CUNTRY with a Bullet

CUNTRY SINGLE PICKS

COUNTRY SONG OF THE WEEK EMMYLOU HARRIS-Reprise RPS 1341 The best LIGHT OF THE STABLE (Jolly Cheeks, BMI) BLUEBIRD WINE (Jolly Cheeks, BMI) A Christmas song on side one that could easily be the biggest of this a with a bullet. season; truly beautiful number that has the vocals of Emmylou soaring to new heights. Flip is an up -tempo drinking song-good for any season.

DONNA FARGO-ABC/Dot DOA -17586 A WOMAN'S PRAYER (Prima -Donna, BMI( Donna sings out with this fast -paced number with a heavy beat and another message about what makes her the happiest girl.

JOE STAMPLEY-Epic 8-50179 SHE'S HELPING ME GET OVER LOVING YOU (Al Gallico/Algee, BMI) Stampley has one of the most distinctive voices around, and nobody, but nobody, can carry a vocal like he does. This will zoom to the top -grabbing hearts all the way.

WILLIE NELSON-RCA PB -10461 PRETTY PAPER (Pamper, BMI) A Christmas song that's more than a seasonal number-a truly beautiful ballad penned by super writer Willie that was a hit a few years back for Roy Orbison. Pretty song!

BARBI BENTON-Playboy P 6056 DAVID WILLS THE EVERYBODY'S COUNTRY REVEREND BOB (Rodeo Cowboy, BMI odudinc Great song with a strong story about a religious man who had his She Deserves kF an/ Best I Need AThing Called Lo ./Let's Get Naked prayers answered-and the young girl who answered them. Plenty You're All Over This Place/All Over Me of requests for this.

JIM WEATHERLY-Buddah BDA -505-N WHAT'S ONE MORE TIME (Keca, ASCAP) Premier sensitive songwriter has a country ballad that'll put him on playlists everywhere. This song has a strong message and Jim delivers it well.

EVEN STEVENS/SAMMI SMITH-Elektra E-45292 HUCKELBERRY PIE (DebDave, BMI) A cute duet, penned by Even, that has a bright beat and clever lyrics. Chorus will have everyone hooked, singing along.

CARL MANN-ABC/Dot DOA -17596 ANNIE -OVER -TIME (ABC/Dunhill, BMI/American Broadcasting, ASCAP) A strong country ballad from Carl that'll get him lots of attention and airplay. The girl's name is Annie and she sounds like a winner.

SARAH JOHNS-RCA PB -10465 "She Deserves My Very Best" is the new FEELINGS (Fermata International Melodies, ASCAP) single from David Wills, one of the coun- A pop smash, Sarah sings her version with plenty of "feelings." A try's fastest rising All great song is always welcome-and country programmers will wel- stars. three singles come this one. from his last album, "Barrooms to Bed- rooms," were Top 10 hits. "She Deserves JERRY RIVERS-Brand X BX-TX-1 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC REVOLUTION (Hitkit/Zarit, BMI) My Very Best" is the first single from his A cute take-off on the Texas "progressive" scene by Jerry, known for new album, "Everybody's Country," and his fiddle work with Hank Williams. Give it a spin, take in a few it's already following the bulleted path chuckles. to the top. JIMMY McGUIRE-50 States FS -36 IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT (Cherio, BMI) David Wills. The old pop smash is brought back in country form by Jimmy. Good Continuing his hit parade. night or day. "She Deserves My Very Best." JACK MADRON-Farview F-113 8-50154 NASHVILLE (Farr Away, BMI) On Epic Records. A song about Music City U.S.A. and a fellow who's leaving the bright lights behind for his old home town. It'll play anywhere.

TERRY BOOKOUT-Printers Alley PAR 002 ,120e1412Y111,14 THAT LITTLE CHURCH OF MINE (Printers Alley, BMI) A touching recitation about a church and the memories of a boyhood. Also available on tapes. 's,19]5NC

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