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GRT in 1 -Fold Pirates' $10 Million Haul U. S. Car Mart By BRUCE WEBER LOS ANGELES Contract With - Music sales manager of Robbins, Feist, strument representatives for publishers are losing more than Miller. counterfeit product. Breakthrough $10 million a year to illegal The forged music "The worst offenders book and books, often are or- sheet music counter- peddled by traveling gan teachers, professional feiters. salesmen mu- Gamble & Huff or sold under-the-counter at mu- sic studios and musical instru- "Sheet and book music pi- For sic stores, sell in a loose-leaf ment jobbers," said Steiger. "We Cassettes By rates have been active MIKE GROSS for 30 binder for $15-$25 for 1,000 (The Big Three) prosecute every years because copyright laws By HANK FOX are songs, most of which are case our investigators NEW YORK GRT fur- not severe incom- uncover." - enough to halt the plete. The Big The Big ther solidified its foothold in the Three, which pub- Three sells product NEW YORK-The cassette practice," said Herman Steiger, lishes about (Continued recording field by wrapping up 52 hardbound folios on page 15) system will establish a beach- a year, sells its head in a deal with independent pro- books for $1.50- the U. S. automobile

$3.95 for 15 IIII I IIII I Ildl I I I IIIIII1mINIIIIIIIII market this to IIIII I I I I I I I I I I 30 I summer when ducers Gamble and Huff that complete III I11111111IIIIIIIIIIOIIIIII111 Mer- songs. cedes couples disk distribution and IMIC Plans Benz will offer a stereo a cassette tape license agreement. It in- Steiger said that printers in deck as optional NAB SALUTE O.E.M. equipment. - a major commitment on foreign countries, many without As a special salute to the Billboard GRT's part for the duration of Distaff Days copyright laws, are shipping 47th has learned that annual NAB Convention, Bill- Mercedes executives the three-year contract with NEW YORK product to the U. S. for distribu- in Ger- - Ladies at- board presents bylined articles many have contracted with Gamble and Huff. tending the tion. "Several years ago, music International Music by four of the nation's Becker, a The deal calls for book pirates confined themselves leading German electronics GRT to Industry Conference at Paradise authorities in radio program- equipment distribute the records produced to illegally duplicating standards. manufacturer, to Island Hotel, Nassau, in the Ba- ming-Tom Harrison of Blair; supply the company with and manufactured by Gamble hamas, Today, they're counterfeiting cas- April 20-23, will have Ben Holmes of Petry; Rick sette units for all of its models. and Huff. The records will be their own program contemporary songs, too." of activities Sklar of WABC, New York; While the imported auto- distributed through GRT's Chess concurrent To crack to the business semi- down on illegal du- and Don Paul of WRCP. Phil- mobile enjoys only limited dis- Records organization. Gamble nars for the men. plicators and For a small distributors, the adelphia. See page 32 and visit tribution in the U. S., the cas- and Huff will form a new label registration Big Three uses fee, the ladies will be company detec- Billboard at he Sheraton Park, sette breakthrough in the Mer- for the line aimed at GRT dis - treated to tives to three days of sight - check music stores, Suite M 753 5. cedes is seen as a major stride (Continued on page 78) (Continued on page 78) schools, music teachers and in- lits 111111111111111111111IIU110011101111111111111111111111111111111111111tlllllllll (Continued on page 22) 'Blues Power in Comeback By ED OCHS NEW YORK - Having sur- brother, the blues, as the major faced through the soul move- (white) market moves to revive ment. the "rhythm" half of the copyrights and artists of the rhythm and blues has yielded bypassed black blues era. momentum to its musical soul Now that the "soul" of the black culture has been absorbed 250 Mil, to See into the pop ranks, white blues bands-prime movers of the re- Eurovision on TV vival-have stepped aside to split By MIKE HENNESSEY the bill with B. B. King, Chuck Berry, Albert King, Muddy MADRID-Some 250 mil- Waters and Slim Harpo at Bill lion people are expected to Graham's Fillmore East rock watch the 14th Eurovision Song house and Steve Paul's Scene. Contest held in the Theater Both Berry, who has already Royal. Madrid, on Saturday appeared at Fillmore East, and (29), when the 16 -nation com- Bobby Blue Bland, arc due to petition will be transmitted in play these top -exposure show- color by Spanish Television, cases. TVE, over the Eurovision link. Championed Adam Wade is at it again with a fantastic new in Britain by hit and a Motown's phenomenal Stevie Wonder has it all going again The contest, being held in bluesmen smash new sound. He John Mayall, Peter has attracted many followers in the with a fantastic Spain for the chart album triggered by his smash "For first time, will Green, Cream and others, past, with a number of hit records, he Amer- now is back again Once in My Life" a be directed for TV by Ramon ica's home-grown and new blockbuster single "I Don't music has re- with: "Half the World" (REM 7791), a powerful rendition Diez, and orchestral backing turned Know Why" (Tamla 54180). Stevie Wonder has become one to link with white trans - of a powerful new song. This is one you won't forget (Continued on page 61) on of the most successful multimedia performers in the world (Continued on page 15) Remember Records. I Advertisement and his career is skyrocketing. IAdvertisement

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www.americanradiohistory.com Spinoffs Spin Out Col. Pictures Buys Bell for 3.5 Mil. NEW YORK - Bell Records Records. Bell was owned by opened for current producers has been purchased by Columbia Uttal and Al Massler. The Bell and artists on Bell. Also ex- Group; Pictures Industries for $3.5 mil- aquisition puts All. Signs the picture com- pected is a stronger liaison be- lion in stock. Larry Uttal, presi- pany hack into the record busi- tween records and Screen Gems - NEW dent of Amy -Mata -Bell Records, ness with YORK-Spinoffs from terial and have their own firm its own strong entry. Columbia Music and the Roose- three -super has been named president of a groups have teamed to handle the publishing Columbia Pictures' Colgems velt Music division. Uttal also to rights. newly created Columbia Pic- form a new all-star group and Their first LP Records deal with RCA and the felt that the new operation record was recorded tures Industries Record division, under the Atlantic Rec- at Wally Heider's SOC Records deal with Atlantic would be able to get deeper into ords Studio Three which will be organized around banner. The spinoffs are in Hollywood with Bill Records will be allowed to run motion picture soundtrack and David Crosby, Halver- the Bell operations. Bell also acts their from the Byrds; son as engineer. Atlantic's courses. Broadway original cast albums. Stephen own as a distributing house for such Sills, from the now de- chief engineer Tom Dowd will Uttal said that one of the most The new record division will funct Buffalo labels as Direction, Elf, Page exciting aspects Springfield, and probably be called in of the new ven- operate under Screen Gems, ac- Graham Nash, to help One, A.G.P., Philly Groove. ture with from the Hollies, on future recording Columbia Pictures is cording to Jerome S. Hyams, projects. Goldwax, Flashback, and D. a British group. The new group J. the new avenues of exposure executive vice-president of the will be known as Crosby, Stills Columbia Pictures Industries and and Nash, and the name of the president of the Screen Gems group will also be the title of its division. Bell, which a few first album, scheduled for re- Disk a Month for months ago began expanding lease next Op: month. Bilotta overseas with its own label, was The trio works with an un - By PAUL ACKERMAN one of the trailblazers in using billed drummer, Dallas Taylor, independent NEW YORK-Key up -State aware of them record producers, and is scouting for a bass player "because he has up considerable plus business." including jukebox operator John become lazy such names as Chips to accompany them on the con- Bilotta and buys from the Bilotta added that an additional Moman, last week urged that the one -stop who Dan Penn, Buzz Cason cert trail which is now being top 25 is only interested help would be to release these and record labels individually in chart records." Bobby Russell. Kasenetz- lined up. re- specially tailored jukebox disks Katz Associates, Don lease one disk per month "es- Schroeder According to Ahmet Erte - Said Harry in stereo. and Bones pecially for the operators." Apostoleris of Howe. gun, president of Atlantic Rec- Bil- Alpha Distributing: "In otta said this would (1) quickly the old ords, plans are in the works to days the manufacturer would create a library of programming have Crosby, Stills and Nash not think of making records currently needed by the juke- record individually in addition without the needs of the opera- 4 Area Meets in August Will boxes; (2) raise the take of some to their recording work as a tor in mind, the operator was jukeboxes by as combo. He said, however, that much as I that important. to 15 per In those days Mark W-7 Tape LP their solo work probably won't cent, and (3) alert the the & Product operators operator bought from the be released until their second al- about suitable records distributor, for their and he listened to the LOS ANGELES - Four do- ings in New York, Chicago, At- bum as a team hits locations. the market records, but this has ended. mestic regional meetings in Au- lanta and locally. in the fall. The Bilotta statement comes Even now there's a lot of good gust will be utilized A team of W-7 executives Atlantic is laying out a when record manufacturers are by Warner heavy music which would help the will spend two days in each promotion and advertising showing increased interest in Bros. -Seven Arts to bow its fall cam- operator. What about disks by city presenting the product pro- paign to support the group's catering to the needs of album and tape first the Tony Bennett, Andy Williams product. It is grams. Executives slated to "go LP. There will probably operators. One substantial label the first time the be a and regional sellers like Jimmy company has on the road" with the presenta- single release has already implemented scheduled culled from the al- a plan Roselli? But the operator never its summer product tion include Mike Maitland, bum but no decision to release great oldie presentation so has been singles- hears about these records. The late in the year. Dick Sherman, Joel Friedman, made yet as to what strictly with the two sides operator in truth about the operator is that W-7 is also investigating for Mo Ostin, Joe Smith, will be mind. Ed West, coupled. he has lost contact." the first time a formal interna- Phil In addition Rose, Bill Cadady and to being singers Record distributors, however, tional convention to be held Stan Caronyn. and instrumentalists, Hirsch Comment Crosby, hold to the view that plenty of somewhere in Europe for all its A product presentation will Stills and Nash are songwriters. good jukebox records are avail- Al Hirsch, of Malverne Dis- licensees. This meeting will be also be offered at W -7's Cana- They perform their own ma- able-but the operator is un - tributors, said: "The one -stop held after the domestic show- dian company. cannot keep up with the odds and ends the operator needs. and the operator will often fail Songwriters' Hall Fame's Ampex to find out if a record is really of Enters Fifth unavailable. We still keep a lot of oldies in our stock, but frank- Member Drive Zips Ahead ly the operator doesn't come for them very Key Prod. Deal often. He goes to the NEW YORK - The Song- ship gains, Abe Olman, the or- one -stop. writers' Hall of Fame's mem- ganization's managing director, By EARL PAIGE A manufacturer, recalling the bership drive is in high gear. In said that more than 40 lifetime ELK GROVE big business he used to do with an interim report on member- membership subscriptions, at VILLAGE, Horizon Records and Zax, Alt - Ill.-Ampex Stereo operators in years gone by and $100 each, have already been Tape has field and Shapiro, Inc. signed its fifth major produc- who is now planning to cultivate received. More than 100 other tion deal, the latest with Gulf In addition, Ampex has con- them again, said: "The problem writers have subscribed for an- today is how nual Pacific Industries, a recently cluded deals on a smaller scale can we again get Para.'s Burk membership at $10. formed partnership between with nine other production com- to the operator." In line with the membership John drive now under way, Olman panies. The tape CARtridge du- Bilotta, enlarging on his one -record a month has scheduled the semiannual plicator/marketer's roster of theory, claimed that the coinmen buy meeting of the board of direc- production ties Shifts Base in Cap Latino Set now include Gulf between 40 and 50 per cent of tors for Thursday (27) at the Pacific, Amos Productions, An- singles, and that therefore Friars Club in New York. Plans the for vil, Lee Hazlewood Industries, manufacturers should "aim some instituting various categories specifically of associate memberships, re- Mersey Productions, and nine for the operator." One -Roof Move He added: "We arc grateful lating to publishers and record -Under Control others including Canyon Rec- for firms, chart records, but what many of LOS ANGELES are also to come up for ords, Chartmakers, Community - Arnold discussion. This type us are looking for is a record of mem- Burk, Paramount Pictures vice- bership is being Records, Drummer Productions, for the so-called 'timid soul': the blueprinted in president in charge of order to bring Of Tower Mystic Records, NYMPH En- man who is over 35 and not music about the broad- Staff operations, est possible participation tertainment, OUR Productions, geared to the age of rock. If we has shifted his base in the LOS ANGELES Cap got such records, we from the studio lot organization's principle design of - La- Solar Records and Surey would rack to Dot's tino, a new label expressly Rec- Vine Street headquarters. honoring America's great pop for ords. The Latin product, has been formed move, and one to shortly involve composers and writers and their and will According works. be administrated by to terms of the ABC, Bobalou Bill Stinson, head of Para - Tower Records personnel. The long-term contract with Gulf mount's publishing division, is new company will be creatively Pacific, Ampex will receive tape Sign Contract designed to consolidate the mu- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII operated by its own general rights to music produced by Gulf sic division operations under one manager, Osvaldo Venzor, for- Pacific. An album, "Black NEW YORK roof. merly - ABC Rec- NARM BOARD with RCA and Voice of Pearl," by the group of the ords has entered Burk had Music. into a con- been splitting his same name, will be the first tractual agreement with pro- time between Vine Street and MEETING Eddie Ray, Tower's SET a&r di- major simultaneous record -tape ducer Bob Bateman's recently the Paramount lot, maintaining rector, will develop release NASSAU. the artist under the agreement. formed company, Bobalou Pro- two offices in the process. Bahamas - The contracts Venzor brings. Atlantic Records will release the ductions. Under the terms of the Burk and Stinson will first meeting of the new group Venzor will report to Bill album and Ampex will contin- release agreement, ABC Records will ue with their music activities of officers and directors of the Tallant, Capitol's subsidiary the tape in 4 and 8 -track car- have the exclusive production relating to film music from Vine National Association corporations vice-president. Cap tridges, cassette and reel-to-reel. services of Record of Bateman for any Street. Dot will shortly take over Merchandisers Latino will he used as the U.S. The release is scheduled for the artist under is set for April repository contract. In addi- the street level space presently for Spanish product end of March. tion, Bateman 19 and 20 at the Paradise Is- obtained will secure and occupied by a hank and house through Capitol's Mex- Four other groups produce for land Hotel here. ican are also ABC any artist that its accounting department there. company and through scheduled for release he feels EMI on tape. has the necessary ap- Other offices remain on the sec- The agenda will include a licensees. Independent They are Countdown peal for his distributors Five, Bud- and the label's ar- ond floor of the building. complete review and evaluation assigned the line dah Records; the Clique, White tistic requirements. may or may not also be Tower Burk's office shifting follows of the l Ith Annual NARM Con- Whale Records, the Children, Bateman has produced distributors. such the departure of general man- vention. which was Atco; and Fusion, a jazz -coun- acts as the Supremes. held recently First artists on the label the Mir- ager Dick Peirce after 18 are try -rock group. acles, Lloyd Price. in Los Angeles, and the plan- Los Yaki, Carlos I.ico, Lucho Marvin Gaye months. Burk says the post will Gulf Pacific operates an 8 - and Wilson ning for the Tape Gatica and Rohertha, Pickett. He had not he filled, hut will be covered Convention, all of track studio in Houston and is worked with whom record for many top record- by existing department heads. listed for Dallas' Fairmont Hotel Discos de readying construction for a - Mexico. 16 ing companies in the U. S., the A new post, Sept. 25-28. track studio in Los Angeles. a&r vice-president. last being Motown. is being planned. lllllltlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlI111111I111111111111WffIll Billboard is published weekly by Billboard Publications Inc 165 W 46th St.,New N. Y. 36. Sbscription rate: annual rate, $25; single -copy price, $1. Second class Posta g e id at New York, N.York,Y., and of d1dit onaluma ling offices. MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com Col. Leads 10-Yr. Gold LP Derby Executive Turntable NEW YORK -- Columbia Miller. whose albums have Syrtis, the Chambers Brothers, Records is leading the field in brought him II gold records. the New Christy Minstrels, Doris the number of gold LP awards Columbia artists Barbra Strei- Day, Robert Goulet. Johnny garnered over the past 10 years. sand and Johnny Mathis each Horton, Janis Joplin, Andre Columbia artists have earned 92 has eight gold LP's. Miss Strei- Kostelanetz, Jim Nabors and gold LP's, and Epic artists have sand has won more gold records Marty Robbins. Epic's winners earned three for a total of 95 for her albums than any other are the Dave Clark Five and gold albums for the CBS family. female performer in the record Bobby Vinton. Each of these gold LP's repre- industry. In the classical field, where rock duo, only five gold LP's have been sents $1 million in album sales Columbia's folk KORNHEISER SACHS VOGEL ROLONTZ and is certified by the Record Simon and Garfunkel, have won given, Columbia has taken three. Industry Association of America a gold record for their five These were given to Eugene Len Sachs, Sheldon Vogel and Robert Philadelphia Bob Kornheiser, (RIAA). I.P's. Other Columbia artists Ormandy and the vice-presidents of Atlantic Records. Korn- Orchestra, and two of them were Rolontz appointed Columbia's top gold winner who contributed to the gold haul and co-ordinator of sales and joint awards with the Mormon heiser was named vice-president is Andy Williams, whose 12 gold are Ray Conniff, Bob Dylan, and director of Tabernacle Choir. In the field promotion; Sachs was named vice-president records is topped only by the Paul Revere and the Raiders. vice-president, and Johnny Cash, Percy Faith, Tony of original cast recordings. marketing; Vogel was appointed financial Beatles' 13. The next highest of publicity and achiever for Columbia is Mitch Bennett, Dave Bruheck, the soundtrack albums and special Rolontz was named vice-president and director recordings, of the 34 gold LP's advertising. In other appointments at Atlantic, Rick Willard, awarded, Columbia has taken formerly singles sales manager for the Cotillion label, was ap- 12, the highest number achieved pointed singles sales manager for the Atlantic and Ateo labels CUC Planning Music by any company. Greenberg, former executive as well, succeeding Kornheiser. Jerry combined Columbia and Epic assistant to Jerry Wexler, label's executive vice-president, was a total of 14 have also achieved promoted to director of creative product. Promotion man Bill gold singles, signifying sales of Invasion of England been named r&b promotion manager for the Cotillion over one million copies of each Staton has By PHILIP PALMER single. Columbia's Gary Puckett label. and * * * LONDON-Charles Koppel - TM Music, administered here and the Union Gap, Simon a new post. man and Don Rubin were in through Carlin. Koppelman re- Garfunkel, Jimmy Dean, Percy Jay S. Lowy joined Dot as a&r vice-president, London last week to set up vealed that when all respective Faith, Johnny Horton, Marty Lowy had been previously general professional and plans to launch a U. K. branch contracts expired all the music Robbins and O. C. Smith, manager in New York of Paramount Pictures' of the music division of Com- publishing firms would be Epic's Bobby Vinton. Lulu and publishing companies. He was with the Big sin- monwealth United Corp. (CUC) brought under one umbrella Donovan contributed to the Three for seven years and ran his own Chicago next month. The joint heads of company. gles total. promotion company. He now has charge of were nego- the music company creative and administrative chores. . . . Aki tiating three production con- Aliong to Capitol in Los Angeles as a r&b with record manufacturers tracts promotion man, moving from a similar post with staff and seeking a to and engaging 'Protest Symphony' Hendler set at Liberty/ site. LOWY Liberty/UA.... Dick director for advertising/mer- Commonwealth United plans UA in the new post of creative a design consultant. . . . Allen to launch a record label in the chandising. He was formerly Key U.S. 'Beauty' Drive post at U. K. but as yet no pressing and LaVinger promoted to the newly created corporate distribution deal has been set. NEW YORK - A "protest Skye has launched a national Liberty UA of special projects manager. During his 10 years Koppelman said that the com- symphony" written by Gary Mc- campaign for the album, includ- with Liberty, LaVinger has worked in advertising, merchandising ing national advertising, co-op pany would not launch its Farland will spearhead the Art- and a&r co-ordination....Chad Stewart joined Alamo Music as label, Hot Biscuit, ists' Resistance M ove men t ads with retailers in every major American a producer for A&M. He was formerly in the singing duo of (ARM) against the deteriora- market, a coast -to -coast personal here. and Desmond Strobek named director of art tion of the American scene. The appearance tour by McFarland Chad Jeremy.... executive vice-presi- Record Corp. Strobel has been art CUC's newly inaugurated ARM con- and specially designed store dis- and advertising for Mercury dent, John Gross, is here and years. sists of people in the arts and plays. Plans for a live concert director with Mercury for the past six will remain until a British chief creative fields working under are being discussed. * * * has been appointed. the aegis of the Sierra Club to National advertising breaks John Spalding named director of administration for the U. K. S. already has a The U. firm stir up public action. April 13 with a full -page, four- and Europe for United Artists Music Group. office for its film divi- London The symphony, which has color ad in The New York Spalding will supervise all fiscal and administra- sion. Among the first projects is been recorded by McFarland for Times Sunday magazine head- tive matters throughout Europe for the various the film "The Magic Christian." the title of America's the Skye label under lined, "introducing publishing entities within the UA group. He'll with Peter Sellers and Ringo "America The Beautiful, An Ac- protest symphony." Dupli- first report to Noel Rogers, UA's managing director Starr. The soundtrack has been count of Its Disappearance," was cate full -page ads will appear and music European operations; composed by one of CUC's kicked off at a reception given magazine, Satur- for records for in Hi -Fidelity in songwriters, John Sebastian. by the Sierra Club, one of the day Review and selected pub- Murray Deitch, executive vice-president the main nation's leaders in promoting lications across the country, in- charge of world-wide publishing operations, and One of company's SPALDIN publishing firms, Chardon, is public understanding of conser- cluding the underground college to Sy Zucker, who heads foreign administration represented here by Robbins vation and ecology in New press. for both music and records. Spalding, formerly (19). for the UA under a contract which expires York Wednesday On the retail level, Skye has general manager -financial director in nine months. Another firm is scheduled co-op radio and news- music companies in the U. K., will headquarter special paper advertisements with re- in London... . Steve Harris appointed tail outlets in every major mar- assistant to Jac Holzman, president of Elektra 50% of Rubott Buddah Offers ket and has provided in-store Records. Harris will act as consultant to the display units including color Elektra-owned WCCC radio station in Hartford, Pub. the album jacket to Unart blow-ups of and oversee various special projects outside ads, plus specially /,/ and national HARRIS sphere of activities. Prior to NEW YORK A 50 per boxes for Elektra's normal - Information designed browsing Elektra's radio promotion. cent interest in Rubott Publish- counter display. this appointment, Harris was handling ing Co. has been acquired by * * * Unart Music. The deal was ne- McFarland has already be- heav- Donald J. Unger, General Record Tape's Midwestern regional gotiated between Linart's Mur- gun a coast -to -coast tour Aid to Stations and appointed special accounts manager.... Chuck Baker ray Deitch and Rubott's Bill ily laced with radio, TV manager, as in- Co., Los Angeles and Roger Rubenstein. press interviews as well named sales manager of the Handleman Ottinger NEW YORK - Buddah Rec- the appearances. as an exclusive producer for Ruhott Publishing is the music ords has created Siddhartha store branch. . . . Fred Smith set the company's wing of Ruhott Management Press, a house bulletin super- Jubilee and Josie labels. He will operate from Munao named Agency. vised by Richard Robinson, and Cots West Coast office. . . . Al Frisch and Frederic Sire Issuing Seven Music Corp. Under the three-year pact. a new label featuring the intro- contact a&r men and producers for the Big Unart will place Rubott ma- duction time of each record, to In U. S. & Canada * * * give radio stations a better com- Records terial with artists not managed NEW YORK Sire Records Seymour (Sy) Lesser set as acting president of MGM munications service. - had by the agency. The purchase will issue records by the Cats upon the departure of Arnold Maxin on April 11. Lesser The new listing of introduc- was for an undisclosed amount in the United States and Can- been assistant comptroller at MGM and financial vice-president as well as for Unart's tion time, as well as the running of cash ada, as a result of a deal set by time of each record, was con- of the Big Three. financing of Rubott's expansion Seymour Stein, managing direc- * * * ceived by Buddah promotion di- and signing of new writers. of Sire, and Gerry Oord, rector Marty Thau and Tony tor Bernard F. Steiner named comptroller of Polydor, Inc. He managing director of Bovema, Richland, independent West will handle all of the financial and administrative functions for Holland. The act is a very hot 5 Palette Products Coast promotion man. The serv- to Jerry Schonebaum, group in the Netherlands. The the newly organized firm and report will mark the debut of Sid- ice . . has taken over re- U. S. Labels first release here will be "Lea,' Polydor's U. S. head. . Julius J. Lokin Out on dhartha. which will follow up which has been on the Dutch sponsibility for college bookings and promotions at the newly Pro- with special brochures on Bud- NEW YORK Palette charts for months and was No. 1 expanded concert department of Gerard W. Purcell Associates. - dah product, co-ordination of ductions of Belgium is riding a in Holland for six weeks last concert department director. the label's new LP series ("Late He'll report to Peter Grey Terhune, five-ply streak with its product November and December. An of "Sunday" and "Black Lokin had been with the college concert booking department in the U. S. Palette's recent al- Night," album will also be released dur- the U. S. National Student Association. . . . Toni Wine joined the S. include America"), and the production bum deals for U. ing early summer. staff writers. "Spanish Soul" by Digno Garcia of free tape shows to be made Jillbern Music as one of the company's on Command; "Themes in available to interested radio sta- * * * Brass," by the Brass Hat on tions. lsomura U. S. Chief Holly Tooker has taken over as publicity assistant at Van- Kapp; "Moonlight on Diamond - Robinson, who will run the guard Records. She reports to Sunny Schnier. . . . Saul Karp Kyutaro Iso- head," by the Waikikis on Kapp, Siddhartha operation, was for- NEW YORK - joined Vanguard Records as production manager. Prior to his with mura is president of Matsushita "Love Moods - Romantic Gui- merly an air personality appointment, he held the same post with Famous Records where tars," by Los Mayas on Four WNEW-FM in New York be- Electric Corp. of America, not he had worked for 15 years. . . . Stan Costa to MRC Music Corners; and "Mediterranean fore joining Buddah as admin- its parent company in Japan as where he will assist general professional manager Bob Reno. Holiday," by Kyriakos and his istrative assistant to vice-presi- incorrectly listed in last week's James Music. Orchestra on Four Corners. dent Neil Bogart. Executive Turntable. Costa had been with Dick MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD 4 www.americanradiohistory.com Did you ever get the feeling that you wanted to disengage yourself from life? To withdraw into some kind of solitary contemplation just to think about everything for a while? Everything. You. Her. It. Them. Well that's how a poet feels, because he's no different from everyone else. What makes a poet different is that he takes the time to put it all down on paper. Beautifully. And what makes Leonard Cohen a very different poet is that he turns his poetry into songs. He did it for Songs of Leonard Cohen, his first album. And it achieved a rare kind of success. (Everyone began picking up on it. Especially the song "Suzanne.") The first time we sprang him on you cold, and people had to get warmed up to this very unusual artist. But now, there's actually a demand up front for Leonard Cohen. So here's the second Leonard Cohen album for the growing number of people who have identified with him. And feel what he feels. But don't have that rare poetic vision.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Tower to Pay Top Production $ Discount Plan for Retailer LOS ANGELES Tower, with - top name producers is to 60 LP's annually. Both prod- the Capitol subsidiary, will be- meant to Backs Merc. 18 -LP Release change that posture. uct categories will he reduced gin competing for top money Tower has also begun to preen to provide promotion men on production deals under a CHICAGO Mercury Rec- they can then purchase the new its artist roster to where it has staff and at Tower's - management policy initiated independent ord Corp. is hacking ifs March same amount of albums from by a workable number of acts. distributorships with greater Perry Mayer, its recently named time release of 18 new albums by the Philips catalog. Mauriat Mayer estimates that 80 per to work on projects. general manager. offering for the first time a re- has cent of his product will come eight catalog pieces and Mayer Realigns Deals tailer's discount purchase plan and his a&r director, from free-lance sources, with there are six previous LP's by Eddie A&r director Ray has begun on catalog product by the Paul the Ray, will become com- greater promotional emphasis Mystic Moods. petitive in their bidding realigning some of his produc- Mauriat and Mystic Moods or- for in- being given to individual rec- Mercury is utilizing a special dependent tion deals. He has assigned chestras. The discount plan, a production company ords. Four regional promotion merchandising poster to feature affiliations. Chips Moman of Memphis to one -free -with -I2 albums deal, men will be hired and work for Linn County's second album on During record Eternity's Children, an applies to 14 LP's by the two its four and one -halt national manager Dave Fox. the label. In addition to this years act formerly produced by orchestras and amounts to a of existence Tower was Mayer is determined LP, Mercury is releasing not to Crocked Foxx Productions 7.7 per cent savings. al- never in a strong position to of- continue with of bums Tower's previous Baton Rouge, La. by Faron Young, Dave fer deals to top producers policy of releasing Retailers may purchase any Dudley, Charlie between 80 He has also shifted former Starr, Don The emphasis on working and 100 singles quantity of "The Soul of Paul Costa, Steve Douglas, a year and 40 Standells lead singer Dick Dodd Horst Mauriat," and/or "Extensions," Jankowski and the folk duo of from Greengrass Productions to by the Mystic Moods, both new Alzo and Udine, One other LP Bill Lowery Productions of releases. Under the "Baker's Atlanta. features a selection of South Dozen" discount arrangement, African music. Tower's New York a&r man, Sammy Vargas, has just recorded An extensive program, fea- In This Issue a new name, Bill Tinker, one of Malverne Distrib turing heavy co-op advertising AUDIO the few house a&r assignments. and prepared radio spots, is ac- 56 Ray hopes to involve stronger NEW YORK - In a recent companying the Philips March CLASSICAL 48 name songwriters on the sound- issue of the Billboard Malverne release. Besides the LP's by track Distributors was incorrectly both Mauriat and the Mystic CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 57 projects Tower distributes. The label's exclusive ties are termed an MGM outlet. Mal - Moods Orchestra, the release COIN MACHINE WORLD with Sidewalk Productions verne is New York's oldest in- includes albums by Group 49 dependent distributor. Headed Therapy, Blue Cheer, Harvey COMMERCIALS which writes material for Amer- 30 ican International Pictures. by Al Hirsch, the company re- Mandel, Leigh Stephens, the COUNTRY Mayer, the former merchan- cently celebrated its 23d anni- Hamilton Face Band, Harry 42 dising versary. Secombe and Edu Lobo. INTERNATIONAL manager since the label 60 began, will seek a new graphic image for Tower. The label will MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 55 use outside art houses, PR peo- TEMPI in 3 -Field Drive RADIO 32 ple and graphic experts for its RHYTHM BLUES projects. (No replacement is NEW YORK Trans -Elec- jingles field also are being set. & 39 contemplated - immediately for tronic Music Productions, Inc. A package for college con- TALENT 16 Mayer's merchandising post. cert dates is being formed fea- Mayer (TEMPI), producer of the Co- TAPE CARtridge shortly will hire a re- turing Walter Carlos of 22 placement for the national sales lumbia album "Switched -On "Switched -On Bach"and director's job, which became Bach," plans drives in the rock, Schwarz. The program will con- FEATURES Hits of the World 65 vacant recently when Hugh Dal- concert and commercial fields. sist of lectures and demonstra- Hot Country Albums Stock Market Quotations 8 46 las left the company.) Hot Country Singles Construction of a major new tions of multimedia presentations Vox Jox 34 44 Unlike past patterns, Hof 100 Mayer studio also is on tap. plus performances on the Moog 58 plans spending three New Tape Cartridge Releases months on TEMPI has signed Harvest, synthesizer. CHARTS 26 the road, with Top 40 Easy Listening 66 his national pro- R. Dennis Schwarz and Childe Carlos and Schwarz also motion are Best -Selling Classical LP's 48 Top LP's 74 and sales managers Harold for the pop market, the designing the mixing console for Best -Selling Folios spending 55 up to five months in last to be produced for Mer- a I6 -tract studio, which also will Best -Selling Jazz LP's 78 the field. cury. Expanded activities in the feature a Moog unit. Best -Selling R&B Albums 40 RECORD REVIEWS Best -Selling R&8 Singles 39 Breakout Albums 78 Album Reviews .. .68, 71 Breakout Singles 78 Single Reviews 72 TEC Bows Forward, Pop Label LOS ANGELES - Three- owned by Transcontinental In- a position of major rack job- Published Weekly by month -old Transcontinental En- vesting Corp., the parent Billboard Publications, Inc. com- bing strength, owning a num- 2160 Patterson tertainment Corp. has formed pany. These Billboard St , Cincinnati, 0. 45214 Transcontinental ber of powerhouse companies Tel Area Code 513, 381.6450 its first label, Forward Record Music firms are Mutual in around the country. Corp. Bud Fraser, TEC's execu- Woburn, Mass., and EDITORIAL Eastern in Supporting Fraser on his exec- OFFICE: 165 W. 46th St., New York, N Y 10036. Area Code 212, PL 7-2800 tive vice-president, will run the East Hartford, according to Sal utive team are, Cable: BILLBOARD NEWYORK in addition to label as its president. Licata, Forward's sales director. I.icata, Danny Kessler, a&r di- EDITOR IN CHIEF: Lee Zhito GENERAL ADVERTISING OFFICES Pop product will he de- Transcon has been working rector (ex -Epic and RCA); and EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Paul Ackerman Director of Sales: Ron Carpenter veloped from among the five slowly toward creating its own Advertising Bill Burdsal, director of admin- DEPARTMENT EDITORS, NEW YORK Manager: Ronald Willman independent production compa- label, Promotion Director: Herb following the purchase of istration and finance. Music Editor: Paul Ackerman Wood nies Midwest Gen. Mgr : T. L. already owned by Trans- six creative companies. Associate Music Editor: Mike Herrick Among the creative compa- Gross Midwest Sales Director: Dick Wilson Chief Copy Editor: Robert continental, plus several others The company has been work- Sobel West Coast Gen. Mgr.: Willis Wardlow nies owned by Transcon are Radio-TV Programming: Claude R. Hall its president, Mike Nashville Gen. Mgr.: Robt. L. Kendall Curb, is ey- ing on the label's creation from Hurok Concerts, Sidewalk Pro- Classical and Specials Editor: Fred Kirby ing to purchase. International Editor: Ian Dove ductions, James W. Guercio RAB PRODUCTION MANAGER: Editor: Ed Ochs Bob Phill; Music will encompass all the Productions, Dan Moore Pro- Tape Cartridge Editor: Hank Fox contemporary pop ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER: fields includ- ductions, Jerden and - ART DIRECTOR: Virgil the Atta Arnett Joe Clarke ing soundtracks. More than half rack CHICAGO London Slates Corp. CLASSIFIED the product will be developed Audio, Coin Machine and Musical ADS, NEW YORK Instrument from outside producers or Editors: Earl Paige & Classified Mgr.: James Flatley pro- Ron Schlacht« duction firms owned by Trans - Burkan Award to CIRCULATION J. S. EDITORIAL OFFICES SALES, NEW YORK con. Forward will develop its Launching Host Chicago, Midwest Editor: Earl Paige Circulation Manager: Milton Gorbulew own artist roster and assign Pa. U. Graduate Washington Bureau Chief: Mildred Hall Los them to these producers. NEW YORK Tomas A. Angeles Bureau: Eliot Tiegel, U. S. /RANCH OFFICES - Bruce Weber Of the first 17 domestic dis- Reed, a graduate of the Uni- Nashville, Southeast Editor: Bill Williams CHICAGO, III. 60601, 188 W. Randolph Area Code tributors lined up, only versity of Pennsylvania Law 312, CE 6-9818 two are Of New IPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION Artists School, has been awarded the LOS ANGELES, Calif. 90069. 9000 Sunset General Manager: Andrew J. Csida Blvd. Area Code 213, 273-1555 NEW YORK London first prize of $1,500 in the 30th Research Director: David Luxner - Annual Nathan Burkan Mgr. Record Market Research: Andy Tomko NASHVILLE, Tenn. 37203, 1905 Broadway. Records is preparing to unleash Memo- Director, Reviews Area Code 615, U. S. Polydor's and Charts: Don Ovens 244-1936 a host of new artists rial Competition, sponsored by Manager, Charts: Ira Trachtet through its WASHINGTON, D. C. ASCAP associated 20005, 733 , with Manager Record Source 15th St family of labels. High on the the New Intl: Joe Taras N.W. Woodward Bldg., Rm. Supervisor, Print Services: 533. Area Code York law firm of Paul, Weiss, Robert Gerber 202, 393-2580 Distrib Net list is the first appearance as a vocalist of British composer Goldberg, Rifkind, Wharton & PUBLISHER: Mort L. Nasatir, New York Office -ar- NEW YORK The new ranger - Garrison. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Lee - conductor, Les Reed, Zhito American office of Polydor, Inc. whose singing single, "Don't The second prize of $1,000 has set up a coast -to -coast went to Paul I. Sherman, INTERNATIONAL OFFICES net- Linger With Your Finger on the a grad- UROEAN DIRECTOR: Andre work of 28 distributors. The dis- Trigger," uate of Holy Cross; the third de Vekey, 7 Carnaby St., London W.1. Phone: 486-5971 is being released on Cable: Billboard London tribution pattern will take effect the Deram label. prize of $750 went to John UROPEAN EDITOR: Mike Hennessey, 7 Carnaby St., London W.I. Phone: 486-5971 next month when Deutsche Iskrant, a graduate of Yale. Cable: Billboard London Other newcomers to the Lon- Grammophon, Archive and INITED KINGDOM: Graeme Andrews, don family are singer Steve IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIhIIIU'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 7 Carnaby St., London W.I. Phone: 486-5971 Heliodor Cable: Billboard London revert to Polydor. The Montgomery; a British group, TALY: Germano Ruscitto, Galleria three labels currently are being del Corso 2, Milano, Italy. Phone: 70.15.15 East of Eden; singer Paul Slade; GOLD FOR TWO APAN: Kenji Suzuki Japan, Trade Service, distributed by the Ltd., 2.1-408, 3 Chome Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo MGM Clas- a British group, Episode 6; IEXICO: Kevin Kelleghan, Varsovia 54, Mexico. Phone: 125002 sical Division. Reed's composing partner Barry KAEMPFERT ubscription rates payable in advance. LP'S One year, $25 in U. S. A. (except Jerry Schoenbaum, president uerto Rico) Alaska, Hawaii and Mason; the Bedrocks and the and Canada, or $45 by airmail. Rates in other foreign NEW YORK -Iwo Bert ubscribers when countries on request. of the new office, said - requesting change of Polydor Barclay James address should give old as well as new Harvest, both Kaempfert ublished weekly. Second-class postage address. was aiming albums on Decca paid at New York, N. Y., and at additional mailing for a May/June re- from England; ffices. Copyright 1969 by Billboard Publications, and the Dolphi have been certified as $1 Inc. The company also publishes Record lease date mil- etailer, Vend, Amusement Business, for its first pop prod- and Georgia Clay. High Fidelity, American Artist, Modern Photography, lion sellers by RIAA, lerchandising Week. Postmaster, please uct here. He explained, making send Form 3579 to Billboard Publications, Inc., "We Jayboy, another label nation- atterson St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. 2160 a total of three gold records for intend to be a full -line sound ally distributed by London, has the composer -conductor. Newly company, utilizing any media just acquired the Hogs, a new certified were "Wonderland, by that produces music as leisure group ABP VOL 81 No. 13 from the Midwest and has Moonlight" Cff entertainment." This will and "Bert Kaemp- in- on release a single titled "It's fert's Greatest Hits." clude tape. All Coming to Me Now." 6 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111111111111111111, www.americanradiohistory.com MARCH 29, 1969. BILLBOARD Three Neve Breakouts!

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Flinn of Lerner's recording, stock and was not included. sold 1,000 shares, closing out amateur production his holdings. S. S. Rossate sold 2,100 shares, leaving him 16,740. WINNERS CIRCLE: rights to the AMERICAN six shows which are "Briga- BROADCASTING COS. -Frank L. Marx sold S.M.I. captures the "Who's Who of 2,250 shares, leaving him 5,086. doon," "Camelot," "Gigi," "My Certron S. B. Siegel disposed of $ 119,400 Sheet Music" spotlight with the Fair Lady," "On Sales, shares of Convertible Subordinated Debentures, leaving none. a Clear Day AMPEX 1968 Grammy Champions You Can See Forever" and CORP.-James F. Coonan sold 6,000 shares, leaving Earnings him 4,134 shares LITTLE GREEN APPLES, BY THE "Paint Your Wagon." Are held personally, and 1,703 as custodian. C. P. Gins- burg sold 500 shares, leaving 500. Daniel TIME I GET TO PHOENIX, CLASSI. In exchange for the proper- J. Yomine exercised option Up in Period to buy 625 shares, giving CAL GAS, BOTH SIDES NOW, MAC ties, Lerner will receive him 981. cash AUTOMATIC RETAILERS ARTHUR PARK, WICHITA and stock in KEC. No exact OF AMERICA -D. Dayton sold LINEMAN, LOS ANGELES Sales and 100 shares, price in the multi -million - leaving 7,206 held personally, and sold 100 shares held MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, (Sittin' On) dollar Earnings of Certron Corp., du- by wife and transaction was disclosed. children, leaving them 1,516 shares. John Barnabee sold THE DOCK OF THE BAY, HARPER plicator and blank tape manu- 300 shares, leaving him Included in the deal will be 700. William F. Deal exercised option to VALLEY P.T.A., BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF facturer, in the first quarter two upcoming film adaptations of buy 167 shares, giving him 500. Frank M. Sanders exercised option SOMEWHERE ('acred) and DO YOU the fiscal year were higher than of Lerner's Broadway produc- to huy 200 shares, establishing account of 200 shares. KNOW THE WAY TO in the same period a year earlier. SAN JOSE. tions. First of the two will CANTEEN CORP.-The following exercised option to buy: be For three months ended Jan. Frank Make sure these money -making his production of "Paint Your L. Connix, 1,000 shares giving him 2,512; John F. Farr 2,300 31, 1969, net sales totaled $2,- shares, giving sheets TOP your next order! Wagon." which will be released him 3,503; Daniel A. Nimmer 500 shares, giving him 153,338 as against $729,281 in 1,000; Herman W. later this year by Paramount. Reuter 500 shares plus 37 bought, for a total of the corresponding quarter a year Also to be released 1,037; Bruce T. Telfer 1,250 shares, giving him 6,350. by Para- ago. COLUMBIA Bobby Russell, Nashville's "Pied mount, but not until 1970, will BROADCASTING -William S. Paley transferred (Continued on page 78) 56,104 shares Piper," writer of this year's "Song to his partnership account, leaving him 1,431,438 shares held personally Of The Year" Award, has written (SEC notes this was erroneously reported as 56,104 shares bought and performs by Mrs. Paley in October report), 88,296 the theme song for partnership, as 292,645 in trusts and 67,507 owned by wife, 159 shares the soon to be released Walt Disney for stepson. Motion Picture, "Smith." This song. [Market Quotations COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES -The following THE BALLAD OF GABRIEL JIMMY shares As of stock were received in of Closing Thursday, March 20, 1969 exchange for Screen Gems Stock: Alfred BOY AND SMITH, places Bobby into Hart, 1,283, giving him 3,780; Leo Jaffe 15,625, 1968 Week's Vol. Week's Week's giving him 91,524 the Academy Award nomination NAME Week's Net held personally, 1,569 by 11I,6 L.w in 100's wife; Stanley Schneider 18 (plus 3,500 league High Low Close Change shares acquired by option to buy), giving him a total of 3,518 held Admiral personally, and 293 as custodian, 251/. 15 614 16% 15 giving him 632 shares as custodian. American 161/. + ti CONSOLIDATED Broadcasting 76% 43% ELECTRONICS INDS.-Robert T. SPEAKIN' OF POPS: 482 61% 56% 61% +1% exercised option Dunn Ampex 42% to buy 4,000 shares, giving him 7,000. 26% 813 37% 347/e 37Y2 Here's what's happening on the Automatic +2 WALT DISNEY PRODS. Rodio 27 15% -R. T. Morrow exercised option to 190 22% 20V. 211/1 + buy 515 shares, giving him "new music scene" . . . 1,169. LOVE IS Automatic Retailer Assoc. 125 lí 72% 268 110% 1041/4 110% HANDLEMAN CO. ALL I HAVE TO GIVE (Checkmates. Avnet +5% -Sidney J. Karbel sold 400 431/2 shares, leaving 20% 1467 251/U 22t/. 25 +1% him 1,500 owned personally, 75 jointly Ltd.), BETWIXT & BETWEEN (J. & K Canteen Corp. with wife, and 1,500 by wife 34 201/2 252 25% 22% 25% +2Y2 alone. -Kai Winding), CALIFORNIA GIRI Capitol Ind. 44 24 780 44 KINNEY NATIONAL SERVICE -And The Tenn. Square (Tompall 371/2 43% +3% -Irwin Donenfeld sold 1,500 CBS 60% shares, leaving him 12,711 43% 778 50% 461/2 50% held personally, 19.788 as estate. Allan & The Glaser Bros.), THE CHOKIN' Chic. Musical Inst. +3% B. Ecker 18 241/4 73 exercised option to buy 250 shares, giving 28% 2612 28 + 11U him 2,300 held KIND (Joe Simon) and FEELINGS Columbia Pic. personally, 100 by wife. 451/4 2314 964 Edward Rosenthal sold 2,200, personally, (The Cherry 33% 31% 33% +1% People)! Commonwealth -United and 8,400 as trust, leaving 60,195 shares held 241/2 6% 2794 16% 6% personally, and 120,600 Disney, 161/4 + 11/4 as trusts. Mrs. Rosenthal holds Walt 931/2 3,261 shares personally, 3,000 as 41% 207 731/4 69% 721/4 trustee, EMI -1b and the children have 29,500 shares. SHEET 8% William Sarnoff sold SCOOPS: 41/2 456 7% 71/ 7% Unchg. 200 shares, leaving 16,800. Paul Milstein, General Electric 100% elected to the board of 7AZUERA 801/ 1614 90 85% 90 +11/4 directors in January (according the newest Herb Al Gulf & Western to SEC report), reports 29,666 shares 661/e 34% 2144 37 34% of Series A. convertible preferred, pert & The TJB's instrumental, has Handleman 36% +11/4 and holds a 5% per cent note 44% $1,633,200. for that 21 349 43 39 43 instant "sound" of success. Harvey Radio +3b4 331/2 15% 32 21% 20V2 MCA -Daniel L. Ritchie acquired 3,500 Also . . be on 21% shares as compensa- the lookout for Kinney Services - V, tion, 447/e 26% 402 giving him 10,250. Berle Adams acquired SAUSALITO! Sheets to be released 331/í 321h 33% -lU 5,000 shares under Macke Co. incentive plan, giving him 22,992 simultaneously 291/4 16% 73 25 23% shares. M. M. Schrier acquired 600 with Al Martino's MCA 241A -1% shares under incentive plan, giving 531/4 347/e 97 391/2 him 29,308 held personally, 1,200 great record. Metromedia 361/2 37 -21/2 shares owned by wife. 571/. 241/. 183 45 42 45 t1Y. METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER-Robert MGM H. O'Brien exercised 55 35% 571 431A 391/. 40% option to buy 6,615 TRADE TIPS: 3M - shares, giving him 25,714. 119% 81 632 102% 98 102% MOTOROLA Motorola +2% -Homer L. Marrs exercised option to buy 1,000 While in 153% 97 shares, giving the Midwest recently, your 215 1171/2 1111/2 112% -21/4 him total of 1,100. Arthur L. Reese exercised North Amer. Phillips 47% to buy 3,200 option Editor visited several music centers 34 130 37 351 36% +1 shares, giving him 5,800. W. J. Weisz exercised Pickwick Int. to buy 1,900 option to learn first-hand, the local top 55 151/4 267 55 491/4 54% + 4% shares, giving him 3,030. RCA PICKWICK sellers. Was particularly impressed 35 41% 1814 42% 41% 42% + t/4 INTERNATIONAL -Ira Moss exercised option Servmat to buy 16,875 with the manner in which the 69% 35 70 shares, giving him 18,938. sheet 42% 42 42 - 1/i TRANSCONTINENTAL music Trans Amer. 43% INVESTING was displayed . POP 22 1258 36% 32 35Ve + -Sol Blaine sold 259 Transcontinental 2Y4 shares personally and 600 as corporation, SHEETS with posters of POP ART- Invest. 26% 13% 617 leaving 14,196 shares held 22% 21%2 1/2 personally, Triangle 22 - 34,996 as corporation, and ISTS, EDUCATIONAL SHEETS 46 31 77 Mrs. Blaine owns 2,779 & 34!/2 31 34Y2 '} 2 shares. Howard Weingrow 20th CenturyFox disposed of 200 shares of 61/2 BOOKS in instrumental departments, 41% 241/2 2145 35% convertible percent 32% 34% +2 preference, leaving him 30,015 shares etc. Eye -appealing Vendo of such holdings. "centers of ac- 34 231/ 83 26Y2 241/2 26% +21/. TWENTIETH CENTURY -FOX tivity" Viewless - David Brown exchanged designed to stimulate and 33% 141/2 244 271/4 24% 26% +1% $9,000 in 5'/4 per cent convertible subordinated Warner Bros. debentures for 360 sustain the interest and enthusiasm -7 Arts 641/2 26% 921 shares, giving him 341/4 50 54 + 1h 3,004 shares, and eliminating his debenture of the Wurlitzer holdings. consumer. Remember . 251/2 18% 35 D. F. Zanuck exchanged 201/4 191/2 201h + 1/4 $191,700 of 5% per cent con- "What Zenith vertible subordinated The Eye Admires, The Heart 65% 50% 495 52% debentures for 7,668 shares, giving 511/í 51% - 1/2 him 55,608 Desires." shares held personally, 100,000 by wife As of Closing Thursday, March 20, 1969 and 102,628 as trusts, and eliminating his 5% per cent debenture holdings. Week's Week's W.i8's The following transactions OVER THE COUNTER' Nigh low Clem were made by officers and directors The Music Shop in Quincy, Illinois, of stocks traded over-the-counter: Data was one of the "centers" contacted. Packaging Corp. 421/i 36 ITCC-H. Earl 42% Smalley sold 2,000 shares as trustee, leaving Owner Marge Fidelitone 22,000 Inman reported these 51/2 5 We shares held as trustee, and 56,211 held personally. sheets TOPS General Artists NEWELL in SALES . . SOME- Corp. INDUSTRIES 17 16Y2 17 --C, W. Newell sold 2,400 shares, WHERE General Recorded leaving him 172,527. MY LOVE, CRIMSON & Tope 28% 25 26 CLOVER, BY THE ITCC TIME I GET TO 161/3 15% 16 PHOENIX, BORN Jubilee FREE, LOVE IS Ind. 26 23% 24 BLUE and the entire collection Lear Jet of 27% 251/2 271/4 Filmways Buys Booking JOHN BRIMHALL TEACHING PIECES. Lin Broadcasting Co. 151/4 131/2 131/2 Merco Ent. 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Neither the personal management field, bid nor the re- NEW YORK asked prices of unlisted securities represent actual transactions. presenting the - Chappell & GOLD MARK Strawberry Alarm ASSOCIATES Rather, they are a guide to the range Co. has acquired the publishing within which these securities could hove Clock and the Lennon Sisters. PUBLIC RELATIONS been sold or bought at the time of compilation. rights to the off-Broadway rock Richard St. Johns, Filmways musical, New York --Beverly Hills The above quotations compiled for Billboard "Salvation." The mu- -London by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & president, said Concert Smith, Inc., member of the New Associ- sical, written by C. C. Courtney York Stock Exchange and all principal stock ates will become exchanges. a division of and Peter Link, opened at the Filmways, with Steve 8 Wolf, Jim Village Gate Tuesday (11). MARCH www.americanradiohistory.com 29, 1969, BILLBOARD iiiii " , ,//li//u /

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www.americanradiohistory.com WB -7's Track LP Investment By ELIOT TIEGEL LOS ANGELES - Warner ing sidemen a second time for "Camelot" 300,000; and "Fin- Bros. -Seven Arts Records has their performances, companies ian's" 250,000, according to invested around $4(X),000 in have taken to recording the mu- W-7. soundtrack recordings during the sic in a studio where fewer play- But there are exceptions in the past 10 years. Sales of these LP's ers can he used and a fuller drama field. The "Bonnie & arc about 1,750,000 units. sound can he obtained under Clyde" soundtrack has sold These figures cover 42 LP's better record recording condi- around 20,000 copies and the released on Warners and six tions than on a large film sound - music from "The Fox" is now on Reprise-three by Frank stage. at the break-even stage. Sinatra. The music from dramatic So far this year W-7 has re- One major musical, like "Mu- films-as opposed to pure mu- leased "Bullitt," by Lalo Schifrin sic Man" of "Finian's Rainbow," sicals-offers the greatest risks. and "Big Bounce," by Mike overshadows the losses suffered And it is in this area where Curb, with "Goodbye Colum- when investing $11,000 and only LP's sell very small amounts. bus" (a Paramount picture), mu- selling 200 copies, a situation The public is more prone to buy sic by Charles Fox and the As- which occurred several years ago a soundtrack from a musical sociation, slated for release in with a score written by Andre which it already knows, Hil- April. Last year W-7 released Previn. liard claims. "Music Man" has five soundtrack LP's, of which sold 500,000 copies in the U. S.; THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE perform one of their Buddah records on There are a number of dan- only one was a music picture, ABC -TV's "The Generation Gap," which features a top record act gers inherent in releasing sound- "Finian's." The other film LP's each week. Program's host, Dennis Wholey, is at right. tracks, explained Jimmy Hil- Ranwood were "The Fox," "Petula," "Bon liard, W -7's film music specialist. Winds Up nie & Clyde," and "Heart Is During Hilliard's seven years Welk Month Pitch the Lonely Hunter." Blues in -Time with the company, he has per- Because of the "unpredictable' Old Revival: sonally worked on 22 sound- NEW YORK - Ranwood nature of the soundtrack busi- track albums. Records is winding up a spe- ness, it is impossible to know Tunes and Copyright Click The name power of a com- cial March promotion for Law- one's total involvement with this poser-or his skill-often are rence Welk which was pegged kind of product, according to secondary on the Continued from page I income. Dick Waterman, man- to the box-office bandleader's 66th birth- Hilliard. One project which W-7 power the day celebration. ager of the Junior Wells band, of picture and the Records can have is the Sher- value The lators Janis Joplin, Canned Heat, suggests that "musicians who the film's name has on campaign also included man Brothers original musical the album. sales promotion Welk's Butterfield Blues Band and have attained powerful interna- Neal Hefti's score for TV of "Tom Sawyer," which W-7 for "Sex family, Jo Ann Crccdence Clearwater Revival, tional popularity should realize and the Single Girl" Castle, Tanya Pictures will film. W-7 Records hasn't sold enough for W-7 to Falan, Myron Floren, Natalie president Mike Maitland decides boosting the new relevance of that royalties on a 'B' side recoup its investment. The Nevins, Bob Ralston and Frank on which the blues. Through Cream's per- would provide Skip James ('who same soundtracks the record is true for Johnny Scott. wing will formances of "I'm So Glad" is very sick and Williams release. probably will score for (by Skip James) and "Cross- never perform "Not With My Wife again') or Son You Don't." roads" (Robert Johnson), Janis House or Sleepy John Estes or A record company is Joplin's "Ball and Chain" (Big John heirs with required Hurt's more to repay all musical Don't Abuse, Stevens Warns Mama Thornton), Creedence money than they costs to could earn in musicians, singers, arrangers, Clearwater's "I Put a Spell on months of coffee house work or copyists. plus the costs involved You" (Screamin' Jay Hawkins) small concerts." For bluesmen On Electronic Synthesizer in transferring the sound off the -and others, some of the passed Albert King, Muddy Waters film to tape and then dubbing it LOS ANGELES over patriarchs of "race" mu- and James Cotton, the mass com- - Using an The synthesizer is a valid in- down for a two channel stereo electronic sic have been reclaimed with mercialization of their ethnic synthesizer to create strument and it doesn't have to album. wierd noises can the the new liberalism, their albums folk sagas is like reincarnation kill instru- rest on its "trick possibilities," When the music is transferred ment's potential musicians reissued and their copyright files at middle age. Nowlin' Wolf if Stevens believes. He has within from film to tape, the label don't start using it reopened for new business. has already recorded properly, recent weeks used his Moog an album must pay each musician union charges for Cadet/Concept featuring composer Leith Stevens. synthesizer in segments of "Judd Royalties Alive scale for every 15 minutes of He is now using electronics in the material written under his real for Defense" and "Land of For those bluesmen no longer material used. To combat pay - his TV scores. the Giants." living or too ill to perform name, Chester Burnett ("Smoke- again, Stevens is under contract to successful stack Lightning"), and numbers copyrights such as 20th -Fox TV and these are two "I'm So by Willie Dixon ("Spoonful" and Glad," for example, can 20th series. "The instrument can assure Skip James some future "Back Door Man"). Screamin' Jay Hawkins is currently re- BEST easily get a bad name if you're cording for Philips. not careful," se said. Urban Offspring Stevens hears the synthesizer being used in commercials Two Italian The revival is also generating for a psychedelic effect, and to pro- a new blues tradition in the now - vide short, fast notes of seeming- proud black culture, though time This Last Weeks on Movie Scores Week Week TITLE, Artist, Label ti Number Chart ly unrelated nature in the high and technology have taken the Billboard register. "There is no melody NEW YORK Edward B. blues out of the country and into 2 FOOL ON THE HILL 16 line, - Award Sergio Mendes 8 SP just a sound effect. Peo- the city, stressing the tensions Brasil '66, AIM 4160 (S) Marks Music, publishers of for- ple have to settle down and find and fast track of urban life. eign movie scores, has acquired 1 SOULFUL STRUT 10 out what the instrument can do Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, John Young -Holt Unlimited, Brunswick BL 754144 (5' the scores of two Italian mov- and then use their imagination to ies, "Seven Lee Hooker and Cotton have Golden Men," with 3 5 THE WORM 14 put it to work for them." music by Armando Travaioli, risen from the revival as the ur- Jimmy McGriff, Solid State 55 18045 (S) Stevens is an advocate of the and "The Sweet Body of De- ban offspring of the basic blues 4 4 SILVER CYCLES 5 instrument for its ability to borah," featuring music by generation, borrowing impetus Nora Eddie Harris, Atlantic SD 1517 (S) "widen Orlandi. from the reclamation of their the composer's palate" in a fashion unattainable with music forefathers. This diffusion 5 3 ROAD SONG 20 Also acquired Wes Montgomery, SP any from CAM of the "lost" generation in Amer- AIM 3012 (5) conventional instrument in Spa -Roma was the title tune the orchestra. Stevens blends ican music lore into the mu- 6 6 A DAY IN THE LIFE from "Non Faccio La Guerra, 78 synthesizer sounds within the sical mainstream will be marked Wes Montgomery, AIM LP 2001 (M); SP 3001 (S) Faccio L'Amore," with music framework of an orchestra when by concerts in Buffalo, June by Riz Ortolani, co -composer 7 8 STONE SOUL 3 he uses the instrument. He has 27-29, and at the University of Mongo Santamaria, Columbia CS 9780 (5) of "More." "Rossana's Theme" his own synthesizer in his home Michigan in Ann Arbor on Aug. from the "Seven Golden Men" 8 7 THE GREATEST BYRD 5 and whenever he uses it for a 1-3, where talent such as Light- movie and the score of the Ital- Charlie Byrd, Columbia CS 9780 (S) 20th project, he charges the stu- nin' Hopkins, Big Boy Crudup, ian picture "Svezia, Inferno E dio for its usage. For one and Magic Sam, Otis Rush, Junior 9 9 MOTHER NATURE'S SON 4 Paradiso" have also been added Ramsey Lewis, Cadet LSP 821 one-half minutes of synthesizer Wells and Chicago blues hands to the Marks catalog in their music, Stevens charges 20th are being sought for appear- 10 10 SOUNDTRACK 4 specialty. Charles $250. Under his contract with ances. Also instrumental in win- Lloyd, Atlantic SD 1519 (S' the studio he does both TV Another number from an ear- ning new exposure the artists 11 12 MERCY MERCY for 20 and motion pictures and has an lier acquisition, "The Miracle of are such as Buddy Rich Big Band, World Pacific ST 20133 (5) anthologies Impe- idea to use the electronic in- Love," by Curtis R. Lewis, sung rial's legendary Masters series by Decca's Marge 12 11 ARRIVAL OF A YOUNG GIANT 9 strument in a science fiction pic- Dodson, will lines Craig Huntley Trio, World Pacific ST 20135 and the blues -oriented of (5) ture where its sound would be be heard as the title song in a the Berkeley -based Arhoolie la- 13 15 AUTUMN appropriate. German - made sex - education bel and Epic -distributed Blue 5 Don Ellis, Columbia CS 9721 (5) Stevens movie soon to run in New York. Horizon Records. spent several months 14 14 POWERHOUSE 13 learning how to work and play Jazz Crusaders, Pacific Jazz ST 20136 (S) the synthesizer before he began Medley Prod Deal using it in his scores. He writes Pirates Get Haul 15 - SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME George Benson, AIM SP 3014 (S) his music down and then plays Signed With Bell Continued front page I it on the synthesizer. A home 16 - UNDER THE JASMIN TREE recording system enables him NEW YORK-The to more than 7,000 music loca- Modern Jazz Quartet, Apple ST 3353 (5) produc- to get his music down on tape tion firm of Medley -Patter- tions, including about 2,000 rack 17 17 MUCH LES 2 which he then brings to the stu- son -West has signed a music Les McCann, Atlantic SD 1516 (S) produc- outlets. "The racking of dio where the sounds are trans- tion deal with Bell Records. Bill books this year for the first time 18 18 FILLES DE KILAMANJARO ferred to 35mm film. Medley, formerly of the Right- will exceed the entire sales we 2 ?Ales Davis, Columbia CS 9750 (S) Stevens, who has been work- eous Brothers, will produce in the enjoyed music stores," said ing in films since 1949, and was Blossoms and a soul singer, Chris Steiger. 19 19 THOSE WERE THE DAYS 2 Pete Fountain, Corsi (RL 757505 (S) one of the first Morgan. The first composers in release is due Steiger predicts sales for the television, said his synthesizer in 'April. Bell president Larry Big Three this year in folios and 70 20 FURTHER ADVENTURES OF JIMMY & WES 2 Jimmy sounds are true music because Uttal completed the deal Smith I Wes Montgomery, Verve V6-8766 S) with sheet music can reach $2.5 mil- they have a "musical form and Medley, and his manager Mike lion and Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY Fer Week lading 3/29/69 $5 million within five logic and speak in a musical Patterson and Jim West. years. way to the audience." MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com 1S Talent '1776' a Musical Skyrocket Jimmie Rodgers Clicks in NEW YORK - Broadway of Sherman Edwards are varied. John Dickinson, the leader of Swinging, Fast -Paced Act has a new hit in "1776," which there seems to be no song in the the anti -independence forces. opened on Sunday (I6) at the show that's a sure-fire hit out- who spends much of his time NEW YORK-Jimmie Rodg- the style that marks Rodgers' 46th Street Theater, and the side of the musical's context. baiting Adams. including "Cool, ers opened a two-week engage- superior performing talents. success is merited. This spar- But, how well these numbers Cool, Considerate Men," who ment at the Empire Room at the His good humor, evident in kling and human musical of the come off in this context! leads the conservatives in a Waldorf-Astoria on Thursday his hanter was shown in a lisp- adaptation of the Declaration of Examples are "He Plays the minuet on Adams short depar- (13) and the A&M balladeer ing, childlike version of "The Independence is filled with wit. Violin," where Betty Buckley ture. But a particularly tender scored a resounding success. He Flying Saucer Song." And he fitting music and a spirit of en- number as Martha (Mrs. Thomas) Jef, in the same scene is quickly showed what the New was fine in the dramatic "Child semble whereby even lesser roles ferson explains her husband's at- given to a minor character, York club scene has missed dur- of Clay" and his powerful clos- have their chances to shine. Co- traction to John Adams (Wil- Scott Jarvis as the Courier, who ing his several -year absence ing song, "Cycles." Among his lumbia Records, which has the brings in the string pessimistic from it as he opened liams Daniels) and (Howard Da - of with a other top songs were "Kisses original cast album rights, re- Silva) Benjamin Franklin, and dispatches from Gen. George bouncy "If I Were the Man" Sweeter Than Wine," "My Love corded the show on Sunday (23). Washington. "The Lees of Old Virginia," The song, "Momma followed by "They Call the Wind Is a Wanderer," "It's Over," and Look is Maria," the The pace is rapid, with the in which Ronald Holgate as Sharp," an affecting latter taken at a "Water Boy." Although Rodgers fast lack of intermission an asset. Richard Henry Lee decides to song of home. pace. did a full set, his winning voice Although the music and lyrics become the introducer of the A top comic song is "But In number after number, and manner carried the evening Independence resolution through Mr. Adams," when the job of Rodgers' voice was used with ex- easily. Eddie Samuels conducted writing the Declaration falls by from the piano. FRED KIRBY 1181111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII the wiles of Daniels and Da - cellent effect. Tender ballads, Silva. default to Thomas Jefferson such as "Today," swinging num- (Ken Howard) because the other bers The last two have the top such as "Sloop John B," Connie Francis HERE'S WHAT members of the drafting com- and rousing roles in the production and both favorites such as (C'ontinued on page 20) "Honeycomb," DAILIES SAID come through with flying colors. were done with Offers Delightful Daniels also has much of the NEW YORK - "1776." with tender music in his correspond- Musical Menu music and lyrics by Sherman ence with his wife, Abigail NEW YORK Serving up Edwards and book by Peter Adams, sung splendidly by Vir- Shani Wallis Debut Is - Stone, opened at the 46th Street a savory Italian -American menu ginia Vestoff. "Yours, Yours, of contemporary ballads and Theater March 16. Columbia Yours" is a good love song for Records has the original cast best-selling imports, Connie the couple. Clifford David, in Smooth and Pleasant Francis catered her Copacabana album rights. Following are ex- the key role of Edward Rut- LOS ANGELES - - Sham Miss Wallis doesn't take any affair, Thursday (13), with rich, cerpts from reviews by the daily ledge of South Carolina has a big Wallis' supper club debut last chances with the program, plaintive readings. Comedian newspaper critics: number in "Molasses to Rum," play- week in the Century Plaza's ing only songs that have long- Guy Marks, whose "Loving You TIMES (Clive Barnes): . which shows the hypocracy of Westside Room was smooth and lasting Has Made Me Bananas" spoof, a most striking, most life, such as "Accustomed gripping persons who oppose slavery pleasant. keynotes his camp satire, also musical with style, humanity, verbally, to His Face" ("My Fair Lady"). ... while profiting from The repertoire combined pop- starred with the MGM song- wit and passion." "As Long as He Needs Me" the slave trade. ular standards, quirky humor, stress. NEWS (John Chapman): "A ("Oliver"), "His Is the Only Mu- Another fine portrayal is current tops in pops and a col- magnificently staged sic That Makes Me Dance" Digging deeply into "Free and stun- turned in by Paul Hecht as lection of movie themes. ningly original musical." ("Funny Girl") and a Johnny Again" and "Once in a Life- POST (Richard Watts Jr.): Green medley. time," Miss Francis squeezed She built up a rapport with from the lyrics their meaning as . brilliant and remarkable moving work of art." the audience with the between metaphors, translating them into Procol Harum Give song patter that included an in- visions of sensitive love and hu- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIII III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUII formal duet with a ringsider and man drama. Her "Mama" clas- continuous chatter with opening- sic, cried from the heart like a First -Rate night celebrities. prayer, proved that her transi- Unsurpassed in Quality at any Price Offering But it was her readings of tion from the million -seller hey- "When Johnny Comes March - day of "Who's Sorry Now" was NEW' YORK Procol with its distinctive sound - and (Continued on page 20) only the progress of maturity. Harum, always tight musically, musical ability paramount. GLOSSY has found itself as a first-rate Their set was liberally performing unit. Having the dif- sprinkled with selections from PHOTOS ficult challenge of following Pa- both their first and upcoming Buckley Spans Communication E IN" 8x10 cific Gas & Electric at Fillmore A&M albums. A highlight from 8'ßz¢ East on March 14 and 15, Pro - the latter was "A Salty Dog," 1000 LOTS in Singing and Talking ;12.45 per 100 col Harum was together and in- the LP's title song. This slow Gap Post Cards -01( ventive. In the second set, on number had the strong vocals NEW YORK Tim Buck- ly and his exchanges with the $49 per 1000 March 14, the British quintet of Gary Brooker and the strong - was audience friendly. The com- 1,000 ranged wide in its repertoire organ work ley in his best form in a of Matthew Fisher, munication was paramount. MOUNTED 8x10 COLOR one of the best Philharmonic Hall concert on in the business. As usual, his lyrics carried ENLARGEMENTS ;175.00 Brooker and Fisher are two of March 14, singing and com- 40"s30" S6. SO their sometimes poignant, some - 3,000 Postcards the most municating to perfection. It was 30'.'s40" $9 SO distinctive elements in (Continued on page 18) $120.00 the Procol Harum sound. But, the top local appearance in some Special Color Coleman Exits time for the highly talented Elek- Proteo there also is the first-rate mu- sicianship of Robin Trower on tra artist. Family to lead guitar, David Knights on Buckley set himself a tough Stone Marks; Aims bass guitar, and drummer Bar- challenge by beginning with Fests op)944r rie Wilson, as well as Brooker, "Morning Glory," perhaps his Summer oto9roPherr on grand piano. finest number. But the folk sing- NEW YORK - Epic Rec- "A Salty Dog" was followed er -guitarist -composer never fal- ords' Sly and the Family Stone 4 Drvition of JAMES 1. KRIEGSMAN by the group's biggest hit, "A tered thereafter, whether up - have been lined up for the lead- 165 W. 46th St., N.Y. 36 PL 7-0233 For Production Whiter Shade of Pale," which tempo as in "Grief in My Soul" ing pop music festivals this sum- NEW YORK - Larry Cole- was cut for Deram. The vocals or tender as in "Wings." mer. The group is scheduled for man is moving into theatrical of Brooker and the organ play- His talk also went over as New York's Forest Hills in June production. Coleman, who is ing of Fisher are justifiably fa- he commented on a variety of and in Detroit, and in Laurel leaving his post as managing mous for this selection as their subjects, especially in the sec- Park, Md., in July. On the July director of Edward B. Marks' (Continued on page 20) ond half. His remarks were time - 4 weekend they will close the professional department, will Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode stress "properties in today's mu- Island. sical bag." In August they'll be show- Coleman's first offering which Garner Cives Keyboard cased at the Woodstock (N. Y.) he will present in association Music Festival. Among other with Broadway producer Nor- A Stylish Going -Over festivals on their summer agenda man Twain, is planned for the is an appearance at the Duke Ellington tribute at fall, 1970, and is based on the LOS ANGELES - Erroll ances of his humor -tinged inter- Hampden 163-65 W. 48th St. bestseller, "Only You, Dick Dar- pretations Sydney (Va.) College. New Garner accomplishes as much of "Falling Leaves," York, N. Y. 10036 ing!" The score is by Steve and 2454138 in 35 minutes as most groups "Sunny" "Thanks for the Allen. A second property, just Memory." He slows the pace optioned, is being worked on for do in an hour. During his cur- 5 Musicmen Will The Gourmet's Haven for the ballads like "Misty" and the spring of 1971. A documen- rent stand at the Century Plaza's "That's All." Judge College Fest for Italian Cuisine tary film, to be shot on loca- Hong Kong Bar, the pianist Garner's concerto -style intro- NEW YORK Five music tion in Las Vegas, a romps through eight songs a - THIS WEEK WE SALUTE is pos- ductions, played without any ac- - set with speed figures have been selected to - lightning and sibility for early 1970. In ad- an companiment, are interesting be- judge at the finals of the 1969 dition, an off-Broadway show, infectious flavor. BUDDY MORROW cause they go far from jazz until Intercollegiate Music Festival on revolving around the career of His quartet sound is a happy the very last NOTED TROMBONIST ON second when every- May 22-24 in St. Louis. They an American rock group, is in blending of modern jazz piano thing RADIO, TV, RECORDINGS falls into place: the are: Paul Horn, Oliver Nelson, the development stage. technique plus a strong Afro- melody, the rhythm and the AND HIS ORCHESTRA Coleman Cuban feeling Bob Share, Johnny Smith and leaves April 11 for in the rhythm improvisation. Jimmy Smith's Clark Terry. London and Paris to look over section of Jose Manuel, conga drumming is restrained but in- The judging panel will select Diners' Club the theater scene there and meet drum: Jimmy Smith, regulation fectious enough. None of the champions from 18 collegiate American with some of the younger drums, and Larry Gales, bass. Express film sidemen receive any solo room: groups that have won regional writers -producers. He'll be Carte Blanche over- Garner is drawing young peo- they are all support for the competitions entered seas six to eight weeks. by more ple and adults to the perform- main attack. ELIOT TIEGEL than 11,000 college students. 16 www.americanradiohistory.com Brooks Atkinson. "A lusty joyous musical acted uproariously by a merry cast."

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Smooth and Pleasant From The (Continued on page /6) Santamaria, Int'l ing Home." "Ms. Buddy" and Music Capitals the Johnny Green medley t" Cover the Waterfront." "Out .of Nowhere," "I Wanna Be Loved." of the World Set Bands Score "Coquette" and "Body and Soul") thug displayed fully her CHICAGO l ivic Opera House. . Alira LOS ANGELES Two flutist. The tempos are primari- Kash' and Roslyn Kind visited - singing capabilities. bands-one jazz, one pop-are ly up, but there are boleros for Marshall Chess is preparing WBBM-TV's "The I.ee Phillip an- generating musical shock waves and Miss Wallis' latest Kapp al- other Rotary Connection album. Show" March 7. cuddling: "Besame," "Boo- at P.J.'s. The billing bum. "As I.ong as He Needs Meanwhile, the group played of Mongo galoo A -Ooh" and "Watermelon Santamaria's octet and the In- Me." received a plug. as did the Auditorium Theater here Man" for soul rejuvenation. ternational Set is a the "Oliver" soundtrack I.P on and will visit Fillmore East quintet, high- The International Set, from powered attraction, drawing lines Colgems. in laie May: . . . Muddy Waters Honolulu. starts out as a good is currently performing on the Signings outside the club and filling the rock hand, branches into Nome Paul Moer did a fine job on West ('oast. . . . Rkhk Salvador, dance floor. good jazz solo work by flutist piano supporting Miss Wallis. ('hers Eastern sales and promotion Santamaria has the established David Scott (from Australia), but was hampered frequently by director, is filling in at the Keith. to RCA. His debut sin Chi- then offers a nice change an overpowering cago Office for Max ('oopersiein, gle. "Two Ways to Marstrand,' name, while the International of orchestra. pace when who is recuperating from surgery. was produced by Red Daryll. . Set is a relatively new band, drummer Ross Hay- BRUCE WEBER John Mayall, Rkhk Havens and Gershon Kingsley, one of the formed in Hawaii. Both bands ashida gèntly offers "Shadow of the Flock at Aaron Russo 's Kinet- leading practitioners of electronic strongly gain the attention of Your Smile." music, to Audio Fidelity Records. ic Playground March 7 and tt... . the youthful, clean-cut audience. During their hour set they "I he Impossible Combination Philips product manager Lou set up 12 tunes which AVAILABLE NOW' has signed with Roulette Records. Santamaria's front line con- com- Simon reports that heavy DJ and pletely involve their audience. listener demand prompted The group will he produced by sists of one trumpet, two saxo- has the Musically, they are good players 8X10 label to release "Idaho" and Tommy James, . . . The Young - phones, with piano, percussion, and vocally their individual and "Somebody's on Her Mind" as the Holt l'nlimited. million sellers bass, and the leader's congas with the "Soulful Strut." have re- collective voices offer distinct COLOR 4 Seasons new single. Both sides creating a blending of funky signed with Brunswick. . . . Eng- blendings. Although PUBLICITY PICTURES are from the group's new LP. Latin jazz easily listened to and formed in "Genuine Imitation Life Gazette." lish group, the Triions. the Hawaii, they are not a "modern Freshmen. and Derrick and the fine for dancing. The horns blow LITHOGRAPHED ON HEAVY KROMEKOTE . The Jack Charles Trio, fea- Hawaiian" hand, blending the Sounds have signed in the S. simple phrase patterns, with 1000 8X10$ S175.00 turing Andy Kaye and Bob Marcy. U. traditional songs with a to Jerry Purcell's some fine jazz soloing by the tight at Schrementis Red Lion Restau- GWP Records. heat. Instead, At only 17'/ cents each, these Johnny Desmond on the 200 they play "now" rant in south suburban Sieger.... music: "Higher and Higher," full color prints can be sold 'I'he B. G. Ramblers are heading West label with "I Just Can't by fan clubs or to audiences Help Believing" h -w "Didn't We?" "Lady Madonna," "People Got down to Florida for two weeks at Mr. Flood's Party at a large profit. Send for ('learwater's Crystal Lounge, fol- Alan Wsuters, former mem- to Be Free," "Impossible ber of the Left Banke. has signed Dream," "Light My Fire," a sample 8X10 color print lowed by a week-long recording Continued from page 18 "Tax- and black & white 8X10, plus session in Nashville. with Iry Spice Productions. . . . man," "Hummin'," "Chain of Dutch singer Shirley Martin prices for other sizes in black Jim Fogelsong, RCA producer to Party's best numbers, utilized Fools," "Everyday P e o p I e," & white and full details on for Ed Ames and Marilyn Maye, Rik Gunnell Management. an as- all four vocalists. "The Mind "Sunshine of Your Love" and sociate firm of the Robert Stig- ordering. was in town for a promotion tour Circus" and "Deja Vu" were "Knock on Wood." for Ames' new album, "Time for wood Organization Mel I.iving Torme to Capitol Records where especially good for Corbett on Guitarist Bob Simmons acts ALSO OUR TOP QUALITY and Time for Hope." . Dave Cavanaugh will flute. "The Garden of the as spokesman and has a good BLACK 8 WHITE 8X1Os Vocalist Donna Theodore with produce the . . Queen" was comedian Jackie Gayle t Mister artist. . Dobie Gray joins another good num- funky voice. His other asso- STILL UNDER 4 CENTS EACH White Whale Records. Kelly's.. . Finals of the WGN/ Mare ber for him. The only selection ciates, not yet mentioned, arc 500-$18.85 1000 - -S 29.75 Illinois Opera Guild "Auditions of Lynn Brown to Spiral Records not on the Cotillion album was guitarist Tony Chardo and bas- the Air" held March i at the with "Look at the Bright Side" h -w the opening "Mister Execu- sist Sandy Bailey. "He Will Call Again." The tioner." FRED KIRBY PICTURES Precisions. Atco group. Timmy ELIOT TIEGEL Zer, N. ROBBERSON Musical Skyrocket Willis, Barbara Mercer, Gwen SPRINGFIELD, MO. 65$06 Owens and the Sequins to Bill 1.1...d.. ./ .4..,,,..R fl+Vnv 1. I i Continued Iront page /6 Craig's new management wing of Bill Craig Enterprises. Detroit.... milice (Adams, Franklin, Roger EIfslone, World Pacific Sherman) group, to DEXTER'S SCRAPBOOK Prestige played by David Vos - Simas Talent for management.... burgh, and Robert Livingston, Ray Smith to Celebrity Circle attractions in the played by Henry Le Clair. Dan- Records. 1lerld (i' iels has a strong number, "Is By DAVE DEXTER JR. popular music Anybody There?" the last song in the show. Procol Harum HOLLYWOOD - The first "Remarkable," Basie said. orchestras Concert and show All the roles are well played. Continued from page l6 on earth were about "And what's your name?" Among the other first-rate the size of today's rock groups. profitai ion per- performance again proved. "Yackson," came the reply. formers arc Emory "Skip That's what Prof. Pierre De- Record Bass, whose Softly (My Moonbeams)" voie as James and lougaz of UCLA has concluded Tradesters estimate that at Wilson is deci- "Shine On proi{uctiou sive; Roy Poole Brightly" were top after several years of investiga- least 50 albums devoted to the as Stephen numbers from Hopkins. David Ford the first A&M tion, including an archeological music of Irving Berlin-now 82 Art ist preluelt ions as John album, while "Juicy John Pink" Hancock, and Jonathan Moore expedition to Iran. The Califor- years old-will not be recorded /lied re y Frank l ye was a good selection from as Dr. Lyman Hall. The the nia educator says he pieced to- as a result of MGM's surprising hook upcoming one. "Kaleidoscope," 368 .\erth of Peter Stone is a valuable gether hundreds of fragments of cancellation of a multimillion as- from the Deram album, I.a Cicnle,rya BI yd. set. while Peter Hunt's direc- also impressions of seals on clay that dollar "Say It Was Music" film was included. musical which tion and the staging of musical plainly showed a harpist, horn - the studio had Coronel Tlleeltre Pacific Gas & Electric turned numbers by Onna White also player, singer and drummer per- planned for more than a year. out to he one of hest Building excell for this musical which the new forming. Berlin had completed several American blues groups. In Char- new songs for what was envi- Los :1 u,rye1 es. comes off despite the lack of a The impressions, Delougaz lie Allen, the Power quintet has large production number. The said, were found in excavations sioned as the most opulent mu- ('aliieruia 90018 a fine blues singer, while show's theme and obvious wide ,Glenn at a place called Choga Mish sical since "The Sound of Mu- Schwartz ranks with the hest sic." Suite 5 appeal should also make a good and date from about 3400 B. C. American pop guitarists. But ( 213 ) vehicle for the road "They are the oldest evidence lt's not see 652-8560 and future Frank Cook, formerly unusual to men stock productions. of ever found," he said. "that man driving their cars in Hollywood Canned Heat, more than FRED KIRBY held played instruments and formed and talking on the telephone his own with an outstanding an orchestra." simultaneously, but the long drum solo, and bass guitarist The professor leaves this ebony Cad wheeled so confi- Brent Block and rhythm guitar- month on another trip, to Iran ist dently by young Roger McGuinn Tom Marshall were steady again, at the invitation of the throughout. of the Byrds is equipped with Iranian government. two-way radio and a powerful "Cry, Cry, Cry" was an ex- Lalo Schifrin puttered around p. -a. system which enables Mc - ceptional number from the unit's trying to get a certain "nervous" Guinn to chastise pedestrians Power album, while B. B. King's musical sound on the sound- who run out into the street. "Everyday I Have the Blues" track of the Lee Marvin-To- When he calls home, or con- was a spirited opener. The bill shiro Mifune film, "Hell in the tacts fellow musicians, Rog was opened by the Collectors, Pacific." Nothing he wrote came opens the mike and identifies whose brief set was dominated off right. Finally, I.alo ordered himself: by the lengthy "What Love Mike I.ang to drop a half -dozen Suite," which was on the Ca- golf halls onto the strings of the "This is Byrd One ... this is nadian quintet's first Warner piano with the damper pedal Byrd One...." Bros. -7 Arts album. The selec- down. Just perfect. Schifrin Everyone today knows that tion, however, proved tedious. beams. joking about a bomb on an air- FRED KIRBY With his Paramount album plane, or detouring to Havana. STEPPING STONES "How About This" co -featuring will bring the FBI on the run. Sky on British Tour Kay Starr's buoyant, booming And a possible jail sentence. But vocals moving more briskly than Canadian singer and composer BREAKING ALL HOUSE RECORDS AT THE MERRY NEW YORK - Patrick Sky. anything he's cut in years, Count Gordon Lightfoot warns music MONARCH IN HONOLULU, HAWAII. BOOKED FOR THE Verve/ Forecast artist, is on a Bill Basic recalls how he once folk about still another peril. British tour sponsored OPENING OF THE NEWEST NIGHT SPOT ON THE by Noms auditioned a trombonist eager A few weeks back he used what Enterprises, I.td., which includes to join the swinging Basic en- he says was "mild profanity" in ISLAND, TO OPEN IN JUNE ... "TRADER VIC'S." WISH college dates in England. Scot- semble. protesting an airline's shoddy TO JOIN US!!!! land and Wales. Sky's name "Where did you study mu- treatment of his amplifying was inadvertently omitted from sic?" Basie asked. equipment. 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"The idea is to show cars at their and cassette as an important factor OSLO-The first Norwegian growing involvement with cas- lowest price, without air conditioning or power brakes in many cases, albums to he issued in CAR- so naturally we don't like tape players." in our nation's economy. sette and 8 -track cartridges. show extras The Santa Maria facility will tridge form are two Triola LP's, open a tape duplicating plant in which have been issued in 8- NAL is proud of the part it that September to handle clients on t rack. has taken in this industry, as shortly the Coast. while its Terre Haute The cartridges. "Svensktop- plant opens 70.000 feet to cas- after RCA pioneered the 8 -Track par Vol. I" and "Svensktoppar sette duplication that same cartridge, the writer of this column month. Vol. 2," were released by Arne became the second person in the IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111fllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111IIIIIIIII11 Bendiksen A/S in quantities of industry to see the great potential 2.300 per title all of which were in the 8 -Track configuration and to accounted for by advance W-7 Fast on orders. help champion its cause along with according to sales di- rector RCA. Boerre Bentzen. Order -Filling Said Bentzen: "We expect I.OS ANGELES - Warner sales of each volume to reach UNUSUAL MOUNTING for a tape in a Even though NAL has been in busi- Bros. -Seven Arts has filled 95 player is seen this view of unit between 5,000 and 6,000." mounted in a Chevrolet Camaro. ness for slightly over six months, per cent of its initial tape car- tridge orders since starting to this firm has introduced many handle its own marketing/dis- innovations in distribution and mar- tribution of 8 -track product. Magtec Installation Wheels Roll - keting of 8 -Track cartridges as well W-7 has been marketing its own 8 -track tapes as cassettes. The sixty titles in the for five weeks, with tape department "NAL SUPER STEREO 8-TWIN- Cassette Output Machinery Set head Ted Ponseti currently on PAKS" that retail at the price of a field sales trip to distributors. LOS ANGELES-Magtec, this city's newest custom duplicator, has completed the first W -7's 8 -track a single cartridge has been a great titles are on a phase of its equipment installation, and plans having cassette machinery working within eight simultaneous release schedule weeks. boon to the industry because for Jack Strayer, one of the five owners, and the audio engineering vice-president, helped with the concurrent albums. design the semi and automatic the first time a person can purchase equipment which can be used cartridges at a price comparable to Heinz Handles on open reel tapes, 2 -track mon- completed. The logic system quality control check on each that of a phonograph album. aural cassettes (for educational equipment starts the master ma- individual machine. Tape -Kort and industrial use), 4-track chines which in turn start the Each of the departments is stereo cassettes, 8 -track and 4 - LOS ANGELES-Tape-Kart. slaves. All masters use reel-to- painted a different color, with NAL has also helped build track cartridges. the in- an accessory reel master tapes, not continu- wide halls separating the rooms. holder for either The 4 -track reel machine al- dustry because of its alertness and four 4 or 8 -track ous loop masters. This is a Still under construction arc the cartridges, is ready in operation can he used liaison prime advantage of the system, tape loading, assembly room with the thirty-nine important being distributed by the P. A. for 4 -track cartridges if a client points out Strayer. The equip- (three 30 -foot tables will he record labels Heinz Co. of Westminster, that it represents, in is found. When all the equip- ment can be stopped at any housed there), other duplicating Calif. Suggested retail price for ment is installed, the producing cartridges and cassettes company time, a substitute master reel hays, the shrink wrap packing the unit is $1.98. Tape -Kart is will have 160 slaves -20 per tape inserted-for a rush proj- room, a stereo master recording practically on a day and date release installed on any smooth surface hay. of an auto with ect, or short -run client-with- room (with two huge RCA with the phonograph album. pressure sensi- A Bit Radical tive tapes. The holder may also out waiting for a continuous theater horns), and a number of he attached to any portable car- Their collective ideas for es- loop master tape to run through. re-recording master rooms. In tablishing a custom duplicator Strayer has gone contrary to addition to Altec speakers in If you are a dealer and would like tridge player. Tape -Kart is a from the ground up are a hit the electronics industry by each re-recording room, a small to have Long Beach. Calif., firm. a NAL catalog and brochure radical. "We won't change our building his record amplifiers cassette speaker will also be in- pertaining to the NAL TWINPAKS Banner on RCA Tape record heads." Walker says. with tubes rather than with stalled to allow a customer to "Once we a series at a later - as well as the name of your nearest commit of continued time, pick hear how his product will sound NEW YORK-RCA Records slaves, they will run in that con- transistors. Solid-state equip- on playback equipment. distributor, please contact is bypassing the LP for Jose figuration." ment would require more parts Although they will not set up Feliciano's hit single, "The Star- Magtec's automated machin- and more circuits, he claims. distribution, they will drop -ship Spangled Banner." and will in- ery was designed by Strayer. IS Employees for clients. North American Leisure Corporation stead make the song available A logic system has been in- The company at present has A distinct feature of the plant 1776 Broadway only in CARtridge form. The vented by which a master may 15 employees, with six in du- is the separation of power units New York, New York 10019 tune is featured in the com- he "programmed" to spin off a plicating. Duplicating equipment from the duplicating equipment. pany's latest 8 -track variety certain number of tapes, the is in a continual playback state Ducts in the ceiling carry the pack, "The Soul Rock Blues run may he interrupted and of monitoring tapes off each electricity. A power surveillance Bag." ing up with the last amount slave, Strayer says, to gain a (Continued on page 78) www.americanradiohistory.com THIS MUNTZ CARTRAGE

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NARAS AWARDS later: of the Year Award which will be announced And these three contenders for The Record MRS. ROBINSON HEY JUDE HARPER VALLEY P.T.A. by Simon and Garfunkel by the Beatles Recorded by Jeannie C. Riley Recorded Simon Recorded John Lennon Composer: Paul Tom T. Hall Composers: Cross Music Composer: Paul McCartney Publisher: Charing Publisher: Newkeys Music, Inc. Publisher: Maclen Music, Inc. Performance Song Best Sacred Best Rhythm and Blues ISLE OF SOMEWHERE Best Original Score Written for a Male BEAUTIFUL Best Rhythm and Blues An album recorded by Jake Hess Motion Picture or Television Special work. Vocal Performance and containing this BMI-licensed THE GRADUATE ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY WHEN I'VE LEARNED Composer: Paul Simon (SITTIN' Recorded by Otis Redding Composers: Buddy Killen Publisher: Charing Cross M. Composers: Otis Redding Ray Baker of the Year Steve Cropper Delbert Whitson Album Music Corp. Tree Publishing Co., Inc. TIME I GET TO PHOENIX Publishers: East/Memphis Publisher BY THE Inc. recorded by Glen Campbell Time Music Co., An album Inc. Best Soul Gospel Performance these BMI-licensed works: Redwal Music Co., and containing THE SOUL OF ME THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX BY Best Rhythm and Blues Female An album recorded by Dottie Rambo Publisher: Johnny Rivers Music works: Vocal Performance and containing these BMI.licensed HOMEWARD BOUND OF ME OF FOOLS THE SOUL Composer: Paul Simon CHAIN HEAVEN Recorded by Aretha Franklin JUST ENOUGH Publisher: Charing Cross Music FOR THE LIFE LINE Composer: Don Covay REACH OUT TOMORROW NEVER COMES Inc. AIN'T NEVER DONE ME Tubb Publishers: Fourteenth Hour Music, HE Composers: Ernest NOTHING BUT GOOD Johnny Bond Pronto Music, Inc. I'VE BEEN TALKIN' TO THE LORD Noma Music, Inc. Publisher: Best Performance by a Rhythm Composer: Dottie Rambo MY BABY'S GONE Blues Duo or Group Publisher Rambo Music Co. Composer: Hazel Houser and STOP AT CALVARY NINE HIS STEPS DIDN'T Publisher Central Songs, Inc. CLOUD Dottie Rambo Composers: Norman Whitfield Composer: BACK IN THE RACE Publisher: Heartwarming Music Co. Glen Campbell Barrett Strong SOUNDS Composers: Co., Inc. WHEN THE GREAT TRUMPET Vic Dana Publisher Jobete Music I HAVE A FATHER WHO CAN Campbell Allison Music Publisher: Best Country Female Vocal Composer: James Hendricks HEY LITTLE ONE Music Co. Performance Publisher: Heartwarming Composers: Barry DeVorzon Performance Dorsey Burnette HARPER VALLEY P.T.A. Best Gospel C. Riley HAPPY GOSPEL OF THE HAPPY Publisher: Tamerlane Music, Inc. Recorded by Jeannie THE Tom T. Hall GOODMAN FAMILY BAD SEED Composer: Happy Goodman Publisher Newkeys Music, Inc. An album recorded by the Composer: Bill Anderson these BMIlicensed Inc. Family and containing Publishers: Stallion Music, Country Male Vocal Moss Rose Publications, Inc. Best works: WHO DIED FOR ME SOMEDAY Performance THE ONE I'LL BE LUCKY Ike Davis Lee Martin FOLSOM PRISON BLUES Composers: Composers: Ray E. Heady Dicky McBride Composer. Johnny Cash Inc. Canaanland Music Bob Wills Publisher: Hi Lo Music, Publishers: THE MAN Hill and Range Songs PITY Publisher Joe Hemphill AND YOU'LL FORGET by a Composer: YOU'RE YOUNG Best Performance Journey Music Co. Jerry Reed Publisher: Composer Country Duo or Group KEYS TO THE KINGDOM Vector Music Corp. THE Publisher: FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREAKDOWN Jenny Lou Carson RIVER Composer: LOVE IS A LONESOME Composer: Earl Scruggs Hill and Range Songs Glen Campbell Corp. Publisher Composers: Publisher: Peer International WELCOME HOME Kella Christian Lester George Beasley Campbell Allison Music Performance Composer: Publisher: Best Folk Publisher Beasley & Barker Music BOTH SIDES NOW Publications Best New Artist by Judy Collins Recorded WHEN THEY RING THE BELLS Jose Feliciano Joni Mitchell Composer: HEAVEN Siquomb Publishing Corp. OF Best Instrumental Theme Publisher: Composers: Albert Brumley Instrumental Arrangement Instrumental Jazz Marion Easterling Best Best Stamps Baxter Music Co. Best Instrumental Performance Performance (Small Group) Publisher I SEE THE LIGHTS AT THE MONTREAUX (non -jazz) BILL EVANS Composer: Ray Lewis CLASSICAL GAS FESTIVAL Journey Music Co. by the Bill Evans Trio Publisher: Recorded by Mason Williams An album recorded LORD these BMI licensed works: I'M WILLING Composer: Mason Williams and containing Composer: Joe Hatfield Publisher Irving Music, Inc. ONE FOR HELEN Publisher Journey Music Co. Composer: Bill Evans Album Cover Best Performance by a Publisher: Ludlow Music, Inc. Best UNDERGROUND Contemporary Pop Vocal Duo NARDIS by Thelonious Monk Miles Davis An album recorded Composer BMI.licensed works or Group Musical Frontiers Publishing and containing these ROBINSON Publisher MRS. Co., Inc. UGLY BEAUTY Recorded by Simon and Garfunkel RAISE FOUR Paul Simon WALKIN' UP Composer: Evans BOO BOO'S BIRTHDAY Cross Music Composer: Bill Publisher: Charing Acorn Music Corp. GREEN CHIMNEY Publisher: Thelonious Monk by a Chorus Composer: Best Performance Publisher: Thelonious Music MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE/ EASY STREET NORWEGIAN WOOD Alan Rankin Jones Singers Composer: Recorded by the Alan Copeland Publisher. Beechwood Music Corp. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Notes Schifrin Best Album Composer: Lalo CASH AT FOLSOM PRISON Music Co. JOHNNY Publisher: Bruin recorded by Johnny Cash WOOD An album NORWEGIAN Annotator: Johnny Cash Composers: John Lennon Paul McCartney Publisher: Maclen Music, Inc. all of today's audience of music BMI for All the worlds BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. www.americanradiohistory.com Radio-TV programming RX for Radio Ready for 2d Billion? By THOMAS C. HARRISON By BEN H. HOLMES, Executive Vice -President President, Blair Radio Edward Petry & Co., Inc. In recent years the radio experience. He must be made In spite of the incredible bargain -oriented selling, for the broadcasting industry has wit- aware of, and reactive to, his abuse to which it has been sub- natural laws of supply and de- nessed the whirlwind emer- environment if he is to derive jected by many of its practi- mand will certainly prevail. gence of a new phenomenon the most from his life. He must tioners . in spite of the ab- Another thing that will have in its midst: A hold genre of understand change and devel- surd abandonments by many of to be squared away is the self- healers for ailing stations-the op the ability to adapt. He its early owners . . . in spite of defeating tendency of many in- radio doctors. must never become complacent. the fickle desertion by faddish dividual stations and their rep- The problems of maintaining The analogy fits well when advertisers . . . in spite of the resentatives to pursue the bar- a "healthy" radio station have you consider the characteristics costly under -measurement to gain theme. When the buyer is grown exceedingly complex in of the radio medium. Despite which it has submitted . in winning the argument, many the medium's recent history and, its chronological age, radio is spite of the modest goals set good station images go down in this context, the use of out- a young, vigorous medium that for it by many of its bene- the drain as the salesman side experts represents an ef- reflects the fast -paced energetic ficiaries, radio will bill over a sweetens the offering with bo- fort by station operators to American populace it serves to- billion dollars in 1969. nuses or Mickey Mouse rates. solve accumulated problems on day. Radio is the "now" medi- It all goes to prove that you That's a terrible thing to do to a crash project basis. Some- um, that more than any other can't stamp out a good thing. beautiful radio. times it works; sometimes it is affected by the rapidly In the words of Will Rogers. There is no special virtue, doesn't. changing market environments "You ain't seen nothing yet." either, to the sales approach There is an intriguing anal- that constitute a fact of busi- The second billion is going that insists that historically low ogy here between the efforts ness life today. to come faster than the first audience stations are victims of required by a parent to main- Station Operators ... after a few things are tidied some great rating service con- tain the health of a child and Station operators who have up. For instance, radio will spiracy. As much as present those of a station operator to nurtured their stations through benefit when more people sell audience assay methods leave maintain the health of his sta- the various stages of growth radio and radio station values, to he desired, the medium is tion. are keenly aware of the essen- not rating service opinions. Radio getting just about what it is A child must be constantly tiality of constant attention to needs more direct and specific willing nurtured-physically to pay for. To keep and men- all aspects of that growth. When advocacy, less anonymity when knocking it in one market and tally-if he is to grow into a this attention lapses-even for it is offered to advertisers. Take praising it in the next has added healthy, mature, productive per- a relatively short period of time group selling of unaffiliated sta- to the forces that kept radio son. It is a continuing process when a station thinks it has tions. It may be convenient for billing gains attentuated. At least and requires a total commit- achieved full growth-the sta- media buyers, it may get an or- one thing can be said for the ment that allows no cessation tion generally contacts a high- der for smaller market stations, latter, when of ratings are absent, effort in seeing that all his ly contagious, growth -inhibiting it may broaden the territorial one must quote station values fundamental needs are filled so malady known as complacency. attack. But, what is not good to get an order. Which brings he can continue to grow to the The onset of this disease is is that it buries radio. It pitches us to the message, or closer full extent of his potential. subtle and often goes unde- radio as a mere electronic con- to it. At the initial signs of any ill- tected until the primary symp- veyance for irrigating the land New Generation ness we take SPECIAL corrective action, tom appears: an abrupt flat- with commercials. It fails to Radio has been discovered by and if the illness is serious tening of the station's growth advocate individual station val- a new generation of marketing enough to warrant it, we sum- curve. by-lined ues, it fails to sell radio . . . men, media directors, sales mon a doctor to restore his If, in the best judgment of it merely presents another bar- managers and consumer pattern re- of growth. the station operator, the malady gain. As the groundswell for search organizations, and praise Mentally, the child must be requires strenuous efforts and articles radio continues with advertisers their lively minds, radio stimulated has through the learning (Continued on page 40) there will he a lessening of (Continued on page 36) by four

of the nation's Top 40 Anyone? leading radio Country's 'Pains' By RICHARD SKIAR experts By DON PAUL Program Manager, WABC, New York Program Director WRCP, Philadelphia

Top 40 programming was a and teen audiences was not . and the phenomenal program basically solid coun- way of amassing big audiences enough. People and families, in - growth of country music radio try sounds. The Buck Owens, in the days when radio time - home and out, were fractional- continues. In the past year sta- Loretta Lynn, and George buying was in the stone age. ized by rating services into tions by the dozens have Jones sound must he the main- That was only yesterday, so practical age divisions and sub- switched to country, swelling stay of the format. you probably remember it. A divisions, approximating their the ranks of full-time country It's time for some people to station played 40 hits, perhaps consumption of advertised goods stations to near the 500 mark. stop apologizing for country 40 more extras, ran away with and services. i.e., the ages of A surprising number of these music and to start selling it, for 40 per cent of the audience acquisition, family growth, re- stations are realizing great suc- the most part, as it is. In to- and maybe 20 to 30 per cent tirement, etc. Other sophisticated cess with the country format .. . day's urban markets too many of the billing in the market. techniques (such as Brand Rat- others are reaping less than the are taking the defensive, con- The advertising dollars rare- ing Index) began relating . spe- desired results and a scat- tinually stressing that country ly equaled the audience slice of cific purchase and spending hab- tered few have decided to drop is . .. not hillbilly not what the pie in those days because its of listeners to particular the ... format. it used to be not simple mu- the agency, and often the client, radio stations. For the first With ... the over-all success of sic for simple country folk. All felt uneasy about investing that time, for example, there was country radio have come cer- of this is true, but what is much of the budget in the teen- data indicating which stations' tain perils and a generous share country music and what does age sounds of early rock. And listeners in a given market ap- of growing pains. A major fac- it have to offer listeners in our if Top 40 caused apprehension peared to make the most use tor in the growth of country modern sophisticated society. among sponsors and buyers, it of airline credit cards; whose radio, and possibly a danger, Country music is easily was a real pain in the pocket- families bought more than one is the "cross -over" record. To- un- derstood, listenable, book to the operator of the car; or were the largest con- day's country artists arc cross- and real. Like no middle-of-the-road or good mu- sumers of beer. ing over into the pop field; and other form of music or art, it reflects the moods sic property. He was con- Technology Explodes Johnny Cash is known to al- and events which vinced that whatever the size Research technology is ex- most everyone. On the other shape the life of the average of the spot schedule on the ploding today and its effect on side of the fence, artists like working Ameri- can, not just competing rocker, it was too radio is not limited to the pur- Dean Martin, Trini Lopez, and the rural Ameri- can but large. chase of air time. As tech- Ray Charles have left their the city dweller and suburbanite as While the non -rock broadcast- niques improve, and the state of mark on country music. well. It depicts our joys, ers' anger was showing itself the science achieves a higher de- Too many country stations, tragedies, jobs, and family life with a in excessive slicing and hooking gree of accuracy, it will, to an in an effort to make an im- frankness that is just on the fairway, research weap- increasing degree, affect the air pact on traditionally non -coun- not found elsewhere. Where else do onry, horn of computer age product of the station. And that try areas, feature an almost you hear songs technology, was being assembled includes music. steady diet of "cross-overs." depicting the life of ". . . the everyday housewife," on Madison Avenue. When the By studying the statistical Certainly, a modern country "truck drivin' son a gun," research missiles were first measurement of radio au- station is missing the boat if of or the suburbanite . . . launched, they homed in on diences and listening to the sta- it fails to capitalize on the ap- who took the Top 40 stations with their huge tions being measured, program- peal of the "cross -over," but kids down to see the floats audience shares. Sheer size mers have begun to make as- the danger comes when it com- when he wanted to stay home alone would no longer direct sumptions concerning who lis- pletely sells out to this influence and watch the Baltimore Colts." the flow of dollars. New de- tens to what music. Program- and becomes little more than It is a rare person who cannot associate vices could measure audiences mers are making more use of a country flavored middle-of- with modern country in more detailed and useful research to supplement creative the-road format. music. ways. Breakdown of listeners judgments in deciding what mu - To maintain a unique image, In reality, country music is by sex and separation of adult (Continued on page 40) today's country station has to (Continued on page 36) 32 MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com NIGHT CLUBS

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www.americanradiohistory.com Radio-TV programming Drake Sees Demise of the 'Top' Programming Concept Within Next 3 Years Aids By CLAUDE HALL Programming guidelines front key, pacesetting radio stations, includ- ing Best Picks, Best Left/field Picks, Biggest /Happenings, and Biggest NEW YORK "Within the or Elvis because when the fad "If you had to compare the - Le/tfield happenings. next three years the basic con- changes you'll be left with egg programming on WOR-FM, I cept of playing a top 30 rec- on your face and find your guess you'd classify it as a little Syracuse, N. Y. (WOLF) a 40 a 60 ord or top or top audience has disappeared. more rocky and r&b than our BP: "Sweet Cherry Wine," Tommy will go out the window, ac- James and the Shondells, Roulette. One Secret 'Parade' programming. Bot 'Pa- HOT 100 cording to Bill Drake, program- rade' is already showing threes BUT: "It's Your Thing," Isley Bros., "I think one of the secrets T -Neck. RH: "Hair." Cowsills, MGM. ming consultant. Stations just and sixes in some of the mar- B LFH: "Aquarius," 5th Dimension, Soul in mass appeal programming is Albany, N. Y. (WSUA), Jan Rosen, won't be doing that sort of thing kets where it's on the air. We've City. related to the fact that Motown Music Director, Personality any more ... at least not those signed agreements for 25 sta- Records doesn't want to produce BP: "First of May," Bee Gees. Alen. Troy, N. Y. (WIRY), Mike Mitchell, stations that want to appeal to tions and it's now on the air on BI.F'P: "This Love," Love Potion, Kapp. Music Director, Personality a mass r&b records-they want to turn RH: "Hair." Cowsills, MGM. BLFH: audience. In my opinion, 15 of these. "I'm Free," Wilmer and the Dukes. BP: "Memories," Elvis Presley, R('A. out records that are both pop RI.F'P: "Gitarzan," Ray Stevens, Monu- there are again going to he "Personal judgment plays a Aphrodisiac. and r&b. Country artists are ment. RH: "Rock Me." Steppenwolf. many radio stations where the major role in the selection of Dunhill. BLFH: "Snatching it Back," now trying to be both pop and Altoona, Pa. (WFBG) records played will he a mat- the music for this programming Clarence Carter, Atlantic. country. John Anthony, Program Director ter of judgment." To survey rec- -we might only be playing 17 "Part of our KFRC situa- BP: "Sweet Cherry Wine," Tommy Wichita, Kan. (KEYN AM 8 Stereo FM) ord stores is great; it's possibly of the top 20 records of the James and the Shondells. BLFP: "Broth- Greg Dean, Program Director tion was as a result of paying er Loves Traveling Salvation Show," the only base you have of deter- time. And personal judgment Neil Diamond. BH: BP: "I'm Your Puppet," Dionne War- too much attention to a fad. I "Dizzy," Tommy mining whether a record is pop- was a key factor in the 48 -hour Roe. ABC. BLFH: "These Are Not wick, Scepter. BLIP: "Long Way was told: 'But this type of mu- My People," Johnny Rivers. Imperial. Around." Linda Ronstadt, Capitol. RH: ular or not in your market, he "History of Rock 'n' Roll" spe- "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In," 5th sic is drawing 3,000 kids a Watch -"Move in a little Closer Baby." said. But some of the albums cial that we put together. Like Mama Cass, Dunhill. Dimension. Soul City. BLFH: "You night into the Avalon Ballroom.' Been Talkin' 'Bout Me," Surfs, Capitol. today arc selling whether they many people, I'm a record huff And I said: 'Great. But you Bluefield, W. Va. (WKOY) get played on the air or not. and when I get some friends should hang around the Cow Arty Simon, Music Director He felt that some stations with over to the house I'll put one Palace when Billy Graham is BP: "Mama Soul," Soul Survivors. a small audience are going to some albums and would find BLIP: "Morning Girl," Neon Philhar- COUNTRY there. pack make a larger impact on rec- He'll that place. Yet monic. RH: "Blessed is the Rain," myself telling everybody: 'Did Brooklyn Bridge. BLFH: "Time Was," ord sales than this is not exactly the hest rea- some stations you know that Berry Gordy (':coned Heat. Ky. W. son I know for rushing back to Ashland, and Huntington, Vo. with larger audiences. wrote nine of the songs on this (WTCR), Mike Todd a radio station and putting on Galveston, Tex. (KILE) Many radio stations today are album?' That led me to think- Program Director, Personality your George Beverly Shea rec- Michael O'Connor, Music Director not reaching the full potential ing what a groovy thing it BP: "Please Don't Go," Eddy Arnold. ords." BP: "It's Only Love," B.J. Thomas, of the possible mass audience would he Scepter. BLFP: RCA. BI.FP: "The Hour of Separa- to do this on radio. "My World Ended." tion." Billy Grammer, Mercury. RH: just as record sales on many The character of the people David Ruffin. Motown. BH: "Galves- ... You can't tell me that people ton," Glen Campbell, Capitol. BI.FH: "Just Blow in His Ear," David Wil- records arc not meeting their has changed in the world, he would have been as interested "The Letter," the Arbors, Date. kins, Plantation. BLFH: "There Never Was Time," Jeannie C. Riley, Planta- full potential. said. Everybody talks about the in the special, which gathered tion. Los Angeles, Calif. (KLA) "As far as reaching a mass generation gap. There has al- astronomical ratings everywhere, Steve Abelman, Music Director Cincinnati, audience is concerned, you have ways been one, but it's probably if we'd just played the records Ohio (WZIP) wider BP: "Twenty -Five Miles," Edwin Starr, Bob Tiffin, Program Director to have some sort of foothold today than ever before. because we play 80 per B LFP: "First of the Bee cent of May," Gees. BP: "Kick the Can," Johnny Preston, at a broad base of appeal. When If you admit that the gap does them anyway. was RH: "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In," It the in- 5th Dimension. "The ABC. BLFP: "L.A. Angels," Jimmy exist, then you have BLFH: letter," Payne, Epic. RH: "Galveston," Glen your music approach or the ap- to consider formation about the artists and the Ath ors. that Fats Domino today is mid- Campbell, Capitol. BLFH: "There Never proach of your personalities is the interviews with the artists Was Time," Jeannie C. Riley. Planta- too hard or too soft, the broad dle-of-the-road. This is why in and record producers Middletown, N. Y. (WALL) tion. that Larry Berger, Program Director hase of audience is going to "Parade '69" syndicated pro- created a special kind of excite- B P: "Hair," the Cowsills, MGM. BLFP: Columbus, Ohio (WMNI), Roger Miller dwindle," he said. gramming "we went after the ment about the show. A major "The Chokin' Kind," Joe Smith, Sound BP: "You Gave Me a Mountain," largest possibly audience avail- aut0 manufacturer now wants Stage 7. RH: "Galveston," Glen Camp- Johnny Bush, Stop. BLFP: "One More No Danger Flags bell. Capitol. BLEB: "The Pledge of Mile," Dave Dudley. Mercury. BH: "My able to FM-the 18 to 34 age to buy the show to introduce Allegiance," Red "There are no real danger Skelton, Columbia. Woman's Good to Mc." David Houston, group that we felt would own its new cars with this Sep- Epic. BLFH: "Beautiful Downtown Bur - flags to tell when a station is Phoenix, Ariz. (KRIZ) hank." Harper Valley P.T.A., FM sets. tember. Two TV producers are Steve Martin Planta- slipping or not doing its job BP: "My Way," Frank Sinatra, Reprise. t ion. "WOR-FM in New York, one thinking of transferring the right. It's almost intuition. It's con- BLFP: "Darkness," Youngblood, RCA. of the stations we consult, just cept to television. We've had B H: "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In." Flint, Mich. (WKMF), Jim Harper, 5111 more of a feeling than any- Dimension, Soul City. BLFH: "Sea - Program/Music Director, Personality ranked fifth in a January/Feb- countless requests for the show attic." Perry Como, RCA. thing else. It may he a lack of BP: a ruary ARB-among all stations. and it's now in syndication." "Like Bird," (ironic Morgan, interest in the sound or it may Stop. RLFP: "I'm Tied Around Your And in adults 18-34, we were Collective Effort Pittsburg, Kan. (KOAM), Rick Gannon Finger," Jean Shepard, Capitol. BH: be that you feel you're not second by WABC in the 6 a.m.- Programming, in general, has B P: "Tear Drop City," the Monkees. "Our House is not a Home," Lyn An- really stimulating any more. Ac- Coteems. BLFP: "Time Is Tight," derson, Chart. BLFH: "Dreaming midnight Monday through Sun- to create a collective effect, he Booker T. and the M.(ì.'s, Stax. RH: Again." Redd Stewart, Bell. tually, I guess it's a lot little of day period. What this survey said. There's not any individual "Dizzy," Tommy Roe, ABC. BLFH: things." "Mew Bahr," the Invictas, Rama Rama. Gallatin, Tenn. (WHIN) also showed was that WOR-FM record that can make you a And there's no magic wand to Benny Williams, Program Director had a cume of 1,880,000 dur- success. And this is where per- Plymouth, N. C. (WPNC), Harry Myer, correct things. Every station has BP: "There's Better Things in Life," ing a week, reaching 146 per sonal judgment in the records Music Director, Personality Jerry Reed, RCA Victor. BLFP: "Got- to control its own destiny. You ta Lotta Hen House Ways." cent more listener impressions a station plays will he more BP: "Brother Loves Salvation Traveling Jerry can't operate a station by remote Show," Neil Diamond. BLFP: "Hot Chestnut, United Artists. RH: "The Con- than the next highest FM sta- and spiracy of Homer Jones," Dallas Fraz- control. more significant in years to Smoke and Sassafrass," Bubble Puppy, tion in New York. come. International Artists. BH: "Only the ier, Capitol. BLFH: "What Will I live "What we have going for us, Strong Survive," Jerry Butler, Mercury. on Tomorrow." Vernon Oxford, Stop. BLFH: "Back Door Man." Derek, to tell the truth, is a braintrust. Bang. Indianapolis (WIRE) Any time any of the stations Lee Shannon, Personality Son Antonio, Tex. (KTSA) we consult have difficulty, I can B P: "There's Better Things in Life," Kahn Hamon, bring almost a dozen top-notch Program Director Jerry Reed, RCA. BUT: "The Family BP: "I'll Try Something New." the Way." Weldon Myrick, Dot. BH: "Kaw- radio men into the market to Supremes and Temptations, Motown. l.iga," Charlie Pride, RCA. BLFH: analyze the situation, starting BI.FP: "Twenty -Five Miles." Edwin "She's Lookin' Better By the Minute," Vox Jox Starr, Gordy. RH: "Dizzy," Tommy Jay Lee Webb. Decca. with Bill Watson, who's over-all Roe. ABC. BLFH: "Time of the Sea- national programme: for our By CLAUDE HALL son," the Zombies, Date. Philadelphia, Pa. (WRCP) firm. But we also have such Don Paul, Program Director Radio-TV Editor Scranton, Po. (WSGR) minds as Ron BP: "There are Better Things in Life," Jacobs and Gary Jim Drucker, Personality Tom Reed of KGFJ in Los promotion Jerry Reed, RCA. BLFP: "Gored Morn- Mack on tap. I've never gone men-or, at least, very ing Love," Kay Adams, Tower. RH: Angeles has been elected presi- RP: "It's Your Thing," Isley Brothers, out and shouted about any rat- few-within five years. The rea- T Neck. RLFP: "Rhythm of the Rain," "Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass," Buck dent of the new Western States son, he is a Owens, Capitol. BLFH: "Guitarzan," ings we've achieved because said, that the basis of Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Liberty. Chapter of the National Associa- good promotion man, who should B H: "Made Me Happy," Blood. Sweat, Ray Stevens, Monument. you first have and Tears, to substantiate tion of TV-Radio Announcers, no longer he called that, must be Columbia. BLFH: "Mornin Girl," Neon Philharmonic, W7. Phoenix, Ariz. (KTUF) it. I've always taken the at- headquartered in a Los Angeles at man who knows public rela- Woody Starr, Program Director titude that you can have a fluke 4306 Crenshaw Boulevard. . tions, publicity and promotion. He RP: "Kaw-Liga." Charlie Pride, RCA. success in a ratings book, hut George Toles, program director of should he a man who can make a BI.FP: "It's All Over Now," Butch all of the ratings firms will KIBQ-FM in Seattle, is going hack contribution to his firm. "What This Unusual Path Lowry. Dot. RH: "There Never Was on the air in the midday slot at the hell purpose does the guy Time." Jeannie C. Riley, Plantation. agree over a long pc iod of B Continued KIRO from page 30 BLFH: "The Wedding Cake," Connie time. This is why it's so stupid in that city. He replaces serve who merely delivers a rec- Francis. MGM. Don Clark, who reportedly is go- ord and runs. Record companies to fire a deejay because his A was ing to KNBR, San are wasting several compromise eventual- Phoenix, Ariz. (KROS), Bob Pond, ratings Francisco; no thousands of dropped. I feel it's my news yet about who'll he the new dollars just to deliver records to ly worked out, whereby KW Program/Music Director, Personality duty to constantly go back and program director at KBIQ-FM... . secretaries at radio stations-rec- did its own more conventional RP: "Little Glass House," Jodie Owens. improve and if something had Dave Diamond at KFRC, San ords that most stations will not spots which were aired for one Harry's Capri (local). !MEP: "It's All Over Now," Butch Lowry, Dot. RH: does happen, then it needs spe- Francisco, asks for equal time play. There should be more think- week, beginning March 17. The "Only The Lonely," Sonny James. Capi- cial concentration on it-like against KYA, saying: "Those of ing at the record company man- following week, the national tol. BLFH: "That's How I Got to Mem- KFRC in San Francisco where us here at KFRC do want our agement level behind the release camnainn finished up. phis." Bill Haley, LIA. friends to know that we're still in of a record. There should he no Top 40 station has a very Tarboro, N. C. (WCPS) the ball game." Diamond sends in more excitement created about it." Blackman, who uses the name good ratings picture at Ed Tuck, Music Director, Personality this time. the January/February ARB ad- The end of the promotion man will Jackie Owl when writing com- Four members RP: "Sweet Wine." Johnny Carver, - of the braintrust vance figures to show KFRC top- he the end of an era, he said, "hut mercials, designed the covers for Im went into the market to study peral. BLFP: "In a Way," Bud Logan, ping KYA. This is one mean bat- there's no longer any need for the Airplane's "Bathing at Bax- RCA. RH: "Son of a Preacher Man," the situation. This, again, brings tle, but not as vicious as the one him." He pointed out that many ter's" LP as well as the latest Peggy I isle. Dot. BLFH: "Love Me or Leave Me." Ashley Singleton. Ashley. you back to the music problem: in Pittsburgh between KQV and smart independent record promo- one. He also did some commer- WIXZ. tion men have seen this You have to reach for that happen- cials in a similar style two years Xenia, Ohio (WBZI), Chad Chester, ing and are leaving to join broad appeal. So many people * * * record ago for Levi -Strauss that were Music Director, Personality companies. I run these comments in radio are afraid they will aired only locally. He is no lon- BP: "Mr. Walker. It's All Over." Billy A record executive who shall he from this record man because of Jo Spears, Capitol. miss the latest fad. But a BUT: "Games it's nameless, said last week that the the Letters to the Editor column ger art director for the Airplane. People Play." Freddy Weller. Columbia. sad state of affairs if you have days of the record promotion man last week and the argument pre- but said he probably will do RH: "A Baby Again," Hank Williams, to depend on the Jr., MGM. R1.FH: "Son of a Preacher latest fad in may he numbered. He predicted sented by Jimmy Bishop of commercials for the LP the Man." Peggy Little. Dot. radio or records like the Beatles that there will probably he no (Continued on page 38) group is working on now. (Continued on page 36) 34 MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com b. O.9J

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Norwich, Conn. (WICH) ( ulumhia. BLFP: "Pledge of Allegi- Bob Craig, Program Director ance." Red Skelton, Columhia. RH:, "Aquarius 'I et the Sun Shine In," 511, BP: "My Way." Drank Sinatra, Re- Dimension, Soul City. ItLFH: "I /as prise. BLFP: "Where Do You Go To," After Day," Shango, A&M. Programming Peter Sarstedt. World Pacific. RH: Aids "Aquarious." Fifth Dimension, NOW! Soul Wichita, Kan (KFH-AM) City. BLFH: "Grazing in the Grass." Friends of Distinction, RCA. Barry Gaston, Operations Director Continued from page 34 BP: "Somehow, Someday." Glen Yar- Pensacola, Fla. (WONF-FM) horoueh. Warner Brothers. BLFP: I ineman," Kenny Wiggins, "Wichita Charlie Byrd. Co- EASY LISTENING Program Director lumbia. RH: "You'd Better (io," Nancy IIP: "Galveston," Glen Campbell. Wilson, Capitol. BLFH: "Abe, Ilnurs," opúla r RHYTHM AND BLFP: "July You're a Woman," Pat Ray Bryant, Cadet. Atlanta, Boone. RH: "The Way it Used to Be." Ga. (WSB Radio) Engelhert Itumperdinck. BLFH: "Ha- demand!t c maná. BLUES Chris Fortson, Music Librarian waii I -ive -D." the Ventures. B P: "The Rhythm of the Rain," Gary San Francisco, I and the Playboys, Liberty. BLFP: Calif. ()NBR) COLLEGE Beaumont, Tex. (KJET) Michael Button, Music "Windmills of Your Mind," Henry Director Lorry Joe, Personality Mancini, RCA Victor. RH: "Somehow, BP: "I ove is a tour -letter Word." DON BP: "San Joan Baer. Vanguard. BLFP: "Happy Francisco," Bobby Womack, Someway," Rochester, N. Y. (WRUR) Glenn Yarbrough, Warner Heart." Andy Williams. Columbia. RH: Rcuifm Minis. BLFP: "T.C.B or T.Y.A.," Bob- Philip Fenster, Music Director Bros.'7 Arts. BLFH: "One of the "Aquarius , Let the Sun Shine y by In." Patterson, letstar. BH: "I'll Try Nicer Things," Richard Harris, Dun- 5th Dimension, Soul City. BLFH: BP: "Hack in the US.SR," ('huhhv Something New." Supreme% and Temp- hill. "Move a IJnle ('loser Baby," Mama Checker, Huddah. BLFP: "Guar,an," tations, Motown. Cass. Dunhill. Rai Stevens, Monument. RH: "Play- BLFH: "Foolish girl," Thee Prophets, Kapp. 111.FH: Fool," Dee Dee Warwick, Mercury. sings B runswick, Ga. (WMOG) Saut, Lake Tahoe, Calif. "Atlantis," Donovan, Epic. Joe S. Gregory, Music Director, DJ (KTHO-AM-FM) Columbus, Ga. (WOKS), Ernestine B P: "You Gave Me A Mountain," Bill Kingman, Program Director "A. Mathis, Music Director, Personality Frankie Laine. ABC. BLFP: "Always HP: "M) Way," Frank Sinatra, Reprise. OTHER PICKS BP: "Keep On I aughin' Baby." Ira Keep Me in Your Heart." The Four Aces, B LFP: "Switched -On Hach," Moog Syn- Vann, Roulette. BLFP: "There's a Radnor. RH: "In the Still of the thesizer, Night," Paul Columbia. RH: "The Letter," Break in the Road." Betty Harris. SSS. Anka, R('A. BLFH: "Al- The Arbors. Date. BLFH: "Will Vint HOT 100-Tracy Larkins and 'WHIPPOORWILL' RH: "Runaway Child," Temptations, ways Keep Me in Your Heart," The Four be Staying After Sunday''" Peppermint Steve Soul, Montgomery, Ala., (MONUMENT 45-1130) Gordy. BLFH: 'It's Your Thing," Isles Aces, Radnor. Rainbow, Decca. Brothers, T -Neck. WRMA, BP: "Just a Little ('loser," Archie Bell and the Drells, Indianapolis (WXLW) Springfield, Mass. (WSPR) Atlan- tic. . Bob James, Racine, Wis., Memphis (WDIA), Bill Thomas Jay Williams, Personality Budd Clain, Program Director WRJN, BP: "Build Me Up Butter- BP: "It's Your Thing." Istey BP: "lavueira," the Brothers. B P: "Memories," Elvis Presley, RCA. Tialuana Brass. cup," The Foundations. Rick from his latest T -Nock. RIFF: "Music for My Moth- BLFP: "Oh. What A Fowl I've Been," BLFP: "Always Keep Me in Your er." Funkadelic, Westbound.nd. BH: "Run- P.K. Limited, ('olgems. BH: "This Heart." the Four Aces. RH: "First of Shannon, Pittston, Pa., WPTS, BP: away Child," Temptations. Gordy. Magic Moment," Jay and the Ameri- May." the Bee Gres. BLFH: "Hey "Mercy," Ohio Express, Buddah. BLFH: a album "It's Miracle," Willie High- cans, UA. BLFH: "Traces," Classics Jude," Booker 1 and the M.G.'s. Sehastain tower, Capitol. IV, Imperial. Tripp, Manchester. Washington, D. C. (WWDC) N. H., WKBR, BP: "Carolina on Terry My Mind," James Taylor. Apple. Miami Beach (WMBM), Donny Gee, Miami, Fla. (WGMA) Green, Music Librarian "Take a Program/Music Director, Personality Fronk Wiltse, Personality B P: "Happy Heart," Andy Williams. (Continued on page 78) BP: "Mama Soul," Soul Survivors, At - B P: "Too Much of a Man." Arlene co. BLFP: "Whole Lotta Shakin (loin Harden, Columbia. BI.FP: "Mississippi Message to on," I.htle Richard. BH: "Only The Woman." Jerry Inman. Columbia. RH: Strong." Jerry Buller, Mercury. BI.FH: "Sun of a Preacher Man," Peggy Little. "It's Your Thing." Isley Brothers, T - Dot. HUH: "Pledge of Allegiance," Mary" Neck. Red Skelton. Columbia. Country's 'Pains' (MONUMENT SLP-18109) Continued from page 32 rock -billy influence. "Wake Up Little Suzie" gathered more Ready for 2d Billion? no longer country alone; it's votes than such hits as "Crazy city ... suburban ... farm .. . Arms," "I Fall to Pieces," and factory ... or, in general, peo- "For Loving You." Country lis- Continued from page 32 from networks would drop from ple music. Country music is teners showed more preference about half of stations total in- misnamed; but the term coun- for Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" been discovered by the creative come to today's tiny fraction try has stuck and, right or than for Johnny Cash's "I Walk people. It is sheer, shimmering of today's billion N; dollar handle. wrong, we'll have to continue the Line." (Of course, the solid pleasure for many writers, mu- It was inconceivable to many to live with it. Many people, country artists won out sicians, directors and talent to that over-all phonograph records . regardless of racial, economic, create radio with Jim Reeves, Hank Wil- commercials. Ra- music . . . would he the main- or educational background, will liams, and Bill Anderson grab - dio has become their thing. stream programming effort and get to like country if they are hing the top number of votes.) following_ that non -network Greater Values news would exposed to it in the right light. The power of the rock -billy in- exceed wired -in To them, at reports in pop- Too often stations have fluence his secon_(I least, radio has ularity. obviously shows the values far greater than those switched to country music and strength of the "rock" graduate The electric ear of the sat quoted by the majority of deal - back waiting for listeners in today's country audience. Petry Co. hears tour of oriented station representatives some familiar to just naturally come flocking Among the problems facing sounds from the past being and station salesmen. Instead in- to their position on the dial. the still growing field of country canted today, but to of some CPM bargain, they different They do, of course, attract that radio is that of locating good Engjland rhythms. One of the most hyp- see it for the dynamic, ubiq- ever faithful country audience on -the -air personalities. I have notic is the "computer wail." uitous, many -hue d, multi - that exists everywhere; but it's been asked on several occasions, Proponents of electronic selling shaped, cheerful, entertaining usually too small a group to "Where do you get a good an the of electronic media fail people -motivating force that it to re- make much of a difference. country disk jockey?" The an- alize that everything thus is. To these beautiful people far The result is less than satis- swer is don't look for a coun- exposed to the trade Continent it is vital, exciting, soothing, merely in- factory. try disk jockey. A country back- sinuates the computer into persuasive, penetrating, tireless, tra- To make an impact, today's ground is of little or no im- ditional, hence motionless timely and alert. It is woven successful country station has portance. What is needed is a thought areas. into the social fibers It perpetuates to sell country music. Stations bright, likeable middle-of-the- 1'ONYJCIE of our age CPM evaluation through its music, its conversa- of available that fail to make a complete road personality with strong positions with a consequently tion and its reportage. It sings, effort to win through outstand- masculine appeal and an in- accelerated rate at which WHilTE shouts, purrs and loves. It's bar- ing news coverage, promotion, terest in country. If he dis- gains are thrust under buyer's universal, it's unquenchable. It and community involvement covers country and falls in love noses. It's just a faster way sells. to rarely make the grade. No sta- with it on the -air, he will carry sings about do the same old thing ... to re- tion should hope to win A medium with such mani- by his whole audience along with hash the same scant audience merely changing its fold powers deserves better sell- music. him. data . . . give radio away hut it Country music ing than it has been getting. can certainly With country music radio adds another . . . horror it sets give a station a valuable edge, coming of age there are It's coming, as you shall see. up more an electronic auction of hut this must he followed up and more In looking toward the mature country disk "POLK SALAD second time . . . it buries radio's quali- with all billion the ingredients which jockeys on the market; hut be- dollars, here's a brief ties . . . its more gutless bar- go into making any station a ware of the man from the glance at the past for the sake gaining. ANNIE" success. I have almost become "howdy, friends and neighbors" of those who still live in it What is (MONUMENT 45-1104) new is the way ad- convinced that today's top coun- school or the and for the sake of "hipper -than - those new vertisers think about the consum- try stations would have made wave, hard -nose thou" old personality who has "now" people er . the audience. They an impact in their respective little more than a knowledge who don't want to talk about spend real money on dimen- markets even if they had pro- of country music to his credit. the future . who only want sional estimates BOTH ON of consumer grammed German march mu- Today's country disk jockey to "hear it like it is now, not habits and preferences. * MONUMENT RECORDS * They sic with the same thorough ef- must be primarily a bright, like it's going to he." There test, THE SOUND OF ARTISTRY measure, and experiment. fort with which they've pro- smiling human being (not are badge -hearing citizens They have a found ways to observe grammed country. golden voiced star of radio) and roaming around who sold sta- the quarry in its native habitat. Another valuable tool in ex- an all around good broadcaster tions for under a half -million It will not he A long before the panding the influence of a who can lend his talents well dollars that have since fetched media to community will have to modern country station is a country music. multimillion dollar prices . respond with equally valid and carefully selected schedule of In short, a broadcaster feel- and that have since earned mil- comprehensive estimates of au- "oldies" or "country classics." ing the country music growing lions in revenues. dience concentrations. 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Progressive rock personality who Em in a pretty stable setup. but Connoisseurs of radio lv. Now avail- knows the music needed for me frankly the advancement possibilities able the personality soon to be dium market East Coast station. look pretty limited. I have man hailed the Most Dynamic Star of Must have first ticket for this all aged a station (put it on the air, in This E:ra. No brag. just fact. Cre night show. Contact Claude Hall, fact) and I'm now a music director. dentials personified, but one must Box 1.1., Billboard. I'm looking for a program director pay money for honey. Will consider RaDio-Tv position in a medium market all contemporary formats or talk something with a challenge. Have program. Mr. Charisma is your maï Contact Claude Hall, Box experience with both easy listening panacea. Major market top 40 station has and top 40 formats. Will he glati t), Billboard. opening to provide an air check and a con This column is published for people Detroit easy listening FM station for all night personality. seeking positions as well Tight, controlled "Drake" format. piety resume. Contact Claude Hall. as station needs young personality on the way Ifox M, Billboard. managers seeking personnel. Hate is up. Contemporary Nu ticket needed. Contact Claude $5.00 per one half inch background ac- Hall, Box MM. Billboard. Gary Davis, for the past two years (app. 40 ceptable. $8,000-$12.000. Contact pro- top e urd.s(. A box number will be used gram director Tom Coleman. music director and afternoon to protect the identity of the adver- 1-313--- 10 DJ of WBAZ, Kingston, N. Y., is tiser. 689-1737. Four years Senti copy along with payment Music market easy leaving. Third ticket. to: director of major exp. 21 old. Looking for a listening station is looking for a years RADIO-TV JOB MART program director's position challenging position In a medium or Billboard in medi major market, a job that will allow First phone POSITIONS WANTED um or large market. Know music RADIO-TV JOB MART "drake" housewife per- inside and out, production. pro me to put creative ideas Into action. 165 W. 46th sonality needed for SI. Louis' KIRL. St. gramming. Consider myself one 01 New York, N. Y. New 5 kw. station grabbing good 10036 ratings. Immediate opening, the pathblazers in the new, modern man Available Immediately: Top notch uptempo approach that gains young got drafted. Rush tape, please no "('ro" top 40 man. 10 years' experi phone, some col- phone calls, to program adult listeners and can build up Hoosier, 21, third director ence, excellent references, age 25. housewives In the midday. F:xtrevnels lege, limited experience. Looking for Dave Scott, KIRI., Box 3993. St. Real strong on news and production. opportunity In Top 40 radio. Would Louis 63136. good references. Mike Button, 415- experienced In copy writing and 924 5719. prefer Midwestern market, hut will POSITIONS OPEN sales. Good voice, strong person- not be picky. Mike Corsi. 2425 South ality, has "Major Market Sound." D. St., Richmond, Ind. 47374. For tape and resume call (601) Immediate opening fur reasonable 483-5029. guy with superior sense of humor. Canadian, 20, two years college Modern country signal covers 250.001 (marketing major/, wants Ton 4(1 Boss Production. 1st phone. Morning Newsman Top 40 Format suburban Washington -Baltimore. position. Money, hours of work of Jock Large Northeast Market Sal- Draft exempt. Have major market ary based on experience. Send tape, little concern: want experience and experience and ratings. Phone: (303) Heavy Weights Only resume and picture tall returnable) "College student seeking summer em- chance to learn. George Pollard, 483 Salary Open ployment in radio. Three years in 777-2165. Call: Denver time (noon to to Frank, Radio WTR1, Brunswick. Blair Rd., Ottawa 8, Ont. .six). Available immediately. Rend Tape. Resume and Photo Md. 21716. a market of 100,000 people. Currently W"rRV. 92 Fourth St. with No. 1 MOR station in four -sta- Troy, N.Y. 12180 tion market. Third -endorsed. Am looking for a position with a large station to gain experience to co- Managers, Attention!!! Programming Super personality, 27 years old. Like to live in Southern California"' incide with my college studies and lit a slump Sales ideas lacking" college grad. Now on major mar- If you're a heavyweight modern with my planned career development Production creativity stalemated" ket top 40 station. Looking for KKJO. 5.000 -welt station in St. country pro, strong production, in radio." Write: Billboard, Box 097. Ratings slipping? Community in- an easy listening station that wants Joseph. ready for the fastest -growing market 165 W. 46th St.. New York. N. Y. volvement shy' Employees a Mo.. 816 2796346, needs in the unenthu- an uplempo personality. Not Ton 40 DJ. Is1 phone. Call collect. United States, send tape. 10036. siastle^ On -the -air sound short of screamer. Reliable. Excellent refer Program director Greg Everett. resume, photo to Box 0103. Billboard. professionalism^. If "yes" answers encee. Can win numbers. Knowledge 165 W. 46th St., New York. N. Y. one or more question and you're a of all types of music. Contact Claude 10036. full-time medium major market Hall, Box S. Billboard. above 100,000, preferably contempt Young. bright -sounding Top 40 Per- rary, and sonality looking for a chance to willing to pay a decent FIRST PHONE announcer wage, then let's talk. Call 404-- needed on move up. 3 years' experience. Would 622-2396. 5 kw. 24.hour modern country music Top 40 station KEEL In Shreveport. prefer the Pennsylvania. Maryland, 34 -year -old major market person. sta. Good position with future. $475 1.a.. needs a personality. The station West Virginia area. No military ob ality. Now on one of the nation's to $625. SE part of nation, good is No. 1 in the market. We want an ligations. 3rd phone, endorsed. Con dominant Top 40 stations. Seeks pro market. Contact Claude Hall. Bill experienced personality who can be- tact: Billboard, Box 099, 165 W. 46th gram director position in medium or board. Box DD. come a part of a good team. Contact Y. 10036. major market on Top 40 or ea., St., New York, N. No. 1 rated shows -3)4 yrs. program director Larry Ryan. 318- solid listening station. Experienced mu 425-8692. rock experience. Broadcast school in trained, first phone, syndicated army sic director and program director show for 2 years to 38 stations duties. It's not that I'm tired of weekly, and also had top -rated week- being a personality: radio has been Wanted: Mature -sounding Newcomer College freshmn looking for summer end show good to me and I've tried to be good for Hot 100 station during 2 yrs. In army al In Southern Ver Note to all applicants: If you're job. First professional one (RE:MEst KCLU, Rolla, Mo. Ready for the hi^ to it. But now I think It's time to mont. Must be bright. good board sending BER WHEN"(-tops on high schon move! Complete military step up into programming. Would and news. Minimum six months' ex- resume tape, and or other obligation like to discuss the material to a box number, please station. Third-class. Prefers rAb Ann! 30. Available May 15. Audi situation with any perience at commercial station. Must blue-eyed(".). Take peanuts for the (ion lane general manager who feels he might have car. New studios. enclose a stamped envelope. We will and complete resume avail Good oppor- address it to the proper radio station. chance. Have tape. Anywhere!! able now. Write: J. J. Mitchell he able to use a good man. Contact tunity to learn and express yourself. Bruce Markman, 21841 Church, Oak RI. ('laude Hall. Box T, Billboard. Send tape, resume 3. Box 37, Newburg. Mo. 65550 and photo to: Park, Mich. 48237. (313) 545-5459. or call 314 - 364 3008 weekdays after Ron Bastone. WCFR Radio. Box 801. 9 Springfield, Vermont 05156. p.m.

KOA, Denver, needs bright. easy - Ex -Drake employee and boss radio listening personality. Call program program director wishes to relo- director Dan Tucker, 303-244.4141. Top-notch Jock at top station to cate. Tapes of station supplied major market quitting. Looking for "Need an experienced newsman for on request. Single, young, draft No. 1 rated station in top -30 market wants a Jock Shift in a comparable market the summer?" Journalism major exempt. No. 1 stations are my bag First -Phone. all-night Jock. or a P. I). position in a smaller one. Let Mature -40" with desire to move up to a good me put your station in that ca' "Top type or bright, Year -old North Will go anywhere If right gig comes market. Authoritative volee. gory. Results guaranteed! Write to brief good -music personality, $7.500 Carolina station, strong best along. In rock, MOR, or progressive. delivery. 1 year ('laude Hall, Box U, Billboard. to $8,500 plus. Exceptional oppor- equipped in the state, needs more In college. Top 40 personality strong in produc- Married, first phone, draft exempt. Would go anywhere if the job Is tunity with large radio Iv chain. tion No calls. Write Box 087, Billboard, right. Dependable, Write: Billboard. Box 098, for four-hour board shift. Salary unmarried, and 165 W. is wide open: will pay whatever is 165 W. 46th St., New York, N. willing to dig. For tape and resume. 48th St., New York. N. V. 10036. 10036. write: Box necessary. Contact: Dave Hedrick. 0101, Billboard, 165 W. Know anybody who needs a very WIXF.. Monroe, N. C. 704-289.2525. 46th St., New York, N. Y. 10036. sharp, very neat deejay who gets all wrapped up in his work? Mike Swanson, former music director of WCIIA in Chambersburg. Pa.. NEEDED FOR SUMMSR Contem. Pro. Dir.: Have been top can Soul personality needed for me- Heavyweight major market morning be reached at 717-2634029. Announcer available to travel with jock In three major markets, p.d. in man looking. professional sports dium market top 40 station. Must one of them. College Cur Experienced with shows. College be strong in production., aggressive. degree. "drake" and heavy personality for- radio or TV student preferable. rently employed with the nation'* mats. 40 ambitious. We have a friendly staff most exciting medium market chain top or MOH. Creative copy W rite: and the working conditions are ex- and production. Married. vet, col- Call 803-- 846-8909 anytime after 6 cellent. The salary Looking for p.d. or operations dir. lege, no problems and excellent VARIETY ATTRACTIONS, INC. will depend on opportunity. $15.000 mon. Top ref ref p.m. if you're looking for a 23 -year - the man, his contribution to the sta- erencea. Tape and resume to major old with three years' experience in GEORGE MOFFETT tion and to erences. Write Box 088, Billboard, markets on request. the community. Letter. 165 W. 46th New Write: Bill radio and TV. Have also worked in P.O. Box resume. photo, St., York. N. Y. board Box 0100, 165 W. 2276 and alrcheck to 10036. 46th St.. radio -TV advertising agencies. plus Zanesville, Ohio Claude Hall. Box JJ, Billboard Mag New {'ork, N. Y. 10036. have done voice character work for azine, with stamped envelope for ad agencies. Now morning man and forwarding to station. operations manager at WSIB in Beaufort. S. C. Need an extra man during the sum- Announcer with three years' experi- l'rogram Director for contemporary mer? I'm young but have 2 years' ence with MOR station seeks employ- station in Midwest Metro Market. Medium market easy listening sta- experience part time, a third en- ment at MOR station within the 24 hour. 5000 watt operation needs tion willing to pay $600-$650 to start dorsed, and a desire to "live radio" Southeastern U. S. Tape and info Announcer -Salesman, recent broad. strong man with for a good personality this summer. Let me send you a available upon request. ability to guide and who can small Prefers cast school Brad. 3rd ticket. Lim- lead a top personality station. Small also handle production. This station tape and resume. Call collect: (217) market. Contact: Randy Galli ited exp., 25. married. B.S. De- air shift. Send tape and resume to is part of a major broadcasting 544.2017. her, 3907 Angol Place, Jacksonville. gree In Bus. Adm. MI1. ser. com Box 087, Billboard, 165 W. 46th St.. chain. The opportunities for ad Florida 32210, or call: (9041 771.2905. oleted. Excellent sales, production, New York. N. Y. 10036. vancement are unlimited. Contact roPywriting. Seeking nermanent ca- Claude hall, Box KK, Billboard. reer position. Money, location, hours of work of little concern. Want Young, bright -sounding personality, chance 2 yrs.' experience. is seeking rock or Small market program director to Prove my abilite. Writ would like to Geraldra d .1 Mose General MOR station in 1 ). C'. . Md. Va., Pa move eve Delivery. WLE:E, Richmond, been upH Dallas.a ,Tex. 75201. ' Va., needs a - WAK'I In in my present gram pro Louisville needs super area. Tight board --excellent produr position four director. Contact Harvey heavy personality for mornling or lion. No military obligations. 3r1 Years. 29 yrs. old. Married. three Hudson. general manager. 703- evening drive time. Excellent salary. endorsed. Contact Claude hall, Bill children. Good reputation. Stable. 288-2835. Send alrcheck airmail to program hoard. Box reliable. Only a stable situation 094, 165 W. 46th St.. he will director Bob Todd. WAKY, 554 S. New York, N. V. 10036. considered. Contact Claude Hall. Steve Byrd. 3316 Box R. Laclede Ave.. Fourth St.. Louisville, Ky. 40202. Billboard. Ant. U5. St. Louts. Phone 314 -JE 4- 3635. Was nrogram director and afternoon drive personality for the Major market operation with imme- oast two years with r&bdormated diate opening for a strong 22-yr.-old Canadian (no (Top 40) Canadian Top 40 station needs eve- ticket) with Voice talent and ego- In that order. KXLW here and before that was with personality with production ability. creative ideas and good head seeks WDAS in Philadelphia. Salary open. ning personality. Must be strong. Want a summer job. Preferably in 23 yrs. old. Sand tape and resume. with some production experience. ton 40 or FM station. DMS grad. California or Oregon. Third-class Married. One child. Currently tu Write: Billboard, Box 0102, 165 W. Interested In announcing, news. en- dent at Washington 46th Contact: Claude Hall, Billboard, dorsed. Radio-TV major at UCLA. University and St., New York, N. Y. 10036. Box NN. prod.. sales. Believes discretion in Have worked on only six hours from a degree. Would radio should he stressed. a Drake -style rocker Will eel° for 15 hours a week since September. prefer a Top 40 position. rate willingly. Brad Miles (213) 11') Send 4.5161. for tape. Mark Lutter, c'o KI.A. 308 Westwood Plaza. Los An- geles, Calif. 90024. Enthusiastic, creative D.J. seeks job with progressive Fast Coast station. Is $15,000 too much to pay for a pro" Six years' experience In the Top 40. If not, maybe I'm your man. 14 Connoisseurs of Radio-TV mod and eAw. Prefer metropolitan - Now area. 24 years years' experience Include sales, pro- available: the personality soon to be old. 3rd phone. Con- gramming, production, continuity. hailed the most dynamic star of thls tact: Billboard, Box 0107, 165 W. 46th traffic. 8 yrs. this market. Looking era. No brags, just facts. Creden- St., New York. N. Y., or phone: 301-- tials 896.9157 S for challenging position with future. personified, but one must pay after p.m. (EDT). Vox Jox Write Billboard, Box 095. 165 W' money for honey. All contemporary 46th St., New York. N. Y. 10036. formats or talk. Mr. Chariama is Continued your panacea. Write: Billboard. Box from page 34 personality. Ed Riley has joined 0106, 165 W. 46th Jack St., New York. Armstrong, a wild type of dee - the station from KOZN in Omaha; N. Y. 10036. jay with personality -plus and zoom- WDAS ing excitement on the air. Experi- in Philadelphia. Bishop he'll also work with production Major market radio program consult ence ant Is looking Includes WIXY in Cleveland refers to an article from Lee Sher- director Frank Newell. for medium market and CHUM in Toronto. Not inclined AMers and medium and major mar- toward the wood of WFIL, Philadelphia. I ket FMers as clients. Proven format Program director at major college "Drake" approach, but campus if you believe In letting a must point * ready to get ratings and billings lo station would like work in deejay out that Sherwood was the right markets. Management with Top 40 or Easy Listening station for be a deejay, then here's the perfect only against bad promotion foresight can get the full story in the summer. Excellent references. man for your Top 40 radio station. men: 3rd endorsed. Would References available. Call: 416- he knows and Mike McCarthy, music director writing or detailed market anal`i' consider pet likes a vast number can be made of your station and manent position if in major market. 630-8155. those of WIUS at Indiana University, Write to Robert Sherlock, of who visit him. Also. your competition. More Information dio, KUTE Ra- 617 East 8th Street, Bloomington. Is available by writing in confide»), University of Utah, Salt Lake Sherwood recommends a training City, Utah 84112. Ind. 47401 to Box 096. Billboard, 165 W. 4C course for the people out of the needs Hot 1(0 rec- St., New York, N. Y. ords. Complaints of service Hey, everybody! Turn on your mu- stockrooms. And this I endorse. from sic machine: Sweet Willie W Is on There should he A&M. Epic, Liberty, Mercury. the scene' New, exciting talent. a school of some Hock Jock with first phone and 15 draft exempt, type. Bell, and says that his college years of solid experience. Tight. approx endrs. Need Third-class phone. Limited expert happy sound $10,000. W. Williams, 1416 New York carrier current station ence. Student from a mature 35 -year - Ave.. Brooklyn. is the only of broadcast school. old turned -on pro. Afternoon drive N. Y. 11210. * * Top 40 3 years college. Prefer easy listen or station within 50 miles. Ing, jazz or news. evening gig. Need at least a bill Bob Rymell, 415 sixty. Write: Box 0104. Billboard. Program director Woody Lester . . Robert St. John has been Springfield Drive, Richmond, Ks 40475. 165 W. 46th St., New York. N. Y of WAQ1, P.O. Box 236. Ashta- promoted to music 16061 623-1761. 10036. director of Of course, we're an Equal Oppor- bula, Ohio 44004. needs easy lis- KFH-FM in Wichita, Kan., a pro- tunity Employer. But qualification tening, soft rock and is our main concern. You find us a country rec- gressive rock station. . . . Dean black personality with at least 10 ords. Lester does the morning Tyler is assistant program Young college student looking for Progressive rock, jazz, gospel. RAB. years' experience In direc- summer talent job contemporary show; other deejays include tor at W1BK .. have own show country. College and broadcast and or easy listening formats and Dale in . Detroit, reporting now . can send tape but would school graduate. 3rd endorsed. Some good appearance. who takes direr Sterling, Dan Houston and Dave to program manager John M. rrefer personal interview. I think experience. Exceptional knowledge lions, wants to move up and settle 1 can do a good job for your station of music. Witty, articulate. Draft down . . and by God, we'll . . . hire Lynn. KI.MS in Lincoln, Grubbs; I'd said previously as a that summer replacement. Ken exempt. Need break. Write: Bill him! Here I am. Reply to: Music Neb., has a new music director he'd been Kraus. 626 Jefferson St., Ashland. board, Box 0105. 165 W. 46th St.. and Drama - named program direc- Ohio. Associates, III W. 57th Russ Bradley, the 5:30-9:30 a.m. tor. Sorry. New York. N. Y. 10036. St.. New York, N. Y. 10019. 38 www.americanradiohistory.com t16ADrIJ ')/) 1nLn OIIIDAAon Rhythm & Blues

Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 3 29 69 BEST SELLING Soul Sauce ?hythm &Blues By ED OCHS turning out that SLICES: Rhythm and blues is once again SOUL of black commodity-the "artist." A new generation valuable cultural has by the soul movement in America, Singles professionals, bolstered as polished this week and the Mills Brothers registering greatest proportionate upward progress risen to succeed Nat King Cole * STAR Performer-Single's identity along with their Weeks on who have retained their black Weeks on This Last Chart performers This Last Week Title, Artist, label, No. & Pub. Warwick, the No. d Pub. Chart Week major (white) market appeal. Dionne Week Week Title, Artist, Label, inevitable and HE TOUCHES ME (Nothing Else Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls RUNNING WILD 5 35 WHEN Fifth Dimension, O. C. Smith, 1 RUN AWAY CHILD 4 class, while temptations, Gordy 7084 (Jobete, BMI) Q Matters) "good music" Date 2.1637 Diana Ross have gone to the head of the Peaches & Herb, Franklin (Painted Desert, BMI) are Jerry Butler, Aretha 5 ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE 4 bidding for broader audiences 72898 in Jerry Butler, Mercury GUY 11 and Ramsey Lewis. Waiting Diamond/Downstairs, BMI) 27 25 I'M JUST AN AVERAGE stars such as Eddie Harris (Parabut Double 108 (Press, BMI) and jazz with r&b- Masqueraders, AGP nourishing growing reputations 5 the wings, and still 3 4 THE WEIGHT . 9 Reeves, Bettye ASCAP) 28 28 SING A SIMPLE SONG Bobby Womack, Martha Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 2603 (Dwarf, 5.10407 turned-pop are Joe Simon, Sly 8 the Family Stone, Epic acts. Still BMI) Motown ENDED 6 (Daly City, Swann and a fleet of Copacahana-experienced 4 2 MY WHOLE WORLD who appeals to any- David Ruffin, Motown 1140 (»bete, BMI) category is the master, Ray Charles, 29 31 ICE CREAM SONG 5 defying due with Dynamics, Cotillion 44021 (Dlief-Cotillion, BMI) . Warwick IT BACK 4 can breathe, hear and feel. .Dionne 9 SNATCHING body who Clarence Carter, Atlantic 2605 (Fame, BMI) BY 6 best yet AIN'TTammi COME this week, touted by Scepter as her 30 19 GOOD LOVIN' an exclusive r&b album EEASYTerreIITOa mla TURN IT LOOSE 9 Marvin appearance at the Westbury 6 3 GIVE IT UP OR BMI) Stone follow an A Sons, BMI) (Jobete, , - ,Sly & The Family James Brown, King 6213 (Brown the Electric Circus, Tues- 11 (29) with a stint at EYE OPEN Music Fair, Saturday LOVE WITH YOU 5 31 20 ONE is the title song 11 THIS GIRL'S IN 6 the Agents, Dynamo 125 group's latest single Q 12241 Maskmen day (3) through April 10. The Dionne Warwick, Scepter ICataloqut Den, BMI) hack on (Blue Seas Jac, ASCAP) on Epic, . .Chubby Checker from their new "Stand!" LP 15 32 22 EVERYDAY PEOPLE . . Brook Benton YOUR THING 3 the "Beatles' Back in the U.S.S.R.. 21 IT'S Sly & the !aunty Stone, Epic 5-10407 Buddah with T Neck 901 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Isley Brothers, (Daly City, BMI) has completed an LP for Cotillion (Brothers Three, EMI) album SUNSHINE IN 1 finished their first Buddah-distributed 6 - AQUARIUS/LET THE The Isley Brothers 14 TWENTY-FIVE MILES 5th Dimension, Soul City 772 (United Artists Thing single establishes Edwin Starr, Gordy 7083 (Jobete, BMI) the T -Neck label as their "It's Your ASCAP) on are also as comeback winners. They DOING (To Me) 6 2 the "Twist and Shout" gang 10 12 I LIKE WHAT YOU'RE 40 WITHOUT YOU Brothers Carla Thomas, Start 0024 (East Memphis, BMI) Venture 632 for their recently discovered act, the Vernon Garret & Marie Franklin, writing material )Mikin, BMI) Club in Toronto TIME 12 Eddie Harris plays the Colonial 11 7 THERE'LL COME A Three. . .Saxman Um 55100 (!alynne, BMI) BLUE TO CRY 4 (31) before moving on to Detroit Betty Everett, 35 36 TOO LATE TO WORRY TOO for one week beginning Monday Esther Phillips, Roulette 7031 one of CRY 11 FM) Hall, Sunday (6)...Mack Rice, 12 6 BABY BABY DON'T (reeler Norma; Presley, a concert at the Masonic A Miracles, for and Smokey Fine") with Wilson Pickett lamla 54178 (Jobete, BMI) ENOUGH the original Falcons ("You're So - I CAN'T DO Music, BMI) with Ted White, Aretha Franklin's 9 Dells, Cadet 5636 (Chevis Eddie Floyd, is now working 13 8 SOPHISTICATED SISSY who is 1001 (Marsaint, ASCAP) KNOW 2 on Rice's "Coal Man" disk. White, Meters, Josic U NEVER GONNA LET HIM husband and manager (?), 501 )Millbridge MRC, BMI) classic, "Mus- Debbie Taylor, GWP teamed on Rice's soul 14 10 GIVE IT AWAY B also Rice's personal manager, BMI) Pickett. "Coal Man" is his (helites, Brunswick 55398 (DakarBRC, 45 COUNTRY GIRL 2 tang Sally," a big seller for Wilson Johnny Otis Show, Kent 506 (Shuggie BMI a coming-out party last week 15 17 FOOLISH FOOL 7 disk for Atco. . .Curton hosted Mercury 72880 first - Dee Dee Warwick, 39 41 TRACKS OF MY TEARS 2 mates Cubie & the Five Stair (Chappell, ASCAP) 2603 (Jobete, BMI) at Barbaby's in Chicago, for label Aretha Franklin, Atlantic and the Babysitters. . .Aretha's KNOW WHY 4 newcomers Baby Huey 16 16 I DON'T KNOW 4 steps and Tamil,' 54180 BMI) 40 42 I DON'T for Stevie Wunder, (»bete, C, has been officially reserviced to deejays Esquires, Wand 1195 (Don BMI) "Tracks of My Tears" B who 17 18 DO YOUR THING . Temptations, 7250 a run at a million -seller. Any predictions?...The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, Reprise 41 43 GIVING IT UP 3 Apollo Theatre in June. Their (Wright Gersti Tamerlane, BM1) Ad Fibs, Share 104 (Trio, BMI) plan a tour of England, return to the in 1 completed, will feature IS IT SOMETHING YOU'VE GOT second LP with the Supremes, now being - CHOKIN' KIND 1 - BMI 605 Joe Simon, 557 2628 (Wilderness, BMI) dir Tyrone Davis, Dakar Something New"-"Make Me Yours," "Ain't addition to "I'll Try 2 Doggoned" and "Sing a 26 I'LL TRY SOMETHING NEW 2 43 47 BORN AGAIN the Real Thing," "I'll Be 2608 Nothing Like Diary Ross & the Supremes with the Sam & Dave, Atlantic BMI) ASCAP) Simple Song." Temptations, Motown 1142 (Jobete, (Birdies Walden, * * * 2 23 BABY MAKE ME FEEL SO GOOD 7 44 46 HALLWAYS OF MY MIND (urtom CR,1936 Dells, Cadet 5636 (Chevis, BM1) and a half after the death of Otis Cubic & 5 Stairsteps, FILETS OF SOUL: A year (Gamed Music, BMI) that 6 is still winning the honors and praise 45 33 AM I THE SAME GIRL Redding, the king of soul Acklin, Brunswick 55399 of the soul boom. The 29 LOVER'S QUESTION 3 B,irbara was about to come to him on the crest Otis Redding, Atco 6654 ,Dakar BRC, BMI) won for the late soul star the (Progressive Eden, BMI) magnitude of his musical presence - YOU'D BETTER GO his "Dock of the Bay" YOU KNOW 2 Nancy Nil,un, Capitol 2422 (Vogue, BMI) Grammy as I968's best male r&h singer for 39 DON'T He lit Gladys Knight A the Pips, Soul 35057 r&h song of the year. 4 classic, which took top honor as best )Jobete, BMI) 47 48 UPTIGHT GOOD WOMAN vote into Solomon Burke, Bell 759 (Fame, BMI to pass the severe entrance 7 was also the only nominee 23 13 SOUL SHAKE Joe SSS International . & lobo Benson, 1 Hall of Fame. . . Jazz pianist Peggy Scott COAL MAN R&B Q - I England's brand-new 761 (Singleton, BMI) Mack Rice, Atco 45 6645 (Died, BM . . . Con- Harnell ("Fly Me to the Moon") has joined Motown. vice-president Henry Allen, named 27 DON'T TOUCH ME 49 49 PLEDGING MY LOVE 2 Fos 1 (Lion, BMI) gratulations to Atlantic promotion 121r Betty Swann, Capitol 2382 (Pamper, BMI) Laura & Johnny, Silver Year by the New York Club of the National Businessman of the PEOPLE PLAY Woman's Club. HEART 4 - GAMES Negro Business and Professional 30 MY DECEIVING Height, Jubilee 5648 (Lowery, BMI) Association of 1937 ((amad, BMI) Drnald the Americana Hotel. . . Impressions, Curtom He will accept the award May 4 at et her new Uni single, "I Can't Say No to You," Betty Everett previews Greene Clark's "American Bandstand" April 5. . . .Laura on Dick Ace hit. "Pledging and Johnny McKinnis, scoring with the Johnny on Friday (28). Miss My Love," tape the "Mery Griffin Show" worked her first feature film "Putney Swope, Green has recently Film Festival. with a planned showing at the Cannes a pop satire produc- just completed a stint in the West Coast while McKinnis for James LooNing for of "Hair." His "Do Unto Others" was a success tion Shelby Singleton - 1 records for the And Bobby Purify. . . . The duo is rushing to deejays Rogers label, Silver Fox. . . . Mercury Talcut Leland "Foolish Fool" single, an edited version of Dee Dee Warwick's Townsend, who also wrote penned by Ed ("For Your Love") Booking an Act . . Debbie Taylor's Lynne's latest, "Problem Child.". Gloria should kick up the "Never Gonna Let Him Know" on GWP and The Shells, moving charts when it hits New York. . . . C starts a one -week concert on Cotillion with "You Are the Circus," . . . Billboard's in Kingston. Jamaica, with Joe Simon. lour Monday (24) Johnson the Vandellas tour England with Mary Martha Reeves and ("Build . Foundations (1) through Sunday (6). The International I Tuesday 19-20. play Bill Graham's Fillmore East on April Me Up Buttercup") receives . . . Brown featuring new lead singer Colin Young. James Talent Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Welfare Mon a plaque, Tuesday (23), from the for his aid to welfare groups. . . . Department in recognition WBOK deelay Plaza's Plaza 9 jan. club. . . . Columbia artist, visits New Orleans and has the ANSWER Ramsey Lewis due soon at the Hotel O. C. SMITH, director, on a Imperial's new duo, Jimmie Floyd, left, and Howard Clark, station program Author James Baldwin is vouching for Roscoe his album, "For Once in My is the sweetest soul promotion swing through the South for and Vella Cameron, whose "Heartbeat" LP with his "Little Green Apples" wrote the album notes. Life." Smith, who recently struck gold since Marvin & Tammi. Baldwin also at Felt Forum in Madison Square music Seul Sauce. disk, recently appeared in concert Uni Records in Hollywood reads a tour of England. . Hosea Wilson of Garden, New York, in addition to completing Do you? 39 __., .a,an area unman www.americanradiohistory.com Rhythm & Blues

Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 3 29.69 BEST SELLING RX for Radio Continued from page 32 conditions, etc. Every possible element that could affect the 1Rhythm Blues new approaches to reverse a station is examined and re-ex- downward trend, he may elect amined. to put his station in the hands When all the data are thor- of a consultant-a station "doc- oughly sifted, then recommen- tor." dations keyed directly to solv- A competent practitioner ing specific problems are pre- would first study the station, sented to the station operator. * STAR Prrfornter IP s registering gr eatest proportionate upward progress this week. looking at it as a whole or- The recommendations are care- This Last Weeks on This last ganism to determine the sources fully attuned to each individual Week Week Title, Artist, label, No. 6 Pub. Chart Weeks on Week Werk Title, Artist, Label. Ne. I Pub. Chart of weakness. He would try to station's needs, and they may Billboard 2 CLOUD NINE relate the station to its market 3 26 28 HOME COOKIN' extended into virtually every area Award lrnip4,licn,, Gordy GLPS 939 i5) 7 environment h. Walker & the. All Stars, Soul SS 710 (S) to determine their of its operation. If some pro- compatibility. He would also gramming surgery is required, 1 SOUL '69 7 27 27 ARETHA IN PARIS Arelha Franklin, Atlantic 8217 r 18 examine competitive influences. we do not hesitate to urge its rt ,.ntu SI` 97(17 And, once understanding the use. However, our technique 3 3 TCB ...... 13 28 19 LOVE CHILD nature of the problem in its en- employs a rather sharp, selec- Diana Ros 8 the Superiors Wdh the 17 ; ... 4 Ih. lutrr,., tirety, he can then and only tive scalpel for excision, as temptations, Motown MS 682 :5 - op- Mutwr MS 6/(1 then-begin to formulate a plan posed to the scythe that "radio 4 4 SOULFUL STRUT for restoring the station's health. surgeons" 13 29 31 ON TOP 5 seem to use as their Young Holt Utdmnited, Brunswick BI 754144 ,S Willie Mitchell, Hi SHL 32048 S Contrast this careful, rea- basic surgical instrument. soned approach to the more Our primary guideline in 5 5 DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES & THE 30 32 THE DYNAMIC CLARENCE CARTER 6 drastic approach that unfor- working with stations to help TEMPTATIONS 17 Atlantic SD 8199 (5) Motown M5 6/9 '5. tunately seems to he most preva- them regain or strengthen their 31 30 SPECIAL OCCASION 27 lent today. position in a market, is to ap- 6 7 THE ICE MAN , . COMETH . 12 ìrnol, k.. Advocates of the stringent, proach their problems with the Jerry Buller, Mercury SR 66198 IS) pre-packaged approach that of- same diligence and concern as 7 8 WHO'S 32 fers relatively inflexible solu- we approach our own. MAKING . Indeed, LOVE ... .. 10 34 SLOW DRAG 2 Johnnie Taylor, Stag STS 2005 IS) Donald Byrd, Blue Note BST 84292 (5) tions before the problems even the unique, long-term business have been determined, should relationship that 8 exists between 9 PROMISES, PROMISES I 33 33 14 SILVER CYCLES 6 more properly be termed "ra- a station and its sales represen- Dionne Warwirk. Srrptit SPS S/1 ;S t dd,r ttnns, Atlantic 1517 SD (5; dio surgeons" than "radio tative establishes a unity of ob- 9 11 JAMES BROWN LIVE 34 doctors." AT THE APOLLO, 35 MUCH LES 2 jectives and produces lasting re- VOL 2 .30 Les McCann, Atlantic SD 1316 (S) This radical approach auto- sults, rather than a splashy, King ,No Morn`; 1(177 ,5' matically requires massive cor- short-term effect. 44 CAN I CHANGE MY MIND 3 rective surgery to restore a sta- Once the station is again a 10 10 THE WORM 14 Tyrone Davis, Dakar SD 9005 (S) Jimmy McGri(I, Solid Stale SS 18045 S' tion's health. But the prognosis vigorous, thriving entity in its 36 37 SOUL SHAKE 5 is not automatically favorable. market, attention can be fo- 11 6 LIVE AT THE COPA 13 Peggy Scott 8 Jo Jo Benson, And those stations which have cussed on maintaining its youth- Temptations, SSS International I Gordy GS 938 (S) SSS (51 experienced significant improve- ful vitality. It's programming 16 SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES- 37 36 BEST OF PERCY SLEDGE 4 ment will swear by this crash must be stimulated with new, te LIVE! 7 Atlantic, SD 8210 (S) approach: conversely, those for exciting sounds, program struc- ramia is 789 (5` whom the approach has not tures and content that 38 38 POWERHOUSE attract 6 produced satisfactory results arc today's listeners. It must have 13 13 FOR ONCE IN la// (rusadrn Pacific Jan ST 20136 (S) MY LIFE 12 equally enthusiastic in an insatiable Stevie Wunder, Londe IS 290 IS) con- curiosity about its 39 39 NANCY 6 demning it. The latter, after an community to build new crea- Nancy Wilson, (dodo' SI 108 18 ALWAYS TOGETHER 5 ;S' exhaustive metamorphosis, may tive concepts to serve it better. Dells, Cadet 827 (5) find itself a station without a It must constantly regenerate its 40 40 BEST OF SAM & DAVE 5 Atlantic, SD 8218 .5' meaningful image in its market, physical facilities by taking ad- 15 15 I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE 24 Marvin Gaye, Linda IS 285 (5) which could create even greater vantage of up-to-date, advanced 41 29 IN PERSON AT THE WHISKEY A GO GO 17 havoc for an operation in a equipment. It must have an ir- Att.' 33 16 17 SOUND OF SEXY SOUL 6 5D 765 'S' weak position. repressible drive to keep up Delphonics, Philly Groove IP 1151 (S) Methodical Way with everything that is new and er 48 FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE 2 0. C. Smith, Columbia CS 9756 When we 17 12 HICKORY HOLLER REVISITED 39 (5) at Blair Radio are exciting and to adapt every- 0. 1, Smith, t nhun,:i,r :No'/orn); (S 9680 (S) requested by our stations to rec- thing that can contribute to its 43 43 CARAMBA 4 ommend procedures for im- growth. 18 14 THIS tee Morgan, Blue Note BST 84289 (5` IS MY COUNTRY 20 proving their "health," we fol- Radio is a strong medium Impressions, (urinal (RS 8001 .5) 44 46 MOTHER NATURE'S SON 4 low the deliberate, methodical with all the characteristics of the 19 20 GREATEST HITS ...... 6 Ramsey Lewis, Cadet LPS 821 (5) approach. We try to determine young. With proper, con- Intruders, Gamble SG 5005 (S) all the causes that have re- sistent care and motivation, it 20 - SAY IT LOUD 1 22 UP TIGHT 8 sulted in Lcu Donaldson, Blue Note BST 84299 (S) the station's current will show phenomenal, aggres- Soundtrack, Star STS 2006 (S) condition: the signal, the au- sive growth. Perhaps this para- 21 A HIGHER PLATEAU 21 IT'S TRUE! IT'S TRUE! 7 - 1 dience flow or audience polar- phrased saying sums it all up: Bill Cosby, Q John W. Anderson, Capitol ST 157 (5) Warner Bros. -7 Arts WS I/70 (S) ization, the types of audience, Radio run the right way, keeps local 22 23 HEY RELIGHT sociologic and economic the "doctor" away. JUDE 6 - MY FIRE 1 Wilson Pickett, Atlantic SO 8215 (S) tit Rhetta Hughes, Tetragrammaton T 111 (S) 23 24 STONE SOUL 4 48 49 NATCH'L BLUES Mongo Santamaria, Columbia CS 9780 (S) Ta¡ Mahal, Columbia CS 9698 (S) 2 Top Anyone? 24 26 40 SILK 'N SOUL 13 49 50 THINK 3 Gladys Knight d the Pips, Soul SS 711 (S) Lonnie Smith, Blue Note BST 84290 (S) Continued from page 32 and on a time of day (and 25 25 FOOL ON THE HILL ...... 17 Sergio 50 41 IRRESISTIBLE 4 are using only small portions Mendes 6 Brasil '66., AGM 1160 (S) Tammi Terrell, Motown MS 652 (S) sic will attract which target au- of the current lists, certain al- diences. They are even consid- bum cuts and carefully selected ering dipping the first cau- goldies and moldy oldies). The tious toe into the icy waters answer to the question, "Is any- of psychographics (exploring the body playing Top 40?" is no. types of music that will: (a) put But if everyone has gotten audiences into a receptive the smarts, why does one tight frame of mind to want prod- playlist station get the desired ucts or services: (b) attract au- audience while another does The diences that want to "feel young" not? It's not always the station and "buy young" despite their with the lowest commercial demographic category: (c) mo load, and it's not always the charts tivate audiences to whatever the station with the depersonalized objective may be). deejays that has the right num- Top 40 radio was based bers in the right columns of mu the story mainly on music from the Hot the rating books. Obviously, one 100 singles chart. But a high tight playlist is not another. percentage of the music on the Methods of music selection, the chart is not capable of build- type and quality of music re- Billboard ing the desired target audi- search, plus superior promotion, ences in today's radio market on -air radio-sensemanship, and place! Therefore, it is not being people power must he united has played. to create that rare combina- The evolution of the Top 40 tion - the great radio station. station into the tight playlist THE CHARTS station has come about because programmers arc exercising an RAY IsARRETTO stops by radio extreme selectivity in both com- station WWRL, during his recent 20 - city promotion tour for his Fania Records albuni, "Hard Hands," and posing their playlists, and ex- is greeted, from left to right, by: Chuck Fly, Upt¡te and Fania Records posing portions of same with a n-tionol promotion director, who accompanied Barretto: Barretto; sensitive ear to audience demo- WWRL music director Reggie Lavong, and deejay Hal Atkins. graphics-both round the clock The SIGN of great reading 40 www.americanradiohistory.com MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD "A pilot's ready when I'll let my family go up with him:'

Captain Chuck Shafer polishes pilots. He teaches them things they didn't even know they didn't know. When a man graduates from our pilot training center in Fort Worth, we turn him over to men like Captain Shafer. He's the one who decides when they're ready. Ready to fly for American. The Captain looks at his job this way:

"By the time they get to me, these guys are pretty good pilots, but I've been in this business at least 20 years longer than any of them. For instance, they know how to land a plane; I teach them how to bring it in like a big swan. It's for the extra comfort of the passen- gers. And that's the bottom line in our business. Give that passenger as smooth a ride as possible." We don't know anybody who can do Captain Shafer's job better than he can. That's why he has it. It's the American Way. Fly the American Way. American Airlines

www.americanradiohistory.com Country Music Musicians' Hiring Agency Formed by Ohio Woman NASHVILLE - An Ohio can refer such calls to me." mer or whatever, I will have woman with a promotional and The lady manager said her him available, and he will be managerial background has musicians would he available qualified," she said. She indi- formed a musician's placement for road shows, as long-term cated the same is true of an company here. house hands, or for sessions. She established artist who loses one Lola Wager announced the plans to screen union musi- of his musicians to illness or Tommy formation of Wager Enterprises, cians to determine their capabil- some other adversity and needs which will include four full- ity and then establish her a quick replacement. She said time hands. groups. she will have instrumentalists of Miss Wager, who has man- A native of Akron, Ohio. all kinds ready to step into the aged Ronnie Blake for the past where she was a promoter for void. She expects to keep most three years, said there is a need 10 years, she said there would of her musicians working all Overstreet are here for musician's placement. he no charge to the musicians. of the time. When they not. "If a promoter needs a hand Her fee would come from the she indicated, they will he free to back an artist on the road. individual or company seeking to do independent work. tells it like . it are in ... he need only call here and we the services of the hand. Miss Wager also noted that can provide it," she said. "Book- Additionally, she plans to it would help many artists by ers constantly get calls and can't place individual musicians. "If relieving them of the respon- provide the service: now they a session calls for a single drum- sibility of maintaining their own bands. "1f they get a show which warrants a hand we'll have one available," she pointed out. "On the other hand, if it's CMA Membership a one-nighter with a house -band S available, the artist still can take the hooking without worrying in about his own group." Drive Full a "EAME have Steam Miss Wager also will publishing firm called Big Koun- NASHVILLE - More than Georgia; Ralph Frazer, Idaho; try, also under Wager Enter- 75 per cent of the United Bill Robinson, Indiana; Slim prises. She also may manage States is now represented by Jim l.engyel, Iowa; Mike Oat - other artists. She plans to open state membership chairmen for man, Kansas; Pee Wee King. in the Capitol Building on 16th EoPs the Country Music Association's Kentucky; Frank Page, Louis- Avenue South. pLe 1969 membership drive. iana; James Rasmussen, Maine; Tandy Rice, vice-president of George Dail, Maryland; Lee Show Biz, Inc., and over all Roberts, Massachusetts; Jack chairman, said 37 state leaders Dillon, Minnesota; F. M. Smith, e had accepted assignments Mississippi; Johnny Duame, Mis- P. for the recruitment of others in the souri; Al Donohue, Montana; country music industry. Johnny Gunn, Nevada; Lee He pointed out that Gladys A r n o I d, New Jersey; Little Hart of Colorado, Mary Hald Richie Johnson, New Mexico; of Ohio and Wally Mullinax Ramblin' Lou Shriver, New of South Carolina each had so- York; James Martinson, North delh licited the interest of some 30 Carolina; Mary Hald, Ohio; people within the first month of Rodney Johnson. Oregon; Bob activity. Englar, Pennsylvania; Murray Green, Rhode Island; Wally The list of state chairmen is Mullinax, South Carolina; Buddy impressing, ranging from art- Meredith, South Dakota; Bob ists to radio and television per- Jennings, Tennessee; Jack Gar- sonalities. diner, Texas; Hank Hilton, Utah Among the state and Ca- Gus Thomas, West Virginia; nadian province chairmen are Chuck Davis, Western Canada, these: Maxine Brown, Arkansas; and Ian Cook, Eastern Canada. BOB LOMINAC I.arry Scott, California; Gladys It also was announced that Hart, Colorado; William T. An- Maggie Cavender, associated HAS BEEN SIGNED BY derson (editor of Country Song with Shelby Singleton Produc- MALINDA RECORDS Roundup), Connecticut; Donald tions, has become membership P.O. BOX 30 E. Lyons, Delaware; Mac Cur- recruitment chairman for the tis, Florida; Dorothy Kuhlman. city of Nashville. LAKE CHARLES, LA.

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DOT One day service. Records Complete inventory all lines. #45-17228 All orders shipped same day. RADIO STATION KBBQ program director Bill Ward signs an agreement Write, Phone, Wire or Call Collect. with Dick Clark to broadcast live interviews direct from Clark's V.I.S. Club in North Hollywood. The country music nightclub will open Wednesday 26; KBBQ will have a Celebrity Studio at the club and broadcast six nights a week from there between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. STAN'S Clark is shown sitting, signing the agreement. Looking on, from left, 728 Texas, Shreveport, La. Ward, KBBQ air personalities Larry Scott and Harry Newman, and (318) 422-7182 Jack Nance, manager of the club. 42 www.americanradiohistory.com MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD Country Music Flott Association to Continue With Foggy Mountain Boys NASHVILLE - Lester Flatt the contract I have with Mrs. and Mrs. Scruggs. A few weeks will continue to function with Earl (Louise) Scruggs," Flatt ago, at the Inaugural Parade the Foggy Mountain Boys and said. "1 hope it can be done in Washington, the two first will be booked by Jimmy Key amicably and in a friendly way." refused to appear together on if plans now under way work The long-term contract calls for the "Grand Ole Opry" float. out. appearances of the two men. It However, intervention on the Flatt, who broke last week now is in the hands of the Amer- (Continued on page 47) with Earl Scruggs, his partner ican Federation of Musicians. of 26 years, said he and the Flatt said that once the tie hand will continue to do the is broken bookings will begin Martha White -sponsored televi- again, handled by Key, and the Starday's New sion shows, and that banjoist act will be booked as Lester Vic Jordan will join the group. Flats and the Foggy Mountain Flatt has been using Curtis Mc - Boys. Cincy Plant Peak in recent appearances. Jor- Meanwhile, Flatt and the NASHVILLE - The Star - dan, like Flatt, Scruggs and Mc - group, utilizing Jordan, will con- day -King plant at Cincinnati is Peak, formerly played in the tinue to videotape the TV shows almost completely remodeled, Bill Monroe band. and to tape a morning radio and renovation of the "I am now trying to void offices show, both sponsored by Martha here are next, according to Hal White. Neely, vice-president of the Columbia Pact firm. GUEST at the KSON-sponsored Johnny Cash show in As far as the contract with This announcement was made AN HONORED Columbia Records is concerned, San Diego was Cdr. Lloyd Bucher, skipper of the USS Pueblo. Left in connection with notification Bucher and June Flatt said he would meet with to right, KSON president Dan McKinnon, Cash, Cdr. of payoff of a profit sharing Carter. company officials and "try to and pension retirement trust work something out." He said fund for Starday employees. there might he no recording at Don Pierce, president of the all for a while. Columbia has firm, and Neely, said 22 em- several of their recordings in ployees received in excess of the can. There has been no Scene $380,000 in cash payouts rep- Nashville word from Columbia producers resenting full share funding here as to what avenues might Howard Voices, the Pennsyl- aged by Bob Ardrey. Joyce from trusts established 10 years be followed. vania country artist, has a new Reoolds and Rayburn Anthony ago. Wasp label, have signed with the Stop label, Scruggs was not available release out on the for The recent sale of Starday- recorded in Nashville with the and their first release is a Dallas comment as to his plans, al- King to Lin Broadcasting en- modern sound. . WWCO-FM, Frazier song.... Key Talent has though Mrs. Scruggs has indi- abled Pierce to effect the pay- the "Nashville in Connecticut" sta- boosted its roster of r&b talent BOB RICE signs a contract with cated she will try to hold Flatt outs to all employees regard- tion, celebrates its first year on to eight with the signing of Wager Enterprises, becoming an Johnny Soul, Robert Moore, to the signed contract. less of length of employment. the air with an all-star show in exclusive writer for the firm's Tammy Laura and Lance, James Duncan It has generally been known He said many Waterbury, headlined by publishing company, Bob Koun- "new opportuni- Wyoette, George Jones, the Jones and Sam Baker. in the industry that was try. Company president Lola there ties, increases in salary and Boys, Bill Hein, Hank Cee, Jimmy Roy Frushay, Dot artist, ap- dissension Wager announced formation of for some time be- other employee benefits have Doyle and Big John and the West- peared at the Tidelands Club in a tween the musician's placement com- two members of the resulted . . . from the sale to ern Ramblers. The station is Houston. He recently returned pany in Nashville. famous act, and between Flats Lin." owned by Mery Griffin and man- (Continued on page 46)

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This Last tITLE, Artist, Label Weeks on This last TITLE, Artist, Label Weeks on (to be tied down) Week Week Number 8 Publisher Chart Week Week Number & Publisher Chart

Billboard 2 WHO'S GONNA MOW YOUR GRASS 9 43 WEDDING CAKE 5 Award Buck Owens A His Buckaroos, Capitol 2377 er (...... e Francis, MGM 14034 (Singleton, BMI) (Blue Book, (WII 46 COME ON HOME & SING THE BLUES 2 1 ONLY THE LONELY 11 te TO DADDY 6 Sonny lames, Capitol 2370 (Acuff -Rose, BMI) Bob Luman, Epic 5-10439 (Return, BMI)

3 3 KAW-LIGA 9 Charley Pride, RCA Victor 479716 40 41 YESTERDAY'S LETTERS 7 IMilrnr'. ASCAP) Bobby Lord, Decca 32431,; Contention, SESAC)

4 4 MY WOMAN'S GOOD TO ME 11 47 SWEETHEART OF THE YEAR 4 ARLEENy David HOu+ton, Ipu 510430 (Gallico, BMI) Ray Price, Columbia 4-44761 (Tuckahoe, BMI;

5 6 WOMAN OF THE WORLD (Leave My 42 45 I'VE GOT PRECIOUS MEMORIES 5 Wo -Id Alone) 6 Eaton Young, Mercury 72889 (Passport, BMII

1 on tri Lynn, Decca 32439 (Sure F,re, BMI) 43 44 IF I HAD A HAMMER 8 6 5 DARLING YOU KNOW I WOULDN'T LIE 14 Wanda Jackson, Capitol 2379 (Ludlow, BMI5 Conway Twiny, Decca 32380 (Tree, BMI; HARDEN 44 19 KAY 17 12 IT'S 8 ASIN John Wesley Ryles, Columbia 4.44682 Robbins, 4 44739 Marty Columbia ,Moss Rose, BMI) iMilene, ASCAP) ACCIDENT 21 8 9 NONE OF MY BUSINESS 10 45 27 THE CARROLL COUNTY Henson Cargill, Monument 1122 (Tree, BMI) Porter Waagoner, RCA Vu fur 47 9651 Warden, BMI) 17 HUNGRY EYES 6 Merle Haggard, Capitol 2383 ;Blue Book, BMI) 46 23 DON'T WAKE ME I'M DREAMING 19 N,uner hlni k Ur i a 32394 Pane Roy, 5ESA(1 20 RINGS OF GOLD 6 {N Donir Wed d Don Gibson, RCA 9715 47 42 THE THINGS THAT MATTER 9 iAcull Rose, BMI) Van Trevor. Royal American 280 (Sumer, SESAC)

11 11 WHERE THE BLUE AND LONELY GO 10 65 YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN 2 Roy Drusky, Mercury 71886 (Sands Stop 257 (Molane, BMI) Diogenes, ASCAP) Johnny Bush,

33 GALVESTON 3 61 MAN AND WIFE TIME 2 Ittr Glen Campbell, Capitol P-2428 (JaMa, ASCAP) tte Lim Ed Brown, RCA PI 0144 (Window Music, BMI) 13 10 WHO'S JULIE .... 15 Mel Lillis, Kapp 9)9 (Barton, BMI) 50 51 GLAD SHE'S A WOMAN 3 Bobby Goldsboro, United Artists 50497 21 JOE & MABEL'S 12th STREET Tamerlane, BMI) BAR i GRILL 7 Nat Stuckey, RCA 9720 (Tree, BMI) 51 53 I SEE THEM EVERYWHERE 4 Hank Thompson, Dot 17207 (Brazos Valley, BMI) 15 7 GOODTIME CHARLIES ...... _...14 Del Reeves, United Artists 50487 (Passkey, BMI) 52 52 SWEET LOVE ON MY MIND ...... 5 Claude King, Colombia 4 44749 (Gallico, BMI)

16 16 LET IT BE ME . 8 Glen Campbell it Bobbie Gentry, 53 57 IT LOOKS LIKE THE SUN'S GONNA SHINE 3 Capitol 3287 (M.C. A., ASCAP) Wilburn Brothers, Decca 32449 (Sure Fire, BMI) 17 13 DADDY SANG BASS 17 Johnny (ash, Columbia 4 44689 56 SOMEBODY'S ALWAYS LEAVING 5 (House of (ash Cedarwood, BMI) 54 Stonewall Jackson, Columbia 4.44726 ICedarwood, BMI) 18 15 CUSTODY 11 Luke the Drifter, MGM 14020 55 HONKY TONK SEASON 5 Screen Geins Columbia, (WI) 55 Charlie Walker, Epic 5 10426 (Blue Crest, BMI) 19 18 NAME OF THE GAME WAS LOVE 14 Hank Snow, RCA Victor 4/ 9667 56 59 SATURDAY SATAN, SUNDAY SAINT 3 (Delmore, ASCAP) Ernest Tubb, Decca 32448 (Cedarwood, BMI)

31 MY LIFE 5 57 60 FLAT RIVER MOUNTAIN 3 Bill Anderson, Decca 32445 (Stallion, BMI) Fortin Husky 6 The Hushpuppies, Capitol 2411 (Blue Crest, BMI) 24 FROM THE BOTTLE TO THE BOTTOM 8 Billy Walker, Monument 1123 (Combine, BMI) - THERE NEVER WAS A TIME 1 Jeannie C. Riley, Plantation 6 (Singleton, BMI) 22 8 TO MAKE LOVE SWEETER FOR YOU 14 Jerry lee Lewis, Smash 43045 (Gallico, BMI) 69 JUST BLOW IN HIS EAR 2 David Wilkins, Plantation 11 (Moss -Rose, BMI; 29 A BABY AGAIN .. . .. 6 Hank Williams Jr., MGM 14024 (United Artists, ASCAP) 60 64 JOHNNY ONE TIME 7 Brenda Lee, Decca 32428 R Range Blue Crest, BMI) 28 JUST HOLD MY HAND 7 Hill Johnny 6 ionic Mosby, Capitol 2384 (Warden, BMI) 61 62 SON OF A PREACHERMAN 3 Peggy little, Dot 45-17199 (Tree, BMI) 25 26 SHE'S LOOKING BETTER BY THE MINUTE 9 Jay Lee Webb, Decca 32430 (Sure -Fire, BMI) 73 JUST ENOUGH TO START ME DREAMING 2 Jeannie Seely, Decca 32452 (Pamper Music, BMI) 26 22 RESTLESS 13 Carl Perkins, Columbia 4-44723 63 70 WHAT KIND OF MAGIC 4 ;Ced,irwoud, BMI) Les Seevers, Decca 32434, (Don White, Pub. ASCAP Northern Music, BMI) 32 YOURS LOVE 4 tie Dolly Patton & Porter Wagoner, 64 67 THE CONSPIRACY OF HOMER JONES alw RCA 74-0104 (Wilderness, BMI) Dallas Frazier, Capitol 2402 (Blue Crest Hill & Range, BMI) 28 25 FADED LOVE AND WINTER ROSES 13 Carl Smith, Columbia 4.44702 (Melene, ASCAP) 65 68 AN ARTICLE FROM LIFE 2 Lefty Frizzell, Columbia 44738 (Combine, BMI; 34 RIBBON OF DARKNESS 5 Connie Smith, RCA 74-0101 (Witmatk, ASCAP) 66 66 BIG WHEELS SING FOR ME 3 Johnny Dollar, Chart 591070 (Yonah, BMI) 39 (MARGIE'S) AT THE LINCOLN PARK INN 3 Bobby Bare, RCA 74-0110 (Newkeys, BMI) - I'LL SHARE MY WORLD WITH YOU George Jones, Musicor 1351 (Glad, BMI) 36 OUR HOUSE IS NOT A HOME 4 68 72 PARTING 2 Lynn Anderson, Chart 59-5001 Wilma Burgess, Decca 32437 (Blue Echo, BMI) (Green Grass, BMI; 69 75 CALIFORNIA GIRL 2 i 37 IF I HAD LAST NIGHT TO LIVE OVER 6 Tonipall 6 the Glaser Brothers, MGM 14036 .944.1444». ite Webb Pierce, Decca 32438 (Galhco, BMI) (lack, BMI)

33 14 UNTIL MY DREAMS COME TRUE 16 - PLEASE DON'T GO 1 Jack Greene, Decca 32423 (Blue Crest, 8M1) ttltJ Eddy Arnold, RCA 74-0120 (Robbins, ASCAP)

71 71 I ONLY REGRET 3 34 35 WHERE THE BLUE OF THE NIGHT MEETS Bill Phillips, Decca 32432 (Combine, BMI) THE GOLD OF THE DAY 9 H risk Locklin, RCA 479710 ONE MORE MILE 1 (Ahlert. Cromwell, BMI) - Dave Dudley, Mercury 72902 (Newkeys, BMI)

40 BACK TO DENVER 3 - WHERE DO YOU GO (When You Don't George Hamilton IV, RCA 74-0100 (Acuff Rose, BMI) Go With Me?) 1 Publisher. WINDOW MUSIC Ernie Ashworth, Hickory 1528 (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 36 38 WHEN WE TRIED 4 74 74 BACK TO BACK 3 Jan Howard, Decca 32447 (Pass Key, BMI) Exclusively on COLUMBIA RECORDS Johnny Duncan & June St Columbia 4.44752 (Ma -ree, ASCAP) 49 SOMETHING'S WRONG IN CALIFORNIA 4 Waylon Jennings, RCA 740105 itr - ALL HEAVEN BROKE LOOSE 1 (Earl Barton, BMI) Hugh X. Lewis, Kapp 978 (Gallico, BMI)

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Billboard Continued front page 43 1 WICHITA LINEMAN 20 Award t-Irn (anu hell, Capital ST 103 ,S' from an extended tour. After this stint, he leaves for a four -month 2 STAND BY YOUR MAN 8 tour with Bob Hope Sounds lammy Wynette, Epic BN 26451 (S) of Music Distributing at Helen. 3 3 CHARLEY PRIDE . , . IN PERSON 8 N. M.. says it is taking on dis- RCA Victor 1SP 4094 (S) tribution for several new labels. The "Country Music Salutes 4 4 GENTLE ON MY MIND 78 . .,m¡ (firm' 1 2A.N f'7'; ST (5) the Arts" week is coming up at ' 7809 WPI.O, Atlanta, and the station 5 5 I WALK ALONE 20 again is looking for items of ap- N.u:y Rold n.. (nituuba, (S 9775 l5; parel and the like from artists to auction to raise money for the 6 6 SHE WEARS MY RING 11 Ray Price, Columbia CS 9733 ;S) Atlanta Music Cluh. . I)ukc- Peacock has appointed Clinton 7 8 CARROLL COUNTY ACCIDENT 5 Moon as director of project. . . Porter Wagoner, RCA ISP 4116 (S) Johnny Western has just signed 8 ;t new long-term contract with the 10 JUST THE TWO OF US 26 ty,l,v Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. after Parlor), RCA Victor (PM 1039 (M)1 recently having been held over for 11 HOLY two extra weeks to replace an ail- LAND . 8 ing Naylon Jennings and for Johnny Cash, Columbia KCS 9726 (S) Dottie West when her home 14 YOUR SQUAW IS burned. Featured on all his shows ON THE WARPATH 4 (I Loretta Lynn, Decca DL 75094 (S) DON'T LlEf Tt1f NfW are Larry Good and the Country- men. . K -Ark Records has 11 9 JEWELS 13 YORE signed Dr. Charles Pruett of Blue- Waylon lennmgs, RCA Victor LSP 1085 (S) SECRETARIES LIFE) field, W. Va., for an immediate 12 7 JOHNNY session. CASH AT FOLSOM PRISON 42 CAPITOL RECORDS The doctor is an M.D. at 2436 the Bluefield Sanitorium. Wilma l.ee and Stoney Cooper 16 I TAKE A LOT OF PRIDE IN WHAT I AM 6 have recorded together for the Merle Haggard, Capitol SKAO 168 (S) first time in 18 months. Although 14 13 LITTLE ARROWS Lee has 14 Wilma recorded periodic 1eapp lee, Decca DI 75076 ;5; singles for Decca. Stoney has not been able to record because of his 20 GOOD OLD DAYS 5 health. However, now on the way Dolly Parton, RCA I.SP 4099 (51 to mending, he did the session, 16 18 BOBBIE GE/77HNTRY5; 81 GLEN CAMPBELL 25 produced by Harry Silverstein. SI The tune, soon to he released, is "My Georgia Moon." The pair will 17 15 HARPER VALLEY P.T.A. 26 Ira n.r C R,le, leave shortly on a European tour. Planttan, PIP I Jeannie C. Riley in town for 21 JIM REEVES AND sessions, SOME FRIENDS 7 five consecutive days of RCA Victor t SP 4112 (S' working on both singles and an- 19 other Shelby Singleton LP. . 19 JIM REEVES ON STAGE 21 RC? Victor John Ryles I, moving quickly for ISP 4067 S a young man, headlines Nashville's 25 SONGS OF THE YOUNG WORLD he 5 home show. In April heads for a+r I ddy Arnold, RCA ESP 4110 ,5, TIT London. . . . Johnny Duncan has 21 22 YEARBOOKS ., cut another Cedarwood song. . AND YESTERDAYS 7 TTI Jeannie C. Riley, Plantation PIP 2 (5' reJ Porter Wagoner, in the hospital for some minor matters, was 22 17 BORN TO BE WITH YOU at the by Hank 20 pinch hit "Opry" Sonny Janie,, Capitol ST 111 Snow. In turn, Ray Pillow filled :51 23 in for Hank. 12 SHE STILL COMES AROUND 12 I,'ry lee Lewis, Archie Campbell and Lorene Smash SRS 67112 ;S) Mann at some food do their thing 24 24 MAMA TRIED 27 shows toward the end of April. Merle Haggard, Capito) ST 7977 iS, . Jim and Jessie are doing an 25 23 I'VE album of old Louvin Brothers GOT YOU ON MY MIND AGAIN 9 Buck Owens d His Buckaroos, (apttol ST 131 (5) songs. . . . Tex Clark of Brite Star Promotions off to Detroit to 30 UNTIL MY DREAMS COME TRUE 3 set up a new office to handle Jack Greene, Decca DL /5086 (5` country and pop product for At- 27 lanta Productions, formerly of 26 BEST OF SONNY JAMES, VOL. 2 6 Capitol SKAO 144 (S) Boston. . . . Johnny ('apps of K -Ark has added Joe Love, Shell 28 29 BEST OF BUCK OWENS, VOL. 3 3 Hicks and Howie Clinger to his Capitol SKAO 145 (S) roster. The Academy of 29 31 Country and Western Music has BEST OF LYNN ANDERSON 7 Chart CHS 1009 had its preliminary round of bal- (S) loting for the April 28 presenta- 30 27 LOVE TAKES CARE OF ME 15 tion at the Hollywood Palladium. Jack Greene, Decca DI. 75053 (S) The Onie Wheeler show is about to go overseas, taking along 31 28 MANY MOODS 5 Wanda Jackson, Capitol ST 129 (5) etp >J~ e l .I Canary artist Barbara Dale Gar- , c rett, Entrance artist Ann Baker, ( - ONLY THE LONELY .it I and A. J. Nelson, Earnest Thomp- Sonny James, Capitol ST 193 (S) ; son and Jimmy Luncefurd. 3..~ ''+a /. -'h, ai Epic artist Stan Hitchcock ha. 33 34 SOLID GOLD '68 16 (het Atkins, RCA ISP top-notch artists lined up for hi. Victor 1061 (S) . TV show, including Bob Luman, 34 37 MISS COUNTRY SOUL 4 Jimmy Dickens, Skeeter Davis, Diana Trask, Dot DLP 25920 (S) George Hamilton IV, Connie Smith, Del Reeves and Bobby 35 35 WALKIN' IN LOVELAND 23 Eddy Arnold, RCA Vector ISP 1089 (5) FILLIL Je SPURS Goldsboro. He currently is syndi- cated in 37 markets. . . . Jody 36 39 MY COUNTRY 6 Miller having finished her Hawaii George Jones, Musicor M25 3169 (S) tour, moves on the West Coast Billie Jo's 37 32 SOFTLY and then moves to the Midwest in 5 Hank Locklin, RCA LSP 4113 April. . . . A new release from Latest Album 38 Viva Records, "Themes Like Old 40 WHERE LOVE USED TO LIVE 6 Times," inspired KRAK's pro- David Houston, Epic BN 26432 (5) gram department to present an 39 33 PORTRAIT OF ROY DRUSKY 3 old themes contest to listeners '7-rcuiy SR 61706 (S) near Sacramento. . . . Michael 40 Parker is now news director of 41 MY OWN PECULIAR WAY 3 Willie Nelson, RCA LSP 4111 (S) KHHQ, Burbank. . Bonnie IJrspring of Argo, Ill., is the nes+ 41 42 JUST HOLD MY HAND 5 Capitol Album president of the Billy Gee fan Willie Nelson, RCA Victor LSP 1111 (S) club. He records for Stop Rec- 42 43 COMING ON STRONG 9 ords. . . . Cy Cobin, still writing Henson Cargill, Monument SIP 18103 (S) ST 114 strong material, heaps praise on 43 36 INSTRUMENTAL the other veterans who to SOUNDS OF ...... 4 "adapt Merle Ha'lyard's Strangers, Cop/to) the changes of the times." Among ST 169 (S) them he lists Cindy Walker, Vic - NASHVILLE BRASS PLAY THE NASHVILLE SOUND 9 McAlpin, and Leone Payne. RCA ISP 4059 LS. Jimmy Peppers, Husky Music 45 45 BEST OF MERLE HAGGARD 25 executive has signed a recording Capitol SKAO 7951 iSì (Continued on page 47) 46 MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD

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PRESENTS Saltan" on three, the latter fea- Bd board ver- Dresden Chorus . in State Opera Award SWITCHED ON BACH ...... 18 ously available stereo turing bass Ivan Petrov. Also Walter Carlos/ Benjamin Folkman, Columbia MS 7194 (S) sions. The sets will list for $2.98 under Joseph Keilberth. being released is a first listing fea - 2 2 MOZART -CONCERTOS 17 & 21 (Elvira Madigan) 60 an I.P. Beethoven's "Fidelio" of Mussorgsky's "Sorochintsky Anda/Camerae° of the Salzberg Mozarteum Academic° The repertoire will include Lures sopranos Hilde Konetzni Fair" on two LP's. (Anda), DGG (No Mono); 138 783 (S) works of Russian, Czech, and Irmgard Seefried, tenor A four -record set of Wag- 3 SOUNDTRACK: 2001, A SPACE ODYSSEY 33 French and German compos- Torsten Ralf. baritone Paul 3 with so- MGM (No Mono); SIE 13 ST (S) ers. All of the operas will be Schoeffler, and bass Herbert ner's "Tannhaeuser" pranos Margarete Baeumer and 4 4 HOROWITZ ON TELEVISION 28 sung in their original languages. Alsen, with the Vienna State Vladimir Horowitz, Columbia (No Mono); MS 7106 (S) except for Dvorak's "Rusalka," Opera Orchestra and Chorus Marianne Schech, tenor August Seider, baritone Karl Paul and 5 5 UP UP AND AWAY 29 that composer's most famous under Karl Boehm. The three - Boston Pops (Fiedler), RCA Red Seal (No Mono); LSC 3041 (S) bass Otto von Rohr with the State Opera under Rob- 6 7 TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 OVERTURE 13 Munich New Philharmonia (Buketoff), RCA Red Seal LSC 3051 (S) ert Heger. The set previously was available on Urania and 7 9 GOUNOD: ROMEO & JULIET (3 LP's) 5 Mere: s Scriabin LP Freni) Corelli/ Various Artists/ Paris Opera Orch. (Lombard), Vox. Angel SCL 3733 (S) Flotow's "Martha" will he 8 10 GRIEG: CONCERTO IN A MINOR/LIZST: CONCERTO NO. 1 8 available on three LP's in a Von Cliburn, Philadelphio Orch. (Ormandy), RCA Red Includes Criticism performance featuring soprano Seal LSC 3065 (S) MOSCOW Two leading tions did not follow order of Erna Berger. tenor Peter An- 9 - 9 6 CHOPIN: PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 Scriabin specialists here have ders, basses Josef Greindl and Rubinstein/ Philadelphia Orch. (Ormandy), RCA Red Seal composition, but pace and transmitted their comments on Eugene Fuchs. and the Berlin LSC 3055 (5) tempo, because the set was not a new Scriabin recording by Radio Symphony under Artur 10 8 MY FAVORITE CHOPIN 156 a complete recording of the on Mer- Rother. The set previously was Van Cliburn, RCA Red Seal LM 2576 (M); ESC 2376 (S) pianist Hilde Somer composer's piano works. Bott cury, including criticism of the on Urania. SELECTIONS FROM 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY 32 noted that the notes were by 11 11 notes. Philadelphia Orth. (Ormandy)/New York Philharmonic liner Arthur Cohen, "who is an expert Also from Urania is a three - (Bernstein), Columbia (No Mono); MS 7176 (3) Their comments, in turn, have on Scriahin and his music." LP package of Massenet's "Wer- 12 12 CHOPIN: SONATAS 2 & 3 17 been answered by Joe Bott, di- "The source for the material ther," while Artia supplies Dvor- Van Cliburn, RCA Red Seal LSC 3053 (S) rector of Mercury's Classical was from Scriabin's own writ- ak's "The Devil and Kate" on 13 15 BERNSTEIN'S GREATEST HITS 93 Division, who noted that the ings and our attempt was to he three records, and Janacek's New York Philharmonic (Bernstein), Columbia 631111 (M), ML eventual source of the liner - factual." "The Cunning Little Vixen" on MS 6988 lS note material was from the Rus- Bott also said that Mercury two. 14 17 DELIBES: LAKME (3 LP's) 5 sian composer's own writings. and other compa- Essentially, the new series will Sutherland, Various Artists/Monte Corlo Opera Orch. competitive and Urania (Bonynge), London OSA 1391 (S) T. G. Shaborinka, director nies were scheduling other draw from Artia Scriabin recordings. -This we sources, which include several 15 16 BELLINI & DONIZETTI HEROINES 16 of the Scriahin Museum here. as Beverly Sills/ Vienna Volksoper Orch. (Jabs), Westminster and Professor A. V. Kashperov. feel is important in drawing at- only recordings, such Au- WST 17143 (Si a Scriabin specialist, noted the tention to works that need to be ber's "Fra Diavolo," Wolf's and Smetana's 16 14 TCHAIKOVSKY: SYMPHONY NO. 6 8 reawakening of interest in the heard, and thus gain for Scria- "Corregidor," Philadelphia Orch. (Ormandy), RCA Rod Soot LSC 3058 (5) composer in the U. S. as evi- hin's music the high esteem it so "Secret" as well as operas with 17 13 ROYAL FAMILY OF OPERA 27 denced by the album, the first rightly deserves." well-known artists. Various Artists, London (No Mono); RFO-S-1 (S) completely devoted to Scriabin 18 20 R. STRAUSS: ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA 35 by an American label, but ques- Philadelphia Orch. (Ormandy), Columbia ML 5947 (M); tioned the order of pieces, which Khachaturian's 'No. 3' Will MS 6547 (S) did not follow chronological se- 19 24 BEST OF FRANCO CORELLI 5 quence. Make Disk Debut on RCA Capitol SBAO 8703 (S) They then went into the mer- LUNE (3 LP's) 6 20 21 CLAIR DE its of the respective pieces, not- NEW YORK - RCA Red phony in the first stereo listing Philippe Entremont, Columbia D3S 791 (S) ing that some were closer to Seal is issuing next month the of the "Symphony No. 3 (Ant- 21 19 ORFF: CARMINA BURANA 23 first recording of Khachatur- Janowitz/Fisher Dieskau/Stolze/Schoenberg Children's accustomed interpretations than arctica)" with soprano Heather ian's "Symphony No. 3" in a Chorus/Orchestra & Chorus of German Opero Berlin others. Shaborinka and Kash- Harper. performance by Leopold Sto- Seiji Ozawa conducts (Jochum), DGG 139 362 (S) perov highly praised the techni- pianist John Browning and the cal quality of the pressing and kowski and the Chicago Sym- 22 18 BACH ORGAN FAVORITES, VOL 1 31 I.ondon a disk. phony. The work is being in Tchaikovsky E. Power Biggs, Columbia Ml 5661 (M); MS 6261 (S) the packaging, but criticized the 23 23 VERDI: REQUIEM (2 LP's) 14 tenor of the liner notes being coupled with Rimsky-Korsakov's Tenor Placido Domingo is Various Art /Vienna Philharmonic (Solti), London "spoiled by the discussion of the "Russian Easter Overture," featured in an operatic aria pro- OSA 1275 (S) erotic nature of Scriabin's work. which is being issued for the gram with Edward Downes and 24 BERLIOZ: ROMEO & JULIET (2 LP's) 1 holiday season. the Royal Philharmonic. A - This assertion is not based in Kern/Tear/Shirley/Quirk/London Symphony (Davis), Andre Previn continues his monaural -only album has arias, Philips PI-IS 2.909 (S) fact." Vaughan Williams symphonic leider and spirituals by contralto 25 25 JOY MUSIC LP's) 3 OF (2 Bott explained that the selec- series with the London Sym- Dorothy Maynor. Completing New York Philharmonic (Bernstein), Columbia M2X 795 (S) the Red Seal release is an LP 26 22 TCHAIKOVSKY: CONCERTO NO. 1 138 Van Cliburn, Kondrashin, RCA Red Seol 1M 2252 (M); by Arthur Fiedler and the Bos- LSC 2252 (S) ton Pops Orchestra. 27 33 BRUCKNER: SYMPHONY NO. 7 . - 7 Monaural recitals on Victrola Philadelphia Orch. (Ormandy), RCA Red Seal LSC 3059 (S) feature bass Ezio Pinza and 28 28 PROKOFIEV: PETER & THE WOLF/TCHAIKOVSKY: Classical Notes NUTCRACKER SUITE 47 contralto Ernestine Schumann- New York Philharmonic (Bernstein), Columbia ML 5593 (M); Heink. Victrola also has the Zero Mostel as a sym- ist with Erick Leindorf and the MS 6193 (Si debuts second volume of lute music by phony conductor April 27, when Boston Symphony in Washington 29 26 IN THE CLASSIC STYLE 6 Walter Gerwig. Fritz Reiner he leads the Symphony of the (17). Leinsdorf led a sec- Christopher Parkening, Angel S 36-19 (S) Monday New World at New York's Philhar- ond Washington program with the and the Chicago perform Mo- 30 27 SATIE: PIANO MUSIC, VOLUME 1 39 zart and Haydn, while Charles Ciccolini, Angel 36482 (S) monic Hall. Also participating in orchestra on Tuesday (18). . . Munch conducts the 31 31 BARBER: SCENES FROM ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA/SUMMER the orchestra's first benefit concert Cellist Jesse Levy gives a Queens Boston OF KNOXVILLE 1915 4 and spring gala will he conductor (N. Y.) college recital April 15. Symphony in Prokofiev. Price/ New Philharmonie Orch. (Sdsippers), RCA Sod Seal Benjamin Steinberg, baritone Wil- LSC 3062 (SI liam Warfield and Marian Ander- 32 32 IVES: SYMPHONY NO. 3/SCHUMAN: NEW ENGLAND son.... I he New York City Opera its first performance of Puc- TRYPTYCH 3 offers Cleveland to Tour Japan Philadelphia Orch. (Ormandy), RCA LSC 3060 (S) cini's "Il Trittico" of the season at the matinee Saturday (5). Julius 33 35 CHOPIN: NOCTURNES 55 CLEVELAND The Cleve- play five concerts in Osaka as Soprano Heather - Artur Rubinstein, RCA Red Seal LM 7050 (M); LSC 7050 (S) Rudel conducts. land Orchestra will make its Thomson debuts with the company the first principal American cul- 34 36 A LYRIC TENOR, VOL. 2 ...... 4 first tour of Japan, in May Fritz Wunderlich, Angel S-60078 (S) -Thursday (3) as Marguerite in tural representative of the Gounod's "Faust," while soprano 1970. giving I1 concerts there 35 38 GLORY OF GABRIELLI 56 United States at the 1970 In- Marilyn Mulvey's debut is Satur- under the sponsorship of the E. Power Biggs/ Various Artists, Columbia (No Mono); ternational Exposition. It will MS 7071 (S) day (5) in the title role of Moore's Chuha-Nippon Broadcasting Co. Baby give four more concerts in 36 - TELEMANN: FOUR CONCERTOS FOR DIVERSE SOLO "The Ballad of Doe." The May 10-30 tour will also Berg's "Wozzek" returns to the Tokyo and single concerts in INSTRUMENTS 1 include appearances in Portland. Metropolitan Opera repertoire on Various Artists, Philadelphia Orth. (Ormandy), Ore.: Seattle, Wash., and An- Kyoto and Nagoya. RCA Red Seal LSC (S) Wednesday (2) with a cast headed 3057 chorage, Alaska, to help pay ex- George Szell will conduct 12 37 29 STRAUSS: by Geraint Evans, Evelyn bear, ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA 36 of the 15 total concerts and Chicago Symphony (Reiner), Robert Nagy, Paul Franke and penses. RCA Red Seal LM 2609 (M); Pierre Boulez three. LSC 2609 (S) Donald Gramm, Colin Davis con- The Chubu-Nippon Broad- 38 30 CONCERTOS BY MOONLIGHT 6 ducting. Radmila Bakocevic sings casting Co. will pay all tour The complete concert itiner- Entremont/New York Philharmonic (Bernstein), Philadelphia her first Mimi in Puccini's "La expenses from the West Coast ary: (Ormandy), Boheme" at the Met Friday (4). Orch. Columbia MS 7197 (S) to Japan and hack. Another May 10, 1970, Portland; 11. 39 BACH: ORGAN FAVORITES, VOL. Miss Bakocevic sings her first Mi- - 3 23 concert will he given in Seoul, Seattle; 15-19, Osa k a; 21. E. Power Biggs, Columbia ML 6148 (M); MS 6748 (S) caela with the company in the sea- Korea. sponsored by the Dong a Kyoto; 22. Nagoya; 23-26. 40 40 A JOHN McCORMACK RECITAL OF ARIAS, DUETS AND SONGS 4 son's 14 and last performance of a Victrola VIC 1393 (M) Bizet's "Carmen" April II. . . libo, Seoul newspaper. Tokyo; 27, Seoul; 29. Anchor- Pianist Lillian Rallier was the solo- In Japan, the Orchestra will age. 48 MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Coin Machine World TAC Carry MOA, Exhibitors Set Close Vote on Programmers Instant Location Inventory To Tackle Show Rules By EARL. PAIGE Md. Game law By RON SCHLACH7 ER NEW ORLEANS - Record ments in less than a second. If a personnel here at location employee can't find a were shown in hotel By MIE,DRED HALL department CHICAGO - "Open-minded- films that TAC Amusement Co. have certain selection, we examine the ness" will be the attitude of the rooms and liquor being served WASHINGTON strong worked an "instant inventory" folder here in the shop and tell Music Operators of America on the floor." -A 54) push is being made in the Mary- system enabling them to tell at (Continued on page (MOA) when it hosts meetings Representing the MOA at the land Legislature to give gambling a glance the exact programming here Monday and Tuesday (24- Sherman House meetings will he pinhalls at least a three-year lease line -tip on each jukebox in the 25) with exhibitors from last president Howard Ellis, secre- on legal life, and restore legality hundrds of locations the firm year's show. tary Lou Ptacek, treasurer l.es of outlawed slots to lour counties services. The refinement is part According to MOA executive Montooth, hoard chairman Bill in Maryland, plus use in private of the over-all programming vice-president Fred Granger, the Cannon and Granger. Monday's clubs. At deadline time last week science said to be largely respon- purpose of the meetings is to re- meeting will he with phonograph (19) only one vote was needed sible for the growth of the 36 - view and revise ground rules for manufacturers, while Tuesday's on the Senate side to push across year -old firm that catalogs close which is sched- the 1969 show, session will he with games man- a hill legalizing multiple coin- to one million records in its li- uled for Sept. 5-7 at the Sher- ufacturers. type machines. brary. House. man Those scheduled to attend Gambling slot machines were Joseph Caruso and Harold "Our attitude is that we want Monday are A. D. Palmer, Wur- declared illegal in Maryland and Giarrusso, both 20-year veterans to do everything we can to make litzer; Les Rieck, Rock -Ola; Bill were phased out over a five-year of the famous operation founded this a trade show the exhibitor Adair and Don Desmond, See- period that ended last July, hut by the late John (Tac) Elms Sr.. wants," explained Granger. "We a burg; Jim Newlander and Ray there have been continuing ef- described their system "as sort are completely open-minded a Tabor, Rowe, and Henry Leyser, forts to get them hack. Gam - of miniature wall box in plas- about this. The exhibitors are Associated Coin Amusement Co. (Continued on page 50) tic folder." It is exactly that: a our customers. Without them loose-leaf folder holding the ex- of pro- you don't have a trade show. on a INSTANT INVENTORY act title strips found cor- location is "Exhibitors have told us about gramming on any responding jukebox. through the use of the some objectionable things con- possible ICMOA Braces for Caruso and Giarrusso, who above loose-leaf, plastic folder cerning last year's show and are assisted by Henry Holsen- developed by TAC Amusement, these will be discussed. Two thal, I.ynda Kolb and Ann New Orleans. Each sheet in the items in question are offensive Springer, said the folder has at folder holds 20 title strips, hence, Another Pinball Fight least three advantages: five sheets duplicates the pro- "We use a lot of wall gramming on a 100 -selection eight sheets ac- III.-The Il- live director Fred Gain, the hill a wants jukebox and SPRINGFIELD, boxes here. If location unit. Operators makes it "unlawful to keep or we commodate a 160 -selection linois Coin Machine another wall box simply pull "Leafing through the folder is in a public resort any pin- Association (ICMOA) is faced use the location's folder and dupli- just like examining the jukebox -hole with another anti -pinball legisla- ball, bagatelle or pigeon cate the strips in it. We deliver or wall -box in a location," ex- tion fight, following the intro- gambling." In short, the bill out- the wall box in less than an hour. plained Harold Giarrusso. direc- duction here last week of Senate laws any pinball table or imple- "The folder settles argu- tor of the firm's record division. hill 592. ment and provides for the seizure According to ICMOA execu- and destruction of pinball games. As for the association's course 'COIN'CIDENTALLY

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII of action, Gain said: "We will begin our legislation contact program immediately. The Merchandising Void GLOBAL PINS With this, we will contact every While encouraging process is enues for you most during the operator in the State and ask being made to promote improved past year?" Too often the ans- CHICAGO-U. S. -made pin- them to contact or write letters public relations and record pro- wer is "1 know no real good ball games help in building to their legislators." REMEMBER TROUBADOR? Not under- gramming within the jukebox in- jukebox or game merchandising bridges of international Although not a bill yet, a re- many of today's younger jukebox dustry, another major business gimmick?" standing, according to Bally port just released by the Gover- operators will. The above picture Manufacturing Corp. advertising challenge awaits the attention of (Continued on page 53) was taken recently at DuKane nor's Revenue Study Committee manager Herb Jones. His firm the trade. Neither new nor where the St. Charles, III., recommends expansion of the Corp., unique to this industry, it is the firm repaired the amplifier of here regularly fills requests for State tax to cover all forms of of merchandising (ad- the 40 year -old unit manufac- technical bulletins from the State commercial recreation including challenge Fla. President vertising and product promotion, tured by Mills Novelty. The ma- Central Technical Library, golf clubs, theaters, pool and you will). chine, which, of course, only Prague, Yugoslavia. "Excepting bowling. In addition, it calls for if Names Panels plays 78 r.p.m. records, and is deep inside the Iron and Bam- A merchandising void is un- still loaded with such titles as a flat rate income tax on indi- boo curtains," Jones said, "our viduals and corporations plus a covered whenever Billboard con- TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Presi- "Blossoms on Broadway," "Ain't games circle the globe." dent James Mullins has named Life Sweet," other 331 per cent increase in taxes ducts a general business survey "Jealous" and the 1937 vintage records. on alcohol, wine and beer, plus of the industry, asking questions committees for Florida IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUUIIIIUI Amusement Music Association a hike from 9 cents to 12 cents like "What promotional idea in cigaret tax. boosted jukebox and game rev - (FAMA). Chairman of the legislative Bilotta Single: Hit Potential? committee is Gleason Stam- baugh Jr. Assisting him are SYRACUSE, N. Y. - Can our operators, backed up by Distribution Tomorrow Wesley Lawson, Lionel Louque, jukebox operators make a record genuine excitement at the loca- Fletcher Blalock and Fred Deeb. a hit? This question will he an- tion level to show we've got a Distributors of coin -operated equipment face many perplexing Ron Rood is chairman of the swered in the next few weeks, hit, will I release promotional problems today. Many are concerned about the implications of nominating committee, which now that the first single has been copies to radio stations and ask national operating firms now acquiring jukebox routes and how this includes Simon Wolfe, Buster released by Jaybee Records, divi- Galuppi to begin exploitation of may affect traditional distributor -owner relations. Other problems Fallin, Joe Smith and Ed Blan- sion of Bilotta Enterprises, Inc. the retail market. I want to prove concern financing, shortage's of personnel, movement of used equip- kenbeckler. The record, Go to the record industry that we .subjects. "Merry ment, direct -to-location sales and many more Members of the dues com- Round of Love," "High can make our own hits in the We key to present their views b/w have asked a number of distributors mittee are chairman Sol Tabh, and Dry" by Roberta Quinlan, operating business." in by-lined and present the first of the series this week. articles George Peeples, Ozzie Trupp- was conceived, recorded and The Galuppi which Bilotta man, ('harles Panciere and John packaged exclusively for music mentioned is Galuppi Enter- McKewan. James Tolisano is operators. Johnny Bilotta ex- prises, Inc. here. It will market chairman of the convention com- plained: single through the exclusively mittee. Serving with him arc after a sufficient outlets "Only num- recognized one -stop Michael Benware, Harvey Duck- ber have been sold across the of copies to country. ett, Bert l.eeflang and George ()then.

Empire John A. Wallace Distributing, Out of Surgery JOE Inc. ROBBINS Chicago BETHESDA, Md.-At press time last week John A. (Red) Wallace, past president, Music Operators of America, was in the While the increased acquisitions of music -game routes by intensive care ward of the Na- large. publicly owned vending firms is an established, growing trend tional Institute of Health here with immense implications, there is another trend that is even more surgery. Cards and let- SEGA OUTING. Pictured here are 180 employees of Sega Enterprises following significant. be in during a recent company party. Japan, enjoying a ski boom now, ters may addressed care the features many resorts where coin -operated games and jukeboxes are There is a definite move on part of certain phonograph of the hospital at 9000 Rock- located. (Continued on page 50) ville Pike, Bethesda 20014. MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD 49 www.americanradiohistory.com Coin Machine News Came Law in Legislature Distribution Tomorrow Continued from page 49 Hut a newer coalition of legis- Continued from page 49 hling pinball machines were con- lators combining pinball interests sidered part of that scene, and a with other special interests, is manufacturers toward acquiring their own distribution outlets. These factories got into the distribution phase because Baltimore judge recently af- working to get pinball and slot of different reasons. firmed that they were illegal In at least one instance, it was part of a deliberate program, in other bills to the floor for vote, by gaming devices under the Mary- cases, it arose because of the business difficulties of various inde- land State law. making deals to support each pendent distributors. other's interests. What is the significance of this and what does it mean and how A proposed amendment to a far will it go? and pinball bill would phase out the If it continues, it appears at this point that it will, it could mean the eventual elimination of the independent distributor. A manu- machines in three years-there- facturer can (and allegedly does) use factory -owned outlets to by in effect permitting them le- "dump" merchandise at cut prices. There are possible anti-trust im- gality over that period. Some de- A THREE-DAY WURLITZER SERV- plications involved here. The fact is that such "isolated" pricing clared opponents of pinball ICE SCHOOL was recently held ma- forces the independent competing distributor to compete with price chine legislation also voted for at Southern Music, Ltd., in Cal- gary, Alta. Leonard structure he cannot meet if he is to stay in business. The factory the amendment, to have a weak- Hicks, shown here standing at left, con- branch does not have to operate at a profit as long as it breaks even. er hill ready in case a floor fight ducted the sessions for 25 The idea is to "move the merchandise" and this is reflected in higher bring a test vote on pinball and - of Southern's servicemen and factory or corporate earnings. or slots legislation, they say. technicians. How does the independent compete with this? Well, if he has a substantial route operation, he can concentrate on this and relegate his distribution function to a secondary status. He can cut down, in other words, in his distribution functions, services and expenses. If he is not operating and depends on a "pure distribution" set up, then he can he in big trouble and, at this time, nobody has the answer -are those you'll find in ow or anecdote to the problems involved. Certainly, in the long run, the industry must either be serviced new Coin Machine List . . by owned branches or by loaded with lowest prices ever factory completely, independent distribu- tors completely. At least, and with the usual exceptions, that is the with all machines clean and essence. ready to go! Rock -Ola is the only major manufacturer of phonographs without SUND factory owned branches or a policy so directed. Can this policy FOR continue (Ed. note: Empire is a Rock -Ola distributor). It all depends IT! on how far the "factory owned" trend continues. Distributor profits are dangerously low. There are many distributors, now in existence, who are on the verge of elimination for one reason or another. There are areas now, that as regards certain manufacturers, are with- Rowe AMI Exclusive Distributor TOP out any distribution in the actual sense of the term. Ea S. EARNINGS Po Jersey Del. Md. D.C. There cannot he a dual system of distribution. The economics IN of competition make it impossible. What or who will survive as the Hill III RllïI Il Inc ultimate system? In view of the uncertainty, the independent distributor rests

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Featuring DETROIT GRAND RAPIDS MENOMINEE Millie McCarthy continues to make weekly trips to Albany. With the Regulation with "BEER New York legislature heading down FRAME" the homestretch. Mrs. McCarthy Beer Frame Lights Up During hopes to have some good news to Game in Fifth Frame report by the end of the month. All Machines Howard Kaye reports that the big news at Irving Kaye is the com- Ready for Location pany's new line of Apollo tables. The Oklahoma Area 8 -Ball Tournar .it is under way at 128 REGULATION RED PIN Seeburg A Y100 $345. locations in the State. Participating 6 ways Seeburg 201 225. operators are Larry's Amusement AMI -1-120 125. BEER FRAME STEP-UP Seeburg E-2 Cigaret machine 25. and Enid Vending. Enid: North- to play Brandt coin counter & sorter 500. west Amusement, Woodward: Roh- AMI -M 445. by's Music. B FLASH0MATIC DUAL FLASH AQ Clinton: & M Music. Seeburg 100 selection 225. Boyle 161 Seeburg 250. Amusement and Patterson (C Hula Hula 195. Music, Oklahoma City: City Vend- Bally Dixieland 295. ing. Muskogee. and City Vending Bally Blue Ribbon 4 -player 295. and R & M Music, Tulsa. The tournament is under the direction of Culp Distributing Co., Okla- Cable: LEWD homa City.... A visitor last week to Culp Distributing was Carl 15c Play for 25c Call, Write or Cable --2 Johnson of the Wurlitzer engineer- (Adjustable to 10c and 25c Play) ing department. 5c -10c -25c Individual Coin Chutes Sam Hastings of Hastings Dis- Lewdones Distributing Co tributing to Milwaukee is enjoying a month of fishing in Florida.' . . MODERN STYLE CABINET-WIDE PLAYFIELD Esclusive Wutilizer Distributor "twelve operators from throughout 1311 N Capitol Ave. the Connecticut territory of the 412" Long -Life Balls Available in 161/2' and 13'2' Indianapolis, Ind. Wurlitzer C'o. recently attended a Lengths Additional 4' and 8' Sections Available Large Tel.. 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The Merchandising Void Penny Vending Threat SCHOENBACH CO. On the Street Continued from page 52 Manufacturers Representative Continued from page 49 apply themselves to the problem Acorn - Amco Distributor of merchandising, advertising large vending machine dispens- Continued from page 50 Most of the better play -stimu- and promotion of our entertain- ing sandwiches or pastry for 25 MACHINES lator promotions have emanated ment product to the ultimate cents. sore, Frank Marks Music. New from the manufacturing level. consumer. Special emphasis on Folz said the subject of slugs and Marcel Pake, Jerry WE. HAVE 25c London, First, the machines themselves this neglected area will also be discussed in Florida Chagnon and Joe Fick, Mager Mu- of the busi- have been made to catch impulse ness could well be made at the but that recent sophistication of TITANS, MACHINES sic Co.. Hartford. machines may prove to be the Other "students" were Frank patronage with modern styling next Music Operators of Amer- AND MERCHANDISE Lomberdo, L o m b e r d o Music, and lighting. Animation is fre- ica (MOA) convention. solution. Thompsonville: Tony Wilkas, Wil- quently added for improved at- It would appear that one "Our local association saw a of IN STOCK kes Music, Hartford: Max Putter - tention grabbing. Title strip ar- the primary areas of promotional demonstration of the new North- Vendor. New man, National rangements is improved to fur- potential to be explored is that western machine, which has a Britain: AI Gurske, Rayman Music. ther stimulate play, and special slug rejector. We were very im- HOT-HOT Jean of cooperation with the record 1Oc CAPSULE MIXES Bristol. and Joe Premont and pricing promotions are offered pressed. It rejects at least 85 to Bowce, Premont Vending, Holyoke, labels. For example, it is prob- (all 230 per bag) to induce still more patronage. 90 per cent of all slugs, the ex- Monte Carlo $8.00 Mass. . Ed Shore, manager of able that a number of labels Indian Craft Rings 9.50 Scores of other on -the -machine ception being slugs made of the Asst. Items with Lighter 8.00 4tlas Music in Pittsburgh. is tak- (particularly large independents) Precious 7.50 same substance as money. Gem Rings ng a couple of weeks off for vaca- merchandising ideas have rolled would eagerly seize the oppor- Jewelry Mix 7 00-8.00 "Now slug rejectors can be Jumbo Dice Mix 8.00 tion' ... Sidney Eppy reports that from the assembly lines over the tunity to promote "National if Jumbo Creepy Bugs 8.00 working a new Mini Books (3 per capsule) 8.00 Eppy Charms is on years. They are commendable. Jukebox Month" in their na- adapted for penny, nickel and 25 -cent capsule and that produc- They have boosted play. But they dime units we might solve the HOT Sc VEND ITEMS tion should hegin in the next two tional, regional and local adver- (all 230 per bag) are not enough. problem posed by plastic bingo Asst. Economy Mix $4.23 or three weeks.... Eppy and his tising in return for assurances Bugs 3.00 Jukebox and game income that certain advertised titles will chips." Rings 5.00 wife are planning on arriving at Economy Ring Mix the Hollywood Beach Hotel, Hol- continues to remain static. The be on most of the nation's juke- (no front) 4.00 Regular . 12 a Deluxe Assmt. 5.00 lywood. Fla.. April to enjoy industry is sustaining itself, but boxes during that period. the local jukeboxes, well stocked Asst. Jewelry (Bangles & few drys vacation before the Na- not expanding. While entertain- At the local level-the level with the titles on the station's Beads) 5.00 tional Vendors Association (NVA) ment expenditures increase at a where merchandising ideas are playlist, carry banners promo- lc CHARM MIXES & ITEMS convention begins. Meanwhile, Ep- From $7.50 to $24.00 per M. fantastic annual ting the station's oldie month. py's son, Larry, is scheduled to re- rate, jukeboxes best conceived and carried out- 25c capsules in stock turn 25 from Vietnam, and games aren't collecting their there is tremendous potential for Here and there operators are March Parts, Supplies, Stands & Globes. where he has served the past 15 fair share. And the merchandis- promotional cooperation be- initiating such promotions, but Everything for the operator. ing void is the same One-third deposit with order, months as an Army photographer. to blame, in the main. tween jukebox operators and ra- more-much more-of balance C.O.D. During the recent Music Opera- for this disturbing state of af- dio. For example, when a local is needed. And centralized im- tors of America (MOA) directors fairs. station launches "a month of petus, such as that MOA is giv- SCHOENBACH CO. meeting in New Orleans. the reser- 71$ Lincoln Pl., Brooklyn 16, N.Y. The need is for the industry's oldies," it might gladly plug ing to public relations, is indi- (212) PResident 2-2900 vations secretary at Al Hirt's Club sharpest minds at all levels to jukebox play over the air if all cated. told Clinton Pierce, MOA past - president, that the famous nightery could not accommodate 35 guests. Pierce then asked to speak to the RCA recording artist and re- marked. "The MOA presented Mr. Hirt with an award. I'm sure he'll let us in if you'll tell him we're in New Orleans and may never be here again for years." Hirt not only warmly welcomed the MOA group, which had increased to 40 couples by show time, but paid them a special tribute from stage. "I cer- tainly welcome the MOA." said Hirt, "but I recall that you gave the award to Herb Alpert the year after I won."

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Instant Inventory Continued from page 49 them where to find it on the box. What's Playing? "Right now, there's four versions of 'Gentle on My Mind,' by Dean Martin, Glen Camp- A weekly programming profile of current and oldie bell, Patti Page and Boots Ran- selections from locations around the country. dolph. We can very simply avoid putting on two versions by re- Baton Rouge, La., Location: Adult (Over 30) -Lounge ferring to the folder." Current releases: Giarrusso a claims record can "Galveston," Glen Campbell, he found in the 800,000 plus Capitol -2428; title inventory "in less than IO GENE SHARP, "Gentle on My Mind," Dean Martin, seconds." Each music category programmer, Reprise -0812; State Novelty "Goodnight My Love," Paul Anka, is kept in individual -coded color Co. RCA -9648. boxes. Within each category Oldies: artists are arranged alphabetical- OVER ONE MILLION titles are inventoried in the record department of TAC Amusement Co., New Orleans. The inventory, "That's Life," Fronk Sinatra; ly by name and their only partially records are shown here, is maintained by artist name and music category. Each "Romblin' Rose," Nat King Cole. arranged alphabetically by title. category is kept in boxes keyed by individual color. As many as 100 copies of Crete, Neb., Location: Adult (Over 30) -Tavern some records are inventoried. In the case of such artists as New Little LP's Current releases: James Brown, Ray Charles and "Gentle on My Mind," Dean Martin, when answering ads . . CHICAGO-Five new Little Reprise -0812; Arelha Franklin, Giarrusso said, ROSSELLA RAY, "virtually every recording they LP's were released by Garwin "Galveston," Glen Campbell, Say You Saw It in programmer, Capitol -2428. ever made is in stock." Sales last week. The artists con- Ray's Music. Oldies: Billboard sist of Guy Lombardo, Letter- "Harper Volley PTA," Jeannie C. Riley men, Willie Mitchell, Bill Black's "Stardust," Grady Martin. Combo and Buck Owens. BUY! Glendale, Calif Location: Young Adult -Night Club r2A.212121fflgffl PeleJiltiffl_ X12121-21-2121 Ae7Per METAL TYPERS 129 Current releases: ELECTRIC SCOREBOARDS .. 2 Models "The Way It Used to Be," Engelbert i.éi: Huroperdinck, Parrot -40036; Vending Aluminum OVERHEAD MODEL "Galveston," Glen Campbell, IDENTIFICATION Natural finish hardwood COIN BOX CAROL Capitol -2428; : "Doy After Doy," Shongo, AGM -1014. cabinet For use on coin STEPHENS, "Only the Strong Survive," Jerry Butler, DISC Two-faced. operated de- programmer, Scores 15-21 vices of all Mercury -72898: and or 50 pts. kinds. Valley Vendors. "The Wedding Cake," Connie Francis, FO.B. Chicago ¡2 Heavy - duty, MGM -14034. WHY! Oldies: $1 made of steel ] '1 with dark "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," 1. LIFE -TIME INCOME Righteous Bros.; SIDE -MOUNT MODEL ... S249.50 brown baked enamel fin- 2. TROUBLE -FREE ish. Avail. for 10g or 25e "Light My Fire," Doors. EACH model also has these features: OPERATION operation. Large coin ca 10c 1 -ployer or 2 -ployer by simple pacity w/ National Rejec- Haddonfield, N. J., Location: C&W-Tavern 3. ONLY 18"x18" plug switchover. Also 2 for 25c tors. Size 8" x 16" x 4". ploy. Easily serviced. Electric counter optional. Current releases: "Come Over" light flashes on of STANDARo ARVARD end of game. "Only the Lonely," Sonny James, Terms: 1/4 dep., bol. C.O.D. or 5.0 Capitol -2370; Large metal coin box-holds $500 CAROL HUMES, METAL TYPER .n, in dimes. MARVEL Mfg. Company J "Woman of the World," Loretta Lynn programmer, Dccco-32439; 1318 N. WESTERN AVE. 2845 W. Fullerton, Chicago, III. 60647 Cannon Coin CHICAGO 22, ILL. EV 4-3120 Request billiard supplies catalog Phone (312) 342-2424 "Galveston," Glen Campbell, Machine Co. Capitol -2428. ,2eiJtü12IPIÑffflPfÑf 5 fKW@99r PfR2 Ñ1.@ Ir2IPrarfflJ2I2n9J2rJal2120_0ra Oldies: 'D -I -V -O -R -C -E," Tommy Wynette; 'Stand by Your Mon," Tammy Wynette DON'T SWING AT Indianapolis, Ind., Location: R&B-Tavern See the new JUST ANYTHING -- Current releases: "Ice Cream Song," The Dynamics, Cotillion -44021 ; LARRY GEDDES, "It's Your Thing," Isley Brothers, programmer, T -Neck -90I; WAIT FOR THE GOOD ONE! PS(CHEDELIC Lew Jones "Only the Strong Survive," Jerry Butler, Music. Mercury -72898. Oldies: CHICAGO COIN'S NEW "Who's Making Love," Johnnie Taylor MaNE EIIABBER i "Slip Away," Clarence Carter. 2 -PLAYER Peoria, Ill., Location: R&B-Restaurant Current releases: "Cloud Nine," Mongo Sontamaria, Columbio-44740; "Give It Up or Turn It a Loose," BILL RUSH, James Brown, King -6213; 11 11Ij 11 YANKEE 1 [1 programmer, "Run Away Child, Running Wild," Les Montooth. Temptations, Gordy -7084. MODEL 440 Oldies: "Court of Love," Unifies; BASEBALL "Showdown," Archie Bell. 160 SELECTIONS 15th OUT APRIL Coming Events

OA OA April 12-Alabama Automatic Merchandising Association, an- Merchandising Council, Governors nual convention and trade show, e SPECIALS! e House, Montgomery. Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal. April 12-13 - Kansas Amuse- May 9-10-National Automatic COMPLETE, AS IS ment & Music Association, Hutch- Merchandising Association, spring inson. management conference, Broad - I ROWE 137 HOT FOOD COINMASTER $ 75 I April 15-19-National Vendors moor Hotel, Colorado Springs. / ROWE 121 PASTRY 75 I Association, annual convention and Colo. I ROWE 147 ALL-PURPOSE (1/4 N.P.) 100 I trade exhibit, Hollywood Beach May 9-I0 - Ohio Automatic Hotel, Miami. Merchandising Association, annual ROWE 14 AMBASSADOR, COINMASTER, 40c -45c 40 I April 18-19 meeting, Sheraton Columbus Ho- ROWE 14 AMBASSADOR, ALL COIN 70 - Wisconsin Auto- I / matic Merchandising Council, Bi- tel, Columbus. ROWE I 77 CANDY, COINMASTER 90 / lotti's Forum, Green Bay. May 15-18-Florida Amusement ROWE 77 CANDY, 25c CHANGER 125 % April 18-19 - National Auto- & Music Association, Pori -O -Call, p4ROWE SK9 Singh Cup COFFEE 475 matic Merchandising Association, Tierre Verde Island, St. Peters- spring management conference burg. Sheraton Deauville Hotel, Atlantic May I6-17-New Jersey Auto- City. N. J. matic Merchandising Council. Hol- Write for complete 1969 Catalog of April 25-26-National Auto. iday Inn, Atlantic City. Phonographs. Vending and Games. r, matic Merchandising Association, May 23-24-Pennsylvania Auto- Established 1934 spring management conference. matic Merchandising Council. Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Boston. Shawnee -on -the -Delaware. Shaw- April 25-26-Indiana Vending nee. Council, Inc.. annual meeting. June 6-Minnesota Automatic GOiti1P P Cable: ATLAS MUSIC \l Speedway Motel, Indianapolis. Merchandising Association. Mad - I ATMUSIC-Chicago ROCK -OLA MFG. CO. May 1-4 - Illinois Automatic den's Resort, Mille Lacs Lake. 2122 N. WESTERN AVE., ILL. 60647. ARmitoge 6-5005 Merchandising Council. Lake Lawn June 13-15-New York Auto- d.c / 800 NORTH KEDZIE AVENUE I.odge, Delavan, Wis. matic Vending Association, Pines __...___` CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60651 May 2 -5 --Canadian Automatic Hotel, South Fallsburg, N. Y. 54 MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Musical Instruments NAMM Exhibitors Head Thomas Supplies Guitars to Movie 1.0S ANGELES - Thomas tars will he shipped to Spain for For Wide, Open Spaces Organ is providing more than a musical sequence. $1.5 million worth of instru- Vox is providing the four ments to the forthcoming War- By RON SCHLACHTER young leads in the story about ner Bros. -Seven Arts film, "The M. HOHNER, INC. the development of a rock band CHICAGO-A total of 205 JAMES HOW INDUSTRIES Phynx." with guitars. Music specialists companies are included on the HUMES & BERG MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Producers Bob Booker and IMPERIAL ACCORDION MANUFACTURING CO. Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller list to be released INNOVEX,HAMMOND CORPORATION George Foster have named first exhibitor are training the quartet for the by the National Association of A & P IRMISCHER COMPANY Thomas Organ and Vox tech- JANSSEN PIANOS nical supervisors for the instru- production. Music Merchants, Inc. (NAMM) G. C. JENKINS MUTER The movie is currently being for its upcoming Music Show JENSEN MANUFACTURING DIV., mentation used in the comedy. COMPANY 'Three hundred and ninety gui- shot at W -7's Burbank studios. here, set for June 22-26 at the KAWAI PIANO (AMERICA) CORPORATION KIMBALL PIANO & ORGAN COMPANY Conrad Hilton Hotel. KING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS There will be an increase of WM. KNABE & COMPANY ALFRED KNIGHT FIRST OF PREMIER'S new total feet of exhibit 11,000 square KRAKAUER BROTHERS solid-state amplifier line to be BEST SELLING space for this year's show and WM. KRATT COMPANY bass KRAUTH & BE NNINGHOFEN, INC. delivered in the model BB30 according to NAMM staff direc- KRONER BASSOON COMPANY amplifier. Features include solid- tor Foster Lee, "open space" KRONER BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY state circuitry, heavy-duty 15 -inch KUSTOM ELECTRONICS, INC. bass speaker, two independent will be utilized to a greater ex- JAMES B. LANSING SOUND COMPANY tent than at any other show. THE LAWRENCE COMPANY, DIV. OF TYCO channels and separate controls R. Folios G. LAWRIE, LTD. for each channel. The suggested "We have a lot more space in (Continued on page 57) list is under $170. ALL PORTABLE CHORD ORGAN/ the Continental, International, East and West Halls," said Lee. ALL ORGAN FOLIOS "All but a few booths have been sold. We have 18 new exhibitors (Alphabetically) who have never exhibited be- Unusual Instruments fore at NAMM." BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX (Hansen) The C. G. Conn Corp. has BORN FREE (Hansen) NAMM for contracted through Push for Exposure (Big 3) the entire second floor in the CRIMSON & CLOVER Essex Inn, which is across the By ELIOT TIEGEL DIZZY (Hansen) the Hilton. Chicago street from LOS ANGELES- I he need register. It is not manufactured EVERYDAY PEOPLE (Hal Leonard) Musical Instrument Co. will for unusual sounds in both con- for the commercial market, but space it used GALVESTON (Hansen) again occupy the temporary recordings and for is available on a rental basis to GENTLE ON MY MIND (Hansen) last year in the Avenue Rooms use in radio -TV commercials is musicians. East and West in the Pick Con- sending composer George Rou- This seems to be the present HEY JUDE (Hansen) gress Hotel. manis far afield. The result state of things regarding many HONEY (Hansen) Exhibitors for the 1969 show could find musicians, and hence, of these unusually named instru- are: IMPOSSIBLE DREAM (Fox) dealers, searching for such items ments: they are rentable but not ARB AMPLIFIERS I'VE GOTTA BE ME (Plymouth) ACCORGAN CORPORATION as the canary, tubala, clavinet. manufactured for musical instru- ACOUSTIC CONTROL CORPORATION roxachord, clavichord, cordovox ment stores. LOVE IS BLUE (Criterion) AEOLIAN AMERICAN CORPORATION and synthesizer. ALEXANDER BRASS INSTRUMENT COMPANY "These instruments sound MOON RIVER (Famous) GEORGE ALEXANDER Commenting on the retail pos- good when with a of ALLEN ORGAN COMPANY played lot PROUD MARY (Hansen) ALTEC LANSING sibilities of unusual instruments, other instruments," said Rou- AMERICAN MUSIC CONFERENCE Roumanis, who SOMEWHERE MY LOVE (Big 3) AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY COMPANY composes for manis, "but you wouldn't want AMERICAN PLATING & MFG. CO., INC. Futura Music here, said, "Re- to play any one of them alone." SUNRISE SUNSET (Plymouth) INC. AMPEG COMPANY, member, it took a long time be- tubala a percussion in- ANTIGUA CASA SHERRY -BRENNER LTD. The is THOSE WERE THE DAYS (Plymouth) ARDSLEY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CORP. fore the electric piano was dis- strument which sounds like low DAN ARMSTRONG GUITARS covered and people began to buy WICHITA LINEMAN (Hansen) W. T. ARMSTRONG COMPANY, INC. register bongos and is made of ARTLEY, INC. it for their homes." Some instru- cardboard tubes hit with a ATLAS PIANO, LTD. ments Roumanis uses, the ca- wooden spoon device. "It sounds BALDWIN PIANO á ORGAN COMPANY it and ERNIE BALL, INC. nary for example, are not even like a tympany drum," explained instruments is for someone to area, so Roumanis rented MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS, INC. available through manufacturers. Roumanis. "It's like playing a call up and say: "Hey, I've got used it to record a commercial. BELL ACCORDION CORPORATION an has 15 BENELUX MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS The canary, Roumanis ex- vibes part on a drum." The in- a new instrument. Do you want It sounds like organ, BENTLEY PIANO COMPANY, LTD. plained, is a one -finger keyboard ventor is someone in the Los to hear it?" And usually the mu- stops, which can change the BEVERLY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS texture of a note and BIG 3 MUSIC CORPORATION instrument, with a two octave Angeles area who has not yet sician asks for a tape. sound BIGSBY ACCESSORIES, INC. range which looks like a toy. It gotten into mass manufacturing. Roumanis heard about the looks like a small electric piano. ZEB BILLINGS MUSIC PUBLISHING CO. instrument which BOOSEY & HAWKES derives its name from its exclu- Usually the way Roumanis and roxachord from a singer. There Another BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL sive ability to play in the high other musicians hear about new is only one in the I.os Angeles (Continued on page 56) BRUCE DIV. OF COMPONENT SERVICE CO. C. BRUNO & SON INC. CBS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CAMEO DRUM CORPORATION CARPENTER COMPANY CHAMBERLIN INSTRUMENT COMPANY, INC. CHICAGO MUSIC SALES CHICKERING d SONS CLARK MUSIC INDUSTRIES, INC. CONCORD TECHNICAL APPARATUS CORP, CONN CORPORATION CONN ORGAN CORPORATION COOPER-PUCHNER BASSOON COMPANY What are the CORAL AMPLIFIERS CUSTOM MUSIC COMPANY DALLAS -ARBITER, LTD. odds of finding Better. Much better. DAIMARU NEW YORK CORPORATION DAMPP-CHASER ELECTRONICS, INC. DANELECTRO AMPLIFIERS a great J. C. DEAGAN, INC. DECCA RECORDS DECKER CORPORATION DEG MUSIC PRODUCTS new sound DOWN BEAT With Electro -Voice SRO/12 or SRO/15 DRUMLAND, RALPH KESTER speakers in your amp, you'll get cleaner sound DUPLEX DRUMS & ACCESSORIES if you use ELECTRO MUSIC than ever before. You'll also get wider dynamic ELECTRONIC MUSIC CORPORATION range and uniform response in every octave. ELECTRONIC STROBE LIGHT Electro -Voice ELECTRO -VOICE, INC. 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INC., 620 Cecil Street, Buchanan, Michigan 49107 GREGOIRE HARPSICHORD SHOP FRED GRETSCH COMPANY, INC. Please send full technical information on EleclroVoice Musical GROSSMAN MUSIC CORPORATION Instrument Loudspeakers and Microphones. GROVER MUSICAL PRODUCTS, INC. GUILD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Name GULBRANSEN COMPANY HALIFAX MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, LTD. HAMMOND ORGAN COMPANY Address HANSEN PUBLICATIONS, INC. HARMONY COMPANY City State Zip HARRIS-FANDEL COMPANY, INC HARRIS -TELLER. INC. HERRBURGER BROOKS. LTD. MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD 55 www.americanradiohistory.com Audio Retailing Airline Tapes Find It EIA Board Approves Plan WASHINGTON-The hoard department, a 52 -member hoard of directors of the Electronic In- of governors elected by divisions Nice to Be Grounded dustries Association (EIA) ap- or group boards of directors and a for reorganizing basic dues proposal aimed By RON SCHLA('H7'ER proved plan a new the association at the recent EIA at providing for a distribution of ELK GROVE VILLAGE, III. the reason for its appeal. With spring conference here. association "overhead" costs re- -Good taste, good program- a suggested list of $24, the tape According to a recommenda- among member -companies in ming and a good price are the would probably have a discount tion by the Organization Study lation to the number of divisions three major factors that have price of $17.96 or so, which is Committee, headed by former in which they participate and the di- attributed to the consumer de- quite a value. EIA president L. Berkley Davis, expenditure budget of each mand for American Airlines "Usually one record company the new structure would feature vision. the present division- (Continued on page 57) stereo tapes, according to Bill or a family of record companies retention of Johnson, manager of marketing will he on one album. Billboard al arrangement, provision for having administration, Ampex Stereo programs for us and all of the H. SCOTT, INC., has come up groupings of divisions H. with group Tapes. music is in excellent taste. While with the Scottie, a compact stereo mutual interests As the duplicator for Ameri- most of the music is of the easy system that should appeal to hoards of directors and provision to can, Ampex has increased the listening popular type, we also vacationing drivers. The AM/FM for inter -divisional flexibility unit, which comes complete with current catalog to 42 tapes. All have classical albums. We use the accommodate new technologies, are on regular 7 -inch reels with a two Scott speaker systems, oper- markets and products under same sort of approach with clas- ates off a 12 -volt battery for use playback speed of 3 -1/4 -inch -per - "common interest panels." sical, in a car or boat. With suggested second. The premium grade The. reorganization plan also "For the most part, you find list of $199.95, the Scottie also -based tape holds from calls for the establishment of a polyester these tapes in specialty stores, operates of 110 -volt current at three to three and one-half hours congressional -legislative service where the more serious music home. of music. fancier spends his money. Nei- "Normally, a tape holds 60 to man-Marcus in Dallas was one six long play- 68 songs or of our first customers and ing albums," explained Johnson. bought quite a selection of each Unusual Instruments to say, this opens up "Needless tape. The interesting part about it was that they didn't carry any BOOKCASE CONSOLE other tape. They have done very Push Exposure A NEW Questions for STEREO from Delmonico Inter- well. national has a suggested list of In view of the nature of the Continued from page 55 all the research and develop- $249.96. The de luxe solid state product, there is no "push" in- ment into new instrumentation. phonograph features FM/AM FM needle dealers Mediterranean volved in selling the tapes. John- Roumanis likes is the little elec- a multiplex radio, But he acknowledges that it is panels and son explained: tric pipe organ, which is rented styling with open grill slow process in having these in- built-in book shelves, 14 tran- "I think our clientele has and produces a sound close to struments siphon down to the re- sistors, five diodes and rectifier a its big brother. grown to point where they tailer's shelf. diodes. r, watch and shop for these tapes. The clavinet is one of the few It's a loyal following, a very new instruments made by a com- stable clientele. I feel the tapes mercial company, Hohner in this appeal to the people because all instance. 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www.americanradiohistory.com Canadian News Report CKLW Battling for New Disk by Its Broadcast Life Lane Delayed TORONTO - Canadian TV LONDON, Ont. - CKLW, large body of Canadians - and pop star Robbie Lane's Windsor, one of Ontario's and some 300,000-who live and next record, due for release last Canada's most powerful radio work in the United States in the September. has still made no outlets, is fighting to retain its Detroit area. appearance on the local mar- broadcasting license. It was further contended that ket and is apparently now post- poned indefinitely. As one of two Ontario sta- there arc some 6,0(X) Windsor Lane hosts "It's Happening," tions (the other is CFPL, Lon- residents who cross the border a weekly half-hour teen -angled don) seeking renewal of its li- each day to work. CTV network music show, now cense at the Canadian Radio - With a potential American - in its fourth season. Television Commission hearings. based audience then which can In September, Lane an- has come under attack outnumber the Canadian lis- CKLW nounced from government attorneys over tenership some 20 to I. the that he had just cut 11 new sides in Nashville, and its alleged failure to comply economic set-up of CKLW as ED LAWSON, left, merchandising manager, albums switched record with certain key Federal Broad- well as its programming policies division, Quality companies- Records. Toronto, at A&M Records studios on Los Angeles, with Dave from Capitol to RCA Victor. casting requirements. must be seen as a true ex- Hubert, international director, and Jack Schnyder, right, director of Lane said at the time, he was The most serious charge ception to the Canadian rule. advertising and merchandising, A&M. Promotion, future releases and "dying for the new record to against CKLW is that it is a argued Ritchie. personal appearances were discussed during Lawson's visit. be released." 100 per cent U. S. -owned sta- But a reported dispute be- tion, operated by Western On- tween tario Broadcasting Ltd., which Lane and his manager, Bushnell TV Bids for 3 TV, Danny DiFrancesco of Hamil- is a subsidiary of the RKO Kawartha Broadcasting Ltd., ton, Ont., has held it Corp., in turn owned out- CFCH-AM radio in North Bay. up ever since. DiFrancesco declined to right by the General Tire and operated by Northern Broad- 5 Radio Outlets in Ontario comment on the record's Rubber Co. casting Ltd.. and CJKL-AM release but would not deny that there Last fall a federal order -in - radio in Kirkland Lake, oper- OTTAWA-Bushnell TV Co., .orated by Frontenac Broad- had been disagreements. council decreed that at least 80 operator ated by Kirkland Lake Broad- of CTV affiliate casting Ltd.: CFCH-TV in Lane stated: "This record per cent of the voting stock of CJOH-TV in Ottawa, has made casting 1 -td. North Bay, operated by Tel -Ad won't be released." any Canadian broadcasting op- an offer to purchase all the Broadcasting Ltd.; CKGB-AM- All of the radio and TV sta- eration must he owned by Ca- assets of three TV and five FM radio in Timmins, operated tions are basic CBC affiliates nadians. radio stations in Ontario, all by Timmins Broadcasting Ltd.; and serve an estimated com- 1111111111111111111111111I111111111111111111111111111111111111111111i l 1111 i I I I I I l I l I l l l CKLW, represented at the owned in part by the family of CHEX-TV and CHEX-AM-FM bined total of one million hearings by S. C. Ritchie, pres- Canadian -born multimillionaire radio in Peterhoro, operated by people. BURLINGTON IN ident of Western Ontario Lord Thomson of Fleet. Broadcasting, and R. J. Buss, The offer is for an outright CANADA VISIT general manager of the station, sale on a cash basis although has petitioned for an exemp- no purchase price was an- MONTREAL - Executives tion from this federal ruling nounced. The sale is of course of the U. S. Burlington and based on the contention that subject to the approval of the MP MEMBER URGES BAN Felsted Music corporations in- the Windsor market is unique Canadian Radio -Television Com- cluding general manager Mimi in Canada in its proximity to a mission. OF 'TWO VIRGINS' Trepel, assistant manager Car- Included in the proposed ALBUM olyn Kalett, and director of pro- sale are CKWS-TV and CKWS- OTTAWA-A member of Parliament in the House of Commons fessional activities Bert Siegel - AM/FM radio in Kingston, op- Prague Picks here flourished a record jacket bearing the nude photos of John son, visited their Canadian Lennon and Yoko Ono and demanded that it he removed from counterparts here recently for ander Dubcek, first secretary of Canada as obscene and anti-Christian. talks to cover all aspects of the music publishing industry and, Pop Winners the Czechoslovakian Communist Lloyd Cruse, a Quebec Conservative MP. described the jacket in particular, the Party, and Galuski, the Minis- of "Two Virgins" as "foreign -made pornographic material," and expansion of activities by both operations. PRAGUE-Gold Nightingale ter of Culture. called on Justice Minister John Turner and Postmaster General The Canadian a awards were presented to male It was the first time that top Eric Kierans to see that it was banned from the country. operation, singers Karel Gott, Waldemar state officials had attended a division of London Records of "The pictures alone arc not only obscene," stated Matuska and Vaclav Neckar pop music event. Mr. Cruse, Canada, has had its most re- "but the wording on this particular piece of pornographic literature and girl singers Marta Kuhi- The awards were based on cent success with the latest reads-'When two great Saints meet, it is a humbling experience.' sova, Eva Pilarova and Helena the votes of the 22,600 readers phase 4 LP, "Eleazar's Circus." This," interpreted Cruse. "made the LP anti-Christian." Vondrackova during a special of Czechoslovakia's six leading by Stonepillow.

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by l.os Javaloyas and Los Mus- given by Lennon and Yoko Ono sic publishing company formed by tangs, both on Odeon. The origi- in Cambridge. Zapple will also re- singing trio, Dino. Desi and Billy. From The nal version by the Beatles has lease 24 albums by Lenny Bruce, Copyright managers from sev- been released on a single with albums produced in America by eral U. K. publishers have formed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Miles and material by comedian their own association, the Music Music Capitals on the flipside. The song is pub- Lord Buckley. George Harrison Industry Copyright Association lished here by Ego. also plans to record an electronic (MICA) with copyright managers Discophon has released "I Can't music LP. Mary Hopkin's from record companies. The or- of the World Turn You Loose" by the Cham- follow-up to "Those Were the ganization plans to hold monthly bers Brothers, "Lalena" Hy Dono- Days" released by Apple at the meetings to discuss various copy- HELSINKI Atlantic group the Rascals tour- van, and "Breakin' Down the end of the month. The single right problems met by the trade. ing here. Walls of Heartache" by the written and produced by Paul Mc- Sylvia Meadows and Kay The Russian -style "Casatschok" Finland Festivals, an organiza- Bandwagon. . Odeon has re- Cartney is "Goodbye." . . Tom Isbell join Peter Walsh's Starlite dance craze is making a strong im- tion created last year. is setting leased a French version of "Little Jones named show business per- company to run the music pub- pact in Finland, where Finnlevy up six important music festivals Arrows" on an EP by Richard sonality of the year by the Vari- lishing division. The couple also has released the original Philips in Finland this summer which Anthony. . Better has released ety Club of Great Britain. last run their own company. Shock version by Dimitri Dourakine, will be promoted by the interna- the Los Gritos songs from the year's winner was Engelbert Music. and will also represent Also on the market are local ver- tional offices of the Finnish film "Abuelo Made in Spain," in- Humperdinck. Other artists to re- Strand Records, the record pro- sions by Juha Vainio and Ossi Travel Bureau. The festivals, with cluding "Veo Visiones" and ceive honors: singer Rolf Harris duction company owned by Walsh Runne's Orchestra, both on Decca, . . dates, are: May 15-29: Helsinki "Reiremos Sonaremos," Ver - and disk jockey Jimmy Young. and distributed by CBS.. . BBC and the Durium recording by Festival Weeks; June 6-13: Turku gara has released the first single Major Minor is dropping its Radio Enterprises launches its first Dori Ghezzi. . . . Rytmi is re- Music Days; June 14-19: Baltic by Mino Reitano with his two Toast label, launched early last pop record at the end of the leasing the latest recordings by Week at Vaasa; June 29 -July 13: hits "Avevo un Cuore" and "Una year and aimed at the r&h and month. an album, "Dungeon Folk" Finnish accordionist Viljo Vest- Jyvaskyla Summer; July II -20: Chitarra. Cento Illuisioni." . soul markets. Vicki Wickham, with various artists from the Ra- erinen. Scandia artists Ves- Savolinna Opera Days; July 18-20: Odeon recently opened a factory sole producer for the label, leaves dio show, "Country Meets Folk." amºtti Loiri and Danny are set Pori Jazz Festival. . and offices in a building near the the company. Toast also issued ... Transatlantic promotion man- to appear in a new Finnish film, KARI HEI,OPALTIO airport. . The first record to lease tape product including a rec- ager Philip Swern leaves to take up "Nakoradiomies." starring TV he released in Spain by the Swed- ord by Doris Troy. Miss Wick- a similar post at A&M when the personality Spede Pasanen. Scan - BARCELONA ish group Slam Creepers (Ekipo) ham continues to produce on an company opens up its own inde- dia will release a Danny song features "It's Saturday." . Ver - independent basis and will also re- pendent record company in the from the film, "le Ole Milta Heiter has released three singles gara has released an album by cord two 'roasts acts, Coins and U. K. Swern, who has been at Nayttaa," as a single. by Salome, two in Catalan and one Perec.. . . Almost all the Spanish 67 Park lane. She is also nego- Transatlantic for one year, takes up Tapani Perttu debuts for Sonet ;n Spanish, and an EP.. . Ekipo record companies have now re- tiating with an American TV his new post April 8. A&M will be with local versions of "Nathalie" has released the first single from leased the original versions of the company to produce a new pop based at the Neasden offices and and "1,2,3, O'Leary.". . . Sirkka the American label SSS Interna- San Remo songs. show with disk jockey Emperor London Oxford Street premises of Keiski, backed by the Soulset, has tional - "Pickin' Wild Mountain RAFAEL REVERT Rosko. . Schroeder Music Island Records until the firm finds revived two Supremes hits for Berries," by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo launches Aurora label with a sin- its own building. Sonet - "The Happening" and Benson. Follow-up single will be LONDON gle by Jorge, "Everybody Wants PHIL.LIP PALMER "Baby Love.".. . Eero Aven, dis- "Soulshake," and Ekipo will also to Be Loved." The label is dis- covered by Finnlevy PRO Erkki issue "Release Me." by Johnny Apple introduces a subsidiary tributed by CBS. . Fleetwood OSLO Palli, has been signed by Sonic. Adams. . In addition to the label-Zapple-in May, aimed at Mac has left the Blue Horizon . . . Recent Finnish covers of in- three versions of "Oh La Di, Oh the spoken word market. The label and the group's manager Norsk Phonogram is promoting ternational hits include "Only One La Da," by Arthur Conley (Hispa- company will release three albums, Clifford Davis is signing a new its French Philips catalog and has Woman" by Kirka (Scandia), "La vox , the Spectrum (RCA Es- May I. a new record by John recording contract. The group issued a series of LP's by Yves Sorpresa" by Kristian (RCA) and panola) and xlannalade ++hich Lennon and Paul McCartney, quit through "differences of opin- Montand, Juliette Greco, Enrico "The Way It Used to Be" by have reached the Spanish fop 20, "Unfinished Music No. 2-Life ion" over musical policies. Macias and the Paul Mauriac Fredi (Philips). . . . Westerlund versions have been released by the With the Lyons." It includes a re- Outside the U. S.. Apple Pub- Orchestra. . . Norwegian record has ceased record production... . Bredocks (Odeon), and in Spanish cording made at a recent concert lishing will represent the new mu- (Continued on page 64) 60 www.americanradiohistory.com MARCH 29. 1969. BILLBOARD International News Reports Dutch Trade Riding Prosperity Crest 250 Mil. to AMS-U RI)AM - With a By MIKE HENNESSEY music, let alone promote it. If See Contest you do nothing for a record, buoyant economy, a high den- Continued /rum page I sity of record players (60 per countries-notably Italy, Spain pand its activities in the field you'll never sell it, no matter record production. cent of homes have phono- and the Scandinavian nations- of how good it is. But if you put for the singers will be pro- in various Yourself a graphs) and a government have recently, and The group's "Get everything behind a record you vided by the augmented or- ways, the will be released in which is increasingly regarding endeavored to inhibit Ticket" believe in, then, if there is chestra of TVE. on Musicor, in Britain the record as more of a cul- flow of Anglo-American prod- America really something in the music, Although Austria will not be in order on Tangerine, in Italy by Clan tural aid than a superficial uct on to the market it will sell well." taking part in this year's con- native productions, Celentano, in Scandinavia by luxury item, Holland can rea- to promote Oord quoted the case of the test because Austrian TV the Dutch-for years the most Metronome and in Germany, sonably expect its dynamic and MCA artist John Rowles, then claims there is a national short- transatlantic pop Austria and Switzerland by united record industry to enjoy susceptible to relatively unknown in Holland, age of pop talent, a threatened mounting prosperity in the years music - have cheerfully ac- Philips. who came to Amsterdam for boycott of Eurovision by the a which it ahead. cepted situation in Exports Increasing three days to promote "If I Scandinavian countries. Finland, Two striking factors about is almost "old hat" to make or Says Wienneke: "Our exports Only Had Time." "Because of Norway, and Sweden, will not records in the mother the Dutch industry which enjoy are increasing all the time. One that promotion." said Oord, now be applied. emerged from a rapid survey tongue. of the first groups to penetrate "he scored a big hit here." The boycott was considered conducted during the days pre- Said Basart's Ferry Wien- the U. S. market was the World Potential because of recent political ceding the industry's major an- neke: "We'd rather sell a rec- Golden Earrings, released there Groups in the Bovema stable events in Spain hut a meeting nual showcase event - the ord in English than not sell it on Capitol. Although the estab- which Oord cites as having in- of representatives of Norwegian. Grand Gala du Disque-were in Dutch." lished Dutch songwriters are ternational potential are the Finnish and Swedish TV in the remarkably deep penetra- This is not, however, to say still writing in Dutch, most of Cats, who will be released in Oslo decided not to go ahead tion into the market of British that Dutch production is in the the new groups coming up are the U. S. on Sire, the Brain with the han. and American product and the doldrums. On the contrary, Hol- writng their own material in Box. the Buffoons, and Gloria. Line-up for the 1969 Euro- powerful efficiency of the indus- land boasts some very fine re- English-and the funny thing Undoubtedly the artist who vision is as follows: try's promotional body, the cording artists and far from is that even kids of 16 are able has made the biggest single CCGC which, in its years of neglecting local talent, most to write better lyrics in Eng- contribution to the current operation, first under Willem major companies are actively lish than they can in Dutch." prosperity of the Dutch record Duys and now under Piet Bei- seeking international recogni- Similarly, Bovema's Gerry industry is Heintje. the 14 - ing the high birth-rate period war. shuizen, has irrevocably estab- tion for their top artists. Oord is convinced that much year -old boy singer who, says immediatley following the lished the record as a vital Spearheading this assault on current Dutch product has im- Wienneke "is the biggest act in "Their first interest." says Oord, force in the social life of the international markets-and the mense international potential. Holland and Germany after the "was in rock 'n' roll. But now they have reached the 25-35 Dutch. U. S. in particular-are a num- "At present," he says, "only Beatles." An examination of the Dutch ber of Dutch groups who re- about 25 per cent of our turn- CNR is negotiating for the age group and arc settling down Top 40 during the week of the cord almost exclusively in Eng- over comes from local produc- release of Heintje records in the to an appreciation of middle- Grand Gala revealed that only lish. These groups have thor- tion, but I expect to see this U. S. where the singer has had of-the-road album repertoire. one third of the chart entries oughly absorbed the Anglo- increase considerably. We have three offers of TV dates but at As people grow up. they re- were of local origin and, of American pop idiom and, on artists coming up who are really present his biggest success has main record lovers but they prod- these, 75 per cent were in Eng- the "If you can't beat 'em, join internationally orientated, and come from Germany. switch either to classical or middle category re- lish. 'em" principle, are now about now Dutch songwriters have a As in most other countries, uct to The natural Dutch affinity for to engage in some musical better chance of achieving in- album sales arc increasing in cordings." the English language plus the counterpunching. ternational hits than they have Holland at a dramatic rate and The proof of this is seen in recognition that the current pop Basart, the only major Dutch ever had." this, says Gerry Oord, is a re- the decline in singles sales. A idiom lends itself far more independent publishing com- Oord said that many oppor- flection of the changing tastes few years ago a single which readily to English lyrics, is re- pany, in addition to seeking tunities for Dutch songs and of the "gramophone genera- sold more than 100,000 copies sponsible for this predomi- representation of a major label artists to attain international tion." was a relatively frequent oc- nance. in Holland, is relying on the status had been lost in the past The gramophone generation currence: hut today a sale of 'Old Hat' international potential of such because "people really didn't are part' of that section of the that magnitude is exceptional. Whereas other European groups as Roek's Family to ex- take the trouble to listen to the population which was born dur - (Continued on page 64)

COUNTRY SONG WRITERS SINNER PUBLISHER RECORD COMPANY

Belgium "Jennifer Jennings" Paul Quentens Louis Noefs Chappell Gramophone Phil van Cauvenberg

Britain "Boom Bang a Bang" Alan Moorhouse Lulu Chappell Columbia Peter Warne

Eire "Wages of Love" Michael Reade Muriel Day April Music Dolphin

Finland "Kuin Silloin Ennen" Toivo Karki Jarkko and E-Savel Philips ("As In The Old Days") Juha Vainio Laura

France "Un Jour, Un Enfant" Emile Stern Frida Boccara Essex Philips ("Through The Eyes of Eddy Mornay A Child")

Germany "Primaballerina" Hans Blum Siw Malmkvist Intro Metronome

Holland "De Troubadour" Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr Altona Philips David Hartsema

Italy "Due Grosse Lacrime Daiano Iva Zenicchi RiFi/ Ri -Fi Biancha" Piero Soffici Supersonic ("Two Big White Tears")

Luxembourg "Catherine" Paul Mauriat Bomuald Radio Music Disc'AZ Andra Dorly France/Tutti Andre Fascal

Monaco "Maman" J. Perrier Juan -Jacques Tremplin/Christian Disc'AZ ("Mans") Fachner

Norway "Oj, oj, of san glad Arne Bendiksen Kirsci Sparhoe Anre Bendikeen Triola jeg skai bij" ("Oh, Oh, Oh, How Happy I'll Be")

Portugal "Desfolhada" Jose Carlos Ary dos Simane de Valentim de Valentim de ("Without Leaves") Santos Oliveira Carvalbo Carvalho Nuno da Nazare Fernada

Spain "Vivo Cantando" Maria Jose de Ceratto Salome Belter Belter ("I Live Singing")

Sweden "Judy, min vaeu" Roger Wallis Tommy Koerberg Sonet Sonet ("Judy, My Friend") Brig Lindeborg

Switzerland "Bonjour, Bonjour" Henry Mayer Paola Musikvertrieb Decca ("Hello, Hello") Jack Stark

Yugoslavia "Pozdrav avjetu" Milan Lentic The Four M Jugoton Jugoton ("Greetings To The World") MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD 61 www.americanradiohistory.com International News Reports Anderson to Expand WRITER REED COMPLETES Als 4 Vents To Copenhagen, Oslo TAPING OFBBGTV SPECIAL Set Up in Spain STOCKHOLMITMI(H(lM --- Swedishe..,..,... lately in the publishing field LONDON-Composer Les Reed has completed taping a 50 - music publisher and record with three local records reach- minute spectacular for BBC Television, "Les BARCELONA-A new rec- manufacturer Reed and His Music," Stig Anderson ing No. I spot in Norway in featuring 28 of his hit songs. ord company, Als 4 Vents, has will open branch offices of 1968 and we have had similar Reed conducts a 45 -piece orchestra in instrumental versions of been set up here and has re- Sweden Music and Polar Rec- successes in Denmark." mos' of the songs, but the show also stars Engelbert Humper- leased three albums, two singles ords in Copenhagen and Oslo Anderson recently concluded dinck singing "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize," Donald Peers singing and 16 EP's. All the production on May I. a deal with Jad Records and "Please Don't Go" and Jackie Trent singing "It's Not Unusual." will be devoted to folk music, Managing Sweden Music Beacon Records for Scandina- Next month Reed flies to Canada to tape a half-hour TV most of it recorded live. and Polar Records in Copen- vian distribution and the new spectacular "The Music of Les Reed," which will feature American The company, whose general hagen will be Joergen Morten- offices will facilitate promotion and Canadian singers-possibly Patti Page and P. J. Proby. manager is Angel Fabregues, is sen and the Oslo chief will be of the two labels. In August he will be guest conductor at the Olympiad Music located at Vergara 3. Barce- Joerg-Fr. Ellertsen. Ellertsen Festival in Athens; in September he will be a judge for the third lona 2. Artists signed include is, at present Anderson's publishing com- head of his own year running at the International Song Festival in Rio. Jaime Armella, Albert Batiste, independent company, pany, Sweden Music, has Troll Reed has also been recording a new Tom Jones single and Ramon, Consuelo Casajuana Records, in Oslo. Scandinavian representation of Screen Gems an instrumental album for release on Deram in May. Shirley Bassey and Gabriel Salinas. "The expansion is necessary," and United Art- ists among others and the has just recorded a Les Reed song, "Doesn't Anybody Miss Me," Als 4 Vents has two labels, Anderson told Billboard, "to se- group also includes Bens for release as a single in the U. S. Barlovento, exclusively f o r cure better promotion and sales Music, Polar Music and Palace Music. Spanish folk music, and Dido, in Denmark and Norway, which is devoted to instrumen- where local production is be- tal versions of folk dances from coming increasingly important 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111UIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII all over the world. The dis- and accounting for a growing Page One Inks Sandy Coast tribution of the records is re- percentage of total turnover NEW PROBE VS. stricted to the Catalan area of each year. Spain and is being handled by "We have been successful For Disks Outside Holland PIRATE FIRMS Concentric Records. MEXICO Als 4 Vents is negotiating LONDON - Dutch group attend the Billboard -Record Re- CITY-A new in- with another company to secure the Sandy Coast, which a vestigation will be launched has tailer International Music In- distribution in the rest of Spain. chart entry in Holland with dustry Conference April 20-23. this week by the Society of Finland Lists "Capital Punishment," has been Authors and Composers of signed for all countries outside Music into at least two "pirate" Holland by Page One Records record companies that have Miss Sparboe chief Larry Page. been copying hits by local Trade Figures White Pushes groups and selling them at Page has also signed the cut- rate prices to record stores. To Eurovision HELSINKI-Imports and es Dutch girl group, Hearts of ports of records and tapes dur- Soul, and plans to bring them IIIUUUUUUIIUI mitiUUUUIIUIIUUUIUUUIIUIIUUn1UIUUUINUmm OSLO-Triola artist Kirsti ing 1968 showed a substantial to London to record. Disk in Europe Sparboe will represent Norway increase over the figures for The Sandy Coast, whose rec- in the 1969 Eurovision Song 1967, according to the Statisti- ords are released in Holland by BERLIN - Monument artist Finnish Radio Contest in Madrid, March 29. cal Department of the Finnish Iramac, will have an album, Tony Joe White followed a suc- The entry was decided in the Customs Board. "From the Stereo Workshop," cessful two-week tour of U. S. In Expansion finale of the Norwegian Song Comparative figures released released here in May. bases in West Germany with a for Europe contest when Miss by the Board are: HELSINKI Oy Yleisradio Page had talks in promotional swing through key - Sparboe's song "Oj Oj Oj sa Records: London AB, the Finnish government with Enrico Lebendiger of Fer- cities in Europe and Britain to Glad Jeg Skal Bli" (Oh, Oh, Imports: 1968 controlled radio and TV cor- - $683,100; mata, Brazil, to discuss plans to promote his latest single "Polk Oh, How Happy I'll Be), written 1967-$480,000 Salad poration, will start regular night bring the Brazilian jazz -bossa Annie." and published by Arne Bendik- Exports: 1968 transmissions for the Lapland - $50,940; nova group the Zimbo White appeared at the Chee- sen, received twice as many 1967-$36,000 Trio to region in the north of Finland. Europe for a tour in June. tah discotheque and made a votes as the runner-up. Pre -Recorded Tapes: At The service will include regu- this time Page special one-nighter appearance Miss Sparboe, recently back Imports: plans the re- lar news bulletins 1968 - $86,410; at the U. S. Club 50 night spot of local in- from a two-week promotional lease of a 1967-$33,710 third album by the terest and pop music which Trio. in the city. He also guested on tour of Germany, will be repre- Exports: will be 1968 - $3.670; radio and TV shows. provided via a link -up senting Norway in the Eurovi- 1967-$3,010 Page One has signed Blake with Swedish Radio's "Night From sion contest for the third time. Virgin Tapes: Barrington, who will co-star March 10 to 17 White Radio" program and broadcast appeared at the She appeared in Naples in 1965 imports: 1968 with Betty Grable in the musi- Bilboquet in over the Lapland network - $1,299,730 Paris, of and in Vienna in 1967. cal "Pieceful Palace," due to was interviewed on ra- 1967-$842,380 ten low power VHF stations. Arne Bendiksen won the na- open here in April, and has also dios Europe No. I, Luxem- Exports: 1968 - $119,353; The "Night Radio" program tional contest last in 1966 with signed the German Global Rec- bourg and France Inter, and 1967-(no listing). is aimed at the inhabitants of "Intet Er Nytt Under Solen" and ords group Joy and the Hit guested on the TV programs Lapland plus its thousands of represented Norway in the 1964 Kids, who will have a name "Tilt" and "Tours en scene." tourist visitors and it is being Eurovision contest in Copen- change for their first release in After a guest spot on the taken from Sweden, says Fin- hagen when he sang "Spiral." June. Dutch TV program "Twien," nish radio's regional director, Second in the national con- March 17, White flew to Lon- On May 27 Page goes to Jukka Hayrinen, "because we test this year was Norway's don March 20 for further pro- Billboar Madrid with Brian Hall, now cannot afford to provide our 1968 Eurovision representative motional appearances before international sales and market- re- own programs with the current Odd Boere with Kjell Karlsen's has hie .::IN" sltle ing manager turning to the States. story for Page One, for level of radio license fees." song "Lena," which has a lyric a special reception given by The "Night Radio" transmis- by Terje Mosnes. This song is 011 Sonoplay to launch Page One sions will begin April 1 and also published by Bendiksen. Records in Spain. Gallo, Buddah continue through September On April 7 Page leaves Lon- from I a.m. to 6 a.m. daily. 1111111111111111111111111111111 f 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 don for business talks in New If it proves successful a long- Billböäi'r'd York before flying to Nassau to S. Africa Deal term agreement will be made TIZOC TO CUT JOHANNESBURG between Oy Yleisradio and - Gallo Swedish Radio. (Africa) Ltd. is handling Bud- EURO WINNERS DUE GROSSE dah Records in South Africa and Rhodesia, launching the MEXICO CITY-Eurovision Festival winners will be LACRIME BI'ANCHE label with a major promotional Riot Rocks re- campaign. corded in Mexico by Tizoc Rec- ords IS THE following the event in SONG THAT Special radio programs have Mex. Concert Madrid, announced Mario been prepared to promote Bud- MEXICO Friedberg, Tizoc president. dah's March releases, which in- CITY-A chair - 117A Z4INIEE41I pitching, garbage -burning Friedberg said he will also clude "Indian Giver" and riot in which 100 were record winners of San Remo, WINNER OF THE "Goody Goody Gumdrops," by injured erupted during an outdoor rock Cannes and Mallorca Festivals. 19th FESTIVAL OF SANREMO 1910 F r u i t g u m Company; concert after waves Friedberg left for Europe to "Sweeter Than Sugar," Ohio of kids romped from bleachers into promote 100 songs by Mexican I' re. sessfx Express" and "I'm in Love With composers published through You" Kasanetz-Katz more expensive unsold seats to Super Cir- view performers his three publishing companies. cus. on the stadium AT THE EI'fOI'ISIO ' field. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Record dealers have been The hour-long fracas reached 1 '0% l'ES'I' supplied with posters, streamers its peak when U. S. group were burning as the Mexican and pamphlets advertising the Union Gap flew in an hour group Tijuana Five sang in .II I OIL Buddah label. A display plaque "Light I1 late and did not perform. Or- My Fire." The show went on measuring 3 feet 2 by feet de- ganizers announced over loud- downfield and in the stadium picting a black relief Buddah on speakers that the Americans until the lights went out. a gold background, MI! -.1! has also "refuse to work for such an been issued. audience" and MILANO IITALVI CORSO BUENOS AIRES II TEL 27384 turned off the II NEW YORK (USAI RIC/TARO ROEMER 400 MADISON AVE NI II An intensive press campaign lights. But that really turned on when answering ads .. . has also been prepared, with the already fist -fighting kids. 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V1 eh in performances of tracks From from their album "Fully Inter- Prosperity Crest The locking." . . Fonier is re-releas- Riding ing "R i v e r Dee p. Mountain is the licensee for High." by Ike and Tina Turner. Continued front page 6/ Bovema Music we are thinking of Capitals Samantha. a member of the Muntz and Belgian team for the Knokke Says Wiennekc: "The Beatles launching our repertoire in car- of the World Song Contest. has recorded a new can still sell 100.000 but even tridge form. "I feel the car- single with "Vakantiedromen" when a Dutch group makes No. tridge concept is more attrac- and a Dutch version the Continued front page 60 Norwegian Song Contest to selec of I, sales are usually between tive than the cassette and Mitch Murray - Peter ('allander the entry for Eurovision. This 60.000 and 70.000." think the continuous loop fea- companies have increased song "Lucky." . Fonior has the re- year 12 songs are competing in ture is more appealing to the tail price of budget released the Dutch version of the And while album sales con- albums from the national contest compared public." Kr. I8.511 ($2.45) to Kr. 211 French dance craze "Casatschok." tinue to mount, the Dutch in- with five last year. . . . Norsk Oord said Bovema would 1$2 65) by Ria Valk.. . . ('harles Black- Jazz saxophonist inn Phonogram reports strong sales of dustry is gearing itself for Gºrbarek was well was musical director for the probably enter the market with awarded the Buddy the ('BS recordings of Simon & greater exploitation of other Prize by the New Inspirations' new single. 8 -track cartridges in Septem- Norwegian Jazz Garfunkel following release of the outlets for recorded material- Union. . also His album "Til Vigdis" on sotindltack from "The Graduate." "All of Me." Boudewijn de pre-recorded tape. rack -jobbing ber and would possibly the Norsk Jazzforhund label is dis- Groot appeared al the 1 heater launch its own playback ma- tribuled by 140. Brussels as part his and record clubs. Arne Bendiksen. . . . of fare- set up facilities to BRUSSELS The cassette market, though chine and well . FMI Norsk A/S moved into new tour through Flanders. . . do its own duplicating. premises 33, Fonior is still slow, is well established in at Frysjaveien Oslo. Neil Sic Srthur in Brussels to releasing four albums Rack jobbing was introduced Norwegian record in which Henri Guillemin talks Holland and Oord sees tremen- companies are promote "She's Not There" on the into Holland in September last holding hack on local productions "Hey" FV show.... Belgian about Napoleon. dous potential in the stereo 8 TV when six major companies while awaiting the outcome of the screened two shows featuring the MIKE HENNF:.SSEY configuration. year -Philips, Bovema, Polydor, In- elco, CNR and Negram- formed a special organization, Gramoservice, to run the op- eration. "lt began slowly," says Oord, "but the dealers were very con- structive and quickly realized Is he moving faster than you can that rack jobbing was here to stay and that it was better that the record industry was han- dling it. They are fully aware wraphm? that the racks will not diminish their trade but will, on the con- trary. stimulate an interest in records and create an additional market." The six compamies contribute special repertoire to the racks and are encouraged by the re- sults of the first six months of operation. These six companies also launched a record club at the beginning of 1968 and an- other flourishing club is run by the Bertelsmann-Ariola group. Both clubs have a membership of about 200.000. Two Problems Only two problems are cloud- ing the horizon of the Dutch record industry-the 12 per cent added value tax on records and the activities of certain im- porters who are buying surplus album stock from America and selling it in Holland at cut prices despite the fact that much of the product is still current repertoire here. In the case of the TVA. the Dutch industry feels that rec- ords should be on a par with hooks, being of equal cultural value, and should therefore have the TVA reduced to 4 per cent. Recent indications sug- gest that the government is not entirely unsympathetic to the claim. And as far as the im- ported cut-price records are con- cerned. the problem is relatively limited in Holland as compared with Belgium. Said Oord: "We have a very strong record federation work- ing together very closely and efficiently. And we have a very healthy market. I think the fu- ture looks very promising." CBC-TV Bowing A Music Series

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Canada in the show "Warsaw' Smiles." .. , After her return for From The concert appearances in Brussels SY and Paris, Haling Kunicka left for a five -week tour of the U. S. and Music Capitals Canada... , The Polish song and dance company Mazowsze leaves the World next month for a tour of Monaco, Listening of Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal. These are best sell ng middle-ofthe-road Polish singers Jerzy Mkhotek national singles compiled from version of her San Remo song, retail sales and radio station MILAN and Heiena Majdaniec are appear- air play listed in rank order. "11 Gioco dell'Amore." Miss Ca- ing at the Sheherazade selli club in 1,MI-Italiana prepared a promo- has also recorded her 1967 Paris.... Dutch group Cuby 1 31 San Remo song. "Cammina and tional campaign in Italy for Brit- di group Sincron were in Poland for a TITLE, ish singer Cliff Richard. Richard Ogni Speranza." in German with ; ; Artist, Label & Number concert appearances. . . Henry a German song, "Si, Si, Signorina" was guest at a press cocktail party Michalski of the Polish American on the flip side, and in Milan and appeared on RAI - has made Agency was in Poland for several TV's "Settevoci." He also taped a English versions of "11 Carnevale." 3 5 12 GALVESTON weeks booking artists for appear- 5 IS -minute show to be seen "11 Gioco dell'Amore" and "In- Glen Campbell, Capitol P-2428 (Ja on ances in the U. S. Lublin will -Ma sieme a te non sto ... Music, ASCAP) Italian TV in April. and made ci phi." re - stage an International Festival of guest appearances on four radio Leased in the U. K. by CBS. 1 3 YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN 10 Jazz Singers, sponsored by the programs. . . . MARILYN TURNER Frankie Laine, ABC 1174 (Mojave, Claude Francoise Polish Jazz Federation, in Novem- 1 BMI) ® (Fleche), whose records are dis- ber.... Charles Aznavour played 4 5 JOHNNY ONE TIME 12 tributed in Italy by Sit'. made a MADRID a sellout concert in the Palace of Brenda Lee, Decca 32428 (Hill & Range/ one-night appearance at Milan's Blue Crest, BMI) Francisco de Culture, Warsaw.. , . The Poznan ® Teatro Novo with his orchestra. Miguel (Fono - gram) has recorded the Fair, which will include a section 6 10 TRACES 6 backing singers and first Span- dancers. ish version devoted to musical instruments Classics IV, Imperial 66352 (LowSal, BMI) of "A Minute of Your @ Chris Farlowe (Immediate) de- Time." The original Tom Jones and amplification equipment, will buted in Italy with be 2 2 2 THIS GIRL'S IN LOVE WITH YOU 8 an appearance version has not yet been released held June 8-17 this year. Dionne Warwick, Scepter 12241 on the RAI-TV show "Chiusa Thirty-one (Blue chi in Spain. . Augusto Alguero's countries will be rep- Seas/Jac, ASCAP) lo Sa" ® to coincide with the re- third album for Fonogram which resented. . . . Spanish singer lease his single Salome 14 26 26 NO NOT MUCH 4 of "Dawn." was recorded in London includes has been signed for a TV Vogues, Reprise Gabriella Farbton, date 0813 (Budd, ASCAP) Italian TV among its 12 instrumental titles in Poland, . . . The Polish ® personality and compere of the versions song "Anna Maria," by K. Dzi- 6 1 of "Hey Jude," "Eloise" 3 I'VE GOTTA BE ME 17 past San Remo Festival, has been kowski and S. Krajewskl, has been and "Love Child." . . . RCA Es- Sammy Davis Jr., Reprise 0779 signed (Damita, ASCAP) by Ri -Fi. . Lucio Bat- panola is giving strong promotion recorded by 15 European record tisti (Ricordi) was in Paris companies.... 11 28 THE WAY for TV to the Tamla/Motown catalog with Marek and Vacek, IT USED TO BE 5 appearances.... the Polish Engelbert Humperdinck, Parrot 40036 Mina (PDU) was a batch of releases by Marvin piano duo, have re- in London ® (Maribus, BMI) this month to tape an Gaye, Tammi Terrell, the Isley corded their second album for appearance on the "Tom Jones Barclay, "Ballade 10 17 GENTLE ON MY MIND Brothers, Diana Ross and the Su- Pour Deux Pi- 6 TV Show." London was the last anos." The duo made 9 Dean Martin, Reprise 0812 (Glaser, BMI) premes, the Temptations and TV appear- ® stage of a tour of Yugoslavia. ances in Paris, Munich and Stevie Wonder. . . . Sonoplay re- Ma- 7 7 8 GLAD SHE'S A Spain, WOMAN 7 France and Holland. , . , leased a jorca during February, and on Bobby single by French singer Goldsboro, United Artists 50497 Ella Fitzgerald (Verve) is sched- March 18 (Tamerlane, BMI) Alain Barriere coupling "Un appeared on the Rolf uled to close Milan's Teatro Lir- Homme s'Est Perdu" and "C'etait Harris show in London .for BBC - 12 13 13 CHANGING CHANGING 7 ico Jazz Season in June, appearing TV, ROMAN WASCHKO aux premiers jours d'Avril." , Ed Ames, RCA 479717 (Solar Systems, ASCAP) with the Tommy ® Flanagan Trio. Emilio Santamarta has produced Plans for Erroll Garner to appear an MY WAY album of traditional South TOKYO - - 1 in the event have fallen through. Frank Sinatra, Reprise 0817 (Don C., BMI) American folk songs by the Mexi- - Barry Ryan ® (MGM) was in can group, Trio Los Angeles. The Andy Williams will arrive in 10 9 7 LET IT BE ME 8 "Chissa chi lo Sa." . . . Bobby O album is distributed by ('EM.... Japan in April for short tour. , , . 13 Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry, Solo (Ricordi), winner of San Rafa's Philips Capitol 2387 second single for Columbia Records announce that (MGA, ASCAP) Remo 1969 with "Zingara," will Espanola singer Scott Walker 39 couples "Bla Bla Bla," is set for July O - - AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN 2 made a personal appearance tour written by Julio Iglesias tour. . . 14 Fifth Dimension, Soul City 772 with Toshiba brought out a of Australia. . . . The Scaffold (United Artists, ASCAP) "Buena Suerte Amiga Mia" writ- Glen Campbell -Bobbie Gentry al- (Carisch) were in Italy to promote ten by Juan and Junior, bum, . . . Victor will release 24 34 LILY THE PINK 4 "Lily the Pink" on two TV shows. Judy Irish Rovers, Collins makes her debut pianist Ramsey Lewis' live album 15 Decca 32444 (Felicia, BMI) Ri -Fi has released the albums in the Spanish ® market with "Both recorded in Tokyo last year. , "Renaissance" and "The Beat Sides" MEMORIES 2 (Fonogram), . Zafiro Columbia has two local albums - - Goes On," by the Vanilla Fudge. has Elvis Presley, RCA 47-9731 (Gladys, ASCAP) signed a contract to distribute out by Nobuo Hara and His Sharps Gino Caselli, president, and 0" the French Vogue catalog in and Flats, a popular jazz orches- 23 23 31 I HAVE DREAMED Primo Delcomune, general man- ® 5 Spain. First release is Antoine's tra here. This group has appeared 11 Lettermen, Capitol P-2414 (Williamson, ager of Saint Martin Records, Spanish version of "Le Match at the ASCAP) signed distribution de Newport Jazz Festival and agreements Football" coupled with his San toured with ® 20 21 22 THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY 6 during their recent Count Basie. U. S. trip with 18 New Colony Six, Mercury 72858 Remo song "Che Cosa hai messo (New Calla Records and Gamble Rec- Colony -7.M., SW) nel cafe." . Antoine was in ZAZUERA ords. Calla Records, which has - - 1 Madrid for TV promotion of the Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, the Calla, Attack and Moonshot record... , Hispavox has released A&M 1043 (Rodra, BMI) labels, 'Judy' to Be will have its first releases an album by Spanish jazz tenor 22 25 WEDDING CAKE 6 out in Italy . this month.. The saxophonist Pedro Iturraldi, "Jazz Connie Francis, MGM 14034 (Singleton, BMI) Ricordi group ® 21 I Ribelli has re- Flamenco Vol, 2." Another jazz 11 8 4 KUM corded an Italian version Swedish Entry BA of the album released by Hispavox is 21 Tommy Leonetti, Decca 32421 Beatles' "Ob La Di, Ob La Da," "Bloque 6" (Cintom, ASCAP) by the big band of STOCKHOLM Y81114 The Stan Getz Quartet in Juan - After a 18 19 19 BUT Carlos Calderon featuring YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU .. 8 Italy for concert engagements in closely fought contest, "Judy, First Calderon's own compositions. . Edition, Reprise 0799 min van," sung (First Edition, BMI) Milan, Turin and Rome. together Madrid -Based Argentine by Tommy Kor - with Brazilian singer berg (Sonet), ® 25 40 SEATTLE 3 singer Flora Purim. Alberto Cortez has recorded won the Swedish a 13 - Perry Como, RCA 47.9722 The Modern (Sagan Gems - Jazz Quartet new single featuring two original national song contest to select Columbia, BMI) appeared at Milan's Lirico Thea- compositions-"Cuando un amigo the entry for the 1969 Euro- 36 - HAPPY HEART 3 ter.... Boots Randolph in Milan se va" Nick and "El farol de una calle vision Song Contest. 26 DeCaro, ABM 1037 (Miller, ASCAP) for TV appearances and a press ® cualquiera"-for Hispavox. First voting gave 31 points WITH PEN IN reception arranged by Monument - HAND 1 Hispavox released singles by the each to the Korherg song and 25 Vikki Carr, Liberty 56092 (Saturday/ Italian distributor Ri -Fi as part Canned Heat, Fifth Season's Four, BMI) Dimension, to "Hey Clown," sung of Randolph's European promo- the Dells, Clarence by Jan 27 31 Carter and an - DAY AFTER DAY (It's Slippin' Away) 3 tional tour. . Gigllola Cin- album Malmsjo (CBS), but a second YÓ by the Vanilla Fudge, . Shango, ABM 1014 (Goomby/Irving, BMI) quetti (CGD) vote narrowly has recorded a RCA will promote the second sin- gave Korherg the Greek version of her San Remo verdict. 21 30 35 35 THE LETTER 5 gle and first album of Jose Feli- song "La Pioggia" Arbors, Date 2.1638 ;Barton, BMI) for the Greek ciano.... American singer Donna "Judy, min van" is written by Music Box Label. This follows 36 - PLEDGE Hightower, resident in Europe for Roger Wallis and Britt Linde - - OF ALLEGIANCE .. 2 versions in French and Za Red Skelton, Columbia 4-44798 German. the last eight years, was in borg; Following visit Madrid "Hey Clown" is written ® (Valentina, ASCAP) a to Rumania for for appearances at the Whisky TV. Miss by Lars Berghagen and Hep 32 32 - GOODBYE COLUMBUS 3 Cinquetti left for Paris Jazz Club. American organist Lou º9 Association, Warner Bros.Seven Arts 7267 for another TV show. Stars member Benny Anders - Bennett is booked for the club in (Ensign, BMI) Mino Restano (Ariston) re- son, May. . Hispavox is making a 30 33 37 LOVE SONG 3 corded his Placed - San Remo song special drive for Atlantic releases third in the national Patti Page, Columbia 4-44778 (Gallico, SW) "Meglio una Sera Piangere da by Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, contest, in which 10 songs Solo" in English, French 31 31 33 33 NOVEMBER SNOW 4 and Ger- Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, competed, was "Gang pa gang," man. . . . Leonardo Rejoice, Dunhill 4176 (Wingate, ASCAP) (Ariston) King Curtis and Sam and Dave. sung by Decca's Sten Nilsson guested on the "Tom Jones TV The new record label ®37 - - DON'T GIVE IN TO HIM 2 Accion and written by Bo-Goran Ed - Show" in London, . . . The first 31 Gary Puckett A the Union Gap, held a special reception in the J&J ling Italian Song Festival at and Staffan Ehrling. Columbia 4-44788 (4 Star, BMI) Sea took discotheque to introduce the la- place March 14-31, 34 34 36 ONE OF THOSE SONGS 4 during a re- bel's first pop group, Los Buenos, 33 Fleugel Knights, turn voyage from Genoa to MTA 166 (MCA, ASCAP) New Accion product is distributed in York. Guests of honor include Spain by Zafiro, A U. S. Tour Set PLEASE DON'T GO 1 Claudio Villa (Fonit-Cetra), and 34 - Eddy RAFAEL REVERT - - Arnold, RCA 74-0120 (Robbins, ASCAP) Nilla Pizzi, and artists taking part For Foundations 35 30 CLOUD 9 3 in the contest include Ello Gan- WARSAW Mongo Santamaria, Columbia 4-44740 dolfi (Carosello), Dori Ghezzi (Jobete, BMI) LONDON-Pye group the ® and France Galliani. A New York Jean-Claude Pascal, the French 16 14 11 THIS MAGIC MOMENT 8 appearance singer Foundations begin a six -week Jay 8 the Americans, also planned. . now working in Germany 36 United Artists 50475 tour of the U. S. 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POP POP POP POP POP JOHN GARY love of a Gentle MOTHERS OF INVENTION- PETER NERO -I've Gotta Be Me Woman. RCA Victor GLEN CAMPBELL- THE BEST OF BERT KAEMFERT- Mothermainia. Verve Columbia CS 9800 (S; ST LSP 4134 (S) ' 210 (S) Galveston. Capitol V6.50681 (S) s Decca DXSB 7200 (5) Interpretation and style have been the a sales topper for his Gary's warm and ingratiating vocal style Chalk up sure-fire The nutty Mothers of Invention, who have keynote of Nero's piano artistry, and in in this, No, 1 LP, "Wichita Lineman," as was never better than it is on this richly Bound to be a tremendous seller! This two - made freakery and avant-garde rock antics his debut on Columbia, he's original his best and most commercial album to LP. Very few have the a successful commercial entity, bag their Ably assisted by the orchestra and arranged singers his current singles as ever. date. Kicking off with disk set contains so many of the Kaemp best pieces of social satire into a brilliant and range that Gary displays on "If You Go "Galveston," Campbell and producer chorus conducted by Claus Ogerman smash, showcase that, whether they're in it for effects (in "Wichita Away," or can give out with such depth Al have come up with exceptional fert hits that the mind staggers "Strangers some striking recording Delory the money or not, will make plenty. as portrayed on "Love of a Gentle Woman," he creates a sensational lineman" and "Scarborough Fair"), Nero material with which "Red Roses for a Blue "Brown Shoes Don't Make It," "It Can't Buffy Sainte- in the Night," freely romps thru 10 recent hits, and his The nine other tunes are filled with just mood package. "Today" and Happen Here" and "Who Are the Brain Time You to Go" Schoen," is its best in his interpreta- the right vocal wrappings for a top all. Marie s "Until It's for Lady," "Spanish Eyes," "Danke Police" are delightfully subversive, sugges creative skill at My Hand for a Little While" are the "Oh La Di, Ob -la Da " around package and "Take Swingin' Safari." five -and stimulating-- gems. tion of Beatles' three of the standouts. and his sensational "A

.O POP POP POP POP BETTYE SWANN- IKE ANO TINA TURNER - Boy. ENOCH LIGHT & THE RAY CHARLES SINGERS JOEL GREY -Black Sheep Now! Outta Season. Blue Thumb - BRASS MENAGERIE - The Soul View Slices of Life. Command Columbia CS 9794 ,SI 1F 8TS 5 :5) Project 3 PR 5036SD (S: Capttol ST 190 (S; 942 S (5) This commercial package of recent top tunes not "outta season" is this one- the way with Bettye Swann, a contemporary soul singer Certainly musical scene is in- puts the Broadway star in a whole new Enoch light has gone all The contemporary who re -souls pop, soul, c&w and rock tunes shot, spectacular production on Blue Thumb vocal right in today's selling this most exciting album featuring the the terpreted by the Singers with a reverence with warm soul readings, offers her spark- The Turners are right on top of cur- market. Sans the belting stage voice, Grey Brass Menagerie. The big band sound with blues in this display of vocal reserved for tried and true stand- ling opening LP featuring her chart disk, rent revival usually with a sensitive, emotional folk - showcase comes off the accent on brass is an excellent "Don't Touch Me." Spotlighting top ma- and instrumental blues. Featuring such ex- the songs is the stuff that that gives him appeal for ards. Each of flavored sound for such recent tunes as "The Fool on terial from Detroit to Memphis and neigh cellent cuts as "My Babe," "I Am a well as the adult standards are made of and performance is Top 40 and FM, as the Hill," "Wichita lineman" and "Put boring Nashville, the soft soul songstress Motherless Child" and Otis Redding's "I've buyer. The exceptional program is delivered Loving You Too Long," the LP alsc equal to the material. This latest release Your Head on My Shoulder." The sterec revitalizes the Bee Gees' "Words," "Angel Been in compelling readings, with the title tune, boasts excellent cover design and a thorough reproduction, as expected from Light, is of the Morning" and "Then You Can Tell should more than meet with the acceptance "1941," "Don't Remind Me Now of Time," promotion campaign, sensational, and this is a programming must. Me Goodbye." expected of Ray Charles Singers' JP's. "Jennifer Juniper" and "White Room."

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COUNTRY COUNTRY COUNTRY COUNTRY RYLES I -Kay JIM ED BROWN - JOHN WESLEY KELLY GORDON-Delunked. WAYLON JENNINGS- THE BILL ANDERSON STORY- Remember Me. RCA Victor Columbia CS 9788(S) to You. Capitol ST 201 (S) Just Satisfy LSP 4130 (S) RCA Victor LSP 4137 (S) Decca DXSB 7198 (S) The 17 -year -old newcomer hit the country Know as the composer of Sinatra's "That's The transistion of Jim Ed Brown is ob- chart with solid sales impact via "Kay." The key, the very basic appeal of any and his ex Life" and the producer of Bobbie Gentry's This two -LP set with a jacket folio of vious in this LP; he's striving to broach The material is pop -folk -country records, is a strong sense Gordon comes on strong Waylon Jennings as well as maintain his ceptional heart singing is first-rate as "Ode to Billie Joe," features such hits the pop field rhythm. But this is supported by good pictures and information I Want Is in this debut LP as a free -wheeling, wail- of country dominance. Lush string arrange- witnessed in "Come on Home, All like on his singles hit of "Just to ing blues performer on solid beat ma- lyrics as "Still," "Bright Lights and Country ments deck "Let It Be Me," "The Gods You." His pop sound on "Catch the Wind," You" on this LP and pleasing terial, for the most part his own. He belts Satisfy Were Angry With Me," and "You Don't "Woman, Woman" and "Little Green Apples" melody, like on "lonely Weekends," a Music," "Mama Sang a Song," "City Lights,' of an out "Some Old Funky Blues Thang" and Have to Say You love Me." "Remember Me" gives him much of the sales potential great the Blues to "Love Took My Heart and Mashed the tune here. "Sing "Po' Folks" and a long string of other and Wife Time," like nearly other Glen Campbell. Producer George Richey Party" are also and "Man Flat," in wild pop -rock -blues style, Daddy" and "Farewell this are beautiful. has a winner here. Sucker hits by Bill Anderson. Can't miss. every cut on LP, unique and fresh. very good.

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SOUNDTRACK -3 in the Attic. JACKIE WILSON'S GREATEST QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SRC Milestones. BOBBY SCOTT-Star. CS (S) Sidewalk ST 5918 (S) HITS-Brunswick BL 754140 Happy Trails. Capitol ST 134 (S) Columbia 9779 (5) SERVICE that It isn't often that a "Greatest Hits" Capitol ST 120 (S) Here is the commercial -artistic package The promotion behind this movie and the album means what it says, but this one Quicksilver Messenger Service returns to Just missing with their first LP, SRC should bring the multi -talented composer through as a soundtrack should pay off in substantial by Jackie Wilson is, happily, oh so true the rock scene with a 25 -minute plus, one should remedy the delay and power to the of "A Taste of Honey" solid the in today's sales alone. But the LP has also an un- to its title. Every cut, from 1958's "To cut -long psychedelic conjugation of "love" head of the chart class with their follow- LP seller with some of best mood Scott usual tune going for it "Paxton Quig- Be Loved" to 1968's "I Get the Sweetest into heavy rock language. The title song up album of strong psychedelic excursions, music. The compelling, romantic Miss Her When I ley's Had the Course." Other tunes per- Feeling," was a big hit, and this release and "Calvary" on side two highlight this top material and fine vocals by the group's creates with "I'll Only bear formed by Chad and Jeremy, who also serves as a tribute to his consistency as a instrumentally slanted disk featuring live lead, Scott Richardson. The Detroit rock Think of Her" and "Blue Gardenia" mood wrote and produced the music, include recording star for more than 10 years. portions from Fillmores East and West. contingent moves impressively through "No traces of the early Sinatra packages. "Give Me Tomorrow" and "Don't Pay Them "Tobey's Song" and "Good Morning Sun- With interest in programming oldies re - Powerful guitar dynamics geared to ride Secret Destination," "Eye of the Storm" the film swinger rise." Progressive rock airplay could help surging, this should grab a large chunk of the mod mind into psychedelic orbits and "Checkmate," scoring with rock, light No Mind" along with this LP, too. "Greatest Hits" LP sales. should bring OMS to the charts. and heavy, and bound for the charts. "Star" are also standouts.

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RICHARD HAYMAN ORCH.- US 69-Yesterday's Folks. JOHNNY WINTER- SURPRISE PACKAGE- FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS- Cinemagic Sounds. Buddah BDS 5035 (5) The Progressive Blues Experiment. Free Up. LHI S-12005 (S) UM SP 4175 !SI Command 9415 (S) Exploring contemporary mores, and largely Imperial LP 12431 (S) This album offers one of the best "Sur- through some highly action -packed mel- Although Johnny Winter recently signed prise Packages" in some time as it intro- One of the most difficult things today is Richard Hayman has taken some of the odies, the US 69 will knock fans out with with another record company, Imperial duces a young, exciting group with the for a group to sound really different, but modern movie music moods and surrounds 'I'm On My Way (A Patch of Blue)" and should reap heavy profits by being the superior musicianship required for the un- this one not only is unique, but is so miss. most the vocals them in some of his instrumental magic. "African Sunshine," a long cut full of first label out with product by this new derground scene. A Lee Hazlewood pro- good it can't With of jungle rhythms and sounds. The and sensation. And what sensational material duction, this set has one good number after handled by Chris Hillman and Gram Par- The sounds are varied and the orchestra - flute the psychedelic -style guitar are strong. the albino guitarist with the gutsy blues another, especially the ISIS title number, sons, both formerly of the Byrds. The num- lions fit each separately and perfectly. "Miss Goodbody" could go all the way com- voice has here as he sings and plays which abounds in first-rate instrumental bers include standards in "Do Right Woman" Movie music has taken important strides mercially with the right breaks. "Never a 10 exciting cuts including the extended work. All of the numbers are original, and "Dark End of the Street" and fine forward in the past couple of years and Day Goes By" deserves progressive rock "Tribute to Muddy" and "It's My Own indicating that this quartet's talents are original material such as "Sin City" and Hayman is right in step with it. airplay. Fault." This is the blues by an expert. far reaching. "Do You Know How It Feels?"

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Music From the Movies. NOKOM -LHI S 12004 (S) THE GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY Coral 7CXSB 10 (S) Hand Sown. , Home Grown. Harmony HS 11315 (S) SYMPHONIES-New York Capitol ST 208 (S) Miss Hokom's voice is as petite and pretty Philharmonic. Columbia A pretty fair collection of the New Orleans Marking her debut as a soloist, Miss Ron- the years in has none the she The sound of the Briarcliff Strings works as her person and when she is joined by D3S 781 (5) clarinetist's output over past stadt lost of excitement movie music. insfru- a variety of settings from trio ("A Closer generated while with the Stone Poneys. The especially well on The Warner's classic country style, their pop- mentalization is rich and clear giving the This is another special -priced set which Walk") to big band ("St. Louis Blues") to program is a well chosen one, featuring ularity is easy to understand. In their Randy New- repertoire neat melodic lifts. "People," should grab both the Bernstein fan and orchestra and chorus ("Yes Indeed") compositions by Bob Dylan, debut on Lee Hazlewood's LHI label, they the bargain buyer. Represented on three and even a country sound with Boots man, Fred Neil and Chip Douglas, among "Sound of Silence," Man and a "A LP's are the last three symphonies written Randolph, Floyd Cramer and the Jordanaires others. Her newest single "The Long Way offer duets of some of the best songs in Woman," "Alfie," and "The Good, the by Tchaikovsky. And giant works they are, ("Nobody Till Somebody Loves You"). Around" is included, plus "Silver Threads Bad and the Ugly" are some of the mem- the pop -country field during the past especially so under Bernstein's dramatic, Through it all Fountain's style is supple, and Golden Needles" and "Baby, You've orable items. decade. expressive and fired -up conducting. tasteful and, when allowed, swinging. Been on My Mind."

THE BEST OF CHICO HAMILTON- Impulse EISENHOWER A 9174 (5) DAVE BURRELL-High. Douglas SD 798 (5) **** 4 STAR **** JAN SAVITT ORCH.-The Top Hatters (1939- 1941). Decca DL 79243 (S) AFRO BLUES QUINTET-Next Album, Mira MIPS 3016 (S) MOZART: QUARTET, K. 499/QUARTET, Op. JOSEPH JARMAN-As If It Were the Sea- POPULAR **** 18, No. 1-Allegri String Quartet. West- sons. Delmark DS 417 (S) minster WST 17155 (5) SUN RA AND THE ARKESTRA-Sounds of MR. FLOOD'S PARTY-Cotillion SD 9003 (5) BARTOK/FONNANYI/KODALY FOR VIOLIN Joy. Delmark D5 414 () WAYNE KING ORCH.-Dream a Little Dream narrated by AND PIANO-Gerle Benoit. Westminster JUZZY KANE TRIO Oomph! Bay Sound. of Me. Decca DL 75070 (S) WST 17150 (S) Bob (onsjdlne C 68002 (S) A VERY STRANGE BREW-ABC ABCS 62 BACH: UNFAMILIAR MASTERPIECES FOR PRINCE LAMA A SONNY SIMMONS-Fire- (S) ORCHESTRA-Isepp Vienna Radio Orch. birds. Contemporary S 7617 (5) CARAVAN-Verve Forecast FTS 3066 (S) . (R. Rudolf ), Westminster WST 17151 (5) VARIOUS ARTISTS-Boogie Woogie Rarities. SERFS-The Early Bird Cafe. Capitol SKAO THE MUSIC OF POULENC-M. Makes 'A. Milestone MLP 2009 (M) 207 (S) Makas. Westminster WST 17146 (5) STONE S 6119 (5) BLUE S SPOKEN WORD CIRCUS-Mainstream THE GROUP FEATURING VANGIE CAR- RHYTHM & BLUES **** MICHAEL-Pete S 1108 (S) LOW PRICE CLASSICAL **** FREDDIE KING IS A EISENHOWER-Various Artists. BLUES MASTER -Cot illon Caedmon TC 2037 (S) OHIO PLAYERS-Observations in Time. Cap- RAMEAUBLAVET: THE BAROQUE SONATA- SD 9004 (S) This de luxe two record set is a must for PRICE POP itol ST 192 (5) LOW **** T,pton WST 17157 (S) A Texas bluesman entrenched in the Chi- collectors of history. It spans the time from Trio. Westminster his inauguration cago sound, Freddie King returns with the his 0 -Day message of 1944, CONNIE STEVENS-Songs of Hank Williams. SCHUBERT/MOZART: FOR PIANO, FOUR blues boom to feature his guitar, singing speech of 1953, his announcement of the HANDS Badura-Skoda Demus. Westmin- BLUES **** Harmony NS 11312 (S) - and writing, and his successful disk, "Play end of the Korean War, his second inaugura- ster WST 17156 (51 It Cool." Showcasing his voice as well as tion s{,eech of 1957, the historic visit with VARIOUS ARTISTS-Sweet Home Chicago. CLASSICAL Delmark DS 618 (S) his fine blues guitar, King's Cotillion label Khrushchev in 1959 and the final months of **** JAZZ debut spotlights Allan Touss, int's "Get Out his Administration to his Farewell Address. **** J. B. HUTTO i HIS HAWKS-Hawk Squat. of My Life, Woman," "Hideaway" and "Let It includes narration by Bob Considine and AMERICAN MUSIC FOR SYMPHONIC WINDS- Delmark DS 617 (5) Me Down Easy," penned by King Curtis the voices of Churchill, Roosevelt, Truman, Eastman Wind Ensemble (Hunsberger). WILLIE BOBO-A New Dimension. Verve who also produced this chartworthy album. Nixon, Khrushchev and Kennedy. Decca DL 710163 (S) Vo -8772 (S) (Continued on page 78) MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD 71 www.americanradiohistory.com NUMBER OF SINGLES REVIEWED

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'This record is predicted to reach the TOP 40 EASY LISTENING Chart (sJ*'Z.JiJJ.)Iure1:II miceaKez Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the HOT 100 Chart COUNTRY SIMON & GARFUNKEL-THE BOXER JAY & AMERICANS-WHEN YOU DANCE (Prod. Simon & Garfunkel & Halee) (Writer: (Charing Cross, Simon) BMI)- (Prod. Jay & Americans) (Writer: Jones) (Angel, BMI)-The revival of the With all the sales of another "Mrs. Robinson," the Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the potential duo comes up Turgans' hit of the 50's serves as blockbuster, rock follow-up to the with a sure fire chart topper in this infectious rhythm a ballad with com- group's "This Magic Moment" and has all the potency of that hit. Flip. HOT COUNTRY SINGLES Chart pelling lyric I'ne. Flip- "Baby Driver" ((haring Cross, BMI). Columbia (No Information Available) 4-44785 United Artists 50510

TAMMY WYNETTE-SINGING MY SONG JAMES BROWN-I DON'T CHUBBY CHECKER-BACK IN THE U.S.S.R. WANT NOBODY TO GIVE ME NOTHING (Open Up the Door, I'll Get It Myself) (Prod. Billy Sherrill) (Writers: Sherrill-Wynette-Sutton) (Gallico, BMI)-The heart and soul star follows her giant, "Stand by Your Man," with an equally (Prod. John Madera) (Writers: Lennon -McCartney) (Maclen, BMI)-The potent emotion packed ballad that will take her right back to the top in combination of the Beatles' material, a wailing potent Checker performance (Prod. James Brown) (Writer: Brown) (Dynatone, BMI)-With all the power, short order. This one also offers much pop appeal. Exceptional material and this Buddah debut will bring him back to the Hot 100 with sales drive and lyric line of "Say It loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud," James and performance. Flip: "Too Far Gone" (Gallico, BMI). Epic 5.10442 impact. Wild performance and sound. Flip: "Windy Cream" (Young Ideas, comes up with a swinger to fast replace his "Give It a ASCAP). Buddah 100 Up or Turnit loose" on the charts. Flip: (Part 2). King 6224 JIM REEVES-WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE

(Prod. Chet Atkins) (Writers: Miller -Anderson) (Tree, BMI)-The Roger Miller -Bill Anderson ballad beauty can't miss going high on the country chart and spilling over to pop via this top Reeves performance. Strong entry. Flip: "Could I Be Falling in love" (Samos 'Tuckahoe, BMI). Ce :Zed :Ze I mil RCA 74-0135 Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart WARNER MACK-LEAVE MY DREAM ALONE

(Writer: McPherson) (Page Boy SESAC)-Hot on the heels of "Don't JOE TEX-BUYING A BOOK ROYAL GUARDSMEN-MOTHER, WHERE'S YOUR Wake Me, I'm Dreaming," Macke changes pace with this clever rhythm item that can't miss shooting him right up the chart. One of his finest rhythm outings. Flip( "You're Always ;Prod. Buddy Killen) (Writer: Tex) (Tree, BMI)-Tex comes up with another DAUGHTER Turnip' Up Again" ;Page Boy, SESAC). Decca 732473 winning story as only he can tell it and it's loaded with play and sales (Prod. Gernhard Ent.) (Writer: Holland) (Roznique, BMI)-The appeal. Should prove a big one . .pop "Snoopy" and r&b. Flip' "Chicken Crazy" group has (Tree, BMI). Dial 4090 a serious lyric message here set to a solid rhythm beat and It should put them back on the Hot 100 once again Flip: "Magic Window' (Rornique, BMI). Laurie 3494 CHARLIE LOUVIN-LET'S PUT OUR WORLD BACK TOGETHER AMERICAN BREED-HUNKY FUNKY MEL CARTER-ANOTHER (Prod. Kelso Herston) (Writers: Peppers) (Husky, BMI)-This powerful (Prod. Bill Traut) (Writer: SATURDAY NIGHT ballad Moffitt) (Flawless, BMI)-Group's first outing with meaningful lyric and exceptional louvin performance should prove for the year is a piledriver that can't miss bringing them back to the (Prod. Entertainment Ind.) (Writer: Cooke) (Kegs, BMI)-Carter delivers one of his biggest hits. Has the ingredients to go all the chart with solid way. Flip: sales impact. Rocks from start to finish. Flip: "Enter the late Sam Cooke's material in a wild infectious arrangement that should "Heart of Clay" (Five l's., BMI). Capitol 2448 Her Majesty" (Bread, BMI). Acta 833 meet with immediate play and sales. One of his best and most commercial for today's market. Flip: "Coming From You" (Alta, ASCAP). Bell 775 Spotlights Predicted to reach the CHART HOT COUNTRY SINGLES Chart AL WILSON-I STAND ACCUSED BILLY DAVIS-STANKY (Get Funky) (Prod. Johnny Rivers) (Writers: Butler -Butler) (Jalynne,Curtom, BMI)-Wilson JEANNIE C. RILEY-You've Got Me Singing Nursery Rhymes (Krandon, (Prod. Chris) (Writers: Davis -Jones) (Kama Sufra, BMI)-A driving swinger CAPITOL has a sales topper for his recent "Poor Side of Town" in this power- BMI. 2449 house with equal sales appeal for both pop and r&b markets that should fast vocal workout of the Jerry Butler blues ballad. Flip: "Shake Me, establish both the performer and the label, a subsidiary of Buddah. Wake Me (When It's Over)" (Jobete, BMI). Soul City 773 Strong MARY TAYLOR Alexander(entral, BMI) DOT 17225 entry. Flip: "I've Tried" (Kama Sutra/Bun Bud, BMI). Cobblestone 731 JOHNNY WRIGHT-Love Ain't Gonna Die (I'm Gonna Have to Kill It) :Sawgrass, BMI). DECCA 732466

REX ALLEN -Sain Finis (Newkeys, BMI). DECCA 32467

GEORGE MORGAN-Like a Bird (Window, BMI). STOP 252

BILLY MIZE-Make It Rain (Metric, BMI). IMPERIAL 66365

JUSTIN TUBB - The Great River Road Mystery (Tree, BMI). DOT 17224

TOMMY OVERSTREET-Games People Play (Lowery, BMI). DOT 17228 Spotlighting new singles deserving special attention of programmers and dealers. BILLY RAT REYNOLDS -I Wanna Be Like Dad (Green Grass, BMI). EPIC 5,10458 'MASON WILLIAMS-Greensl (Prod. Dick Glasser) (Writer: Williams) FOUR FULLER BROTHERS -Groupie (Prod. Buzz Cason & Mac Gayden) ;Irving, BMI) The Grammy Award «inner delivers an exceptional truer - (Writer: Cason) (Sons of Ginza, BMI)-Strong bubble entry that ment of the evergreen with much commercial gum appeal for play and could easily establish the group fast in that market. Catchy beat sales. Warner Bros. -Seven 7272 and Arts vocal workout. Decca 32450

GENE CHANDLER & BARBARA ACKLIN-Little Green Apples (Prod. Carl BILLY HARNER-1 Struck It Rich (Prod. Gal -Bill) (Writers: Gamble -Huff) Davis) (Writer: Russell) (Russell -Cason, ASCAP) The much recorded (Champion'Double Diamond, BMI)-Harner made a chart dent with "Song of the Year" Grammy Award winner takes on still another flavor his "She's Almost You" and this driving rhythm ballad should put him in this duel that could easily bring it right back to the charts for up there with sales impact. Strong vocal workout. OR 1255 Ce the fourth time. Top performance and arrangement. Brunswick 2011 55405 ALEXANDER KARAZOV-Castschok (Writer: Rubaschkin) (Gallico, BMI) -

The No. 1 EDDIE FISHER -I'll Pick a Rose For My Rose (Prod. Julie & Roy Rifkind) song in France is a bright, happy rouser that has much programming and (Writers: Dean -Witherspoon -Johnson) (Jobete, BMI)-The song went way sales appeal for the U.S. Fits all programming. up the British via the Jamie 1372 R&B charts Mary Johnson version, and this move to the Musicor label for Fisher should Fut him up the U. S. charts. Musicor 1354 CHARLES RANDOLPH GREAN SOUNDE-Ouentin's Theme (Prod. Charles R. Green) (Writer: Cobert) (Curnor, BMI) -The haunting theme from the Spotlights Predicted to reach the SERT KAEMPFERT daytime TV winner "Dark Shadows" is given a potent and commercial & HIS ORCH-The Maltese Melody (Writers: Kaempfert- treatment Rehbein-Gabler) (Roosevelt, by Charlie Grean that has much chart possibilities. Ran - TOP 20 of the TOP SELLING R&B SINGLES Chart BMI)-Top rhythm number performed to wood 840 perfection by the composer spells big play and sales. Tremendous sound with a Tex-Mex flavor. Decca 732471 MERCY -Love (Can Make You Happy) (Writer: Sigler) (Rendezvous/ Tobac, BMI)- From the Miami area comes a compelling BOBBY PATTERSON-T.C.B. or T.Y.A. BILLY JOE ROYAL -Nobody Loves You But Me (Prod. rhythm ballad Buddy Buie) (Writers: performed a Buie -Cobb) by smooth blended group with appeal for app programming (lowSal, BMI) Smooth easy beat rhythm item with much and it should lead to strong sales. Label handled by Jamie-Guyden. (Prod. Abank Music) (Writer: Patterson) (1 , BMI)-With poten- teen appeal and strong chart potential. Columbia 4.44814 equal Sundi 6811 tial for both pop and r&b, this blockbuster will hit herd and fast. Swinger moves from start to finish with an electric, driving vocal workout, MARIANNE FAITHFUL -Something Better (Prod. Mick Jagger) (Writers: Flip: BILLY SHIELDS -I Was a Boy (When You Need a Man) (Prod. B. Weinstein "What a Wonderful Night for Goffin-King) (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) -The talents love" )Jetstar, BMI). J 114 of composers & M. Leonard) (Writers: Weinstein -Leonard) (Blackwood/Prosody, BMI) END SINGLES REVIEWS ---303 overall lines Goff in and Mann, producer Mick Jagger and performer Miss Faithful Composer Billy Weinstein end Mickey Leonard come up with a strong combine to deliver a top folk -flavored entry with good lyric line and rhythm ballad delivered in fine emotional performance. fine vocal performance. Much appeal here. Watch this London 1022 one... could prove a left fielder. Label handled by Buddah. Harbour 304 CHARTSpotlights Predicted to reach the DINAH SHORE -Crying Time (Writer: Owens) (Blue Book/Morley, BMI)- GILBERT PRICE -Come R&B SINGLES Chart The fine Summer (Prod. Arnold Goland) (Writers: Holt - stylist shifts to the Decca label and comes up with a beautiful Baker) (Morris, ASCAP)-Title tune of the new Ray Bolger musical is a and commercial revival of Ray Charles' smash, penned by Buck Owens. ballad beauty delivered in a top performance by B'way performer Price. She could easily bring this one back for a big THE ARTISTICS-Walking Tall (DakerjBBC, chart item. Decca 732468 Commercial Arnold Goland arrangement gives it much potential. BMI). BRUNSWICK 55404 JIMMY McGRIFF-Step Columbia 4-440804 One (Prod. Sonny Lester) (Writer: McGriff) (Jell, MAJOR HARRIS -Like a Rolling Stone (M. Witmark, ASCAP). OKEH 4-7327 Unarti Renner, BMI) Follow-up to "The Worm" is another funky VERBATIM-The Face on the Cutting Room Floor (Prod. Ray Fox) blues rocker with equal sales potential (Writers: CLYDE KING Two as the past hit. Top discotheque Fox -Sampson) (Foxborough, BMI) Here's -One Part, Part (Walter Roker, BMI). MINIT 32054 entry Solid State 2528 a definite left fielder that could prove a giant. Clever Ray Fox lyric and infectious melody penned AL KING -The World Needs Love (Modern Music, BMI). KENT 509 ty Marc and Eric Sampson with a top vocal VIC DAMONE-To Make a Sig Man (Prod. workout. Could do Cry Jack Pleis) (Writers: Reed - Conrad) much to put the new label on the map. Metromedia 108 (Regent, BMI) The Les Reed rhythm ballad offers much com- NAT & JOHN -Pretty Woman (Acuff -Rose, BMI). CHARM RECORDS 88 mercial appeal via this top Damone performance and Jack Pleis pro- AMERICAN SCENE Know the Feeling duction. RCA 74-0139 -I (Prod. Anita Kerr) (Writers: Kerr - Wilson) (Robbins -Grilli, ASCAP)-New discovery of Anita Kerr is a BUCK smooth sounding group with an infectious rhythm item right in to- INGHAMS-This Is How Much I Love Yon (Prod. Jimmy "Wiz" Wisner) day's selling market. Could easily step out big. Dot 17223 (Writer: Grebb) (Edgewater, BMI)- Solid beat -rocker loaded with teen appeal should bring the group back to the chart in short order. Raucous, BOBBY NEWTON -Do the Whip (Prod. wild performance. Columbia 4.44790 Jesse James) (Writer: James) (James All records submitted for review should be ad- MRC, BMI)-Wild dance introduced on the "Upbeat" TV show is a pile

that e.. MAKE ST. SHAW driver comes in special sleeve with instructions. Performer wails & THE NEONS -Great Balls of Fire (Whole Lotta Shakin' the dressed to Record Review Department, Billboard, Gain' On) (Prod. Jesse James swinger for all it's worth. Mercury 72894 Slater 6 Appel) (Writers: Hammer -Blackwell) (Hill & Range, ASCAP)- His move to the Atco label and a hot revival of the HERB NEWMAN-Aquarius (Writers: Rado-Ragni-MacDermot) Jerry Lee Lewis classic should put Mike (United Art 165 W. 46th Stre,'t, New York, N. Y. 10036. St. Shaw on the charts with ists, ASCAP) -Instrumental treatment of the current 5th Dimension no problem. Powerful performance. Atco 6648 smash from B'way's "Hair" offers much for play and sales. Era 3206 72 www.americanradiohistory.com MAIr',H 29, 1969, BILLBOARD Frank Sinatra 15 tvvirgin

We refuse to worry about it. know why Our Mr. Sinatra's preparing to lose another We figure that - since he started making records - 6 or 7%. our Mr. Sinatra's sold at least one record to 88% of our What thrills to enjoy another sales walloper! record buying public. My Way should bring Our Mr. Sinatra's remaining Vir- And 12% haven't bought. That 12%, maybe they just gin Percentage down to about 5%. buy Perez Prado. Maybe they think Spanky And Our That last 5%? Fear not. Four percent's sure to fall for Gang's what's happening. Maybe they think Sinatra his My Way album. stinks. too And one percent will stick to Perez Prado. ItitytCXall kinds. The Convincer is here: Sinatra's My Way Comes From My Way. You've probably already heard My Way. And so you Where Virgins Never Last

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SMITH 50 176 189 GLEN CAMPBELL 8 124 125 JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO Hickory Holler Revisited Hey Little One Columbia CS 9680 Two Virgins (S) Capitol ST 2878 (S) Tetragrammaton 5001 I5) 4 158 158 DELPHONICS 3 192 190 JEANNIE C. RILEY Sound of S 159 MOBY CRAPE NA Sexy Soul Yearbooks & Yesterdays Philly LP 1151 (SI '69 Groove Plantation PLP 2 (5) * NA Columbia CS 9696 is1 3 162 159 BYRDS 2 191 191 EARTH OPERA $ 131 127 NANCY WILSON Dr. Byrd & Mr. Hyde The Great American Eagle Tragedy Columbia CS 9755 (S) Elektra EKS 74038 (S) Nancy Capitol ST 148 1S1 19 143 160 VARIOUS ARTISTS 3 199 192 MERLE HAGGARD 6 138 128 LETTERMEN Super Hits, Vol. 3 I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am Capitol SKAO 168 (S) Best Of. Vol 2 Atlantic SD 8203 (S) Capitol SKAO 138 2 193 193 PAT COOPER 5' 14 163 161 JIMMY McGRIFF More Saucy Stories From . 17 120 129 JOSE FELICIANO The Worm .. United Artists UAS 6690 (5) Sou led Solid Star 18045 (5) RCA Vntor LSP 4045 (Sl 5 195 194 ALBERT KING 2 168 162 ANITA KERR SINGERS 4 134 130 JULIUS WECHTER & THE King of the Blues Guitar Reflect the Hits of Burt Bacharach Atlantic SD 8213 (S) BAJA MARIMBA BAND and Hal David 195 HUGH MASEKELA Those Were the Days Dot 2590 (5) A&M SP 4167 (S) Masekela Uni 73341 ,S) 47 135 131 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA S 170 163 ROD McKUEN Hits NA BRASS Greatest 7 184 196 CRYAN' SHAMES Warner Bros. Seven Arts WS 1772 (5) Beat of the Brass Synthesis Columbia CS 9719 (S) AIM SP 4146 (S) *VIKKI CARR 19 132 132 ARÉTIIA FRANKLIN 1 - For Once in My Life 54 198 197 PEGGY SCOTT & JOJO BENSON Aretha in Paris Liberty LIT 7604 (S) Soul Shake SSS International SSS 1 (S) Atlantic SO 8207 (S) 2 139 FIRST EDITION * 5 180 198 VARIOUS ARTISTS '69 13 142 133 RHINOCEROS The Super Groups 74030 Reprise RS 6325 (S) Elektra EKS (S) Atco SD 33279 (S) *RAMSEY 30 118 134 VOGUES 1 LEWIS 2 200 199 DON HO NA Mother Turn Around, Look at Me - Nature's Son Suck 'Em Up Cadet LPS 821 Reprise RS 6314 (S) (S) Reprise RS 6331 (S) 3 135 PAUL ANKA 140 *GRASSROOTS 1 - 200 BERT KAEMPÇEIT Goodnight My Love 1 - Loom' Things Warm & Wonderful RCA Victor 1S 4142 (5) Dunhill DS 50052 (S) Decca DL 75089 (S)

Tom Jones ....9, 51, 87 Rod McKuen 163 Peggy Scott 8 Jo Jo Steppenwolf ....17, 30, 75 TOP L P 'S A -Z (LISTED BY ARTIST) Bert Kaempfert 200 Sergio Mendes 8 Benson 197 Temptations ..15, 34, 137 Anita Kerr/Rod McKuen/ Brasil '66 35 Bob Seeger System 95 Ten Years After 72 Herb Alpert & the Canned Heat 146 Four Season .. 60, 102 San Sebastian Strings Mother Earth 147 Sam 8 Dave 96 B. J. Thomas 144 Tijuana Brass 131 Vicki Carr 164 W. C. Fields 31 103, 124 Moby Grape 126 Mongo Santamaria 81 Johnny Taylor 74 Ed Ames ...... 149 Carlos/Folkman 13 First Edition 165 Monkees 33, 120 8 Anita Kerr Singers . 162 Simon Garfunkel 3 Dog Night 44 Paul Anke 135 Johnny Cash 40, 62 Foundations 171 Albert King 194 Nashville Brass 94 112, 115, 116 Jethro Tull 68 Eddy Arnold 99 Petula Clark 79 Pete Fountain 188 Gladys Knight 6 the Original Cast Frank Sinatra .. ...49 Traffic 93 Association 8 July Collins 32, 59 Aretha Franklin 21, 132 Pips 136 Hair 19 Percy Sledge ..138 Vanilla Fudge 18 Joan Baer ...... 64 Ray Conniff Singers 107 Marvin Gaye 122 Al Kooper 57 Fiddler on the Roof 183 0. C. Smith ... 53, 157 Jerry Vale .... 90 Pat Cooper Beach Boys 83 .. 193 Bobbie Gentry 8 Glen Steve Law & Man of La Mancha ..155 Joe South 150 Various Artists Beatles 5, 12 Bill Cosby . 41, 151 Campbell 54 Eydie Gorme .. ..142 Promises, Promises ..108 Spirit 27 36, 119, 198, 160 Eric Burdon the Cream 8 3, 66, 185 Grassroots 50, 167 Leapy Lee 117 Pacific Gas 8 Electric 173 Soundtracks Ventures 172 Animals 154 Creedence Clearwater Merle Haggard .. 192 Led Zeppelin .. 16 Wilson Pickett 98 Camelot 71 Bobby Vinton 45 Bee Gees 20 Revival 11 George Harrison 70 Ramsey Lewis ..166 Elvis Presley 29 Candy 52 Vogues .46 134 Big 8 the Bing Crosby Brother 175 limi Hendrix Lettermen 56, 128 Charley Pride 80 Chitty Chitty tang Porter Wagoner & Deily Holding Company 37 Cryan' Shames . 196 Experience 65, 73 61 John L 8 Yoko Quicksilver Messenger Bang Parton 186

B lood, 8 Tears . 1 Sammy Sweat Davis Jr 39 Don Ho 199 Ono 125 Service 139 Finian's Rainbow 140 Porter Wagoner 157 Mike Bloomfield 8 Al Tyrone Danis 170 Mary Hopkin 104 Funny Girl 23 .... Taj Mahal 176 Rascals ....58, 91 Dionne Warwick 35 Kooper 26, 171 Deep Purple 47 Engelbert Humper Rhinoceros 133 Graduate 101 Lawrence Welk 175 Dean Martin . 28, 145 Box Tops 109 Delfonics 158 dinck 48, 84, 179 Oliver 89 Hugh Masekela 195 Jeannie C. Riley 190, 152 Julsus Wechter 8 the Brooklyn Bridge 106 Dells 169 Incredible String Romeo 8 Juliet . 100 Johnny Mathis 69 Johnny Rivers ..118 Baja Marimba Band .130 James Brown 8 His Donovan 7 Band ..180, 182 Sound of Music ..121 Paul Mauriat 86 Smokey Robinson 8 the Roger Williams 154 Famous Flames 148 Doors 141 Iron Butterfly 4, 6 Miracles 78 2001: Space Odyssey.. 110 Nancy Wilson .. 127 John Mayall 85 Buffalo Springfield 43 Earth Opera 191 Tommy James 8 the Rolling Stones .. 55 Sweet Charity 156 Stevie Wonder 63 Jerry Buller 76 Electric Flag 114 Shondells 14 MCS 92 Biff Rose 77 Uptight .. ..168 Tammy Wynefe 47, 153 B yrds 159 Percy Faith 88 Jay 8 the Americans 111 Les McCann 174 Diana Ross 8 the Supremes Spanky 8 Our Gang ..143 Young -Holt Unlimited 24 Glen Campbell 2, 25, 67, 189 Jose Feliciano 82, 129 Jefferson Airplane .. 22 Jimmy McGriff 161 10, 42, 105, 113 Dusty Springfield . 123 Zombies 177

Compiled from National Retail Stores by the Music Popularity Chart Department and the Record Market Research Department of Billboard.

www.americanradiohistory.com 4 STAR Mizrahi Labels Set Sound Goals Scepter's Plan LOS ANGELES - Remem- Of the nine artists on the and Rupert Holmes are all staff Continued front page 71 ber Records will release pop company's roster only Wade, writers with the label's Big product by Adam Wade, Johnny Rogers and Edwards are known. Bucks Music. The basic 90 - GOSPEL For Stations **** Rogers, lead singer with the All the other acts are relatively tune catalog Big Bucks has -ac- DUKES OF KENT/VOICES OF CELEBRATION- Platters, and Vince Edwards. new to the business: a twin sis- cumulated in its brief existence NEW YORK Scepter Rec- Celebration - for Modern Man. Delmark DS 418 (S) Rama Rama Records, the sec- ter singing act. Darling and has been developed from the ords has launched a new pro- OSBORNE BROTHERS-Favorite Hymns. Decca ond label operated by Hy Miz- Darla Landers, the Hot Soup, acts recording for the company. motion program aimed at serv- Dl 75079 ;5) rahi, will release music with a Year 2000. Jimmy Mason, Free- Mizrahi oversees all the proj- icing secondary and small mar- harder rock feel. way and Chalkit Tea. ket radio stations, based on what SPOKEN WORD ects and helps the acts in the **** Mizrahi's third single release, The majority of the produc- selection of material, a role Florence Greenberg. Scepter BUT I AM SOMEBODY-Steve Allen Various "New Babe," by the Invictas on ers used are free-lancers, al- similar to the one at Kama Su- president, calls a realization that Artists. Pete S 1105 (5) Rama Rama, last week broke of smaller sta- TWAIN: LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI-Ed though Mizrahi records Tea, tra Productions, his previous "concentrations Bagley. Caedmon TC 1234 (S) through in Minneapolis, provid- Edwards and the Landers Sis- employer. tions have the power to break MALCOLM B-His Wit and Wisdom. Douglas ing the company with its first ters. Danny Jordon and Stan records." SD 797 (S) 27 Distribs ALLEN GINSBERG-Ginsberg's Thing. Doug major market radio play. Min- Herman, who man the label's Ed Kushins, along with his las 5D 801 (5) neapolis is one of the few cities New York office co -produce the He has 27 local distributors, present duties as national promo- in which Mizrahi does not have Invictas. is represented overseas by tion co-ordinator, will head this INTERNATIONAL **** a local distributor. Jordan, the Landers sisters Philips and in Canada by new effort by pushing for better NEW HAWAIIAN BAND-Hawaii's Greatest Transworld. All tape configura- distributor -station relations, pro- Hits, Vol 2 Decca DL 75088 (5) tions are exclusively through viding more than 300 extra mail- GRT. The company employs ings "to any station that re- GRT Wraps Up a Two -Fold 24 persons. quests service," and by offering Mizrahi's production deals objective programming assist- Deal are with Bob Hilliard for Adam ance. Kushins is urging inter- With Gamble & Huff Wade, Buck Ram for Johnny ested stations to send a profile, Rogers, Stan Vincent for Jimmy coverage map and play sheet Action Continued 1 Jrota page Gamble Records which con- Mason, JR1 Productions for the to fined itself to the rock field. Scepter's office here. tribution. The label will be Year 2000 and Hot Soup, with Kushins initiated the program called Gamble -Huff Records It's also expected that a pub- Freeway producing itself. in response to the boost pro- lishing wing of G -H Records Records and will he based in Philadel- Mizrahi plans releasing one vided by smaller stations to the will phia. The principles are Kenny he started shortly. single every two weeks to allow B. J. Thomas disk, "Eyes of Gamble and Leon Huff. The GRT has an option to secure national promotion director Bob a New York Woman." He will Singles existing Gamble Records will a majority interest in G -H Rec- Hamilton. general manager Red work with national promotion run as a separate entity. ords after the three-year con- Schwartz and sales manager director Steve Tyrell in inte- tract expires. Saunders the the * NATIONAL BREAKOUTS Gamble and Huff will have Chris ample time to grating concept into pro- full creative freedom over their Gamble and Huff produced work on the product. motion set-up. FRANK SINATRA ... My Way disk product but will report to 22 "chart records" last year Reprise 0817 (Don C, BMI1 Leonard Chess who will he in and are currently riding high charge of the sales and distri- with Jerry Butler's "Only the * REGIONAL BREAKOUTS bution end. The tape product, Strong Survive" on Metcury Ditchburn Sets Label as which will he marketed in all Records. FLEETWOOD MAC . . Albatross configurations, will he handled Epic 5-10436 (Lovely, ASCAP Jukebox Cos. Go Disks (Houston) through the GRT outlets. By MIKE HENNESSEY GRT has given Gamble and MERCY . . . Love (Can Make You Huff the okay to bring between B'rith Lodge LONDON - Jukebox firms piano has disappeared from Happy) 6 and 12 new artists into their on both sides of the ocean are most pubs, the jukebox has as: Sundi 6811 (Rendezvous'Tobac, BMI) entering the record business. (Miami) new disk fold. In the first year Re -Elects 2 sumed the role of a stimulus to of NEON PHILHARMONIC ... Morning operation they can release Early last week, a U. S. firm, barroom singing. While most Girl between 6 and 12 albums and NEW YORK - Herb Gold- Bilotta Enterprises, Inc., re- major companies issue sing -a- Warner Brothers -Seven Arts 7261 between 25 and 30 singles. The farb (London Records) and leased its first product (story in long material on albums, there (Acuff/Rose, BMI) (Dallas -Fort Worth) new label will cover all aspects Floyd Glinert (Shorewood Pack- Coin Machine section) and on is a great shortage of this type of the music spectrum unlike aging) were re-elected to their Friday (28), Ditchburn Equip- of single product. Ditchburn posts of president and executive ment, Ltd., launched a record has decided to fill this gap." Albums vice-president, respectively, of label. Ditchburn will handle pro- Cassette Output Rolls the Music and Performing Arts Ditchburn, manufacturer of gramming of the Domino label NATIONAL BREAKOUTS on jukeboxes. * Continued f ruin page 22 Lodge of B'nai B'rith. The elec- background music systems, juke- tion is for the 1969-1970 term. boxes and vending equipment, RASCALS-Freedom Suite . . system is built into the plant New officers formed Domino Records for the Atlantic SD 2-901 (5) to be installed on OTHER PICKS which monitors electrical input, April I at the Lodge's Sixth An- release of sing -a -long product MARY HOPKIN-Post Card . . so Apple ST 335 (S) that the engineers can know nual Installation Dinner at Tav- and released three singles. Continued from page 36 immediately where to look for ern -On -The -Green here in addi- Distribution, as with Bilotta's BROOKLYN BRIDGE . . . trouble if a Thom Darro, Niagara Falls, Buddah BDS 5034 íS duplicator blanks tion to Goldfarb and Glinert, Jaybee label, is aimed primarily out. are: vice-presidents, Bob Goe- at the jukebox market and will N. Y., WJJL. BP: "Hair," The Cowsills. MGM. . . . Bob Ouel- Walker and Strayer's other man (RCA). Ira Moss he handled by Pye NEW ACTION LP's (Pickwick Records lette. Lewiston. Me., WL.AM, BP: * partners are Alan Clark, presi- International), Dave Rothfeld here. Domino will be sold dent; Ken "My Way," Frank Sinatra, Reprise. 50 GUITARS OF TOMMY GARRETT- Goates, executive (Korvette), and Tobia Pieneck through retail outlets, too. George Hiller, Ithaca, N. Y., vice -president -general manager; The Sound of Love . . . (William Morris); treasurer, WVBR, BP: "Motherless Child." and The first three releases on the Si( Roy . Liberty 155 14044 Hippie, systems engi- Aaron Levy (MCA): corre- new label are "Down at the "Sweetwater, Reprise. Gary neering vice-president. Strayer, Steele. Huntsville. Ala.. WAAY. ORIGINAL CAST-Dear World . . . sponding secretary, Al Feilich Old Bull and Bush," by the Hippie BP: First of May," Bee Gees, Atco. Columbia BOS 3260 (51 and Goates were for- (BMI), recording secretary, Jim Michael John Singers; "Cruis- merly with MTD: Walker with Chris Quinn, Willoughby, LOU DONALDSON-Say . . Cohn (ASCAP); It Loud, financial secre- ing Down the River," by the Ohio. WFLW, BP: "Look What Blue Note BST 84299 (S) 3M; Clark is still with Alto- tary, Harold Fine (RCA); chap- Cliff Adams Singers, and We Have Joined Together," Sugar fonics, a radio programming GARY LEWIS IL THE PLAYBOYS-Close lain, Al Berman (Harry Fox "Daisy, Daisy," by Flanagan's Blues. Bob service. Bell.... Davis, Lynch- Cover Before Playing . Office). Gang. Additional songs will be burg. Va., WM., BP: "Time Is Liberty IST 7606 (S) leased from Pye album reper- Tight," Booker T. and the MG's. MARIANNE FAITHFULL-Greatest toire. Stax. Hits . John Simmons, public rela- COUNTRY-Frank Wiltse, London PS 547 (S) IMIC Plans Distaffer Days Mi- tions officer for Ditchburn, said: ami, Fla., WGMA, BP: "The Hour ARTHUR FIEDLER d THE BOSTON POPS "We have launched the new of Separation," Billy Grammer, PLAY GLENN MILLER'S BIGGEST Continued from page 1 shopping tours, bridge games label in response to requests Mercury.. . Curtis N. Coleman, HITS . and other activities. from public house Greeley. Colo.. KYOU. BP: "I've RCA Red SeallSC 3064 S seeing and similar activities, and our clients A catamaran cruise of the Heard That Song Before," Bill SOULFUL STRINGS-Back will get to meet women from for sing -a -long material. There is by Demand/ Islands, a sightseeing tour and Nash, Smash. . . . Russ Miles. In Concert many other countries. a demand in this type of loca- Jacksonville, Fla., WALK, fashion show are planned for BP: Cadet IPS 820 (S) The Regency tion for the sort of material "Mr. Walker." Biller Jo Spears. Room of the the first three days of the con- which used to be sung around . PAUL REVERE d THE RAIDERS-Hard 'n' Paradise Island Hotel is being Capitol. Louie Novak. Cedar Heavy (With ference for the ladies registered the barroom piano. Now that the Rapids. la.. KHAK, BP: "One Marshmallow) . . . reserved as a hospitality suite for the program. Also being pre- More Mile." Dave Dudley. Columbia CS 9753 (S) and headquarters for the Mer- ladies. sented will be emerald jewelry cury. KIM FOWLEY-Outrageous . . . A hostess will help arrange Imperial by Columbia artists. LP 12423 (S) The emer- PROGRESSIVE ROCK - Jim PAUL DESMOND-Summertime alds arc from the Chivor Em- Kennedy, Eau Gallic, Fla.. WTAI, erald A&M SP 3015 (S) Certron Earnings Mines of Columbia, South BP: "Made Me So Happy," Up America. A native band will Blood, Sweat & Tears, Columbia. play music representative of the Jeff Starr, Worcester, Mass., Continued from page 8 Islands. WORC. BP: "Oscillations," Silver Apples, Kapp. ALBUM REVIEWS Net income in the initial quar- BB SPOTLIGHT ter of the current fiscal year COLLEGE-Ron Shawn, Bos- was Whitelaw and Carl ton, Best of the album releases $235,884. equal to 17 cents Mass.. WTBU, BP: "I Need Love." Rhinocerous, . of the week in all cate- per share on the 1,429.633 aver- Signed by Mercury Elektra. gories as picked by the BB age number of common shares Lenny Bronstein, Brooklyn, N. Y., Review Panel for top sales WBCR, BP: "Good Times, Bad and chart movement. outstanding. In the three months NEW YORK - Mercury Times. Communication Break- SPECIAL MERIT ended Jan. 31, net income was Records has signed the produc- down," Led Zeppelin. . . Neil Albums with sales potential $72,386 or 8 cents a share on the ing team of Reid Whitelaw and Kempfer-Stocker, Bethlehem, Pa., that are deserving of special 916.650 average number of Billy Carl. First act to be WRMC, BP: "Sabre Dance," Love consideration at both the pro- dealer and radio level. shares then outstanding. duced by the pair is the Candy Sculpture, Parrot. . . Julien Hai- UNITED ARTISTS comic Pat movitz, Brooklyn, N. Y., WBCR, FOUR STARS The sales and earnings report Plan. Whitelaw and Carl are reflects the operations of Mag- most recently known for their Cooper dons a chefs cap in an BP: "Track of My Tears," Aretha * * * *Albums with sales potential in-store display featuring his Franklin.... John E. Krauss, Os- within their category of netic Tape Duplicators which production of the 1910 Fruit - 'music and possible chart four albums. UA national sales wego, N. Y., WOCR, BP: "Are items. was acquired for cash in March gum Company's "Goody Goody manager David Greeman holds You Ready," Chambers Brothers. 1968. Gum Drops." the display piece. Columbia. 78 MARCH 29, 1969, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com © 1968 American International Pictures 3 REASONS WHY

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