — E.C. King. 5 To 3 — Olivia Newton- 3- John, Ex To 32 — Ambrosia, Ex To 31 — Hall & Oates, Ex To 30 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To — WIFI — PHILADELPHIA — JEFF ROBBINS, MD 29 Boston. ADDS: Wings. Meco, Billy Joel, Foxy. 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 24 — Boston, 25 To 22 — Robin Gibb, 24 To 20 — J.P. Young, 2? To 18 — Chris Rea, 17 To 12 — Walter Egan, 16 To 13 — Toby Beau, 10 To 8 — Pablo Cruise, 8 To 2 Taste Of WJDX — JACKSON — DAVE KIMBRO, MD Honey, Ex To 30 — Hall & Oates, Ex To 29 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 28 — Cars, Ex To 27 — Kenny 1-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 30 To 22 — Foxy, 29 To 24 — Nick Gilder, 20 To 18 — Village People. 18 To Loggins, Ex To 26 — Nick Gilder. ADDS: Rick James, Billy Joel, Anne Murray, Simon/Taylor 10 — Taste Of Honey, 12 To 7— Pablo Cruise, 4 To 2 — Donna Summer. ADDS: 30 — David Gates, 29 — Gerry Rafferty, 28 — Teddy Pendergrass. WBEC — PITTSFIELD — DICK TAYLOR, MD — PICK: THE WHO 1-1 — Travolta/John. JUMPS: 27 To 19 — Little River Band, 23 To 18 — Michael Johnson, 17 To 12 — WAPE — JACKSONVILLE — PAUL SEBASTIAN, MD Rita Coolidge, 15 To 11 — Cheryl Ladd, 10 To 8 — Commodores, 7 To 4 — Joe Walsh, 6 To 3 — 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 27 To 24 — O’Jays, 25 To 22 — Village People, 18 To 12 — Walter Egan.

Foreigner, Ex To 27 — Exile, Ex To 25 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 23 — Todd Rundgren. ADDS: 30 — Gerry 17 To 10 — Rick James. 15 To 9 — Travolta/ John, 13 To 8 — Andy Gibb, 1 1 To 5 — Olivia Newton-John. Rafferty — 20 — Meat Loaf 10 To 4 — Foreigner, 8 To 3 — Taste Of Honey, Ex To 30 — Crystal Gayle, Ex To 29 — Kinks, Ex To 27 — Bob Seger, Ex To 26 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To — WPRO — PROVIDENCE — DAVE McNAMEE — MD — PICK: ALICIA BRIDGES, 25 Boston. ADDS: Aerosmith, Mick Jackson, Kenny Loggins, L.T.D. 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 17 To 10 — Exile, 14 To 1 1 — Chris Rea, 1 1 To 7 — E.C. King, 9 To 5 — Andy Gibb, 8 To 4 — Olivia Newton-John, Ex To 30 — Capt. & Tennille. Ex To 29 — Kenny Loggins. V97 — JACKSONVILLE — JEFF RYAN, MD — PICK: FOXY ADDS: Alicia Bridges. Linda Ronstadt, Player. 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 40 To 36— Linda Ronstadt, 39 To 26 — Boston, 37 34 — Hill, — To Dan 36 To WPRO-FM — PROVIDENCE — GARY BERKOWITZ, PD 33 Jackson Browne, 32 To 29 — Gene Cotton, 30 To 27— Boney M, 29 To 25 — Bee Gees. 27 To 19- Rick James, 23 To 20 — Chris Rea, 22 To 11 — Exile, 19 To 15 — Little River Band. 14 To 8 — Olivia 1-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 30 To 26 — Quincy Jones, 29 To 25 — Bob Seger, 28 To 24— Boston, 23 To Newton-John, 13 To 10 — Andy Gibb, 7 To 4 — Travolta/John, 6 To 3 — Taste Of Honey. ADDS: 40 — 17 — Teddy Pendergrass, 20 To 14— Little River Band, 19 To 12 — E,W,&F, 16 To 1 1 — Pablo Cruise, 13 Bob Seger, 39 — Capt. & Tennille, 38 — Nick Gilder, 37 — Norma Jean, 28 — Foxy. To 10 — Travolta/ John, 8 To 4 — Chris Rea, 7 To 3— E.C. King, 5 To 2 — Exile, Ex To 30 — Joe Walsh, Ex To 29 — Rick James. Ex To 28 — Aerosmith, Ex To 27 — J.P. Young. ADDS: Kenny Loggins. Bruce KAAY — LITTLE ROCK — DAVE HAMILTON, MD & PD Springsteen 1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 19 To 13 — Little River Band, 18 To 14 — Jackson Browne. 16 To 12 — Chris Rea, 14 To 8 — Foreigner, 13 To 1 1 — Olivia Newton-John, 1 1 — WBBF — ROCHESTER — TOM NAST, MD To 9 Andy Gibb, 10 To 5 — Rita Coolidge, Ex To 21 — Exile, Ex To 20 — Travolta/John. ADDS: Anne Murray, Bob Seger, Kenny 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 29 To 25 — Exile, 24 To 21 — Toby Beau, 17 To 13 — Taste Of Honey, 1 Loggins. To 9 — Olivia Newton-John, Ex To 30 — Andy Gibb, Ex To 28 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 27 — Bob Seger. ADDS: City Boy WFOM — MARIETTA — MIKE DURRETT, PD — PICK: HALL & OATES 3-1 — Olivia Newton-John. JUMPS: 29 To 24 — Gerry Rafferty, 21 — WTLB — UTICA — JIM REITZ, MD 26 To Bob Seger, 24 To 20 — Kinks. 22To19 — N ick Gild er, 21 To 1 6 — A!iciaBridges,19To15 — J.P. Young, 18To13 — Little River Band. 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Teddy Pendergrass, 29 To 21 — Boston, 25 To 20 — Nick 17 To 1 1 — LeRoux, 16 To 10 — Travolta/John, 12 To 7 — E.W&F, 10 To 8 — Chris Rea. 7 To 5 — Andy Gilder. 22 To 17 — Little River Band, 21 To 18 — E.W.&F, 18 To 14 — Chris Rea, 14 To 12 — Eddie Gibb, 6 To 2 — TasteOf Honey, 5 To 3 — E.C. King, Ex To 30 — Paul Davis, Ex To 28 — Jimmy Buffett, Ex Money, 13 To 8 — Exile, IOT06 — Foreigner. 8 To 3 — Travolta/ John. 7 To 5 — Joe Walsh, Ex To 30 — To 27 — Barbra Streisand, Ex To 23 — Boston. ADDS: Robin Gibb, Dan Hill, Hall & Oates, Ambrosia, Aerosmith, Ex To 27 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 26 — Bob Seger. ADDS: Linda Ronstadt, Who, Steeiy Dan, Meco. Foxy. Cars. J.P. Young, Robin Gibb, Kenny Loggins Y100 — MIAMI — COLEEN CASSIDY, MD 1 — Taste Of Honey. JUMPS: 24 To 21 — Travolta/John, 23 To 20 — McCrarys, 22 To 19 — Pablo southeast Cruise, 21 To 18 — K. Herman, 19 To 16 — Rick James, 17 To 14 — Robin Gibb, 10 To 7 — Andy Gibb, 6 WANS — ANDERSON — BILL McCOWAN, MD — PICK: ROLLING STONES To 4 — Village People, Ex To 27 — Ross/Jackson, Ex To 26 — Bee Gees/Paul Nicholas. ADDS: 29 — 1 — Exile. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Sun, 29 To 26 — Bob Seger, 28 To 21 — Nick Gilder, 27 To 22 — Paul J.P. Young, 28 — Chris Rea. Davis. 26 To 19 — Kenny Loggins, 23 To 16 — Cars, 22 To 17 — O'Jays, 20 To 14 — Barbra Streisand, 19 96X — MIAMI — BEAU RAINES, PD Little To 13 — River Band, 16 To 12 — Chris Rea, 14To 10 — E.W&F, 1 3 To 9 — Anne Murray, 8 To 5 — Le 2-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 33 To 29 — Nick Gilder, 30 To 23 — Robin Gibb, 28 To 24 — Walter Egan. Roux, Ex To 34 — Robin Gibb, Ex To 33 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 29 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 23 — 27 To 22 — Little River Band, 25 To 20 — Dan Ray, 21 To 17 — Chris Rea, 20 To 15 — McCrarys, 16 To 12 Boston. ADDS: 28 — Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Player, Eric Carmen, David Gates. — Pablo Cruise. 1 1 To 7 — Exile, 10 To 6 — E.W&F. ADDS: 36 — Alicia Bridges, 35 — KC& The Sunshine WAGQ — ATHENS — Band, 34 Funk Shun, L.T.D. — BRADY McGRAW, PD — Con 33 — , 32 — Boston, 31 — Ross/Jackson, 28 — Kenny Loggins, 26 3-1 — Alicia Bridges. JUMPS: 27 To 20 — Nick Gilder, 26 To 19 — Robin Gibb, 17 To 11 — E.W&F, 15 To Bob Seger. 10 — Teddy Pendergrass, 1 3 To 6 — TasteOf Honey, 11 To 4— Exile, 8 To 3 — Oiivia Newton-John, 6 To WHHY — MONTGOMERY — LANNY WEST, MD — PICK: AMBROSIA 2 — Andy Gibb. Ex To 30 — Dan Hill, Ex To 29 — Boston, Ex To 28— Dolly Parton. ADDS: Meco, Who, 1-1 — Exile. JUMPS: 26 To 20 — Stonebolt. 20 To 12 — Nick Gilder, 18 To 15 — Kenny Loggins, 14 To 11 Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Paul Davis. — Teddy Pendergrass, 13 To 8 — Eddie Money, 10 To 3 — E.C. King, 9 To 4 — E.W&F, 8 To 5— Barbra Z93 — ATLANTA — DALE O’BRIEN, MD Streisand, Ex To 27 — Aerosmith, Ex To 26 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 23 — Anne Murray, Ex To 22 — Rick 1-1 — Exile. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Bob Seger, 28 To 22 — Gerry Rafferty, 27 To 21 — Robin Gibb, 26 To 20 James. ADDS: Boston, Foxy, Dan Hill, Ambrosia. — Boston, — 23 To 19 Paul Davis, 21 To 18 — Chris Rea, 20 To 17 — LeRoux, 17 To 12 — Kenny Loggins WLAC — NASHVILLE — EVA WOOD, MD 16 To 13 — Teddy Pendergrass, 12 To 5 — TasteOf Honey, Ex To 30 — Alicia Bridges, Ex To 29 — Nick 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 29 To 30 — Kenny Loggins, 37 To 26 — Anne Murray, 31 To 24 — I Gilder, Ex To 28 — Little River Band. ADDS: 26 — Anne Murray, Rolling Stones, Foxy, Gino Vannelli. Travolta/John, 30 To 23 — Exile, 32 To 18 — Teddy Pendergrass, 21 To 10— E.W&F, Ex To 40 — Gerry

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BJ105 — ORLANDO — TERRY LONG, PD — Michael Johnson, 37 To — Boston, To 27 — E.W&F, 34 1_1 _ Commodores. JUMPS: 40 To 35 30 36 midwest To 26— Little River Band, 33 To 29— Mick Jackson, 32 To 25 — Nick Gilder, 31 To 24 — Rick James, 30 To 23 — Robin Gibb, 26 To 20 — Jackson Browne, 24 To 19 — Carole Bayer Sager, 23 To 17 — Andy 1-WCUE — AKRON — CRAIG JOHNS, MD Gibb, 12 To 10 — Chris Rea, 1 1 To 9 — Exile, 8 To 6 — Joe Walsh, Ex To 39 — J.P. Young. ADDS: 40 — 1-1 40 To — Linda Ronstadt, 37 To 32 — Boston, 35 To 25 — Trooper, 32 Kenny Loggins, Liar, Robin Gibb. — Commodores: JUMPS: 30 To 26 — Cars. 28 To 19 — Aerosmith, 27 To 17 — Rick James, 23 To 18 — Chris Rea. 17 To 13 — Exile, 12 WKIX — RALEIGH — RON McKAY, MD 40 — To — Tennille. — — To 7 — E.W&F, 8 To 3 — Olivia Newton-John, Ex To Who. Ex 39 Capt. & Ex To 38 12-1 — Travolta/John. JUMPS: 28 To 23 — Mathis/Williams, 27 To 22 — Crystal Gayle, 26 To 21 Anne Murray. Ex To 37 — Kinks. ADDS: Crystal Gayle, Michael Johnson, Moody Blues. Steely Dan. Village People, 25 To 20— E.W&F, 24 To 18 — Kenny Loggins, 23 To 19 — Little River Band, 22 To 16 — 2- 2- — Chris Rea, 18 To 15 — Exile, 17 To 12 — Anne Murray, 16 To 1 1 — Foxy, 1 1 To 8 — Rick James, 4 To 2 WINW — CANTON — LINDA SELLERS, MD — PICK: CITY BOY Of Honey, Ex To 28 — Boston, Ex To 27 — L.T.D., Ex To 26 — David Gates, Ex To 25— Billy Joel, Taste 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 35 To 28 — Boston, 33 To 27 — Michael Stanley Band, 30 To 25 — Robin Ex To 24 — J.P. Young. ADDS: Linda Ronstadt, Hall & Oates, Gerry Rafferty, Aerosmith. 3-Gibb, 29 To 23 — E.W&F, 28 To 22 — Chris Rea, 25 To 21 — Aerosmith, 19 To 15 — Trooper, 18 To 11 — Q94 — RICHMOND — KAREN FREDRICKS, MD — PICK: LINDA RONSTADT Exile, 16 To 13 — Travolta/John, 13 To 7 — E.C. King, 12 To 6 — Andy Gibb, Ex To 35 — Little River 6-1 — Travolta/John. JUMPS: 20 To 14 — Nick Gilder, 16 To 13 — Anne Murray, 14 To 9 — Teddy Band, Ex To 33 — Meat Loaf, Ex To 31 — Michael Johnson. ADDS: Eric Carmen, Who. Player, Meco, Pendergrass, 10 To 6 — Aerosmith, 9 To 7 — E.W&F, 7 To 3 — Foreigner, Ex To 26 — Bob Seger, Ex To Rupert Holms. 4- 24 — Boston, Ex To 21 — Robin Gibb. ADDS: Linda Ronstadt, Ambrosia, Village People, Billy Joel. WLS — CHICAGO — ALAN BURNS, MD WLEE — RICHMOND - KEN CURTIS, MD 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 24 To 15 — Andy Gibb, 20 To 12 — Olivia Newton-John, 18 To 14 — Joe 1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 26 To 23 Chris Rea, 24 To 19 — Nick Gilder, 21 To 15 — Anne Murray, 20 To 1- — Walsh, 15 To 10 — Pablo Cruise, 14 To 11 — Meat Loaf, 8 To 6 — Foreigner. ADDS: 24 — Walter Egan, 17 — Little River Band, 18 To 13 — Aerosmith, 15 To 10 — Exile, 12 To 8 — E.W&F. 10 To 5 — Andy Gibb, 22 — E.W&F, 21 — Toby Beau. 8 To 4 — Rita Coolidge. ADDS: 29 — Meat Loaf, 28 — LeRoux, 25 — Robin Gibb. WSGA — SAVANNAH — JIM LEWIS, MD — PICK: FOREIGNER WMET — CHICAGO — CRAIG ROBERTS, MD 1-1 — Travolta/John. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Gerry Rafferty, 29 To 26 — Kenny Loggins, 26 To 22 — 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 33 To 22 — Boston, 27 To 18 — E.W&F, 25 To 21 — Walter Egan, 20 To 15 Boston, 25 To 21 — Nick Gilder, 24 To 15 — O' Jays, 17 To 14 — Chris Rea, 13 To 10 — Rick James, 10 To — Exile, 18 To 14 — Rick James, 17 To 13 — Village People, 14 To 8 — Travolta/ John, 7 To 5 — Taste Of Honey, 4 2 8 — Exile, 8 To 5 — Andy Gibb, 4 To 2 — Taste Of Honey. ADDS: 30 — Foreigner, 29 — Bob Seger, 28 — To — Pablo Cruise. ADDS: 35 — Cars, 33 — Kenny Loggins, 30 — Robin Gibb. 24 — Bob Anne Murray. Seger. 2- WPGC — WASHINGTON — JIM ELLIOT, MD Q102 — CINCINNATI — MARK ELLIOT, MD 1-1 — Taste Of Honey. JUMPS: 21 To 10 — Exile, 19 To 16 — Rick James, 13 To 8 — Anne Murray, 5 To 3 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 32 To 24 — Bee Gees, 24 To 20 — E.C. King, 21 To 17 — E.W&F, 20 To 16 — T ravolta/John, 4 To 2 — Foreigner, Ex To 30 — Robin Gibb, Ex To 29 — Bob Seger, Ex To 28 — Nick 2-— Exile, 18 To 14 — Eddie Money, 17 To 9 — Kenny Loggins, 12 To 8 — Andy Gibb, 10 To 6 — Gilder. ADDS: Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Gerry Rafferty, Eddie Money, J.P. Young. Travolta/John, 7 To 4 — Rita Coolidge. ADDS: 35 — Wings, 34 — Robin Gibb. 33 — Gerry Rafferty. WAIR — WINSTON/SALEM — DAVE TAYLOR, MD WGCL — CLEVELAND — BOB TRAVIS, MD 19 To 15 — E.W&F, 18 3- 3-1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 22 To 19 — Gene Cotton, 20 To 17 — Anne Murray, 1 — Rolling Stones. JUMPS: 28 To 25 — Chris Rea, 27 To 24 — Teddy Pendergrass, 25 To 19 — Anne To 14 — Chris Rea, 17 To 13 — Rita Coolidge, 16 To 1 1 — Quincy Jones, 15 To 10 — Taste Of Honey, 14 Murray, 23 To 11 — Nick Gilder, 8 To 6 — Rick James. ADDS: 30 — Who, 28 — Kenny Loggins, 27 — To 8 — Exile, 9 To 5 — Andy Gibb, 6 To 4 — Olivia Newton-John, 5 To 2 — Joe Walsh. ADDS: 30 — Teddy Little River Band, 23 — Aerosmith, 21 — Travolta/John. Pendergrass, 29 — Nick Gilder, 28 — Kenny Loggins, 25 — Boston, 24 — Robin Gibb WZZP — CLEVELAND TOM JEFFRIES, MD 4-1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 40 To 37 — Dan Hill, 39 To 35 — Michael Johnson, 38 To 33 — Stonebolt, 37 To 31 — Chilliwack, 36 To 30 — Simon/Taylor, 32 To 27 — Moody Blues. 30 To 26 — Aerosmith, 29 To 20 southwest — Anne Murray, 28 To 21 — Cars, 20 To 14 — Bob Seger, 17 To 13 — Rick James, 8 To 5 — E.W&F, 5 To 2 — Taste Of Honey, Ex To 40 — Alicia Bridges. Ex To 39 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 38 — Eric Carmen, Ex Z-97 •- DALLAS — GARY MACK, PD & MD To 36 — Steely Dan, Ex To 34 — Crystal Gayle. ADDS: 32 — Kenny Loggins. 28 — Who, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Cheryl Ladd, David Gates, Hall & Oates. 1-11- — Commodores. JUMPS: 23 To 19 — Rita Coolidge, 21 To 15 — Walter Egan, 17 To 10 — Joe Walsh, 14 To 9 — Meat Loaf, 13 To 3 — Pablo Cruise. ADDS: 28 — Billy Joel, 26 — Jackson Browne, 23 — WNCI — COLUMBUS — STEVE EDWARDS, MD — PICK: THE WHO Aerosmith 2- 1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 21 To 14 — Boston, 19 To 12 — Travolta/ John, 15 To 1 1 — E.C. King, 10 To KNUS — DALLAS — MIKE SELDON, MD 8 — Olivia Newton-John, 9 To 7 — Taste Of Honey, 4 To 2 — Foreigner, Ex To 21 — Exile, Ex To 20 — 5-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 30 To 20 — Exile, 29 To 24 — J.P. Young, 28 To 21 — Little River Band, 27 Chris Rea, Ex To 18 — Walter Egan. ADDS: E.W&F, Cheryl Ladd. To 22 — Nick Gilder, 26 To 23 — Rick James, 25 To 21 — Chris Rea, 24 To 17 — Olivia Newton-John, 23 WCOL — COLUMBUS — HARRY VALENTINE, MD To 15 — Taste Of Honey, 22 To 13 — Quincy Jones, 20 To 1 1 — Joe Walsh, 19 To 10 — Travolta/ John, 16 1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Chris Rea, 27 To 21 — Eddie Money, 22 To 15 — E.W&F. 18 To 13 1 1 Pablo Cruise. — To 9 — E.C. King, 17 To 7 — Andy Gibb, 13 To 8 — Rita Coolidge, To 6 — ADDS: 30 — Village People, 17 To 11 — Travolta/John, 15 To 9 — E.C. King, 11 To 8 — Donna Summer, 7 To 5 — Loggins, — Stonebolt, 29 — Robin Gibb, 28, — Bob Seger, 27 — Teddy Pendergrass, 26 — Kenny 25 Todd Rundgren. ADDS: 30 — Boston, 29 — Exile, 28 — Kenny Loggins. Kinks, Boston, E.W&F, Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, Gerry Rafferty WING — DAYTON — KEN WARREN, 3- MD KILT — HOUSTON — BILL YOUNG, MD 1 — Olivia Newton-John. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Anne Murray, 29 To 17 — Boston, 28 To 20 — J.P. 1 — Taste Of Honey. JUMPS: 40 To 33 — Linda Ronstadt, 35 To 31 — Dolly Parton, 31 To 26— Robin Young, 27 To 16 — Little River Band, 26 To 21 — Capt. & Tennille. 23 To 18 — Nick Gilder, 22 To 19 — Gibb, 23 To 19 — Chris Rea, 21 To 16 — Andy Gibb, 20 To 12 — Nick Gilder, 12 To 6 — Travolta/ John, Ex Kinks, 21 To 14 — Kenny Loggins, 18 To 12 — Travolta/ John, 17 To 1 1 — E.C. King. 12 To 7 — Chris Rea. To 40 — Boston, Ex To 35 — Aerosmith. ADDS: Beach Boys, Clout, David Gates 6 To 2 — E.W&F. ADDS: 30 — Billy Joel, 29 — Steely Dan, 28 — Gerry Rafferty, 27 — Who. 1- KRBE — HOUSTON — CLAY GISH, PD KIOA — DES MOINES — GARY STEVENS, PD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Gerry Rafferty, 28 To 21 — Con Funk Shun, 27 To 23— Eddie 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 25 To 16 — Travolta/ John, 23 To 13 — Quincy Jones, 18 To 14 — O' Jays, Money, 20 To 14 — Rolling Stones, 19 To 16 — Chris Rea, 15 To 11 — Nick Gilder, 13 To 10 — Anne 17 To 12 — Rita Coolidge, 11 To 9 — Pablo Cruise. 8 To 3 — Olivia Newton-John. 6 To 2 — Foreigner. Murray, 10 To 6 — Travolta/John, 6 To 4 — Donna Summer, Ex To 40 — Village People, Ex To 39 — ADDS: 27 — E.W&F, 26 — Little River Band. Who. — Robin Aerosmith 2- ADDS: 26 Gibb, CKLW — DETROIT — ROSALIE TROMBLY, MD WHBQ — MEMPHIS — HARRIET LAPIDES, MD 1-1 — Taste Of Honey. JUMPS: 30 To 23 — Aerosmith, 25 To 21 — Chris Rea. 19 To 16 — Andy Gibb, 14 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 28 To 18 — Anne Murray, 26 To 23 — Chris Rea, 25 To 19 — Exile, 19 To To 10 — Anne Murray, 8 To 4 — Joe Walsh, Ex To 30 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 29 — Boston, Ex To 25 — 15 — Andy Gibb, 18 To 14 — Walter Egan, 16 To 12 — Olivia Newton-John, 9 To 6 — Foreigner, 7 To 4 — Graham Central Station, Ex To 24 — Con Funk Shun. ADDS: 19 — Foxy. Funkadelic, Kenny Loggins Pablo Cruise. ADDS: Little River Band, Steely Dan, Nick Gilder Bohannon, Dan Hill. WMC-FM — MEMPHIS — JOHN WAGNER, PD WDRQ — DETROIT — CHARITA DORAM, MD 1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 25 To 22 — Boston, 21 To 17 — Chris Rea, 17 To 9 — Andy Gibb, 16 To 13 — 1-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 32 To 29 — Rita Coolidge, 31 To 28 — Aerosmith, 28 To 22 — Kenny Olivia Newton-John, 7 To 5 — Exile, Ex To 25 — Little River Band Loggins, 24 To 21 — Olivia Newton-John, 22 To 14 — Bob Seger, 19 To 15 — Teddy Pendergrass. 15Tc 12 — Nick Gilder, 13 To 10 — Taste Of Honey, 7 To 4 — E.W&F. — Who, — WNOE — NEW ORLEANS — NICK BAZOO, MD ADDS: 33 32 Michae Henderson, 31 — Steely Dan, 20 — Journey. 1 — Travolta/John. JUMPS: 28 To 24 — Dan Hill, 25 To 22 — Sweet, 24 To 16 — Boston, 22 To 17 — 4- Little River Band, 20 To 14 — Cars, 17 to 9 — Taste Of Honey, 13 To 10 — Barbra Streisand, Ex To 23 — KFMD — DUBUQUE — STEVE SESTERHENN, MD — PICK: HALL & OATES Rick James. ADDS: 28 — McCrarys, 25 — Meat Loaf, Anne Murray, Alicia Bridges 3-1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 24 To 21 — Little River Band, 23 To 18 — Gerry Rafferty, 22 To 14 — Anne Murray, 18 13 — Exile, 4 WTIX - NEW OREAMS — JEFF McKAY, PD To — Gene Cotton, 14 To 8 6 To — Walter Egan, Ex To 24 — J.P. Young, Ex Tc 23 — Stonebolt, Ex To 22 — E.W&F. ADDS: Charlie, Hall & Oates, Robin Gibb. 2-1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 40 To 24 — Little River Band, 39 To 26— Bob Seger, 38 To 32— Kinks, 37 To 34— Dan Hill, 35 To 28 — Cars, 32 To 27 — Captain & Tennille, 28 To 22 — McCrarys, 27 To 23 — Teddy WDBQ — DUBUQUE — CHUCK BAILEY, MD Pendergrass, 25 To 20 — Rita Coolidge, 23 To 18 — J.P. Young, 22 To 17 — Chris Rea, 21 To 16 — Taste 1-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Boney M, 28 To 22 — Eddie Money. 24 To 19 — Jacksor Of Honey, 18 To 1 1 — Steve Martin, 17 To 7 — Rick James, 12To4 — Eddie Money, 10 To 8 — Exile, 8 To Browne, 22 To 18 — Exile, 19 To 13 — Rita Coolidge, 15 To 12 — Andy Gibb. Ex To 30 — Little Rivei 2 — Olivia Newton-John. ADDS: Dolly Parton, Foreigner, Ross/Jackson, Gladys Knight, Bruce Band, Ex To 29 — Eddie Rabbitt, Ex To 28 — E.C. King. ADDS: J.P. Young, Barbra Streisand, Nick Springsteen, Paul Davis Gilder, Charlie, Robin Gibb. WKY — OKLAHOMA CITY — SANDY JONES, MD Z96 — GRAND RAPIDS — JAY MICHAELS, MD — PICK: VAN MORRISON 2-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 20 To 15 — Travolta/ John, 15 To 1 1 — Exile, 12 To 9 Taste Of Honey, 9 — 1 — Foreigner. JUMPS: 30 To 24 — Boston, 26 To 22 — Nick Gilder. 24 To 18 — E.W&F, 20 To 16 -4 To 4 — Olivia Newton-John, 5 To 3 — Foreigner, Ex To 20 — Nick Gilder, Ex To 19 — Eddie Money. Little River Band, 18 To 14 — Travolta/ John, 16 To 13 — E.C. King, 15 To 10— Exile, 14 To 9 — Taste O ADDS: Kenny Loggins, Gerry Rafferty, Robin Gibb Honey, 13 To 8 — Chris Rea, 10 To 6 — Waiter Egan, 8 To 4 — Andy Gibb, 4To2 — Olivia Newton-John KSLQ — ST. LOUIS — R.J. REYNOLDS, MD Ex To 30 — Bob Seger, Ex To 28 — J.P. Young, Ex To 27 — Capt. & Tennille. ADDS: Gerry Rafferty. Ann< 2-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 34 To 30 — Journey, 33 To 29 — J.P. Young, 32 To 28 — Who, 29 To 26 — Murray, Aerosmith, Kinks, Rupert Holmes. Bob Seger, 28 To 24 — Little River Band, 26 To 23 — Cars, 25 To 22 — Rita Coolidge, 21 To 18 — Nick WIFE — INDIANAPOLIS — JERRY STEELE, MD Gilder, 19 To 16 — E.W&F, 18 To 15 — Chris Rea, 13 To 10 — Eddie Money, 12 To 9 — Olivia Newton- 1 — To — Toby Beau, 28 To 19 — Eddie Monev. 27 To 17 — Exile. 23 John, 11 To 7 — Andy Gibb, 10 To 6 — E.C. King. ADDS: 34 — Rick James, 33 — Meat Loaf, 32 — Commodores. JUMPS: 29 20 - 11 To 6 : Aerosmith, 31 — Anne Murray 15 — Walter Egan, 17 To 1 1 — Nick Gilder, 15 To 8 — E.C. King, 14 To 10 — Taste Of Honey, Travolta/John, 10 To 6 — E.C. King, 9 To 5 — Barry Manilow, 6 To 3 — Pablo Cruise, Ex To 29 -I KXOK — ST. LOUIS — LEE DOUGLAS, PD & MD McNichol. Ex To 28 — Capt. & Tennille, Ex To 27 — Boston, Ex To 26 — Chris Rea, Ex To 25 — Ric 1-1 — Frankie Valli. JUMPS: 40 To 35 — Who, 39 To 34 — Capt. & Tennille, 38 To 33 — Boston, 37 To 32 James. ADDS: 30 — Barbra Streisand, Kenny Loggins, Bob Seger, Meco, Wings, Stonebolt. — Linda Ronstadt, 35 To 30 — Anne Murray, 34 To 29 — Nick Gilder, 33 To 28 — Bob Seger, 30 To 24 — KBEQ — CITY — KIM WELSH, Little River Band, 24 To 19 — Billy Joel, 21 To 17 — Exile, 20 To 10 — Walter Egan, 12 To 9 — Olivia KANSAS MD 1 Valli. Linda Ronstadt, 27 T Newton-John, 10 To 7 — Taste Of Honey. ADDS: 40 — Michael Johnson, 39 — Steely Dan, 38 — Gerry — Frankie JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Nick Gilder, 29 To 26 — Who, 28 To 25— Rafferty, 37 — Eddie Money, 36 — Robin Gibb, 27 — Travolta/John 24 — Capt. & Tennille, 26 To 21 — Kenny Loggins, 25 To 22 — Boston, 24 To 19 — Gerry Rafferty, 22 T 17 — Village People, 21 To 18 — Eddie Money, 20 To 16 — Rita Coolidge, 18 To 14 — Little River Banc, KEEL — SHREVEPORT — RANDY DAVIS, MD 17 To 13 — Exile, 13 To 9 — E.W&F, 11 To 7 — E.C. King, 9 To 5 — Taste Of Honey. ADDS: 30 — Hall 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 35 To 31 — Rick James, 33 To 29 — Nick Gilder, 31 To 27 — Eddie Money, Oates, 29 — Aerosmith, 28 — Meat Loaf, 20 — Travolta/John. 29 To 24 — Anne Murray, 28 To 22 — Little River Band, 24 To 20 — E,W&F, 21 To 13— Exile, 19 To 9 — Travolta/John, 18 To 14 — E.C. King, 16 To 12 — Taste Of Honey, 7 To 5 — Walter Egan, 6 To 4 — WAKY — LOUISVILLE — BOB MOODY, MD Foreigner, 5 To 3 — Olivia Newton-John, Ex To 34— Bob Seger, Ex To 33 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 32 — 1-1 — Exile. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — K. Mardonis, 29 To 25 — Kenny Loggins, 27 To 23 — Boston. 21 To 1 Boston. ADDS: Gerry Rafferty, Robin Gibb, Earl Sober, Michael Johnson, City Boy, Stonebolt — E.W&F, 18 To 14 — Anne Murray, 16 To 13 — Chris Rea, 15 To 12 — Walter Egan, 1 2 To 8 — Taste Cj Honey, 7 To 3 — Travolta/John, 6 To 4 — Foreigner, Ex To 30 — Meco. ADDS: 29 — Little River Band, 2 KAKC — TULSA — DR. DON, MD — Rick James. 1-1 — Exile. JUMPS: 40 To 36 — Kinks, 35 To 30 — Paul Davis, 32 To 27 — Boston, 31 To 25 — Capt. & WOKY — MILWAUKEE — JIM SMITH, MD Tennille, 25 To 20— Michael Johnson. 24 To 17 — Travolta/John, 16 To 10 — Rupert Holmes, 14 To 9 — 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Rick James. 26 To 14 — Kenny Loggins, 22 To 11 - Nick Gilder, 1 1 To 7 — Crystal Gayle, Ex To 39 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 38 — Larry Gatlin, Ex To 37 — Travolta/John. 15 To 10 — Olivia Newton-John, 9 To 6 — Exile, Ex To 30 — Boston, Ex To 29 — Chr David Gates, Ex To 31 — Kenny Loggins, Ex To 23 — Barbra Streisand. ADDS: Who, Player, Meco, Rea, Ex To 28 — Bob Seger, Ex Trick, Ex 22 Taste Of Honey. Ambrosia, Rolling Stones To 27 — Cheap To — WZUU — KTFX — TULSA — STEVE OWENS, MD — PICK: WHO MILWAUKEE — CHRIS CURTIS, PD 1 — Joe Walsh. JUMPS: 22 To 19 — Linda Ronstadt, 20 To 16 — Boston, 16 To 12 — Nick Gilder, 12 7 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 34 To 31 — Barry Manilow, 32 To 29 — Capt. & Tennille, 29 To 23— Little 9 — Olivia Newton-John, 11 To 8 — Eddie Money. 9 To 5 — Andy Gibb, 7 To 4 — Exile. Ex To 23 River Band, 22 To 18 — Rupert Holmes, 18 To 15 — Nick Gilder, 14 To 8 — Meat Loaf, 12 To 7 — Exile, 9 Aerosmith, Ex To 22 — Taste Of Honey. ADDS: E.W&F, Player. To 6 — Chris Rea, Ex To 35 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 34 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 33 — David Gates.

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Cash Box/September 2, 1978 EAST Most Added 1. ARE YOU — The Who — MCA WHO WHENEVER I CALL YOU “FRIEND” — KENNY LOGGINS — COLUMBIA 2. BACK IN THE USA — Linda Ronstadt — Asylum WCOL, CKLW, WZZD, WZZP, KNUS, WGCL, 96X, KTLK, BJ105 WMET 3. RIGHT DOWN THE LINE — Gerry Rafferty — United Artists KIMN, WAPE, WOW, WKY, WPRO-FM, WTLB, WIFE, WSTV KYNO KENO 4. JOSIE — Steely Dan — ABC KFYR, KAAY, WAIR. Most Active 1. KISS YOU ALL OVER — Exile — Warner/Curb 2. REMINISCING — Little River Band — Harvest OH! DARLING — ROBIN GIBB — RSO 3. DON'T LOOK BACK — Boston — Epic KYA, KRBE, WKLO, KNUS, WVBF, Q102, WBBQ, WMET, KXOK, WLEE 4. HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS — Bob Seger — Capitol KIMN, KEEL, WKY, WCAO, WSGN, WAUG, WTLB, WJON. WFOM, KFMD WDBQ, WAIR,

SOUTHEAST , RIGHT DOWN THE LINE — GERRY RAFFERTY — UNITED ARTISTS Most Added 1 . BACK IN THE USA — Linda Ronstadt — Asylum WING, KNUS, KJRB, WKBW, WPGC, WQXI, Q102, KDWB, 2. GET OFF — Foxy — Dash/TK KXOK, KEEL. WKY WCAO, 13Q, KREM, KYNO, KROY, WIRL, V Z96, WKIX, 3. OH! DARLING — Robin Gibb — RSO 97, WTRY, WBEC. 4. YOU NEEDED ME — Anne Murray — Capitol BACK IN THE U.S.A. — LINDA — Most Active 1. REMINISCING — Little River Band — Harvest RONSTADT ASYLUM KYA, KNUS, KCPX, KJRB, WPGC, 2. KISS YOU ALL OVER — Exile — Warner/Curb WBBQ, WLAC, Q94, WDRC, WCAO, WFIL, WSGN, WTLB, WEBC, KKLS, WSTV, KRSP, KYNO, 3. DON’T LOOK BACK — Boston — Epic WPRO, WTRY, WKIX. 4. HOT CHILD IN THE CITY — Nick Gilder — Chrysalis WHO ARE YOU — THE WHO — MCA KYA, WDRQ, KAKC, WZZP, WING, WNCI, KJR, WKBW, WGCL, KTLK, WLAC SOUTHWEST WAUG, WAGQ, WTLB, WBLI, KTFX, WTRY, WINW, WBEC. Most Added 1. OH! DARLING — Robin Gibb — RSO 2. RIGHT DOWN THE LINE — Gerry Rafferty — United Artists 6. DON’T LOOK BACK — BOSTON — EPIC 3. COME TOGETHER — Aerosmith — Columbia WCOL, KYA, KNUS, WVBF, 96X, WLS, KTAC, WDRC, WNDE, WHHY, WSTV.

4. WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND” — Kenny Loggins — Columbia WIRL, WERC, WAIR, WBEC. Most Active 1. FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER) — Chris Rea — Magnet/UA 2. KISS YOU ALL OVER — Exile — Warner/Curb 7. JOSIE — STEELY DAN — ABC 3. HOT CHILD IN THE CITY — Nick Gilder — Chrysalis WCOL, WDRQ, WHBQ, WING, KXOK, WAUG, WAQC, WTLB, WBLI, WJON. 4. REMINISCING — Little River Band — Harvest KYNO, KROY, WGUY, WCUE.

8. YOU NEEDED ME — ANNE MURRAY — CAPITOL MIDWEST WIFI, Z93, WQXI, WNOE, KSLQ, KDWB, WBBQ, WKXX, WSGA, WOW, WEBC, Most Added 1. WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND” — Kenny Loggins — Columbia KROY, Z96, KAAY. 2. WHO ARE YOU — The Who — MCA 3. OH! DARLING — Robin Gibb — RSO 9. THEMES FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ — MECO — MILLENNIUM 4. RIGHT DOWN THE LINE — Gerry Rafferty — United Artists KAKC, WKLO, WBBQ, KTAC, WBLS, WAQC, WIFE, KKLS, KROY, WFOM, Most Active 1. KISS YOU ALL OVER — Exile — Warner/Curb WGSV, WINW, KFYR. 2. SUMMER NIGHTS — Olivia Newton-John — Travolta — RSO 3. GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE — Earth, Wind & Fire — Columbia 10. HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS — BOB SEGER — CAPITOL 4. FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER) — Chris Rea — United Artists WRKO, KNUS, KCBQ, 96X, WBBQ, WMET, WNDE, WSGA, WIFE, KYNO, V97. KAAY. WEST Most Added 1. BACK IN THE USA — Linda Ronstadt — Asylum 11. TOOK THE LAST TRAIN — DAVID GATES — ELEKTRA

2. HOW MUCH I FEEL — Ambrosia — Warner Bros. KILT, KING, WKLO, WZZP, WBBQ, WLAC, WFIL, WJDX, WGUY, WSPT,

3. WHENEVER I CALL YOU “FRIEND" — Kenny Loggins — Columbia WANS. 4. A ROCK ’N' ROLL FANTASY — The Kinks — Arista Most Active 1. KISS YOU ALL OVER — Exile — Warner/Curb

2 . REMINISCING — Little River Band — Harvest

3 . BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE — Taste Of Honey — Capitol 4. DON'T LOOK BACK — Boston — Epic

Titles listed below are receiving strong radio support from key secondary stations around the country. 1. KISS YOU ALL OVER — EXILE — WARNER/CURB 1. KISS YOU ALL OVER — EXILE — WARNER/CURB 15-11, WSGN 5-3, WFIL 21-17, WPRO-FM 5-2, 13Q 19-16, WCAO 16-6, WKY WDHQ 10-6, WBEC ex-27, WKIX 18-15, WAIR 14-8, KAAY ex-21, KFYR 7-2, 10-8, KEEL 21-13, WOW 14-7, WSGA 10-8, WNDE 19-11, WBBF 29-25, WTIX WSPT 8-2, WDBQ 22-18, WINW 18-11, KENO 16-13, WTRY 7-2, WERC 8-5, 27- KIMN 22-18, WAYS 11-8, WLEE 15-10, KXOK 21-17, WMET 20-15, KLEO KFMD 14-8, WCUE 17-13, Z96 15-10, KTFX 12-7, WPRO 17-10, WFLB 21-17, 21- 24, WLAC 30-23, BJ 105 11-9, WBBQ 13-10, WOKY 9-6, KDWB 13-9, KTLK WGUY 14-10, V97 22-11, WIRL 30-25, WFOM 8-4, KROY 21-12, KRSP 6-4, 15, KBEQ 17-13, KNDE 19-14, KSLQ 17-12, Q102 20-16, WQXI 3-1, KIIS-FM WEBC 14-4, KKLS 12-9, WJON ex-25, WSTV 16-6, WIFE 27-17, WBLI 17-12, 24-14, 11-7, 96X WPGC 21-10, KJR 13-9, KJRB 12-9, WMC-FM 7-5, KGW ex- WTLB 13-8, WAVZ 8-3, WMFJ 6-3, WAGQ 11-4. 17, KCBQ 26-23, KSTP 22-17, WNCI ex-21, KNUS 30-20, B100 19-14, WING 13-6, 5-3, 7-4, KHJ 29-17, 17-14, 25-19, 23- WKLO WZUU KFRC WHBQ WRKO 2. REMINISCING — LITTLE RIVER BAND — HARVEST 13-6. 18, KING WAUG 15-10, WMFJ 8-5, WAVZ 10-5, WTLB 22-17, WBLI ex-19, WSTV 21-16, 2. DON’T LOOK BACK — BOSTON — EPIC WEBC 13-8, KRSP 19-12, KROY ex-24, WFOM 18-13, V97 19-15, WGUY 20- KILT ex-40, KAKC 32-27, KING ex-23, WRKO ex-25, WHBQ ex-25, KFRC ex- 13, WFLB 26-22, KTFX 29-23, Z96 20-16, KFMD 24-21, WGSV 16-13, WTRY 30, KHJ 30-24, CKLW ex-29, WZUU 20-16, WING 29-17, WNCI 21-14, KCBQ 26-20, KENO ex-27, WINW ex-35, WDBQ ex-30, WSPT 14-8, KAAY 19-13, 32-22, WMC-FM 25-22, KCPX 22-11, KJRB 25-16, WIFI 30-24, WKBW ex-22, WANS 19-13, WKIX 23-19, WBEC 27-19. Z93 26-20, WAKY 27-23, KIIS-FM 20-17, WQXI ex-28, WNOE 24-16, KSLQ SI- 25. KNDE 30-27, KBEQ 25-22, KDWB 21-13, WOKY ex-30, WBBQ ex-27, BJ 3. FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT’S OVER) — CHRIS REA — MAGNET/UA 105 37-30, WLAC ex-34, WMET 33-22, KXOK 38-33, WAYS ex-36, Q94 ex-24, WAUG 17-12, WTLB 1 8-14, WIFE ex-26, WSTV 30-22, KRSP 9-5, KROY 27-22, WKXX 27-21, WBBF 26-20, WAPE ex-25, WSGA 26-22, KEEL ex-32, WCAO WFOM 10-8, WIRL 13-10, V97 23-20, WGUY 18-14, WFLB 17-13, WPRO 14- 1 KTFX 9-6, Z96 1 3-8, 23-18, 1 1 -9, 27-22, 28-22, ex-23, 13Q 23-18, WPRO-FM 28-24, WSGN ex-29. 1 , WCUE WGSV KENO WINW WSPT 7-5, KFYR 20-16, KAAY 16-12, WAIR 18-14, WANS 16-12, WKIX 22-16. 3. HOT CHILD IN THE CITY — NICK GILDER — CHRYSALIS WHHY 20-12, WOW ex-18, KEEL 33-29, WKY ex-20, WCAO ex-29, WSGN 26- 4. DON’T LOOK BACK — BOSTON — EPIC 18, WDRC 30-27, WKXX 22-17, WNDE 27-15, WSGA 25-21, Q94 20-14, KTAC WDHQ 23-9, WKIX ex-28, WANS ex-23, WSPT 29-20, WINW 35-28, WGSV ex- ex-27, WLEE 24-19, KXOK 34-29, BJ105 32-25, KIOA 26-23, WBBQ 19-11, 37-32, Z96 30-24, 33-24, 25-21 V97 39-26, ex- 29, WCUE WFLB WGUY , WFOM KBEQ 30-27, KNDE 23-21, KSLQ 21-18, 96X 33-29, WPGC ex-28, WGCL 23- 23, KROY ex-20, KYNO ex-30, KRSP 25-19, WIFE ex-27, WBLI ex-26, WTLB 1 1, Z93 ex-29, WKBW 15-12, WIFI ex-26, KGW ex-25, KCBQ 35-31, WVBF 12- 29-21, WAVZ 27-15, WMFJ 34-24, WAQG ex-29. 7, KNUS 27-22, WING 22-19, WKLO 29-25, WZUU 16-12, KFRC ex-28, WRKO 28-22, KING ex-22, KAKC 14-9, WDRQ 15-12, KRBE 15-1 1, WCOL 29-20, KILT 5. INTO LIFE FIRE - GOT TO GET YOU MY — EARTH, WIND & — COLUMBIA 20 12 . KENO ex-28, WINW 29-23, WSPT 19-15, WAIR 19-15, WANS 14-10, WKIX 25- 4. SUMMER NIGHTS — JOHN TRAVOLTA/OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN — RSO 20, WDHQ 24-19, KFMD ex-21, WCUE 17-13, Z96 24-18, WFLB 24-21, WFOM KYA 18-12, KRBE 10-6, KAKC 24-17, KING 21-16, WCOL 17-11, KILT 12-6, 12-7, KROY 18-14, KRSP 18-9, KKLS ex-26, WSTV 26-20, WBLI 23-17, WTLB WRKO 20-13, WHBQ ex-26, KFRC 7-4, WKLO 12-2, WING 18-12, KNUS 19-10, 21-18, WAVZ 7-1, WMFJ ex-32, WAGQ 17-11.. WNCI 19-12, WVBF 23-18, KCPX 9-5, Y100 24-21, WKBW 10-7, WAKY 7-3, WPGC 5-3, WQXI 26-22, 10-6, 21-18, 29-22, 22-11, Q102 KNDE KTLK WOKY 6. HOT CHILD IN THE CITY — NICK GILDER — CHRYSALIS 12-9, KIOA WBBQ 25-16, BJ105 20-7, WLAC 31-24, WLEE 13-3, WMET 14-8, WANS 28-21, KFYR 11-4, WSPT 17-10, KENO 21-17, WTRY ex-28, WERC 23- 23-17, 30-22, ex-28, 6-1, 23-17, 9-7, WAYS KTAC KIMN Q94 WDRC WNDE 20, WCUE 19-4, Z96 26-22, KTFX 18-15, WGUY 7-5, WJDX 29-24, WFOM 22- WAPE 15-9, KEEL 19-9, 20-15, 13-5, 13-10. WKY WCAO WPRO-FM 19, KROY 16-13, KRSP 26-23, WSTV 25-15, WIFE 17-11, WTLB 25-20, WAVZ 5. REMINISCING — LITTLE RIVER BAND — HARVEST 23-10, WMFJ 30-22, WAGQ 27-20, WAUG 20-17.. WAYS 22-16, KTAC 29-25, KIMN 23-19, WKXX 9-7, WTIX 40-24, WDRC 24-19, WBBF 28-19, WHHY 19-10, KEEL 23-22, WCAO 24-19, WPRO-FM 20-14, 7. SUMMER NIGHTS — JOHN TRAVOLTA/OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN — RSO WSGN 9-5, WLEE 20-17, KXOK 30-24, BJ105 34-26, WBBQ 24-16, KDWB 14- WAQG 14-5, WTLB 8-3, WBLI 16-13, WIFE 11-6, WSTV 6-4, WJON 22-16. 11, KBEQ 18-14, KNDE 27-23, KSLQ 28-24, WNOE 22-17, WQX! 28-25, 96X KKLS 16-11, WEBC 20-9, KRSP 17-10, KROY 19-15, WFOM 16-10, V97 7-4, 27-22, Z93 ex-28, WKBW 23-19, KJR 18-13, KJRB 17-10, WMC-FM ex-25, WFLB 12-10, Z96 18-14, WERC 11-8, KENO 10-2, WINW 16-13, WDBQ 29-14, KGW 17-13, KCBQ 34-30, WVBF ex-23, KSTP 14-10, KNUS 28-21, B100 22- KAAY ex-20, WDHQ 28-21.. 18, WING 27-16, KFRC ex-25, WRKO 30-23, KING 22-15, KRBE 37-25..

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(continued from page 25) Wos — OMAHA = ROGER DAVIS MD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 14 To 7 — Exile, 12 To 5 — Walter Egan, Ex To 18 — Nick Gilder. ADDS: 20 — Eddie Money, 19 — Taste Of Honey, 17 — E.C. King, 16?*- E.W&F, 15 — Anne Murray. WIRL — PEORIA — LEE MALCOM MD 5-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 25 — Exile, 21 To 17 — Andy Gibb, 19 To 16 — Joe Walsh, 13 To 10 — Chris Rea, 10 To 7 — Foreigner, 8 To 5 — Rita Cooiidge. ADDS: 30® Gerry Rafferty, 28 — Taste Of Honey, 26 — Nick Gilder, 21 — Boston. 13Q — PITTSBURGH — PATTI SULLIVAN, MD 3-1 — Taste Of Honey. JUMPS: 27 To 21 — Who, 25 To 22 — Kenny Loqgins, 23 To 18 — Boston, 20 To 17 — E,W&F, 19 To 16 — Exile, 17 To 13 — Chris Rea, 12 To 10 — Olivia Newton-John, 9 To 7 — Pablo Cruise, 8 To 4 — Anne Murray, 4 To 2 — Joe Walsh, Ex To 28 — David Gates, Ex To 24 — Bob Seger. ADDS: Player, Hall & Oates. WSPT — STEVENS POINT — PAT MARTIN, MD — PICK: FOREIGNER 3-1 — Olivia Newton-John. JUMPS: 30 To 26— Linda Ronstadt, 29 To 20 — Boston, 28 To 25 — Michael Johnson, 27 To 24— Bob Seger, 25 To 17 — Kenny Loggins, 22 To 19 — E.C. King, 19 To 15 — E.W&F, 17 To 10 — Nick Gilder, 14 To 8 — Little River Band, 7 To 5 — Chris Rea, Ex To 30 — Firefly, Ex To 29 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 28 — Who, Ex To 27 — Kinks. ADDS: McGiipin, David Gates, Foreigner. KLEO — WICHITA — BOB LAURENCE, MD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 26 — Toby Beau, 27 To 24 — Exile, 25 To 22 — E.W&F, 20 To 15 — 1 Oiivia Newton-John. Dave Mason, 1 9 To 1 3 — Barbra Streisand, 1 3 To 9 — Heatwave, 0 To 5 — ADDS: 27 — Rupert Holmes, Littie River Band, Crystal Gayle. west KTLK — DENVER — RANDY JAY, MD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 29 To 22 — Travolta/John, 26 To 20 — EW&F, 21 To 15 — Exile, 22 To 14 recording recently — Chris Rea, 17 To 12 — Andy Gibb, 12 To 7 — Foreigner, Ex To 30 — E.C. King. ADDS: Taste Of Honey, CHICAGO TEAMS WITH KLOS — Columbia group Chicago was Kenny Loggins, Who. broadcast live by station KLOS-FM during its Greek Theatre concert engagement in Los KIMN — DENVER — ED GREENE. MD Angeles. Pictured (l-r) backstage following the show are: Peter Cetera of Chicago; Damion 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 23 To 19 — Little River Band, 22To 18 — Exile, 18To 13 — ARS, 14To 10 Bragdon, disc jockey, KLOS-FM; Valerie Faulconbridge, assistant music director, KLOS- — Rita — Browne, Ex To Aiessi Brothers, Andy Gibb, 10 To 7 — Cooiidge, 7 To 4 Jackson 30 — Ex To 29 FM; Robert Lamm, Donnie Dacus and Walter Parazaider of Chicago; J.J. Jackson, disc — Bob Seger, Ex To 28 — Travolta/John. ADDS: Kenny Loggins, Robin Gibb, J.P. Young, Beach Boys. 3- jockey, KLOS-FM; Laudir de Oliveira of Chicago; Frank Cody, program director, KLOS- KYNO — FRESNO — CHRIS VAN CAMP, PD & MD FM; James Pankow and Lee Loughnane of Chicago. 1-1 — Frankie Vaili. JUMPS: 15 To 10 — Taste Of Honey, 12 To 7 — Walter Egan, 6 To 4 — E.C. King, Ex To 30 — Boston. ADDS: Billy Joel, Charlie, Bob Seger, Gerry Rafferty, Crystal Gayle, Linda Ronstadt, 5 Kenny Loggins, EW&F. E/A To Issue 6 LPs ‘Spitballs LP Gathers LOS ANGELES — "Living In The USA,” the KENO - LAS VEGAS — STEVE SOMMERS, MD album by Linda Ronstadt, heads a list 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 29 To 26 — Eddie Money, 28 To 23 — E.C. King, 27 To 22 — Chris Rea, 21 new 5 Beserkly Artists To 17 — Nick Gilder, 20 To 15 — Donna Summer, 19 To 16 — Taste Of Honey, 16 To 13 — Exile, 10 to 2 of six LPs to be shipped by Elektra/ Asylum — Travolta/John, 7 To 3 — Olivia Newton-John, Ex To 30 — Robin Gibb, Ex To 28 — EW&F, Ex To 27 — Records in early September. Also LOS ANGELES — “Spitballs,” a congrega- Little River Band, Ex To 24 Aerosmith. ADDS: Ambrosia, Kenny Loggins, Wings, Sgt. Peppers, Kinks. — scheduled for release are Roy Acuffs tion of Beserkley Records artists, will be

ifM i i ne ANnPi . cteve nnesv Mrs "Greatest Hits Volume I,” Aquarian released this week by the label. Beserkley 1-1 - Frankie Vaili. JUMPS: 30 To 24 — Boston, 29 To 17 — Exile, 26 To Dan, 24 To 21 — 2» Steely Dream’s “Fantasy,” “Good Time Warrior” acts represented on the LP include Chris Rea, 23 To 18 — Kinks, 20 To 14 — Eddie Money, 19 To 16 — Bob Seger, 18 To 9 — Taste Of by Richman and the Modern Lovers, Honey, 10 To 8 — Foreigner, 8 To 5 — Andy Gibb, 4 To 2 I Commodores. ADDS: 30 — ARS, 29 — by Lucifer’s Friend, “Out Of The Woods” Jonathan Foreigner, 20 — E.C. King, Oregon, and “Angeles Of The Deep” by The Greg Kihn Band, The Rubinoos, The Tyla Gang and Earthquake. KGW — PORTLAND — TERRY DANNER, MD — PICK: STONEBOLT Sweetbottom. 1-1 — Frankie Vaili. JUMPS: 23 To 16 — Billy Joel, 22 To 29 — Kenny Loggins, 19 To 14 — Kinks, 17 To 13 — Little River Band, 14 To 11 — Chris Rea, 11 To 7 — Joe Walsh, 10 To 4 — Andy Gibb, Ex To 25 — Nick Gilder, Ex To 24 — Gerry Rafferty, Ex To 23 — Le Roux, Ex To 21 — Anne Murray, Ex To 17 — Exile. ADDS: Ambrosia, Stonebolt. KNOB4- — SACRAMENTO — JEFF HUNTER, PD — PICK: HALL & OATES 1 — E.C. King. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Boston, 29 To 25 — Charlie, 27 To 23-- Little River Band, 26 To 22 — Pablo Cruise, 24 To 20 — Kinks, 23 To 21 — Nick Gilder, 22 To 17 — Chris Rea, 21 To 18 — Olivia Newton-John, 19 to 14 — Exile, 18 To 15 — Andy Gibb, 16 To 12 — Rita Cooiidge, 14 To 10 — Taste Of Honey, 12 To 8 — EW&F, 11 To 7 — Olivia Newton-John, 8 To 6 — Quincy Jones, Ex To 30 — Who, Ex To 29 _ Kenny Loggins, Ex To 28 — Steely Dan, Ex To 24 — Linda Ronstadt. ADDS: Hal! & Oates, Am- brosia, Crystal Gayle. KCPX — SALT LAKE CITY — GARY WALDRON, PD & MD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Steely Dan, 22 To 11 — Boston, 16 To 12 — Aerosmith, 15 To 1- 1 0 — EW&F, 9 To 5 — T ravolta/John, 6 To 4 — Foreigner, 5 To 3 — Walter Egan, Ex To 30 — J.P. Young, Ex To 29 — Kenny Loggins. ADDS: Linda Ronstadt, Rolling Stones. B-100 — SAN DIEGO — CC McCARTNEY, PD 1-12- — Foreigner. JUMPS: 27 To 23 — Cars, 24 To 21 — Bob Seger, 22 To 18 — Littie River Band. 21 To 16 — Kenny Loggins, 18 To 15 — Prism, 12 To 9 — ELO, 11 To 6 — Rolling Stones, 8 To 3 — Commodores, 4 To 2 — Pablo Cruise. ADDS: 31 — Charlie. KCBQ — SAN DIEGO — NINA GOMEZ, MD 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 35 To 31 — Nick Gilder, 34 To 30 — Little River Band, 31 To 27 — Linda m1 Ronstadt, 27 To 24 — Chris Rea, 26 To 23 Exile, 25 To 21 — Rick James, 21 To 1 8 — Olivia Newton-John, ISO East 5th St. 20 To 17 — Village People, 19 To 16 — Teddy Pendergrass, 18 To 13 — Toby Beau, 15 To 11 — Eddie Money, 13 To 10 — Walter Egan, 1 1 To 8 — Taste Of Honey, 9 To 6 — E.C. King, 5 To 3 — Foreigner. Paterson, New Jersey 07524 ADDS: 35 — Kinks, 34 — Bob Seger. KFRC — SAN FRANCISCO — DAVE SHOLIN, MD 201-279-2010 1-1 — Rolling Stones. JUMPS: 28 To 24 — Kenny Loggins, 27 To 22 — Cars, 21 To 18 — Steely Dan, 20 To 17 — Olivia Newton-John, 17 To 14— Exile, 12 To 7 — Quincy Jones, 7 To 4 — Travolta/John, Ex To 800-526-5266 30 — Boston, Ex To 29 — Linda Ronstadt, Ex To 28— Nick Glider, Ex To 27 — Teddy Pendergrass, Ex To 25 — Little River Band. ADDS: Foreigner, Capt. & Tennille. TELEX 130463 kva _ cam PRAMrictrn Hint MD ; 1-1 — Frankie Vaili. JUMPS: 25 To 22 — Barry Manilow, 18 To 12 — Travolta/John, 17 To 14 — Rita

, Cooiidge, 16 To 13 — Journey, 14 To 10 — Eddie Money, 9 To 6— Foreigner, 6 To 4 — Taste Of Honey. 'uN * ADDS: Linda Ronstadt, Cars, Prism, Jackson Browne, Todd Rundgren, Boston, Who, Robin Gibb. KSLY — SAN LUIS OBISPO — JOHN THE CAT TOBIN, MD 1 — Exile. JUMPS: 31 To 23 — Gerry Rafferty, 30 To 22 — Sweet, 28 To 19 — Linda Ronstadt, 26 To 20 Exclusive National Cut—Outs — Willie Nelson, 25 To 15 — Bob Seger, 23 To 16 — City Boy, 22 To 17 — Kinks, 20 To 14 — Aerosmith, 19 To 13 — Teddy Pendergrass, 18 To 11 — Kenny Loggins, 16 To 12 — Boney M, 15 To 8 — Olivia Distributors For Major Label LPs Newton-John, 14 To 9 — Charlie, 13 To 6 — EW&F, 11 To 5 — Little River Band, 9 To 7 — Wendy Waldman, 8 To 2 — Taste Of Honey, 6 To 3 — Cars, Ex To 32 — Bruce Springsteen, Ex To 31 — Bill Emus Records 8 Tracks & Cassettes Champlin, Ex To 30 — Journey, Ex To 29 — Billy Joel, Ex To 28 — Simon/Taylor, Ex To 26 — Hall & Oates, Ex To 25 — Who. ADDS: Bee Gees, Rick James, Dolly Parton, Paul Davis, Beach Boys, Meco, And Van Morrison, Meat Loaf, Garlene Carter. Catalog Available KJR — SEATTLE — TRACY MITCHELL, MD — PICK: FOREIGNER bidden Goodies 1-1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 21 To 16 — Taste Of Honey, 18 To 13 — Little River Band, 17 To 14 — Rita Upon Request Cooiidge, 13 To 9 — Exile, 12 To 7 — Andy Gibb, 8 To 6 — Oiivia Newton-John, 7 To 4 — Walter Egan, Ex Original Mils To 25 — Gerry Rafferty. ADDS: Who, Barbra Streisand, Foreigner, Ambrosia. Max Goldstein Original Artists KING — SEATTLE — TOM McKAY, MD Paul Livert 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 24 To 19 — Anne Murray, 22 To 15 — Littie River Band, 21 To 16 — Travolta/John, 20 To 17 — Wendy Waldman, 18 To 13 — EW&F, 15 To 9 — Walter Egan, 14To8 — Taste Carl Post Of Honey, 13 To 6 — Exile, 7 To 4 — Olivia Newton-John, 6 To 3 — Andy Gibb, Ex To 25— Aiicia Bridges, Ex To 24 — Robin Gibb, Ex To 23 — Boston, Ex To 22 — Nick Gilder, Ex To 18 — E.C. King. ADDS: Michael Johnson, Rolling Stones, Crystal Gayle, David Gates. KJRB — SPOKANE — TOM HUTTLER, MD 1 — Commodores. JUMPS: 30 To 27 — Dan Hill, 28 To 24 — Kenny Loggins, 25 To 16 — Boston, 24 To 19 — JP Young, 20 To 14 — Taste Of Honey, 17 To 10 — Little River Band, 12 To 9 — Exile, 10 To 6 — Anne Murray, 7 To 4 — Foreigner, Ex To 29 — David Gates, Ex To 28 — Bob Seger. ADDS: Ambrosia, Gerry Rafferty, Linda Ronstadt. The following stations were also used in this week's research: KSTP, WJON, KKLS, KROY, KREM, KTAC, WNDE, KIIS-FM, WSTV, WEBC, WKLO.

2 * Cash Box/September 2, 1978 ™ Jr A^ Mmmmmttumtk7 JmrnmmmmmAZ ON JAZZ TOP 40 LBUMS Xanadu has decided to release its two- Plerre-Rampal and Hubert Laws at the \ record sampler, “Four Decades of Jazz,” Hollywood Bowl. The program, ranging which features performances by Billy Holi- from Bach to Bolling and Mozart to Satie, day, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Dizzy will be captured for an upcoming live LP. Weeks Weeks Gillespie, Bud Powell, Art Pepper, and New from Elektra/Asylum’s jazz/fusion On On 8/26 Chari 8/26 Chart others, after a number of radio stations division: “Fantasy” by Aquarian Dream, began reporting the album. The sessions, produced by Norman Connors; “Out Of 1 IMAGES 21 RAINBOW SEEKER CRUSADERS (ABC BA-6030) 2 8 JOE SAMPLE (ABC AA-1050) 20 30 dating as far back as 1 941 and as recent as The Woods” by Oregon; and “Angels of the culled Deep” by Sweetbottom. 1977, were from tapes gathered over 2 SOUNDS . . . AND STUFF 22 CASINO the years by Xanadu mentor Don Schlitten Bob Orenbach ankling his position as LIKE THAT! AL DiMEOLA (Columbia JC 35277) 22 19 QUINCY JONES (A&M SP 4685) 1 11 and compiled in a double-pocket package general manager of WRVR-FM in New York 23 LARRY CARLTON to coincide with Xanadu’s recent distribu- to assume chief executive office duties at 3 FEELS SO GOOD (Warner Bros. BSK 3221) 26 4 tion pact with Cream Records. The album Jazz Media International, Inc., a manage- CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M SP 4658) 3 44 24 SKY BLUE (Xanadu 5001) will carry a suggested list ment company engaged in the marketing, 4 SUNLIGHT PASSPORT (Atlantic SD 19177) 23 16 price of $9.98, which is a real bargain con- broadcast programming and syndication of HERBIE HANCOCK sidering the historical and cultural jazz music. Commenting on his new posi- (Columbia JC 34907) 4 9 25 PHIL UPCHURCH (Marlin 2209) 25 7 significance of the therein. tion, Orenbach noted, “With the music emergence 5 TROPICO Blue Note scores again with the latest of jazz as a popular music sound in the Un- GATO BARBIERI (ASM SP 4710) 5 6 26 LOVE ISLAND DEODATO (Warner Bros. BSK 3132) 24 23 release in its outstanding classic series. ited States and abroad, I intend to apply the 6 FREESTYLE five techniques which enabled The albums feature previously un- us to build a BOBBI HUMPHREY (Epic 35338) 6 13 27 ALL ABOUT ESTHER released sessions by Chick Corea, Stanley mass audience for jazz in the New York PHILLIPS IN Turrentine, Jackie McLean, Lee Morgan market, now concentrating my efforts on 7 WEEKEND L.A./\ ESTHER PHILLIPS GEORGE BENSON (Mercury SRM-1-3733) 29 4 and a trio of live session., by Art Blakey’s developing creative jazz formats which will (Warner Bros. 2WB 3139) 7 31 A seminal Jazz Messengers, starring Wayne satisfy the expanding jazz audience in the 28 MONTREUX SUMMIT 8 YOU SEND ME Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, national and international markets.” VARIOUS ARTISTS ROY AYERS (Polydor PD-1-6159) 18 4 (Columbia JG 35090) 27 8 Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton and Lou George Greif, manager of the Donaldson. The LPs will be spotlighted in Crusaders, hosted a party for the band 9 SUPER BLUE 29 ELECTRIC GUITARIST FREDDIE HUBBARD JOHN MCLAUGHLIN the label's “Blue Note And All That Jazz” Aug. 19 at his in Encino, Cal. home (Columbia JC 35386) 9 9 (Columbia JC 35326) 28 14 promotion slated for the entire month of Highlight of the evening was a Crusaders 10 October. Also included will be new United jam that saw group members Stix Hooper, FRIENDS 30 COSMIC MESSENGER CHICK COREA (Polydor PD-1-6160) 21 4 JEAN-LUC PONTY Artists and Pacific releases, the latter Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Jazz “Pops” Pop- (Atlantic SD 19189) 1 of which will feature “best ofs” from Gerald well and Billy Rodgers perform selections 11 DON’T LET GO GEORGE DUKE (Epic JE 35366) 8 14 Wilson, George Duke and Art Pepper as from their current chart-topping “Images” 31 THE CAPTAIN’S JOURNEY LEE RITENOUR (Elektra 6E-136) 30 13 well as two-part various artists packages LP and Sample’s first solo effort, “Rainbow 12 MAGIC IN YOUR EYES covering jazz in the '50s and '60s. Seeker." Actor James Coburn joined many EARL KLUGH 32 BEST OF CHUCK MANGIONE (United Artists UA-LA877-H) 11 13 (Mercury SRM 2-8601) 37 2 Columbia will record the historic con- industry guests in saluting the band for its frontation Aug. 28 between flutists Jean musical excellence. alan sutton 13 IN THE HIGHT TIME 4 33 HEART TO HEART MICHAEL HENDERSON 'P DAVID SANBORN (Buddah BDS 5712) 16 9 (Warner Bros. BSK 3189) 31 14

14 ARABESQUE 34 EASY JOHN KEMMER (ABC AA-1068) 12 13 GRANT GREEN (Versatile 6002) 33 4 V'Z 15 MODERN MAN 35 SAY IT WITH SILENCE STANLEY CLARKE HUBERT LAWS (Columbia JC 35022) 32 23 (Nemperor/CBS JZ 35303) 13 30 36 SUNNY SIDE UP 16 MY SONG WILBERT LONGMIRE KEITH JARRETT (ECM-1-1 1 15) 17 5 (Columbia/T appan Zee JC 35365) 34 6 v 17 THIS IS YOUR LIFE 37 LIVE AT THE BIJOU NORMAN CONNORS GROVER WASHINGTON JR. (Arista AB 4177) 10 15 (Kudu KUX-3637 MZ) 36 30

18 PAT METHENY GROUP 38 SPYRO GYRA (Amherst AMH 1014) 35 17 (ECM-1-1 1 14) 19 5

19 39 INFINITY IS LOVE AFFAIR 1 — Atlantic recording artist Jean-Luc Ponty, whose album “Cosmic SONNY FORTUNE PONTY RETURNS GARY BARTZ (Capitol 11789) 15 8 (Atlantic SD 19187) 1 Messenger” was just released by the label, began his U.S. tour in Burbank’s Starlight Bowl last week. Pictured backstage are (l-r): Bob Greenberg, vice president and west coast 20 ALIVEMUTHERFORYA 40 BREEZIN’ VARIOUS ARTISTS BENSON general manager for Atlantic; Ponty; John David Kalodner, west coast A&R director for GEORGE (Columbia JC 35349) 14 19 (Warner Bros. BS 2919) 40 30 Atlantic; and Michael Davenport, Ponty’s manager. JAZZ ALBUM PICKS I' TIME AND CHANCE — Caldera — Capitol SW-11810 — LIONEL HAMPTON PRESENTS: THE MUSIC OF CHARLES Producers: Eduardo del Barrio and Jorge Strunz — List: 7.98 MINGUS — Who’s Who In Jazz — WWLP 21005 — Producer: This hard-driving Latin sextet gets better with each album, Lionel Hampton — List: 7.98 exploring musical realms that were once the exclusive domain The latest release in Hampton’s Who’s Who series features of pioneer fusion bands like Weather Report and Return to an all-star contingent including Mingus on bass, Gerry Mulligan Forever. And with the addition of Weather Report drummer on sax. Woody Shaw on trumpet and the indefatigable Alex Acuna, the sound is more fluid and polished here than on Hampton on vibes. The material, of course, is pure Mingus — previous offerings. Steve Tavaglione on saxophone and flute from the lively “Just For Laughs,” to the seductive “Duke and Jorge Strunz on guitars are in top form on this sci-fi tinged LP. Ellington’s The Sound Of Love" to the eclectic “Farewell Farewell." A thoroughly swinging showcase for Mingus and his music. THE BEST OF LONNIE LISTON SMITH — RCA AFL 1-2897 — Producer: Bob Thiele and Lonnie Liston Smith — List: 7.98 GYPSIES — Lalo Schlfrin — Tabu JZ 35436 — Producer: Lalo RCA has put together a well-rounded collection of eight of Schlfrin — List: 7.98 Smith’s original jazz/fusion tunes recorded during his years Although he is probably best known for his film and television with the label. Smith’s keyboard work on electric and acoustic scores, jazz composer/pianist Lalo Schifrin has put together an piano takes center ring most of the time while the flute-playing inviting concept album which successfully conjures up gypsy and vocals of Donald Smith are also often spotlighted. The images by fusing jazz and Flamenco music. The album blends variety offered here should gain the LP airplay on R&B as well as acoustic, electric and synthetic sounds. jazz playlists. THE BLUE MAN — Steve Khan — Columbia JC 35539 — Producer: Steve Khan — List: 7.98 INNOCENCE — Kenny Barron — Wolf 1203 — Producer: Joel A member of the original Brecker Brothers band, guitarist Dorn — List: 7.98 Khan is reunited with Mike and Randy Brecker on his second Keyboardist Barron works primarily with the basics of jazz on Columbia LP. David Sanborn on alto rounds out the horn sec- this album. A sextet is utilized in most ofthenumbers here, allot tion which is featured on three of the album’s six tracks, in- which are more than seven minutes long, therefore allowing cluding “Some Time Down,” “The Little Ones" and “An Eye each musician plenty of time to strut their improvisational stuff. Over Autumn.” Whether fronting the basic rhythm section or the “Bacchanel” is an upbeat, funky tune that should do well on all expanded outfit with horns. Khan's solos are penetrating and jazz playlists. incisive.

28 Cash Box/September 2, 1978 Radio Industry Leaders Meet At NAB Programming Conf. /nnntinnoH nana (continued fromfmm page 9)m TRAC 7, Ram Research, Media Statistics to be informed in areas you wouldn’t even and Professional Research Service ex- use.” plained the unique qualities of their opera- While Gregory’s stirring remarks, which tions, including their distinct drew a standing ovation when he finished, methodologies and the number of markets were well received, the thrust of the con- they cover. ference was toward informing broad- Also tipping their hands to a degree were casters in areas they use everyday. the presidents of the nation’s four largest Workshops delved into such topics as rela- radio networks, Mutual’s Ed Little, CBS' tions with DJs and sales managers, format Sam Cook Digges, ABC’s Hal Neal and switches, legal considerations and news NBC’s Jack Thayer. At the “Meet The Prez” programming. Among the industry leaders session, the four veteran radio executives who shared their expertise by leading discussed their networks’ plans to move workshops were: Kathryn Lenard, NBC into satellite broadcasting, dramatic Radio research director; Tom Yates, presi- programming and client relationships with dent of Nova Broadcast Service; Harvey new ratings services such as Burke and Mednick, RKO Radio vice president; Lee TRAC 7. CAPALDI SIGNS WITH RSO — Jim Capaldi, former member of the British rock group Abrams, Burkhart-Abrams director of FM The panel sessions and workshops were Traffic, has recently signed a recording deal with RSO Records. Capaldi’s first album for programming and Arthur Ginsburg, FCC generally perceived as successful oppor- the label is called "Daughter Of The Night," which is set for release September 1 1 . Pictured chief of complaints broadcast and com- tunities to compare notes and increase (l-r) at the signing are: Rich Fitzgerald, RSO vice president, promotion; Jay Levy, RSO ar- pliance division. awareness of new radio programming con- tists relations coordinator; Capaldi; and Al Coury, RSO president. ‘What’s New With The Numbers’ cepts. But as is usually the case with large “Let’s Give Away Secrets” was an un- conferences, much of the most important Symphony-Sized Pop Ensembles Are derlying theme of the conference and one work was done in small groups in lobbies, of the best illustrations of this theme came bars and hospitality suites. Among the Multiplying The Country during the final day session called “Ratings most active hospitality suites were those Across

YORK — recent i ne success of the “Star Wars” . . . What’s New With The Numbers." sponsored by Mutual, RKO, Arbitron and NEW The formation of Representatives from Arbitron, Burke, the NAB’s legal clinic suite. several symphony-sized ensembles soundtrack score in symphonic concerts devoted to a wide spectrum of music has undoubtedly played an important part Four Record Label Executives ‘Face highlights an increasingly common in helping to start this trend. Several phenomenon across the U.S. months ago, for instance, an orchestra was The Music’ At NAB Radio Conference In Los Angeles, for example, a 78-piece formed in Marin County, California, to play group of prominent session called The a series of concerts under John Williams’ by Joey Berlin men beautiful music very bland and there's not Orchestra is rehearsing new material by baton. The shows featured music from CHICAGO - In a lively question and much original talent involved with it. such composers as Dave Grusin and Henry "Star Wars” and “Close Encounters Of The answer forum, four record company chiefs Beautiful music is neither fun nor Mancini for a showcase performance in Los Third Kind,” along with other popular movie explained their operations to hundreds of profitable,” he said. Angeles October 22. themes such as Strauss’s “Also Sprach radio industry leaders in a two-hour ses- Disco CAM-U.S.A., based in New York, recen- Zarathustra" from "2001: A Space of the questions concerned the sion of the NAB Radio Programming Con- Many tly signed an 88-member ensemble, fit- Odyssey.” ference called “Face The Music.” Elektra’s types of music that are currently in vogue. tingly tagged Orchestra 88, as well as a 10- The Orchestra’s organizers, Jack Elliott Joe Smith, A&M’s Gil Friesen, Bogart noted that the “disco industry” now piece, Pennsylvania-based band named and Allyn Ferguson, did not rule out the Casablanca's Neil Bogart and Arista's Clive grosses $4 billion a year, but he scored Ralph, which bills itself as a "rock performance of contemporary classical for Davis answered a wide range of questions radio being slow to accept disco, which orchestra.” And Millenium recording artist works by their ensemble. The purpose of in what WABC operations director Glenn he called "a crossover medium." Meco frequently composes for entire the group, however, is to play a broad Morgan called “one of the most useful and “Crossover Is the most dramatic com- studio orchestras. spectrum of MOR and jazz in a symphonic enjoyable parts of the conference.” mercial trend in the industry in recent context. “Thegroup will attempt to combine The label executives warned the radio in- years,” said Davis. "It’s an area that every Bread & Roses Festival elements of our American musical heritage

dustry to avoid relying too heavily on label has to be aware of. I think disco is a Of Acoustic in an effort to expose great writers to a new research, pointed out the dangers of Top 40 trend, magnified by 'Saturday Night Fever,’ Music Set audience,” said Elliott. and AOR formats becoming too similar and but in the next year or two It will be incor- LOS ANGELES — The Bread & Roses Among the artists who, according to voiced support of performance royalty porated into the of society.” mainstream Festival of Acoustic Music, a three-day Elliott, have committed themselves to the rights. Smith added that FM rock stations have music event featuring performers playing project are bassists Ray Brown and Chuck Warning The Stations resisted black records and black artists, only acoustic instruments, will be held Berghoffer, trumpeters Chuck Findlay and “Don’t rely too research,” although “there’s no concerted plan, it has much on Sept. 2-4 at the University of California Oscar Brashear, trombonist Bill Watrous, cautioned Bogart. "TV is totally researched just filtered down this way at the FM rock campus in Berkeley in the Greek Theatre. and a woodwind section led by Bud Shank, ij and it's the most boring communications level.” Performers will include David Bromberg, A number of violinists, violists, cellists, gui- medium around.” All of the record company directors told Steve Goodman, Mickey Newburry, Hoyt tarists, percussionists and pianists com- of of the programming conference that they are Davis spoke the influence AOR sta- Axton, Don McLean, The Persuasions and prise the remainder of the group’s person- tions In picking singles today as a reflection powerless to control the lyric content of the Kenny Rankin. Hosting the show will be Phil nel. of the merging of AOR and Top 40 formats. the records they manufacture. Austin and David Ossman of the Firesign Polygram Branches In Friesen went on to call the similarities bet- Music Reflects Socelty Theatre. ween the two formats “a very dangerous “Music reflects what’s happening in so- Tickets are available at the University Detroit, Seattle Move trend.” ciety as a whole,” said Smith. “Our artists Box Office, 101 Zellerbach Hall, U.C. — Polygram Distribution Inc. One programmer asked the panel why reflect what's current In the minds of the ar- NEW YORK Berkeley and at all Bass outlets and major has its Detroit and Seattle branches, moved j beautiful music stations are virtually tist and audiences.” agencies. Ignored by the major record companies. “We have no business censoring our ar- The new Detroit branch will be located at

Troy, I "Since beautiful music stations rarely tists,” Davis stated. “We are dealing with 755 West Big Beaver, Suite 508, Chrysalis Signs Rabin 362- Identify the music they play and their our acts' artistry and we can’t tell them what Michigan, 48084, telephone (313) is operating audiences of 40+ listeners are not volatile to do. They’re self-contained, we can’t LOS ANGELES — English singer- 4420. The Seattle branch now at 1018 Industry Drive, Seattle, record buyers, the cost of servicing them Is program them." songwriter Trevor Rabin, has been signed Washington, 98188, telephone 575- not worthwhile," explained Smith, Friesen simply reported that “I don’t con- by Chrysalis Records, according to Terry (206) 3830. Davis was even more blunt. "I find sider drug-oriented lyrics to be a problem.” Ellis, president of the label. The branches will continue to operate under the direction of Bill Schulte and j Gerry Kopecky, respectively. Additional new locations in Cleveland and St. Louis are to be announced. U. Of Sound Arts Will Offer Label Experience

LOS ANGELES — The University of Sound 1

' Arts here will be offering students the op- portunity to operate a record company un- der the guidance of University staff and es- t tablished industry professionals in Sep- j NAB RADIO PROGRAMMING National CONFERENCE — The NAB board chairman; Jack Thayer, NBC Radio president; and tember. Students participate in all phases Association of Broadcasters held its first Radio Programming Con- keynote speaker Dick Gregory. Also Clive Davis, Arista Records of company activity from talent scouting, ference in Chicago August 20-23, bringing together programmers president; Neil Bogart, Casablanca Record and Film Works presi- recording, material selection, engineering and radio and record industry executives for a series of panel dis- dent; Dwight Case, Radio Gil Friesen, RKO president; A&M and production to development of : cussions and workshops. Pictured above (l-r) are: Don Thurston, Records president and Joe Smith, Elektra/Asylum chairman . marketing campaigns for finished product.

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Syndicators Say Labels Don’t IlliillUili I Realize Their Promo Value continued trom page 16) something right for radio. in between, there were many who tried un- the ‘King Biscuit’ shows a station successfully to establish a network of sta- “On receives about four minutes of commerical tions for their programming and allegations time to sell, but it also gets both of the ad- of syndicators padding station lists and not jacencies (the beginning and end of the fulfilling advertising contracts. show)," reports DIR’s Kauff. “So it’s a big “Our credibility was hurt by the shows financial success for stations as well as an that folded and we had to weather many tune-in.” periods of distrust,” recalls Watermark’s enormous Stations also locate new revenue president Tom Rounds, whose company is sources they might not otherwise connect going on 10 years old. “When Filmways tap- with, thus some stations are able to add ped out last Spring it happened again.” sponsors through carrying a series. Jack Morris of “Inner-View,” an inter- new view/music/commentary mixture hosted Programming Pluses by Jim Ladd, thinkscontemporary syndica- On the programming side, many of the top syndicated shows, such as “American tion is relatively new to the record com- WILD AND CRAZEE GUY JOINS ASCAP — Warner Bros, recording artist Steve Martin is Top 40” and “King Biscuit,” dramatically in- panies, “but they are learning that we can shown waving at the camera following his recent signing with ASCAP. Pictured (l-r) are: crease a station’s audience. The stations put two million people in touch with their William McEuen, Martin’s manager; Michael Gorfaine, ASCAP membership represen- get concerts they couldn’t afford to get acts for an hour. tative; Martin; John Mahan, western regional executive director, ASCAP; and Ken Sud- “We’re undoubtedly unappreciated, but themselves, and they usually get them free. dleson, Martin’s attorney. promotion of our show by the labelsis on the And the proper match of series to format upswing,” comments Morris. “Managers can be a definite image-builder for a sta- CBS/Columbia Record Pirates always want us and sometimes they get the tion. “Sophisticated programmers find that labels to cooperate with us.” Group Has New Face Sentencing special programs separate them from their Which Are Viable? (continued trom page 10) competition,” Pattiz. Morris’ views were echoed by George comments Brooks, owner of Jimmy Brooks Enter- Syndication’s Future Vice President Gerrity, Warner Bros, national album prises, and from two vans parked near his Radio syndication seems to be a field NEW YORK — Seymour L. Gartenberg has promotion director. “I know syndicated house. Authorities said that the house was where everybody involved comes out a win- been appointed vice president of the radio is good for us; with today's tight being used as a storage area for the tapes. ner. Stations profit financially and in their CBS/Columbia Group. playlists every exposure helps,” says Ger- In Montgomery, Alabama, Charles programming, labels and their artists get Gartenberg’s first project, according to rity. “Syndication has helped us break acts Howard Campbell and Cherry Valley Sew- valuable exposure on friendly programs, John Phillips, president of the CBS/Colum- and sustain singles. ing Center in Cherry Valley, Ala., was con- syndicators are prospering to varying bia Group, will be to assist the integration of “But there are so many syndicators it's victed by a jury in Federal District Court on degrees and consumers are getting mostly Gabriel Industries, a toy manufacturer hard to tell which are viable. And it’s hard to seven counts of willful copyright infringe- quality that local sta- recently acquired by CBS, into the CBS get a reading on what syndication does high programming mentfor selling pirated tapes, in addition to tions are unable to supply. Advertisers Toys Division. because they’re removed time-wise. Still, operating an in-store, 8-track cartridge generally get good costs per thousand and Gartenberg joined CBS in 1956 as it's clear that ‘King Biscuit’ covers a lot of tape duplicator. Judge Robert Varner sen- many have become steady sponsors, in- budget and controls manager of the territory for us and is geared to moving tenced Campbell to a fine of $1,400 and or- Columbia Record Club. His most recent albums. And ’Inner-View’ gets the job done cluding Toyota, Warner-Lambert, Clairol, dered the destruction of more than 500 position was president of the CBS Toys too.” Pioneer, Discwasher, Lee Jeans, 3M, tapes that had been seized by the FBI. He division, which he held for the last five Many promotion people are concerned Kawasaki, Budweiser, Gillette, United had been accused of illegally duplicating and of the major record years. Gartenberg also spent six years as about the viability of syndicated shows they Vintners most com- copyrighted recordings originally released executive vice president of the Columbia aren’t familiar with, and there are many panies. by A&M, CBS, London, MCA, RCA, and for radio syndication? House division, which includes the record scars which have made business more dif- What's ahead Warner Bros. club. Since radio is a medium of formats and for- ficult. Quintessence Adds 40 “Fly-by-nighters who burned ad agen- mats seem to be getting more and more Jem’s Annual Catalog fragmented, syndication may follow and — Pickwick cies have cost me thousands of dollars over Lists LOS ANGELES Records’ Quin- pursue more specific audience. Tom 2,500 Albums line will ! the years," says Mike Vaughn, president of tessence classical release 20 Rounds sees his company, Watermark, London Wavelength, the North American NEW YORK — Jem Records is releasing its albums in September followed by another moving in that direction. distributor for the “BBC Rock Hour.” seventh annual catalogue, The Jem 20 in October. The albums will include the Artists Coming Around “If our advertisers want 18-24 females, Records’ Catalogue 78-79. Most extensive complete Beethoven concertos, Bach’s Many of the syndicated series, including we’ll find the stations that get them and go in Jem’s history, the catalogue contains Brandenburg Concertos and a two-record into the key markets and sell it," says concert series and interview series alphabetical listings and notes on over 2,- set of Earl Wild’s “Liszt In The Grand Man- (especially “Inner-View,” “Star Trak” and Rounds. “We will concentrate on the impor- 500 jazz, rock, new wave albums, and ex- ner,” one disc of which is a new creation. "Earth News’’), have developed good tant markets for our sponsors and we will perimental music. Pickwick’s budget classical line now reputations within the artist community. set up specific shows for the specific Jem will mail copies of the catalogue to features almost 100 titles. This has made access to top music per- demographics sought.” 6,000 retail, rack, and industry personnel, sonalities easier as well as improving the The utilization of satellite technology may and will provide stores with an in-store dis- shows. also soon play a part in the development of play sampler, plus mobiles and stickers. "An artist can’t be misquoted on tape,” syndicated programming. Today almost Jem president Marty Scott is quick to ex- lag pounts out “Inner-View’s” Morris. “And every series has a substantial time bet- plain that the firm has outgrown its original they don't have to make the station rounds. ween the time the show is produced and the function as an importer. "If you look at the The more artists know about syndicated time it is distributed to the proper stations. cover of our catalogue," he explains, “you’ll shows the more they’re into them." Satellite technology will enable stations to notice that we’ve deleted the word ‘import’. Warner Bros.’ Gerrity agrees that artists use inexpensive receiving equipment to We’re much more than that now. Our are much less reticent to do syndicated receive live concerts and other types of catalogue now contains a variety of shows today. In fact, so many Warner Bros, programming almost instantaneously. domestic releases, as well as an assort- artists have been taping the concert shows But for now, radio syndication is alive ment of books and publications.” in recent months that Warner Bros, is now and well and, according to Peter Kauff, it Scott noted a trend toward pressing distributing its own series, "The Warner will prosper as long as it continues to sup- records on colored vinyl and picture discs. Bros. Music Show." ply “creative, quality programs. Jem has done very well with its own press- “The record company foots the bill for “The bottom line,” concludes Kauff, “is ing of the “Rocky Horror Show” picture disc the taping of concerts anyway, so we that syndicators have to give stations things and expects to do well with a colored vinyl decided to use our tapes and syndicate they can’t or can’t afford to do themselves.” pressing of the Who’s "Who Are You” them on a non-profit basis to about 100 album and Steely Dan’s “Aja”."This will be secondary stations,” explains Gerrity. Boston LP Debuts At #7 the year of the collector’s item,” he con- “Now our local promotion men can bring (continued trom page 8) cluded. around live shows for programmers. They ment unprecedented this year, debuting English Joins Sea Level do tie-ins, they make up posters that let the three weeks ago at #43 bullet on the Top stations localize them for accounts, and we 100 Singles chart and currently poised at LOS ANGELES — Drummer/percussionist have something nice that we can use the #14 bullet position. Joe English has joined Capricorn recording MUSCLE SHOALS STUDIOS OPEN — almost as rewards — at our discretion. Two years to the month since the release artists Sea Level after a two-year stint in the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios & Publishing “The tapes are organized and distributed of Boston’s debut album (which reportedly same capacity for Paul McCartney and Co. recently opened a facility in Muscle by artist development,” adds Gerrity. “They has sold 6.5 million to date), the new album Wings. During that time, he recorded with Shoals, Alabama on the banks of the Ten- are editing Todd Rundgren’s Roxy show is being supported by an Epic marketing Wings and participated in the Wings Over nessee River. The facility offers record that was broadcast live on a lot of stations campaign which includes TV spots, print America Tour of 1976. English recently ac- producers complete accomodations in- recently and we’ll be syndicating that.” ads and a radio campaign to be launched companied Sea Level to Europe for perfor- cluding two publishing companies and Strong Incentives over the Labor Day weekend. mances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and production services. Pictured (l-r) are the A quick look at the numbers of stations Boston’s national tour, which began Aug. is also featured on the just-completed company’s co-owners: David Hood, Roger

I that are airing syndicated programs in- 10 in Pittsburgh, is expected to continue album by the group titled "On The Edge,” Hawkins, Jimmy Johnson and Barry dicates that syndication must be doing through late September. scheduled for release in September. Beckett.

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1978 !,?- Cash Box/Sepiember2, COUNTRY TOP 50 Albums Warner Bros.’ Wickham Sees z! Changing Of Country Music

Weeks Weeks by we were operating a whole field of music, On On Bob Campbell but we didn’t have that title," ad- 8/26 Chart 8/26 Chart Wickham its inception here four NASHVILLE — Since ded. “More than being a personal accolade tf^HEARTBREAKER 27 HEAVEN’S JUST A SIN years ago, Warner Bros.’ country operation DOLLY PARTON (RCA AFL1-2797) 5 3 AWAY for me, that title is a reflection of the con- has emerged as a viable, resourceful and 2 WHEN 1 DREAM THE KENDALLS (Ovation OV 1718) 28 49 fidence they have in the operation as a CRYSTAL GAYLE 28 growing representative of country music. CONTRARY TO ORDINARY whole. Warners only has 1 2 vice presidents (United Artists UA-LA 858-HJ 1 10 JERRY JEFF WALKER (MCA-3041) 23 9 Much of the credit for the success of such 3 LOVEOR SOMETHING LIKE 29 BARTENDER’S BLUES out of a total staff of probably 350 ex- artists as Margo Smith, Emmylou Harris, IT GEORGE JONES (Epic KE 35414) 29 3 ecutives. Some companies have 30 or 40 KENNY ROGERS 30 CLASSIC RICH Donna Fargo, Con Hunley and T.G. vice presidents because the title means (United Artists UA-LA903-H) 2 7 CHARLIE RICH (Epic JE-35394) 30 3 Shepherd belongs to Englishman Andrew 4 STARDUST 31 SOMEONE LOVES YOU something on a business card that affects Wickham, the newly-elected vice-president WILLIE NELSON HONEY business on the outside of the company. 18 (Columbia JC 353605) 3 CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA APL 1-2478) 31 25 and director of Warner Bros.'s country divi- 5 LET’S KEEP IT THAT WAY Warners is very reluctant to hand them out 32 THE BEST IS YETTO COME sion. ANNE MURRAY (Capitol ST-11732) 6 30 JOHNNY DUNCAN because they have this small number of IN MY While in Nashville recently for of his 6 ONLY ONE LOVE (Columbia KC 35451) 35 2 one vice presidents which basically address LIFE 33 TAKE THIS JOB AND frequent business trips here, the 34-year- RONNIE MILSAP (RCA APL 1-2780} 4 10 themselves to all areas of music. If you are SHOVE IT old Wickham discussed at length with Cash 7 ROOM SERVICE JOHNNY PAYCHECK (Epic KE 35045) 33 41 the vice president of black music, when you OAK RIDGE BOYS (ABC AY-1065) 7 12 Box the significance of his recent promo- fZfJERRY LEE LEWIS KEEPS sit in on a vice presidential meeting or at- •entertainers ... on RnCKIN' tion from director of country operations to a w RECORD tend the Warner Bros, convention, you are AND OFF THE (Mercury SRM-1-5010) 39 6 vice presidential post. He also examined THE STATLER BROTHERS ©WHITE MANSIONS expected to contribute on the general runn- (Mercury ARM 1-5007) 10 21 his relationship with the Nashville office and VARIOUS ARTISTS (A&M SP-6004) — i ing of the company, not just your specific ©ELVIS sings for 36 COUNTRY BOY delineated his philosophic approach to w one area. It will enable me and Stan Byrd CHILDREN AND DON WILLIAMS (ABC DO 2088) 36 4 country music as a record executive. TOO! 37 THE BEST OF GENE and Norro Wilson, the three senior ex- GROWNUPS On the surface, the promotion of ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPL1-2901) 11 3 WATSON ecutives in the country division, to perform & WILLIE Capitol ST-11782) 37 9 Wickham to vice-president would seem to 10 WAYLON more effectively for our artist roster. It WAYLON JENNINGS & WILLIE 38 QUARTER MOON IN A TEN be a move of mere face value. But NELSON (RCA AFL1-2696) 8 30 means that I have access to all the top CENT TOWN Wickham, who also adds a broad 11 VARIATIONS EMMYLOU HARRIS management decisions which occur at 22 EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra 6E-127) 9 (Warner Bros. BSL 3141) 32 30 background as a music journalist to his Warners that I didn’t quite have before. Now 12 TEN YEARS OF GOLD &VCOLLISION COURSE record industry experience, said the ap- KENNY ROGERS ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL I can have a lot of things I want with much (United Artists LA 835-H) 13 31 pointment served as a direct affirmation of (Capitol SW-11726) — 1 less difficulty.” WOMANHOOD CeIRED WINE AND BLUE faith by Warner Bros, in it’s country divi- KE-35442) 16 9 TAMMY WYNETTF. (Epic w Other than solidifying support for the 14 HONKY TONK HEROES MEMORIES sion. Simply, Wickham now wields more JOE STAMPLEY (Epic KE _ 1 CONWAY TWITTY/LORETTA LYNN 35443) bargaining power for his Nashville office country division within the Warner Bros 41 LOVE ... & OTHER SAD (MCA-2372) 14 8 than ever before. corporate structure, Wickham said his 15 Irs a heartache STORIES promotion would have no effect upon the BONNIE TYLER (RCA AFL 1-2821) 15 13 BILL ANDERSON (MCA 2371) 41 2 “This promotion solidifies our Nashville 16 OH! BROTHER 42 Y’ALL COME BACK presence,” said Wickham, who went to basic mode of operation for Nashville’s of LARRY GATLIN (Monument MG 7626) 12 12 FASHIONED LOVE SALOON school in England with Mick Jagger and fice. ©OLD OAK RIDGE BOYS (ABC/Dot D02093) 43 44 THE KENDALLS (Ovation OV 1733) 21 21 was a close friend of the late folk artist Phil Change Not Drastic 18 I’M ALWAYS ON A 43 SOFT LIGHTS AND HARD Ochs. “We have been down here for about “It is probably not going to change things 1 FALL COUNTRY MUSIC MOUNTAIN WHEN four years, and we had some difficulty MERLE HAGGARD (MCA-2375) 18 4 MOE BANDY (Columbia KC 35288) 44 5 as drastically as you might think because 19 THE VERY BEST OF IT getting established. For about 1 8 months or 44 WAS ALMOST LIKE A I’ve always had a close relationship with Me CONWAY TWITTY SONG so it was a particularly trying time. There 13 Ostin (chairman of the board and presidenl (MCA 3043) 17i RONNIE MILSAPIRCA APL 1-2439) 45 40 were companies here in the early 70's who 20 THE BEST OF THE of Warner Bros.),” Wickham said. “He 45 WE MUST BELIEVE IN were coming in and out of the country STATLER BROTHERS always said to me, ‘Andrew, you like (Mercury SRM 1-1037] 22 37 MAGIC business, including our own sister label in CRYSTAL GAYLE Nashville . . . you understand the field bet- 21 HERE YOU COME AGAIN the country field, and the people in Califor- (United Artists UA-LA DOLLY PARTON (RCA APL 1-2544) 19 45 771-G) 46 5 ter than any of the other executives at Bur- nia didn’t really understand the field or what 22 1 BELIEVE IN YOU 46 THE OUTLAWS bank. You develop a country wing for us. MEL TILLIS (MCA-2364) 20 10 WAYLON JENNINGS/WILLIE was involved. They didn’t understand the And I was given complete freedom to dc fTlSQN OF A SON OF A NELSON/JESSIE COLTER/TOMPALL marketing techniques, and they didn’t un- SAILOR GLASER (RCA APL 1-1321) 47 87 that. I have a very constructive and easy talent. it 27 19 derstand the Before was in country JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC AA-1046) 47 DAYTIME FRIENDS relationship with Norro Wilson, who is the 24 EVERY TIME TWO FOOLS KENNY ROGERS music, Warners was very much a head of A&R responsibilities. Norro knows COLLIDE (United Artists UA-LA 754-G) 48 2 progressive company in every respect — Nashville much better than I will ever know KENNY ROGERS & DOTTIE WEST 48 GUITAR MONSTERS an album-oriented company — whose (United Artists UA-LA864-H) 26 23 CHET ATKINS & LES PAUL it, and he is much closer to the songwriters 25 LOVE IS JUST A GAME product was targeted at a different age (RCA APL 1-2768) 34 8 He is a successful record producer. Norrc LARRY GATLIN (WITH FAMILY & group than what usually is applied to coun- FRIENDS) (Monument MG-7616) 25 52 49 SIMPLE DREAMS is officially head of A&R for the company try music. So when got into this thing, 26 LOVE ME WITH ALL YOUR LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum 6E-104) 49 49 we we and it would be unlikely that I would evei HEART 50 OL’ WAYLON got our toes wet rather gingerly. We made a over rule any instinct he had. I just wouldn’ JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ WAYLON JENNINGS lot of mistakes. Then, slowly but surely, we (Mercury SRM-1-501 1) 24 6 (RCA APL 1-2317) 42 68 want to change anything now. I think we are began to solidify. (continued on page 36 'But until I was appointed vice president, More Than 20 Country 45s Enter Pod Chart In Past Year by Donna Barham Ronnie Milsap, a #1 country single, enterei the pop charts July 2 at #96 nearly si NASHVILLE — Due largely to the weeks after its initial debut on the countr “crossover fever” that is currently upper- charts. But after three months on the poi in of most the minds record company ex- charts, it peaked at the #1 1 slot. ecutives here, more than 20 country singles Fourteen #1 country singles crossed int have entered the Cash Box pop charts in the pop charts this past year, seve the past 12 months. But of those records, charting in the top 50. Waylon Jennlng’ only Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basic Brown Eyes Blue” has been able to reach Of Love)" peaked at #23 in the pop chart! the #1 position on both the country and pop “Daytime Friends” by Kenny Rogers dim charts. bed to the #28 position, and "My Way" b Gayle’s United Artist single debuted in Elvis Presley reached the #31 slot. the country charts July 9, 1 977 at #68 bullet Jerry Seabolt, director of national cour and reached the #1 country position nine try promotion for United Artist Record.1 weeks later. It also took nine weeks for commented on the Gayle single’s unique! — "Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” to successful climb to both #1 spots. FRICKE SINGS AT DISC CONVENTION - Columbia recording artist Janie Fricke recen- reach the position on the charts, tly performed for Disc Records executives during their recent national convention held in #1 pop "It goes back to what makes a hit, and debuting August 6, 1977 at #93 and peak- St. Charles, Illinois. Pictured above after the performance are (l-r): Frank Mooney, vice- don’t think anyone’s been able to answt ing Oct. 8 in the #1 spot. The single is cer- president, sales and branch distribution, CBS Records; John Cohen, president, Disc that question the same way twice," sal tified gold, one of the Records; Fricke; Raul Ascovedo, general manager, Disc Records; Don VanGorp, regional very few country Seabolt. "It was a time in the marketplac to merit the distinction, the vice-president, midwest, CBS Records; Roy Wunsch, director, marketing, CBS Records, crossovers and where people were ready for a song lik only one to reach the top 1 0 on both charts. Nashville; Randy Brown, director, national accounts, CBS Records; Joe Casey, director, “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," an “It Like promotion, CBS Records, Nashville. Was Almost A Song" by RCA's (continued on page 3

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 C4SH BCK TCPDO COUNTRY

September 2, 1978"

THE LONG WAY 66 THE WHEN I STOP LEAVING (I’LL BE LET’S TAKE WALTZ OF THE ANGELS GONE) AROUND THE WORLD DAVID HOUSTON (Elektra E-45513) 57 11 CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA PB 112871) 2 11 RONNIE MILSAP (RCA PB-11369) 67 YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME HOWDY GLENN (Warner Bros. WBS THE NIGHT (IT’S 8616) 67 6 2 RAKE AND RAMBLIN’ MAN TONIGHT’S DANGER DON WILLIAMS (ABC AB-12373) 3 10 BE HEARTBREAK AHEAD GONNA ALRIGHT) © ZELLA LEHR (RCA PB-1 1359) 84 2 3 ROSE COLORED GLASSES ROY HEAD (ABC AB-12383) 38 JOHN CONLEE (ABC AB-12356) 4 16 69 ANOTHER FINE MESS HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU GLEN CAMPBELL (Capitol P-4585) 52 13 4 BOOGIE GRASS BAND OLIVA NEWTON-JOHN (RSO RS 903) 40 CONWAY TWITTY (MCA 40919) 5 8 70 MOTEL ROOMS LOVE, LOVE, LOVE/CHAPEL OF LITTLE DAVID WILKINS (Epic 8-50571) 71 6 BLUE SKIES LOVE 71 © WILLIE NELSON (Columbia 3-10784) 9 7 BETTER ME SANDY POSEY (Warner Bros. WBS 8160) 41 TOMMY OVERSTREET (ABC AB-12367) 54 13 i^ll VE ALWAYS BEEN CRAZY WAYLON JENNINGS (RCA PB-11344) 12 6 I FOUGHT THE LAW 72 THIS MAGIC MOMENT HANK WILLIAMS, JR. (Warner/Curb WBS 8641) 42 WOMAN HOOD SANDRA KAYE (WIG-DK-8-068) 80 3 TAMMY WYNETTE (Epic 8-50574) 10 8 THE FEELINGS SO RIGHT 73 SO SAD (TO WATCH GOOD LOVE 8 LOVEMEWITH ALLYOURHEART TONIGHT GO BAD) DON KING (Con Brio CBK 137) 43 STEVE WARINER (RCA PB-11336) (CUANDO C ALIENTA EL SOL) 79 6 JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ (Mercury 55029) 8 9 CRYIN’ AGAIN LAST LOVE OF MY LIFE OAK RIDGE BOYS (ABC AB-12397) ® LYNN ANDERSON (Columbia 3-10809) 87 2 Iheartbreaker DOLLY PARTON (RCA PB-1 1296) 19 3 HELLO! REMEMBER ME 75 I’VE GOT AN ANGEL (THAT BILLY SWAN (A&M 2046) LOVES ME LIKE THE DEVIL) ® WHO AM I TO SAY IT IN w THE STATLER BROS. (Mercury 55037) 16 6 I’LL JUST TAKE OUT LOVE BOBBY HOOD (Chute CR 101) 77 6 GEORGE JONES (Epic 8-50584) 76 YOU SNAP 11 BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ’57 YOUR FINGERS (AND CHARLIE RICH (Epic 8-50562) 11 10 CHEVROLET BILLIE JO SPEARS (UA-X1229-Y) I’M BACK IN YOUR HANDS) © HELLO MEXICO (AND ADIOS SWEET FANTASY DAVID WILLS (United Artists UA-X1196-Y) 76 8 BABY TO YOU) BOBBY BORCHERS (Epic 8-50585) 77 LONELY SIDE OF THE BED LINDA CASSADY (Cin Kay AA/047) JOHNNY DUNCAN (Columbia 3-10783) ANYONE WHO ISN’T ME 81 5 IF YOU’VE GOT TEN MINUTES TONIGHT 78 UNTILTHE NEXT TIME © BILLY PARKER (SRC SC 160) 82 3 (LET’S FALL IN LOVE) KENNY ROGERS/DOTTIE WEST JOE STAMPLEY (Epic 8-50575) 15 8 (United Artists UA-1 234-4) TWO HEARTS TANGLED IN LOVE KENNY DALE (Capitol P-4619) — 1 WITH LOVE SINGLE AGAIN © REX ALLEN, JR. (Warner Bros. WBS 8608) 18 GARY STEWART (RCA PB-1 1 297) 80 MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC REBECCA LYNN (Scorpion SC 0550) 59 10 IF THE WORLD RAN OUT OF ANOTHER GOODBYE S DONNA FARGO (Warner Bros. WBS 8643) 81 (I LOVE YOU) WHAT CAN I SAY LOVE TONIGHT JERRY REED (RCA PB-1 1281) 74 13 JIM ED BROWN/HELEN CORNELIUS FROM SEVEN TILL TEN (RCA PB-1 1304) 17 LORETTA LYNN/CONWAY TWITTY 82 LAST NIGHT. EV’RY NIGHT (MCA-40920) REBA McENTIRE (Mercury 55037) 88 2 IT’S BEEN A GREAT AFTERNOON MERLE HAGGARD (MCA 40936) 25 BAR WARS 83 NORMA JEAN PENNY ARCADE FREDDY WELLER (Columbia 3-10769) SAMMI SMITH (Elektra E-45504-5) 83 4 CRISTY LANE (LS/GRT-167) 21 YOU DON’T LOVE ME ANYMORE 84 LIVINGSTON SATURDAY NIGHT EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra E-45488) JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC AB-12391) 86 3 I OLD FLAMES (CAN’T HOLD A FAIR AND TENDER LADIES BACK IN THE USA CANDLE TO YOU) CHARLIE McCOY (Monument 45-258) © LINDA RONSTADT (Elektra/ Asylum E-45519-A) — 1 JOE SUN (Ovation OV 1107) WHAT TIME DO YOU HAVE TO BE 86 PUT IT ON ME 19 WE BELONG TOGETHER LOUIS MANDRELL (Epic 8-50565) 89 4 SUSIE ALLANSON (Warner/Curb WBS-8597) BACK TO HEAVEN RAZZY BAILEY (RCA PB-11338) THINGS I’D DO FOR YOU © EASY FROM NOW ON ® MUNDO EARWOOD (GMC-104-A) - 1 "';W EMMYLOU HARRIS (Warner Bros. WBS 8623) ONE SIDED CONVERSATION GENE WATSON (Capitol P-4616) 88 WHY BABY WHY ©CARIBBEAN JERRY INMAN (Elektra E-45508) 91 4 SONNY JAMES (Columbia 3-10764) ANIMAL/I JUST WANTED YOU 89 I OWE IT ALL TO YOU 22 LET’S SHAKE HANDS AND COME TO KNOW JERRY ABBOTT (Churchill CR 7715) 90 2 RONNIE McDOWELL (Scorpion 0553) OUT LOVIN’ SC 90 SHOW ME A SIGN KENNY O DELL (Capricorn CPS-0301) I STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE JIM CHESTNUT (ABC/Hickory 45-51169) 92 4 CHARLIE RICH (United Artists UA-X1223-Y) TEAR TIME 91 YOU’RE A DANCER DAVE & SUGAR (RCA PB-11322) TOE TO TOE EDDY RAVEN (Monument 45-260) 95 3 FREDDIE HART (Capitol P-4609) HERE COMES THE HURT AGAIN 92 LOVIN’ YOU OFF MY MIND BE BEST FRIEND CATES SISTERS (Caprice CA 2051) — 1 S MICKEY GILLEY (Epic 8-50580) YOUR OWN RAY STEVENS (Warner Bros. WBS 8603) 25 THE OF 93 RIDER IN THE RAIN DAYS SAND AND NIGHTS ARE FOREVER RANDY NEWMAN (Warner Bros. WBS 8630) 97 3 SHOVELS 94 FIRST ENCOUNTER OF THE NAT STUCKEY (MCA 40923) WITHOUT YOU BUCK OWENS (Warner Bros. WBS 8614) 68 KIND 26 TALKING IN CLOSE YOUR SLEEP LET ME TAKE YOU IN MY ARMS TOM BRESH (ABC AB-12389) — 1 CRYSTAL GAYLE (United Artists UA-X1214-Y) AGAIN 95 DON’T THINK TWICE, IT’S ALL 27 I JUST HAD YOU ON MY MIND JAMES DARREN (RCA PB-1 1316) DOTTSY (RCA PB-1 1293) RIGHT BORDERTOWN WOMAN DOC & MERLE WATSON (United Artists UA-X1231-Y) 100 2 mel mcdaniel (Capitol p-4597) DO IT AGAIN TONIGHT 96 IF THIS IS JUST A GAME © LARRY GATLIN (Monument 45-259) BABY BLUE DAVID ALLAN COE (Columbia 3-10816) — 1 29 YOU NEEDED ME KING EDWARD IV (Soundwaves SW 4573) 97 GOT YOU BACK IN MY MIND ANNE MURRAY (Capitol P-4575) DON JUAN BILLY "CRASH" CRADDOCK (ABC AB-12384) AGAIN El NO SLEEP TONIGHT GAYLE HARDING (Robchris R 1004) 98 3 RANDY BARLOW (Republic REP-024) YOU SHOULD WIN AN OSCAR 98 YOU’RE A PART OF ME GENE COTTON WITH KIM CARNES (Ariola 7704) 99 2 i NO LOVE HAVE I (EVERY NIGHT) GAIL DAVIES (Lifesong ZS8 1771) CHUCK POLLARD (MCA 40944) 99 STAY WITH ME NICK NOBLE (Churchill 7713) — 1 I WANT TO BE IN LOVE I’LL FIND IT WHERE I CAN JACKY WARD (Mercury 55038) JERRY LEE LEWIS (Mercury 55028) 100 IF THAT’S NOT LOVING YOU THREE TIMES A LADY TALK TO ME (YOU CAN’T SAY I DIDN’T TRY) NATE HARVELL (Republic REP 025) FREDDY FENDER (ABC AB-12370) RUBY FALLS (50 States FS 63A) — 1 ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)

Animal (Brim Music — SESAC) 54 Got You Back (Robchris — BMI) 97 Let Me Take (Stonebridge — ASCAP) 59 Talking In Your (Roger Cook/Chriswood — BMI) . . 26 Another Fine (United Artists — ASCAP) 69 Heartbreaker (Songs of Manhattan Island/Begonia Let's Shake (Hungry Mountain — BMI) 22 Tear Time (Forrest Hills — BMI) 23 Another (ATV/Mann & Weil/Frascotti — BMI) 47 Melodies — BMI) 9 Let's Take (Chess — ASCAP/Pi-Gem — BMI) 34 The Days (Pi-Gem — BMI) 25

Anyone Who Isn't (Bobby Goldsboro — ASCAP) . . 45 Hello Mexico (Algee/Flagship — BMI) 12 Livingston (ABC/Dunhill/Unart — BMI) 84 The Feelings So (Wiljex — ASCAP) 39 Baby Blue (Music Crattshop/Morning Music USA — Hello! Remember (Crazy Cajun — BMI) 41 Lonely Side (Hal Freeman — ASCAP/Sheri Kay — The Waltz (Central/Beechwood — BMI) 66 ASCAP) 61 Here Comes (Jack & Bill — ASCAP) 24 BMI) 77 Things I'd Do (Music West of the Pecos — BMI) ... 87 Back In The (Arc Music — BMI) 85 Hopelessly Devoted (Stigwood/John Farrar/Ensign — Love, Love, Love (Unichappell — BMI) 37 This Magic (Rumbalero/Tiger/Tredlew — BMI) .... 72 Bar Wars (Buzz Cason — ASCAP) 49 BMI) 36 Love Me (Peer Int'l. — BMI) 8 Three Times A (Jobete/Commodores Entertainment —

Beautiful Woman (Algee — BMI) 11 I Fought The (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 38 Lovin’ You Off (Sound Corp. — ASCAP) 92 ASCAP) 33

Better Me (Tree — BMI) 71 If That's Not (Amberways — ASCAP)/8lue Max — Mote! Rooms (Little David — BMI) 70 Toe To (Biackwood/Fullness — BMI) 56 Be Your Own (Ray Stevens — BMI) 57 BMI) 100 Music. Music, (Tro-Cromwell — ASCAP) 80 Tonight's The Night (Riva Music — BMI) 35

Blue Skies (Irving Berlin — ASCAP) 5 If The World (ABC/Dunhill — BMI/American Nights Are (Dawnbreaker — BMI) 58 Two Hearts Tangled (Publicare — ASCAP) 79 Boogie Grass (Bucksnort — BMI) 4 Broadcasting — ASCAP) 15 No Love (Cedarwood — BMI) 31 Until The (Paukie— BMI) 78

Boardertown (Screen Gems/EMI — BMI) 60 If This Is (Warner/Tamerlane — BMI) 96 Norma Jean (Natural Songs —ASCAP) 83 We Belong Together (Paukie Music — BMI) 19

Caribbean (Belinda/Elvis Presley — BMI) 21 If You've Got (Galleon — ASCAP) 13 No Sleep Tonight (Frebar Music — BMI) 30 What Time Do (Houe of Gold — BMI) 52

I 1 Chapel Of Love (Mother Bertha/Trio — ASCAP) . . 37 I'll Find It (Cedarwcod Pub. — BMI) 64 Old Flames (Belinda — BMI) 18 When Stop (Pi-Gem — BMI)

— I BMI) 10 Cryin' Again (Tree Pub. — I 27 Allen — Cowboy — BMI/Cross Keys Just Had (Ensign — BMI) ., One Sided (Joe BMI) 53 Who Am (American 88 ASCAP) 40 I Just Wanted (Brim Music — SESAC) 54 Penny Arcade (House of Bryant — BMI) 17 Why Baby (Fort Knox — BMI)

Danger (Duchess/Tree/Posey — BMI) 68 I'll Just Take (Hall-Clement — BMI) 42 Put It On (Tree Pub. — BMI) 86 With Love (Boxer — BMI) 14

Don Juan (Ahab Music., Inc — BMI) 62 (I Love) (Vector — BMI) 81 Rake and Ramblin' (Hall-Clement — BMI) 2 Womanhood (Tree Pub. — BMI) 7 Don't Think (Warner Bros. — ASCAP) 95 I Owe It (Valance/Churchill — BMI) 89 Rider In (Hightree — BMI) 93 You Don't (Briarpatch/DebDave — BMI) 50

Do It (First — BMI) ... 3 (Al Gallico — BMI) 67 Again Generation — BMI) 28 I Still (ATV Music Corp — ASCAP) 55 Rose Colored (House of Gold/Pommard You Mean

Easy (Song of Cash — ASCAP) 20 It's Been A (Shade Tree — BMI) 16 Single Again (Forrest Hills — BMI) 46 You Needed Me (Chappell/lronside — BMI) 29 Fair And Tender (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 51 I’ve Always (Waylon Jennings — BMI) 6 Show Me A (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 90 You're A (Milene — ASCAP) 91

57 Chevrolet (ATV Music — BMI) 43 I've Got (Prize/Starcast — ASCAP) 75 So Sad (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 73 You're A (Brown Shoes/Chappell — ASCAP) . 98 First — BMI) 63 Encounter (Great American — BMI) 94 I Want To (Ray Stevens — BMI) 32 Stay With Me (U.A./Zoobe — ASCAP) 99 You Should Win (Paukie/Pollavan From Seven Til (Irving/Down 'N Dixie/ Last Love (Easy Nine/Baby Chick — BMI) 74 Sweet Fantasy (Chappell — ASCAP) 44 You Snap Your (Chess Music — ASCAP) 76 Screen Gems — BMI) 48 Last Night (Combine — BMI/Music City — ASCAP) 82 Talk To (Jay & Cee Music — BMI) 65 45/ REVIEWS /LP

MEL TILLIS (MCA 40946) TEAR TIME — Dave & Sugar — RCA-APL1-2861 — Producer: Jerry Bradley and Ain’t No California (3:35) (Tree Pub. — BMI) (Sterling Whipple) Dave Rowland — List: 6.98 Dave & Sugar continue Mel does a fine job on this Sterling Whipple song which has been around for awhile, and to mark their recordings with rich, three-part harmonies. Complex harmony is not with the producing of Jimmy Bowen, this single about a rambler facing the facts and settl- new to country music, but the trio is ing down, should reach the top of the country charts. different in that they switch lead vocals with dexterity along THE KENDALLS (Ovation OV 1112) with strong harmony on a song’s chorus. Dave & Sugar are enjoying and Sweet Desire (2:30) (Terrace Music — ASCAP) (Jeannie Kendall) more more success as artists, and this album should move well in country markets. Best cuts The Kendalls are still hot airplay artists and this upbeat tune from their “Old Fashioned are “Tear Time” and “Baby, Take Your Coat Off." Love" album has already gotten a lot of exposure. Flip side is the title tune from the LP, which means this single could do very well for box operators. TOM T. HALL (RCA PB-11376) What Have You Got To Lose (3:12) (Hallnote — BMI) (Tom T. Hall) REFLECTIONS — Gene Watson — Capltol-SW-11805 — The Storyteller this time refers to the pleasures of booze. Another of Tom T’s self- Producer: Russ Reeder — List: 6.98 penned songs, this one is done to the tune of "I Love Beer.” Produced by Roy Dea. Gene Watson is highly underrated in the country field even JOHNNY CASH (Columbia 3-10817) though he does everything well. One big hit record could greatly Gone Girl (3:04) (Jack Music BMI) (J. Clement) enlarge his chances, and Gene may find one in this album. Wat- Just off of a #1 country record on the Cash Box charts, this single should be close son sings straight country music, but he insists on well-written behind. There are a lot of big names involved; produced by Larry Butler, arranged by Bill material. “I Wonder How It Is In Colorado” and "One-Sided Justis, written by Jack Clement and of course sung by the man. Conversation" complete this strong package. BARBARA MANDRELL (ABC AB-12403) Sleeping Single In A Double Bed (2:20) (Pi-Gem Music — BMI) (Kye Fleming/Dennis W. Morgan) LET’S SHAKE HANDS AND COME OUT LOVIN’ — Kenny Barbara’s career is still flourishing and this upbeat offering shows more of her versatility. O’Dell — Capricorn — CPN-021 1 — Producer: Kenny O’Dell — Producer Tommy Collins has mixed instrumentation and background vocals beautifully. List: 7.98 — - Although he has maintained a low profile during the past cou- Singles To Watch — ple years, Kenny O’Dell is one of Nashville’s — most successful song writers. For instance, he wrote Charlie Rich’s “Behind BILLY “CRASH” CRADDOCK (Capitol P-4624) Closed Doors” and “Take It On Home” (included on this album). Now on Capricorn, O’Dell shows he is a capable artist as well as Hubba Hubba (2:17) (Ray Stevens Music — BMI) (Layng Martime, Jr.) DAVID ROGERS (Republic REP-029) writer. With an attractive album cover and crack production, this product should generate considerable airplay and sales. When A Woman Cries (2:30) (Door Knob Music — BMI; Kenwall Music — ASCAP) (Sammy Lyons/Betty Duke) JERRY REED & THE PLUG-N-BAND (RCA PB-11370) THE FEELINGS SO RIGHT — Don King — Con Brlo-CBLP- Stars And Stripes Forever (3:20) (Guitar Man — BMI) (John Phillip Sousa) ROY CLARK (ABC AB-12402) 053 — Producer: Bill Walker — List: 6.98 Don King is one of those fresh faces with loads of talent who The Happy Days (3:55) (Chappeil/Aznavour Music — ASCAP) (Bradford Craig/Charles Aznavour) come along every so often in this business. His music is light, melodic and full of positive love songs. King still JOEY MARTIN (Nicholodean 1002) needs vocal maturity, but he is young and his voice will probably grow I’ve Been A Long Time Leaving (But I’ll Be A Long Time Gone) (2:54) (Tree Pub — BMI) stronger year. (Roger Miller) each “The Feelings So Right,” “Don’t Make No JIM MUNDY/TERRI MELTON (MCM MCM-1Q0) Promises” and “Music Is My Woman” round out the best of this album. If You Think I Love You Now (2:26) (Mundy Music — ASCAP) (Jim Mundy) ROGER BOWLING (Louisiana Hayride WIG-LH-784) A Loser’s Just A Learner (On His Way To Better Things) (3:1 5) (Welbeck — ASCAP; ATV Music — BMI) (Steve Tutsie/Roger Bowling) TERRI HOLLOWELL (Con Brio CBK 139) Strawberry Fields Forever (2:57) (Maclen — BMI) (Lennon /McCartney) SONNY & NAN (Calico Climate Hill) Free Spirit (2:26) (House of Houston — ASCAP) (Floyd Huddleston) KENT FOX (Mercantile MR-500-7) Garage Sale (3:22) (Biueford Music — ASCAP) (K. Fox/N. Null) DICK MOEBAKKEN (ASI ASI-1016) Heaven Is Being Good To Me (3:05) (Tektra-BMI) (Bednarchuk-Jensen) IS LINDA DAVIS (Sound Factory SF404) HEADING FOR High Steppin’ (3:04) (Chablis Music/Jidobi Music — BMI) (Danny Mac/Paul Gauvin) “10” ARTHUR SMITH (Monument TOP 45-262) DON KING’S TERRI HOLLOWELL’S Foolish Questions (3:08) (Clay Music — BMI) (Arthur Smith) with THE FEELINGS STRAWBERRY Labor Day Bluegrass CM A Talent Buyers SO RIGHT FIELDS Fest. ComesTo Kerrville Seminar Planned TONIGHT FOREVER KERRVILLE, TEXAS — The annual Labor CBK 137 CBK 139 To Start On Oct. 13 Day Bluegrass Festival set for Sept. 1-3, at Rod Kennedy’s Quiet Valley Ranch, nine ALSO NASHVILLE — CMA board members and miles south of Kerrville, will blend the fresh WATCH co-chairmen of this year’s 7th annual CMA with the familiar in 30 hours of onstage per- Talent Buyers Seminar, Shorty Lavender formances. PAUL RICHEY’S and Don Romeo, have announced plans The Poverty Playboys of Kerrville, as in regarding the agenda. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY past festivals, will kick things off Friday Opening day, Oct. 13, will feature special night. The band dresses like early Grand HONEY” panel discussions, conducted by recording Ole Opry performers in straw hats and CBK 138 artist Charlie Daniels and his manager Joe plays traditional bluegrass. an Sullivan which will answer questions from All 14 of the other bands are imported immediate TBS registrants pertaining to the from Texas, California, Indiana, Georgia, request record relationship between a recording artist, his Kentucky and Tennessee and their music manager and agent, and how they work will be as diverse as the states from which together in booking play dates. The discus- they come. Listening is sions should provide a clearer persective Texas bands include the Shady Grove on each of these roles to participating talent Believing Ramblers from Irving, Grassfire from buyers and explain the time element and Austin, Tennessee Valley Authority from for this new procedures involved in booking an act. San Antonio, Southern Select from Austin The following day, CMA board member and the Bluegrass Ramblers from LaPorte release! and MCA recording artist Bill Anderson will with guest fiddler-guitarist-singer, Joe appear before the seminar presenting a Stuart, from Nashville. BRIO special audio/visual production featuring a Out-of-state acts include the Pinnacle CON RECORDS slide show with live music and narration by Boys, the Caffery Family, Dan Crary, Suite 405 Bill and the Po’ Folks with Mary Lou T urner. Richard Greene, Peter Rowan, the McLain 49 Music Sq. West The audio/visual consists of a capsulized Family, the Bluegrass Alliance, Larry Nashville, Tenn. 37203 history of country music, with examples Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, the and descriptions of the various types of Lewis Family, and Buck White with the current country music. Down Home Folks. Distributors & Dealers Call (615) 329-1944

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 3 COUNTRY Wickham Forecasts Change The Country Column (continued from page 33) marketed or merchandised through Haw Honies, "a doing a good job.” traditional means. Carlene Carter, in fact, MCA recording artist Conway Twitty has been in Nashville taping “Hee | Nashville Sound Changing in town, Conway spent made a rock ’n' roll album. But she lives in new spin-off sequel to the already popular series “Hee Haw. " While of hard country music, for his next album to Once a bastion Nashville and her background is country. of his time in Bradley's Barn studio cutting new album material i most the Conway/Loretta Nashville has grown into a very opaque As an A&R executive, which is part of my be released in Jan. A single is set for an Oct. release. In other news, in short space of time. musical community a I have to look at her and say Year by WHN's recent Listener’s Choice Awards for the responsibility, duo was voted Vocal Duo of the seemingly — I Special, to be Record company autonomy she is beautiful as well as talented. think third straight year. And Conway is set to guest star on “ Carol I Baker s Super — is now on the wane only a year ago here it. whether she will be will presented with a double this girl will make Now taped in Toronto Sept. 19-20. During the show, Conway be being shuffled back to music row by New played on a country radio station remains from TeeVee Records in Canada who released a greatest hits album on platinum album offices 12-22. York and Los Angeles home to be seen. But the fact is that the signing Conway in Canada. He is also set for a Canadian tour Oct. because of the heady succcess enjoyed by came out of our country operation. And Lynn Anderson has included Gail Davies’ song, “Bucket To The South," in her latest Nashville divisions in the past few months. there will be more signings like that when Columbia album. Interesting to note that Anderson is an alumnus And the new music created here cannot be you think of what RCA and MCA are doing of the Lawrence Welk Show and that “Bucket To The South" was categorized because it is an made famous by Ava Barber, current Welk Show regular. Also in- accurately and have plans to do. I’m not really limited amalgamation of many complex in- in signingsl makeastowhether someone is teresting to note that Gail Davies, who is on the country charts as an feather fluences. Wickham is keeping a considered country necessarily or not. I artist with her Lifesong recording of “No Love Have I," started her touch on the pulse of today's country think one has to be cautious and not make professional writing career as a staff writer for Welk’s Vogue Music market and record company competition. wild gambles because we are in a business and her recording career as an artist for Welk’s Vogue Produc- He also realizes few boundaries are left in that has overhead and an existing roster to tions.

today’s country music. consider. The point I am trying to make is Showay Productions, formerly located in Nashville, has a new “It is becoming increasingly difficult to that Norro and myself complement each address. Showay Talent Agency, 2039 Antoine Street, Houston, Wickham said. Conway Twitty define country music,” other. Where I am weak he is strong and so Tx., 77055. discus- for “This is leading into a philosphical forth.” Epic artist Charly McClain and MCA artist Ronnie Sessions recently taped segments sion which is a bit off the point, but it seems Austin Cited the U.S. Air Force show “Country Music Time" at Laurel Tree Studios in Nashville. “Country that hard country music is dis- ex- to foreign countries to me pure In eras of musical flux, many record Music Time ” is aired on 2,000 radio stations in the U.S., and is beamed I recognize this as inevitable, by for the past years. appearing. ecutives have made grave mistakes via Armed Forces Network. The shows have been taped here 21 but it saddens me a little bit because I love it signing and investing in acts which simply Columbia recording artist Barbara Fairchild has been chosen as the Truck Driver so much. There is a strange situation now lacked the talent to survive a given trend. Sweetheart and will host a few of them as her guests in Nashville Sept. 1. Then she’ll truck where your hard country artists are Wickham’s assessment of the Austin, Tx. on down Sept. 2 to the Toma State Reservation, Cairo, Ga. On the 10th she’ll be at the new courting a much more MOR-oriented 'progressive country’ movement offers a Stadium, Pasadena, Tx., and on the 15th she’ll headline at the International Room, Tex- product. But then you have your Emmylou quick lesson in the slippery art of combin- arkana, Ar. Harris's who was not originally a country ing a strong understanding of music along The Grapevine Opry in Grapevine, Tx., traditionally a country venue, has added a singer — she was a folk singer from with sound business management. monthly bluegrass concert to its lineup. The first show recently premiered with T.J. Washington D.C. — and whatshe is doing is “When Austin was starting to happen Roger’s ‘Pickin' Tyme’, the Davis Brothers, the Cook Brothers, the Round Mountain Boys, recording old songs from way back. This and there was an indication something was and the House Brothers. Johnnie High, co-host of the Grapevine Opry stated the shows really what I would requests group of artists are not really happening, it reminded me of what were instituted in the Saturday schedule as a means of satisfying the numerous call born country singers, but they are do- happened when San Francisco became an for bluegrass in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The Opry has increased their in-house ing the old true country songs. Now Joe Ely important town in rock 'n' roll,” Wickham recording facilities from 4-track to MCI 16-track console and machine, and has ad- on MCA — when you go see his shows, he said. "When San Francisco exploded, I ditionally upgraded to include the necessary out-board equipment, such as equilization, will do western swing and old forms of spent a little time up there and worked very limiters, etc. country music and sell it to young kids. But closely with some of the people, par- A Gurley has been tapped as a headliner for a series pilot taped recently in p, Randy country u he is like another world to a hard ticularly, The Grateful Dead.' I liked a lot of n western in Nov. on the network riynfi J!?.'. England for ITV (Independent Television) to air Shepherd have T.G. I and audience. Then you what I saw up there. liked the freedom, of 10 ITV Regions throughout the British Isles. The 45-minute special is the first in a plan- Williams, Jr. What they are doing people had and Hank I understood the rebellion those ned succession of country music programs being prepared and produced by Westward is a form of rock ’n' roll. It is very hard to tag against the traditional way of doing things. TV. The appearance marks Randy’s first exposure in a foreign market. Her ABC releases is. In relationship to our pit- what country music At the same time I saw the dangers and are now undergoing special promo pushes in Briton. is give us a cer- Norro does I lot of people get burned in Santa Bar- company, what falls there. saw a Warner Bros, ’s Donna Fargo is home in Nashville after spending a month tain kind of product and his signings have very badly — either by not understanding bara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Ca. The final diagnosis was transverse myelitis. It of the new artists investments. If of months. Just been fantastic. Some the music or making bad is hoped that she will be able to resume personal appearances in a couple have yet to be fully developed, but with peo- you were sitting looking at San Francisco as released is Donna’s single “Another Goodbye," pulled from the forthcoming “Dark Eyed there. in ple like Con Hunley, the signs are it was then, and you were a businessman Lady" LP. "On the other hand I will go out and sign a record company looking at that and you Elektra/Asylum’s Sammi Smith has been busy with fair dates, concerts, clubs, etc. She Carlene Carter or Guy Clark," Wickham ad- were, say 40-years-old, and you were used has just been booked for her first European trip, set for Nov., to cover Germany, Spain and 51) ded. "They are artists who can’t be ( continued on page England. Recently, producer Johnny Morris was named as Sammi’s manager with book- ing arrangements through Johnny Elgin at Music City Talent. of lb. boy born Congratulations to Scorpion’s Ronnie McDowell, the proud father a QVi Country 45s Crossing Over Aug. 21 and named Ronnie Dean. Wife Karen is resting comfor- (continued from page 33) on first the pop chart and then the country. tably at their home in Portland, Tn. McDowell recently recorded a earlier the total population wasn’t A third type of crossover single is one enthusiastic perhaps live album at the Fox Theater in Atlanta before an the ready to accept a song like “Lucille” as a #1 that debuts simultaneously on both audience of admirers. classic exam- pop record. It's just that the climate was country and pop charts. The RCA’s singer/songwriter Razzy Bailey is on the Cash Box right. ple is Linda Ronstadt’s “Blue Bayou” which singles chart with "What Time Do You Have To Be Back To No Special Push debuted Sept. 17, coming in at #86 in the Heaven, ” this week in the #52 bullet slot. This is the artist’s second “There was no particular special push on country chart and #71 in the pop chart. This release for RCA, produced by Bob Montgomery. Bailey is currently Crystal’s single other than that push any Elektra/Asylum single peaked at the #2 slot playing clubs around Georgia and recently appeared with his band, record company puts on a record that’s on both charts, but was kept from obtaining The Aquarians, on the Jerry Reed Show in Macon. He hopes to be showing the promise of being a bigger the #1 spot on the country charts by Waylon within six weeks. Bailey’s is also the pen behind Epic's on the road Bailey Wurlitzer Prize" and on the " Ra record than it already is,” Seabolt con- Jenning’s “The OR Mr.r.lintnn's next release "Natural Love donna barham tinues. "This just happened to be a record pop charts, by the Bee Gee's “How Deep Is Night that the timing was there, the sales climate Your Love,” from the "Saturday was there, people were ready for it and it Fever” soundtrack. was a spectacularly good performance by Parton and Haggard Crystal and her producer, Allen Reynolds. Over the past year, two traditionally up in The effort was there because the ammuni- country artists have had singles show RCA’s tion was there, the taste was there. We the pop charts first, these being Haggard. knew we had something going and it was Dolly Parton and MCA’s Merle her just a matter of how much public accep- Parton’s "Here You Come Again” was ex- tance was finally there." first release since the push began to Only three pop singles in the past year pand her popularity to include pop reached the top 10 on the country charts. audiences. And Haggard’s ’’From The primary record was Debby Boone’s Graceland To the Promised Land” is a shortly “You Light Up My Life,’ which debuted pop tribute to Elvis Presley, who died on August 27 at #79 and reached the #1 before the record's release. United Artist Records spot on Oct. 8, just six weeks later. The Clearly RCA and Warner/Curb single then debuted in the made the biggest push into the crossover crossover country charts Oct. 22 at #88 and climbed market. RCA lead in charted /As part of its campaign to recruit new songwriters, TREE WELCOMES SONG WRITERS — with six. to the position Dec. 10 before dropping. singles with 12 followed by UA in Nashville to explain their intentions to all #4 Tree Publishing is buying billboard space that have Bonnie Tyler’s RCA single "It’s A Hear- The following is a list of singles writers who are interested in having material heard. Tree staff members assigned to assist Buffett’s ABC single crossed over and their peak positions over Terry Choate, Dan Wilson, Chris tache" and Jimmy in the search for new writers are (l-r): Cliff Williamson, (continued on page 55) “Margaritaville" also captured top 10 spots the past year: Dodson, Nancy Hirth, and Tree vice president Don Gant.

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 36 ) f oUNTRY PaDIO The Country Mike MOST ADDED COUNTRY SINGLES PITTSBURGH POWERHOUSE GOES COUNTRY — WWSW/Pittsburgh is the latest of 1. several stations to change their format to country since the first of LET’S TAKE THE LONG WAY AROUND THE WORLD — RONNIE MILSAP — the year. The 5000 watt RCA station announced the format change to its listeners with a 97-hour promotion which began KENR, WEEP, KWMT, WXCL, WINN, KERE, KYNN, KFDI, WLOL, KKYX at noon on Friday, August 18. The promotion of WHK consisted 97 hours of non-stop music, to KGBS, KNUZ, KHEY, KLAK, KSSS, KHAK, WCMS. WTSO, WAXX WWOL acquaint the listeners with the new contemporary country format. The former MOR format- WVOJ, KRMD, KDJW, KCUB, WSLC, KXLR, KGA, WPNX, KSON. WMPS ted station will operate under the direction of program director Dave Hammond. Ham- KJJJ, KMPS, WBAM, KIKK, KAYO. WHOO, WHN, WMC, KLAC WWVA mond has been at WWSW for about five months. WWSW and WPEZ (FM) is owned by Bill WPLO, WAME. Block, who also owns the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspapers. The personality line-up at the station will consist of Ed Sherlock in the mornings, Ed Price, mid-days; Charlie 2. CRYIN’ AGAIN — OAK RIDGE BOYS — ABC Vharren, afternoons; Stan Savran’s Sports Show from 6-7 pm, WUNI, WLOL, WAXX, WWOL, WINN, KSSS, KCUB, KENR, WDAF, WPNX. Scott Kahler, 7-midnight; and Dave Shallenberger will handle the WTMT, KFDI, KJJJ, KERE, WXCL, KIKK, KKYX, KUZZ, WMC. KHEY, KGBS. all-night duties. KLAC, KMPS, WTSO, WWVA, KRAK, WJJD, WPLO, KCKC. KXLR, WNRS, WYDE, WMNI, WMPS, FRICKE GOES BACK TO RADIO IN CINCINNATI — As report- WHOO, WBAM, KDJW, KGA. ed last week in Country Mike, Nashville promotion executive and 3. ISN’T long-time radio programmer Jonathon Fricke has been hired to ANYONE WHO ME TONIGHT — KENNY ROGER S/DOTTI E WEST — UNITED ARTISTS program WSAI/Cincinnati. Last week the station announced plans KHAK, WUNI, WLOL, WWOL, WINN, KCUB, KENR, WPNX, WTMT, KJJJ, to change the top 40 format to country. The station is already on the WIRE, KIKK, KKYX, KEBC, WCMS, WMC, WVOJ, KLAC, KAYO, WPLO, air with the new format. Fricke started working with country formats WNRS, WAME, WHOO, WBAM, WJJD, WTSO. KYNN, WXCL, KFDI, KSSS in 1973, when he supervised the change from MOR to country at WAXX, KDJW, KGA. Jonathan Frlcke WMC/Memphis. Fricke has also worked at KFOX/Long Beach, KBUY/Ft. Worth, KDJW/Amarillo, KRAK/Sacramento, and KLAK/Denver most recently. 4. ANOTHER GOODBYE — DONNA FARGO — WARNER BROS. After leaving Denver, Fricke ran the offices of Warner Brothers Records fora time here in KMPS, WTMT, WHK, WSLR, KJJJ, KEBC, WWVA, WAME, KFTN, KRMD, Nashville, before opening his own promotion company, Promotions Plus. Fricke says that KWMT, WXCL.. after a two year absence from radio he’s very excited about going to Cincinnati. When asked what he thought about the existing competition, WUBE, and the possibility of more 5. ONE SIDED CONVERSATION — GENE WATSON — CAPITOL competition in the future from WKRC, should they decide to go country, Fricke said, “ The KCKC, KMPS, WVOJ, KHEY, WTMT, KJJJ, KRMD, KWMT, WXCL, KNUZ. best defense is a good offense.” KSSS. Fricke also commented that the station was in need of country oldies product. WSAI is

located at 8th and Matson Place . . . Cincinnati . . . 45204. Fricke can be reached at 513- 251-5700. 6. DANGER HEARTBREAK AHEAD — ZELLA LEHR — RCA KMPS, KXOL, KERE, WTMT, KJJJ, KEBC, KFTN, KXLR, KFDI, WAXX, WLOL WILL BE WRRD — BIG RED RADIO — The Federal Communications Commis- WSDS. sion has approved the request to allow WLOL/Minneapolis to change its call letters to WRRD, as of September 13th. Program director Dave Donahue says they’re already MOST ACTIVE COUNTRY SINGLES getting listeners used to the change through an hourly ID which relates, ‘‘Big red radio is 1. IT’S BEEN A GREAT AFTERNOON — MERLE HAGGARD — MCA WLOL/Minneapolis, soon to become WRRD.” Also thanks to Donahue for his excellent KLAK ex-27, WTSO 28-22, WJJD ex-30, WKDA ex-23, KXLR 30-20, WMPS 27- three-part series on contemporary radio, which has appeared in Cash Box for the past two 19, WBAM ex-39, WDEE 26-19, WHOO ex-29, WWVA 32-27, KLAC 44-36 weeks. The final segment is in this issue. Hope you enjoyed these articles. WMC ex-22, KEBC 35-26, KLZ 39-31, KJJJ 25-18, WPNX ex-38. KCUB ex-37 NEW PD AT WPNX/COLUMBUS, GEORGIA - Ron Scott has left KRMD/Shreveport to WSLR 32-26, WUNI 14-8, WMAQ ex-35, WHI ex-40, WINN ex-19, KERE 20-15 program WPNX/Columbus. Scott replaces Jack Kent, who recently left the station. Scott KCKN ex-38, WIRE 41-34, KKYX ex-40, KXOL ex-37, WIL 29-22, WVOJ 19-12 KWJJ ex-40, KSON 38-27, KMPS ex-25, 42-31 27-19, 42- will also have an air shift from 10 am-2 pm. Jim Bell will continue to be music director. KRAK , KAYO WSDS 26, KGA ex-28, KDJW 45-30, WAXX 39-26, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO: Billy Eger — former music director at KOOO/Omaha? KSSS ex-26, WDAF ex-18 KNEW ex-36, KFDI 39-34, WXCL ex-30, KWMT 34-26, KUZZ 33-26, KYNN 32-18 . . . At last report, Eger was doing part-time work at KYNN/Omaha. KGBS 23-17. WAME HAS NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR — Bob Braydon has taken over the music chores 2. HEARTBREAKER — DOLLY PARTON — RCA at WAME/Charlotte, replacing Pat McGowen, who returns to the all-nightshow. Here’s the KLAK ex-32, WJJD ex-29, KRMD ex-38, KXLR 36-28, WYDE ex-37, WMPS ex- latest line-up at the station: Ed Gallaway, mornings; Larry English 10-3, Bob Grayson 3-7, 29, WBAM ex-40, KFTN 36-27, WDEE 33-26, WHOO ex-32, WMNI ex-31, Bob Brandon 7-midnight. WNRS 34-28, WWVA 35-20, KLAC 50-42, KEBC ex-40, KIKK 35-26, KLZ 33- As some of you may know by now, Storer Broadcasting has decided to putKTNQ (Ten Q) 24, KJJJ 40-35, KCUB ex-39, WWOL 44-39, WSLR 34-29, WHK 25-16. WINN 18-10, ex-23, 24-16, ex-21, 39-28, 37-30, up for sale and will not be changing the station ’s format or call letters as previously announ- KENR WEEP KERE KCKN WIRE WCMS ex-43, WVOJ 27-20, KSON 32-26, KMPS ex-27, KRAK ex-38, KAYO ced. KGBS—FM, Ten Q’s sister station will go ahead with plans to change their call letters ex-28, WSDS ex-43, KDJW 56-40, WAXX ex-36, KSSS 31-23, WDAF 20-12, • to KHTZ, (K-Hits) but the format will remain country. Ten Q is reportedly on the block for ten 40-35, 47-41 44- KNEW KNUZ 36-21 , KFDI , KWMT ex-33, KUZZ 49-35, KGBS million . . . and inside sources say that for the right offer, Storer " would probably sell both 29. stations. 3. WHO AM I TO SAY — THE STATLER BROS. — MERCURY Later this month, Cash Box will announce several new country reporting stations to be KLAK 33-24, WTSO 25-18, KRMD 35-25, KCKC 25-17, KXLR 24-18, WMPS added to the list of stations supplying information for the Cash Box Country Singles Chart. 23-18, WDEE ex-31, WMNI 25-18, WPLO 28-23, WWVA 15-8, KLAC 45-35. KEBC 40-30, 32-27, KJJJ 33-27, 36-31 33-27. ex-23, Thanks to all the stations that KLZ WWOL , WSLR WUNI expressed interest . . an in becoming reporters . and look to this column in the next couple of weeks for the new stations. WMAQ ex-36, KHAK ex-38, KENR 39-31, KERE ex-26, KCKN 38-32, WIRE 39- 29, KKYX ex-38, KXOL 32-26, KHEY 28-20, WSLC 10-2, KWJJ 39-34, KSON station . Send your news and photos to: Country Mike . . Cash Box ... 21 Music Circle ex-29, KMPS 23-17, KAYO ex-30, WSDS 30-22, KGA 25-19, KDJW 32-20, East . . . Nashville, Tennessee . . . 37203. country mike WAXX 25-17, KSSS 27-22, WDAF ex-22, KNEW 35-27, WXCL 32-23, KWMT 29-21, KUZZ 38-29, KYNN 23-15, KGBS ex-37. Moving Up, Getting NewJobs 4. EASY FROM NOW ON — EMMYLOU HARRIS — WARNER BROS. 27-21 27-19. KLAK 28-22, WTSO , KRMD ex-30, WKDA 27-20, KXLR WYDE ex- !! interesting often the really isn’t by Dave Donahue how source 35, WMPS ex-26, WAME ex-29, WMNI 29-23, WPLO 29-24, WWVA 25-14, looking or, “Gad, I just gave notice an hour KEBC 33-25, KIKK 39-21 35-30, ex-40, 38-30, , KLZ WUNI ex-22, WPNX KCUB | (This is the third in a three-part series on ago?”) WMAQ ex-40, WINN ex-18, KENR 37-28, KERE ex-25, WIRE ex-38, WIL 34-28, contemporary radio.) ADVERTISE IN THE TRADES: Yes, it WSLC 30-15, KWJJ 40-29, KRAK 44-32, WSDS 31-23, KGA 30-25, KDJW 52-

NASHVILLE — The time has come to make does pay to advertise that you’re looking, 44, WAXX 35-29, KSSS 24-18, KNEW 31-19, KNUZ ex-30, WXCL 34-26. !

your rnovei . . . Many reasons may have be it an open or blind ad. But be honest. Of- contributed to it from the need for more ten we have answered ads only to find them money to a new challenge. Sometimes it almost totally nothing like they said they

seems you’re getting offers left and right were. (Why is it when your ad says, “Top when you’re working, and other times, es- . . fifty markets, please,” . you always get a pecially if you’re on the street, nothing is call from Lovington, New Mexico?) available. TAPE AND RESUME: Everyone wants It would be nice if management en- one . . . (some stations don’t have much couraged you to grow within the company bulk tape for production.) Every person’s far as as you could, then helped you find a ear is different when it comes to the needs new challenge outside — but in most cases of what they want to hear on an air check. that won’t happen. Hopefully, you can tell (Some programmers can tell in less than a your boss you're going to look for minute what they want.) The best average something else and keep your job but that running time for an air and production sam- also won’t always be the case. The desire to ple runs around five minutes, hardly more. grow may mean you have to go. There are So scope those commercials down as to several pits out there in the radio jungle you show several start and end samples. As for must learn to get around. the resume, people have sent everything THE RUMOR MILL. Faster than a radio from hand written, to typed, to totally it wave, really gets around. If you totally laid only lines - • graphically out. The guide r « a Fi -i . m i e believe all you hear then you just fell in your are, keep it clean and simple. GATLIN PROMOTION AT WHK — WHK/Cleveland ran a special ‘‘Night Time Magic” con-': first pit. Sometimes, long shots on rumors Now comes the biggest, darkest pit of test in conjunction with a recent Larry Gatlin appearance. Gatlin is shown backstage after are in, a way but more often than not, they them all. Landing that big bite you got!! the concert with the contest winners and WHK staff. Pictured (l-r) are: Sherry Sylvesterj are unfounded. The best way to check a Your ad was answered or you were called WHK/promotion director, Terry Stevens, WHK music director, Gatlin, Phyllis and Walter rumor is to call or go to the source. (Isn’t it (continued on page 51 Bailor, contest winners, and Doc Remer, local promotion manager, Phonogram /Mercury.:

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6E-129 COIN MACHINE Firm Bows Plan Bally 4-Player ‘Lost World’ To Promote Token Features New Art Technique Play Conversion CHICAGO — "First thing a player notices CHICAGO — Meyer and Wenthe, a leading about ‘Lost World’ on location,” commen- manufacturer of tokens and medallions for ted Paul Calamari, sales manager, Bally more than years, has developed a new 100 Manufacturing Corporation, Chicago, an- token program which is geared specifically nouncing volume delivery this week of the to the coin-operated amusement games new four-player electronic flipper game, “is industry. the startling brilliance of the backgiass. Under the two-fold program, the com- “The theme alone,” Calamari added, pany will offer assistance to customers in “would be an eye-catcher in any technique designing tokens to their specific needs — a dreamy landscape of a mysterious ‘lost and also provide guidelines in the conver- world' with giants, dragons and beautiful sion of mechanisms for token acceptance. Mrs. William Martin maidens. But the truly magic eye-appeal of It was conceived, and is being directed, by the ‘Lost World’ backgiass lies in the new coin machine industry veteran Bob Mrs. Martin Will and revolutionary printing process em- Sherwood, who recently joined the staff of ployed for the first time in pinball, a process Meyer and Wenthe. Chair NAMA Conv. that reproduces an unlimited number of Addressing himself to the "many advan- colors and imposes an illusion of three- tages in the use of tokens,” Sherwood poin- Ladies’ Activities dimension depth.” ted out that tokens will reduce, or CHICAGO — Mrs. William H. Martin of The game's striking visual appearance is eliminate, the problem of machine Columbus, Ga., has been named chairlady further enhanced by new scoring features pilferage and the damage resulting from of the NAMA convention ladies’ activities and well-thought out playfield arrange- break-ins.” Insurance rates, in many cases, program, which will be an integral part of ments. "First, tied to the ‘Lost World’ theme, are reduced, he said, which is financially the activities scheduled to take place dur- is the new Dragon’s Den — upper right beneficial to the customer. Community ing the association’s annual convention in closed lane with a target at the top end," promotions are also handled very easily, Atlanta, Oct. 5 through 8, Calamari said. “The target is hit by a captive Sherwood added, by the use of tokens with Members of Mrs. Martin’s committee ‘messenger’ ball at the lower end of the specially imprinted messages. are: Mrs. David Becton of Little Rock, Ark.; lane, impelled upward in the lane when for- Meyer and Wenthe will be participating Mrs. Ray Manthy III of Chicago; Mrs. J.E. cibly struck by the ball in play. Normally, a Lost World’ in the Nov. 10-12 AMOA convention at the Mead of Amarillo, Tex.; Mrs. Van Myers of target hit scores 500 but may be multiplied playfield loads ball in play with vigorous Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago with a full Coral Gables, Fla.; and Mrs. Trammell by 10, if the 5,000 light is lit by skill, or if the scoring energy, rings up big scores, is key display of its various tokens and medallions Scott of Dalton, Ga. | extra ball signal is lit by skill, a Dragon’s to kickout specials. Kickout value starts at in Booth #39. Service representatives will Nancy Martin is the wife of William H. Den hit will cause the ball in play, after div- 1 ,000 before each bail is shot, advances — be on hand for demonstration purposes Martin, president of Martin Food Services, ing in the out-hole, to return to player as an 1 .000 — 2,000 — 4,000 — 6,000 — 8,000 — and to answer inquiries about conversion to Inc., a former chairman of the NAMA board extra ball. 10.000 — special — each time ball is shot token play. of directors. “Another new score-strong ‘Lost World’ into either left or right kickout hole or con- feature consists of rollovers and targets, tacts either left or right ball return lane

scattered on the playfield for strategic skill when lit. THE JUKE BOX PROGRAMMER challenge, individually identified by letters “Kickout specials are only two of the four A, B, C, D, E and F. These letters are keys to ways in which specials may be scored, the increased Dragon’s Den target values other two ways being by ball exiting via left TOP NEW POP SINGLES already mentioned, and are also keys to the or right out lane when adjacent special 1 DON’T LOOK BACK BOSTON (Epics-50590) 2, 3 and 5 times out-hole bonus multipliers. signal is lit, thus transforming a lost ball into 2 OH! DARLING ROBIN GIBB (RSO907) “Twin kickout hole at each side of upper a special-scoring skill shot.” 3 WHO ARE YOU WHO (MCA 40948) 4 PARADISE BYTHE DASHBOARD LIGHT MEATLOAF (cieve.mri. 8-50588) 5 HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS BOBSEGER (Capitol p 4618) Gottlieb Banking On Motion Picture 6 COME TOGETHER AEROSMITH (Coiumbia3-i0802) 7 BACK IN THE USA LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum E-45519-A) Tie-In With New ‘Close Encounters’ 8 RIGHT DOWN THE LINE GERRY RAFFERTY (United Artists X-1233-Y) CHICAGO — D. Gottlieb & Co. has adapted 9 IT’S A LAUGH DARYL HALL& JOHN OATES (RCAPB11371) the sights and sounds of the popular film 10 SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND/WITH A LITTLE HELP “Close Encounters of the Third Kind" to a FROM MY FRIENDS THE BEATLES (Capitol p-4612) challenging, new solid state pinball machine. Among the machine’s many TOP NEW COUNTRY SINGLES highlights is an electronic sound generator 1 HEARTBREAKER DOLLY PARTON (RCAPB11296) that simulates the tones of the mother ship 2 DO IT AGAIN TONIGHT LARRY GATLIN (Monument 45-259) communicating with earth humans in the 3 IT’S BEEN A GREAT AFTERNOON MERLE HAGGARD (MCA40936) landing scene of the movie. 4 EASY FROM NOW ON EMMYLOU HARRIS (Warner Bros. WBS 8623) “Pinball distributors and operators will 5 ANYONE WHO ISN’T ME TONIGHT KENNY ROGERS & DOTTIE WEST (United gain a tremendous advantage from the Artists UA-1234-4) multi-million dollar advertising program 6 LET’S TAKE THE LONG WAY AROUND THE WORLD RQNNIEMILSAP promoting Columbia Pictures’ movie hit,” ( rca JH 11369) commented Judd Weinberg, Gottlieb’s 7 TEARTIME DAVE&SUGAR (RCAPB 11322) president. “But purists can be assured that 8 TOE TO TOE FREDDIE HART (Capitol p-4609) the movie promotion hasn’t taken anything 9 LAST LOVE OF MY LIFE LYNN ANDERSON (Coiumbia3-i0809) away from the challenge of the new game. 10 ONE SIDED CONVERSATION GENEWATSON (Capitol P-4616) This is the kind of game that appeals to the serious pinball player.” TOP NEW R&B SINGLES In the process of play, green “hit” lights indicate which roto-targets have been 1 THERE WILL BE LOVE LOU RAWLS (Phiia. int’i. ZS8-3653) scored and the exclusive Gottlieb roto- 2 MIND BLOWING DECISIONS HEATWAVE (EpicS-50586) target features a “Star” target that can 3 DON’T STOP, GET OFF THE SYLVERS (Casablanca NB 938) score extra balls, specials and advance the 4 I’M IN LOVE (AND I LOVE THE FEELING) ROSEROYCE (Whitfield whi 8629) bonus multiplier. Five drop targets and A- 5 STAND UP ATLANTIC STARR (asm 2065-S) B-C rollovers light extra ball and special 6 IT SEEMS TO HANG ON ASHFORD & SIMPSON (Warner Bros. 86501) features and also advance the 2, 4 and 5 7 HONEY I’M RICH RAYDIO (Arista AS 0353) 3, time multiplier. The machine is equipped 8 YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME DONNY HATHAWAY (Atco7092) with the noted solid state controller system 9 SWEET MUSIC MAN MILLIE JACKSON (SpringSPi85) engineered by Gottlieb/Rockwell. 10 SHINE ON SILVER MOON MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR. (Coiumbias- 10806) In reviewing the new model, Roger Sharpe, pinball authority and author of the ‘Close Encounters’ TOP SINGLES book, “Pinball!,” commented on the theme controls bonus multiples on ’Close Encoun- NEW MOR .’ and the outstanding sound effects but said ters. . as well as other scoring build-ups.” 1 DEVOTEDTOYOU CARLYSIMON & JAMES TAYLOR (EiektraE45506) “the playfield design is such that the game The game “offers some great balance," he 2 SHE’S ALWAYS A WOMAN BILLY JOEL (Columbia 3-10788) would be a winner even without the tie-in. A noted, “although the predominance of 3 OH! DARLING ROBIN GIBB (RSO907)

feature that I have long loved and a Gottlieb scoring features is at the right side of a field 4 SHINE ON SILVER MOON MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR. (Coiumbia3- original is the roto-spin target which finds that is fairly wide open in the middle . . . 10806) its way info the action at the top right of the however, as was the case with previous 5 ALL I SEE IS YOUR FACE DAN HILL (20th century tc 2378) field. Always a precision shot, the roto-spin (continued on page 40)

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 3’ COIN MACHINE Gottlieb Unveils ‘Close Encounters’ Down Home Fun Is Included In

continued from page 39 ) I mood and culture of the day. Our associa- Gottlieb solid-state games, the play is tion with Columbia Pictures Industries will Midway’s New ‘Dog Patch’ Video Game quick, smooth and always challenging." provide us with an ongoing stream of new, CHICAGO — Stan Jarocki, director of The “Close Encounters” game, Wein- well-researched and popular themes. marketing at Midway Mfg. Co., announced berg pointed out, is the second Gottlieb “These new properties, in combination the release of “Dog Patch,” the factory’s of will I product to carry the theme a Columbia with our own designer research, con- latest electronic video game. The machine picture. The first was “Sinbad" based on tinue our tradition of developing creative, has an “original down home flavor," ac- “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger." challenging and exciting games. Such cording to Jarocki, and will accommodate Mood Of Today games, and our reputation of providing one or two players. “As in any fashion-oriented business," quality and reliability and of encouraging a Commenting further, he said, “It gets in- he said, “one of the most important factors strong distribution organization, will main- creasingly difficult in this innovative and affecting success is the ability of a tain Gottlieb's position as the 'Cadillac' of highly competitive field to come up with

manufacturer's designers to capture the the industry.” true original games, since it seems as

Out of this world profits with new

CONVERTIBLE ‘Dog Patch’ ELECTRONIC though every conceivable area of human 4-PLAYER FLIPPER TO ADD-A-BALL activity has been portrayed through video games. The concept, the play of Dog Patch and the highly suitable graphics have all combined to produce a game that is going

: to delight the game players of America.” Dog Patch is a gun game, set in a “moun- tain folk atmosphere" and the player, com- peting against the computer or another player, tries to hit tin cans tossed into the air by a bystander. Points are scored when a

can is hit, following which it immediately

reverses direction allowing it to be hit several times, depending on the skill of the player. Hitting an airborne can earns an ex- tra point which is added to a special bonus score and the last player to shoot a can out of the reach of the opposition is awarded ten points plus accumulated bonus. Added Challenge For added challenge, a wild goose (preceded by a series of warning honks) soars on the screen at random intervals. will the This target is harder to hit but earn I player 50 points. Operators have the option of determin- ing the number of cans used during play and extended play is also provided. Ad- ditionally, Dog Patch features a tie-breaker which assures a winner every game. The machine, measuring 67-inches high,

I 26-inches wide and 24-inches deep, is en- cased in a brightly illustrated, humorously decorated cabinet, complete with cartoon styled drawings. Standard equipment in- cludes Midway’s 23-inch monitor, double coin chutes and microprocessor with built- NEW 3-D ILLUSION BACKGLASS in Rom/Ram testing. Dept. NEW! Printed by a new Bally process which permits Mondial Expands NEW YORK — Mondial Commercial Cor- Electronic limitless colors and tones plus the three- poration recently expanded its technical Tones and dimensional illusion of depth. The LOST and service parts department, in an effort to WORLD backglass attracts immediate attention better serve its worldwide distributor network. The move was prompted by the on location. New, fascinating LOST WORLD growing worldwide interest in electronic score features insure continuous repeat play. solid state games, according to the firm’s executive vice president Richard Sarkisian. The newly enlarged department, he said, is headed by H.S. Darmanian, who has con- siderable expertise in the field of elec- tronics parts export and is a veteran of See Distributor or write many years in the business. Darmanian will be assisted by a staff of multilingual per- 2640 Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618 sonnel, experienced in the processing of technical data and parts orders. The department has been in full opera- tion since mid-August.

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With most of the Chicago factories now back in production after the customary vacation- Universe Affiliated International received feature coverage in a recent Sunday edition of time shutdown, the expected surge of new product which annually accompanies this the Atlantic City Press. The full page spread focused on the outstanding Cromptons line, period Is already in evidence. Among the new pieces being debuted are Bally’s “Lost which Universe represents In the U.S. — and the machines “as everyone knows are the top World,” Gottlieb’s "Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” Midway’s “Dog Patch” and Stern’s earning arcade games in the Industry," noted Universe prexy Barry Felnblatt. “Lectronamo.” Williams Electronics, Inc. is just about ready to unveil its latest pin “Disco SUMMER BUSINESS HAS BEEN pretty much as expected at Rowe-Albany, according Fever.” There’s more to come, of course, which should make for an exciting fall season — to the dlstrib’s Bob Catlln, with an above normal surge in July resulting from increased in music, too, Judging from the hints circulating in the trade about what's in store from the sales of the popular Rowe phono models. Gottlieb's “Joker Poker” has been a very suc- phonograph manufacturers. cessful seller out there and the newly-arrived “Smokey Joe" from Atari is lookin’ real good, THE AMOA CONVENTION, now ranked among the biggest of its kind in the industry (the Bob added. Rowe, together with Tournament Soccer and Bob Prescott’s Valley Vending

other two being the ATE and Japan shows) Is “expected to break all records” this year, ac- Service, will co-sponsor a foosball tournament, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the $2,500 , cording to the association’s executive vice president Fred Granger. Never before in the Howard Johnson Motor inn in Plattsburgh, N.Y. history of the association have so many queries come in, both from the U.S. and abroad, AT ROYAL DIST.-CINNCY, the big emphasis Is on solid state pinball machines and Joe about participating and exhibiting In the show. This, plus the show’s growth pattern over Westerhaus, Jr. Is particularly enthusiastic about two upcoming new models; namely, the past few years, lends credence to Granger’s optimism. The AMOA 78 exhibits will be Baily's "Lost World" and Gottlieb's “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” which, he feels, housed in three rooms, the East, West and Continental, at the Conrad Hilton Hotel and the will further enhance the picture. Royal has enjoyed steady action with Midway and Exidy show dates are Nov. 10, 11 and 12. video machines and Dynamo foosball tables. Musically speaking, NSM phonographs have TWO NEW FEATURES are being Introduced by Bally on its latest pinball machine “Lost been gaining in popularity and Joe said ops are especially pleased with the exceptional World,” as pointed out by the factory’s Tom Nleman — and they're something to brag sound and trouble free operation of these models. about. First, the new silk screening process which gives a more textured look to the NICE CHATTING WITH Jerry Grotjan from his new post at Monroe Dist. in Dayton. artwork; an almost 3-dimenslonal effect to the machine’s backglass. This particular feature Jerry’s been with the company since mid-July as branch manager/sales manager. has had an "overwhelming Impact,” as evidenced by prototype reports which normally would focus on service, earning capacity, playfieid, etc., but in the case of “Lost World” the emphasis was decidedly on the physical aspect. After all, when you have a multiple choice location, which houses a number of machines, you have to have something extraordinary CALIFORNIA CLIPPINGS to get the edge — and, as Tom said, “Bally has proven with previous machines that ap- pearance and promotion do, indeed, have an effect on the earning power of a machine.” in Contrary to widely circulated street rumors, Sunnyvale-based Meadows Games has not the case of "Lost World,” no specific promotional effort was launched but the machine was been sold. The denial came last week from marketing director Lila Zinter, who said designed to attract the player and that seems to be what’s happening especially since the Meadows has not been acquired by any firm within or without the coin machine industry. second of the new features Is “electronic tones and tunes” which enhances the sound con- UPON RETURNING FROM a tour of video game manufacturers in Northern California, siderably to further stimulate player interest. C.A. Robinson vice president Ira Bettelman said he was disappointed about the lack of INDUSTRY PHOTOG Joe GIno took the matrimonial plunge on Aug. 20. He and his new and imaginative TV equipment. He underlined his point by noting that Cinematronics bride, Blossom, are honeymooning in Montreal following which they will be taking up “Space Wars” is “still the hottest game on the street after almost a year. It’s been quite a residence in suburban Des Plaines. Cash Box felicitations to the happy couple. while since a game has been on top for that long.” He went on to say that operators are United Seal Bows Serrated Bag Seals looking for “innovative” as opposed to “just average” games and that he hopes manufac- turers will take heed and begin to come up with some really creative models. LOS ANGELES — United Seal Go. of Sample seals will be supplied upon re- EXIDY MARKETING VICE PRESIDENT Paul Jacobs feels confident that the factory has Columbus, Ohio is offering a coin and quest. come up with a winner in its new video soccer game, “Football.” His optimism is based on currency bag seal that features serrated For additional information contact Un- the worldwide passion for the sport and the game’s unique play features. A two-player edges on two sides instead of the usual ited Seal Co., 2000 Fairwood Ave., model, “Football” has both left and right hand controls that allow the player to direct the smooth side edges. Called Serra-Cap, this Columbus, Ohio. figures on the screen as well as the ball. Passing, kicking, stealing the ball from opposing new design uses a double row of serrated players and other manuevers are possible as the player has complete control over the ac- teeth grips to close the bag tightly, Monroe Taps Grotjan tion on the screen. He said the game had tested exceptionally well at Marriott’s Great preventing slippage. America amusement park in Santa Clara and that it should begin shipping no later than seals, which applied formerly of The can be with any CHICAGO — Jerry Grotjan, Sept 1 . In the meantime, Jacobs will be vacationing in his home state of Wisconsin where standard sealing tool, cannot be removed Royal Distributing Corp. in Cincinnati, he said he plans to get in plenty of fishing with long-time friend Joe Westerhaus of Royal without cutting the bag’s cord. They are joined Monroe Distributing, Inc. as branch Distributing in Cincinnati. available with natural fiber four or five-ply manager/saies manager of the firm's chords, or extra strength rayon cords. Dayton, Ohio facility. Ramtek Introduces New Laser Action Arcade Game With Outerspace Theme

SUNNYVALE, CA — Ramtek is offering a tek, reported that “it’s a game that per- new laser-action arcade game called “Dark forms, looks, and sounds like nothing the Invader.” industry has produced before. We’re ex- The game is designed for one-on-one pecting great things.” competition between a player and a fleet of Dark Invader measures 23 inches wide enemy spaceships. Looking through a by 46 inches deep by 62 inches high shielded porthole into the enclosed (crated). The shipping weight is 250 cabinet, the player aims and fires a laser pounds. VT AMUSEMENT beam at the approaching invaders. The 7 & MUSIC laser beam, visible as it streaks toward a target, is accompanied by realistic vehicle and battle sounds. The player accumulates points for each target destroyed, with play becoming increasingly difficult the higher the score goes. During extended play, the game becomes even more of a challenge OPERATORS as the potential targets increase in number ASSOCIATION and frequency of appearances. Dark Invader is equipped with a number of operator-adjustable features, including:

replay score level ( 1 000, 2000, 3000 or 4000 points), game length (60, 90, 120 or 150 seconds), and cost per play (25, 50 or 75 cents). Other features include a self-test mode, sound/no-sound mode, a free-play option for shows and demonstrations and two spectator viewing ports. The laser meets all U.S. Government safety require- s and ments, according to Ramtek. Test Results THE CONRAD HILTON HOTEL • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Ramtek officials report “extremely positive results” from the field test of Dark FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 10-11-12 Invader, and attribute the appeal of the game to the unusual sound effects and the AMOA’s International Trade Show for Coin-Operated free-form style of the cabinet. Mel McEwan, Games, Music and Allied Products games division general manager at Ram- ‘Dark Invader’

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 . CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED AD RATE 25 CENTS PER WORD FOR SALE: The Music Industry Series by attorney Waller Hurst. Record Industry book $25. Publishers Office EMPLOYMENT Manual $25. Copyright $10. Music/Record Business and Count every word including all words in firm name. Numbers in address count as one word. Minimum ad Law $10, HowTo Be A Music Publisher $10. SEVEN ARTS accepted $6.25. CASH OR CHECK 3V8UST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTIS- SERVICE PRESS, INC., Box 649, Hollywood, CA 90028. ING# If cash or check is NOT enclosed with order your classified ad will be held for following issue pending SCHOOL FOR GAMES AND MUSIC, one to three week receipt of your check or cash. NOTICE — $148 Classified Advertisers (Outside USA add $78 to your pre- LEADING RECORD AND TAPE DISTRIBUTORS of all course. Phonos — video, electro-mech. and logic flippers. labels. sent subscription price). You are entitled to a classified ad of 40 words in each week’s issue for a period of Will sell current & cut-out merchandise, ac- By schematics! CAL’S COIN COLLEGE, P.O. Box 810, cessories & blank tapes at lowest prices. Member of one full year, 52 consecutive weeks. You are allowed to change your Classified each week If you s© desire. Nicoma Park, Oclahoma 73066. Telephone: (405) 769- NARM. Send for free catalogues. CANDY STRIPE All words over 40 will be billed at the rate of 25$ per word. Please count words carefully. Be sure your 5343. RECORDS, INC., 371 South Main Street, Freeport, New Classified Ad is sent to reach Hollywood publication office by Wednesday, 12 noon, of preceding week to York 11520.(212)895-3930. Telex 126851 Canstripe Free. appear in the following week’s issue. YOUNG WRITER-PRODUCER with sources for artists and material desires association with a progressive WANT: 4SS/ALL TYPES 1955-1976 (Pop, R&B, C&W record company needing same and prepared to of- make MOR). Will deliver cash if you got enough of what we want. fers. Write C.K. Aspinwall of 652 Azalea Drive in La Call Martin Cerf/Phonograph Record Magazine, P.O. Box Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY Grange. Ga. 30240. 2404, Hollywood, CA 90028.

JO-BAR MUSIC PUBLISHING CORPORATION and INTERNATIONAL RADIO STATIONS, MUSIC PUB- BAR-JO Records, Snc. investors needs and stockholders LISHERS, discotheques and fanclubs subscribe to our to re-open music business. Write 83-45 Send all copy to: CASH BOX, 6363 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028 BAR-JO at Vietor Automatic Airmail Service for all singles and LPs from the Ave., Suite 2B, Elmhurst, call NY 11373 or (212) 898-1628 charts. The fastest and most dependable service in the or 243-5668. world. AIRDISC SPECIAL SERVICES, Box 835, Amityville, SEEBURG LPC 150, AMI N ISO. Johnson coin sorter 200, New York 11701. & counter 295, Tennis Tourney 200, Electro Dart 100. CONCERT PACKAGER/COORDINATOR seeking a gig COIN MACHINES BROWSER, 2009 Mott Ave., Far Rockaway, N.Y. as an assistant road manager or advance person for WANT RECORDS & TAPES, 45s AND LPs, surplus re- Christian artists, or production co. Write Chris Ringer at turns, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write Harry War- SALE: Big Hit (s.s.) Spirit of WANTED FOR $550, Cleopatra $1025, 3333 West 2nd St, Building 56, Apt. #122, Los Angeles, riner at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CO., 101 Gedney St, 76 $650, Gridiron $625, Jet Spin $675, Surf Champs $725, CA, 90004. Nyack, N.Y. 10969 (914) 358-5086. WANTED: Large quantities of Seeburg B1 00, Cl 00, G1 00, Jacks Open $495, Jungle Queen $725, Night Rider (e.m.) R100, V200, L100: Wurlitzer $715, Bow & Arrow (s.s.) $695, Power Play (s.s.) $1095, KD200, 201, 161, 1700, 1800, PRODUCER/PROMOTER NEEDED: Small record SUCCEED IN THE ENTERTAINMENT FIELD! Let 1900, 2000, 2104. 2100. Willing to trade against flippers, Evel Knievel (s.s.) $1125, Quarterback $550, Speakeasy production company needs experienced professional marketing communications firm handle your all models, and assorted free play games like Bally Su- $650, Space Gambler (s.s.) $925, Atarians (s.s.) $750, producer/promoter and all around door opener with track promotional work. 8 years experience. Call (312) 787- Time 200 (s.s.) $950, World Cup (s.s.) $1065, Racer $650, perjumbos, Keeney Red Arrows. UNITED STATES record and contacts for partnership or contract. Call: 3715 or write Corinne Carpenter Communications, 1636 AMUSEMENTS, 2 W, Northfieid Road, Livingston. New Double Play $1025, Checkmate $575, Guided Missile 365-0709 for interview. (213) North Wells, Suite 2307, Chicago, II 60614. Jersey 07309. Telephone (201) 992-7813. $700, Gun Fight $875, Safari $975, Depth Charge $875, Le » ® « Mans $900, Steeplechase $595, Dominos $495, Dominos WANTED: Bingo mechanics with juke, flipper, and/or - — WANT RECORDS, TAPES, 45’s & LP’s - Cut-outs — cock. tbl. $495, Starship I $1075, Ultra Tank $995, Tourna- video experience. Top wages, apartment, airfare. Write surplus returns, overstock, etc. Call or write: Herb ment Table $775, Bi Plane IV $850, Take Five $325, Bi letter, send resume, don't call. SHELTON MUSIC CO., COIN MACHINES Shenkman at Paramount Records, Inc.. 1 Colonia Gate, Plane II $425, Circus $650, Robot Bow! $775, Bazooka P.O. Box 803, Agana, Guam 96910. Plairiview, N.Y. 11803, (516) 822-8877. $595, Lazer Command $395, 3D Bowling $995, Porpy Por- # # e FOR SALE poise $525, Kiddie Racer Auto $575, Kiddie Boats BMi SONGWRITER-COMPOSER who has written for KING OF MUSIC RECORDS is looking for masters. Send (unshopped) $200, Sandy Ponys (unshopped) $225, Air Tavares, Righteous Bros., Grass Roots and others now copies to KING OF MUSIC RECORDS, 806-16th Avenue — Wheels $695, Wheels II $795, Gun- FOR SALE: Midway Hand Ball $575, Air Hockey (brand new in original crates) auditioning soulful keyboard players for composing- South, Suite 217, Nashville Tenn. 37203, or call (615) 242- flight $695, Sea Wolf $995, Top Gun $795, Torando $695, $725, Air Hockey (used-perfect) Metal Typer $425, $325, collaborating Also have contemporary soul and disco 2023. Maze $495, 280 Zzzap $895, Checkmate $795, Boot Hill Old King Cole Puppet Show $525, Dynamo Foosball (in catalog for A&R men and producers. Willie H. Wilson (213) Play Desert Guided Mis- $1095, Double $895, Gun $1095, original crate) $575 — Three or more $550 ea. Write or (3) 299-6649. PRINTED T-SHIRTS: quality sile Rollers $1095, M4 $895, Clowns $1095. CUSTOM Top screen $795, Laguna call. NEW ORLEANS NOVELTY CO., 1055 Dryades St, printing of your special designs. for free details. DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 2315 Olive Street, St. Send CENTRAL New Orleans, LA. 70113. Tel. (504) 529-7321 RECORD COMPANY REPS WANTED: (earn up to $10 Golden Galaxy, Dept. 84, Box 4262, St. Louis, Mo, 63163. Louis, MO. 631 03, Call toll free in USA 1 -800-325-8997 (in per hour). Start part time-work from your home, Im- • » 9 Missouri call 1-800-392-7747). SALE: Route in Puerto Rico, 700 assorted cigarette and mediate/No experience necessary. Write: Natcom, 600 FOR SALE: 5,000 jukebox 45s. 100 different $8.50: music netting operator more than $150,000 per annum. Fifth Avenue Plaza, Suite E-1, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, or foreign $13. Choose Rock, Disco, Polka, Country. AL's CONVERSION CARTRIDGES — Play stereo records on Contact United States Amusements, 2W. Northfieid Road, call (515) 243-3116. 2249 Cottage Grove, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. phonos B thru 201 . adjustments re- Seeburg monaural No Livingston, New Jersey, 07039, (201) 992-7813. quired — just plug in — eliminate sound distortion, needle MIDWEST GROUPS. CHICAGO SERVICE offers com- skipping, excessive record wear. $24.95 postpaid. OPERATORS — We buy used records not over 1 year old ALL TYPES OF COIN-OPERATED EQUIPMENT. Flip- plete promotional package: includes prestige loop ad- Satisfaction guaranteed. Quantity discounts. C.A. THORP — 104 each plus postage. JOHN M. AYLESWORTH & CO. pers, shuffle alleys, guns, TV games, Williams, Gottlieb, dress, confidential telephone, mail, secretail service; 92054. ad- 9701 Central Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. 92644 (714) 537- SERVI, 1520 Missouri, Oceanside, Ca. ChiCoin, Ramtek, Allied, Matting Phonographs (large vertising, personalized promotion. Ideal for new groups. 5939. selection) Wurlitzer, AMI, Rock-Ola, Seeburg, Rock-Ola Low start-up rates. Heyworth Service, 29 E. Madison St., FOR SALE: 200 units used pinball games, Gottlieb, vending. Cigarettes, candy, cold drink. Nationaing. Chicago, II. 60602, Phone (312) 782-4741. List of 31 available, all in working RARE RECORD SHOPS AND FINDER. United Williams and Baliy order. FOB Cigarettes, candy, cold drink. National Smokeshop, States shops. list Hong Kong U.S. $100/740. Please write to SUN MONG Up to date personally compiled $2. Rock-Ola. All kinds shipped to perfection or buy as-is and GAME TECHNICIAN — Expanding established organiza- MACLEAN'S, CO.. LTD., 1st floor, 50-56 Mongkok Road, Kowioon, 312 Belanger St., Houma, La. 70360. save. We have the right price and equipment on hand to tion located northern New Jersey seeks class Hong Kong. 1st serve your needs. Write or call: FLOWER CITY DIS- mechanic. Fully capable of on street repair, solid-state FOR EXPORT: All labels of phonograph records, car- INC., TRIBUTORS, 389 Webster Ave., Rochester, N.Y. and electro-mechanical pin games. This is a unique op- FLORIDA music and game route on Gulf Coast. Well es- tridges, cassettes. Also excellently priced selections of portunity to join rapidly growing company. Salary open, close-outs. Nearly years of personalized service im- tablished medium route in fast growing area. Priced right 30 to WURLITZER Model 1100, Rockola model 2, Seeburg many benefits. Reply in confidence to Box 624, Cash Box, Mr. Fla. porters world over. Wholesale only. DARQ EXPORTS. to sell. Warren, Box 1404, Sarasota, 33577. models B and C, Motoscope Candy Shoppe Grabber, 6363 Sunset Blvd., #930, Hollywood, CA 90028. LDT. 1468 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11230. Western Sleepstakes — Make offer. BRENON'S COIN FOR SALE: Bally — Capt. Fantastic, Wizard, Fireball, 4 Cable: EXPODARO, NEW YORK. MACHINES, INC., P.O. Box 117, Brownville, NY 13615. SERVICE SCHOOL FOR GAMES AND MUSIC. Ten- Million BC, Amigo, Rogo, Champ, etc.; Williams — Pat week night course teaches practical theory, schematics. Hand, Dealers Star Pool, etc.; Gottlieb 300, Choice, — Bally's “Bally Bali," FOR SALE: Bingo new 10 units and $575 full price. COMIT, 2115 Beveriy Blvd., Los Angeles, Magnatron, Super Soccer, Broncos, Royal Flush, Target used 9 units, prices negotiable. LIAISON & REAL OVERSEAS Ca. 90057. (213) 483-0300. ESTATE Alpha, Spirit Of '76, etc. Perfect condition, cheapest TRADING, LTD., 1-20, Tsukiji 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo prices imaginable. Also big sale home games, 71, 72, 73, 104, Japan. Telex: J25362. PRIME HOLLYWOOD SPACE: to sq. ft. Perfect 74 models unreasonably cheap. UNITED STATES up 25,000 RICORDS-MUSIC for sound arid film studios. From 504. Parking. Full Ser- AMUSEMENTS. 2 West Northfieid, Livingston, N.J. Telex: FOR SALE: Seeburg Cs jukeboxes. Gottlieb: Target vice. 553-5712/879-3364. 139315, or telephone (201 ) 992-7813. Alpha, Abra Ca Dabra, Spin Out, Atlantis. Williams: HOUSE OF OLDIES — We are the world headquarters for Stratoflight, Tripie Strike, El Dorado, Super Star. Bally: out of print LPs and 45s. Also, the largest selections of old SPECIALIST. have a large inventory of GAME We games. Hokus Pokus, Capt. Fantastic. CO., D&L DISTRIBUTING rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues albuns. Our famous 3 in Big price reduction on Drag Races, Triple Hunt, F-ls, Pool INC., 6691 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, Pa. 17112. (717) 1 catalog. $1.25. HOUSE OF OLDIES, 267 Bleeker St, Shark, Atarians, Guided Missile, Circus. Call today. Coin 545-4264. N.Y., N.Y. 10014. (212) 243-0500. Machine Distributors, Inc. 213 N. Division St., Peekskili, selection wall N.Y. 10566. Phone (914) 737-5050. FOR SALE: 50 Seeburg 160 boxes $25 IF YOU NEED A LAWYER call L. ROB WERNER. Attorney each; 20,000 used 45 rpm records 1000 or less 104 each, DON’T READ THIS . . . unless you want the BEST (213) 469-7047, 462-1722. UCB Building, 6255 Sunset SPRING SPECIALS COMPLETELY RECONDITIONED over 1000, 94 each. Watling 200 scale $200; Rock-Ola SOUNDING MOR STATION in your market. Today’s MQR Blvd. 20th Floor, Hollywood, Calif. 90028. $60. One-third balance C.O.D. PDs use the MUSIC DIRECTOR PLAYLIST of 45s and LPs. — Personal service for your legal — BALLY — Air Aces (4pl) $495; Champ (4pi) $395; Lowboy down CENTRAL needs. For information contact: MUSIC DIRECTOR, Box 103, In- — Special arrangements made to meet the demanding Flicker (2pl) $545; Twin Win (2pl) $295; Hokus Pokus (2pl) MUSIC CO., Box 284, Killeen, Texas 76541. dian Orchard, Mass. 01151. 783-4626. needs of the industry. $595; Boomerang (4pl) $495. GOTTLIEB — "300" (4pl) (413) $595; WILLIAMS — Pat Hand (4pl) $595. MIDWAY - Ball BINGOS FOR EXPORT ONLY, Available 25 Big Wheels. for special Park; Basketball; Maze; Play Time; TZ Flipper; Leader; Write price. Also OK games and Ticker Tapes. $395 each. MICKEY ANDERSON, INC., P.O. Box 6369, Late pinbails and Arcade equipment. D&P MUSIC CO., Erie, PA 16512. (814) 452-3207. 1237 Mt. RQOSE Ave., York, Penn. 17403. P.O. Box 243. (717) 848-1846. CLASSIFIED POWER! FOR SALE: 200 Seeburg 3W100 Wall boxes, $15 each. to sell? Is there looking 200 Seeburg SCI Wall boxes, $39.50 each. One third Got machines something you’re down balance COD. Tidewater Music Corporation, P.O. to buy? Maybe you’d like to move some used 45’s Box 87 Norfork, Virginia 23501, com MACHINE or need a route mechanic? See ad rates above. NATIONAL WH1TENBURG MODEL 400 FOOD VENDER 1 National 21CE candy machine — Vendo Visi-Vend Rowe ACE LOCKS KEYED ALIKE: Send locks and the key you cigarette machines 20 700 $175 or 7 for $1000 — Rowe 20 want them mastered to: $1.25 each, 10% D/C in lots of 100 800 $295, crating extra. Arcade equipment. Motor Cycle. or more. RANDEL LOCK SERVICE, 61 Rockaway Ave., FunlaYid, Pennant, Sami, Sea Raider and Dune Buggy, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580. (516) 825-6216. Our 38th year in vending. pool tathes, pinbalts and many other items, VATHIS VEN- ... DORS, Call (214) 792-2806, 793-3723 or 792-1810. WE’VE MOVED: Look forward to a faster turnaround on your repairs. All logic boards $13.50 plus parts. Jukebox FOR SALE; Have available a great quantity of second amplifiers $15.00 plus parts. NRI validators $25. Monitors, hand electro-mechanical pinball games — Gottlieb and BQ/ACs, changers and more. Our expertise saves you money. ASC, 701 1 N. Atlantic Ave., Fla. Williams. Price on request. 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\\2 Cash Box/September 2, 1978 RHYTHM-BLUES. Chart Analysis TOP 75 ALBUMS Indy Labels Hold 33% Share Of R&B Top 75 Album Chart 3Weeks Weeks On On by Carita Spencer 8/26 Chart 8/26 Chari Sunshine Band at #33-bullet, the self-titled 1 LIFE IS A SONG WORTH 38 SWITCH LOS ANGELES — Paced by A&M Records album by Quartz at #68 and Peter Brown’s SINGING (Gordy/Motown G7-980R1) 48 3 with three albums in the top 10, indepen- "Fantasy Love Affair" at #70. TEDDY PENDERGRASS 39 SKY distributed labels made a strong ABC Records also has five (Philadelphia International JZ 35095) 12 REACHING FOR THE dently albums: PEABO BRYSON (Capitol ST 11729) 28 31 showing this week on the Top 75 R&B “Images” by the Crusaders at #15, Lenny 2 TOGETHERNESS 40 THIS IS YOUR LIFE Album chart. Williams’ "Spark Of Love” at “New L.T.D. (A&M SP 4705) 12 NORMAN CONNORS #26, all, of 75 albums, including seven Beginnings” by the Dells at 3 NATURAL HIGH (Arista AB 4177) 35 17 In 6 the #50-bullet, the THE COMMODORES of the top 10, are from indy-distributed Dramatics’ "Do What You Wanna Do” at 41 BAND II (Motown M6-902B1) 3 15 THE MEMPHIS HORNS labels. This translates to approximately a #51 and B.B. King's “Midnight Believer” at (RCA APL 1-2643) 34 11 4 BLAM! 33 percent chart share for the indies. #59. UBROTHERS JOHNSON 42 FREESTYLE (A&M SP 4714) 10 5 The A&M LPs within the top 10 include Other labels with more than one LP on BOBBI HUMPHREY (Epic JE 35338) 37 12 “Togetherness” by LTD, presently occupy- the chart include Motown with three 5 GET OFF 43 MACHO MAN FOXY (TK/Dash 30005) 10 THE VILLAGE PEOPLE ing the #2 spot, with “Blam” by the Brothers (“Natural High” by the Commodores, #3: 6 COME GET IT! (Casablanca NBLP 7096) 40 25 Johnson at #4 bullet and Quincy Jones’ “Come Get It" by Rick James, #6; Switch's RICK JAMES (Gordy G7-981R1) 15 44 HOUSE OF LOVE “Sounds . . . And Stuff Like That" holding self-titled debut LP, #38 bullet); Fantasy CANDI STATON 7 IN THE NIGHT TIME the #9 spot. Other A&M albums on the Top with two ("Step II” by Sylvester, #17 bullet MICHAEL HENDERSON (Warner Bros. BSK 3207) 47 7 75 chart include the self-titled debut effort and "Sweet Thunder”, #65); and Buddah (Buddah BDS 5712) 9 45 HAPPY TO BE WITH YOU by Atlantic Starr at #22 bullet and Pablo with the same number (Michael Hender- 8 A TASTE OF HONEY JEAN CARN (Phila. Int i. JZ 34986) 43 11 Cruise's "Worlds Away" and Chuck son's “In The Night Time”, #7-bullet and (Capitol ST 11754) 14 46 MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS Mangione’s “Feels So Good” at numbers “The One And Only” by Gladys Knight & 9 SOUNDS . . . AND STUFF GOOD TO ME LIKE THAT! LARRY GRAHAM & GRAHAM 54 and 73 respectively. The Pips, #58-bullet). CENTRAL STATION QUINCY JONES (A&M SP 4685) 12 Of the other independently distributed Arista, Prelude and Salsoul are each (Warner Bros. BSK 3175) 44 15

10 NATALIE . . . LIVE! labels, TK and its associated labels (Alston, represented by one LP, the former's “This NATALIE COLE (Capitol SKBL 11709) 9 47 FOREVER YOURS THE SYLVERS Drive, Dash and Marlin) made impressive Is Your Life” by Norman Connors at #40 11 LOVESHINE (Casablanca NBLP 7103) 50 3 inroads with “Get Off” by Foxy at #5-bullet with the latter two respectively claiming CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury SRM-1-3725) 13 48 THE ONE AND ONLY . . spot, followed by Betty Wright’s “Live” LP at “Keep On Jump In" by Musique at #71 and GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS #18, “Who Do Ya (Love)” by K.C. & The "Rio De Janeiro” by Gary Criss at #72. 12 GET IT OUT’CHA SYSTEM (Buddah BDS 5701) 60 2 MILLIE JACKSON (Spring SP-1-6719) 12 8 49 NORMA JEAN 13 SO FULL OF LOVE (Warner Bros. BRK 6933) 52 5

THE O'JAYS (Phila. Int i. JZ 35355) 13 20 50 NEW BEGINNINGS 14 SMOOTH TALK DELLS (ABC AA-1100) 61 2 EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE" KING (RCA APL 1-2466) 17 51 DO WHAT YOU WANNA DO THE DRAMATICS (ABC AA-1072) 46 18 15 IMAGES CRUSADERS (ABC AB-6030) 8 52 ROSE ROYCE STRIKES AGAIN 16 THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS (Warner Bros. WHK 3227) 64 2 ARE FOR JOHNNY MATHIS & DENIECE 53 SHADOW DANCING WILLIAMS ANDY GIBB (RSO RS-1-3034) 45 11 (Columbia JC 35435) 6 54 WORLDS AWAY SP-4697) 54 8 17 STEP II PABLO CRUISE (A&M SYLVESTER (Fantasy F-9556) 9 55 KISS THE WORLD GARDEN SHOWDOWN — The Isley Brothers recently performed at Madison Square Gar 18 BETTY WRIGHT LIVE GOODBYE den. Pictured backstage are (l-r): Ernie Isley: Kelly Isley; Jim Tyrrell, vice president o (Alston 4408) 12 MTUME (Epic JE 35255) 57 6 marketing for Epic/Portrait/Associated Labels: Chris Jasper; Mike Bernardo, northeas 19 SUNBEAM 56 DO IT ALL NIGHT regional promotion marketing manager, black music marketing, for Records: Ronak THE EMOTIONS CURTIS MAYFIELD CBS (Columbia JC 35385) i4 (Curtom/Warner Bros. CUK 5022) 59 3 Isley: Marvin Isley: Tony Martell, vice president and general manager of CBS Associatei 20 FIRED UP ’N’ KICKIN’ 57 DREAM WORLD Labels; and Rudolf Isley. FATBACK BAND (Spring 1-6718) 8 CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR (De-Lite DSR-9506) 58 6 21 SUNLIGHT THE RHYTHM SECTION HERBIE HANCOCK 58 LOVING IS LIVING naturally deserves another and Fantasy recording artists (Columbia JC 34907) 22 10 McCRARYS ONE GOOD TURN The (Columbia/Portrait JR 34764) 62 6 Blackbyrds certainly exemplify this in their efforts to aid the preservation of black art and 22 ATLANTIC STARR (A&M SP-4711) 27 6 59 MIDNIGHT BELIEVER the creation of black business. The group recently held a reception in their hometown of B.B. KING (ABC AA-1061) 51 14 23 YOU SEND ME Washington, D C. to announce the inauguration of the Blackbyrd Scholarship Fund and ROY AYERS 60 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER the opening of Gus Productions, Inc., headed by drummer Keith Killgo. The scholarship (Polydor PD-1-6159) 33 BEE GEES AND VARIOUS ARTISTS fund was founded by the group to promote academic excellence among the students of (RSO RS 4001) 53 36 24 SHOWDOWN Howard University’s Duke Ellington School for the Arts, and to assist a graduation senior to THE ISLEY BROTHERS 61 DON’T LET GO (T-Neck/Epic JZ 34930) 21 GEORGE DUKE (Epic JE 35366) 49 15 continue his or her educational career in the arts. The $1000 award will be presented an- 25 THE CONCEPT 62 LOVE BROUGHT ME BACK nually based on election by the graduation senior class. Kevin Toney, Joe Hall, Orville SLAVE (Cotillion SD 5206) 38 4 D J ROGERS Saunders and Gary Gordon (in addition to Killgo) came together as the Blackbyrds at (Columbia JC 35393) 66 3 26 SPARK OF LOVE Howard University under the guidance of Donald Byrd. The group will continue to provide LENNY (ABC AA-1073) WILLIAMS 9 63 FOR YOU lectures, demonstrations and workshops at colleges and universities and the first project PRINCE (Warner Bros. BSK 3150) 65 3 27 CENTRAL HEATING for the production company will be producing the group Rain, led by a music student at HEATWAVE (Epic JE 35260) 21 64 FAME Howard. Meanwhile, look for Blackbyrds next to released soon. GRACE JONES the LP be 28 IF MY FRIENDS COULD (Island ILPS 9525) 56 7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, from Warner Bros., vocalist Dionne Warwick to Arista SEE ME NOW LINDA CLIFFORD 65 SWEET THUNDER along with Bobby Womack, formerly with CBS ... In September, a new album by Phyllis (Curtom CUK 5021) 19 21 (WMOT/Fantasy F-9547) 55 17 Hyman on Arista ... A key to the city of Gary, Indiana given to Teddy Pendergrass by

during a at the West Side Auditorium there on August 24 . . 29 IN FASHION 66 JAM 1980’s Mayor Richard Hatcher date THE STYLISTICS JAMES BROWN (Polydor PD-1-6140) 63 21 A new LP in September from Johnny Guitar Watson on the Mercury/Phonogram dis (Mercury SRM-1-3727) 7 67 tributed DJM label . . . Casablanca Records and Film Works’ Rare Gems Odyssey inked to 30 SUNBURN THE GARDEN OF LOVE DON RAY (Polydor PD-1-6150) 67 9 Superstars Management, Inc ... A pound 1 1 ounce baby boy to Sandra Trim-DaCosta SUN (Capitol ST-1173) 32 20 5 associate director of press information and artists affairs, black music marketing at CBS in 31 JASS-AY-LAY-DEE 68 QUARTZ OHIO PLAYERS (Marlin 2216) 71 2 New York. Named Anre Munir, the tot made his debut at 10:29 pm on Saturday, July 29. (Mercury SRM-1-3730) 69 TASTY OPENING AT Seventh Avenue and Leroy Street in New York’s Greenwich Village is the 32 SOME GIRLS PATTI LaBELLE (Epic JE 35335) 68 14 Seventh Avenue South jazz club owned by Randy and Michael Brecker of The Brecker ROLLING STONES Brothers. The brothers opened the club to provide an outlet for traditional and avant garde (Rolling Stones/ Atlantic COC 39108) 20 70 FANTASY LOVE AFFAIR PETER BROWN (Drive 104) 70 36 jazz artists and in the club offers dining and drinks. “Heavy 33 WHO DO YA (LOVE) addition to entertainment KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND (TK 607) 3 71 KEEP ON JUMPIN’ Metal Be-Bop” is the title of the group’s new LP, scheduled for release August 30 on Aristai MUSIQUE (Prelude PRL 12158) 1 ... At is Polydor recording artist Ayers . . . 34 THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY the Hollywood Palladium, September 15, Roy (SOUNDTRACK) 72 RIO DE JANEIRO Shepheard's on Park Avenue for their first New York appearance, Shadybrook recording VARIOUS ARTISTS GARY CRISS (Salsoul SA 8504) 1 artists, Sweet Cream . . . The Landmark Hotel in Las Vegas with George Kirby, The (Casablanca NBLP 7099) 23 18 Little . . . in 73 FEELS SO GOOD Imperials, sans Antony The Mocambo San Francisco, August 31 , Etta James 35 SUMMERTIME GROOVE CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M SP 4658) 72 19 to play a four day return engagement . . . The Summer Disco club in Los Angeles, RCA’s BOHANNON (Mercury SRM-1-3728) 36 11 74 WEEKEND IN L.A. Darcus promoting her new single "Keep It Comin”’. 36 HEADLIGHTS GEORGE BENSON of in THE WHISPERS (Warner Bros. 2WB 3139) 73 30 RADIO ROTATION has Chris Turner WGOK Mobile, Alabama going around pass- (Solar/RCA BXL 1-2274) 30 17 ing out cigars as the proud father of a baby girl born Tuesday, August 15 . . . WYBC(We’re| 75 ALL ’N ALL 37 YOUNGBLOOD EARTH. WIND & FIRE Your Community Broadcasters) in Washington, D.C. officially signing on, August 15. WAR (United Artists LA904-H) 39 5 (Columbia JC 34904) 75 40 carita spencer

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 1 BCXiyiCOF&B September 2, 1978

Weeks Weeks Weet-s On On On 8/26 Char! 8/26 Chari 8/26 Chan 1 GET OFF 34 MISS YOU 68 THE BEST OF STRANGERS NOW FOXY (Dash 4056) 2 12 THE ROLLING STONES EDDIE KENDRICKS (Arista AS 0346) 70 4 (Rolling Stones/Atlantic RS 19307) 31 13 2 THREE TIMES A LADY 69 1 LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE (DISCO COMMODORES (Motown 1443F) 1 11 35 THINK IT OVER ROUND) CISSY HOUSTON (Private Stock 4S 204) 41 5 3 HOLDING ON (WHEN LOVE IS ALICIA BRIDGES (Polydor PS 14483) 79 3 36 READY OR NOT 70 SHAKE YOUR BODY (IT’S THE GONE) DEBRA WASHINGTON (Ariola 7700) 37 11 L.T.D. (A&M 2057) 5 8 JOINT) 37 THIS IS YOUR LIFE GARY BARTZ (Capitol 4600) 74 6 4 SHAKE AND DANCE WITH ME Q CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury 74008) 4 10 NORMAN CONNORS (Arista AS 0343) 43 71 LADY BLUE 5 38 SOFT AND WET GEORGE BENSON (Warner Bros. 8604) 54 7 YOU PRINCE (Warner Bros. 8619) 44 Dc McCRARYS (Portrait 6-70014) 7 18 WBS THE 72 MIND BLOWING DECISIONS LIFE 39 BLUE LOVE HEATWAVE (Epic 8-50586) 85 2 6 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY RUFUS FEATURING C EARTH, WIND & FIRE (Columbia 23-10786) 8 7 CHAKA KHAN (ABC AB-1 2390) 38 D 40 OUR LOVE WILL SURVIVE 73 THERE WILL BE LOVE 7 YOU AND 1 LOU RAWLS (Phila. Int i /ZS 8 3653) 76 4 •i RICK JAMES (Gordy G-7156-F) 3 17 MEMPHIS HORNS (RCA PB-11309) 46 6 41 STUFF LIKE THAT 74 YOU SHOULD DO IT 8 THE DOOR PETER BROWN (TK Drive 6272) 84 2 CLOSE QUINCY JONES (ASM 2043-S) 29 16 TEDDY PENDERGRASS (Phila. Int i. ZS8-3648) 6 16 42 IT’S A BETTER THAN GOOD TIME 75 BIGGEST JOKE IN TOWN 9 TAKE ME I’M YOURS EON (Ariola 7707) 77 5 MICHAEL HENDERSON (Buddah BDA 597) 12 11 GLADYS KNIGHT S THE PIPS (Buddah BDA 598) 50 4 43 STAND UP 76 MORE THAN JUST A JOY 10 I’M IN LOVE (AND 1 LOVE THE ATLANTIC STARR (ASM 2065-S) 55 4 ARETHA FRANKLIN (Atlantic 3495) 36 8 FEELING) (Whitfield WHI 8629) 20 5 44 NEVER MAKE A MOVE TOO IT ROSE ROYCE 77 BLAME ON THE BOOGIE — SOON THE JACKSONS (Epic 8-50595) 1 11 BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE 32 A TASTE OF HONEY (Capitol 4565) 10 17 B.B. KING (ABC AB-12380) 10 78 DON’T STOP, GET OFF THE SYLVERS (Casablanca NB — 1 12 SMILE 45 ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE 938) FUNKADELIC (Warner Bros. WBS 8618) 61 3 THE EMOTIONS (Columbia 3-10791) 19 6 79 SHINE ON SILVER MOON 46 SHAME MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS. JR. 13 WHAT YOU WAITIN’ FOR (Columbia 3-10806) 88 STARGARD (MCA 40932) 24 7 EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING (RCA PB 11122) 35 13 2 47 LET’S START THE 80 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT 14 IF YOU WANNA DO A DANCE DANCE — SPINNERS (Atlantic 3493) 15 7 HAMILTON BOHANNON (Mercury 74015) 56 6 BETTY WRIGHT (TK/Alston 3740) 1 15 SATURDAY 48 DO YOURSELF A FAVOR 81 SAY A PRAYER FOR TWO NORMA JEAN (Bearsville BSS 0326) 18 9 THE NEWCOMERS (Mercury 74011) 52 5 CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR (DeLite DE-908) — 1 16 FIRST IMPRESSIONS 49 ALL-AMERICAN FUNKATHON 82 SWEET MUSIC MAN THE STYLISTICS (Mercury 74006) 17 9 WILLIE HUTCH (Warner Bros. WH 8615) 51 6 MILLIE JACKSON (Spring SP 185) 95 2 17 VICTIM 50 YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME 83 (OLIVA) LOST AND TURNED OUT 11 DONNY HATHAWAY (Atco 7092) 59 4 CANDI STATON (Warner Bros. WBS 8582) 13 THE WHISPERS (Solar/RCA JH-11353) — 1 18 DANCE (DISCO HEAT) 51 SEASONS FOR GIRLS 84 LIGHTING A FIRE (Fantasy F-827) 25 8 THE TRAMMPS (Atlantic 3640) 58 5 SYLVESTER PATTI HENDRIX (Hilltak HT-7801) 94 2 52 SUN IS HERE 19 STELLAR FUNGK 85 BRING ON THE LOVE SLAVE (Cotillion 44238) 26 9 SUN (Capitol 4587) 47 12 GLORIA JONES (Capitol 4563) 86 7 53 STOP YOUR WEEPING 20 LOVE BROUGHT ME BACK IF D.J ROGERS (Columbia 3-10754) 23 9 DRAMATICS (ABC AB 12372) 48 12 86 MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME 54 LOVE TO SEE YOU SMILE NOW 21 SUPER WOMAN LINDA CLIFFORD (Curtom/Warner Bros. CMS 0140) — 1 THE DELLS (ABC AB-12386) 21 8 BOBBY BLAND (ABC 12360) 49 16 22 (LIVIN’ IN THE 55 YOU KNOW YOU WANNA BE 87 “LOVE ATTACK” YOUNGBLOOD SHOTGUN (ABC AB-12395) — 1 STREETS) LOVED KEITH WAR (United Artists UA-X12133Y) 22 10 BARROW (Columbia 3-10722) 53 15 88 I.O.U. JOE SIMON (Spring/Polydor 184) 89 5 56 GREASE 23 1 LIKE GIRLS FATBACK BAND (Spring 181) 9 14 FRANKIE VALLI (RSO 897) 60 5 89 YOU FOOLED ME GREY AND HANKS (RCA JH-11346) — 1 24 BRANDY 57 ONLY YOU LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY S BUNNY SIGLER THE O JAYS (Phila. Int'l./CBS ZS 8 3652) 34 4 90 JUST FUNNIN’ (Gold 4 Mind G7-4012) 65 MTUME (Epic 8-50558) 90 4 25 LAST DANCE DONNA SUMMER (Casablanca NB 926) 11 16 58 IT SEEMS TO HANG ON ASHFORD S SIMPSON (Warner Bros. 86501) 80 2 91 STREET CORNER SYMPHONY CARRIE LUCAS (Sola YB 11310) 91 3 26 BABY, 1 NEED YOUR LOVE 59 HOT SHOT TODAY KAREN YOUNG (West End WSS 1211) 73 4 92 HOW CAN 1 BE SURE SWEET THUNDER (Fantasy/WMOT F-826) 14 12 RANDY JACKSON (Epic 8-50576) 1 60 PLATO’S RETREAT 27 GROOVE WITH YOU JOE THOMAS (TK/LRG 906) 62 5 93 1 DON’T KNOW WHAT I’D DO THE ISLEY BROTHERS (T-Neck) CBS ZS8-2277) 16 9 SWEET CREAM (Shadybrook SB 1044) 42 12 61 LITTLE GIRLS 28 MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD PATTI LaBELLE (Epic 8-50583) 64 5 94 LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE ME EDDIE HORAN (HDM-506) 96 5 TO ME 62 HONEY I’M RICH LARRY GRAHAM & GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION RAYDIO (Arista AS 0353) 71 4 (Warner Bros. WBS 8602) 27 10 95 PARTY HAYWOOD (MCA 40941) — 1 63 TAKE IT ON UP LEON 29 CASTLES OF SAND POCKETS (Columbia 3-10755) 72 3 JERMAINE JACKSON (Motown M 1441F) 30 12 96 SKY HIGH — 64 YOU’RE GONNA NEED THIS MASS PRODUCTION (Cotillion/Atlantic 44239) 1 30 FUNK-O-NOTS OHIO PLAYERS (Mercury 74014) 33 6 LOVE 97 SUMMER LOVE N'COLE (Millennium/Casablanca 617) 68 6 MUSIQUE (Prelude PRL 71109) — 1 31 YOU GOT ME RUNNING LENNY WILLIAMS (ABC AB-12387) 39 6 65 GUESS WHO’S BACK IN TOWN 98 SHADOW DANCING HEAVEN & EARTH (Mercury 74013) 67 6 ANDY GIBB (RSO 893) 78 18 32 THERE’LL NEVER BE SWITCH (Gordy G 7159F) 40 6 66 SPECIAL OCCASION 99 THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY DOROTHY MOORE (Malaco 1052) 75 3 LOVE & KISSES (Casablanca NB 925) 98 16 33 YOU’RE ALL 1 NEED TO GET BY JOHNNY MATHIS/DENIECE WILLIAMS 67 I DIDN’T TAKE YOUR MAN 100 WHISTLE BUMP (Columbia 3-10772) 28 12 ANN PEEBLES (Cream/Hi H 78518) 66 6 DEODATO (Warner Bros. 8606) 93 5 !

ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 R&B (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)-

All American (May 12th — BMI/Warner-Tamerlane — I'm In (May 12th/Warner-Tamerlane — BMI) 10 (Oliva) Lost Spectrum VII — ASCAP) 83 Sun Is (Glenwood/Detente — ASCAP) 52 BMI) 21 BMI/Jobete — ASCAP) 49 I Didn’t Take (Jec — BMI) 67 One Nation (Malbiz — BMI) 45 Super Woman (Groovesville/Razzle Dazzle —

Baby, I (Wimot — BMI) 26 I Don't Know What (Perfect Timing — SESAC) .... 93 Only You (Lucky Three/Suemay/Six Strings — BMI)57 Sweet Music (Jolly Rogers — ASCAP) 82

Biggest Joke (Desert Moon Songs — BMI) 75 If My Friends (Notable/Lida Enterprises — ASCAP) 86 Our Love (Memphis Five/Six Continents/ Take It (Pockets/Verdanqel — BMI) 63

Blame It On (Almo Music — ASCAP) 77 If You Wanna Do (Mighty Three — BMI) 14 Knockwood — BMI) 40 Take Me I'm (Electrochord — ASCAP) 9 ASCAP)99 Blue Love (High Seas — BMI) 39 I Like Girls (Clita — BMI) 23 Party (Jim-Edd — BMI) 95 Thank God (Cafe Americana/O. P. Fefee —

. 68 Boogie Oogie Oogie (Conducive/On Time — BMI) . 1 I.O.U. (Ensign/Six Strings/Dajoye/Possie — BMI) 88 Plato's Retreat (Alotagood — ASCAP) 60 The Best (Macanaly/Almo — ASCAP) Brandy (Mighty Three — BMI) 24 It's A Better (Macauley/Almo — ASCAP) 42 Ready (United Artists — ASCAP) 36 There'll Never (Jobete — ASCAP) 32

Bring On The Love (Buckwheat/Jobete — ASCAP) 85 It Seems (Nick-O-Val Music — ASCAP) 58 Saturday (Chic — BMI) 15 There Will Be (Mighty Three — BMI) 73 Castles Of (Jobete — ASCAP) 29 Just Funnin' (Scareb/Ensign — BMI) 90 Say A Prayer (Delightful/Cabrini — BMI) 81 Think It Over (Sumac Music — BMI) 35 Close The (Mighty Three — BMI) 8 Lady Blue (Teddy Jack — BMI) 71 Seasons For (Golden Fleece Writers — BMI) 51 This Is (Jobete — ASCAP) 37 (Jobete/Commodores Dance (Jobete — ASCAP) 18 Last Dance (Primus Artists/Olga — BMI) 25 Shadow Dancing (Stigwood/Unichappell — BMI) . . 98 Three Times

Don't Stop (Rosy — ASCAP) 78 Let’s Start (Bohannon Phase II — ASCAP/ Shake And (Val-ie-Joe — BMI) 4 Entertainment — ASCAP) 2 Do Yourself (Bar-Kay/Swellea — BMI) 48 Intersong-USA ASCAP) 47 Shake Your (Gary Bartz — BMI) 70 Tonight's The (Sherlyn — BMI) 80 First Impression (Teddy Randazzo — BMI) 16 Lighting A Fire (Conjay Music — BMI) 84 Shame (Dunbar/Mills & Mills — BMI) 46 Victim (Dannmusic — ASCAP) 17 Funk-O-Nots (Playone — BMI) 30 Little Girls (Irving — BMI) 61 Shine On (Don Kirshner — BMI/Kirshner — ASCAP)79 What You (Warner-Tamerlane/May 12th — BMI) 13 Get Off (Sherlyn/Lindseyanne — BMI) 1 Love Attack (ABC/Dunhill/Goblet/Funk Rock — - Sky High (Two Pepper — ASCAP) 96 Whistle Bump (Kenya — ASCAP) 100 Got To Get (Maclen — BMI) 6 BMI) 87 Smile (Saggifire — BMI/Steelchest — ASCAP) .... 12 You (Island — BMI) 5 7 Grease (Stigwood/Unichappell — BMI) 56 Love Brought (Circle R — ASCAP) 20 Soft & Wet (Princess Music Co. — ASCAP) 38 You And I (Stone Diamond — BMI) Groove With (Boviaa — ASCAP) 27 Love To See (Calvert — BMI) 54 Special (Unichappell Music — BMI) 66 You Fooled (Irving/Medad — BMI) 89 Guess Who (Janmilla — ASCAP) 65 Love The Way (H + H Team — ASCAP) 94 Stand Up (Almo/Newban/Audio — ASCAP) 43 You Got Me (Traco — BMI) 31 Holding On (Almo/McRouscod — ASCAP) 3 Mind Blowing (Wilder — ASCAP) 72 Stellar Fungk (Spur Tree Cotillion — BMI) 19 You Know You (Willow Girl — BMI) 55 Honey I’m (Raydiola — ASCAP) 62 Miss You (Colgems-EMS — ASCAP) 34 Stop Your (Groovesville — BMI) 53 You Should (Sherlyn/Decibel — BMI) 74 Hot Shot (Scully — ASCAP) 59 More Than Just A Joy (Mayfield — BMI) 76 Streetcorner (Spectrum VII — ASCAP) 91 You Were (Koomba — ASCAP) 50 22 How Can I (Instant Replay/Joshada — ASCAP) ... 92 My Radio (Nineteen Eighty-Foe — BMI) 28 Stuff Like (Yellow Brick Road/N/K-O-Val — ASCAP)41 Youngblood (Far Out — ASCAP)

I Love (Lowery — BMI) 69 Never Make A (Irving/Four Knights — BMI) 44 Summer Love (Pap/Leeds/Phylmar — ASCAP) ... 97 You're All (Jobete — ASCAP) 33 You're Gonna (Mills + Mills/Stone Diamond — BMI) 64 1. MOST ADDED SINGLES ALBUMS 2. MOST ADDED

1. IT SEEMS TO HANG ON — ASHFORD & SIMPSON — WARNER BROS. JASS-AY-LAY-DEE — OHIO PLAYERS — MERCURY WAMO, WMBM, WNJR, WJMO, WEBB, WUFO, WVON, WLTH, WDAO, 3. WIGO, WWIN, WKND, KMJQ, KOKY, WLOU, WMBM, WXEL-FM, KKSS. WORL, WGPR-FM, WXEL-FM, WSOK. TO — RANDY BROWN — PARACHUTE 2. ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE — FUNKADELIC — WARNER BROS. WELCOME MY ROOM WANT, WKND, KPRS, WWIN, WIGO, KKTT, WEBB, WGIV, WDAS, WORL, WUFO, WKND, KYOK, WLOU, WRAP, WSOK, WWDM, WOL. WDAO. YOU SEND ME — ROY AYERS — POLYDOR 3. I’M IN LOVE (AND I LOVE THE FEELING) — ROSE ROYCE — WHITFIELD WEBB, WJLB, WGPR, KGBC, WKND, WMBM, WXEL-FM. WWDM, WANT, WKND, WEDR, WBUL, WUFO, WDAS, WDAO, WRAP.

4. BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE — THE JACKSONS — EPIC SELECTED ALBUM CUTS WOL, KDAY, KKTT, WBLS, WILD, WWRL, WRBD, WDAS. SUNBEAM — EMOTIONS — COLUMBIA 5. DON’T STOP, GET OFF — THE SYLVERS — CASABLANCA Walking The Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’. WXVI, WILD, WCKO, WRBD, WWRL, WSOK, WLOU. IS IT STILL GOOD TO YA — ASHFORD & SIMPSON ~ WARNER BROS. 6. YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME — DONNY HATHAWAY — ATCO Is It Still Good To Ya. KDAY, WWIN, WXVI, WILD, WABQ, WLOU. LOVE BROUGHT ME BACK — D.J. ROGERS — COLUMBIA 7. MIND BLOWING DECISIONS — HEATWAVE — EPIC All My Love, When Love Is Gone. WNJR, WBUL, WXVI, WEAL, WDAO, WLOU. SECRETS — GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON — ARISTA 8. SAY A PRAYER FOR TWO — CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR — DeLITE WWDM, WCKO, WRBD, WEAL, WQMG, WLOU. Third World Revolution, Better Days Ahead. WELCOME TO MY ROOM — RANDY BROWN — PARACHUTE 9. (OLIVA) LOST AND TURNED OUT — THE WHISPERS — SOLAR WDAS, WDAO, WVKO, WEAL, WQMG, WWRL. Love Is All We Need, Do It Baby. R&B RADIO HIGHLIGHTS WIGO — ATLANTA — PAUL CHILDS, PD — #1 — COMMODORES KKTT — LOS ANGELES — WALT LOVE, PD — #1 — TASTE OF HONEY JUMPS: 30 To 26 — Stargard, 14 To 10 — E.W&F, 13 To 9 — Fatback Band, 12 To 8 — L T D., 10 To 5 — JUMPS: 28 To 24 — Patti Hendrix, 23 To 16 — Michael Henderson, 20 To 14 — Rolling Stones, 17 To 12 McCrarys, HB To 32 — Rose Royce. ADDS: Raydio, Switch, Ann Peebles, Johnny Bristol, Funkadelic, — Sun. ADDS: L.T.D., Funkadelics, Leon Haywood, Jacksons. LP ADDS: Curtis Mayfield, Betty Wright, Grey & Hanks, Betty Wright. LP ADDS: Rose Royce, Sylvers, D.J. Rogers, Ohio Players, Vernon Burch, Margie Joseph, Pattie Brooks, Bohannon. Patti LaBelle. KACE — LOS ANGELES — ALONZO MILLER, MD WWIN — BALTIMORE - DON BROOKS, PD — #1 — FOXY HOTS: Teddy Pendergrass, Rick James, Taste Of Honey, L.T.D., Con Funk Shun, Michael Henderson, JUMPS: 19 To 6 — Bohannon, 7 To 3 — Patti LaBelle. ADDS: Pockets, Funkadelic. LP ADDS: Ohio Bobbi Humphrey, Lenny Williams, O'Jays, Quincy Jones. LP ADDS: Wilbert Longmire, Emotions, Slave. Players, Dells, Emotions. WLOU — LOUISVILLE — NEAL O’REA, MD — #1 — E,W&F WBUL — BIRMINGHAM — VICTOR BOYKIN, MD — #1 — FOXY JUMPS: 21 To 10 — Funkadelic, 20 To 9 — Slave, 18 To 8 — O'Jays, 1 1 To 4 — L.T.D., 10 To 2 — Gary 12 JUMPS: 38 To 33 — Norman Connors, 35 To 28 — Switch, 31 To 18 — D. Moore, 16 To — McCrarys, Bartz, 9 To 3 — Emotions. ADDS: Sylvers, Donny Hathaway, Heatwave, Crown Heights Affair, George 14 To 9 — Graham Central Station, 12 To 8 — Emotions. ADDS: Rose Royce, Johnny Adams, Nolan Duke. LP ADDS: Ohio Players, Randy Brown. Struck, Mass Production, Kay Gees, Gladys Knight, Heatwave. — MICHAEL DAVIS, — #1 — E.C. KING WILD — BOSTON — SONNY JOE WHITE, PD — #1 — HOT SHOT WDIA MEMPHIS — JAY MD — — D.J. Rogers, 19 14 12 — Candi Staton, JUMPS: 32 To 26 — Rose Royce, 29 To 19 — Slave, 28 To 18 — Bohannon, 27 To 20— Lenny Williams, JUMPS: 30 To 20 Fatback Band, 29 To 18 To — Foxy, To 8 10 4 — McCrarys. LP Connors. Sylvester. 26 To 21 — Alicia Bridges, 21 To 14 — Funkadelic, 17 To 10 — Roundtree, 15 To 9 — Cissy Houston, 12 To ADDS: Norman To 8 — Emotions. ADDS: Jackson, Sylvers, Pockets, Donny Hathaway, Prince. LP ADDS: Staple WEDR — MIAMI — JERRY RUSHIN, PD — #1 — PRINCE Singers, Chanson. ADDS: Dorothy Moore, N. Cole, Eddie Horan, Sir Mack Rice, Paul Kelly, SweetThunder, Z.Z. Hill, Tower WUFO — BUFFALO — BRYON PITTS, PD — #1 — EARTH, WIND & FIRE Of Power, Rose Royce, Sue Johnson, Brenda & Herb, Shotgun, Sylvester. LP ADDS: Nancy Wilson, JUMPS: 28 To 7 — Funkadelic, 15 To 4 — Ohio Players. ADDS: Prince, Rose Royce, Switch, Gladys Norma Jean, Slave, Sassafras. Knight, Ashford/Simpson. LP ADDS: Randy Brown, Emotions, Dells, Winners, Gil Scott-Heron, Vernon WMBM - MIAMI — CEDRIC ANDERSON, MD — #1 — EARTH, WIND & FIRE Burch. JUMPS: 10 To 5 — Emotions, 11 To 6 — Ohio Players, 21 To 16 — Slave, 23 To 18 — Raydio, 33 To 24 — WGIV — CHARLOTTE — MANNY CLARKE, PD Fat Larry's Band, 31 To 25 — N. Cole. ADDS: Ashford & Simpson, Switch, Randy Jackson, Brenda & HOTS: Taste Of Honey, Brothers Johnson, Foxy, Commodores, Bohannon, Betty Wright, O'Jays, Slave, Herb, Patrick Juvet. LP ADDS: Ohio Players, Roy Ayers. Teddy Pendergrass, Quincy Jones. ADDS: Ann Peebles, Gary Brown & RSO All Stars, Funkadelic. LP ADDS: Crown, War, Eon, Rose Royce, Crusaders. WVOL — NASHVILLE — FRED HARVEY, PD — #1 — CON FUNK SHUN JUMPS: 30 To 25 — B.B. King, 22 To 18 — Emotions, 20 To 16 — Michael Henderson. 14 11 — Rolling WBMX — CHICAGO — JAMES ALEXANDER, PD To Stones, 13 To 8 — Foxy, 10 To 6 — O'Jays. LP ADDS: Stargard, Norma Jean. HOTS: B.B. King, Jermaine Jackson, Fatback Band, Rick James, Funkadelic, Taste Of Honey, Quincy Jones, Teddy Pendergrass, Commodores. WNJR — NEWARK — LIA AFRIAT, MD — #1 — L.T.D. WVON — CHICAGO — GUY BRODY, MD HOTS: Commodores, Stylistics. LP ADDS: Joe Simon, Commodores, Alicia Bridges, Ashford & HOTS: Ohio Players, McCrarys, Brothers Johnson, Norman Connors, Dramatics, Lenny Williams, Simpson, Pattie Brooks, Heatwave, McCrarys. LP ADDS: Softones, Gladys Knight. Sylvers, Hodges, James & Smith, Memphis Horns, Con Funk Shun. ADDS: O'Jays, Ashford & Simpson, WXEL-FM — NEW ORLEANS — REG HENRY, PD — #1 — McCRARYS Atlantic Starr, Deborah Washington, Fatback Band. LP ADDS: Herbie Hancock, Mathis/Williams, JUMPS: 31 To 26 — Eon, 29 To 21 — Gladys Knight, 27 To 22 — Dorothy Moore, 23 To 16 — Prince, 22 Stylistics, Jacksons, Donny Hathaway. To 15 — Jean Carn, 18 To 13 — B.B. King, 16 To 12 — Graham Central Station, Ex To 24 — Lenny WJMO — CLEVELAND — LYNN TOLLIVER, PD — #1 — FOXY Williams, Ex To 23 — Heatwave. — B.B. King, 21 To 17 — Funkadelic. ADDS: JUMPS: 37 To 27 — Funk-O-Nots, 26 To 18 WWRL — NEW YORK — SONNY TAYLOR, PD Ashford/Simpson, Millie Jackson. LP ADDS: Ashford/Simpson. HOTS: Blair, Bohannon, Bros. Johnson, Commodores, Faith, Hope & Charity, Earl Klugh, Wilbert WDAO — DAYTON — LANKFORD STEVENS, PD — #1 — L.T.D. Longmire, Mathis/Williams, MFSB, Moses, Slave. ADDS: Ritchie Family, Atlantic Starr, Jacksons, HOTS: L T D., Ohio Players, Spinners, Dells, Norman Connors, Stylistics, Gary Benson, Stargard, D.J. McCrarys, Whispers, Solomon Burke, Holloway/Sigler, Stargard, Sylvester, Sylvers. LP ADDS: Afro- Rogers, Emotions, Ann Peebles, Memphis Horns, E.W&F, O'Jays, Lou Rawls. LP ADDS: Shalamar, W. Cuban Band. Longmire, Zafra. WRAP — NORFOLK — J.D. JACKSON, PD & MD WJLB — DETROIT — TOM COLLINS, MD — #1 — TASTE OF HONEY HOTS: Teddy Pendergrass, L.T.D., Candi Staton, Con Funk Shun, Atlantic Starr, Isley Brothers, Patti JUMPS: 27 To 19 — Rose Royce, 23 To 16 — Norman Connors, 19 To 14 — Al Hudson, 17 To 13 — LaBelle, O’Jays, Sylvester, Foxy. ADDS: Michael Henderson, Commodores, El Coco, Ashford & Wilson Williams, 13 To 8 — E.W&F, 12 To 7 — Con Funk Shun. ADDS: Switch, Willie Hutch, Natalie Cole, Simpson, Steely Dan, Eddie Drennon, Musique, Sylvester, Mass Production, Stanley Clarke, Rose Winners, Memphis Horns, George Benson, Trammps. ADDS: Dennis Coffey, Tessie Hill, Roy Ayers. Royce, Stargard, Charles Earland, Stylistics, Emotions, E.W&F, Mathis/Williams, Spinners, Shake. LP ADDS: Randy Brown. WGPR — DETROIT — GEORGE WHITE, MD — #1 — GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION JUMPS: 20 To 10 — Taste Of Honey. LP ADDS: Norma Jean, Van McCoy, Ashford/Simpson, Shotgun. KDIA — OAKLAND — JOHNNY MORRIS, MD — #1 — E.W&F/KEITH BARROW LP ADDS: Shaiamar, Roy Ayers, Terry Colliers. HOTS: Foxy, L.T.D., Mick Jackson, Herbie Hancock, Betty Wright. ADDS: Patti LaBelle, Afro-Cuban Band, Cissy Houston. LP ADDS: Stanley Turrentine, Stylistics. WCKO — FT. LAUDERDALE — JOE FISHER, PD — #1 — TASTE OF HONEY JUMPS: 29 To 22 — Stargard, 23 To 19 — Atlantic Starr, 19 To 13— Emotions, 14 To 10 — Slave, 12 To 7 WORL — ORLANDO — STEVE CRUMBLEY — #1 — TASTE OF HONEY — O'Jays, 6 To 2 — L.T.D. ADDS: Mac Rice, Alicia Bridges, Grey & Hanks, Sylvers, Crown Heights Affair, JUMPS: 40 To 24 — Donny Hathaway, 35 To 26 — Funkadelic, 34 To 25 — Switch, 25 To 17 — John Lenny Williams, Shotgun, Tower Of Power, Ginnie Lynn, Mirror. LP ADDS: Dells, Gladys Knights Pips, Moore, 24 To 14 — D.J. Rogers, 22 To 18 — Eddie Kendricks, 22 To 8 — O’Jays, 16 To 9 — Emotions. >1 Paul Horn, Staples, The Eddie Horan, Salsoul Orchestra, Afro Cuban Band. ADDS: Brenda & Herb, Ashford & Simpson, Johnny Bristol, Grey & Hank, Gladys Knight, Hues Corp., WRBD — FT. LAUDERDALE — CHUCK MERRIT, PD — #1 — FOXY Shotgun. LP ADDS: Hues Corp., Fireworks. Jacksons, Patti Hendrix, El ADDS: Grey & Hanks, Coco, Natalie Cole, Sylvers, Crown Heights Affair. LP WDAS — PHILADELPHIA — DIANA BROWN, PD — #1 — FOXY ADDS: T-Life, Sho Nuff. Gil Scott-Heron. JUMPS: 43 To 37 — Patti Hendrix, 42 To 36 — Brenda & Herb, 41 To 35 — McCrarys, 40 To 29 —I WEAL — GREENSBORO — TY MILLER, PD — #1 — FOXY Pockets, 38 To 28 — Gladys Knight, 32 To 26 — Switch, 27 To 12 — O’Jays, 18 To 10 — Fatback Band. JUMPS: 40 To 27 — Funkadelic, 28 To 19 — Stargard, 26 To 17 — Switch, 22 To 10 — Prince, Ex To 31 — ADDS: Atlantic Starr, Funkadelic, Jacksons, Whispers, Circle Of Fire, Rose Royce. Rose Royce. Heatwave, Betty Wright, ADDS: Carne Lucus, Solomon Burke, Whispers, Sweet Thunder, WAMO — PITTSBURGH — DELL KING, PD — #1 — FOXY Heights Affair, Crown Memphis Horns, Johnny Taylor, Dramatics, Atlantic Starr. JUMPS: 40 To 35 — Lenny Williams, 38 To 34 — Memphis, 37 To 33 — Karen Young, 36 To 32 — KYOK — HOUSTON — RICK ROBERTS, PD — #1 — D.J. ROGERS Newcomers, 35 To 29 — Donny Hathaway, 34 To 26 — Atlantic Starr, 33 To 25 — Bohannon, 20 To 16 — ADDS: Trammps. Peter Brown, Lenny Williams, Special Delivery, Leon Haywood, Al Hudson & Soul Stargard. ADDS: Raydio, Holioway/Sigler, Ashford/Simpson, Linda Clifford. LP ADDS: High Inergy, KC Partners. LP ADDS: Slave, Emotions, Randy Brown, Mass Production, Soul Children, Dells. & The Sunshine Band, Foxy. KMJQ — HOUSTON — JACK PATTERSON, PD — #1 — D.J. ROGERS KKSS — ST. LOUIS — WALTER SUMNER, MD — #1 — COMMODORES JUMPS: 30 To 20 Prince, 29 To 19 Funkadelic, 22 To 18 — Sylvester, 21 To 17 — Stargard, 20 To 1€ JUMPS: 38 To 33 — Donny Hathaway, 37 To 32 — Herbie Hancock, 33 To 24 — War, 26 To 22 — Norman — — ; — O’Jays, 19To 15 — Jermaine Jackson, 15JTo 11 Spinners. LPADDS: Lenny Williams, Cheryl Lynn Connors, 24 To 16 — Teddy Pendergrass, 20 To 12 — Love & Kisses, 17 To 1 1 — Bobbi Humphrey, 14 — j To 8 — Taste Of Honey, 12 To 7 — Emotions, 11 To 4 — Stargard. ADDS: Ross/Michael Jackson, LP ADDS: Ohio Players, Wilbert Longmire. Sylvester. LP ADDS: Ohio Players, Sylvester. WOL — WASHINGTON — DON MAC, PD KOKY — LITTLE ROCK — KELLY KARSON, PD — #1 — COMMODORES HOTS: Blair, Margie Joseph, High Inergy, Randy Brown, LTD, Crown Heights Affair, Curtis Mayfield. JUMPS: 20 To 16 — Prince, 19 To 10 — O'Jays, 18 To 14 — Dells, 17 To 13 — D.J. Rogers, 16 To 12 — Lenny Williams, South Road Connection, Ritchie Family. ADDS: Quazar, Brenda & Herb, Ann Peebles, Spinners, 1 1 To 6 — Stargard, 10 To 5 — E.W&F. ADDS: Ann Peebles, Grey & Hanks, Holloway & Sigler, Lou Rawls, Sylvester, Jacksons. LP ADDS: Randy Brown, D.J. Rogers, Cissy Houston, Afro Cuban Shotgun, Dramatics. LP ADDS: Atlantic Starr, Ohio Players. Band, Phyrework, Peoples Choice, Rick James. KDAY — LOS ANGELES — STEVE WOODS, PD — #1 — TASTE OF HONEY WOOK — WASHINGTON — JOHN MOEN, PD — #1 — FUNKADELIC HOTS: Teddy Pendergrass, Con Funk Shun, L.T.D., E.W&F, Foxy, Sylvester, McCrarys, Prince, Rick HOTS: Taste Of Honey, E.W&F, Foxy, Funkadelic, Fatback Band. ADDS: D.J. Rogers, Bohannon, Karen James. ADDS: Candi Staton, O'Jays, Jacksons, Donny Hathaway, Linda Clifford. LP ADDS: Switch. Young. LP ADDS: Rick James, Atlantic Starr.

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 4 East Coastings/ Points West

(continued from page 16 Songwriters ) 1,000 foremost new wave band The Clash has been in San Francisco working on its second Attend 2nd Expo album, due for release on Epic in October. The group’s first album sold a reported 100,000 copies in England and 20,000 imports in the U.S., where it is unavailable in domestic — More than 1,000 LOS ANGELES release . . . Aspen Recording Society artists Steve Martin, The Dirt Band and Le Roux will songwriters attended the second annual be featured on a segment of the Midnight Special. The Dirt Band hosts the show, which Songwriters Expo at Immaculate Heart tapes Sept. 4. Martin will perform “King Tut” with the Dirt Band and a banjo duet with John College in Hollywood August 19-20. Spon- McEuen of the group. randy lewis sored by the Alternative Chorus EAST COASTINGS — STREET SOUNDS — One of New York's premier rock groups, Songwriters Showcase, under the direction Television, has broken up. Knowledgeable sources differ regarding the reason for the of John Braheny and Len Chandler, the split, but the majority see it as an amicable parting all around. Solo careers are imminent event offered professional and amateur for the quartet, and Tom Verlaine appears ready to sign his own E/A contract very soon. the opportunity to attend songwriters also is reported to be nearing deal Richard Lloyd a with a major label . . . Ron Alexenburg’s seminars and workshops conducted by still unnamed label, always a hot topic among assembled record people, is said to be con- some of the industry’s top executives and templating signing Hot Chocolate, Orleans and John Hall, to accompany the label’s deal artists. with Robert Johnson, now cutting his big debut album . . . One highlight of the event was a BMI THE ROCK PRESS — The third in our series on the nation’s major music-oriented con- panel called “Journey of a Hit (From Writer sumer magazines focuses on Circus magazine, which will shift from bi-weekly to weekly to Radio),” which was moderated by BMI’s publication beginning September 19. California vice president Ron Anton. Among the new features the magazine PLATINUM KANSAS — Don Kirshner, Among the Expo participants was plans to include in their weekly debut are: a president of Kirshner Records, was recen- songwriter Bruce Johnson, who wrote “I full color “Doonesbury” page by Garry tly presented with a double platinum album Write Songs.” The Trudeau; a “ Back Pages” gossip column award for Kirshner recording group by New York Post writer Lou O’Nell, Jr., and Kansas’ “Point Of Know Return” LP. Millennium Announces an expanded listing of live concerts, as well Kirshner also accepted an award for the Fall Release Schedule as rock on TV and radio. Why go weekly? gold single, “Dust In The Wind." Pictured at Circus publisher and editor-in-chief Gerald the presentation (l-r) are: Tony Martell, vice NEW YORK — Millennium Records’ fall Rothberg explains that “one of the major president and general manager of the CBS release schedule will be spearheaded by reasons was the opportunity to broaden Associated Labels: Kirshner: and Don the release of Meco’s “The Wizard of Oz", our coverage of music and be more on top Dempsey, senior vice president and whose single, “Themes From the Wizard of of the acts. We won’t have to concentrate general manager for the Epic/Por- Oz” will be released in both seven-inch and HILL MEETS SEEFF IN L.A. — During his only on the so-called heavy metal acts, but trait/Associated Labels. 1 2-inch configurations. Promotional copies recent promotional visit to Los Angeles in we can also get into crossovers and dif- of the 12-inch and LP will be released on support of his new album, “Frozen In the ferent kinds of music.” But what about the Entertainment Lawyers yellow vinyl. Night, " and the single, “All I See Is Your magazines’ teenage demographic base? Other albums released will be Joey Face," 20th Century-Fox recording artist “We’re definitely trying to keep the upper To Meet At Musexpo Travolta’s self-titled debut and a second Dan Hill (!) chatted with photographer Nor- teen demographic," Rothberg replies, "but NEW YORK — An international meeting of album by the Godz. There will also be single man Seeff at his studio. we also want to add on the older end.” And entertainment attorneys has been added releases by Lori Lieberman, Madison the risk involved in a major shift to becoming a weekly? “Well, we believe we’ve protected for the first time to the agenda of Street, Sovereign, Ruby Winters, and ourselves,” says Rothberg. “We’re promoting it very heavily, by an advertising campaign, a MUSEXPO, whose fourth annual conven- Sammy Turner. subscription campaign, and a promotional tour, and there’s a feeling that aweekly will give tion convenes in Miami Beach, Florida on ABKCO Revenues the newstand dealers more incentive to push the magazine.” November 4. NAMES IN THE NEWS — Reportedly recording together — Eric Clapton and Steve The meeting, which is open to all Down In Second Qfr. Wlnwood . . . Joining Robert Gordon’s new band — Chris Speddlng and Rob Stoner . . . MUSEXPO participants, is expected to give NEW YORK — ABKCO Industries has Starts of a new movie — Cheech and Chong . . . Recording a new album — Elvin Bishop birth to the first International Association of reported revenues from the third quarter of . . . Currently recording for Potato Records— Spirit . . . Arriving at Carnegie Hall, Sept. 10 Entertainment Attorneys, according to 1978 of $1.6 million, from million — gospel sensation Andrae Crouch . . . Seen at Max’ Kansas City and described as “state MUSEXPO President Roddy Shashoua. down $2 for the comparable period in 1977. ABKCO of the art new wave” by critic Aaron “Johnny” Fuchs — Johnny Thunder and the Topics to be covered at the meeting will

also reported net income for the quarter of Heartbreakers . . . Red hot disco group cancelling all dates up to Sept. 10 — The Trammps include “Foreign Licensing Agreement $1,000, down from $35,000 for the same . . . and seen together in the same studio on the local Joe Franklin TV show — Rudy Vallee Overseas and Domestically,” “International quarter last year. and Tiny Tim. Tax Strategy and Planning (USA and Over- Revenues for the nine-month period INFORMATION SOURCES — A new quarterly newsletter which purports to “offer solu- seas),” “International Accounting and ending June 30, 1978 were $6.2 million, tions to the problem of popular music magazine editors, designers, writers and Auditing,” “Foreign Merchandising,” “In- from $6.9 million for the same period photographers” called “Rockin’ In The Fourth Estate” can be had from Box 96, Scarsdale, ternational Copyright Law and Record down

. is of 1977. Profits for this year’s nine-month N.Y. 10583 . . Cupola Productions, meanwhile, at Box 27 in Philadelphia, offering a Piracy,” "Foreign Subpublishing,” “Foreign period up, from last year’s figure newsletter for librarians called “Rockingchair” which reviews popular and spoken word Subpublishers and Mechanical and Perfor- $220,000, of $56,400. recordings for the library buyers. John Polltls is the editor, and the zip is 19105. mance Societies,” and “Ramifications of SKIN ’N VINYL — Penthouse magazine has tied in with Talpro Productions and created a the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976.” Theatre Workshop To new records series dubbed “Penthouse Presents.” The debut album, which presents Famous, BHY Pact For Relocate In September “pulsating disco and romantic moods for loving and dancing” by “The Love Symphony Orchestra" features the songs “Let’s Make Love In Public Places" and “Let Me Be Your Publ. Rights LOS ANGELES — The California wing of 2” Foreign Fantasy.” The packaging includes a 1 by 24” Penthouse nude foldout as well as smaller the Musical Theatre Workshop, sponsored NEW YORK — Famous Music has signed a pics, which, we’re assured, will be selected “with the highest standards of good taste.” by BMI, will move to the Tin Pan Alley Room long-term, exclusive agreement with THE UBIQUITOUS MR. AYERS — Roy Ayers has just finished recording an album with of the Variety Arts Club at 940 South Baker, Harris and Young which will give veteran horn man Wayne Henderson. Tentatively titled “Step Into My Life,” the album Figueroa Street here when meetings them publishing rights outside of the U.S. features vocalists Carla Vaughn and is described by Ayers as “cross-over fusion." Dis- resume in September. The purpose of the and Canada for all new material produced cussing the rise of this increasingly popular descriptive word, Ayers said he embraced its group is to cultivate new composers, by the firm. Famous had previously han- implications of the artists "trying to incorporate different musical techniques.” Economics, lyricists and librettists for the musical dled foreign rights for the Trammps’ debut the Polydor artist unabashedly admits, is often more important than purism and, he says, theatre. Lehman Engel, a conductor and LP and several BHY-produced singles. disco is becoming an increasingly strong influence for him. His advice for business minded musicologist, moderates the workshop for BHY has produced records for the musicans? “If you can maintain, you can succeed in the music business, but, don’t forget, BMI in New York and California. Temptations, The Dells, Trammps, the Four health is more important than money.” How True. Charles palkert | Tops, Gloria Gaynor, Joe Simon and 4 A&M LPs Turn Gold others. LOS ANGELES — Four A&M albums have Automatic Label Bows recently been certified gold by the RIAA. First Sales Campaign These LPs are “Togetherness” by LTD, Quincy Jones’ “Sounds . . . and Stuff Like LOS ANGELES — Automatic Records has That,” Rita Coolidge’s “Love Me Again,” begun its first sales campaign, “The Pop and “Worlds Away” by Pablo Cruise. Rocks,” which offers dealers a free goods allotment coupled with an increased return Rabbit To Dist. Labels allowance on “The Pop” LP as well as The LOS ANGELES — Rabbit Distributing has Pop’s "Down On The Boulevard” EP. The recently signed agreements with Cherry program, which is being run in coordination Records & Cinema Corporation of Houston, with Jem Records, will be followed by a JDC Records of Los Angeles and West End September print ad campaign. Records of New York for distribution and Carmen Re-Signs With promotion in Texas and Oklahoma. Gold For Esmeralda CAM Productions APPLE IN THE BIG APPLE Monument recording artist Gary Apple recently completed NEW YORK — Arista recording artist Eric LOS ANGELES — “Don’t Let Me Be Misun- a concert engagement at the Other End in New York, where he played songs from his first Carmen has entered the independent derstood,” Santa Esmeralda’s first album Monument album, “The First One’s Free. " Pictured (l-r) backstage following the show are: production field via an agreement with on Casablanca has been certified gold by Lou Simon, senior vice president/director of marketing for Phonogram/Mercury; Apple: CAM Productions. Carmen has also re- the RIAA. The group’s third LP, “Beauty,” is Charles Fach, executive vice president/general manager of Phonogram/Mercury; and signed with CAM as a composer/artist. set for late summer release. Terry Fletcher, vice president/marketing for Monument.

46 Cash Box/September 2, 1978 In-Store Activity And Discos Offer Alternatives To Radio

(continued from page 10) "The retail level is, to a certain extent, to fight radio but work together with what captured by co-op dollars,” says Somers. people are used to hearing." “The promotion of the week usually ! Within the last seven months, a new dominates in-store activity. That may not be i tipsheet dedicated to in-store play and the most intelligent thing to do, though. It sales analysis has been started in Seattle. would probably be smart to play for the Entitled “In-Store Report,” the sheet offers customers a mix of what they hear on the an in-store playlist derived from 90 retail radio with other tie-in opportunities such as INTO L.A. — RSO recording group the British Lions recent accounts in seven western states. The recent concert appearances or break- BRITISH LIONS ROAR during their extensive American concert tour. The quintet is schedule result, says publisher Greg Rediske, is “a outs.” visited Los Angeles in L.A. on September 5-6. Pictured (l-r) at a party hosted by RS> detailing of the power of in-store play to sell Touring has long received record com- to headline the Starwood senior vice president and general manager of RSC records." Elektra/Asylum recording group pany support as a principal means to in- Records for the group are: Bob Edson, president of promotion, RSO; Morgan Fisher, Buffin, John Fiddler an Cars was a recent number one on the in- crease exposure for an artist and expand Rich Fitzgerald, vice British Lions; Al Coury, president of RSO; and Overend Watts of the Britis store playlist for the western regions. sales. With the correlation between touring Ray Major of the “Many stores are beginning to take note and sales well established, labels have of- Lions. of the cuts that are attracting substantial in- fered free concerts as a means to expose charge of disco promotion for Casablanca. build up, the more radio is interested.’ terest," says Rediske, "and this instant in- new artists who could not pull sufficient "Between clubs, benefits, dance contests Elektra/Asylum used several unique tie formation is proving very valuable to audience to warrant a tour. Similarly, new and artist appearances, we have created ins to generate interest in Cars. E/A utilizer promotion people and radio.” artists often benefit from greater exposure enormous interest and sold records an "August Back To School” fashior Somers cited the VIP retail chain in Los by being an opening act for a name group. without getting initial radio support." program sponsored by Seventeer Angeles as an example of growing un- Convention appearances have also of- Simon cites the recent "Thank God It's Magazine to garner unusual exposure

derstanding of the potential of in-store play. fered unique promotional opportunities to Friday” national dance contest which was During May and June, the label produced t VIP has a console in each store with two expose artists to audiences with a built-in aired on the Merv Griffin show as one of the special tape which contained suitable turntables and the ability to cross fade. By interest in discovering talent. For example, company’s most successful promotions. dialogue and selected cuts from Car’s gearing play to time of day and traffic NARM’s yearly convention regularly "By involving the record pools in dif- debut album and played it in 35 departmen demographics, sales can be maximized. features entertainment and has bolstered ferent cities, we coordinated dance con- stores throughout the country in conjunc "If someone comes in and asks to hear the identification of many artists within the tests at local discos across the country. The tion with Seventeen-sponsored shows. E/t the new Stevie Wonder album," says record merchandising community. semi-finalists were selected and the win- also provided merchandising materials. “the store should have already However, in-store play is benefiting of that contest went to the finals on Somers, ners “The Seventeen fashion show partici- will sell record. In- many artists who are not in a position to Griffin. ex- selected the cuts that the Merv The result was massive pants were the demographic we were aim- telligent use of in-store play sells more tour. Without significant radio airplay or posure from the grassroots up. The TV ing at and by having the materials in out ol records than letting the manager play his tour exposure, a recent release by Griffin’s highest rated show and show was the ordinary locations, W9 reached a new Kraftwerk achieved 20-30,000 single sales the favorite record.” we received strong promotion for audience,” says George Steele, vice With computerized for sending as a result of a combined in-store cam- the film." a system album and president of marketing services for E/A records and merchandising material to paign of play and merchandising, ac- Similar promotional success was “In-store airplay also helped the record ir stores based upon the category of music cording to Bruce Wendell, vice-president of achieved when Donna Summer took over the southeast during the early period of its they sell, WB strives to maximize product promotion for Capitol Records. the reins of Dick Clark’s American Bands- release when it was in light rotation at AOF Other Alternatives Moreover, exposure. tand for a special disco show. stations.” ‘Crossover Indicator’ “It’s a question of using your alter- PBS television “Discothon" in Boston gar- Future Technology Now “Reaction to in-store play is an important natives," says Wendell. “Take an artist like nered a 38 percent audience share and at- indicator to us that a record has cross-over Cheryl Ladd. With little airplay, we have tracted attention and sales for Casablanca Several executives felt that in-store videi potential," Somers explains. "The ECM line achieved sales through In-store activity, TV acts, Love and Kisses and Village People. will become an important aspect of futur we distribute is a good example. Pat exposure and reaching out to her built-in Casablanca typically distributes 2500 merchandising as the necessar Metheny is normally categorized as a jazz fans. Her exposure on shows like Mike promotional copies to 22 record pools technology reaches the retail level on musician. But we know by checking in- Douglas, Merv Griffin, Dinah! and others throughout the country, gearing the follow- wider scale. Pickwick is currently In tb store play and resulting sales, that reaches millions of people. We have also up calls to DJs and retail accounts to testing and development stage of a vide customers in so-called ‘mainstream pop’ made a disco version of the song ‘Skinny achieve reporter action which is then implementation program called “Chanru retail accounts view the record as accessi- Dipping’ and we will be trying for exposure brought to the attention of radio. 1000,” which will see distribution of 100 j ble. That forces us to be more aggressive.” in the discos." Identification of artist and song remains video units to rack and retail. However, in The initial push supplied by in-store play Wendell cited the sucess of Taste of a problem for disco promotion due to the store video is already achieving results. has helped many artists gain momentum Honey’s “Boogie Oogie Oogie” as an in- non-stop nature of disco play; however, and achieve radio exposure. "Retail stores dication of the breaking power of disco. Casablanca attempts to overcome the “Eddie Money is a good example of tb have started action on records before "That song broke from the discos in New problem by creating a high visibility for the breaking power of in-store video,” say nations radio,” says Lee Cohen, advertising direc- York and then crossed to black radio. Then, label itself and by encouraging creative Bob Sherwood, vice-president of tor for Licorice Pizza. "Elvis Costello and after having built that foundation, WABC solutions in the clubs such as plexiglass promotion for Columbia. "His video wa

it first in stores li Warren Zevon benefited from our in-store picked up on it and the record took off and holders for the jackets of the album the DJ great and when played it record play before they received much radio sup- the single has now sold over a million is playing. San Francisco, started to move port.” units.” "Tuxedo Junction,” a record by the But- and build up an image. The in-store activlt

Licorice Pizza allows store managers the Casablanca is a label that has terfly group, is cited by Dee Joseph, direc- was a contributing factor.” i freedom to play their preferences but also specialized in alternative means of promo- promotion, an ex- tor of national disco as With in-store methods and other alter suggests in-store play tie-ins with products tion to build a base for radio exposure, ac- of the power of discos to provide the ample native means of promotion such as disc on sale. cording to Marc Simon, vice president of crossover strength from which to garner expanding and growing increasingly mor Somers commented that this charac- special projects. radio play. sophisticated, the power of the airwaves t teristic practice of linking sales items or Breaking Power Of Disco "In January and February, the song was sell records is being complemented b promotional pushes to in-store play is not “The disco clubs are a powerful way to of playing in clubs and we totaled sales newer techniques. As recent ties betwee always the best way to maximize sales. break our records," says Simon, who is in close to 75,000 units. From there, it broke music and film projects have proven, e> onto the radio in the southeast in March and posure is the key to maximize sales. Radi then it crossed over to many formats. will long be the primary vehicle for e> Meanwhile, Junction was visiting Tuxedo posure of music; however, the developln clubs and making the record pools and alternative methods will guarantee Ir personal appearances. There is radio creased consumer awareness of music. resistance to disco in the same way there was to early rock ’n’ roll, but the sales results are hard to ignore.” While discos and in-store activity are [The Musician’s Thx Diar> generating solid sales, most industry ex- Record Keeping System ecutives concede that radio is still the most And Deduction Guide powerful element in generating massive Designed lor the alternative sales tonnage. However, music inns — to

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“All the other means of promotion are 1 * • spot tax savings you | 0 just different ways to get back to radio,” might have missed! Ed Rosenblatt, vice-president and In preparation now for the 1979 tax year. Only says J I 1 postage and handling. Write BLENDING IN WITH MCA — The Blend, a rock band from Maine, has recently signed a director of promotion for Warner Bros. S 2.95 plus 50C for additional information, or order now by with Records. Pictured (l-r) at the signing are: Steve Dore of I long-term contract MCA “You go after other means in order to get sending name, address and payment j Blend; Carl Strube, president, Sky’s The Limit Productions; Don Pomber of Blend; Andrew radio interested. By getting initial retail ac- (Colorado residents include 3* sales tax). j Govatsos, Blend management; Ken Holt of Blend; Mike O'Leary, Blend manager; J.D. tion from reporters, radio hears a record ccwn Tri .The Musician s Tax Diary— Dept. 5 l Atel\LJ I (J. Drown of Blend; Denny Rosencrantz, MCA vice president/A&R; Harry Nelson, former talked up by the retail accounts rather than Box 6336 coio springs. CO 80934 program director of WRKO/Boston; Skip Smith of Blend; and Bob Slavin, WCOZ/Boston. promotion guys. The more volume you

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SINGLES BREAKOUTS Pickwick — National Sound Warehouse — San Antonio Discount Records — St. Louis AEROSMITH BOSTON CITY BOY SHAUN CASSIDY FUNKADELIC FUNKADELIC DAVID GATES LINDA RONSTADT SAMMY HAGAR MEAT LOAF ROSE ROYCE DOLLY PARTON DOLLY PARTON STARGARD SUN PRISM KAREN YOUNG SYLVESTER SIMON/TAYLOR WHO Radio Doctors — Milwaukee DJ’s Sound City — Seattle Cavages — Buffalo BOSTON GERRY RAFFERTY AEROSMITH i.W&F DAVID GATES Li ROUX LINDA RONSTADT BOB SEGER DAN HILL ALAN PARSONS LINDA RONSTADT United — Miami Tower — Los Angeles SEALS & CROFTS ROBIN GIBB — OH DARLING HALL & OATES WHO ROBIN GIBB — TRASH STEELY DAN Richman Bros. — Philadelphia KENNY LOGGINS SYLVESTER BOSTON MEAT LOAF WENDY WALDMAN WALTER EGAN ROBIN GIBB Schwartz Bros. — Washington Father's & Sons — Indianaoolis HEATWAVE ATLANTIC STARR CHARLIE MEAT LOAF CHARLIE DAVID GATES OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN FUNKADELIC ROBIN GIBB BOB SEGER IflNIfC EDDIE MONEY STARGARD RAFFERTY JOE WALSH GERRY Disc — Dallas LINDA RONSTADT LINDA RONSTADT WHO SIMON/TAYLOR Poplar Tunes — Memphis Galgano — Chicago ASHFORD/SIMPSON Record Theatre — Cleveland BOSTON NORMAN CONNORS BOSTON FUNKADELIC HEATWAVE ANDY GIBB EXILE ROBIN GIBB NICK GILDER KENNY LOGGINS HEATWAVE MICHAEL HENDERSON PRISM CHRIS REA MICHAEL HENDERSON CHERYL LADD DAN HILL MATHIS/WILLIAMS LINDA RONSTADT BOB SEGER MILLIE JACKSON MOODY BLUES LITTLE RIVER BAND LINDA RONSTADT Associated — Phoenix EDDIE MONEY BOSTON DOROTHY MOORE All Record Service — Oakland LINDA RONSTADT CHARLIE HEATWAVE BETTY WRIGHT ROSE ROYCE SYLVERS STOP IN CHICAGO — Casablanca recording artists The Sylvers recently made DAN HILL SIMON/TAYLOR a stop at Gardner's One Stop distributors in Chicago. Pictured standing (l-r) are: Angie J.P. YOUNG Siebert's — Little Rock BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN A TASTE OF HONEY Sylvers; Larry Lavin, Casablanca midwest promotion and marketing representative STARGARD , King Karol — New York E,W»F SWITCH Gardner, owner Pat, James, Ricky and Edmund Sylvers with Mrs. Walter Gardnei BOSTON RICK JAMES SYLVESTER Walter ; SIMON/TAYLOR LITTLE RIVER BAND TRAVOLTA/JOHN and mother Shirley Sylvers in the foreground and Foster Sylvers, kneeling. STEELY DAN J.P. YOUNG WHO ALBUM BREAKOUTS MCA Starts Promo Ariola Launches Disco Camelot — National Wherehouse — Los Angeles P.O. One Stop — St. Louis Promotional Campaign BROS. JOHNSON BOSTON BOSTON For Skynyrd Album SHAUN CASSIDY GiRG KIHN KC 8, THE SUNSHINE BAND LOS ANGELES — A comprehensive EMOTIONS BOB MC GILPIN WHO LOS ANGELES — MCA Records is EXILE promotional and merchandising campaign Harmony House — Detroit mounting an extensive marketing cam- CRYSTAL GAYLE BOSTON Western Mercandisers — Amarillo is being launched by Ariola Records in sup- DOLLY PARTON CARS CARS paign around the release of “Skynyrd’s CHRIS REA FOXY port of its two disco album releases by PRISM First And. ..Last” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, ac- KENNY ROGERS UFO MICHAEL JOHNSON Deborah Washington and Chanson. The “SGT. PEPPER” cording to Siner, president of Bob vice campaign, which will include the utilization TROOPER Sound Warehouse — Dallas Bee Gee — Albany ALIVEMUTHERFORYA CARS marketing for the label. of extensive radio and print advertising Record Dept. Merch. — Memphis ROY AYERS RICK JAMES The campaign was kicked off earlier this along with the manufacturing of several BOSTON BOSTON KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND EXILE SWITCH summer with a 15-minute film “ATributeTo promotional items such as postcards and ROBIN TROWER Alta — Phoenix Record World. T.S.S. — New York Lynyrd Skynyrd,” shown as a trailer in posters, represents the beginning of ALESSI BEATLES - SGT. PEPPER Harvard Coop — Boston film ATLANTIC STARR SHAUN CASSIDY numerous theatres along with the Ariola’s expansion into the disco field. In BOSTON WALTER EGAN BOSTON KATE BUSH "Grease.” It will continue to be shown addition, Washington’s album, “Any Way TIM CURRY EXILE KINKS DJ's Sound City — Seattle KENNY LOGGINS throughout the fall. You Want It,” will be supported by a PATRICK RITA COOLIDGE MC NICHOLS MC HENRY The MCA sales staff is gearing for major national promotional tour to major disco- MOON MARTIN BOB DYLAN DAVE MASON PRISM EXILE MATHIS/WILLIAMS retail and consumer awareness of the oriented markets. T-LIFE LORI LIEBERMAN PABLO CRUISE album, which was the group's first TARNEY/SPENCER MOODY BLUES ALAN PARSONS E/A Mounts Campaign ROBIN TROWER ALAN PARSONS DOLLY PARTON recording, done in 1970 and 1971, but “SGT. PEPPER" TEDDY PENDERGRASS never previously released. Two songs Tower — San Francisco TARNEY/SPENCER CHRIS REA For Cocker, Oskar LPs ALESSI TODD RUNDGREN which appeared on the band’s platinum BOSTON National Record Mart — Pittsburgh LOS ANGELES — The recent album BOSTON THIN LIZZY album “Street Survivors”—“Free Bird" and CON FUNK SHUN TOBY BEAU releases from Joe Cocker and Lee Oskar KINGFISH EMOTIONS "One More Time” — were originally recor- BUFFALO ROBIN TROWER Radio Doctors — Milwaukee the objects of major NORTON ded during the sessions which produced have become PLASTIC BERTRAND Music Box — New Orleans BOSTON promotional campaigns by Elektra/Asylum LEON REDBONE GATO BARBIERI KATE BUSH “Lynyrd’s First And . . . Last,” although they CHICK COREA WALTER EGAN Records. The campaigns include road trips Galgano — Chicago FATBACK BAND will not be included on the LP. BOSTON WALTER EGAN by label executives to retail outlets and FM EXILE JEAN-LUC PONTY A sampler album is being prepared con- BOYZZ extensive radio time-buys, in- “EYES OF LAURA MARS" LEON REDBONE taining four stations, FM WALTER EGAN LALO SCHIFRIN cuts to be shipped to an es- JIMI HENDRIX store display techniques and collector’s GREG KIHN STAPLES timated 5,500 retailers. The marketing SNAIL DOLLY PARTON “SGT. PEPPER” SYNERGY item picture disc releases. Stan Marshall, UFO UFO program will also include the use of WHO SANTA ESMERALDA E/A vice president/sales, recently visited LEO SAYER posters, mobiles, 4-by-4s. The label also Specs — Miami Wilcox — Oklahoma City rack jobbers, one-stops and retail outlets Harmony Hut — Washington BOSTON plans to have extensive radio coverage, BOSTON nationally playing the Cocker and Oskar KINKS BOSTON ROBIN TROWER beginning August 30 with DIR Broad- JACKSON BROWNE albums, while Burt Stein, national album Sam Goody — Philadelphia KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND Richman Bros. — Philadelphia casting’s “Super Jam,” hosted by Skynyrd promotion director, visited stations. BOSTON MOODY BLUES BOSTON members Gary Rossington and Allen FM BUDDY HOLLY STORY BETTY WRIGHT CHILLIWACK CAL JAM II LINDA CLIFFORD Collins. WALTER EGAN Korvettes — National CON FUNK SHUN WHO BOSTON GARY CRISS Hall & Oates LP Gets RITA COOLIDGE TROOPER Pickwick — National KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND DOLLY PARTON Strong RCA Support ROY AYERS Handleman — National BOSTON SAIL BOSTON NEW YORK — RCA Records will support CARS SALSOUL ORCH. SHAUN CASSIDY EMOTIONS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Daryl Hall and John Oates’ “Along The Red SWITCH EMOTIONS EXILE KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND Ledge” LP with an extensive merchandis- FOXY WHO CHERYL LADD MICHAEL HENDERSON Independant — Denver DOLLY PARTON ing program in support of their forthcoming CHERYL LADD ROY AYERS ELVIS PRESLEY national tour. LITTLE RIVER BAND BOSTON CHRIS REA OHIO PLAYERS EXILE “SGT. PEPPER” Display pieces will include posters, a DOLLY PARTON FINISHED TOUCH ROBIN TROWER ceiling dangler, and a counter display. A part of an advertising and merchandising ELVIS PRESLEY STEVE GIBBONS j SESAME STREET FEVER OHIO PLAYERS All Record Service — Oklahoma City two-phase advertising campaign in con- campaign in support of Warner Bros, SLAVE DOLLY PARTON BOSTON sumer publications will also focus on the recording artist Leon Redbone’s latest ROBIN TROWER “SGT. PEPPER” KINGFISH BETTY WRIGHT SWITCH GENYA RAVAN new album. Emphasis on the artists’ album, "Champagne Charlie,” the label is 1 catalog will be placed in major markets making available for in-store and television TOP SINGLE BREAKOUT OF THE WEEK along the tour route. use a special promotional film featuring two In addition, sixty-second radio commer- cuts from the LP. The film features Red- BACK IN THE USA — LINDA RONSTADT — ASYLUM in the role of cials are being prepared for AOR and Top bone dual Champagne Charlie \ TOP ALBUM BREAKOUT OF THE WEEK 40 formats. A mini-sheet featuring the and himself, performing in a turn-of-the- covers of the artists’ five RCA albums will century bar with a cast of 20 supporting ac- DON’T LOOK BACK — BOSTON — EPIC also be advertised in newspapers keyed to tors. Also starring in the film is actress the group’s touring schedule. Elizabeth Ashley.

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Now people from all over the world can category, as Todd Anderson did in the sax- New York Salsa New York Pop jf k sten to and feel what it’s like to be in a New ophone category. Frank Bello and Bobby > featuring acts. Pollto Paunetto have been for 'ork concert top nominated 1 SPANISH FEVER 1 SOLA FANIA ALL (Columbia 'ega, one of New York’s most popular Arranger of the Year, and Paunetto’s STARS C135336) LISSETTE (Coco 148X) alsa DJs (WBNX) has come up with an in- “Commit To Memory” is a challenger 2 EXPLORANDO lovative radio concept. Polito will be among Latin jazz albums. Superstar Tito 2 A MIS 33 ANOS SONORA PONCENA (Inca 1060) JULIO IGLESIAS (Alhambra 38) iresenting a series of simulated “live-like” Puente is again nominated for his dazzling oncerts every Thursday from 9 p.m. until work on timbales. Last year’s group of 3 ADALBERTO SANTIAGO 3 ENTRE AMIGOS nidnight throughout the summer months Salsa LPs generated such major nomina- (Fania 512) CAMILO SESTO (Pronto 1034) iver WBNX. tions as “Encore” by Charanga ’76 all of 4 MACHO MUMBA 4 Ml AMOR IMPOSIBLE These concerts (live recordings) employ whose members are ASCAP and Angel SAOCO (Salsoul/Salsa 4117) PASTELES VERDES (Microfon 76096) pecial audience reaction and echo effects Canales’ “Y Sabor.” hat create the feeling of actual live con- Angel Canales, Ruben Blades, Justo 5 CHARANGA AMERICA 5 VOLCAN (El Sonido 2079) JOSE JOSE (Pronto 1035) erts at Madison Square Garden. Polito’s Bentancourt, Lalo Rodriquez, Raul oice delivery, chatter and introduction are Alfonso, Hansel Martinez and Adalberto 6 SALUD DINERO Y AMOR 6 NYDIA CARO xactly as he does in person. In fact, in or- Santiago are competing for Top Male ORQUESTA NOVEL (Fania 520) (Alhambra 151) ler to arrive at authenticity, Polito tapes the Vocalist. Charange ’76 has also been how standing up. He’ll also be using other nominated for Best Band of the Year 7 LATIN FROM MANHATTAN 7 AMARSE UN POCO B. RODRIGUEZ (Vaya 72) WILKINS (Coco 146) mcees and personalities to further (records and live performances), as has the Orquestra Sublime. ASCAP talents light up nhance the effect. 8 A TODOS MIS AMIGOS 8 SOY ANTE TODO MUJER Program directors, disc jockeys or radio three of the contenders for New Band of the CELIA CRUZ (Tico 1423) YOLANDITA MONGE (Coco 139) tation managers interested in acquiring Year — Orquestra Sublime, Las Slete 9 LATIN his commercially sound product (with, Potenclas and the dynamic orchestra of RAZA 9 SE TE VAS, TE VAS LARRY HARLOW (Fania 516) HUGO BLANCO (Westside Latino) pace for at least 48 commercials) for their Ralphy Santl. Benitez’s “Essence Of Life” has been chosen among the top Latin rock ities, contact Izzy Sanabria at Latino Com- 10 THE ARTIST 10 Ml CARTA nunications, (212) 686-6936 or write 419 albums, and in the Miscellaneous In- PACHECO (Fania 503) LOLITA (Caytronics 1506) ’ark Avenue South, N.Y.G. 10016. strumentalist category Louis Sanchez 11 ONLY THEY COULD HAVE Forty-nine nominations in the fourth an- (vibes) and Jullto Collazo (bata) are among 11 REENCUENTRO MADE THIS ALBUM JOSE JOSE (Pronto 1026) iual Latin Music Poll sponsored the nominees. Awards by CRUZ/COLON (Vaya 66) Latin N.Y. magazine have gone to writer There has been continuing growth in 12 SIEMPRE EN Ml MENTE nembers of the American Society of Com- ASCAP’s Latin membership during the 12 NELSON GONZALEZ JUAN GABRIEL (Arcano 3388) oosers, Authors and Publishers, reflecting past three years, with commensurate chart (TR 131) ^SCAP’s growing strength in the Latin field. results. “We are proud of these nomina- 13 EL SHOW DE ELIO ROCA 13 FOREVER tions,” ELIO ROCA (Miami 6200) Marcellno Guerra and Noro Morales are ASCAP membership director Paul MON RIVERA (Vaya 75) ontenders for the Hall of Fame, and Ruben S. Adler said, “and we hope to serve more 14 DEMASIADO AMOR Blades for Latin musical talents in the years ahead. won multiple nominations Best 14 OSCAR DE LA SALSA BASILIO (Zafiro 513) OSCAR DE LEON (Top Hits 2026) Composer, Outstanding Male Vocalist and This is a significant part of the creative com- salsa LP of the Year munity, and it is logical that Latin writers ("Metiendo Mano”). 15 LATIN FEVER 15 PASSIONATE LA LUPE (Tico 1421) lou Perez was nominated for Top Flute should find their home here. After all, we’ve (Fania 52) 3 layer and Best Band of the Year, while always had the greats.” RCA News In Brazil 16 PARA TODA LA VIDA Jorge Millet is among the contenders for . . . Beth Carvalho is facing last procedures 16 A TOUCH OF CLASS PETE EL CONDE RODRIGUEZ (Fania 519) DANNY RIVERA (Graffitti 3003) Somposer honors and Arranger of the of conclusion of her album "De Pe No /ear. Superstar Machlto also took two Chao”/“Standing On The Ground.” Un- 17 EXPLORATION 17 EL PATRON lominations, for Orquestra of the Year and doubtedly one of the most considerable EDDIE PALMIERI (Coco 151) MANNY BATISTA (Mericana 148) Salsa LP of the Year. participations, is that of Cartola, who has Hansel Martinez is a contender in the composed special songs for the produc- 18 LLEGO MELON 18 ABRAZAME PACHECO/MELON (Vaya 70) LOl. ,M (Caytronics 1489) Vlale Vocalist and Composer categories. tion. Chorus and vocal arrangements are = our of the works being considered for responsibility of Maestro Dlno, Wilson das 19 PUNTO Y APARTE 19 CARMIN _atin Hit of the Year are “Pablo Pueblo” by Neves, Lulzao, Papao, Mene do Davaco WILFRID VARGAS (Karen 37) CARMEN VAZQUEZ (Debut 71 101) Ruben Blades, "Lejos Del Batey" by Henry and Mao de Vaca. Flol, “Juan Pachanga" by Ruben Blades Singer Ellana Pittman won a national 20 CON MUCHA SALSA 20 YOLANDA DEL RIO VITIN AVILES (Alegre 6001) (Arcano 3405) and "Coqueta” by Joe Berrios. Henry Flol’s festival which took place in Ararauma ‘Lejos Del Batey” won him consideration called "79 Festival Of Ararauma” with the or Top Composer, and his “Saoco” is song “Era Precise Mais Urn Tango” by aefore the voters for Conjunto of the Year. Sarah Benchlmol and Fafy. Her new album Other groups in this category are ASCAP produced by Sergio Cabral is being Latin Picks members Bobby Rodriguez’s "Y La Com- released this week. oania," Angel Average White Band has recorded a live Canales’ “Sabor” and BONITA —- Santos Colon — Fania JM00514 — Producer: Fa- ‘Guarare” many of whose members belong album which included Brazilian song bian Ross )o ASCAP. “Bahia” (Na Baixa Do Sapateiro) by Ary Santos Colon again hits with a gem in this album, especially Jose Manqual is up for honors for his Barroso. The arrangements of the song for ballad lovers. The music recorded in Argentina was ex- work on bongos, Charlie Palmier! for his were made by Black Rio Band, group that cellently recorded and captured the drive and intensity of the outstanding violin work. Benitez and Mario already had included the production in its arrangements provided by Jorge Calandrelli. Also, honorable Hernandez won nominations in the guitar last album. mention goes to Fabian Ross on his production of this tempting album. All cuts are tailored for dancing as well as for everyone's SINGLES TO WATCH listening pleasure. LOS BABY’S (Peerless) Sabotaje (Pablo Marenkoff) VICENTE HERRGRA (Peerless) Operadora Ocho (Rayman Predisa) CON MUCHA SALSA — Vitlin Aviles — Alegre JMAS-6011 — LOS PATRES (Peerless) De Esta Sierra A La Otra Sierra (Miguel Mirando) Producer: Louie Ramirez LOS GRIYOS (Musart) Lo Vasa Pagar (Ma Antonieta Sagredo) Veteran singer Vitin Aviles needs no introduction to salsa EDUARDO NUNEZ (Raff) Creo Estar Sanando (Sedaka, Carreon Greenfield) music: he has been recording swinging tunes all his life. In fact, ROSARIO DE ALBA (Raff) Aqua Callente (Martinha) the Latin music industry has labeled him as the originator of the NAPOLEON (Raff) Amor de Habltaclon (Napoleon) late Tito Rodriguez sound on vocals. Ray Coen, Charlie Palmieri FRANCISCO CHARRO AVITIA Jlnetes de La Frantera (Javier Ramirez) and Eddie Martinez should be saluted for their swinging GILBERTO HERNANDEZ (CBS Costa Rica) Ml Nina (2:30) (Nemessio) arrangements. All musicians on this album are fantastic, and SONORA CHOROTEGA (CBS Costa Rica) Ave De Paso (Luis P. Cedron) without any doubt it should go very high on Latin charts. ALFA 7 (CBS Costa Rica) Te Voy A Olvldar (Juan Gabriel) DAVID LOAICIGA (CBS Costa Rica) Amor de Estudlante (V.H. Benrocal) LOS DIAMANTES (CBS Costa Rica) RENE Y RENE — ARV International 1045 — Producer: Arnaldo ELFEO (3:18) (B. Chavez) Ramirez Jr. CARLOS DEL LLANO (CBS Costa Rica) Tengo Tanto Mledo (2:43) (Carlos Calderon) Rene Y Rene duo have been busy recording for a couple of DISTANCIA (CBS Costa Rica) Tu, Ml Dulce (Polizzy, Netili, Nisi) Sueno labels out of San Antonio. In this album they really excel over KARIBU (CBS Costa Rica) El (Charles Bailey) Mago their last recordings for the Falcon label. As for best songs, I TIRZO PAIZ (Orfeon) Con Unda Mirada (Tiazo Paiz) would have to say all 10 songs are excellent especially “Cuando SALVADOR AMOR (Gamma) Neceslto A Esa Mujer (Ramon Amor) Vuelva A Mexico" and “Nuestro Amor," a disco number. With a ANAMIA (Yellowstone, Voice, Tinsley, Anna) (Gamma) Amandonos (2:55) good promotion this album should go high. YURI (Gamma) Las Cosas Bonitas De! Amor (Rossana Rosas)

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marketing staff in selecting time buys, and implement sales plans through the regional staff and the Polygram Distribution, Inc., sales force. Caldwell Named At Atlantic -- Hank Caldwell has been appointed Atlantic national promotion and marketing coordinator/special markets. Caldwell will work closely with the promotion and marketing departments, WEA branches, and key retail outlets to maximize Atlantic product and artists’ market visibility. Caldwell began his career in the music business in 1962 with Disc Records in Cleveland as a retail clerk and later store manager. From 1965 to 1972 he worked with Stark Records’ Cleveland branch in store management, retail management, and opening new outlets. From 1972 to 1976 he owned and operated the Music Grotto in Cincinnati. He served as retail manager of Trans Continent’s superstore in Buffalo from 1976 to January 1978, when he joined WEA’s black marketing division as east coast regional director. Gales Named At Columbia — David Gales has been appointed to the position of associate product manager, west coast at Columbia Records. In his new position, Gales will be H responsible for overseeing a variety of acts’ merchandising/advertising needs. His most IMI GROO VY REUNION — Sire recording artists the Flamin ’ Groovies recently made their first recent position with Columbia Records was manager of branch merchandising in the visit to New York City in seven years when they played at the Bottom Line. Pictured after the Chicago market. Prior to that position, he held the title of single records coordinator for the show (hr) are: John Montgomery of Sire promotion; (seated) David Wright of the group: Chicago/Milwaukee and Minneapolis marketing areas. Seymour Stein, Sire’s managing director: group members Cyril Jordan (seated) Mike SESAC Names Cook — Carl A. Cook has been named southeastern regional manager for Wilhelm, and George Alexander, Ken Kushnick, Sire’s vice president of artist develop- SESAC. Cook will represent the licensing organization in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, ment; and Chris Wilson of the group. Louisiana and Mississippi. At Walters — artist Cavlano Named Norby Bob Caviano has been named director of Observes development at Norby Walters, Associates. Caviano will be responsible for signing new ar- Boycott Response Wickham tists, booking them and coordinating career development with managers and record com- (continued from page 9 pany staff personnel. Caviano was formerly managing director of the Jerry Heller Agency, whole concept of independent distribution. Country Changes (continued from page east coast division. Previously he was an agent with CMA, ATI and APA. The chain’s owner, Nehi Corp. would like to 36) to what had gone on before, it would have Waggoner Appointed At CBS — Mike Waggoner has been named to the position of find an alternative to dealing not only with been very difficult to decide which in- branch manager for the Denver marketing area, CBS Records. In his new position, Pickwick, but with any independent dis- vidivual with the beard is better than the Waggoner will be responsible for the sales and promotional activities for the Columbia, tributors. Instead, it would prefer to buy its other guy with the beard. Our approach to Epic, Portrait and CBS Associated labels, as well as coordinating special programs and product direct from all labels. Austin, which was a freewheeling, natural, merchandising plans on all record and tape product. Indy Branches? organic music, was to wait till all the media DeNIgrls Upped At CBS — John “Chip” DeNigris has been named to the position of Frank Miko, vice president of Nehi, noted hype died down. And Austin never really branch manager for the Cincinnati marketing area, CBS Records. DeNigris will be respon- that the recent move by A&M from indepen- exploded, though it looked as if it might. sible for the sales and promotional activities for the Columbia, Epic, Portrait, and dent to branch distribution could serve as “I had some pressure to go down there Associated labels, as well as for coordinating special programs and merchandising plans an example for the other major indepen-

and walk those clubs and find talent, but I on all record and tape product. Chip began his career with CBS Records as sales dent labels. “I think the labels should try to

thought I would wait until the initial explo- representative covering the Indianapolis territory. He was then promoted to the position of establish their own distribution within 1 ,000 sion died down," Wickham added. “Then 1 sales manager in the Atlanta branch, the position he held until his current move. miles of Los Angeles,” he said. “We could wanted to take a good look in this field and Allberte Upped At WEA — Fran Aliberte has been promoted to the position of sales also see as alternatives being sold and decide who was there that was not only manager for the WEA Boston branch. He was previously servicing Southern shipped directly by the record companies, talented — a lot of people were talented — Massachusetts and the Rhode Island areas in a sales capacity. Aliberte has been with the although we would not ask to pay any less but someone we could really develop. It WEA Boston branch sine June 1974, when he was hired as warehouse manager. In Jan. than if we were sold by a distributor. seemed to me that Guy Clark was the finest 1978, he was appointed salesman for the Boston sales team. Smaller labels like Butterfly would have to with larger songwriter in that field. He was on RCA at Mog Upped At CBS — Barry Mog has been promoted to the position of branch manager team up a label, the way that UA did with Capitol.” the time we wanted him, and we bided our for the Memphis marketing area, CBS Records. Mog joined CBS in September 1960 as a Unlike Solomon, Miko did not absolutely time. Now whether or not Guy can be sales representative for the Cincinnati branch. He was promoted to field sales manager for rule out the possibility of dealing with played on country stations remains to be the Chicago branch and promoted to branch manager for the Denver market in 1976. Pickwick. "I won’t that seen. I think he can. He made a much more Factors, Inc. Names Baron — Mark Baron has been appointed to the position of director of way we wouldn’t deal with crafted record this time out than on his communications for Factors Etc., Inc. Baron, former vice president for ICPR public rela- them under any circumstance. But in one breath they say they want to sell to us. previous records, and it represents no tions, will be responsible for all internal and external public relations activities for the com- compromise for him. Guy and Emmylou pany. His duties will also include communications planning and coordination for Factors’ In another they say they want to buy us out, and Rodney Crowell (recently signed with new music entertainment division. and in another they want to restrict our Warner Bros, with his first album just Nemeth Appointed — Maureen Nemeth has been appointed director of west coast opera- credit to a ridiculous amount.” released) just seem to have a slightly dif- tions for Amron, Halpern, Margo, management and production company. In this capacity, While Miko implied that there were a ferent outlook on how to go about achieving Nemeth will be responsible for coordinating the west coast activities of Amron, Halpern, number of unresolved issues between success than a lot of people in Nashville.” Margo’s clients. Prior to joining the firm, she was with the management firm of Tom Petty Pickwick and Peaches, Pickwick’s presi- dent, C. Charles Smith, asserted that there and the Heartbreakers. She has also worked with Magna Artists in New York and ICM. Production Co. Bows Sykes Named At CBS John Sykes has been appointed Epic/Portrait/Associated local had not even been any communication bet- “Since we’ve In Cincinnati, Ohio promotion manager for the Chicago branch. Sykes will be responsible for the promotion of ween the two companies. distribution, NEW YORK — A new production company, all Epic, Portrait and Associated label product within the Chicago/Milwaukee/Madison moved to Los Angeles Tommy J.S. Limited, has been formed in Cincinnati, marketing area. Formerly he was Epic/Portrait/Associated local promotion manager (Heiman, Peaches’ president) has not Ohio. Headed by John Stuckey, the com- covering the Buffalo territory. volunteered to do business with us. We've invited to talk to either here in pany’s debut single will be “Universal Love” Faternlck Named At RSO — Bruce Faternick has joined RSO Records’ field promotion Tommy us Minneapolis or in California about his situa- by Umoja. The company is located at 965 staff. He will be based in Denver, working from the Polygram offices, and will cover Salt West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. Lake City, Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque. tion, and at this point he hasn’t felt comfor- table enough to talk about it." The phone number is (513) 542-2268. Moseman Named At E/A — Danny Mosesman has been named Elektra/Asylum local promotion representative/Dallas. Prior to coming to E/A, Mosesman did advertising and promotion in Dallas for the Texas-based Sound Town record store chain. Moving Up, Getting New Jobs McDonald Appointed At MCA — Ronnie McDonald has been promoted to assistant sales (continued from page 37) conversations often result. Employer, manager of the New York branch of MCA Records. A 15-year veteran of MCA Records’ and sent the required information re- “Well, what kind of money do you need?” sales staff, McDonald reports directly to Harry Bass, New York sales manager. quested. Now, you’ve waited, and waited, (Often I’ve thought of answering, "Green.”)

Gershman Taps Grant — Beth Grant publicist . at . has been named a Michael Gershman and waited and . There seems to be some There seems to be the old, “who’s going to Communications. Before joining the public relations firm, she was active in television with kind of strange unwritten code in radio that make a commitment first.” A good answer The Tonight Show and Bon Banner Productions. goes like this, “If you don’t hear from us, we is, “How much are you paying for the job?” Rhone Appointed At ABC — Sylvia Rhone has been named to the position of promotion didn't pick you.” If still no answer, “Well, give me afigure and representative, northeast region, special markets at will ABC Records. Rhone be responsi- People Hiring I’ll see if I can work with it.” Really, there ble for covering New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Connecticut. She comes to ABC seems to be no pat way to solve the final Records from Bareback Records, where she did national promotion. She also previously Someday, I bet you’ll wish that the per- money figure totally in everyone's favor all did promotion for Buddha Records. son on the other end of the stick can sit as the time. (The final putdown though, is Denemark Appointed At DIR — Andy Denemark has been named to the station relations you did by the phone waiting and checking finding out later that the person you staff at DIR Broadcasting. Denemark will be reporting directly to Paul Zullo, head of station the mailbox every other hour. If nothing replaced made a lot more than manage- relations, and will be involved in all areas of promotion, advertising and program schedul- else, hopefully people in hiring positions ment finally offered you.) It is hoped that in ing. He will be acting as general liaison between DIR and participating stations. will someday realize that most people are the future more management types will Silverman & Anderson To Disco News — Tom Silverman and Scott Anderson will assume mature enough to take it like a man when realize that that kind of thing doesn't build a the editor duties of the newly-formed NYC-based Disco News Magazine, and conduct they don’t get the job. A simple “no” is solid relationship with people. music market research for Music and Media Research of L.A. Silverman comes from MA deserved at least. It is cruel when you never Radio Different studies at Western Michigan Univ. and Anderson was formerly with the Cash Box research call the applicant back. (Someday, some-

. . radio department. day . you might just be asking them for a At first we really did think was

Hamburger Appointed At E/A — Phil Hamburger has been named Elektra/Asylum local job . . . how are they going to remember totally different than any other job. As we promotion representative/Minneapolis. Hamburger is a 1978 graduate of the University of you?) grew, we learned nearly every field ex- Minnesota with a degree in business and political science. THE MONEY PIT: A large reason many of periences the same basic problems. But Russell Named At First American — Loretta Russell has been appointed sales coordinator us move is money. When we want more of it, radio is still the profession many of us want. at First American Records. Formerly she was with ABC Records & Tape Sales and Fifth the wheels start turning. When an employer There are as many reasons for staying as Avenue Records, a retail store in Seattle. is ready to discuss money some strange getting out.

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 51 INTERNATIONAL. Canadian Customs Rate Drop Brings Boom To U.S. Cut-outs

by Kirk LaPointe “The irony of the situation,” says Harrold, TORONTO — Cut-out records, brought into “is that the rollback by Begin wasn't for the Canada from the U.S., are materializing in multi-national corporation. It was for a lob- large numbers in local retail outlets, due to bying entrepreneur from Montreal, who a customs assessment law change, which convinced her somehow that the law was allows importers to buy them cheaply. unfair to the little guy.” Almost one year ago, then-industry, The result, he says, is that the corpora- Trade and Commerce minister Monique tions have been hit hard. “We depend a lot Begin rolled back the assessment level of on working our catalogue, keeping artists $3.40 on cut-out records coming in from successful over a period of several years. A the United States to the present customs large part of our revenues are derived from assessment level of seventy-five cents. catalogue sales. Now, we are being under- SUPERTRAMP GOLD — During the annual A&M convention, Jerry Moss, chairman of Importers are able to purchase, dis- cut, and are looking a possible losses in the A&M presented the L.A. based English band Supertramp with a special gold disc for the tribute and market the product for under area of catalogue sales on some major ar- sales of “Crime Of The Century” LP in France, Germany, Holland and Portugal and for sales of “Even The Quietest Moments" in France, Germany and Norway. Supertramp is two dollars. tists, if something isn’t done soon.” “The implications of the rollback are only Harrold and several others in the Cana- presently in L.A. recording a new album entitled “Breakfast In America. " Pictured (l-r) are: Helliwell, of now just taking effect in this country,” said dian record industry have asked the new Dave Margereson, manager; John Roger Hodgson and Bob Benberg the band; light for Tim Harrold, president of PolyGram Inc. in minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce Russell Pope, sound and engineer the band; Rick Davis, Dougie Thompson of the Canada. “The results could be devastating to reinstate the old assessment levels. Thus band; and Moss.

if they aren’t soon reversed." far, they have yet to receive encouraging Record companies have been reporting responses from the government. “We must Motown And EMI ATV Music Australia exceptionally high levels of product retur- have protection,” Harrold says, “like every Names Gilbey New MD ned to them by retailers marketing cut- other industry does from inequitable im- Renew Long-Term outs. "The pattern," says Harrold, “has port laws SYDNEY ATV Music Publishing, is

been for U.S. companies to dump deletes c restructuring its Australian activities. As in Licensing Deal by Canadian artists onto the Canadian snf’ Sets Record uk part of this operation, the name of X LOS ANGELES — Motown and the Licen- market, where there is still a demand for the LONDON — RSO is setting a number of Northern Songs Party, Ltd. is to be changed sed Repertoire Division of EMI (UK) have artist’s records. What it has done to us is chart records in England with both “Satur- to ATV/Northern Songs Party, Ltd. The re- re-signed a long term licensing agreement. create incredible problems. With acts like day Night Fever” and “Grease," according named company will in the future be the After associating with EMI for 16 years, the BTO. we are experiencing quite large levels to Brian O’Donoughue, managing director Australian publisher for the catalogues of new deal comes at a time when Motown is of returns from the retailers. The reason, in of RSO Records, U.K. the British and American companies, i.e. enjoying renewed success on the British many cases, is that they are buying BTO The "Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack ATV Music, Ltd.; Northern Songs, Ltd.; single and album charts. product from delete importers at substan- has maintained a 16-week run at #1 on the Lawrence Wright Music, Ltd,; ATV Music "I am delighted that Motown’s associa- tially lower rates. We are clearly, and quite Music Week charts, the longest period any Corporation; and Welback Music Corpora- tion with EMI is to continue,” said Alan unfairly, being undercut.” album has remained atthetop in the history tion. Kaupe, managing director of EMI’s LRD at Previous Experience of the charts. The soundtrack is the largest- Chris Gilbey has been appointed manag- the signing ceremony which took place in ing of ef- The delete problem is the second such selling double-LP set ever in the U.K., and it director the re-named company L.A. Barney Ales, Motown president, co- situation in this country in four years. GRT sold at a faster pace than any other album fective September 1, 1978. Previously vice- signed the pact. of of Canada experienced the same problems has before. It is the first album to achieve president Albert International Music, he First #1 with product from the group Lighthouse quadruple-platinum status in England was responsible for the development of The Commodores are currently enjoying nearly five years ago. A spokesman for G RT (based on sales grosses of over 4 million Australian artists John Paul Young and their first number one single on the U.K. said that court action is not swift enough, so pounds). AC/DC. More recently, as a director of charts with “Three Times A Lady.” The there is little the company can do to prevent Together Enterprises, he launched the album, “Natural High” has outsold all delete imports from sifting into the coun- IFPMP Meeting Set careers of Austalian new-wave talents, The previous Commodore albums. Rick James' try. “The only prevention we’ve managed to NEW YORK — A meeting of the Inter- Saints. single “You And I” reached the number one obtain has been a high customs assess- national Federation of Popular Music spot on the disco charts while Diana Ross MAM Records Expands ment level, which was making it prohibitive Publishers (IFPMP) has been set for the af- also received strong chart action with to import deletes for any less than four ternoon of January 19, 1979, the opening Roster, Adds to Staff “Lovin', Livin' and Givin’ ” from the movie dollars. Now, we can expect headaches.” of the 13th day MIDEM. — Records is currently “Thank God It’s Friday.” LONDON MAM updating its artist roster and adding to the . . Where In The World executive staff. New signings are Frank Zappa has begun the first leg of an international tour. From Aug. 26 to Sept. 10, Anglo/Australian band Xanadu and ex- Zappa and his band will be headlining outdoor festivals in Germany, Sweden, Amsterdam truck driver, Carey Duncan. and England. On Sept. 15 they begin a U.S. Tour in Miami, Fla. Additions to MAM personnel includeTab Bette Midler will appear at the London Palladium from Sept. 19-23. Two dates were ad- Martin, who joins as head of A&R and ded because of demand. The tour which will continue through mid-November plans stops creative services with Dominic de Sousa as throughout Europe and Australia. his assistant. Brian Haynes will join MAM in Alice Cooper’s tour of Australia opens in Brisbane on Sept. 21. Cooper has been early September in promotion. Joy Nichols booked into dates in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. continues to be responsible for all inter- The Manhattan Transfer tour starts in Auckland, New Zealand (October 17-19) followed national matters. by dates at the Melbourne, Hilton (October 23-25), Sydney Hilton (October 28-November “MAM has been in a kind of limbo for a 4), Brisbane (November 6-8) and Hawaii (November 10). Pictured (l-r) at the signing are: Ales; year while we have been looking for just the Currently Manhattan Transfer are in London to work on the “Two Ronnies” TV show and Kaupe; and Ken East, vice presi- right artists and the right personnel to work firm up details of a major campaign built around their “Live In London” album and their re- dent/director of international activities tor on those artists,” said Geoffrey Everitt, cent Dubai television special. Motown managing director of MAM. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERS France Great Britain TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s Japan TOPTEN 45s 1 Let’s All Chant — Michael Zager Band — Sonopresse 1 Three Times A Lady — Commodores — Motown 1 Monster — Pink Lady — Victor Musical Industries 2 Bubble Star — Laurent Voulzy — RCA 2 You’re The One That I Want — John Travolta/Olivia Newton- Stranger — Billy Joel — CBS/Sony 3 Miss You — Rolling Stones — Pathe Marconi John — RSO 2 The 3 Mr. Time — Circus — Alpher 4 En Chantant — Michel Sardou — Trema/RCA 3 Substitute — Clout — Carrere-EMI Summer 4 Koi No Night Fever — Bee Gees — Polydor 5 Comme Avant — Mort Shuman — Phonogram 4 It’s Raining — Darts — Magnet 5 Tonde Istanbul — Mayo Shono — Columbia 6 Tu — Umberto Tozzi — CBS 5 Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring — Boney M — Hellow Mr. — Arabesque — Victor Musical Industries 7 Femme, Femme, Femme — Serge Lama — Phonogram Atlantic/Hansa 6 Monkey 7 Tondahl — Machiko Watanabe — CBS/Sony 8 Una Lacrima Sul Vlso — Bobby Solo — Ibach Rec. 6 Forever Autumn — Justin Hayward — CBS Kamomega 8 Jlkan Yo Tomare — Eikichi Yazawa — CBS/Sony 9 You Light My Fire — Sheila & B. Devotion — Carrere 7 Boogie Oogie Oogie — A Taste Of Honey — (Tower) Capitol 9 Madogarasu — Naoko Ken — Canyon 10 Au Camp Du Bonheur — Eddy Mitchell — Barclay 8 5-7-0-5 — City Boy — Vertigo 10 Ringo'Satsujln Jlken — Hiromi Goh, Kirin Kiki — CBS/Sony TOP TEN LPS 9 If The Kids Are United — Sham 69 — Polydor TOP TEN LPS 1 Elle M’Oublle - Johnny Hallyday — Phonogram 10 Northern Lights — Renaissance — Warner Brothers 1 Saturday Night Fever (Soundtrack) — Polydor 2 Got The Feeling — Patrick Juvet — Barclay TOP TEN LPS — 2 Masanori Sera & Twist — First Album — Canyon 3 City To City — Gerry Rafferty — Sonopresse 1 Saturday Night Fever — Various Artists — RSO 3 The Stranger — Billy Joel — CBS/Sony 4 Saturday Night Fever — Various Artists — Polydor 2 Nightflight To Venus — Boney M — Atlantic 4 White — Yoosuyi Inouye — For Life 5 Thank God It’s Friday — Various Artists — Vogue 3 20 Giant Hits — Nolan Sisters — Target 5 Gold Rush — Eikichi Yazawa — CBS/Sony 6 Street Legal — Bob Dylan — CBS 4 20 Golden Greats — The Hollies — EMI 6 Mayo Shono — Lufrin — Columbia 7 Nobody Knows — Claude Nougaro — Barclay 5 Grease — Original Soundtrack — RSO 7 Alice VI — Toshiba — EMI 8 Lilas — Gerard Lenorman — Carrere 6 Street-Legal — Bob Dylan — CBS 8 Circus I — Circus — Victor Musical Industries 9 Jaloux — Julien Clerc — Pathe Marconi 7 War Of The Worlds — Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version — CBS 9 Umlnl Tsurettette — Machiko Watanabe — CBS/Sony 10 Approved By The Motors — Polydor 8 Live And Dangerous — Thin Lizzy — Vertigo 10 Junko Yagami — Omoide Wa Utsukushisugite — Disco Europe 1 9 The Kick Inside — Kate Bush — EMI JPRA 10 Expressions — Don Williams — K-Tel

52 Cash Box/September 2, 1978

! INItKNAIIONAL. . International Talk

MUNICH — 1978 seems to be the year of of press and publicity while Stefan Michel the movie soundtrack LPs in the German takes over label management for Warner music business. With the international Bros. Rudi Martini is returning to Munich to success of “Rocky,” "Saturday Night run WEA’s southern German office. Fever,” “Star Wars,” “Rocky Horror Picture gerhard augustin Show," “The Last Waltz," “Grease,” “Thank BUENOS AIRES — Phonogram offered a God, It’s Friday” and “FM,” the German cocktail party at the Libertador Hotel to in- retail business is reflecting the importance troduce the press and radio people to the of this kind of music. The greatest chart en- new LP recorded by Raul Lavie, recently in- try on the LP charts has been gained by the ked by the diskery. The new record con- “Grease” soundtrack even though the film tains tango music with a contemporary ren- has not yet been released in Germany. The dering and is regarded as a strong artistic advance promotion and marketing cam- effort. is paign built around movie soundtracks Microfon believes in the soccer craze: it SILVER MABEL — Danish recording group Mabel recently received silver records very active. Also, films like “Sgt. Pepper," has contracted sportscaster Bernardino FOR marking the success in Denmark of their debut album, “Message From My Heart." The “Grease,” “Thank God, It’s Friday” will not Velga for a recording which captures all the group’s participation in the recent Eurovision Song Contest with the entry song, "Boom be released in regular movie theater chains goals obtained by the Boca Juniors team, Boom” has propelled the group to overnight international recognition. The album is now before the end of the year. Great excite- probably the most popular in this country released in 16 countries with 20,000 copies of the single recently being sold in France. Pic- ment is being built up around those films. during the past months. tured with Mabel is the mayor of Stenlose, the group’s hometo wn The “Saturday Night Fever” film album CBS’ general manager, Hecio Cuomo, has just passed the magical one million awarded Spanish chanter Julio Iglesias a Royal Commission Paper mark in sales and it looks like the “Grease” trophy as an award for being thetopseller in Famed Japanese soundtrack might follow this pattern. this market during 1975-77. According to On Gambling Released Metronom Records is doing a $50,000 figures issued the diskery, Iglesias sold Composer Masao by LONDON — A Royal Commission report on campaign around the "FM” soundtrack due more than 1,600,000 LPs alone in 1976. gambling is promising to aid the prospects to the strength of the artists contained on and several folk artists organized a Koga Dies At 73 RCA for higher profits for the operators of one- this album. Sales expectations go beyond festival at the Luna Park Stadium to TOKYO — The July 25 death of Masao arm bandit machines. The report, the 100,000 units while Bellaphon Records anniversary celebrate the 30th of Los Koga has shocked the music industry of organized by Lord Rothschild, has been is doing a major push for the soundtrack of Chalchareros as Argentina’s promi- of most Japan and surged sales his music up- credited with sending MAM stock up by 22 “Thank God, It’s Friday.” Warner Bros, and nent folk group. The international music wards. Koga was 73. percent since the beginning of the month. United Artists are doing a combined branch of RCA awarded Los Chalchareros For years, Koga held the posi- about 40 MAM made 837,000 pounds last year with promotion and marketing campaign for its Nipper coveted prize. Golden tion of top composer of the “Enka” (Japan’s juke box and amusement machine sales. “The Last Waltz,” which shows a weekly in- Sazam Records, distributed by traditional popular song) and his numerous The report recommends that more gam- creasing sales-pattern since the release of Sicamericana, arranged another festival at well loved works have been by Japan’s bling machines be allowed in bingo halls the movie on July 14. According to Stefan the Luna Park, this time devoted to rock music fans. and casinos and that the token prizes in Michel, WEA label manager in Germany, music. The artists taking part were Charly Koga also occupied many important pubs should be replaced by cash prizes. sales expectation go beyond the Garcia, Nlto Mestre, Pastoral, duet Leon roles in music industries of Japan including However, casinos may be affected by an “Woodstock” LP soundtrack which until to- Glaco and Brazilian group Casa das Ma- president of the Japan Association of extra levy on turn-over, a recommendation day has been WEA’s most successful movie qulnas. The audience was around the 10,- of Rights Authors and Composers. of the report that has sliced fortunes off the soundtrack. It looks like a hot "movie- figure, strong office for 000 a box success After his death, Nippon Columbia stock market quotations of Ladbrokes and music-winter” is going to come with record this sort of repertoire. released “Funeral Sales for Masao Koga” Coral, the two largest betting shop chains in companies going all out to gain their Tonodisc is releasing the first AZ and which includes his masterpieces. England. market share of movie soundtrack Delphlne product, after the signing of con- Record Output Drops; business. tracts a few weeks ago. Francisco Vidal, WEA Of Canada Revises Polygram is restructuring its top head of the label, expects strong action In Japan Tapes Surge Prices; LPs Now $7.98 management in Germany. Ossy Drechsler, from the French LPs. TOKYO — According to the Japan former Deutsche Phonogram managing miguel smirnoff Phonograph Record Association, the out- TORONTO — WEA Music of Canada Ltd. director, is being promoted to senior vice put of records in June of this year showed a has announced revised album price struc- president of Deutsche Grammophon with TORONTO — Gordon Llghtfoot was recen- decrease in both volume and value when tures. The changes, effective September 4, Richard Busch maintaining the top slot at tly acquitted on a drunk driving charge, in compared with the previous month, include the imposition of a $7.98 suggested Deutsche Grammaphon. At the same time what may have been a precedent-setting list month. price on present $7.29 albums. j Roland Kommerell, former vice president decision by a Provincial Court in Ontario. By the survey conducted by JPRA, the No further price increase was announ- of Poiydor International, is taking over The court said that breath analysis by output of records in June in volume was 15 ced for singles listing at $1.29 or albums Deutsche Grammophon with Dr. Gerhard means of a breathalyzer was insufficient for million copies, a 4% decrease from the already listing at $7.98. In announcing the sharing Weber the managing director posi- incriminating the Canadian singer. . .Wally previous month while a 1% increase from revised levels, a company release cited es- tion. Wolfgang Arming, former deputy Zwol, former lead singer with the Toronto the same month of the previous year. At the calating costs during the past fifteen managing director of Deutsche Gram- group Brutus, has finished up session work same time, this represented in value 13.4 months as the major reason for im- mophon, leaving for Vienna, Austria to run on his new EMI America album in Los billion yen, a 7% drop from the previous plementing the cost revision.

Polygram’s Austrian operation. Angeles . . . GRT of Canada is working hard month and 2% higher than the same month 1 WEA is also announcing major changes to promote Wha-Koo in this country, bring- of the previous year. Holland Votes Edison and promotions within the company. Klaus ing the band through for a national tour, in- On the other hand, tape production in Award For Rafferty Ollmann has been named deputy manag- cluding the prestigious Canada Jam June reached 4.3 million units, a 17% in- ing director of WEA being responsible for date. . . Thunder Sound Studios unveiled crease from the previous month and 47% LOS ANGELES — Gerry Rafferty’s the department of administration and “The Dream Machine” at their facility higher than the same month of the previous platinum-plus album, “City To City” has marketing while Gero Puchsteln becomes recently. The Yamaha GX-1 is only one of year. In value, this result was 6 billion yen, been honored with the prestigious Edison WEA's new promotion boss. Elfle Kuster, two presently in use in the world. The other 12% more than the previous month and Award for best international pop album of former secretary to WEA’s International belongs to Stevie Wonder . . 21% more than the same month of the the year. The Edison Award is Holland’s vice president Siggi Loch, becomes head kirk lapolnte previous year. equivalent to America’s Grammy. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERS Brazil Australia Argentina TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s 1 Rivers Of Babylon — — Atlantic 1 It’s A Heartache — Bonnie Tyler — RCA 1 The Closer I Get To You — Roberta Flack — WEA Boney M 2 It’s A Heartache — Bonnie Tyler — RCA 2 You’re The One That I Want lohn Travolta/Olivia Newton- 2 Silver Lady — David Soul — Private Stock-EMI 3 Night Fever — Bee Gees — Phonogram John — RSO 3 Tu Slempre Tu — Franco Simone — Microfon 4 Eu Precise Abracar-te — Perla — RCA 3 Macho Man — Village People — RCA 4 Stayin’ Alive — Bee Gees — RSO 5 We’re All Alone — Rita Coolidge — Odeon 4 Warm Ride — Graham Bonnet — Mercury 5 Dime Abuelito — Heidi — RCA Microfon 6 Rivers Of Babylon — Boney M — RCA 5 I Need A Lover lohnny Cougar — Warner Bros. 6 Perdoname — Aldo Y Los Pasteles Verdes — 7 Verde Vlnho — Paulo Alexandre — Chantecler 6 Words Are Not Enough — Jon English — Poiydor 7 How Deep Is Your Love — Bee Gees — RSO 8 Macho Man — Village People — RCA 7 Baker Street — Gerry Rafferty — United Artists 8 Paslon Y Vida — Los Iracundos — RCA 9 Dancin’ Days — As Freneticas — WEA 8 Miss You — The Rolling Stones — Rolling Stones 9 Emotion — Samantha Sang — Private Stock-EMI 10 Black Coco — Painel De Controle — RCA 9 Just One More Night — Yellow Dog — Virgin 10 The Goodbye Girl — David Gates — Music Hall TOP TEN LPs 10 Grease — Frankie Valli — RSO TOP TEN LPs Artists — 1 Te Contel? “International” — Various Artists — Som Livre TOP TEN LPs 1 Saturday Night Fever — Various RSO 2 Saturday Night Fever — Various Artists — Phonogram 1 Grease — Motion Picture Soundtrack — RSO 2 Cantanlno — Selection — CBS Phillips 3 Amigo — Roberto Carlos — CBS 2 Bat Out Of Hell — Meat Loaf — Epic/Cleve. Inf I. 3 En Castellano — Demis Roussos — 4 Dlscoteca Papagalo — Various Artists — Som Livre 3 Some Girls — The Rolling Stones — Rolling Stones 4 Argentina Campeon — Jose Maria Munoz — RCA 5 Sua Paz Mundlal (Vol. 7) — Various Artists — Som Livre 4 Saturday Night Fever — Soundtrack — RSO 5 Yo Robot — Alan Parsons Project — EMI 6 O Astro “International” — Various Artists — Som Livre 5 City To City — Gerry Rafferty — United Artists 6 Musica Poderosa — Selection — EMI 7 Clgarra — Simone — Odeon 6 Street Legal — Bob Dylan — CBS 7 A Mis 33 Anos — Julio Iglesias — CBS 8 Dancin’ Days — Various Artists — Som Livre 7 Macho Man — Village People — RCA 8 From Here To Eternity — Giorgio — RCA 9 Transversal Do Tempo — Elis Regina — Phonogram 8 Nlghtfllght To Venus — Boney M — Atlantic 9 Los Exitos Del Amor — Selection — Microfon 10 Feitlco — Ney Matogrosso — WEA 9 Kaya — Bob Marley & The Wallers — Island 10 Fiesta Argentina — Los Campeones — Philips — BPRA 10 War Of The Worlds — Jeff Wayne/Various Artists — CBS — Kent Music Report — Prensarlo

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 5 COS PEL Don Johnson Signs Long-Term Deal TOP 20^LBU MS With Supreme Co. NASHVILLE — Supreme Record Co. Presi- dent Tom Walls has announced the signing of Don Johnson to a long-term artist con- Spiritual Inspirational tract with the label. Under agreement terms, Supreme Records has acquired and - Wayne repackaged Johnson’s latest album, “The 1 Buchanan, Dynamic Media president, (!) WHEN JESUS COMES 1 MANSION BUILDERS Soul Of Don Johnson,” for immediate SARA JORDON POWELL THE 2nd CHAPTER OF ACTS signs the contract bringing Dynamic (Savoy 14465) 2 34 release. (Sparrow 1020) 4 16 Medallion Series records under the Alex- Johnson is widely known for his 2 LIVE IN LONDON 2 MIRROR andria House banner. Joining Buchanan at ANDREA CROUCH & THE DISCIPLES EVIE TOURNQUIST (Word WST 8735) 1 60 crusades through the United States and (Light 5717) 5 8 the signing is Bob Rist, Alexandria House Canada. Working with the Assembly for the 3 FOR HIM WHO HAS EARS sales manager, (center) and Bob Huff, 3 (IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR) Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the TO HEAR Alexandria House general manager. TOMORROW KEITH GREEN (Sparrow 1015) 2 60 United Pentacostal Church, Johnson has JAMES CLEVELAND AND THE CHARLES FOLD SINGERS VOL. 3 begun an August crusade in England and 4 EMERGING Alexandria Moves (Savoy 7020) 3 22 PHIL KAEGGY BAND will tour and the Phillipines soon. Canada 4 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT (New Song NS 004) 5 10 Johnson has recorded nine albums, GOSPEL KEYNOTES (Nashboro 7187) 4 50 Into Record Dist. 5 FORGIVEN which include of his songs. many own The 5 LOVE ALIVE DON FRANCISCO (New Pak NP 35042) 10 8 ALEXANDRIA, IND. — Alexandria House, Lamar Sego Family, The Florida Boys, The WALTER HAWKINS & THE LOVE CENTER CHOIR (Light 5686) 1 60 6 A LITTLE OF JOY an Indiana-based Christian music dis- Sego Brothers and Naomi have recorded SONG FOR MY LITTLE FRIENDS tributor, has announced its expansion into Johnson’s songs. 6 SINGING IN THE STREETS THE PILGRIM JUBILEE SINGERS EVIE TOURNQUIST (Word WST 8745) 3 20 exclusive record distribution and the com- Walls said, “We feel that Don Johnson (Nashboro 7198) 14 4 pany will act as exclusive distributor for 7 GENTLE MOMENTS will be a great and natural addition to the 7 LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL EVIE TOURNQUIST (Word WST 8714) 6 60 JoySong Records. The label will feature roster of Supreme Artists, opening new JAMES CLEVELAND (Savoy 7014) 7 52 releases which correspond to published 8 MUSIC MACHINE avenues of gospel and inspirational music I 8 SINCE LAYED MY CANDLE (Birdwing BDWG 2004) 7 24 choral arrangements. for the label.” BURDENS DOWN “The Rainbow Express,” a musical about THE SWAN SILVER TONES 9 LAUGHTER IN YOUR SOUL (Savoy 14468) 8 10 JAMIE OWEN (Light 5631) 11 6 God's promise to Noah, will be the first Glorysound Slates release handled by Alexandria House and 9 MAMA PRAYED FOR ME 10 HAVE YOU KISSED ANY SENSATIONAL WILLIAMS BROS. will be mailed to 1,400 DJs. FROGS YODAY? C.F. Brown Album (Savoy 14462) 9 26 JOE REED (Housetop 706) 8 22 JoySong is under the banner of Paragon DELAWARE WATER GAP, PA. — 10 DONALD VAILS Assoc, in Nashville, Tn. Paragon president 11 LIVE IN LONDON Glorysound here has announced it will CHORALEERS ANDREA CROUCH & THE DISCIPLES Robert MacKenzie is known for his produc- 10 18 release the firm's first recording and prin- (Savoy 7019) (Light 5717) — 2 tion of “Alleluia," which was recently awar- ted music project by Charles F. Brown, con- 11 I’LL KEEP ON HOLDING ON 12 TELL ’EM AGAIN ded gold status by the RIAA. MacKenzie temporary Christian composer, arranger, MYRNA SUMMERS (Savoy 14483) 17 4 DALLAS HOLM & PRAISE has also worked with the Bill Gaither (Greentree R3480) Trio. conductor and producer. Performed by 12 PRAY FOR ME 9 16 Alexandria House will continue to dis- DR. MORGAN BABB The Charles Brown Singers, “Gonna Sing 13 THIS IS NOT A DREAM (Nashboro 7194) 12 6 tribute Gaither House Co., Paragon Assoc., PAM MARK (Asian ARS 1003) 12 48 About Jesus” contains the hit, “Rise Again.” Fred Bock Music Co., Hamblem Music Co. 13 JESUS IS COMING Glorysound director Lew Kirby said “We SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES 14 THIS IS ANOTHER DAY and Track Tapes, Inc. ANDREA wanted to showcase some new writing (Peacock 59232) 6 22 CROUCH & HIS DISCIPLES (Light 4583) 14 26 talent, and we feel we have done that. This 14 HOW FAR IS HEAVEN REV. JULIUS CHEEKS (Savoy 15 4 First Songwriter Inti. album includes seven new songs by four 14486) 15 FRESH SURRENDER THE ARCHERS (Light LSB 5707) 17 4 young writers: Robin Tomko, John Lee, 15 LIVE IN SWEDEN Contest Open In Vegas DANNIEBELLE WITH THE Robert Sterling and Paul Smith. The CHORALENIA (Sparrow 1019) — 2 16 PILGRIM’S PROGRESS THE BILL GAITHER TRIO LOS ANGELES — The First strength of these songs should assure us Annual 16 WHERE HE LEADS (Impact 3495) 13 14 Songwriter International Contest, which of- air play and in-store sales. Also Cam REV. WILLINGHAM (Nashboro 7193) 11 16 17 WINDOW OF A CHILD fers amateur and professional Florida's “Jesus Is The Rock” and Hank 17 songwriters JOY SEAWIND (CTI 16 26 REV BRUNSON & THE THOMPSON 5007) the opportunity to have their songs judged William’s “I Saw The Light” are included in COMM. CHURCH CHOIR (Creed 3078) 13 54 18 BREAD UPON THE WATER by professionals in Las Vegas, is now open the album. 18 SPECIAL APPEARANCE KEN COPELAND (KCP 1005) 20 4 f or entries. Five categories — pop, rock, Recording sessions for "Gonna Sing ISAAC DOUGLAS (Creed 3081) 16 24 19 I R&B, country and spiritual, have been es- About Jesus” were held in Dallas, Tx. and HOME WHERE BELONG 19 NOW B.J. THOMAS (Myrrh MSB 6574) 19 60 tablished for the competition. A brochure the album will be available in record, THE KINGS TEMPLE CHOIR (Creed 3083) 19 18 and entry form may be obtained by writing cassette and 8-track. A companion choral 20 ON HEAVEN’S BRIGHT 20 FIRST LADY Songwriter International, book, plus combina- SHORE P.O. Box 5500, accompanimenttape, SHIRLEY CAESAR THE INSPIRATIONS Las Vegas, Ne., 89102. All entries must be tion book/record and book/cassette (Roadshow RS 774) 18 58 (Canaan CAS 9806) 18 26 received before Dec. 10, 1978. package will also be available. Gospel Reviews

MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY — The Very Best Of — ABC: AA- MARION WILLIAMS — This Too Shall Pass — Nashboro 7204 — 1091/2 - Producer: Sonny Carter — List: 9.98 — Producer: Tony Hellbut — List: 6.98 The Mighty Clouds Of Joy have been together for 20 years In the '50s, Marion Williams inspired many young artists; and in that time they have recorded the definitive rhythm and gospel singers like Sara Jordan Powell and Jessy Dixon, and blues versions of many gospel standards. This album is a rock-and-rollers like Little Richard and the Isley Brothers. collector's item. The Clouds can come on strong like a thun- Although Marion Williams’ name is not as well known as some of derhead, or they can drift aimlessly like a wispy blur. But the above, she has remained true to her musical heritage. She however they come on, they sound good. “The Very Best Of” is a sings like there is no tomorrow and like every lyric in a song is double-record set containing 20 great songs — one for every tantamount to the message therein. “Dead Cat On The Line" is year they’ve been singing. Included are classic versions of: A.P. smoky, bluesy, jazzy gospel. Her version of C.A. Tindley’s, Carter’s “Will The Circle Be Unbroken/Family Circle,” Sam “Beams Of Heaven,” is superior and indicative of Williams’ Cooke’s immortal “A Change Is Gonna Come,” and standards vocal prowess. Other great cuts are: “The Day Is Past And “It Is No Secret” and “God Bless America.” Gone" and “Drinking Of The Holy Wine.”

VARIOUS GOSPEL ARTISTS — Perpetual Moments — ABC SHIRLEY CAESAR — From The Heart — Roadshow/United Peacock PY-59235 — Producer: Sonny Carter — List: 6.98 Artists RS-LA866-H — Producer: Michael Stokes — List: 6.98 Most greatest hits packages contain one hit per side and This is one of the best and most soulful gospel albums of the several “fillers.” Occasionally a composite album is released year. The production is adequate but, as should be, the singer is and lives up to the promise proclaimed on the jacket. “Per- the most important instrument. Shirley Caesar does all the right petual Moments” is a great package of old Peacock and things. Somewhat reminiscent of Dinah Washington, Ms. Songbird releases compiled by Sonny Carter and distributed Caesar is hypnotic and enchanting in her own right. Her version by ABC. The sensational Dixie Hummingbirds' version of Paul of the classic, “Reach OutAndTouch Somebody’s Hand,” is the Simon’s, "Loves Me Like A Rock,” highlights 14 soulful selec- highlight of the album. Ms. Caesar shows her upbeat side on the tions. The Williams Brothers’ rendition of "At The Cross" is self-penned, “Lord We Need A Miracle,” and she purrs on another. Other super oldies are: "GreatThings" by Tessie Hill, "I “Salvation.” “From The Heart” is a sure best seller and although Come To Praise Him” by the Biblical Gospel Singers, and "Give

It Hailey. the title is not misleading, it may be an understatement. To Me" by Josh Albert

>4 Cash Box/September 2, 1978 Industry Signings (continued from page 36) Country Singles Reaching Pop Chart Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue — Crystal Gayle — United Artists Country: #1 week of Sept. 10, 1977 Pop: #1 week of Oct. 8, 1977

It Was Almost Like A Song — Ronnie Milsap — RCA Country: #1 week of July 16, 1977 Pop: #11 week of Oct 29, 1977 Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) — Waylon Jennings — RCA Country: #1 week of May 21, 1977 Pop: #23 week of July 9, 1977 Daytime Friends — Kenny Rogers — United Artists Country: #1 week of Oct. 8, 1977 Pop: #28 week of Oct 1, 1977 JENNINGS SIGNS — Songwriter Wilt Jennings recently signed an exclusive songwriting My Way — Elvis Presley — RCA contract with Irving Music. Pictured (l-r) are: Chuck Kaye, Irving Music president; Jenn- Country: #1 week of Jan. 21, 1978 ings; Al Schlesinger, personal manager and Lance Freed, vice president; Irving Music. Pop: #31 week of Dec. 10, 1977 Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys — Willie Nelson/Waylon Jennings — RCA Country: #1 week of Feb. 25, 1978 Pop: #44 week of March 25, 1978 Heaven’s Just A Sin Away — The Kendalls — Ovation Country: #1 week of Oct. 15, 1977 Pop: #47 week of Jan. 14, 1978 You Don’t Love Me Anymore — Eddie Rabbitt — Elektra Country: #1 week of Aug. 12, 1978 Pop: #64 week of July 29, 1978 Ready For The Times To Get Better — Crystal Gayle — United Artists Country: #1 week of April 1, 1978 Pop: #67 week of April 15, 1978 Sweet Music Man — Kenny Rogers — United Artists Country: #8 week of Oct. 24, 1977 TASTING THAT APRIL WINE — Canadian rock band April Wine recently signed a pact Pop: #76 week of Dec. 31, 1977 with Capitol Records. Under the terms of the agreement, the band is signed directly to A Lover’s Question — Jacky Ward — Mercury Capitol outside of Canada. In Canada the group’s Aquarius Records product will be Country: #2 week of April 15, 1978 manufactured and distributed by Capitol-EMI of Canada, Limited. Pictured (l-r) at the sign- Pop: #77 week of April 22, 1978 ing are: Terry Flood, president of Aquarius Records and the band’s manager; Rupert Only Love In Life — Ronnie Milsap — Perry, vice president, A&R, Capitol; Dennis White, vice president, marketing, Capitol; and One My RCA Don Zimmermann, president and chief operating officer, Capitol. Country: #1 week of July 22, 1978 Pop: #80 week of July 15, 1978 What A Difference You’ve Made In My Life — Ronnie Milsap — RCA Country: #1 week of Jan. 28, 1978 Pop: #89 week of Feb. 4, 1978 Walk Right Back — Anne Murray — Capitol Country: #2 week of March 25, 1978 Pop: #92 week of April 1, 1978 Georgia On My Mind — Willie Nelson — Columbia Country: #1 week of July 22, 1978 Pop: #93 week of July 8, 1978 Woman To Woman — Barbara Mandrell — ABC Country: #2 week of March 4, 1978 PopL #93 week of March 18, 1978 Rollin’ With The Flow — Charlie Rich — Epic Country: #1 week of Aug. 13, 1977 Pop: #94 week of Sept. 24, 1977 BERMUDA FUSION — Bermuda, a seven-piece jazz/fusion band from the island of the Do I Love You (Yes In Every Way) — Donna Fargo — Warner Bros. same name, has signed with Elektra/Asylum Records and will release its first LP in the fall. Country: #1 week of March 25, 1978 Picture seated (l-r) are: Tony Cox, Grant Williams, David Durham and Leland Hicks of Ber- Pop: #94 week of March 25, 1978 muda. Shown standing (l-r) are: Melvin Alick, Bermuda’s manager; Stefan Hinds and Rupert Hinds of Bermuda; Joe Smith, E/A chairman; Darryl Simons of Bermuda and Don You Needed Me — Anne Murray •— Capitol Mizell, E/A jazz/fusion general manager. Country: #2 week of Aug. 19, 1978 Pop: #22 current week Heartbreaker — Dolly Parton — RCA Country: #9 current week Pop: #72 current week Blackmon Launches MIDEM Plans Meeting Production Company NEW YORK — The International Lawyers Meeting, a feature of MIDEM for the past NEW YORK — Larry Blackmon, leader of several years, has been set for January Casablanca/Chocolate City Records’ 19, 1979, opening day of the 13th MIDEM. The Cameo, has formed a production company upcoming meeting will study some of the with Cecil Holmes, Jr. The New York based most significant court decisions taken firm is called Larry Blackmon and Cecil recently which relate to copyright law. Holmes, Jr. Productions, inc. AVI Disco Singles To April-Blackwood Gets Switch From 45 To 33 Rights To ‘Runaways’ LOS ANGELES — AVI Records has an- NEW YORK — April-Blackwood publishing DE BURGH SIGNS — A&M recording artist Chris De Burgh was in New York recently to nounced plans to switch all of its future 12- has concluded arrangements with sign with the Premier Talent Agency. Pictured (l-r) are: Frank Barsalona, president of inch disco singles from 45 rpm to 33-1/3 Elizabeth Swados, the writer and composer Premier Talent; De Burgh; Dave Margereson of Mismanagement and Mike Ledgerwood, rpm. The label is also initiating a rate hike to of "Runaways,” to acquire the score to the east coast publicity director, A&M Records. $3.98 for all of its 12-inch product. Broadway show.

Cash Box/September 2, 1978 5 Management School Mktg. Aid Offered At NARM Meet from 16 (continued page ) “Knowledge,” he said, “is based on ex- Music Through Effective Advertising perience. You should know in terms of data, Techniques,” Perper’s speech and an ac- such as size and productivity measure- companying film stressed the importance ments. Use the space in your store like ad- to dealers of using a wide variety of vertising, as if you were paying for it, marketing tools. because you are. T ake advantage of space. “No longer do we depend on radio air- Know what your initial markups should be play alone,” Perper said. “It is exposure, relative to your overhead. advertising and merchandising that sells “And planning,” he added, “is the dif- records.” Speaking directly to the dealers, ference between a professional and an un- he said, “Your marketing posture can no professional business.” Dr. Rachman of- longer be defensive or conservative. Our fered the audience suggestions about how newest and biggest competitor is the entire to better allot time and delegate respon- leisure time industry.” sibility, a problem he described as “the The film introduced by Perper after his biggest time waster of all.” brief speech concentrated on the advan- ‘Creative Merchandising’ tages and disadvantages of the various Following Dr. Rachman was Stan JIMMY MACK SIGNS artist Mack mass media for advertising. Marshall, vice president of sales for elusive publishing agreement with ABC/Dunhill Music. Pictured (l-r) are: Morgenstern, Media Compared Eiektra/Asylum Records, whose presenta- Jay head of ABC’s publishing and international divisions; Mack; Rick Shoemaker, vice Newspapers, according to the film tion was entitled “Creative Merchandising.” president/creative, ABC/Dunhill Music and Michael Hektoen, Mack’s manager. presentation, are more persona! than radio The film was made up of eight separate or TV because of the involvement they re- segments on different aspects of merchan- quire on the part of the reader. They are dising, from in-store displays to point-of Mathis Reaches New Peak purchase merchandising to the value of in- also more immediate than magazines and (continued from page 18 ) ten too slow. When you compare romantic attract an over-25 audience. Newspapers store play to concert tie-ins. Johnny got something off hischest that he’s singers of the past to those today, I think are considered best when advertising a Following the three-hour morning been wanting to say for a long time. “I you notice they were more trained and variety of products as well as doing presentation, the merchandisers were regretted the decision to leave Columbia cultured then. As far as the kids coming up manufacturer tie-ins and coupon offers. given the opportunity to meet in 20- the entire time I was with the other label in the business now are concerned, there Two of the main disadvantages of minute one-on-one sessions with the ! it contractually that I (Mercury). had stated just isn’t time to learn the tones properly. It life poor graphic manufacturers in attendance. The purpose newspapers — short and musicians, would use the same same doesn’t matter, really, as long as it doesn’t reproduction — are the strong points of of these private meetings is to establish a arranger, same studio as I was doing with hurt their voices. That’s the danger they run magazines. The aiso have high “pass- complete circuit of communication among Columbia, and then when I finished I would int0 along” readership and are often con- the local merchandiser, the local salesman Music Center merely give the product to them as I had sidered more prestigious than other media. and regional manager and the national done with CBS. But they just do the same They are most effective at image building; marketing executive. The merchandiser- “When I started, of course, the reason I thing with it! Their distribution, at that time, to sing to sing well. least effective when immediacy is required, manufacturer meetings are being held in 12 wanted was to be able was non-existent.” according to the film. of the 18 cities in which regional meetings That’s why I studied and practiced. Music Mathis says he has thought of backing Television and radio advertising are take place. was of a gentler nature then. Elvis changed young singers and having a protege or two, more active media and often hit larger With regional meetings having been held that. He and I began about the same time. “but it always became so confusing to me. I audiences more immediately than in Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Seattle, San He was what was happening. Rock was would almost have to give my career up. I newspapers or magazines. But they are Francisco and Los Angeles, the NARM developing and I was just as enthusiastic as guess, too, I’m the type of performer who aiso usually more expensive. program resumes Sept. 6 in Boston and everyone. I liked jazz and R&B, but I wanted does all right and doesn’t want all the Alternative, or "life-style,” publications moves on to Cincinnati, St. Louis, Kansas something different for myself. The people money and things that come with managing often are better than newspapers and City, Minneapolis, Denver, New York, who interested me were Peggy Lee, Ella other artists. I’m also afraid I’d lose sight of magazines because their audiences are Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Dallas, Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Lena what I realiy want to do.” more selective. Miami and Atlanta. Horne.

In recent years, Mathis believes romantic “I’m afraid I last of of In relating the pros and cons of various was the a breed music has undergone a revival, and he feels ballad singer like Nat Cole Bing media, the film concluded by stating, “It’s Louis Prima Dies and that is ‘because it’s impossible to change Crosby, who was my father’s idol. He very important to keep in mind that each NEW ORLEANS — Renowned bandleader the fundamental feelings. Duets are pop- passed that interest on to me. I’ll never medium is meant to be used in conjunction Louis Prima died August 24 at Touro

ular because the public enjoys seeing peo- forget my dad’s thrill when I was able to with the others. That's the only way we will Medicenter here following a prolonged il- ple come closer together. People fantasize arrange a meeting. said, ‘Well, son, just be capable of eliminating ... or at least lness. He was 65. He and their fantasies usually involve music of think of that, you introduced me to Bing minimizing the inherent negatives of any Born in New Orleans, Prima studied a romantic nature, it’s human instinct that Crosby.’ It was very precious for me to be particular medium.” violin and trumpet before getting his first keeps romance in our lives.” able to give him that. While he and my mom Dr. Bachman's 45-minute speech, “A job at 17. With the arrival of the swing era,

had dreamed of stardom for me, I don’t Problem Solving Clinic: Managing A Retail he rose to national prominence and began Ciassicai Training think it was ever very official until that mo- Store Or Record Department,” touched on his recording career under the name of Johnny's parents, former San Francisco ment. several of the most common problems Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang. domestics who were gourmet cooks to the which can reduce the efficiency of a deaier Later he turned to the pop music field, wealthy, provided him with eight years of “I wanted to mold my career after Bing’s,

and his operation. leading a large dance band. ciassicai music training, “and that helped though a lot of kids my age thought I was

Dr. Rachman said, “Problems of manag- me immensely,” he said. “Today, singers old-fashioned. I was only 1 9 and my friends Capricorn Slates 2 LPs ” ing a store fall into three areas: manage- tend not to make it the profession I did. would tell me, ‘You’re so old!’ ment, knowledge and planning. LOS ANGELES — Capricorn Records will They go in to get rich and famous. After a Album Seller

“When 1 say ‘manage’ I mean you have to release two new albums August 28; “The couple of hits, they’re gone. ! can’t quite One reason for Mathis’ longevity is a con- deal with problems, not avoid them. Per- South’s Greatest Hits Volume II," a com- grasp the philosophy behind that attitude. centration on album sales. He pointed out

sonnel problems, such as someone not pilation album of songsfrom Capricorn and But things change so fast now, it’s a dream that “what I had with my records was not the

performing or heavy absenteeism, are of- non-Capricorn artists and “Let’s Shake if you last more than a couple of years. pyrotechnics of number one hits but ” ten just bad habits. You have to manage; Hands and Come Out Lovin’ by Kenny “I have fried to move with the trends and albums which hovered in the Top Ten. I

you can’t let it slide,” Rachman said. O’Dell. can’t recall if I ever had a number one album. Between 1958 and 1968, my ‘Greatest Hits’ LP was on the charts for 490 consecutive weeks (still a record). This was more importantthan afewnumberones. Of

my 22 gold records (U.S. only), I had only

four singles. I sold albums.”

Of the hits, “The Twelfth Of Never" was

the one “I hated most. I never thought it

would do well. It was so mundane and repetitious.” In an era of composer/perfor- mers, Mathis maintained, “writing is

something I’m not good at. I really have tried, but I’m not clever that way.” On stage he does not talk much, basically because

“I’m shy, I have a bit of stage fright, and I

simply don’t have much to say. I feel I

should do what I do best, and that’s sing. I director at Peaches in Denver; ALESSIS AT PEACHES — A&M Records duo Bobby and Billy (right) with Patrick Smid, promotion was never a performer. I feel the more I is their Alessi recently stopped by Peaches stores in Denver and and Paul King, store manager. The pair on a tour promoting detract from music, the less impact it has. I " Milwaukee where they drew crowds of fans numbering 500 and 2,- latest A&M album “Driftin’. The duo also attracted 1,000 fans at can say so much more vocally. It’s an intru- 000 respectively. Shown (at left) in Peache’s Milwaukee store and Flipside in Chicago. sion on the mood to talk."

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September 2, 1978

Weeks Weeks Weeks On On On 8/26 Chart 8/26 Chart 8/26 Chart 7.98 168 3-WAY MIRROR 7.98 IN L.A. 7.98 134 GOODBYE GIRL 101 WEEKEND DAVID GATES (Elektra 6E-148) 139 LIVINGSTON TAYLOR (Epic JE 35540) 172 3 GEORGE BENSON (Warner Bros. 2WB3139) 96 31 6 7.98 7.98 135 ELVIS SINGS FOR CHILDREN 169 JAM 1980’S 102 FIRED UP ‘N’ KICKIN’ JAMES BROWN (Polydor PD-1-6140) 154 21 FATBACK BAND (Spring 6718) 130 4 AND GROWNUPS TOO! 5.98 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPL 1-2901) 152 5 7.98 7.98 170 READ MY LIPS 103 THANKFUL TIM CURRY (A&M SP-4717) 1 NATALIE COLE (Capitol SW 11708) 80 38 136 FOOT LOOSE AND FANCY 8.98 7.98 171 EYES OF LAURA MARS 104 MORE SONGS ABOUT FREE (Columbia JS 35487) 177 4 ROD STEWART (Warner Bros. BSK 3092) 122 42 VARIOUS ARTISTS BUILDINGS AND FOOD 7.98 110 5 BE WITH 7.98 TALKING HEADS (Sire SRK 6058) 137 WAYLON & WILLIE 7.98 172 HAPPY TO YOU JEAN (Phila. Inf 1. JZ 34986) 173 9 WAYLON JENNINGS & WILLIE NELSON CARN THE WAR OF THE WORLDS 13.98 105 (RCA AFL-1-2686) 119 31 JEFF WAYNE/VARIOUS ARTISTS 117 7 173 SWITCH 7.98 (Gordy G7-980R1) 192 2 (Columbia PC2-35290) 138 LOUISIANA’S LE ROUX 7.98 106 POINT OF KNOW RETURN 7.98 (Capitol SW-11734) 127 10 174 FRANKIE VALLI ... IS THE KANSAS (Kirshner/Epic JA 34929) 102 46 139 THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY 8.98 WORD 7.98 7.98 107 TROPICO (American Inf 1. Pict./Epic SE 35412) 145 10 (Warner/Curb BSK 3233) 179 3 GATO BARBIERI (A&M SP 4710) 112 5 140 FLOWING RIVERS 7.98 175 DO WHAT YOU WANNA DO 7.98 108 FOREIGNER 7.98 ANDY GIBB (RSO RS-1-3019) 105 63 THE DRAMATICS (ABC AA-1072) 162 18 (Atlantic SC 18215) 109 76 141 SUMMERTIME GROOVE 7.98 176 SPYRO GYRA 6.98 7.98 109 STONE BLUE HAMILTON BOHANNON (Mercury SRM-1-3728) — 1 (Amherst AMH 1014) 168 20 FOG HAT (Bearsville BRK 6977) 85 16 143 EASTER 7.98 177 MY SONG 7.98 110 CABIN FEVER 7.98 PATTI SMITH GROUP (Arista AB 4171) 101 22 KEITH JARRETT (ECM-1-1 115) 180 6 MICHAEL STANLEY BAND (Arista AB 4182) 91 10 143 MAGAZINE 7.98 178 BURNT LIPS 7.98 111 YOUNGBLOOD 7.98 HEART (Mushroom MRS-5008) 124 20 LEO KOTTKE (Chrysalis CHR 1191) 181 2 WAR (United Artists LA-904-H) 116 5 144 HERMIT OF MINK HOLLOW 7.98 179 CORDS 8.98 7.98 112 LET’S GET SMALL TODD RUNDGREN (Bearsville BRK 6981) 149 19 SYNERGY (Passport PB 6000) 1 STEVE MARTIN (Warner Bros. BSK 3090) 115 50 145 THIS IS YOUR LIFE 7.98 180 DRIFTIN’ 7.98 113 FAME 7.98 NORMAN CONNORS (Arista AB 4177) 134 17 ALESSI (A&M SP-4713) — 1 GRACE JONES (Island ILPS 9525) 114 7 146 LET’S KEEP IT THAT WAY 7.98 181 THE ESSENTIAL JIMI HEN- 114 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ANNE MURRAY (Capitol SW-11743) 159 3 DRIX 12.98 7.98 BENNY SANTINI? 147 THE LAST WALTZ 14.98 JIMI HENDRIX (Warner Bros. 2RS 2245) 184 4 CHRIS REA (United Artists LA-879-H) 147 3 THE BAND AND VARIOUS ARTISTS 7.98 (Warner Bros. 3WB 3146) 128 19 182 MIDSTREAM 115 SUNBURN 7.98 DEBBY BOONE (Warner/Curb BSK 3130) 185 2 108 20 SUN (Capitol ST-11723) 148 DOUBLE FUN 7.98 7.98 7.98 ROBERT PALMER (Island ILPS 9576) 136 25 183 STREET PLAYER 116 TOGETHER FOREVER RUFUS AND CHAKA KHAN (ABC AA-1049) 166 30 (Capricorn CPN 0205) 92 22 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND 149 ARABESQUE 7.98 JOHN KLEMMER (ABC AA-1068) 133 13 CHARLIE 7.98 117 SPARK OF LOVE 7.98 184 CHAMPAGNE 123 8 LEON REDBONE (Warner Bros. BSK 3165) 1 LENNY WILLIAMS (ABC AA-1073) 150 STEPPIN’ OUT 7.98 HIGH INERGY (Gordy G7-982R1) 143 9 118 AMERICANA 7.98 185 THEIR GREATEST HITS 7.98 PAK 3172) 120 5 EAGLES (Asylum 6E-105) 186 129 LEON RUSSELL (Paradise/WBS 151 CHERYL LADD 7.98 7.98 (Capitol SW-11808) 171 4 119 JASS-AY-LAY-DEE 186 HERE AT LAST . . . BEE GEES OHIO PLAYERS (Mercury SRM-1-3730) 148 4 THE VALLEY 7.98 11.98 152 LIGHTS FROM . . . LIVE (Mushroom MRS 5011) 165 2 120 A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE 7.98 CHILLIWACK (RSO 2-3901) 188 66 JESSE WINCHESTER (Bearsville BRK 6984) 125 5 153 OUT OF THE BLUE 11.98 187 REACHING FOR THE SKY 7.98 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA 121 THREE’S A CROWD 7.98 PEABO BRYSON (Capitol ST 11729) 161 30 TARNEY-SPENCER BAND (A&M SP4692) 126 7 (Jet/CBS KZ2-35467) 160 41 IN LIFE 7.98 188 SECRETS 7.98 SEE 154 ONLY ONE LOVE MY BRiAN 122 IF MY FRIENDS COULD RONNIE MILSAP (RCA AFL 1-2780) 137 ii GIL SCOTT-HERON & JACKSON ME NOW 7.98 (Arista AB 4189) 1 LINDA CLIFFORD (Curtom CUK 5021) 113 18 155 HOTEL CALIFORNIA 7.98 EAGLES (Asylum 6E-103) 157 89 189 NIGHT MOVES 7.98 123 THICK AS THIEVES 7.98 BOB SEGER (Capitol ST 11557) 190 96 TROOPER (MCA 2377) 138 5 156 FREESTLYE 7.98 BOBBI HUMPHREY (Epic JE 35338) 135 13 190 IN FASHION 7.98 124 POWERAGE 7.98 THE STYLISTICS (Mercury SRM-1-3727) 191 4 AC/DC (Atlantic SD 19180) 107 11 157 IT’S ALIVE 9.98 OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS (A&M SP 6006) 178 2 191 STONEBOLT 7.98 125 YOU CAN TUNE A PIANO BUT (Parachute/Gasablanca RRLP 9006) 193 3 158 PAT METHENY GROUP 7.98 7.98 YOU CAN’T TUNA FISH (ECM-1-1 114) 164 6 REO SPEEDWAGON (Epic JE 35082) 118 20 192 ATLANTIC STARR 7.98 159 SIMPLE 7.98 (A&M SP-4711) 1 7.98 DREAMS 126 BORN LATE LINDA RONSTADT (Asyum 6E-104) 146 51 SHAUN CASSIDY (Warner/Curb BSK 3126) 132 51 193 TRIDENT 7.98 160 SESAME STREET FEVER 6.98 KiNGFISH (Jet/CBS JZ 35479) i 7.98 127 SWEET MUSIC THE MUPPETS (Sesame Street CTW 79005) 174 2 ROADMASTER (Village VR 7804) 131 7 194 DREAMBOAT ANNIE 7.98 161 TUXEDO JUNCTION 7.98 HEART (Mushroon 5005) 194 128 128 COSMIC MESSENGER 7.98 (Butterfly FLY 007) 151 17 — 1 JEAN-LUC PONTY (Atlantic SD 19189) 195 THIS YEARS MODEL 7.98 162 CONTRARY TO ORDINARY 7.98 ELVIS COSTELLO (Columbia JC 35331) 175 21 129 SNAIL 798 JERRY JEFF WALKER (MCA 3041) 140 10 129 10 (Cream CR 1009) 7.98 163 WHITE, 7.98 196 DON’T LET GO HOT & BLUE GEORGE DUKE (Epic JE 35366) 167 15 130 LARRY CARLTON 798 JOHNNY WINTER (Blue Sky/CBS JZ 35475) 163 6 (Warner Bros. BSK 3221) 144 5 7.98 164 NEXT OF KIHN 7.98 197 BRUISED ORANGE PRINE (Asylum 6E-139) 169 14 131 URBAN DESIRE 7.98 GREG KiHN BAND (Beserkley/GRT JBZ 0056) 1 JOHN GENYA RAVAN (20th Century T-562) 142 3 165 LIVE 11.98 198 DREAM OF A CHILD 7.98 132 SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY BARRY MANILOW (Arista AB 850C, 153 65 BURTON CUMMINGS (Portrait JR 35481) 155 6 HEARTS CLUB BAND 7 98 166 U.K. 7.98 199 OH! BROTHER 7.98 THE BEATLES (Capitol SMAS-2653) 156 3 (Polydor PD-1-6146) 150 17 I.ARRY GATLIN (Monument MG 7626) 170 11

133 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 7.98 167 ALIVE II 7.98 200 WAITING FOR COLUMBUS 9.98 JOHNNY MATHIS (Columbia JC 35259) 94 24 KISS (Casablanca NBLP 7076-2) 158 51 LITTLE FEAT (Warner Bros. 2BS 3140) 189 27 ALPHABETIZED TOP200 ALBUMS (BY ARTIST)

Abba 65 Commodores 5 Heart . . 143,194 Loggins. Kenny 19 Ravan, Genya 131 Tarney-Spencer Band ...... 121

AC/DC 124 Con Funk Shun 44 Heatwave 83 L.T.D 17 Rea. Chris 114 Taylor, Livingston . ... 168

A Taste Of Honey 15 Connors, Norman . . . 145 Henderson, Michael . . 38 Mangione, Chuck 35 Redbone, Leon 184 Thin Lizzy 73

Alessi Bros 180 Coolidge, Rita 28 Hendrix, Jimi 181 Manilow, Barry . . . 25,165 REO Speedwagon 125 Toby Beau 36

Ambrosia 89 Corea, Chick 100 Heron, Gil-Scott 188 Marshall Tucker 116 Roadmaster 127 Trooper . ... 123 Atlanta Rhythm Section 54 Costello, Elvis 195 High Inergy 150 Martin, Steve 112 Rogers, Kenny 50,97 Trower, Robin 79

Atlantic Starr 192 Crusaders 39 Holly, Buddy 87 Mason, Dave 64 Rolling Stones 2 Tuxedo Junction . ... 160

Ayers, Roy 76 Cummings, Burton . . 198 Humphrey, Bobbi 156 Metheny, Pat 158 Ronstadt, Linda 159 Tyler, Bonnie 95 Barbieri, Gato 107 Curry, Tim 170 Isley Bros 92 Mathis, Johnny 133 Rufus 183 UFO 46

Beatles 132 Dramatics 175 Jackson. Millie 48 Math/Will 32 Rundgren, Todd 144 U.K . ... 166 Bee Gees 186 Duke. George 196 James. Rick 18 Meat Loaf 26 Russell, Leon 118 Valli, Frankie ....174 Benson, George 101 Dylan, Bob 24 Jarrett, Keith 177 Milsap, Ronnie 154 Sayer, Leo 82 Van Halen 56

Bohannon, Hamilton . . 141 Eagles . . . 155,185 Jefferson Starship 81 Money, Eddie 62 Seqer, Bob 8,189 Village People 37

Boone. Debby 182 Earth, Wind & Fire . . . 84 Jennings/Nelson 137 Moody Blues 22 Simon, Carly 41 Walker, Jerry Jeff . ... 162 Boston 7 Egan, Walter 72 Joel, Billy 14 Muppets 160 Slave 75 Walsh, Joe 10

Brothers Johnson 16 Electric Light Orch. . . 153 Johnson. Michael 68 Murray, Anne 146 Smith. Patti 142 War Of The Worlds . ... 105

Brown, Peter 94 Emotions 52 Jones. Grace 113 Nelson, Willie 91 Snail 129 Williams, Lenny . . . . 117 Brown, James 169 Exile 85 Jones, Quincy 33 Ohio Players 119 Springsteen, Bruce .... 20 Winchester, Jesse ....120 Browne, Jackson 30 Fat Back Band 102 Journey 61 O’Jays 57 Spyro Gyra 176 Wings 71

Winter, Johnny . Bryson, Peabo 187 Fleetwood Mac 66 KC & Sunshine Band . 55 Olivor, Jane 80 Stanley, Michael 110 ... 163 Buffett, Jimmy 86 Foghat 109 Kansas 106 Ozark Mtn. Dare 157 Steely Dan 31 Wright. Betty 53 California Jam 2 69 Foreigner 3,108 Kihn, Greg 164 Pablo Cruise 6 Stewart, Rod 136 SOUNDTRACKS

Carlton, Larry 130 Foxy 40 King, Evelyn 27 Palmer, Robert 148 Stonebolt 191 Buddy Hoily Story . ... 139

Carn, Jean 172 Gabriel, Peter 63 Kingfish 193 Parsons. Alan 21 Streisand, Barbra 34 Eyes Of Laura Mars . ... 171 Cars 29 Gates, David 134 Kinks 60 Parton, Dolly 47 Stylistics 190 FM 49

. . . 1 Cassidy, Shaun .23,78,126 Gatlin, Larry . . 130,199 Kiss . . . 74,167 Pendergrass. Teddy 11 Styx 93 Grease Cheap Trick 45 Gayle, Crystal 58 Klemmer, John 149 Petty, Tom 67 Sun 115 Last Waltz ... 147 Chilliwack 152 Genesis 96 Kottke, Leo 178 Ponty, Jean-Luc 128 Sweet 98 Saturday Night Fever 12 Clapton, Eric 77 Gibb. Andy 9,140 Ladd. Cheryl 151 Presley. Elvis 135 Switch 173 Sgt. Pepper's 4 Clifford, Linda 122 Gilmour, David 51 Le Roux 138 Prine, John 197 Sylvester 90 Thank God It's Friday .... 42

Cole, Natalie . . . 59,103 Hagar, Sammy 88 Little River Band 43 Prism 99 Synergy 179 Youngblood ...111 Hancock, Herbie 70 Little Feat 200 Rafferty. Gerry 13 Talking Heads 104 , h9H ©Efty 'J*.

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September 2. 1978

Weeks Weeks Weeks On On Or, 8/26 Chari 8/26 Chari 8/26 Chan

12.98 33 SOUNDS . . . STUFF 1 GREASE AND 67 YOU’RE GONNA GET IT 7.98 VARIOUS ARTISTS (RSO-2-4002) LIKE THAT TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS QUINCY JONES (ASM SP-4685) 26 12 (Shelter/ABC DA-52029) 61 14 2 SOME GIRLS 798 STONES ROLLING 34 SONGBIRD 798 68 THE MICHAEL JOHNSON (Rolling Stones Records/Atlantic COC 39108) 2 11 BARBRA STREISAND (Columbia JC 35373) 31 13 ALBUM 798 (EMI America SW-17002) 53 9 3 DOUBLE VISION 793 7. 98 FOREIGNER (Atlantic SD 1999) 3 9 35 FEELS SO GOOD CHUCK MANGIONE (ASM SP 4658) 32 45 69 CALIFORNIA JAM 2 13 . 9 s VARIOUS ARTISTS (Columbia PC2-35389) 72 8 4 SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY 36 TOBY BEAU 793 HEARTS CLUB BAND is. 98 (RCA AFL-1-2772) 37 12 70 SUNLIGHT 798 VARIOUS ARTISTS (RSO RS-2-4100) 4 5 HERBIE HANCOCK (Columbia JC 34907) 71 10

37 MACHO MAN 7 . 9 s VILLAGE PEOPLE (Casablanca NBLP 7096) 38 25 5 NATURAL HIGH 793 71 LONDON TOWN 7. 98 COMMODORES (Motown M7-902R1) 5 15 WINGS (Capitol SW-11777) 66 21

38 IN THE NIGHT TIME 7. 98 MICHAEL HENDERSON (Buddah BDS-5712) 41 10 6 WORLDS AWAY 7 . 9 s 72 NOT SHY 798 PABLO CRUISE (ASM SP-4697) 6 12 WALTER EGAN (Columbia JC 35077) 83 18 39 IMAGES 7 98 THE CRUSADERS (ABC Blue 7 DON’T LOOK BACK 79 s Thumb BA 6030) 33 8 73 LIVE AND DANGEROUS 9.98 BOSTON (Epic FE 35050) 1 THIN LIZZY (Warner Bros. 2BS 3213) 65 9 40 GET OFF 798 8 STRANGER IN TOWN 79 s FOXY (Dash/TK 30005) 49 10 74 DOUBLE PLATINUM 1298 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND KISS (Casablanca NBLP-7100-2) 69 17 (Capitol SW-11698) 7 15 41 BOYS IN THE TREES 7. 98 CARLY SIMON (Elektra 6E-128) 39 11 75 THE CONCEPT 7 . 9 s 9 SHADOW DANCING 793 SLAVE (Cotillion SD 5206) 95 4 ANDY GIBB (RSO RS-1-3034) 9 12 42 THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY i 49 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS (Casablanca NBLP 7099) 36 18 76 YOU SEND ME 793 10 “BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS ROY AYERS (Polydor PD-1-6159) 98 3

. . 7.98 43 SLEEPER CATCHER 7. 98 JOE WALSH (Asylum 6E-141) 10 14 LITTLE RIVER BAND (Harvest SW-11783) 51 13 77 SLOWLAND 798 ERIC CLAPTON (RSO CRS-1-3030) 74 39 11 LIFE IS A SONG WORTH 44 LOVESHINE 798 CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury SRM-1-3725) 40 12 798 78 SHAUN CASSIDY e.gs SINGING (Warner/Curb BS 3067) 82 64 TEDDY PENDERGRASS (Phila. Infl./JZ 35095) 11 12 45 HEAVEN TONIGHT 7. 98 CHEAP TRICK (Epic JE 35312) 48 14 79 7 . 9 a 12 98 CARAVAN TO MIDNIGHT 12 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER ROBIN TROWER (Chrysalis CHR 1189) 111 2 BEE GEES & VARIOUS ARTISTS (RSO RS-4001) 8 39 46 OBSESSION 798 UFO (Chrysalis CHR 1182) 54 7 7 . 9a 7 98 80 STAY THE NIGHT 13 CITY TO CITY JANE OLIVOR (Columbia JC 35437) 81 11 GERRY RAFFERTY (United Artists LA 840-G) 12 21

47 HEARTBREAKER 7 . 9 s DOLLY PARTON (RCA AFL 1-2797) 63 4 81 EARTH 798 7. 98 14 THE STRANGER JEFFERSON STARSHIP (Grunt/RCA BXL 1-2515) 67 14 BILLY JOEL (Columbia JC 34987) 15 46 48 GET IT OUT’CHA SYSTEM 7. 98 MILLIE JACKSON 82 LEO SAYER 793 7. 98 15 A TASTE OF HONEY (Spring/Polydor SP-1-6719) 50 8 (Warner Bros. BSK 3200) 87 4 (Capitol ST-11754) 18 14

49 FM 798 7 . 9 a 798 83 CENTRAL HEATING 16 BLAM VARIOUS ARTISTS (MCA 2-12000) 45 18 HEATWAVE (Epic JE 35260) 75 21 THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M SP 4714) 21 5

50 LOVE OR SOMETHING 84 ALL ’NALL 7. 98 7. 98 17 TOGETHERNESS EARTH. WIND & FIRE (Columbia JC 34905) 88 40 L.T.D. (ASM SP-4705) 17 12 LIKE IT 798 KENNY ROGERS (United Artists LA 903-H) 57 7 85 798 IT! 793 MIXED EMOTIONS 18 COME GET EXILE (Warner Bros. BSK 3205) 106 5 RICK JAMES (Gordy/G7-981R1) 19 14 51 DAVID GILMOUR 798 (Columbia JC 35388) 46 11 86 SON OF A SON OF A 19 NIGHTWATCH 79 s KENNY LOGGINS (Columbia JC 35387) 22 8 52 SUNBEAM 798 SAILOR 798 THE EMOTIONS (Columbia JC 35385) 64 4 JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC AA-1046) 90 22 20 DARKNESS ONTHE EDGE 7. 53 BETTY WRIGHT LIVE 98 87 20 GOLDEN GREATS 7 . 9a 7 98 OF TOWN (Alston 4408) 56 11 BUDDY HOLLY/THE CRICKETS (MCA 3040) 89 12 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (Columbia JC 35318) 16 12

54 CHAMPAGNE JAM 793 88 7 . 9 a 798 ALL NIGHT LONG 21 PYRAMID ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION (Polydor PD-1-6134) 55 23 SAMMY HAGAR (Capitol SMAS-11812) 93 5 THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT (Arista AB 4180) 13 10

55 (LOVE) 7. 98 798 798 WHO DO YA 89 LIFE BEYOND L.A. 22 OCTAVE KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND (TK 607) 68 3 AMBROSIA (Warner Bros. BSK 3135) 99 5 MOODY BLUES (London PS 708) 20 10

56 VAN HALEN 7. 98 90 STEP II 798 7 . 9a 23 UNDER WRAPS (Warner Bros. BSK 3075) 58 28 SYLVESTER (Fantasy F-9556) 103 6 SHAUN CASSIDY (Warner/Curb BSK 3222) 30 4

57 SO FULL OF LOVE 7 . 9 a 91 STARDUST 798 7.99 24 STREET-LEGAL THE O’JAYS (Phila. Inti JZ 35355) 43 21 WILLIE NELSON (Columbia JC 35305) 84 18 BOB DYLAN (Columbia JC 35453) 14 9

58 1 798 92 798 798 WHEN DREAM SHOWDOWN 25 EVEN NOW CRYSTAL GAYLE (United Artists LA 858-H) 60 10 ISLEY BROTHERS (T-Neck JZ 34930) 79 24 BARRY MANILOW (Arista AB 4164) 23 28

93 THE GRAND ILLUSION 7 . 9 a 59 NATALIE . . . LIVE! n.gs STYX (A&M SP 4637) 97 58 26 BAT OUT OF HELL age NATALIE COLE (Capitol SKBL-11709) 42 8 MEAT LOAF (Cleve. Intl./Epic PE 34974) 24 44

60 MISFITS 798 94 FANTASY LOVE AFFAIR 7 . 9 a 7. 98 PETER BROWN (Drive 104) 78 34 27 SMOOTH TALK THE KINKS (Arista AB 4167) 62 14 EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE" KING (RCA APL 1-2466) 28 11

95 IT’S A HEARTACHE 7. 98 798 CM CO 61 INFINITY BONNIE TYLER (RCA AFL-1-2821) 77 25 LOVE ME AGAIN 793 JOURNEY (Columbia JC 34912) 52 24 RITA COOLIDGE (ASM SP-4699) 29 12

96 . . . AND THEN THERE 62 EDDIE MONEY 79 s 29 THE CARS 798 (Columbia JC 34909) 73 44 WERE THREE . . . 7 . 9 a (Elektra 6E-135) 34 11 GENESIS (Atlantic SD 19173) 76 21

63 PETER GABRIEL 79 s YEARS OF GOLD 798 30 79 s (Atlantic SD 19181) 47 8 97 TEN 33 RUNNING ON EMPTY KENNY ROGERS (United Artists LA 835-H) 100 JACKSON BROWNE (Asylum 6E-1 13) 27 36 798 64 MARIPOSA DE ORO 98 LEVEL HEADED 7 . 9 a 31 AJA 798 DAVE MASON (Columbia JC 35285) 44 11 SWEET (Capitol SKAO-11744) 86 29 STEELY DAN (ABC AB-1006) 25 47

65 THE ALBUM 793 99 SEE FOREVER EYES 7 . 9 a 32 THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ABBA (Atlantic SC 19164) 59 30 PRISM (Ariola SW 50034) 104 8 ARE FOR 798 JOHNNY MATHIS S DENIECE WILLIAMS 66 RUMOURS 798 100 FRIENDS 798 (Columbia JC 35435) 35 6 FLEETWOOD MAC (Warner Bros. BSK 3010) 70 79 CHICK COREA (Polydor PD-1-6160) 121 3

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