Hits of the Week SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS JUICE NEWTON, "QUEEN OF HEARTS" THE MOODY BLUES, "GEMINI DREAM" VAN HP.LEN, "FAIR WARNING." In- (prod. by Landis) (writer: DeVito) (prod. by Williams) (writers: Hay- stantly recapturing the momentum (Drunk Monkey, ASCAP) (3:29). ward-Lodge) (WB/MCA, ASCAP) of last year's platirurr-plus "Women This queen may not be as famous (3:46). "Long tine, no see," the and Children First," this California as Juice's number one "Angel," Moodies sing on th s majestic quartet has washed over album but her sweet harmonies and a rocker with just a touch of disco radio like a tidal wave. The band's gentle groove will make it an from the new "Long Distance musicianship and Ted Templeman's across - the - board hit. Capitol Voyager" LP. Welcome back, production forge perfect heavy 4997. guys. Threshold 601 (PolyGran). rock. Warner Bros. HS 3540 (8.98). TERRI GIBBS, "RICH MAN" (prod. by Pen- LOVERBOY, "THE KID IS HOT TONITE" THE CHIPMU4KS, "URBAN CHIP- rey) (writer: Mattson) (Song Biz, (prod. by Fairbairn) (writers: MUNK." Shucks, :here ain't a mu- BMI) (3:10). Gibbs came from out Dean-Aubin) (Blackwood/Dean of sical cranny on aarth these cute of nowhere and reached the top Music, BMI) (3:35). After break- little varmints can t chaw their way 10 with 'Somebody's Knockin'," ing top 40 with "Turn Me Loose," into! Country.'poc hits like "The and this sinuous, guitar-laced bit this Canadian quintet returns Gambler" and "On tie Road Again" of down-home wisdom shows just with winning guitar/synthesizer get the treatment that made "Chip- as much country-pop crossover strains and a smashing chorus munk Punk" a smash. RCA AFL1- potential. MCA 51119. hook. Columbia 11-02068. 4027 (8.98). POINTER SISTERS, "SLOW HAND" (prod. .38 SPECIAL, "FANTASY GIRL" (prod. by ELTON JOHN, "THE FOX." The by Perry) (writers: Clark-Bettis) Mills) (writers: Carlisi-Peterik) orchestral flourishes of "Carla/ (Warner-Tamerlane/Flying Dutch- (Rocknocker/ WB / Easy Action, Etude," the ;ospe showstopping man, ASCAP/ Sweet Harmony, ASCAP) (3:47). The wild-eyed of James Cleveland's choir on "Fas- BMI) (3:57). Anita's luscious lead southern boys follow the top 40 cist Faces" ard t-e spirited rhythm vocal is captivating on this body- "Hold On Loosely" with Don of "Breaking Dour Barriers" are swayer from the forthcoming Barnes' smooth vocal and a the touches that mace Elton a star "Black & White" LP. Planet virtuoso guitar display to finish. in the first pla.7..e 3Bffen GHS 2002 47929 (E/A). A&M 2330. (WB) (8.98). PHIL COLLINS, "IN THE AIR TONIGHT" TOM JOHNSTON, "WASTIN' TIME" (prod. SQUEEZE, "EAST SIDE STORY." (prod. by Collins) (writer: Collins) /-r'ss. by Omartian) (writer: Johnstpi) "Argybargy" was ILs: year's wittiest, (Effectsound/Pun, ASCAP) (4:59). (Windecor, BMI) (3:38). From the most sophisticated, catchiest Brit- The Genesis singer/percussion- original Docbie Brother's "Still ish pop/rock, anc :his LP refines ist follows his top 20 funk slice, Feels Good" LP, this rousing those qualities. "In Quintessence," "I Missed Again," with futuristic pop-rocker has, not surprisingly, "Someone Else's Bell" and the pop that's also rhythmically cap- much of the feel of the early single "Tempted" oould brighten tivating. From the "Face Value" Doobies. A pop and AOR natu•al. many a radio station. A&M SP 4854 LP. Atlantic 3824. Warner Bros. 49732. (7.98). WINE LIGHT by Grover Washington Jr. The choice of a million connoisseurs. Produced and matured to Platinum perfection by Grover Washington Jr. and Ralph MacDonald. o'1981Elektra Asylum Records S A Warner Communocanons Co MAY 30, 1981 Record Participation Expected Boardwalk Goes Independent in U.S.; For 1981 Consumer Electronics Show CBS Handling Pressing, Overseas Sales NI NEW YORK — The 1981 Inter- The newest product in audio, By ELIOT SEKULER national Summer Consumer Elec- video and personal electronics • LOS ANGELES — Rumors that two firms' relationship. "The tronics Show, which opens in will be showcased in displays. All Boardwalk Records would change pressing and distribution agree- Chicago this coming Sunday (31) categories of equipment, will be its pressing and distribution ment that CBS Records has had and continues through Wednes- exhibited at McCormick Place, agreement with CBS Records with Boardwalk represents a new day (3), will utilize more exhibit while McCormick Inn will feature were confirmed last week in a type of structure for us and for space for more exhibitors, and audio demonstration rooms and joint announcement issued by the Boardwalk," Smith said. "Like will be featuring more special suites, with special interest audio two firms. According to Board- most new ideas, it has to be exhibits, conferences, workshops shown at the Pick Congress Hotel. walk president Neil Bogart and adapted to the needs of both and seminars, than any other The keynote address will be Paul Smith, senior vice president parties. In this case, we've ar- show in the 15-year history of given by Wayne Valis, special as- and general manager, marketing, rived at a solution that is effec- CES. sistant to the President, office of CBS Records, CBS will continue tive for both CBS and Boardwalk." According to CES, over 950 public liaison, who will present to press Boardwalk product and Bogart lauded the "individual- exhibitors will be using 555,000 an overview of President Reagan's handle distribution for the label istic approach (taken) by CBS to square feet. Attendance is expec- economic recovery program. His in Canada, Latin America, Eng- new companies like Boardwalk," ted to be over 50,000. speech will be followed by a land, Japan and Australia. U.S. terming the CBS outlook "healthy question and answer session. distribution of boardwalk product (Continued on page 16) Monday morning's activities will be through indies, and ar- Performance Right Bill will begin with an audio confer- rangements have been made for Fowler Sworn In Re-Introduced in House ence. Chairman and keynoter Jim Twerdahl of Jensen Sound Labs the label's new distributors to As Head of FCC accept returns of previously re- By BILL HOLLAND will introduce panel discussions II WASHINGTON —The Perform- leased Boardwalk recordings.By BILL HOLLAND featuring home and portable • WASHINGTON —President Rea- ance Right Royalty Bill has been In their prepared statement, audio, as well as car audio. gan's choice for FCC Chairman, both Bogart and Smith stressed proposed for the third year in a Speakers will include Len Feld- Mark S. Fowler, was confirmed by row on Capitol Hill. man, Leonard Feldman Electronic the amicable nature of what they the Senate on May 14 and was Proponents of the bill testified (Continued on page 22) termed a "re-structuring" of the sworn in as a commissioner at last week to members of a House FCC headquarters last week by judiciary subcommittee. Retailers Criticize Record Rentals; U.S. Court of Appeals Judge The bill, H.R. 1805, substantially George Robb. the same bill introduced by Rep. Fowler's chairmanship became George Danielson (D.-Calif.) in Karol Defends II As an 'Experiment' effective as soon as he assumed the 95th, 96th, and 97th Congress, By DAVID McGEE and BRIAN CHIN office as a commissioner this past would establish rights and royal- NEW YORK—Are rentals the Dealers had numerous com- Monday. ties for the public performance wave of the future in record re- plaints regarding both the ethics As chairman, Fowler will suc- of copyrighted sound recordings. tailing? The recent introduction of renting records and the logistics ceed Commissioner Robert E. Lee, The royalties would compensate of a record rental policy by King of doing so. Several also re- who was designated by the Presi- vocalists, musicians and record Karol, one of New York City's marked that it only encourages dent to serve as chairman after producers for their commercial and the nation's most prominent home taping; others said the the resignation of former FCC use. record dealers, has engendered paperwork involved in keeping Chairman Charles D. Ferris. Radio and TV broadcasters, much controversy in the trade. track of the rented records is an With the resignation of Ferris along with background music A Record World poll of retailers undue burden on a clerk's time. and former commissioner Tyrone services, jukebox owners, dance has found little sympathy for Some wondered how much mile- Brown, both Democrats, and the clubs and discos who presently or interest in the idea of renting age a dealer could expect to get appointment of Fowler, the Presi- use sound recordings for profit, records as a potential means of out of a rental record, and what dent can still appoint two other (Continued on page 69) beefing up sluggish sales. happens to the record once it's commissioners this year. too worn to rent. Beyond this, The FCC, which now has a Record World many feared the practice would Republican majority, last week (Continued on page 71) (Continued on page 26) Last This Albums Year Year Singles 300.0 — New Concert Safety Regulation Bill 270.0 — 240.0 — Passes First Hurdle in N.Y. State 210.0 - - • 1 84 6 180.0 — By JEFFREY PEISCH • NEW YORK—The Health Com- will be the first in the country to 120.0 mittee of the New York State have successfully enacted concert 90.0 —*ate 60.0 — —a Assembly has given its approval safety measures. 30.0 to a concert safety regulation bill, The bill, sponsored by As- 4/18 4/25 5/2 5/9 5/16 5/23 Z T 7St/ ---5 2 5.91111 6 5/23 paving the way for a full As- semblyman Pete Grannis (D-L, Manhattan) and Senator John J.