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McAdams. tribution has sent letters to an unde- eral months ago, stating that the Henry Droz, president of WEA termined number of one -stop ac- company "will not sell any order to a Corp., says, "We haven't gone yet to NEW YORK -After months of counts threatening to cut off product customer if we know it's going over- (Continued on page 85) speculation and a fierce bidding DANNY GATTON One of the great shipments to those exporting mer- war, Janet Jackson has left A &M players around today. " -CHET ATKINS chandise out of the country. Records to ink a recording con- "Truly amazing." -ERIC JOHNSON Three other majors, WEA Corp., tract with Virgin. "If he has any limitations, they're damn Uni Distribution Corp., and Poly- Although the specifics of the hard to find. " -GUITAR PLAYER Gram Group Distribution, say they YSDA Adopts Video Ad Plan deal There's a house full of rock, bluegrass, are confidential, industry R &B, blues and country at 88 ELMIRA share Sony's concern on the issue, al- sources estimate its value at $32 ST. On Elektra 61032.2/4 though only PGD has taken any ac- million -$35 million, including $17 tion. BMG Distribution Corp. and Costing 25¢ Per Rental Unit million upfront and $6 million per CEMA officials were unavailable at BY JIM McCULLAUGH contribute under the same terms on a album for three titles. That is be- press time. title-by -title basis. lieved to be the most lucrative re- The dollar's weakness relative to LOS ANGELES -The Video Soft- Messer said he expects all major cording contract in history, al- other currencies has accelerated the ware Dealers Assn. has developed a software suppliers to contribute to though it may soon be eclipsed by funding mechanism for a generic ad some degree. Michael Jackson's upcoming deal campaign that apparently has the Participating suppliers, in turn, are with Sony. support of the major studios. The granted a license to use the corre- Additionally, Janet Jackson's Finally! Top 40 trade group hopes to raise a mini- sponding Home Video Awareness contract is said to include $10 mil- mum of $9 million -$12 million for the (Continued on page 83) lion for the artist in the event that campaign's first year. Virgin is sold. The most likely sce- PDs Get Some The Home Video Awareness Cam- nario, says one source, is that paign, which is set to launch next New State Bills On (Continued on page 84) Up -Tempo Pop January, will include TV advertising and in -store merchandising support. BY CRAIG ROSEN Details of funding plan for the the Lyric Content Throw No. 1 IN BILLBOARD and SEAN ROSS campaign were outlined by VSDA president Jack Messer at a March 12 The Trade A Curve HOT 100 SINGLES LOS ANGELES -Top 40 PDs, who press conference at the Century Pla- * ONE MORE TRY have been crying out for more up- za Hotel here. BY PAUL VERNA TIMMY T. (QUALITY) tempo pop records for months, are fi- Under the plan, sponsoring soft- TOP POP ALBUMS Capitol Records * MARIAH CAREY nally getting their wish. But whether ware suppliers can link contributions NEW YORK- They're back. Like MARIAH CAREY (COLUMBIA) Adding Stories In '91... they are ready to change the texture to all of their releases or they can sequels to a blockbuster movie, bills HOT R&B SINGLES of their format will take several participate on a title-by -title basis. seeking to regulate artistic expres- * I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) weeks to become apparent. In the first scenario, the sponsor- sion are coming to state legislatures HI -FIVE (JIVE /RCA) For the first time in recent memo- ing company would make a contribu- near you. And this time, they're TOP R&B ALBUMS C * BUSINESS AS USUAL KAT H)Y `'ATT E A ry, PDs have more than a few rec- tion on all of its video releases in the broader, more sophisticated, and po- EPMD (RAL/COLUMBIA) ords that are neither dance, ballads, amount of 25 cents per unit shipped tentially more destructive to the in- HOT COUNTRY SINGLES nor heavy metal to choose from. for each $60- and -over title, typically a dustry than their predecessors. * LOVING BLIND CLINT BLACK (RCA) Those songs range from Amy rental cassette, or 2.5 cents per unit Michael Cover, director of state TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS Grant's "Baby Baby" and Roxette's for each under-$60 suggested list ti- relations at the Recording Industry * NO FENCES "Joyride" to the Divinyls' "I Touch tle, typically a sell- through title. In Assn. of America, says, "The activi- GARTH BROOKS (CAPITOL) Myself' and the Rembrandts' "Just the second scenario, suppliers would ty we're seeing this year differs TOP VIDEO SALES * PRETTY WOMAN The Way It Is Baby." greatly from what we were seeing (TOUCHSTONE HOME VIDEO) So while up -tempo pop records like DeLellis to move west as Fox last year at this time. Last year, we TOP VIDEO RENTALS Billy Idol's "Cradle Of Love" and cuts video staff ... see page 83 simply had lyrics -stickering bills. * FLATLINERS (Continued on page 78) (Continued on page 84) (RCA /COLUMBIA PICTURES HOME VIDEO) I M ! P A S S ! % t

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Birch ratings for 10 major markets appear this week for the first ter. A comedy sequel with Tom Sel- ed -list mark. shi, "Quigley Down Under" with time on Billboard's pages. Page 14 leck /Ted Danson starpower, it ar- Other high -profile second -quarter Tom Selleck, the Carl Reiner- direct- rives in stores May 8. releases, which did less than $20 mil- (Continued on page 37) FOR YOUR INFORMATION ... At least six other rental titles Muze Inc., sister company of Digital Radio Network, is bowing an in -store announced for the quarter have earned more than $20 million each computerized system that lets music -store customers' fingers do the at the box office. The titles -a mix walking to discover information about singles, albums, and more. Retail of action /adventure, comedy, and Bid To Keep editor Ed Christman has details. 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And, as European news editor Jeff Clark -Meads reports, the inter- sumed Innocent" (March 27)- On Elm Street" series and "Teen- The deal ends speculation as to national label trade group is also optimistic about taming piracy in both of which are expected to be age Mutant Ninja Turtles: The whether the recently formed New Africa. Page 69 strong renters in the coming Movie." Line Home Video would create its months. Sources close to the distribution own independent distribution net- According to a Billboard survey deal indicate it has a $35 million -$50 work or else align itself with a ma- MUSIC of major second -quarter releases, million value. RCA /Columbia Pic- jor studio for home video distribu- only one high- profile sell- through tures Home Video had an output tion. title -Walt Disney's "The Jungle deal with New Line, which was set In a statement officially announc- Album Reviews 74 International 69 Book" at $24.99 -will be available. to expire shortly. New Line also ing the formation of New Line Boxscore 36 Jazz /Blue Notes 67 "Ghost" had been considered had output arrangements with oth- Home Video last fall, New Line Cin- Canada 72 Latin Notas 59 the only other first -half option for er home video distributors, includ- ema chairman Robert Shaye said, Chart Beat 11 Lifelines 82 sell -through, but Paramount made ing Media Home Entertainment "New Line believes the establish - Classical /Keeping Score 60 Music Video 56 it a high- priced rental ($100 list and LIVE Home Video. (Continued on page 82) Clip List 57 Over The Counter 78 equivalent). CBS /Fox Video's Commentary 13 Power Playlists 16 Country 65 Pro Audio 45 Dance Trax 31 R &B 24 Time Pay- Per -View Plan Executive Turntable 6 Radio 14 Warner Unveils Gospel Lectern 61 Retail 50 Home -Video Retailers Watching Optic Cable System Grass Route 54 Retail Track 52 BY SUSAN NUNZIATA in video films, will Hits Of The U.K. 70 Rossi's Rhythm Section 29 for many the industry. Time PPV and the basic service Warner's effort is seen by industry cost consumers approximately $20 Hits Of The World 73 Studio Action 46 NEW YORK -Time Warner's recent- observers as the next stage in PPV's per month. Hot 100 Singles Spotlight 79 Talent 33 ly announced plan to introduce a new national development. 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Health And Fitness 43 Video Rentals 42 video rental business, long -term im- company approximately $100 -$150 Adler notes that the company Top Kid Video 44 Video Sales 38 plications of widespread pay -per-view per subscriber. eventually hopes to bring the system Recreational Sports 43 programming are a source of concern Viewers will pay $4.95 each for into the rest of the New York metro- politan area, but a time frame for MUSIC CHARTS that has not been disclosed, and sources estimate that it would cost Top Albums Hot Singles billions of dollars. Officials at Time Warner, which Contemporary Christian 61 Adult Contemporary 18 Paramount Gets `Funny' As also owns the largest home video dis- Country 64 Country 66 tribution company, comprising about Gospel 60 Dance 30 23% of that market, believe that PPV Latin 59 Hot 100 80 1st Yid Title for Test May will help the industry. Modern Rock Tracks 20 Hot 100 Singles Action 79 BY PAUL SWEETING released Feb. 28. 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www.americanradiohistory.com Mariah Cames Away 3 `Soul' Awards Hammer, Gill Are Also Big Winners BY JANINE McADAMS Hammer won for best rap album was Johnny Gill, who won awards in and best R &B /urban contemporary two categories: best R &B /urban con- LOS ANGELES -Mariah Carey was song of the year for "U Can't Touch temporary single and best album, the surprise winner of three awards This," an achievement that echoed male. Gill's double-platinum solo al- and M.C. Hammer hurt 'em once his best -R &B -song honors at the bum was an also-ran at the other ma- again with two victories at the fifth Grammys. He also was honored with jor industry awards programs. annual Soul Train Music Awards, the Sammy Davis Jr. Award, present- Audience reaction to the nominees March 12 at the Shrine Auditorium ed by Davis' widow, Altovise, to rec- and winners remained positive for here. ognize outstanding achievements in most of the program, though Carey, Carey, the winner of two Grammy music and entertainment in 1990. In Hammer, and new- artist nominee Va- awards last month, took home statu- accepting, Hammer dedicated the nilla Ice were greeted with scattered ettes for best new R &B /urban con- award to "somebody who's back with boos. For the past two years, the temporary artist; best R &B /urban us: James Brown." Brown, recently awards ceremony has been marred contemporary single, female; and released from a South Carolina pris- by significant booing for Whitney best R &B /urban contemporary al- on, was not in attendance. Houston; the singer was not a nomi- bum, female. The evening's other multiple victor nee this year. A second special honor, the Heri- tage Award, was presented by Whoo- In Honor Of Pat. Patricia Moreland, second from right, president of City One Stop pie Goldberg to singer/ - veteran in Los Angeles and 1990 -91 president of National Assn. of Recording songwriter Smokey Robinson for out- Merchandisers, receives the American Jewish Committee's 1991 Music -Video standing career achievements in Up, So Division Human Relations Award. The presentation was made at a dinner-dance in Sales Ai Sony music and entertainment. The pre- Moreland's honor March 9 at New York's Sheraton Center, which was attended by sentation was enhanced by one of the 350 people. Also shown, from left, are Jerry Sharell of Westwood One, who served co- evening's best performances: as master of ceremonies; Mickey Granberg of NARM /VSDA Scholarship Splits Latin Label In Two hosts Luther Vandross and Patti La- Foundations, who served as dinner chairwoman; and Joe Cohen of Leslie Group, BY CARLOS AGUDELO 36% over last year. "Also, sales Belle and Gladys Knight individually who is MC division chairman. have become much more homoge- singing "Since I Lost My Baby," NEW YORK- Reflecting the ex- neous. Salsa now sells west of the "Ooh, Baby, Baby," and "Tracks Of plosive growth of the Latin market Mississippi, and an artist like Ana My Tears," respectively. in the U.S. as well as that of its Gabriel now sells as much in Puerto "What a treat for a songwriter to swelling roster, Miami -based Sony Rico and New York as she does in hear his songs sung like that," said EXECUTIVE TURNTABLE Discos Inc., the Latin division of Los Angeles?' Robinson in accepting the award. Sony Music International, is creat- The move by Sony marks the Robinson, who recently left Motown ing two separate labels. From now first time a Latin label has split its to sign a deal with SBK Records, also BPI COMMUNICATIONS. Scott Corzine is named VP of sales and marketing for on, the roster will be divided be- operations for promotional pur- acknowledged his longstanding rela- the music division of Broadcast Data Systems in New York. He was director tween the Sony Discos and Discos poses. The move will allow the com- tionship with Motown founder Berry of merchandise marketing at Prodigy. International labels. pany, whose estimated share of the Gordy and offered a "prayer of heal- "We just reached the limit as to market is 30% -40%, to better accom- ing" for ailing singer Curtis May- RECORD COMPANIES. Russ Regan is promoted to president and chief operating how much we can take on," says modate the 41 artists signed in the field. officer of Quality Records in Los Angeles. He was VP /GM of the label. Sony Discos president Frank U.S. by Sony Discos Inc. and the Other winners included Janet Jack- A &M Records in Los Angeles names David Anderle senior VP of A &R and Welter. According to Welzer, sales dozen acts signed by the A &R of- son's "Alright" as best music video; head of the A &R department. He was acting head of A &R for the label. are up 76% over two years ago and (Continued on page 85) En Vogue's "Hold On," best single by Dennis Fine is appointed VP of communications for PolyGram Label Group (Continued on page 85)

Nice Man Merchandising Pacts With BMG Is 3rd Of 4 Leading Firms To Affiliate With A Label BY KEN TERRY the creative side without having to acts, including Rod Stewart, the B- worry about funding on a day-to-day 52's, R.E.M., the Black Crowes, Rob- CORZINE REGAN ANDERLE FINE NEW YORK -Nice Man Merchan- basis." ert Cray, Amy Grant, N.W.A, New dising has entered a worldwide joint - Johnson says, "We intend to re- Order, George Thorogood, and White in New York. He was VP of communications for RCA. venture agreement with BMG that main very active on the street with Lion. Only a handful of its acts re- RCA Records names Ric Aliberte VP of A &R, East Coast, in New York and will give the merchandising firm new and developing bands ... But at cord for BMG- distributed labels. Dave Wheeler VP of sales and product development in Nashville. They were, more financial muscle and will posi- the same time, the way the business According to Osher, artists do not respectively, head of RAM Inc., and VP of sales at RCA in New York. tion BMG in a business in which it is, you have to have some of those have to cede their merchandising Alex Miller is named VP of promotion for Imago Recording Co. in Los An- had not previously been involved. major artists, and BMG will give us rights when they sign with a BMG geles. He was national director of promotion for developing artists at Virgin. Minneapolis -based Nice Man is the the financial resources to accomplish imprint. "But if an act isn't happy Sony Music announces several appointments. Narendra Patel is promoted third of the four leading artist mer- that" with the [merchandising] alterna- to VP of manufacturing and engineering for Sony Music International in New chandising companies to become af- Nice Man grosses about $10 million tives, we're in a position to acquire filiated with major record labels. Win - annually and currently represents 75 (Continued on page 85) terland is owned by MCA Inc., and Great Southern has a soon- to-expire licensing deal with PolyGram. Only Brockum, a subsidiary of Toronto- based entertainment company BCL, Randleman Gets New CEO, has no ties to a record company. Both BMG and Nice Man president Larry Johnson stress that the new ALIBERTE WHEELER MILLER HANNON joint venture will give the merchan- Wins A Lucrative Account diser access to financial resources BY DON JEFFREY Handleman says it won the entire York. He was director of manufacturing and engineering for the company. that will enable it to become a stron- music and video rackjobbing ac- Marla Shatz is appointed manager of media relations for Epic and Associated ger player in the bidding for top- NEW YORK- Handleman Co., the count for ShopKo Stores, a Green Labels /East Coast in New York. She was a marketing assistant for Epic. Uwe name talent. nation's largest music and video Bay, Wis.-based mass- merchandis- Fendt is named deputy managing director of Sony Music Entertainment (Ger- According to Ron Osher, VP of fi- rackjobber, has promoted Stephen ing chain of about 100 stores. It had many) GmbH in Frankfurt. He retains his position as director of special mar- nance for BMG's RCA label, the 12- Strome to CEO, concurrent with been servicing about half the keting for the company. year-old Nice Man "is a well -run com- the retirement of David Handle - stores, while Lieberman had the Dennis Hannon is named VP of sales and marketing at Curb Records in pany ... but they were always under- man, who remains chairman. other half. Los Angeles. He was national sales manager for CEMA Distribution. funded. They would have to go At the same time, Handleman Louis Kircos, Handleman's chief hand- to-mouth in funding merchan- has lured part of an important ac- financial officer, declines comment PUBUSINNB. Margaret Mittleman is promoted to West Coast creative manager dising opportunities. When a deal count away from its major competi- on what the new accounts would for BMG Music Publishing in Los Angeles. She was creative assistant, West would come up, they wouldn't neces- tor, Lieberman Enterprises. add to revenues and profits, but he Coast. sarily have the cash in hand to fund a Reflecting financial pressures, says they are "high-volume stores." deal and would have to go to banks or Handleman has also closed a sec- Some analysts estimate that the RELATED REIDS. U.S. Optical Disc in Sanford, Maine, names Christopher Clark friends to fund it, and Larry would ond distribution center and has re- new stores would mean an addition- president, Robert Petitt director of corporate development, and Michael Ro- have to spend a lot of time doing duced its overall work force by 7 %, al $5 million -$10 million in annual senbaum director of sales and marketing. They were, respectively, production that." The new deal, he points out, mainly through attrition. (Continued on page 84) manager and director of sales and marketing for U.S. Optical Disc, and East- "lets him go about his business on ern regional sales manager for Disctronics.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Back Catalogs Moving Into Front Seat Labels Get Ready For Surge Of Reissues BY DAVE DiMARTINO its past most visibly. Although this Masters," a compilation of material effort is by no means the direct re- recorded by Van Morrison for the LOS ANGELES -Move over, Robert sult of Sony's stunningly success- Bang label; "Fillmore: The Last Johnson. ful Johnson set, that collection of Days," a reissued 1972 boxed set fea- Major labels are exploring their 1936 -37 blues recordings is already turing Santana, the Grateful Dead, swelling back catalogs like never be- gold- certified and is currently No. and Quicksilver Messenger Service, fore-establishing, beefing up, and 125 after 24 weeks on the Top Pop among others; and "Remains," a col- sometimes renaming their catalog de- Albums chart. lection by mid-'60s Boston rockers partments, planning new reissue se- Eight people now comprise the Barry & the Remains. ries and product lines, and readying company's Legacy division -a reis- All told, says Gary Pacheco, direc- boxed sets for holiday seasons this sue department that began five years tor of marketing at Legacy, the divi- year and beyond. ago and bowed its new name some sion is shooting to release "close to Though catalog reissues have been months back with a critically ac- 100" titles in 1991 bearing the Legacy a constant source of business at ma- claimed Byrds boxed set. That Lega- logo. "To be honest with you," he jor labels since the introduction of the cy is now kicking into full gear is il- says, "we're running at full steam, compact disc -most notably through lustrated by three rock releases is- and we have a big vault." R &B on 68) Better Late Than Never. NARAS president Michael Greene presents members of concentrated jazz and pro- sued this month alone: "Bang (Continued page seems to be shaping up the Cuban group Irakere with their 1979 Grammy Award for best Latin recording, grams -1991 as the year the reissue wave will which they were unable to receive in the U.S. at the 22nd annual Grammy Awards reach its crest. show. Greene traveled to Cuba March 1 of this year to present the award. Shown, Sony Music (the former CBS from left, are Chucho and Oscar Valdes of Irakere and Greene. Bows Vid-Single Certs, Records) seems to have embraced RIM Ups Longfonn Requirements BY MELINDA NEWMAN gold certification and 50,000 units Timmy T.'s `Try' Succeeds On Hot 100; for platinum. Multiplatinum video NEW YORK- Prompted by the singles are certified at 100,000 success of Madonna's video single, units and at additional 50,000 -unit Doors Albums Break On Through Again "Justify My Love," the Recording increments. Industry Assn. of America has in- "If I had to name one single rea- troduced a video -single award clas- son why we started the video -sin- TIMMY T.'s "One More Try" this week becomes the tive weeks in the top 20 in 1989. sification. At the same time, it has gle category it would be Madon- first single on an independently distributed label to top Joni Mitchell's "Night Ride Home" enters the pop al- raised the requirements for certifi- na," says RIAA president Jay Ber- the Hot 100 in nearly a decade. The single, on the Quali- bums chart at No. 68. It's the veteran artist's highest- cation of longform music videos. man. "This was a unique ty label, is the first indie release to reach No. 1 since debuting album since 1979 ... And Morrissey's "Kill The video -single category, circumstance to introduce the cate- Lionel Richie's "Truly" on Motown in November 1982. Uncle" bows at No. ?3. Mitchell and Morrissey must be which debuted this month, re- gory, but I honestly do think there "One More Try" took 14 weeks to reach No. 1, longer working on the same time table. They also entered the quires sales of 25,000 units for (Continued on page 82) than any other single since Maxi Priest's "Close To chart the same week (April 9, 1988) with their last al- You" in October. As a result of this slow but steady bums, "Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm" and "Viva Hate," climb, it will be a contender to be the No. 1 single of respectively. 1991. Quincy Jones' "Back On The Block" slips from No. Doc Pomus Dies; Industry veteran Russ 140 to No. 143 a few Songwriter Regan heads the Ameri- weeks after winning the can operation of Quality Grammy for album of the Records, a Canadian label. year. It was probably un- Penned Classic Rock Songs Regan has been a key ex- realistic to expect a Bon- BY THOM DUFFY stinct for infusing R &B with Latin ecutive in the success of CNART nie Raitt -style resurgence rhythms and Pomus' uniquely roman- No. 1 hits in each of the on this album. Raitt's NEW YORK -Doc Pomus, whose tic lyrics, the pair produced such last four decades. He pre- "Nick Of Time" didn't magic moments of songwriting pro- soaring gems for the Drifters as viously scored in the '60s soar to No. 1 after last duced some of the most beloved hits "This Magic Moment," "I Count The ( "Incense And Pepper- 11W year's Grammy telecast of early rock'n'roll, including classics Tears," and "Save The Last Dance mints" on Uni), the '70s simply because it had for Elvis Presley and the Drifters, For Me," which topped the Hot 100 ( "Love's Theme" on 20th swept the awards, but be- died of lung cancer here March 14. for three weeks in September 1960. Century), and the '80s by Pau Z Grein cause the. Grammys He was 65. They co-wrote the Presley hits "(Ma- ("Fláshdance ... What A Feeling" on Casablanca). played into the Cinderella story of Raitt's comeback. Pomus, who was born Jerome E. rie's The Name) His Latest Flame," Madonna's "Rescue Me" jumps to No. 9 on the Hot Felder in the Williamsburg section of "Little Sister," "Surrender," and THIS WEEK marks the first time in more than 10 100. It's her 22nd top 10 hit out of her last 23 releases. Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 27, 1925, be- "Viva Las Vegas." months that a rap album has not been listed at No. 1 or The Black Crowes' "She Talks To Angels" jumps gan a collaboration in the '50s with Pomus' style was shaped by his No. 2 on the Top Pop Albums chart. M.C. Hammer's from No. 92 to No. 72 in its second week on the Hot 100. Mort Shulman. With Shulman's in- (Continued on page 86) "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Ern" and /or Vanilla Ice's It's likely to become the band's first top 40 hit. "Hard To "To The Extreme" appeared in the top two spots for 45 Handle" reached No. 45 in December. straight weeks. But the streak ends as Ice's album slips Queensryche's "Silent Lucidity" is the top new entry to No. 4. on the Hot 100 at No. 67. The success of the single has Judge Rules In Favor of Starr Also, debut albums hold down five of the top six spots revived the band's "Empire" album, which jumps from this week. "Mariah Carey" remains at No. 1 for the No. 19 to No. 14 on this week's pop albums chart. Bostonian Has No 25% `Kids' Share fourth week, "Wilson Phillips" rebounds to No. 3, "To Hi- Five's "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" The Extreme" slips to No. 4, C &C Music Factory's jumps to No. 1 on the Hot R &B Singles chart. It's Jive BY GREG REIBMAN frey D. Furst, a Boston -based entre- "Gonna Make You Sweat" vaults to No. 5, and the Records' second No. i R &B hit in a little more than a preneur who has filed for Chapter 7 Black Crowes' "Shake Your Money Maker" jumps to year, following Ruby Turner's "It's Gonna Be Alright." BOSTON -A federal bankruptcy bankruptcy. Furst maintained that, No. 6. judge here has dismissed a Boston in a handshake deal, Starr gave him WE GET LET I'ERS: Christopher Arndt of Kinder- businessman's claims to a 25% a 25% interest in New Kids in ex- THE DOORS are likely to have two albums in the top hook, N.Y., notes that Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation share of the multiplatinum group change for a $175,000 start-up loan 40 within a few weeks. "The Doors" soundtrack enters 1814" has tied Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the stu- New Kids On The Block. The deci- used to launch the group. Furst also the chart at No. 40, while "Best Of The Doors" leaps dio album whose singles amassed the most total weeks sion removes a cloud over the repu- said his partner, convicted racke- from No. 129 to No. 71 in its second week back on the in the top 40. The grand total in both eases: 89. tation of Maurice Starr, the New teer James M. Martorano, was also chart. Frank Marques of Gaithersburg, Md., notes that Ma- Kids founder and producer, who given a 25% share of the group as This is the second major revival for the Doors since donna's "Rescue Me" established a new record as the had been linked to reputed mobsters part of the same loan. the death of lead singer Jim Morrison 20 years ago. A highest -debuting single by a female solo artist in the when charges surfaced that he had Starr said the loan was secured 1980 resurgence saw "The Doors Greatest Hits" hit the rock era. It opened at No. 15 a few weeks ago. The old traded two shares of New Kids in only by real estate and that there top 20. record was held by Joy Layne, whose "Your Wild exchange for a loan (Billboard, Oct. was never any agreement surround- Hollywood has yet to tackle the life stories of Janis Heart" opened at No. 30 in 1957. 27). ing the group. Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, who both died in 1970, the Rich Appel of CBS-TV in New York notes that "Wil- "I knew that I had never made Federal judge James N. Gabriel year before Morrison. But the 1980 movie "The Rose," son Phillips" is the second album by a "girl group" to any crazy deal like that," Starr said ruled that Furst's claims were unen- about an ill- fated, Joplin-esque singer, was a major hit. spawn four top 10 singles. It follows Exposé's "Expo- after the March 11 decision was an- forceable because there was no sure" ... Appel adds that the Simpsons are the first nounced. "I'm just glad that the written contract. Gabriel did, how- FAST FACTS: Great White's "Hooked" leaps from No. television family to hit the Hot 100 since the Partridge judge saw to it to dismiss the case ever, leave the door slightly ajar for 48 to No. 18 in its second week on the pop albums chart. Family two decades ago. before it went to trial and that this Furst's lawyer, Michael P. Pagnozzi, The band's last album, "Twice Shy," logged 20 consecu- whole ugly incident is behind me." who requested and received permis- The case involved claims by Jef - (Continued on page 84)

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Marilyn Gillen which I have talked more about the making the display advantage of the U.S., and "jewel-box -only" packaging ter the initial six-month period is i Copy Editor. Catherine Applefeld need for scrapping the CD longbox longbox marginal at best and ex- has not impeded the sale of CDs in over. Decreased bulk also means low- Radio: Sean Ross, Editor (N.Y.) Craig Rosen, Reporter (LA.) than about the content of my new tremely wasteful at worst. Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, er shipping and storage costs, and Phyllis Stark, Reporter (N.Y.) music, I feel it is time to offer a sim- The industry impasse on this issue and other major record markets. more space at retail means sales of a Talent Thom Duffy, Editor (N.Y.) Chris Morris, Associate Editor (LA.) ple solution to an industry impasse is that retailers feel jewel-box -only Record companies spend about 40 larger selection of artists and titles. R &B Music: Janine McAdams, Editor (N.Y.) that is both annoying and silly. I have packaging necessitates the refixtur- cents per unit to make a longbox that Retailers would immediately re- Country Music /Nashville: Edward Morris, Editor Debbie Holley, Assistant Editor spoken with Peter Gabriel, who has ing of their stores, an expense they consumers immediately throw away. ceive money toward the refitting of Dance Music: Larry Flick, Editor (N.Y.) also taken a stand on abandoning the do not want to pay for. They also con- My plan is simple. First, record their stores to accommodate the Home Entertainment Jim McCullaugh, Editor (LA.) Home Video: Paul Sweeting, Editor (N.Y.) longbox by releasing a "jewel -box- packaging change, and after refix- Marketing: Earl Paige, Editor (LA.) only" CD, and he fully supports the turing, would gain space for double Retail: Ed Christman, Editor (N.Y.) logic of the following plan to elimi- Paul Verna, Reporter (N.Y.) the amount of product. More titles Music Video: Melinda Newman, Editor (N.Y.) nate the longbox. `If we can't solve and greater inventory mean in- Technology /Pro Audio: Susan Nunziata, Editor (N.Y.) My simple six-month plan has in- creased profits and better service. Music Research /Analysis: Paul Grein, Editor (LA.) herent Editorial Assistants: Deborah Russell (LA.), benefits for retailers, record this simple problem, Artists would no longer be vic- Trudi Miller (N.Y.), Karen O'Connor (N.Y.) companies, artists, and the buying tims of the industry impasse, and this Contributors: Carlos Agudelo (Latin), public, all Jim Bessman (N.Y.), Lisa Collins (Gospel), the parties affected by this how are we going would create more opportunities for Bob Darden (Gospel), Is Horowitz (Classical), issue. We all favor doing away with new artists to gain exposure. Don Jeffrey (Financial), Larry LeBlanc (Canada), Jeff Levenson (Jazz), Moira McCormick (Chicago) extraneous packaging of products in to save the planet ?' The music -buying public would INTERNATIONAL our society so as to reduce the huge no longer need to dispose of unwant- International Editor -In-Chief ADAM WHITE volume of garbage we produce and ed garbage and would have a much European News Editor. Jeff Clark -Meads Chief European Correspondent Mike Hennessey later dump into our landfills. Our sol- Raffi is a children's recording artist. His greater selection of product from Special Issues Editor. Peter Jones (London) id -waste management needs compel new MCA album, "Evergreen Everblue," which to choose. CHARTS & RESEARCH us to act in a preventative manner Finally, would Associate Director /Retail Research: Geoff Mayfield has no longbox. the environment Associate Director /Special Markets: Terri Rossi and reduce the production of obvious benefit from an end to this extreme Associate Director /Country: Lynn Shults garbage materials. And, let's face it, waste of resources. If those discard- Sr. Manager/Video, Research Services: Bob Benjamin Research Supervisor. Roger Fitton the CD longbox is garbage. tend that displaying only the jewel companies unilaterally stop produc- ed longboxes that packaged the CDs Chart Managers: Anthony Colombo (Album Rock), While alternative CD packages box will lead to increased theft. ing longboxes, thereby saving the 40 sold last year were laid end to end, Michael Ellis (Hot 100), Constanza Garcia (Latin), Karen Fulgenzio (Dance), Doug Grober (Jazz /Gospel), have been proposed, none has been When vinyl bit the dust, record cents per unit to produce them. For a they would circle the equator twice. Eric Lowenhar (Adult Alternative /Classical), Mark embraced across the board, and the companies accommodated retailers period of six months, they pocket half It is hoped that the good will gener- Marone (Modern Rock /Studio Action), Geoff Mayfield (Pop Albums), Terri Rossi (R &B /Rap), jewel box, on its own, offers an im- by designing and manufacturing the of that amount and pass on the rest ated by record companies and retail- Lynn Shults (Country), Marc Zubatkin (Video) mediate solution. It is a strong con- 12-inch (LP height) longbox at their to retailers based on their CD orders. ers working together would inspire Chart Production Manager. James Richliano Asst. Chart Production Manager. Michael Cusson tainer that already exists, protects own cost. Now they insist that retail- In exchange, the retailers would have the creative thinking necessary to Research Services Manager. Paul Page the CD extremely well, and is manu- ers pay the full cost of refitting to agree to use the 20 cents per unit adapt this plan as needed and to Chart Surveyors: Ricardo Companioni, Steven factured and sold internationally. It stores and will not take a unilateral from the record companies to smooth Graybow, Silvio Pietroluongo, David Runco refit over whatever bumps this MARKETING & SALES needs no other materials for shipping stand against the longbox for fear of their stores to accommodate releases transition would naturally carry with National Advertising Director. JIM BELOFF and distribution and can be retailed losing sales. Artists, caught in the without longboxes as soon as possi- it. If the music industry would only Advertising Director, Directories: Norm Berkowitz without longbox. Promotion Director. Sumya Ojakli the middle, cannot afford to risk dimin- ble. Thus the longbox could be elimi- put aside the paralysis of power poli- Advertising Services Mgr.: Melissa Subatch The practical reason for scrapping ished sales or may not have the con- nated at no extra cost to anyone. tics that created this impasse in the N.Y.: Ken Karp, Andy Myers, Jon Guynn, the longbox is that it is not vital to tractual right to ban the longbox, and Here's how all us would benefit: place, would Alex Kelly, Dana Donato, Michele Jacangelo of first it be able to move Classified (N.Y.): Jeff Serrette product safety or product identifica- many feel frustrated because they This plan would eliminate un- on this without further delay. After LA.: Christine Matuchek, Arty Simon, tion. In other words, without the care a great deal about this issue. wanted garbage. More than 23 mil- all, if we cannot solve this simple Jodie LeVitus, Mary Fisher, Melinda Bell Nashville: Carole Edwards, Desi Smith longbox, there is absolutely no dan- Here's what is never discussed: lion pounds of waste were produced problem of the longbox, how are we Europe: Patricia A. Rod ger of the CD in the "jewel-box -only" Jewel boxes are larger than cas- from the sale of 250 million CDs pack- going to save the planet? As the song U.K.: Niki McCarthy, Christine Chinetti Tokyo: Bill Hersey, Aki Kaneko format being mistaken for lipstick or sette boxes, and since most retailers aged in longboxes in 1990 alone. says, "It's up to me, it's up to you." Milan: Lidia Bonguardo, 011 -0362 -58.44 -24 Sydney: Mike Lewis, 011 -612- 319-6995 Canada: Jim Fotheringham, 416-830-0331 PRODUCTION Director. MARIE R. GOMBERT Advertising Production Mgr.: John Wallace Lette Advtg. Production Coordinator. Lydia Mikulko Systems Manager. James B. Dellert to the Why should black rappers be exempt blacks account for less than 15% of most any R &B /rap -oriented artist Composition Technician: Marc Giaquinto Edit. Production Manager. Terrence C. Sanders from white imitators? the U.S. population, it shouldn't come who has met with widespread pop Asst. Edit. Production Mgr.: Drew Wheeler Edito Even more insidious is McAdams' as any surprise that a good -looking success, including M.C. Hammer and Directories Production Mgr.: Len Durham ADMINISTRATION suggestion that the "imitators and white rapper gains attention and suc- Tone Loe. Yet these same fans accept V.P. & Executive Editorial Director. Lee Zhito RACIST MYTH artistic opportunists" (again, read cess. This is demographics at work. white rappers 3rd Bass and the Divisional Controller. Peter Philipps Janine McAdams' contention in her white) hold values that are both ethi- Conversely, the awesome success of Young Black Teenagers. Directories Publisher. Ron Willman Director of Database Services: Raymond H. Heitzman Feb. 23 column that Vanilla Ice has cally and morally unscrupulous, M.C. Hammer and Tone Loe amply No musical form is exempt from Distribution Director. Edward Skiba "begged, borrowed, and stolen the while the truly faithful street rappers demonstrates that hit songs still get imitation. Unfortunately, music his- Circulation Manager. Helaine Greenberg European Circulation Mgr.: Sue Dowman (London) funky beats and dope rhythms" of perform as if it is a higher calling. to market and are bought by whites. tory contains numerous examples of Dir. of Licensing /Special Projects: Georgina Challis dedicated rap (read black) artists "Some with a reverence for the form Adam A. Dobrin African -American artists-like Now- Credit: Nick Caligiuri Billing: Debbie Liptzer propagates the strange myth that have experimented with its parame- Washington, D.C. lin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, even Robert Assistant to the Publisher. Mercy Cintron mere music styles can be stolen and ters and created new strains of hip - Johnson -whose music became com- BPI PUBLICATIONS GROUP commercially exploited by crass "op- hop that contribute to the progress of Janine McAdams replies: That par- mercially popular only after being re- President: JOHN BABCOCK JR. white). President, BPI Europe Ltd: THEO ROOS portunists" (read This myth music entertainment," she wrote. In ticular column was addressed to rap corded by whites like the Rolling BPI COMMUNICATIONS INC. has its root in the notion that Elvis the generally misogynistic world of fans of all races who are interested in Stones, the Beatles, and Eric Clapton. President & Chief Executive Officer. GERALD S. HOBBS stole black music -a myth McAdams rap music, which McAdams chalks up the integrity of their chosen music Ice fits that mold; he accomplished President, Corporate Development Group: Sam Holdsworth Exec. Vice Presidents: John Babcock Jr., Martin R. Feely clearly wants to keep alive with her to "macho braggadocio," I can hardly form. Rap music is, without question, with one album what it took Hammer Senior Vice Presidents: Ann Haire, Paul Curran, racial attacks on Vanilla Ice. imagine the havoc white rappers an African- American musical expres- two to achieve. Rosalee Lovett, Robert J. Dowling Vice Presidents: Theo Roos, Lee Zhito, Glenn Heffernan, On a superficial level, the argu- might wreak on this exalted art form! sion. Many people have expressed an- The tone of my column was ex- Howard Lander, Georgina Challis, Rick Daniels Chairman Emeritus: W.D. Littleford ment makes sense. Yes, R&B and rap Furthermore, McAdams gushes, ger and dismay about Vanilla Ice's tremely personal. But only those who BILLBOARD OFFICES: were developed, for the most part, by M.C. Hammer "is a performer who immediate success, and I chose to are completely isolated from the feel- New York Los Angeles blacks, although there is a strong ar- knows who he is ... [He] gives back write about the issue. My purpose ings and opinions expressed by Afri- 1515 Broadway 9107 Wilshire Blvd. N.Y., N.Y. 10036 Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210 gument to be made that square -danc- to the community" by hiring lots of was to explain to fans why Ice's suc- can- Americans would be shocked by 212 -764 -7300 213-273.7040 ing calls are essentially rap -albeit young people and by starting a re- cess is logical in light of demograph- them or attribute them entirely to telex 710 -581 -6279 telex 66 -4969 fax 212-536-5358 fax 213 -859 -5302 rural in origin-and that urban, black cording label to give other rap hope- ics (as Dobrin does), as well as to ex- me. Nashville Washington, D.C. street rappers "stole" this music for fuls a chance. 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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 13 www.americanradiohistory.com adj 0 Country Radio Seminar: Nix The `Niche' Formats BY SEAN ROSS stream, as has Satellite Music Net- should try another format, not anoth- WTDR, Tudor said it was too hard to one of its strengths, but did think work's Traditional C &W network- er country niche. research something that did not al- that it had to be taken into account. NASHVIJÀF-A lot can happen in a another niche format represented KKAT Salt Lake City PD John ready exist. And that the plug was year. In 1990, Country Radio Seminar here. And although several other sta- Marks suggested that fragmentation pulled too quickly on country/rock. CANT STOP NOW attendees discussed the possibility tions have gone to a country /rock hy- had not occurred because the split in Tudor still believes fragmentation Among other CRS topics: that their format might finally frag- brid in recent weeks, there were few country was not rock vs. AC, but will take place and hopes to "be able The New -Artist Glut: Arista ment. But at this year's CRS, held kind words here for niche country. younger vs. older listeners, and that to evolve country into something Nashville head Tim DuBois noted here March 6-9, fragmentation was "Country radio is already a niche a mainstream station like his could more than a one -size- fits -all format." that there were seven artists in the all but declared dead. format," said WBAP /KSCS Dallas still cover its bases with younger Jim Murphy, OM of SMN's Tradi- top 10 who did not have a contract The panel "Finding Your Niche OM Ted Stecker. "Our [secondary country fans. tional C&W, did not see his format as three years ago. But PDs are not cre- Can Be A Bitch" was planned amid and tertiary] listeners are already Researcher Jon Coleman also not- a niche, either. TC &W, Murphy said, ating extra slots for currents. In fact, last year's publicity for country/rock sharing with other formats." He add- ed that while country meets a num- had shifted its target from 35-64 to KMPS Seattle PD Tim Murphy, WTDR (Thunder 96.9) Charlotte, ed that "country has a lot of variety ber of conditions needed for a format 25-54 and was seeking the "core coun- whose station's addition of a new cur- N.C., and AC /country KQOL Salt and that is the key to our success" to fragment, e.g., the rise of a new, try listener, not fringe groups ... rent slot in 1989 helped drive the talk Lake City. Now KQOL is easy listen- and that any station that could not homogenous sound or the presence You can't create an audience, you of a more -current country format, ing. WTDR has gone more main- compete in mainstream country of a lot of gold not played by other have to find one that is already told panelists, "For a while we went a country outlets, the fragmentation there." little overboard on currents and we opportunity existed primarily on pa- Tied into the fragmentation issue suffered for it." per. The oldies niche would not work is the question of how much change With more artists competing for a because country listeners came to the country listeners really want. It came finite number of slots, the upshot is format as adults, not during adoles- up at an earlier panel on video where that, as DuBois noted, "charts are so cence when loyalties to songs are manager Ken Kragen, whose clients fast now that we don't get as much formed. Further, the new movements include Travis Tritt, cited radio's re- sustained airplay as we need for lis- in country, e.g., new traditionalism or sistance to "Put Some Drive In Your teners to find a record ... Listeners country rock, had been co -opted by Country" as proof that "the nature of are still not familiar with top -five rec- mainstream country stations. And the format dictates certain limita- ords." Thus, Alan Jackson's current country stations wanted parity with tions." When video director Jack Cole single, which went to No. 1 in eight their rivals, not the smaller numbers countered that country was "a wide - weeks, "hasn't had as much sales im- that a niche station attracts. open territory," citing the success of pact as it would have if it had taken Not that most of those in country K.T. Oslin, Kragen challenged him to 14 -15 weeks." subformats saw them as niches. name "a true innovator" among to- Product Timing: Asked how they WTDR PD- turned -consultant Mark day's hit artists. Kragen added that knew a label was committed to a rec- Tudor saw Thunder as "not fragmen- he was not complaining about coun- ord, PDs agreed that one key mea- tation but evolution," similar to coun- try's conservatism, which he saw as (Continued on page 18) try's early -'80s move from "ethnic" to "mainstream" appeal. "If we radio representatives mingle backstage after Heroes And Friends. Artists and didn't steal from other formats [at Seminar ceremonies in Nashville. Pictured, from left, the Country Radio opening the time], we wouldn't be here to- Gosdin, Larry Daniels of KNIX Phoenix, Tammy Wynette, Randy Travis, are Vern day," Tudor said. VP /programming of ABC Radio Networks. Don't Be and Corinne Baldassano, Asked what went wrong with Formabc Panels:

Sp Su Fa W Defensive; Bury Bad Spots Call Format '90 '90 '90 '91 NASHVILLE--One of the Country rium test, pare the music library, Radio best features is try to refire the jock staff, increase KNBR N/T 2.4 4.2 2.3 2.4 Seminar's WINTER '91 BIRCHES KABL -AM -FM AC 1.7 2.4 2.4 2.1 the willingness of its PDs to discuss the community involvement, etc. KXXX -FM top 40 2.9 2.1 3.5 2.1 Copyright 1991, Birch /Scarborough Research, Inc. May not be quoted or reproduced with- KFOG album 2.6 2.5 2.3 1.9 radio programming in slightly While some audience members felt out prior written permission. KHQT top 40 /dance 2.4 2.1 2.1 1.8 greater depth than other conven- that KSCC was overreacting to KKHI -AM -FM classical 2.1 1.4 2.1 1.8 KKSF adult alt 2.4 1.6 2.6 1.7 tion panelists. Last year there was Country 92, Shane contended that KBAY easy 1.6 1.2 1.1 1.6 Sp Su Fa W Sp Su Fa W one well -liked session on radio for - they were changes that needed to KDFC -AM -FM classical 2.0 1.3 1.1 1.6 Call Format '90 '90 '90 '91 Call Format '90 '90 '90 '91 KBRG Spanish 1.3 .8 .7 1.4 matics; this year there were sever- be made anyway. KDBK /KDBQ AC .6 .3 1.8 1.3 a few KNEW country 1.2 1.0 .4 1.3 al. There were more than K1LA country 3.1 2.2 2.2 1.7 KYA oldies 1.9 1.1 1.3 1.2 One CRS closing session was a times when the case -study panel NEW YORK -(1) KCRW noncommercial .8 .8 .9 1.6 WRKS urban 6.3 7.1 7.3 7.3 KIQI Spanish 1.1 .4 1.0 1.1 K1LH urban 2.1 1.2 1.2 15 lively, elaborately structured "pro- bled into real life, as when Robert- WINS N/T 3.5 3.2 3.8 52 KSFO oldies 1.9 3.1 2.2 1.1 KKHI Spanish .6 .8 1.5 1.5 WQHT top 40 /dance 5.3 5.8 5.3 5.0 KARA oldies 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 in son barbs Shane, KUSC classical 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3 gramming war games" panel exchanged with WCBS-FM oldies 4.5 4.9 4.2 4.7 KLOK Spanish 7 4 .5 1.0 KGF1 oldies 1.0 1.0 .7 1.2 who WBLS urban 5.0 52 4.9 4.6 which two three -person teams, each consults KIKK's real rival, KNAC album 1.2 1.7 1.3 1.2 PHILADELPHIA-(5a W HTZ top 40 5.4 5.5 4.4 4.4 KACE urban .9 .8 .8 1.1 KYW N/T 1.2 5. 6.2 9.0 featuring a consultant, GM, and KILT -FM. Or when Freeman an- WNEW-FM album 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.2 WUSL urban 9.0 10.3 11.8 9.0 PD, squared off. Consultant Ed nounced that Country 92's goal was WCBS N/T 2.9 2.4 3.6 4.1 CHICAGO -(3) WIOQ top 40 7.6 7.0 7.4 7.8 4.0 3.7 4.4 4.0 9.9 WLTW AC WGCI -FM urban 103 10.2 9.3 WMMR album 9.1 8.2 8.5 7.8 Shane, WKXC Augusta, Ga., PD not to put KSCC out of business, WOR N/T 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 WBBM -FM top 40 7.1 10.4 9.1 8.6 WEGX top 40 5.9 6.4 4.8 6.1 WABC N/T 2.9 2.8 2.3 3.3 WGN N/T 7.5 7.8 8.0 8.2 WYSP cls rock 5.5 7.2 5.9 6.0 Kevin King, and KMPS Seattle GM but simply to eke out its share of WXRK cls rock 3.3 4.2 4.5 3.3 WBBM N/T 4.2 3.9 4.2 5.1 WWDB N/T 4.2 3.5 3.9 5.2 Fred Schumacher represented the the market. That sounded a lot like WNSR AC 3.3 3.0 3.2 3.2 WCKG cls rock 4.8 5.7 5.1 4.9 WPEN adult std 4.2 5.4 4.3 4.5 WPAT-FM easy 2.6 3.4 2.3 2.8 WVAZ urban 6.6 3.7 4.5 4.8 WDAS -FM urban 4.4 4.7 4.5 4.4 new management team at fictitious KMLE's strategy toward well -en- 2.7 4.1 WPLI top 40 3.3 2.9 2.8 WLUP-FM album 4.9 4.1 4.4 WEAZ -FM AC 4.9 2.9 4.0 4.4 KSCC Spring City. KIKK Houston trenched rival KNIX -FM, but WQCD adult alt 2.9 2.6 2.1 2.6 WUSN country 3.4 4.1 4.3 4.2 WXTU country 4.0 4.3 3.8 4.2 2.9 2.5 WMAQ 3.9 WFAN N/T 2.7 3.3 N/T 2.0 2.1 2.3 WYXR AC 2.3 2.2 2.6 3.0 PD Jim Robertson, KMT.F, Phoenix KSCC GM Schumacher contended, WYNY country 2.0 1.8 2.3 2.4 WXRT album 4.0 3.3 3.7 3.2 WMGK AC 3.2 3.8 4.0 2.7 initial goal isn't to beat us WNCN classical 1.1 1.1 1.4 1.7 WLUP N/T 3.4 2.9 3.0 3.0 WOGL-FM oldies 3.4 3.4 3.8 2.7 GM J.D. Freeman, and consultant "If their WLIB N/T 1.2 .9 1.4 1.6 WNUA adult all 2.8 2.9 3.4 2.5 WFLN classical 2.5 2.3 2.4 2.5 Jay Albright represented new rival or take us out, and there isn't room WQXR -AM -FM classical 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.5 W1MK oldies 2.3 2.5 1.9 2.3 WIP N/T 2.0 2.4 3.5 2.5 WNEW adult std 1.8 2.1 1.6 1.4 WKQX AC 3.3 3.4 2.6 2.3 WKSZ AC 2.8 2.5 2.8 2.4 "Country 92." for two country stations, No. 2 will WSKQ-FM Spanish 1.0 1.5 1.1 1.4 W11D adult std 2.6 2.4 2.8 2.2 WRTI jazz 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.4 KSCC, the market's only country wither and die." WFME religious .4 .3 1.2 LO WYTZ top 40 3.4 3.3 2.6 2.2 WOGI oldies 3.9 3.4 .6 1.3 WLS N/T 1.6 2.6 1.9 1.8 .7 .2 .9 as an The 15 formatics panel LOS ANGELES -(2) WHAT N/T 1.2 FM for several years, began March 5 WBEZ noncommercial 1.1 1.0 1.4 1.7 WHYY noncommercial 1.0 1.5 1.2 1.1 KITS -AM -FM top 40 7.1 6.2 6.2 9 AC 2.9 2.0 1.9 1.7 automated country station in the gave audience members a chance to KKBT urban 3.9 6.0 6.3 5.6 WTMX WFYR AC 1.9 1.5 1.3 1.6 DETROIT -(6) into a vote on several programming is- KLOS album 4.8 5.4 4.8 5.5 7.6 7.6 7.9 early '80s before evolving WLIT AC 1.3 1.4 1.6 1.5 W1R AC 7.5 KOST AC 5.0 4.8 5.3 5.5 W1LB urban 9.6 10.1 7.9 72 WMBI -FM religious .9 1.0 1.1 1.5 "sterile" 12 -in -a -row outlet. Country sues, among them: KABC N/T 5.0 4.3 5.1 51 WHYT top 40 7.1 7.2 6.9 6.5 WFMT classical 1.2 1.6 1.0 1.4 KPWR top 40 /dance 7.0 6.1 5.9 5.1 92's strategy was to come into the Commercial placement: Asked W010 Spanish 1.1 1.0 1.4 1.2 WJZZ adult alt 5.0 4.8 5.1 6.4 KROQ modern 4.3 4.5 4.2 4.2 WDFX 40 5.2 5.9 5.2 5.9 market with mainstream country, whether an obnoxious spot should KFWB N/T 2.5 3.3 2.6 3.9 SAN FRANCISCO -(4) WW1 4.0 3.8 5.2 5.4 KNX N/T 2.5 2.2 2.7 3.5 KGO N/T 6.6 .8 8.0 9.0 WWWW country 4.5 4.1 5.7 5.3 rather than a flank attack, but with go at the beginning or end of a stop - KTWV adult alt 3.9 3.2 2.9 3.3 KMEL top 40/dance 8.4 9.1 7.9 7.4 WRIF album 4.1 5.1 5.1 4.3 a higher -profile morning show, con- set, most participants agreed with KQLZ top 40 4.3 4.0 4.2 3.2 KCBS N/T 4.3 3.5 3.7 5.0 WCSX cls rock 4.7 3.6 3.9 3.8 KBIG AC 2.3 2.6 2.4 2.9 KITS modern 2.9 3.8 4.1 3.9 WKQI top 40 3.7 3.5 3.5 3.8 tinuous 92- minute music sweeps, consultant Joel Raab that stations KLSX cls rock 2.1 2.6 2.5 2.6 KSOL urban 3.8 3.8 4.1 3.6 WNIC AC 4.2 4.1 4.3 3.8 and the slogan "Good Times And should put the best commercials KWKW Spanish 2.7 2.0 2.4 2.6 KQED N/T - - - 3.3 WXYT N/T 4.1 3.4 3.6 3.8 KRTH oldies 2.1 2.3 2.0 2.5 KI01 AC 3.9 3.3 3.5 3.2 WLLZ album 4.8 5.1 4.1 3.3 Great Country Favorites." first to "keep the momentum going KFI N/T 2.2 2.2 1.8 2.3 KFRC adult std 2.8 2.8 2.7 3.1 W101 easy 2.6 3.3 2.2 3.2 KLVE Spanish 2.9 2.9 3.3 2.3 KSAN country 2.8 2.6 3.9 3.1 WLTI AC 3.5 3.4 2.9 3.2 The KSCC team's response was from an aesthetic standpoint," fol- KXEZ oldies 2.4 1.8 1.8 2.0 KBLX -AM -FM adult alt 2.5 2.2 3.1 3.0 CKLW adult std 2.8 1.9 1.9 2.6 to "go into a defense mode " -do lowed by those who supported KMPC adult std 2.5 2.1 2.3 1.9 KOIT -AM-FM AC 4.0 2.5 2.7 2.9 WMXD urban .6 .8 2.8 2.4 KTNQ Spanish 2.0 2.0 2.3 L8 KS10 album 1.6 2.2 2.1 2.9 WQRS classical 1.4 1.6 2.1 2.0 perceptual research and an audito- (Continued on page 18) KALI Spanish 1.2 1.5 1.0 1.7 KRQR album 3.6 4.5 3.2 2.8 KOD1 oldies 1.8 2.3 1.8 1.7 KOME album 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.7 (Continued on page 21)

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Of The Dar 6 9 Rosette,, Joyride 8 13 Deee -Lite, Power Of Love 29 Divinyls, I Touch Myself 8 11 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 13 13 Gloria Estafan, Coming Out PLATINUM , 7 8 Coming Out Of The Dar 9 8 LL Cod 1, Around The Way Girl 30 Rosette, Joyride 9 12 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking Atout 14 14 Okla Adams Here Gloria Estefan, 10 17 The Cover Girls, Funk Boutique 31 Poison, Ride The Wind 10 Styx, Show Me The Way 15 16 Londonbeat ve Been Thinking About Kemp, Tight 11 10 Shawn Christopher, Another Sleepless Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 14 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 16 18 The Cover Girls, Funk Boutique 9 12 Alias, itngaForYLo Your 12 20 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side 33 Harriet, Temple Of Love 12 18 Enigma, Sadeness Part I 17 20 Ralph Tresvanl, Stone Cold Gentleman 10 11 Stevie B, I'll Be By Side Round And Round 13 14 The Party, That's Why A34 Absander O'Neal All True Man 13 5 Surface, The First Time 18 19 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 11 5 Tevin Campbell, , J, The Way Girl 14 16 Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 35 Ralph Tesvant, Stone Cold Gentleman 14 7 Warrant I Saw Red 19 23 Another Bad Creation lesha 12 14 LL Cool Around 15 15 Gerardo, Rico Suave A Monie Love, It's A Shame (My Sister) 15 15 George Michael, Mother's Pride 20 27 Guy Let's Chill 13 15 Styx, Show Me The Way 16 19 Cynthia, What Will It Take A Queensryche Silent Lucidity 16 20 Tracie Spencer, This House 21 21 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 14 16 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love The 17 18 Enigma, Sadeness Part I A Rude Boys Written All Over Your Face 17 21 Rosette Joyride 22 25 Bingo Boys Featuring Pnacesse, How T 15 17 Janet Jackson, State Of World I For Help 18 22 CRC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi EX EX Extreme, More Than Words 18 22 Usette Melendez, Together Forever 23 24 Vanilla Ice, Love You 16 18 Rick Astey, Cry New York O.M.: Steve Kingston 17 19 This House 19 23 D'zyre, Forever Amú r Sting All This Time 24 26 Gerardo, Rico Suave Tracie Spencer, Alexander O'Neal, All True Man I 2 Marbh Carey, Someday A20 - Black Box, Strike It Up 29 25 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 25 30 Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 18 21 -Five, I The Way (The Kissing 19 13 Sting, All This Time 2 1 Timmy T., One More Try 21 21 Londonbeat I've Been Thinking About 21 26 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 26 31 Hi Like 27 10 Madonna, Rescue Me 20 20 Airkraft, Somewhere 3 3 Warrant, I Saw Red 22 24 SaFire, Made Up My Mind n 27 Amy Grant, Baby Baby Your Face 21 24 Amy Grant, Baby Baby 4 5 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 23 25 Trade Spencer, This House 16 Vanilla Ice, Play That Funky Music 28 35 Rude Boys, Written All Over 27 Tesla, Signs 5 6 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 24 26 Bingo Boys Featuring Princessa, How T 24 28 Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 29 12 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat n My Houston, All The Man That I N 23 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec 6 4 Surface, The First Time 25 27 Another Bad Creation , lesha 25 17 Keith Sweat I'll Give All Love To 30 n Whitney n Freedom Willi 31 32 Alexander O'Neal, All True Man 24 25 Elisa Fiorillo ooh This I Need 7 11 Styx, Show Me The Way 26 EX Definition Of Sound, Now Is Tomorrow 94.5 BH A26 - C &C Music Factory Feat Than 32 33 Harriet, Temple f Love 25 26 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 8 9 Diets Adams , Get Here 27 28 Father M.C..{yI'll Do 4YYU A27 - Nelson, More Ever Wrap My Body Tight 26 28 Bingo Boys Featuring Princessa, How T 9 12 Janet Jackson State Of The World Pajama Got On You Boston P.D.: Steve Perun A28 - Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side 33 5 Johnny Gill, I Touch 34 37 Monte Love, It's A Shame (My Sister) 27 29 Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 10 13 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever AÁ29 - tour, People e Still A29 - Divinyls, Myself 28 EX Another Bad Creation , lesha 11 14 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 30 29 Concept Of One Feat Noel, The Questi 1 I Mariah Carey, Someday 35 38 Riff My Heart Is Failing Me In My Heart 29 EX Nelson, More Than Ever 12 15 Tracie Spencer, This House A - Ya Kid K, Awesome 2 2 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N A36 - Michelle, Something Me 13 16 Bingo Boys Featuring Princesse, How T 3 3 Timmy T., One More Try 37 EX Jasmine Guy, Another Like My Lover 30 6 Madonna, Rescue & Homer, A Minn*, I Touch Myself 14 17 The Cover Girls, Funk Boutique 4 6 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 38 39 The Simpson Featuring Bart - A CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 15 7 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 5 4 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 39 40 Keedy, Save Some Love - A Ralph Tresvanl, Stone Cold Gentleman 16 19 Londonbeat I've Been Thinking About 6 7 Tara Kemp Hold You Tight A40 - Candyman, Nightgown - A The Fins, Haw Much Is Enough 17 8 Slaughter Spend My Life 7 8 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side M1X 107a3 - _v , Get Here EX EX Adams 18 10 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 8 11 Another Bad Creation , Okta i 1, L 19 22 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 4 102.7 9 10 Tevin Campbell, Roun And Round EX EX Johnny Gill, Wrap My Body Tight EX EX Rolling Stones, Highwire 20 23 Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 10 13 Enigma, Sadeness Part I Washington P.D.: Lorrin Palagi 21 18 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi ' 11 12 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 1 I Touch Myself 12 5 LL Cool 1, Around The Way Girl 2 Mariah Carey Someday A22 - Divinyls Richards 23 26 Wilson Phillips, You re In Love Los Angeles P.D.: Bill 13 15 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 2 4 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 24 27 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side 1 2 Mariah Carey, Someday 14 9 CDC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 3 3 Surface, The First Time Ice, I Love You 4 10 Gloria Eddie, Coming Out Of The Dar A25 - Gerardo, Rico Suave 2 1 Timmy T., One More Try 15 16 Vanilla Detroit P.D.: John McFadden 26 29 Tevin Campbell Round And Round 3 5 Celine Dion Where Does My Heart Beat 16 17 Tracie Spencer This House 5 1 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N AV 17 20 Rico 6 8 Sting, All This Time 1 1 Mariah Carey Someday 19S 27 21 Nelson, After The Rain 4 6 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar Gerardo, Suave Young M.C., Pick The Pace Man IIIM,t! wino, A28 - Amy Grant Baby Baby 5 11 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 18 19 Rick Astley, Cry For Help 7 7 Alias, Waiting For Love 2 2 Up 29 20 Sting, All this Time 6 3 LL Cool 1, Around The Way Girl 19 21 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec 8 12 Oleta Adams Get Here 3 5 Another Bad Creation , Chicago 0.M.: Ric Lippincott 4 4 Guys Next Door, I've een Waiting 30 28 Damn Yankees, High Enough 7 4 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 20 22 Londonbeat I've Been Thinking About 9 13 Styyx, Show Me Way 1 1 Mariah Carey, Someday 8 17 Another Bad Creation lesha 21 23 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 14 Baby Baby 5 6 LL Cool J, Around The Way Girl 2 2 Whitney Houston All The Man That I N 9 9 Janet Jackson, World n 18 Chris Isaak, Wicked Game 11 5 Rod Stewart , I Don'tt Want To Talk Ab 6 8 Enigma, Sadeness Part I 3 4 Father M.C., I'll do 4 U 10 12 Stevie BeYour By Side 23 25 Rosette, Joyrideride 12 6 Cher, The Shoo P Shoo p Song (It's In H 7 3 Cathy Dennis, lust Another Dream 4 5 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 11 23 Voices That Care 24 27 Styx, Show Me The Way 13 9 Damn Yankees, High Enough 8 11 Gerardo, Rico Suave 5 3 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 12 14 Enigma, Sadeness Part I 25 26 Bingo Boys Featuring Princessa, How T 14 11 Concrete Blonde, Joey 9 9 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart The Way Girl I've Thinking About 13 That 6 6 LL Cool 1, Around 13 15 Gerardo, Rico Suave 26 30 Divinyls, I Touch Myself 15 20 Londonbeat Been 10 Whitney Houston, All The Man 7 9 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 14 16 Sting, All This Time 27 29 Amy Grant, Baby Baby 16 22 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 11 7 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom 8 11 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 15 18 Londonbeat I've Been Thinking About 28 24 Surface, The First Time 17 16 Heart, Stranded 12 15 Janet Jackson State Of The World New York P.D.: Joel Salkowitz 13 14 Round 9 10 Johnny Gill, Wrap My Body Tight 16 7 Damn Yankees, High Enough 29 EX Hi -Five, I Like The Way (The Kissing 18 18 Bette Midler, From A Distance Tevin Campbell, ound And 10 12 Gerardo Rico Suave 1 Ec The Is On Fire 9 Brother Makes 3, Do You Wanna Dance 17 20 Urban Dance Squad, Deeper Shade Of So 30 28 Oleta Adams , Get Here 19 26 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The 14 16 Wesibam, oof The Girl Let's Chill 11 7 Timmy t. One More Try 2 1 LL Cool J, Around Way 18 21 Amy Grant, Baby Baby A - Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 20 23 Harriet, Temple Of Love 15 17 Guy, 12 16 Tracie Spencer, This House 3 4 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight A Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 21 25 Rick Astley, Cry For Help 16 18 Vanilla Ice Satisfaction 19 n - Feat. Freedom 4 13 8 C&C Music Factory Willi 1 6 Enigma, Sadeness Part I 20 8 Father M.C., I'll Do 4 U 22 15 Chris Irak, Wicked Game 17 21 Father M.C. I'll Do If 14 17 Bingo Boys Featuring Princessa, How T 5 5 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 21 24 Chris Isak, Wicked Game 23 21 UB40, The Way You Do The Things You D 23 C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom 15 21 Another Bad Creation , lesha 6 10 Tracie Spencer, This House 10 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 24 24 Daryl Hall John Oates, So Close 19 19 Tracie Spencer, This House n 16 19 Lisette Melendez Together Forever 7 8 Bingo Boys Featuring Princessa, How T n 26 Trade Spencer, This House 25 30 Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 20 25 Bingo Boys Featuring Princesse, Deee Of Love 21 12 Timmy T. One More Try 17 15 Ralph Tresvanl, Stone Cold Gentleman 8 2 -Lte, Power 24 27 Divinyls, I Touch Myself 26 27 Wilson Phillips, Impulsive Carey, Someday Takes Time 10 the First Time 18 20 The Party, That's Why 9 3 Mariah 25 25 Culture Beat, I Like You 27 28 Mariah Carey Love n Surface, 19 cac Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 10 12 Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 26 28 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 28 29 Don Henley, New York Minute 23 27 The Simpson Featuring Bari & , n II 15 Shawn Christopher Another Sleepless 27 30 C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi A29 - Rosette, Joyride 24 EX Latour, People Are Still 94FM 21 23 Cathy Dennis,nTppouDe nnis, (All Night Lon 12 7 Lisette Melendez, together Forever 28 13 Keith Sweat, I'll Give All My Love To 25 EX Pittsburgh P.D.: Danny Clayton Grant, Baby M9e 13 13 2 In A Room She's Got Me Going Crazy 29 EX Rosette, Joyride 26 26 Londonbeatsl've Been Thinkingght n SaFire, yhPart 14 17 C &C Music Fact Feat. 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Freedom Willi 8 13 Tracie Spencer, This House 23 25 Testa Signs 30 EX Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 12 15 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 3 3 Timmy T., One More Try 3 3 Sutytyrffcace, The First Time 9 16 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 24 29 The Ésope ClubClub, Call it Poison A - EMF Unbelievable 13 3 Styx, Show Me The Way 4 5 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N S, Show Me The 10 14 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 25 28 Robert Palmer Mercy Me (The Ec A - Keedy, ave Some Love 14 12 Madonna, Rescue Me Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 5 7 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 11 17 Tesla, Signs 26 30 Queensryche, Silent Lucidity A - Tevin ampbell, Round And Round 15 5 Sting, All This Time Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 6 4 Damn 12 18 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 27 EX Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 7 7 EX EX Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 16 19 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 7 9 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 13 19 Alias, Waiting For Love 28 IX Cathy Dennis Touch Me (All Night Lon 8 10 This House IX EX Latour People Are Still 17 20 Tracie Spencer, This House Tracie Spencer, 8 11 Mariah Carey, Someday 14 11 Madonna, Rescue Me 29 EX Voices That Care , EX Bennis, Touch Lon 9 9 Bad Company, If- You -Needed Somebody 9 12 Coming Out Of The Dar 15 29 EX Roiling Highwire IX Cathy Me (All Night 18 11 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N Gloria Estefan Voices That Care-,.__. -30 Stones EX EX C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 19 23 Rosette Joyride 10 12 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 10 6 Bette Midler, From A Distance 16 20 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round A - Jasmine Guy, try Me 11 15 Wilson Phillips You're In Love I EX EX Bingo Boys Featuring Princesse, How T 20 22 Stevie I'Il Be By Your Side 11 16 Urban Dance Squad, Deeper Shade Of So 17 21 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 A - Divinyls Touch Myself 21 24 Rick Astley, Cry For Help 12 18 Rosette, Joyride 12 8 Janet Jackson, Love Will Never Do (Wi 18 EX Rosette, Joyride A - Keedy, Save Some Love 22 26 Whiitytney Houstony, The Star Spangled Ba 13 13 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 13 10 Madonna, Rescue Me 19 22 Amy Grant, Baby Baby A - The Back Cremes She Talks To Angels Baby 14 14 Oleta Adams , Get Here 14 18 Bad Company, If You Needed Somebody 20 EX Gerardo, Rico Suave EX EX Chicago, Chasin' The Wind 24 27 RollinggrStones 15 19 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 15 13 Wilson Phillips, Impulsive 21 25 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight EX IX Riff, My Heart Is Failing Me 25 29 Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of M Heart 16 16 Susanna Hoffs, My Side Of The Bed 16 14 Mariah Carey Love Takes Time 22 24 Bad Company, If You Needed Somebody EX EX Nelson, More Than Ever 26 30 Tevin Campbell Round And y Round 17 17 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side 17 22 Father M.C., I'll Do 4 U 23 27 Rick Astley, Cry For Help EX EX The Tnplets, You Don't Have To Go Ho 18 8 Surface, The Furst Time 27 17 Oleta Adams , Set Here 18 20 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 24 28 Oleta Adams , Get Here 28 18 Janet Jackson Love Will Never Do (Wi 19 25 Gerardo Rico Suave 19 21 Amy Grant, Baby Baby San Francisco P.D.: Keith Naftaly 29 21 The Outfield, For You 20 20 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec 20 23 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 21 21 The Rembrandts Just The Way It Is, B 1 Guy Let's Chill 30 EX Riff, My Heart Is Failing Me 21 24 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 2 Digital Underground, Same Song 22 23 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 22 26 Tracie Spencer This House 3 Tara Kemp Hold You Tight 23 EX Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 23 27 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 24 EX Winger Easy Come Easy Go 24 29 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 4 Hi -Fire I Like The Way (The Kissing 5 Michelle, Something In My Heart 25 EX Tesla, Signs 25 30 Gerardo, Rico Suave 6 Rude Boys, Written All Over Your Face A - Nelson, More Than Ever 26 31 Rosette, Joyride A Amy Grant, Baby Baby 7 Monk Love, It's A Shame (My Sister) - 27 32 Nelson, More Than Ever 8 20 Salt -N -Peal Do You Want Me Another Bad Creation , lesha 28 33 Tara Kemp Hold You Tight IX IX Harriet Temple Of Love 29 34 Lisette Melendez Together Forever 9 Il Enigma Sadeness Part 1 EX EX Bingo Boys Featuring Princesse How T 10 12 Tracie Spencer, This House 030 - Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side II 14 Alexander O'Neal All True Man Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman A31 - Keedy, Save Some Love Miami P.D.: Bill Tanner EX EX Cinderella Heartbreak Station 12 6 Father M.C., I'll do 4 U A32 - The kRembreendts, Just The Way It Is, B EX EX Extreme, More Than Words A33 Cause And Effect, You Think You Know 13 15 Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman 1 1 Timmy T., One More Try - EX EX Divinyls, I Touch Myself 14 17 Anita Baker Fairytale 2 2 Mariah Carey, Someday A34 - C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 15 22 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 3 5 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 35 35 Oleta Adams , Get Here 16 16 Harriet, Temple Of Love 4 6 Lisette Melendez Together Forever 17 19 Deee -Lte, E.S.P. 5 3 Mariah Carey, I don't Wanna Cry 18 21 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 6 4 C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi A19 - Chubb Rock Treat Em Right 7 7 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 20 23 D.J. Quik , Born And Raised In Compto 8 8 Trilogy, Love Me Forever Or Love Me N 21 13 Another Bad Creation , 9 II Gerardo, Rico Suave

22 EX Mariah Carey, I Don't anna Cry 10 10 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 23 26 Sheila E., Sex Cymbal 11 21 Whitney Houston, The Star Spangled Ba 24 24 Johnny Gill, Wrap My Body Tight 12 13 On The Edge, Desert Storm 25 27 Daisy Dee, Crary 13 9 Surface, The First Time Cincinnati P.D.: Dave Allen Houston P.D.: Steve Wyrostock 26 28 Gang Stan, Who's Gonna Take The Weig 14 16 Madonna, Rescue Me 27 EX Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 15 22 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 1 1 Styx, Show Me The Way 1 1 Mariah Carey, Someday 2 3 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 2 Rescue Me 28 IX The Family Stand, Sweet Liberation 16 20 Another Bad Creation , 2 Madonna, 29 30 Bingo Boys Featuring Princessa, How T 17 18 The Cover Girls, Funk outique 3 5 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 3 3 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 4 2 Janet Jackson, Love Will Never Do (Wi PLAYLISTSTM 4 4 Enigma Sadeness Part 1 HOT R A30 - Color Me Bad, I Wanna Sex You Up 18 19 Styx Show Me The Way &B 5 7 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 5 5 Tracie Thus House A - Aftershock, Going Through The Motions 19 12 Black Box, I Don't Know Anybody Else Spencer, 6 10 Mariah Carey, Someday 6 7 1.1B40, Here I Am (Come And Take Me) Sample Playlists of the Nation's Largest Urban Radio Stations A - Riff, My Heart Is Failing Me 20 24 Disco Rick & The Dogs, Your Mama's On EX Amy Grant, Baby Baby 21 28 Nyasia, Now 8 Forever 7 9 Alias, Waiting For Love 7 8 Sting, All This Time 8 4 Bad Company, If You Needed Somebody EX DIX( Trilogy, Love Me Forever Or Love Me N 22 25 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 8 10 George Michael, Mother's Pride IX EX Jasmine Guy, Another Like My Lover 23 14 Johnny 0, We Cant Go On This Way 9 11 Donny Osmond, Sure Lookin' 9 11 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 30 30 Marva Hicks, Never Been In Love Before EX EX Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 24 27 Poison Clan, Dance All Nite 10 6 Damn Yankees, High Enough 10 6 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 31 31 The Boys, Thanx 4 The Funk 11 13 I EX EX Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 25 EX Voices That Care Warrant, Saw Red 11 15 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 32 32 Loose Ends, Cheap Talk 12 8 Surface, The First Time 26 15 Pat A Mick, Use It Up And Wear It Out 12 9 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 33 33 Tracie Spencer, This House 27 29 LL Cool 1, Around The Way Girl 13 18 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 13 14 Book Of Love, Alice Everyday 34 34 gal Ed, Come On, Let's Move It SILVER 28 23 Black Box, Ghost Box 14 19 Signs 14 17 Rick Astley, Cry For Help 35 35 Monk Love, It's A Shame (My Sister) Away I 29 30 Nas -T Boyz What I'm Feeling 5 Winger 15 20 Divinyls, I touch Myself 36 36 Howard Hewett, Can't Tell You Why 30 32 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side 16 14 The Outfield, For You 16 21 The Rembrandts, Just The Way It Is, B Dallas P.D.: Michael Spears 37 37 Victoria Wilson -James, Through 31 33 SaFire, Made Up My Mind 17 21 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out 01 The Dar 17 25 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec 38 38 CAC Musk Factory Feat Freedom W0 1 1 Hi -Five, I Like The Way (The Kissing 18 23 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 18 24 The Escape Club, Call It Poison 39 39 Harriet Temple Of Love 32 34 Guys Next Door, I've Been Waiting For 2 2 Rude Boys, Written All Over Your Face 33 26 The Now 19 22 Sting, All This Time 19 22 Happy Mondays, Step On 40 00 Herb Alpert, North On South St. Cover Girls Don't Stop 3 3 Freddie: Jackson, Do Me Again 20 20 Madonna, Rescue Me 20 23 The Cover Girls Funk Boutique EX EX Shawn Christopher, Another Sleepless 34 EX New Kids On The Block, Call It What Y 4 4 Guy, Let's Chill A21 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round EX EX , 35 31 Girls Club, Heart To Break The Heart - 21 28 Oleta Adams , tel Here Oleta Adams Get Here 5 8 Digital Underground, Same Song (From A Tracie This House 22 24 Rick Astley, Cry For Help 22 27 Jellyfish, Baby's Coming Back EX IX Keith Sweat, I'll Give All My Love To You - Spencer, 6 6 Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman A TAA, Give Your Love To Me 23 25 Tracie Spencer This House 23 29 Bingo Boys Featuring Princess, How T IX IX M.C. Hammer, Here Comes The Hammer - 7 7 Geoff McBride, Doesn't That Mean Some 24 26 Amy Grant, Baby Baby 24 30 The Triplets You Don't Have To Go Ho Providence P.D.: Paul Cannon A - Black Box, Strike It Up 8 9 MarahCarreeyy Someday A The Simpsns Featuring 25 27 The Rembrandts, Just The Way It Is, B A Tevin Campbell, Round And Round - Bart A Homer, - 9 10 Big Daddy Featuring Berry Mariah Carey, Someday 26 28 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side A Amy Grant, Baby Baby EX EX Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat - 10 11 Joh 2 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I N 27 30 The Black She Talks To Angels EX Vanilla Ice, I You Crowes A CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi IX Love - 10 13 Nome ns 3 LL Cool J, Around The Way Girl nLoe Á Sam(M Sier)seI EX Shawn Christopher, Another 28 29 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About A Needy, Save Some Love IX Sleepless - 12 14 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 1 Celine Dion Where Does My Heart Beat 29 31 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec EX EX Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 13 12 Toe Short, Short But Funky 5 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 30 32 Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon IX EX Bingo Boys Featuring Pnncessa, How T 14 15 Jasmine Guy, Another Like My Lover 6 Madonna, Rescue Me 31 33 Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart IX EX Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 15 17 Bask Black, Whatever It Takes 7 Aker 7, Heat Of The Moment 32 34 The Triplets, You Don't Have To Go Ho 16 18 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 8 1 Maxi Priest, Just A Little Bit Longer A33 - Rosette, Joyride Los Angeles P.D.: Jack Patterson 6) 17 21 Pebbles (With Sall- N- Pepa), Backyard Timmy T., One More Try A34 The Escape Club, Call It Poison - 1 6 Me 18 19 Whispers, Is It Good To You ('lays, Don't Let Down 10 Tracie Spencer This House A35 Keedy, Save Some Love - 2 9 Hi -Five I Like The Way (The Kissing 19 34 Tony. Toni! Tone! Whatever You Want 11 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight EX EX Gerardo, Rico Suave Janet Jackson State Of The World 20 22 Diana Ross A Al B. Sure!, No Matter What 3 8 Monk Love It's A Shame (My Sister) San Diego P.D.: Kevin Weatherly 21 16 ('lays, Don't Let Me Down 4 4 Brand Nubian, Wake Up 13 20 Another Bad Creation , lesha 22 23 Marva Hicks, Never Been In Love Before 5 EX Mariah Carey, Someday 14 19 Father M.C., I'll Do 4 U TAPIRS MAY 1 1 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 15 16 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 2 2 Manah Carey, Someday 23 33 Tony Terry, With You 6 10 Johnny Gill, Wrap My Body Tight 24 Harriet, Temple 7 37 Freddie Jackson, Do Me Again 16 14 Oleta Adams , Get Here 3 4 Another Bad Creation , 24 Of Love 25 25 The Wooten Tell Me 8 15 Alexander O'Neal, All True Man 17 18 Rick Astley, Cry For Help Tampa P.D.: Jay Taylor 4 5 Whitney Houston, All he Man That I N Brothers, I 9 12 And Raised In 18 21 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec 5 6 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat 26 26 Surface, All Want Is You DJ. Quick, Born Compton 1 Mariah Caro, Someday 10 19 26 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 6 3 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 27 27 Teddy Pendergrass, It Should've Been You 32 Guy, Let's Chill 2 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 28 28 Christopher Wi11dms, I'm Dreamin' (From 11 31 Harriet, Temple Of Love 20 28 Gerardo Rico Suave 4WKTI 7 11 Salt -N -Pepa, Do 'ou Want Me 3 LL Cool J, Around The Way Girl 21 22 Alias Waiting For Love 8 8 Trade Spencer This House 29 29 Special Generation, Spark Of Love 12 13 Big Daddy Kane Featuring Barry White, 4 Another Bad Creation , lesha 22 24 The Cover tads, Funk Boutique Milwaukee P.D.: Mike Berlak 9 9 Tara Kemp Hold You Tight 30 31 Gerald Alston, Getting Back Into Love 13 14 M.C. Hammer, Here Comes The Hammer 5 Father M.C., Jill Do 4 U 14 11 Shawn Christopher Another Sleep,ess 19 I 31 32 Sheila E., Sex Cymbal Christopher, 23 27 Stevie B, I'll Be By Your Side 1 3 Celine Dion, Where Does My Heart Beat ID Divinyls, touch Myself 6 Amy Grant, Baby Baby 15 16 Ed, Come Move 24 29 Cathy Dennis Touch Me (All Night Lon 11 12 Gerardo, Rico Suave 32 37 LL Cod 1, Mama Said Knock You Out Special Let's It 7 Gerardo, Rico Suave 2 4 Whitney Houston All The Man That I N Susanna Huffs, My Side Of The Bed 12 14 Londonbeat I've Been Thinking About 33 38 La Rue, Serious 16 17 The Wooten Brothers, Tell Me Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 3 1 Sty; Show Me The Way 26 30 Bingo Boys Featuring Pdncessa, How T 13 13 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 34 35 Salt-N -Pepa Do You Want Me 17 18 Jasmine Guy, Another Like My Lover 6 4 2 Stevie B, Because I Love You (The Pos 9 Londonbeat I've Been Thinking About 35 36 Phil P Call Me 18 19 Jonzun Crew, Cosmic Love 27 33 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 This Time 14 15 Michelle, Something In My Heart 10 1 Trade Spencer, This House 5 10 Sting, All 28 31 Amy Grant, Baby Baby 15 16 Guy, Let's Chill 36 EX Bell Bin She's Dope! 19 20 Whispers Is It Good To You 11 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 6 13 Tummy T. One More Try 29 35 Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart 16 18 Digyital Underground, Same Song 37 EX Melon, Ready Or Not 20 21 Mr. Fiddler, lackout 12 Timmy T., One More Try 7 5 Surface the First Time 30 32 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 17 38 EX Altitude Work It (Like A) 9 To 5 21 2 Digital Unerground, Same Song (From 13 Tara Kemp Hold You Tight 8 8 Bette Midler, From A Distance I Trou 22 23 Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman 31 34 The Party That's Why 18 24 Hi-Five, I Like The Way (The Kissing 39 EX Jeffrey Osborne, My Brother's In 14 Guy Let's Chill 9 6 Elton John You Gotta Love Someone 19 7 T., A The Dells, A Heart Is A House For Love 23 24 Stetsosonk No B.S. Allowed EX Extreme, More Than Words 10 7 Damn Yankees, High Enough Timmy One More Try - 15 Madonna, Rescue Me A Keith Sweat, Your Love 24 25 Troop, I Will Always Love You A33 Tevin Campbell, Round And Round 11 14 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love 20 23 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar - 16 Janet Jackson, State Of The World A The Winans, Don't Leave Me 25 26 Redhead Kingpin, All About Red 034 Rosette, Joyride 12 9 Janet Jackson, Love Will Never 21 21 Janet Jackson, State Of The World - 17 I Do (Wi Whitney Houston All The Man That N A The Boys, hanx 4 The Funk 26 27 Mica Paris, Contribution A35 C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 22 10 Oleta Adams , Get Here - 13 15 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 18 Salt -N-Pepa, Do You Want Me 27 28 Special Generation Spark Of Love A Nelson, More Than Ever 14 11 Mariah Carey, Someday 23 26 C&C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 19 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar 28 29 Tony! Toni! Tone!, Whatever You Want A Rude Boys, Written All Over Your Face 15 16 Alias, Waiting For Love 24 27 Monie Love, It's A Shame (My Sister) 20 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 029 LL Cool 1, Mama Said Knock You Out EX EX Alexander O'Neal, All True Man 16 22 Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking About 25 17 Chris lsaak, Wicked Game - Michelle, Something In My Heart 30 22 Riff, My Heart Is Failing Me A17 Joey Kid, I'm Not In Love 26 EX Daisy Dee Crazy 22 Hi -Five, I Like The Way (The Kissing - Gerardo, Rico 31 5 Suave 18 18 Daryl Hall John Oates, Don't Hold Bac A27 - Color Me IBad, Wanna Sex You Up 23 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 32 33 Diana Ross 8 Al B. Sure!, No Matter What 19 IX Rosette Joyride 28 29 Bingo Bo Featuring Princess, How T 24 Digital Underground, Same Song 0"4712flo 33 34 Gang Stan Just To Get A Rep 20 17 Wilson Phillips, Impulsive 29 30 Harriet Temple Of Love 25 Divinyls, I Touch Myself 30 IX Cathy Bennis Touch Me (All Night Lon 34 35 Rhythm Tribe, Gotta See Your Eyes 26 Munie Love, It's A Shame (My Sister) 21 EX Keedy, Save Some Love A Deers -Lite, E.S.P. 35 36 Sheila E, Sex Cymbal Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman 22 23 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec - Atlanta P.D.: Mike Roberts 36 38 B Angie B, I Don't Want To Lose Your 9671C-FM A UB40, Here I Am (Come And Take Me) 23 19 Chicago Chasin' The Wind - Vicious Bass, Drop The Bass A Rude Boys, Written All Over Your Face 37 40 Teddy Pendergrass, It Should've Been You 24 20 Mariah Carey,Carey Love Takes Time - 1 1 Guy Let's Chill A29 Jasmine Guy Another Like My Lover EX EX Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman 38 IX Bell Biv Dever She's Dope! A30 Rude Boys, Written All Your Face 25 EX Voices That , 2 2 LeVert All Season Over 39 IX Surface, All I Want Is You A Rick Help EX EX Riff, My Heart Is Failing Me 3 3 Rude days Written All Over Your Face Hartford P.D.: Tom A Reedy, Save Some Lone - A40 M.C. Breed, Ain't No Future ... Mitchell A Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart EX EX Alexander O'Neal, All True Man 4 4 Johnny ill, Wrap My Body Tight - A Riff, My Heart Is Failing Me - A Marie Just Two EX IX Stevie B, I'll Be y Your Side 39 Teea Us Madonna, Rescue Me A #mv Grano aby Baby 5 5 Hi -Five, I Like The Way (The Kissing A Darse-Lute, E.S.P. A Tara Kemp, hold You Tight 2 Timmy T., One More Try A Adams , 6 6 Whitney Houston, All The Man That I - Olola Get Here EX Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon A Marro Whip It Baby 3 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight 7 7 Anita Baker Fairy Tales - EX Alexander O'Neal, All True Man IX EX Gerald Aston, Getting Back Into Love 4 Iondonbeat, I've Been Thinking About B 8 En Vogue, You Don't Have To Worry EX Vanilla Ice, I Love You EX IX Cool C., If You Really Love Me 5 Gloria Estefan Coming Out Of The Dar 9 9 Mariah Carey, Someday IX Harriet, Temple Of Love EX IX 4-Play Ecstasy 6 Lisette Melendez, Together Forever 10 10 Bell Biv Devoe, When Will I See You Smile D( IX Maxi Priest, Space In My Heart 7 Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 11 11 CAC Music Factory Feat Freedom W0, EX EX Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Eco 8 1 Janet Jackson, State Of The World 12 12 Pebbles, Love Makes Things Happen IX IX Pharos Ready Or Not 9 Mariah Carey, Someday 13 13 ('Jays, Don't Let Me Down IX EX Grady Barren, Patience 10 Sting, All This Time 5 14 14 Alexander O'Neal All True Man IX IX Jeffrey Osborne, If My Brother's In Trou 11 1 Another Bad Creation , lesha 15 15 Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentleman IX IX Brand New Heavies, Dream Come True 12 1 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love Q106 KGGI 16 16 Freddie Jackson, Do Me Again WW1 97.9 St. Louis P.D.: Lyndon Abell IX IX Herb Alpert North n South St. 13 l Stevie B I'll Be By Your Side 17 17 Troop, I Will Always Love You Riverside P.D.: Larry Martino IX IX Phil Perry, Call Me 14 1 Father MI C., I'll Do 4 U 1 Chicago, Chasid The Wind 18 18 Teddy Peenpder It Should've Been You 1 3 Guy, IX EX Boston Dawn, Soldier Boy 15 1 Whitney Houston, All The Man That t N 2 Gloria Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar Let's Chill 19 19 Tara Timmy T., One More IX EX Sydney Youngblood, Ain't No Sunshine 16 1 Bingo Boys Featuring Princesse, How T Columbus P.D.: Dave Robbins 3 Wilson Phillips You' re In Love Try 20 20 Janet Kxk Of The World nole EX IX La Rue, Serious 17 33 Tom Campbell, Round And Round 4 Rosette, 3 2 Keith Sweat, I'll Give All My Love To 21 21 Camn Wheeler Blue (Is The Colour Of 1 2 George Michael, Mother's Pride Joyride Michelle, In My Heart EX EX Enigma, Sadeness-Part 1 18 20 CAC Music Factory Feat. Freedom Willi 5 PoisonPoison, Life Goes On Something 22 22 Surface, All I Want Is You 2 3 Madonna, Rescue Me IX IX The Boys, Thanx 4 The Funk 19 19 Celine Dion, Where My 6 Mariah Grey, Someday 23 23 Jasmine Another Does Heart Beat 3 4 Stung, All This Time Oeta Here Guy, Like My Lover 6 Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight IX IX Unit Ill, What Is It Good For? 20 22 Vanilla Ice, I Love You 7 I Styx, Show hie The Way A6 24 24 Diana Ross & Al B. Sure!, No Matter What 4 7 Glana Estefan, Coming Out Of The Dar IX IX Main Source, Looking At The Front Door 21 23 Gerardo, Rico Suave Timmy T., One More Try Ralph Tresvant Do What I Gotta Do 25 25 Gerald Alston, Getting Back Into Love 5 5 Alias, Waiting For Love IX EX Richard Rogers, Spread A Little Love 22 24 Alexander O'Neal, All True REO Halfway 8 9 Hi -Five, I Like the Way (The Kissing 26 Digital Underground, Man 6 9 Wilson Phillips, You're In Love Speedwagon 26 Same Song (Fran 9 11 Rude Boys Written All Over Your EX IX Thelma Houston, High 23 26 Cathy Dennis, Touch Me (All Night Lon 10 1 Londonbeat, I ve Been Thinking About 27 27 Christopher Williams, I'm Dreamt (From 7 10 Whitney Houston All The Man That I N Tony! IX EX Dimples, They're Tryin To Take Your Job 24 29 Ralph Tresvant, Stone Cold Gentlemen 11 1 Tesla, Signs 10 7 TonilTone!, It Never Rains (In 28 28 Pebbles (With Salt- N -Ppa), Backyard 8 12 Janet Jackson, State Of The World EX 30 Tony Terry, With You 25 30 Rick Astley, For 1 11 14 Amy Grant, Baby Baby 29 29 You Cry Help 9 11 Robert Palmer, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ec 12 Susanna Hefts, My Side Of The Bed Tony! Toni! Tone!, Whatever Want

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BY BILL HOLLAND But with the advent of digital audio * * NO. 1 * * broadcasting, and the RIAA now ÇOMING OUT OF THE DARK GLORIA EST EFAN O 1 2 9 WASHINGTON, D.C. -The fight WASHINGTON worried about future control of distri- 2 weeks YOU'RE IN LOVE WILSON PHILLIPS O 4 over sound-recording performance - bution and CD- quality home copying, 2 3 7 SBK 07346 would ROUNDUP the battle lines have been redrawn. royalty legislation-which ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED WHITNEY HOUSTON mean radio stations would have to Fritts said that when Congress re- 3 2 1 14 ARISTA 2156 DON'T HOLD BACK YOUR LOVE DARYL HALL JOHN OATES pay record companies for airplay of the House Judiciary Committee, vised the Copyright Act in 1976, "it 7 10 - 4 5 ARISTA 2157 could become one of the biggest leg- where the performance-right -royalty recognized that a balance existed be- SODAY MARIAH CAREY islative battles facing broadcasters bill will be heard after the Recording tween the benefits broadcasters real- O 6 6 9 COLUMBIA 38 -73561 this year. Industry Assn. of America's sponsor ized from airing sound recordings, CRY FOR HELP RICK ASTLEY O 7 6 8 11 RCA 2774 The opening skirmishes, via white- introduces it the next month. and the tremendous benefits they SHOW ME THE WAY STYX paper comments, at the FCC and the In the letter, Fritts reminds chair- provided to record companies by way 7 4 3 16 A &M 1536 Copyright Office in the last few man Brooks that broadcasters al- of free exposure or advertising of WHERE DOES MY HEART BEAT NOW CELINE DION 7 22 months escalated March 8 when Ed- ready pay about $300 million annual- sound recordings." 8 5 EPIC 34 -73536 die Fritts, president of the National ly in music copyright fees. Fritts says there is no new evi- ONE MORE TRY TIMMY T. 15 19 6 QUALITY 15114 Assn. of Broadcasters, fired another Both industries fought this battle dence to show that the recording in 0 ALL THIS TIME STING salvo at the record industry. more than a decade ago, with the dustry is "in dire straits" without a 10 13 15 9 A &M 1541 Fritts sent a formal letter of oppo- broadcasters eventually defeating ef- performance royalty. The RIAA says HEART RUSSELL HITCHCOCK 11 9 10 12 sition to Rep. Jack Brooks, chairman forts to change the copyright law. (Continued on page 20) SWEARTO YOUR WICKED IGAME CHRIS ISAAK 12 12 12 12 GET HERE OLETA ADAMS 13 10 9 19 NEW- ARTIST GLUT, STATION WARS, RANDY TRAVIS AMONG CRS TOPICS FONTANA 878 476-4/MERCURY THE FIRST SURFACE (Continued from page 14) 14 11 8 20 TIME CHASIN' THE WIND CHICAGO 15 16 17 9 sure was whether product was actu- motes, and the like are now some- on claims by the National Examiner REPRISE 4 -19466 ally stocked. With the decline of the thing that bookers, agents, and label tabloid that he was gay. Travis quick- MERCY4MERCY ME /I WANT YOU ROBERT PALMER 16 19 22 5 country single, many country hits are people "go through daily," according ly added, "It could have been worse, EMI NIGHT AND DAY BETTE MIDLER not available for purchase until sev- to Tony Conway of Buddy Lee At- they could have said I wasn't coun- 17 17 16 9 ATLANTIC 4 -87825 into tractions. The result is that one sta- try." He also told the gathering that eral weeks or even months their O BABY BA BY AMY GRANT 18 21 33 3 life-cycle when an album is issued. tion in a market may be given "wel- if the tabloid's anonymous sources A &M 1549 issu- on a concert while an- were present, they should "pray that ALWAYS COME BACK NATASHA'S BROTHER /R. CAPPELLI With most country labels not comes" status 19 14 13 14 ATLANTIC 4 -87776 on the I don't find out who you are." ing singles commercially, they now other gets the "presents" I'M NOT IN LOVE WILL TO POWER 20 18 14 17 have a real challenge in getting al- same print ad. Label and manage- If that was meant to quash discus- EPIC 34-73636 ment people say their problem is fre- sion of the issue, it instead made WAITING FOR LOVE ALIAS bums out fast enough to meet de- 21 20 21 6 mand when songs break on the radio. quently at the promoter level, and Travis' pronouncement the topic of EMI 50337 O FOR2706EVER'S AS FAR AS I'LL GO ALABAMA DuBois noted that the rapid rise of that they often do not hear about hallway chatter for days afterward. 22 22 25 6 RCA it is too late to Travis' sex life, never before the sub- new artists means his album-release such problems until ***POWER PICK * * * schedule "is now carved in mud" and solve them. ject of convention panels, became one MY HEART ROD STEWART 23 42 2 that Pam 'Ellis' new album had been So while WCMS Norfolk, Va., PD the next day at the formatics session RHYT BRÓO á when, a of CASTLE OF DREAMS DAVE KOZ moved up by a month when her hit Mike Meehan declared at length that amid list serious ques- 24 24 18 15 CAPITOL 44641 Tell Me To off. he saw crosstown WGH -FM as "a tions, PDs were asked out loud, and "Don't What Do" took VOICES TH0AT CARE VOICES THAT CARE 25 45 2 Yet the radio folks blame retail for flank attack," not direct competition, on a printed handout, "Do you be- - GIANT 4 -1 935 the situation. WPOC Baltimore PD he also refused a phone interview lieve Randy Travis ?" (It did not speci- BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG) STEVIE B 26 23 20 21 LMR 2758 /RCA Bob Moody was applauded when he with Clint Black upon learning that fy what they might or might not be- CRYING IN THE RAIN A -HA told the audience, "The next time you WGH was also getting one. But lieve him about.) While only a third or (12/ 2ó 32 6 WARNER BROS. 4.19547 get a 'When you play it, say it' letter KKAT's Marks noted that his rival, so of the room answered, two-thirds WAITING FOR THAT DAY GEORGE MICHAEL 25 23 10 from a retailer, tell them, 'I'll play it KSOP, bought most of the country of those people indicated by a show 28 COLUMBIA 38 -73663 hands they did not believe MY SIDE OF THE BED SUSANNA HOFFS if you'll stock it.' " shows in his market. With KKAT still of that 29 33 39 4 COLUMBIA 38 -73529 Similarly, while MCA's Shelia Ship- the format leader, he said, "the battle Travis. LOVE TAKES TIME MARIAN CAREY ley could-at a video panel -reel off for dominance hasn't been fought CRS attendance was down slightly 30 27 29 28 COLUMBIA 38 -73455 a number of artists, including from the concert stage." from last year's record 1,400 conven- I'LL BE BY YOUR SIDE STEVIE B 31 34 47 3 LMR 2758/RCA McBride & the Ride, Patty Loveless, tioneers to about 1,300 in this reces- 2 I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LONDONBEAT and Marsha Thornton, whose careers TRAVIS SNIT sion year. Ironically, while many of 3Z 40 - RADIOACTIVE 54005 /MCA had been boosted by country video, The biggest shocker at CRS had last year's panels were attacked as FROM A DISTANCE BETTE MIDLER she felt labels had a problem getting nothing to do with programming. It too soft or being thinly disguised 33 29 30 25 ATLANTIC 4-87820 session product plugs, there was near- unani- 'OA WALK MY WAY BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN a video hit stocked at retail "when happened at the opening .7Y 36 49 3 REPRISE 4 -19447 when Randy Travis, who performed mous praise for this year's sessions. buyers still watch [airplay] charts." INSLoOVE KENNY ROGERS Station Wars: Squabbles over art- with Vern Gosdin and Tammy Wyn- 35 32 26 19CRAY ist endorsements, concert co -pro- ette, launched into an abrupt attack LOVE WILL NEVER DO (WITHOUT YOU) JANET JACKSON 36 37 37 11 A &M 1538 YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE ELTON JOHN 37 35 35 21 MCA 53953 MAKES THINGS HAPPEN PEBBLES CRS ATTENDEES TUNE INTO PANELS ON RADIO PROGRAMMING, FORMATICS 38 26 24 10 LOVE 14) (Continued from page THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG (IT'S IN HIS KISS) CHER 39 31 28 19 GEFFEN 4 -19659 York, Pa., PD Pelle- in a set was to "reinstitute energy listeners who heard otherwise iden- WGTY John * * * HOT SHOT DEBUT*** grini's strategy of putting them to the station" and that familiarity tical airchecks of stations chose the TEMPLE OF LOVE HARRIET 40 NEW 1 next to last. was not as important as tempo. Still, one that didn't talk over intros by a EAST WEST 4 -98863 of stops: Where last three -quarters of the room opted 4:1 margin. Massie was applauded MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY ALIAS Coming out 41 38 31 25 EMI 50324 were for something "highly recogniz- when he pointed out the No. 2 com- year's formatics panelists HOLDING ME TONIGHT CAREY SIMON 42 NEW 1 unanimous on wanting to kick off a able" out of stops. plaint was when songs were not ARISTA LP CUT Processing: Consultant Charlie identified. SO CLOSE DARYL HALL JOHN OATES music sweep with a power gold, 43 47 46 24 there were a few PDs this time who Cook, noting that "they don't put PDs also tended to agree that the ARISTA I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT WHITNEY HOUSTON 44 41 thought that coming out of a stop ugly girls on the cover of Cosmo Persian Gulf war, despite its delete- 42 23 ARISTA 2108 with, say, Garth Brooks' "Two Of A and Vogue," was in favor of making rious effects on other music for- NEW YORK MINUTE DON HENLEY 45 39 27 20 Kind" might be OK, especially as stations as loud as possible. But mats, worked to country radio's ad- GEFFEN 4 -19660 IMPULSIVE WILSON PHILLIPS something to tease beforehand. Massie noted that WIL was "the vantage. Don Langford told the ses- 46 43 36 24 58K 07337 WIL St. Louis PD Ray Massie said quietest station in town" and had sion that his KRAK Sacramento, MOTHER'S PRIDE GEORGE MICHAEL he felt the purpose of the first song "the highest time -spent -listening in Calif., had been aggressive with 47 46 41 4 COLUMBIA 38 -73663 Most audience members fell Gulf news, and managed to add I CAN'T TELL YOU WHY HOWARD HEWETT town." 48 30 34 8 ELEKTRA 4 -64908 into the "natural processing" camp. shares. Where the all -news station I COULDN'T HELP MYSELF SARA HICKMAN 49 48 38 21 The That Wants Talking intros: Three -quarters in most cities had received a sub- ELEKTRA 4 -64930 One boost from the Gulf war, I WILL BE HERE STEVE WINWOOD of the PDs in attendance noted that stantial 50 44 40 6 To Hear From You they talked intros, despite WMZQ Langford claimed that N/T KFBK VIRGIN 4 -98869 Washington, D.C., PD Gary McCar- "didn't take any of my audience." BILLBOARD RADIO Records with the greatest airplay gains this week. Videoclip availability. © 1991, No. SEAN ROSS 0 212- 536 -5028 tie's comments that it was "the Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. 1 complaint listeners have" and that

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wy1.z Pt. 12: Now, "Hell" Is For Chi -Town; Boyce To WJR; World Music Gets An FM I JAY GUYT1IER has been named VP of sales and marketing, radio station services, for Arbitron, replacing Rhody Bosley. Guyther was southern AS PART OF ITS current format - Albany, N.Y. Production director Harangozo from WQHT New York division manager for radio station services. change stunting, top 40 /dance outlet Walt Fritz is now APD /MD. is production director. At sister AC WYTZ Chicago has dropped its long- At top 40 CKOI Montreal, APD WYRE, Ray Hoffman remains PD. STEPPING DOWN: George Duffy as COO of Shamrock Communications; time Z95 handle and is currently Andre St. Armand is upped to PD. Chuck Burrows joins for mornings no replacement is named. Also, Bob Reich as president of TK Commu- known as "Hell 94.7." Liners include Bob DeBord stays on as promotion from Drake -Chenault. Whit Rardin nications. CEO John Tenaglia assumes his duties. "Your Radio Is Catching Hell," "Chi - director. Night jock Lucien Fran - from WBEY will do afternoons. -cago's Going To Hell," and "An Evil coeur moves to afternoons. Across Kevin Morrison (404-907 -8526) is DARREL GOODIN is named station manager and VP /sales for WWKB/ Opportunity Offender." Life in Hell town, French AC CKLM, which went out as PD of R &B /oldies WIGO At- WKSE Buffalo, N.Y., replacing Ken Casseri, who joins crosstown will last at least until this weekend, dark several weeks ago, returns with lanta. GM Al Parks will handle those WGR -AM -FM as GSM. He was VP /GM at WTRG Raleigh, N.C. when WYTZ unveils its new van, French-language oldies. P.M. driver duties. At crosstown gospel WYZE, "Hell On Wheels," at a St. Patrick's Jack Dumesnil is upped to PD. C.T. Taylor, previously a weekender WAYNE BROWN, GSM of WCBS New York, is the new president /GM of Day parade. An employee in a nun's Album WRNO New Orleans picks at rival WAOK, is the new PD /morn- WGIV /WPEG Charlotte, N.C., replacing Chester Williams, who left to habit will hand out CDs and tapes. up Satellite Music Network's Z-Rock ings, replacing the late Jerry Thomp- pursue station ownership last October. as a full -time format. Michael Cos- son ... Urban KDAY Los Angeles, MR NOW, A WORLD MUSIC STATION tello remains PD. Midday jock Steve long rumored to be going business GROUP W radio chairman Dick Harris has retired after 25 years with the Santa Fe, N.M., which recently Savage goes to country rival WNOE news, has applied for the calls company. President Jim Thompson assumes operating control of the went from three adult alternative KBLA, which belonged to the prede- radio group. No new chairman will be named. outlets to none, will get some relief cessor of KROQ. June 1. Former KLSK owner Bill OM Tom Devoe adds PD stripes at Simms and PD Jack Kolkmeyer will country WCTK Providence, R.I., as- station for nights. Part-timer Charlie replacing Gary Dixon (319-393-9595). bring back the former KMIO as suming duties previously held by Dark is upped to overnights. Across Carla Davis goes from overnights to MOT (The Coyote) and run a "con - Dan Meaney ... Rob Lipshutz, last town, WWWM -AM goes from simul- middays. Daryl Bryant joins for temporary world music" format with PD of album KXFX Santa Rosa, cast AC to Unistar /CNN. nights from KKRQ Iowa City, re- artists like Ali Farka Toure and Au- Calif., joins Harris Communications Former AC WOJY -FM Youngs- placing Mark Johansson, who goes gustus Pablo. as programming associate ... Album town, Ohio, returns to the air as rock - to KUDL Kansas City, Mo. Former KNOW Denver ND Phil WAVF Charleston, S.C., OM Steve leaning country outlet WAXF (95.9 PD Roshon Vance is out at Boyce is now PD at full -service AC Kosbau is now PD at album KAZY Wax). KSON San Diego swing jock WMGL (Jazz 101.7) Charleston, S.C. WJR Detroit ... Veteran Philly pro- Denver, replacing Brian Taylor. Ed Hill is PD /middays. Ken Lovejoy Also gone are night jock Lisa Austin, grammer Roy Laurence is the new by Sean Ross with After several months as simulcast from KSIT Rock Springs, Wyo., joins overnighter Kenneth Point, and pro- PD at oldies WKLR Indianapolis, re- Craig Rosen & Phyllis Stark AC, WSSH -AM Boston has gone for mornings. Shadow Summers motion director Deena Frooman. placing Simon Jeffries. He last con- Spanish. Tony Molina, who pro- from crosstown oldies WBBG is p.m. ND Jack Steele moves to middays. sulted country WXTA Erie, Pa. for weekends. Morning man Captain grammed the bartered Spanish for- driver. Sledge McCabe from WWCD Midday host Drew May is now MD. Morning man Sandy Beach is Humble exits. mat on crosstown WBIV brings that Columbus, Ohio, does nights as S.T. After simulcasting AC WNYR for named PD at AC WMJQ (Majic 102) Country WBEY Annapolis, Md., programming across town. WBIV PD Peter Stewart (501 -851 -8837) a while, WOLF Syracuse, N.Y., re- Buffalo, N.Y., replacing Hank Nev- will make its long-anticipated change will go Spanish /religious ... OM Jim and morning partner Anthony "The turns to the urban format it did in the ins. He last programmed legendary to hard rock targeting Baltimore Sartorious is out at top 40 KRBE Butler" Hassey are out at top 40/ mid -'80s. Butch Charles, who was crosstown top 40 WKBW (now March 25, when it becomes WHVY Houston. Late -nighter Suzy Waud dance KZOU Little Rock, Ark., which PD back then, is GM. Kenny Dees, WWKB). Morning -show producer (Underground 103.1). Derek Alan, leaves radio to manage a club in her has also dropped its "Zoo 98" moni- overnighter at top 40 rival WNTQ Rob Lucas is named APD. Roger who programmed the former Balti- hometown of Columbus, Ohio. ker and gone more mainstream ... (93Q), is PD /mornings. Christian moves from overnights to more noncommercial outlet that used P.M. driver Tim Meadows is upped Tom Mikkelson steps down as PD of Longtime full- service AC station middays. the WHVY calls, will be PD and do to PD at top 40 WKSI Greensboro, oldies KGOR Omaha, Neb., but re- WFTQ Worcester, Mass., is now si- WBZZ (B94) Pittsburgh PD Dan- afternoons with MD Karen Aylor. N.C., replacing Greg Stevens ... PD/ mains p.m. driver. Across town, mulcasting album WAAF. PD /morn- ny Clayton returns to WKTI Mil- Mudman from WMID Atlantic City, morning man Tomm Rivers is out at WKZW (KZ93) Peoria, Ill., PD Keith ing man Steve LeVielle is out. ND waukee as PD. Mike Berlak be- N.J., will do mornings with Krystal oldies KISS San Antonio, Texas. Edwards is the new PD of top 40 Rob Sachs goes to FSA WSTC Stam- comes OM. John Roberts is now solo Kyle. Michael Lee from WQMF 21-year -old country AM WTOD To- KQKQ, replacing Drew Bentley. ford, Conn., in the same capacity ... as interim OM of B94 ... Steve Louisville, Ky., joins for middays. ledo, Ohio, adds an FM simulcast Promotion director /midday jock Album rocker KFMG Albuquerque, Chick has been upped from APD/ Former KNAC Los Angeles jock partner -Unistar oldies outlet Tom Thomas is now PD at top 40 N.M., becomes AC KAMX (Mix MD to PD at oldies WSHO /WSHQ Scorchin' Scotty will do nights. Carl WRED. Bob McGee returns to the KQCR (Q101) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 107.9). PD Mark Steven, MD P.J. Story, Troy Duran, and Maryanne Dupree are out. Album WONE -FM Akron, Ohio, PEOPLE: LEE RETURNS TO HARPER & CANNON REUNITED PD Harve Allen is upped to OM. I SI Wendy Miller from AC WYFM Youngstown, Ohio, joins for mid - WQHT (Hot 97) New York p.m. driver Bill Lee he is a juvenile, were among four people arrested Davenport, Iowa. days, replacing Deeya McKay ... returns to San Francisco as the morning man at in a sting operation. He is suspended while the Justin Taylor goes from middays at AC Adult alternative KBZE Colorado KMEL. He replaces John London who will join station investigates. WMGF (Magic 107.7) Orlando, Fla., to mornings Springs, Colo., goes to SMN country urban KKBT Los Angeles next month. Jeff Steve Gannon returns to the morning show at at crosstown rock /AC WMMO ... P.M. driver . KLPX Tucson, Ariz., MD Kate Thomas moves from swing to p.m. drive at AC WNIC Detroit, reuniting him with PD /morn- Ric Peterson switches places with morning team Collins is the PD at new album outlet WQHT. Also, p.m. driver Mark Gunn joins morn- ing man Jim Harper, his partner in the early '80s. Dan Wilmot & Karen Evans at AC CKFM Mon- KSKE-FM Vail, Colo. ings at San Francisco's KSOL. Russ Allen goes Chris Edmonds moves to afternoons. Lew Rob- treal ... Former KGSR Austin, Texas, PD Bill Simulcast country AM KAYC from middays to afternoons. Renee from KHQT erts is out. Across town, midday host Isaah Mur- Harman joins album WRLT Nashville as produc- Beaumont, Texas, picks up SMN's San Jose, Calif., joins KSOL for middays. ray moves to mornings at urban WMXD, switch- tion director /middays, replacing Liz Cavenaugh. Traditional C &W format . N/T Back in L.A., Saana returns to middays at clas- ing shifts with PD Paul Christy. Top 40 WKBQ St. Louis programming assis- KFON Austin, Texas, is again simul- sic rock KLSX, replacing Suzie Who, who segues After several months as acting MD, John Gray tant Kevin Morton joins Impact Records as Mid- casting AC KKMJ ... Simulcast AC to rival KQLZ (Pirate Radio) for middays as Su- gets the official nod at top 40 KKBQ (93Q) Hous- west rep ... RD Tina McMann is upped to MD at KGTO Tulsa, Okla., adds Unistar's zie Cruz. Also new to KQLZ are p.m. driver Jeff ton ... Michelle Mercer, formerly corporate pro- album WUFX Buffalo, N.Y. ... Suzanne Snow- AM Only ... KEYF Spokane, Wash., Jensen from WYNF Tampa, Fla., and Tawn gramming assistant for Emmis Broadcasting, is den returns to radio for nights at AC WWDE drops adult alternative for oldies ... Mastry (nights) from rival KNAC. Former the new MD at AC WBMX Boston. Across town, (2WD) Norfolk, Va. She was last at WJIM -FM Oldies WVAL St. Cloud, Minn., is si- KNAC morning man Gonzo Greg joins KCAL former WCDJ host Anne Williams resurfaces in Lansing, Mich. mulcasting album WHMH. Riverside, Calif., for swing. part-time at AC WMJX. At country KHAK Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dawn At urban /AC WKWQ Columbia, Mike Miller, morning man at the now -defunct MD Andrea Pentrack is out at top 40 /dance Johnson goes from nights to middays. Bob S.C., market veteran Johnny Green WLOL Minneapolis, goes across town to N/T KSFM Sacramento, Calif. ... Weekender Todd James, from overnights, replaces her. Promotion is PD, replacing Stevie Byrd. Melissa WCCO for full -time swing, replacing Paul Stagg. Fowler is now MD at album WRIF Detroit ... director Suzan Glaza comes off the air ... Alli- Summers goes from middays to p.m. Mike Woodley from KCBS San Francisco joins P.M. driver Mary Ellen Kowalski adds MD du- son Harte goes from nights at album WLAV drive; Dwayne Gore exits ... Urban/ for evening sports talk ... WHUR Washington, ties at AC WQAL (Q104) Cleveland. Carolyn Grand Rapids, Mich., to rival WKLQ, where she AC outlet WIQN Columbus, Ga., re- D.C., morning man Gerry Bledsoe is out. Partner Carr from Metro Traffic is Q104's new ND. and Mike Conrad become a night team. claims its old WPNX calls and coun- Candy Shannon is solo for now. Also, WHUR's WHTZ (Z100) New York weekender Scott Ga- In the tradition of the KW Los Angeles and try format. At album sister WVRK, Derek McGinty goes to noncommercial WAMU bles joins WYST -FM (92 Star) Baltimore for KFRC San Francisco reunions, Mel Philips is or- Lane Gray joins for mornings from as a talk host. nights as Danny Ocean, replacing Ted Douglas. ganizing a 1992 celebration of what would be AC WKTK Gainesville, Fla. Urban WHQT (Hot 105) Miami night jock Ste- Also, p.m. driver Bernie Lucas is now APD/ WRKO Boston's 25th anniversary as a top 40 sta- ven Grey was arrested March 10 after allegedly morning producer. Lauren Bach joins for week- tion. Call J.J. Jordan at 214-475 -9380 ... Night Assistance in preparing this col- trying to buy stolen police radios from undercov- ends from WZYQ (Z104) Frederick, Md. ... Curt jock Dave Anton is named assistant MD /after- umn was provided by Gil Asakawa, er sheriff's deputies. Grey and a WHQT phone "Pigpen" Cruz goes to nights at top 40 WGTZ noons at suburban Chicago AC WCBR. Todd El- Caryn Bruce, and Larry LeBlanc. operator, whose name was not released because (Z93) Dayton, Ohio, from overnights at WPXR lis moves to nights.

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Album Rock Tracks.. WASHINGTON ROUNDUP (Continued from page 18) COMPILED FROM NATIONAL ALBUM ROCK O I- RADIO AIRPLAY REPORTS. the industry's financial success ARTIST should have nothing to do with it. r s g s N< S. O LAIBEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL RIAA officials also note that * * No. 1 * * broadcasters want a similar payment HIGHWIRE ROLLING STONES 1 1 4 3 from cable operators. Says Hilary COLUMBIA 38 -73742 2 weeks at No. 1 Rosen, RIAA's government affairs SHE TALKS TO ANGELS THE BLACK CROWES 2 2 1 10 DEF AMERICAN 419403 /REPRISE VP, "They want the cable people to SILENT LUCIDITY QUEENSRYCHE pay them for retransmission of their 3 3 9 0 0 EMI 50345 signal. We're pleased they under- CALL IT ROCK N' ROLL GREAT WHITE being paid of 5 8 5 44676 stand about for use ® CAPITOL pointing this BITTER TEARS INXS their product. We'll be 5 4 6 8 ATLANTIC 4 -87760 out on the Hill." IF YOU DON'T START DRINKIN' GEORGE THOROGOOD 6 7 9 4 RIAA also wants to convince Con- EMI LP CUT Illuminated gress a performance right for sound MY RELIGION R.E.M. 8 16 3 LOSING O WARNER BROS. 4-19392 recordings is needed in U.S. copy- LAYING DOWN THE LAW THE LAW right law because other countries 15 2 ® - ATLANTIC LP CUT have such a provision, and to deny STRANGER STRANGER BAD COMPANY Debut Album By The 360'S on LINK Records 12 15 6 them protection accorded our sound 0 ATCO LP CUT THE SOUL CAGES STING recordings would cause problems on 14 21 7 and Engineered by Sean Slade I0 A&M LP CUT Produced the international trade scene. Mixed by Andy Wallace HEARTBREAK STATION CINDERELLA 13 18 6 Fritts also dismisses that argu- 0 MERCURY 878 796 -4 ment in his letter to Brooks: "To over- GAME CHRIS ISAAK 12 10 11 9 WICKED REPRISE 4 -19704 turn the domestic balances," he KING OF THE HILL ROGER MCGUINN wrote, "would be somewhat akin to 13 6 2 10 NAURU, ARISTA LP CUT the tail wagging the dog." HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH THE FIXX ST. SUITE 14 11 13 6 LINK RECORDS 121 W.27th 401 NEW YORK, N.T. 10001 IMPACT 54028 Rosen comments that NAB does Distributed by Hollywood Re,ords through Ehsktra Entertainment, o division of W Cummunimtions, In,. 0. RHYTHM OF MY HEART ROD STEWART not know enough about the bill's lan- I5 23 2 - WARNER BROS. 4 -19336 guage to offer criticism on the trade/ THIS TIME STING 16 9 5 10 ALL protection angle: "They haven't even A&M 1541 DON'T TREAT ME BAD FIREHOUSE seen the bill." Billboard, FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 11 16 17 10 EPIC 34 -73676 Fritts' letter closes with the follow- DECISION OR COLLISION ZZ TOP 25 50 3 ing remarks: "I hope you will agree 18 WARNER BROS. LP CUT that those who advocate changes in SENSIBLE SHOES DAVID LEE ROTH I8 26 48 3 WARNER BROS. LP CUT our copyright laws that would im- Modern Rock Tracks.. GOOD TEXAN VAUGHAN BROTHERS 20 21 24 7 pose such an onerous financial bur- EPIC 34 -73673 den on the broadcast industry bear a COMPILED FROM COMMERCIAL AND FLY ME COURAGEOUS DRIVIN' N' CRYIN' o COLLEGE RADIO AIRPLAY REPORTS. 27 27 7 very heavy burden [of proof]. The a ISLAND LP CUT u) RIAA has failed to meet that bur- W Ñ TITLE ARTIST ARE YOU READY AC /DC i t S = 28 38 3 1- ?i g 3 CV < ?i E) LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ATCO LP CUT den." RIVER OF LOVE LYNCH MOB 23 19 22 8 NAB is hoping that when push 1 ELEKTRA LP CUT * * No. * * comes to shove, Congress will pay LOSING MY RELIGION R.E.M. 1 5 3 DON'T BELIEVE HER SCORPIONS WARNER 4- 24 20 19 10 BROS. 19392 2 weeks at No. 1 MERCURY 878 798 -4 more heed to their local broadcasters 0 I TOUCH MYSELF DIVINYLS UNCLE TOM'S CABIN WARRANT than to a nonailing record industry. 4 3 7 25 29 29 5 M VIRGIN 4 -98873 COLUMBIA 38 -73644 But on the Judiciary's Intellectual UNBELIEVABLE EMF 5 6 6 * * * POWER TRACK*** Property Subcommittee, where such O EMI 56209 2 TRADEMARK ERIC JOHNSON RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW JESUS JONES 26 45 legislation would first have to pass, 4 2 1 10 - CAPITOL LP CUT SBK 07345 five of the 16 members represent RIDE THE WIND POISON THIS LOVE DANIEL ASH 27 30 25 7 5 3 2 10 ENIGMA 44616/CAPITOL states with major-label companies as RCA 2754 VALERIE LOVES ME MATERIAL ISSUE RIGHTEOUS ERIC JOHNSON constituents, and an equal proportion 8 12 6 28 31 23 18 MERCURY LP CUT CAPITOL LP CUT sit on the full committee. © _ IT BEGAN THE REPLACEMENTS HEADLONG QUEEN 7 6 4 9 WHEN 29 17 7 9 LP HOLLYWOOD 4- 64920/ELEKTRA SIRE CUT /REPRISE TEMPERS RARE AT SPECTRUM NEARING REACH THE ROCK HAVANA 3 A.M. INNUENDO QUEEN 8 9 9 6 30 38 2 I.R.S. LP CUT HOLLYWOOD LPCUT/ELEKTRA House Telecommunications Sub FRANK MORRISSEY 20 - 2 OUR BAD REPUTATION DAMN YANKEES Ed Markey, (J SIRE LP CUT /REPRISE 31 32 32 4 committee chairman WARNER BROS. LP CUT D- Mass., made it clear to adminis- SADENESS PART 1 ENIGMA 10 7 7 7 OVE REARS ITS UGLY HEAD LIVING COLOUR 4 -98864 32 35 28 8 CHARISMA EPIC tration officials at a March 12 HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH THE FIXX hearing on redistribution and pos- 11 10 10 5 * * * FLASHMAKER * * * sible auction of much -needed spec- IMPACT 54028 /MCA SEE THE LIGHTS SIMPLE MINDS DRIVE THAT FAST KITCHENS OF DISTINCTION 33 NEW 1 I2 14 15 7 A &M 1553 trum (including DAB use) that he A&M LP CUT X,Y & ZEE POP WILL EAT ITSELF COME 7EASY GO WINGER would not look kindly on a threat 13 12 11 7 34 22 20 10 EASY to kill the Dingell- Markey spec- RCA 2763 NATIVE SON THE JUDYBATS ROCKET O' LOVE THE KNACK 14 15 16 5 35 18 10 9 bill 9) if SIRE LP CUT/WARNER BROS. CHARISMA 4 -98856 trum (Billboard, March the in UNREAL WORLD THE GODFATHERS IN YOUR ARMS LITTLE CAESAR administration fails its attempt 19 25 3 36 36 41 5 0 EPIC LP CUT DGC 19003 to use the military -to -civil redistri NOVEMBER COMES THE HOLLOW MEN SAVED BY LOVE RIK EMMETT 16 17 20 6 40 42 5 bution of the spectrum as an op- ARISTA LP CUT 31 CHARISMA LP CUT portunity to raise revenue. DETONATION BOULEVARD SISTERS OF MERCY MORE THAN WORDS EXTREME 11 18 18 4 38 39 46 4 ELEKTRA LP CUT A&M 1552 At the second hearing on the THIS TIME STING GIVE IT UP ZZ TOP 18 11 8 10 ALL 39 24 12 14 spectrum-shift bill, H.R. 531, Mar- A &M 1541 WARNER BROS. 4 -19470 key told Janice Obuchowski of the 0, LIGHTS SIMPLE MINDS PARADISE TESLA 19 NEW 1 42 2 SEEISHE 40 - GEFFEN LP CUT National Telecommunications and BITTER TEARS INXS Information Administration that 20 13 14 8 DEDICATION THIN LIZZY ATLANTIC 4I NEW 1 MERCURY LP CUT the public interest had not been THE PERSON YOU ARE JOHN WESLEY HARDING 21 21 2 I'LL NEVER LET YOU GO STEELHEART - SIRE LP CUT /REPRISE 42 34 26 10 served when a similar bill was MCA 53801 THE SOUL CAGES STING killed by the administration when 22 25 2 BURNING TIMBER THE REMBRANDTS - R&M LP CUT 46 44 6 ® ATCO LP CUT the auction scheme received LOVE REARS ITS UGLY HEAD LIVING COLOUR VALENTINE MILS LOFGREN -down by and 23 16 13 8 44 43 40 4 thumbs lawmakers, EPIC 34 -73660 RYKO LP CUT the U.S. is losing ground to DE -LUXE LUSH that 30 30 4 I KINGOFTHEHILL 24 4.A.D LP CUT /REPRISE ® 49 47 4 other countries as a result. BED OF ROSES SCREAMING TREES 25 24 23 5 TWIST TRAVELING WILBURYS Markey suggested that the ad- EPIC LP CUT 46 48 49 3 WILBURY WILBURY LP CUT/WARNER BROS. ministration work with Congress MATTER AN EMOTIONAL FISH 26 22 24 8 GREY DIVINYLS LP CUT 1 I TOUCH MYSELF bill ATLANTIC 41 NEW VIRGIN 4 -91397 to make sure the reallocation ROSE OF JERICHO ELEVENTH DREAM DAY in a ac- 1 LIL' AIN'T ENOUGH DAVID LEE ROTH passes, and then, separate 21 NEW ATLANTIC LP CUT 48 33 14 10 A WARNER BROS. LP CUT tion, debate the auction proposal, HIGHWIRE ROLLING STONES 2S 1 LOVE TO BURN NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE NEW COLUMBIA 38 -73742 49 NEW po 1 which broadcasters and some law- REPRISE LP CUT INTERNATIONAL BRIGHT YOUNG THING JESUS JONES makers say would simply be a sale 1 ON GARY MOORE 29 NEW 50 37 30 6MOVIN' CHARISMA LP CUT law- to the highest bidder. Several po, BOB'S YER UNCLE HAPPY MONDAYS 3O NEW 1 makers on the Senate side have ELEKTRA LP CUT Q T acks with the g eatest airplay gains this week. The Flashmaker is the highest- debuting track of the week. The Power Track is the track on the chart that shows the largest increase in airplay over the also voiced similar complaints T acks with the g eatest airplay gains this week. © 1991, Billboard/BPI Communications, Inc. week before. © 1991, Billboard/BPI Communications, Inc. about the Senate companion bill.

20 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com co PIONEER Yesterffts© RADIO T01ii0 Hits From Billboard 10 and 20 Years Ago This Week 12®4rA 1+r°4. POP SINGLES -10 Years Ago Promoters Share Their Proven Gimmicks:

1. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon, EPIC Bumper Stickers, Velcro Wall, Salsa Pool 2. Woman, John Lennon, GEFFEN 3. The Best Of Times, Styx, A &M NEW YORK- Looking for some marketing Michele Snyder's favor- 4. 9 To 5, Dolly Parton, RCA great promotion ideas to borrow? ite promotion because "we captured IDEA MILLI' GIVING THE GREEN 5. Crying, Don McLean, MILENNIUM Here, some experienced promotion people's imagination and excite- In addition to its annual live St. 6. Rapture, Blondie, CHRYSALIS I away a lifestyle Patrick's Day broadcast from Tav- 7. Hello Again, Neil Diamond, CAPITOL directors talk about their favorite ment. like giving 8. The Winner Takes It AII, Abba, promotions and why they were so item rather than cash." The station ern on the Green, set for March 15, ATLANTIC successful. gave away six cars in a four -month top 40 WHTZ (Z100) New York ran 9. I Love A Rainy Night, Eddie WBBM -FM (B96) Chicago mar- period and, although Snyder says a Miller Lite promotion. Listeners Rabbitt, ELEKTRA 10. What Kind Of Fool, Barbra keting director Dan Kieley's favor- she can't be sure if it affected the heard 14 clues to the location of a Streisand & Barry Gibb, COLUMBIA ite was last year when B96 distrib- ratings, she says "research showed green Lite can hidden somewhere in uted 2 million bumper stickers that people knew about the promo- the city. The first listener to call POP SINGLES -20 Years Ago through retail accounts, van stops, tion [and] we had a great book." with the location was to win $5,000. and at the Taste of Chicago fair. All weekend Z100 planned to "give 1. Me And Bobby McGee, Janis B96 spent all last summer pulling away the green." Joplin, COLUMBIA 2. She's A Lady, Tom Jones, PARROT over stickered cars and giving the KIIS Los Angeles, meanwhile, 3. Just My Imagination (Running driver cash. Kieley estimates that tied in with New Line Cinema to I Away With Me), Temptations, GORDY the promotion cost "a couple of hun- promote green of another sort, the l 4. One Bad Apple, Osmonds, MGM dred thousand dollars and increased new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Y / ep ° 5. For All We Know, Carpenters, A &M our awareness on the streets ... film, set to be released Sunday (17). 6. Proud Mary, Ike & Tina Turner, e d LIBERTY now every other car in Chicago has KIIS' morning -show broadcast 7. Doesn't Somebody Want To Be our bumper sticker." by Phyllis Stark March 15 was to feature all dyed Wanted, Partridge Family, BELL Kieley's favorite sales promotion green food and green, nonalcoholic C 8. What's Going On, Marvin Gaye, r TAMLA was the Doritos salsa splash, where Last fall, classic rock WGFX beer, followed by the "green honey 9. Help Me Make It Through The B96's morning team wore custom - Nashville hosted the "tour de Fox" money dip," where listeners cover e [reo Night, Sammi Smith, MEGA made 6 -foot Doritos costumes (one promotion, which involved visiting themselves in green honey before WCJihaN 10. If You Could Read My Mind, regular, one nacho cheese) and dove various towns in the listening area climbing into a cash -filled Jacuzzi. REPRISE Gordon Lightfoot, °ss down a sliding board into a pool to spotlight recycling programs. It "Crucified By The FCC" is the ti- a BA0DOÓaYo ya s t arrc ,C ¡ e9h filled with 500,000 gallons of salsa. netted the station an award from tle of Howard Stern's soon- to- be -re- ó C4Y0uTh a ° ° S TOP ALBUMS-10 Years Ago Kieley estimates that more than the Earth Communications Office. leased album, which includes out- ar4 Sei 1. Hi Infidelity, REO Speedwagon, EPIC 3,000 people turned out to watch. Promotion director Ann Buchman takes, bits, and the now infamous T e 2. Paradise Theater, Styx, A&M WKBQ (Q106.5) St. Louis promo- says it increased the awareness of Christmas broadcast that got Infin- t [ MCh 4P 3. The Jazz Singer, Neil Diamond, tions director Todd Goodrich's the station so much that "we have ity Broadcasting slapped with a Ksñp eYs CAPITOL ° nd it fine. The compilation, Sho ABaaasD 4. Double Fantasy, John Lennon/ "most talked about sales promo- been getting client business from $6,000 FCC 4CorfsSrbme1e b Yoko Ono, GEFFEN tion" was the wall of Velcro, co- ever since." which runs more than two hours, is hC/ie 5. Zenyatta Mondatta, Police, A &M sold in CD ArCo°D rete sponsored by Pepsi. The station being or cassette form i Ain 6. Crimes Of Passion, Pat Benatar, r t Eno [lo brought a Velcro-covered wall to a CRS WINNERS for $29.95, exclusively through /nnu °Dh CHRYSALIS en do rel [eu 7. Autoamerican, Blondie, CHRYSALIS local shopping mall and let listeners Nine stations received promotion Stern's 800 number. Aroued Been 8"d Roth Th e wa 8. Moving Pictures, Rush, MERCURY dress in a Velcro suit and jump from awards at the annual Country Radio WSHE Miami made every Friday Y *Norre Ca Ciq 9. Captured, Journey, COLUMBIA a trampoline onto the wall while the Seminar, March 6-9 in Nashville. In in March "free Frey day." Every No._ j ForNam e e N°n°nr Coo/ 10. Guilty, Barbra Streisand, COLUMBIA station broadcast live. the large- market category, first - hour the station gave away tickets ®f Top 40 WHTZ (Z100) New York place honors went to KMPS Seattle to the March 29 Glen Frey concert TOmorrorY l D°n'r Kn Si/ie TOP ALBUMS -20 Years Ago promotion director Marty Wall or- for its annual summer Weenie Fest. and a certificate for free french Diac4 @ BOSw A°ybOdY Else ganized the world premiere of Ma- WMZQ Washington, D.C., took sec- fries at a local restaurant. Cot Nern 1. Pearl, Janis Joplin, COLUMBIA es DeDletB donna's "Who's That Girl" film in ond place, while KNEW San Fran- P°ata 2. Soundtrack, Love Story, PARAMOUNT qdams Times Square. then cisco was awarded third -place hon- PRO- MOTIONS Umhahar[d°ca A/r¡ Scott Shannon, zá 3. Various Artists, Jesus Christ KeoP Superstar, DECCA PD /morning man, did a live inter- ors. Joe Lidios from urban KHYS Dume e g°onoe/M/ng 'wee to vera 4. Chicago Ill, COLUMBIA view with Madonna at the event, The medium -market first -place Houston joins similarly formatted Th 5. Cry Of Love, Jimi Hendrix, REPRISE which drew an estimated 100,000 winner was WSM Nashville. WTQR WVEE (V103) Atlanta as promotion ze rbe irrS 6. Abraxas, Santana, COLUMBIA ur/ people. Wall says there were 33 TV Winston -Salem, N.C., took second director ... Sean Michaels has been v T ac e Naacue NoviNn 7. Love Story, Andy Williams, COLUMBIA the news stories on the event, all men- place, while WWQM Madison, Wis., upped from promotions director to za 8. Tumbleweed Connection, Elton MY Side Madon ar0tbers Z100's Many re- won place. In small- 40 Susaa°ne/ Tha John, UNI tioning call letters. third the market director of marketing at top D°d 9. All Things Must Pass, George ports said the promotion rivaled the category, KXIA (Kix 101) Marshall- WMXF (Mix 96) Fayetteville, N.C. ThisAIT/a ar Harrison, APPLE annual New Year's Eve celebration town, Iowa, took first place for its D, 10. Stoner End, Barbra Streisand, in Times Square. waterbed races. KDUZ Hutchinson, Assistance in preparing this col- edéeaven COLUM I A YAe WAVA Washington, D.C.'s Maz- Minn., won second place, and umn was provided by Debbie Hol- *High EaaaBh Uaamina da Miata giveaway was director of WLCO Sandusky, Ohio, was third. ley in Nashville. COUNTRY SINGLES -10 Years Ago ólYhdo RaDemnYBa4eearte " ChaBi' 1. Angel Flying Too Close To The Noe Ground, Willie Nelson, COLUMBIA /30 [ Pe Bo WINTER '91 BIRCHES h/esa rhinoshrnBs ePPOn 2. Wandering Eyes, Ronnie McDowell, *A, EPIC (Continued from page 14) Catty'0ear'Droam 3. Texas Women, Hank Williams Jr., Sp Su Fa W Sp Su Fa W Sp Su Fa W ELEKTRA /CURB '6 Wa/r¡a Call Format '90 '90 '90 '91 Call Format '90 '90 '90 '91 Call Format '90 '90 '90 '91 ,or 4. Thirty -Nine And Holding, Jerry Lee I Civs (ova Al/o Lewis, ELEKTRA WOMC oldies 2.4 3.0 2.2 1.8 WODS oldies 3.6 4.4 4.3 4.3 KNX N/T .7 .9 .8 1.5 RCA WKSG oldies 2.5 1.7 2.0 1.4 e CT ct 5. Drifter, Sylvia, WM1X AC 3.8 3.1 3.0 4.2 KFI N/T 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.3 WCXI country 1.0 .7 .8 1.3 v 6. You're The Reason God Made WEEI N/T 3.4 2.8 2.8 4.1 KECR -FM religious .2 .6 .4 1.1 ® i'ub/ic Se° WGPR urban 1.7 2.0 1.4 1.3 ° Narrier WSSH-FM AC 4.2 2.7 3.5 4.1 KKYY AC 2.9 1.3 1.6 1.1 r Oklahoma, David Frizzell & Shelly WDET modern 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.1 WZLX cis rock 3.5 5.0 5.1 4.1 KCBQ oldies .8 1.2 1.2 1.0 West, WARNER /VIVA WMUZ religious .6 .6 .8 1.1 o Sm qeS dgro WHDH N/T 4.4 3.2 4.6 3.7 XHRM urban 3.1 3.1 1.6 1.0 Mlv 7. Old Flame, Alabama, RCA WASHINGTON, D.C. WVBF AC 2.5 2.2 2.8 3.5 -(7) SAN JOSE, CALIF. -(30) (4-i)14,6 WPGC -FM urban 10.1 10.4 10.8 11.8 WAAF album 3.4 3.3 4.0 3.2 8. Guitar Man, Elvis Presley, RCA KGO N/T 7.1 8.3 8.0 9.9 WKYS urban 6.2 6.7 6.9 6.4 WCD1 adult alt 3.4 3.7 2.6 3.1 C<< im 9. If Kill KOME album 8.0 6.9 6.0 6.5 Drinkin' Don't Me (Your WMZQ -AM -FM country 5.8 6.2 5.9 5.2 WBUR noncommercial 1.8 2.4 2.2 2.8 KSJO album 4.3 7.3 5.9 6.4 UOaThoDae'[oNO4s/on Memory Will), George Jones, EPIC WAVA top 40 5.7 5.5 4.9 4.6 WBOS album 1.6 1.7 1.6 2.1 W/llToP KHQT top 40 /dance 8.6 8.0 8.4 6.1 WWDC -FM album 4.5 4.2 4.2 4.5 WFNX modern 2.2 1.9 1.6 2.0 10. Cryin', Don McLean, MILLENNIUM KBAY easy 5.1 3.1 3.7 4.4 Senairivi'ean wer WMAL N/T 4.5 4.3 4.5 4.3 WROR AC 3.0 2.6 3.5 1.9 KMEL top 40 /dance 3.6 3.5 4.5 4.3 S WTOP N/T 3.3 3.1 2.9 4.2 WPLM-FM adult std 1.4 1.1 1.5 1.9 0 KCBS N/T 2.9 2.8 3.9 4.2 EYerlast gAolAn Trege°¡s WHUR urban 4.1 4.3 4.4 3.9 WCRB classical 1.4 1.2 1.8 1.7 e Ago KITS modern 2.9 3.4 4.5 3.8 Y SOUL SINGLES -10 Years WCXR cls rock 4.6 4.1 3.1 3.8 WCGY album 2.6 2.0 1.8 1.4 Sto°p KARA oldies 4.3 4.0 3.3 3.7 Cold ° Aeimi WGAY easy 4.5 4.9 5.0 3.8 WGBH noncommercial 2.0 1.7 2.1 1.4 KBRG Spanish 2.0 1.5 2.1 3.5 1. Don't Stop The Music, Yarbrough WRQX top 40 3.9 3.3 3.4 3.8 WILD urban 1.9 2.7 2.0 1.2 O Madann Ce°tlBman KRTY country 1.3 2.3 2.0 3.4

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 21 www.americanradiohistory.com RADIO Public Sampling Radio Shows ol Ae week Via Batch Of Retail Releases Steve Douglas LOS ANGELES-With exclusive live coming specials. "The Bob Dylan concert recordings by rock's biggest Bootleg Tapes" is a three -hour spe- Mo. KXXR Kansas City, names, radio shows such as DIR cial set to air in May. WW1's Elliot Broadcasting's "King Biscuit Flow- Mintz, who has had a longtime pro- er Hour" and Westwood One's "In fessional relationship with Dylan, INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS ONE usually end with the send listeners to Q104 during its stopsets. It also Concert" series are hot items on the will host the show, which will include obligatory stroke for a PD's parent company. This pounds a "21 -in -a-row" image against Q104's "four in collectors' market. an exclusive interview, previously un- plug, which may or may not be heartfelt, usually con- a row with no talk." Now, however, some radio released live performances, demos, tains a line about all the resources the owner has "When we came on, Q104 felt we weren't going to shows -"King Biscuit," American and studio outtakes. The special coin- pumped into the station. have any impact," Douglas claims. "They had a 10.1 Public Radio's "Mountain Stage," cides with the release of Columbia So here's Steve Douglas, PD of KXXR (X106) Kan- and they were pretty slow during the day. I think they and the British Broadcasting Records' "Bob Dylan: The Bootleg sas City, Mo., on owner Olympia Broadcasting's com- felt that if they came out against us, they'd lose some Corp.'s "Peel Sessions" -are being Series, Volumes 1 -3 (Rare & Unre- mitment to X106's new top 40 /dance format last June: of their upper demos to one of the five ACs in town. made available to the public at retail leased) 1961-1991." "It was very difficult. The company was and is in They had a terrible rap for being late on music ... (Billboard, March 16). In addition, ra- For Labor Day, WW1 will set its Chapter 11 ... We had a promotional budget in the [Now] they're playing some records like Gerardo, dio documentaries have also ap- sights on the Doors in a special fea- hundreds of dollars each month. We were able to pur- Enigma, and Tevin Campbell that I don't think they peared on the consumer market. turing interviews with surviving chase a very minimal amount of TV time when we would have played without us." Warner /Reprise's "Lifelines: The made the switch. This is KXXR in middays: Madonna, "Cherish "; Jimi Hendrix Story," a four -CD set "We were burdened with the problem of making C &C Music Factory, "Gonna Make You Sweat "; After released in late 1990, was in fact the budget cuts several months into the new format. We 7, "Ready Or Not "; Mariah Carey, "Someday "; Amy WW1 special "Jimi Hendrix: Live & had to cut two full -time air staffers, plus some off -air Grant, "Baby Baby "; Exposé, "When I Looked At Unreleased," which ran on Labor people ... When you're launching a format and you're Him "; Glenn Medeiros, "She Ain't Worth It"; Timmy Day, 1988. told you have to fire people, it's pretty difficult, espe- T., "One More Try "; Alexander O'Neal, "All True Los Angeles -based Blue Plate Mu- cially when you want to get everybody motivated." Man "; and Culture Beat, "I Like You." sic is releasing "The Best Of Moun- The last time KXXR was featured here was early It is important to note that X106's biggest success tain Stage, Vol. I," which features 1989 when it was one of the stations that put rock 40 thus far has been as a thorn in Q104's side. In the first live performances taped for the West by Craig Rosen back on the map. Since then, however, most of Olym- winter trend, KXXR was off 4.3 -3.9- something Virginia Public Radio show. "Moun- pia's publicity has been for its financial problems, and Douglas attributes to the Gulf war-while KBEQ re- tain Stage" executive producer Andy band members Ray Manzarek, rock 40 hasn't been doing that well itself. covered slightly 5.1 -5.3. KPRS, meanwhile, remains Ridenour says he "was surprised Robby Krieger, and John Densmore, By last summer, Douglas says, "we knew we had to well ahead of both, going 7.3-7.2. The situation is a and flattered to have someone else and Jim Morrison biographer Danny make some changes because [top 40 rival] KBEQ near reversal of 1986, when KBKC managed to cut think 'Mountain Stage' was a viable Sugerman. WW1 also plans to simul- [Q104] was walking away with it." There wasn't KPRS in half, but couldn't get near Q104. Eventually product." Ridenour was also pleased cast the Doors' "Soft Parade" video enough product to stay rock 40. There wasn't enough new owner Gannett took it to mainstream top 40, then, that artists such as Daniel Lanois and with MTV, and will feature inter- money to go head to head with KBEQ. And there were several years later, to its present oldies format. Rick Danko gave the green light for views with film maker Oliver Stone more shares available between Q104 and urban KPRS But Douglas says X106 is making more money as a the commerical release of their per- and actor Val Kilmer on a special edi- (Hot 103) than there were between KBEQ, album four-share churban than it was as a four -share rock formances. "Those folks certainly tion of "Off The Record With Mary KYYS, and KXXR. So just as KBKC had done four 40. "We're looking at March and April as the first two didn't need to be on CD, but they did Turner" focusing on the film "The years earlier, KXXR went dance. By the fall Arbitron, months in the black since I can remember. KXXR was it," he says. Doors." it was up 3.0-4.4 while KBEQ was off 6.8 -5.1. always in the red because of the amount we spent in While the show, which is heard on New York -based Track Marketing Douglas started in radio in 1976 and spent eight promotion. We had a much bigger staff. We were do- about 110 APR affiliates, will receive Associates' "Soho Natural Ses- years in Minneapolis radio -first at WDGY, then at ing TV, billboards, everything from buttons to bal- only modest financial gains from the sions" is now the "Maxwell House KDWB -FM, before becoming one of the original loons. We were sponsoring racing motorcycles." release of "The Best Of Mountain Coffee House Sessions." The 30-min- KXXR staffers in 1988. Having been exposed to the What lies ahead for X106? "We're hoping to get sold Stage, Vol. I," Ridenour says it will ute program, hosted by Smithereens Minneapolis Scene, Douglas says that he and his so we can have some damn money. I get a feeling that likely reap a lot of promotional bene- singer /songwriter Pat DiNizio, is staff-all of whom had worked mainstream top 40 be- we're probably closer now than we ever have been. fit from the record's release. distributed weekly to more than 160 fore -were comfortable when KXXR went dance. There's been plenty of tire -kickers," Douglas says. However, don't expect to see the college radio stations, 10 times dur- Presentationally, KXXR as a top 40 /dance station But despite rumors that Q104 has tried to hire him commercial release of many more ra- ing each semester. The show, featur- bears some resemblance to KXXR as a top 40 /rock away, Douglas says he's pleased enough with the sta- dio programs. As WW1 VP /pro- ing interviews and live performances, station. The first KXXR was famous for its "attitude tion's momentum to stay put. "We put on a track show gramming Gary Landis explains, is produced by Rob Stevens, who has liners," something that became a major part of most every month and each one has outdone the other one program suppliers own the programs worked on WW1's "Lost Lennon subsequent rock 40s. The new KXXR also uses liners ... We're so street-hip that we always draw a huge but don't own the music perfor- Tapes." like "If your boss isn't letting you listen, quit" and the turnout for public appearances and club dates. mances, which are usually licensed recently introduced "We jam. They suck." "We're going right by the book, beating Q104 in for broadcast use only. According to Since KXXR has a policy of not attacking KPRS on nights first, then building backward. There isn't a per- Landis, renegotiating for commercial the air -( "It's the oldest black station in the country. son in the building that isn't excited about the direc- rights would be quite expensive and They have quite an allegiance. We'll get what we can tion of the radio station. I have people stop me and usually infeasible. "What you see from them and I'm not going to bag them for that rea- other staffers on the street and that never happened happening in recent months is cer- son," Douglas says) -the "they" refers to Q104. when we were rock 40. Once we get into the summer, tainly not the norm," he says. KXXR runs WFLZ Tampa, Fla. -like liners trying to we're going to go through the roof." SEAN ROSS There are exceptions, however, like the Hendrix show. "If the situation were to arise, it would be strictly on an ancillary basis," Landis says. "As a general rule, our job is to produce quality radio shows for stations and CD Storage Cabinet national radio audiences." Are you looking for a There are times, however, when way to store and lock artists make agreements in advance your valuable CD's? Our to have a syndicator record material for a live album. That was the case storage cabinet holds with the Who's 1990 live album, "Join 840 CD's in their jewel Together," which lists both WW1 and boxes for immediate ac- DIR Broadcasting in the credits. cess to your programmer or disc jockey. Steel AROUND THE INDUSTRY CBS Radio Networks is now feed- construction with 3 lock- ing the 90-second daily "Entertain- able drawers and stack - ment Update," hosted by Entertain- able. 4ft x 2ft x 2ft. ment Weekly broadcast correspon- dent Lisa Karlin, formerly of WABC Martin Honored. KNIX Phoenix New York ... KPOP San Diego per- Lee morning man W. Steven Martin, left, is sonality Mirabal has been honored by the Country Music tapped host NBC Talknet's late - to Foundation for his community service weeknight shift, replacing Neil My- LIFT Discplay Inc., 115 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020 and fund -raising efforts. The ers. 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WARNER BROS. 26005 (9.98) PRIVATE TIMES...AND THE WHOLE 9! 85 NEW' 1 GEORGE HOWARD GRP 9629 (9.98) LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING 32 38 39 18 MONIE LOVE WARNER EROS. 26358 (9.98) DOWN TO EARTH 86 86 95 11 CRIMINAL NATION COLD ROCK 70240/NASTYMIX (8.98) RELEASE THE PRESSURE 33 33 33 18 BIG DADDY KANE COLD CHILLIN' 26303/REPRISE 19.98) TASTE OF CHOCOLATE 81 91 92 41 MILIRA APOLLO THEATRE 6297 /MOTOWN (9.98) MILIRA 34 30 24 31 VANILLA ICE A' SBK 95325` (9.98) TO THE EXTREME CI NEW 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS PANDISC 8813 (9.98) MIAMI BASS WARS VOL. II 35 37 35 32 WHISPERS CAPITOL 92957 (998) MORE OF THE NIGHT 89 NEW 1 KID CAPRI COLD CHILLIN' 26474/WARNER BROS. (9.98) THE TAPE 36 31 31 18 FATHER M.C. UPTOWN 1006/MCA (9.98) FATHER'S DAY 90 78 61 8 2 IN A ROOM CHARISMA 91594* (9.981 WIGGLE IT 37 32 32 35 ANITA BAKER ELEKTRA 60922 (9.98) COMPOSITIONS 91 96 -- 2 GRANDADDY I.U. COLD CHILLIN 2634 ',REPRISE 19 98) SMOOTH ASSASSIN 38 35 36 32 BLACK BOX RCA 2221 (9.98) DREAMLAND 92 93 93 16 PARIS TOMMY BOY 1030 (9.98) THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT 39 40 38 25 TRACTE SPENCER CAPITOL 92153 (9.98) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE 93 100 96 37 D.J. MAGIC MIKE CHEETAH 9403 (9.98) BASS IS THE NAME OF THE GAME 40 39 37 23 GERALD ALSTON TA) 6298 MOTOWN (998) OPEN INVITATION 94 84 70 41 SNAP ARISTA 8536 (9.981 WORLD POWER 41 ) 46 58 3 BWP NO FACE 4?OM/COLUMBIA (9.98 EQ) BYTCHES 95 95 97 18 JOE SAMPLE WARNER BROS. 26318 (9.981 ASHES TO ASHES 42 34 34 77 JANET JACKSON 15 JANET JACKSON'S RHYTHM NATION 1814 A &M 3920 (9 981 96 85 77 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS PRIORITY 7993 (9.98) EXPLICIT RAP 43 41 41 64 MICHEL'LE RUTHLESS 91282 /ATLANTIC (9.98) MICHELLE 97 94 - 2 AMERICA'S MOST WANTED TRIAD 007 (8.98) CRIMINALS 44 42 46 11 BRAND NUBIAN ELEKTRA 60946 (9.98) ONE FOR ALL 98 82 87 32 SPECIAL ED PROFILE 1297 (9.98) LEGAL BORN TO SING 45 43 44 48 EN VOGUE ATLANTIC 82084 (9.98) X 99 98 2PROFESSOR YEARS OF THE 9, ON THE BLACKHAND SIDE 4TH E AWAY 444 033 /ISLAND (9.98) 46 44 40 17 LOOSE ENDS MCA 10044 (9.98) LOOK HOW LONG 100 92 - 42 THE WINANS DWEST 26161/WARNER BROS. (9.98) - RETURN 47 55 76 5 TARA KEMP GIANT 24408'/WARNER BROS. (9.98) TARA KEMP U Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units. 58 66 5 MAIN SOURCE WILD PITCH 2004 (8.98) BREAKING ATOMS ® RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by a numeral following the symbol. All albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP unavailable. Suggested price is for cassette and LP. Equivalent prices (indicated by EQ), for 49 47 45 21 CANDYMAN EPIC 46947' (9.98 EQ) AIN'T NO SHAME IN MY GAME labels that do not issue list prices, are projected from wholesale prices. © 1991, Billboard/BPI Communications, Inc.

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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 23 www.americanradiohistory.com O'Jays Get Emotional On New Album Veteran Group Aims For Enduring Respect BY GERRIE E. SUMMERS "It's almost like everybody penned title track. The R &B ver- thought we didn't deserve [the sion was produced by Narada Mi- NEW YORK-They have been re- AMA]. We deserved it 10 years chael Walden, while the all -star- cording for more than 33 years, ago. Now they finally gave it to us choir gospel version was produced during which time they have and nobody paid attention," says by Ron Fair, the album's executive amassed eight No. 1 R &B singles, producer. numerous top 10 pop hits, gold and "They didn't think the gospel platinum albums, and several nom- `We've been able version would take to radio and inations for Grammys and Ameri- sustain all the way through as a can Music Awards. to adapt and endure single, so we figured we'd cover In 1990, the O'Jays finally our behind by doing an R &B ver- picked up an AMA for favorite disappointments. sion as well," says Williams. R &B group or duo -their first. Glynice Coleman, EMI senior And nobody noticed. But you keep VP of black music marketing and So says Eddie Levert as he looks hanging in there' promotion, says the label will tar- back at a career filled with nearly get AC, urban, and top 40 formats as many disappointments as suc- and believes both versions of the cesses. "We've been nominated Levert. song will do well. Prior to the al- several times early in our career "It fueled us to the point of say- bum's release, Coleman's goal was for Grammys and AMAs, but when ing we're going to go in here and to saturate the market with the Can We Talk? Columbia recording act Surface paid a visit to the set of "The we finally won one, everybody produce one of the greatest al- O'Jays through fliers and ads in Joan Rivers Show" recently to sing its No. 1 hit "The First Time" from the played us like, 'We don't " bums we've ever done to show peo- care,' trade, tip sheet, and consumer album "3 Deep." Surrounding Rivers, from left, are David "Pic" Conley, David ple we says Levert. that are real and that they publications. "The first of the Townsend, and Bernard Jackson. Throughout the '70s, the O'Jays shouldn't downplay us like this," (Continued on page 28) garnered a string of hits on Phila- adds Williams. delphia International Records, in- The O'Jays' current album on cluding "Back Stabbers," "Love EMI, "Emotionally Yours," brings Train," and "For The Love Of the group into the '90s without sac- Money." They suffered and sur- rificing the great O'Jays signature The Rude Boys Charm Their Audience vived the illness and death of sound. The album, packed with po- BY JANINE McADAMS motion, says the single -which so impressed Gerald Levert that O'Jays member William Powell in tential hits, includes the first sin- took 18 weeks to hit No. 1 -is he leapt onstage with the group to 1975, and, with Sammy Strain join- gle, "Don't Let Me Down "; "Lies," NEW YORK -The Rude Boys, the headed for similar success at pop perform, and later got it its deal ing Walter Williams and Levert, with a rap by Gerald Levert; "Re- vocal quartet named for a button radio. with Atlantic. kept pushing through the close of spect," featuring label mate the Prince has been photographed "This is the .longest developing "He's great," says Marcus of the decade with three No. 1 R &B Jaz, who guested on 1989's "Have wearing, have charmed R &B lis- single on the chart," says Nash. Levert, who takes a turn at the singles: "Livin' For The Weekend/ You Had Your Love Today ? "; and teners with their second single, "We had to keep the markets that mike on "Written All Over Your Stairway To Heaven," "Message the ballad "Keep On Loving Me," "Written All Over Your Face" (At- went out early on the record as Face." "He's a teacher, yet he In Our Music," "Darlin', Darlin' all produced by Levert, Williams, lantic), which scored the No. 1 po- well as cultivate new stations. But Baby," and the big pop hit "Use Ta Terry Stubbs, and Dwain Mitchell. sition on the Hot R &B Singles this record does not have a high Be My Girl." Still, lasting recogni- There are also two versions of the chart. And Atlantic's Richard burnout factor. This will get air- ` "Written All Over tion has been elusive. follow -up single, the Bob Dylan- Nash, senior VP, black music pro- play in recurrent status later on; right now we still have another Your Face" is the bright week on it ... This record is selling so big, now crossover [top longest developing ARTIST DEVELOPMENTS 40] stations are picking up on it. i Our pop division believes they can single on the chart' bring it all the way home." HEAVIES SEE THE LIGHT ious nightspots in and around Lon- to Delicious Vinyl in the U.S. The Cleveland -based group was gives us room to do things." While hip -hop styles have clearly don, which led to a 12-inch deal with Atlanta -born Davenport, whose discovered singing in a local club "Written" is the act's follow -up been influenced by the R &B of the Cooltempo Records in the U.K. "We credits include touring stints with Al by Levert's Gerald Levert and to the up -tempo "Come On Let's '70s, the vibrant funk and jazz fu- came out when the whole rare - Jarreau and Sheena Easton, is fea- Marc Gordon, whose Trevel Pro- Do It," which failed to spark the sion work of the same era is becom- groove scene was developing in Brit- tured on four cuts, including the ductions produced the group's de- group initially. Says Little: "Radio ing the musical base for several new ain," says Kincaid, referring to the first single, "Dream Come True." but "Rude Awakening" album. loved it but we didn't get sales, bands from the U.K. The Brand strong interest created a few years She says there was instant rapport Members Edward Lee "Buddy" and the DJs liked it for the positive New Heavies, who have already back by club DJs and music fans in when she met the group members. Banks, Larry Marcus, Melvin Se- approach that we took." made an impact on their homeland, the U.K. centered around hard-to- "We share a lot of the same musical phus, and Joe'l Little III are no Nash says the key to building are now receiving critical acclaim in find '70s tracks by American jazz influences. As far as I'm concerned, older than 26, but each has several the group's second single was re- the U.S. with the release of their de- and funk artists. "The Brand New this group is like a breath of fresh years' performing experience. search. "The sales research we got but album on Delicious Vinyl. On a Heavies were one of the first live air on the music scene." Banks was part of a local group back, the feedback from radio in short stateside promotional tour, the bands to perform that kind of music: Kincaid says the group plans a called the Latest that had regional the markets that went on it first group performed at a special show- We augmented the basic trio with spring minitour of clubs and col- hits and opened shows for Average was nothing but positive," he says. case in Los Angeles to favorable re- different musicians along the way leges. The group's audience, says White Band, Kool & the Gang, the "The record generated instant views, suggesting that its potent and we started to gain a strong rep- Kincaid, "tends to be a cross -section Dazz Band, and others. Marcus, a phones ... With the release of this brand of horn- laden, jazz- tinged utation for our shows." of people in their 30s who grew up classically trained guitarist, single, we didn't make an exten- funk -reminiscent of the J.B.'s- Signing with the independent Acid on jazz /funk along with younger played with the Dazz Band, and sive product outlay in a lot of mar- will be well received. Jazz label in London, the group re- music buyers who are discovering honed his skills as a writer (he kets, but those sold out and were "The band really began with three leased its debut album last June. this kind of music for the first wrote and/or co -wrote about half reordered immediately." Nash of us: myself, [bassist] Andrew Paul Moshay, national marketing di- time." of the album). Little formed a gos- adds that the album, released in Levy, and [guitarist] Simon Barthol- rector of Delicious Vinyl, who heard According to Moshay, the label is pel group at 16 that included November, is close to 300,000 units omew," says drummer /keyboardist the group's initial 1987 single, was "positioning the group as a live soul Banks and Sephus and later won sold. Jan Kincaid. "We all lived in the responsible for licensing the album band with diverse appeal. Their mu- talent contests. And Sephus began With "Written All Over Your same area in London and we played and working closely with the band sic straddles so many different ar- performing in cabaret shows at Face" riding high, the outlook is various instruments in school. I'd to make changes to the original Brit- eas. We're servicing college radio age 6. positive for the next single, say we were all influenced by artists ish package prior to its U.S. release. across the board, promoting the al- "We're not inexperienced," says "Heaven," another ballad. Nash like James Brown and Miles Davis "We rerecorded four of the vocal bum on rap shows, and working in- Little, who explains that the says it will be released at the end and groups like Tower Of Power, tracks with N'Dea Davenport, a solo tensely with urban radio on 'Dream group's name was initially a of the month. Tentative tour plans Kool & the Gang, Pleasure, and artist on Delicious Vinyl, and added Come True.' " source of confusion. Some thought include a likely slot with Levert Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as a lot one new song to the album," says the name meant a rap act. "Every- and another major act this sum- of the music that came out on the Moshay, who adds that after the CHANDLER'S CHANCE thing rude doesn't have to be bad," mer. me Blue Note label in the '70s." next album by the group, the Brand "After couples see perform, I he says. The original trio performed at var- New Heavies will be signed directly (Continued on page 28) The group's Cleveland club act

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ARTIST DEVELOPMENTS CHUBB ROCK (Continued from page 24) TREAT 'EM RIGHT want them to go home and make "excited about breaking our first Heaven." mad, passionate love!" So says new artist for 1991. We're not only Chandler says that although there Omar Chandler, whose debut album promoting an album but developing was a delay between the completion on MCA clearly demonstrates his a career that will be around for a of his album and its release, "I now no-holds-barred singing style, which long time." Credle adds that MCA is realize that there's strength in he acknowledges was strongly in the process of setting up a waiting. There aren't too many 2 RAP CHART 35 DANCE CHART influenced by Teddy Pendergrass. promotional tour for Chandler and is other male vocalists with albums out 38 R&B SINGLES 16 DANCE SALES CHART The New York-born vocalist, who in the development stages of right now so the timing's worked in 0 R&B ALBUMS 20 R&B SALES CHART secured first prize at the Apollo preparing a video for "This Must Be my favor." Theatre's famed Amateur Night in THE EP 1983 with a then- unknown Teddy Riley, was signed to the label after tying with David Peaston on "Showtime At The Apollo" in 1987. "My manager, Davey Simmons, knew Timmy Regisford [then East Coast A &R executive for MCA], and THE NEW ALBUM after he saw the show, he signed me in 1988," he says. "THE ONE" (SEL 21640) The process of recording Chandler's debut album was AVAILABLE SOON! interrupted when Regisford joined Motown and Chandler had to await 16 WEST 22ND STREET NYC 100101 the appointment of a New York - iew ®iRECORDS based A &R executive to oversee the project. "There were times when I Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 felt a sense of frustration," I Chandler says, "because just Keeping Up With Jones. Writer, producer, and Virgin recording artist Kipper wanted a record out there. It got to Jones, second from right, takes time out from producing Vanessa Williams' the point where I'd actually turn upcoming album to celebrate being named best new R &B male by USA Today. I saw someone coming around when Congratulating Kipper, from left, are LaRonda Washington, coordinator, creative Hot Ra Singles.. my in who I p way the street knew services, EMI Music Publishing; Jeff Forman, director of creative services, was going to ask the question, o; oo Compiled from a national sample of retail Warner /Chappell Music; Rodney Gordy, president of Avatar Publishing Group r CC and one stop sales reports. 'When's your album coming out?' " w 3 o TITLE ARTIST (Jones' publisher); and Stacy Leib, director of repertoire, Virgin Music. á w `r_ I-3 '53 rv¢ 3o LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL Chandler did not sit idly by, however. He was featured on Rob * * No. 1 * * Base's 1989 hit "Joy And Pain," LOOKING AT THE FRONT DOOR MAIN SOURCE 2 3 14 O WILD PITCH 8020 (M) (T) 1 week at No. 1 toured for six months with Base, TREAT' EM RIGHT CI-IUBB ROCK and lent vocal support to projects by 2 1 1 11 SELECT 62358 (M) (T) reggae artist Shelly Thunder and GERARDO Motown rapper Rich Nice. When Chrysalis. 5 6 8 gigsCOP 0 6401 /EAST WEST (C) (T) O MCA appointed Wendy Credle to its MELT IN YOUR MOUTH CANDYMAN 4 3 4 11 EPIC 34 -73652 (C) (M) (T) East Coast office, Chandler's debut WAKE UP BRAND NUBIAN became an immediate priority. "I 5 7 7 12 ELEKTRA 0 -66597 (M) (T) was real glad to see her. Within two WOMINUSEBóO HER)m BWP © 13 11 14 or three weeks, we were listening to MIND BLOWIN' THE D.O.C. tapes of songs for my album and 7 11 15 5 RUTHLESS 0- 96406 /ATLANTIC (C) (T) talking about producers," he says. a I MONIE LOVE Chandler worked on the project with 12 19 4 IT'S fl,

1 GOT TO HAVE IT ED 0.G. & DA BULLDOGS 13 16 22 4 PWL AMERICA 878 881 /MERCURY (M) (T) three songs Chandler co-wrote, and a cover of Brainstorm's late -'70s hit ORN AND RAISED IN COMPTON DJ QUIK 14 21 23 3 PROFILE "This Must Be Heaven," as a duet IT'S HAPPENIN' ON THE DANCE FLOORS, IN THE ALLEYS, IN THE STREETS! PEACHFUZZ K.M.D. with Audrey Wheeler. This track is 15 15 21 6 IT'S THE BOLD SOUND OF THE NEW BLACK MUSIC DIVISION ON ELEKTRA 0 -66591 (M) (T) likely to be the second single in light COME ON, SET'S MOVE IT SPECIAL ED o 1991 Chrysalis Records, Inc CHRYSALIS /COOLTEMPO 16 8 10 7 of heavy East Coast airplay. DANCE ALL NIGHT POISON CLAN According to Credle, the label is 17 17 17 7 EFFECT 708 /LUKE (C) (M) DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL NIKKI D 18 28 2 - DEF JAM 44- 73697/COLUMBIA (C) (T) HERE COMES THE HAMMER M.C. HAMMER 19 20 18 7 (C) RHYTHMIC 15585 (1) INFLUENCE CAPITOL ONEOVDABIGBOIZ KWAME & A NEW BEGINNING 20 22 28 4 O'JAYS STEP INTO '90s ATLANTIC 0 -86104 (C) (T) WITHI H A MENTAL CONTACT SHORT BUT FUNKY TOO SHORT (Continued from page 24) 21 23 29 3 JIVE 1429 /RCA (M) (1) IVSTAUTOMATIC VICIOUS BASE /D.J. MAGIC MIKE year, whenever you opened a mag- NEW 1 ® azine, I wanted people to see the s.-41., A.-416 WILD SIDE M.C. JR. CAS 23 25 27 3 O'Jays," she says. "I wanted to Al BOSSMAN 1004 (C) (M) (T) AROUND THE WAY GIRL L.L. COOL J show that EMI is totally commit- 24 14 17 9 DEF JAM 44- 73610 /COLUMBIA (C) (CD) (M) (T) ted to the O'Jays. This is a legend- CAN I KICK IT A TRIBE CALLED QUEST ary group." SWING BLUE, SWEAT BLACK 25 19 8 11 JIVE 1400 /RCA (C) (T) In addition to a promotional tour THE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM HIS 4TH & SWAY ALBUM 2 ALL ABOUT RED REDHEAD KINGPIN 26 29 - VIRGIN 0 -96375 (C) (T) and appearances at industry con- ,- e s r1 í e s I'LL DO 4 U FATHER M.C. o t o f A a t v o rt 27 26 20 21 ventions, says Coleman, the UPTOWN 53912 /MCA (C) (M) (T) O'Jays will embark on a national E WHIP IT BABY MARIO , 1 "Midtempo funk and jazz-funk, 28 NEW NASTYMIX tour in April. 74005 (C) (T) played primarily by live Watch for Laquas NEW JACK HUSTLER (NINO'S THEME) ICE -T The O'Jays say that part of the musicians, somber NEW 1 carry the ® GIANT 0-21845/WARNER BROS. (C) (M) (T) secret to their longevity is hard rhymes of what may be the on YOf MTV RAPS BURN BABY BURN 2 BLACK 2 STRONG work. "We've been able to adapt to most serious 16- year -old 30 27 30 7 CLAPPERS 3016/IN EFFECT (M) and (I) any type of environment and [en- in Los Angeles." BET- -NY Times I)® Rap City ORecords with the greatest sales gains this week. Videoclip availability. Recording Industry Associa- dure] a variety of things, like dis- tion of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certification for sales of 1 million appointments. But you keep hang- units. Catalog no is for 12 -inch vinyl single. 'Asterisk indicates catalog number is for cassette maxi-single; 4TH B BINA'''. AN ISLAND RECORDS, INC. COMPANVQ 12 -inch vinyl unavailable. (C) Cassette single availability. (CD) Compact disc single availability. (M) Cassette ing in there. It makes you strong," maxi-single availability. (T) 12 -inch vinyl availability. © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. says Strain.

28 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 Not R&D Singles Sales & Airplay.. RIIYNIN A ranking of the top 40 R &B singles by sales and airplay, respectively, with reference to each title's composite position on the main Hot R &B Singles chart. m SALES '42 AIRPLAY TITLE ARTIST Ñ TITLE ARTIST oor-

NECTION 1 2 I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) HI-FIVE 2 I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) HI-FIVE 2 4 DON'T LET ME DOWN O'JAYS 2 3 DON'T LET ME DOWN O'JAYS 2

3 3 ALL SEASON LEVERT 3 4 SOMEDAY MARIAN CAREY 3

4 7 SOMEDAY MARIAN CAREY 4 6 LET'S CHILL GUY 9

5 8 ALL TRUE MAN ALEXANDER O'NEAL 5 7 DO ME AGAIN FREDDIE JACKSON 4 SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE: Take a look at last week's Hot R &B Sin- 6 10 DO ME AGAIN FREDDIE JACKSON WRAP MY BODY TIGHT JOHNNY GILL 6 gles chart. The top five records were all bulleted. When this happens, it is 7 1 WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE RUDE BOYS 7 5 ALL TRUE MAN ALEXANDER O'NEAL 5

rare that all of those records will be able to gain the necessary points to 8 9 HOLD YOU TIGHT TARA KEMP 8 WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE RUDE BOYS 7

retain bulleted status and /or move up the chart. This week's chart is a clas- 9 12 WRAP MY BODY TIGHT JOHNNY GILL 9 9 HOLD YOU TIGHT TARA KEMP sic example. 10 11 GOLD DIGGER EPMD 10 12 STONE COLD GENTLEMAN RALPH TRESVANT 11

"I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" by Hi -Five (Jive) handily earns 11 5 ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED WHITNEY HOUSTON 11 13 ANOTHER LIKE MY LOVER JASMINE GUY 12 the top spot. It has reports from the entire radio panel: Fifty-three stations 12 13 HERE COMES THE HAMMER M.C. HAMMER 12 15 GETTING BACK INTO LOVE GERALD ALSTON 13 list it at No. 1. It also ranks No. 1 in its retail ranking. 13 16 STONE COLD GENTLEMAN RALPH TRESVANT 13 14 SAME SONG DIGITAL UNDERGROUND "Do Me Again" by Freddie Jackson (Capitol) moves effortlessly '7-4 with 14 20 LET'S CHILL GUY 14 17 IS IT GOOD TO YOU WHISPERS 18 reports from 109 stations, with 83 showing upward movement. It gains its 15 17 ANOTHER LIKE MY LOVER JASMINE GUY 15 18 ITS A SHAME (MY SISTER) MONIE LOVE 16 16 19 ALL OF ME BIG DADDY KANE FEATURING BARRY WHITE 16 10 ALL SEASON LEVERT IO first No. 1 report as it jumps 8-1 at WBLX -FM Mobile, Ala. This week's 17 18 GETTING BACK INTO LOVE GERALD ALSTON 17 20 NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO DIANA ROSS & AL B. SURE! 19 retail -point increases pull record's rank 10-6, the up positioning it nicely as 18 24 IT'S A SHAME (MY SISTER) MONIE LOVE 18 21 NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE MARVA HICKS 20 it heads to the top of the chart. 19 6 THIS HOUSE TRACIE SPENCER 19 22 WHATEVER YOU WANT TONY! TONI! TONE! 26

Singles by the O'Jays and Mariah Carey did not survive the crunch. 20 23 TREAT 'EM RIGHT CHUBB ROCK 20 19 ALL OF ME BIG DADDY KANE FEATURING BARRY WHITE 17

Both gained approximately three -fourths of the points needed for a bullet. 21 30 TEMPLE OF LOVE HARRIET 21 11 ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED WHITNEY HOUSTON 15 "Don't Let Me Down" by the O'Jays (EMI) has reports from 109 stations. 22 27 ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT SHAWN CHRISTOPHER 22 27 ALL I WANT IS YOU SURFACE 31 (In the second week on the chart, this single had reports from all but three 23 29 MY HEART IS FAILING ME RIFF 23 26 STATE OF THE WORLD JANET JACKSON stations. Two weeks ago, two stations came on board. The last station that 24 34 NO MAUER WHAT YOU DO DIANA ROSS & AL B. SURE! 24 33 IT SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS 29 25 33 NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE MARVA HICKS 25 28 TEMPLE OF LOVE HARRIET 21 we were waiting for was KJMZ Dallas.) At any rate, 16 stations listed No. 1 26 35 IS IT GOOD TO YOU WHISPERS 26 29 TELL ME THE WOOTEN BROTHERS 25 reports and its overall rank at both radio and retail is No. 2. 27 15 SOMETHING IN MY HEART MICHELLE 27 23 ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT SHAWN CHRISTOPHER 22 "Someday" by Carey (Columbia) ranks at No. 3 in radio points and at No. 28 21 IESHA ANOTHER BAD CREATION 28 36 BACKYARD PEBBLES (WITH SALT -N -PEPA) 34 4 in retail points. Nine of the 108 radio reporters listed it at No. 1, with 71 29 40 SPARK OF LOVE SPECIAL GENERATION 29 35 THANX 4 THE FUNK THE BOYS 28 stations indicating upward movement. 30 I'M DREAMIN' CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS 30 38 I'M DREAMIN' CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS 27 "All True Man" by Alexander O'Neal (Tabu) hits a radio wall and moves 31 37 THAN% 4 THE FUNK THE BOYS 31 34 CALL ME PHIL PERRY 33 down in rank 5-7. It is held at No. 5 on the chart by an increase in retail 32 26 GET HERE OLETA ADAMS 32 40 MY HEART IS FAILING ME RIFF 23 points; it moves up 8-5. 33 TELL ME THE WOOTEN BROTHERS 33 37 BLUE (IS THE COLOUR OF PAIN) CARON WHEELER 37 34 38 SHORT BUT FUNKY TOO SHORT 34 CHEAP TALK LOOSE ENDS 40 JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM: Moving up 10-6, "Wrap My Body Tight" by 35 36 DANCE ALL NIGHT POISON CLAN 35 CONTRIBUTION MICA PARIS 42 36 IT SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS 45 Johnny Gill (Motown) gets the largest radio-point increase in the top 10. It 36 SERIOUS LA RUE 37 22 WHEN WILL I SEE YOU SMILE AGAIN? BELL BIV DEVOE 37 30 GOLD DIGGER EPMD 14 is on 109 stations and 94 show significant upward movement. It is top five 38 31 I'LL GIVE ALL MY LOVE TO YOU KEITH SWEAT SEX CYMBAL SHEILA E. 44 on 20 stations. It ranks No. 6 overall for radio; however, retail ranking lags, 39 14 FAIRY TALES ANITA BAKER 39 - IF MY BROTHER'S IN TROUBLE JEFFREY OSBORNE 49 even though it moves up 12 -9 ... Radio has responded well to Giant Rec- 4o 32 DO YOU WANT ME SALT -N -PEPA 40 - HERE WE GO C &C MUSIC FACTORY 46 ords' first artist release, "Hold You Tight" by Tara Kemp. It is new at No. 11 at WHUR Washington, D.C., and is now on 109 stations. Even though it R &B SINGLES A -Z PUBLISHERS /PERFORMANCE RIGHTS/SHEET MUSIC moved up in its retail rank, this week's point increases were dangerously 59 PATIENCE (Gradington, ASCAP /Ronnie Onyx, ASCAP) weak for of the record TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. Smac, ASCAP /Behind Bars, ASCAP) this part chart. Two labels have singles for sale on 24 HERE COMES THE HAMMER (Bust -It, BMI) CLM 68 READY OR NOT (Crystal Isle, BMI/Baby Ann, BMI/Bubba Gee, BMI) this tune. Giant Records offers a cassette single and a vinyl 7 -inch. Big 96 AIN'T FOUND THE RIGHT ONE YET (Big City, 46 HERE WE GO (Virgin, ASCAP /Cole -Clivilles, 85 SADENESS PART 1 (Sweet 'N' Sour, ASCAP/Virgin, Beat ASCAP /Syce 'M' Up, ASCAP) ASCAP /RBG -Dome, ASCAP) HL Records retained the rights to sell a maxicassette and a 12-inch vinyl ASCAP) 63 AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (Interior, BMI) 71 HIGH (Virgin Songs, BMI /Buffalo Music Factory, BMI) single ... "Let's Chill" by Guy (MCA) continues to warm radio with reports 45 SERIOUS (Gradington, ASCAP /Ronnie Onyx, ASCAP) 31 ALL I WANT IS YOU (Colgems -EMI, ASCAP /Multi 8 HOLD YOU TIGHT (Kallman, BMI /One Two, BMI) 44 SEX CYMBAL (Sister Fate, ASCAP /Peter Michael, from 109 stations, gaining WWMJ Washington, D.C., and KBLK Tulsa, Culler, ASCAP) 81 I CAN'T TELL YOU WHY (Jeddrah, ASCAP/Cass 75 ALL NIGHT BLUE (Muscle Shoals, BMI) County, ASCAP /Red Cloud, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP/Rapsodies & Melodies, ASCAPnth Street, Okla. It has No 1. reports from stations including WAMO Pittsburgh; ASCAP) 17 ALL OF ME (AZ, ASCAP /Cold Chillin', ASCAP/WB, 93 I DON'T KNOW ANYBODY ELSE ( Lombardoni Edizioni, 50 SHE'S DOPE! (Hip City, BMI) WHQT Miami; WWDM Columbia, S.C.; WJMH Greensboro, N.C.; WZHT ASCAP) WBM ASCAP / Intersong, ASCAP) HL 36 SHORT BUT FUNKY (Willesden, BMI) Montgomery, Ala.; WJMI Jackson, Miss.; KHYS Houston; and WGZB Lou- 10 ALL SEASON (Trycep, BMI/Willesden, BMI) 48 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE (EMI 3 SOMEDAY (Vision Of Love, BMI /Been Jammin', BMI) isville, Ky. Its retail rank lags 10 places behind radio, since it has only been 15 ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED (Warner -Tamerlane, Blackwood, BMI /Pam -Jo-Keen, BMI) BMI /Body Electric, BMI /Fifth Of March, BMI) WBM 43 IESHA (Biv Ten, ASCAP /Diva One, ASCAP) HL 35 SOMETHING IN MY HEART available as a single for about five weeks -Note the number of weeks on 5 ALL TRUE MAN (Flyte Tyme, ASCAP/Avant Garde, 49 IF MY BROTHER'S IN TROUBLE (Virgin, (Ruthless Attack, ASCAP) the chart ... "Stone Cold Gentleman" by Ralph Tresvant (MCA) appears to ASCAP) WBM ASCAP /Copyright Control) 77 SPACE IN MY HEART (Level Vibes, ASCAP/Colgems- EMI, ASCAP) be fairing slightly better ranks at No. 10 No. 13. 12 ANOTHER LIKE MY LOVER (Tim Tim, ASCAP/Wokie, 1 I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) (Zomba, -radio and retail ranks at ASCAP) ASCAP/WB, ASCAP /B Funk, ASCAP) WBM 32 SPARK OF LOVE (Bust -It, BMI) 70 SPREAD A LITTLE LOVE (SLB, ASCAP /Misam, It has reports from 103 stations. It gets three radio adds: WCDX Rich- Z2 ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT (Warner Chappell/Disco 89 I'LL DO 4 U (Hudmar, ASCAP /Butterfly Gong, mond, Va., KBLK Tulsa, Okla., and WMVP Milwaukee. Mix Club, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) WBM BMI /EMI Blackwood, BMI /Cotaba, BMI) WBM /HL ASCAP) 74 AROUND THE WAY GIRL (Marley Marl, 56 I'LL GIVE ALL MY LOVE TO YOU (WB, ASCAP /E/A, 11 STONE COLD GENTLEMAN (Greenskirt, BMI /Kear, BMI /Sony Epic/Solar, BMI /MCA, ASCAP) HL ASCAP /LL. Cool 1, ASCAP /Def Jam, ASCAP /Stone ASCAP /Keith Sweat, ASCAP /Sony, ASCAP /Maestro B., City, ASCAP /National League, ASCAP) ASCAP) WBM 82 STRIKE IT UP ( Lombardopi Edizioni, ASCAP /Intersong 34 BACKYARD (Near, BMI/Sony Epic /Solar, BMI /Bed Of 27 I'M DREAMIN' (FROM NEW JACK CITY) (H -Naja, U.SA., ASCAP) 79 Nails, ASCAP) BMI /La Sab, BMI) SWEET LIBERATION (LeoSun, ASCAP) 25 100 BETTER PART OF ME (EMI April, ASCAP /Colgems- 18 IS IT GOOD TO YOU (Azian, BMI/Whisperdex, TELL ME (Wooten Cutz, BUI) EMI, ASCAP) BMI/Yours, Mine & Ours, ASCAP) 21 TEMPLE OF LOVE (H.R.M., BMI /BMG, BMI /Crayfish, NOT R&D SINGLES ACTION ASCAP/Warner Chappell, ASCAP) WBM /HL 37 BLUE (IS THE COLOUR OF PAIN) (MCA, 16 ITS A SHAME (MY SISTER) (Jobete, ASCAP/Black ASCAP/Virgin, ASCAP /Orange Tree, ASCAP /EMI Bull, ASCAP/Virgin, ASCAP /Stone Agate, 28 THANX 4 THE FUNK (Buff Man, BMI /Kipteez, ASCAP /Pecot, ASCAP/Virgin Songs, BMI/Virgin, RADIO MOST ADDED Blackwood, BMI) BMI /Sawandi, BMI) CPP ASCAP) 33 CALL ME (Pundit, BMI) 29 IT SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU (Ted -On, BMI) THIS HOUSE PLATINUM/ BRONZE/ 40 CHEAP TALK (MCA, ASCAP /BMG, ASCAP) 65 ITS SOMETHIN' (Irving, ASCAP /Foster Frees, 30 (Zodroq, ASCAP/Zodboy, ASCAP/Editions EG, ASCAP ASCAP ASCAP) GOLD SILVER SECONDARY TOTAL TOTAL 98 COME ON, LETS MOVE IT (Promuse, BMI /Special Ed, BMI /Almo, ASCAP /Rutland Road, ASCAP) /Sir Spence, /M &T Spencer, ADDS WBM ADDS ADDS ADDS ON BMI /Howie Tee, BMI) 83 I WANNA COME BACK HOME (Dillard, BMI /Rainbow, 13 REPORTERS 31 REPORTERS 56 REPORTERS 110 REPORTERS THROUGH II 60 COMING OUT OF THE DARK (Foreign Imported, BMI) ASCAP) 58 (Soul Soul Mad, ASCAP/Virgin, ASCAP) YOUR LOVE PART 2 38 TREAT 'Eli RIGHT (ADRA, BMI /Getaloadofatso, - CPP 57 I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU (Disguise, BMI/Howie Tee, KEITH SWEAT VINTERTAINMENT 9 10 24 43 46 42 CONTRIBUTION (Virgin Songs, BMI /Cool Banana, ASCAP /Platinum Gold, ASCAP /Diva One, ASCAP) BMI) 86 TRIALS OF THE HEART (Triple Star, BMI) NAKED ASCAP /Boneless, BMI /M. Roman, BMI /Slice Meister, 72 JUST US TWO (EMI April, ASCAP /Midnight Magnet, 94 WHAT COMES NATURALLY (Tom BMI /EMI Blackwood, BMI /Eric B & Rakim, ASCAP /Reesongs, ASCAP) Sturges, NIKKI RICHARDS ATLANTIC 5 13 21 39 39 ASCAP ASCAP/Virgin, ASCAP) 99 LET ME SHOW YOU (When The Seaman Hits The Fan, /Chrysalis, ASCAP/Warner-Tamerlane, Mundy, STRIKE IT UP 62 COSMIC LOVE (Boston International, ASCAP) ASCAP /Def Jam, ASCAP) BMI/Nick BMI /G.G. Loves Music, BMI) 69 WHATEVER IT TAKES (Said, BMI) BLACK BOX RCA 1 9 24 34 34 52 DANCE ALL NIGHT (Pac Jam, BMI) 9 LET'S CHILL (Donril, ASCAP /Zomba, ASCAP/WB, 26 WHATEVER YOU WANT (Tony Toni Tone, ASCAP/Pri, IF MY BROTHER'S IN TROUBLE 92 DOESN'T THAT MEAN SOMETHING (Almo, ASCAP) ASCAP /B Funk, ASCAP) WBM CPP 87 LISA BABY (Rooney Tunes, BMI /Father M.C., ASCAP) ASCAP) JEFFREY OSBORNE ARISTA 4 10 17 31 93 47 WHEN I SEE YOU 4 DO ME AGAIN (MCA, ASCAP/Bush Burnin', 67 LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN (Near, BMI /Sony WILL SMILE AGAIN? (Not Usted) /Hey A HEART IS A HOUSE... ASCAP /Dla, ASCAP) Epic/Solar, BMI) 88 WHIP IT BABY (Rumrunner, BMI Skimo, BMI /Ujima, ASCAP /Locked Up, BMI) THE DELLS VIRGIN 5 4 21 30 32 2 DON'T LET ME DOWN (WE, BMI /Dwaine Duane, BMI) 51 MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT (Marley Marl, 66 WITH YOU (Re -deer, ASCAP /Sun Face, ASCAP) IT'S SOMETHIN' 91 DO YOU STILL DREAM ABOUT ME (Avid One, ASCAP /LL Cool 1, ASCAP /Irving, ASCAP /Def Jam, ASCAP /Glen Davis Intl, BMI) ASCAP) CPP 61 WORK IT (LIKE A) 9 TO 5 (Lane Brane, BMI /Ensign, LALAH HATHAWAY VIRGIN 2 7 18 27 56 BMI Peach, Knee Hangs, ASCAP 41 DO YOU WANT ME (Next Plateau, ASCAP /Sons Of K- 90 MERCY MERCY ME (THE ECOLOGY) /I WANT YOU /Blue BMI/Toe /Ackee Polygram Island, ASCAP) WHAT COMES NATURALLY oss, ASCAP) ( Jobete, ASCAP/Almo, ASCAP) CPP 6 WRAP MY TIGHT (Flyte Tyme, ASCAP) SHEENA EASTON MCA 4 7 12 23 24 76 FACES (Protoons, ASCAP /Rush -Groove, ASCAP) 95 MIDNITE LOVER (Bust -It, BMI) BODY 39 FAIRY TALES (All Baker's, BMI/Delvon, 23 MY HEART IS FAILING ME (Colgems -EMI, 7 WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE (Trycep, BMI /Rude WITH YOU News, BMI /Monteque/Virgin, BMI) CPP ASCAP /Knighty Night, ASCAP /Albert Hammond, BMI) TONY TERRY EPIC 1 5 14 20 44 78 YOU HAVE TuH -E 53 GET HERE (WB, ASCAP/Rutland Road, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) WBM DON'T TO WORRY (2 -Huff, BMI HERE WE GO 13 GETTING BACK INTO LOVE (Island, BMI /Stanton's 73 NAKED (Rookie, BMI) /Irving, BMI) CPP 64 YOUR LOVE - PART 2 (WB, ASCAP/F /A, ASCAP /Keith C &C MUSIC FACTORY COLUMBIA 6 3 10 19 80 Gold, BMI /April Joy, BMI) 20 NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE (Left Handed, Sweat, ASCAP) MY OLD FRIEND 14 GOLD DIGGER (Pariken, ASCAP /Full Keel, BMI /Bert ASCAP/Ackee, ASCAP) Reid, BMI /Ron Miller, ASCAP /Bridgeport, BMI) 19 NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO (EMI April, NAJEEEMI 1 6 12 19 20 55 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT (Virgin, ASCAP /Cole- ASCAP /Across 110th Street, ASCAP/AI B. Sure!, Radio Most Added is a weekly national compilation of the ten records most added to the playlists Clivilles, ASCAP) HL ASCAP/Willarie, ASCAP) of the radio stations reporting to Billboard. The full panel of radio reporters is published periodi- 84 HEAD OVER HEELS (Shaman Drum, BMI/Sun Face, 54 NORTH ON SOUTH ST. (Almo, ASCAP /Music Corp. Of cally as changes are made, or is available by sending a self -addressed stamped envelope to: ASCAP) America, BMI /Bad Moto, BMI) Billboard Chart Dept., 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. 80 A HEART IS A HOUSE FOR LOVE (FROM FIVE 97 ONLY HUMAN (Zomba, ASCAP/Barry J. Eastmeed, HEARTBEATS) (TCF, ASCAP /EMI April, ASCAP /Smic ASCAP/Almo, ASCAP /March 9, ASCAP) CPP

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Billboard® FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 HOT D US TM CLUB PLAY 12 -INCH SINGLES SALES z COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE Z COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE N w ° OF DANCE CLUB PLAYLISTS. x Y T. OF RETAIL STORES AND ONE -STOP SALES REPORTS. w Ñ w ° ¢ TITLE ARTIST = w Ñ w g = TITLE ARTIST f- N G & NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL - 3 g 3 w á 3 Ú LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL -' 3 U LABEL ** No.1 ** ** No.1 ** 1 1 2 4 6 PART 1 CHARISMA 0 -96395 1 week at No. 1 ENIGMA 1 2 4 7 TOUCH ME (ALL NIGHT LONG) POLYDOR 879 467 1 /PLG week at No CATHY DENNIS SADENESS

STOP EPIC 49-73650 THE COVER GIRLS 2 4 7 5 HOW TO DANCE ATLANTIC 0 -86083 BINGO BOYS 2 3 5 11 FUNK BOUTIQUE/DON'T NOW

3 1 3 8 HOLD YOU TIGHT BIG BEAT BB- 9102/GIANT TARA KEMP O 5 6 7 ITS A SHAME WARNER BROS. 0-21791 MONIE LOVE 6 9 5 I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU RADIOACTIVE 53992 LONDONBEAT ® 7 11 5 I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU RADIOACTIVE 53992/MCA LONDONBEAT ® MARIAH CAREY 7 13 5 HOW TO DANCE ATLANTIC 0-86083 BINGO BOYS 5 1 2 9 SOMEDAY COLUMBIA 44 -73560 0 © 14 42 3 HERE WE GO COLUMBIA 38-73690 C&C MUSIC FACTORY * * *HOT SHOT DEBUT***

ENIGMA 1 MADONNA 1 3 1 9 SADENESS PART 1 CHARISMA 0-96395 © NEW RESCUE ME SIRE 0-19490/WARNER BROS. BLACK BOX ® 22 50 3 STRIKE IT UP RCA 2792-1 -RD O 21 - 2 HERE WE GO COLUMBIA 38 -73690 C&C MUSIC FACTORY FEAT. FREEDOM WILLIAMS MICHAEL MCDONALD O 9 12 8 ALL WE GOT REPRISED- 21734/WARNER BROS. ® 13 18 5 MADE UP MY MIND MERCURY 878785-1 SAFIRE MADONNA CI 15 39 3 RESCUE ME SIRE 0- 19490/WARNER BROS. 9 5 6 14 ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT ARISTA AD -2141 SHAWN CHRISTOPHER BOOK OF LOVE 0 11 15 6 KID GET HYPED RCA 2769 -1-RD DESKEE 0 12 16 5 ALICE EVERYDAY SIRE 0- 21767/WARNER BROS 12 12 16 6 DO YOU WANNA DANCE CARDIAC 3 -4008 BROTHER MAKES 3 11 9 8 9 WRAP MY BODY TIGHT/MY, MY, MY (LIVE) MOTOWN 4756 JOHNNY GILL

13 6 5 10 DANGEROUS ON THE DANCEFLOOR RCA 1253 MUSTO AND BONES FEATURING PCP L2 22 34 3 TOUCH ME (ALL NIGHT LONG) POLYDOR 879467 -1 CATHY DENNIS

14 8 13 8 YOU THINK YOU KNOW HER EXILE 74002/NASTYMIX CAUSE & EFFECT 13 4 1 14 JEALOUSY MERCURY 878 663 -1 THE ADVENTURES OF STEVIE V

15 18 22 5 WHERE LOVE LIVES ARISTA IMPORT ALISON LIMMERICK 14 11 11 10 TOGETHER FOREVER COLUMBIA 44 -73630 LISETTE MELENDEZ

ió 20 23 5 ANTHEM RCA 2775 -1 -RD N -JOI 15 15 21 5 DO YOU WANT ME NEXT PLATEAU NP -50137 SALT -N -PEPA

17 17 11 7 HOLD YOU TIGHT BIG BEAT B8- 9102/GIANT TARA KEMP 16 17 22 7 TREAT 'EM RIGHT SELECT 62358 CHUBB ROCK

iú 24 36 3 UNBELIEVABLE EMI V -56209 EMF 17 18 27 4 SERIOUSLY/BEING BORING EMI V -56204 PET SHOP BOYS

19 19 20 6 SERIOUSLY EMI V -56204 PET SHOP BOYS 18 8 7 11 SOMEDAY COLUMBIA 44 -73560 MARIAH CAREY

20 23 25 6 HOW LONG TOMMY BOY TB-966 INFORMATION SOCIETY 19 20 23 6 RICO SUAVE INTERSCOPE 0- 98871 /ATLANTIC GERARDO

16 20 6 WHAT'S IT GONNA BE ATLANTIC O-86099 JELLYBEAN FEATURING NIKI HARIS ?1 29 30 4 NAIVE WAX TRAX 9160 KMFDM/THRILL KILL KULT 20 TABU 45 73626/EPIC ALEXANDER O'NEAL 22 10 3 10 WHAT'S IT GONNA BE ATLANTIC 0-86099 JELLYBEAN FEATURING NIKI HARIS 21 23 25 5 ALL TRUE MAN 23 13 10 5 UMBABARAUMA ELEKTRA 0-66583 AMBITIOUS LOVERS * * * POWER PICK*** ***POWER PICK* * * 22 28 30 4 DO YOU WANNA DANCE CARDIAC 3 -4008 BROTHER MAKES 3 24 33 - 2 STATE OF THE WORLD A &M PROMO JANET JACKSON 23 26 26 8 THE ROOF IS ON FIRE/...AND PARTY TSR 865 WESTBAM

I SEE YOU MCA 53999 BELL BIV DEVOE 15 30 37 4 SAME SONG TOMMY BOY PROMO DIGITAL UNDERGROUND 24 14 14 7 WHEN WILL SMILE AGAIN? YOU COLUMBIA 44 -73605 C &C MUSIC FACTORY /FREEDOM WILLIAMS 26 27 33 4 ALICE EVERYDAY SIRE 0- 21767/WARNER BROS. BOOK OF LOVE 25 19 12 19 GONNA MAKE SWEAT V -15649 SPENCER 27 16 8 10 FUNK BOUTIQUE EPIC 49 -73650 THE COVER GIRLS 26 30 29 6 THIS HOUSE CAPITOL TRACIE

28 26 32 8 LOVE ME FOREVER OR LOVE ME NOT ATCO 0-96400 TRILOGY 27 NEW 1 STRIKE IT UP RCA 2792-1 -RD BLACK BOX YAZ 29 21 9 10 THIS HOUSE CAPITOL V-15649 TRACIE SPENCER 28 35 42 3 SITUATION '91 (REMIX) SIRE 0-29950/WARNER BROS. GOT ME GOING CRAZY CUTTING 0-96384 2 IN A ROOM 3U 44 - 2 ELVIS IS DEAD EPIC 49 -73677 LIVING COLOUR 29 36 40 3 SHE'S /CHARISMA 30 31 31 8 LOVE ME FOREVER OR LOVE ME NOT ATCOO-96400 TRILOGY 31 43 - 2 X,Y & ZEE RCA 2763 POP WILL EAT ITSELF 2 OF LOVE/BUILD A BRIDGE ELEKTRA 0-66592 DEEE -LITE 32 31 29 5 HERE COMES THE HAMMER CAPITOL V -15585 M.C. HAMMER 31 10 14 POWER KID GET HYPED RCA 2769 -1 -RD DESKEE 33 39 41 4 LUV DANCIN' STRICTLY RHYTHM SR -1227 THE UNDERGROUND SOLUTION FEAT. JASMINE 32 34 36 4 33 25 19 15 IESHA MOTOWN 4747 ANOTHER BAD CREATION 34 37 47 3 MOVIN' QUALITY VL- 15157 -1 LEE MARROW

1 REPRISE 21734/WARNER BROS. MICHAEL MCDONALD 35 40 40 6 TREAT 'EM RIGHT SELECT 62358 CHUBB ROCK 34 NEW ALL WE GOT 0- RIGHT BACK MEGATONE HOUSE 181 DAVID DIEBOLD /KIM CATALUNA 36 38 44 3 MADE UP MY MIND MERCURY 878 785 -1 SAFIRE 35 39 37 4 WHITE RABBIT /DANCE 37 45 - 2 THIS LOVE RCA 2754 DANIEL ASH 0 NEW 1 DANGEROUS ON THE DANCEFLOOR RCA 1253 MUSTO AND BONES FEATURING PCP 38 28 18 12 PSYCHE OUT MUTE 0 -66579 MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO 37 NEW 1 UNBELIEVABLE EMI V -56209 EMF

39 42 38 8 TOGETHER FOREVER COLUMBIA 44 -73630 LISETTE MELENDEZ 38 24 15 12 WHAT TIME IS LOVE WAX TRAX 9157 KLF V 40 25 19 14 JEALOUSY MERCURY 878 663 -1 THE ADVENTURES OF STEVIE 39 NEW 1 LET'S CHILL UPTOWN 54051/MCA GUY ***HOT SHOT DEBUT*** 4U 46 - 2 THANX 4 THE FUNK MOTOWN 4758 THE BOYS THE SOUP DRAGONS 41 NEW 1 MOTHER UNIVERSE BIG LIEE879545 -1 /PLG 41 40 45 3 USE IT UP AND WEAR IT OUT CHARISMA 0 -98870 PAT & MICK

42 35 26 8 DRINK ON ME PROFILE PRO-7321 TEULE 42 27 10 17 1 DON'T KNOW ANYBODY ELSE RCA 2735 -1 BLACK BOX

43 NEW i SHE'S GOT ME GOIN' CRAZY CUTTING/CHARISMA 0 -96384 2 IN A ROOM 43 29 17 15 I LIKE YOU EPIC 49 -73600 CULTURE BEAT ® NEW I SUPERFICIAL PEOPLE ATLANTICO -86077 TEN CITY 44 - 2 LISA BABY UPTOWN 54009 /MCA FATHER M.C.

45 NEW1110. 1 SAME SUN SAME SKY RCA 2771 -1 -RD TONY MORAN 45 NEW 1 CRAZY LMR 2790 -1- RD/RCA DAISY DEE 46 46 46 6 HOUSEWORKS COOLTEMPOV- 23645/CHRYSALIS JAll GOT SOUL 46 43 - 2 ANTHEM RCA2725 -1 -RD N -JOI 47 36 27 11 WHITE RABBIT MEGATONE HOUSE 181 DAVID DIEBOLD /KIM CATALUNA 47 41 39 3 NAIVE/DAYS OF SWINE AND ROSES WAX TRAX 9160 KMFDM/THRILL KILL KULT

IMPORT OUTDOOR THEATER 48 45 2 I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) JIVE 1424 /RCA HI -FIVE 48 NEW 1 IN THE END OF IT ALL roc - 49 32 24 12 GOOD TIME RADIKAL RECORDS RAD-1 S.I.N. FEATURING CLAUDJA BARRY 49 32 32 5 PSYCHE OUT ELEKTRA 0 -66579 MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO 50 34 14 18 ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT ARISTA AD.2141 SHAWN CHRISTOPHER 50 47 - 2 HOW LONG TOMMY BOY TB -966 INFORMATION SOCIETY

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HOUSECLEANING: As always, we're practically drowning in note- worthy new releases. Seems like a F FIG N TE fine time to dive into this month's mu- 1100M s sic roundup ... SINGLES SPREE: After simmering These folders can turn your customers into your supporters ... for several weeks on test pressing in select regional venues, MCA is pre- in the fight against censorship. paring a national push for "Tonight" by Those Guys (aka production team the Basement Boys). Featuring vocal bits by Eleanor Mills, this delicious, deep -baked houser sports a speaker - blowing bass line and jazzy piano/ - keyboard fills. Pop -geared jocks should find the string -laced A -side TDANCE by Larry Flick When pressure do about it -they mix irresistible, while tougher "Re- groups attempt to will respond in a verse" version on the flip should do the trick for more adventurous types. dictate which supportive manner. The folks at New York -based indie products you can They will go from Nu Groove Records have been work- and ing overtime lately preparing a cou- cannot sell, fence sitters to active ple of tasty treats that promise to everyone loses: you advocates of your keep the club underground buzzing lose sales, your in the coming weeks. right to sell any and all First there's "Hard Haus," from customers lose their legal products. producer /DJ Basil, a sparse and right to choose for By ordering and moody deep -houser that is fueled themselves, with free -associated sax lines and and all passing out the spacious keyboards. Americans lose just folder "Freedom is not a Totally loose and liberating is "Se- another bit of their dirty word," you cret Code" from Jazz Documents can (aka Rheji Burrell). Here the ambi- freedom. strike a blow against ent house concept is stripped of its Once your customers censors and censorship electronic pretensions and is replaced learn the insidious facts with organic jazz and disco instru- each time you make a mentation. Quite inspiring. about censorship in our sale. Order a quantity and While we're cruising through the society, its many misguided start speaking out for New York indie /underground scene, our pals over at Strictly Rhythm forms, and what we all can freedom today. have unleashed a pair of gems to be aware of. Fans of the Underground Solu- tion gem "Luv Dancin' " are advised to jump onto "Lose Control" by the 1- i Rhythm Factor. Producer/DJ Roger 1 1 S. (who gets our vote as the person to 1 1 watch for in dance music over the 1 YES, I WANT MY CUSTOMERS TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT CENSORSHIP (Continued on next page) 1 1 Please ship me the quantity indicated of your folder "Freedom is not a dirty word." 1 1 1 1 Price: $45 per box of 500 -for 1 -9 boxes 1 Not Dance Breakouts Name 20% discount for 10 -19 boxes 30% discount for 20 or more boxes 1 CLUB PLAY Price includes shipping.

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DANCE TRAX (Continued from preceding page) next two years) is at the helm here, Brooklyn, N.Y.). Remixer Omar San- "The Roof Is On Fire" by West Bann swing -slanted "Bright Lights" and FROM LEFT OF CENTER: Some- constructing a loose and low -key tana kicks in urban /hip -hop vibes (TSR, Glendale, Calif.). Named after hip -hop "One World." times you never know where house groove, replete with divalike without sacrificing the tune's infec- the German techno wunderkind's re- Coming on with an assertive Italo- you're going to find a dance floor sound bites. Also be sure to check out tious melody or Simon's charming vo- cent hit single, the album packs a disco attitude similar to Black Box is gem. Take, for example, "Radio the sparse and trippy "Phase 1" on cal. A fine contender for radio action. seemingly bottomless array of Oscare with "Reconsider" (RCA). Al- Song" from the new R.E.M. disc the flip. Fab. Atco act Soho returns with scratches and samples into a synth - ready a hit among import -savvy "Out Of Time." Singer Michael Todd Terry returns under the "Freaky," taken from its debut disc, smart house context. Although the jocks, the original cut has been in- Stipe sounds convincingly funky guise of Static with "The Native "Goddess." Remixer Francois Ker- next single has yet to be chosen, fused with a more muscular bass line next to guest rapper KRS -One, Dance," a percussive, sample -laden vorkian has embellished the track's we're hoping for the frenetic "Mon- thanks to remixers Frank DeWulf who himself lays down some nifty house jam. Beats here tow a harsh rousing funk foundation with pro- key Town," which comes complete and Tony Humphries. rhymes within the song's rock/ and pounding line, giving jocks a fine grammable house colors. Should be with squealing chimp sound bites and funk context. Although we're not segue either into or out of peak -hour equally appealing to mainstreamers a thrashing and harsh beat. Also jam - MOVE TO THIS: RCA Records of- a big fan of rock tracks being re- sets. and alternative -leaning jocks alike. min' is the funky "Alarm Clock" and fers what is easily one of the creative- mixed for club exploitation, there Finally available in domestic form To fill your monthly quota of camp, "Hold Me Back." ly strongest entries into the current is already a tough enough groove is "Relax Your Soul" by Fun 4 Fun seek out the Pet Shop Boys' house/ - compilation-album craze. "Decoded & here to justify it. (Radikal, New York). Refreshed NRG interpretation of U2's "Where THE DIVA'S CORNER: If you have Danced -Up Rhythms Of deConstruc- And while we're at it ... beg- with new mixes by Mark Kamins The Streets Have No Name" (EMI). not yet sampled "Contribution" (Is- tion" is a collection of hits from the ging for a DNA -style remix is cappella and Jurgen Korduletsch, the house - Woven with bits of Frankie Valli's land) by U.K. soul chanteuse Mica European deConstruction label. femme folkie Phranc's a 'n'sample dub has been a fave via "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the Paris, you are missing out on one of While we're still quite high on the rendition of the Beach Boys clas- Logic Records in Germany for a cou- song (not available on the current the year's true vocal delights. Arista "Dance Now!" set, there's a sic "Surfer Girl." The tune is fea- ple of months now. A fun and invigo- "Behavior" set) has been remodeled Paris confidently sprawls out over more underground, experimental tured on the new (and quite fab) rating rave that deserves immediate for U.S. consumption by David Mo- a series of songs that hang on a more edge here that gets the blood flow- "Positively Phranc" album (Is- programming. rales, who provides a beefier bass club -hip tip this time, without totally ing. The problem is that there is little land), with lovely harmonies pro- Also noteworthy from Radikal is a than the original U.K. version pro- abandoning the retro-R &B /jazz tone for radio to dip into -with the excep- vided by former Golden Palomino dramatic hip- hop /soul rendition of duced and mixed by the duo with Ju- that made her 1989 debut, "So Good," tion of a remix of Black Box's "Fan- Syd Straw. Together they trans- the Sade nugget "Why Can't We lian Mendelsohn. Loads o' fun. sparkle. We can't get enough of lush tasy." form this light and fluffy tune into Live Together" by Kordak. Perfect By the by, the Pet Shop Boys are slow -movers "South Of The Border" Among the gems are the R &B -in- a bittersweet lesbian ode that for early- evening sets. about to embark on their first-ever and "Truth & Honesty," as well as toned "Freaky Dreamer," glistening could send club punters into a tail- We're pleased to note that trend- concert tour of the U.S. The kickoff the title track, recently remodeled with gorgeous vocals by Rowetta, spin given the right treatment. setting act Deee -Lite has opted for date is Tuesday (19) at the Knight with quiet house elements by Mo- the spacy, techno-house dub "Future C'mon guys, be brave. "E.S.P." as the third single from Center in Miami. If last year's highly rales. F.J.P." by Liaisons D., and "Talk To Merging jangly guitars with a "World Clique" (Elektra). The cut theatrical jaunt through Europe is Victoria Wilson -James turned Me" by Coloursound Featuring funk -flavored bass line and hip - (our personal fave from the album) any indication, the show will be an heads last year as the vocalist on the Siohban, with its tribal house beats hop drums is "Drive That Fast" by has been slightly retooled by the act, eye-popping affair. Soul II Soul hit "A Dream's A and jagged vocals. Essential. U.K. trio Kitchens Of Distinction with a few samples and beats added Dream." Now she's ready to estab- (A &M). Singer /bassist Patrick to the mix. Cute and catchy enough ALBUM NOTES: With "Progress" lish her own identity with "Persever- ON THE IMPORT TIP: Currently Fitzgerald's emotive but re- to do the trick at radio as well. (Big Life /Mercury), Junior Reid of- ance" (Epic). Leading off with the a fave among such key U.K. spin- strained vocals hold up nicely with- One of the quirkier tunes now fers what may be the most potent swaggering first single, "Through," ners as Kiss -FM's Danny Ram- in the song's busy arrangement. breaking out of the Chicago club cir- blend of pure world-beat rhythms this well- crafted collection is rich piing and Eastern Bloc's Justin It's a fitting introduction to the cuit is "People Are Still Having Sex" and pop hooks issued this year. with layers of R &B, funk, and Afri- Robertson is "My Love" by Col- band's fine "Strange Free World" by LaTour (Smash). A hypnotic Though the ex- member of Black can musical influences and intelligent lapse (Citybeat, U.K.). Here we album. Other tunes ripe for pick- techno beat is topped with a detached Uhuru has periodically flirted with lyrics. Most striking is how Wilson - have a percussive hip -houser that ing are "Railwayed" and "Gor- male voice reporting the frequency at U.S. club acceptance (as with last James sidesteps vocal acrobatics in is doused with nice piano lines and geous Love." All are excellent for which folks continue to fornicate. In- year's international smash "One favor of subtle phrasing. Next logical smooth, disco -fled backing vocals. alternative- minded programmers. dustrialists will find "Mark's Mission- Blood "), he seems poised to finally singles choices are the percussive, Try to sit this one out. ary Mix" by Mark Picchiotti most knock down the barriers keeping useful, while "Mo's Sleazy Mix" by world beat and reggae music out of Maurice Joshua will please house mainstream clubs. Besides its insinu- enthusiasts. ating rhythms and thought- provok- Quark, Atlantic Team For Ooscha Release Freestyle fans should take note of ing lyrics, what is most striking "Without You (I'll Never Be The about this set is how Reid inter- `Experiment' Aimed At Aiding Flow Of 12 -Inch Product Same)" by Simon (Clubhouse, weaves elements of contemporary pop and dance culture into his music NEW YORK -When New York - recording of the project, and en the "experimental nature" of without compromising his heritage or based indie Quark Records issues Quark would cover pressing costs. the project. integrity. Best singles bets are "Ac- "Ich Will Diech (I Want You)" by Both labels will promote it to clubs "Let's just say that the powers Billboard has back tions Speak Louder Than Words," German singer Ooscha next week, and crossover radio. that be here are aware of what's issues to donate which is splashed with R &B /hip -hop it will have the promotional sup- Carvello says that if the single is going on and will likely be watch- to an archive or colors; "Rumors," with its subversive port of the Atlantic Records dance a hit, Atlantic may pick Ooscha up ing to see where the single goes," house inflections; and "Johnny John- department. for an album. He is cautious to he says. "Beyond that, it's unclear educational program. ny," which conjures up images of Sources are calling the project give out further information, giv- where this will all lead." Call Trudi Miller rasta -hip Sly Stone. an experiment in solving the immi- at 212 -536 -5029 Also worth keeping an eye (and nent problem of keeping commer- ear) open for in the coming weeks is cial 12 -inch product flowing after the label makes its transition away from pressing vinyl. Although Joey Carvello, Atlan- JUST PUBLISHED tic's director of dance music, in- sists there are no plans for the la- bel to stop manufacturing 12 -inch BILLBOARD'S 1991 !!!1' vinyl at present, he says that re- leasing singles through indepen- INTERNATIONAL ,, .g; .. dent labels could be a viable means 41 of keeping the format alive in the future. BUYERS GUIDE NI ; wivquws AMMO Sil*Q p The Ooscha single is something The Worldwide Music and Video '--- -._..-__-,.., ,7:-' that Carvello says Atlantic was ini- Business -to- Business Directory. 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32 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com Tale n t R.E.M. Clocks In With `Out Of Time' Manager Holt Is In Sync With Band BY THOM DUFFY R.E.M.'s move from I.R.S. Records liner notes for "Out Of Time." to Warner Bros. (However, Holt quickly cautions, NEW YORK -It's been 10 years On the new album, "Out Of "Be very, very thankful that the now since the ringing indie single Time," released March 12, the fifth and sixth members of the "Radio Free Europe" signaled the A.E.M. foursome -singer and lyri- band don't perform. ") arrival of R.E.M. -a decade that cist Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter On the eve of a European promo- has seen this Athens, Ga., quartet Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drum- tional swing for "Out Of Time," emerge as the most admired, most mer Bill Berry-again explore their Holt offered his perspective on successful (and and R.E.M. and management's place in alternative instincts again Vagabond Settles In With EMI. Rod Stewart, whose new Warner Bros. album, possibly the most emerge with gems of chart -ready the band's unique career, a role he "Vagabond Heart," is due March 26, has signed a worldwide publishing and imitated) act on rock'n'roll. The first single, "Losing with hu- discusses characteristic administration deal with EMI Music. With the single "Rhythm Of My Heart" rising the U.S. alterna- My Religion," already has topped mor and modesty. Ask his part in on the Hot 100, Stewart is scheduled to begin a European tour this spring, with tive pop scene. the Modern Rock Tracks chart and the creative process for "Out Of U.S. dates beginning in September. Pictured, from left, are Randy Phillips, R.E.M. hit top 10 on the Album Rock Tracks Time," he has for instance, and reaches Stewart's manager, from Stiefel Phillips Entertainment; Irwin Robinson, president long since come list. for a cinematic metaphor. Think of and CEO, EMI Music; Martin Bandier, vice chairman, EMI Music; Stewart; up from the un- If that alternative /mainstream a chase scene, Holt suggests, Charles Koppelman, chairman and CEO, EMI Music; Theresa Santisi, chief derground -scor- balance has remained a constant in where a car careens off the road M , financial officer and senior VP, EMI Music; and Arnold Stiefel, Stewart's HOLT ing its first gold R.E.M.'s creative career, the pres- and knocks over a and vegeta- fruit manager, Stiefel Phillips Entertainment. disc with the 1986 ence of manager Jefferson Holt has (Continued on page 35) album "Lifes Rich Pageant," a top been a similar fixture in the band's 10 hit in 1987 with "The One I Love" business dealings. Such is Holt's from the platinum -selling "Docu- place in R.E.M. that he-and band ment," and a second platinum disc attorney Bertis Downs -are credit- with "Green" in 1988, which marked ed as members of the group on the Benatar's New `True love' Is The Blues; South By Southwest Confab Whitney's Welcome -Home; SXSW Fest Picks CAN HOT BLUES break a cold streak? Pat Benatar OH SAY, CAN YOU HEAR: Home Box Office will pre- Pans To Explore Terrain has good reason to think so. After giving her best shot sent Whitney Houston in her first televised concert, New to straight-on rock'n'roll for more than a decade-with March 31 at 9 p.m. EST live from the Norfolk Naval Air BY MOIRA McCORMICK eludes admission to all SXSW disappointing results in recent years -Benatar has tak- station. The 90- minute performance will honor troops events -most notably the SXSW en a sharp creative turn into up -tempo blues on "True coming home from the Persian Gulf. Houston's record- CHICAGO -An expanded seminar Music Festival '91, in which 450 Love," her new Chrysalis Records release, due April 9. ing of the "The Star Spangled Banner" has hit the top 30 program, a spotlight on interna- acts will showcase in 24 area clubs The album follows a move in the past year by Benatar on the Hot 100 Singles chart. Like HBO's Madonna spe- tional talent, and the ninth annual over the four nights (Music Festi- and husband/producer Neil Giraldo to the Gold Moun- cial last year, the broadcast will not be repeated. Austin Music Awards are among val passes alone can be purchased tain Management roster of Danny Goldberg-a man the expected highlights of the fifth for $25). The keynote speaker for whose clients belie F. Scott Fitzgerald's maxim that WITH MORE than 450 acts at 26 venues slated for this annual South By Southwest Music the conference is Rosanne Cash. there are no second acts in Ameri- year's South By Southwest Music & Media Conference, March 20-24 More than 60 seminars, including can lives. Staging second acts for Festival March 21 -24 in Austin, at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, panel discussions, intensive ses- artists others have dismissed has Texas (see story, this page), how Texas. sions, and workshops, are sched- become something of Goldberg's can a conscientious club-hopper Approximately 3,000 attendees uled for SXSW '91, an increase of specialty. "It's something I've cope? The Beat suggests one first are projected to turn out for this 20 meetings over last year, accord- personally experienced a lot with catch the unsigned or indie-label year's SXSW, according to confer- ing to Swenson. New panel topics Bonnie Raitt, Belinda Carlisle, artists. You're certain to have oth- ence director Roland Swenson. The include Tejano music, the state of and the Allman Brothers," he er opportunities to see major-label 1990 head count was 2,400, he says. country music, and the role of the says. "And, as a member of the acts. Then, consider the picks be- SXSW is hosted by the Austin music business in social issues. baby -boom generation, watching low. The SXSW program will of- Chronicle and BMI. Other sponsors The SXSW Music Festival '91 of- [artists like] Paul Simon and Don by Thom Duffy fer venue and showtime details as include Pepsi, KLBJ -FM, KXAN- fers "more across -the -board Henley." well as its valuable bio blurbs on TV, and more than 20 regional arts styles" than in previous years, ac- When Benatar and Giraldo conceived what they called every act. (New Music Seminar, take note.) Here are and entertainment magazines. The cording to SXSW co- director Louis their "jump blues" record, Goldberg embraced the idea some names to look for: registration fee is $175, which in- (Continued on page 36) and -after adjusting to the surprise-so did Chrysalis On Thursday (21): the Rhythm Kings from Austin; U.S.A. vice chairman Joe Kiener and label president Greg Trooper from Boston; Chris Gaffney & Cold John Sykes. "The A &R strategy [in the past] was try- Hard Facts from Costa Mesa, Calif.; the Jody Grind ing too much to recapture the early albums, and not from Atlanta; the Skeletons from Springfield, Mo.; Sting Sings For Rain Forest enough trying to move forward," says Goldberg. But Brave Combo from Denton, Texas; Face Of Concern, Chrysalis-under its new leadership -gave Benatar Nashville; Flat Duo Jets, Chapel Hill, N.C. On Friday Benefit With Jobim Raises $250,000 room to move, room to grow. (22): Bill Morrissey, Newmarket, N.H.; Lonesome Val, While "True Love" departs from the album -rock New York; Two Nice Girls, Austin; the Neighborhoods, BY MELINDA NEWMAN black-tie, playing a 45-minute acous- mainstream of past Benatar hits like "Hit Me With Your Boston; Uncle Tupelo, Belleville, Ill.; Jim Dickinson & tic set that stressed his jazz leanings Best Shot," the hard- edged, barreling blues of the first Delta X, Hernando, Miss.; the David Halley Band, Aus- NEW YORK-Sting and Brazil's An- more than the rock side he is showing single, the B.B. King tune "Payin' The Cost To Be The tin; Big Car, Austin. On Saturday (23): Jon Dee Gra- tonio Carlos Jobim raised an estimat- on his current tour. Boss," won't sound out of place at album -rock outlets. ham, Los Angeles; Those Melvins, Norwalk, Conn.; the ed $250,000 for The Rainforest Foun- He was followed by Elton John, "She's still in a medium her old fans can find really ac- Shams, New York; Tiny Lights, Hoboken, N.J.; the dation with a benefit concert and din- who performed two tunes alone on cessible," says Goldberg. Blazers, East Los Angeles; Kelvynator, New York. And ner here March 10. the piano and was then joined by Chrysalis has a full -fledged launch for the album on March 24: the Wishniaks, Philadelphia; and New Po- Patrons paid as much as $25,000 Sting for "Come Down In Time" planned, with prerelease appearances by Benatar on tato Caboose, Washington, D.C. And that, of course, is for a package of 36 seats for the from "Tumbleweed Connection." "The Arsenio Hall Show" and at the National Assn. of just for starters. show, dinner, and extras, down to $35 Prior to an intermission, contempo- Recording Merchandisers convention, a commitment for a single ticket to the Carnegie rary Brazilian singers Caetano Ve- from VH-1 to feature the singer as its artist of the Hall concert. The foundation, which loso and Gilberto Gil performed to- month in May, and an AC and top 40 promotion planned THE ICEMAN COMETH: Looking to stem growing works with the Indians in Brazil to gether and separately. for the album's title track. press references to SBK wunderkind Vanilla Ice as the protect the rain forest and the rights After the brief pause, Sting and his "She is a great, world -class singer," Goldberg en- "Iceman," an attorney for Impressions co-founder Jer- of its inhabitants, spends its money wife, Trudie Styler, who sits on the thuses. But Chrysalis also saw Benatar's bottom-line po- ry Butler notes that Butler has that moniker trade- on political action, raising public Rainforest Foundation's U.S. Board tential when her greatest -hits collection, "Best Shots," marked. For Albert Collins' new disc, "Iceman," Charis- awareness, and medical care for rain of Directors along with Sting, Susie went gold in 1989 with little promotion. "That was a real ma /Point Blank Records added a cover sticker acknowl- forest tribes. Field, Gil Friesen, and others, intro- eye-opener," Goldberg says. "Pat still has a tremendous edging Butler's permission for use of the name. The three -hour, sold-out show duced a short film about the rain for- reservoir of good will out there." (Continued on next page) opened with Sting and his band, in (Continued on page 36)

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R.E.M.'S MANAGER KEEPS THINGS TICKING Warner (Continued from page &V /Chappell Wraps Up ble stand. "Bert and I," he says, band's career. They intuitively sion amiably, according to Holt. "are like the guys trying to catch know. And they've been at this And the label, despite its size, has the tomatoes and apples." long enough that I don't need to ex- proven a comfortable match for Extensive Reference Guide R.E.M. and its associates are still plain the financial side to them." R.E.M. "I know it sounds like I'm based in Athens and the small -town It made sense, for example, for saying this for print, but the people AND THAT'S NOT ALL FOLKS: when she got the best -song Gram- setting reflects a spirit and work- the band to launch an extensive at Warner have been great, and Putting together a music publish- my as the writer of you -know- ing style the band has kept on its worldwide tour for "Green" in 1988 that goes for England, Australia, er's reference series to encourage what. rise to platinum status. "We all feel after signing a worldwide deal with and, especially, New Zealand," A &R, TV, or jingles usage of one's like the cast of `The Andy Griffith says Holt. "Obviously, there are a catalog is not a new idea, but no FIRST GERMAN SONG FEST: Show,' " says Holt. "It has a family lot of people and you have to work one has yet quite matched the ef- The German pop song is getting a feel to it." Be very thankful the hard to make sure everyone knows fort -two years in the making at a new public platform through the But key to "Out Of Time" are what's going on. But from what I cost of at least $1 million-of a first German song festival, to be family visitors. For the first time, 5th and 6th members understand, oddly enough, the Warner /Chappell reference held in Berlin Aug. 31. The event outside musicians are prominently weird sort of way we operate hap- guide /CD compilation. A mere will later be shown on national TV featured: rapper KRS -One (Kris don't perform' pens to dovetail perfectly with the compilation it's not, but a truly channel ZDF. Parker) on "Radio Song," Kate idiosyncrasies" at Warner Bros. massive undertaking by pop -song The festival, to be held at the In- Pierson of the B -52's on backing vo- Warner Bros., says Holt. "I wish that I could say these authority Alan Warner, who has ternational Funkausstellung in cals, and Peter Holsapple and Kidd But R.E.M. does not plan to tour things are part of a master plan," done this sort of thing a number of Berlin, is the brainchild of former Jordan on several tracks. The al- behind "Out Of Time," he says. says Holt of R.E.M.'s creative and times. Warner has selected a good- GEMA president Prof. Erich bum, again produced by Scott Litt, "It's 10 years and they wanted to career moves. "They're not. Most ly sampling of 725 songs (in full Schulze and Manfred Zumkeller, is warmly accented with strings, break the [studio-tour] cycle. And of what we do is the simple result versions) over the span of 28 CDs. managing director of the German horns, organ, pedal steel, and once again that intuition seems to of four individuals that make deci- With some 800,000 copyrights to record companies' trade associa- more. have paid off. They're really happy sions as a group. My perspective is deal with, not all songs of merit tion. " Bertis and I have always taken about it. We'll tour again when simply to plug into what their wish- made this reference, so it's likely Main sponsors of the event are our cues from what the band want- they want to. And when they do, it es are. And at this point in the that the series ZDF and the ed to do," says Holt. "I have never will mean a happy band -and a band's career, we've proven that will continue record compa- been in a situation where I have to happy audience." the band doing what they want to on. nies' and mu- think strategically about the Warner Bros. accepted that deci- do is successful." The cover- sic publishers' age goes Words&Musie trade groups. back, as far as pop songs are BEST TALENT concerned, to BOOKS: R.E.M. Is `Boxed' In 1918, while "Writing IN ACTION country songs by Iry Lichtman about pop mu- Ye4 start in 1941 sic is one of No Alternative Says Manager and R &B music is charted from the finest ways you can critique GLORIA ESTEFAN NEW YORK-R.E.M. is a promi- mom -and -pop stores don't have 1943. the culture in which we live," said Miami Arena, Miami nent member of Ban The Box, the theft -prevention [systems] and All listings are extensively refer- Charles Shaar Murray, author of coalition seeking an alternative to they're the ones that get hurt." enced and cross -referenced. For in- "Crosstown Traffic: Jimi Hen- ONE YEAR AFTER suffering a se- the excess packaging of the CD While such artists as Raffi and stance, indexed sections contain ex- drix," as he received one of the rious back injury in a near-fatal bus longbox. The group repeatedly has Peter Gabriel have distributed CDs tensive information about many of three Ralph J. Gleason Music accident, Gloria Estefan returned to shown its concern for environmen- in a jewel box alone and Sting's the selections, ranging from list- Book Awards bestowed Feb. 28 by the stage March 1 and launched her tal matters, from promoting Green - "The Soul Cages" is sold in the mul- ings of writers and lyric samples to BMI, Rolling Stone, and New York seven -month world tour with a peace on its last U.S. tour to send- tipanel DigiTrak (Billboard, Dec. 1, historie profiles, including promi- Univ. The first -place Gleason splashy, triumphant performance ing fan-club members copies of "50 1990), Holt says, "We realized that nent uses of the songs over the award went to "As Thousands that delighted the 12,000 hometown Simple Things To Do To Save The Warner Bros., at this point, was not years in theatrical shows and mov- Cheer: The Life Of Irving Berlin," fans who filled the Miami Arena. Earth." ready for another option. ies, as well as all U.S. recordings of by Laurence Bergreen. Second - After months of grueling physical But the compact disc of "Out Of "In facing this situation, we tried the compositions. place honors went to Fred Dan - therapy, the petite vocalist looked Time," the band's new Warner to make the best of a bad situa- In announcing word of the refer- nen's much -talked -about "Hit muscular and fit as she sang-live, Bros. release, will be sold in a long - tion," he continues. The longbox for ence series at a press bash in L.A., Men," and Murray's Hendrix bio no less -and hopscotched through box, a decision manager Jefferson "Out Of Time" is, in fact, partially Warner /Chappell also made note placed third. several rigorous choreographed rou- Holt says recognizes not only the reusable. It contains a postcard that of its top 10 licensed copyrights in tines with her four backing dancers. lack of an industry consensus on buyers can send for information on 1990, a list that indicates that the FOR THE RECORDER: Though the incessantly slushy pre- the packaging issue but the hard- Rock The Vote, the music- industry oldies are still good money-earn- CPP /Belwin has acquired the concert coverage by the local media ship ad hoc alternatives cause, par- campaign to increase voter regis- ers. The list, in order of income: Hargail Music Catalog, said to be often stamped Estefan's show as a ticularly to independent retailers. tration. "As Time Goes By," "Cherish," the largest out for recorder print treacly performer /fan reunion, the "Unfortunately, with this re- "We're hoping that by the time "Happy Birthday," "Like A Pray- music in the U.S. For CPP /Belwin, fast -paced, two-hour fiesta could not lease, we did not feel them was a vi- the next R.E.M. release comes er," "One Moment In Time," states Sandy Feldstein, have been a classier affair. able alternative," says Holt. "A lot along there will be some industry "Rhapsody In Blue," "Smooth president /CEO, the acquisition Early in her concert -the first of of people in the industry say retail consensus" on packaging, says Criminal," "Someone To Watch adds more clout for the company in four Miami shows -the Cuban-born can deal with it. Maybe the big Holt. THOM DUFFY Over Me," "The Wind Beneath My the field because of its current chanteuse briefly halted the stage - chains can handle anything but the Wings," and "Winter Wonder- holdings in the field with the Bel - side proceedings to offer heartfelt land." win and Kalmus units. Feldstein thanks in both English and Spanish notes that Hargail also makes pub- to her adoring throng; after that, she PEGGY'S SELLING: Peggy Lee lications for other instruments, never looked back. is putting her music -publishing such as its folk anthology books Supported by the snappy eight - company, Denslow Music, on the and the Henze guitar series. With man Miami Sound Machine, along block, says her manager, Robert works in the Hargail catalog by with a five - person vocal corps led by WE ALWAYS HAVE Fitzpatrick. The catalog contains Peter Mennin, Norman Dello fiery newcomer Jon Secada and Bet- hundreds of songs she penned with Joio, Lucas Foss, Ned Rorem, and ty Wright, Estefan parlayed a musi- Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Bergsma, CPP /Belwin also en- cal wager that came up with one win- ROOM FOR TALENT Count Basie, and Sammy Cahn, hances its series -music catalog in ner after another, be they well - among others. the vocal, keyboard, and instru- known favorites "Get On Your Feet" mental areas. and "Here We Are" or R&B-flavored Furnished Corporate Suites -For half the cost of a Hotel. CATCHING GOLD: A Grammy material from her latest Epic Re- award can call attention to lots of PRINT ON PRINT: The following cords release, "Into The Light." Stays of 30 days or longer. things that might otherwise be the are the best-selling folios from Estefan's brassy Latin pop/R&B province of a few devotees. Take, Warner Bros. Music Publica- blend was complemented by an eye - for instance, Julie Gold's perfor- tions: opening stage production. mance of one of her own songs (it's 1. Phil Collins, Serious Hits ... Equally glaring, however, were not Grammy winner "From A Dis- Live! Estefan's garish outfits. But clothes tance"!) on a compilation CD, "On 2. Grateful Dead, Without A Net don't make the woman, as Estefan Corporate Apartments A Winter's Night," from Provi- 3. Megadeth, Selections from 2 Al- convincingly, demonstrated through- dence, R.I.-based North Star Rec- bums (guitar tab) out her warm, hard -working set, 800/942 -2787.213/654-7368 The 4. Vol. 1 ords. song, "Heaven," was ZZ Top Complete, punctuated by a pulpit- shaking ver- - NATIONAL RESERVATIONS 800/888 -0808 produced by Christine Lavin, the 5. The Wind Beneath My Wings & sion of her latest single, "Coming folk singer who sat next to Gold 50 Adult Contemporary Hits Out Of The Dark." "The Entertainment Specialists for over 27 Years." JOHN LANNERT

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TOPGRolfsEsONCERT o BOXSCORE AMUSEMENT BUSINESS° Queensryche Reigns At N'west Awards Gross Attendance ARTIST(S) Venue Date(s) Ticket Price(s) Capacity Promoter NEW YORK -Queensryche, riding and Heart's "All I Wanna Do Is group. Sir Mix -A -Lot won for best II TOP Carrier Dome Feb. 9 $379,386 19,741 Metropolitan in the top 20 on the pop albums chart Make Love To You" was named best rap group and best rap recording. THE BLACK CROWS Syracuse Univ. $21 22,100 Entertainment with the platinum album "Empire," single. Fellow Northwest native Rob- The new -artist award, in a tie vote, Syracuse, N.Y. was named group of the year at the ert Cray and his band were named went to Kriston Barry and Kid Sen- RS Maple Leaf March 9 $341,617 13,027 Concert Prods. 1991 NAMA Northwest Music best blues group and Cray's "Mid- sation. My Sister's Machine was cho- UNERRPORAGOt6 Gardens ($390,810 15,800 International Awards bestowed March 3 at the night Stroll" was voted best blues re- sen best new group. Toronto Canadian) 630 Moore Theater in Seattle. The EMI cording. David Lanz's "Skyline Fire - Other genre honors went to Bo- Records act also was voted best met- dance" was named best new -age re- chinche, best world /ethnic group; STING Capitol Centre March 7 $332,978 14,799 I.M.P. (Seth CONCRETE BLONDE Landover, Md. $22.50 sellout Hurwitz) al group, the album "Empire" was cording and Lanz was chosen best Nirvana, best alternative rock group; new -age Bishop & Dogs, PAULSAAON Nassau March 7 $318,108 12,241 Concert Prods. named best metal recording, and artist. Duffy the Rhythm Veterans $21.50 13,130 International USA band members Chris DeGarmo, With the Seattle area emerging as best R &B group; Kenny G, best jazz Memorial Ron Delsener Geoff Tate, and Michael Wilton were one of the nation's strongest centers group; Ranch Romance, best country Coliseum Enterprises chosen best songwriters by the mem- of new talent (Billboard, Aug. 18, group; Total Experience Gospel Uniondale, N.Y. bers of the Northwest Arena Music 1990), several new national artists Choir, best religious group; Capping STING Nassau March 6 $317,688 14,200 Ron Delsener CONCRETE BLONDE Veterans $22.50/$20 15,000 Enterprises Assn. and industry executives. from the region were honored. The Day, best acoustic group; and the VINX Memorial Larry Vaughn Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart Posies' "Golden Blunders" was Main Attraction, best vocal group. Coliseum Enterprises were voted artists of the year while named song of the year and a clip of Diane Schuur was voted best female Uniondale, N.Y. Heart also won in the adult-contem- the track was named best video. vocalist and Chris Cornell was chosen PAUL SIMON Hartford Civic March 6 $303,683 13,131 Concert Prods. porary group and record categories Soundgarden was voted best rock best male vocalist. THOM DUFFY Center $25 14,842 International USA Hartford, Conn. Cross Country Concerts

INKS Meadowlands Feb. 21 $291,341 14,220 Metropolitan NEW SEMINARS, SHOWCASES SLATED FOR SXSW '91 THE SOUP DRAGONS Arena $22.50420 11,760 Entertainment East Rutherford, (Continued from page 33) N.J.

Meyers, who is the music festival's Artists from England, Ireland, Claude Nouy, music coordinator STING Miami Arena Feb. 27 $290,543 13,110 Fantasma Prods. director. "We're doing a Tejano France, the Netherlands, Finland, for the cultural service office of the 00II RETEMANDE Miami $22.50 sellout showcase, there's more folk and Sweden, Germany, and Canada are French Embassy in New York - BBIBMDEYOE Bradley Center Feb. 28 $273,450 12,696 AH.Enterprises JOHNNY MI Milwaukee $22.50 13,000 bluegrass, we've doubled the expected to showcase. The French which is working on this project in MINNOW heavy -metal acts, and added more government is involved in bringing conjunction with the French Music CUNT RACK Arena, Fort March 1 $29,420 13,676 Beaver Prods. Louisiana, ethnic, reggae, and over three Parisian bands -Les Office and other French music MERLE HAGGARD Worth/Tanant $19.50 sellout world -beat music. We've kind of cut Garcons Bouchers, the Roadrun- agencies -the government has LEAK MORGAN County back on the alternative rock for- ners and the Happy Drivers been exporting French music for Convention -from Center mat, which is dominant at most oth- the alternative production company some time, but only recently has it Fort Worth, er conferences, and concentrated Boucherie Productions, for a spe- stepped up its efforts for rock. Texas more on what makes us different. cial showcase. According to Marie- PAUL SIMON Civic Arena March 10 $246,925 10,606 Concert Prods. Now there are more showcase op- Pittsburgh $25 12,359 International USA DiCesare- Engler portunities for the Rounders, the Prods. Sugarhills, the Flying Fishes." BELL BIVDEVOE Mid -South March 3 $224,370 10,631 Ail. Enterprises Major -label acts lined up for the JOHNNY GILL Coliseum $22.50 11,000 Music Festival include Bob Mould, NEW ON THE CHARTS KEITH SWEAT Memphis the Gunbunnies, Dash Rip Rock, II TOP Cincinnati March 2 $218,879 11,346 Beaver Prods. the Jody Grind, Tish Hinojosa, and Firehouse, a rock'n'roll quartet wound up offering it a deal. "When THE BLACK CROWES Riverfront $20.50 sellout Mid -South the duo of Peter Holsapple and from North Carolina, sets out to I saw them I couldn't believe how Coliseum Concerts Cincinnati Chris Stamey, former band mates prove that the genre is still hot at good they were live," he says. in the dB's, who have a new RNA top 40 radio with its first single, "They have four -part harmony NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Barton Coliseum March 9 $218,200 8,917 Beaver Prods. PERFECT GENTLEMEN Arkansas State $25 sellout Records album, "Mavericks." In "Don't Treat Me Bad." The song, that's scary. They all play well live Fairgrounds addition, Tex -Mex supergroup the which is taken from the group's de- and they're excellent writers, which Little Rock, Ark.

Texas Tornados is scheduled to but disc on Epic Records, broke at sets them apart from other top 40 NEILYOUNG&CRAZY Meadowlands Feb. 24 $213,368 10,492 Metropolitan headline the Austin Music Awards album rock radio two months ago rock bands." HORSE Arena $22.50/$20 14,953 Entertainment SOME YOUTH East Rutherford, Wednesday (20). and is now steadily climbing the After releasing "Firehouse" last SOCIAL DISTORTION NJ. Approximately two -dozen inter- Hot 100 Singles chart. fall, Epic sent the track "Stumble vo- NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Hirsch Memorial March 10 $210,700 8,701 Beaver Prods. national acts are showcasing as Members of the band are lead And Tumble" to metal radio only. It PERFECT GENTLEMEN Coliseum $25 sellout well, up from last year's half-doz- calist CJ. Snare, guitarist Bill Le- took the band more than six months Louisiana State en, according to Meyers. "We've verty, bassist Perry Richardson, to generate interest at pop outlets. Fairgrounds been attending the overseas con- and drummer Michael Foster, who Caplan concedes that a backlash Shreveport, La. ferences like MIDEM and Berlin have been playing together in the against rock at top 40 is partially to CLINT BLACK Lloyd Noble March 3 $208,218 11,746 Beaver Prods. MERLE HAGGARD Center $19 sellout Independence Days," he says, "and South since 1988. After creating a blame: "It's been slow for rock but IORRIE MORGAN Univ. of it's starting to bear fruit." spark around their home base in a it's all pretty cyclical. It looks like Oklahoma local band known as White Heat, things are turning around now. All Norman, Okla. the band mates flew to L.A. and re- of a sudden top 40 is deluged with BELL BIB DEVOE San Diego Feb. 25 $203,427 9,762 A.H. Enterprises corded a demo, produced by Slaugh- ballads and dance records and that JOHNNY GILL Sports Arena $22.50 11,340 RAIN FOREST BENEFIT KEITH SWEAT San Diego 33) ter's Dana Strum and Mark Slaugh- now they are demanding more (Continued from page BELL 61V DEVOE SL Louis Arena March 2 $201,944 9,577 A.H. Enterprises ter. rock." JOHNNY GILL SL Louis $22.50 11,000 est. Next came a rambling, passion- An independently released single The powerhouse ballad "Love Of KEITH SWEAT ate speech by Amazon Indian Chief from that tape, "Home Is Where A Lifetime" has tentatively been KENNYROGERS Civic Arena March 6 $193,047 10,359 North American Raoni in his native tongue that.was The Heart Is," was subsequently chosen as a second single and the LARRYGATUN &THE Pittsburgh $25/518.75 16,049 Tours finally interrupted by his interpreter, added at a few top 40 rock stations band will follow its current club GATUN BROTHERS who read a one -minute translation of in Virginia, North Carolina, and round with a major summer tour. PATTY LOVELESS his 10- minute speech. South Carolina. Firehouse is managed by Fair's of MICHAEL W. SMITH Palace of March 2 $189,660 13,153 Cellar Door Prods. D.C. TALK Auburn Hills $17.50412.50 sellout The rest of the evening belonged to Epic A &R VP Michael Caplan North Caldwell, NJ. Booking is by Auburn Hills, Jobim, Brazil's bossa nova king, who heard about the band's regional Premier Talent in New York. Mich. performed for nearly an hour with success, caught a live show, and JIM RICHLIANO CUNT BLACK Hilton Coliseum March 6 $188,589 10,547 Beaver Prods. five female singers and a band. He MERLE HAGGARD Iowa State $18.50 sellout LORRIE MORGAN Univ. profusely praised Sting, saying the Ames, Iowa singer was "very nice and very gen- STING Sun Dome Feb. 26 $177,827 8,454 Fantasma Prods. erous ... but sometimes a little naive CONCRETE BLONDE Univ. of South $21.50 sellout to help the Indians. It's not always so Florida easy to do." He then welcomed Sting Tampa, Ra. out to sing the Jobim standard "How CUNT RACK Barton Coliseum March 2 $176,842 9,778 Beaver Prods. Insensitive." IMILEIEA5DARD Arkansas State $18.50 sellout Mid -South CAI8a1ECARTFR Fairgrounds Concerts The night ended on a slightly scat- little Rock, Ark. note as all the gath- tered performers IRON IAMBI Rosemont March 4 $167,940 7,464 Jam Prods. ered onstage to good -naturedly bum- AMAX Horizon $22.50 11,445 ble through an obviously unre- Rosemont, Ill. hearsed version of Jobim's best Copyrighted and compiled by Amusement Business, a publication of BPI Communications, Inc. No known number, `The Girl From Ipan- part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any ema," before heading for Tavern on form without prior written permission from the publisher. Boxscores should be submitted to: FIREHOUSE. Pictured, from left, are Michael Foster, C.J. Snare; Perry Marie Ratliff, Nashville. Phone: (615)- 321 -4295, Fax: (615) -327 -1575. For research information the Green for a night of supper and Richardson; and Bill Laverty. and pricing, call Laura Stroh, (615)- 321 -4254. samba.

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IlL.A. Store A Blockbuster ss I Paramount Extends Full Moon Pact 40 SMV Steps Into Kid Vid Arena 41 2nd Features: Welcome Home,' `Tune In' 42 me A*Vision, TDK In Cross -Promotion 43 Minn. Dealers `Fight Back' Strong Rental Slate Set For 2nd Qtr. (Continued from page 5) sults of the upcoming Academy ness vibrant. Awards. Against AntiPorn Groups ed "Sibling Rivalry" with Kirstie "GoodFellas," for example, may CATALOG PROMOTIONS BY EARL PAIGE Freddy Krueger movies," he says, re- Alley, the David Puttnam-produced earn director Martin Scorsese an Some, such as MCA /Universal Pic- ferring to the "Nightmare On Elm "Memphis Belle," and the critically Oscar for best director, or best pic- tures Home Video, have taken to the LOS ANGELES -Independent video Street" series. The AFA, Wildmon acclaimed "Miller's Crossing," pro- ture. In such an instance, that film's airwaves promoting $19.95 recent retailers in Minnesota are beginning says, is encouraging retailers to re- duced and directed by Ethan and home video release may be pushed catalog, a relatively new phenome- to coordinate their efforts to combat move the tapes and any collateral Joel Cohen. back to allow for a revamped mar- non for the industry. Still other sup- what they say are well- organized merchandise from their stores. Also in the offing are high -profile keting campaign, according to a pliers are stepping up their use of anti -pornography groups in 60 com- One of the most sensational cases box -office disappointments such as source at Warner Bros. consumer print to push catalog. munities around the state, and are now under way in Minnesota con- MCA /Universal's "Havana" with While direct -to -sell- through ap- On the rental side, the "previously "taking a stand and fighting back," cerns Showtime Video, a six -store Robert Redford, Nelson's "Texas - pears slim in the second -quarter, viewed" sell -off trend will be height- in the words of one leader. chain based in Cambridge, a northern ville" with Jeff Bridges and Cybill some software suppliers will be fo- ened in the wake of "Dick Tracy," One factor galvanizing Minnesota suburb of Minneapolis. The chain, Shepherd, and Warner's Bernardo cusing on catalog pushes and pro- "Ghost," and "Presumed Innocent." retailers is that several of the smut - owned by Kathy and Steve Davis, Bertolucci- directed "The Sheltering motions to keep that end of the busi- (Continued on page 44) busters are focusing on more than has been slapped with obscenity Sky." Typically such titles fare bet- just hardcore adult films. "These var- charges relating to three adult titles, ter at the home video counter. ious groups all have lists that contain "Blond Heat," "So Many Men, So Lit- In the foreign -film category, Re- Second -Quarter Hot Video Releases vio- Ladies." public Home Video's March 28 re- regular movies they consider too tle Time," and "Naughty Title Label Order Street lent or otherwise objectionable," says Cambridge police officials execut- lease of the Alejandro Jodorowsky- Cutoff Date Ted Engen, president of Video Buy- ed a search warrant at one Cam- directed "Santa Sangre" -which ers Group in Minneapolis, and among bridge location in January, seizing made a number of film critics' 1990 "Miller's Crossing" CBS /Fox March 12 April 4 the most outspoken retailers involved computer discs containing customer top 10 lists -is expected to make a in the issue. Engen adds, however, rental records, other store records, strong second quarter rental pres- "Funny About Love" Paramount March 19 April 4 The movies ence. that so far no litigation or criminal and bags of garbage. "Bride Of The Reanimator" LIVE March 19 April i i prosecutions have been brought in- themselves were not seized, however, While the April and May lineup volving R -rated or other nonadult as the store owners claim they no appears to be pretty well set, June "Child's Play 2" MCA /Universal March 19 April 11 product. longer carried the titles in question. is still firming up. HBO Video is Other video dealers mention titles Attorney J.K. Ivey, of the Minne- planning to release the highly ac- "Memphis Belle" Warner March 21 April 3 on anti -pornography groups' lists apolis law firm Meshbesher & Pierce claimed "The Grifters" with Anje- "Tune In Tomorrow" HBO Video March 21 April 10 such as "Dirty Dancing" and even that represents Showtime Video, de- lica Huston in June, but no other the Roadrunner cartoon series; the clines to comment on specifics of the major titles have been confirmed "Sibling Rivalry" Nelson Ent. March 25 April 11 former because one of the characters case, but Engen acknowledges that thus far. in the movie obtains an abortion and "we brought a lawsuit there against Informed trade speculation indi- "Marked For Death" CBS /Fox March 26 April 18 the latter because it is alleged to be the police chief," charging that the cates, however, that June may also "Welcome Home, Roxy Paramount March 26 April 18 too violent. of the store exceeded the see such titles as "The Russia search Carmichael" Dealers in the state say both the terms of the warrant and was uncon- House" from MGM /UA Home Vid- "Friday The 13th" series and the stitutional. Showtime Video is a mem- eo, "Edward Scissorhands" from "The Bonfire Of The Vanities" Warner March 27 April 17 "Nightmare On Elm Street" films ber of Engen's buying group. CBS /Fox, and "The Rookie" from are on the hit lists of various pres- Yet another case receiving wide Warner Home Video. Other candi- "Night Of The Living Dead" RCA /Columbia March 28 April 17 sure groups as well, though once media coverage in Minneapolis is in dates: MCA /Universal's "Kinder- "Graffiti Bridge" Warner April 4 April 24 again, no law enforcement agency Rochester, where Valhalla Video, a garten Cop," RCA /Columbia Pic- has focused on such titles. single store, has been indicted by a tures Home Video's "Look Who's "Rocky V" MGM /UA April 4 April 24 Minnesota dealers complain that county grand jury, in a June 1989 Talking Too," CBS /Fox Video's much of the anti -porn activity in their case that at one point involved six de- "Come See The Paradise," and pos- "Texasville" Nelson Ent. April 8 April 25 state is being orchestrated from out- fendants. sibly Warner's " GoodFellas." April 9 May 2 side, specifically by the Tupelo, Miss: Valhalla Video is the only remain- In some instances, titles tenta- "Graveyard Shift" Paramount based American Family Assn., the ing defendant in the year-and -a -half- tively slated for June may be "Avalon" RCA /Columbia April 11 May 1 group that recently launched a peti- (Continued on page 43) pushed back depending on the re- tion drive against Blockbuster Video "Mama, There's A Man In HBO Video April 11 May 1 asking that the chain remove from its Your Bed" shelves movies rated NC -17 (Bill- "Descending Angel" HBO Video April 11 May 1 board, Jan. 26). AFA director of public relations Al- "The Jungle Book" Walt Disney April 16 May 3 len Wildmon disputes any direct con- nection between his organization and "The Sheltering Sky" Warner April 18 May 1 the numerous pressure groups now scouring Minnesota. "Three Men And A Little Walt Disney April 23 May 8 The AFA has only seven chapters Lady" in Minnesota, Wildmon says, al- "Mr. Destiny" Walt Disney April 23 May 8 though he adds, "we will help anyone who wants help." He acknowledges "Havana" MCA /Universal April 23 May 9 he is familiar with some of the most active Minnesota groups, such as "Predator 2" CBS /Fox April 23 May 16 SOAP (Stamp Out Area Pornogra- "Quigley Down Under" MGM /UA April 25 May 15 phy), the Bren League, and the East Ladder" LIVE April 30 May 23 Side Cleanup Committee. Last Licks. One of the Bushwackers gives Coliseum Video president Howard "Jacob's Wildmon also confirms contentions Farber a good licking at the recent Toy Fair, where Hasbro Toys announced it "Mermaids" Orion May 6 May 23 by Minnesota dealers that the cam- would renew its sponsorship of Coliseum's Worldwide Wrestling Federation involves titles other than pure- paign videos for a second year. Hasbro began running spots for its WWF action "The Grifters" HBO Video n/a June 5 con- ly adult films. "We are primarily figures on Coliseum videos in 1990. Also pictured is Hasbro associate VP of LIVE June 4 June 27 cerned with adult and sex movies, but marketing Steve Rodyn. "Howling VI" yes, we did get very involved in

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a Compiled from a national sample of retail store sales reports. .., w W o p Vid Assn. Looks To Keiltor Z O ti N TITLE Ñ Ovi Copyright Owner, Principal d Manufacturer, Catalog Number Performers BLOCKBUSTER'S BIGGEST: releases for one day but $1.50 for I 3 >rc rc al now Right it's just store manager five days on catalog. It's not just in * * NO. 1 * * John Reed and some construction Austin either, it's San Antonio and Touchstone Pictures Richard Gere 1 21 PRETTY WOMAN R workers, but soon it will be a land- San Marcus." A Blockbuster 1 Touchstone Home Video 1027 Julia Roberts 1990 19.99 mark on Lankershim Boulevard, spokesperson in Austin confirmed 2 2 4 ROCKY & VOL. I Buena Vista Home north of the MCA Universal com- the price and says "it's a special. BULLWINKLE: Video 1019 Animated 1991 NR 12.99 plex: a huge store with a 40 -foot It's something we're trying." No of- 3 43 THE LITTLE MERMAID Walt Disney Home Video 1989 ceiling. And on top of the store, a ficial from HEB was available to 3 Animated G 26.99 tower that will feature the ubiqui- confirm that chain's offer. Wiener 4 4 4 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL. II Buena Vista Home Video 10912 Animated 1991 NR 12.99 tous Blockbuster Video torn ticket. says his chain is basically $2.99 for Located in a former Ralph's gro- three evenings but adds, "We offer 5 5 25 PETER PAN Walt Disney Home Video 960 Animated 1953 G 24.99 cery, the unit is the latest in the Los a choice, another price. They can Angeles market from Blockbuster pay $2.50 if they keep the movie 6 7 3 MICHAEL JORDAN'S PLAYGROUND CBS Video 2858 Michael Jordan 1990 NR 19.98 Entertainment franchisee UI Vid- just one day." eo. With all that upper ceiling 7 6 4 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL. III Buena Vista Home Video 1021 Animated 1991 NR 12.99 space, Reed is FREE RIDE: building large Just conclud- WHITNEY HOUSTON: THE STAR Arista Records Inc. 8 14 3 Whitney Houston 1991 NR 7.98 SPANGLED BANNER 6 West Home Video 3D scenes, the ing a scratch - 5720 first the famil- off cross pro- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: New Line Cinema Judith Hoag 9 10 22 1990 PG 24.99 iar "Holly- STORE motion with THE MOVIE Family Home Entertainment 27345 Elias Koteas wood" sign in -food MONITOR fast 10 8 4 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL. IV Buena Vista Home Video 1022 Animated 1991 NR 12.99 letters two .71r chain El Pollo feet tall plas- Loco, West 23 RICHARD SIMMONS: SWEATIN' TO Warner by Ear l Paige 11 11 THE OLDIES Home Video 616 Richard Simmons 1990 NR 19.98 tered on a rep- Coast chain 0 lica mountainside. "We didn't make is Warner Bros. Inc. Jessica Tandy Wherehouse Entertainment 12 9 4 DRIVING MISS DAISY 1989 PG 19.98 the mountain all that permanent. about ready to kick in a second Warner Home Video 11931 Morgan Freeman

Who knows what the next manager phase on a tie-in with Chevrolet 13 13 4 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL. V Buena Vista Home Video 1023 Animated 1991 NR 12.99 might want up there?" Reed says dealerships. A test drive is good for

studios are vying for spots in which 12 free $2.50 -value movie rentals. 14 18 4 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL. VI Buena Vista Home Video 1024 Animated 1991 NR 12.99 to build famous movie scenes like Soon the event will switch to the y Vdeoideo the set from "Singin' In The Rain," store level for a sweepstakes, with 15 25 2 PLAYBOY: GIRLS OF SPRING BREAK Various Artists 1991 NR 19.99 HPlayboBOVi 592 already erected. Yet another novel five cars to be given away.

motif is the use of street signposts 16 16 18 TOTAL RECALL Carolco Home Video 68901 A. Schwarzenegger 1990 R 24.99 to offer directions to various DRAWING THE LINE: Minneso-

genres. UI, placing a great empha- ta Video Software Dealers Assn. 17 12 12 MADONNA: JUSTIFY MY LOVE £8 Warner Reprise Video 38224 Madonna 1990 NR 9.98 sis on service and suggested sell- members embroiled in an anti -por- Julie Andrews ing, will flood the store with an as- nography battle are taking a cue 20 235 THE SOUND OF MUSIC Fox Video 1051 1965 G 24.98 1$ Christopher Plummer tonishing number of staff people - from the Allied challenge to Iraq. 15 in fact. Reed believes the price "They drew a line in the sand and 19 24 27 ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN 0 MGM /UA Home Video M301868 Animated 1989 G 24.98 will be $3.50 for the usual three eve- we're drawing the line in Cam- Carreras - Domingo - $1 19 23 THREE TENORS IN CONCERT London 071 -223 -3 1990 NR 24.95 nings but with a credit if the bridge," says Minnesota Chapter 20 Pavarotti movie is returned after the first director Ted Engen of a Minneapo- MADONNA: THE IMMACULATE day. The new store is located direct- lis 21 17 16 WarnerWa Reprisep Video 3 -38195 Madonna 1990 NR 19.98 suburb and scene of one court COLLECTION L+4 ly across from highly aggressive battle involving a besieged retailer Odyssey Video, promising some ex- (see separate story, page 37). En- 22 26 112 CINDERELLA Walt Disney Home Video 410 Animated 1950 G 26.99 citing marketing jousts. Odyssey gen says the chapter is wary of re- has historically featured 99 -cent vealing its tactics. One move in the 23 28 18 M.C. HAMMER: HAMMER TIME 4 Capitol Video 40012 M.C. Hammer 1990 NR 19.98 rental on Tuesday and Thursday. works is the effort to get noted au- PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE 15 12 SBK Music However, Reed doesn't believe thor Garrison Keillor to do a spe- 24 BOY 14 Video K5VA -07339 Vanilla Ice 1990 NR 12.98 Blockbuster stores threaten other cial First Amendment video for the Jane Fonda 21 22 JANE FONDA'S LEAN ROUTINE Jane Fonda 1990 NR dealers. "The mistake they make chapter; the Michigan Chapter pre- 25 Warner Home Video 654 29.98 when we come in is focusing on us viously had Keillor do one. Mean- PLAYBOY 1991 VIDEO PLAYMATE Playboy Video 27 19 Various Artists 1990 NR so much. If they keep doing their while, some stern language is con- 26 CALENDAR HBO Video 90520 19.99 thing and optimize the opportuni- tained in the chapter invitation to a ties with their own customer base, briefing meeting where members 27 23 5 MARIAH CAREY: THE FIRST VISION SMV Enterprises 19V -49072 Mariah Carey 1990 NR 19.98 we won't affect them." will be told what they can do about Paramount Pictures Marlon Brando 28 22 131 THE GODFATHER 1972 R 29.95 "right -wing groups that are trying Paramount Home Video 8049 Al Pacino PRICE POINT: What's happening to dictate what we can or cannot down in Texas? Herb Wiener, co- carry in our stores. If you are confi- 29 NEW THE STORY OF GENESIS PolyGram Music Video 440 082 769 -3 Genesis 1991 NR 19.95 owner of Home Video Plus Music dent that you can make it in the vid- 2 PLAYBOY VIDEO CENTERFOLD: JULIE Playboy Video 30 33 Julie Clarke 1991 NR 19.99 in Austin, says, "It's all over the ra- eo business carrying only films rat- CLARKE HBO Video 591 dio and in the papers. Blockbuster ed PG-13 and below or you have the Tri -Star Pictures 31 30 26 LOOK WHO'S TALKING John Travolta is $2 for three evenings. They have resources to pay thousands of dol- RCA /Columbia Home Video 70183 Kirstie Alley 1989 PG-13 19.95 seven stores here. And HEB Video lars in legal fees, this meeting will 32 NEW BLACK RAIN Paramount Pictures Michael Douglas Central is going with $1.50 for new probably be a waste of your time." Paramount Home Video 32220 Andy Garcia 1989 R 19.95 Playboy Video 33 32 10 PLAYBOY FANTASIES II Various Artists 1990 NR 19.99 HBO Video 457 KATHY SMITH'S FAT BURNING 34 RE -ENTRY Fox FH WORKOUT Hills Video 1059 Kathy Smith 1989 NR 19.98 Bruce Willis 38 47 DIE HARD Fox Video 1666 35 Bonnie Bedelia 1988 R 19.98 Lia ALL MUSIC VIDEO TEEN MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: RE -ENTRY Family Home Entertainment 27344 Animated 36 ATTACK ... 1989 NR 14.95 Playboy Video 37 RE -ENTRY PLAYBOY WET & WILD II Various Artists EVERYTHING music video for Record and Video HBO Video 390 1990 NR 19.99 Universal City Studios Al Pacino . 38 36 3 SEA OF LOVE 1989 R 19.95 Retailers ... Hits, Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Imports . . MCA /Universal Home Video 80883 Ellen Barkin Hot Product Fill -ins KATHY SMITH'S WEIGHT -LOSS 39 40 9 Fox Hills WORKOUT Video M032732 Kathy Smith 1990 NR 19.98

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Full Moon Getting Full -Scale Push From Paramount BY JIM McCULLAUGH

LOS ANGELES- Borrowing a page from the record industry, Paramount Home Video plans to take a very high -profile "brand- label" approach It's the biggest thing to happen to video since The Civil War. It's The as it extends its exclusive Full Moon Astronomers. A PBS video collection so bold, so daring, so exciting, so well Entertainment distribution pact. Full Moon, headed by Charles promoted, it's sure to send your profits skyrocketing. Band and known for its sci -fi /horror/ Five years in the making, The Astronomers cost more than $5 million fantasy features, now expects to pro- to produce, with $1 million in special effects alone. And what's really incred- duce 11 more full -length feature ible is PBS will be films. The two companies began a that promoting this anxiously awaited two-year distribution arrangement in series for weeks, but won't even air the first episode of 1988, which was renewed one year the six -part series till April. However, you can offer The ago. The newer deal will see Para- Astronomers to your customers as early as next month. mount distributing a total of 26 Full Moon titles. They can buy the videos individually or as a set, making this At the marketing core of the deal the kind of sell- through opportunity that you find PBS HOME VIDEO extension, according to Eric Doc - every few zillion aeons or so. Enriching your world. torow, executive VP of Paramount Home Video, is a novel effort to back each feature with national TV and print advertising, in addition to cus- tom -made, in-store retailing material. Typically, lesser-profile films do not get that type of treatment. "The structure of the deal," says Band, "is exactly like a custom distri- bution deal in the record business. The advantage for both Paramount and us is that Full Moon is closest to the product, while Paramount has the distribution muscle. It's a tremen- dous marriage. There's also the ad- vantage of continuity in building a brand label. We're the only label spe- cializing in the fantasy genre. That was the intent from the beginning." The deal also comes at a time when other independent suppliers are struggling to crack the 15,000 -unit mark on smaller titles with limited or no theatrical exposure. "There's no question that our aver- age of 35,000 units on the first five ti- tles is more than double what many other independents are able to do on smaller pictures with no theatrical re- lease. I'm proud of the numbers," says Band. He adds that "Puppet Master II" has shipped 47,000 -48,000 units. Support elements for upcoming ti- tles will include specially created spots on MTV, ABC, NBC, and Fox. Print ads will be placed in such spe- cialty publications as Cinefantasti- que, Fangoria, and Gorezone, as well as in each issue of a new Full Moon comic -book line. Full Moon is also creating product exposure through such vehicles as Videozone, a new "video magazine" segment that debuted on the recent release of "Puppet Master II" and will now appear on each Full Moon release. Videozone contains behind- the- scenes segments, interviews, and information about merchandise. Additionally, Moonstone Records ORDER Now AND WAIT is being created to house soundtrack albums to Full Moon films, while the FOR THE BIG BANG. Full Moon Fan Club's quarterly newsletter, Moonflash, will aggres- sively cross- promote. Moonstone Records will release soundtracks from such titles as "Me- ridian -Kiss Of The Beast," a compi- lation from the "Puppet Master" se- ries, and "The Pit And The Pendu- lum." Band says final details on a soundtrack distribution deal with a (Continued on page 4¢)

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Sony Music Vid Expanding With Children's Line NEW YORK -Sony Music Video Enterprises will kick off an ambi- tious strategy to expand its hori- zons beyond longform music videos in April with the release of "Jungle Book," the first title on its newly in- THE ASTRONOMERS augurated SMV Children's Library label. PRE -BOOK: MARCH 20 The 30- minute "Jungle Book," STREET DATE: APRIL 11 based on the Rudyard Kipling story, hits stores April 9, about a month before Disney Home Video's fea- ture- length animated "Jungle Thanks to advances discount coupons Book." The SMV title will list for in computer, satellite for the purchase of a $12.98. Book" is actually part of telescope and a sub- "Jungle and observational what SMV calls the Original Ani- technology, we've scription to Omni mated Classics Collection, one of learned more about magazine, to name several planned collections that will ultimately comprise SMV Children's few. the universe in the last The six-cassette but a Library, according to senior VP of decade than in the last Collector's Edition (PBS #282) that The set, includ- sales and marketing Al Reuben. several centuries com- sells for only $129.95. The cassettes ing the extras, is only Other programming not included in can also be purchased individually the Original Animated Classics Col- bined. Consequently, for only $19.95. $129.95 and makes lection will eventually be released there are a lot of people out there a great gift for just about anyone. under the Children's Library label. anxiously awaiting the arrival of not So what exactly are these just one or two of these programs, videos about? Each, narrated by This year our goal is Richard Chamberlain, tack- to do 50 music videos WHERE IS THE REST WAVES les a slightly different astro- OF THE UNIVERSE? OF THE FUTURE & 35 other programs' PBS #276 PBS #279 nomical topic. Where Is the Rest of the Universe? probes SEARCHING FOR STARDUST Reuben, a former Vestron execu- BLACK HOLES PBS #280 the mystery of dark matter. tive who served under current SMV PBS #277 PROSPECTING Then there's the title -tells -all president Jon Peisinger, says pric- A WINDOW FOR PLANETS Searching for Black Holes, ing for future children's product is TO CREATION PBS #281 uncertain. "We think $12.98 for 30 PBS #278 and A Window to minutes of SP- duplicated, quality, Creation, which four -color animation is a fair price, but as you know, there is a lot of but the whole nine yards -or six delves into the big bang low -end product in the market- videocassettes, depending on how theory. Waves of the place," Reuben says. "Like anyone you look at it. Future explores the phe- else, we'll have to respond to a com- petitive marketplace." The videos can be bought indi- nomena of gravity SMV Children's Library is just vidually for $19.95. But when your waves, while Stardust one of several labels focusing on customers buy the full six -cassette investigates the famous specific product categories. SMV is planning to transform the company Collector's Edition, they get supernova explosion from an exclusively music video more than an of '87 And last, but supplier to a broad -based special -in- terest supplier. amazing series certainly not least, "Our goal is to do a full line of of videos. They Prospecting for Planets children's programs, documenta- get a lot of other probes one of the most ries, self -help, fitness -in effect anything you see in a video store things that will make often asked questions that's not a movie," Reuben says. them feel as though in astronomy: Is any- SMV's next nonmusic releases a black hole full of one out there? will include the nine inaugural titles in its Sports & Fitness Library, led valuable space and To join our deal- by a baseball instructional tape fea- science gifts has er locator program, This 24-piece floor turing World Series champion Cin- Get a free telescope with display holds two cinnati Reds manager Lou Piniella. it- can 1- 800 -538 -5856. each floor display you just emptied Collector's Editions The Sports & Fitness line is slated buy. Use it to attract self in their laps. Then sit back, and two of each of to be released May 7. In addition to the other individual attention to the display These will include relax and wait for a the Piniella tape, the May 7 release and to make your own videos. will include a tennis how -to with An- astronomical discoveries. things like Your sales explosion that (PBS #283) dre Agassi, the first two volumes of lust send Pacific Arts a like a a planned 12- volume series of box- invoice for Personal Guide will make the big bang seem copy of your ing tapes in conjunction with pro- (PBS #283). to the Night Sky," little static electricity. moter Bob Arum, and the five -vol- Exclusively distributed by Pacific Arts Video. Quality video programming since 1974. © 1991 Pacific Arts Video Publishing. PBS Home Video selections ume "Great Golf Courses Of The are intended for consumer use. Institutions, schools and libraries should contact PBS Video at 1- 800 -222 -5796. World" featuring Jack Nicklaus. "Last fiscal year we released 35 music videos," Reuben says. "This year our goal is to do 50 music vid- eos and 35 other types of pro- grams." Currently, SMV releases product twice a month and Reuben says the goal is to include music and nonmu- sic programming in each release. PAUL SWEETING

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TM You Can Spend A Night With r Ce Compiled from a national sample of retail store rental reports. u `Wing Dead,' `Captain Planet' W W 3 3 oo ó$ to CO Ñ ui TITLE Copyright $ 5 This biweekly Owner, Principal column is provided ro sequels "Day Of The Dead" and F g 3 Manufacturer, Catalog Number Performers as a guide through the wilderness "Dawn Of The Dead." > of unfamiliar feature video titles. * * No. 1 * * RCA /Columbia Pictures Home Video Kiefer Sutherland "Illusion Travels By Streetcar" 1 2 3 FLATLINERS 1990 R "Welcome Home, Roxy Carmi- (1953), Connoisseur Video Collec- 50383 -5 Julia Roberts Bruce Willis chael" (1990), Paramount Home tion, prebooks Thursday (21). 2 1 5 DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER Fox Video 1850 1990 R Video, prebooks Tuesday (19). This ancient obscure classic Bonnie Bedelía Paramount Pictures Tom Cruise This film was released in theaters shows Luis Buñuel in one of his 3 3 4 DAYS OF THUNDER PG Paramount Home Video 32123 Robert Duvall 1990 -13 the week before "Edward Scissor - lighter modes. A couple of drunks Universal City Studios hands," so it got unjustly over- steal a streetcar and give us a tour 4 4 3 DARKMAN Liam Neeson 1990 R MCA /Universal Home Video 80978 looked by Winona Ryder fans. of Mexico City that's fun and off - Orion Pictures Charlie Sheen Which is really a shame, because the -wall. Rent it with "Discreet 5 5 5 NAVY SEALS 1990 R Orion Home Video 8729 Michael Biehn Ryder was just OK in "Edward Charm Of The Bourgeoisie." Universal City Studios John Ritter Scissorhands," in this one 6 6 5 PROBLEM CHILD 1990 PG but she's MCA /Universal Home Video 81014 Amy Yasbeck brilliant, giving a performance that "Firehead" (1990), A.I.P., pre - Mel Gibson 7 9 2 AIR AMERICA Live Home Video 68931 1990 R surely would have gotten her an books Wednesday (20). Robert Downey, Jr. Academy Award nomination had Ivan Tigor is a Russian defector Tri -Star Pictures Matthew Broderick 8 7 7 THE FRESHMAN 1990 PG anyone seen it. She plays the town with the unique telekinetic ability to RCA /Columbia Home Video 70293 -5 Marlon Brando rebel, just one of many locals whose shoot light from his eyes and blow Morgan Creek Emilio Estevez g 8 8 YOUNG GUNS II 1990 PG -13 hopes and dreams all hang on the things up. Naturally, the Russians Fox Video 1902 Kiefer Sutherland return of their want him to Warner Bros. Inc. Steve Martin 10 10 10 MY BLUE HEAVEN 1990 PG folk hero, demolish Warner Home Video 12003 Rick Moranis -13 Roxy Carmi- American Hollywood Pictures Jim Belushi 11 11 4 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS 1990 R chael. It's a weapons fac- Hollywood Home Video Charles Grodin splendid por- tories. Just as Warner Bros. Inc. Bill Murray 12 16 2 QUICK CHANGE 1991 R trait of small - logically, the Warner Home Video 12004 Geena Davis town life, full Americans Paramount Pictures Jack Nicholson 13 NEW I THE TWO JAKES 1990 R of quirky also want him Paramount Home Video 1854 Harvey Keitel characters to blow up Universal City Studios Mel Gibson and outra- American 14 13 16 BIRD ON A WIRE 0 1990 PG -13 by Michael Dare MCA /Universal Home Video 80959 Goldie Hawn geous plot weapons fac- Jean- Claude 15 NEW DEATH WARRANT MGM /UA Home Video M902170 1990 R lines. One tories so Van Damure wouldn't imagine that what's essen- they've got an excuse to start Warner Bros. Inc. 16 12 3 THE WITCHES Anjelica Huston 1990 PG tially an updated rewrite of "Wait- World War III and revitalize the Warner Home Video 671 ing For Godot" could be this fasci- weapons industry. Yeah, right. Bad nating and entertaining. Rent it guy Christopher Plummer gnaws 17 21 3 I COME IN PEACE Media Home Entertainment MO12752 Dolph Lundgren 1990 R with "Welcome To The Five And the scenery with relish, and good Orion Pictures Sean Penn 18 NEW STATE OF GRACE 1990 R Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean." guy Chris Lemmon has inherited a Orion Home Video 8760 Gary Oldman sizable amount of father Jack's pat- Philippe Noiret 19 14 4 CINEMA PARADISO HBO Video 90376 1989 PG "Tune In Tomorrow ..." ented form of amiability. It's all ri- Jacques Perrin (1990), HBO Video, prebooks diculous fun in the action mode, but Touchstone Pictures Warren Beatty 20 15 11 DICK TRACY Thursday (21). considering how fast the world situ- Touchstone Home Video 1066 Madonna 1990 PG In this witty, sophisticated, and ation is changing, these are certain- Touchstone Pictures Richard Gere 21 17 21 PRETTY WOMAN incredibly clever period piece, Peter ly the worst possible times to make Touchstone Home Video 1027 Julia Roberts 1990 R Falk plays a writer of radio dramas a political thriller. Rent it with Orion Pictures Peter Weller 22 18 11 ROBOCOP 2 1990 R who ruthlessly manipulates the "Rambo III." Orion Home Video 8764 Nancy Allen lives of those around him in order to Dylan McDermott 23 19 4 HARDWARE HBO Video 90375 1990 R tape their conversations and re- "Captain Planet And The Plan - Stacey Travis write them into his shows. The film eteers" (1990), Turner Home En- 20 8 DELTA FORCE 2 Media Home Entertainment M012458 Norris 1990 R cuts back and forth between the tertainment, prebooks Monday 24 Chuck real -life romance between a young (18). Paramount Pictures Sean Connery 25 23 19 THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER 1990 PG writer (Keanu Reeves) and his Aunt Will kids get behind a gang of su- Paramount Home Video 32020 Alec Baldwin Julia (Barbara Hershey) and Falk's perheroes who want to rid the Paramount Pictures Eddie Murphy 26 22 16 ANOTHER 48 HRS. 1990 R imaginary, overblown versions of world of oil spills rather than rabid Paramount Home Video 32386 Nick Nolte the same events. This hat trick is space? Universal City Studios Denzel Washington adolescent hamsters from 24 7 MO' BETTER BLUES 27 MCA /Universal Home Video 1990 R pulled off with dexterity by director Ted Turner thinks so, and this self - 81013 Spike Lee Jon Amiel, making this one of the righteous cartoon has got just the Amblin Entertainment 28 NEWIIII. ARACHNOPHOBIA Jeff Daniels 1990 PG 13 best comedies of this or any year. right combination of action and Hollywood Home Video 1080 Rent it with "Radio Days." proselytizing to entertain children 29 30 3 MR. FROST SVS, Inc. M0748 Jeff Goldblum 1990 R while making their parents feel it. Miramax Films Diane Keaton "Night Of The Living Dead" good about letting them watch 30 25 6 THE LEMON SISTERS 1990 PG 13 (1990), RCA /Columbia, prebooks See it with "CNN." HBO Video 90326 Carol Kane Epic Home Video Charlie Sheen 3/28. 31 28 15 MEN AT WORK 1990 PG 13 In 1968, George Romero made "Graffiti Bridge" (1990), RCA /Columbia Home Video 59463-5 Emilio Estevez black- the original and -white version Warner Home Video, prebooks 32 26 9 THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE Fox Video 1840 Andrew Dice Clay 1990 R of "Night Of The Living Dead" in a 4/4. Touchstone Pictures Alan Alda Pittsburgh parking lot for $130,000. So awful that it surely breaks 33 32 16 BETSY'S WEDDING 1990 R It went on to make millions for its new records as the portrait of an Touchstone Home Video 1067 Molly Ringwald Linda Blair distributor but not one penny for its overgrown ego. Writer /director/ 34 38 7 REPOSSESSED Live Home Video 68919 1990 PG 13 creator, who has been understand- godhead Prince tries to lay claim to Leslie Nielsen Amblin Entertainment Michael J. Fox ably pissed off all these years. Now some sort of spiritual high ground 35 27 17 BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III 0 1990 PG MCA /Universal Home Video 80976 Christopher Lloyd Romero has achieved perfect ven- as a good club owner who does bat- Kiefer Sutherland geance with this updated, full -color, tle with a bad club owner, but he 36 39 2 CHICAGO JOE AND THE SHOWGIRL Live Home Video 68934 1990 R Emily Lloyd and vastly improved version of his comes off as the rock'n'roll Jimmy Neue Constantin Film Stephen Lang classic. It still tells the horrify- Swaggart. Prince is the good guy 37 34 11 LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN 1990 R cult RCA /Columbia Home Video 90633 Jennifer Jason Leigh ing tale of a group of strangers because he snarls more and dresses Universal City Studios 38 35 12 GHOST DAD Bill Cosby 1990 PG trapped in a farmhouse besieged by weirder. The film is utterly self-ab- MCA /Universal Home Video 80979 zombies, but there's a fantastic sorbed and embarrassing except Orion Pictures Robin Williams 39 37 16 CADILLAC MAN R coda that decidedly upgrades the for the music, which is great. Buy Orion Home Video 8756 Tim Robbins 1990 story. Fans who dig the original the CD and spare yourself the dia- should see this, and store owners log, or rent it with the successful 40 29 18 TOTAL RECALL Carolco Home Video 68901 A. Schwarzenegger 1990 R with a conscience should remove "Purple Rain" to understand why the original from their shelves and anyone let Prince make this in the ITA gold certification for a minimum sale of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail for theatrically released programs, or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. 0 ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of only rent this one the Rome- first place. -with 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc.

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MINN. VID DEALERS 'FIGHTING BACK' from page 37) i NEWSL/NE (Continued old case and defense attorney Ross likely to get involved in its new capac- Freilich, owner of a Florida store, Muier says a pretrial hearing is ity as a lobbying organization, ac- head of a chapter there, and a speak- Paramount's `Ghost' Stands Chance scheduled for April 1. cording to Greg Eagle, chapter secre- er at chapter meetings. "We have sent a message to these tary and director of operations at VBG's Engen is reluctant to dis- Home -Vid Records [anti -pornography] groups that we franchise firm Mr. Movies, is a new cuss specifics of his groups' strategy Of Transcending are not going to sit back and do noth- bill in the state legislature to update in public. "We would love to let peo- Distributors and retailers, apparently unphased by the higher wholesale ing," Engen says of the Cambridge existing obscenity statutes by adding ple know what's going on, but we tag on Paramount Home Video's "Ghost," are purchasing record num- case. "Minnesota is extremely well rental to the list of proscribed means don't want to give out too much infor- bers of the cassette. One published trade report had the title, which ar- organized in terms of video stores. of disseminating obscene materials. mation because what it's going to do rives in stores Thursday (21) and prebooked March 6, weighing in at Our company alone has 168 members Eagle is hopeful Minnesota can as we go into these battles, it's going 595,000 units. But several key distributors and retail accounts figure the representing 250 stores." now network with chapters else- to give too much information to our title could well surpass that number, cracking the 600,000 -unit barrier, The national trade group, Video where and is in touch with Barry opposition," he says. making it the all -time rental champ by a 20% -25% margin over its nearest Software Dealers Assn., is also a competitors. While the title, which has netted more than $210 million at growing factor, says Engen, as is its the box office, figured to rack up impressive numbers, Paramount is local chapter, which held emergency backing it with a substantial advertising and promotional campaign, as meetings in four cities recently (Bill- VIDEO PEOPLE well as a trailer on each tape encouraging sales of used copies. The tape board, Feb. 13). may also benefit from a somewhat unexpected Oscar nomination for best "We are now aligned with the picture of the year. Last year, Paramount Home Video upped the whole- American Library Assn., the Ameri- Don Keefer is named director of public relations at Warner Home Video, han- sale price of "The Hunt For Red October," and reported sales of 436,000 can Booksellers Assn., these kinds of dling press relations for the domestic operation. Incumbent PR director Mike units, despite dealer threats of boycotts in protest of the higher price groups also involved in First Amend- Finnegan will handle in -house editorial, scheduling, and programming. tag. More recently, such titles as Buena Vista Home Video's "Dick Tra- ment protection," he says. cy" and CBS /Fox Video's "Die Hard 2: Die Harder" have easily broken In the wake of the VSDA meet- Stephen Garwood is named director of sales for Rhino Home Video. Previous- the 500,000 -unit barrier. One retail executive notes that with such mas- ings, the chapter is registering itself ly, he was VP of sales at Image Entertainment. sive penetration of "Ghost," consumer rental expectations could be sat- as a lobbyist, something no other isfied within two weekends. chapter has attempted, says Pat Emily Hill becomes Detroit division controller for Allied Film & Video. Also at Erickson, president of the Minnesota Allied, Joe Cicalo is named video maintenance engineer. Qtr. VSDA chapter and of Minneapolis LIVE Claims 4 Of 8 Best Sellers In 4th store At Your Leisure. David Butler is named director of sales for the Western region at Coliseum LIVE Home Video says it logged four of the eight top -selling videos of the One matter in which the chapter is Video. most recent fourth quarter. Quoting an Alexander & Associates study as its source, LIVE claims that "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -The Movie" came MARCH 23, 1991 in at No. 2, behind "Pretty Woman," while "Total Recall," "Rudolph The Red - Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING Nosed Reindeer," and "Frosty The Snowman" were Nos. 6-8, respectively. Ac- cording to a LIVE press release, the studio sold 6.7 million units on "Turtles," with 5.3 million going to sell- through and 1.4 to rental. For "Total Recall," the sell -through figure was 1.9 million units, while rental titles totaled 1 million. Top Special Interest Video Sales.. The titles were backed by marketing campaigns of $20 million and ':: million, respectively. Compiled from a national sample of retail Compiled from a national sample of rete store sales reports. atore sales reporta. z z or- of- . Disney Releases Longterm 'Party Tilyadrop' Q TITLE Q TITLE 3U Program Supplier, Catalog Number 3U Program Supplier, Catalog Number Hollywood Records Music Video will release its first title, "The Party Tilya- drop Tour," April 19 via Buena Vista Home Video. Priced at $14.98, the 25- minute longform features videoclips from the teen sensations The Party, live RECREATIONAL SPORTSTM HEALTH AND FITNESSTM performances from their recent tour with Vanilla Ice, and behind -the -scenes footage. Hollywood Records will back the title with an extensive publicity cam- * * No. 1 * * ** No.1 **

1 PLAYGROUND CBS Video 2 29 RICHARD SIMMONS: SWEATIN' TO THE paign and a countertop display designed to stimulate impulse purchases. 1 3 MICHAEL JORDAN'S 19.98 1 19.98 2858 OLDIES O Warner Home Video 616 MICHAEL JORDAN: COME FLY WITH ME CBS JANE FONDA'S LEAN ROUTINE Warner Home 2 4 83 19.98 2 3 21 29.98 Video 2173 Video 654 DAZZLING DUNKS AND BASKETBALL KATHY SMITH'S BODY BASICS 3 2 84 14.98 3 1 219 14.95 A`Vision, TDK In Cross -Promo BLOOPERSO CBS Video 2229 JCI Video 8111 BASEBALL CARD COLLECTING CALLANETICS 0 MCA /Universal Home Video 4 5 29 9.95 4 5 219 24.95 Music Vid Offered To Tape Buyers JCI Video 8212 80429 NBA SHOWMEN: THE SPECTACULAR GUARDS JANE FONDA'S COMPLETE WORKOUT Warner NEW YORK- A'Vision Entertain- settes and then sell them to TDK at 5 RE-ENTRY 14.98 5 4 111 29.98 CBS Video 2383 Home Video 650 ment, the music video division of At- cost, says Hersch. AUTOMATIC GOLF 10 KATHY SMITH'S WEIGHT -LOSS WORKOUT Fox lantic Records, has launched a co-pro- "We recognized that our product is 6 12 206 14.95 6 9 19.98 Simitar Ent. Inc. VA 39 6 Hills Video M0323732 motion with TDK Electronics Corp., highly targeted to a specific demo- NBA AWESOME ENDINGS KATHY SMITH'S FAT-BURNING WORKOUT 0 as part of a broader strategy on the graphic," he adds, "which is what ad- 7 RE-ENTRY 14.98 7 7 123 19.98 CBS Video 2422 Fox Hills Video FH1059 part of A'Vision to exploit its music - vertisers are looking for. It makes a NBA SUPERSTARS KATHY SMITH'S ULTIMATE STOMACH & video catalog for promotional and lot of sense for us, the advertisers, 8 RE-ENTRY 14.98 8 9 61 19.98 CBS Video 2288 THIGHS WORKOUT O Fox Hills Video M032466 premium uses. and the groups to hit that targeted ALL NEW DAZZLING DUNKS & BASKETBALL KATHY SMITH'S ULTIMATE VIDEO WORKOUT demo, so we're working with the ad- 9 RE-ENTRY 14.98 8 219 14.95 A'Vision president Stuart Hersch BLOOPERS CBS Video 2423 9 JCI Video 8100 explains that customers who buy spe- vertisers and the bands that want to THE NEW BEST OF BODIES IN WAYNE GRETZKY: ABOVE & BEYOND Live GILAD'S 14.95 3 15 19.95 10 10 cially marked TDK audiotape multi- do it." 10 Home Video 68942 MOTION JCI Video 8128 packs can send away for a free 30- Hersch says A'Vision "will abso- NASCAR VIDEO MAGAZINE: VOL. 1 A'Vision BEGINNING CALLANETICS O MCA /Universal We 16.98 11 20 73 24.95 minute video containing about seven lutely customize tapes. assume 11 9 5 Entertainment 3 -50184 Home Video 80892 clips from artists in a particular that an advertiser wants something HISTORY OF THE NBA SUPER CALLANETICS 0 MCA /Universal Home 19.98 12 19 118 24.95 genre. The rap compilation features customized for his audience, like a 12 NEW. CBS Video 2857 Video 80809 such acts as MC Lyte, Kwamé, and K custom tailor, and we're happy to do N.Y. 1990 VIDEO YEARBOOK NFL Films KATHY SMITH'S STARTING OUT O Fox Hills GIANTS 19.98 14 120 19.98 Solo; the heavy -metal tape shows that." 13 8 3 Video 13 Video FH1027 Winger, Baton Rouge, and the Elec- A'Vision is also exploring pre GREG NORMAN: THE COMPLETE GOLFER START UP WITH JANE FONDA Warner Home 7 34 29.95 17 146 19.95 tric Boys, among others; a "Video mium /promotion campaigns with 14 Paramount Home Video 12684 14 Video 077 Dance Party" cassette contains clips various advertisers, including Time - GOLF YOUR WAY JANE FONDA'S NEW WORKOUT Warner Home 17 13 23.99 15 11 205 29.98 from the likes of Debbie Gibson, En Life Entertainment Marketing, for 15 Sports Marketing Group Video 069 Vogue, and Michelle; and a hot -new- its NASCAR auto -racing video se- LEE TREVINO'S PRICELESS GOLF TIPS: VOL. 1 DENISE AUSTIN'S THE HIPS, THIGHS & RE-ENTRY 19.95 16 12 41 19.95 artists video spotlights the Rem - ries. Hersch says, "NASCAR obvi- 16 Paramount Home Video 12623 BUTTOCKS WORKOUT Parade Video 31 - has a lot of sponsors that are brandts, Redd Kross, and the Lemon ously THE ALL NEW NOT-SO -GREAT MOMENTS IN KATHY SMITH'S WINNING WORKOUT Fox Hills 11 83 14.99 17 RE-ENTRY 19.98 heads. tied in to the races. The sponsors, 17 SPORTS HBO Video 0025 Video FH 1012 would like to be tied According to Hersch, the tapes needless to say, LEE TREVINO'S PRICELESS GOLF TIPS: VOL. 2 BUNS OF STEEL WITH GREG SMITHEY The 18 RE-ENTRY 19.95 18 RE-ENTRY 14.95 should be in stores sometime in April. in some fashion to the video, and Paramount Home Video 12624 Maier Group They will be available for a $1 post- Time-Life is working with a variety COACHING HOCKEY Kartes Video ANGELA LANSBURY: POSITIVE MOVES Wood 19 14 3 14.95 19 16 104 29.95 age- and -handling charge. If the vid- of the advertisers on in -store promo- Communications Knapp Video WK1016 eos were sold at retail, he says, they tions and premiums." Hersch notes NOT-SO -GREAT MOMENTS IN SPORTS: TAKE SANDY DUNCAN: THE 5 MINUTE WORKOUT 20 10 6 14.99 20 NEW 19.95 would cost $14.95 each. that discussions are preliminary, and 3 HBO Video 0346 Wood Knapp Video WK1113 The agreement between A *Vision that "nothing has been firmed up." ITA gold certification for sale of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million a retail for theat ically released programs, 25,000 units and $1 million at and TDK calls for the music -video la- PAUL VERNA suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for sale of 250,000 units or a d ollar volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released bel to manufacture the custom cas- programs, or 50,000 units or $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. © 1991, Billboa d /BPI Communications, Inc.

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 43 www.americanradiohistory.com , HOME VIDEO 111E ' ' - r REPORTER FULL MOON HAS FULL SLATE OF RELEASES (Continued from page 40) BOXO C record company entity are being Moon products. Upcoming issues will ture in line, which, in turn, he says, NO. OF TOTAL ironed out. be devoted to such titles as "Subspe- helps to create profitability on the SCRNS WKS GROSS The debut issue of the Full Moon cies," "Dollman," and "Arcade." cassettes that much more quickly. THIS WEEKEND PER SCRN IN TO DATE WEEK PICTURE /(STUDIO) GROSS (S) AVG (5) REL (f) comic -book line, which focused on Retailers, as well as consumers, Full Moon is also in the process of "Puppet Master," has shipped more will also be solicited to join the Full developing four games for the Nin- 1 The Silence of the Lambs 8,893,306 1,586 3 58,125,470 than 60,000 copies, to Para- (Orion) 5,607 according Moon Retailer Fan Club. tendo video-game system, including mount. Each monthly issue will fea- "We're receiving about 500 fan let- "Puppet Master." 2 New 7,039,622 Jack City 862 - 7,039,622 ture three full -color ads for Full ters a week," says Band, "and a lot of Scheduled Full Moon in (Warner Bros.) 8,167 releases them are being generated by the Vi- 1991 include "The Pit And The Pendu- 3 The Hard Way 6,301,470 1,622 - 6,301,470 deozone magazine that follows each lum," "Subspecies," "Trancers II," (Universal) 3,885 YID RENTALS picture. There's a groundswell of " Dollman," "Puppet Master III," 4 Sleeping With the Enemy 6,080,682 1,522 4 61,808,003 (Continued from page 37) grass -root fans. We can see that real "Netherworld," and "Bad Channels." (Fox) 3,995 Full Moon fans are being developed. Scheduled for 1992 are "Arcade," 5 The Doors 6,013,980 1,204 1 18,087,300 All three are directly encouraging We've also resisted the temptation to "Whispers & Shadows," "Shadow (Tri -Star) 4,995 customers to buy previously viewed just go out and acquire films but Over Innsmouth," "Dangerous 6 Dances With Wolves 3,381,254 1,572 17 127,243,233 copies, the latter two with featur- rather to make them ourselves and Toys," and "Hybrids." (Orion) 2,151 ettes at the head of the cassette. stay true to our formula. It's paying Band also notes that about 30 Full 7 Home Alone 3,315,651 1,590 16 245,880,904 While retailers and distributors off." Moon full -time staffers are involved (20th Century Fox) 2,085 agree that the second-quarter titles Band also notes that Full Moon is in all the label's ancillary marketing appear to be a pickup from a lacklus- able to keep its on pic- 8 Shipwrecked 3,042,659 1,393 1 7,621,285 budgets each activities. (Buena Vista) 2,184 ter December and an anemic first quarter, not everyone is enthused. 9 King Ralph 2,972,060 1,820 3 23,800,775 (Universal) 1,820 "I don't see the excitement right now," says Tower Video's John 10 LA. Story 1,567,223 929 4 22,777,904 Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 (Tri -Star) 1,687 Thrasher, who, like other dealers, notes that rental remains "soft." 11 He Said, She Said 1,387,285 870 2 7,718,618 "Frankly, I'm a little depressed," (Paramount) 1,595 he says. "We haven't had the kind of 12 Awakenings 986,300 725 11 45,719,982 titles we had last year at this time. Toil Kid VidOO.. (Columbia) 1,360 There are some good I- titles to get the CE Compiled from a laöonal sample of 13 Scenes From A Mall 943,988 1,231 2 8,525,558 quarter going, beginning with co retail store sales reports. UI p (Buena Vista) 1,231 `Ghost' and `Presumed Innocent.' But 14 Kindergarten Cop 904,960 707 11 82,066,290 I'm hearing more of a buzz about cur- w W vi TITLE ° ¡ (Universal) 1,280 Yy rent theatrical with `Silence Of The r a ; Copyright Owner, Manufacturer, Catalog Number áá a3 15 White Fang 887,693 914 7 30,063,329 Lambs' and `Dances With Wolves' (Buena Vista) 971 than I am with what's being an- ** No.1 ** ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL I 1 3 3 1991 12.99 16 Mr. & Mrs. Bridge 739,025 256 15 3,839,440 nounced for home video. Yes, there Buena Vista Home Video 1019 (Miramax) in 2,887 are some good films the second THE LITTLE MERMAID 2 1 43 1989 26.99 17 Green Card 706,675 500 11 26,207,409 quarter but not enough to really get Walt Disney Home Video 913 (Buena Vista) 1,413 excited about. 3 4 3 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL II "The problem, I think, is 1991 1299 18 The Neverending Story II 612,500 836 4 14,856,828 that the Buena Vista Home Video 1020 is (Warner Bros.) 734 timing somehow wrong. We're get- PETER PAN 4 2 25 1953 24.99 ting into spring and outside activities. Walt Disney Home Video 960 19 Heroes Always Been 567,486 1 678 2,298,020 The studios Cowboys (Goldwyn) 837 are hitting the retailers ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL III 5 3 1991 12.99 during one of the softest periods for 5 Buena Vista Home Video 1021 20 Three Men And 529,746 447 15 68,361,614 rentals. Some of these titles should A Little Lady (Buena Vista) 1,185 6 7 3 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL IV 1991 12.99 have been dropped into the first quar- Buena Vista Home Video 1022 21 Edward Sclssorhands 494,595 553 13 52,374,417 ter." 7 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL. VI (Fox) 894 9 3 1991 12.99 Buena Vista Home Video 1024 22 Misery 387,645 394 14 56,976,502 LACK OF SELL-THROUGH 8 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: VOL V (Columbia) 984 8 3 Thrasher, like other retailers, says Buena Vista Home Video 1023 1991 12.99 23 Hamlet 375,533 296 11 18,218,851 he is also disappointed about the lack ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN O (Warner Bros.) 1,269 9 6 27 1989 24.98 of major sell -through activity. MGM /UA Home Video M301868 24 351,400 7 Once Around 251 13,990,710 "I don't want to beat a dead horse BAMBI 10 75 (Universal) 1,400 but I'm disappointed," he says. "And lo Walt Disney Home Video 942 1942 26.99 because `Ducktales' 25 Look Who's Talking Too 342,472 356 12 45,135,920 there's only and CINDERELLA 11 11 127 1950 (Tri -Star) 962 `Jungle Book' out there at sell - Walt Disney Home Video 410 26.99 through, you won't see any big ad- 26 The Glitters 338,904 147 7 11,688,652 DISNEY'S SING ALONG SONGS: UNDER THE SEA 12 12 29 1990 12.99 (Miramax) 2,305 vertising to stir up excitement. Even Walt Disney Home Video 908 the pre- street date advertising the 27 Ghost 297,524 288 34 215,765,396 13 14 9 TEEN MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: ATTACK ... (Paramount) 1,033 studios do on A rental titles is not cre- Family Home Entertainment 27344 1989 14.95 ating the kind of excitement it 28 Warlock 288,117 175 8 5,063, 858 JETSONS: THE MOVIE O 14 13 19 1990 22.95 (Trimark) 1,646 should. I continue to see a softening Universal City Studios /MCA /Universal Home Video 80977 in the rental market every step of the 29 American Ninja 4 277,462 171 15 17 P86 DUMBO - 277,462 1941 29.95 (Cannon) 1,622 way. What this business really needs Walt Disney Home Video 24 right now is a bona fide sell -through 30 Mermaids CHARLOTTE'S WEB 258,671 323 12 34,209,918 hit. But it doesn't look like is go- 16 15 133 1973 14.95 (Orion) that Hanna -Barbera Prod. Inc. /Paramount Home Video 8099 801 ing to happen until the fourth quar- ALICE IN WONDERLAND 31 Cyrano de Bergerac 234,278 55 16 3,502,778 ter." 17 18 231 1951 29.95 (Orion Classics) Walt Disney Home Video 36 4,260 Thrasher MCA notes that /Univer- DISNEY'S SING ALONG 18 19 81 SONGS:THE BARE NECESSITIES 32 GoodFellas 206,339 141 24 43,372,502 sal Pictures Home Video is "making Walt Disney Home Video 581 1987 14.95 (Warner Bros.) 1,463 a big impact" on the sell- through side THE LAND BEFORE TIME 19 16 77 1988 24.95 33 The Godfather Part III 201,515 128 11 65,300,091 with its TV campaign for $19.95 cata- Amblin Entertainment /MCA /Universal Home Video 80864 (Paramount) 1,574 log, on particularly such titles as DISNEY'S SING ALONG SONGS: HEIGH-HO! 20 24 155 1987 14.95 34 Rescuers Down Under 151,102 320 16 27,072,157 "Field Of Dreams." Walt Disney Home Video 531 (Buena Vista) 472 "But from MCA, you the apart get AN AMERICAN TAIL 0 21 20 165 1986 29.95 35 Alice 149,999 84 11 6,491,675 feeling that no one else is all that in- Amblin Entertainment /MCA /Universal Home Video 80536 (Orion) 1,786 terested in stimulating catalog sales. TEEN MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: COWABUNGA ... 22 23 50 1990 14.95 36 Nothing But Trouble 144,721 239 3 7,787,292 There's an opportunity there but not Family Home Entertainment 27319 many (Warner Bros.) 605 studios are taking advantage RESCUE RANGERS: DANGER RANGER of it. 23 NEW I 1991 12.99 37 Not Without My Daughter 125,793 146 8 13,993,018 Walt Disney Home Video (MGM /UA) 862 "The studios appear to be backing NEW DISNEY'S SING ALONG SONGS: I LOVE TO LAUGH away from their sell -through commit- 24 Walt Disney Home Video 1991 12.99 38 Reversal of Fortune 121,635 153 137,971 - ment. And mixed (Warner Bros.) 795 the message the RESCUE RANGERS: SUPER SLEUTHS NEW I 1991 12.99 consumer is getting is not healthy. 25 Walt Disney Home Video 39 The Field 101,192 38 11 900,822 You had 'Pretty Woman' available (Avenue) 2,662 ITA gold certification for a minimum sale of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 mil ion at retail for last Christmas at $19.95. But now theatrically released programs, or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for 40 Uonheart 99,050 283 8 22,165,720 you have to tell that same customer nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume (Universal) 350 of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at that `Ghost' is $100." suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc.

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Just as their videotape counterparts are peering anx- QC inspection procedures, precision tape testing, meth- iously over their shoulders at the troubling economy, ods of optimizing sound quality, tape properties and professional tape suppliers on the audio side, con- specifications, among other topics of interest and con- in cern ' fronted by rising costs and already exposed terms of to duplicators. investment in technological advancements, are warily One note of caution mentioned by more than one sup- ' eyeing the flat sales being reported by the music chains plier, a factor not especially related to the war or the and the way compact disc is overtaking the cassette al- economy, is simply the rise in costs, as Bob Herman, bum. market development manager at 3M, explains. "I think For the present, things are not too ominous. Possibly were all really kind of wondering how 1991 is going to more insulated from any effects of the war and some- play out because as manufacturers we're all being hit by what removed from the recession, pro audiotape suppli- raw material increases. So much of the products we ers continue to ride what some business people today make are dependent on petro chemicals, which are going would call an incredible increase, to hear Mike Ingalls, na- up dramatically. And we have to ship the product around tional marketing manager at Sunkyong talk. "We're up just like everybody else, we have to get the raw material 14% for 1990, and that's all three of our tapes," he in and ship product back out and transportation costs says of pancakes in chrome, premium ferric, and SH fer- have gone up. So we see costs rising and we know costs ric. are rising for our customers." What manufacturers hope Furthur buoying things is the increasing insistence by for, 3M included, are products that can offer customers customers on better quality, an expression of the whole savings, if not short term at least over the long haul. In compact -disc boom that is even carrying over into areas the same vein, not everything is abandoned when new like spoken word, says Ingalls. "The self -help, language technologies come along, as with analog in the wake of instruction, and books on tape categories have gone out digital audiotape. As an example, the new 3M 996 ana- of sight." There's no way to really track how incredible it log mastering tape is bias compatible with 3M 226 and is, he indicates, and adds, "what is really significant, other industry products, allowing for continued use of we're seeing them use our music tape for what is a voice equipment without major adjustments. grade product." The product has executives at the company euphoric. If there are problems looming, audio manufacturers, "This is the most important and most striking analog in- again like Sunkyong, are trusting that better communica- troduction since Dolby SR," boasts Don Rushin, market- .o tions throughout the industry and especially with cus- ing director, 3M audio /video & specialty products divi- . tomers, can forestall any disturbing surprises. In a pro- sion. Stating that 3M 996 "is the first analog audio ':::':':.W'''...... gram announced in late 1990, Sunkyong is publishing a mastering tape to come close to digital sound," Rushin technical bulletin, conducting technical seminars, and in- goes on to describe characteristics: able to record at op- TOP: Fuji's ST -30, ST-60 and ST-120 H471S creasing personal service. Joe Kempler, technical direc- erating level +9 with virtually no distortion; signal to Master Quality SVHS videotape. ABOVE: Fuji's 5, tor, described the initial three -day seminar as including (Continued on page P -10) 10, 20, and 30 minute H321E Betacam tape.

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there's a single word consumer level is the move to for new technology Jn TECH WARS: Analog Nears DAT. Mired in political contro- Ifthe pro -tape market, versy since its inception, BOAT it's digital. But digital CD Quality, CDs increase stalled long enough in the retail means different things channel to allow the digital com- to different people, and pact disc to take 9iold, and ap- not all agree that it's the Penetration, and DAT pears doomed as a consumer wave of the future for format. ' if OAT aadn't ;lad its the consumer. While Gets the Boot problems with its initiai intro- consumers are 'ncreas- duction," says Michael Thomas ingly embracing the digi- of Shape inc., "i think it would tal compact disc market By KEN J OY have started moving into the (EIA estimates put CD market four years ago and player penetration in about 25% of all U.S. households), would now own 30 % -40% of the marketplace with play- the market still belongs to analog tape. ers under $300. But, it didn't happen, and we don't But, analog tape is going through a metamorphosis fu- know if it ever really will." eled by competition from the compact disc and the mar- Sunkyong's Kempler concurs: As far as DAT goes, ,t's ket it has created for pristine- sounding musical product. a dud with consumers. Philip's planned digital cassette With vinyl all but dead, and CDs not yet the dominant for- [DCC] might have a chance, but won't be ready for the mat, analog tape is blessed with the fact that there's no market for two long years." Those two long years, ac- other real alternative for music delivery that has wide cording to most industry analysts, will be a very telling consumer acceptance. "What that means," says Joseph time for analog and digital tape, as well as the CD, with Kempler, technical director for Sunkyong Magnetic/ most predicting the compact disc to emerge the true America, "is that producers and labels must insist on an king of the hill, while DAT -once predicted to own 15 %- increase in quality of the analog cassette at the duplica- 20% of the marketplace by 1993- finds its true niche tion level to keep consumers loyal to the format." in computer and industrial business applications. For the Kempler says that pressure at the duplication level has time being, there's a great deal of posturing for DAT in rippled through to tape manufacturers who in turn are the industry. There's even a buzz of anticipation as the responding with better grade tapes. "We're working on hardware appears on the horizon, and positive state- new tape formulations for duplicators that will make the ments are being made by hardware manufacturers and best use of the digital master audio duplication and tape- music producers. But most will agree it's a game of hur- less digital bins' capability of reproducing the full dynam- ry-up- and -wait in the U.S. while the Japanese appear to ic range of sounds, including those higher frequencies be on a hell -bent path of marketing and promotion aimed that are difficult to record on analog cassettes." The at consumers. "We'll see in the next six to nine months same holds true at the Fuji camp, where product manag- what DAT will really do in the market," says Thomas. er Tom Daly says ''the challenge is to not keep introduc- "We'd be thrilled if it just does half of what the Japanese ing entirely new formats, but to improve the formats we predict it will do. We have the capacity to sell about 10 already have so consumers don't have to constantly up- times the DAT product we're currently selling within 60 grade their hardware." days if the market should take off." One hardware upgrade that may not happen at the (Continued on page P-13)

TOP: Maxell's Betacam SP 102 -inch videotape, now in a large size, uses ultra -fine Ceramic Armor Metal Particles. ABOVE: Maxell's D-2 composite digital videocassette delivers a low error rate and high reliability :hrc.L gh generations of recordings. Duplicators Hold Prices in Wake of Higher Raw Material Costs; Business Moderate Overall ... here s good news and bad news for both video and he's quick to point out that the pro tape and duplication .. audio duplicators: The bad news is that the recent industries are not recession -proof. "We're only up 7% in war in the Persian Gulf is hiking the cost of raw ma- unit sales over this period last year," he says, "but that terials (oil bi- products) used to produce tape and shells. could be due more to the fact that we don't have a 'Bat- The good news is that what would normally be a flat post - man' pushing 13 million copies into the market like we Christmas sales period for prerecorded product was did last year." kept alive by consumers who were looking for inexpen- The main challenge facing the video duplication busi- sive home entertainment as an alternative to non -stop ness is whether or not to gear up for high -speed duplica- war coverage by the media. tion for non -theatrical videos being duplicated in the ex- Cost increases are moderate, and duplicators say they tended -play mode. Currently, it's estimated that less are holding prices to their customers, and eating the dif- than 10% of all domestic video duplication is done in ference in hopes that oil prices and the competition for high -speed mode due to a lack of acceptable picture petroleum -based bi- products will stabilize, and they'll re- quality for product -mainly theatrical -that demands turn to business as usual in the not -too -distant future. "I output in standard play. "We are seeing substantial im- ' see little impact from the war," says Frank Russomanno, provements in that area, though," says Don Helgesen, ' 3M's sales /marketing manager for the duplicator mar- executive VP of Technicolor Videocassette Inc. "There's ' ket. "I think we're more positively impacted by the reces- been greater attention paid to slitting accuracy and . sion where the entertainment industry normally fares a cleanliness in the duplication process, as well as im- little better. We see a trend where video rentals will be provements in the electrical characteristics of copy tape, ...« up, which in turn will translate to more orders to duplica- especially with regard to extended play." ' tors, who'll in turn by more blank product from us." The duplication industry has been taking a long, hard .. . . While Russomanno's mood is cautiously optimistic, look at the high -speed duplication solutions being of- fered via Sony's Sprinter and Dupont's TMD, but most 3M's plastic, moisture- duplicators say the jury's still out as to whether the stu- ' ' ' resistant TapeCare Library dios that release theatrical product will ever fully move to Box stores 996 Analog (Continued on page P-6) Mastering Tape, 275 . Digital Audio Tape, 800 series mastering tapes and . ;, logging tapes, and comes in a variety of sizes. Sony's D -2 Digital Video Tape line. . . . Sony D-2 tapes are available in ...... «...... , ...... - - - - ...... small (DCS) cassettes (32 -min. .e ...... ; ' ` .:.. and under), medium (DCM) (94 . -yc-. , . . min. and under), and large .. .> (including 208 -min. length). :: :::. « . :: : « - _ - :' : a 0P'-4 A Billboard Spotlight BILLBOARD MARCH 23. 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com MAXELL ANNOUNCES A BREAKTHROUGH IN METAL TAPE PERFORMANCE: CERAMIC ARMOR PARTICLE COATING.

For most of us, interest produces needle -shape in ceramics stopped with particles free from defor- the handprint we made mation and breakage in kindergarten. during processing. And For Maxell, it was but because the ceramic a beginning of a journey layer is second only to that's led to the incred- diamond in hardness, ible performance of overall particle strength Maxell Ceramic Armor is increased significantly. Metal Tape. The ceramic layer raises The innovative each particle's resistance technology involved to oxidation. It also dra- provides dramatically matically improves the improved metal tape tape's surface durability. stability, greater storage It's all combined with a capabilities, lower bit high performance binder error rates, and better system that delivers stable head -to -tape contact in An unretouched photo shows that Maxell Ceramic Armor Metal tape travel in severe Betacam SP and digital Particle Technology delivers the full potential of Betacam SP.* environments, or after formats. editing or repeated play- THE CHALLENGE WE FACED backs. A conductive back coating that prevents Compared with conventional oxide particles, metal static electricity build -up and resists dust. And particles possess greater potential for high density a high precision cassette mechanism built to recording. But only if the particles can be produced micron -level accuracy. with a needle shape. And only if the mechanical THE RESULTS YOU GET strength of individual particles can be increased. Unmatched metal tape performance and Maxell Ceramic Armor Technology achieves both. reliability. Which you can only truly appreciate THE APPROACH WE TOOK when you put Maxell Metal through its paces By adding a ceramic armor layer at the first yourself. stage of magnetic particle production, Maxell And that's as easy as calling your Maxell source.

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the process. One obstacle is quality. Analysts say high -speed duplication is fine for video product being sent out as pre- miums and promotional items, but not quite up to critical stan- dards for theatrical material. Secondly, the economics of the higher capacity process have just not proven themselves to be as advantageous as they were once expected to be. "We're hoping to spur the stu- dios toward the high -speed pro- cess with a new double- coated tape formulation that provides a dedicated layer of tape each for video and audio," says Tom Daly, professional videotape product manager for Fuji mag- netics products division. "We're finding this tape gives a much cleaner output on high -speed systems, and have gotten re- ports back from duplicators who've tested it, saying there's a dynamic difference in high- speed copies." When and if the majors do move to high -speed over real time, the move is expected to be slow and calculated. "I think high -speed will eventually emerge as the duplication meth- od of choice," says Helgesen. "But it's going to be gradual, not revolutionary, and will most likely begin with large orders for extended -play material." Ex- tended play, say many duplica- tors, is the mode of the day for nearly all premium and promo- tion videos being duplicated, because the price point doesn't warrant the additional tape needed for standard play, or the end user is not as discriminat- ing about the audio and video quality of the piece. "We're see- ing a huge growth in premium and budget videos," says Helge- sen, "that we think is going to put high -speed on the map, and force the equipment makers to continually improve the product so as to grab the theatrical mar- REPEAT PERFORMANCE ket as well." Regardless of the duplication Whatever the medium, whatever the grade, whatever color or design you specify, (Continued on opposite page) SHAPE can reproduce it more faithfully -time after time. Your products last longer and lead more profitable lives inside SHAPE shells and packaging. Compliant, repeatable, consistent quality -every time. That's SHAPE. For world -class performance inside and out, there is still `We're seeing a huge no substitute. SHAPE Inc, PO Box 366, Biddeford, Maine 04005, USA. TOLL FREE: 800/462 -4165, growth in premium and TEL: 207/282 -6155, FAX: 207/283 -9130. budget videos that we think is going to put high -speed on the map, H. and force the equipment Quality Time and Time Again makers to continually improve the product so as to grab the theatrical market as well.' DON HELGESEN, Technicolor

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DUPLICATORS (Continued from opposite page) methods used, industry pundits agree that the demand for bet- ter duplication tapes will only in- crease. "As the business ex- pands beyond theatrical into premium, how -to's and shorter runs, I think the people who own the titles are going to want high- er quality tapes," says Russo - manno. "3M is working on tapes that are specifically opti- mized for the Sprinter and TMD systems, because both have their own unique demands for tape, but as an industry we're all in a mode to improve the quality of the stock for the sake of the art." Art aside, there appears to be a booming business looming in the "short-run" market where

As the business expands beyond theatrical into premium, how-to's and shorter runs, I think the people who own the titles are going to want higher quality tapes ... As an industry we're all in a mode to improve the quality of the stock for the sake of the art' FRANK RUSSOMANNO, 3M

companies and colleges are be- ginning to produce video "cata- logs" touting their offerings, and inventive producers are starting to release video "maga- zines" wrapped around a corpo- rate sponsor, and sold in book- stores next to print magazines. The applications for video are growing so rapidly that the industry is doing well overall," says Daly. "Fuji's challenge, as with all tape manufacturers, is to make the best possible prod- uct for current and future hard- ware formats, while improving the performance of existing hardware through better formu- lated tapes." Better tape is definitely the To Sony, an Emmy is more than a trophy. It an affirmation. Winning the Emmy for "Developments in Metal Tape Technology" is further proof of our metal tape's order of the day, according to astounding Michael Thomas, COO of Shape picture and sound clarity. Recognition of Sony Professional Tape's contribution in raising the standards of the entire broadcasting industry. SON Inc. "Some of the older high- Y And that's why Sony is the leader that video leaders follow. PROFESSIONAL TAPE speed duplicating systems were more forgiving of inferior tape, but not so with the newer sys- tems. As duplicating trends ,ç 1991 So, Coroorohon ol Ameii[0 Son, feç sleied liodemo,k [mm, s NA I AS move toward high- speed, tape manufacturers are going to have to produce the goods that will deliver good copies, or they're going to get hurt." KEN JOY

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AUDIOTAPE Introducing a complete line of copies (Continued from page P-2) noise ratio 79.5; offers maxi- mum output levels of 14.0 dB. from the original master. Technological improvements in tape, of course, mirror those in the equipment, as pointed out by Doug Booth, national industrial sales manager at TDK. In detail- !}.***t r!!t.l "if fRIIOO l.l.Ii.f... !. .. ..re! ing TDK's pancake lineup, he points to Telarc's use of the American Media DAAD (digital audio analog duplication). This replaces running masters with a tapeless 16 -bit digital master; each high -speed slave receives a consistent signal never degraded. The TDK pancake lineup con- sists of: APA -X60 and APA -X90, the equivalent of TDK's SA con- sumer tape; APX -X60 and APX- X90 dual- coated high -bias; and APM -X60 and APM -X90, a metal particle product. Although DAT has grown pain- fully slowly it is becoming more and more useful to professionals -Speed DAT Duplication System Sprinter High for both field and studio work, Duplication System says Booth, who offers some of the considerations in making this type of product. In addition to a highly refined Super Finavinz pure -metal particle, TDK devel- oped a new high -durability three - dimensional compound binder. TDK has DAT in 60- minute, 90- minute, and 120 -minute incre- ments. Also emphasizing DAT is Max - ell with its R -120DM digital au- diotape for duplicators, accord- ing to Jim Ringwood, GM of the professional /industrial division. "Recent start -up sales indicate that DAT has definitely begun to make inroads in the U.S.," he says. "The immense popularity of digital -sound technology de- mands that studios become more sophisticated," Ringwood em- phasizes. VHS and 8mm VTRs Maxell is also bowing a 3/4 -inch DAT mastering tape in hard cases that provide a dust -free en- vironment plus protection from heat and shock. Key characteris- tics include a magnetic layer sup- ported by a proprietary binder system with a tensilized polyester base film that dramatically in- creases the tape's strength, Ring- wood notes. EARL PAIGE For years, Sony has been the sclution. And Sony has a real -time system to recognized master in video tech- arswer the increasing demand for 8mm. nology, from cameras used in the field to post -production With the introduction of digital audio tape, Sony equipment in the editing room. So it's only natural that when astounded the world of sound recording. And now you can it's time to mass produce your master tape, Sony is the dupli- mass produce DAT tapes in real -time. cation system of choice. So after all the care and fine -tuning that you have put If your needs run from real -time to high- speed, Sony has into your original, you can trust Sony to faithfully produce a complete duplication system for you.The revolutionary your copies. After all, we got you there in the first place. For Sprinter High -Speed System produces VHS or Beta tapes a complete overview with amazing consistency. If real -time VHS duplication is more from the original your speed, then the SVO -960, featuring full remote control, master, call us at auto cassette changer and ID code recording, is the perfect 1- 201- 930 -7466. SONY ©1991. Sony Corporation of America. Sony Duplication Systems Division, 3 Paragon Drive, Montvale, N.J. 07645. Sony and Sprinter are registered trademarks of Sony. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL GROUP

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The tape fully such systems, our VM tape is videotape. ful capabilities." says Mougis. endures running in various run at extremely low speeds, is growing at a fairly re- boosted tape sold to news In much the same light, Max - modes such as still, slow, and 24 -hours on a single T -120, tion still ell's professional /industrial di- search. Also geared for exten- which really beats the stuffing spectable pace in spite of all the broadcasting firms and even lo- cal station business is up be- vision is showcasing a series of sive use and difficult applica- out of a tape." economic talk- 10 % -12% Betacam product, specifically tions is another new tape, the D- For the duplication market, growth." cause they do so much more so that pro tape for use with systems like ENG 2 Composite Digital one that continues to grow even Stepping back to view the videotaping, hardpressed to or EFP. "The ever -changing Videocassette, developed for though there seem to be fewer whole pro market, Herman at marketers are forecasts. Herman market in the professional video digital VTR use and based on "Batman" type monster sellers 3M observes, "We're seeing make broad in says, "If the economy does turn business has created more of a SMPTE D -2 format. the D -2 these days, TDK offers an array pretty strong growth profes- demand for Betacam than ever Composite uses a composite of items: Standard -Base sional right now. When we look bad we may see some cutbacks before," says Jim Ringwood, video signal to simplify replac- VPRS4998ET (1/2 -inch, at the overall whole market to- in the business and industry not seeing Maxell GM, professional /indus- ing a current VCR. 16,334 feet); Thin -Base gether, the market is still grow- sectors, but we're trial division. Refreshing but not surprising VPRT6246ET (1/2 -inch. ing. We still see that happening that yet. Also, our customers. and post -pro- Showing ö lot of its wares at for anyone following the envi- 8,108 feet); TMD Master MM- now. And maybe it's because the production the upcoming National Assn. of ronmental wrangles prerecord- 4TA (1/2 -inch, 1,312 feet); the whole recession issue hasn't duction houses, they're seeing the corporate sector get more Broadcasters convention, Max - ed music retailers are into is and TMD Copy VPC- S4998UT trickled through our industry involved in video. I think what's el! is also bowing a 1/2 -inch TDK's fully recyclable video (1/2 -inch, 16,334 feet). enough yet, certainly there are cassette specifically for the Be- pancake packaging -a collaps- In forecasting the duplication segments of our industry that happening is that corporate vid- eo is still growing. There are still tacam SP machines. The Beta - ible metal container and an alu- market, Daly at Fuji says, "You are hurting. cam SP employs ultra -fine ce- minum hub, both of which are don't want to call the tape dupli- "We're aware, and it's no se- a lot of companies that haven't ramic armor metal particles. easily stored in bulk for pick -up cation market recession -proof, cret, that the broadcast TV in- utilized video in the corporate As Hi- Vision systems are al- by TDK. but if people don't want to dustry is hurting financially but world, and so if there's a down- ready being employed for such "We've been using this ap- spend a lot of money they'll stay it doesn't translate to us yet be- turn from the recession stand- is applications as television com- proach internally for some time, home and rent a video, or pur- cause their tape sales are up- point the fact that this market mercials, we realize the poten- because it just makes sense not chase a video, and maybe tape right now that's the only seg- still growing kind of buffers that tial for tremendous growth in to waste packaging and not to a lot more off TV, so even ment where in the future there's a little bit. How long it can sus- this area," Ringwood says. add to the environmental cri- though times are tough out the potential for that business tain like that, who knows." Other new items from Maxell sis," says Doug Booth, TDK na- there financially we're finding to tail off a little bit." EARL PAIGE Recently, the Mideast conflict this year include a 1 -inch metal tional industrial sales manager. that the tape duplication por- LIFTo NATIONS Australia Austria Britain Canada Cyprus Denmark East Germany Finland France Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Israel Italy Japan Korea Netherlands Norway Portugal Singapore Spain South Africa Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Arab Emirates USA West Germany Yugoslavia

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Meanwhile, those with a stake in the analog market see several years of healthy growth ahead for the format, all the while ad- mitting that the format is on borrowed time at best. Depend- ing upon whose diagnosis you subscribe to, the analog cas- sette will either be completely gone by the end of the decade, or will still be alive and kicking well past the year 2000. "I think the analog -tape business will still be with us for another eight years, five at least," says Thomas. Some, like Morris Bal- len, president of Disc Makers, aren't so sure the analog -cas- sette business can be written off that quickly. "Look at how long it took the clumsy vinyl for- mat to die off," he says, adding that it's still not completely dead, but only off about 40%

"The challenge is to not keep introducing entirely new formats, but to improve the formats we already have so consumers don't have to constantly upgrade their hardware.' TOM DALY Fuji Magnetics

from its peak due to a remain- ing viability in certain market segments like dance clubs. "You have to take into account the enormous installed base of cassette players the world over, Make every video cassette you duplicate a Panasonic duplicators are engineered for reliable as well as consumers who have star. By living up to your customers' highest operation. With a unique IQ transport mechanism remained loyal to it as they've expectations for quality. With Panasonic the that maintains precise alignment all the units' watched the format evolve and of improve over the years." master duplicator. critical parts in the tape path. The mechanism It's those "improvements" in Panasonic duplicators are masters at efficiency. employs five direct drive motors, including separate tape and shell quality, as well as They feature hi- silicon scanners designed to extend supply and take up reel DD motors for accurate improvements in duplication operating time and reduce maintenance. since operation. A large impedance roller through the use of Solid State And brass to absorb Bin Master technology from Panasonic duplicators run cool, you can increase vibration and minimize jitter. And a video head companies like DAAD and Tape - the number of machines in your facility by as cleaning function to maintain high performance over matic, that Ballen and others much as 50% while utilizing your existing air extended periods of use. feel will forestall the demise of analog tape, and perhaps save conditioning system. It's no wonder Panasonic is the master duplicator. the format from extinction alto- Panasonic duplicators are masters at productivity. And the leading supplier of duplicator VCRs in gether by giving consumers To make optimum use of valuable space, three units the industry. what they want-CD -like quality fit in the same space as two conventional VCRs. For more information on Panasonic duplicators, in an inexpensive analog prod- uct. "Most of the majors are Panasonic duplicators will also save you time. With call (201)392-4825. switching to the Solid State Bin a fast rewind time of only three Master, and consumers are minutes for a two -hour cassette. really going to be able to tell the Add Panasonic's auto cassette difference in sound quality," he says. "It really does rival the changer, and you can virtually CD." eliminate tape handling time Panasonic The continually- improved an- between recordings. Audio /Video Systems Group alog cassette, in fact, will proba- bly keep DAT-which many feel doesn't offer enough of an ad- vantage over compact discs to (Continued on page P -16)

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meet a plant's requirements it is Recording, both play a role in returned, but most duplicators approving new tapes. Samples note that, in recent years, the are submitted to plants, where SUPPLIERS frequency of batch returns has they are evaluated for mechani- (Continued from page P -1) gotten much lower as improve- cal attributes. The tape is then HUNGRY FOR BETTER DUBS? ments in quality were made. sent to the recording studio criteria by which they judge new Generally, between one and where it is evaluated for overall Satisfy your appetite at the world's most tapes and inspect incoming three batches of tape are re- audio quality. shipments. turned by duplicators each Sample tapes are made fea- state -of-the -art duplication facility! Incoming tape is carefully ex- year, usually for mechanical turing various different musical amined at most plants, with ran- problems such as poor winds, styles in an attempt to cover all dom sampling taken from bad tape hubs, faulty slitting, or the various demands that can High Speed & Real Time Moss Duplication before use to check for shedding. be placed on the tape. batches Playback From D2, Betacam and 1" electrical and mechanical char- At MCA Records, the duplica- While low- noise, high- output acteristics. tion plant, Uni Manufacturing, tapes are always looked for, Automated Packaging and Fulfillment If a batch of tape does not and the recording studio, MCA MCA Recording Studios VP of recording & quality assurance Gene Wooley notes that there are some characteristics that become more apparent with VideoLab certain styles of music. CASSETTE DIVISION "With classical we're very concerned with low noise for MILLIONS quiet passages; that also ap- plies to jazz. In rock'n'roll In Any Format there's always energy and it's CALL 1- 800 -876 -1891 I T Y I, 4.-t0 vI `We're very critical as A.R.P. media far as acceptance ratio. We're looking for MAKES THE DIFFERENCE... Gy specific tolerances, and Your last copy sounds as good as the first.

*-4 these can't vary.' "Quality cassette duplication and FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI compact disc replication" ¿4i Uni Distribution DAAD ` Digital analogue audio duplication. State -of- the -art Gauss duplicators -Dolby -HX Pro. Complete Compact Disc Services: Preparation, Replication VHS VHS PAI.ß & Packaging. C RUSSIAN/FRENCH S constant," says Wooley. "The Full Graphics Service: Layout, Design & Printing. noise factor is not as great with Special Packaging: Collation, rock because it's usually cov- Fulfillment & Mailing Services. ered by music, so there we're very concerned about the ener- CALL: gy content on rock'n'roll." 800 -443 -2805 At MCA's Uni Distribution FAX: 317 -962 -1564 plant in Gloversville, N.Y., in- coming tapes are randomly in- spected by pulling sample pan- WORLD cakes from a shipment and examining them for electrical Duplicators, one of the largest video and mechanical specifications, Future according to Frank Wojcie- \\ 1R.i .'' chowski, manager, manufactur- ,I, :media' -- duplicators in the world, has pioneered high ing /duplication. s 1600 Rich Rd. .- Richmond, IN 47374 , < Tape is brought into a storage _ -) , , _ 317-962-9511 <; -:: it is to ac- speed Thermal Magnetic Duplication (TMD) facility where allowed 203-266-0350 FAX 203-263-4245 a ` Sales Office: w for 24 hours before . climatize . '`,Z7, : '., ti ., on opposite page) s. with more than 10 million videos of the (Continued .` . :; w highest quality. High speed TMD is the fastest and most flexible process, ready to handle any format, large quantities, millions (AUDIOPHILE QUALITY CASSETTES FOR ALL APPLICATIONS) for anywhere in the world, including Russian QUALITY * SERVICE * PRICE SECAM. CALL C & C FIRST, CALL C & C LAST CALL C & C, WE DO IT BETTER! STATE OF THE ART MASTERING AND DUPLICATION GRAPHICS DESIGN AND PRINTING FOR A TO TAL PACKAGE Duplicators THE MAJOR LABELS HAVE TRUSTED US SINCE 1966 A Division of Future Network, Inc. CALL TODAY! ASK FOR FRANK CARROLL JR. 630 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 FAX (516) 467 -4597 PHONE (516) 467 -4100 Call us at: (212) 333 -3606 2231 5th. AVENUE RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK 11779

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At Sonopress, like many oth- er plants, the process for exam- ining new tapes begins in pur- SUPPLIERS chasing, where pricing and (Continued from opposite page) availability are discussed. Then, Don't let center line samples are request- examination. Visual inspection ed and the plant tests for a vari- of sample pancakes looks for ety of characteristics, including our big name edge damage and loose winds. maximum output level (MOL), Next, frequency response, azi- sound pressure level, edge muth consistency, and tape characteristics, distortion, wow scare you. handling on the duplication and flutter, and sensitivity at all slave is examined. frequencies, according to Char- "We're very critical as far as lie Johnson. acceptance ratio," says Wojcie- The plant also looks for what chowski. "We're looking for spe- is termed "runability" charac- Yes, we're the biggest video cific tolerances, and these can't teristics, which indicate how a vary." tape will perform on equipment. At Capitol /EMI Music Inc.'s These characteristics include duplicator on Earth. Big on manufacturing plant in Jack- shedding, tape wipes, and head sonville, Ill., the requirements lifts as they compare against a service, no matter how big you are somewhat unique since the standard tape regularly run in facility features specially modi- the facility. The condition of the fied Gauss duplication equip- incoming pancakes is also ex- are. Big on quality (after all, ment, according to Peter Boyce, amined for winds, which are im- director of cassette quality con- portant for the loading process. trol. However, the basic criteria "If everything passes muster we practically invented color). for tape testing are similar to at that point we then request other plants. small quantities, 3,000 -5,000 Big on quantity (millions of "We check for bias voltage pancakes, and we do a produc- points, saturation points, maxi- tion trial run on a specific slave mum output level, electrical re- and look at any kind of general duplicates in one week, sponse, consistency from the problems we might have, paying inside to the middle to the out- particular attention to how the

'As a duplicating operation we have the responsibility to try to tell our clients and the producers what tape works best with our equipment for both the in-process working and in the consumer's hands.' GEORGE McCLELLAN, Sonopress

side of the pancake," says music is sitting in real tests, the Boyce. "We look for consistency cleanliness characteristics, and worldwide.) And big on adapta- from pancake to pancake and how it handles from the duplica- batch to batch." tion operator and loader opera- Boyce also tests for any phys- tor standpoint," says Johnson. bility (custom printing, unique ical problems, such as shedding Most duplicators agree with and winding, before approving a Johnson: "Consistency is prob- packaging, and complete ful- tape for use. ably the key attribute to mag- For the most part, the deci- netic tape. I'll trade a litte per- sion of which tape to use is left formance if it's consistent fillment). Finally, we're big on up to the duplicator. In some performance." cases, however, a client will There are two ways that So- winning you over, so don't be specify a particular type of tape. nopress checks incoming prod- At Electro- Sound, an indepen- ucts. Certified suppliers -those dent duplicator in Hauppauge, whose statistical monitoring surprised when our prices are N.Y., approximately 40 % -50% process closely resembles So- of its total production is on tape nopress' process -provide in- smaller than you expect. Go that has been specified by a cli- formation on statistical process ent. control checks made on the new "If they specify something formulation at the tape manu- big -time with Technicolor and we've never used before we tell facturing facility. Sonopress them before we use it that we monitors those tests, then spot - see how friendly we have to test it extensively," says checks the tape supplier's work can be. Bob Barone, president of Elec- to make sure the process charts tro- Sound. "Before I'm comfort- are accurate. Call 1- 800 -732 -4555. able with a tape and its physical If a vendor has not yet been parameters, I'd have to run it certified, the plant conducts in- for several months and have coming spot- checks of products several different skids come against a centerline sample sent in." by the vendor. "This should be Most plants will offer advice the center of the process," says Technicolor® about a customer's tape deci- McClellan, "And if we deviate 1 sion. "As a duplicating opera- or 2 dB beyond that center line tion we have the responsibility we agree that we can send back Detroit Los Angeles New York to try to tell our clients and the the product." producers what tape works best All batches of incoming tape The Netherlands London with our equipment for both the at Sonopress are looked at for in- process working and in the sensitivity, noise figures, and consumer's hands," says Mc- bias characteristics, among oth- Clellan. (Continued on page P -16)

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lar compact disc in the face, ords to stereo hi -fi LPs ?," Ballen "For now," says Kempler, and it probably won't stand a asks. "The records were still "our challenge is to continually chance." If anything, analysts compatible and could be played improve the analog cassette TECH WARS say, the move from analog tape on any turntable, they just tape itself, and the way in which SUPPLIERS (Continued from page P -13) to digital tape will be one of a sounded better on a new stereo. we duplicate it. All of us are (Continued from page P -15) migratory path, where digital Digital tape in standard audio looking at major expenditures in warrant the expensive hard- tape will be "backwards com- cassette shells will probably money and effort for R &D, be- er attributes, which are then com- original center- ware -from ever becoming a patible" with analog -tape sys- move to the consumer in the cause we have to make the ana- pared back to the staple in the consumer market- tems, allowing consumers to same way, and they'll eventually log product as good as it can be, line cut that the manufacturer place. "In the next 24 months," make the move to digital hard- upgrade their gear to take ad- all the while preparing ourselves supplied to the plant. Each partic- says Ballen, "DAT will be staring ware when they need to replace vantage of the full reproductive to move into the digital arena in ular duplicator slave is individual- a cer- a radically improved analog cas- their old analog gear. "Remem- capabilities that digital tape of- the not too distant future." ly biased and equalized for sette and an increasingly popu- ber the move from 78 rpm rec- fers." tain brand and type of tape, says Johnson, noting that although many manufacturers claim that tape is bias compatible, "if you want the best performance you have to be very specific." At Resolution, a video duplica- tion facility in Burlington, Vt., the Lenco Audio Gasseite Boxes tape selection process involves people from the purchasing, technical, and marketing depart- ments. "In tape, we have an open vendor policy," says company president Bill Schubart. "Any- body can solicit our business, and to do that they have to sub- mit one pancake initially." The pancake of half -inch vid- eotape is received in purchas- ing, goes to technical services where it is checked and report- If inspection, DISPLAY BOXES ed upon. it passes AMPEX STYLE the purchasing department ne- Etched finish on bottom gotiates price and, if a price is SOFT POLY BOXES NORLECO STYLE BOXES Double -latch closure agreed upon, a full shipment is Crystal cover with black or Double -latch closure Molded hinge, one -piece construction ordered. white base One -piece construction with molded hinge Hub locks prevent tape unravel "It's easy to clear one pan- Crystal cover and base Translucent appearance with visual Black, white or semi -clear cake," says Schubart. "If the clarity...you can see and read what's inside Custom colors available skid runs and we like the price, Hub locks for tape security 250 per carton it goes to marketing. Their role is to have input on the image of If it Lenco guarantees you the finest competitively the tape with the clients. clears that, they become a qual- priced audio cassette products available, delivered ew ified vendor." York when you need them. Call today for where and Currently the plant has three Nebraska prices and samples and see for yourself why Los suppliers and Jim Driscoll, direc- Atlanta we're the leader. Angeles EPICO tor of engineering, is responsible Dallas Lenco Plaza / Waverly, NE 68462 for keeping a close watch on new (41)2) 786- 2(100 / FAX (402) 786 -50511 product in the marketplace. "It's an ongoing process," says Driscoll. "We're constantly look- ing at new stock every day. There's a constant change in market on pricing, and we'll win and lose a job on a penny. In a du- plication house, the name of the game is watching your vendors and watching your raw materials." YOU'LL BE LOST The plant has a list of 20 me- chanical and electrical criteria which a new tape must meet be- fore being approved. Among those are dropout rates, creased tape, and jamming. "We've been checking prod- WITHOUT IT! uct over 5 -10 years so we know what our numbers are for all these things," says Driscoll. So order your copy of Billboard's "They're our numbers, not in- dustrywide, and we reject more tape in -house than the industry does from numbers I've heard." 1991 Record Retailing Directory As technology advances, quality tape will become in- creasingly important, according today & get the special pre -pub rate to most duplicators. "Tape is an area we're going to concentrate more on in the of $69.95! future," says Boyce. "It's going to become one of those points that's going to be more critical, especially with the digital world Gi toll free (800) 344 -7119, or in coming. Anyone running analog has to keep a close eye on New Jersey call SSO 1 j 363 -4156. what's happening in the digital world and be ready to jump on it, and tape's going to be one of the major factors."

P-16 A Billboard Spotlight BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com Pro A u dì 0 EUROSOUNDS Digital Audio Settling In At Studios One of an occasional series on the European professional audio industry, this week's column was compiled by Gary Hopkins in the U.K. Biz Getting `Familiar' With The Technology BY HOWARD MASSEY system. DAM system in 12 -, 24 -, and 36 -track FRNICE David Prentice, sales engineer at versions, and Yamaha has announced This is the first of a two -part series Audiotechniques, a New York pro au- its DMR8 eight-track digital mixer/ THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 6,500 participants at the Audio Engi- on digital audio. dio dealer, contends that, despite the recorder. Korg and Alesis have both neering Society Convention in Paris last month, according to official figures effects of the recession, the studio unveiled future plans for eight -track released by the society. NEW YORK -The advent of digital marketplace is not shrinking, it is digital audio systems, and Roland's Attendance was up by 400 over the last AES in Paris, despite concerns about audio has inarguably had enormous adapting. "What's happened is sim- new Pro Audio /Video Division an- traveling brought on by the Persian Gulf war. Approximately 2,500 French impact on the recording industry. In ply less centralization of equipment," nounced that it will ship its DM-80 participants turned out for the meet. There were 211 participants from the fact, some feel that no single event he says. "Yes, there are fewer large hard -disc recorder by the middle of U.S., about 140 of which were exhibitors and 19 were press, and a handful of since the invention of the phonograph for-hire studios around today, but the this year. Japanese attendees. record itself has had more impact. total amount of recording going on Recent surveys indicate that many A survey taken at the convention shows that 84% of the 100 companies ques- Approximately 60% of the 61 re- has not diminished." professional facilities are now relying tioned hope to move into new markets during the next 12 months. Ninety -five cording studios surveyed for a recent A byproduct of realignment in the much more on audio-for-video post - percent of the respondents said they intend to introduce new products in the study on digital technology said they recording studio marketplace is a cer- production work, and a number of next 12 months, 82% predict an increase in turnover, and only 2% expect to utilize some type of digital audio re- tain amount of confusion, particular- digital audio systems are optimized have to make staff redundant. cording /editing system, and 28% said for this function. they were considering purchasing a As might be expected, these sys- U.K. system in 1991. In addition, all 61 re- 'Speed of operation tems tend to be quite a bit more pow- spondents reported that they are us- erful, and, therefore, considerably CUSTOM HOUSE HAS INTRODUCED the Sound Directory, a new live ing DAT machines. is the main thing' more expensive, than their project sound installation service in the U.K. offering "mail order" PA systems. The establishment of the CD in the studio counterparts. Aimed at the $4,000-$20,000 installation market, the directory is the brain- consumer marketplace has meant ly regarding the relatively new tech- child of Anthony Walker, former owner of Millband Electronics. Clients that artists, producers, and engineers nology of digital audio. 'PHASE II' look through the book, place an order, and an approved team of installers ar- alike have had to greatly raise the There are already an extraordinary Probably the most popular of these rives to install the equipment. standard of recorded sound in the number of digital audio recording/ are the New England Digital Syncla- "The accent is on giving business to small installers, with us acting as a face of the cruel honesty with which editing systems on the market; at the vier and Post Pro systems. Ted Pine, systems house and giving guarantees to the installers and the end users," the format reveals every audio flaw. 89th Audio Engineering Society Con- marketing director for NED, feels says Walker. During the next 18 months he hopes to appoint 120 authorized But the use of digital technology in vention last September, no fewer that the industry is now in "phase II" dealers in the U.K., with plans to expand the concept onto the continent. the recording process has grown only than 54 manufacturers presented in the evolution of digital audio tech- in recent years, and hard-disc digital variations on the singular theme of nology. MUSIC MANUFACTURERS, IN BEDFORD, the U.K.'s only company of- recording is still considered the medi- digital audio systems. "In the first phase, pioneers were fering integrated cassette, vinyl, and CD manufacturing, has gone into receiv- um of the future, according to indus- These systems range in price from attracted to digital audio because it ership. try observers. just less than $3,000 to more than offered more creative options," says The company, with an annual turnover of $3 million, ceased trading after a "The digital audio 'revolution' was $250,000; clearly, each is aimed at a Pine. "Now, largely because of the series of refinancings during the last year failed to gain better financial re- predicted about 10 years ago," says specific market and is optimized for a economy, the name of the game is sults. Andreas Koch of Studer /Editech specific usage. price /performance. Features are part (maker of the Dyaxis system). "How- Probably the single most popular of the consideration but speed of op- oMNITEC CIRCUITS HAS CLOSED DOWN after signing an agreement ever, sales of digital audio equipment product in the project studio market eration is the main thing." 12 months ago to produce and market Outboard Electronics' moving fader were not significant until only three is a Macintosh -based two-track sys- Pine notes performance often automation system. or four years ago, when digital tape tem called Sound Tools, manufac- takes precedence over price and that According to Outboard managing director Robin Whittaker, "It's just a recorders offered equivalent or even tured by Digidesign. Reports are that studio owners today commonly ask bump, the fader will continue come what may. It's a great opportunity to turn better sonic quality than their analog close to 4,000 of these systems have whether equipment will pay for it- disaster into a solid future." The decision comes just as full production of the counterparts." already been sold and the company self. fader was about to have started. Koch notes that acceptance of has already announced plans to mar- Other large -scale postproduction hard-disc recorders is still somewhat ket a low-cost multitrack digital au- digital audio systems are offered by HILL AUDIO, THE U.K. MIXING CONSOLE manufacturer, supplied a slow because users are hesitant to dio system later this year. manufacturers of mixing consoles, 48/48 format desk -the largest ever sold by the company-to Dutch facility switch from a tape -based environ- "There's a high level of frustration tape recorders, and signal proces- Future Sound. The 8400 is Concept fitted with Audio Kinetics Reflex auto- ment to a computer workstation. He out there with what it takes to get a sors. These include SSL's Screen - mation. The dedicated monitor section in the center of the desk enables it to notes that hard-disc workstations, digital audio recording /editing sys- Sound, Otari's DDR10, Studer /Edi- have 96 inputs on mixdown. which integrate many different func- tem up and running," says Peter tech's Dyaxis, Lexicon's Opus, tions, serve to bring existing audio Gotcher, president of Digidesign. AMS's Audiofile, AKG's DSE 7000, COLIN SANDERS, FOUNDER OF Solid State Logic, announced the ap- and video markets closer together, "We believe the answer is to put all and Symetrix's DPR44. pointment of John Jeffrey as managing director of SSL. Jeffrey is chairman and that the demand for these prod- the hardware under the control of "It's obvious that no single work- of Digital Audio Research and has held other Carlton Communications ucts is growing steadily. easy -to-use software." station can be all things to all peo- directorships. "I think it is more appropriate to There has been a sharp break point ple," says Dane Butcher, president of In turn, Sanders now becomes chairman of the Carlton Audio Group, re- talk about a digital 'evolution' rather in price between two-track and multi- Symetrix. "However, we now see lit- sponsible for overseeing future development of audio products with the parent than 'revolution,' " says Koch. track systems. However, this differ- erally hundreds of companies locking company. Manufacturers agree that market entiation in price may be changed by to picture that simply were not doing acceptance of new technology takes the recent entrance of such electron- it several years ago. In our estimate, TAPE ONE, THE LONDON -BASED mastering facility, has purchased a time. "If you've perfected one way of ic- music -instrument manufacturers this market is especially interested in CEDAR sound -restoration system. According to Tape One managing director working over the years, you don't as Akai, Yamaha, Korg, Alesis, and speed and ease of use. In addition, Bill Foster, the move is to help the company "broaden out from Tape One's want to risk that by rushing head- Roland into the digital audio market. workstation customers are becoming existing base in the record industry." long into the unknown," says Colin Akai already manufactures the A- (Continued on next page) Pringle of Solid State Logic, manu- U.K. INSTALLATION COMPANY Elliot Bros. has formed a new company facturer of Screensound. "It's that with Mike Novak of Electromusic. Dubbed Elliot Bros. & Novak Electromu- process of familiarization which is go- sic, the firm will specialize in on -site design and installation, with Elliot Bros. ing on at the moment." concentrating on broadcast installations.

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"replacement" for FM technology should be commercially available by 1995. "Smaller studios have given way to HANDS -ON TRAI RING 7- STUDIO COMPLEX . DAB has been undergoing extensive research in Europe, funded by such the era of the home or semiprofes- companies as Philips and the BBC. Seitzer revealed that reception in car radi- sional project studio, while major stu- -2 os of the high-quality signal could now be obtained "glitch free." The main dios are increasingly adding the capa- 800 task between now and 1995, he said, is to develop a chip that could be part of bility of handling audio for video," any car radio or hi -fi. says Woody Moran, VP of IMC's 3300 UNIYE;:ITY BLVD. WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32792 Akai division, maker of the A -DAM

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Console- ation. The Megas range of STUD O AC ON consoles for stage, mix PRODUCTION CREDITS FOR BILLBOARD'S NO. 1 SINGLES (WEEK ENDING MARCH 16,1991) studio, and applications was CATEGORY HOT 100 R &B COUNTRY ADULT RAP introduced by CONTEMPORARY Soundtracs, Surbiton, U.K. The Studio board, TITLE SOMEDAY WRITTEN ALL I'D LOVE YOU COMING OUT OF TREAT 'EM RIGHT right, is one of several Artist/ Mariah Carey/ OVER YOUR FACE ALL OVER AGAIN THE DARK Chubb Rock models in the line, the Producer R.Wake Rude Boys/ Alan Jackson/ Gloria Estefan/ H.Tee first made in the (Label) (Columbia) L.Marcus; K.Stegall; E.Estefan,Jr.; (Select) J.Salamone S.Hendricks J.Casas; company's new (Atlantic) (Arista) C.Ostwald automated production (Epic) facility in Scotland. Delivery is slated to begin this month. RECORDING COVE CITY RIGHT TRACK OMNISOUND CRESCENT MOON HOWIE'S CRIBB STUDIO(S) Bob Cadway Peter Tokar Chris Hammond; Eric Schilling Howie Tee Engineer(s) Scott Hendricks

RECORDING Neve 8068 SSL 4000 G Trident Neve VR 60 AHB System 8 CONSOLE(S) Series/ SSL 4064 E Series G Computer 4,11:tr)k.a1.

MULTITRACK Studer A -820 JH 24 Otani 24 Mitsubishi X -850 Tascam MSR 16 RECORDER(S) (Noise Reduction)

STUDIO Westlake BBSM5 Yamaha NS10 Tannnoy Gold Yamaha NS10 Electro -Voice MS MONITOR(S) Urei 813B Westlake TMS Series Quested 802

MASTER TAPE Ampex 456 Ampex 456 Ampex 456 Ampex 467 Ampex 446

MIXDOWN SKYLINE RIGHT TRACK MASTERMIX CRESCENT MOON HOWIE'S CRIBB STUDIO(S) Bob Cadway Peter Tokar Scott Hendricks Eric Schilling Howie Tee launched the Hendrix Engineer(s) Phil Ramone The Hendrix Experience. Amek, in Salford, England, multipurpose, multitrack console based on the technology and concepts of the Mozart but with a lower price range. Standard configuration is 40 in -line dual -path CONSOLE(S) SSL 4000 G Series Trident Calrec Neve VR 60 AHB System 8 input channels with eight stereo returns. Inputs feature four -band parametric EQ with swept pass filters, 24 buss routing, 12 aux busses, and multimode panning. MULTITRACK/ Studer A -800 JH 24 Otani Mitsubishi X -850 Tascam 32 2 -TRACK RECORDER(S) (Noise Reduction)

STUDIO Westlake BBSM5 Yamaha NS1OM Custom Quested Electro -Voice MS MONITOR(S) UREI 813E Westlake TM5 Yamaha NS10 802

MASTER TAPE Ampex 456 Ampex 467 Ampex 456 Ampex 467 Ampex 446

MASTERING MASTERDISK ATLANTIC MASTERMIX MASTERDISK FRANKFORD (ALBUM) Bob Ludwig Dennis King Hank Williams Bob Ludwig WAYNE Engineer Michael Sarsfield

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PRIMARY TAPE CBS Ultra 4 WEA Sonopress Sony Hauppauge Tape DUPLICATOR Manufacturing Manufacturing Maufacturing (ALBUM) © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. Hot 100, R &B & Country appear in this feature each time; Album Rock, Modern Rock, Rap, Adu Contemporary & Dance appear in rotation. The Ultimation. Solid State Logic, based in Begbroke, England, bowed Ultimation, its new console automation system with three operation modes: dedicated VCA; dedicated moving fader; or a combination of both VCA and fader automation. Released for the G Series console, the first Ultimation system-on an 80-channel SL 4000 G Series-was purchased by The Enterprise Recording Studios, Burbank, MORE ALBUMS Calif. DIGITAL AUDIO SETTLING IN AT STUDIOS GO GOLD ON AMPEX (Continued from preceding page) increasingly demanding in terms of configurations up to 64 tracks. audio quality." "The digital audio workstation is a Joel Silverman, Lexicon's director classic case of a product creating a THA\ ON ALL OTHER TAPES of sales and marketing, adds, market and fueling its growth," says "There's never going to be a univer- Digital Dynamics' marketing direc- sal `studio in a box' -type system be- tor, Jim McAward. "The role of the PUT TOGETHER cause people's needs are so different. manufacturer is simply to provide the We see this in the computer industry, recording engineer with better and where there are many different kinds better tools, which enable him or her of computer platforms, each opti- to better satisfy the current and fu- mized for a particular usage." ture demand for audio quality." AMPEX A number of new companies are springing up to enter the digital au- Howard Massey is president of On A MASTER OF ENGINEERING dio sweepstakes. Among them is Dig- The Right Wavelength, a consulting Ampex Recording Media Corporation 401 Broadway, M.S. 22 -02 Bl Reduvod City, California 94063 1415) 367-3809 ital Dynamics, which offers the Pro- company offering professional ser- Disk digital audio system available in vices to the music industry.

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ITA Seminar To Focus On Change In Biz Landscape NEW YORK -"Business In The '90s" will be the focus of the ITA's 21st annual Seminar, March 20-24 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Re- sort in Tucson, Ariz. Other key issues to be explored include the impact of the digital compact cassette and the current A ROOM EQUALIZED TO PERFECTION and future status of high -speed and EP video duplication. In addi- tion, an open meeting will be held MULTITRACK TO MIXDOWN Wednesday (20) to discuss prelimi- nary ITA standards on duplicating STUDIO MONITORS REVERL VHS videocassettes. THE ENTIRE SOUND SPECTRUM The effects of mergers and ac- quisitions, dealing with emerging and competing technologies, and the impact of environmental issues on the industry are all part of con- ducting business in the '90s and will be discussed by panelists at the seminar. In addition, three in -depth ses- sions will focus on DCC, including a technical session comparing the new format with DAT, CD, and an- alog cassettes, and a discussion of adapting current high -speed ana- log duplication equipment to dupli- cate DCC cassettes. The record -company view on DCC will also be presented in a panel featuring Joel Schoenfeld, senior VP /general counsel with BMG Music Worldwide; Ralph Cousino, VP /technology depart- ment, Capitol -EMI Music World- wide; Dennis Drake, VP of studio and technical operations, Poly - Gram; and session chairman Ed Outwater, VP of quality assur- ance, Warner Bros. Records. Len Feldman, president, Leon- ard Feldman Electronic Labs, will / / /// /////////////// //1///11111111111 \\\\\\r\rrNr lead the DCC technical evaluation session, while Gerry Wirtz, senior product manager, hardware and ' ' ¡¡Y. . ..+ r4 ,. ir ! *,. .;-VA ., , .. 1. 1 software, with Philips Consumer .. /I/1/ r r J; i' 1, 1 t}11'.

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Zullo, one of three princi- the more he will buy," Zullo says. years in radio, as, among other YORK- Video generated net earnings is exactly what Digital Radio Net- pals in the Brooklyn, N.Y. -based At the end of January, the com- jobs, VP /GM at New York -based he $1.2 million, or 23 cents a work is hoping it will accomplish company. "Our system gives infor- pany placed its first system, as a DIR Broadcasting, where was of when retailers sign up to install producer of the "King Biscuit share, on revenues of $18.8 mil- MUZE system, a Flower Hour." lion during the company's sec- the company's which ended computerized database containing The main thing MUZE does is identify product "We started CD Hotline in 1986 ond fiscal quarter, information on some 50,000 al- on the realization that the CD Jan. 31. sales increased 25% bums. when you only have one piece of information' would overtake the other configu- Overall, 12% over Muze Inc., Digital Radio Net- rations as the dominant format," and earnings were up the 57- sister company, will intro- mation that is often hard to get a test, in the downtown store of Huxley says. In the beginning, the numbers posted by work's the same peri- duce its MUZE system at the Na- hold of on a timely basis. It lets the Tower Records in Manhattan. most shoppers bought whatever unit chain during tional Assn. of Recording Mer- consumer identify recordings that "We are finding that the most CDs were out, regardless of who od in fiscal 1990. annual convention they are searching for. It allows frequent use at this point is for they were by, he adds. As more Craig Bibb, an analyst with chandisers New York -based PaineWebber, March 22 -25 in San Francisco. the consumer to know product bet- songs, which makes sense because CDs were released, questions floor, ter. We think it will increase sales we are in a song- driven business, arose over whether the discs con- says Spec's "numbers are in With MUZE on the selling any- a touch -screen for the retailer." says Jack Naiditch, who joined the tained the original tracks or line with expectations. If a shopper, using to be computer with colorful graphics, In calling up an album, a cus- company as a principal in 1989. For whether the tracks had been re- thing, the top line seemed through the database tomer will see song titles, perti- instance, the very first person to mastered. a little bit better than I thought can search would be. Also, same -store by performer, song title, and al- nent record -company information, use MUZE in Tower was a shopper The CD Hotline, a toll -free 800 it well as specialized length, spars code, guest artists, wanting to buy an instrumental number, was offered on New York sales were pretty good because bum title, as it would be soft- music genre, such as blues, reg- producer, release date, informa- that he had just heard on the radio, station WXRK (K -Rock) to answer it looked like gae, and soundtracks, in order to tion about sound quality, review which he thought was called whatever questions listeners er." to the ratings from such magazines as Q, "White Cliffs Of Dover." That ti- asked. Spec's, based in Miami, re- find information pertinent open for buy decision. The system, which Rolling Stone, and Downbeat, and tle was inputted, and MUZE listed In return for the CD Hotline ser- ported that stores "Your expert other notes on the recording. The 12 versions, but all by traditional vice, WXRK provided Digital Ra- more than a year increased rev- carries the slogan the second fiscal music guide," is so user -friendly company also is inputting full -col- artists ranging from Glenn Miller dio Network with free air time, enues during to Rosemary Clooney, none of which it in turn sold to advertisers. quarter by 4% over the volume whom seemed likely to be perform- "By the beginning of 1989 the rung up during the same time ing a rock instrumental. Then, the basic catalog was on CD, so we be- frame in fiscal 1990. customer input just "Cliffs Of Do- came a music hotline," Naiditch "Management continues to ver," and came up with the name says. Today, listeners from about look for ways to cut costs at the of Eric Johnson, a guitar virtuoso 100 stations still dial 800 -CD- corporate level," Bibb says. whose current album is titled "Ah INFO1, and in New York 212 -486- "The stock continues to look Via Musicom." The result: The 8484, seeking music information. undervalued." At the end of customer was satisfied because he The hotline, which is open from trading March 1, it closed at found the album he was looking noon until 8 p.m. EST Wednesdays $4.50. for and the store manager was through Sundays, employs more For the first half of fiscal happy because he didn't lose the than 20 people, who are experts in 1991, the company's sales rose sale. various areas of music, to take to about $31 million, a 25% in- phone calls and answer questions. crease over the year -earlier pe- MAKING THE SALE "When people call up, we an- riod, while net earnings slipped "The main thing that MUZE swer most questions, and those slightly to $1.182 million from does is identify product when you that can't be answered right away the previous year's $1.187 mil- only have one piece of informa- we research and call back the lis- lion. tion," he continues. "That is a sale tener," Zullo says. "That has During the first six months instead of having an employer just helped evolve the database." of 1991, Spec's opened five new shaking his head and telling the The pop database contains infor- stores, relocated two outlets, customer he doesn't know what mation on 30,000 albums, while the and closed three units. Spec's is the song is or who does it." classical component contains not looking to add more stores Other times, adds the company's 20,000 CDs. "In the classical por- during the current fiscal year, third principal, Trevor Huxley, the tion, we have recommendations," although management adds shopper knows what he wants but he says. "After all, there are some that it will not turn down real still has questions on the product. 200 recordings of Beethoven No. estate bargains that come its Engle, center, manager of Record Shop in Las Vegas, is He Can Manage. Matt "We help move them to the pur- 9." way. named manager of the year for the Sausalito, Calif. -based chain. Presenting he says. Classical music lovers can sort ED CHRI3TMAN Meyer, left, chase commitment," Engle with $500 and a commemorative plaque are VP /GM Michael "People come in with very varied the database by composer, conduc- and supervisor Larry Schrupp. interests and it's hard to have em- (Continued on page 67)

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RETAIL TRACK (Continued from preceding page) CD'S, CASSINGLES, TAPES, RECORDS, CD5'S, let. But they can work that out by moved over to Island to become se- bel that sports D.J. Magic Mike and VHS MUSIC VIDEOS, LASER DISCS, VIDEO GAMES. putting a booklet inside the Digi- nior director of national sales. Vicious Base, among others, is try- " ing to boost sales of its maxicassette OVER 500,000 CD'S IN STOCK! As the industry moves away from 0 LETA MEETS OPRAH: Mercu- singles by lowering the suggested -WEEKLY SPECIALS - the longbox, look for this debate to ry's senior VP of sales, Jeff Brody, list price to $3.49 from $4.99. The re- SAME DAY SERVICE -PERSONALIZED REPS - heat up even more. reports he was ecstatic about Oleta duced mark, of course, is the sug- FOR FREE MAILER CALL US & DIAL EXT.423 Adams' appearance on "The Oprah gested list that most major labels RELATED NOTE: Rykodisc chief Winfrey Show" March 5. Sure, he en- place on regular-length cassette sin- ABBEY ROAD DISTRIBUTORS financial officer and Ban The Box co- joyed her performance. But even bet- gles. Tom Reich, the label's presi- DEALERS Tot I. rut:t: SIIII-527-7I 77- m t, founder Rob Simonds cried foul last ter, the day after the show orders to- dent, explains that independent re- rntiv: 7I4-546-7I77 ONLY 7228 S. ItI-fC'IIIiY. SAN TA ANA. CA. 027(15 IAX-5-I6-(1337 year when this column accused him taling 50,000 came in for her current tailers make up a large component of of being married to the jewel box, but album, "Circle Of One." his account base, and that he hopes to TENEMOS EL MEJOR SURTIDO EN CDS, CASSETTES, DISCOS Y the more we read his comments on al- get the attention of chains with the VIDEOS MUSICALES (VHS) A PRECIOUS MUY REBAJADOS. LLAMENOS AL ternative packaging, the more we MARKETING MOVES: Cheetah new price. 714- 546 -7177 EXTENSION 227 Y ESMERALDA LES ATENDERA CORDIALMENTE. wonder if Ban The Box should consid- Records, the Orlando, Fla. -based la- (Continued on next page) er changing its name to Ban Every- thing But The Jewel Box. To be fair, though, Simonds has ex- plained that a move to jewel -box -only merchandising could probably hap- pen quicker than the time it would take to develop a "perfect" alterna- R E C E S S I O N P R E S C R I P T I O N tive that would satisfy all parties, and that the adoption of jewel -box -only schemes would not rule out the possi- bility of implementing an improved package at a later date. BILLBOARD DESCRIPTION: FINAL VINYL: Gus Joannides- who operates Sound City in Brook- lyn, N.Y., and is about to open a store under the same name in Astoria, N.Y. -wants to know if the record in- THE 1991 RECORD RETAILING DIRECTORY dustry will make good on its stated goal to accomplish an orderly phase- out of vinyl configurations. While most of the distributors have given direct accounts until April 29 to re- turn vinyl, he complains that many one -stops, without giving any notice, stopped taking it back in January, leaving independent retailers like Joannides holding the bag. Billboard 1515 Broadway New York, New York 10036 SON ALSO RISES: Maybe selling entertainment products is in the genes. Craig Keith has been named You can beat the recession because Billboard has found director of video sales and marketing the way to reach record retailers. Introducing Billboard's at the Chicago branch of M.S. Dis- RECORD RETAILING DIRECTORY, the industry's first and tributing. If his surname sounds fa- only comprehensive directory of independent music miliar, there's reason, because he is the son of Art Keith, the longtime store and chain operations across the U.S.A. Chitown mainstay who is Midwest marketing manager for EMI. We bet Detailed, easy -to -use listings for thousands of record retailers papa is proud ... PGD's director of Independent store names and owners national sales, Joseph DeMeo, has Chain headquarter locations Phone and fax numbers Management staff Buyers Store planners Outlet information and more! Get your copy of The 1991 Record Retailing Directory by returning the coupon below with your payment or call: (800) 344 -7119, or in NJ call (201) 363 -4156!

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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 55 www.americanradiohistory.com M u sìc Vide 0 `Nick Jr. Rocks!' To Roll In Summer Shelley Duvall To Guide Kid-Vid Program BY MELINDA NEWMAN Duvall has been a pioneer in chil- dedicated to producing children's dren's programming. She has won audio and video product for sale. NEW YORK -Kid vid is toddling its Ace Awards for her creation of such Additionally, several major labels, way toward Nickelodeon. Starting children's series as "Faerie Tale including A &M, and home video in July, the children's cable channel Theatre" and "Shelley Duvall's Tall companies, like Warner Reprise will debut "Nick Jr. Rocks!," an ex- Tales And Legends." One of the Home Video, already have very ac- pandable segment of music -video tive children's departments. programming designed for 2- to 6- Other major labels say the chil- year-olds. The kids marketplace dren's market is an area they are In addition to airing videos made looking into and that this develop- by children's artists, Nickelodeon is taking off in a big ment only encourages them to in- hopes to elicit original work by vestigate it further. mainstream acts. way in home video' "I'm fascinated by the children's Actress Shelley Duvall will serve market and we'd certainly be open - by the Allman Slippery Slopes. VH -1 sponsored a Feb. 23 performance as executive producer of "Nick Jr. keys to the shows' successes has minded about something like this," American Airlines Celebrity Ski for Cystic Fibrosis in Brothers Band during the with record com- been her persuasive ability to draw says Jim Cawley, senior VP of mar- flanked Rocks!," *orking Crested Butte, Colo. Butch Trucks and Gregg Allman of the band are by panies and recording artists and top actors and artists, including keting for Arista Records. VH -1 president Ed Bennett, left, and Leslye Schaefer, senior VP of marketing their managers to develop videos Mick Jagger, ZZ Top, Bobby Brown, "In certain cases, there is a par- and promotions, VH -1. (Photo: Max Cottrell) for the channel. Cyndi Lauper, and Little Richard, to ticular market response. For exam- the projects. ple, Roxette skews incredibly wide, "Nick Jr. Rocks!" will bow with including that age bracket, maybe eight videos in July, the majority of not 2- year -olds but 5- and 6 -year- The them new productions, according to olds. If the market's there, it only Steve Vai Takes Turn Behind Camera Geraldine Laybourne, president of makes sense to expand it." Vids Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite. Starting While Cawley doesn't know if the Guitarist Now Directs, Produces His Own Music with a 30- minute slot during Nickel- label would create a children's video BY MELINDA NEWMAN was splitting the cost of the vid- The label was not sure of the odeon's 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily Nick Jr. for an audio project that doesn't ex- eos. need for a video because "it would daypart, "Nick Jr. Rocks!" will ex- ist, he adds that EMI owns "some NEW YORK -"I'm a control "I had to prove myself," he says. have been extremely expensive if pand as more product becomes terrific recordings of classic chil- freak," admits Steve Vai. Not only "The record companies aren't just we'd gotten a director and produc- available. Its goal is to have 36 vid- dren's material" that it is just now does the guitarist produce his own going to give an artist the ball." er, so I made all the calls," Vai eos by the end of the first year. looking at how to use, possibly records and co-manage his career, Vai and Relativity chose Ralph says. Unlike the handful of outlets al- through videos or a children's com- he directs and produces his own mu- Ziman, who has also done clips for Vai received a little guidance ready showing children's music vid- pilation album. sic videos. Faith No More and David Cassidy, from Propaganda, but he basically eos, Nickelodeon is asking the la- For Walt Disney Records, the per- "It just made sense to me to do among others, to direct the video "sat behind the telephone and bels to fund new videos for children fect audio product for such a project my videos," says Vai, who studious- for "The Audience Is Listening," started making a lot of calls and by mainstream artists of all genres is its upcoming "For Our Children," ly learned the video -making craft based on a concept by Vai. just did my own research starting for which there may or may not be an all -star compilation album fea- before divini in. He compares the "I relinquished the directing to from scratch," he says. accompanying audio product, not turing traditional and original chil- process with learning how to pro- someone else, but I wrote the "I got a crew in Reno [Nev.] merely supply the channel with ex- dren's songs performed by Paul duce his own albums. "When I since I wanted to shoot in Mount isting adult clips that may be appro- McCartney, Sting, Brian Wilson, El- started in the music business I Shasta. I could have hired a crew priate for children, such as Bobby ton John, Paula Abdul, and others started with outside producers, but `I had to prove in Los Angeles and flown everyone McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Hap- (Billboard, Feb. 16). then I knew what I wanted and how in and put everyone up in hotels, py." "We are definitely planning to do to get it. With music videos, I'd done myself The record but this way was much cheaper." "Our hope is that artists will be a video for this project, but we don't a lot of videos with Alcatrazz, The video, which features Vai interested in this for more than ma- have specifics on which song it will Frank Zappa, Whitesnake, and Da- companies aren't performing on the mountain in all terialistic gain," Laybourne says. be," says Mark Jaffe, VP, Walt Dis- vid Lee Roth, so I'd worked with a kinds of weather conditions, is in- "Many of these artists may have ney Records. "I welcome another lot of directors and producers. The just going to give terspersed with stock footage of kids of their own, and once you have opportunity such as 'Nick Jr. easiest time that I ever had making an artist the ball' religious icons and historical fig- children of your own you have a Rocks!' " a video was with Whitesnake when ures, good and evil. newfound interest in appropriate In addition to the material by we made the live video for 'Now "You just can't predict what's things for them to watch." mainstream artists from the benefit You're Gone' with Wayne Isham. He whole thing. That was learning ex- going to happen on Mount Shasta; She also points out that "the kids album, Disney also turns out videos was absolutely incredible. I've had perience one," Vai says. we had some overcast conditions marketplace is taking off in a very for every children's artist on its ros- some of the most miserable experi- He then took on directing and some sunlight and rain with big way in publishing and home vid- ter, many of whom could be ideal ences in my life making videos and chores, under the watchful eye of the crew shooting. And then we eo. The record companies are aware for "Nick Jr. Rocks!" this one was great." Propaganda Films, for the next had a snowstorm at my house in of that and want to get in on the ac- Besides record labels, Nickelode- When it came time to make the clip, "I Would Love To." The Tahoe and my wife ended up shoot- tion." on will also solicit home video com- first video for his solo album, $160,000 concept video featured ing all the snow footage. We were "One thing that might make panies for appropriate material, "Passion And Warfare" on Rela- three girls at a slumber party talk- up at 8 in the morning shooting be- sense for labels is to have several of such as movie scenes like "Under tivity Records, Vai knew he was ing about their favorite rock stars cause Federal Express was coming their mainstream artists record The Sea" from "The Little Mer- not ready to take on a project total- when Vai comes on the television. at noon to pick up the film." songs for children and release a maid" or videos made expressly for ly by himself. He also knew he had Through lots of special effects, the He became so immersed in the compilation album with a theme. the younger audience. to earn the label's trust before tak- girls end up in the set and Vai ends project that he even bought an off - They could tie in videos and a book "It's certainly conceivable that ing on a project himself since it up, most of his clothes torn off, on line system for his home. Ultimate- with the lyrics," Duvall says. "We we could do longform programming the living room floor. The clever ly, because of his shopping know this is a new market for many from which we could spin off appro- video wound up in the top five in a around, Vai brought the clip in for labels and it has to make financial priate promotional videos for 'Nick The Eye is blinking year -end European poll. an unbelievably low $17,000. sense." Jr. Rocks!,' " says Debbie Newman, this week ... it will "I expected to get a lot of disre- "When I was with Whitesnake and "Also, videos for this age group VP of music programming for Sony spect and no cooperation from the David Lee Roth, we spent millions don't have to be produced at the Music Video Enterprises. "But to a be back next week. crew [since they probably thought of dollars on videos, but I saw ex- same level that MTV uses," Lay - certain extent, this is putting the I was just some artist indulging treme amounts of money wasted. I bourne adds. "Kids don't need mul- cart before the horse. Nickelodeon myself], but I had a great produc- didn't fool around like that," he tiple images and quick cuts, they is going to create the promotional tion team. Everyone was really co- says. need playful, fun stuff. These vid- outlet for product that doesn't ex- operative and we did a three -day As for future projects, Vai has eos will be less expensive in general ist." shoot in one day. I also edited the no desire to direct videos for other and fit into the home video business Precisely, says Duvall. "Look at A1;l'111NMART clip myself." artists. For himself, "maybe one easily. Just practically speaking, what MTV did for the music indus- The results are fast. The Spurred on by the success of "I day I'll go back to a guy like the artist can tape these when tap- try," she says. "This can do the reach is vast. And the call is Would Love To," Vai decided to Wayne Isham, but they can cost ing a video for the current single." same. This can help promote the free! To place a Billboard take on the role of producer and di- $400,000 -$500,000," he says. "In Nickelodeon will draw upon sev- release of a single or an album. Classified ad, call Jeff rector for his next clip, "For The the meantime, I'm having too eral sources for its videos, including Previously there was no outlet for Serrette at (800) 223 -7524. Love Of God." much fun doing it myself." the many independent companies (Continued on next page)

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A SAMPUNG OF PLAYUSTS AT ThE NATIONAL VIDEO MUSIC OUTLETS. Billboad. Lists do not include videos in MUSIC VIDEO CLIP LIST.. recurrent or oldies rotation. I VIDEO TRACK ords act the Triplets in "You Don't Have To Go Home Tonight," ()TNN LOS ANGELES another desert -based clip, featur- V4f80 F ing the band in a variety of West- The Nashville Network Black Entertainment Television URBAN DANCE SQUAD follows ern settings. Oliver Fuselier pro- Continuous programming Continuous programming .i 30 Hours Weekly up its "Deeper Shade Of Soul" hit duced the video, which comes from 1515 Broadway, New York,NY 10036 1515 Broadway, New York,NY 10036 14 hours daily 2806 Opryland Dr, Nashville,TN 1899 9th St NE, Washington,DC a the " Thicker Than Wa- BREAKTHROUGH 37214 with new Spellbound Pictures band's ... ADDS 20018 album. Queen. Innuendo video, "Fast Lane." The Arista ter" Joni Mitchell, Coming From The Cold ADDS Records clip, shot at a Department EXCLUSIVE Carly Simon, Holding Me Tonight George Strait, If I Know Me Tanita Tikarim, Only The Ones ... NEW YORK ADDS Kelly Willis, Baby Take A Piece... of Water & Power distributing sta- C&C Music Factory, Here We Go David Koz, Castle Of Dreams Hal Ketchum, Smalltown... R.EM., Losing My Religion Aswad, Best Of My Love Another Bad Creation, Playground tion in Van Nuys, Calif., includes Basic Whatever It Takes Mark O'Connor & Friends, Restless *Rolling Stones, Highwire Marc Cohn, Walking In Memphis Black, cameos from such POLYGRAM DIVA Safire linked Rexene, Joyride EPMD, Gold Digger Michelle Wright, All You Really... offbeat artists Rod Stewart, Rhythm Of My Heart VH-1 TO WATCH Guy, Let's Chill as Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), with director Marcus Nispel to Sting, The Soul Cages LL Cool J, Mama Said Knock You Out HEAVY Nils Valentine My Lofgren, Ralph Tr nt, Stone Cold Gentleman Ice -T, Henry Rollins, and Mike reel "Made Up Mind," a new Warrant. Uncle Tom's Cabin Randy Travia, Heroes & Friends EnVogue, Don't Go ARTIST OF THE MONTH Ronnie McDowell, Unchained Melody Muir. Bill Stobaugh directed, Kit video from her "I Wasn't Born BUZZ BIN Victoria Wilson James, Through Clint Black, Loving Blind Bobby McFerrin, Baby Mantronix, Step To Me Cathcart produced, and Chris Yesterday" album. Anouk Fran- Divinyla, I Touch Myself Billy Dean, Only Here For A Little While Happy Mondays, Step On Wagoner executive -produced. kel produced the upbeat, energetic DEVELOPMENT Patty Loveless , I'm That Kind Of Girt Jellyfish, Baby's Coming Back Vince Gill, Pocket Full Of Gold Interscope pop rapper Gerardo clip. Jesus Jones, Right Here, Right Now Rick Astley, Cry For Help HEAVY Mark Collie, Let Her Go *Lenny Kravitz, Always On The Run John Barry, The John Dunbar Theme Travis Tritt, Drift Off To Dream recently wrapped "We Want The Alias Records rock act Hypno- Rude Boys, It's Written All Over... Tevin Campbell, Round And Round The Forester Sisters, Men Funk," a new clip from Radioac- lovewheel invaded the 29th Street HEAVY Hi Five, I Like The Way Celine Dion, Where Does My... Baillie & The Boys, Treat Me... The O'Jays , Don't Let Me Down INXS, Bitter Tears Amy Grant, Baby Baby K.T. Oslin, Mary & Willi tive Films. Richard Gale directed Playhouse to lens "I Dream Of Mariah Carey, Someday Londonbeat, I've Been Thinking... Hall & Oates, Don't Hold Back ... Reba McEntire, Fancy the performance /dance clip, shot Jeannie," a brilliantly psychedelic Poison, Ride The Wind Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight Alexander O'Neal, All True Man Queensryche, Silent Lucidity Roger McGuinn, King Of The Hill LeVert, All Season at L.A.'s trendy Club Vertigo. clip taken from the "Space Moun- Freddie Jackson, Do Me Again MEDIUM *David Lee Roth, Sensible Shoes U2, Night And Day Toni Basil choreographed the tain" release. Peter Walsh direct- Tesla, Signs Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody Tara Kemp, Hold You Tight Ricky Van Shelton, Oh Pretty Woman Wrap My Tight Johnny Gill, Body Matraca Berg, I Got It Bad dance scenes, Susannah Darcy ed and produced the video with cin- ACTIVE HEAVY Whitney Houston, All The Man... Kevin Welch, True Love Never Dies Tracie Spencer, This House This produced, and Stephen Lieb exec- ematographer David Emmerichs. Black Crowe*, She Talks To Angels Oleta Adams, Get Here Desert Rose Band, Will Be... Anita Baker, Fairy Tales I Need Cinderella, Heartbreak Station Mariah Carey, Someday Larry Boone, A Miracle utive- produced. Look for funk Book Of Love lead singer Susan Jasmine Guy, Another Like My Lover Friend The Doors, Break On Through Gloria Estafan, Coming Out Of... Restless Heart, Long Lost in cam- wild Big Daddy Kane, All Of Me McBride & The Ride, Can I... master George Clinton a Ottaviano designed the set. Enigma, Sadeness Part 1 Whitney Houston, All The Man... 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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 57 www.americanradiohistory.com Mau Dazzles Tejano Voters, Taking 6 Of 12 Awards BY RAMIRO BURR (conjunto-progressive category) for his "Sensaciones (Sensations)" al- SAN ANTONIO, Texas -The bum, released last year on the Cara/ Brownsville, Texas -based group CBS label. Mazz emerged as the dominant band Typically modest, Navaira gave at the 11th annual Tejano Music credit to his group. "Winning the con - Awards, sweeping six of 12 honors. junto [award] shows that the whole Held at the Convention Center Are- band worked hard," Navaira said. na here and hosted by actor Ricardo Navaira said the awards exposure Montalban, the awards ceremony would help the band's move to ex- honored the top Tejano talent as de- pand into touring markets previously termined by a public vote. More than weak for it, like the Rio Grande Val- 13,000 fans and recording -industry ley and West Texas. officials packed the arena in ceremo- A San Antonio native, Navaira was nies taped for later broadcast also nominated for a Grammy last through 33 TV stations and 65 radio year. His new album, "Shoot It," on stations to a potential audience of the Capitol -EMI label, is due this more than 13 million. month. Mazz, which was nominated for a Other awards went to La Fiebre of Grammy this year (losing to the Tex- Houston for most promising band as Tornados), received six awards. and Ramon Ayala for album of the Industry officials expressed little year (conjunto-traditional) for his "Mi surprise at the sweep by Mazz. Acordion y Yo (My Accordion And "They've been hot since last year," Me)" on the Freddie Records label. says Albert Davila, KEDA radio pro- As expected, singer Selena Quin - gram director. "They dominated Bill- tanilla of Corpus Christi, Texas, re- board's charts for half the year and peated her sweep of the female cate- Every influential music video then the same album was nominated gories, winning both for the third for a Grammy this year. And their consecutive year. buyer will be reading our new LP has also been selling fast. The award presentations were They just have the sound that people broadcast live by the official Tejano like to dance to." Music Awards radio stations, KXTN/ comprehensive update of long - Mazz also performed recently at KZVE. the Houston Livestock Show and Ro- The industry continues to attract form music video marketing. deo to a packed Astrodome crowd. attention from major record compa- In the Tejano Awards, Mazz cap- nies. Recently, Mexico's Fonovisa tured trophies for best album (or- signed La Sombra to a three -year re- This category is red hot! questa) for "No Te Olvidare (I Won't cording contract and Capitol -EMI Forget You)," on Capitol -EMI Latin; signed a promotion and distribution Your ad in Billboard's Music best song, for the title track; best sin- contract with Discos MM of Houston, gle, for "Amor Con Amor (Love With which produces Elsa Garcia and Rick Love) "; best vocal duo for Joe Lopez Gonzalez & the Choice. Video Spotlight can . Maximize and Jimmy Gonzales; and best male Presented annually by the Texas vocalist for Lopez. Talent Musicians Assn., the awards the impact of your current And in a repeat of last year's big are co- sponsored by Budweiser, upset, Lopez captured the songwrit- Coca -Cola, and the R.J. Reynolds To- er-of- the -year award, an honor that bacco Co. releases . Position your label was again expected to be picked up This is the second consecutive year by the prolific Luis Silva, who had that more than 13,000 people have at- as a won the award from 1983 -89. tended. major player to your key Another fast -rising Tex -Mex artist, Emilio Navaira, nominated in four Ramiro Burr is a San Antonio - reiailers fastest growing new categories, won in two-entertainer based free -lance writer covering the of the year and album of the year Hispanic music industry. sales category . Spread the word to the Home Entertain- ment executives who are impor- tant to the success of your music video marketing plan.

Get ready for Retail Response! Mucho Mazz. Capitol /EMI Latin group Mazz topped six categories at the 11th annual Tejano Music Awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. Band member Issue date- May 11, 1991 Jimmy Gonzales, shown pictured at the podium, accepts the single -of- the -year award for "Amor Con Amor." Adivertising close- April 16, 1991 For advertising details call: Great Selection of Major NY: Alex Kelly 212 -536 -5223 Brands: 00 CBS, RCA,Capitol Latino, Wea, Fonovisa, Fania, Ken Karp 212 -536 -5017 many more 1TX\VIq Sonotone and LA. Jodie LeVitus 213- 859 -5313, LATIN MUSIC DISTRIBUTOR 7626 MIRAMAR ROAD SUITE 3600 SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92126 Best Prices Guaranteed PHONE : (619) 695 -8863 Personalized Service FAX : (619) 695-3768 Al Merchardse Bar -Coded TOLL FREE : 1- 800.74-LAI1N We Accept AN Major Credit Cards

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singer Alejandra Avalos. Saenz comes from EMI /Capi- To Latin Albums.. tol, where he worked for 11 years, most recently as man- p I- aging director. CC EMI /Capitol's new managing director in Mexico is Campled from a national sample of retail store tß.7 Ú and one-stop sales reporta. Enrique Noriega, who previously managed the BMG wW < z Notas 3' Vi o Mexico operation and worked for Fonovisa, the distribu- (n 2 3 tion arm of the Televisa labels. EMI /Capitol has also re- 01 a ARTIST TITLE LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL structured its Latin American regional office. Charles by Carlos Agudelo Andrews, the head of the continental operation, goes 1 2 31 MYRIAM HERNANDEZ DOS CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42358 back to the company's main office in London. He is be- 2 1 17 ANA GABRIEL EN VIVO sons 89303 /SONY PEPSI -COLA HAS SIGNED Juan Luis Guerra Y La ing replaced by Francisco Nieto, who managed the 3 4 29 JOSE FELICIANO NINA CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42352 440 for a worldwide promotion campaign for its Pepsi company's operations in Argentina and Chile and spent 4 6 29 CHAYANNE TIEMPO DE VALS SONY 80423/SONY brand soft drink. The deal was struck recently at the his last two years in London. Nieto will be based in San- 5 5 63 DANIELA ROMO QUIERO AMANECER CON ALGUIEN CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42227 Viña Del Mar Song Festival in Chile. According to Her - tiago, Chile. Meanwhile, Mario Ruiz, VP of A &R and nán González Jr., Pepsi's national manager of ethnic marketing, will continue operating from his Miami of- 6 15 5 DYANGO CORAZON DE BOLERO CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42435 marketing, the campaign will probably cost more than a fice, reporting to Nieto. 7 9 17 ROBERTO CARLOS PAJARO HERIDO SONY 80466/SONY million dollars as the company moves to take advantage 8 3 23 GLORIA ESTEFAN EXITOS DE SONY 80432/SONY of Guerra's enormous and growing international appeal. 9 8 27 AZOCAR MORENO BANDIDO SONY 80380 /SONY Pepsi also recently launched Luis Enrique's "Date Un Juan Luis Guerra Y La 440 10 12 9 JUAN GABRIEL EN EL PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES ARIOLA 2498/BMG Chance (Give Yourself A Chance)" campaign, an ambi- to whet appetites for Pepsi 11 7 15 JOSE LUIS RODRIGUEZ ESTA VEZ sow 80472 /SONY tious anti -drug project that was presented simultaneous- 12 21 5 FRANCO DE VITA EXTRANGERO SONY 80528 /SONY ly Feb. 19 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, co 13 20 3 VARIOS ARTISTAS JUNTOS CON AMOR FONOVISA 8888 and Dallas. The campaign includes Enrique's song d 14 17 12 LUNNA VENTANAS CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42364 "Date Un Chance," which is already picking up consider- UNTIL A YEAR AGO, VERY FEW people in the UP 15 10 11 EMMANUEL VIDA SONY 80474 /SONY able airplay, and a videoclip directed by award winner U.S. knew what "punta" was. Thanks to Banda Blanca, 16 11 41 RUDY LA SCALA CUANDO YO AMO SONOTONE 1437 Abraham Pulido, which spawned a public -service an- we now know that it is a rhythm created by the Gara - 17 14 17 PALOMA SAN BASILIO NADIE COMO TU CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42354 nouncement. "The campaign has been received with funa Indian tribe from the coast of Honduras. Now the 18 13 39 LUIS MIGUEL LUIS MIGUEL -20 ANOS WEA LATINA 71535 -4 overwhelming acclaim wherever it has been presented," adaptation of "Sopa De Caracol," one of punta's best- 19 18 29 YOLANDITA MONGE PORTFOLIO SONY 80391 /SONY says González. The "Date Un Chance" project is a coor- known tunes by singer Pilo Tejeda and bassist Oscar dinated effort with Sony Discos, Enrique's label. The Galindo, the band leaders, has become the first tropical 20 16 33 LOURDES ROBLES IMAGENES SONY 80378 /SONY singer is also Pepsi's main Latin representative for Diet salsa tune ever to reach the No. 1 position on the Hot 21 - 1 LOS BUKIS A TRAVES DE TUS OJOS FONOVISA 9009 Pepsi in another current campaign. Latin Tracks chart. Not even Guerra Y La 440 have 22 - 1 EDNITA NAZARIO LO QUE SON LAS COSAS CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42394/CEMA achieved this feat. Banda Blanca is just finishing a very WEA MEXICO HAS A NEW managing director in the successful U.S. tour (something else Guerra has yet to 23 19 42 ALVARO TORRES SI ESTUVIERAS CONMIGO CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42260 person of Julio Saenz. The Argentinian executive accomplish). It seems that the "Sopa De Caracol" is also 24 23 3 VARIOS ARTISTAS PARA TI CON AMOR SONOTONE 1192 brings to the job his skills as a development and A &R- becoming a rage in such other Latin American countries 25 - 1 GLORIA ESTEFAN INTO THE LIGHT EPIC 46988

oriented manager. He will be reporting to Andre Mi- as Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama, and the album of 1 2 21 ANGEL JAVIER EN CADA LUGAR CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 43353

dani, Warner's international VP for Latin America. Ac- the same name, released by Sonotone, is being request- 2 1 11 JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y LA 440 BACHATA ROSA KAREN 109

cording to Saenz, his mandate is to develop new talent ed in Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. Cover ver- 3 5 9 BANDA BLANCA BAILE PUNTA SONOTONE 6007 for Mexico and Latin America, which him cen- De makes a sions of "Sopa Caracol" are already beginning to ap- 4 3 15 LUIS ENRIQUE LUCES DEL ALMA SONY 80473 /SONY tral figure in the multinational's renewed efforts on the pear. The first I know of is by Puerto Rican singer Wil- 5 4 29 GILBERTO SANTARROSA PUNTO DE VISTA SONY 80419 /SONY continent in the '90s. Currently, WEA Mexico's main kins (BMG) in a version produced by Emilio Estefan 6 1 JOHNNY Y REY YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42468/CEMA acts are international superstar Luis Miguel and ballad and released as a 12-inch single. - 7 15 20 TITO ROJAS TITO ROJAS (SENSUAL) M.P.I.6035 C 8 12 39 NINO SEGARRA CON LA MUSICA POR DENTRO M.P.I.6031 9 6 27 ORQUESTA DE LA LUZ SALSA CALIENTE DEL JAPON RMM -SONY 80420 a 10 7 21 PAQUITO GUZMAN EL MISMO ROMANTICO CAPITOL -EMI LATIN 42361 11 10 19 VARIOS ARTISTAS SE BOTO LA SALSA GLOBO 2381 S 12 8 5 JOHNNY RIVERA Y AHORA DE VERDAD SONY 80479/SONY Angel Javier LUNNA 13 14 7 JERRY RIVERA ABRIENDO PUERTAS SONY 80426 /SONY O 14 9 11 LA PATRULLA 15 HOT TTH 1965 15 17 17 WILFRIDO VARGAS SIEMPRE WILFRIDO SONOTONE 1447

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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 59 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 GOSPEL To p Gospel Albums.

store War and pushed up the release date of Cleveland's last known re-

T. ARTIST TITLE cording, "There Is Lifting For Me," recorded with the cV 3 LABEL 6 NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL Gospel Messengers. The album also features "The King * * NO.1 * * of Gospel" on vocals, a rarity in recent years because of REV. MOORE Cleveland's increasing health problems. "There Is Lift- 1 1 23 JAMES 1 SPIRIT MALACO 60063 weeks at No. "LIVE" WITH THE MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR ing For Me" was recorded last June at the Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Savoy is 2 3 25 TRAMAINE HAWKINS SPARROW 1246 LIVE also releasing a video of the concert ... Elsewhere, I AM 3 2 35 WALTER HAWKINS MALACO 6007 LOVE ALIVE IV by Lisa Collins Records is finishing up its salute to Cleveland, titled "A REV. J.CLEVELAND /SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHOIR Musical Tribute To The King Of Gospel," which fea- 4 5 43 SAVOY 7099 /MALACO HAVING CHURCH MORE THAN 2,000 people attended the 24th annual tures instrumental versions of Cleveland's greatest hits. DARYL COLEY 5 4 21 board meeting of the Gospel Music Workshop of Ameri- SPARROW 1234 HE'S RIGHT ON TIME: LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES ca, March 13-15 in Charlotte, N.C. The board meeting IN OTHER NEWS, there's a happy buzz over an up- LAMORA PARK YOUNG ADULT CHOIR 6 7 12 BELLMARK 71800 WAIT ON THE LORD serves as a planning session for the annual convention, coming project at Command Records that doesn't have THE WEST ANGELES C.O.G.I.0 set for Aug. 10-16 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. anything to do with music. Instead, Phil and Brenda 7 6 11 SPARROW 1240 SAINTS IN PRAISE VOL II On the agenda at last week's meeting of the GMWA's REV. CLAY EVANS /FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR 8 10 15 Gospel Announcers Guild, which included representa- SAVOY 14802 /MALACO REACH BEYOND THE BREAK tives from almost all the nation's leading gospel music Business-and pleasure - 9 8 23 BEAU WILLIAMS LIGHT 72031 /SPECTRA HIGHER manufacturers, was the implementation of a new termi- nology for gospel music. mark GMWA board meeting 10 9 17 MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY WORD 9202 PRAY FOR ME "At this point," says guild chairman Al Hobbs, "we THE JACKSON SOUTHERNAIRES 11 12 9 have to strengthen all elements and all forms of our mu- Nicholas are expecting their second child The Wil- MALACO 4445 THANK YOU MAMA FOR PRAYING FOR ME ... sic in terms of awareness of it -in order to make it liams Brothers are reportedly in negotiations with Bell - 12 11 45 THE WINANS WARNER ALLIANCE 4100 /SPARROW RETURN grow. Last year we introduced the terminology of 'ur- mark, as is Andrae Crouch ... In the meantime, Light

13 14 25 JOHN P. KEE TYSCOT 401311 /SPECTRA JUST ME THIS TIME ban contemporary gospel.' Now we've got to go further Records hopes to capitalize on Crouch's prolonged ab- into that dialog. Companies have got to start using the sence from the gospel recording scene by releasing a REV. CHARLES NICKS /ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR 14 13 57 SOUND OF GOSPEL 178 HOLD BACK THE NIGHT terminology, and we've got to explore [the question of] three -volume compilation of Crouch music. REV. E.DAVIS, JR. /WILMINGTON MASS CHOIR FEAT. REV. D.COLEY how do we move it forward? Congratulations to the Winans family, who collective- 15 16 9 ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL 10162 HE'S PREPARING ME "We've also got to look to the acceleration of gospel in ly racked up a total of nine nominations for the upcom- CHICAGO MASS CHOIR 16 15 11 other media. How we use TV in this forward motion is a ing 22nd annual Dove Awards, honoring gospel music's LIGHT 5730 /SPECTRA RIGHT NOW IF YOU BELIEVE big issue. How do we, for instance, get our own MTV ?" outstanding performances over the past year . . . 17 20 47 HELEN BAYLOR WORD 9112 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED By day they planned; but by night Charlotte stirred Warner Alliance was a big winner, even though the WHITMAN & THE SOUL CHILDREN OF CHICAGO with music, both local and national. Featured artists in- winners won't be known for another couple of weeks. 18 17 45 WALT I AM 4001 THIS IS THE DAY cluded the Philadelphia Mass Choir, Donald Vail, and The year-old label (distributed by Sparrow in the gospel NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHOIR FEAT. JOHN P. KEE 19 26 44 the Kurt Carr Singers (with LaShone Cleveland, marketplace) garnered a whopping 10 nominations its TYSCOT 89415 /SPECTRA WAIT ON HIM daughter of the late Rev. James Cleveland). Carr had first time out, thanks in part to the Winans and Take 6 RICKY DILLARD'S NEW GENERATION CHORALE 20 18 5 MUSCLE SHOALS 8008 /MALACO THE PROMISE served as the Rev. Cleveland's musical director. ... Alliance execs are also excited by new signee Mari- lyn McCoo. McCoo will release her first gospel album NERO BUTLER SECRET 907 /SOUND OF GOSPEL NEW BORN SOUL 21 19 49 WANDA SPEAKING OF CLEVELAND: Savoy Records has this summer. RUDOLPH STANFIELD & NEW REVELATION 22 29 11 SOUND OF GOSPEL 192 LIVE & IN PRAISE

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27 24 37 FLORIDA MASS CHOIR MALACO 6005 HIGHER HOPE KEEPING CLASSICAL TALK: Harold Fein of Sony Classical, LYNETTE HAWKINS STEPHENS Debbi Morgan of PolyGram, Ira Moss of Moss Music, 28 27 3 TRIBUTE 31004 /SPECTRA WALKING IN THE LIGHT plus retailers Ray Edwards of Tower, Dieter Wilkin- 29 22 25 TAKE 6 WARNER ALLIANCE 4102 /SPARROW SO MUCH 2 SAY SCORE son of Musicland, Frank Trace of Camelot, and Rich- ard Plummer -Raphael of Valley Records in Sacra- MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR MALACO 6003 MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR 30 34 89 mento, Calif., will serve on a NARM panel March 24 by Is Horowitz 31 36 69 SHIRLEY CAESAR WORD 8447 I REMEMBER MAMA probing ways to enlarge the classical market. "Cater- LUTHER BARNES & THE SUNSET JUBILAIRES ing To The Classics" is the title of the convention sem- 32 32 27 ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL 10157 STILL HOLDIN' ON WINDY CITY GUSTS: The Chicago Symphony Or- inar. HEZEKIAH WALKER /FELLOWSHIP CRUSADE CHOIR chestra will record for at least four labels next season. 33 31 31 SWEET RAIN 1254 OH LORD WE PRAISE YOU Erato, home label of the orchestra's new music direc- BARGAIN COUNTER: The Naxos budget CD line, FIRST CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE 34 30 6 tor, Daniel Barenboim, will get the bulk of the action, formerly distributed by Enigma Records, returns to TRIBUTE 1131 /SPECTRA SURELY THE LORD IS IN THIS PLACE but London and Deutsche Grammophon will also have GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP OF AMERICA /REV. JAMES CLEVELAND 35 33 41 SAVOY 7100 /MALACO LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS significant shares, and at least one disc will go to new- PASTOR DONALD ALFORD & THE PROGRESSIVE RADIO CHOIR comer Koch. Several labels to get share of 36 39 19 SPARROW 1251 BREAK FORTH INTO PRAISE Barenboim continues his Strauss series for Erato TRI -STATE CHOIR /EDWIN HAWKINS MUSIC & ARTS SEMINAR Chicago Symphony next season 37 35 19 with "An Alpine Symphony." Also scheduled for the PARADISE 27004 HELP SOMEBODY (MY LIVIN' SHOULD NOT BE IN VAIN) label by Barenboim is a "Missa Solemnis," and four 38 NEW JAMES BIGNON & DELIVERANCE As will ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL 10163 HOW EXCELLENT IS THY NAME works by Ravel. pianist he record the Höller retail the end of March with 36 titles, to be followed by and Berio Concertos with Pierre Boulez on the podi- a regular release schedule of 18 a month. Douglas 39 PILGRIM JUBILEES MALACO 4442 FAMILY AFFAIR NEW um. Other upcoming CSO Erato recordings conducted King, president of Naxos of America, says all of the 40 NEW J.L FERRELL/LIGHTHOUSE INTERDOMINATIONAL CHOIR by Boulez include Schoenberg's "Pelleas And Meli- product is newly recorded. OF GOSPEL 194 LIVE IN TORONTO SOUND sande" and Variations for Orchestra, Op.31. Marketing plan initially is to issue prepacks of 108 Recording Industry Assn. 01 America (RIO) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional million indicated by a numeral following the symbol. All albums available on cassette and CD. Boulez will also continue to record the CSO for DG units (three of each title), with other marketing for- 'Asterisk indicates vinyl unavailable. © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. during the new season. Slated under this commitment mats to follow. Suggested list is $5.98, with dealer cost are two Bartok works, "Cantata Profana" and "The in the $3.80 range, says King. Distribution is through Wooden Prince." Peter Pan Industries. Former CSO music director Sir Georg Solti will re- Rev.James Cleveland cord Debussy's "La Mer" and Haydn's "The Seasons" PASSING NOTES: Dorian has formed Dorian Re- g The Southern CA Community Choir Having Church for London. And Koch will record live performances cordings Europe, with headquarters in Brussels, Bel- of two Barber works, "Prayers Of Kierkegaard" and gium, to guide the label's expansion plans on the conti- "The Lovers," both conducted by Andrew Schenck. nent. Jean van Win will head the new facility as VP of The Dorian Group Ltd. Brian Levine, executive VP, BARITONE Thomas Hampson will be recording five says Dorian expects to add European artists and or- albums under terms of his new contract with EMI chestras to its roster. Classics. He will sing the title role in a new production Sony Classical reps from around the world will as- of Rossini's "Barber Of Seville," the part of Gunther semble June 10-14 in Cologne, Germany, to map A &R in Wagner's "Götterdämmerung," an album of Rossi- and marketing strategy. In New York, meanwhile, ni and Meyerbeer songs, a starring role in "Oklaho- key staffers literally keep in face- to-face touch with Manufactured and Distributed by ma" conducted by John McGlinn, and the Kurt Weill Sony Classical headquarters staff in Hamburg, Ger- This is in addition to a many, via biweekly video satellite conferences. MALACO RECORDS, INC. vaudeville piece "Love Life."

60 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com GOSPEL Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 Top Contemporary Christian.

Complied from a national ample of *id Nan appealing artist, but his lyrics are never lightweight. o and one-stop saes report. w c°,1 "I figured people would either love 'For The Sake Of Z The Call' or hate it. A few reviews have said it was m my ARTIST TITLE % LABEL & NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL 'usual Christian radio formula.' Before I started, I asked the Lord that this album would honor Him -and that's * * NO. 1 * * all. That's why I'm thrilled, surprised, and thankful to 1 I 9 STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN SPARROW 1258 3 weeks at No. 1 FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL see it at No. 1 as anybody ever could be. Sure, it is en- couraging to me, although I know there is nothing more 2 2 21 MICHAEL W. SMITH REUNION 0063 /WORD GO WEST YOUNG MAN by Bob Darden spiritual about No. 1 than No. 101." 3 3 21 SANDI PATTI WORD 9205 ANOTHER TIME ANOTHER PLACE Chapman's Dove nominations include artist of the THE FIRST WEEK OF March was pretty significant year, songwriter of the year, and male vocalist of the 4 5 35 PETRA WORD 4191 BEYOND BELIEF for Steven Curtis Chapman. Not only did his latest year. His major competition comes from Patti, 4 Him, 4 9 WHITE HEART STARSONG 8166 POWER HOUSE Sparrow release, "For The Sake Of The Call," leapfrog Steve Green, Smith, Petra, and Carman. 5 both Michael W. Smith's "Go West Young Man" and "The exciting thing about it is when I'm writing and 6 8 23 TAKE 6 WARNER ALLIANCE 4102 /SPARROW SO MUCH 2 SAY Sandi Patti's "Another Time Another Place" to the No. putting records together, my desire is to do what I do in 7 7 149 CARMAN BENSON 2463 RADICALLY SAVED 1 spot on the Top Contemporary Christian albums chart, the most honest, most accessible way possible so that he picked up a whopping six Dove Award nominations. 8 i0 17 MICHAEL CARD SPARROW 1223 THE WAY OF WISDOM The Dove nominations weren't unprecedented. After 9 6 21 D.C. TALK FOREFRONT 2682 /BENSON NU THANG all, Chapman was nominated 10 times last year, taking Steven Curtis Chapman is LARNELLE HARRIS home five awards, including artist of the year. But this 10 9 11 ZONDERVAN 2696 /BENSON PSALMS HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS is his first release to hit No. 1. springing ahead in March "I don't know if I did anything different on 'For The 11 11 33 TWILA PARIS STARSONG 8155 CRY FOR THE DESERT Sake Of The Call' to hit No. 1 as much as it is just the they represent me as an artist and a person and a Chris- 12 16 239 AMY GRANT MYRRH 3900 /WORD THE COLLECTION momentum that has built up over the last couple of tian and a human being," he says. "My music aimed for years has paid off in the sense of carrying an album to people caught up in the reality of life as it is and not into 13 12 71 CARMAN BENSON 2588 REVIVAL IN THE LAND No. 1," he says. "There are some different things about escaping it in some bubble. So to have industry people - 14 14 41 THE WINANS WARNER ALLIANCE 26161 /SPARROW RETURN this album but, to be honest with you, things I feared your peers-recognize the same thing . .. that says would hinder -not help it -from selling better than pre- something to me on a whole different level." 15 15 25 WAYNE WATSON WORD 4192 HOME FREE vious albums. I did what I was I was supposed to do: I Chapman says that with the recognition, however, BRYAN DUNCAN 16 13 21 wrote the most honest, most representative record of comes responsibility. To many people, the artist- of -the- MYRRH 6900' /WORD ANONYMOUS CONFESSIONS OF A LUNATIC FRIEND my life to this point in time. year winner represents contemporary Christian music. 17 19 71 MICHAEL CARD SPARROW 1179 SLEEP SOUND IN JESUS "With 'For The Sake Of The Call,' I started with a lot "Some may like that idea or not, especially since musi- SANDI PATTI WORD 8456 THE FINEST MOMENTS of ideas and no songs. I'd been doing a lot of reading, cal styles are so different. But we are all called to a de- 18 40 67 especially Dietrich Bonhoeffer's 'The Cost Of Disciple- gree of excellence where contemporary Christian music 19 18 67 STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN SPARROW 1369 MORE TO THIS LIFE ship.' It is pretty intense and that prompted me to do a is right now, from depth of the lyrics to the craftsman- KIM BOYCE MYRRH 6905 /WORD THIS I KNOW lot of research and preparation prior to recording." ship of the music. I walked away from the podium last 20 28 12

Like previous releases, "For The Sake Of The Call" year with a sense of joy -and with a large burden." 21 17 17 STEVE GREEN SPARROW 1245 HIDE EM' IN YOUR HEART contains plain- spoken spiritual insights, set to pleasant, The 22nd annual Dove Awards will be telecast at 9 RE -ENTRY PETRA DAYSPRING 1578 /WORD PETRA PRAISE: THE ROCK CRIES OUT hummable AC /pop music. Chapman is an affable and p.m. (EST) April 11 on The Nashville Network. 22 23 NEW LARNELLE HARRIS BENSON 2696 LARNELLE LIVE

24 RE -ENTRY RAY BOLTZ DIADEM 30571' /SPECTRA THE ALTAR MARANATHA KIDS 25 22 8 MARANATHA! MUSIC 8721 /BENSON THE KIDS' PRAISE! COMPANY SAMPLER RICH MULLINS 26 21 100 TRIBUTE RECORDS REUNION 6527' /WORD WIND'S OF HEAVEN, STUFF OF EARTH 27 29 18 TRAMAINE HAWKINS SPARROW 1246 LIVE IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE WEST ANGELES C.O.G.I.0 28 30 3 SPARROW 12408 SAINTS IN PRAISE VOL II

29 23 128 MICHAEL W. SMITH REUNION 8412 /WORD 12 (EYE)

30 26 3 AVB WORD 9244 WHAT'S YOUR TAG SAY?

31 24 8 JOHN GIBSON FRONTLINE 9095 JESUS LOVES YA

32 32 9 NEW SONG WORD 9169 LIVING PROOF

33 NEW 9. COLOURS MARANATHA MUSIC 8743 /BENSON PRAISE BEYOND WORDS

34 NEW THE BELIEVER REX 1421/SPECTRA SANITY OBSCURE

35 39 34 4 HIM BENSON 2624 4 HIM

36 31 3 HOSANNA! MUSIC INTEGRITY 034 /SPARROW ETERNAL GOD

37 27 9 THE CHOIR MYRRH 6903 /WORD CIRCLE SLIDE

38 36 7 WALTER HAWKINS MALACO 6007 LOVE ALIVE IV

39 34 5 THE BILL GAITHER TRIO WORD 9186 HYMN CLASSICS

40 20 30 STEVE CAMP SPARROW 1238 DOING MY BEST

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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 63 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND Ä -STOP SALES REPORTS. BillboardTOPFOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 RY ALBUMS.. ONE

cer 4c y Y o Y. W Ú W W (7 W w , Z TITLE ARTIST TITLE 5.L2 173 ARTIST x PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) I- N LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST F 5 N 3 LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) 39 40 45 29 LEE GREENWOOD MCA 42219 (8.98) GREATEST HITS VOLUME TWO * * No. 1 * * HITS at 1 NO FENCES (8.98 EQ) 10 YEARS OF GREATEST 1 CAPITOL 93666' (9.98) 16 weeks No. 40 39 40 29 VERLA GOSDIN COLUMBIA 45409/SONY 1 1 26 GARTH BROOKS ' RCA 52372 (9.98) PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES 2 2 2 18 CLINT BLACK 41 38 36 28 CARLENE CARTER REPRISE 26139/WARNER BROS. (9.98) I FELL IN LOVE RUMOR HAS IT 3 3 3 26 REBA MCENTIRE MCA 10016 (9.98) 42 41 42 20 ROSANNE CASH COLUMBIA 46079/SONY (9.98 EQ) INTERIORS GARTH BROOKS 4 4 4 97 GARTH BROOKS CAPITOL 90897 (9.98) 43 43 46 75 RANDY TRAVIS WARNER BROS. 25988 (9.98) NO HOLDIN' BACK HERE IN THE REAL WORLD MARY -CHAPIN CARPENTER 5 6 5 53 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA 8623 (8.98) 44 42 37 21 SHOOTING STRAIGHT IN THE DARK COLUMBIA 46077/SONY (8.98 EQ) HEADHUNTERS MERCURY 838 744 (8.98 EQ) PICKIN' ON NASHVILLE © 7 7 71 THE KENTUCKY 45 46 43 182 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 42035 (9.98) GREATEST HITS, VOL. 2 LOVE CAN BUILD A BRIDGE PIRATES OF THE MISSISSIPPI 7 5 6 25 THE JUDDS CURB/RCA 52070 /RCA (9.98) 46 49 49 32 PIRATES OF THE MISSISSIPPI CAPITOL 94389' (9.98)

9 63 VINCE GILL MCA 42321 (8.981 WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME ® 9 41 48 51 25 SAWYER BROWN CURB/CAPITOL 94259/CAPITOL (9.98) GREATEST HITS

2 9668 (8.98) KILLIN' TIME 9 8 8 97 CLINT BLACK RCA 48 50 50 35 BILLY JOE ROYAL ATLANTIC 82104* (9.98) OUT OF THE SHADOWS

WARNER BROS. 26310* (9.98) HEROES AND FRIENDS 10 10 10 25 RANDY TRAVIS 49 51 52 51 RESTLESS HEART RCA 9961 (8.98) FAST MOVIN' TRAIN

IF A WAY 41 30 EPIC 46066' /SONY (8.98 EQ) TOUGH ALL OVER 11 11 11 18 DWIGHT YOAKAM REPRISE26344/WARNER BROS. (9.98) THERE WAS 50 45 SHELBY LYNNE AT HOME 12 12 12 22 MARK CHESNUTT MCA 10032 (9.98) TOO COLD 51 56 61 39 BAILLIE AND THE BOYS RCA 2114- (8.981 THE LIGHTS OF HOME

RVS III 13 13 13 60 RICKY VAN SHELTON COLUMBIA 45250 /SONY (8.98 EQ) 52 47 47 279 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 5567 18.981 GEORGE STRAIT'S GREATEST HITS

IN A SMALLTOWN GREATEST HITS 14 14 14 17 K.T. OSLIN RCA 52365* (9.98) LOVE 53 NEW 1 BILLY JOE ROYAL ATLANTIC 82199 -2 (9.98) CHRIS HILLMAN & THE DESERT ROSE BAND MERCURY 842 330 (8.98 EQ) A COLLECTION OF HITS 54 53 48 8 A DOZEN ROSES - GREATEST HITS Cr) 16 15 28 KATHY MATTEA MCNCURB 10018 /MCA (9.98)

WAY I SEE IT) 16 18 16 21 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. WARNER/CURB 26453/WARNER BROS. (9.98)AMERICA (THE 55 54 53 13 RAY KENNEDY ATLANTIC 82109 (9.98) WHAT A WAY TO GO HEROES 17 17 18 6 PAUL OVERSTREET RCA 2459(9.98) 56 58 56 31 TEXAS TORNADOS REPRISE 26251/WARNER BROS. (9.98) TEXAS TORNADOS

IT DOWN HILLBILLY ROCK 18 19 19 41 ALABAMA RCA 52108' (9.98) PASS ON 51 60 54 73 MARTY STUART MCA42312 (8.98)

IT UP LYING TO THE MOON 19 15 17 42 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 6415 (9.98) LIVIN' 58 59 55 19 MATRACA BERG RCA 52066 (8.98)

CLUB MCA 5582 (8.98) GREATEST HITS 20 22 23 52 TRAVIS TRITT WARNER BROS. 26094 (9.98) COUNTRY 59 55 60 96 LEE GREENWOOD

MCENTIRE MCA 8034* (8.98) REBA LIVE GREATEST HITS 60 52 65 77 REBA 21 21 20 30 KEITH WHITLEY RCA Szzn (9.961

61 63 63 265 ALABAMA ' RCA 7170 (8.98) GREATEST HITS 22 23 22 49 DOUG STONE EPIC 45303/SONY (8.98 EQ) DOUG STONE TEMPTED 62 62 59 6 JERRY JEFF WALKER RYKODISC 10175* (9.98) NAVAJO RUG 23 20 21 6 MARTY STUART MCA 10106 (9.98) HOME 63 57 58 21 WILLIE NELSON COLUMBIA 45492/SONY(8.98 EQ) BORN FOR TROUBLE 24 25 31 5 MIKE REID COLUMBIA 46141*/SONY (9.98 EQ) TURNING FOR BROS. GREATEST HITS III THE LINE 64 73 73 107 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. A WARNER/CURB 25834/WARNER (9.98) 25 26 25 42 PATTY LOVELESS MCA 64m 19.98) ON DOWN K.D. LANG & THE RECLINES TWANG MILE 65 65 62 93 ABSOLUTE TORCH AND 28 30 29 41 SHENANDOAH COLUMBIA 4549O/SONY(8.98EQ) EXTRA SIRE 25877/WARNER BROS. (9.98)

66 70 57 25 KENNY ROGERS REPRISE 26289/WARNER BROS. (9.98) LOVE IS STRANGE 27 24 24 6 AARON TIPPIN RCA 2374* (9.98) YOU'VE GOT TO STAND FOR SOMETHING HITS 61 64 64 22 CONWAY TWITTY MCA 10027 (8.98) CRAZY IN LOVE 28 27 28 135 THE JUDDSA RCNCURB 8318 /RCA (8.98) GREATEST BROS. LONE WOLF THE EAGLE 68 61 68 57 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. WARNER/CURB 26090/WARNER (9.98) 29 31 32 36 WAYLON JENNINGS EPIC 46104/SONY (8.98 EQ) THE BEST ROADS 69 74 75 66 DAN SEALS CAPITOL 48308 (4.98) 30 28 27 22 JOE DIFFIE EPIC 46047/SONY (8.98 EQ) A THOUSAND WINDING MYSTERY LIFE 10 NEW 1 JOHNNY CASH MERCURY 648051 -4 (9 98) THE OF 98) BUICK 31 29 26 7 SAWYER BROWN CURB/CAPITOL 94260- /CAPITOL (9 TAMMY WYNETTE RE-ENTRY 16 HEART OVER MIND 71 EPIC 46238/SONY (8.98 EQ) 32 32 30 92 LORRIE MORGAN RCA 9594 (8.98) LEAVE THE LIGHT ON MERLE HAGGARD CURB 77313 (9.98) BLUE JUNGLE NECK 72 68 70 27 33 33 35 21 CHET ATKINS & MARK KNOPFLER COLUMBIA453O7/SONY (8.98 EQ) NECK & 72 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND EPIC 45316/SONY (8.98 EQ) SIMPLE MAN MELODY 13 69 72 34 35 39 6 RONNIE MCDOWELL CURB 77414 (9.98) UNCHAINED TANYA TUCKER TENNESSEE WOMAN 74 RE-ENTRY 30 CAPITOL 91821 (9.98) 35 36 34 188 PATSY CLINE A' MCA 12 (8.98) GREATEST HITS 75 72 77 LYLE LOVETT MCNCURB 42263/MCA (9.98) LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND 36 34 33 28 MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY WARNER BROS. 26308 (9.981 COWBOY SONGS Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units. PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE Q 31 4-4 44 5 PAM TILLIS ARISTA 8642 (8.98) RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by a numeral following the symbol. All albums available on cassette and CD. 'Asterisk indicates vinyl LP unavailable. Suggested price is for cassette and LP. Equivalent prices (indicated by Ea), for ALWAYS & FOREVER 38 37 38 200 RANDY TRAVIS A ° WARNER BROS. 25568 (8.98) labels that do not issue list prices, are projected from wholesale prices. © 1991, Billboard/BPI Communications, Inc.

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BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 64 www.americanradiohistory.com co u Airy Sony's Tree Is Branching Out Into Pop, Film Projects BY EDWARD MORRIS we tell him what we want to do, he Darren Briggs does pop A &R out York, and Los Angeles offices. Locals manager Pat McMakin, does long- helps us close it." of Nashville and reports to Deidre Gary Nicholson and Wally Wilson, term development projects with NASHVILLE -Without forfeiting The Nashville division now num- O'Hara in Sony's L.A. office. Shawn for example, have been writing in promising writer/artists in all for- its stature as a country music main- bers nearly 20 writers on its roster of Heflin acts as a pop song -plugger. New York with new Arista artist Cur- mats. Joy White and Dean Miller are stay, the Tree division of Sony Music 77 who are signed to major labels: Some Tree writers are doubling as tis Stigers. Wilson also recently currently undergoing this process. Publishing is also gaining footholds Larry Boone and Stacy Campbell to record producers: Harry Stinson is racked up a Joe Cocker cut. McMakin also oversees the exploi- in pop and movies. Columbia; Don Henry and Tim Ryan producing MCA artist Lionel Cart- Worley contends that music people tation of the company's large collec- Donna Hilley, senior VP and chief to Epic; Carlene Carter, Kevin Welch, wright; Stewart Harris has been pro- in New York and Los Angeles now tion of master recordings by such operating officer, credits Marvin and Molly (Scheer) & the Heymakers ducing some sides on B.J. Thomas; believe "that Nashville is emerging acts as Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Cohn, Sony Music Publishing's presi- to Reprise; Travis Tritt and Michael and Don Cook has been co-producing as a really significant cultural center Roger Miller, and Joe Tex. Sony /Tree dent, with creating the right outreach White to Warner Bros; Jann Browne, Dunn & Brooks for Arista. ... I think Nashville is just going to owns all the famed Four Star Rec- atmosphere: "If the creative people Ronnie McDowell, and Wally Wilson Paul Worley, VP of creative ser- explode creatively. New York and ords masters. In many instances, Hil- believe in it-if we believe in it-then to Curb; Pam Tillis and Ronnie Dunn vices and producer of several top L.A. see it as well as we do, and they ley points out, the company also he gets in there and helps us. He & Kix Brooks to Arista; Ray Kenne- country acts, explains that there is a want to get involved." owns the songs used in the masters. doesn't tell us who to sign. He dy to Atlantic; Kevin Kendrick to great deal of cross -pollination among Another division of the company, Besides his other duties, McMakin doesn't tell us what to do. But when MCA; and Trent Dean to Chrysalis. Sony writers in the Nashville, New Tree Productions, under general is getting involved in Sony /Tree's movie connections, havingrepresent ed the company at the recent Sun - dance Film Festival. He says that within the next year or so, the Nash- Lynne Wins Seminar Cmwdj Randy's ville division will send a full-time rep In A Rage to the West Coast to explore movie prospects. FRIENDS IN NEW FACES: Had the Country lucky ones. The social survivors. The boat peo- ers at the hotel's Stagedoor Lounge. While it's According to Worley, the company Radio Seminar's New Faces Show been cast as a ple. hard to pick standouts, Pam Tillis' set at Aris- made its current movie tie -ins talent contest rather than a showcase, Epic Rec- RCA Records' annual party on the General ta's wing -ding was a wonderful celebration of through songwriter Alice Randall. ords' Shelby Lynne would have taken home first Jackson showboat has become one of the high- her long, long awaited -and long predicted-ar- "Alice was signed to us as a writer prize. Of the 10 acts performing, Lynne alone lights-and hottest tickets -of the Country Ra- tistic and chart success.... Merle Kilgore re- and started developing these script brought the house to its feet with her tiny, al- dio Seminar. This year's event was as lavish and ports that Hank Williams Jr.'s next video, "If It ideas. So we worked with her -went most sedate presence and awesomely big voice. star-studded as any in recent memory. Only two Will, It Will," will star Little Richard as a minis- to L.A. and New York, made several SBK /Capitol's Billy Dean had a lock on second acts showcased this time around, but most of the ter (which he is) who first performs Williams' trips to see what Hollywood was like. place. The crowd rocked along in happy familiar- label's roster was on board for gladhanding and wedding service and then plays with Williams in And, basically, all the doors opened ity with his "Only Here For A Little While." Be- photos. Among those cruising down the Cumber- a piano jam. wide." yond these two, the competition evened out into land River were Alabama, the Oak Ridge Boys, Randall and singer /songwriter J. a varied, but uniformly strong, display of coun- Clint Black, K.T. Oslin, Ronnie Milsap, Ma- MERLE ON MERLE: Closing speaker Merle C. Crowley formed Black & White try talent. traca Berg, Paul Overstreet, Earl Thomas Con- Haggard, admitting his discomfort in such a role, Productions, which, Worley says, be- Epic's Joe Diffie and Atlantic's Ray Kennedy ley, Aaron Tippin, Prairie Oyster, and new sig- nonetheless had no trouble in charming his CRS came a division of the publishing were also well received. Alluding to the scrubbed nee Eddie London. Brought onstage to accept audience. "I could tell a couple stories about how company. "They have three scripts up and the original versions of his "What A Way her third gold album (for "Love In A Small I got my records played, but it might cause me right now that are basically sold," he To Go" single, Kennedy thanked radio "for giv- Town "), Oslin assured any reluctant program- some problems," he announced to a chorus of says. "The first one is scheduled to ing the red head and the hooker equal time." As mers in the audience that her music remains knowing chuckles. But he did pick a bone with go into production this summer. 'Cos- one of his two selections, Reprise's Kevin Welch safe: "I mean you no harm," she purred, "well, programmers who tell him they're playing his mic Colored Cowboy' will be pro- sang "Till I'm Too Old To Die Young," a song records -his old records, that is: "`Mama duced by Quincy Jones' production he wrote that was earlier a hit for Moe Ban- Tried' and `Workin' Man Blues' are great company in tandem with Danny Glov- dy. The Pirates Of The Mississippi (Capitol) songs," he acknowledged, "but I have a new er's production company." romped through Hank Williams' "Honky record out, and I'm fighting my own records! All the movies in development will Tonk Blues," before offering a tearjerkingly Make sure you give the new one a chance." be "music driven," according to Wor- tender rendition of "Feed Jake," their current Nashville Haggard also said that he'd been "asleep" for ley. "We have an interest in the script single. quite a while and had even decided to quit the and any usages of the script-{such RCA's Aaron Tippin, looking pirate -tough business entirely -until he checked out his as] books or TV spinoffs. But we also in his black tank top and jeans, sang "You've bank account. "I was disgusted with the way own the songs, and that would proba- Got To Stand For Something," the song that [the music business] was a couple of years bly be our largest source of income." won him a trip to Saudi Arabia and a place on- ago," he explained. "But there's changes in He says that Quincy Jones has stage with Bob Hope. PolyGram's Corbin/ radio now, and it's great. Everything's blos- agreed to produce the soundtrack al- Banner revitalized the American trucker by Edward Morris somed and exploded in the last couple of bum for "Cosmic Colored Cowboy." myth with their charged -up rendering of "Con- years while I was asleep." crete Cowboy." Canadian Michelle Wright, maybe a little." cloaked in the reddest red outfit imaginable, per- B.B. Watson, the first act on RCA's still -un- CORDLE IN CHARGE: Ace songwriter Larry formed her debut hit, "I'm Lookin' For A New named companion label, made his official debut Cordle ( "Highway 40 Blues," "Hollywood CRB Elects New Kind Of Love." And rodeo cowboy Chris Le- on the boat, rocking it like a Texas roadhouse. Squares," and "Kentucky Thunder") packed the Doux, newly signed to Capitol, lassoed the But it was Berg who enchanted the room -and Station Inn for his label- shopping showcase on Board crowd with "Saturday Night" and "Ridin' For A not with her songs alone. Her self- confidence the eve of CRS. Among the well -wishers cheer- Members Fall." and stage presence have matured, allowing her ing Cordle on were Dan Hays, executive director NASHVILLE -Country Radio And, of course, MC Charlie Monk left no Mu- to use her wit and intelligence to have fun with of the International Bluegrass Music Assn., and Broadcasters Inc. elected new mem- sic Row balloon unpricked. This year, Monk got a the audience instead of keeping it at bay. Henry Hurt, whose BMG Music has just signed bers to its board of directors during little surprise of his own, when Sony Music's On the matter of the unnamed label, some Cordle ... Mary- Chapin Carpenter won the meetings at the 22nd annual Country Roy Wunsch presented him with a plaque from CRS wags were suggesting "SCUD Records," Campus Entertainment Award for country mu- Radio Seminar here. the Country Music Assn., recognizing his contri- with the motto: "You Never Know When The sic at the recent convention of the National Assn. The two new members are Tim butions to country radio. Next Hit's Coming." for Campus Activities ... Stacy Harris has been Murphy, PD at KMPS Seattle, who promoted from Nashville editor to editor of will be Agenda Committee chairman SOMEWHERE OFF THE coast of Opryland: MAKING THE ROUNDS: During the Semi- Houston's "Country Spirit" magazine and has in- for the upcoming year, and Eddie They had converged at this watery dot on this nar's opening ceremonies, Randy Travis stituted a new column, "Opry Time." Mascola, VP of national country pro- dark night to partake of life's essentials: food, shocked the convention by bringing up-and motion, RCA Records /Nashville. drink, music, and souvenirs. Security was tight. then heatedly denying -a tabloid story that he SIGNINGS: River Road Band to Tim Rand Also, Larry Daniels, of KNIX First there were the cunningly crafted ID cards, was homosexual. "I guess it could have been Management ... Chris Crawford and Betty Key Phoenix, who was serving as interim then the non -stop bus ride over backroads from worse," he said. "I guess they could have said I to the Peer - Talbot Music Group for publishing president last year, was elected presi- the hotel to the dock, and, finally, the rush up the wasn't country." ... Atlantic Records artist Martin Delray to the dent. gangplank through a gauntlet of sharp -eyed in- Beecham Agency for booking. Other officers elected to the board: spectors. Within minutes, the lines were cast off, LABEL FABLES: Arista, Columbia, Epic, Capi- VP-Jack Lameier, of Sony Music; and the great craft had groaned into the current. tol, Curb, and MCA threw CRS parties in special This week's Nashville Scene was jointly com- secretary-Mac Allen of First Light Inside, the human hubbub was as jangly and "entertainment parlors" at the Opryland Hotel, piled by Edward Morris, Jim Bessman, and Productions; and bright treasurer-Jeff as an Oriental bazaar. These were the and PolyGram showcased the Normaltown Fly- Debbie Holley. For more on CRS, see page 14. Walker of Aristo Music Assoc. Inc. DEBBIE HOLLEY BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 65 www.americanradiohistory.com SINGLES COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF MONITORED Billboard. &THACKS COUNTRY RADIO BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 N 0 C 0 UNTRY ó ° Y N W Ñ W 3 0 N W w Y S ARTIST TITLE ARTIST W TITLE LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL 3 53 Na PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) H > 33 N < U PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) TIME PASSES BY KATHY MATTEA 53 66 3 * * No.1 * * 39 A.REYNOLDS (J.VEZNER,S.LONGACRE) (C) (V) MERCURY 878 934

No 1 BLACK LOVING BLIND 1 weeks at CLINT BE DAY CHRIS HILLMAN & THE DESERT ROSE BAND 2 3 8 (V) RCA 2749 -7 WILL THIS THE 1. STRO (T (L'.LT AC,. 40 42 49 7 0 P.WORLEY,E.SEAY (C.HILLMAN,S.HILL) (CD) M MCA/CURB 54002/MCA ALAN JACKSON I'D LOVE YOU ALL OVER AGAIN YOU'RE THE ONE DWIGHT YOAKAM 2 1 1 10 (V) ARISTA 2166 59 4 K.STEGALL,S.HENDRICKS (A.JACKSON) CI 49 P.ANDERSON (D.YOAKAM) (V) REPRISE 7- 19405/WARNER BROS. CONWAY TWITTY I COULDN'T SEE YOU LEAVIN' OH WHAT IT DID TO ME TANYA TUCKER 3 4 12 (V) MCA 53983 48 54 5 J.BOWEN,C.TWITTY,D.HENRY (R.SCAIFE,R.M.BOURKE) CI J.CRUTCHFIELD (J.CRUTCHFIELD) CAPITOL PRO -79535 GARTH BROOKS TWO OF A KIND, WORKIN' ON A FULL HOUSE I GOT IT BAD MATRACA BERG 4 7 CAPITOL PRO -79537 50 11 CD A.REYNOLDS (B.BOYD,W.HAYNES,D.ROBBINS) 43 44 W.WALDMAN,J.LEO (M.BERG,J.PHOTOGLO) (V) RCA 2710 -7 HEROES AND FRIENDS RANDY TRAVIS GET RHYTHM MARTIN DELRAY 6 10 8 BROS. 7 -19469 5 K.LEHNING (R.TRAVIS,D.SCHLITZ) (V) WARNER ® 52 57 B.MEVIS,N.LARKIN (J.R.CASH) (C) (V) ATLANTIC 4 -87869 I'M THAT KIND OF GIRL PATTY LOVELESS HEROES PAUL OVERSTREET 7 11 11 (V) MCA 53977 54 2 T.BROWN (M.BERG,R.SAMOSET ) 45 - B.BANNISTER,P.OVERSTREET (P.OVERSTREET,C.CLONINGER) (V) RCA 2780-7

I GOT YOU SHENANDOAH A FEW GOOD THINGS REMAIN KATHY MATTEA 14 10 46 47 48 20 (DI 13 R.HALL,R.BYRNE (R.BYRNE,T.GENTRY;G.FOWLER) COLUMBIA PRO 34 -73672 A.REYNOLDS (J.VEZNER,P.ALGER) (V) MERCURY 878246 -7 MEN THE FORESTER SISTERS IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT DOUG STONE 9 13 9 47 68 2 R.BYRNE,A.SCHULMAN (R.BYRNE,A.SCHULMAN) (V) WARNER BROS. 7 -19450 - D.JONES (B.MCDILL,B.JONES,D.LEE) (V) EPIC 34 -73741 DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO PAM 7ILLIS I MEAN I LOVE YOU HANK WILLIAMS, JR. 5 6 17 48 41 39 12 7- 19463/WARNER BROS. 9 P.WORLEY,E.SEAY (H.HOWARD,M.BARNES ) (V) ARISTA 2129 B. BECKETT ,H.WILLIAMS,JR.,J.E.NORMAN (H.WILLIAMS,JR.) (V) WARNER/CURB DOWN HOME ALABAMA MILES ACROSS THE BEDROOM GARY MORRIS 4 51 55 7 CAPITOL PRO-79514 10 14 23 J.LEO,L.M.LEE,ALABAMA (R.BOWLES,J.LEO) (V) RCA 2778 -7 J.BOWEN,G.MORRIS (L.MOORE,J.REA) MIKE REID LOVE WILL BRING HER AROUND ROB CROSBY WALK ON FAITH 50 46 40 20 (V) ARISTA ADC-2081 8 5 18 S. HENDRICKS (R.CROSBY,W.ROBINSON) (C) (CD) 11 S.BUCKINGHAM (M.REID,A.SHAMBLIN) (C) (V) COLUMBIA 38T -73623 TRUE LOVE DON WILLIAMS THERE FOR A WHILE STEVE WARINER 16 10 51 45 41 20 (V) MCA 7-53936 12 16 D.WILLIAMS,G.FUNDIS (P.ALGER) (V) RCA 2745 -7 -R T.BROWN (C.WRIGHT.A.L.GRAHAM) LEE GREENWOOD IS IT RAINING AT YOUR HOUSE VERN GOSDIN JUST LIKE ME 12 16 52 55 64 4 CAPITOL PRO -79530 13 10 B.MONTGOMERY (V.GOSDIN,H.000HRAN,D.DILLON) (V) COLUMBIA 38 -73632 J.CRUTCHFIELD (B.MORRISON,D.HUPP) WHILE BILLY DEAN TEN WITH A TWO WILLIE NELSON ONLY HERE FOR A LITTLE 53 57 2 (V) 14 19 26 14 SBK/CAPITOL PRO- 79424/CAPITOL - F.FOSTER (M.VICKERY ,J.MACK,B.ROBERTS,B.NOSWORTHY) COLUMBIA 38 -73749 C.HOWARD,T.SHAPIRO (W.HOLYFIELD,R.LEIGH) I'VE GOTTA MIND TO GO CRAZY LES TAYLOR IF YOU WANT ME TO JOE DIFFIE 58 63 3 11 2 15 54 J.STROUD (R.MOORE,D.PFR(MMER) (C) (V) EPIC 34 -73712 15 B.MONTGOMERY,J.SLATE (L.WILLIAMS,J.DIFFIE) (C) EPIC 34T -46047 RESTLESS HEART THE SWEETEST THING CARLENE CARTER LONG LOST FRIEND 55 67 2 (V) REPRISE 7- 19398/WARNER BROS. 17 18 14 RCA - H.EPSTEIN (C.CARTER,R.E.ORRALL) 16 S.HENDRICKS,T.DUBOIS (D.ROBBINS,S.BOGARD,L.STEWART) (V) 2709 -7 THERE YOU GO DRIFT OFF TO DREAM TRAVIS TRITT 56 50 36 15 29 6 11 23 G.BROWN (T.TRITT,HARRIS) (V) WARNER BROS. 7 -19431 KEVIN WELCH BOYS TRUE LOVE NEVER DIES TREAT ME LIKE A STRANGER BAILLIE AND THE 51 62 69 4 (V) REPRISE 7- 19440/WARNER BROS. 19 12 P.WORLEY,E.SEAY (WELCH,SCRUGGS) 18 18 K.LEHNING (M.BONAGURA,P.MCCANN) (V) RCA 2720-7 I NEED A MIRACLE LARRY BOONE HOLLY DUNN 71 3 HEART FULL OF LOVE 58 60 M. MORGAN.S. BUCKINGHAM (L.BOONE,P.NELSON,D.MAYO) (C) (V) COLUMBIA 38-73710 20 22 12 (V) BROS. 7 -19472 19 H.DUNN,C.WATERS ( KOSTAS) WARNER BROTHER JUKEBOX MARK CHESNUTT ***HOT SHOT DEBUT*** 20 15 9 18 (V) MCA 7 -53965 M.WRIGHT (P CRAFT) LUCKY MOON THE OAK RIDGE BOYS 59 NEW 1 (V) RCA 2779 -7 ***POWER PICK/AIRPLAY * * * R.LANDIS (M.WRIGHT,D.JOHNSON) VINCE GILL MEET IN THE MIDDLE DIAMOND RIO OF 1 POCKET FULL GOLD 60 NEW (V) ARISTA 2182 22 33 6 (CD) (V) MCA 7 -54026 M. POWELL,T.DUBOIS ( C.HARTFORD,J.FOSTER,D.PFRIMMER) (co) ' T.BROWN (V.GILL,B.ALLSMILLER) CONCRETE COWBOY CORBIN /HANNER LITTLE THINGS MARTY STUART 61 67 8 14 81 H.SHEDD,B.CORBIN,D.HANNER (B.CORBIN) (V) MERCURY 878 746 22 12 R.BENNETT,T.BROWN (P.KENNERLEY,M.STUART) (V) MCA 53975 TENNESSEE BORN AND BRED EDDIE RABBITT ROCKIN' YEARS DOLLY PARTON WITH RICKY VAN SHELTON 4 4 CI 64 65 R.LANDIS (E.RABBITT,R.NIELSON) CAPITOL PRO-79369 23 30 42 S.BUCKINGHAM,G.SMITH (F.PARTON) (V) COLUMBIA 38 -73711 WAYLON JENNINGS FEED JAKE OF THE MISSISSIPPI THE EAGLE 72 2 PRO-79529 22 24 7 63 CAPITOL 24 R.ALBRIGHT,B.MONTGOMERY (H.000HRAN,R.LANE,M.VICKERY) (V) EPIC 34 -73718 AT LAST GENE WATSON FANCY REBA MCENTIRE 65 68 5 4 64 G.BROWN (M.GORDON,H.WARREN) WARNER BROS. PRO-4683 25 32 43 T.BROWN,R.MCENTIRE (B.GENTRY) (CD) (V) MCA 7 -54042 BLUEBIRD ANNE MURRAY DADDY'S COME AROUND PAUL OVERSTREET 65 69 60 16 CAPITOL PRO-79423 17 18 J.CRUTCHFIELD (R.IRVING) 26 24 B.BANNISTER (P.OVERSTREET,D.SCHLITZ) (V) RCA 2707 -7 WHATEVER IT TAKES J.P. PENNINGTON RIGHT NOW MARY -CHAPIN CARPENTER 66 NEW 1 (co) (V) MCA 7 -54047 31 34 6 B.BECKEFT (W.ROBINSON,R.BYRNE) 21 J. JENNINGS,M.C.CARPENTER (A.LEWIS,S.BRADFORD) (V) COLUMBIA 38 -73699 CHASIN' SOMETHING CALLED LOVE MOLLY & THE HEYMAKERS MILSAP 14 ARE YOU LOVIN' ME LIKE I'M LOVIN' YOU RONNIE 61 63 61 P.WORLEY,E.SEAY (M.SCHEER,G.BURR) (C) (V) REPRISE 4- 19517/WARNER BROS. 53 3 (21) 40 R.MILSAP,R.GALBRAITH U.CUNNINGHAM,S.STONE) (V) RCA 2509 IF I KNOW ME GEORGE STRAIT IF THE JUKEBOX TOOK TEARDROPS BILLY JOE ROYAL 68 NEW (V) MCA 7-54052 35 35 (29) N.LARKIN (M. GRAHAM, D .GOODMAN,N.LARKIN,W.EASTERLING) ICI (V) ATLANTIC 4 -87770 WHAT GOES WITH BLUE TAMMY WYNETTE 69 59 58 8 UNCONDITIONAL LOVE GLEN CAMPBELL B.MONTGOMERY (P.NELSON,D.GIBSON) (C) EPIC 38T -46238 45 9 30 38 J.BOWEN,J.CRUTCHFIELD (D.LOWERY,R.SHARP,T.DUBO(S) CAPITOL PRO -79494 SHE DON'T KNOW SHE'S PERFECT THE BELLAMY BROTHERS 10 NEW 1 (V) ATLANTIC 7 -87748 RUMOR HAS IT REBA MCENTIRE D.BELLAMY,H.BELLAMY,R.TAYLOR ( D. BELLAMY,H.BELLAMY,J.L.WILLIAMS) (CI 17 31 34 25 T.BROWN,R.MCENTIRE (B.BURCH,V.DANT,L.SHELL) (V) MCA 7 -53970 DANCE TWITH WHO BRDUNG YOU ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL WHAT A WAY TO GO RAY KENNEDY 11 73 2 (V) ARISTA 2178 20 19 32 25 R.KENNEDY (J.RUSHING,B.DAVID,R.KENNEDY) (C) (CD) ATLANTIC 3234 -4 5 HOLED UP IN SOME HONKY TONK DEAN DILLON 12 70 70 LOVE CAN BUILD A BRIDGE THE JUDDS N.LARKIN,D.DILLON (D.DILLON,B.MEVIS,G.DYCUS) (C) (V) ATLANTIC 4 -87774 16 33 28 21 (N.JUDD,J.JARVIS,P.OVERSTREET) (V) CURB/RCA 2708-7/RCA B.MAHER WHAT ABOUT THE LOVE WE MADE SHELBY LYNNE LET HER GO MARK COLLIE 73 NEW 1 B.MONTGOMERY (J.ROTCH) (V) EPIC 34 -73716 39 46 7 (M.COLLIE) (CD) (VI MCA 53971 D.JOHNSON,T.BROWN I'M SENDING ONE UP FOR YOU T. GRAHAM BROWN 14 56 56 11 FOREVER'S AS FAR AS I'LL GO ALABAMA B.BECKETT,T.BROWN (T.BROWN,G.NICHOLSON,R.KENNEDY) CAPITOL PRO -79477 31 19 35 37 J.LEO,L.M.LEE,ALABAMA (M.REID) (V) RCA 2706-7 CAN I COUNT ON YOU MCBRIDE & THE RIDE 15 75 2 (V) MCA 54022 UNCHAINED MELODY RONNIE MCDOWELL T.BROWN,S.F1SHELL ( T.MCBRIDE,B.CARTER,R.ELLSWORTH) 27 16 36 26 & KILLEN (A.NORTH,H.ZARET) (CI (V) CURB 4JM -76850 Records moving up the chart with airplay gains this week. Videoclip availability. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) THESE LIPS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SAY GOODBYE' DOUG STONE certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units, with additional million indicated by a numeral following 31 36 28 20 EPIC 34T -73570 D.JOHNSON (H.HOWARD) (CI (V) the symbol. Catalog number is for cassette single. *Asterisk indicates catalog number is for cassette maxi -single; regular cassette single -single availability. (T) 12 -inch vinyl single MARY & WILLIE K.T. OSLIN unavailable. (C) Cassette single availability. (CD) Compact disk single availability. (M) Cassette maxi 52 6 43 B.BECKEFT (K.T.OSLIN) IV) RCA 2746 -7 availabi ity. (V) 7 -inch vinyl single availability. © 1991, Billboard/BPI Communications, Inc.

NOT COUNTRY HOLDIN' A GOOD HAND LEE GREENWOOD YOU'VE GOT TO STAND FOR SOMETHING AARON TIPPIN 14 13 14 17 J.CRUTCHFIELD (R.CROSBY,J.FEW) CAPITOL 1 1 E.GORDY,JR. (A.TIPPIN,B.BROCK) RCA WITHOUT END, AMEN GEORGE STRAIT IT FROM YOU GEORGE STRAIT 27 LOVE I'VE COME TO EXPECT 15 10 11 J.BOWEN,G.STRAIT (A.BARKER) MCA 2 1 (D.DILLON,B.CANNON) MCA J.BOWEN,G.STRAIT VINCE GILL GARTH BROOKS WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME UNANSWERED PRAYERS 16 15 6 23 T BROWN (V.GILL,T.DUBOIS) MCA 1 A.REYNOLDS (ALGER,BASTAIN,BROOKS) CAPITOL AT HOME MARK CHESNUTT GARTH BROOKS TOO COLD FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES 17 17 15 14 M.WRIGHT(B.HARDEN) Ma 4 3 3 12 A.REYNOLDS (D.BLACKWELL,B.LEE) CAPITOL EVER, AMEN RANDY TRAVIS ALAN JACKSON FOREVER AND CHASIN' THAT NEON RAINBOW 18 25 17 29 K.LEHNING (P.OVERSTREET,D.SCHLITZ) WARNER BROS. 5 1 1 5 K.STEGALL,S.HENDRICKS (A.JACKSON,J.MCBRIDE) ARISTA YOU REALLY HAD ME GOING HOLLY DUNN NEVER KNEW LONELY VINCE GILL 19 24 12 10 H.DUNN,C.WATERS (H.DUNN,T.SHAPIRO,C.WATERS) WARNER BROS. 6 2 2 6 (V.GILL) MCA T.BROWN YOU LIE REBA MCENTIRE VAN 11 LIFE'S LITTLE UPS AND DOWNS RICKY SHELTON 20 16 13 T.BROWN,R.MCENTIRE (B. FISCHER,A.ROBERTS,C.BLACK) MCA 7 4 2 COLUMBIA S.BUCKINGHAM (M.A.RICH) GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. LEE GREENWOOD COME NEXT MONDAY K.T. OSLIN 21 5 5 11 J.CRUTCHFIELD (LGREENW00D) MCA B 6 4 6 RCA 1.SCAIFE,J.COTTON (K.T.OSUN,R.BOURKE,C.BLACK) NEXT TO YOU, NEXT TO ME SHENANDOAH 21 HOME JOE DIFFIE 22 14 19 R.HALL,R.BYRNE (R.E.ORRALL,C.WRIGHT) COLUMBIA 11 9 11 EPIC 9 B.MONTGOMERY,J.SLATE (A.SPOONER,F.LEHNER) JUKEBOX IN MY MIND' 23 19 16 15 RCA BACK IN MY YOUNGER DAYS DON WILLIAMS J.LEO,L.M.LEE,ALABAMA (D.GIBSON,R.ROGERS) 10 8 RCA 10 12 D.WILLIAMS,G.FUNDIS (D.FLOWERS) PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES CLINT BLACK 24 23 2 COME ON BACK CARLENE CARTER STROUD (C.BLACK,H.NICHOLAS,S.RUSSELL) RCA 11 7 2 REPRISE H.EPSTEIN (C.CARTER) THE DANCE GARTH BROOKS 25 22 18 26 CRAZY IN LOVE CONWAY TWITTY A.REYNOLDS (TARATA) 12 8 8 9 MCA J.BOWEN,C.TWITTY,D.HENRY (E.STEVENS,R.M000RMICK) Videoclip availability Recurrents are titles which have already appeared on the top 75 Singles & Tracks chart for 20 weeks and have dropped SHENANDOAH GHOST IN THIS HOUSE below the top 20. Commercial availability is not indicated on the recurrent chart. 13 9 5 R.HALL,R.BYRNE (H.PRESTWOOD) COLUMBIA

MARCH 23, 1991 66 BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com COUNTRY J(4,0 years past, it's encouraging to see that Bonandrini has joined hands with Hirakazu Susabe, master- Dollywood All -Star Shows mind of DIW Records in Tokyo. That label, which in BEtTE effect has been serving as the Japanese counterpart to last decade's Black Saint /Soul Note, is largely re- To Benefit Education Fund NOTFS sponsible for keeping artists like David Murray and The Art Ensemble of Chicago in the jazz public's NASHVILLE -Alabama, Bob Parton and Alabama will take to ear. Hope, and the Oak Ridge Boys are the stage April 28 for shows at 2 by Jeff Levenson Under the terms of a new agreement, both execu- scheduled to help Dolly Parton and 7 p.m. tives will commandeer Sphere Marketing and Dis- kick off Dollywood's sixth grand - Proceeds from the concerts ben- THROUGHOUT THE '80S, A GOOD NUMBER of tribution, an umbrella organization responsible for opening weekend, April 27 and 28 efit the Dollywood Foundation, a the albums that routinely appeared on critics' best - distributing all three labels (plus Mythic Sound, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. nonprofit organization founded by of lists were issued by the Italian labels Black Saint Jazz Up, and Top Box) throughout the U.S. An "All- American" theme will Parton to support education and and Soul Note, both of which flourished under the The latest batch of titles comes from DIW. highlight They the park's newest attrac- reduce the dropout rate in Sevier masterful direction of Giovanni Bonandrini. The include "Naima's Love Song," a gorgeous entry tion, the "Eagle Mountain Sanctu- County's high schools. Parton was critical success of these sister companies, then dis- (and, interestingly enough, the most inside of all the ary," a cooperative effort between born and raised in Sevier County, tributed by PolyGram Special Imports, under- Dollywood and the National Foun- also the site of Dollywood. scored a fundamental issue that has dogged jazz for dation to Protect America's Ea- Tickets for the shows can be years -namely, can adventurous works that stretch Nonmainstream jazz is gles. purchased by calling 615- 428 -9606. the music's definitional boundaries resonate beyond On April 27, concerts featuring To order by mail, write to The critics' circles and reach large numbers of people? getting a new outlet Parton and the Oak Ridge Boys Dollywood Foundation, 700 Of course, that's not the only question. There's a will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. with Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, companion piece at work here and it is equally pes- issues) from two Art Blakey alumni -pianist John special appearances by Bob Hope. Tenn. 37863-4101. DEBBIE HOLLEY ky: Does cutting -edge music have the kind of audi- Hicks and altoist Bobby Watson. Late next month ence potential that merits attempts at widespread expect the Black Saint /Soul Note releases. distribution? Can works of this nature reach a large audience? At first glance, these puzzlers appear to be classic Probably not, but their intended audience is anoth- grist for the opinion mill (especially among wannabe er story. Points for Bonandrini and Susabe for their authorities who serve on the marketing panels of determination in getting this stuff heard. jazz get -togethers). The fact is, there may be no con- COUNTRY SINGLES A -Z ventional wisdom on the subject because the han- MORE: Ra, whose "Live At Pit -Inn" from Tokyo is dling of new music is as changeable as the music it- PUBLISHERS /PERFORMANCE RIGHTS /SHEET MUSIC among those new DIWs, is also represented on the self. Time has a way of altering not just hardcore reissue "Sun Song" from Delmark. It is the band TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. marketing variables (e.g., consumer demographics, leader's very first album, recorded in 1956. Contrary broadcast opportunities), but perceptions about to popular perceptions, the music is as mainstream 28 ARE YOU LOVIN' ME LIKE I'M LOVIN' YOU (WB, 16 LONG LOST FRIEND (WB, ASCAP /Uncle Beave, what ASCAP/Sunstorm, ASCAP/Warner- Tamerlane, ASCAP /Rancho Bogardo, ASCAP/Warner- Tamerlane, musical sounds even constitute jazz. The term as it comes ... Another first recording, this one by BMI /Foon Tunes, BMI) BMI /Larry Stewart, BMI) WBM itself is constantly up for review. (Ten years ago, tenorist Albert Ayler in 1962, shows up on London's 64 AT LAST (EMI, ASCAP/Feist, ASCAP) CPP 33 LOVE CAN BUILD A BRIDGE (Kentucky Sweetheart, who could have imagined a label like A &M signing a wide 65 BLUEBIRD (Minkey, PROCAN /Zoomik, BMI /Bug, BMI /Scarlet Moon, BMI /Inspector Barlow, Sonet, -ranging label that covers many of PROCAN /Rana, BMI /Music Corp. Of America, BMI) ASCAP) CLM jazz artists Cecil Taylor or Sun Ra- musicians of- jazz's stylistic subgenres. "The First Recordings" 20 BROTHER JUKEBOX (Screen Gems -EMI, BMI /Black 50 LOVE WILL BRING HER AROUND (Grand Coalition, ten less acclaimed for their music than for their oth- finds the saxman in Stockholm, Sweden, blowing Sheep, BMI) WBM BMI /Maypop, BMI) WBM erworldliness?) 75 I free (though CAN COUNT ON YOU (Violet Crown, BMI /Blame, 1 LOVING BLIND (Nowlin' Hits, ASCAP) CPP hardly as free as we have come to ex- BMI) 59 LUCKY MOON (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Wrightchild, With the tolerance (appetite? demand?) for non - pect). Curiously, Vol. 2 of this same date appears on 67 CHASIN' SOMETHING CALLED LOVE (Sony Tree, BMI /Polygram, ASCAP/Kicklighter, ASCAP) mainstream jazz apparently higher now than in DIW. BMI /MCA, ASCAP /Gary Burr, ASCAP) HL 38 MARY & WILLIE (Mazdu, SESAC) 61 CONCRETE COWBOY (Bob Corbin, ASCAP/Pri, 60 MEET IN THE MIDDLE (Sony Tree, BMI /Electric ASCAP) Mule, BMI /Zomba, ASCAP) 26 DADDY'S COME AROUND (Scarlet Moon, BMI /Don 8 MEN (Screen Gems -EMI, BMI /Colgems -EMI, ASCAP) Schlitz, ASCAP /Almo, ASCAP) CLM /CPP WBM 71 DANCE WITH WHO BRUNG YOU (Paw -Paw, 49 MILES ACROSS THE BEDROOM (Logrhythm, BMI) NEW IN -STORE INFO SYSTEM DEBUTS BMI /Lew -Bob, BMI) 42 OH WHAT IT DID TO ME (Champion, BMI) (Continued from page 50) 9 DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO (Sony Tree, BMI) HL 14 ONLY HERE FOR A LITTLE WHILE (EMI April, 10 DOWN HOME (Maypop, BMI /Warner-Elektra- Asylum, ASCAP/Ides Of March, ASCAP /Lion Hearted, ASCAP) BMI /Mopage, BMI) HL tor, ensemble, soloist, title of up on the third floor. dress the completeness in the bins. 17 DRIFT OFF TO DREAM (Sony Tree, BMI/Post Oak, 21 POCKET FULL OF GOLD (Benefit, BMI) WBM work, type of music, main instru- Naiditch says MUZE can be cus- Now, if you are in Skokie, Ill., you BMI /CRGI, BMI /Edisto Sound, BMI) HL 27 RIGHT NOW (Sylbee, ASCAP /Sovereign, ASCAP) ment, record company, and se- tomized for each chain. Tower, 24 THE EAGLE (Sony Tree, BMI) HL 23 ROCKIN' YEARS (Southern Gallery, ASCAP) CPP for have the same access to titles as if 25 FANCY (Northridge, ASCAP) CPP 31 RUMOR HAS IT (Ensign, BMI /Sheddhouse, quence number -e.g., Koechel instance, wants the web color dis- you are in a superstore in New 63 FEED JAKE (Tom Collins, BMI) ASCAP /Millhouse, BMI) CPP /HL number for Mozart. played on the monitor, and the York or Los Angeles. On the other 46 A FEW GOOD THINGS REMAIN (Sheddhouse, 70 SHE DON'T KNOW SHE'S PERFECT (Bellamy Bros., In all, more than 3,000 labels are ASCAP /Bait And Beer, ASCAP/Forerunner, ASCAP) ASCAP /Red Brazos, BMI /Urge, BMI) ability to list each store's top 25 hand, nothing ever replaces a HL/CLM 55 THE SWEETEST THING (Carlooney Tunes, represented in the MUZE data- sellers. great record store." 35 FOREVER'S AS FAR AS I'LL GO (Almo, ASCAP /Brio ASCAP /Chrysalis, ASCAP/BMG, ASCAP /2 Kids, base. Digital Radio Network keeps The retailer, if he wants, can Down the road, MUZE will input Blues, ASCAP) CPP ASCAP) CLM in contact with 44 GET RHYTHM (House Of Cash, BMI) CLM 62 TENNESSEE BORN AND BRED (Eddie Rabbitt, labels about up- have a recommended section or UPC codes and allow the machine 19 HEART FULL OF LOVE (Songs Of PolyGram, BMI) HL BMI /Music Of The World, BMI /Englishtowne, BMI) coming releases so that the data- feature the chain's developing -art- to interface with a chain's POS 5 HEROES AND FRIENDS (Sometimes You Win, HL base is always current. "We get ist program on MUZE. Also, system so that MUZE will also ASCAP /All Nations, ASCAP /Don Schlitz, 53 TEN WITH A TWO (Co- Heart, BMI /Ski Slope, tell ASCAP/Almo, ASCAP) CPP/WBM BMI /Sony Tree, BMI) the information four or five MUZE will have a new and note- the customer if the album is in 45 HEROES (Scarlet Moon, BMI /Kaleidoscope, ASCAP) 51 THERE FOR A WHILE (David 'N' Will, months ahead of release date," worthy section, featuring upcom- stock, Huxley adds. 72 HOLED UP IN SOME HONKY TONK (Musicor, ASCAP/Sheddhouse, ASCAP) HL Huxley says. The company will ing releases and albums that have Another SESAC /Sony Tree, BMI /Golden Opportunity, 56 THERE YOU GO (With Any Luck, BMI /Almo, way MUZE will benefit ASCAP/G.I.D., make SESAC) HL /CPP ASCAP/Micropterus, ASCAP) CPP updates for retailers on a a buzz on them. the retailer, or for that matter 3 I COULDN'T SEE YOU LEAVIN' (Songs Of PolyGram, 37 THESE LIPS DON'T KNOW HOW TO SAY GOODBYE monthly basis. Since MUZE lists 50,000 titles even labels, is it counts the num- BMI /Partner, BMI /Polygram Int'I, ASCAP /Songs De (Sony Tree, BMI) HL and most music Burgo, ASCAP) HL 39 TIME PASSES BY (Sheddhouse, ASCAP/Polygram, stores carry fewer ber of requests albums, artists, 2 I'D LOVE YOU RETAIL ROLLOUT ALL OVER AGAIN (Mattie Ruth, ASCAP/W.B.M., SESAC /Longacre, SESAC) HL than 10,000 albums, it's likely that and song titles receive. During the ASCAP /Seventh Son, ASCAP) WBM 18 TREAT ME LIKE A STRANGER (Polygram Intl, MUZE is currently allowing re- customers will find music not car- test period at Tower, people were 68 IF I KNOW ME (Music Corp. Of America, BMI /Jessie ASCAP /Lissy Tunes, ASCAP /EMI April, ASCAP) HL tailers to license the database for Jo, BMI) 57 TRUE LOVE NEVER DIES (Sony Cross Keys, ried by retailers. But since MUZE coming in for something by Enig- 29 IF THE JUKEBOX TOOK TEARDROPS (Royalhaven, ASCAP /Irving, ASCAP) HL/CPP under $1,000 a year. "But we are allows the shopper to print out any ma, and found out that "Sadeness BMI /Circle South, BMI /Chatham Lane, ASCAP /Lust- 12 TRUE LOVE (Bait And Beer, ASCAP/Forerunner, not a hardware company," Huxley titles, including the label and cata- Part 1" would be available Feb. 12. 4-Fun, ASCAP /Zomba, ASCAP) ASCAP) CLM says. "Retailers will be 15 IF YOU WANT ME TO (Songwriters Ink, BMI /Forrest 4 TWO OF A KIND, WORKIN' ON A FULL HOUSE responsi- log number, retailers can special - That allows the buyer to measure Hills, BMI) (Muhlenburg, BMI /Cal Cody, ASCAP/Wee B, ASCAP) ble for buying the hardware, with order the product, Zullo says. how popular an upcoming album 43 I GOT IT BAD (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI /Patrick CPP us recommending which manufac- "That will help the retailer differ- might be, and therefore Joseph, BMI/WB, ASCAP/Patrix Janus, ASCAP/After 36 UNCHAINED MELODY (Frank, ASCAP) HL order ac- Berger, ASCAP) WBM 30 UNCONDITIONAL LOVE (Almo, ASCAP /Micropterus, turers to make the purchase entiate himself," he adds. "We ad- cordingly, he adds. 7 I GOT YOU (Fame, BMI /Maypop, BMI) WBM ASCAP/With Any Luck, BMI/WB, ASCAP/Tim from." The system needs a person- 48 I MEAN I LOVE YOU (Bocephus, BMI) CPP DuBois, ASCAP) CPP/WBM al computer with a touch screen, a 74 I'M SENDING ONE UP FOR YOU (EMI April, 11 WALK ON FAITH (Almo, ASCAP/Brio Blues, ASCAP/Ides 01 March, ASCAP/Sony Cross Keys, ASCAP/Hayes Street, ASCAP) CPP printer, and certain memory re- ASCAP) HL 73 WHAT ABOUT THE LOVE WE MADE (Vintage, BMI) quirements. Our Readers Are Always On The Move 6 I'M THAT KIND OF GIRL (WB, ASCAP /Samosonian, 32 WHAT A WAY TO GO (Polygram Intl, ASCAP) HL "The system pays for itself," ASCAP/Warner- Tamerlane, SMI /Patrick Joseph, BMI) 66 WHATEVER IT TAKES (Maypop, BMI /Fame, WBM BMI /Bobworld, BMI) adds Huxley. "We want to move 47 IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT (Polygram, ASCAP/Ranger 69 WHAT GOES WITH BLUE (Warner -Tamerlane, more product by a certain percent- Bob, ASCAP /Sony Cross Keys, ASCAP/Songs Of BMI /Maypop, BMI) WBM age. All it will take is for the ma- PolyGram, BMI) 40 WILL THIS BE THE DAY (Bar None, BMI /Bug, BMI) 58 I NEED A MIRACLE (BMG, ASCAP /Great Cumberland, 41 YOU'RE THE ONE (Coal Dust West, BMI) chine to enable the store to sell BMI) HL four additional CDs a day in order Properties in North America, Europe and the 13 IS IT RAINING AT YOUR HOUSE (Hookem, to cover the cost of installing it." ASCAP/Sony Tree, BMI /Jesse Jo, ASCAP /MCA, SHEET MUSIC AGENTS Caribbean are selling in Billboard's ASCAP) CPP /HL are listed for piano /vocal sheet music copies In New York, Muze has agreed 54 I'VE GOTTA MIND TO GO CRAZY (Gehl, and may not represent mixed folio rights. to supply the two Tower stores Ascap /Zomba, ASCAP) REAL ESTATE TO THE S S' 52 JUST LIKE ME (Love This Town, ASCAP /Green Room, CLM Cherry Lane with two machines each. In the ASCAP /Huptown, ASCAP) CPP Columbia Pictures downtown store, one machine is classified section 34 LET HER GO (Ha-Deb, ASCAP) CPP HL Hal Leonard built into the store's information 22 LITTLE THINGS (Irving, ASCAP /Littlemarch, Call Linda Hersch 1- 800 - WBM Warner Bros. 950 -1018.212- 536 -5284 BMI /Songs Of PolyGram, BMI) HL/CPP counter, while another will be MSC Music Sales Corp. placed in the classical department fax 212-536-5351

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 67 www.americanradiohistory.com LABELS LEAP AHEAD WITH BACK-CATALOG REISSUES (Continued from page 11) How big? Big enough for Legacy on March 12 MCA issued "Creeque to encompass several different prod- Alley: The History Of The Mamas uct lines, including its much -vaunted And The Papas," an in-depth two-CD Columbia Jazz Masterpieces series, compilation featuring 40 tracks by now running at more than 100 titles; the well-known '60s band. its recently launched Columbia Jazz "The market has definitely evolved Contemporary Masters series; an to the point where straight reissues MOR "Most Requested" series by of LPs, with certain exceptions, such artists as Tony Bennett and Jer- aren't selling anywhere near as much ry Vale; a Best Of The Big Bands se- as compilations," McKaie says. ries; its new Roots 'N' Blues series, Though the label is now reissuing which includes the Johnson set; and a two titles by '70s British rock act new Rock Artifacts series, featuring Wishbone Ash, "we're winding our pop singles and oddities. Further- way through the remainder of the more, says Pacheco, the label is gear- straight albums reissues," he adds. ing for a summer launch of its new "That level has really been mined Gospel Spirit series, a gospel line that greatly; there aren't that many more will debut with a "completely awe- of those." He notes, however, that some" two-CD boxed set by Mahalia straight album reissues from blues Jackson. artists such as John Lee Hooker and Key to the success of Legacy's var- B.B. King -as well as the entire ious reissues, says Pacheco, is the Chess line -should be regularly context in which they are being mar- forthcoming. keted. "When you put [a single reis- sue] together with a group of titles STRONG SALES and create a product line which can Another label that is leaning heavi- be marketed and sold together, it ly on compilations is Capitol, which gives everybody the ability to deal recently launched a Collector's Series with that product on a bigger basis," of CD compilations by such diverse he notes. `Because instead of selling artists as Nat "King" Cole, Johnny an individual 30- year -old jazz title, Mercer, Grand Funk Railroad, the you're selling a product line made up Raspberries, and Esquerita. Wayne of 100 titles." Watkins, director of catalog develop- Andy McKaie, VP of catalog devel- ment, says that the overall sales have opment and special markets A &R at been "great- anywhere from around MCA Records, thoroughly agrees. 150,000 for guys like Nat Cole all the Currently, he says, MCA reissues way down to 4,000 -5,000 for guys like back catalog through several product Esquerita." lines, including its acclaimed Original Though the latter figure is admit- Chess Masters series, a soon- to-debut tedly small, Watkins notes the set's Duke /Peacock line, and Decca Blues, release gives the program depth, Decca Jazz, Impulse, Broadway "tons of press, and let's face it- Gold, and Country Music Hall Of there are a lot of artists out there Fame imprints. who are not going to sell big num- Compilations seem to be the way bers, but their music deserves to be MCA's future rock reissues will be preserved and available for those heading, adds McKaie. For example, (Continued on page 82) Billboard's May 11 special spotlights the ISSUE DATE: EMI Sets Rock `Legends' Series U.K.'s new artists and songwriters signed MAY 11 1st Batch Of Releases Due In May by major labels and key indies. It looks AD CLOSE: APRIL 16 NEW YORK-EMI, the caretaker label for several hit-laden logos of the at the home video industry, which has past, is embarking on its most comprehensive and scholarly reissue pro- gram yet. an industry - For more Under the banner of the "EMI Legends Of Rock N' Roll Series," an ini- just successfully mounted tial batch of 24 CDs and cassettes will hit the street May 21 from the vaults information call: of the Imperial, Liberty, United Artists, Aladdin, Sue, and Minit labels, awareness campaign. It explores the among others. U.K. The new line, using the services of rock music historians and archivists current state of indie promotion in the Ron Furmanek and Steve Kolanigan as producers, features digital remas- Niki MacCarthy tering, original label artwork, and color insets with photos of original and British Isles. And it examines the poten- promotional recordings from each artist's career. 71- 323 -6686 As part of a prelaunch trade program, EMI hosted an international cata- tial role of airplay in the industry charts. log staff meeting March 6 showcasing an EMI 24 -track CD sampler and EUROPE logo presentation, followed a day later by a promotional mailing. At the March 22-25 National Assn. of Recording Merchandisers conven- Christine Chinetti tion in San Francisco, the CD sampler, which will be sold commercially at Other topics to be covered include: regular CD prices, and a brochure will be handed out. The NARM solicita- 71- 323 -6686 tion will be shipped to branches March 29. Using the campaign's baseball -theme logo, a special promo /retail pack- The forward-looking British Associa- age has been created, including 24 baseball cards covering each title, base- USA ball hats, pens, T- shirts, and score pad. tion of Record Dealers Andy Myers Besides various tie -ins with retailers and radio, EMI also hopes to inter- est VH -1 in a special about the series. (212) 536 -5272 Project head Jim Cawley, EMI senior VP of marketing, says a British The concert business and how U.K. Invasion series is due in June, with a similar release schedule, including a 24-track sampler, to be followed by an EMI blues series starting off with agencies are adapting to changes in the Jon Guynn albums by T -Bone Walker and John Lee Hooker. (212) 536 -5309 "We're also preparing a `Memories From A Rock N' Roll Christmas' that marketplace includes an unreleased performance by a group whose lead singer we found out was Eddie Cochran," Cawley says. The acts featured in the first 24 releases are Ricky Nelson, Bobby Vee, Reach Billboard's over 200,000 readers Jay & the Americans, Cochran, Cher, Fats Domino, Gary Lewis & the Play- Billboard® boys, the Ventures, Shirley & Lee, the Rivingtons, the Exciters, Del Shan- non, the Five Keys, Ike & Tina Turner, the Isley Brothers, Jan & Dean, the worldwide with your message in Crickets, Slim Whitman, Vikki Carr, Bobby Goldsboro, Little Anthony & the Imperials, the Highwaymen, Mary Johnson, and the Clovers. Billboard's Spotlight on the U.K. IRv LICHTMAN

68 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com nternatio n al IFPI Says It Is Winning The War On Far -East piracy BY CHRISTIE LEO "Some problems will persist," says 12 million last year. pore, though, and we've been able to "We may see tax incentives for lo- Giouw, "but the situation is more Giouw notes, though, that for curb the problem somewhat." cal recordings soon," he continues. SINGAPORE- Record piracy is fi- promising than it was a decade ago." copyright legislation to be effective, Giouw admits such problems were "There's even talk that the ongoing nally under control in the Far East- Giouw singles out Indonesia for its it has to be policed. "The enforcement still quite serious in the third quarter negotiations for collection agencies long regarded as the world capital of thoroughness in legitimizing the mu- of copyright laws is a complex pro- of 1990, especially in regard to CD to charge fees for public perfor- illegal product- according to the sic industry. "We have never seen a cess in some countries. In Indonesia, compilations from Taiwan. "Retailers mance of foreign works may be re- global label trade group IFPI. campaign to eradicate piracy as swift however, there is a clear intention on backed off after we sent them warn- solved." Says the organization's deputy re- as that witnessed in Indonesia, where the part of the government coupled ing notices," he says, though there IFPI statistics show that the multi- gional director Giouw Jui Chian, music pirates virtually monopolized with an effective anti -piracy cam- were still raids on several stores. national majors currently control "Apart from Thailand, where piracy Western repertoire. That situation paign organized by the local record- While Giouw concedes that parallel about 75% of the total market, with continues to infest the music indus- was overturned literally in less than a industry association." imports are still prevalent in Singa- the remainder split between regional- try, the Far East is on the road to re- week after Indonesia extended copy- Singapore, according to Giouw, pore, he is hopeful that improve- based record companies. "Sales of in- covery from the throes of piracy. right protection to foreign works in also has one of the region's best en- ments in the nation's copyright laws ternational works in Singapore rose Record piracy is under control in mid -1988." forcement policies. Despite this, pi- will ease the problems in the future. by between 15% and 20% last year most Far East countries." Reports indicate no resurgence of rated CDs from Japan found their "There are some exciting changes while regional works remained stag- IFPI has been fighting the illicit piracy in Indonesia, a state of affairs way into the main retail chains here taking place in Singapore that could nant," Giouw observes. trade throughout Asia for more than assisted by the anti-piracy task force last year. "Pre -1978 recordings are shape a better future for the music In Taiwan, Giouw says, the high 20 years and has recently made sig- that operates there, composed of not protected in Japan, so works by industry here," he says. "The govern- cost of maintaining a copyright -en - nificant breakthroughs in persuading high- ranking government officials artists before that date have been ex- ment's Economic Development forcement body has hampered the several governments in the region to and army personnel. As a result, tensively compiled on compact discs Board's Creative Services depart- country's anti-piracy campaigns. Cas- amend copyright laws to provide bet- sales of foreign recordings have rock- and made available inexpensively. ment is striving to create a feasible settes continue to be the dominant ter protection for sound recordings. eted from 7.5 million units in 1989 to These works are protected in Singa- environment for local recordings. format for the illegal trade, although pirated CD sales have grown, espe- cially with the wide availability of il- licit discs containing compilations of IFPI top 40 singles. Prez Upbeat About Africa 's Troubled Indust,y "There are now four CD plants in BY JEFF CLARK -MEADS imate industry is in danger of "immi- right laws, and successful raids on In Nigeria, Morgan agreed with Taiwan, and this has produced a nent collapse" (Billboard, March 2) in record pirates have been conducted, the local IFPI group about the sys- spurt in the proliferation of the for- LONDON -The music industry some parts of the continent, Morgan no key convictions have resulted. The tem for using security stickers - mat," Giouw says. "Pirated CDs re- should be optimistic about the Afri- has been encouraged by many of the police have been most cooperative in "banderoles" -which assure the au- tail for the same price [$12] as origi- can market, and should be excited by things he saw. He believes initiatives the past and gave us every assurance thenticity of prerecorded cassettes. nal CDs but the variety of songs fea- the potential of the acts emerging now in progress will enable more le- that they would be in the future. "The local recording companies have tured on the illegal CDs has opened a from the continent. gitimate products to be sold on a con- However, the advice of the national purchased 3 million banderoles -half Pandora's box." That upbeat message is being de- tinent where piracy now runs to 90% group was that the key person to ap- the cost being met by the IFPI." Malaysia's signing to the Berne livered by IFPI president Sir John of some local markets. proach was the attorney general. From Nigeria, he went to the Ivory Convention in October not only Morgan in the wake of his first offi- Morgan visited Nigeria, the Ivory "The attorney general was most Coast, where a draft copyright law strengthened the country's copyright cial visit to Africa. While standing by Coast, and Kenya, and says, "The receptive to our views and undertook has existed for some time but has laws but also helped keep in check the organization's view that the legit- main thing that I came away with is to look into the question of securing never been formally passed into leg- the pirates' activities in major cities. that the situation there is the same as adequate convictions under the law." islation. "We met the new Minister of The problems persist, though, in the it is in Eastern Europe. From the out- Asked whether the lack of piracy Culture and she, too, was most recep- smaller towns and outlying areas. side, it is easy to forget that these convictions is a result of corruption tive to our rase and said that the law "There's an incidence of piracy in the countries are all totally different; within government and the judiciary, was now progressing and should rural areas," Giouw admits. 'We ex- Piracy Bites Into they have different languages, dif- Morgan admits that illict payments reach the Council of Ministers in pect to overcome this handicap with ferent'cultures and different copy- are "not unknown" in Africa. Howev- three to four months and thereafter assistance from the enforcement Nigeria's Biz right set-ups. Because of that, each er, he states, "I don't think that this proceed to legislation. force of the Malaysian police. The country has different problems." is so much a question of slipping peo- "We also visited the authors' soci- government's willingness to help LONDON -Piracy is causing the First stop for Morgan was Nigeria, ple a few dollars on the side but that ety, BURIDAN, which has carried anti -piracy has fostered growing multinational record companies to where he met senior police officers. they have not had the chance to see out successful raids, and we saw sales for legitimate product." be reluctant to trade in Nigeria, High on the agenda was the fact that, the full implications of the legislation around 100,000 confiscated cassettes In 1990, the major record compa- but they are more upbeat about although Nigeria has adequate copy- they have." (Continued on next page) nies in Malaysia reported an unprece- activities elsewhere in Africa. dented sales upturn; and the sales David Stockley, managing di- forecast for 1991 looks even more rector of EMI's international op- promising, Giouw says. erations outside Europe and Since September, the Malaysian North America, says what hap- Phonographic Performance Assn. pens in Nigeria is not an indication has been collecting royalties under of trading attitudes in other coun- the country's new copyright legisla- tries. tion. It is currently in negotiation PolyGram has sold its Nigerian with discos, entertainment lounges, affiliate to its local management shopping malls, and radio and televi- (Billboard, March 2) and EMI has sion stations as to the level of such reduced its holding in EMI Nige- fees. ria to 27% over the last six years. "The overall Far East situation is However, Stockley states, "We primed for better days ahead," says opened a company in the Ivory Giouw. "It's an optimistic scenario Coast a couple of years ago and with the exception of Thailand, where we are beginning to service all the the majors are still trying to find a French-speaking territories from place in the market" there. We're getting very involved Although IFPI has been conduct- with local repertoire. ing raids regularly in Thailand, pira- "Africa-and Nigeria in partic- cy continues to thrive. "Without ular-is a difficult marketplace proper enforcement, the extent of pi- but I have to say that they have Royal Eric. Eric Clapton filled London's racy- around 90% of the market -re- got lots of very exciting music. In Royal Albert Hall for 20 shows recently, eclipsing the venue's previous attendance record, which he had held. mains alarmingly high," Giouw says. the long term, given that the Afri- Above, he is seen jamming with fellow guitar giants, from left, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Thailand is virtually alone in the re- cans themselves are great con- Robert Cray, and Jimmie Vaughan. At left, performs gion as a country where piracy of in- sumers of music, it will be a place Clapton with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted tellectual property flourishes. IFPI is that the industry will want to be by Michael Kamen. In addition to orchestrated versions of Clapton's work, the National Philharmonic performed exploring new avenues of tackling involved in. But, yes, piracy is a the "Concerto For Clapton," written by Kamen. Music VIPs who attended the the problem while lobbying to con- very serious problem in most of vince the Thai government to imple- the territories." shows included Bill Wyman, Phil Collins, and David Gilmour. (Photos: Virginia Lohle /Star File) ment tighter copyright controls.

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 69 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 16, 1991 INTERNATIONAL Hits of the U.K: FNAC Reports Sales-Growth Slowdown © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications Inc. (Charts courtesy Music Weak/Gallup) French Chain Cites Lingering Effects Of Gulf War HOT SINGLES NW BY PHILLIPE CROCQ ous year at $18.7 million, the perfor- branch in Berlin. TITLE LABEL ARTIST mance reflected much more limited He adds that to speed the achieve- 1 SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO COLUMBIA THE CLASH PARIS Gulf war and its after- growth than the 60% rise seen in the ment of its objectives, the chain -The 2 10 THE STONK LONDON HALE & PACE AND THE STONKERS math have been a major cause of de- previous 12 months. may look for a partner to take a 20% 3 3 DO THE BARTMAN GEFFEN THE SIMPSONS pressed business in French record Petriat says the group is not yet investment in the group. 4 2 FOR YOU (REMIX) SIRE MADONNA stores, according to Jean -Louis Pe- considering any modification of its At the beginning of the year, CRAZY THE f /CANDI STATON triat, chairman of France's biggest objectives in terms of expansion, FNAC launched its own record la- 5 4 YOU GOT THE LOVE TRUELOVE /BMG SOURCE B chain, FNAC. and intends to invest $87 million this bel, FNAC Music, under the direc- 6 6 BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG) POLYDOR STEVIE Announcing figures for the trad- year as part of a three -year plan in- tion of Laurent Treille and is bud- 7 7 MOVE YOUR BODY (ELEVATION) OPTIMISM XPANSIONS ing year that ended Aug. 31, Petriat volving a total budget of $251 mil- geting for sales in excess of $29 mil- 8 18 JOYRIDE EMI ROXETTE said the slowdown in sales growth lion that is aimed at doubling its lion this year. 9 21 IT'S TOO LATE MERCURY QUARTZ INTRODUCING DINA CARROLL in 1989 -90 was now being aggravat- gross revenues. FNAC, which has 35 music and lo 5 (I WANNA GIVE YOU) DEVOTION RUMOUR /PINNACLE NOMAD f /MC MIKEE FREEDOM ed by consumer preoccupation with A new $25 million, 150,000 - consumer -electronics stores 11 8 ALL RIGHT NOW ISLAND FREE events in the Gulf. FNAC sales are square -foot megastore will be throughout France and employs 12 14 LOVE REARS ITS UGLY HEAD EPIC LIVING COLOUR currently running 10% below bud- opened this year at the Avenue des 3,400 people, has signed an agree- 13 17 UNFINISHED SYMPATHY WILD BUNCH /CIRCA MASSIVE get and that is a sign of a depres- Ternes in Paris. FNAC will also be ment with the French Ministry of 14 NEW TODAY FOREVER CREATION /PINNACLE RIDE sion that, says Petriat, is affecting establishing new outlets in Nancy Education to run day -release train- 15 15 OVER RISING SITUATION TWO /ROUGH TRADE THE CHARLATANS the whole music industry and the and Lyon, and enlarging its stores ing classes for record and bookshop 16 9 GET HERE FONTANA /POLYGRAM OLETA ADAMS entire leisure sector of the economy. in Lille, Toulouse, Metz, and Paris staff in anticipation of boosting its 17 16 HAPPY FURTIVE /SONY MUSIC NED'S ATOMIC DUSTBIN to 7,500 in years. Although FNAC's profits for Montparnasse. In the longer term, work force three 18 32 THE ONE AND ONLY CHRYSALIS CHESNEY HAWKES an FNAC 1989 -90 were up 18.4% on the previ- Petriat plans to open 19 26 LOSING MY RELIGION WARNER BROS. R.E.M.

20 NEW RHYTHM OF MY HEART WARNER BROS. ROD STEWART

21 20 GO FOR IT! BUST IT /EMI JOEY B. ELLIS & TYNETTA HARE

22 38 SECRET LOVE WARNER BROS. BEE GEES British Market Growing CD Market Boosts 23 24 WHO? WHERE? WHY? FOOD JESUS JONES 24 NEW I'M GOING SLIGHTLY MAD PARLOPHONE QUEEN

25 NEW LOOSE FIT FACTORY HAPPY MONDAYS Sings Classical Italy's Music Sales In '90 26 33 THIS IS YOUR LIFE LONDON BANDERAS BY DAVID STANSFIELD crease on 1989. In all, Italian consum- 27 n 3 A.M. ETERNAL KLF COMMUNICATIONS KLF I /CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Music's Praises ers bought 15.439 million CDs last 28 22 DON'T GO MESSIN' WITH MY HEART CAPITOL MANTRONIX MILAN, Italy -Italy's sound-carrier year. 29 23 ADRENALIN deCONSTRUCTION N-JOI LONDON -The depressed U.K. sales amounted to $425 million last Vinyl album sales lost 12.62%, fin- 30 NEW HANGAR 18 CAPITOL MEGADETH record market is showing a sil- year, an increase of 17.4% on the total ishing at 14.17 million, while prere- 31 13 OUTSTANDING COOLTEMPO KENNY THOMAS ver lining: classical sales rose by for 1989. corded cassettes gained 5.15% to end 32 37 BOW DOWN MISTER MORE PROTEIN /POLYGRAM JESUS LOVES YOU 43% last year. According to figures just released the year at 25.14 million units. Vinyl 33 12 IN YER FACE zTT 808 STATE Trade deliveries of classical by Italian IFPI group AFI, pop -music singles slid 30% from 3.39 million to 34 36 PEOPLE ARE STRANGE EAST WEST ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN product totaled $127.2 million in sales went up by 16.8 %, with interna- 2.1 million. 35 19 HERE COMES THE HAMMER CAPITOL M.C. HAMMER

1990, a figure that has more than tional repertoire accounting for the AFI spokesman Franco Crepax 36 40 AROUND THE WAY GIRL DEF JAM /SONY MUSIC LL COOL J of the vi- doubled since 1984. Sales from the bulk of that with 27.2 million units. says the dire performance 37 NEW NOT A MINUTE TOO SOON EMI VIXEN signaled end of the for- sector now account for 11% of the Domestic -pop sales at 23.8 million nyl single the 38 NEW I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU VIRGIN FEARGAL SHARKEY showed a 5.75% increase on mat. "Even the majority of major na- U.K. albums market. units NEW CHERRY PIE COLUMBIA WARRANT In- 1989. Classical -music sales were up tional acts who performed at this The British Phonographic 40 NEW WEAR YOUR LOVE LIKE HEAVEN CIRCA /POLYGRAM DEFINITION OF SOUND dustry comments, "Last year was by 25% at 5.8 million pieces. year's San Remo Song Festival a memorable one for all classical The overall market increase was haven't bothered to release their TOP ALBUMS - a he "They pre - suppliers, highlighted by a num- helped by the blossoming compact song as single," says. NW ber of albums achieving large - disc sector, which showed a 50% in- (Continued on next page) ARTIST LABEL TITLE

scale chart success and unprece- 1 NEW THE FARM PRODUCE/PINNACLE SPARTACUS and sup- dented media interest 2 1 CHRIS REA EAST WEST AUBERGE Port 3 NEW THE KLF KLF COMMUNICATIONS THE WHITE ROOM "It would be wrong to assume German Music -Vid Future Bright NEW 808 STATE zTr EX:EL that classical's popularity depends 5 NEW DEBORAH HARRY & BLONDIE CHRYSALIS THE COMPLETE PICTURE almost exclusively on the success THE VERY BEST OF ... Biz Expects To Double Its 1990 Sales 6 6 ELTON JOHN ROCKET /PHONOGRAM of Nigel Kennedy, Luciano Pavar- 7 8 CHRIS ISAAK REPRISE WICKED GAME he says. otti, Placido Domingo, and Jose BY WOLFGANG SPAHR the week, 8 NEW MORRISSEY HMV KILL UNCLE managing director Carreras. Midprice and budget Gerd Gebhardt, 9 2 OLETA ADAMS FONTANA CIRCLE OF ONE Warner Music Germany, adds, product accounts for almost half HAMBURG, Germany -After years of 10 3 GEORGE MICHAEL EPIC LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE, VOL. 1 of young peo- of unit shipments and a third of of stagnation, the music -video mar- "Only a small number 11 4 MADONNA SIRE THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION cable channels, the sector's revenue." ket is finally looking forward to sub- ple can receive the 12 5 QUEEN PARLOPHONE INNUENDO viewing their music Compact discs account for stantial growth in Germany in the MTV and Sky, 13 10 GLORIA ESTEFAN EPIC INTO THE LIGHT in- the bulk of revenue from classi- coming 12 months. This year, the videos there. Therefore, Germany 14 20 TV SOUNDTRACK VIRGIN MUSIC FROM INSPECTOR MORSE 1990 increasingly become a market for cal releases. CDs produced dustry expects to double its total will 15 13 STRANGLERS EPIC GREATEST HITS 1977 -1990 1 music videos. Through a long - $77.7 million last year and are of million sales. selling 16 NEW JOAN ARMATRADING A &M THE VERY BEST OF ... atmosphere of the still the sector's fastest -grow- According to Manfred Zumkeller, form video, the 17 22 CARRERAS, DOMINGO, PAVAROTTI DECCA IN CONCERT recalled home. Visu- ing format with unit sales up Central European president of concert can be at 18 9 FREE ISLAND THE BEST OF FREE /ALL RIGHT NOW are a fur- 29% last year to 8.4 million. Cas- Warner Music International, the rea- al and musical standards 19 7 THE SIMPSONS GEFFEN THE SIMPSONS SING THE BLUES of music sette sales grew by 13% to 7.2 son for the expected rise is the con- ther reason for the purchase 20 18 THE BEE GEES POLYDOR THE VERY BEST OF ... retail- videos." million, while vinyl albums re- stantly increasing number of 21 11 THIN LIZZY VERTIGO DEDICATION /THE VERY BEST OF THIN LIZZY -Walk, head of Poly- mained static at 1.1 million. ers selling music videos. The total is Rainer Schmidt NEW LIVING COLOUR EPIC TIME'S UP page) currently about 300 but is growing by (Continued on next 23 NEW JULIAN COPE ISLAND PEGGY SUICIDE

24 14 PHIL COLLINS VIRGIN SERIOUS HITS ... LIVE! 25 24 JOSE CARRERAS PHILIPS THE ESSENTIAL JOSE CARRERAS PIRACY STILL A KEY PROBLEM IN AFRICA'S MUSIC INDUSTRY 26 12 JESUS JONES FOOD /EMI DOUBT (Continued from preceding page) 27 15 M.C. HAMMER CAPITOL PLEASE HAMMER DON'T HURT 'EM 28 19 ENIGMA VIRGIN INTERNATIONAL MCMXC A.D. 29 23 WHITNEY HOUSTON ARISTA I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT in in their store. We were shown a haul resentative there. the Kenyan budget June. 30 16 RICK ASTLEY RCA FREE also explained which had arrived that day. In the "In Kenya, the preoccupation of "The national group 31 26 JIMMY SOMERVILLE LONDON /POLYGRAM THE SINGLES COLLECTION 1984 -1990 -piracy raids past, these had tended to originate in the local national group was with that their current anti 32 21 BELINDA CARLISLE VIRGIN RUNAWAY HORSES re- Liberia but, because of the upheavals VAT problems and the introduction of were highly time-consuming but 33 27 TV SOUNDTRACK WARNER BROS. MUSIC FROM TWIN PEAKS The there, Guinea had become the pre- the banderole system. We had discus- sulted in minimal sentences." 34 35 HAPPY MONDAYS FACTORY /PINNACLE PILLS 'N' THRILLS AND BELLYACHES lawyer to take ferred route. The consignment had sions with the responsible minister group plans to hire a 35 NEW BARRY WHITE MERCURY THE COLLECTION off it. originated in the Far East, most prob- and official who assured us that they some of the pressure 25 JONI MITCHELL GEFFEN NIGHT RIDE HOME "My feeling what we ably Singapore or Taiwan. They in- were fully aware of the difficulties overall after 37 17 CARTER -THE UNSTOPPABLE SEX MACHINE ROUGH TRADE 30 SOMETHING in is one opti- cluded tapes which were so up-to- that the industry faced. We were told saw and heard Africa of 38 33 ALEXANDER O'NEAL TABU /SONY MUSIC ALL TRUE MAN said. date that they had not yet been made that they were working towards a mism," Morgan 39 39 MICHAEL BOLTON COLUMBIA SOUL PROVIDER available legitimately to the EMI rep- satsifactory solution by the time of 40 NEW PATSY CLINE MCA SWEET DREAMS

70 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com INTERNATIONAL

Nippon Columbia

Sorting Through mapping a course for success Savoy Catalog TOKYO- Following Nippon Co- lumbia's acquisition of the Savoy Jazz catalog from Muse Records (Billboard, March 9), the company says it expects to ship its first re- leases in September or October. According to Nippon Columbia spokesman Takao Homma, this will be after its jazz specialists have waded through Savoy's orig- inal direct -to -disc master lacquers and master tapes. There are plans to issue be- tween 120 and 150 albums under the Savoy imprint, Homma says, adding that the company expects the titles to garner worldwide sales totaling 3 billion yen (about $22 million at the current ex- This special edition features change rate) over the next five to a close -up look at the Emerald Isle's six years. The Savoy Jazz deal, consum- vibrant music industry, including: mated through Nippon Colum- bia's Denon Records subsidiary, is its first major jazz label purchase Interviews with Ireland's top outside Japan. The firm says it bought the line -for an undis- music industry and executives closed sum -from Joe Fields of Muse because of the growing U.S. An overview of the concert and touring jazz market and strong interest in classic American jazz. business, with unique insights from STEVE McCLURE promoters Jim Aiken and Denis Desmond

MUSIC -VID FUTURE (Continued from preceding page) Gram's music -video operations here, also predicts a considerable increase in total sales during '91. He cites the steadily increasing number of re- leases and marketing activities of nearly all companies in the German market and positive developments in the U.K., the source of much pan -Eu- ropean music-video product. A comprehensive report on the ration's In addition, he believes that promo- tional RINstate -of- the -art recording studios initiatives with MTV -which is now available in 5 million homes in Germany -will boost sales even fur- ther. An in -depth look at the indie music scene Both Warner and PolyGram are planning to augment their music re- by Solid Records' Oliver Walsh leases this year by moving into new areas such as sports and special -in- An analysis of the of the growing influence of terest programs. of sponsorship in promoting new talent

ITALIAN MUSIC SALES (Continued from preceding page) A profile of Daniel O'Donnell and more! fer to wait and include them on their respective albums." However, Cre- Your ad message will reach Billboard's pax says he is happy with the overall market situation and describes the 200,000 readers in over 100 countries. transition from vinyl to CD as healthy. AFI declines to reveal individual For more information contact: company shares and, at press time, none of the major firms was willing London: Niki MacCarthy 71 -323 -6686 to disclose market position. Industry observers, however, believe that Europe: Christine Chinetti 71- 323 -6686 Warner Music Italy is the leader, with EMI and PolyGram coming in second New York: Alex Kelly (212) 536 -5223 and third, respectively. Within the overall totals, domestic Jon Guynn (212) 536 -5309 repertoire successes include Lucio Dalla (Pressing /BMG), Eros Ramaz- zotti (DDD /BMG), Zucchero (Poly - dor), Claudio Baglioni (CBS), and Vas- Issue date: April 20 / Ad close: March 26 co Rossi (EMI), plus newcomers Mar- co Massini (Dischi Recordi) and Ligabue (Warner Italy).

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 71 www.americanradiohistory.com CANADA Many Canadian Acts Still Outside The Int'l Spotlight BY LARRY LeBLANC ing widespread success in Canada. But despite these inroads that backwaters of regional American ing Canadian new musical figures as More recently, and in varying de- seemed inconceivable a decade ago, markets. Sue Medley, Crash Vegas, Art Berg- TORONTO -While English- speak- grees, Alannah Myles, Daniel Lanois, popularity in Canada often has not Today, some of Canada's biggest mann, John James, Sheree, Leslie ing Canadian artists talk of breaking the Cowboy Junkies, the Tragically carried much weight elsewhere. Al- successes, including the Northern Spit Tree -o, Razorbacks, Paul Laine, into the international marketplace, Hip, Jane Child, Rita MacNeil, the though they enjoyed strong domestic Pikes, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, 54/40, Bootsauce, National Velvet, usually referring to the U.S., they Jeff Healey Band, Colin James, Ce- success, recordings by such notable Kim Mitchell, Men Without Hats, the Jitters, Annette Ducharme, Para- frequently find it difficult to rouse line Dion, Kon Kan, Dream Warriors, Canadian pop acts as Honeymoon Maestro Fresh -Wes, Gowan, Luba, dox, Lava Hay, Basic English, and outside attention. Killer Dwarfs, The Pursuit Of Happi- Suite, Platinum Blonde, Parachute The Box, Blue Rodeo, Barney Bentall Watertown. Through the '80s, such Canadian ness, Moev, Skinny Puppy, Sarah Club, Dal Bello, the Partland Broth- & the Legendary Hearts, and Sass acts as Bryan Adams, Loverboy, McLachlan, Mary Margaret O'Hara, ers, Haywire, Frozen Ghost, Saga, Jordan enjoy practically no interna- LIMITED POTENTIAL SEEN Glass Tiger, Corey Hart, the Nylons, Lee Aaron, Jane Siberry, Voivod, and Zappacosta, Headpins, Prism, Payola tional profile. Today, the Canadian music indus- and k.d. lang & the Reclines were ac- Roch Voisine have also made interna- (aka Rock & Hyde), and Rough Trade The jury, meanwhile, is still out on try, largely based in Toronto, Montre- claimed internationally while enjoy- tional gains. disappeared into the limbo of the the international fate of such promis- al, and Vancouver, British Columbia, and characterized by an exceptionally high level of foreign ownership and control, continues for many to repre- sent an inevitable circle with limited potential. The vast majority of art- ists, including 10 who took home Juno Awards recently, are indebted to FACTOR and MusicAction, the go- vernment/broadcaster-funded loan organizations that allow numerous artists and chronically underfunded small Canadian indies the chance to get their recordings released. Many Canadian artists and their managements, even those who have ample reason to have confidence in their abilities, continue to display a distinct aversion to risk -taking. On the panel "Talent, Touring, Sponsor- ship," at a recent Vancouver confer- ence sponsored by The Record, Van- couver manager Bruce Allen and booker Vinny Cinquemani, president of The Agency, warned managers that Canadian artists need to concen- trate on forging international agency ties and to forgo top -paying jobs in Canada and switch to lower -paying dates outside the country if they ex- pected to break internationally. Meanwhile, rather than following the traditional route of signing with the local branch of a multinationals and trusting they can interest their international affiliates to support their records, many up- and-coming Canadian artists are vying to sign di- rectly to U.S. and British labels. In the past three years, Canadian artists who have signed directly to outside companies include Myles, Dream Warriors, Siberry, the Jeff Healey Band, Michie Mee, Hart, Vi- vienne Williams, Kon Kan, Child, k.d.lang, James, Tim Karr, The Pur- suit Of Happiness, Myles Goodwyn, Brian Greenway, the Breit Brothers, Michelle Wright, the Tragically Hip, Tim Feehan, and Maestro Fresh -Wes. In numerous cases, the acts had tried in vain to obtain interest from Canadian labels before finally finding Call your Billboard outside attention, and some do not Australia's stars are in the Spotlight! rep today: bother to hide their contempt of the Canadian scene. "I went outside of Canada, signed In Billboard's May 4th issue well report on a new decade of Australia Mike Lewis my groups, and now they have to get Every aspect of the business will be covered, released in Canada," said Dream Australian successes. 61 -2 -319 -6995 Warrior and Index producer /man- including talent, record companies, touring, publishing, media, ager Ivan Berry in the March issue of United Kingdom the British magazine Select. "Isn't radio, manufacturing and services. Niki MacCarthy that a joke ?" 71- 323 -6686 read reacted to by professionals from Your ad message will be and Japan radio, retail, video and the music press. Don't miss your chance to Aki Kaneko TO OUR READERS tap into Billboard's worldwide audience of over 200,000 readers in 03- 498 -4641 Canadian news items and pho- tos should be sent to Larry over 100 countries! Los Angeles LeBlanc, 15 Independence Arty Simon Drive, Scarborough, Ontario 213- MIK 3R7. 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2 1 I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LONDONBEAT RCA/BMG 2 10 ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED WHITNEY HOUSTON ARISTA/BMG

3 1 O SUCKER DJ DIMPLES D LIBERATION /FESTIVAL 3 3 SENSITIVITY RALPH TRESVANT MCA /MCA 4 8 SADENESS -PART 1 ENIGMA VIRGIN /EMI 4 7 ALL THIS TIME STING A &M /A &M 5 5 TINGLES RATCAT ROO /POLYGRAM 5 4 I'M NOT IN LOVE WILL TO POWER EPIC /CBS 6 3 WIGGLE IT 2 IN A ROOM LIBERATION /FESTIVAL 6 8 COMING OUT OF THE DARK GLORIA ESTEFAN EPIC /CBS

7 6 FANTASY BLACK BOX deCONSTRUCTION /BMG 7 1 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT C&C MUSIC FACTORY SONY /SONY 8 4 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT C &C MUSIC FACTORY COLUMBIA 8 5 SOMEDAY MARIAH CAREY SONY /SONY I 9 9 BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN'S SONG) STEVIE B. 9 9 SMOOTH AS SILK MC J & COOL G CAPITOL /CAPITOL LIBERATION/FESTIVAL 10 12 WHERE DOES MY HEART BEAT NOW CELINE DION COLUMBIA /SONY 10 7 I TOUCH MYSELF DIVINYLS VIRGIN /EMI 11 6 BECAUSE I LOVE YOU STEVIE B LMR /RCA © 1991, Billboard /BPI Communications Inc. 11 11 WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO KYLIE MINOGUE MUSHROOM /FESTIVAL 12 NEW JOYRIDE ROXETTE CAPTIOL /CAPITOL - --- 12 NEW FALLING JULEE CRUISE WARNER 13 16 JUST ANOTHER DREAM CATHY DENNIS POLYDOR /PLG 13 15 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC VANILLA ICE SBK /EMI 14 11 FREEDOM GEORGE MICHAEL SONY /SONY 14 12 ICE ICE BABY VANILLA ICE SBK /EMI 15 17 SHOW ME THE WAY STYX A &M /A &M 15 NEW THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG (IT'S IN HIS KISS) CHER EPIC 16 20 HEADLONG QUEEN HOLLYWOOD /ELEKTRA 16 14 PRAY M.C. HAMMER CAPITOL /EMI 17 19 MY DEFINITION OF DREAM WARRIORS ISLAND /MCA 17 16 FROM A DISTANCE BETTE MIDLER WARNER 18 14 SHELTER ME CINDERELLA POLYGRAM /PLG 18 19 FREEDOM GEORGE MICHAEL EPIC 19 18 FIRST TIME SURFACE COLUMBIA/SONY 19 13 I'M FREE SOUP DRAGONS POLYDOR /POLYGRAM 20 15 MONEYTALKS AC /DC ATLANTIC /WEA 20 NEW OPERA HOUSE WORLD FAMOUS SUPREME TEAM SHOW VIRGIN /EMI ALBUMS ALBUMS 1 4 MARIAH CAREY VISION OF LOVE COLUMBIA/SONY 1 8 BLACK BOX DREAMLAND BMG 2 1 C &C MUSIC FACTORY GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT COLUMBIA /SONY 2 1 HOTHOUSE FLOWERS HOME POLYDOR/POLYGRAM MUSIC 3 3 VANILLA ICE TO THE EXTREME SBK /EMI 3 2 JANET JACKSON RHYTHM NATION 1814 A &M /POLYDOR INEDIA 4 2 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M /A &M 4 17 TV SOUNDTRACK TWIN PEAKS WARNER 3/16/91 5 14 THE TRAGICALLY HIP ROAD APPLES MCA /MCA lo.op.'sMeskRed/oN. wsw.okly EUROCHART HOT 100 5 3 ELTON JOHN THE VERY BEST OF ... PHONOGRAM/POLYGRAM 6 5 MADONNA THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION SIRE /WEA 6 4 BILLY JOEL SOUVENIR/THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION COLUMBIA SINGLES 7 6 WILSON PHILLIPS WILSON PHILLIPS SBK /EMI 7 5 MEAT LOAF BAT OUT OF HELL EPIC 1 1 SADENESS -PART 1 ENIGMA VIRGIN 8 7 M.C. HAMMER PLEASE HAMMER DON'T HURT 'EM CAPITOL/CAPITOL 8 7 MARIAH CAREY MARIAH CAREY COLUMBIA 2 2 DO THE BARTMAN THE SIMPSONS GEFFEN 9 9 CHRIS ISAAK HEART SHAPED WORLD REPRISE /WEA 9 6 M.C. HAMMER PLEASE HAMMER DON'T HURT 'EM CAPITOL /EMI 3 3 CRAZY SEAL ZTT 10 11 BLACK CROWES SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER DEF AMERICAN /GEFFEN 30 9 VANILLA ICE TO THE EXTREME SBK /EMI 4 4 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT C &C MUSIC FACTORY COLUMBIA 11 13 BETTE MIDLER SOME PEOPLE'S LIVES ATLANTIC /WEA 11 13 BETTE MIDLER SOME PEOPLE'S LIVES WARNER 5 5 3 A.M. ETERNAL KLF KLF COMMUNICATIONS 12 8 AC /DC THE RAZORS EDGE ATCO/WEA 12 NEW THE BLACK SORROWS HARLEY & ROSE COLUMBIA 6 NEW CRAZY FOR YOU MADONNA SIRE 13 10 THE SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS SING THE BLUES GEFFEN /GEFFEN 13 10 KYLIE MINOGUE RHYTHM OF LOVE MUSHROOM /FESTIVAL 7 22 BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG) STEVIE B. BCM 14 NEW ENIGMA MCMX A.D. VIRGIN/A &M 14 NEW LONDONBEAT IN THE BLOOD BMG 8 NEW SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO THE CLASH COLUMBIA 15 12 PHIL COLLINS SERIOUS HITS ... LIVE! ATLANTIC /WEA 9 10 WINDS OF CHANGE SCORPIONS MERCURY 15 11 DIVINYLS DIVINYLS VIRGIN /EMI 16 15 GEORGE MICHAEL LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE, VOL. 1 COLUMBIA/ 10 7 INNUENDO QUEEN PARLOPHONE 16 NEW INXS X WARNER SONY 11 8 ICE ICE BABY VANILLA ICE SBK 17 19 THE CARPENTERS THEIR GREATEST HITS POLYDOR /POLYGRAM 17 NEW BLUE RODEO CASINO WEA /WEA 12 11 HELLO AFRIKA DR. ALBAN f /LEILA K. SWEMIX 18 NEW SOUTHERN SONS SOUTHERN SONS BMG 18 17 BLACK BOX DREAMLAND RCA /BMG 13 6 (I WANNA GIVE YOU) DEVOTION NOMAD f /MC MIKEE FREEDOM 19 12 QUEEN INNUENDO EMI 19 NEW INXS X ATLANTIC /WEA RUMOUR 20 15 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M 20 19 WHITNEY HOUSTON I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT RCA /BMG 14 14 YOU GOT THE LOVE SOURCE t /CANDI STATON TRUELOVE 15 19 GO FOR IT! JOEY B. ELLIS & TYNETTA HARE CAPITOL 16 12 QU'EST-CE -QU'ON FAIT MAINTENANT BENNY B PLR 17 NEW NATAL CHICO & ROBERTA CARRERE GERMANY (Courtesy Der Musikmarkt) As of 3/5/91 FRANCE (Courtesy of Nielsen /Europe 1) As of 3/9/91 18 20 WICKED GAME CHRIS ISAAK LONDON SINGLES SINGLES 19 15 UNCHAINED MELODY RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS VERVE /POLYDOR 1 1 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT C &C MUSIC FACTORY COLUMBIA 1 2 WINDS OF CHANGE SCORPIONS MERCURY 20 16 CRY FOR HELP RICK ASTLEY RCA 2 4 CRAZY SEAL ZTT 2 1 SADENESS -PART 1 ENIGMA VIRGIN 21 13 JUSTIFY MY LOVE MADONNA SIRE 3 4 QU'EST CE QU'ON FAIT MAINTENANT? BENNY B. ON THE 3 5 3 A.M. ETERNAL KLF KLF COMMUNICATIONS 22 NEW MOVE YOUR BODY (ELEVATION) XPANSIONS OPTIMISM / ARISTA BEAT 4 3 HELLO AFRIKA DR. ALBAN f /LEILA K. LOGIC /BMG ARIOLA 4 3 NATAL CHICO & ROBERTA CARRERE 23 9 GET HERE OLETA ADAMS FONTANA 5 6 ALL TOGETHER NOW THE FARM PRODUCE 5 6 POUPEE PSYCHEDELIQUE THIERRY HAZARD COLUMBIA 24 28 HERE COMES THE HAMMER M.C. HAMMER CAPITOL 6 2 BEINHART TORFROCK POLYDOR 6 5 IL FAUT LAISSER LE TEMPS FELIX GRAY & DIDIER 25 26 ALL RIGHT NOW FREE ISLAND BARBELIVIEN ZONE/BMG 7 7 GO FOR IT! JOEY B. ELLIS & TYNETTA HARE CAPITOL 26 24 I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LONDONBEAT ANXIOUS /RCA 7 9 ROMANTIC WORLD DANA DAWSON COLUMBIA 8 9 NO COKE DR. ALBAN SWEMIX 27 21 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC VANILLA ICE SBK 8 7 LA PETITE SIRENE ANNE DISNEY /ADES 9 NEW DO THE 28 29 DON'T WORRY KIM APPLEBY PARLOPHONE BARTMAN SIMPSONS GEFFEN 9 19 UNCHAINED MELODY RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS POLYDOR/POLYGRAM 29 25 IL FAUT LAISSER LE TEMPS FELIX GRAY & DIDIER BARBEVILIEN 10 13 WICKED GAME CHRIS ISAAK REPRISE TALAR 11 8 INNUENDO QUEEN PARLOPHONE 10 180 TEQUILA QUE TU ES SEULE CE SOIR FREDERIC FRANCOIS 30 23 KEEP ON RUNNING MILLI VANILLI HANSA /ARIOLA 12 NEW BECAUSE I LOVE YOU STEVIE B. POLYDOR ALBUMS EMI 13 10 DON'T WORRY KIM APPLEBY PARLOPHONE 12 16 NUIT FREDERICKS, GOLDMAN, JONES COLUMBIA 1 1 QUEEN INNUENDO EMI 14 15 FROM A DISTANCE BETTE MIDLER ATLANTIC 13 NEW J'AI PEUR FRANCOISE FELDMAN & JONIECE JAMISON PHONOGRAM 2 2 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M 15 11 KEEP ON RUNNING MILLI VANILLI HANSA /BMG ARIOLA 3 3 ENIGMA VIRGIN 14 12 I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LONDONBEAT RCA /BMG MCMXC A.D. 16 19 SUCKER DJ DIMPLES D MIKULSKI 4 5 PHIL SERIOUS HITS LIVE! VIRGIN 15 11 THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO UB40 VIRGIN COLLINS ... /WEA 17 NEW CRY FOR HELP RICK ASTLEY RCA 16 LET'S CRAZY INDRA CARRERE /oLANDo 5 4 ELTON JOHN THE VERY BEST OF ... ROCKET 18 12 SADENESS -PART ONE ENIGMA VIRGIN 17 NEW PLAC N NDSINE RCA /BMG 6 NEW CHRIS REA AUBERGE EAST WEST 19 NEW () WANNA GIVE YOU) DEVOTION NOMAD f /MC MIKEE FREEDOM 18 NEW DES GRANDS HDO NA PATRICK BRUEL RCA/BMG 7 6 CHRIS ISAAK WICKED GAME REPRISE RMOUp 19 20 JUSTIFY MY LOVE MADONNA WEA 8 7 GLORIA ESTEFAN INTO THE LIGHT EPIC 20 14 UNBELIEVABLE E.M.F. PARLOPHONE 20 NEW ABOUT YOU DAVID HALLYDAY PHONOGRAM 9 8 WHITNEY HOUSTON I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT ARISTA ALBUMS ALBUMS 10 9 THE JIMMY SOMERVILLE SINGLES COLLECTION 1984/1990 1 1 QUEEN INNUENDO PARLOPHONE 1 2 ENIGMA MCMXC A.D. VIRGIN LONDON 2 1 JEAN- JACQUES FREDERICKS, 2 2 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M GOLDMAN GOLDMAN, 11 12 TV SOUNDTRACK TWIN PEAKS WARNER EROS. JONES COLUMBIA 3 3 PHIL COLLINS SERIOUS HITS ... LIVE! WEA 12 10 GEORGE MICHAEL LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE, VOL. 1 EPIC 3 7 SCORPIONS CRAZY WORLD MERCURY 4 5 JIMMY THE SINGLES COLLECTION 13 11 MADONNA THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION SIRE SOMERVILLE 1984 -1990 4 4 PATRICK BRUEL ALORS REGARDE RCA /BMG LONDON 14 20 OLETA ADAMS CIRCLE OF ONE FONTANA 5 3 JOHNNY HALLIDAY DANS LA CHALEUR DE BERCY 5 4 WESTERNHAGEN LIVE WARNER BROS. PHONOGRAM 15 13 VANILLA ICE TO THE EXTREME SBK 6 7 AC /DC THE RAZORS EDGE ATCO /EAST WEST 6 6 MICHEL SARDOU LE PRIVILEGE TREMA /EMI 16 14 AC /DC THE RAZORS EDGE ATCO 7 13 CHRIS ISAAK WICKED GAME REPRISE 7 8 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M 17 NEW RICK ASTLEY FREE RCA 8 NEW HOWARD CARPENDALE GANZ NAH ELECTROLA 8 20 BENNY B. L'ALBUM ON THE BEAT 18 17 TANITA TIKARAM EVERYBODY'S ANGEL EAST WEST 9 5 PHIL COLLINS SERIOUS HITS LIVE! WEA 9 6 SOUNDTRACK WERNER-BIENHART POLYDOR ... 19 29 SCORPIONS CRAZY WORLD MERCURY 10 11 ROCH VOISINE DOUBLE RCA /BMG 10 NEW EDWARD SIMONI PAN-TRAEUME COLUMBIA 20 NEW FREE THE BEST OF FREE/ ALL RIGHT NOW ISLAND 11 9 FRANCOIS FELDMAN UNE PRESENCE PHONOGRAM 11 NEW CHRIS REA AUBERGE EAST WEST 21 15 THIN LIZZY DEDICATION /THE VERY BEST OF THIN LIZZY VERTIGO 12 10 UB40 LABOUR OF LOVE PART II VIRGIN 22 28 THE SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS SING THE BLUES GEFFEN 12 9 ELTON JOHN THE VERY BEST OF ... ROCKET 13 16 ELMER FOOD BEAT 30 CM POLYDOR 23 19 WESTERNHAGEN LIVE WARNER BROS. 13 10 HERBERT GROENEMEYER LUXUS ELECTROLA 14 15 FRANCIS CABREL SARBACANE COLUMBIA 24 25 M.C. HAMMER PLEASE HAMMER DON'T HURT 'EM CAPITOL 14 11 ENIGMA MCMXC A.D. VIRGIN 15 17 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK STEP BY STEP COLUMBIA NEW EST CE QUE TU 25 NEW NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK NO MORE GAMES (THE REMIX ALBUM) 15 8 BAP X FUER E U ELECTROLA 16 FREDERIC FRANCOIS ES SEULE CE SOIR COLUMBIA TREMA/EMI 16 12 VAYA CON DIOS NIGHT OWLS ARIOLA 17 13 PATRICIA KAAS SCENE DE VIE COLUMBIA 26 16 CARRERAS, DOMINGO, PAVAROTTI IN CONCERT DECCA 17 NEW HEINZ RUDOLF KUNZE BRILLE WARNER BROS. 18 12 WHITNEY HOUSTON I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT 27 23 SOUNDTRACK WERNER-BEINHART POLYDOR 18 15 BETTE MIDLER SOME PEOPLE'S LIVES ATLANTIC ARISTA /BMG 28 21 SNAP WORLD POWER LOGIC ARIOLA / 19 NEW GEORGE MICHAEL LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE, VOL. 1 19 14 MOTORHEAD 1916 EPIC 29 24 JEAN-JACQUES GOLDMAN FREDERICKS, GOLDMAN, JONES EPIC COLUM IA 20 20 LONDONBEAT IN THE BLOOD ANXIOUS /RCA 20 14 RONDO VENEZIANO MASQUERADE POLYDOR 30 30 INXS X MERCURY

JAPAN (Courtesy Music Labo) As of 3/18/91 SWEDEN (Courtesy GLF) As of 3/13/91 NETHERLANDS (Courtesy Stichting Nederlandse Top 40) As of 3/8/91 SINGLES SINGLES SINGLES 1 1 OH YEAH /LOVE STORY WA TOTSUZEN NI KAZUMASA ODA FUN 1 NEW JOYRIDE ROXETTE EMI 1 2 LIEFDE VOOR MUZIEK RAYMOND VH GROENEWOUD EMI HOUSE 2 1 CRAZY SEAL METRONOME 2 1 CRAZY SEAL ziT 2 NEW HAZIMARI WA ITSUMO AME ASKA PONY CANYON 3 4 3 A.M. ETERNAL KLF MEGA /EMI 3 3 BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG) STEVIE B. BCM 3 2 CRIME OF LOVE KYOSUKE HIMURO TOSHIBA /EMI 4 3 CHRIS ISAAK LONDON 4 6 DO THE BARTMAN THE SIMPSONS GEFFEN 4 4 UTAENAKATTA LOVE SONG YUJI ODA TOSHIBA /EMI WICKED GAME 5 5 THE GREASE MEGAMIX JOHN TRAVOLTA & OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN 5 NEW BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN B. BCM 5 3 AI WA KATSU KAN POLYDOR SONG) STEVIE POLYDOR 6 6 DO THE BARTMAN THE SIMPSONS GEFFEN 6 6 GYPSY MICHIRU KOJIMA VAP 6 7 3 AM ETERNAL KLF KLF COMMUNICATIONS 7 7 AITAI CHIKAKO SAWADA TAURUS 7 5 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT C &C MUSIC FACTORY SONY MUSIC 7 10 DEVOTION NOMAD BUZZ 8 NEW TONIGHT KUMIKO YAMASHITA TOSHIBA /EMI 8 NEW DO YOU BELIEVE IN ME ERIC GADD METRONOME 8 4 KNOCKIN' BOOTS CANDYMAN EPIC 5 9 SAYONARA DAKEDO SAYONARA JA NAI YAMADEKATSUTENAI WINK 9 2 FALLING JULEE CRUISE WARNER BROS. 9 NEW GOEDE TIJDEN, SLECHTE TIJDEN I. BORAY & I. DE VRIES MERCURY ' PONY CANYON 10 NEW I WRITE YOU A LOVE SONG IZABELLA VIRGIN 10 8 GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT C &C MUSIC FACTORY CBS 10 NEW LONELY ZI KILL TOSHIBA /EMI ALBUMS ALBUMS ALBUMS 1 1 VARIOUS POWER BALLADS EVA 1 1 QUEEN INNUENDO PARLOPHONE 1 NEW SHIZUKA KUDO MIND UNIVERSE PONY CANYON 2 8 CHRIS ISAAK WICKED GAME LONDON 2 3 CHRIS ISAAK WICKED GAME LONDON 2 1 MIDORI KARASHIMA GREEN FUN HOUSE 3 NEW ERIC GADD ERIC GADD METRONOME 3 2 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M 3 NEW MIHO MORIKAWA POP THE TOP TOSHIBA /EMI 4 6 ELDKVARN LEGENDER UR DEN SVARTA HATTEN EMI 4 7 SOUNDTRACK GREASE POLYDOR 4 2 HIKARU GENJI THANK YOU (3 3 3) PONY CANYON 5 NEW CHRIS REA AUBERGE METRONOME 5 4 GLORIA ESTEFAN INTO THE LIGHT EPIC 5 NEW BOBBY COLDWELL SOLID GROUND POLYDOR 6 3 ELTON THE VERY ROCKET 6 6 VARIOUS TURN UP THE BASS, VOL. 6 ARCADE 6 3 JUN SKY WALKER(S) START TOY'S FACTORY JOHN BEST OF... 7 8 RAYMOND VH GROENEWOUD MEISJES EMI 7 9 M.C. HAMMER PLEASE HAMMER DON'T HURT 'EM TOSHIBA /EMI 7 2 TV SOUNDTRACK TWIN PEAKS WARNER BROS. 8 5 PHIL COLLINS SERIOUS HITS ...LIVE! WEA 8 5 KOME KOME CLUB K2C CBS/SONY 8 NEW THASTROEM XPLODERA MIG 2000 MISTLUR 9 NEW VARIOUS FIDO'S CHOICE (17 COOL DANCE TRAX) MAGNUM 9 4 BUCK -TICK KURUTTA TAIYO VICTOR 9 4 STING THE SOUL CAGES A &M 10 9 JIM SINGLESAVILLE COLLECTION 1984/ 1990 10 7 TOSHIFUMI HINATA TOKYO LOVE STORY ALFA 10 7 TOMAS LEDIN TILLFAELLIGHETERNAS SPEL RECORD STATION PHONOGRA M

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America" and the bluesy "Give Me described "all- American Jewish COUNTRY Some Time." lesbian folk singer" finds Phranc SPOTLIGHT prouder and better focused than RONNIE MILSAP * MOTORHEAD ever -armed with only an acoustic Back To The Grindstone 1916 guitar, she makes poignant insights PRODUCERS: Ronnie Milsap, Rob Galbraith, Richard PRODUCER: Peter Solley Landis into the vicissitudes of gay life with RCA 2375 WTG 46858 such simple, affecting songs as BUM Now in its 16th year of existence, Once again, Milsap swings away from "Why ?," "Outta Here," and "Tipton," his country roots; but with such English heavy -metal juggernaut can Modern rockers should "Dress Code." exquisite musical taste and such a still burn it down with the best of the winning electro-folk give a spin to magnificent voice to express it with, young pretenders. Fronted as usual Not Romantic," where track "I'm who cares? by cowhide -larynxed Lemmy she's backed by four -piece rhythm Kilmister, band blazes brightly on section 2 Nice Girls. Other tracks DOLLY PARTON forceful "No Voices In The Sky," feature former members of X and the salutes the spot where punk and Eagle When She Flies Blasters, as well as Syd Straw on an a PRODUCER: not listed metal meet on tribute "Ramones," cappella duet of the Beach Boys' Columbia 46882 a truly sobering and and delivers "Surfer Girl." To a great degree, this is the Dolly of strings, no less!) moving ballad (with old: easily amazed, easily moved, on title cut about British casualties R.E.M. always the tough country innocent. during World War I. Pure rock for Out Of Time Best cuts: "Rockin' Years," "If You POP people. power PRODUCERS: Scott Litt & R.E.M. Need Me," and the title tune. R&B Warner Bros. 26496 GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS * MARK GERMINO & THE SLUGGERS Athens, Ga.'s gift to modern rock is Boogie People VINCE GILL Radartown BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS PRODUCERS: Terry Manning & the Delaware back with a somewhat idiosyncratic Pocket Full Of Gold PRODUCER. R.S. Field Live Hardcore World Wide Destroyers album that may please fans more PRODUCER: Tony Brown EMI 92514 Zoo /BMG 2445 PRODUCER: Dwayne Suma: Jive /RCA 1425 than anything group has released MCA 10140 Nashville singer /songwriter formerly Titular folks have already started since Michael Stipe's vocals became Gill, who wrote or co-wrote eight of with adept rock Rap has never been known as a live snapping up this one, despite the fact with RCA joins forces intelligible. Folkish instrumentation, the songs on his second MCA release, once on Arista, and combination medium, so this concert album, that Lonesome George again cleaves band a spoken -word foray, and guest shows off his strong vocals, which are is a sharp one reminiscent of latter - recorded in New York, London, and to his apparently timeless formula of shots by B -52 Kate Pierson and surrounded by superior musical Earle. is a lyrically Paris, loses plenty in the translation shufHes'n'boogie. A smattering of day Steve Germino rapper KRS-One spice up this production. Patty Loveless joins him songwriter with a conscience from stage to platter. KRS -One's originals, including current top 10 astute generally low -key -sounding effort. on the title cut and first single. and an acerbic view of contemporary raps, which are unusually effective in album -rock track "If You Don't Start Initial cut "Losing My Religion" has society (see "Radartown" for a prime the studio, sound like rants here, and Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)," already soared to No. 1 on Modern MERLE HAGGARD complement customarily rockin' example). Utterly winning track here DJs' scratching is a dim echo coming out of PA speakers. Album will likely Rock Tracks chart and is a top 10 All Night Long covers of standards by Chuck Berry, is remake of "Rex Bob Lowenstein," a PRODUCERS: Various go only by album -rock track, boding well for Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John portrait of a maverick DJ that will over commercially but Curb 77410 sheer dint of BDP's track record. prolongation of band's platinum Lee Hooker, and others. Nothin' new, bring a tear to former free -form jocks track record. Most of the songs here are from but it jumps. everywhere. Too bad radio probably Haggard's years at Capitol Records, won't play it. CRAIG G but the album does include a duet Now, That's More Like It BULLETBOYS PRODUCER: Marley Marl with Randy Travis (the title song). Freakshow * THE GODFATHERS Atlantic Street 82196 These aren't greatest -hits selections, PRODUCER: Ted Templeman swinging and pensive. Another strong Unreal World New York rapper combines hip -hop but they all embody high -quality Warner Bros. 26168 PRODUCER: Steve Brown entry by the leader, and a no -risk and rap on his sophomore set. Much singing and writing. From Templeman's familiar -sounding Epic 46026 proposition for straight -ahead jazz of the diverse material deals with life production to Marq Torien's vocals Third Epic album by caustic English outlets. on the street without being hardcore. Mick Sweda's work, rockers may be their most pungent and guitar Though many of the cuts are catchy, group's second album will likely outing yet. While there's no one track COURTNEY PINE such as "Smoothing Out The Rough conjure up the question, "Is that the here as immediately ear -catching as Within The Realms Of Our Dreams CLASSICAL Spots," which glides over "Stone Soul new Van Halen album ?" Group is chant -along breakthrough "Birth, PRODUCER: Delfeayo Marsalis Picnic," and first single "U -R Not The Antilles 848244 effective if none too original on such School, Work, Death," album is full of HAYDN: THE CREATION 1," there's an inconsistency that VH sound -alikes as "Hell Yeah!" and rip- roaring performances, ardently After his previous treatment of jazz Auger, Langridge, Thomas, City of Birmingham makes it better to pick and choose "Thrill That Kills "; it's at its best sung by front man Peter Coyne. Title standards, this dexterous British Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Rattle rather than plow straight through. Angel 54149 when it surprises, as on unexpected cut, "King Of Misery," and "Believe saxophonist returns to original Tom Waits cover "Hang On St. In Yourself" are all highly compositions-backed by pianist One of the few English versions of KMC the Christopher" and bluesy "Talk To recommended to both modern rockers Kenny Kirkland, bassist Charnett the oratorio masterpiece, Three Men With The Power Of Ten Moffett, and Watts performance is a triumph for Your Daughter." Overall, a chart - and gutsier album rockers. drummer Jeff - PRODUCERS: Jammin' James Carter, Poison Ivey orchestra, chorus, and conductor. The efficient rock'n'roll opus. Norwood and continues to hone his punchy, JACK FROST Priority 57122 driving sound. Best of the set include soloists, however, are not quite up to PRODUCER: Kilbey TANITA TIKARAM Steve L.A. -based rap trio stirs up a hard - the beautiful, bright -hued "Zaire," the the standard their reputations predict, Arista 8667 in Everybody's Angel jamming blood bath that is multitracked, ebullient "A Slave's occasionally uncomfortable more PRODUCERS: Tanita Tikaram, Peter Van Hooke & Now here's a Down Under delight- reminiscent at times of a hip -hop Tale," the angular, Ornette -ian "Una florid passages and cadential Rod Argent Church mastermind Kilbey joins Muy Bonita," and impressionistically ornamentation. Rattle has strong Reprise 26486 Slayer, or perhaps the Geto Boys in forces with Grant McLennan, one of not-so -dead earnest. Numbers run Coltranean "Sepia Love Song" and ideas about the work and moves it Tikaram's vocals are as Though the powers behind the late, lamented gamut from boastful roasting of "Time To Go Home." along in expert fashion. mesmerizingly somber as always, critic's delight the Go- Betweens. Duo "Lyrical Tournament" to aptly titled they're surrounded this time by BACH: THE GOLDBERG TOCCATA forges a highly atmospheric sound "Terrifying Tracks "; production is * 29TH STREET SAXOPHONE QUARTET VARIATIONS; infectious musical arrangements IN F SHARP MINOR; MUSICAL OFFERING: 2 very reminiscent of Velvet loud and always def. Apt to appeal to Underground of Van Morrison on many PRODUCER: RICERCARES reminiscent Underground's moody third album. the segment of the audience attuned Brian Bacchus of the 14 tracks. First single, "Only Antilles 848415 Andrew Rangell, Piano Modern rockers should embrace such to Freddie Krueger and his ilk. The Ones We Love," is bolstered by gauzy delights as "Birdowner (As Composed of Jim Hartog, Ed Jackson, Dorian DOR -90138 background vocals by Jennifer Seen On T.V.)," "Geneva 4 A.M.," Rich Rothenberg, and high- charting Impressive on every count. Rangell is Warnes. Other than the fascinating "Providence," and "Thought I Was altoist Bobby Watson, the 29th Street no slave to convention, treats repeats instrumentation, "Angel" also offers Over You." Saxophone Quartet may not have in the variations casually-sometimes a more confident Tikaram who has JAZZ named itself with the worldly yes, sometimes no-and inserts learned to use her interesting voice to PHRANC aspirations of another better-known occasional ornamental figuration and full effect. Positively Phranc EARL KLUGH sax four -piece, but its inventively unexpected rhythmic alteration. It all PRODUCER: Warren A. Bruleigh Midnight In San Juan arranged, stridently swinging seems to work, and one remains Island 848282 RHYTHM CORPS PRODUCER: Earl Klugh material may yet gain it global wonder how Warner Bros. 26293 transfixed with at great The Future's Not What It Used To Be Second label release from this self- recognition. Serious jazz listeners and the piece is. What better result from a PRODUCER: Ben Grosse As title suggests, guitarist is in a playlists should be attracted to many The other Bach pieces are Pasha /Epic 46846 performer? somewhat Latinized mood here, with of the tunes here. Band is joined by a no less impressively played. Perhaps Band that hit pay dirt with "Common original compositions reflecting rhythm section (plus Hugh Masekela the best piano sound yet from Ground" a few years back returns rhythms of the Caribbean and South on flugelhorn) for a fabulous, frenetic Dorian's recording venue, Troy Music with a strident rock album that NEW America. As ever, playing is deft version of "Old Devil Moon," stylishly Hall. combines straight -ahead pop with & albeit highly predictable in terms of sung by Pam Watson. interesting melodies that distinguish tone and attack, which won't keep it it from other like- minded groups NOTEWORTHY off contemporary-jazz airwaves. Most VARIOUS ARTISTS coming down the pike. "Satellites" is unusual selection is "Take You Just Friends: A Gathering In Tribute To Emily YO YO shots by an obvious radio song, while the There," featuring guest Remler (Vol. One) SPOTLIGHT: Predicted to hit top 10 on its drum-and- fife-corps feel of "Mother" Make Way For The Motherlode harmonica ace Toots Thielemanns and PRODUCERS: Randall Hage Jamail & Joe Ferry appropriate genre's chart or to earn platinum would make it a groovy alternative PRODUCERS: Sir Jinx & Ice Cube pianist Eliane Elias and an expansive Justice 0502 certification. East West America 91605 radio choice. Don Sebesky arrangement. This all -star testimonial to the late NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new Long- awaited debut from West guitarist includes contributions from a and developing acts worthy of attention and other releases of special interest. DISH Coast rapper who scored a hit with JOHN SCOFIELD fret -ernity of admiring * THE BIG distinguished PICKS (1): New releases predicted to hit To Tha 90s" is a street - Satellites "Stompin' Meant To Be fellow musicians, such as Herb Ellis, the top half of the chart in the format listed. PRODUCERS: Warne Livesey; The Big Dish smart, feminist effort that counters PRODUCER: Don Grolnick Leni Stern, and Steve Masakowski, as CRITIC'S CHOICE ( *) : New releases, re- East West America /Atlantic 91636 many a male rapper's boastful Blue Note 95479 well as sidemen Eddie Gomez, David gardless of potential chart action, which the Retooled Scottish quartet, helmed by bouts. Check out "Girl, Don't Be No Excellent sequel to last year's "Time Benoit, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, and reviewer highly recommends because of their singer /songwriter Stephen Lindsay, Fool," a tune that pulls no punches On My Hands" finds guitarist Scofield musical merit. Nelson Rangell. A sad occasion yields All commercially available in the in albums continues to churn out gentle rock in about men that do, or "Sisterland," again the company of saxophonist/ a sweet set, including originals U.S. are eligible. Send review copies to Melinda the Outfield mode. Lindsay, who which could be the theme song for clarinetist Joe Lovano, who continues "Brontosaurus Walk," "Remily," and Newman, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New sounds like a Sting-Bono hybrid, The Intelligent Black Woman's to distinguish himself as a sideman "Nova Nice," as well as standards York, N.Y. 10036, and Chris Morris, Billboard, delivers song after song of alternative Coalition, a group founded by Yo extraordinaire. Bassist Marc Johnson "Willow Weep For Me," "Besame 9107 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210. Send country and gospel albums to hypnotically soothes Yo. As an added plus, Ice Cube and drummer Bill Stewart round out a pop -rock that Mucho," "Softly, As In A Morning Edward Morris, Billboard, 49 Music Square without ever slipping into dull or appears on several cuts. solid quartet performing a set of Sunrise," and "Equinox." W., Nashville, Tenn. 37203. repetitive terrain. Best cuts are "Miss Scofield originals that are by turns

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Sunny, midtempo love ballad features Gayle gives a sultry reading of this beautifully enhanced by an exquisite RAP a mellow and provocative vocal classic bit of contemplation, which saxophone arrangement. While AC programmers should immediately performance that is ripe for radio. reached No. 12 for Mickey Gilley and get EPMD FEATURING LL COOL J Rampage 350) Pleasant ear candy invites the senses Ray Charles in 1985. their hands on this potential hit, top 40 radio might want to investigate as PRODUCERS: Erick Sermon, Parrish Smith to embark on a balmy voyage that is WRITERS: E. Sermon, P. Smith, J.T. Smith, L Fulson, JO-EL SONNIER You May Change Your Mind well. Taken from the debut "Show J. Fulson sprinkled with playful synth slides (2:52) SINGlE PUBLISHERS: Paricken /L.L Cool J /Def Jam /Power Off" set. Contact: 213 -653 -9944. and glowing sax lines. Lifted from the PRODUCER: James Stroud Force /Budget, BMI, ASCAP upcoming debut disc, "Listen Love." WRITERS: J. Sonnier, T. Shapiro, C. Waters Rai /Columbia 44T -73705 (c /o Sony) (cassette PUBLISHERS: Musique' de Jo-El /Edge single) O'Woods /Kinetic Diamond /Moline Valley, ASCAP KEITH NUNNALLY Seasons Of Love (4:07) Capitol 7-79563 (c /o CEMA) (7 -inch promo; CD No-frills follow -up to the No. 1 "Gold promo also available, 79601) PRODUCER: Steve "Silk" Hurley Capitol ROCK TRACKS Digger" is the ultimate rap WRITERS: S. Hurley, Mohr Sonnier's debut for Capitol is hot experience in that it focuses primarily PUBLISHERS: Third Coast /Last Song, ASCAP - REMIXER: Steve "Silk" Hurley from his energy -driven performance FISHBONE Sunless Saturday (4:17) on the rhythms of language while Giant /Warner Bros. 4-19407 (cassette single) to the foot -stomping production PRODUCERS: Fishbone, David Kahne using instrumentation as just a REVIEWS WRITER: K. Jones The pages of the calendar whiz by on display by Stroud. minimal embellishment. Only the PUBLISHERS: Bouillabaisse /Music Corporation of this capricious R &B /dance diamond America, BMI barest of essentials are here- street- that is a cut above the rest due to Columbia 38T-73668 (c/o Sony) (cassette single) tough "don't mess with me" voices Nunnally's breezy crooning. Brazen insurgents created a loyal that know where it's at and why it's Ricocheting beats bounce off house - DANCE following two years ago with "Truth there. POP oriented piano lines and create a And Soul" and are now poised to dynamic flow that should fit snugly K-9 POSSE Get Wild Go Crazy (4:33) TRIBAL HOUSE Mainline (7:39) tackle college radio with this head - into both dance and urban formats. PRODUCER: K -9 Posse SHEENA EASTON What Comes Naturally PRODUCERS: Winston Jones, David Darlington banging, guitar -based scorcher from WRITER: W. Mahone 4:34) WRITERS: W. Jones, D. Darlington, R. Clark the forthcoming "The Reality Of My PUBLISHER: Murphy -Lynch, ASCAP PRODUCERS: Denny Diante, Nick Mundy PUBLISHERS: EMI Blackwood /Jonesy, BMI Surroundings" set. Apocalyptic track REMIXERS: Wendell Edmonds, Cliff Schwarz WRITERS: A. Armato, N. Mundy SBK 19732 (c/o CEMA) (12 -inch single) Arista 2196 (12 -inch single) PUBLISHERS: Tom Sturges /Chrysalis /Nick Mundy/ with an acoustic lead is Fascinating deep -house dish is a joy starts -in that G.G. Loves Music, ASCAP, BMI. followed by an unrelenting and The posse loses its mind on this REMIXER: Arthur Baker COUNTRY ride replete with nuances like exotic adorable house /rap party favor that is MCA 53742 (cassette single; I2 -inch version also tribal chanting and heady percussive shocking electric -guitar arrangement avagable, MCA 53957) that may entice album rock wrapped with comical rhymes, MARK CHESNUTT Blame It On Texas (2:49) punctuation. Spacious production and jammin' synth horns, and a rompin' Sultry Scottish songstress returns PRODUCER: Mark Wright programmers to eventually jump a richly provocative male /female R &B street -go-lucky with this delightful R &B /dance WRITERS: R. Rogers, M. Wright aboard. chorus. Happy tune PUBLISHERS: Maypop /EMI Blackwood /Wrightchild, vocal delivery add to the track's will ultimately tickle more than a few groove that has across -the -board BMI dynamic nature and make this one a MCA 7 -54053 single; CD dance -club toes and contains a street- smash written all over it-as (7 -inch version also must for top 40 dance and club jocks * THE BIG DISH Miss America (3:55) evidenced by its debut on the Hot available, MCA 45- 54053) PRODUCER: Warne Livesey wise "attack dog" mix that should looking for an instant hit. Don't miss WRITERS: Lindsay, Armstrong, McFie galvanize pop and urban radio R &B Singles chart. A variety Single No. 3 from an album that has PUBLISHERS: of it. Virgin, ASCAP /Copyright Control programmers. sizzling remixes offers something for plenty more possibilities. Chesnutt East West 98846 (c /o Atlantic) (cassette single) glides his way through this delightful, everyone. UNITY 2 Buckwheat The Rebel (3:58) Sensitive first release from the Texas swing -style production. PRRUN -D.M.C. Faces (4:09) PRODUCER: Keene Carse "Satellites" disc is lyrically and ODUCERS: Run- D.M.C.. Jam Master Jay WRITER: not listed P. MICHAEL McDONALD All We Got (4:37) rhythmically poetic, evoking images WRITERS: J. Mizell, S. Brown, D. McDaniels, J. PUBLISHER: not listed PRODUCERS: Ted Templeman, Michael McDonald DOUG STONE In A Different Light (3:27) Simmons REMIXER: Steve "Silk" Hurley of quiet, unsettling desperation. Track WRITERS: P. Leinhaiser, M. McDonald PUBLISHERS: Protoons /Rush -Groove, ASCAP PRODUCER: Doug Johnson Reprise /Warner Bros. 0-40023 (12 -inch single) PUBLISHERS: Meinheiser /Genevieve, ASCAP WRITERS: B. McDill, B. Jones, D. Lee takes on a number of visionary Profile 7328 (cassette single) REMIXERS: Shep Pettibone, Chris Lord -Alge PUBLISHERS: PolyGram /Ranger Bob /Sony Cross Prowling rap /dance attack is a transitions in its quest to relate a Reprise 4 -19713 (c /o Warner Bros.) (cassette Funky second jolt from the "Back Keys, ASCAP /Songs of PolyGram, BMI is story that is individual, yet hauntingly single; 12 -inch version also available, Reprise 0- Epic 34 -73741 (c/o Sony) (7 -inch single; CD visionary treat that laced with a From Hell" set is a bottom -heavy chill 21734) version also available, Epic 73741) light Jamaican rhyme scheme and universal. pill that hits head on with its Smoking house redressing of catchy Stone sensitively delivers this sweet killer beats. Versatile remixes include slamming backup chorus and its pop /funk tune from McDonald's tune that is surrounded by warm the riveting house edit, the ska- * VAN MORRISON Youth Of 1,000 Summers knife-sharp word play. First shot will influenced'Brooklyn Story," and the (3:45) underrated "Take It To Heart" album instrumentation. PRODUCER: Van Morrison be fired at urban targets while future has been setting clubs ablaze for a electrifying "Rebel" rendering. WRITER: V. Morrison rounds should undoubtedly be PUBLISHER: Van Morrison, ASCAP while. Smooth edit should ignite THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS The Ballad directed club jocks looking Mercury (c /o PolyGram) (CD promo only) toward for similar reaction at top 40. Of Davy Crockett (2:32) TKA Give Your Love To Me (7:12) a little meat with their potatoes. PRODUCER: The Kentucky Headhunters PRODUCERS: Kayel, Frankie Cutlass Lively second slice from the WRITER: Kayel Contact: 212- 529 -2600. WRITERS: T. Blackburn, G. Bruns EXTREME More Than "Enlightenment" package clearly Words (4:11) PUBLISHER: Wonderland, BMI PUBLISHERS: T- Boy /Blue Ink, ASCAP PRODUCER: Michael Wagener PolyGram 868122 -7 (c /o PGD) (7 -inch single; REMIXERS: Joey Gardner, Tony Moran demonstrates Morrison's eclectic style MASTER ACE Movin' On (4:18) WRITERS: N. Bettencourt, G. Tommy Boy TB 977 (12 -inch single) Cherone cassette version also available PolyGram 868122-4) and his voice here imparts a wisdom PRODUCER: Marley Marl PUBLISHERS: Funky Metal ASCAP /Almo, WRITER: Master Ace Ad,M 75021.1552ß (c /o PGD) (cassette single) Only the Headhunters could pull this Intriguing freestyle nugget has been that is paradoxically both aged and generating interest for quite some youthful. Vivid track swirls with PUBLISHERS: Cold Chilliñ /WB, ASCAP Tender, sparsely produced rock /love remake off. Coupled with an REMIXER: Master Ace time as an LP cut and now, with glowing salsa beats enriched with Cold Chillin' /Warner Bros. 0-40017 (I2 -inch ballad proves that sometimes less imaginative and entertaining video, two new slammin' mixes, the ethereal lazy Spanish guitar slides, slippery single) really is more. The spotlight here is this song brings even more of a smile song has the chance to break in a organ vibes, and primal African Militant mystery adventure uses a on the band's striking vocal to mind. out major way. Both the rhythms. While album -rock approval repetitive slow -motion bass line to harmonies, as well as its shimmering "Heartthrob" and "Hip -Hop" versions is expected, some daring AC seize the ear and startle the mind, acoustic guitar work. Album -rock LORRIE MORGAN We Both Walk (3:05) are equally PRODUCER: Richard Landis satisfying and contain some heavy programmers might want to give it a while Ace himself dramatically stirs it radio was smart to go first with this WRITERS: T. Shapiro, C. Waters synth action that could function quite shot. up with word play that is clinical and tune -pop and AC stations are PUBLISHERS: Edge O'Woods /Kinetic nicely as an after- midnight sneaky. Lifted from the "Take A Look definitely next in line. Diamond /Moline Valley, ASCAP club RCA 2748 -7 (c /o BMG) (7 -inch single; cassette snack. Contact: 212 -722 -2211. THIN LIZZY Dedication (4:00) Around" set. version also available, RCA 2781 -4) PRODUCER: not listed 2NU Spaz Attack (4:10) WRITER: Lynott Morgan is vulnerable but vibrant in DANA DANE Tales From The Dane Side (4:29) PRODUCERS: Michael Neely, Jock Blaney PUBLISHER: not listed PRODUCER: Fresh Gordon WRITERS: M. Neely, J. Blaney, P. DeVault, T. Martin this sassy assessment of domestic Mercury 409 (c /o PolyGram) (CD promo only) PUBLISHER: 2NU, ASCAP discontent. WRITERS: D. McCleese, G. Pickett Atlantic 4 -87730 (cassette single) AC Crusty outfit previews its upcoming PUBLISHERS: Protoons /Dana Dane Forever/ "Dedication" collection of greatest Promuse /Gordy's Groove, BMI Second serving from quirky act Profile 7326 (cassette single) P. CRYSTAL GAYLE It Ain't Gonna Worry My hits with this guitar- screaming follows the same flipped -out formula LORI RUSO I'm Gonna Be (3:58) Mind (2:46) * traditional rocker that makes the This winding tale of sexual exploits as its predecessor, "This Is PRODUCER: Allen Reynolds PRODUCER: Tom Weir WRITERS: L. Ruso, M. Parnell offers crackling beats deftly mingled WRITER: R. Leigh listener want to just close his /her Ponderous," by using an extremely PUBLISHERS: Little Flower /St. PUBLISHERS: EMI April /Lion -Hearted, ASCAP Cecilia, BMI with Dane's hysterical anecdotes. Cypress (CD promo eyes and fly away. Beneath the tune's airy "valley -boy" voice to convey a 7 71341 only) Capitol Nashville -79640 (c /o CEMA) (7 -inch many layers is a message of Before it's all over one can't help comical, I- got -to-have- that -babe story. promo; CD promo also available, Capitol Nashville Ruso's sparkling delivery on this feeling like 79639) spontaneous generosity that should a little bit a voyeur. A kitschy R &B female chorus as well midtempo inspirational is number find shelter on album -rock avenues. Highlighting the track's provocative as a funky guitar provide appropriate nature are intermittent street samples background for this bizarre little tale. well SCHOOL OF FISH 3 Strange Days (4:23) as as a nasty male /female rhyme PRODUCER: John Porter exchange. Contact: 212 -529 -2600. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY WRITERS: J. Clayton -Felt, M. Ward PUBLISHERS: Ruff Ruff Ruff /Dan Is Here, ASCAP Capitol 15675 (c /o CEMA) (12 -inch single) R&6 KEITH WASHINGTON Kissing You (4:17) Act serves up a gospel -flavored Retro psychedelic mind -bender from PRODUCERS: Keith Washington, Trey Stone R &B dish that brings to mind the new WRITER: not listed act's self-titled debut relies on a JEFFREY OSBORNE If My Brother's In PUBLISHER: not listed Staple Singers' "I'll Take You scorching electric-guitar base as well Trouble (no timing listed) Quest/Warner Bros. 4-19414 (cassette single) There," Sinewy bass line and as a pounding drum arrangement. PRODUCER: Shep Pettibone stirring hip -hop beat promise urban Lead WRITERS: D. Barrett, W. Clitt Washington unleashes a love ballad singer's vocal wandering injects PUBLISHER: not listed that aims directly at the heart with radio attention, though unshakable a feeling of intense longing here and REMIXER: Michael Hutchinson its lush hook will prove irresistible to pop lends a credibility to the Arista 2213 (cassette single) string arrangement and tune that glistening piano lines. But the real and dance programmers, as well. should transfer over to alternative PICKS ( ') : New releases with the greatest Spirited second shot from the "Only deal here is this newcomer's rock. chart potential. Human" package is a vibrant, gospel - powerful pipes, which exude a depth DUDE MOWREY Honky Tonk Song (1:57) CRITIC'S CHOICE ( *) : New releases, re- gardless of potential chart action, which the induced gem that was last week's Hot PRODUCERS: Jimmy Bowen, Dude Mowrey PHRANC I'm Not Romantic (2:37) and richness that could establish WRITERS: M. Tillis, B. Peddy reviewer highly recommends because of their Shot Debut on the R &B singles chart. PRODUCER: Warren A. Bruleigh him as the next R &B Romeo. Taken PUBLISHERS: Cedarwood /Sony Tree, BMI musical merit. WRITER: Phranc While continued success at radio is a Capitol 7 -79561 (c /o CEMA) (7 -inch promo; CD from the debut album "Make Time PUBLISHER: Folkswim, NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new promo also available, Capitol 79599) BMI given, track's infectious pace and For Love." Island (c /o PGD) (CD promo only) and developing acts worthy of attention. This upbeat ditty went to No. 1 on Cassette, vinyl or CD singles equally appro- yearning vocal bode well for eventual First glimpse into femme folkie's new Billboard's priate for more than one format are reviewed club acceptance. TEMPER TEMPER Talk Too Much country chart when (3:58) "Positively Phranc" set is a fun and in the category with the broadest audience. All PRODUCER: Eric Gooden Webb Pierce released it in 1957. quirky tune that features a guest releases available to radio and /or retail in the JON LUCIEN Sweet Control (3:59) WRITERS: E. Gooden, M. Williams Mowrey updates it with a new * 2 U.S. are eligible for review. Send copies to Lar- PRODUCER: Jeff Lorber PUBLISHER: Warner Chappell /WB, ASCAP appearance by Nice Girls. Easy- Virgin 4-98823 (c /o Atlantic) (cassette single; traditional sound and Bowen's ry Flick, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, WRITERS: J. Loiter, D. Quander, S. Spruill going acoustic pace should go over 12 -inch version also available, Virgin 0- 96364) bright production. N.Y. 10036. Country singles should be sent to PUBLISHER: not listed well at alternative radio. Mercury 868 098-4 (c /o PolyGram) (cassette Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, single) Tenn. 37203.

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I r COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 TM STORE, ONE -STOP, AND RACK SALES REPORTS.

I- aCC o Y Y o U w w w ¢ z w á N 0 TITLE ARTIST TITLE L-,-)- 3 ARTIST LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) ,- g N xi LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) g N LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING ** No.1 ** 55 54 59 27 STEELHEART MCA 6368 (9.981 STEELHEART 4 weeks at No. I MARIAH CAREY 1 1 1 39 MARIAHCAREY 4COLUMBIA45202(9.98EQ) 56 43 35 8 DAVID LEE ROTH WARNER BROS. 26477 (9.98) A LITTLE AIN'T ENOUGH THE SOUL CAGES 2 3 3 7 STING A &M 6405 (10.98) (51) 77 89 5 JESUS JONES SBK 95715* (9.98) DOUBT

4 6 50 WILSON PHILLIPS 14 SBK 93745 (9.98) WILSON PHILLIPS PETER GABRIEL 3 58 57 50 14 SHAKING THE TREE - 16 GOLDEN GREATS GEFFEN 24326* (9.98) 4 2 2 27 VANILLA ICE ' SBK 95325* (9.98) TO THE EXTREME 59 60 57 44 TONY! TONI! TONE! WING 841 902/MERCURY (8.98 EQ) THE REVIVAL 5 ) 10 11 11 C &C MUSIC FACTORY COLUMBIA 47093 (9.98 EQ) GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT ( 60 61 58 33 BLACK BOX RCA 2221 (9.98) DREAMLAND YOUR MONEY MAKER (T) 9 8 53 THE BLACK CROWES DEF AMERICAN 24278 (9.98) SHAKE 61 58 49 12 ICE CUBE PRIORITY 7230 (6.98) KILL AT WILL 7 5 4 18 WHITNEY HOUSTON 2 ARISTA 8616 (30.98) I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT CO) 63 61 18 SCORPIONS S MERCURY 846 908 (9.98 EQ) CRAZY WORLD 8 8 5 6 GLORIA ESTEFAN EPIC 46988 (10.98 EQ) INTO THE LIGHT 63 56 53 22 CANDYMAN EPIC 46947 (9.98 EQ) AIN'T NO SHAME IN MY GAME 9 6 7 55 M.C. HAMMER 9 CAPITOL 92857 (9.98) PLEASE HAMMER DON'T HURT 'EM (64) 70 76 88 MICHAEL BOLTON 3 COLUMBIA 45012 (9.98 EQ) SOUL PROVIDER SOME PEOPLE'S LIVES 10 7 9 24 BETTE MIDLER 2 ATLANTIC 82129(9.98) 65 59 54 31 URBAN DANCE SQUAD ARISTA 8640 (9.98) MENTAL FLOSS FOR THE GLOBE Cn) 11 14 22 CHRIS ISAAK REPRISE 25837(9.98) HEART SHAPED WORLD 66 52 48 28 DEEE-LITE ELEKTRA 60957 (9.98) WORLD CLIQUE 12 12 10 17 MADONNA 2 SIRE 26440MARNER BROS. (13.98) THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION 61 65 67 17 FATHER M.C. UPTOWN 10061 /MCA (9.98) FATHER'S DAY 13 15 15 17 TESLA GEFFEN 24311 (9.98) FIVE MAN ACOUSTICAL JAM (68) NEW JONI MITCHELL GEFFEN 24302 (9.98) NIGHT RIDE HOME 14 19 25 27 QUEENSRYCHE EMI 9zao6 (9 .98) EMPIRE 69 66 62 24 VAUGHAN BROTHERS ASSOCIATED 46225/EPIC (9.98 EQ) FAMILY STYLE 15 14 12 14 THE SIMPSONS 2 GEFFEN 24308 (9.98) THE SIMPSONS SING THE BLUES (10) 86 110 9 HI -FIVE JIVE 1328 /RCA (9.98) HI-FIVE 16 13 13 25 AC/DC 2 ATCO 91413 (9.98) THE RAZORS EDGE (11) 129 24 THE DOORS ELEKTRA 60343* (12.98) BEST OF THE DOORS (11) 29 47 4 ENIGMA CHARISMA 91642* (9.98) MCMXC A.D. 12 87 98 5 GERARDO INTERSCOPE 91619/ ATLANTIC (9.98) MO' RITMO HOOKED (18) 48 - 2 GREAT WHITE CAPITOL 95330 (9.98) KILL (71) NEW 1 MORRISSEY SIRE 26514* /REPRISE (9.98) UNCLE 19 16 16 25 INXS ATLANTIC 82140 (9.98) X 14 85 102 10 CELINE DION EPIC 46893* (9.98 EQ) UNISON 20 21 19 17 GUY UPTOWN 10115/MCA (9.98) THE FUTURE 15 72 68 36 STEVIE B LMR 2307 /RCA (9.98) LOVE & EMOTION 21 20 18 21 PAUL SIMON WARNER BROS. 26098 (9.98) RHYTHM OF THE SAINTS 16 67 64 39 BAD COMPANY ATCO91371 (9.98) HOLY WATER FENCES 22 23 24 21 GARTH BROOKS 2 CAPITOL 93866* (9.98) NO 71 64 60 30 YANNI PRIVATE MUSIC 2067* (9.98) REFLECTIONS OF PASSION JANET JACKSON 5 23 18 17 77 JANET JACKSON'S RHYTHM NATION 1814 A &M 3920 (9.98) 18 75 71 22 STYX A &M 5327 (8.98) EDGE OF THE CENTURY

(9.98 EQ) MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT 24 24 26 25 L.L. COOL J DEF JAM 46888/COLUMBIA (19 ) 92 129 5 RUDE BOYS ATLANTIC 82121* (9.98) RUDE AWAKENING SERIOUS HITS... LIVE! 25 17 21 18 PHILCOLLINS ATLANTIC 62157 (14.98) 80 76 73 6 O'JAYS EMI 93390 (9.98) EMOTIONALLY YOURS

26 22 30 36 HARRY CONNICK, JR. COLUMBIA 46146 (9.98 EQ) WE ARE IN -LOVE 81 73 70 33 WINGER ATLANTIC 82103 (9.98) IN THE HEART OF THE YOUNG 21 26 20 52 DAMN YANKEES A WARNER BROS. 26159 (9.98) DAMN YANKEES (82) 90 90 15 CATHY DENNIS POLYDOR 847 267/PLG (9.98 EQ) MOVE TO THIS 28 25 22 51 BELL BIV DEVOE 3 MCA 6387 (10.98) POISON (83) 88 80 27 REBA MCENTIRE MCA 10016 (9.98) RUMOR HAS IT 29 30 31 8 DIGITAL UNDERGROUND ToMMY BOY 964 (6.98) THIS IS AN EP RELEASE 84 78 74 46 GARTH BROOKS CAPITOL 90897 (8.98) GARTH BROOKS CIRCLE OF ONE (30) 40 43 24 OLETA ADAMS FONTANA 846 346/MERCURY (9.98 EQ) GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS 148 2 BOOGIE PEOPLE (ig) EMI 92514* (9.98) 31 28 28 30 TRIXTER MECHANIC 6389/MCA (9.98) TRIXTER 86 74 79 47 JOHNNY GILL 2 MOTOWN 6283 (8.981 JOHNNY GILL 32 36 37 26 WARRANT COLUMBIA 45487 (9.98 EQ) CHERRY PIE 81 80 75 20 THE CHARLATANS U.K. BEGGAR'S BANQUET 2411/RCA (9.98) SOME FRIENDLY 33 27 23 26 GEORGE MICHAEL A COLUMBIA 46898 (10.98EQ) LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE VOL. 1 88 71 66 6 CHICAGO REPRISE 26391* (9.98) TWENTY 1 34 32 27 36 NELSON DGC 24290/GEFFEN (9.98) AFTER THE RAIN 89 62 85 69 PHIL COLLINS 3 ATLANTIC 82050 (9.98) ...BUT SERIOUSLY ANOTHER BAD CREATION 42 56 3 COOLIN' AT THE PLAYGROUND YA' KNOW! (35) MOTOWN 6818* (9.98) 90 79 78 26 TOO SHORT A JIVE 1348/RCA (9.98) SHORT DOG'S IN THE HOUSE

36 34 32 5 QUEEN HOLLYWOOD 61o2o * /ELEKTRA(9.98) INNUENDO 91 68 96 67 THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS MERCURY 838 744 (9.98 EQ) PICKIN' ON NASHVILLE 31 31 29 35 POISON 13 ENIGMA 91813 /CAPITOL (9.98) FLESH AND BLOOD 92 81 69 19 THE CURE S ELEKTRA 60978 (9.98) MIXED UP 38 35 34 21 ZZ TOP WARNER BROS. 26265 (9.98) RECYCLER (93) 105 91 9 DRIVIN' N' CRYIN' ISLAND 422 848 (9.98) FLY ME COURAGEOUS 39 33 33 16 RALPH TRESVANT MCA 10116 (9.98) RALPH TRESVANT 94 91 107 28 LIVING COLOUR EPIC 46202 (9.98 EQ) TIME'S UP THE DOORS (40) NEW 1 SOUNDTRACK ELEKTRA 61047* (10.98) 95 84 72 19 TRAVELING WILBURYS WILBURY 26324/WARNER BROS. (10.98) VOL. 3

MERCURY 848018(9.98EQ) HEARTBREAK STATION 41 39 41 16 CINDERELLA (96) 117 125 4 DJ QUIK PROFILE 1402 (9.98) QUIK IS THE NAME

RCA 2372* (9.98) PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES 42 37 36 18 CLINT BLACK 91 97 103 6 SUSANNA HOFFS COLUMBIA 46076* (9.98 EQ) WHEN YOU'RE A BOY DIVINYLS 43 53 63 6 DIVINYLS VIRGIN 91397* (9.98) 98 106 94 52 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA 8623 (8.98) HERE IN THE REAL WORLD

25 CARRERAS - DOMINGO - PAVAROTTI LONDON 430433* (9.98 EQ) IN CONCERT 44 41 38 (99) 110 108 10 THE REMBRANDTS Arco 91412* (9.98) THE REMBRANDTS /ELEKTRA(9.98) I'LL GIVE ALL MY LOVE TO YOU 45 38 39 39 KEITH SWEATA' VINTERTAINMENT60861 100 89 86 20 KING'S X MEGAFORCE 82145*/ATLANTIC (9.98) FAITH HOPE LOVE BY KING'S X TIME (46) 55 55 9 TIMMY T. QUALITY 15103* (8.98) TIME AFTER 101 83 77 18 SURFACE COLUMBIA 46772 (9.98 EQ) 3 DEEP 41 44 42 58 SLAUGHTER CHRYSALIS 21702* (9.98) STICK IT TO YA 102 82 65 31 JON BON JOVI 2 MERCURY 8464734 (10.98 EQ) BLAZE OF GLORY/YOUNG GUNS II 48 51 51 8 EPMD RAL 47067 /COLUMBIA (9.98 EQ) BUSINESS AS USUAL 103 99 97 37 GARY MOORE CHARISMA 91369* (9.98) STILL GOT THE BLUES

49 49 52 6 ALEXANDER O'NEAL TABU 45349/EPIC (9.98 EQ) ALL TRUE MAN 104 95 92 36 ANITA BAKER ELEKTRA 60922 (9.98) COMPOSITIONS THE BLOOD (50) 69 106 4 LONDONBEAT RADIOACTIVE 10192/MCA(9.98) IN 105 100 95 35 ERIC JOHNSON CAPITOL 90517 (9.98) AH VIA MUSICOM

ARISTA 8648 (9.98) BACK FROM RIO 51 46 44 9 ROGER MCGUINN 106 93 99 20 THE JUDOS CURB 52070 * /RCA (9.98) LOVE CAN BUILD A BRIDGE

EMI 93492 (10.98) PRETTY WOMAN 52 50 46 51 SOUNDTRACK 2 101 101 82 40 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 3 COLUMBIA 4512911o.9ä EQ) STEP BY STEP NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 53 45 40 16 NO MORE GAMES /REMIX ALBUM 108 98 88 14 SOUNDTRACK ASSOCIATED 46982* /EPIC (9.98 EQ) DANCES WITH WOLVES COLUMBIA 46959* (9.98 EQ) ALWAYS 54 47 45 29 JANE'S ADDICTION II WARNER BROS. 25993 (9.98) RITUAL DE LO HABITUAL 109 102 83 26 PEBBLES MCA 10025 (9.98)

of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by a numeral following the symbol. All albums Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIM certification for sales Q Communications, Inc. by EQ , for labels that do not issue list prices, are projected from wholesale prices. © 1991, Billboard /BPI available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP unavailable. Suggested price is for cassette and LP. Equivalent prices (indicated

76 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard.., Top Pop® Albums.M continued FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991

z Z o ,_ ó 3 TITLE TITLE 1- 3 3 g 3 Ú LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) Ñ 3 -] CV ¢ S Ú LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT)

110 108 123 35 VINCE GILL MCA 42321 (8.98) WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME 156 151 158 17 LEVERT ATLANTIC 82164 (9.98) ROPE A DOPE STYLE

111 112 119 23 THE SOUP DRAGONS BIG LIFE 842 985/MERCURY (8.98 EQ) LOVEGOD 157 133 121 22 DARYL HALL JOHN OATES ARISTA 8614 (9.98) CHANGE OF SEASON

112 107 101 18 FREDDIE JACKSON CAPITOL 92217 (9.98) DO ME AGAIN 158 156 176 17 SISTERS OF MERCY ELEKTRA 61017` (9.98) VISION THING VICIOUS BASE FEATURING D.J. MAGIC MIKE (113) 149 172 3 FIREHOUSE EPIC 461e6`(9.98) FIREHOUSE (159) 165 171 9 BACK CHEETAH 9404`(9.98) TO HAUNT YOU 114 116 126 45 EN VOGUE ATLANTIC 82084 (9.98) BORN TO SING 160 153 152 114 SOUNDTRACK 2 ATLANTIC 81933 (9.98) BEACHES

115 118 111 79 MOTLEY CRUE4 ELEKTRA 60829(9.98) DR. FEELGOOD 161 160 169 18 K.T. OSLIN 0 RCA 2365(9.98) LOVE IN A SMALLTOWN 116 103 93 17 JULIO IGLESIAS COLUMBIA 46857 (9.98 EQ) STARRY NIGHT 162 147 122 10 THE 2 LIVE CREW EFFECT 3003/LUKE (9.98) LIVE IN CONCERT (117) 134 145 5 TRACIE SPENCER CAPITOL 92153 (9.98) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE (163) 170 - 2 MATERIAL ISSUE MERCURY 848 155 (9.98 EQ) INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW 118 111 84 63 UB40 VIRGIN 91324 (9.98) LABOUR OF LOVE II CM 190 192 3 STRUNZ & FARAH MESA 79023` /RHINO (9.98) PRIMAL MAGIC 1 AMY A&M (119) NEW GRANT 1532119.981 HEART IN MOTION ORIGINAL LONDON CAST (165) 173 167 55 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA HIGHLIGHTS POLYDOR 8315631/PLG (10.98 ED) 120 104 104 5 BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS TUFF GONG 422 -848- 278/ISLAND (9.98) TALKIN' BLUES 166 150 137 24 CARLY SIMON ARISTA assn (9.98) HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY? 121 96 81 18 VAN MORRISON MERCURY 847 100 (9.98 EQ) ENLIGHTENMENT 161 136 159 21 CHET ATKINS & MARK KNOPFLER COLUMBIA 45307` 18.98 EQ) NECK & NECK (122) 126 143 5 HAPPY MONDAYS ELEKTRA60986`(9.98) PILLS, THRILLS & BELLYACHES 168 155 165 68 KENNY G ARISTA 13 -8613 (13.98) LIVE 123 115 112 6 FRONT 242 EPIC 46998 (9.98 EQ) TYRANNY FOR YOU SINEAD O'CONNOR 2 169 152 154 51 I DO NOT WANT WHAT I HAVEN'T ENSIGN 21759 /CHRYSALIS (9.96) GOT 124 120 116 15 JEFFREY OSBORNE ARISTA a6z0 (9.98) ONLY HUMAN 110 157 124 51 DEPECHE MODE SIRE 26081 /REPRISE (9.98) VIOLATOR 125 109 109 24 ROBERT JOHNSON COLUMBIA 46222 (11.98 EQ) THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS

NEW 1 GRAHAM PARKER RCA 3013 (9.98) STRUCK BY LIGHTNING 126 114 114 25 ALIAS EMI 93908 (9.98) ALIAS ® 112 162 168 42 CONCRETE BLONDE I.R.S. (9.98) (121) 135 130 6 TARA KEMP GIANT 24408/WARNER BROS. (9.98) TARA KEMP 82037* BLOODLETTING

(173) 176 12 THE REPLACEMENTS SIRE BROS. 128 121 134 3 DANIEL ASH BEGGAR'S BANQUET 3014 /RCA (9.98) COMING DOWN - 26296`/WARNER (9.98) ALL SHOOK DOWN

114 171 183 129 94 87 19 VARIOUS ARTISTS CHRYSALIS 21799* (10.98) RED HOT & BLUE 4 PLACIDO DOMINGO ANGEL 95468* (9.98) BE MY LOVE

115 161 162 16 LOOSE MCA 10044 (130) NEW 1 TEDDY PENDERGRASS ELEKTRA 15321* (9.98) TRULY BLESSED ENDS (9.98) LOOK HOW LONG

176 178 189 5 BRAND NUBIAN ELEKTRA 6oAas (9.98) ONE FOR ALL 131 113 115 23 MEGADETH CAPIIOL 91935 (9.98) RUST IN PEACE

HARRY CONNICK, JR. (111) NEW 1 DAVE KOZ CAPITOL 91643` (9.98) DAVE KOZ 132 122 135 72 MUSIC FROM "WHEN HARRY MET SALLY..." COLUMBIA 45319 (9.98 ED) 118 166 1 186 27 KATHY MATTEA MERCURY 842 330 (8.98 EQ) A COLLECTION OF HITS 133 128 133 43 VAN MORRISON MERCURY 841 970 (9.98 ED) THE BEST OF VAN MORRISON (119) NEW PI. 1 SOUNDTRACK GIANT 24409 /REPRISE (9.98) NEW JACK CITY (134) 184 - 2 THE FIXX IMPACT 10205/MCA(9.98) INK 180 138 118 14 SOUNDTRACK ELEKTRA NONESUCH 79256* (9.98) THE CIVIL WAR 135 125 138 29 ANTHRAX MEGAFORCE 846480 /ISLAND (9.98) PERSISTENCE OF TIME 181 159 147 35 IGGY POP VIRGIN 91381 (9.98) BRICK BY BRICK 136 124 120 94 BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS2 TUFF GONG 422-846-210 /ISLAND (9.98 ) LEGEND 182 167 179 41 SNAP ARISTA 8536 (9.98) WORLD POWER 131 119 105 34 MAXI PRIEST CHARISMA 91384 (9.98) BONAFIDE

(183) NEW 1 MOTORHEAD wrG 86858 EPIC (9.98 EQ) 1916 (138) 146 139 19 JELLYFISH CHARISMA 91400 (9.98) BELLY BUTTON

184 NEW 1 THEY EAT THEIR OWN RELATIVITY 1042 (9.98) THEY EAT THEIR OWN 139 131 140 8 THE TRASH CAN SINATRAS LONDON 828 201 PLC (8.98) CAKE (185) NEW I VINCE GILL MCA 10140 (9.98) POCKET FULL OF GOLD (140) 172 - 2 GANG STARR CHRYSALIS 21798 (9.98) STEP IN THE ARENA 186 169 174 102 BONNIE RAITT2 CAPITOL 91268(8.9&) NICK OF-TIME 141 145 151 4 BLUES TRAVELER A &M 5308(8.98) BLUES TRAVELER (187) 200 194 18 BOBBY MCFERRIN EMI 92048`(10.98) MEDICINE MUSIC 142 127 100 18 STEVE WINWOOD VIRGIN 91405 (9.98) REFUGEES OF THE HEART

(188) NEW 1 CHUBB ROCK SELECT 9063 (6.98) TREAT 'EM RIGHT 143 140 187 37 QUINCY JONES QWEST 26020/WARNER BROS. (9.98) BACK ON THE BLOCK 189 164 163 19 PET SHOP BOYS EMI 94310` (9.98) BEHAVIOR 144 144 148 17 ROBERT PALMER EMI 93935* (9.98) DON'T EXPLAIN 190 187 - 2 TANGIER ATCO91603`(9.98) STRANDED 145 143 141 40 MICHEL'LE RUTHLESS 91282/ATCO (9.98) MICHELLE 191 175 178 13 MARK CHESNUTT MCA 10032` (9.98) TOO COLD AT HOME 146 139 132 89 DON HENLEY3 GEFFEN 24217 (9.98) THE END OF THE INNOCENCE

192 168 149 18 HOUSE OF LORDS SIMMONS 2170 /RCA (9.98) SAHARA 141 130 113 30 SOUNDTRACK VARESE SARABANDE 5276 /MCA (9.98) GHOST 193 163 160 18 SLAUGHTER CHRYSALIS 21816* (6.98) STICK IT LIVE (148) 158 161 6 DIANE SCHUUR GRP 9628 (9.98) PURE SCHUUR 81 THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS 149 142 131 20 LYNCH MOB ELEKTRA (9.98) 194 185 181 THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS GREATEST HITS 60954` WICKED SENSATION VERVE 823 662 /PLG (6.98 EQ)

150 137 111 24 INDIGO GIRLS EPIC 46820 (9.98 EQ) NOMADS INDIANS SAINTS 195 183 156 49 HEART2 CAPITOL 91820(9.98) BRIGADE

196 192 197 50 RICKY VAN COLUMBIA 45250 ED) 151 123 142 26 RANDY TRAVIS WARNER BROS. 26310* (9.98) HEROES & FRIENDS SHELTON 0 (8.98 RVS III MO LOVE THE ROBERT CRAY BAND FEATURING THE MEMPHIS HORNS RE-ENTRY 4 DOWN 191 181 136 25 MIDNIGHT STROLL (152) WARNER BROS. 26358 (9.98) TO EARTH MERCURY 846 652 (9.98 ED) 1° 153 132 128 94 CLINT BLACK 2 RCA 9668 (8.98) KILLIN' TIME 198 198 191 131 AC/DC ATLANTIC 16018 (6.98) BACK IN BLACK

154 141 127 6 TODD RUNDGREN WARNER BROS. 26478`(9.98) 2ND WIND 199 188 190 17 DEBBIE GIBSON ATLANTIC 82167`(1o.9e) ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

155 154 155 78 AEROSMITH 4 GEFFEN 24254(9.98) PUMP 200 180 - 2 GEORGE HOWARD GRP 9629 (9.98) LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING

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The 2 Live Crew 162 Mark Chesnutt 191 The Fixx 134 INXS 19 Material Issue 163 K.T. Oslin 161 The Simpson 15 George Thorogood And The Des- Chicago 88 Front 242 123 Chris Isaak 11 Kathy Mattea 178 Sisters Of Mercy 158 AC/DC 16,198 Robert Palmer 144 troyers 85 Chubb Rock 188 Reba McEntire 83 Slaughter 47, 193 Tony! Toni! Oleta Adams 30 Kenny G 168 Freddie Jackson 112 Graham Parker 171 Tone! 59 Cinderella 41 Bobby McFerrin 187 Snap 182 Aerosmith 155 Peter Gabriel 58 Janet Jackson 23 Pebbles 109 Too Short 90 Phil Collins 25, 89 Roger McGuinn 51 SOUNDTRACK Alias 126 Gang Starr 140 Alan Jackson 98 Teddy Pendergrass 130 The Trash Can Sinatras 139 Concrete Blonde 172 Megadeth 131 Beaches 160 Traveling Wilburys Another Bad Creation 35 Gerardo 72 Jane's Addiction 54 Pet Shop Boys 189 95 Harry Connick, Jr. 26, 132 George Michael 33 The Civil War Anthrax 135 Debbie Gibson 199 Jellyfish 138 Poison 37 180 Randy Travis 151 The Cure' 92 Michelle 145 Dances With Wolves 108 Ralph Tresvant Daniel Ash 128 Johnny Gill 86 Jesus Jones 57 Iggy Pop 181 39 Bette Midler 10 The Doors 40 Trixter Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler 167 Damn Yankees 27 Vince Gill 110, 185 Eric Johnson 105 Maxi Priest 137 31 Joni Mitchell 68 Deee -Lite 66 Amy Grant 119 Robert Johnson 125 Ghost 147 Bad Company 76 Monie Love 152 UB40 118 Cathy Dennis 82 Great White 18 Quincy Jones 143 Queen 36 New Jack City 179 Anita Baker 104 Gary Moore 103 Queensryche 14 Urban Dance Squad 65 Depeche Mode 170 Guy 20 The Judds 106 Pretty Woman 52 Bell Biv Devoe 28 Morrissey 73 The Soup Dragons 111 Digital Underground 29 Bonnie Raitt 186 Vanilla Ice 4 Black Box 60 Daryl Hall John Oates 157 Tara Kemp 127 Van Morrison 121, 133 Tracie Spencer 117 VARIOUS ARTISTS Celine Dion 74 The Rembrandts 99 The Black Crowes 6 M.C. Hammer 9 The Kentucky Headhunters 91 Motley Crue 115 Steelheart 55 Red Hot & Blue Divinyls 43 The Replacements 173 129 Clint Black 42, 153 Happy Mondays 122 - King's X 100 Motorhead 183 Stevie B 75 Vaughan Brothers 69 DJ Quik 96 The Righteous Brothers 194 Blues Traveler 141 Heart 195 Dave Koz 177 Sting 2 Vicious Placido Domingo 174 Nelson 34 The Robert Cray Band Featuring The Base Featuring D.J. Magic Michael Bolton 64 Don Henley 146 Strunz & Farah 164 Mike 159 The Doors 71 L.L. Cool J 24 New Kids On The Block 53, 107 Memphis Horns 197 Jon Bon Jovi 102 Hi -Five 70 Styx 78 Drivin' N' Cryin' 93 LeVert 156 David Lee Roth 56 Warrant 32 Brand Nubian 176 Susanna Hoffs 97 Sinead O'Connor 169 Surface 101 Living Colour 94 Rude Boys 79 Wilson Phillips 3 Garth Brooks 22, 84 En Vogue 114 House Of Lords 192 O'Jays 80 Keith Sweat 45 Londonbeat 50 Todd Rundgren 154 Enigma 17 Whitney Houston 7 Alexander O'Neal 49 Winger 81 Candyman 63 Loose Ends 175 Timmy T. 46 Steve Winwood EPMD 48 George Howard 200 ORIGINAL LONDON CAST Diane Schuur 148 142 Mariah Carey 1 Lynch Mob 149 Tangier 190 Gloria Estefan 8 Phantom Of The Opera High- Scorpions Carreras - Domingo - Pavarotti 44 Ice Cube 61 62 Yanni 77 Madonna 12 lights Tesla 13 C&C Music Factory 5 Father M.C. 67 Julio Iglesias 116 165 Ricky Van Shelton 196 Bob Marley And The Wailers 120, Jeffrey They Eat Their Own 184 ZZ Top 38 The Charlatans U.K. 87 Firehouse 113 Indigo Girls 150 Osborne 124 Carly Simon 166 136 Paul Simon 21

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 77 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 23, 1991 PDs SEE 'MIDDLE GROUND' DEVELOPING WITH NEW, UP -TEMPO POP (Continued from page 1) Nelson's "Love And Affection" The changing climate has not gone KUBE Seattle PD Bob Case, who To p 40 Radio Monitor. struggled for major- market accep- unnoticed by Mercury director of na- says, "I do think the product is avail- Compiled from a national sample of monitored top 40 radio stations by Broadcast Data Systems. 108 top 40 Andy Szulinski, able to us but we have to deter- stations are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The titles are printed in order of gross impressions, tance last year, even records by new tional pop promotion ... which are computed by cross -referencing exact times o á relay with Arbitron listenerdata. The chart is being acts are happening out -of- the -box who calls the early success of his mine if they are all hit records." printed for comparison to the Hot 100 Singles chart. which uses playlists, rather than monitored airplay. now. Londonbeat's danceable -but- Triplets' single "a clear indication" KWOD Sacramento station manag- W W W ó W ó poppy "I've Been Thinking About that top 40 is shifting. The format, he er Gerry Cagle doesn't think so. á 3 Ln s W TITLE You" on top 40 here before it says, "is thirsting for something that "Give me a rock record that has gone W broke TITLEARTIST (LABEL) r ; ARTIST (LABEL) was released domestically. And the is up -tempo and mass appeal, but top 10 with the exception of INXS," 38 STONE COLD second- most -added song at top 40 for doesn't have 120 beats per minute. he says. "I don't see Winger, Bad * * NO. 1 * * 38 9 two weeks in a row has been "You This business is very cyclical. We are Company, and AC /DC doing any- QGENTLEMAN 1 14 39 41 6 O MARIAN CAREY (COLUMBIA) 5 whs. at No. 1 Don't Have To Go Home Tonight" by coming around the bend in the cycle. thing other than mid -charting." FUNK BO GÌRL-St (EPIC) There are going to be a lot more non - While KWOD continues to pursue 2 2 12 ONE MORE TRY 40 42 14 I SAW RED the Triplets. TIMMY T. (QUALITY) WARRANT (COLUMBIA) KRXY (Y108) Denver PD dance pop and rock hits." a straight top 40 approach, Cagle Says GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT POWER OF LOVE 3 3 16 41 44 11 Mark Bolke, "If you look at any na- says it is difficult. "We are consistent- C &C MUSIC FACTORY (COLUMBIA) DEEE -LITE ( ELEKTRA) tional chart, the percentage of rock to HITTING BAIT TOO HARD? ly getting the shit kicked out of us HOLD U IBF OU NEADED 4 8 11 2 43 11 A CSOOMEBODY dance has dramatically changed in But some top 40 PDs think their from the urban -leaning station," he MP (TAGNHT I'VE THINKING ABOUT YOU 4 AFOREHERLCPA) 5 11 ®rJ0 the last nine months ... There was an brethren are a little too happy to have says. "Our music is right. More so 0 RICK As one now than any other time, marketing abundance of dance and harder rock up -tempo pop records again. 6 4 12 ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED 44 37 16 LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN in the last year and a half. There was major- market PD puts it, "I doubt seems to be more important than the WHITNEY HOUSTON (ARISTA) PEBBLES (MCA) STATE OF THE WORLD SIGNS so many records you play." 7 6 6 45 45 7 no middle ground. Now, all of a sud- the Triplets would have had JANET JACKSON (A &M) TESLA(GEFFEN) first -week adds in any other climate. Cagle is pleased with the release of den, there is a middle ground." WHERiE2OE MY HEART BEAT NOW SOMETHING TN MY HEART Bolke, who thinks the "fatigue fac- It's another bandwagon to be jumped a new Rod Stewart single, but he ® 10 14 PI ® 52 5 MICHELLE with dance music and top 40's on in difficult times, but it might bal- calls it "just one song for top 40 to 9 7 21 THE FIRST TIME 47 48 7 ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT tor" SHAWN CHRISTOPHER (ARISTA) current ratings travails contributed ance out some stations that have live for," he says. "There used to be SURFACE (COLUMBIA) THIS HOUSE 48 35 16 DISAPPEAR to the switch, also notes a surge of been too limited musically." Journey and Huey Lewis, and others. 10 11 11 !!!!,..1 SPENCER (CAPITOL) INXS (ATLANTIC) nondance signings. "The record com- New WEGX Philadelphia PD Bri- Now it's just Rod Stewart. We used LOVE WILL NEVER DO RHYTHM OF MY HEART 11 9 19 49 I panies are pursuing them and that is an Philips says he "has to look as to have hip records by hot artists, but JANET JACKSON (A &M) - ROD STEWART(WARNER BROS.) BABY BABY WICKED GAME for good up -tempo rec- we just don't anymore." 12 14 4 53 14 a good sign." hard as ever AMY GRANT (A &M) ® CHRIS ISAAK (REPRISE) I can read the ords. There are some pretty average With most of the new uptempo pop think promo people SADENESS PART 1 JUST THE WAY IT IS, BABY 13 12 7 OSL 57 5 room pretty well," says WHTZ (Z100) records about which I'm being told records "in the developmental ENIGMA (CHARISMA) THE REMBRANDTS (ATCO) it, COMING OUT OF THE DARK CRAZY New York programmer Steve Kings- [by the labels], `You need this record stage," as Kingston puts the next 52 1 14 18 9 GLORIA ESTEFAN (EPIC) DAISY DEE (LMR /RCA) ton. "At one point we were looking at to balance your station right now.' few weeks will be telling for top 40. ROUND AND ROUND I TOUCH MYSELF O 1 Snap! as the mainstay of the format While I appreciate the need for bal- Billboard's Top 40 Radio Monitor 15 15 16 TEVIN CAMPBELL (PAISLEY PARK /WB) O DIVINYLS (VIRGIN) a label now they're ance, I can't think of a time when this chart shows a few breakthroughs: SHOW ME THE WAY 54 58 16 NO MATTER WHA T and priority; 16 16 8 bringing around Rick Astley and format ever benefited from trying to Londonbeat is No. 5; Amy Grant STYX (AGM) GEORGE LAMOND (COL UMBIA) AROUND THE WAY GIRL DO YOU WANT ME moves 14 -12 and Roxette, 30-23; and 11 19 15 55 63 2 Amy Grant and Sting, which is going balance itself with nonhit records." L.L. COOL 1 (DEF JAM /COLUMBIA) SALT- N -PEPA (NEXT PLATEAU) 53. to help get the format back on track." Other PDs share the concerns of the Divinyls debut at TOGETHER FOREVER THAT'S WHY O 4 But there have also been heavily 18 20 6 LISETTE MELENDEZ (FEVER /COLUMBIA) ®62 THE PARTY (HOLLYWOOD /ELEKTRA) HIGH ENOUGH WRITTEN OV IER YOUR FACE touted up -tempo pop records since 19 13 27 57 65 2 YANKEES (WARNER BROS.) (ATLANTIC) the beginning of the year that stalled DAMN YOU'RE IN LOVE 58 49 18 HEAT OF THE MOMENT short of the top 10, including Sting's ® 23 5 WILSON PHILLIPS (SAKI AFTER 7 (VIRGIN)

"All This Time" (No. 18), INXS' "Dis- TOUCH ME (ALL NIGHT LONG) 59 54 13 JEALOUSY 21 21 5 appear" (19), and Alias' "Waiting For CATHY DENNIS (POLYDOR /PLG) THE ADVENTURES OF STEVIE V (MERCURY) The RESCUE ME 60 51 16 I DON'T KNOW ANYBODY ELSE ver 22 17 17 -óo Love" (29). Chris Isaak's "Wicked MADONNA (SIRE /WARNER BROS.) BLACK BOX (RCA) a Game," a bona fide sales hit and JOYRIDE SAME SONG 61 61 5 song that has been praised for being ® 30 3 ROXETTE (EMI) DIGITAL UNDERGROUND (TOMMY BOY) I'LL DO 4 62 56 5 TEMPLE OF LOVE different, never made it past No. 41 24 25 Counter -o 9 FATHER M.CU(. UPTOWN /MCA) HARRIET (EAST WEST) in monitored airplay. I YOU 25 26 7 I'LL BE BY YOUR SIDE 63 59 5 LIKE by Geoff Mayfield While the larger markets moni- STEVIE B (LMR /RCA) CULTURE BEAT (EPIC)

tored here may favor dance -leaning I LIKE THE WAY ITS A SHAME (MY SISTER) ® 40 4 HI -FIVE (JIVE /RCA) ®75 2 MONIE LOVE (WARNER BROS.) A weekly look behind Billboard's album charts. records, "Cradle Of Love" and "Love IESHA ALL TRUE MAN 8 65 73 4 And Affection" were both top 10 27 27 ANOTHER BAD CREATION ( MOTOWN) ALEXANDER O'NEAL (TABU /EPIC) hits. By contrast, BREAK ON THROUGH: As was presaged by the Top Pop Albums re- monitored -airplay 28 24 9 ALL THIS TIME 66 64 6 MY SIDE OF THE BED entry made last week by "The Best Of The Doors," the highest debut this "All This Time" was what Kingston STING (A&M) SUSANNA HOFFS (COLUMBIA) HERE WE GO 67 66 20 I WANNA GET WITH U soundtrack from Oliver Stone's "The Doors." The new calls "a good medium rotation rec- 34 3 week belongs to the C &C MUSIC FACTORY (COLUMBIA) GUY (UPTOWN /MCA) collection roars in at No. 40, thanks, in part, to top -five reports from Wher- ord," played for balance and artist MERCY MERCY ME /I WANT YOU 68 60 5 MADE UP MY MIND ehouse, National Record Mart, Wall To Wall, Spec's Music & Video, Pa- image, not because it was a smash. ® 31 5 ROBERT PALMER (EMI) SAFIRE (MERCURY) cific Coast One-Stop, and several Tower stores. Meanwhile, the double-set Another top 40 barometer, the i VOICES THAT CARE 69 46 8 MOTHER'S PRIDE 31 - VOICES THAT CARE (GIANT) GEORGE MICHAEL (COLUMBIA) "Best Of The Doors" surges ahead 54 places to No. 71. It makes upward number of songs that teens and i MORE THAN EVER 32 29 9 WAITING FOR LOVE 70 moves at 16 accounts while fetching reports from an additional 27 stores. adults both like, is also mixed. ALIAS (EMI) NELSON (DGC) WKBQ (Q106.5) St. Louis MD Jim At- 33 32 12 GET HERE 71 55 6 THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER SHOWINGS BY BOTH Doors titles are impressive because reports from kinson says, "We have more full -time OLETA ADAMS (FONTANA /MERCURY) WHITNEY HOUSTON (ARISTA) RICO SUAVE i WRAP MY BODY TIGHT not yet kicked in on either title. Two other Doors titles records than we have had in a year 36 3 72 rackjobbers have - ® GERARDO(INTERSCOPE /EAST WEST) - JOHNNY GILL (MOTOWN) the cassette -only "Greatest Hits" and the band's self -titled debut -are and a half. We are not so dayparted. 35 28 17 OVE TO YOU 73 67 9 DEEPER OF drawing reports, but have not earned enough points to chart at this time. Teens and adults are agreeing more." KEITHL IVEAT(ELEKTRA)Y DANCEISE D SOUL the label But many of the records Atkinson LETS CHILL BACKYARD Ken Hamlin, Elektra's senior VP of sales and distribution, says 74 1 ® 47 6 GUY (UPTOWN /MCA) - PEBBLES (WITH SALT-N -PEPA) (MCA) expected early action on Doors albums to come from adults, "but from cites as testing well in all demos, such HOW TO DANCE CA LL IT POISON T., Adams, Chi- 37 39 6 what we're hearing in the field, it's kids." as Styx, Timmy Oleta BINGO BOYS (ATLANTIC) 75 - 1 THE ESCAPE CLUB (ATLANTIC) cago, and Whitney Houston's "The [ Tracks moving up the chart with airplay gains. © 1991 Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. THE GRAMMYS' FEBRUARY telecast is now but a distant memory. The Star Spangled Banner," are ballads. most of the Z100's Kingston cites Timmy T. and momentum provided by the awards showcase has dissipated; TOP 40 RADIO RECURRENT MONITOR titles that saw upward moves from Grammy exposure over the last two Mariah Carey as his common- denomi- AFTER RAIN SENSITIVITY One of the least affected is Quincy nator records. Philips can come up 1 1 14 - 1 weeks are now falling backward. NELSON TDHE RALPH TRESVANT (MCA) "Back On The Block," which falls only three places on the Top Pop with only a few examples of up -tem- Jones' 2 1 2 LOVE TAKES TIME 15 17 8 GROOVE IS IN THE HEART Albums chart, primarily due to declines at three big accounts. But, Warner po pop that unite the demos -the MARIAH CAREY (COLUMBIA) DEEE-LITE (ELEKTRA) Bros. has a marketing game plan in motion to further revitalize Jones' al- first two Nelson singles and the cur- 3 2 7 STOP 16 13 4 AFTEER WING RA(ATLANTIC) bum. In contrast to this title's small drop, some of the Grammy gainers fall rent Roxette hit. 4 5 9 GIVING YOU THE BENEFIT 17 18 16 LOVE AND AFFECTION by as much as 20 or 30 positions. Several PDs also point to the possi- PEBBLES (MCA) NELSON (DGC) will now dis- bility that top 40 start 5 4 6 FEELS GOOD 18 14 7 STRDANDE ON BOARD: We expect the Soul Train Music Awards, which first aired in criminating against dance and urban TONY! TONI! TONE! (WING /MERCURY) HEART (CAPITOL) KNOCKIN' BOOTS in '80s, 6 7 16 RUB YOU THE RIGHT WAY 19 16 10 some markets March 12, to boost some albums' sales over the next week or crossovers, as it did the early JOHNNY GILL (MOTOWN) CANDYMAN (EPIC) But, since syndicated show airs at different times in different mar- leaving the format "in a constant con- two. the 7 3 2 JUST ANOTHER DREAM 20 20 16 U CAN'T TOUCH THIS kets over a two-week window, the impact may not be as noticeable as that dition of trying to correct ourselves," CATHY DENNIS (POLYDOR /PLG) M.C. HAMMER (CAPITOL) shows hit a national audience in one night. as Philips puts it. 8 9 7 THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS... 21 15 4 of music -award that imonS PHIWPS (SBK) "For the top 40 format to survive U840 (VIRGIN) 9 11 10 CLOSE TO YOU n 25 16 VOGUE HUNGRY: Consumers continue to show a healthy appetite for newer art- we have to keep an awareness of the MAXI PRIEST (CHARISMA) MADONNA (SIRE/WARNER BROS.) format," ists. A number of acts whose names you didn't know a year ago are cook- mass- appeal aspect of the 10 10 5 B ECA LOVE YOU 23 21 16 G OF WISHFUL THINKING SVIE éSELMá E GO WEST (EMI) ing, including Enigma (29-17), Another Bad Creation (42-35), Timmy T. Bolke says. "If we go too far with 11 8 3 I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT 24 22 16 (55 -46), Londonbeat (69 -50), Jesus Jones (77 -57), Hi -Five (86-70), Gerardo rock, we'll have the same problem WHITNEY HOUSTON (ARISTA) BE DEVOE (MCA) (85 -74), Boys (92-79), Cathy Dennis (90-82), DJ we've had for the last six months (87 -72), Celine Dion Rude 12 12 14 SSOMDETHIr HAPPENED ON THE...TH . . 25 19 9 MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY Quik (117 -96), the Rembrandts (110 -99), Firehouse (149 -113), and Tara with dance. By no means will flood- PHIL ALIAS (EMI) Recurrents are titles which have appeared on the Monitor ing it with rock do radio or the format 13 6 5 FROM A DISTANCE Kemp (135 -127). BETTE MIDLER (ATLANTIC) have dropped below the top 20. any good." for 20 weeks and

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LABELS LEAP AHEAD WITH BACK -CATALOG REISSUES Sir Joseph Lockwood, 86, Dies In London (Continued from page 68) people who want it." Young. "That's what really put this Longtime EMI Chairman Led Firm To Profitability At Capitol, the catalog department department over -what really made LONDON -Sir Joseph Lockwood, company's involvement in the manu- its reputation for high -quality classi- has been expanded -it now includes people realize that it's possible to who served as chairman of EMI for facturing of radio and TV sets be- cal music and that it also stayed in the a senior director and assistant, along have older material repackaged and 20 years, died here March 6. He was cause he felt this operation did not fit forefront of technical innovation-the with Watkins. Future reissues will in- it would sell and go platinum. I think 86. easily with the recording side, or the development of a body scanner for clude a blues series and more boxed that was the eye -opener." Lockwood was appointed chairman advanced electronics operation that medical diagnosis was one triumph sets -among them, says Watkins, a of EMI in 1954 when the company was then at the heart of EMI. well away from the music world. Judy Garland set and "perhaps" one FUNCTION OF CD SALES was strong on classical recordings Lockwood adapted quickly to the One reason for EMI's loss-making by Bob Seger. The label has already Why are reissues doing so well? and highly rated for its TV technolo- potential of pop music, buying Capi- period in the '50s, he believed, was won much praise for its series of McKaie, like most of the executives gy-but losing about 500,000 pounds tol Records, then a small U.S. compa- that directors indulged their own mu- Beach Boys reissues -which brought contacted by Billboard, thinks it is ($950,000) a year. ny with Frank Sinatra and Dean Mar- sical tastes rather than studying the classic "Pet Sounds" album back "just strictly the CD revolution. We When Lockwood retired as chair- tin on its talent roster; the deal also what the public wanted. To solve to the Top Pop Albums chart last can pontificate on the maturation of man 20 years later, the company had bought EMI a valuable foothold in that, he set up a committee to plan re- year -and is currently gearing up for music that is 30 years old -the audi- pretax profits that year of nearly $52 the U.S. market. lease schedules and said EMI had to a similar Steve Miller Band release. ence is older, etc. -but I think that million on gross revenues of $995 mil- But EMI's greatest coup under his break even inside three years. "You're going to see dixieland, the audience that's older, and the col- lion. chairmanship was signing the Bea- Following his retirement as chair- bluegrass, blues, big bands, and '60s lector, was brought back into the cur- In his own list of qualities needed tles in 1962. Though his own music in- man in 1974, he left the EMI board rock," says Watkins of Capitol's reis- rent reissue market strictly because for good leadership, Lockwood cited terests were in the classics, especially five years later. He was knighted in sue plans. Noting that he is currently of the CD revolution." the ability to understand human be- opera and ballet, he kept in touch 1960. His arts involvements included working on Cole Porter, R &B, and The marked increase in CD player ings as No. 1. with pop trends. "I can only stand so being a governor of the Royal Ballet '60s garage -band compilations, he ob- sales last year further explains the At EMI, he built a reputation for much pop music," he said in one inter- School, and chairman of the Young serves, "It's really going to be all labels' eagerness to get more product encouraging young talent and for view. "But I'll always listen to the Vic Theatre Company and of the Cen- over the board, and we're finally go- out at retail. And, outside of the CD backing the development of new Beatles. They are the best." tral School of Speech and Drama. ing to get aggressive about all this - reissue market, there is also a strong products. However, he did reduce the He ensured that EMI maintained PETER JONES literally, 50 years of some really cool demand for reissues in the cassette stuff that no one has been doing any- configuration. For the most part, ma- thing with. It's just been gathering jor labels rerelease titles in both con- dust." figurations; some, such as Capitol, I LIFELINES initially offer them only on CD but West, Feb. 14 in Omaha, Neb. He is and television programming. At the BOXED SETS eventually also offer cassettes. BIRTHS retail sales coordinator for American time of his death he was involved in Boxed -set retrospectives seem to The majority of the better -known Twin girls, Fiona Louise and Vanessa Gramaphone Records. developing several TV /video proj- be the ticket over at PolyGram. Last programs typically place both CDs Ines, to John and Ann Bell, Jan. 9 in ects. He is survived by his cousin, fall, the company issued sets by and cassettes at midline or budget Hong Kong. He is VP of finance and Walter Edelstein to Brooke Mor- Sean Rosen. Derek & the Dominoes, the Bee Gees, prices; most list at the $11.98 and administration, Asia Pacific, for row, March 2 in New York. She is se- and Hank Williams; a James Brown $6.98 equivalent price points, respec- BMG International. nior coordinator /international at Sir Joseph Lockwood, 86, March 6 in box is due from the label this May. tively-and in some instances, less. EMI Music Publishing. London. Lockwood served as chair- After the Brown set's release, the "This catalog stuff has always Boy, Benyamin Shimon, to Philip man of EMI from 1954 -74. EMI's company will continue to issue been a very large part of every rec- and Beverly Robin Green, Feb. 14 in DEATHS many accomplishments under his Brown's back -catalog titles individ- ord label's bottom line," says Capi- San Francisco. They are attorneys in Haze B. Jones, 66, following a leadership included purchasing Capi- ually, says PolyGram catalog manag- tol's Watkins. "At the end of the the entertainment law firm of Green stroke, Feb. 28 in Nashville. From tol Records and signing the Beatles. er Oscar Young. year, all these record companies turn & Green. She is also a member of the 1967 to 1987, Jones owned and operat- (See story, this page.) According to Young, reissue activi- around and they look at 50% of their Board of Governors of the San Fran- ed Atlas Artists Bureau, a pioneering ty is picking up across the board at net profit coming from this old stuff. cisco chapter of NARAS. country music booking agency. His Lloyd W. Dunn, 84, of cancer, March his label. "Where there's a deep cata- The Beatles and Steve Miller -all this clients included Buck Owens, Willie 8 in Encino, Calif. Dunn was a VP at log, we're inclined to do straight reis- stuff is hardline profit for them. And Girl, Aly Grace Marie, to Jim and Nelson, Jim Reeves, and Ray Price. Capitol Records for 21 years. Over sues-like in Parliament's case," he with the advent of the CD, they Connie Lawhorne, Feb. 22 in Virgin- He also managed Country Music Hall the course of his career with the com- says. "It depends on how deep the stepped back and they'd say, `Hey, ia Beach, Va. He is a morning air per- of Fame member Ernest Tubb for 25 pany, he held such titles as VP of catalog is, and how deep the good ma- we're already making this much mon- sonality (known as Jim Darby) on years. merchandising and sales, VP of terial in the catalog is, and whether it ey -what we need to do is start put- WGH -FM (Eagle 97) Norfolk, Va. A &R, and president of Capitol Rec- warrants that it be all released or ting this stuff on CD, and we'll just Rory Levy, 43, of a heart attack, ords International Corp., in which ca- not." make that much more.' " Boy, Alexander Stephen, to Ken and March 3 in Santa Monica, Calif. Levy pacity he was in charge of all Capi- Launched six years ago, the cata- Will labels ever hit the bottom of Judy Kamins, March 4 in Los Ange- was founder and president of Prime tol's imported product, including An- log development department at Poly - the reissue barrel? It's doubtful - les. He is senior director of acquisi- Focus Inc. and former president of gel Records. While at Capitol, he es- Gram is headed by Bill Levenson, re- particularly at those long-lived labels tions for RCA /Columbia Pictures Leading Edge Entertainment. He tablished the company's subsidiaries cipient of much industry acclaim for with deep catalogs. Don Wardell, di- Home Video. specialized in developing innovative in Japan, in a joint venture with To- his work on Eric Clapton's 1988 rector of catalog music marketing at approaches to entertainment market- shiba, and in Canada and Mexico. "Crossroads" boxed set. "As far as RCA, says the company "knows MARRIAGES ing and was recognized as an author- Dunn's experiences with such record- I'm concerned, I think the real break- what's in the archives -and we have David Dale Beisell to Mary Louise ity in creating sponsorship for films ing artists as Frank Sinatra, Nat through was `Crossroads,' " says a four-year agenda." "King" Cole, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, and Peggy Lee provided ma- RCA /COL TO KEEP DISTRIBUTING NEW LINE TITLES terial for his book "On The Flip Side," RIAA BOWS VIDEO- SINGLE CERTIFICATIONS Billboard Publications (Continued from page 5) published by (Continued from page 11) in 1975. His contributions to the rec- ment of our own home video distribu- tains a provision for assigning the ord industry while at Capitol included will be enough other singles to Berman. "It wasn't something tion will provide the company with rights to the New Line product to one the initiation of illustrated album cov- warrant this." Since its release that was anticipated, but once the important additional economic and or the other partner in the event of a ers. According to "On The Flip Side," three months ago, "Justify My marketing committee made the de- strategic advantages" (Billboard, split was unclear at press time. he also helped to initiate the plan for Love" has sold 400,000 copies. Oth- cision to add the video -single clas- Nov. 24, 1990). But rumors almost im- The most attractive property in- founding NARAS, the recording er video singles currently in the sification, we had to make a differ- mediately started circulating that the cluded in the deal is "Teenage Mu- academy. Dunn is survived by his marketplace include Whitney ence between the two." company would seek to hook up with tant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret Of wife, Priscilla; sons Jeffrey, Stephen, Houston's version of "The Star The changes affect videos al- an existing distribution operation, The Ooze," set to open theatrically and Jonathan; sister-in -law Patricia Spangled Banner," M.C. Ham- ready in the marketplace as well as rather than take on the substantial Friday (22). The first "Ninja Turtles" Barry; and one grandchild. mer's "Here Comes The Ham- ones released after April 1, Ber- overhead costs of creating its own. film was distributed on cassette by mer," Gerardo's "Rico Suave," man says. For example, a long - The length of the New Line deal LIVE Home Video and became one Send information to Lifelines, Bill- and the Doors' "Light My Fire." form certified gold for sales of with RCA /Columbia, which covers of the biggest -selling titles of 1990. board, 1515 Broadway, New York, To qualify, video singles can be 25,000 units in March will have to North America only, is said to be However, New Line retained video N.Y. 10036 within eight weeks of the no longer than 15 minutes with a sell 75,000 additional copies before three years. rights to the sequel, which will now event. maximum of two songs; documen- reaching platinum status. Word of the deal immediately be distributed by RCA /Columbia. tary footage can be part of the pro- touched off trade speculation about Other films said to be involved in gram. the future of the RCA /Columbia the deal include "Freddy's Dead: The FOR THE RECORD Beginning April 1, the certifica- joint venture, which is due to expire Final Nightmare," the last of the tion requirements for longform next spring. A lawsuit filed last year "Nightmare On Elm Street" series; The Black Music and Entertain- music videos increase from 25,000 ACTIO MAI T by RCA Corp. against Columbia Pic- "House Party 2 "; "Roadside Proph- ment Seminar, originally sched- to 50,000 units for a gold certifica- 100,000 The results are fast. The tures is still pending, leading many ets"; "Hangin' With The Homeboys"; uled for May, has been resched- tion and from 50,000 to to believe the "Drop Dead Fred "; "Suburban Com- uled for Oct. 11 -14. For informa- units for a platinum award. reach is vast. And the call is industry observers free! To place a Billboard Getaway "; "The Rap- tion, call Ray Allen at "The principal reason for the in- joint-venture agreement will not be mando"; "Fast Classified ad, call Jeff "; 800 -582 -5824. crease was the introduction of the renewed. ture"; "Trust"; "Let Him Have It Serrette at (800) 223 -7524. Whether or not the new deal con- and "Afraid Of The Dark." shortform as a category," says 82 BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 www.americanradiohistory.com VSDA SOLICITING CAMPAIGN PLEDGES FROM VIDEO RETAILERS (Continued from page 1) FoxVid Beckons DeLellis West Campaign logo. noted Lou Fogelman, head of Show Becker; Paramount Home Video's VSDA also is soliciting pledges Industries /Music Plus, who was Eric Doctorow and Alan Perper; Staff Cuts, Relocations To Follow from retailers who can donate up- reached for comment afterward, RCA /Columbia's Paul Culberg; Walt BY PAUL SWEETING Video in New York and will continue ward of $25 to the campaign. The "then manufacturers won't have to Disney's Mary Kincaid; and a soon - to handle nontheatrical program- pledges obligate retailers to give spe- raise prices. It's a win -win situation." to -be -named representative from NEW YORK-Twentieth Century ming and some theatrical titles to cial attention to all sponsoring com- Messer adds that a steering com- Warner Home Video. VSDA repre- Fox has confirmed that Bob DeLel- which the joint venture owns the panies and participating titles. mittee of 22 members has been sentatives include Linda Lauer, Ar- lis has been named president, North rights. According to Messer, some 2,000 formed, which will decide on the de- thur Morowitz, and Meril Weinstein. America, of the newly created Fox - The remaining 82 CBS /Fox em- retailers representing 5,000 store- tails of the campaign. It will make a Studio support for the funding pro- Video, based in Los Angeles. DeLel- ployees will be retained through the fronts have already signed pledges. presentation at the annual VSDA posal was underlined by the presence lis held the same title at CBS /Fox summer but will ultimately be laid All types of video retailers are being convention in Las Vegas next July. at the press conference of major sup- Video, the joint venture that was re- off, the company confirms. A spokes- solicited for the campaign, added Now that a funding plan has been plier executives. cently restructured by the partners man says their jobs are already being Messer, not just specialty stores. set, the steering committee will be Messer based the fund projections (Billboard, March 2). performed by current Fox staffers on Messer conceded that the proposal charged with such duties as selecting on annual sales of 50 million rental At the same time, Ele Juarez was the West Coast. places the major funding burden on an advertising agency and determin- cassettes, which could conceivably named president of the internation- As president, North America, De- the shoulders of the big studios, ing the creative marketing and pro- translate into $12.5 million, while 250 al division of FoxVideo and will also Lellis will be responsible for all sales, which could result in a manufacturer motional approaches. million sell- through units could ac- move west. marketing, and administration of surcharge at wholesale. In addition to Messer, initial mem- count for $6 million. Even 50 %-75% Both DeLellis and Juarez are ex- FoxVideo product in the U.S. and "It's typical in these types of situa- bers of the steering committee are participation, said Messer, along with pected to relocate to Los Angeles Canada. Juarez will have the same re- tions," said Messer, "that the tab will Richard Abt, West Coast Video; Brad voluntary contributions from all sec- over the next several months. They sponsibilities in all other territories. be picked up ultimately by the end Burnside, Video Adventures; Ron tors of the business, will make the will be joined by about 70 current FoxVideo, a wholly owned subsid- user. In this case, that's the retailer." Castell, Blockbuster Entertainment; conservative $9 million -$12 million CBS /Fox employees, 45 of whom iary of 20th Century Fox, has as- But VSDA downplayed the sur- Jan De Masse, Video Place; George mark reachable the first year. But have been asked to make the move sumed all distribution operations pre- charge issue, contending that if the Solomon, Alfalfa Video; Tony Dale - Messer added, that enthusiastic sup- west to the newly established Fox - viously conducted by CBS /Fox in the campaign works the way it's envi- sandro of M.S. Distributing; Ray port could easily hike the war chest Video headquarters at Fox Plaza. wake of the announcement by CBS sioned, a surcharge becomes moot. Capp, Ingram Video; LIVE Home the first year to the $18 million -$20 According to one source, that and Fox that their joint venture was "If the campaign is successful," Video's Stuart Snyder and Lauren million range. group will include most key being restructured. A generic advertising campaign to CBS /Fox personnel, such as mar- FoxVideo distributes worldwide all reinvigorate the rental business was keting VP C. Bruce Pfander. 20th Century Fox film product as NEW TEST VIDEOCASSETTES DESIGNED TO SELF -ERASE first proposed by Paramount Home Current CBS /Fox CEO George well as product owned by the joint (Continued from page 5) Video president Robert Klingensmith Krieger, however, will not be mak- venture (which will be retained as a during his VSDA convention keynote ing the move, but will remain in label) and the newly formed CBS Vid- Sacramento branch manager for now do. address last year. Since then, it has charge of the CBS /Fox label in New eo label. It also has domestic distribu- Video Trend, one of two distribu- The greater depth would allow been a lively topic of debate inside York as president /CEO, a Fox tion rights to the entire Media Home tors involved in the test (along retailers to better satisfy consum- VSDA. Paramount pledged $100,000 spokesman confirms. Entertainment catalog. with Video Products Distributors), er demand for a title when it is at toward the campaign, an amount lat- Another 25 CBS /Fox regional DeLellis joined CBS /Fox in 1984 as the timing on "Funny About its peak in the first four to six er matched by Blockbuster Enter- sales people around the country senior VP of sales and marketing, Love" was also tight and solicita- weeks after street date, Rank be- tainment. were made FoxVideo employees consumer products division. tion had begun before distributors lieves. Recently, the U.K. video industry March 1. Juarez also joined the company in were officially given the word that Recently, however, the studios launched a $19.8 million generic video Sixteen employees, including 1984, as managing director of Span- it would be included in the test. have been successful in generat- campaign (Billboard, Feb. 23). Krieger, will remain at CBS /Fox ish operations. Consequently, Wagner says he ing incremental orders for rental does not believe "Funny About titles by committing marketing Love" will be a fair test of the pro- and advertising dollars to help re- INDUSTRY REACTS TO TIME WARNER'S PPV PLAN A gram. better gauge, he says, will tailers sell off excess inventory af- (Continued from page 5) be provided by Orion's May re- ter the peak demand period is over. lease, "Mermaids," the next sched- Both Buena Vista Home Video's subscribers in Queens. Warner announcement March 8 banking services, and is designed to uled title in the test. "Dick Tracy" and CBS /Fox Vid- Other companies that supply home caused Blockbuster's stock price to accommodate high -definition televi- Retailers who wish to take part eo's "Die Hard 2," for example, video programming are not believed drop by 75 cents that day. The bigger sion, and links to computers. It could in the test are being offered spe- shipped more than 500,000 copies, to oppose PPV, either, since they drop in Blockbuster stock last week also be used to sell music and video cially created five -packs of "Fun- and studio executives believe that view it as just another delivery sys- was due to its prediction of lower - programs directly to consumers and ny About Love," including three of was partly because of efforts to tem. The few video retailers who had than- expected earnings. deliver their purchases to them, by- help dealers sell off previously a comment on the Time Warner plan "It's amazing to me that a test passing retail outlets. viewed copies. seemed unfazed by it. that's not going to take place for six Five or 10 years down the road, `We were just "The previously viewed cam- "We don't feel [pay -per -view] is months would get people all jumpy," with advances in video compression too paigns seem to work on super A- really going to have that much effect says Ron Castell, VP of program- capabilities, cable systems are ex- late on those plus titles," Roberts acknowl- on us," says Regina Biunno, a ming and communications for Block- pected to offer several- hundred inter- earlier schedules' edges. "But I'm not so sure when spokesperson for Philadelphia-based buster, based in Fort Lauderdale, active channels, according to indus- you get below that level. You also West Coast Video. "Although they're Fla. "I don't see any test as a threat, try observers. need depth of copy of product be- both forms of entertainment, we feel and beyond the test you'll have to see the limited -play cassettes and two low the A -plus level. I could see if people want to rent certain movies, what happens. There are people who regular cassettes. [limited -play cassettes] working they're going to come to our stores are going to buy PPV, people who Paramount is charging whole- [to increase buying depth] on B and rent them, anyway. While PPV will go to video stores, and people salers $58 per conventional cas- and C titles." offers the convenience of having it in who will stand in front of a theater on DISC MAKERS sette and $25 per limited -play cas- Retailers around Sacramento your home, it doesn't offer the vari- Third Avenue and wait in the cold to sette, putting the price of a five - are taking a wait- and -see attitude ety that a store like West Coast see a movie." CD Replication pack at $191. Assuming the on the Rank test, reports Paul Pu- does." distributors take liz, their normal VP of the Video Software Deal- According to analyst Craig Bibb of ROOM FOR COEXISTENCE Fast Delivery markup on the five-pack, the deal- ers Assn. there and owner of Video PaineWebber, while the Time Warner Noting that video retailers will er cost would be roughly $220. World Of Folsom. Puliz himself, project will take some market share "still be able to sleep at night" follow- Small Quantities Conventional cassettes are also however, has ordered the five - from the video rental business, the ing the Time Warner announcement, available in any quantity. pack. "If it's going to be tested, I impact will not be dramatic. "What's Castell says there will be room for co- 1000 CDs want to be the first to know about more impactful is that this is only the existence. for SELF-ERASING TAPES it," he says. first step," he says. Larry Gerbrandt, senior analyst The new cassettes, developed by Puliz is also concerned about the Bibb notes that the greatest ef- with Paul Kagan Assoc., Carmel, 82990 Rank and called Showcase Video- possibility of alienating consumers fects from PPV will be felt by conve- Calif., which tracks the PPV indus- COMPLETE PACKAGE PRICE! cassettes, are designed to operate by charging them on a per -play ba- nience stores and grocery stores and try, agrees that PPV and home video for a fixed number of plays (gener- sis. "The customer will come back those chains that depend on hit titles. will co -exist in the last half of this ally 20 -25 plays), after which they and find that their kid or someone "For video specialty stores it'll have decade. automatically Call today erase themselves. in the home played it three times less of an impact," says Bibb. "PPV "We're still learning about PPV," for complete Retailers would be charged rough- and so we'll be asking them for $6 on that scale shouldn't be a knockout says Gerbrandt. "We've been at it for details and our ly half of what they now pay for more," he says. blow." 10 years, and one of the biggest prob- FULL COLOR conventional cassettes and could According to sources familiar Bibb and other analysts point to lems is the inability of PPV to repli- CATALOG charge consumers on a per-play, with the test, the point- of -pur- the fact that the PPV industry today cate the video-on-demand experience rather than a per -day, basis be- chase material explaining the new is slightly more than 1% of the size of of home video." cause the cassette is equipped with cassettes and the pay -per-play con- the home video industry. According While he notes that the Time a playback counter (Billboard, Jan. cept that were supposed to be pro- to January figures from the Electron- Warner project will solve much of 1-800-468-9353 5). vided to retailers have not yet ma- ics Industries Assn., VCRs have a that problem, Gerbrandt says it will In PA (215) 232-4140 By reducing the average unit terialized, another matter that 72% penetration rate in the U.S. take 3-5 years before this type of ex- price, Rank hopes the new cas- concerns retailers. based on estimates of 93.1 million tensive PPV system becomes avail- DISC MAKERS settes will improve retailers' cash "We keep asking, but we households. able throughout the country. 1650 Broadway, Suite 1010 flow, inducing them to buy rental haven't seen anything yet," one Despite the relatively small threat The new Time Warner system will New York, NY 10019 titles in greater depth than they source says. posed by PPV at this time, the Time also allow for home shopping and (2121 265-6662

BILLBOARD MARCH 23, 1991 83 www.americanradiohistory.com CENSORSHIP BILLS RESURFACE IN NEW AND MORE SINISTER FORMS (Continued from page 1) There's more sophistication in the ly received a preliminary hearing at- of record labeling and sponsor of a ing him that "the industry has pro- surgence of legislation, Cover says, way legislators are approaching tended by seven local video retail- labeling bill defeated last year. vided parents with the tools they "What we need to do is convince the these issues now. They're trying to ers, in addition to trade group repre- need to ensure that their children legislators that there are limits to work with existing statutes and sentatives. BILLS, BILLS, AND MORE BILLS are not exposed to harmful materi- what they can do as set forth by the modify them to include what people John T. Mitchell, legislative coun- Following is a list supplied by the al." Supreme Court, particularly in say in sound recordings and reclas- sel for VSDA and the National RIAA of other obscenity -related In Texas, labeling bill RHB 1017 those instances where legislation sify it as obscenity." Assn. of Recording Merchandisers, bills currently in progress in vari- is the first to explicitly target pro- tries to modify the definition of ob- In South Carolina, for example, a says, "The retailers testified at the ous states: ducers, manufacturers, and distrib- scenity or things that are harmful legislator has quietly introduced a hearing, but more importantly, they A Florida bill would prohibit the utors (Billboard, March 16). It will to minors." Mitchell says, "The is bill that would prohibit the sale or have been communicating with display of certain sound recordings be scheduled for a hearing, proba- core problem with the bills that they step on the cherished rights of rental to a minor of audio or music - their elected officials primarily to so that they are not in the "conve- bly this spring, in the Criminal Ju- video product containing explicit try to educate them on what a bad nient" reach of minors. risprudence Committee. Another Americans when they try to restrict lyrics. idea they think this is." In New Jersey, three obscenity/ proposal, House Bill 17, would re- what people have access to, and The proposed legislation, House harmful-to-minors bills are pending. duce the penalty for obscenity of- they tend to place retailers and leg- pa- Bill 3311, is the first known case of RAZING ARIZONA Although they are carry-overs from fenses. Although Cover says this islators in a position of usurping an obscenity bill targeted specifical- Another bill, an Arizona state bill last year and are not scheduled for bill was "basically [the sponsor's] rental responsibilities. We're very ly at prerecorded music. Federal that would have imposed a 15% sur- hearings, Cover says "they are cer- attempt to help artists express concerned. If something like this and state obscenity bills introduced tax on obscene devices and items, tainly a concern." themselves more freely, we were were to be enacted, it couldn't be al- in the past two years have involved including sound recordings and vid- A New York mandatory- label- trying to get him to back off of it be- lowed to stand." several media -books, periodicals, eos, was voted down in a Senate ing bill, S.1286, is pending in a com- cause we feel it's dangerous to in- film, video, etc. -but never just mu- committee March 11, according to mittee and is not scheduled for hear- troduce that sort of legislation, Assistance in preparing this story sic. the RIAA. ing. Cover says he has had several since it can serve as a vehicle for was provided by Bill Holland in The bill, submitted Jan. 2 by Re- Should the bill, S. 1420, have been productive meetings with the spon- other [restrictive] amendments." Washington, D.C., and Earl Paige publican Rep. John Rama, is worded passed and become law, record and sor of the bill, essentially persuad- Commenting on the general re- in Los Angeles. much like a mandatory- stickering video retailers would have been re- bill, except that it contains no provi- quired to pay a 15% tax on whole- sion for stickering. Instead, it at- sale and forward lists of so- called HANDLEMAN GETS NEW CEO, SCORES ACCOUNT COUP tempts to ban sales and rentals out- obscene recordings and videos pur- (Continued from page 6) right. chased to authorities even before The bill would "prohibit the sale, the items had been judged so in revenues and $500,000-$1 million in Tampa, Fla. Last year, Handleman At Handleman, effective May 1, lease, distribution, or rental of rec- court. operating profits. closed a unit in Canada. Strome will ascend to the CEO posi- ords, audiotapes, compact discs, The obscenity surtax would have Handleman has suffered from a As for the reduction in the work tion held by company founder David music videotapes, and other record- been administered by the state tax general downturn in the rackjobbing force, Kircos says, "We're not plan- Handleman since Frank Hennessey ings that contain sexually explicit department, and proceeds would business, caused in part by the finan- ning any layoffs. But our current resigned in December 1989. Strome lyrics, lyrics that advocate violence have gone to a domestic -violence cial problems of some of its principal head count is 7% below the year-ago was named president last March. He or criminal conduct, or lyrics con- and victims-compensation fund. accounts, the mass merchandisers, level." retains that position but drops the ti- taining swear or curse words to per- The RIAA and other opponents of and by the softness in the music and The nation's second -biggest rack - tle of chief operating officer. in sons under the age of 18 years." the bill argued that the taxing of video markets. For the recently com- jobber, Minneapolis -based Lieber- Handleman now racks music According to Rama, the bill is in contents violated the First Amend- pleted third quarter, Handleman re- man, has also been struggling in the 5,800 stores and video in 5,500 out- the Judiciary Committee. It has not ment and due process, and that the ported a 72% decline in net profit to past year, and the loss of the ShopKo lets. Its biggest customer is K mart. had a hearing yet. Rama is seeking definitions for obscenity in the bill $4.24 million on an 11.7% drop in total account will add to its woes. Although video revenues are down a misdemeanor penalty punishable did not meet U.S. Supreme Court revenues to $198.2 million. At press time, its parent company, compared with last year because of by a maximum jail term of one year guidelines. Kircos says the company will close LIVE Entertainment Inc., said that the lack of blockbuster hits like `Bat- and /or a fine not exceeding $500. Sponsors of the bill, part of a its leased distribution facility in Char- Doug Harvey, previously the head of man" and "Bambi," Kircos says he is In Oregon, House Bill 2669 would larger tax package introduced last lotte, N.C., next month because ac- Target stores' music and video unit, encouraged by the surge in compact - he allow parents or guardians of mi- month, were six Republican sena- counts in that region "can be serviced has been named executive VP of Lie- disc sales. In the third quarter, 47% higher nors to bring civil actions against tors, including Janice Brewer, more effectively" by company -owned berman. Since leaving Target, he has says, CD sales were than retailers who furnish obscene sound known for her nationwide advocacy facilities in Baltimore, Atlanta, and been a Lieberman consultant. the year before. recordings, videos, or books to mi- nors. Cover says the legislation "sets a frightening precedent in JANET JACKSON LEAVING A&M FOR VIRGIN that it allows people to sue retailers (Continued from page 1) of video and prerecorded music product. As we know, people inter- Fujisankei, the Japanese media con- these, Jackson's manager, Trudy ture of its top- selling artist would and African Unity. pret things differently. What's ob- glomerate that owns 25% of the Vir- Green, says, "Janet Jackson has tre- lessen the market value of the label. scene to you is not obscene to me; gin Group, will buy a controlling mendous respect for all employees at Yet Levy insists that, since Poly - EVALUATING THE DEAL what's obscene to one parent is not stake in the company. Virgin denies A &M. She had nine wonderful years Gram clearly stated in its SEC filing Industry observers see Virgin's obscene to another. It puts a retail- this is a possibility. with the company. She was offered that Jackson owed A &M only one huge outlay for Jackson as a gamble, could pay off. If the total er in a very frightening position. In a prepared statement, Virgin conditions by Virgin Records that new album, it was not deceiving in- but one that Vir- Does he take the risk and offer a chairman Richard Branson said of couldn't be met elsewhere." vestors about the label's valuation. of $35 million is divided by three, product that may or may not be ob- the Jackson deal, "A Rembrandt Alain Levy, president of PolyGram And, even without Jackson, he con- gin would be paying more than $11 rarely becomes available. When it International (the parent of A &M) tends, A &M is now worth more than million per album. That seems like a scene?" note Cover adds that the Motion Pic- does, there are many people who are and CEO of PolyGram's U.S. compa- PolyGram paid for it. lot of money, but the sources ture Assn. of America, the Video determined to get it. I was deter- ny, comments, "We wish Janet and that major labels can make a gross MOVE $2 per unit on cassettes and Software Dealers Assn., and the mined. All of our people worldwide Virgin lots of luck." Although Poly - LABEL ON THE profit of all working jointly on are greatly honored and proud to be Gram and A &M tried hard to keep To show that A &M is on the move, up to $3.50 on CDs. Thus, if a future RIAA "are as opposing the bill," which has recent- working with Janet." Jackson, he adds, losing her is "not Levy cites its current success with Jackson recording sold as much Before Jackson's first album for going to affect our '91 -'92 financial Amy Grant and predicts "they're go- her current one -roughly 7.5 million Virgin hits the street, A &M will issue results, and life will go on." ing to have very big numbers with units worldwide -it is possible that, current album, "Rhythm the new Sting album. They're also go- even with marketing costs figured in, 'KIDS' CASE DISMISSED a greatest -hits package, culling hits Jackson's Nation 1814," has sold more than 5 ing to create many new artists." Virgin could pay Jackson $11 million (Continued from page 11) from her multiplatinum "Control" and "Rhythm Nation 1814" sets. Ru- million units in the U.S. and about A &M recently beefed up its hit- and still come out ahead. amend the complaint against mor has it that Jackson will start half that amount in the rest of the making potential by sealing a deal "If they can sell 5 million units and sion to can make Starr. working on her debut Virgin album world. But industry observers do not with Jackson producers Jimmy Jam recoup at $2 per unit, they $10 million advance]," Pagnozzi vows to redraft and re- later this year. find those sales overwhelming in Harris and Terry Lewis for their money with [a complaint within two weeks. In an interoffice memo circulated light of the fact that the title yielded brand-new Perspective label. Accord- says a knowledgeable attorney. file the that Virgin our belief that the judge dis- by A &M president Al Cafaro, he a record seven top-five singles. ing to Cafaro, the first album to be Another source agrees "It's money level, but missed the case because our allega- wished Jackson the best, noting that While not addressing that directly, released under this arrangement will could make at that there are other motives be- tion didn't contain sufficient facts," he is "pleased the issue is behind us. Levy notes that A &M pulled out all be by the Sounds Of Blackness, a he thinks hind the deal: "Branson is a wonder- said. "We have more facts. Its resolution comes at a time when the stops to promote the album-to Minneapolis- based, gospel -style Pagnozzi for himself and his com- We're not giving up." we are enjoying great success." the point where "we griped a bit choir. Cafaro expects the new label to ful publicist 1991. pany, and this kind of news affects But Starr's attorney, Jay M. Fial- Despite Cafaro's positive words, about the amount they spent on Ja- deliver six to eight albums in the company in ways that don't have kov, doesn't give much credence to however, a source at the label says net last year ... A &M is part of the A &M has also inked a marketing that there are strains of anger and PolyGram family, and we have no and distribution pact with Tabu - anything to do with pure P &L." the request. "It's unrealistic that industry executive can come up with bitterness toward the artist from sev- right to say what they can spend or Records, a label run by Clarence A highly placed Jeffrey Furst that Branson signed Jack- new story," Fialkov said. eral of the executives. "Few labels they can't spend. But I have a certain Avant and Ron Sweeney that was theorizes some Epic son to attract other stars, as he did "From our end, this case is over." would have given her the time and ratio in mind, and what they were formerly distributed through re- Steve Winwood when he "I never, never once thought that energy she needed and received be- spending on Janet gave me the shiv- Records. Cafaro says the deal will with in from six to 10 projects, with launched his U.S. label a few years this case would go anywhere," add- fore the hits started to rack up," the ers. But . .. they did what they sult - this observer feels acknowledged partner, source says. "We're saddened that thought they should do." the first project, an album by Cher ago. In addition, ed Starr's with that Fujisankei might be the key to Scott, of the New Kids man- she has forgotten those early years PolyGram, a public company, relle, due in April. Other artists Dick this ar- Virgin's move, since "Janet Jackson agement company, Dick Scott En- and the loyalty we've all shown her." bought A &M in 1989 for $460 million, product expected through rangement include Kool & the Gang is a name known in Japan." tertainment Inc. "We're delighted." Responding to remarks such as and one might think that the depar- a 23, 1991 84 BILLBOARD MARCH www.americanradiohistory.com SONY MUSIC DISTRIB CRACKS DOWN ON EXPORTERS (Continued from page 1)

the point [where Sony is], but we cer- clines to identify those accounts, it is tor issued a warning. Nevertheless, persuading the U.S. pacted. "Now we're buying CBS tainly share their concern. What ac- widely believed that Jerry Bassin Other wholesalers complain that company to act "took a lot of doing," product in Europe" from a country tion we take has yet to be deter- Distributors Inc. in Miami, Universal the legality of Sony's move is a moot according to a senior Sony Europe of- well -known for offering lower prices mined. It's under discussion." Record Distributing Corp. in Phila- point because the distributor can ficial. "The Americans have their than even the U.S., he says, declining A Uni spokesman says, "Uni has delphia, and CD One Stop in Bethel, make life miserable for one -stops, if own [sales] targets and goals." to identify it. "Parallel imports from serious concerns with regards to this Conn., were the recipients of the first it chooses to do so. For instance, Rik Guurink, president of promi- the U.S. are finished at the moment," subject and is looking into this matter letter. Then, in early March, about a notes one one -stop official, "All they nent Netherlands importer Rigu Guurink concludes. with our distributed labels." month after the first three accounts would have to do is stop sending me Sound, says he is aware of the Sony Jonathan Gilbride, managing direc- Accounts that received the Sony were notified, Sony sent out a re- new releases on Friday like they do action, but hardly surprised. "None tor of U.K. importer Caroline Inter- letter -which states that exporting is statement of the export policy to all for all one -stops and send them to me of the U.S. wholesalers is meant to national, says he does not expect to in violation of the company's policy of one -stops and "all people who are or on Tuesday like they do for retail export," he says. "The only thing be hurt by the Sony move. `But peo- selling product to customers "for re- might be" violating it, Smith says. chains. That would us place at a terri- that has changed is the crackdown. ple will start to think of exports as sale within the U.S. only" -are cry- Alan Meltzer, president of CD One ble disadvantage." Sony is playing tough -and the ex- trouble," he suggests. "If [the ma- ing foul, claiming that the action rep- Stop, says that if all the majors clamp porters are really scared about it" jors] start wielding copyright law as resents a foreign firm telling U.S. down on exporting, it could seriously PRESSURE FROM ABROAD Guurink, secretary of the Dutch a big stick, people get scared. It's a companies that they cannot export hurt some of the biggest one -stops in Sources say the Sony crackdown is importers' association, contends that blunt instrument." product. "Look who is doing all the the country. "Sony may have opened the result of pressure from the com- his business will not be seriously im- complaining, the biggest exporters in a Pandora's box," he says. "I fear for pany's European operations, where the world, the Japanese," says the the welfare of the U.S. one -stop busi- imports from the U.S. - particularly head of a major one -stop is who ness." He says exporting is a "signifi- through Holland and Scandinavia - SONY DIVIDES LATIN LABEL stung by the letter. "It doesn't seem cant enough part" of his business have been undermining local affili- (Continued from page 6) fair, and it's certainly against the pol- that he will feel the loss if he is forced ates' business. icy of the U.S. government. They to give it up. "Importers in those countries fice of Sony Music International in are Annie Gonzalez, Southeast; Ed- want you to export and bring money "As the largest one -stop in the have, let's call it, an incentive to go New York, including salsa singer and gardo Barrera, Puerto Rico; Penny into the country." country, I am perhaps in a better po- out and screw us," comments one se- composer Ruben Blades. Also includ- Sisco, Northeast; Jesus Godoy, West That source, noting that all but one sition to survive it," he says. But for nior Sony official. "We can't match ed is a host of artists from other for- Coast; and Luis Silva, Midwest. of the other majors are foreign - those who are more dependent on the their prices." In the Netherlands, im- eign subsidiaries such as Mexico (15 Among other recent developments, owned, says he expects them to fol- export business, "I fear business fail- ports can be sold in for as little as 17 acts), Argentina (six), Venezuela veteran Sony Music International low in Sony's footsteps. ures among one-stops." guilders ($10.40), compared with the (three), and Spain (two). The labels marketing executive Joe Senkiewicz Another one -stop owner agrees, Nevertheless, some one -stops ad- local record companies' average will handle a total of 83 acts. joined the company last year to run saying, "This is a political thing that mit they are falling in line. Michael wholesale price of 24 guilders According to the company, both the Northeast region and to handle will be looked on with disfavor in Slonim, international sales manager ($14.70). Latin labels will carry equal status, the promotion of Sony Discos Inc. Washington." That one -stop owner at Lanham, Md. -based Schwartz With the dollar's weakness, the with artists distributed evenly be- outside Latin America. Diana Alva- says he has contacted his congress- Brothers Distribution, says, `Basical- problem has become acute over the tween the two. The Sony Discos la- rez handles the promotion of Sony man, and "it's very possible that ly, my feelings are that Sony has the last six to nine months. Sony Nor- bel, for example, will include such Discos Inc. artists in Latin America. [Congress] will decide to take a look right to prohibit the export of their way, for example, is said to have sold artists as Julio Iglesias, Emmanuel, Alina Russ has returned to Sony Dis- at this issue." product. They can dictate where it 30,000 copies of the Mariah Carey al- and Chayanne. Discos International cos Inc. to coordinate national promo- Sony Music Distribution president can be sold. It is a complex issue of bum, while importers accounted for will include Roberto Carlos, and Jose tion for Zamora. Harry Fox joined Paul Smith, however, denies accusa- licensing, distribution rights, market- sales of 20,000 pieces. Another title Luis Rodriguez, among others. the company from BMG to handle na- tions that foreign -owned companies ing efforts, pricing, and we do under- reportedly arriving in quantity in Eu- Each label will function with its tional accounts and Northeast sales. are conspiring to increase the U.S. stand Sony's concern." He says his rope from the U.S. has been the Toto own promotion staff, under the direc- "We are developing an organiza- trade deficit by stopping exports. company stopped shipping Sony compilation, "Past To Present 1977- tion of Al Zamora, director of nation- tion that will permit us to continue to "They are making like we made up product overseas when the distribu- 1990." al promotion. The Sony Discos label grow into the '90s," says Welzer. Be- this policy last week," he says. "This promotion staff consists of Zoraida sides its own artists, the company dis- is not a new position. We had this po- Guzman, Southeast; Alberto Mendo- tributes the product of New York - sition when we were owned by CBS. SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS za, Puerto Rico; Sammy Vargas, based RMM records; Orfeon from The first letter, on overall distribu- (Continued from page 6) Northeast; Mayra Vasquez, West Mexico; Tejano label RP, based in tion policy, went out three years ago, Coast; and Miguel Trujillo, Midwest. San Antonio, Texas; and Leader Rec- where we clearly made our position a group; Najee's "Tokyo Blue," best lyzing car crash in the mid -'80s. Discos International label promoters ords of San Juan, Puerto Rico. on exporting known. The only ones jazz album; the Winans' "Return," The awards were begun in 1987 by crying foul on the issue are those best gospel album; and Bell Biv De- "Soul Train" founder /producer /host looking for a fast buck." Voe's "Poison," best album by a Don Cornelius. This year's show, Smith declines to identify which group. The awards are decided in a which was sponsored by Coca -Cola companies it sent letters to or esti- two -stage balloting process by art- USA, aired live in New York and on mate how much product is being ists, executives, and radio program- tape delay in Los Angeles the same Complete manufacturing shipped overseas. "But if it wasn't mers. day. According to Don Jackson, presi- for the audio industry. significant, we wouldn't be making a The fast -paced, star- studded pro- dent of syndicator Tribune Entertain- case out of this," he adds. He says gram featured new sets and an on- ment Co., the show will be seen in 110 In -house COMPLETE the exports "can totally destroy" the stage multiscreen video projection markets nationwide within a two- PACKAGES FOR: marketing plans of European major - panel. It also included a wealth of week window. The number of syndi- art department Cassette Duplication for design, type- label affiliates. performances by such top recording cated markets is up from 96 last year. Record Pressing stars as Teddy Pendergrass, who re- "In terms of syndication, setting, film work, that's and printing. In- Compact Disc Replication MASS MARES ceived a standing ovation for his ren- truly the most significant indication house mastering Sony initially sent out a letter to a dition of the Bread classic "I Want To of the acceptance of the show, that small number of accounts department for a CALL FOR OUR FREE that Smith Make It With You," from his upcom- more markets are clearing it," says great sounding said were found to be violating the ing album. FULL COLOR CATALOG Pendergrass has been Jackson. product. 1- exportation policy. Although he de- confined to a wheelchair since a para- 800 -468 -9353 (ln PA: 215- 232 -41401

THIRD OF THE 4 MAJOR ARTIST -MERCHANDISING FIRMS PACTS WITH LABEL (Continued from page 6) DISC MAKERS 1650 Broadway, Suite 1010 those rights and put them some- BMG pact also opens new possibili- artists, says his firm does 20% of its New York, NY 10019 where." He adds that an act could ties in the international field. The business outside the U.S., "and it's (212) 265-6662 also sign with a BMG label and inde- company already has an Australian growing. Worldwide merchandise is pendently go with Nice Man while re- subsidiary and plans to set up an out- certainly the trend, and we represent taining its merchandising rights. post in Japan. In addition, Al Ross, most of our groups worldwide." The main thrust behind BMG's en- the company's East Coast managing Although Furano does not expect try into the field, he says, is to gain a director, prophesies a spurt in Euro- much action this year on New Kids EUROPAQI5KjLTD: long-term strategic advantage. Cit- pean merchandising business after On The Block merchandise, which ing MCA's concert division and own- 1992, when Western Europe becomes was a major factor in MCA's bottom ership of Winterland, PolyGram's a single market. Aside from the con- line in 1990, he says, "We're going to new "diversification" unit, Sony Mu- cert business, where Nice Man is al- have a very substantial year" with MASTERING /MANUFACTURING sic's joint venture with Pace, and ready active via its artists' European the likes of M.C. Hammer, Sting, COMPACT DISC CASSETTE Warner Bros.' venture into merchan- tours, Ross sees retail merchandising Paula Abdul, Bell Biv DeVoe, George dising via Irving Azoff's Giant Re- gaps in France, Spain, and Portugal. Michael, and the Doors (due to the VINYL RECORDS PRINTED GRAPHICS cords, he says, "There's a strategic Currently, he adds, international new Doors movie). The U.S.' only one -stop manufacturer with Neve DTC digital direction to participate not only in the merchandising accounts for only However, he notes, "the touring CD mastering, DMM for LP's, Lyrec high -speed duplicating dollars spent on records, but also the 10% -15% of Nice Man's volume, but market has been very soft with the AND a 20 -year reputation for quality! Ask one of our friendly, dollars spent at the venues, on the T- he sees this as an area ripe for exploi- rise of ticket prices. With that and the helpful staff for a copy of our information -packed brochure. shirts, parking, soft drinks, or what- tation. economy and the war, we've been hit ever." Varick Steet, New York, Dell Furano, president of Winter- on the chin very hard." EUROPADISK, LTD. (2, ) 226-4401 FAX (212) 66966-0456 0456 From Nice Man's perspective, the land, which represents more than 200

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INSIDE successfully to acquire Record World a few years back, anr nnw may avain ha interacted in the chain as a wav to obtain satellite locations to complement its superstore concept. However, Record World's president and CEO, Roy Imber, emphatically states that the rumors are ß'R1['1 wrong and that the chain is not up for sale ... Mean- while in Canada, the process to determine the final dis- Edited by Iry Lichtman position of the bankrupt A &A chain continues. A week ago, sources say, there appeared to be two bidders left BOSTON BEGIN: New Kids On The Block producer/ in the race, one of which was said to be Trans World. co-manager Maurice Starr says he's about to sign an But the Albany, N.Y.-based giant appeared to have hit a agreement with Disney's WEA-distributed Hollywood roadblock and withdrew from the bidding. However, the label for a record company of his own, Boston Interna- latest turn of events has the chain possibly being sold tional Records. "The deal is about 99% done," says off in pieces, and Garth Mitchell, president of A &A, Starr. "We are looking to have our first material out in confirms that Trans World is back in the race. the next two or three months." At Hollywood, the re- sponse was "no comment." ON THE RETAIL TRAIL -ER: More than 500 retailers are receiving copies in the mail of Arista Records' up- THINGS CONTINUE TO LOOK UP for performance coming presentation at the convention of the National royalty collections in Europe for U.S. copyrights in for- Assn. of Recording Merchandisers in San Francisco. eign translation. BMI has reached agreements with its German counterpart GEMA under which GEMA will LOOK FOR SAVAGE RECORDS, the London -based limit royalty reductions for local cover versions of U.S. imprint that licensed Soho to Ateo, to sign distribution copyrights to their actual public performance, while deals with MCA for the U.S. and Sony Music Interna- BMI is also making similar agreements with smaller ter- tional in Europe. The label, which already has a New ritories Belgium (SABAM) and Holland (BUMA). These York office headed by David Mimran, is consulted by arrangements, similar to those reported in Track from former PolyGram label chief Dick Asher. ASCAP, are likely to be followed by more agreements, Track hears. ON THE MEND: Vet music man Juggy Gayles, ill for the last several weeks, has been transferred from the BON JOVI's NEW LABEL, which starts up this NorthShore Hospital in Manhassett, L.I., to a nearby fa- spring, will include a multiplatinum catalog: the band's. cility, the Center For Extended Care. He can be reached Future output from Bon Jovi and its members will also at 516 -365-1713. go on the imprint, a joint venture between Jon Bon Jovi and PolyGram. The first new product will be an album AS PREDICTED, Bruce Cockburn has signed with by Canadian rocker Aldo Nova, due in May, and a sum- Columbia Records in the U.S. for worldwide distribu- mer solo title by Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. tion, except in Canada, where he remains on Sony -dis- tributed True North Records. Meanwhile, Jane Siberry NASHVILLE publisher and producer Tom Collins has has signed directly to Warner Bros. in the U.S. while purchased Hallnote Music from Mercury Records artist also patting an exclusive licensing agreement with Tom T. Hall. Hall will continue to write for Hallnote. Warner Music Canada. Finally, Vivienne Williams, formerly of Sway, has signed with Benchmark Record- THE FOREIGN distribution of Impact Records out- ings in New York and is currently working on an album side of North America will be handled by EMI Music. with Michael Covitt producing. The label, distributed by MCA here, is a new logo re- cently established by Allen Kovac, president of Left LOOK FOR Evan Lamberg, formerly of MCA Music, Bank Management, who is CEO, with Jeff Sydney as to join EMI Music Publishing as its New York -based president. To be known as Impact American abroad, it creative director, reporting to Holly Greene, VP /GM of will release its first product, an album by the Fixx, on creative operations on the East Coast. March 25. IS S.O.U.L. RECORDS co-founder Bill Stephney still STAR POWER: Actor /producer Michael Douglas will at the label? While a label spokesperson says Stephney serve as the Video Software Dealers Assn. convention resigned from his executive management post at the la- chairman this year, courtesy of LIVE Home Video, ac- bel due to creative -direction differences with his part- cording to reliable sources. VSDA had been anxious to ner, producer /remixer Hank Shocklee, Stephney says attract a name star to serve in what a source describes that's not true, adding that though philosophical differ- as a largely honorary capacity. Douglas is set to star in ences have surfaced, he is still very much a part of the a Carolco Pictures film, "Basic Instinct," currently be- operation: "One of the reasons I haven't resigned is that in ing shot by director Paul ( "RoboCop ") Verhoeven. the company is currently restructuring. We are nego- tiations with MCA right now to make things right." RETAIL ROUNDS: The rumor making the rounds cur- Since the label patted with MCA for distribution, it has rently has ailing retail chain Record World on the block. released one album by the Young Black Teenagers and In addition to the usual suspects, i.e., Trans World Mu- a single by Son Of Bazerk. sic Corp., W.H. Smith, and Musicland Stores Corp., that are supposedly interested in the Port Washington, ALTHOUGH THE official announcement has yet to be N.Y. -based company, the name of HMV is also being made, singer /songwriter Rodney Crowell has reported- bandied about. It seems that the U.K. retailer tried un- ly signed to Sony Music Publishing.

DOC POMUS, WRITER OF CLASSIC ROCK SONGS, DIES IN N.Y. (Continued from page 11) early exposure to and love of the 1963, Pomus dropped out of the song - Pomus' place in the hearts of his blues. He began his career as a per- writing scene for many years, return- peers occurred the night of the 33rd former, adopting a stage name to ing in the early '80s to collaborate annual Grammy Awards, when a trib- sing in neighborhood blues clubs with Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) and ute to the songwriter was staged at without the knowledge of his mother contributing material for a lauded al- the Lone Star Roadhouse in New and father. He scored one local hit, bum by R &B stylist Willy DeVille York. Among those in attendance "Heartlessly," during a stint on called "Le Chat Bleu." An album that were Ben E. King, Stoller, LaVern Dawn Records. Pomus co -wrote with B.B. King, Baker, Clarence "Gatemouth" Shulman and Pomus collaborated "There Must Be A Better World Brown, Paul Shaffer, Dr. John, Mar- on other gentle, memorable hits, in- Somewhere," was awarded a Gram- shall Crenshaw, and DeVille. cluding "Hushabye" for the Mystics my in 1981. He collaborated with Pomus is survived by a daughter, and "A Teenager In Love" for Dion songwriter Kenny Hirsch on the Eas- Sharyn; a son, Geoffrey; his brother, & the Belmonts. ter Seals theme song, "One More attorney Raoul Felder; a niece, Ra- A collaboration between Pomus Time," recorded by Ray Charles. chel; and a nephew, James. and another leading songwriting Pomus himself was stricken with Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. team of the day, Jerry Leiber and polio as a young man and, although Sunday (17) at the Riverside Memori- Mike Stoller, produced "Young confined to his wheelchair, remained al Chapel on West 76th Street in New Blood" for the Coasters. a generous advocate of songwriters York. After Shulman relocated to Paris in even in his final years. One sign of

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