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www.americanradiohistory.com Dave Loggins has arrived. "Please Come To Boston" introduced America to a very special writer and performer. It has taken him more than a year to lovingly craft the songs for his new . Now on "One Way Ticket To Paradise;' Dave Loggins has continued to develop his lyric and melodic gifts. The result is a warm and perceptive celebration of love and life that confirms his position as one of the most important new artists around. Dave Loggins' "One Way Ticket To Paradise;' PE 34713

ß"EPIC MARCR REG.C 1977 CBS INC - it's a trip you won't want to miss. On and Tapes.

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ASHVOLUME XXXIX - NUMBERDLL 24 - October 29, 1977

box editorial GEORGE ALBERT cash President and Publisher MEL ALBERT General Manager GARY COHEN Editor In Chief J. B. CARMICLE General Manager, East Coast Buyer East Coast Editorial Misleading The Record KEN TERRY, Assistant Editor PHIL DIMAURO CHARLES PAIKERT The Oct. 17 airing of "Consumer Buyline" with David Horowitz on KNBC-TV in MARK MEHLER West Coast Editorial , featured a segment on purchasing records and some of the quality DAVE FULTON, Assistant Editor CHUCK COMSTOCK problems that consumers may find with today's records. This weekly consumer ALAN SUTTON RANDY LEWIS protection program gave a fair accounting of inherent problems in the JEFF CROSSAN JEFFREY WEBER manufacturing of records and the decreasing quality of the physical product CARITA SPENCER over the past few years. Research MARK ALDERMAN Cash Box is well aware of pressing quality problems and utilized this space on TIM WILLIAMS KEN KIRKWOOD June 11, 1977 to explain our feelings on the subject. SCOTT ANDERSON JEFF RAY But, the "Consumer Buyline" program ended on a less than objective note, LARRY CARLAT BILL FEASTER and in fact, misled the public concerning the profitability of records. Utilizing LEN CHODOSH STEVE HULEN interviews with a pressing plant chief and a store manager, the show Coin Machine plant the Chicago unfairly edited two answers together. They asked the pressing official CAMILLE COMPASIO, Manager cost of manufacturing an album, to which he responded "about 354." Art Director LINDSAY BOLYARD Immediately following, they queried the retailer as to the average retail cost of an Circulation album, to which he responded, "about $4.50." THERESA TORTOSA Manager Both of these answers are correct, but in the context of the editing, they PUBLICATION OFFICES NEW YORK unfortunately sought to correlate the two figures. What happened, we asked 119 West 571'1. N.Y., N.Y. 10019 Phone: (212) 586-2640 Horowitz, to the expenses of promotion, sales, artist royalties, publishing, Cable Address: Cash Box N.Y. CALIFORNIA marketing, merchandising, freight and the many other cost factors that add up to 6363 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 930) Hollywood, Ca. 90028 the overall price of a record? Phone: (213) 464-8241 NASHVILLE When contacted by Cash Box on the issue of misleading the public, both JIM SHARP LOLA SCOBEY Horowitz and producer Lloyd Thaxton admitted to the biased editing and 21 Music Circle East, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Phone: (615) 244-2898 described the segment as a "teaser." They added that a second show about CHICAGO CAMILLE COMPASIO records was but no date was set. In addition, they noted that the 29 E. Madison St.. Chicago, III. 60602 buying planned, Phone: (312) 346-7272 second show would possibly begin with the misleading editing, but would be WASHINGTON, D.C. JOANNE OSTROW 4201 Massachusetts Ave., NW clarified within the context of the show by explaining the in-between costs. Washington, D.C. 20016 We at Cash Box do not object to programs examining the problems of buying - ROB THORNE 97 Uxbridge Rd., W.12 Phone: 01-749-6724 records. "Consumer Buyline" was objective enough to point out that the return ARGENTINA - MIGUEL SMIRNOFF Belgrano 3252, Piso 4 "B" policies of retailers rarely cost the consumer money when they purchase a Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: 89-6796 defective record. - H. GANDELMAN Av. Rio Branco, 156 Sala 627 But we at Cash Box do object to anyone knowingly misleading the public, RJ CANADA - KIRK LaPOINTE especially on a program which prides itself on protecting the consumer from 56 Brown's Lane Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8W 359 frauds. A clarification of record industry costs is definitely in order to rectify a Phone: (416) 251-1283 HOLLAND - PAUL ACKET glaring inaccuracy. P.O. Box 11621 (Prinsessegracht 3). The Hague Phone: (70) 624621, Telex: 33083 ITALY - GABRIELE G. ABBATE Viale A. Doria 10, 20124 Milano BELGIUM - ETIENNE SMET Postbus 56, B-2700 Sint-Niklaas Phone: (03) 76-54-39 AUSTRALIA - PETER SMITH 6 Murillo Crt., Doncaster Victoria, Australia 3108 Phone: 848-7878 JAPAN - Adv. Mgr., SACHIO SAITO 1-11-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato -Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651 NUMBER ONE Editorial Mgr., FUMIYO TACHIBANA SINGLE OF THE WEEK 1 -11 -2 -Choree Shinbashi, Minato -Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE - CLAUDE EM MONNET DEBBY BOONE 262 bis Rue des Pyrenees , France 75020 Curb/WB 8446 Phone: 797-4261 Writer: Joe Brooks SUBSCRIPTION RATES $70 per year anywhere in the U.S.A. Published weekly by CASH BOX, 119 West 57th St.. New York, N.Y. 10019. Printed in the U.S.A. Second class postage paid at New York, N.Y., and ad- ditional mailing offices.

Copyright ' 1977 by the Cash Box Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved, Copyright under Universal Copyright Convention. POSTMASTER: Send form 3579 to CASH BOX. NUMBER ONE 119 West 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019. ALBUM OF THE WEEK RUMOUIRS Warner Brothers BSK 3010

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1 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 36 IT'S SO EASY 71 YOU'RE IN MY HEART (Elektra 45438) B-3 45 60 4 DEBBY BOONE (Curb/WB 8455) CPP 1 1 10 (WBS 8475) WB 79 2 37 TELEPHONE LINE 2 NOBODY DOES IT BETTER 72 I BELIEVE YOU (Elektra 45413) B-3 2 3 15 (United Artists/Jet 1000) B-3 30 21 20 DOROTHY MOORE (Mataco/TK 1042) ALM 28 28 18 3 STAR WARS THEME MECO (Millennium/Casablanca 604) CPP 3 4 14 38 DUSIC 73 DO YOUR DANCE BRICK (Bang 734) WB 46 52 9 (WB WHI 4 4 BOOGIE NIGHTS 8440) WB 81 85 HEATWAVE (Epic 8-50370) ALM 6 8 17 39 I WOULDN'T WANT TO BE 74 RED HOT 5 ROCK 'N' ROLL LIKE YOU ROBERT GORDON WITH LINK WRAY THAT'S (Private Stock 156) CPP 77 81 7 SHAUN CASSIDY (WB/Curb 8423) WB 4 5 14 ALAN PARSONS (Arista AS 0260) ALM 31 27 11 6 40 YOU MAKE LOVIN' FUN 75 MONEY, MONEY, MONEY (Casablanca NB 884) ALM 7 9 13 FLEETWOOD MAC (WBS 8480) WB 51 64 3 ABBA (Atlantic 3434) CPP/IMM 78 88 3 7 BRICK HOUSE 41 GONE TOO FAR FOP 76 DON'T STOP COMMODORES ( M 1425) CPP 9 11 10 ENGLAND DAN & JOHN COLEY FLEETWOOD MAC (WB WBS 8413) CPP 35 19 17 Tree 13T-16102) WB 48 55 5 8 KEEP IT COMIN' LOVE (Big KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND (TK 1023) CPP 5 2 14 42 1 GO CRAZY THE HAPPY GIRLS PAUL DAVIS (Bang B-733) WB 44 46 10 (Capitol 4487) ALM 85 - 2 9 IT MAKE MY DON'T 43 THUNDER IN MY HEART 78 FLOAT ON BROWN EYES BLUE LEO SAYER (Warner Bros. WBS 8465) ALM 49 58 5 THE FLOATERS (ABC 12284) CPP 36 30 19 CRYSTAL GAYLE (United Artists UA XW 1016) B-3 10 12 11 44 DO YOU WANNA GET 79 GREATEST LOVE OF 10 SWAYIN' TO THE MUSIC FUNKY WITH ME ALLTHE Tree/All. 16094) WB 8 6 19 PETER BROWN (Drive 6258) CPP 47 50 8 JOHNNY RIVERS (Big (Arista 251) CPP 41 36 14 11 IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A 45 A PLACE IN THE SUN 1976) 59 6 80 YOU CAN'T TURN ME OFF SONG (A&M CPP 50 (RCA PB 10976) ALM/CPP 12 14 17 46 BEST OF MY LOVE (IN THE MIDDLE OF EMOTIONS (Columbia 3-10544) ALM 43 45 20 TURNING ME ON) 12 HEAVEN ON THE SEVENTH HIGH INERGY (Gordy/Motown 47 COME SAIL AWAY G-7155) CPP 88 - 2 FLOOR STYX (A&M 1977) ALM 52 61 8 PAUL NICHOLAS (RSO RS 878) CH 14 17 12 81 STAR WARS 48 BABY COME BACK LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA I 13 JUST REMEMBER LOVE PLAYER (RSO 879) CPP 54 65 5 (20th Century TC 2345) CPP 68 53 27 YOU 49 (EVERY TIME I TURN FIREBALL (Atlantic 3420) WB 16 20 12 82 TEN TO EIGHT AROUND) BACK IN LOVE DAVID CASTLE 14 IT'S ECSTASY WHEN YOU AGAIN (Parachute/Casablanca 501) B-3 84 87 5 LAY DOWN NEXT TO ME L.T.D. (A&M 1974) WB 60 69 7 83 BE MY LADY (20th Century 2350) B-3 17 22 12 50 SWINGTOWN METERS (Warner Brothers WBS 8434) WB 83 86 7 15 SHE DID IT STEVE MILLER (Capitol P4496) WB 62 77 3 ERIC CARMEN (Arista AS0266) WB 15 16 10 84 ECHOES OF LOVE 51 SHE'S NOT THERE DOOBIE BROTHERS (WBS 8471) WB 86 90 3 16 BABY, WHAT A BIG (Columbia 3-10616) CPP 57 67 5 SANTANA 85 GETTING READY FOR SURPRISE 52 DRAW THE LINE CHICAGO (Columbia 3-10620) CPP 19 26 6 (CBS 3-10637) WB 58 66 3 LOVE 17 COLD AS ICE 53 WAY DOWN DIANA ROSS (Motown 1427) CPP FOREIGNER (Atlantic 3410) WB 18 10 15 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA 10998) ALM 39 33 19 86 BABY LOVE 18 WE'RE ALL ALONE 54 CALLING OCCUPANTS OF MOTHER'S FINEST (Epic 8-50407) CPP 87 89 6 RITA COOLIDGE (A&M 1965) WB 20 24 8 INTERPLANETARY CRAFT 87 HEAVEN'S JUST A SIN 19 HELP IS ON THE WAY CARPENTERS (A&M 1978) ALM 59 62 6 (Capitol 4428) WB 21 25 14 AWAY 55 JUNGLE LOVE THE KENDALLS (Ovation OV 1103) B-3 95 99 3 20 ON AND ON STEVE MILLER BAND (Capitol 4466) WB 53 40 13 STEPHEN BISHOP (ABC 12260) ALM 11 7 25 88 AVENGING ANNIE 56 I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR ROGER DALTREY (MCA 21 WE JUST DISAGREE 40800) CPP 89 91 5 (Columbia 3-10575) B-3 24 29 8 EVERYTHING ANDY GIBE (RSO 872) WB 56 37 22 89 RHYTHM 22 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE RHYTHM SECTION (RSO 882) WB 27 34 6 57 SLIP SLIDIN' AWAY (Polydor PB 14432) CPP 91 97 3 PAUL SIMON (Columbia 3-10630) BB 61 70 3 23 BLUE BAYOU 90 STONE COLD SOBER LINDA RONSTADT (Elektra E -45431-A) A -R 26 32 8 58 HERE YOU COME AGAIN CRAWLER (Epic 50442) 90 92 4 (RCA PB -11123) CPP 65 74 4 24 SIGNED, SEALED, 59 SENTIMENTAL LADY 91 SHAKE IT WELL DELIVERED (Capitol P-4479) WB 64 76 4 DRAMATICS (ABC 12299) CPP 92 84 4 (A&M 972) CPP 13 15 10 60 LOVE GUN 92 DANCING IN THE 25 THE KING IS GONE KISS (Casablanca NB 895 AS) ALM 55 57 6 RONNIE McDOWELL (GRT 135) CPP 25 18 8 MOONLIGHT 61 CAT SCRATCH FEVER THIN LIZZY (Mercury 73945) CPP 93 95 5 26 STRAWBERRY LETTER 23 TED NUGENT (Epic 8-50425) WB 63 35 15 BROTHERS JOHNSON (ABM 1949) ALM 22 23 16 62 THE WAY I FEEL TONIGHT 93 STARTED OUT DANCING, 27 DON'T WORRY BABY BAY CITY ROLLERS (Arista AS0272) CPP 75 84 4 B.J. THOMAS (MCA 40735) ALM 23 13 16 ENDED UP MAKIN' LOVE 63 SILVER LADY ALAN O'DAY (Pacific 002) WB 94 96 4 28 SEND IN THE CLOWNS DAVID SOUL (Private Stock 163) ALM 66 71 5 JUDY COLLINS (Elektra 45253-A) PLY 32 39 6 CLOSER TO THEHHEART 64 FAIR GAME 94 RUS9sa 29 DAYBREAK CROSBY, STILLS & NASH (Atlantic 3432) WB 70 73 4 (Arista AS 2073) B-3 34 42 5 65 DEVIL'S GUN 95 WHY DO LOVERS (BRÈAK 30 ISN'T IT TIME C.J. & CO. (Westbound/Atlantic WB 55400) WB 67 68 8 EACH OTHERS HEART) THE CHS-2173) CPP 38 51 5 BABYS (Chrysalis 66 GOIN' PLACES HALL & OATES (RCA P -11132) 96 - 2 31 I JUST WANT TO MAKE THE JACKSONS (Epic 50454) B-3 69 78 4 96 CAN'T IT ALL BE LOVE LOVE TO YOU RANDY EDELMAN (Arista AS 0268) 97 - 2 (Bearsville WB 0319) BB 33 38 9 67 WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS QUEEN (Elektra E-45441) CPP 74 2 32 - 97 FALLING SURFIN' USA LeBLANC & CARR (Big Tree 16100) CPP 98 2 LEIF GARRETT (Atlantic A 3423) CPP 29 31 10 68 FROM GRACELAND TO 33 YOUR SMILING FACE THE PROMISED LAND 98 DON'T LET THE FLAME (Columbia 3-10602) WB 42 49 5 MERLE HAGGARD (MCA 40804) B-3 71 75 4 BURN OUT 34 CHANGES IN LATITUDES, 69 YOU'RE MOVING OUT JACKIE DeSHANNON (Amherst AM 725) CHANGES IN ATTITUDES TODAY DANCE,HDAIC 1NnCEc JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC 12305) WB 38 51 5 99 DANCE, CAROLE BAYER SAGER (Elektra 45422) CH 72 80 7 a35) 100 2 35 MY FAIR SHARE SEALS 8 CROFTS 70 HARD TIMES 100 ANY WAY YOU WANT ME 3-10606) 73 82 3 (Warner Bros. WBS 8405) WB 40 47 9 (Col. SYLVERS (Capitol 4493) ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)r 42 Strawberry (Kidada/Off BMI) 26 Any Way You (Rosy Publishing Inc. - BMI) 100 Don't Stop (Gen Too - BMI) 76 I Go Crazy (Web IV Music - BMI) - 56 Stone Cold Sober (April ASCAP) 90 A Place In The (Irving Music Inc./ Don't Worry (Irving - BMI) 27 I Just Want (Stigwood/Unichappell - BMI) - Surfin' USA (ARC Music BMI) Pablo Cruise Music - BMI) 45 Do You Wanna Get (Sherlyn Pub. Co. Inc. - BMI) . 44 I Just Want To Make Love (Arc Music Corp. - BMI)31 - 32 Avenging Annie (April Music Inc. - ASCAP) 88 Do Your (Warner/Taberland - BMI) 73 Isn't It Time (Jacon Music/X-Ray Music - BMI) ... 30 Swayin' To (WB - ASCAP) 10 Baby Come Back (Touch Of Gold/Crowbeck/ Draw The Line (Daksel Music Corp./ It's Ecstasy (Sa -Vette Music Co. - BMI) 14 Swingtown (Sailor Music - ASCAP) 50 Telephone Stigwood - BMI) 48 Vinaloo Prod./Song & Dance Music Co. - BMI) . 52 It's So Easy (MPL Communications Inc. - BMI) ... 36 Line (Unart/Jet - BMI) 37 11 Ten To Eight (Unart BMI) 82 Baby Love (Satsongs - ASCAP) 86 Dusic (Caliber/Good High - ASCAP) 38 It Was (Chess/Case David - ASCAP) - A (Polish Prince Music ASCAP) 16 I BMI) 39 That's Rock 'N' Roll (C.A.M./USA BMI) 5 Baby, What - Echoes Of Love (Soquel Songs ASCAP) 84 Wouldn't Want (Wollsongs - - - 55 The Greatest Love (Columbia Pictures BMI) 79 Be My Lady (Cabbage Ally Music/ Every Time (Teeman BMI) 49 Jungle Love (Sailor Music - ASCAP) - .... Music BMI) 83 - BMI) 13 The Happy Girls (Almo Music Corp/Irving Music Rhinelander - Fair Game (Gold Hill Music Inc. - ASCAP) 64 Just Remember ( - ASCAP)46 8 Inc./Buggerlugs Music Co. ASCAP/BMI) 77 Best Of My (Saggifire - BMI/Steelchest - Falling (Carrhern Music BMI) 97 Keep It Comin' Love (Sherlyn - BMI) - -Rose Pub. Inc. BMI) 23 - Inc 60 The King Is (Midnight & Brim SESAC) 25 Blue Bayou (Acuff - Float On (ABC-Dunhill/Wood Songs - BMI) 78 Love Gun (Songs - ASCAP) - ASCAP) 4 Music Co. Inc. ASCAP) 75 The Way I Feel (Rosewater Music/ Boogie Nights (Rondor/Almo - Georgia Rhythm (Low -Sal Music Co. - BMI) 89 Money. Money (Artwork - 7 Bros. Music Corp. ASCAP)35 Careers Music Inc. BMI) 62 Brick House (Jobete - ASCAP) Getting Ready (Braintree Music/Goldè s Gold/Snow My Fair Share (Warner - - Music Corp. ASCAP)54 It Artists ASCAP/ Thunder In My (Braintree Music BMI/ Calling Occupants (Welbeck - Music - ASCAP) 85 Nobody Does (United - - Can't It All (Piano Picker/Unart BMI) 96 Unart BMI) 2 Longmanor Music Inc./ - Goin' Places (Mighty Three BMI) 66 - Cat Scratch Fever (Magic Land ASCAP) 61 - On And On (Stephen Bishop BMI) 20 Chrysalis Music Corp. ASCAP) 43 - Gone Too Far (Dawn Breaker Music Co./ - - Changes In Latitudes (Coral Reefer/ Red Hot (Hi Lo BMI) 74 Way Down (Leon/Ahab - BMI) 53 Cold Zinc Music Inc. BMI) 41 - Outer Banks BMI) 34 - Send In The (Beautiful Music Inc./ We Are The (Queen Music Ltd.) 67 - Graceland To The (Shade Tree Music Inc. BMI) 68 Closer To The (Lor Music Pub. ASCAP) 94 - Revelation Music Pub. ASCAP) 28 We Just Disagree (Blackwood Music/ - Hard Times (Boz Scaggs Music ASCAP) 70 - Cold As Ice (Somerset/Evensong/WB ASCAP) 17 - Sentimental Lady (Warner Bros. Music ASCAP) 59 Bruiser Music BMI) 21 - Heaven Is Just (Lorville SESAC) 87 - - Come Sail Away (Almo/Stygin ASCAP) 47 - Shake It Well (Groovesville BMI/ We're All Alone (Boz Scaggs Music ASCAP) 18 - Heaven On The (Keyboard Pendulum/ - - Dance, Dance, Dance (Cotillion Music/ Conquistador ASCAP) 91 Why Do Lovers (Hot-Cha Music Co./ Chappell - ASCAP) 12 - Kreimer Music BMI) 99 She Did It (C.A.M. - BMI) 15 Unichappell Music Inc. - BMI) 95 - Help Is On The (Australian Tumblewood BMI) 19 Dancing In The (MCPS ASCAP) 92 - She's Not There (AI Gallico Music Corp. - BMI) .. 51 You Can't Turn (Jobete Music - ASCAP) 80 - Here You Come (Screen Gems -EMI Music/ Daybreak (Kamakazi Music Corp./ Signed. Sealed (Jobete - ASCAP) 24 You Light Up (Big Hill - ASCAP) 1 Angetdust Music - BMI) 29 Summerhill Songs - BMI) 58 Silver Lady (Topanga Music/ You Make Lovin' (Gentoo Music Inc. - BMI) 40 Devil's Gun (ATV - BMI) 65 How Deep Is (Stigwood Music Inc./ Ship Tree Music - ASCAP) 63 You're In My (Riva Music Inc. - ASCAP) 71 Don't It Make (United Artists - BMI) 9 Unichappell - BMI) 22 Slip Slidin' Away (Paul Simon - BMI) 57 You're Moving Out (Unichappell/ Don't Let The Flame (Halwill Music/Plain & Simple I Believe You (Music Ways/Flying Addrisi - BMI) 72 Star Wars (Fox Fanfare - BMI) 3 81 Begoinia Melodies/Fedora/Devinè s - BMI) .... 69 11144Music - ASCAP) I Feel Love (Ricks - BMI) 6 Started Out (WB Music Corp. - ASCAP) 93 Your Smiling (Country Road Music Inc. - BMI) ... 33 AB/B - April Blackwood/Bradley ALM - Almo AR - Acuff/Rose BB - BIg Bells B-3 - Big Three CH - Chappell CIM - Cimno CPP - Columbia Pictures Pub HAN - Hansen

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www.americanradiohistory.com COSH BOX NEWS WEA Group Has Top 5 LPs, #1 Single On CB Charts by Randy Lewis Brothers' "Livin' On The Fault Line," on LOS ANGELES Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Warner Bros. - You Live" on Corp. this week has an unprecedented five ' "Love is in the of Cash Box's top five and 24 of the Rolling Stones Records (Atlantic) giving WEA a top 100 LPs. number 8 position this week, Fleetwood lac's "Rumours" on Warner Mal of six albums in the top 10. tiros. continues to hold down the number With "" on Bearsville/War- ner number 18 an Rose Royce's one slot, which it has held for the 23 weeks Bros. at "" on Warner Bros. at number eif since it first went to the top May 28. 20, WEA's top 20 total comes to eight. ABBA RE-SIGNS WITH ATLANTIC- has resigned Abba to a long-term Following Fleetwood Mac, in order, are The company also has four other albums Kline, senior vice president of promotion for Atlantic; Sheldon Vogel, executive vice presi- Linda Ronstadt's "" on in the top 50 and an additional 11 albums on dent of Atlantic; Mike Mayer, the group's attorney; Dave Glew, senior vice president and Asylum, "Foreigner," on Atlantic, "Shaun the 51 to 100 positions, giving them a total general manager of Atlantic; and Mike Klenfner, senior vice president of Atlantic. Seated (I- Cassidy," on Warner/Curb and the Doobie of 24 albums on the Cash Box Top 100 r) are: Mildred Fields, U.S. representative for Abbe; John Spalding, vice president for Polar Albums chart. Music International; Jerry Greenberg, president of Atlantic Records; and Stig Anderson, `Scab' Sessions president of Polar Records International. "Rumours" recently passed the six million mark for the number of copies sold, Become Issue In while Foreigner's debut album has Indie Manufacturers Switch achieved double platinum status. AF Of M Talks Fleetwood Mac's last album, "Fleetwood NEW YORK The American Federation of - Mac," is still in the top 50 this week, at num- Musicians (AF of M) this week kicked off To N.Y. Distribs In Boston ber 48, after 118 weeks on the chart. In its a new two-year contract manager for the New York -based Malverne negotiations on fifth week on the chart, Steve Martin's first by Charles Paikert and Mark with the recording industry, amid reports of Distributors. Malverne and Alpha currently album on Warner Bros. is bulleted at num- Mehler major differences between the parties. control a major part of the indie distribution ber 35, making it the only comedy album In NEW YORK London Records has just The key issue is reported to be the AF of - in the Boston/New England area. the top 100 and one of the most successful shifted its Boston/New England distribu- M's long-standing displeasure over "scab" According to the owner of a Boston one - comedy albums ever. tion from Music Suppliers to the New York - in which masters are stop, the fact that Alpha and Malverne Dis- recording sessions, Debby Boone's debut album, "You Light based Alpha Distributors. un- produced and sold to record companies tributors in New York have "carved up the Up My Life," on Warner/Curb Records, dersc'-es the accelerating trend toward without the knowledge of, or payments Boston market," combined with the shift of debuts this week at number 71 bullet, mak- transsnipp ng, and the decline of Boston's made to, the union. Most of these sessions local independent distributors. several major labels to branch distribution ing it the highest debuting album of the page involve rock bands. (continued on 99) week. 110 Positions Gordon Dinerstein, president of Music The union is also agitated by music Chart Suppliers, which lost its last major line publishers allegedly selling their demon- In a recent analysis of the Cash Box had 49 chart posi- when London switched, characterized the Van Zant, Gaines stration tapes to record companies for con- charts, Warner Bros. future of Boston's indie distributors as version to masters, again without payment tions, Atlantic had 36 and Elektra/Asylum (continued on page 99) "precarious." Killed In Skynyrd to union musicians. "There is extreme pressure being exert- In addition, the union is reported to be ed by the New York distributors on all Frisoli Appointed Airplane Crash seeking to replace fixed royalty payments manufacturers to consider Boston part of to the union's health and welfare plan with New York territory. They're telling them that by Dave Fulton payments based on the musician's earn- Phonodisc Pres. effective distribution in this market comes LOS ANGELES - Two regular members of ings. Higher wages are also being sought NEW YORK - John Frisoli has been ap- solely out of New York," Dinerstein com- the band and a backup for arrangers. pointed president of Phonodisc, the dis- mented. These New York suppliers, singer were killed when a chartered air- However, noted one source familiar with tribution arm of the Polygram Record however, have had a foothold in New plane carrying the seven -member group negotiations, the union's insistence on Group. England for years. and backup vocalists crashed into a south- ,her wages is simply a way of recouping Frisoli entered the in 1965 "It's become the day of the super - west Mississippi swamp on Oct. 20. A total the money it is losing on scab sessions. with his appointment as an outside consul- independents covering more than two or of six of the 25 passengers were reported "I think that's an issue that is not going to tant to Mercury Records in Chicago. In three markets out of one base, using one dead in the crash. be resolved in a short time," the source said 1973, he was tapped as a consultant to warehouse and sales offices in other Lead singer , lead gui - of the non-union recordings. "But the union study the feasibility of Mercury pacting with markets," said George Mull, Boston branch (continued on page 48) seems to be serious about stopping it." Phonodisc for distribution. In 1974, he was retained by Polygram and assigned to the Phonodisc operation, and two years later, Bar Coding For Record Industry Given OK he was named vice president of operations for Phonodisc. He was then promoted to By UPC; RIAA/NARM Proposals Accepted senior vice president and general manager, and later to executive vice president and by Randy Lewis code, then told Stanley Gortikov, president digits represent manufacturer identifica- chief operating officer. LOS ANGELES - The final barrier to the of the RIAA, that certain elements of that tion, assigned by the UPC Council, while "John Frisoli is perhaps the industry's implementation of bar coding within the proposed system should be refined. the remaining five digits are product iden- only physical distribution expert at the head record industry has been eliminated, as the But in a letter to Gortikov dated Oct. 11, tification numbers, whose use is left to the of a distribution company," said Irwin Universal Product Code (UPC) Council Tom Wilson, a spokesman for McKinsey & discretion of each manufacturer. Steinberg, president of the Polygram Board has approved the industry's Co. which represents the UPC Council, an- The record industry's format, however, Record Group and executive vice president proposed use of the system. nounced, "The Code Council Board ap- will have the first five digits assigned by the of Polygram Corp. "I greet the announce- As a result, the first products with a bar proved at its September 20 meeting the UPC Council, but will have the fifth digit ment of his appointment with great code could feasibly be on the market by the assigned at their request. For example, if pleasure." end of the year. News and Photo Coverage Warner Bros. Records wants the number The action by the UPC Council caps Of Week "6" as the fifth digit of its manufactuer num- more than a year of effort to develop some ber, Council will give it to them, ac- On Page 39 the UPC kind of universal coding system for the Begins cording to Wilson's letter to Gortikov. record industry. The reason manufacturers will be In September 1976, representatives of proposed use of the UPC by the record allowed to select the fifth digit of the UPC - record manufacturers, wholesalers and industry. assigned identification number is that it will retailers began consideration of a uniform "It is their understanding that such usage serve as the first digit of the product iden- product code during NARM's midyear con- will to UPC conform published Specifica- tification as well. As in the Warner Bros. ex- ference in Chicago. tions and Guidelines, with one exception ample, the UPC Council would assign them Following meetings of national and ...,"Wilson's letter stated. a five -digit number ending with "6," which regional committees of RIAA/NARM mem- That exception is in regard to the format might be 32156. bers, an industry consensus regarding bar of the symbol. In other industries, such as Mfg. Discretion coding was reached at a joint RIAA/NARM food and drugs, bar codes are represented meeting in Los Angeles last June 7. numerically by a 10 -digit code, which is The last five digits are left to the com- At that meeting, members of the industry broken down into two five -digit segments, panies' discretion, but as far as the com- agreed on an outline of some aspects of i.e., 12345-67890. The variation requested panies are concerned only the first four their proposed system which, in turn, was by the record industry and approved by the digits, 3215, make up the manufacturer submitted to the UPC Council for its ap- UPC Council, is that the 10 digits be broken identification. The "6" doubles as the first proval. down into 4-5-1 configuration, i.e., 1234- number of the product identification in the That group, which must approve any ap- 56789-0. 4-5-1 breakdown, so the entire 10 -digit plication for use of the universal product In the usual configuration, the first five (continued on page 28) John Frlsoll

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www.americanradiohistory.com Capitol's Profit Columbia Signs Bing Crosby, Whose Career Down In 1st Qtr. Of Fiscal 1978 In Single Deal Spanned 50 Years, DiesAt73 LOS ANGELES Harry Lillis "Bing" LOS ANGELES Industries - - Capitol -EMI, LOS ANGELES - Columbia Records has Crosby was buried last week at Holy Cross Inc. last week reported net income for the signed British recording artist Elvis Cemetery in Culver City, California follow- first quarter of fiscal 1978 which is 35% less Costello and will release his "My Aim Is ing graveside rites which were attended by than the same period last year on sales True," one of the fastest rising albums in his family and a few close friends, including which were virtually the same. England, in the October 31, Bob Hope, Phil Harris and Rosemary (contiued on page 49) according to Costello's American repre- Clooney. sentative. Crosby, who died of a heart attack at the The representative, Allen Frey, of age of 73 Friday, Oct. 14 at a golf course A.R.S.E. Management Inc., said Costello outside Madrid, , was buried next to will embark on a concert tour of the United his first wife, Dixie Lee, and his parents. His States Nov. 15 and will play in approxi- six sons, Gary, Philip, Dennis, Lindsay, mately 20 major markets on the tour, which Harry and Nathaniel served as pallbearers. he said will last slightly more than one His singing and acting career spanned month. 50 years. His recording of Irving Berlin's A spokesman for CBS confirmed that "White Christmas" is considered the Costello has been signed, but said, "I have biggest selling record of all time. no other details of the contract." He was equally, if not more, successful in The English version of the album, which films, having made 58 movies between the has been available in record stores stock - "King of ," his first film, made in 1930, (continued on page 99) and "Stagecoach," his last film, made in 1966. Plans had been under way, however, for a new "Road" picture this year which would have re -united Crosby, Hope and Dorothy Lamour on the screen for the first Copyright Office To Hold time since "The Road to Hong Kong" in 1962. Musical strength and career development Although Crosby won an Oscar in 1944 continue to be the key factors in the Jukebox Licensing Hearings for his performance in "Going ," he of Far Out Productions, a manage- by Joanne Ostrow Testimony is expected from represen - success said his favorite picture was "High Society," ment and production corporation formed in The tatives of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, AMOA and WASHINGTON, C.C. - section of the which he made in 1956 with Grace Kelly, 1969. representatives of the jukebox manufac- copyright revision dealing with conditions and Louis Armstrong. The Gold, a former CPA, and Jerry turers. Steve for jukeboxers to obtain compulsory seven "Road" pictures, however, are con- Goldstein, a rock and roll producer, com- Comments At Odds licenses is up for implementation, pending sidered his most popular films. bined their talents to form Far Out and have the outcome of hearings scheduled by the Comment letters these groups sent to Record Demand scored well from the beginning. Their initial Copyright Office for October 25. the Copyright Office were "pretty far apart" Record pressing plants have been project, Eric Burdon And War, turned into a on a number of points, according to general operating on 24 -hour since gold single, "Spill The Wine," and gold LP, counsel John Baumgarten. For instance, schedules Crosby's death, according to the New York "Eric Burdon And War." They went on to Presley LP Cut the performing rights societies favor re- Post, to meet the demand for his music. The mastermind an amazing seven platinum quiring location information for each box, Post quoted Sam Passamano, vice presi- albums in a row for War. Issued As Single while the operators oppose requiring such dent in charge of distribution for MCA Rec- Now that the group is established and NEW YORK Elvis Presley's cover version additional information because, they say, - ords, as saying, "It's been extremely heavy. successful, Far Out has taken the time to of "My Way"from the late singer's recently each box is moved so frequently as to make We've had a million orders for the nine develop the talents of its members on solo released RCA album, "Elvis In Concert," is that an unnecessary burden. In its Crosby albums in our catalog." projects. Soon to be released are solo issued as a single (b/w "America"). proposed regulation, the office has come being (continued on page 87) albums by harmonica player Lee Oskar, An RCA Records spokesman said that the down on the side of the operator, saying the Lonnie Jordan, Papa Dee Allen and record's release is "due to the incredible address of the manufacturer will be readily Howard Scott. demand generated by consumers and by available and will suffice. Record Group Of Gold and Goldstein pride themselves on major market ." Rather than requiring that the applica - the ability to match their artists with the According to the spokesman, the album tion be sworn to in compliance with federal WCI Has Record right record labels. War is now on MCA, cut of "My Way" debuted at #9 at CKLW in law, the office plans to reproduce Section Ronnie Laws on Blue Note/United Artists, Detroit and at#29 at Y100 in Miami. He add- 116(d) of the Act on the application: Third Qtr. Results Eloise Laws on ABC, Aalon on Arista, Red - ed that it is already in "heavy rotation" at prescribing criminal penalties for false NEW YORK - The Warner Communica- bone Featuring Pat And Lolly Vegas on 96X in Miami, WPGC in Washington, D.C., representation. tions Inc. Record Group has reported RCA, on MCA and such ar- WFIL in Philadelphia, KILT in Houston, Additionally, rather than go along with record sales and earnings for the third tists as , Ike White and WNOE in New Orleans, WQXI in Atlanta and the urgings of the licensing organizations to quarter, ended September 30, 1977. Robben Ford are on Far Out's own LAX KBEQ-FM in Kansas City. require action upon the sale or transfer of a Operating income for the recorded label. Label affiliations for artist -writers This week, "Elvis In Concert" jumped jukebox during the licensing period, the of - music and music publishing division rose of Linda Creed, Jimmy Ford and Greg Errico from #91 bullet to #41 bullet on the Cash fice agrees with the owners and operators from $15.19 million in the third quarter will be announced in the near future. Box Top 100 Album Chart. (continued on page 49) 1976 to $17.16 million this year. Operating revenues for the third quarter were $119.95 million, up from $90.98 million last year. Index Barbis Brothers Joining ABC Staff For the nine -month period ended Sep- Album Chart Analysis 38 LOS ANGELES - John Barbis and Dino regional marketing manager, west coast for tember 30, the record group posted Album Reviews 24 Barbis have been appointed national Warner Bros. Records. For the past year he operating income of $53.81 million, up from AMOA Special Section 57 promotion directors at ABC Records and has been involved in personal manage- $45.20 million in 1976. Operating revenues Artists On The Air 14 will be responsible for coordinating the ment. rose to $347.01 million from $272.17 million 86 Classified label's promotion activities and setting up Local Promotion during the comparable period of 1976. Country Album Chart 39 priorities with the field staff. John Barbis started in local promotion The parent company, Warner Com- Country Singles Chart 40 Dino Barbis began his career in promo- with in San Francisco and munications Inc., likewise posted record East Coastings/Points West 14 tion eight years ago as a local promotion later spent four years with London Records sales and earnings for the third quarter. FM Analysis 32 Net income was $16.64 million, up from 50 man for in San Francisco. as the west coast director of promotion and Gospel $15.54 million in the same period last year. International Section 88 He left Polydor to become promotion direc- A&R. Recently he was national promotion Sales for the quarter increased to $272.91 Jazz 30 tor for and later was named manager for . from $188.4 million last year. Jukebox Singles Chart 84 million WCI Looking Ahead 22 For the first nine months of 1977, Looking Back 12 sales and net income also reached record New Faces To Watch 10 levels. Net earnings jumped to $50.91 Pop Album Chart 97 million from $47.16 million in 1976, while Pop Radio Analysis 37 sales rose to $745.89 million from $565.01 Pop Radio Playlist Highlights 34 million last year. Pop Singles Chart 4 Steven Ross, chairman of WCI, said the Radio News 31 strong performances of the record group Regional Album Action 38 and the filmed entertainment division were Retail Selling Prices 56 mainly responsible for the corporation's R&B Album Chart 51 overall record results. R&B Singles Chart 55 The WCI Record Group consists of the Singles Bullets 36 three domestic record companies (Warner Singles Reviews 26 Brothers, Atlantic and Elektra/Asylum), the Industry Conventions .. 22 Upcoming WEA Corp., WEA International, and Warner Dino Barbis John Barbis Brothers Publishing.

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www.americanradiohistory.com New Faces To Watch: Artist Development Series: All Key Polydor Executives Share In Artist Development by Charles Paikert & Ken Terry Cash Box pop album chart. NEW YORK - While Polydor, Inc. doesn't "First," Simon related, "we took a major have an artist development department per approach on all levels - trade and con- se, the label executives strongly feel that a sumer magazines and all available media. developing artist is well -served within the We combined that with a massive existing structure of the company. promotional campaign which included "At the moment," said Lou Simon, ex- material for , as well as broadsides ecutive vice president and general and flyers. A film of the artist was shown to Leif Garrett Robert Gordon manager of Polydor, "we prefer an opera- the trade and used for in-store viewing tion style that has a total involvement of all where possible, and we undertook a The massive exposure that television Was this man born in the wrong decade? our key marketing people. We can do that massive merchandising campaign. Now brings can be a natural entry into the music What he calls "my type of music" was out of now because we have a tight overall artist the key is to keep it moving." field for actors with musical talents. For mo- style by 1957, and he never got to see one of roster, and we start with the premise that we Layer Of Interference tion picture and television actor Leif Gar- his favorites perform in his prime, not a one. only deal with the amount of product that In effect, Simon had described an artist rett, the move into music is a priority in his The closest he's come, visually, is a 1956 we think we can effectively handle." development program which was handled overall career. film called "The Girl Can't Help It," which Harry Anger, vice president of marketing without a special department for that pur- Soon to be 16, Garrett has been acting features a few performances by Eddie for the label, cited such notable Polydor pose. "I'm not knocking the artist develop- since age five. Born and raised in Holly- Cochran and Gene Vincent. successes as the ment department concept," Simon ex- wood, he has maintained an active actinç With his ears (prominent in a slicked - and Roy Ayers as proof of the existing plained." Eventually everybody may be career for the past 11 years with major role' back pompadour) and an imagination, system's effectiveness. "ARS and Roy forced to have one. But I know of examples in the three "Walking Tall" films ant Robert Gordon is able to live the ex- Ayers are self-sustaining today," Anger in the industry of such departments which "Macon County Line" and a variety of othei periences he never had through records. said. "We've broadened the sales base of do not have as good an access to the peo- films. He has also starred in the TV series He owns a sizeable collection, many very these artists by staying with their product ple they must have access to in order to is a "Three For The Road" and had guest shots old and quite rare. To children of the sixties for a long period of time. Also, we were make it work. What happens you create on other shows like "Gunsmoke," "Apples who are anxious to see into the period a bit committed to them, and we insist that the layer." Way," "Cannon," and "Family Affair." better, Gordon recommends any of the artists are able to communicate directly That "layer," Simon felt, hinders intra - Recently signed as the youngest early Sun recordings, especially Carl with us." company communication, a cornerstone of recording artist on Atlantic Records, Gar- Perkins. In later periods, he suggests Gene Communication also was cited as a ma- the Polydor philosophy. However, he add- rett achieved success with his first single, Vincent, Jack Scott, and, of course, the jor factor in Polydor's initial experience with ed, "we're in a position to still handle our ar- "Surfin' U.S.A." The album, due in early early recordings of Elvis Presley. a newly -signed act. "As soon as an act is tist development within the total complex of November, is a mixture of oldies and He warns, however, that Gordon the af- signed with the label," said Harry Zerler, ar- our company, but we'll change it when we original material. ficionado should not be confused with Gor- tist tour administrator for Polydor, "we es- no longer can do it. Our system works now, in "My producer, Michael Lloyd, picked the don the artist. He feels that the critics who tablish regular communication on a day-to- but it may not work in two or three years; that case we may have to add a department songs for the album. I don't feel that I'm branded him an imitator of the past on the day basis with their management and the basis of his first Private Stock album were to digest all the accumulating information." ready to pick my own material right now booking representative. I will take informa- because I'm not experienced enough yet," making unfair judgments. "I've been in- tion on tour activity and distribute it through No Changes Planned explained Garrett. He commented further fluenced, no doubt about it, by the period our national office, field reps and branch Polydor has no changes planned, that Lloyd, who produces for Mike Curb and by the people that were there, but I'm managers. however, in the near future. Besides Ayers Productions, has scored well with the Os- not imitating anybody. I think that when "When major tour activity is coming up and the Atlanta Rhythm Section, the com- monds and other teen singers. people see the show, it should become ap- related to the release of an album," Zerler pany points to the relative success of ECM To expand his musical talents, Garrett is parent." continued, "we will look at the cities and the jazz artists Keith Jarrett, Ralph Towner and currently learning how to play the guitar Critics and fans alike will be able to costs involved in our own marketing plan. Chick Corea as a justification for its current and working on some original songs for decide for themselves as Gordon's current Then we sit down, have a conference with artist development system. And the prime nation. future albums. He said that he would like to major tour makes its way around the the manager, go through the plan together, reason why it works so well, Simon noted, is The instrumental focus of the band that "everybody (all departments) is a part gain more creative control by writing some major and reach an agreement on what is the best of his own material. continues to be guitarist Link Wray, who strategy to pursue." of everything." took cover billing with Gordon on the first While the teen star is making a concerted Simon gave a specific example of album, produced by . effort in music, he has not forgotten his Polydor's attention to a developing artist on Rob Stoner and Billy Gross have left the Warner Named At acting side. On Nov. 6, he will star on a TV the label by illustrating the program group, leaving Jerry Matthews to move into pilot, "Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat created for Jean Michel Jarre's album, "Ox- the second guitar slot, and opening a space Entertainment Co. Stallion," that most probably will be picked ygene," currently bulleting at #144 on the for a bassist who goes by the name of Buf- LOS ANGELES Jay Warner has been up in January as a series. - falo. The slimmed -down lineup, according named to head operations of the new west Since the release of the single, Garrett to Gordon, is capable of tighter perfor- Grammy Screening coast offices of The Entertainment Com- has made the promotion circuit throughout mances. pany Music Group here as vice president of the U.S. at radio stations and other related Gordon will go into the studio with Got- Committee Meets west coast activities. Warner, formerly vice appearances. He will be leaving for tehrer to begin recording his new album LOS ANGELES - The screening commit- president of publishing for the Wes Farrell in the near future to continue in this about December, between American and tee for the Grammy Awards will meet Oc- Organization, where he worked with Tony promotional effort. European concert tours. The album will be tober 28-29 in the offices of the Recording Orlando And Dawn, Bobby Vinton and Commenting on comparisons with composed half and half of new and old Academy to screen entries for the 20th an- Johnny Winter, began his career with the another teen actor -turned singer, Shaun tunes, many of which have been picked nual awards presentation in February. Dur- Sidney A. Seidenberg management firm. Cassidy, Garrett pointed out, "We may be already. Jack Scott, who is still writing, may ing the two-day session, members of the The new offices, located at 6430 Sunset doing the same kind of music and to the contribute a song; and Link Wray will pitch academy and record companies along with Blvd, Suite 803 in Hollywood, will also serve same audience, but we're two separate in with a tune that he wrote for Elvis Presley members of the trade press and radio will as the west coast headsquarters of Manhat- people with our own separate styles." in 1957, which was rejected by one of a determine which recordings belong in tan Records, the UA distributed custom Garrett, from financially poor begin- mysterious pair of Presley advisors at the which category - R&B, country, jazz or label which is run by The Entertainment nings, has already graduated from high time. Gordon, reluctant to reveal further pop/rock. Company Music Group. school, and is proud of the accomplish- details, did mention that Bruce Spring- ments that he has achieved. He quickly steen has given him a new song for the points out the importance of his mother in album. his success. But, not quite satisfied, he con- tinues to perfect his acting ability and to Phonodisc Relocates learn as much as he can about his new- New York Offices found love, music. NEW YORK - Phonodisc's Eastern Regional and New York Branch offices Foghat Gets Gold Award have moved to new offices located at 15 LOS ANGELES - Foghat's current album Columbus Circle in . on Bearsville Records, "Foghat Live," has The branch's phone number is (212) 399- been certified gold by the RIAA. 7461. However, all customer orders for the area should still be placed directly with i Phonodisc's Union, New Jersey Depot. GOLD IN THE OZARKS - A&M recor mg group e zar ountain Daredevils recently Heatwave 45 Is Gold received a gold LP for their "Ozark Mountain Daredevils" album while on tour in support of NEW YORK - "Boogie Nights," the single Big Tree Office Opens their current disc "Don't Look Down." Pictured (l -r) are: Stan Plesser, Ozark Mountain by Heatwave on Epic, has been certified Daredevil manager; Ruel Chappell, band member; Jerry Moss. A&M chairman; Steve gold by the RIAA. The single is on LOS ANGELES - Big Tree Records has Cash, band member; David Anderle, producer; Michael Granda, band member; Paul Heatwave's debut LP, which was also cer- opened new offices at 9229 Sunset Blvd. Peterson, manager; band members Larry Lee, John Dillon, Steve Canada y, Jerry Mills and tified gold earlier this month. Suite 718, here. Rune Walle; Gil Friesen, A&M president, and Tom Pitts, Good Karma operations manager.

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www.americanradiohistory.com EXECUTIVES ON THEMO VE Kipps Bridges Gap Between Creative And Business Roles by Ken Terry & Charles Paikert The criteria for obtaining gigs at enter- tainment centers like Las Vegas, Lake NEW YORK In an age of specialization, - Tahoe, and Reno have also baffled Kipps versatility has proven to be the key to on occasion. "Those places are so Charles Kipps' success in the music cliquish," he mused, "that you have to have Rowan Kornfeld Davis Miller business. a great entertainment record to work there. Rowan Named At ABC ABC Records has announced the appointment of Alan Rowan as So far, Kipps' career has bridged the - You can have 10 gold records, but they look assistant to the president. Rowan has been with the ABC organization since 1970. He roles of personal manager, hit , at your act, and say, 'He's not slick enough, began with ABC Records and Tape Sales as a financial analyst. producer, and administrator of his own you can't work here!"' One consolation, Kornfeld Appointed At Entertainment The Entertainment Company Music Group an- music publishing company, Charles Kipps - Kipps mentioned, is that "very few people nounced that Artie Kornfeld has been appointed director of marketing for Music. the music going to a show in Vegas are going to go out publishing and production company. Kornfeld, best known as one of the four producers of In addition, Kipps is the co-owner, along and buy an act's album, as opposed to a the Woodstock Festival, began his career in the music business as a with Van McCoy, of McCoy-Kipps Produc- songwriter. He then typical college audience." switched to producing and in the late sixties, he became director of A&R for Capitol tions, a production company which has In fact, an ever wider audience should be Records. He resigned that post to organize the Woodstock Festival. After the festival, he been utilized by such artists as Melba purchasing records produced by the began his own and promoted concerts in Florida. Moore, And The Pips, and Kipps-McCoy team, as the production Davis Joins A&M A&M Records has announced the appointment of Gail Davis as artist The Stylistics. - company has expanded into country and development coordinator. Davis, who joined A&M in 1973 as a college representative, was But only seven years ago, Kipps was still jazz-rock markets after signing a non- most recently east coast regional merchandising director based in Washington, D.C., and outside the business, and had to resort to exclusive production agreement with MCA will be based in A&M's New York offices. an innovative method of establishing him- Records. Miller Appointed At Aucoin Aucoin Management, Inc. has announced the establish- self. He rented an office in Washington, - The deal doesn't require that a specific ment of west coast offices for the firm, with Alan Miller named to the position of vice presi- D.C., put a sign on the door that said "per- number of acts be delivered to MCA, and dent, west coast operations. In his capacity he will be representing Aucoin Management, sonal management," and took an ad in a lo- that's the way Kipps likes it. "It takes time to Inc., Rock Steady Productions, and Aucoin Productions, Inc. in all phases of west coast ac- cal paper to audition talent. find acts," he said, adding that "a good ar- tivities including west coast based artist acquisition. He can temporarily be reached at As a result, Kipps began to manage The tist can also be a victim of poor material." 8740 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90069, telephone (213) 657-7764. Presidents, a local R&B group. While look- True enough, but unlikely if the artist is Henry Appointed At CBS CBS Records has announced the appointment of Elizabeth ing for a producer for The Presidents, - working with Charles Kipps or Van McCoy. Henry as media co-ordinator, CBS Records. She will be responsible for the co-ordination Kipps met Van McCoy. Soon The Presi- of advertising placed in the television, print, and out -of -home media for CBS Records. She dents had a popular single hit, "5-10-15-20- New was formerly executive secretary to the associate director of media. 25-30 Years Of Love," and McCoy and Ronstadt Album Kusher Joins ABC ABC Records has announced the appointment of Stuart Kusher as Kipps formed a partnership, originally - Is Certified Platinum art director of advertising. He comes to ABC Records from A&M Records, where he was called Whitehouse Productions. art LOS ANGELES - Linda Ronstadt's "Sim- director of advertising. He was previously an art director/producer for Young and Rubicam Kipps continued to manage The Presi- ple Dreams" album on Elektra/Asylum International, and has also done work for numerous motion picture studios. dents, but became increasingly interested Records has been certified platinum by the in production. He began to learn the tricks RIAA. of the trade from McCoy, and now, Kipps commented, "I'm almost 100% involved Back with production. It just has much too large a Looking scope to be dabbled in, so it has to be a full- 1 Year Ago Today (10/30/76) time thing. I've been interested all along, so WEA resumed print advertising in it was just a matter of time." N.Y. Most of Kipps' production work has been TK and RCA International celebrated concentrated in the and R&B fields, the signing of their distribution pact and he has strong opinions about both Bob Altshuler was upped to vp/press Henry Kusher Dessau Jaffe musical genres. Discos, Kipps exclaimed, and public affairs for CBS Gilbert Named At Phonodisc - Morty Gilbert has been appointed New York branch "have done more to help new artists get into Michael Leon joined A&M/N.Y. as manager for Phonodisc. He most recently held the position of sales manager for Apex - the business than anything in years. promotion rep Martin Distributors. He is a former national single sales manager and N.Y. branch manager One of those new artists, in fact, was his The "Boston" album was certified for RCA Records, as well as national sales manager of Fiesta Records. business partner, Van McCoy, whose gold Dessau Named Product Manager - Stephen Dessau has been appointed product single, "The Hustle," proved to be an enor- Jerry Goldstein and Steve Gold ac- manager, east coast, Epic/Portrait/Associated Labels. In 1974 he became local marketing mous and unexpected - success. "It quired Eric Burdon's 1/3 interest in Far coordinator, New York for . He held various positions in the Arista organiza- caught everybody by surprise," Kipps said, Out Productions tion until this current move. "so Van had to catch up with himself and be Tom Morerra was named MD at Screen Gems Appoints Two - Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. and Colgems-EMI Music, an artist instead of just a producer." WNEW-FM in N.Y. Inc., announced the promotions of two - Ira Jaffe to vice president, creative affairs and made While McCoy an unprecedented 5 Years Ago Today (10/28/72) Paul Tannen to vice president, Nashville. Jaffe, who served as director of talent acquisition impact on the disco market, and later on the -and will head Bob Greenberg was named assistant and development for the past year -a -half, continue to that division and will pop market, Kipps similarly crossed over to now also be in of all professional for the Los Angeles, New York and natl. promo director at WB charge activities the pop market from an R&B base with a Creedence Clearwater Revival split Toronto offices. He joined Screen Gems in July, 1968, as professional manager. Tannen song he wrote for in 1975, has manager of Nashville for the past four -and -a -half years. up been the general operations "Walk Away From Love." Previously he was eastern operations manager for Warner Bros. working out of New York. signed a distribution Kipps said he was baffled by the non- Prior he was and musician, owned his own publishing deal with Famous Music, leaving Poly- to that a songwriter companies R&B stations that wait until a song has (Ridge Music Tannen Music). dor and become a hit on black stations before Two Named At CTI Records has the appointments Denny Zeitler Buddy Miles signed with Columbia; CTI - announced of as adding the song to their playlists. "Maybe national and of Lord Dowdell to B.J. with director, promotion director, artist development. Zeitler it's because it's labeled," he stated. "Once Thomas Paramount Chuck Gregory was named vp/A&R comes to CTI from Private Stock. During career in the music business, Zeitler has worked you label something, it's not easy to play it. for Paramount in San Francisco and New York and as an independent, promoting major artists. He was Or maybe it's because playlists have gotten also with HR Basford for seven years. A former talent agent, Dowdell joins CTI from Gemini Ron Goldstein was named a general tighter and tighter. It seems that program Artist Management, where he was assistant to the president. Dowdell has also worked as a and music directors almost look for manager at Chrysalis was named En- management consultant to major entertainers and as a concert promoter with TP Produc- reasons not to play records." Loretta Lynn CMA's tertainer of the Year tions. 10 Years Ago Today (10/28/67) The sale of Atlantic Records to WB loomed as imminent Lee Hazelwood's LHI Records signed a dist. deal with ABC Bunky Sheppard's Bunky Records Singer/ ARIOLA PICKS COTTON - signed a dist. deal with Scepter songwriter Gene Cotton recently was Dolly Parton signed with RCA signed by Ariola Records.Pictured (l-r) are: 15 Today Scott Shannon, Ariola senior vice presi- Years Ago (10/27/62) Dowdell Spalding Teal Bean dent; Cotton; Jay Lasker, Ariola president, Jim Fogelsong picked up added pro- Spalding Appointed At Polar - Polar Records International AB in Stockholm has an- and Howard Stark, Ariola executive vice ducing responsibilities at Columbia nounced the appointment of John Spalding as vice president of Polar Music International. president. George Burns and Carol Channing He had been with United Artists Music Group in London for 18 years, where he served as signed a deal for a comedy LP with director of administration. He will continue to headquarter in London. Debby Boone Gets Gold Command Two Named At WEA - WEA has made the following appointments: Art Teal as field sales LOS ANGELES - Debby Booné s debut signed with Re- manager for the Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo markets, and Bob Bean as field sales single on Warner -Curb Records, "You prise manager for the Detroit and Michigan marketing area. Teal joined WEA's Cleveland Light Up My Life," has been certified gold Herb Linsky was named sales & Branch at its inception in September 1970. Replacing Teal in the field as a sales represen - by the RIAA. promo director for Dimension Records (continued on page 33)

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EAST COASTINGS - WHAT HAPPENED? - Two recently announced concert cancella- A&M Aims Promotional Effort tions at Radio City Music Hall warrant some explanation. James Taylor's scheduled two - night engagement, set for October 29 and 30, was part of an eastern tour of major markets that was called off in its entirety. It seems that Taylor's wife, Carly Simon, had finally gotten At Regional And Local Levels into the studio to begin her new album just at the point that the tour was to begin, and for him, the former commitment was more pressing than the latter. Taylor's manager, Peter LOS ANGELES - Harold Childs, A&M stead allows each regional promotion Records' vice president of promotion, dic- representative to determine his own Asher, was able to reach an agreement with promoter Sid Bernstein whereby another of Asher's clients, Linda Ronstadt, was able to fill the bill for those dates of the New York Pop tates a telegram to his secretary - "Cat priorities based on each record's success In was to play the Music Hall November 1 and 2, Stevens single 'Was Dog A Doughnut?' on the local level. Arts Festival. the case of Helen Reddy, who - management decided that the opening of the Disney film starring Ms. Reddy, "Pete's to 15 at WCHB in Detroit - 3600 reor- No Priorities was a dered imperative that record be worked "We don't set up priorities," he says. "We Dragon," just bit too close, debuting - the Music Hall November 3. at all R&B stations immediately we're don't say this is going to be the record we at According to - Bernstein, Ms. Reddy will return to the looking at a monster record." The following work on the act we work. We try to work Music Hall later in the winter, he hopes morning the message will be found on the them all. Of course some may jump ahead and that the film's impact will enable her to desk of every A&M promotion man across of others simply by getting more airplay play the country. and more interest. But if another guy in several more shows at that time. Meanwhile, Bernstein is not Childs feels it is imperative that the A&M Cleveland is breaking another act then that complaining. He's ready to add promotion staff be aware of the single becomes his priority, and hopefully all of another Linda Ronstadt show, based on sellout demand, and he's because, as he puts it, "The record is hap- those priorities will come together. For ex- hoping to book Taylor back into venue pening in Detroit" and that information, ample Pablo Cruise started out in San the - well At he says, can provide invaluable incentive Francisco and Piper is now starting to hap- this winter as ... presstime, con- at Radio City faced road- for programmers in other cities to add the pen in Boston. Rita Coolidge got her sup- certs another block, as the American Federation of Musi- record to their playlists. port out of the south. So like I said there are FRANKIE AND JANEY - and cians' Local 802 struck against the Music "Wherever a record is happening, that's certain areas for each act and that is where Jane Olivor have an intimate chat at a Hall for higher pay. Although the where we are," Childs says. "We try to we concentrate." strikers reception held at Radio City Music Hall are members of the theater's regular break acts according to regions and ac- Cat Stevens following Valli's farewell performance with orchestra only, their picket lines were cording to wherever we are getting the best Childs points to Cat Stevens' new single the Four Seasons. The party was a "Sock threatening the O'Jays' appearance, results." as an example of a record that A&M hopes Hop" which took place in the Rockettes' scheduled for Friday, October 21. Childs, who directs the labal's staff of 34 to break by building on the success that the rehearsal room. JAMMING IN THE APPLE CBGB's on local and regional promotion men from his disc has had in one city. "Was Dog A - the Bowery was on its best behavior for the first New York appearance of The Jam, after the office at A&M's Los Angeles headquarters, Doughnut?" an instrumental tune from Fire Department had threatened to end all shows if patrons were not afforded the explains that the label does not coordinate Steven's latest album, began to get airplay possibility of emergency exit. For the Sunday performance, it was proven that the aisles record priorities on a national basis but in- (continued on page 87) could be kept clear, and many normally blind seats offered a clear view of the stage. Still, one regular client remarked with disdain, "This place is getting awfully regimented." .. Artists On The Air Unwarranted regimentation nearly smothered The Jam's official meeting with the New Barry Manilow, and June Carter are set to guest on NBC's two-hour York press, held the Monday following a weekend of successful shows. All hyping aside, special, "100th Anniversary of Recorded Sound." The Pierre Cossette Production is someone must have been expecting a crush of several hundred reporters judging by the scheduled for Dec. 15. size of the ballroom at the Hotel Americana that was reserved for the occasion. The trio was seated at a dais, from which they were expected to address the intimate gathering through "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On . .. Still!" is the tentative title of a special which is slated for mid -January production. a PA system. Attendees, likewise, were provided mikes through which to pose their ques- will be the guest host for NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 12. tions. Luckily, human nature took over, and the forty -odd guests present gathered up front, The Oct. 29 edition of "Rock Concert" will feature & The Wailers, Little River where they were able to talk with the three lads in a )rmal tone of voice. But what were all Band, George Miller and the Village Idiots. those photographers trying to prove by flashing throughout the question -and -answer David Soul will host "Midnight Special" on Oct. 28 and other guests include Debby period? Boone, Electric Light Orchestra, Styx, Conway Twltty and the Little River Band. IN SEARCH OF A BETTER ROCK 'N' ROLL TALK SHOW - Can television ever deal in- December 7 is the airdate for Mac Davis' TV special which will also offer Engelbert Hum- telligently with the subject of rock and roll? According to George Frans (a/k/a Commander perdinck, David Soul and Shields And Yarnell. Davis will also guest on "Dinah!" on Dec. 5. Cody), better informed moderators might be the answer. A recently -aired segment of the Anthony Newley will serve as a "Hollywood Squares" panelist for the week of Oct. 31. David Suskind Show, featuring an open discussion among artists Cody and Johnny Win- Shaun Cassidy will guest on "American Bandstand" on Oct. 29 on ABC-TV. ter, critics Dave Marsh (Rolling Stone) and John Rockwell (New York Times), and manager Stephen Bishop has recently completed tapings of "Rock Concert" "Dinah!" "The Dee Anthony, was a case in point. In a frank after -the -fact discussion, Cody suggested that Chuck Barris Variety Hour" and will appear on "Midnight Special" later this month. an all -musicians' panel might have been better able to focus on the important issues. "There are people in rock who can talk," he stated firmly, "although too many people still feel that they're a bunch of Neanderthals who are too blown -out on drugs to say anything." Cody also feels that the Susskind Show, which was originally focused around the death of Elvis Presley, was a bit too delicate in the treatment of controversial matters. "Someone familiar with the business could have conducted an intelligent discussion without uncover- ing any personal skeletons," he said. MORE TUBE ROCK - The made their television debut on 's Rock Concert for the early morning following Saturday. October 22, in an unusual double billing that paired them with the Ohio Players. Ironically, "disco" and "" are normally considered to be rival youth trends, so some unconscious poetic justice was dealt to each SISTER KATE JOINS JAMES - Kate Taylor has signed a recording contract with Colum- faction by this quirky programming. Anyway, it was good to see that The Ramones didn't bia Records, joining her brother James on the label. Her first release, "It's In His Kiss (The change their act a bit for TV ... Screamin' Jay Hawkins will appear on WNBC with Cousin Shoop Shoop Song)," will be followed by an album and tour. Pictured at the signing are Bruce Morrow (5:15 p.m.) in a film segment recorded at Star Sound Studios in New York. (from left): Mickey Eichner, vice president of east coast A&R for Columbia; Bruce Lundvall, Hawkins will perform his classic, "I Wanna Put A Spell On You," complete with his entrance president of the CBS Records Division; Kate Taylor; Charles Witham, her manager; Nat from a coffin, which jarred so many nerves back in the 1950s. Weiss, her attorney; and Bill Freston, associate director of east coast product management THE SHORT END - Available by mail order only: "The Instant Punk Kit." You for the label. Button, Punk Jewelry, Punk Handbook, Punk Bonus ... and much, much more! (This ad really appeared in the Village Voice) ... After reading that he had an avid fan in Robert Violante, one of the victims of New York's notorious mass murderer "Son Of Sam," George Benson invited the young man and his family up to the Westbury Music Fair for a recent performance. It was the first Saturday night out for the young man since the July 31 attack in which he lost one eye and was left virtually blind in the ide other ... Little David artist Franklyn Ajaye SIGNED IN BLOOD - H&L Records has will be touring around the New York/New signed Monsters, a rock group that Jersey area through November 2, with a features many of the famed creepy November 3 date in Richmond, Va. to wrap creatures of film/and. At the signing up the tour ... Barrie Wilson, drummer ceremony pictured, H&L co -principals with , and his wife Sarah have Hugo & Luigi administer the official become proud parents of a second greeting to Dracula while Wolfman tries to daughter, Nicola Celeste Wilson. Barrie get into the act. has been drumming with the new Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, as well as with , and may work with Frankie Miller later this month. Gary Brooker, lead vocalist and keyboardist for Procol Harum, is reportedly working on some solo projects ... From here on in, Joe Ferry, who records for Dawnsongs Records, will be working under the official band name The Ferry Brothers ... It looks like 's next album will feature per- formances by . (continued on page 16)

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Electric Lady Inc. College Buyers (continued from page 14) POINTS WEST - BIG SCREEN BANTERINGS - Executive producer Irving Azoff seems Sold for $1.5 M Convention Set bent on making his first film venture a class project. The title tune for "FM" will be com- posed and performed by and starring roles have already been given to Eileen To Nautiloid Corp. In New Brennan, Cleavon Little and Michael Brandon. The screenplay has been written by local Orleans media master Ezra Sacks and Ned Doheny's NEW YORK The Nautiloid Corp. of New manager, Richard Kimball has landed a role - COLUMBIA, S.C. - The 18th annual as a general manager at a competing radio Jersey has acquired Electric Lady Inc., station. E/A Board chairman Joe Smith has National Convention of the National Enter- been asked to play a record company executive (Smith has operator of the Electric Lady Studio, for a already three film credits) and tainment and Campus Activities Associa- E/A vice-president reported $1.5 million cash. of promotion Kenny Buttice has been signed to play Izzy Segal, and ex- tion is set forFebruary 22-26 in New Orleans uberant local promotion man has Harold Selby, president of Nautiloid, said ... Since Gary Busey been signed to play the title role in and is expected to attract some 3000 the upcoming Buddy Holly movie, a nationwide the recording studio, which is presently un- search is now underway to find a Latin - collegiate entertainment buyers repre- looking female to play Holly's wife, Maria ... Dianne Steinberg has been signed to sing dergoing an $850,000 renovation, will be senting over 500 colleges and universities three songs and play Lucy (in the sky with diamonds) in the film version of Sgt. Pepper ... operated as a division of Nautiloid. from the U.S. and Canada. The new owners, whose principal "The Last Waltz," a movie documentary of The Band's farewell concert in San Francisco's Over 90 hours of educational sessions Winterland last Thanksgiving, is now being readied for release. A business is the manufacture of plastic dis- February three -record have been scheduled along with talent album set is due prior to the movie's opening, and play items, reported sales of $1.4 million in should reach the stores by January showcases, film screenings and a trade featuring concert appearances by Jonl Mitchell, fiscal 1977, and earnings of about $200,- , Van Morrison, Nell show, all aimed at giving the buyer and and others EMI is finally ready to begin work long 000. Electric Lady reported revenues of ... on the -delayed movie of the Jan and seller a complete understanding of the Dean story, "Dead Man's Curve." The about $1.1 million and unaudited pre-tax project was started some eight years ago, three college market. Over 70 acts will be show- years after the car wreck that critically injured profits of about $300,000 for fiscal 1977. Jan Berry, whose singing version of a car cased in the areas of stage presentations, wreck became a national hit two Selby asserted that the purchase of the years before his tragic accident in 1966. The title roles had coffeehouse, showcase cabaret, a newly been originally offered to Warren Beatty Ryan recording facility would be an important and O'Neal, then to Jeff and Beau Bridges, developed showcase for performers in the but delays kept either pair from being able to play the parts. The parts have step in Nautiloid's future growth through now been of- fine arts field and novelty artist, a showcase fered to Bruce Davison (of "Short diversification Eyes" fame) and Richard Hatch (from "The Streets of San designed for specialty acts. Francisco"). Shooting will begin soon Alan Meyer, who his Art Rothman, general manager of Elec ... performs Tribute to Elvis to packed crowds in Las Vegas, has been given a script of "The Day Came To tric Lady (he will remain in that capacity un- Town," with a der the new ownership), said contracts part tailor-made for him -a Ronstadt Top Singer role as an Elvis have already been signed for the installa- freak on hand when the British moppet invasion threatens to make tion of consoles in the existing studios and In The Daily News Poll him passe.. . construction of a new mixing room. MAKING THE MOST OF MISFORTUNE The Studio was founded by the late NEW YORK Linda Ronstadt holds a - - Though had guitarist, . Upon his death six slight lead over in the Aerosmith to cancel the years ago, his partner, Michael Jeffries, early balloting for "top female star" spon- remainder of their October dates due to the took over the operation. Since Jeffries' sored by the New York Daily News. Other unfortunate incident that sidelined mem- death two years ago, the studio has been contenders in the "Front Page Music bers Joe Perry and Stephen Tyler at a re- cent "oncert, is under the control of a court -appointed sur- Awards Poll and Superstar Sweepstakes" the band using the extra LONDON OFFICE CELEBRATES Lon- time to add the rogate acting for Jeffries' British estate. are Olivia Newton -John, , and - finishing touches to their don records recently celebrated the open- forthcoming album, in . Donna Summer. There are 43 female stars due November .. ing of the label's new West Coast office in WB Signs on the Daily News reader ballot. Since 's upcoming album Hollywood with a party. Pictured in the new is about life the road, LOS ANGELES - The Sex Pistols have Other early leaders in the female on it's entirely fitting offices at 6430 Sunset Blvd. (l-r) are: John that he is co a been signed by Warner Bros. Records and sweepstakes are Diana Ross in the R&B -writing song with Howard Stricker, London Records vice president of Burke his road manager the group's first LP for the label, "Never category; in jazz; and Olivia - who also plays finance; London Records artist Debbie . Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Newton -John in country. guitar .. Now that the Sex Pistols have Pearl; George Albert, president and pacted with Warner Bros. things are hap- Pistols," is scheduled for release in early The standings are based on a tally of New publisher of Cash Box; and London artist pening very quickly. Ready or not, November. York reader ballots through October 18. we can Leslie Pearl. expect to see an album from them Nov. 10 but, save your singles, fans, because the 12 incher won't contain the B sides of the chart - topping singles they've released so far ... Comic relief? It's coming from several quarters. Besides the two volume set of Marx Bros. material just released by American Album & Tape, E/A will release Mel Brooks' in November with one record as a soundtrack to his new movie "High Anxiety" and the other a greatest hits disc, including Don't ask "Blazing Saddles" as sung by Frankie Laine and "Springtime For Hitler" from "The Producers." E/A will also release an album from Stan Freberg sometime next year. Warner Bros. will release a three -record album Nov. 1 will = that encompass 25 years of comedy in- for t 'mpossib e... cluding such wits as Shelly Berman, Cheech & Chong, , , , et al. It will probably be the first "Greatest Hits" of comedy ... Poet Allen Ginsberg has finished his first record entitled "First ," a collection of original blues ballads produced by John Hammond, and is now looking for someone to sell it for him after CBS passed ... REO Speedwagon has just gone into to record a disc due out in January ... Country Joe McDonald finishing out the year readying his next one, due in January, and doing several concerts as a solo acoustic act. Earth, Wind & Fire LP due in two weeks with a massive 76 city tour to follow, on which they will be supported on most dates by Deniece Williams and Pockets ... A shift in direction can be inferred from the news that Burton Cummings is looking for a new producer for his third Portrait album. His last was produced by Richard Perry ... Brewer & Shipley are back at it, recording at Film- ways/Heider in SF ... at Dawnbreaker with Rufus after adding some background vocals to 's next album. BEATING THE BOMB - We don't wish to set any teen hearts a -flutter unnecessarily but the Bay City Rollers had a brush with catastrophe when the California -bound BOAC jet they were riding had to return to London to check out an anonymous tip that a bomb had been placed aboard the craft. The delay caused them to arrive here a day late for their por- tion of a show being taped at the Forum last week. The Chuck Barris Special was taped Wednesday for airing in January, and will feature, along with an Ed Sullivan -style format, guests Stephen Bishop, Michelle Phillips, , and . Show is a pilot and may be the first in a series... Devout parishioners of a southern Baptist , church in North Olmstead, Ohio were restrained by local officials from starting a huge bon- you mi t get it. fire to rid themselves of such worldly temptations as bikinis, television sets, liberal publica- tions and hard rock records recently, but solved their dilemma by summoning a garbage For those of you who may not be familiar with what we do we have been designing ads, covers, labels, catalogs, etc. for over 20 years. We also set the type, do the truck to their services where the offending items were crunched into landfill ... Drummer printing, make the jackets. Part of the reason we are still around and growing is Greg Thomas staying in L.A. and looking for session or road work ... Stuck for a gift for that our clients know they can count on us-we don't promise the moon and not that hard -to -buy -for friend? The Image Factory will have their life-size Elvis Presley doll deliver-we're honest, tell it like it is and deliver a commendable job, usually on time. ready in time for Christmas ... Speaking of Christmas, the 42nd annual Bing Crosby Christmas Special carries a special significance year. The Since most of our work (layout, art, typography, camera, printing, etc.) is done this show, which airs Nov. 30 on internally by our own people and our own equipment we can maintain control of CBS, will feature the beloved crooner and David Bowle singing "Little Drummer Boy." all work and at the same time be very competitive. Congratulations to Natalie Cole and husband Marvin Yancey on the birth of their son, Small run and/or low budget: see our full color "Instant Album Covers" free Robert (Robbie) Adam ... Likewise to local promotion man Bob Smith and his wife catalog available. Michele on the birth of their daughter, Carly, weighing in at 7 lbs., 1 oz at Cedars Sinai ... 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www.americanradiohistory.com www.americanradiohistory.com Mancini To Score New Rick Nelson, Now Signed To Epic Records, Sophia Loren Movie Discusses New LP And His 20 Years In Rock LOS ANGELES - Henry Mancini, who has Acadamey Awards and 17 and the following week, the record sold a torneys. Epic is run by people who are in- received three by Randy Lewis million copies. volved with music." Oscar nominations, recently was signed by executive producer Zev Braun to compose LOS ANGELES He started out in music Power Of TV His first album for Epic, "Intakes," was - and conduct the score for "Angela," a joint as a teenage idol, and then a disgruntled "It was really the first time that had been released a few weeks ago and of it, the 37 - film venture of Canafox and Classic Films of "Garden Party" guest. But 20 years since done," he said, "where somebody utilized year -old singer said, "I feel real, real good Montreal starring Sophia Loren. his first hit, with a new record label, a new the TV medium. It was an afterthought to do about it. I have a very positive feeling about album and the recent sellouts of all his it that way, but it worked very well from the it. I feel it's really the first complete album I Chapin Honored For shows at Nashville's Exit/In under his belt, start. Nobody realized the power television have recorded; it's not just built around one Rick Nelson stands today as one of the had." single record. I'm very pleased the way it World Hunger Work 1950s Because of that early television and con- came together." most successful survivors of all the LOS ANGELES Harry Chapin was rock and rollers. stant television exposure, Nelson was More Rock And Roll - honored October 28 for his work with World Seen weekly in that decade by millions of perhaps the most visible of all 1950s rock After having been involved with country Hunger Year in ceremonies in the Atlanta television viewers on "The Adventures of stars. music and country -rock for the past several Peaches store. Chapin, who was in town for Ozzie and Harriet," Nelson said there was Since then, he has recorded 25 albums years, Nelson admits the new album has a concert appearance, was made an an initial negative reaction by some ele- and 26 singles, of which 10 have been cer- more of a rock and roll base than most of honorary citizen of Atlanta ments of the public when "the irrepressible tified gold. He also was awarded a gold his recent work. Ricky" first sang a rock and roll song on TV. record last week for the album "Travelin' But rather than describing it as a change Ariola Signs Wendroff "When I first started," Nelson said, "we Man," which was released approximately in direction, he said, "If anything, it's kind of got all of these letters saying, 'How could 14 years ago. like going back to what I started doing a LOS ANGELES - Singer/songwriter you let your son sing this evil kind of music.' He signed with with Epic Records about long, long time ago. Michael Windroff has signed with Ariola

I Records and is expected to have an album I was very fortunate that both my folks were one year ago and said of the new label, "When listened to some of the early totally behind me and really did understand "Coming over to Epic has been a refreshing albums, I was a little surprised because ready for release early in 1978.

what I was doing." change because the people over here are there were a lot of straight -ahead rock and He sang his first single, "I'm Walkin'," very much involved and very musically - roll things on them. It gave me the idea to do during a party sequence on one episode oriented. A lot of companies are run by at - more rock and roll on this album. I really en- LOQNilE fiHEga joy playing them." 101 SERPENTINE FIRE Although he is credited as producer for (Saggifire Music/Free Delivery Music - BMI) EARTH, WIND 8 FIRE (Columbia 3-10625) half the songs on the new album, he said, 102 TIME BOMB "It's funny, because I always was. (Colgems-EMI - ASCAP) "Even before they had the word LAKE (Columbia 3 10614) 'producer' I produced all of those early 103 SPACESHIP SUPERSTAR songs without even knowing it. We just went (Squamish Music/Forinth Music - BMI) PRISM (Ariola 7672) in at that time and tried to get the best ver- sion of whatever song we were recording." 104 SHORT PEOPLE (Hightree Music - BMI) Part of the sound he tried to capture on (WBS 8492) the "Intakes" was that of Sam Phillips' 105 DON'T ASK MY NEIGHBORS highly influential Sun Records studio which (Unichappell - BMI) EMOTIONS (Columbia 10622) hosted Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, as well as Nelson himself. 106 MOONDANCE (WB Music Corp. - ASCAP/Caledonia Soul Carl Perkins Music - BMI) "I always related to Carl Perkins and peo- VAN MORRISON (WBS 8450) ple like that and I have always been a huge 107 IF YOU'RE NOT BACK IN BUTLER Motown recording artist Jerry Butler and friends attend a luncheon held in his fan of his and the sound he got back in LOVE BY MONDAY - (Tree - BMI) those Sun Records I honor, prior to his recent performance for the Congressional Black Caucus. On hand for days. was a big fan of MILLIE JACKSON (Spring/Polydor 175) the event were (l -r) Sunny Jim Kelsey, general manager, WOL; Gerald Bowie, Schwartz those recordings. In my mind, I equate that with rock and 108 CAN'T WAIT Bros.; Nancy Coleman, musical director WOL; Butler; Cortez Thompson, program director roll." (Songs Of The Knight/Bo Mass Music Corp. - With BMI) promotion of East Coast Operations. the new album, he said, "what I tried WOL; and Chappy Johnson, regional director PIPER (A&M 1969) to do was go back and try to utilize some of 109 that. I have a slap stand-up bass on some of NATIVE NEW YORKER (Featherbed/Desiderada, Unichappell - BMI) those things that is used more as just a feel, ODYSSEY (RCA PB 11129) rather than for the actual tone of it." 110 RADIO LOVES YOU THE CASE Besides his work in the studio, Nelson (Irving Music, Inc./Maul Music, Inc. - BMI) has constantly been active on the concert P.R. BATTLE (ABM 1987) OF THE NEGLECTED Upcoming Industry Conventions Amusement and Music Operators RECORD RETA. Association Oct. 28-30 Chicago Interface '77 Oct. 28-30 New York City Loyola National Radio Conference Nov. 4-6 Chicago Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Convention Nov. 11-13 San Francisco NARM Regional Meeting Jan. 9 Los Angeles NARM Regional Meeting Jan. 11 San Francisco NARM Regional Meeting Jan. 12 Seattle MIDEM Jan. 20-26 Cannes, France NARM Regional Meeting Feb. 7 Washington, D.C. NARM Regional Meeting Feb. 9 New York City

ELTON JOHN WEEK IN NEW YORK - was very visible in New York recently with a rare in-store appearance at Sam Goody's Radio City Music store, an induction into the Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame and an appearance on NBC's Today Show, where he played pinball with the show's host Tom Brokaw. As a result Elton John Week was declared and was celebrated by the artist at a party hosted by his manager John Reid. Pic- tured at the party (l-r) are: Bernie Taupin, Elton's lyricist; Mike Maitland, MCA Records president; and John. At far right Elton is shown during his induction into the Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame.

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LOVE SONGS - The Beatles - Capitol SKBL-11711 - Pro- ONJ - Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits - MCA -3028 - ducer: George Martin - List 11.98 Producer: John Farrar - List: 7.98 It's early for Valentine's Day but just in time for Christmas, this Livvy's eighth MCA album is also her first greatest hits 26 -song, two -record set of songs on a timeless subject of uni- package but it's got twelve of her best -loved numbers and some versal appeal. For all those who've long since added scratches breathtaking photographs of one of contemporary music's to these selections or just want to have a lot of romance all in one most photogenic personalities all in one package. An excellent place, plus the words to the songs in an attractive enclosed and well-rounded introduction to Olivia's work for those who libretto, this album is an excellent choice. Of all the Beatles' have yet to be captivated by her wholesome charm and sweet- packages, this one is unquestionably the most affecting of the sounding vocal style. For those who have already succumbed to lot. her winning ways, this is one to convince your friends. - Lynyrd Skynyrd - MCA -3029 - Pro- ducer: Rodney Mills - List: 7.98 HEROES - David Bowle - RCA AFL1-2522 - Producer: Ironically titled in light of the tragic deaths of lead singer Ron- David Bowle & Tony Visconti - List: 7.98 nie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines, this album may unfor- The Bowie army is not yet as large as the one that follows tunately be the last album of the group as we know it. As usual, it Kiss, but his supporters are among the most loyal, and more is high quality stuff, even though conflicts between the band and seem to join the adulations with each new release. Four of the 10 producer Tom Dowd caused Dowd to withdraw his name from selections here are space-age instrumentals, all of them on side the project. Overall, the significant differences are more in the two which is mostly a free -form flight into fantasy which leaves softer stance and slower tempo than in the technical fidelity time and space behind. This is another Bowie album intended which makes this a significant album for them regardless of the to baffle the mind of critics as it soars off into barely -explored Mississippi tragedy. areas of sound. SPECTRES - Blue Oyster Cult - Columbia JC 35019 - Producer: Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman, David Lucas, FINALE - Loggins & Messina - Columbia JG 34167 - and BOC - List: 7.98 Producer: Jim Messina - List: 7.98 If you thought the commercial success that visited Blue This, in all probability, is the very last Loggins & Messina Oyster Cult after "Don't Fear The Reaper" would alter this album you'll see since this two -record set is taken from their last band's mysterious and hypnotically occult approach, look (1975-76) tour together. Even though they had always intended again. They haven't yet bowed completely to the altar of success to be solo artists, their relationship endured for five years, dur- even though their harmonies are better than ever on this album ing which they enjoyed critical and commercial success with and the total effect is more subtle. BOC has taken care this time their country -rock troubadour style. This is a legacy that any to layer their musical message so it operates on several levels at L&M fan would want to purchase especially since there are once in a very satisfying work. some selections unavailable on any previous albums. BRASS CONSTRUCTION Ill - United Artists UA-LA755-H - DON'T LOOK DOWN The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Producer: Jeff Lane List: 7.98 - - - A&M SP -4662 Producer: David Kershenbaum List: 7.98 May as well dust off your folks, - - dancing shoes, because Brass Country rock never had it so good. TOMD come out kickin' to Construction is back with volume Ill, a no-nonsense collection open their fourth A&M disc but just when the dust is flyin', they of six sizzlingly unmistakable disco tracks and two slower - bring it down and make you listen long enough to understand a tempo tunes that should tempt partner your to sway with you. bit more about where their sentiments lie. Though the har- Most practitioners 11 of the disco genre may be as polished but monies are sweet and the melodies bright, that eerie under- there certainly isn't as much going on as in a BC record. These current that is all pervasive in the Ozarks adds just a touch of nine lay it gents on so thick, and so tastefully, you almost forget musical mystique to this new album. it's disco at all. PAUL NICHOLAS - RSO RS -1-3028 - Producer: Paul NONA HENDRYX - Epic PE 34863 - Producer: Michael Nicholas & Christopher Neil - List: 7.98 Sherman - List: 6.98 The single that launched this album, "Heaven On The As part of Labelle, Nona Hendryx learned a lot but she clearly Seventh Floor," rose even higher on the charts than the mood of needed room to move. She's got it here and uses it to her best the character in the song Nicholas sings. But, a single success advantage. Her range of vocal treatments is particularly im- can sometimes be a fluke in an album which has to survive on pressive on this debut LP where she has a chance to show off stronger merits and depth. But Nicholas does not let us down in both her songwriting and singing talents in center -stage, where this debut LP. Though strongest on dance numbers, Nicholas is she deserves the spotlight. Don't let the hard look fool you, an impressive stylist on ballads as well but this album fairly bris- though, there's a pussycat under there if you listen close tles with energy and instrumental fullness. enough. CITADEL - Starcastle - Epic PE34935 - Producer: Roy ROAD TO TOMORROW - Chi Coltrane - Clouds/T.K. - Thomas Baker - List: 6.98 Producer: Peter Bernstein - List: 6.98 The eight men of Starcastle once again offer their listeners a Multi -dimensional Chi Coltrane wrote, composed, sang and progressive rock album that still looks kindly upon melody. Un- played keyboards on this crisp album of musical variety. Along like some bands, whose progressivism interferes with a sense with some outstanding session players and several guest ar- of traditional melody, Starcastle's elegantly ascending arrange- tists, Chi went into an L.A. recording studio where she delivered ments, much like Yes, come to satisfying crescendos after this glittering jewel of an album. Chi has an impressive range of steadily building tension offset by clear -toned harmonies. It's a styles here, from Helen Reddy to , but in the final sound that is futuristic, yet accessible to the mainstream. analysis she remains her own woman in an individual effort of some merit. HOLD ON TO IT - Law - MCA -2306 - Producer: Roy Thomas Baker - List: 6.98 BRIGHT LIGHTS AND BACK ALLEYS - Smokle - RSO RS - The title track of Law's second effort for MCA is quite 1 -3029 - Producer: Mike Chapman - List: 7.98 representative and expressive of the group members' in- Though this quartet has been together for some nine years, dividual backgrounds. The combination is potent indeed, fus- it's like starting all over with a new contract from RSO. They've ing elements of R&B, jazz, and standard rock with some tasty recorded under various names on several labels with some elements of emphasis that point to particularly careful produc- moderate hits over the years but now seems a perfect time for tion, e.g., thunder and rain on "Sun Won't Shine," and an alarm their crisp, clean English pop sound that is mellow but never clock opening for "Wake Up." A quality product that shows a lazy. The haunting melodic strains of the Mersey beat and the good deal of growth for them as an entity. Liverpool sound are like a breath of fresh air in these somewhat AMERICAN HEARTBEAT - Martha Velez - Sire/Warner stagnant times. Bros. SR 6040 - Producer: Stephen Gallas - List: 6.98 Her previous album, "Escape From Babylon," was produced DARCUS - Darcus - RCA APL1-2454 - Producer: Richie by Bob Marley but there's not a trace of reggae here which gives Rome - List: 6.98 only a slight indication of the broad interests and depth of Things happened pretty fast for this stylish songstress who so musical talent that Ms. Velez possesses. On this one, there is knocked out Leon Haywood after one night of singing with him country rock, big band jazz, R&B and easy-going pop which that he recommended she go it alone. Almost overnight, she makes Martha hard to categorize but a joy to listen to. Her full had a contract and studio time and now all it takes is a listen to voice handles all styles adequately and this one should in- convince the rest of the world. This lady is a powerfully troduce her talents to a wider audience. evocative vocalist and a developing songwriter who covers disco, R&B and romantic ballads with equal elan. THE VERY BEST OF THE MARX BROTHERS- VOLUMES 1 & !g 2 - American Album & Tape AAT 201/2 & 202/2 - List: 7.98 each A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Rahni Harris & Family Love The fuzzy sound quality - - of these classic recordings is almost Emprise DC 1001 - Producer: Rahni Harris - List: 6.98 an asset, bringing back strongly a sense of what it must have Like the Edwin Hawkins singers there is a rich buoyant quality been like when these madcap comedians ruled the airwaves about this album that makes it a prime pick for pop acceptance and the silver screen with their special brand of brilliance. Each regardless of its lyrical content. A strong back beat and a full- volume contains two records, each of which is nearly an hour of blown rhythm section add the punch and the chorus of singers zany humor that captivated millions earlier in this century. In provide the harmonic depth that gives this album its strong ac- these times, that much comedy at these prices is truly a bargain. cessibility.

24 Cash Box/October 29, 1977 www.americanradiohistory.com JN J "-E1- HILL

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www.americanradiohistory.com rSINGLES REVIEWS ilimmimmanimmts DIANA ROSS (Motown 1427) Gettin' Ready For Love (2:45) (Braintree/Snow/Golde's Gold - BMI) (Snow, Golde) There's a strong jazz feeling in this first single from Ms. Ross' new album, "Baby, It's Me," from the shuffling rhythm to the way she phrases the verses over the basic rhythm. Dicks of tlhcweelc The chorus has one of the most appealing hooks heard in some time, and this record already looks like a high -charting hit.

THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M 1982) B.J. THOMAS (MCA 40812) Runnin' For Your Lovin' (3:44) (Kidada/Goulgris - BMI) (Johnson, Johnson) in- Still The Lovin' Is Fun (3:31) (Home Sweet Home - BMI) Johnson & Johnson's music with its combination of R&B and progressive rock (Christian) fluences, has a tremendously broad appeal. This selection from the album, "Right On Thomas made an impressive return on a new label Time," is headed for success down a variety of airplay avenues. Impeccable production with his last single, and this second selection from the by Quincy Jones. new album seems to be a broader -based record. His facile vocal performance of this familiar tune will demand the attention of top 40 and easy -listening programmers. (Tamla/Motown 54291) As (3:27) (Jobete/Black Bull - ASCAP) (Wonder) SAMMY HAGAR (Capitol 4502) The fifth single and one of the best selections from "Songs In The Key Of Life," this You Make Me Crazy (2:25) (Big Bang - BMI) (Hagar) record represents a sizeable editing job on the original. All of the song's irresistible Hagar makes a full statement in a short time with this melodic sections are preserved in part, however, and this version should garner airplay single from his second album for the label, "Musical at singles -oriented radio stations. Chairs." His soulful vocal and a very sticky little hook are the building blocks, but he takes them through subtle turns that will keep the listener's ears glued from start to KANSAS (Kirshner/CBS 4273) finish. A strong record for any pop station. Point Of Know Return (3:11) (Don Kirshner - BMI) (Walsh, Ehart, Steinhardt) The title cut from Kansas' newest album represents an ideal balance of pop and TERENCE BOYLAN (Asylum 45442) progressive elements, highlighted by the depth of vocal harmony that characterized Where Are You Hiding? (3:12) (Steamed Clam BMI) - their first hit. Tasteful use of rhythmic accents and Yes -inspired organ licks are the (Boylan) other catchy features that should make this cut, already heavily programmed on FM This song has garnered the best response of the many stations, attractive to top 40 stations. cuts on Terence Boylan's self -produced debut solo album. The elegantly harmonized chorus constitutes a hook that Fleetwood Mac would gladly use. A worthwhile MAC McANALLY (Ariola America 7671) MICHAEL KATAKIS (A&M 1983) addition to any playlist. Let Him Go (3:19) (I've Got The Music - ASCAP) Rainbow Song (3:14) (Hammer & Nails/Almo - ASCAP) (McAnally) (Katakis) ROSE ROYCE (MCA 40814) A clever lyricist. McAnally uses an analogy to describe Though a first listen to Katakis' album, "A Simpler Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (3:25) (Duchess - the uneasiness of a love affair gone stale. His relaxed Time," might leave certain listeners remembering his BMI) (Whitfield) vocal performance and several melodic motifs could sadder side, this selection, a dreamy love song, is in- A funky record with a sense of humor from the popular make this his next pop success. dicative of his true breadth of talent. This ballad is soundtrack album of "." Catchy bass and horn programmable on album or single -oriented stations. work, combined with some zany commentary from the JOAN BAEZ (Portrait/CBS 70009) TOM JONES (Epic/MAM 50468) record as much fun to listen to as it vocalists, make this Time Rag (4:24) (Chandos - ASCAP) (Baez) What A Night (3:24) (Al Gallico/Algee - BMI) (Wilson, probably was to make. Initially directed at R&B stations. An edited, censored version of the "Blowin' Away" LP Taylor) Baez lambasts the press in strong terms. AND THE HEARTBREAKERS cut in which Ms. Jones' is one of those voices that's tough to miss: he A few the colloquialisms in this talking blues might of- (Shelter/ABC 62008) of rattles most stereo speakers when the volume is up. Here fend some programmers, but we think her most con- Breakdown (2:39) (Skyhill - BMI) (Petty) you can almost hear him grinding his teeth as he sum- troversial statement is "I don't give a damn where I stand This is not a new record, but it is finding a new life since mons up the passions of a chance meeting with an old charts." this band has been winning audiences in a big way on the flame that leads to ecstasy. abroad and now at home. This single begins in a sultry P.R. BATTLE (A&M 1987) RANDY PIE (Polydor 14424) mood of seduction, heating up through each chorus. Radio Loves You (2:40) (Irving/Maui BMI) (Battle) Back Street Boy (3:46) (Unichappell BMI) (Peterson, - Should attract top 40 listeners to the album. - A nostalgic song of automotive love affairs that many French) stations will pick up simply on the basis of its title/chorus (Columbia 10638) Although the use of keyboards and guitar in this single hook. An innocent pop melody produced by Barry From Now On (3:38) (Mighty Three BMI) (Sigler) is very slick, the record as a whole never loses its rock - Beckett and Peter Yarrow, it could be played on just Master trumpet player Hubbard introduces the and roll energy. Most of the credit goes to a strong lead about any station. melody of this Bunny Sigler composition, then takes off vocal and tight rhythm section. Could garner some top 40 on a variety of solos that are exciting in their buildup and following for the album, "Fast/Forward." WILLIAM BELL (Mercury 73961) release of tension. Just enough Philadelphia production Easy Comin' Out (Hard Goln' In) (3:17) (Bell-Kat/Belinda effects here to make this his best shot at expanding his FOUR TOPS (ABC 12315) - BMI) (Bell, Mitchell) pop audience to date. The Show Must Go On (4:01) (ABC/Dunhill, Inc./Rail - Bell takes another look at the problems of a love triangle: How will he face the old lady after being out all PETE TOWNSHEND & RONNIE LANE (MCA 40818) BMI) (Payton, Bridges, Payton) night? A convincing vocal performance, and the right It Away (3:57) (Reswot BMI) The frustrations of the nomadic life of an entertainer My Baby Gives - rhythmic feeling for disco or R&B playlists. (Townshend) are the subject of this fast -paced title cut from the Rock and roll from 's lead guitarist and the for- group's latest album. Besides a cogent group vocal per- STARBUCK (Private Stock 173) mer bassist of the Faces is as energetic and tasteful as it formance, the track has a bass line and a drumbeat that One Of These Mornings (3:23) (Brother Bill's - ASCAP) R&B promised to be in this FM -favored selection from their will boost this record at discos and at pop and sta- (Blackman) album, "Rough Mix." In this semi -acoustical context, tions. A pop tune from the group's newest album, vocally Townshend proves to be a more expressive singer than harmonized through each verse and chorus. Through many people realized. NILSSON (RCA 11144) various smooth and funky sections, the single continues All I Think About Is You (4:04) (Golden Syrup - BMI) to offer vocal and instrumental surprises to a variety of (Atlantic 3412) (Nilsson) pop formats. Drowning In The Sea Of Love (5:08) (Assorted - BMI) Dejected and lovelorn, Nilsson sounds like he's really THE VENTURES (UA 19174) (Gamble, Huff) drained of energy in this accessible ballad. With its in- Walk Don't Run, '77 (2:42) (Forshay BMI) (Smith) Ringo has long been respected for the strength of his lush string and choral orchestrations, this single - - credibly This legendary group of instrumentalists wasn't going cover versions, and this selection from "Ringo The 4th" could go the FM progressive top 40 or easy listening to wait for some pack of rip-off artists to disco-fy their continues the tradition. The Gamble & Huff song, routes. previously recorded by Joe Simon, is perfectly com- classic hit - so they did it themselves. That guitar plemented by the production talents of Arif Mardin. JESSE WINCHESTER (Bearsville/WB 0320) melody is still there, while the bass, drums and backing Man Floor ASCAP) vocals add that dose of funk. JAY FERGUSON (Elektra/Asylum 45444) Rhumba (3:30) (Fourth - Thunder Island (3:19) (Painless ASCAP) (Ferguson) (Winchester) DAN HILL (20th Century 2355) - A wild blend of slide blues guitar and West Indian The title cut from his first solo album reveals a refine- Sometimes When We Touch (4:03) (Welbeck - ASCAP, rhythms in this selection from Winchester's "Nothing But ment of the influence Ferguson had on Spirit and JoJo ATV/Mann-Weil - BMI) (Hill, Mann) A Breeze," often calling to mind. This delightful Gunne: very catchy riffs, well -developed with layers of Hill and Barry Mann are co -writers on this ballad from cut should pick up added FM play, and will appeal to main here seems to be the guitar and slick lead and backing vocals. Stirring bass "Longer Fuse." The thrust many top 40 stations as well. Hill sense For lines and nice slide guitar solos should also help convert lyric, performed by with a great of drama. varied pop and easy listening formats. programmers. (Caribou/CBS 9023) 7) PARLIAMENT (Casablanca 900) You And I (3:21) (Dennis Wilson) (Wilson, Wilson, Jakob- SYMBOL 8 (Shock/Janus Bop Gun (Endangered Species) (4:00) (Rick's/Malbiz - son) Prisoner (3:32) (Duchess/Old Sparta/Miles - BMI) BMI) (Clinton, Shider, Collins) The first Beach Boy to go solo proves that he was more (Grimes) According to Dr. Funkenstein (a/k/a George Clinton), than up to the task in this single from "Pacific Ocean The "prisoner of love" theme is hardly new, but the ap- the only way "to get over the hump" is to find the true Blues." The gentle melody is carefully set in an environ- peal here seems to a strong hook in the chorus, as well as funk. For those endangered species who haven't found it, ment of quiet guitars, keyboards and percussion, while a tight band sound. Crystal clear blues guitar solos and a quick dose from the bob gun will do the trick. He should the full harmonies of the chorus are mysteriously allur- backing lines round out the sound in this record, aimed be zapping infidels over the airwaves in short order. ing. Appropriate to pop and progressive playlists. at R&B stations.

26 Cash Box/October 29, 1977 www.americanradiohistory.com "Her voice...is completely personal. And her approach- "Breathtaking.... She does it all, and she does it beautifully the submersion of a variety of contemporary styles into ...we've already selected our "Best of the Year" award, to what might be called down-home cabaret-works Libby.. -The Ann Arbor News. wonderfully well" -The New York Times. "Five stars....Best known for writing "Love Has No "There's something sultry and smart in her voice that Pride;' Titus' first album clicks because of strong turns me on:' -The Village Voice. imaginative songwriting...fine, complementary musicianship, and evocative singing..:' Ten million more heard her live TV debut on NBC's -The Syracuse New Times. "Saturday Night:'Ask for their comments at your favorite "A hip chanteuse of the first order..:' record store. -The Detroit Free Press.

"Libby Titus:' Her first album on Columbia Records and Tapes.

Produced by Phil Ramone with Paul Simon, Carly Sinon and Ro. Direction. Fitzgerald Hartley Company. :St +"COLUMBIA. WMARCASREG t 1977C8S INC. www.americanradiohistory.com Bar Coding For Record Industry Approved By UPC Council (continued from page 7) UPC Code for Warner Bros. LP might be isting catalog is involved, the Code Council DCI's offices are located at 401 Wythe St., will appear below the machine readable 3215-67890-1. Board may allow temporary uses of one or Alexandria, Virginia 22314. series of dark and white bars, be printed in The final digit Is used for product con- two additional manufacturer numbers." Fees 5-5 breakdown, not as 4-5-1 manner in figuration. Those assignments agreed May Apply Now For companies whose annual U.S. which the code is interpreted by a scanning upon at the joint June's RIAA/NARM Now that the record industry's proposed domestic sales are less than $10 million, device. meeting and approved by the Code Council system has been approved, record com- the membership fee is $200 per million The way in which the human readable include: the number "1" will represent a 12 - panies may apply for UPC membership dollars of sales, with a minimum joining fee numbers appear has no effect on how the inch stereo disc (does not include quad which will entitle them to manufacturer of $250. The fee is a flat $2,000 for com- code is read by a machine or interpreted LPs); "4" identifies cassettes; "8" repre- code number assignments. panies with sales between $10 million and when entered by hand, so the Council sents eight -track stereo cartridges; and "0" The fee for entrance into the UPC is a $99 million; a flat $6,000 for companies with asked that the numbers appear in a stan- stands for other configurations and can be one-time fee, based on the company's U. S. sales between $100 million and $499 dardized form as it is in the grocery, drug used in any way a particular manufacturer domestic sales and not subject to any an- million; and for companies with U. S. and other industries in which the UPC sees fit. nual membership charges. There also is no domestic sales of $500 million and above, a system is used. Provides For Future additional fee for more than one manufac- flat $10,000 one-time membership fee. But in the guidelines approved Sept. 20 Wilson also said that as a way of turer number, but the manufacturer must Three elements which caused the UPC by the Code Council, the body agreed to go providing for future catalog needs, only demonstrate the need and receive UPC Council to deny approval to the industry's along with the Industry's requested 4-5-1 every other consecutive number would be Council approval. proposed system at a meeting last June 28 format for the human -readable portion of assigned to companies at this time, and Application forms can be obtained from (Cash Box, July 16), have now been the code. Font 'B' Approved each manufacturer would then have the the RIAA in Los Angeles or New York, or resolved in the Code Council's recent ac- The second element about which Gor- next highest number put Into an un- from Distribution Codes, Inc. (DCI), the arm tion. tikov was asked to provide amplification assigned reserve status for possible future of the UPC Council which distributes At that time, the council asked that the was which typeface would be used for an use. manufacturer identification numbers. The human readable version of the code, which optical character recognition (OCR) code, As an example, RCA might receive num- for the benefit of those companies which ber 00001 as its assigned manufacturer already use OCR scanners instead of bar identification number, while 00002 is re- code scanners. served in case RCA needs another number In this case, the UPC Council's request of at some future time. If Motown were the using a more standard "font B" typeface next company in line, it would receive met with the approval of the industry, which 00003 as its active identification number originally requested the "font A" typeface. and 00004 as its reserve, and so on. All other facets of bar. coding for the As the third condition of administrative record industry that were proposed out of procedure for bar coding, Wilson said the the June 7 RIAA/NARM meeting were ap- Code Council has agreed in cases where proved by the Council. need is demonstrated, a second manufac- Major Elements turer number ending in a specific number Some of the major aspects of bar coding will be issued simultaneously with the first A&M PACTS WITH KERSHENBAUM - Producer David Kershenbaum recently signed a include: number. production pact with A&M records and will soon begin working with Tarney And Spencer, - Symbol Placement - For LPs, the "Except for the above," Wilson's letter an English recording duo, as his next project for the label. Most recently Kershenbaum symbol will be placed on the back side, not stated, "no other manufacturer numbers produced "Fearless" by Hoyt Axton and "End Of The Beginning by Richie Havens." Pic- the front, in the upper right quadrant as will be assigned to recording industry com- tured (l -r) are: Jerry Moss, A&M chairman; Kip Cohen, A&M vice president of A&R; close as possible to the top jacket edge and panies for new releases. In cases where ex- Kershenbaum and Gil Friesen, president of A&M Records. (continued nn page 49)

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Some heavyweights from the Columbia the 20s, and, although Whiteman was hard- stable are combining talents for a tour. Billy ly the King of Jazz his monicker implied, OP4OE/// 4BVS Cobham, Steve Kahn, Alphonso Johnson young Crosby was always an admirer and and will begin a tour next month frequent employer of great jazzmen, in- Weeks Weeks under the banner of the CBS All -Stars. All Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti and Bix. On On cluding 10/15 Chart 10/15 Chart four have (or will have shortly) current, hot The last band Crosby toured with LPs. featured , Johnny Smith, Milt 1 ENIGMATIC OCEAN 21 BUNDLE OF JOY JEAN-LUC PONTY (Atlantic SD 19110) 7 6 FREDDIE HUBBARD (Col. JO 34902) 28 3 Five new albums have arrived. Hinton and Jake Hanna. His last recording Leading the field is "Silver Blue," a compa- session, for Concord, features him with a 2 NIGHTWINGS 22 GOIN' PLACES nion to the earlier "True Blue," which STANLEY TURRENTINE (Fantasy 9534) 2 8 MICHAEL HENDERSON number of other great singers and jazzmen (Buddah BDS 5693) 23 3 features , , Blue in a special album for the 3 FREE AS THE WIND Mitchell and company. Others feature Cancer Fund. Jazz fans will likely remem- THE CRUSADERS 23 GRAZING DREAMS (Blue Thumb/ABC BT -6029) 1 21 COLLIN WALCOTT (ECM -1-1096) 24 3 Jimmy Raney ("Solo"), Sam Most (Flute ber his appearances with Louis Armstrong Flight"). Mickey Tucker ("Sojourn" with Bill best. Whether it be "Pennies From Heaven" 4 BLOW IT OUT 24 RUBY, RUBY TOM SCOTT (Ode/Epic PE 34966) 4 8 Hardman and Ronnie Cuber) and an or the immortal "Gone Fishin'," or "High GATO BARBIERI (A&M SP 4655) 32 2 anthology titled "Bebop Revisited Volume Society," surely one of the great film 5 LIFELINE ROY AYERS UBIQUITY 25 SERENGETI MINSTREL 2," which features , Kai FORTUNE 18225) 18 musicals, there was a natural chemistry (Polydor PD 1-6108) 3 19 SONNY (Atlantic 10 Winding, JJ Johnson and Terry Gibbs. between the two performers that spelled A second batch of Bethlehem LPs have 6 LIVE IN 26 CAPETOWN FRINGE greatness. DOLLAR BRAND in EUROPE/LOOK TO THE appeared less than a month. Apart from Woody Herman has signed an exclusive (Chiaroscuro/Audio Fidelity CR 2004) 20 8 the Booker Ervin (see Jazz Picks,) there are RAINBOW three year recording contract with the (Warner Bros. WB 2BZ 3052) 5 17 sets from , Jimmy Knepper, Her- 27 QUINTET Great American Gramaphone Co. Herman VSOP (Columbia bie Mann -Sam Most, and Betty Roche. 7 MORE STUFF C234976) - 1 will record direct discs and regularly STUFF (Warner Bros. WB BS 3061) 6 17 Inner week is City's record of the an recorded albums for the label. 28 TIM WEISBERG BAND album by The Jeff Lorber group titled "The 8 PICCOLO (United Artists UA -LA 733G) 21 12 Producer Larry Fallon is set to record RON CARTER (Milestone M-55004) 13 5 Jeff Lorber Fusion." himself under his own name, Renzo Friose The Polydor by Teruo 9 BYABLUE 29 FRIENDS AND STRANGERS second album RONNIE LAWS on an album for AVI. While it is his first solo KEITH JARRETT (Impulse/ABC 9331) 10 6 Nakamura is "Manhattan Special" and (Blue Note/UA BNLA 730H) 25 27 LP, jazz fans may know of him from his features Art Webb, Herble Hancock and piano work on Van Morrison's "Astral 10 OXYGENE Carter Jefferson. JEAN MICHEL JARRE 30 EYE OF THE BEHOLDER Weeks." (Polydor RAY BARRETTO (Atlantic SD 19140) - 1 The loss of Bing Crosby to the jazz world PD 1-6112) 12 6 and a new album Rosie may be more deeply felt than is im- A new book 31 STAIRCASE 11 CTI SUMMER JAZZ VOL. 1 mediately obvious. Crosby got his first ma- Clooney is being released simultaneously KEITH JARRETT (ECM/Polydor 21090) 27 18 The (CTI 7076) 15 5 jor break with the Paul Whiteman band in by Playboy Press and Concord Jazz. new book is her autobiography and the new 32 INSIDE THE GREAT 12 PLATINUM JAZZ PYRAMID will feature Jake Hanna, Scott WAR (Blue Note/UA BNCA 690-J2) 8 13 album PAUL HORN (Mushroom MRS 5507) 34 2 Hamilton, Bill Berry, Monty Budwig, and Nat Pierce. Rosemary will also be on an Oc- 13 ACTION 33 BLACKBYRDS (Fantasy F-9535) 19 3 ARC tober special release by Concord entitled, CHICK COREA (ECM 1009) 29 9 "A Tribute To Duke Ellington" which also 14 HEAVY WEATHER WEATHER REPORT 34 ELEGANT GYPSY features Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett and AL DiMEOLA (Columbia PC 34461) 31 28 (Columbia PC 9 31 Woody Herman. 34418) 35 JAZZ VOL. 2 Airto Moreira dropped by the west coast 15 CTI SUMMER RIGHT ON TIME (CTI 7077) 30 5 office and gave us the rundown about his BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M SP 4644) 11 23

latest from Warner Bros. entitled "I'm Fine 36 IN16 LIFESTYLE (LIVING & How Are You." Airto told us that this album GEORGEGHTBENSON LOVING) (Warner Bros. BSK 2983) 33 37 represents a new beginning of sorts in that JOHN KLEMMER (ABC AB 1007) 14 21 the music represents authentic Brazilian 37 BREEZIN' / rhythms, what Airto refers to as Brazilian 17 FINGER PAINTINGS GEORGE BENSON JAZZMEN AT CARNEGIE HALL (Warner Bros. 8S 2919) 36 69 - music. The album provides him with Elektra/Asylum recording artists Lenny street (Blue Note/UA BNLA 737H) 16 19 to in English, 38 LISTEN White and Sergio Mendes got together an opportunity sing he has not done. 18 FIRE ISLAND LONNIE LISTON SMITH FEATURING - 1 something (Inner backstage after Sergio's 15th anniversary HERBIE MANN (Atlantic SD 19112) 22 4 MEL MARTIN City 1025) an active label with performance at New York's Carnegie Hall. Pausa Records, 39 LOVE EYES Mendes first performed at that site in 1962 product from Italy, is releasing four albums 19 SKY ISLANDS ART WEBB (Atlantic SD 18226) 37 4 as part of a bossa nova jazz concert. White, for October. They include albums by Sam CALDERA (Capitol 11658) 17 9 newly signed to E/A's jazz/fustion label, Rivers, Randy Weston, and 40 ELLINGTON IS FOREVER Lee Konitz. 20 FIRST SERVE VOL. 2 has just completed his debut album, co - DANNY TOAN (Embryo/Atl. SD 535) 26 3 KENNY BURRELL (Fantasy F-7900) 39 3 produced with Al Kooper. (photo: Richie bob porter & Jeffrey weber Aaron)

HALL CONCERTS, Jan.JAZZ ALBUM PICKS THE DUKE ELLINGTON CARNEGIE HEAVY JAZZ - VOL. 2 - Paul Smith - Outstanding Records 1947 (3 two record sets, 1 1943, Dec. 1944, Jan. 1946, Dec. 011 - Producers: Earl Beecher PhD. and Robert Simpson - three record set) - Prestige P 34004, P 24073, P 24074, P List: 6.98 11.98 24075 - Assembled by Orrin Keepnews - List: 8.98 and Pianist Paul Smith is ever so smooth. On this excellent LP, This huge release features nine albums of Ellingtonia. The Smith engages the services of Louis Bellson and as historical value of the collection cannot be overemphasized and together, the trio is a fantastic testimony to unity of spirit lovers of the Duke will surely want these priceless recordings, and technique. Cole Porter, Billy Strayhorn and Rodgers and many from original 78 rpm acetate recordings. The band swings Hart would be honored at the treatment their songs are given. of through dozens of classics and preserves the aura the Of extreme interest is the version of the standard "A Train" musical time period better than any latter-day tribute. which is by no means standard here. An exceptional recording MONTREUX 77 - The Pablo All -Stars - Pablo 2308210 - from all facets. Producer: Norman Granz - List: 7.98 This jam combines several Pablo regulars (Joe Pass, Milt R4BIAKYYi Jackson, , Clark Terry) with guests (Ronnie THE BOOK COOKS - Booker Ervin - Bethlehem 6025 - MONTREUX '77 List: Scott, Niels Pederson, Bobby Durham) in a spirited set from this 6.98 summer's Pablo show at Montreux. Everyone performs up to Ervin has been dead for seven years, but in many ways he is still the finest post player. He had a fire and a capabilities, and Scott's robust tenor is a nice surprise. The -Coltrane tenor were Here in a including material is familiar but, it is the blowing that matters. If the drive that always enjoyable. sextet remaining LPs from this source are up to the standard of this Tommy Flanagan and Zoot Sims, he boils and burns The is nearly 11 minutes prolonged one, there is a lot of solid jazz coming from Pablo. throughout. title track of inspiration. COMIN' FROM A GOOD PLACE - Harry James And His Big Band Sheffield Lab LAB -6 Producer: - - UP Jim Mullen and Dick Morrisey Embryo SD 536 and Doug Sax List: 12.00 - - - - 11Aßß1' JUJU- Producer: List: 6.98 This follow-up to Harry's first project for Sheffield, "The King - M&M, as they are called, share close to 50 years in the music James Version," continues in the same vein, with some big biz mostly as veterans of the British music scene. This album, band classics, such as "Two O'Clock Jump," "Tuxedo Junc- their first together, is a potpourri of expanding musical progres- tion," and "Opus One," as well as some lesser known but sions. Morrisseÿ s sax is hearty and spirited while Mullen's equally as exciting tunes. Besides the accessible energy of the guitar work is full of expressive energy. An interesting note: The upbeat tunes, the lazy swing arrangement of "You'll Never Average White Band, close friends of the duo, provide the entire Know." a 34 -year -old number, stands out. The recording, which instrumental backup on a refreshing debut LP. utilized a single stereo mike and the no -tape, direct -to -disc MOM A4008 DLMt method, puts Harry's band right in the listener's living room.

30 Cash Box/October 29, 1977 www.americanradiohistory.com Efial B 0 ñßß 1 Promotion In Motion FREEBIE AND THE SINGLE - Providing small numbers of free singles to retail outlets in certain tertiary and secondary markets has turned into a significant research tool for most record companies, as well as a way of tying local airplay patterns to retail action. Kurt Nurlinger, New England regional promotion rep for Elektra/Asylum, explained how this strategy helped break 's "Lonely Boy" in the Bangor, Maine market. "You've got a chain of a few small stores buying through a distributor who's buying off the trades, Top 15 or 20, that's it. The radio station is likely to be right out front with a record, but the distributor is probably slow in reacting. We have to do something if we want to make it happen." By providing each of the stores with four or five singles to back up the airplay, the label is able to gauge the potential of the record. The fact that the stores sold their four or five An- drew Gold singles in a week told E/A they had a hit in that market. "At that point," said Nurlinger, "I go to my salesman and we go back to the distributor and give him the sales figures. Then he gets on it." John Shomby, program director of WKXX in Birmingham, Alabama, stressed the impor- tance of dealing with retailers who know how to merchandise singles. Many retailers, he t TOUR recording artists Steve Miller and Norton Buffalo kicked off said, see little profit in 45s, are too lazy to follow airplay patterns, or are simply reluctant, af- MILLER ON - Capitol their fall tour recently with a performance at McNichols Arena in Denver. Pictured (l -r) after ter receiving a handful of complimentary copies, to turn around and make the full dollar on director; Chris Kane, KAZY-FM air them. Therefore, they keep the records under the counter, giving them only to customers the show are: Miller; Bob Carter, KAZY-FM program and "Denver Dave" Rothstein, Capitol's Denver promotion manager. who come in and ask specifically for that song they heard on the radio. personality, "The problem with that," Shomby says, "is many customers are afraid to go up and ask for a record that they don't see displayed. If they hear the record on the radio, they'll buy it if they see it when they walk in the store. If not, the idea loses its purpose." STKISFl ßßEfiS Often the singles are shipped to the radio stations for distribution to selected "reliable stores" which will be committed to move the product. The singles come with full instruc- Eddie Coyle has been named program broadcasting an album -oriented rock for- tions for reordering, if that is desired. director at WAUG. Coyle comes to the sta- mat which began airing October 14. "All in all," said Mark Lawrence, program director of WGUY in Bangor, Maine, "the free tion from WLEQ (96Q), Fort Myers, Florida, Previously, the station's call letters were copies give the retailer the incentive he needs to make it happen. He is not willing to take a and replaces Jack Gregory, who has joined WWVA-FM, and it was simulcasting coun- gamble just because a station goes on a record early. You can't expect him to." the WGAC, Augusta lineup as afternoon try music. From a research angle, Lawrence noted, these freebies might be the only way for the sta- drive jock. Milt Melinger has been appointed an ac- tion to determine the strength of the record. On Anna's "Money, Money, Money," for exam- Ron Lake, afternoon drive personality, count executive of WABC, New York. ple, Lawrence noted that, with no fast phone response and a two to three week delay before has been promoted to assistant PD at Before going to WABC, Melinger was an passive research results could be collated, store sales reports were the only way to spot an WLAC, Nashville. New music director is account executive at WPLJ-FM, ABC - initial response. Mark Damon, who continues as afternoon owned station in New York. "It (freebies) makes for better cooperation between the record stores and radio sta- jock. Bob Fish has been named eastern sales tions," he asserted. "It's been a constant complaint of small market radio that there is no Derrick Shaw is the new all-night jock at manager for RRR, the RKO General's Radio stock out there. This is a way around it." WAEB, Allentown. Shaw replaces Rich representative company. Most recently, Without these initial four or five copies in each store, whatever momentum has been Lewis, who joins the WHLM, Bloomsburg, Fish has been general sales manager for generated by the airplay will soon dissipate, Lawrence concluded. Pennsylvania, lineup. WRKO, Boston. While the practice of providing free singles has existed for some time, Kerry Jackson, Rick Roberts, formerly with KTOE, Jim Hill is the new M.D. and 7 - midnight program director of WGSU in Guntersville, Alabama, reported that it has doubled or tripled Mankato, Minnesota, is the new 7 -midnight air personality at KREM, Spokane. Hill in the past three years. "Before, it was difficult to get record companies to ship the records, air personality at WEAQ, Eau Claire. comes to KREM from KCAP, Helena, Mon- but now there isn't one company that won't send free records if requested." New 10-2 am jock at WGH, Norfolk, is BIII tana. Jackson said that, in addition to establishing contact between radio and retail to assure Jordan, formerly with WROV, Roanoke. PD Paxton Mills returns to Cleveland to do I- that the singles are merchandised properly, it is important to keep numbers in perspective. Bob Canada is looking for air talent with 4 pm at WGAR, replacing J.R. Nelson. Mills "If you get five records in and sell three, it doesn't sound like much...but in a market like production skills. Tapes and resumes to comes to WGAR from WGST, Atlanta. Mills this, it could be a major breakthrough." Bob Canada, Box 98, Newport News, formerly did middays at the old WIXY in Virginia 23607. Cleveland. ON THE MCA headhunting for a national promotion head to replace Ray STREET - Newscasters John Landis and Pam Larry Marshall is out as MD at KSTT, D'Arlano, now with Casablanca in New York Several personnel changes in CTI's New ... Cross have left WDRC, Hartford. New Davenport. Replacing Marshall as MD is promotion force At WNEW-FM's Emerson, Lake and Palmer benefit at Madison York ... newsperson at the station is Gayle Alexan- evening air personality Rick Fields. Square Garden, MC Tom Morrera, bedecked in Yankee jacket, exhorted the crowd to root der. WRFM, New York, has been awarded . his regional album the zanies to World Series triumph Dickie Kline of Atlantic told Changes at WLEE, Richmond: Ellen promotion man Steve Leeds to "get in bed with the WEA marketing people." Taking the two special mentions in the New York State Beth Davis, from WMOD, Washington, and Associated Press broadcast competition. message to heart, Leeds took an apartment with New York branch coordinator Larry Randy Davis, formerly with WTVR, Herman ... New WNBC PD Bob Pittman said at a press -promo brunch that in the first two One award, in the Best Enterprise Richmond, have joined the station as Reporting category, was for the program on months under new management, the flagship station has captured a segment of the 18-35 newscasters. Mike O'Brien, formerly mid- market equal to that of WABC. Pittman now looking to catch ABC in the 35-49 market and The Weekend Report, titled "Blackout Af- day jock, is now the public service director termath," while the other was for a program begin tapping the teenage demographics which are not currently there. In addition to and passive music researcher. he watches on the WRFM Report, titled "A False Com- computer -tabulated call -out research, Pittman says other stations closely, WCPI-FM, Wheeling, is now on the air, such as WPLJ-FM, from which he occasionally picks up records ... Don Drossell of De - parison." ray Lite reports that Crown Heights Affair's "Do It The French Way" is breaking out in Louisville Young People's Radio Jeff . Cheryl Dilcher's "Blue Sailor" is two weeks out and already has 80 AOR stations, say Fred and Rondl of Butterfly Records. Reaction cut, according to AOR radio, is "Here Festival Is Planned Vornado Reverts Comes My Baby," while soft rock is reacting to "Lovin' Woman" ... The big news at 20th WASHINGTON, D.C. The fourth annual Century remains Barry White, says national promotion's Barry Goldberg. Peter McCann's - To Pact Young People's Radio Festival, an annual Earlier "Save Me Your Love" and Kenny Nolan's "My Eyes Get Blurry" likewise going strong .. . event in which young people from the ages H&L Records plans to give away some 10,000 Ingram albums at retail via radio. The In Fed Sale of six to 18 are invited to write, direct and -Mart massive promotion is coordinated by Mike Abbott . .. Capitol, meanwhile, plans to give produce their own radio programs for NEW YORK Vornado Inc., parent firm of away waterbeds in connection with Dr. Hook's "Makin' Love And Music." - broadcast over the National Public Radio the Two Guys discount store chain, has HATS OFF TO COOPER - Atlantic's Perry Cooper sat down last Sunday to watch the fifth system, is being conducted again by the agreed in principle to sell its 22 west coast game of the 1977 World Series. His hat rested on top of the television set as his Yankees National Public Radio. Two Guys outlets (all of which carry were blasted 10-4 by the Dodgers. Believing superstitiously that the hat jinxed his team, The festival is conducted locally by in- records) to Fed -Mart Inc. This is reversion Mr. Cooper insisted that everyone sitting anywhere near him at Yankee Stadium for the dividual NPR member stations and on the to the agreement reached last July (Cash climactic sixth game remove his hat and keep it out of sight during the entire game. The hat national level the event is coordinated by Box, July 23). A later announced agree- theory paid off as the Yankees breezed 8-4 on Reggie Jacksons' three home runs. "We did NPR headquarters here. ment under which Fed -Mart would have merged into the Vornado operation it!" Cooper declared later. "Was I right about the hat, or what!" been Slick Named Host Of has now been terminated. The newly -an- MORE ON THE SERIES - Mitch Kanner, New York local rep for E/A, has promised to buy nounced transaction, plus the sale of Vor- a Yankee jacket for Linda Ronstadt. Linda, if you recall, sang the national anthem for the Rock Awards Program nado's 58 Builder's Emporium stores on the third series game in L.A. and added a plug for the Dodgers. Kanner felt equal time was NEW YORK - Grace Slick has been named west coast to W.R. Grace and Co., will make called for, and will present Ronstadt with the jacket when she is next in town. host of the first annual North American Vornado strictly an east coast retailer. The mark mehler Rock Radio Awards Show. Slick's co -host company will continue to own 59 Two Guys will be Mike Harrison, managing editor of stores in New York, New Jersey, FCC Announces Sept. Radio Station Totals Radio and Records. Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachu- LOS ANGELES - The Federal Com- September 30, 1977. The commission The program, presented by DIR Broad- setts and Maryland. All of these unitgeneral munications Commission has released the reported that there are 4,508 AM, 2,973 FM, casting Corporation, is scheduled to be merchandise stores in California and the totals for broadcast stations on the air as of and 913 FM educational stations. aired on 258 FM stations November 24. southwest currently feature LPs.

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1 4 N Aja Steely Da ABC 12' (peg, Deacon, Aja, Cow, Josie 2 5 N Livin' On The Fault Line DoobieBrothers WB 5 Echoes, Darl in', Chinatown, Title 3 5 N Simple Dreams Linda Ronstadt Elektra 2 Pitiful, Tumblin', Carmelita, Bayou 4 4 N Love You Live Rolling Stones Rolling Stones 8' Jumpin' Jack, Brown Sugar, Sympathy 5 5 N Chicago XI Chicago Columbia 6* Mississippi, Take Me Back, Surprise 6 5 N French Kiss Bob Welch Capitol 64* Sentimental, Ebony, Mystery 7 5 N The Stranger Billy Joel Columbia 70' Woman,Title,ltalian 8 5 N Rough Mix Townshend/Lane " MCA 86* My Baby Gives It Away, Turning 9 5 N Magazine Heart Mushroom - Without You, Title, Heartless

10 ' 5 1,2 Beauty On A Back Street Hall & Oates RCA 23 Why Do Lovers, Bad Habits, Title 11 3 N Randy Newman WB 84* Short People, Jolly Coppers, Baltimore 12 5 1,5 Karla Bonoff Karla Bonoff Columbia 72* Someone, Can't Hold, Isn't It 13 5 3,5 CSN Crosby Stills & Nash Atlantic 21 Dark Star, Fair Game, Cathedral 14 5 3,5 In City Dreams Robin Trower Chrysalis 30* Blue Bird, Sweet, Title 15 3 1,5 Foreign Affair Elektra 149* Strangers, Burma Shave, Potters

16 ' 5 2,3 The Grand Illusion Styx A&M 42 Superstars, Castle , Sail 17 2 1,5 Show Some Emotion Joan Armatrading A&M 117* Title, Woncha, Opportunity, Peace 18 5 3 Oops! Wrong Planet Utopia Bearsville 87 Love Is The Answer, Angel

19 ' 2 N Point Of Know Return Kansas Kirshner 49 Paradox, Dust, Lightnings, Title 20 3 2,3 Broken Heart The Babys Chrysalis 136* Give Me, Isn't It Time 21 4 3,5 Farewell To Kings Rush Mercury 36* Cinderella, Close To 22 5 4,5 Crawler Crawler Epic 88 Sold On Down, Stone Cold Sober 23 2 1,3 Night After Night A&M 121' Take You, Rock 'N' Roll, Beggars

24 5 3,5 Rumours Fleetwood Mac WB 1 Don't Stop, Lovin' Fun, Gold Dust

25 1 1 Moonflower Santana Columbia 116* Black Magic, She's Not There 26 5 5 Twilley Don't Mind Band Arista 108* Trying To, Magic, Title

27 5 1 The Missing Piece Gentle Giant Capitol 114* Memories, Betcha, Turning Around 28 5 2,3 Lake Lake Columbia 76 Time Bomb, On The Run 29 5 1,5 Bad Reputation Thin Lizzy Mercury 51 Dancing In The Moon, Title, Soldiers 30 3 1,5 Gone To Earth Barclay J. Harvest MCA - Hymn, Hardheaded, Spirit 31 4 3,5 Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers T. Petty/Heartbrkrs ABC 135 Breakdown, Rock 'N' Roll 32 2 2,5 Midnight Band Band Epic 138' Redneck, Heaven 33 3 1,3 Let's Get Small Steve Martin WB 35' Various 34 2 3,5 Never Letting Go Columbia 113* Love Makes, Title, Garden 35 5 2,3 JT James Taylor Columbia 22 Your Smiling, Handy Man, Bartenders 36 5 2,4 Terence Boylan Terence Boylan Asylum - Trains, Don't Hang, Shake It 37 2 5 Flre In The Wind John Stewart RSO - Runner, Rock It, Promise, Title 38 4 3,4 Enigmatic Ocean Jean-Luc Ponty Atlantic 53 Translove, Nostalgic 39 1 1,3 Brooklyn Dreams Brooklyn Dreams Millennium - Streetdance, Harmony, Sad Eyes 40 2 1 Eddie Money Eddie Money Columbia - Two Tickets, Yoii've Really Got 41 5 2,4 I, Robot Alan Parsons Project Arista 14 Breakdown, Title, Nucleus

42 1 2,1 The Joy The Joy Fantasy 190 Tomorrow 43 2 1,3 Meat Loaf Epic - Paradise, All Revved, You Took 44 1 1,3 Rain Dances Camel Janus 167' Metronome, Highways 45 5 3,4 Going For The One Yes Atlantic 33 Title, Parallels, Stories 46 5 5 Arista 59 Samson, Estimated, Passenger 47 3 1 My Aim Is True Elvis Costello Stiff - Red Shoes, Allison

48 5 2,4 Fog hat Live Fog hat Bearsville 18 , I Just, Make Love 49 5 3 Luna Sea Firefall Atlantic 47 Just Remember, Head On Home 50 5 3,4 Thunder Island _ Jay Ferguson Asylum - Night Shift, Title, Soulin'

KEY FOR FM LP CHART 1 - NORTHEAST REGION 2 - SOUTHEAST REGION 3 - MIDWEST REGION 4 - CENTRAL REGION 5 - WESTERN REGION N - NATIONAL AIRPLAY

WNEW-FM - NEW YORK - Tom Morrera Martha Velez Santana Silverado - RCA April Win, Meho Camel Starwood - Columbia Ray Ch WRNW-FM - WESTCHESTER - Meg Griffin Brand X John Stewart - Fire in The Wind - RSO Mai ,na Velez David Bowie John Stewart Billy Joel - The Stranger - Columbia Michael Walden Nils Lofgren Jeff Harrington - Centerpiece KWST-FM - LOS ANGELES - Charlie Kendall Steve Hillage Kansas Lily Tomlin Santana -Moonfiower - Columbia Lynyrd Skynyrd Ian Doury - Stiff Alice Coltrane Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA Wishbone Ash Paul Simon Jean Pierre Rampal - Odyssey Alpha Band Spark In The Dark - Arista Rod Stewart - Lily Tomlin Rod Stewart(45) (45) David Bowie - Heros - RCA Reggie Jackson Lynyrd Skynyrd Queen (45) W100 -FM PHILADELPHIA Helen Lelcht WPLJ-FM NEW YORK Gloria Ehrenteld Boz Scaggs (45) - - - - David Bowie,(45) Graham Parker Kansas WJKL-FM CHICAGO - Wally Lelsering KLOS -FM LOS ANGELES Ruth Pinado Santana Doobie Bros - - - Brand X Kansas Point of Know Return Kirshner Ozark Mt. Daredevils WLIR-FM LONG ISLAND Denis McNamara - - - - Paul Winter Santana - Moonfiower - Columbia Starcastle George Duke Starcastle Boz Scaggs Hard Times (45) Columbia Jackie DeShannon April Wine - - David Bromberg Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better (45) - Elektra Brand X Silverado Ozard Mt. Daredevils Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart (45) - WB Nytro Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd KMET-FM LOS ANGELES Billy Jugge Steve Hillage Brooklyn Dreams - - Pat Martino Muse Don Harrison Band Not Far From Free Mercury Q Graham Parker - - - Cheryl Dilcher Queen(45) Elektra Alphonsoueen(45)Johnson Ozark Mt. Daredevils - Cal Tjader Boz Scaggs - Hard Times (45) - Columbia Brooklyn Dreams Brand X George Duke Paul Simon Slip Slidin' Away (45) Columbia Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbieri - - Gato Rod Steward(45) Santana Moonflower Columbia Blue Oyster Cult Mangione - - Chuck Queen(45) Sammy Hagar Musical Chairs Capitol Bernie Bernard - - WBAB-FM - LONG ISLAND - Streetmusic(45) Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA WABX-FM - DETROIT - Carl Galeana Brooklyn Dreams WXRT-FM - CHICAGO - Bob °elms Kansas - Point Of Know Return - Kirshner Randy Newman - Little Criminals - WB Santana Steve Hillage KNX-FM LOS ANGELES Michael Sheehy Talking Heads '77 - Sire Starcastle - - Graham Parker Rod Stewart You're In My Heart (45) WB Tom Powers - Big Tree Grinderswitch - - Sammy Hager Bob Welch Sentimental Lady (45) Capitol Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA Lynyrd Skynyrd - - Eddie Money Dave Loggins One Way Ticket Epic Brooklyn Dreams - Millennium Splinter - -

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1 Street Survivors Lynyrd Skynyrd MCA 27 KPFT, KADI, KZEW, KZAM, KWST, KZEL, KSHE, WLIR, WAAL, WLVQ, WHFS, WBLM, WGRQ, WSAN, WCOL, WWWW, WBAB, WIOQ, WNEW, WOUR, WINZ, WRNW, KYA, WABX, WYDD, KFWD, KMET. 2 Moonflower Santana Columbia 14 KPET, KSAN, KZAM, KWST, KSHE, WBLM, WSAN, WCOL. WBAB, WIOQ. WXRT, WCOZ, KFWD, KM ET.

3 Stick To Me G. Parker Mercury 12 KSHE, WLIR, WUSB, WAAL. WHFS, WBLM, WIOQ, WXRT, WOUR, WCOZ, WRNW, WYDD. 4 Citadel Starcastle Epic 11 KPFT, KADI, KSHE, WJKL, WAAL, WLVQ. WGRQ, WSAN, WBAB. WIOQ, WLAV. 5 Don't Look Down Ozark Mt. Dare. A&M 10 KADI, WJKL, KZAM, KZEL, WLIR, WAAL, WHFS, WIOQ, WOUR, WINZ.

6 Night After Night Nils Lofgren A&M 8 KPFT, KZEW, WLVQ, WGRQ, WWWW, WINZ. WCOZ. WRNW. 7 Brooklyn Dreams Brooklyn Dreams Millennium 7 KSHE, WLIR, WAAL, WBLM, WBAB, WIOQ, WABX. 7 Heroes David Bowie RCA 7 KADI. KWST, WLVQ, WSAN. WCOL, WRNW, WYDD.

AOR SINGLES Stonecastle - Citadel - Epic Sammy Hagar - Musical Chairs - Capitol Santana Cheryl Dilcher 1: Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart - Doc Severinsen - Brand New Thing - Epic Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good - A&M David Castle Parachute WB Lone Star - Firin' On All Six - Columbia - Joy Nils Lofgren - Night After Night - A&M Randy Newman 2. Queen - We Are The Champions - WOUR-FM - UTICA - Tom Starr Camel Elektra KBPI-FM - DENVER - Jean Valdez Ozark Mt. Daredevils Eddie Money Kansas Point Of Know Return Kirshner David Bromberg Malcolm Tomlinson 3. Aerosmith Draw The Line - - - - The Babys - Broken Heart - Chrysalis Graham Parker Starcastle Columbia Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart(45) - WB Ray Baretto 4. David Bowie - Heroes - RCA KZAM-FM - SEATTLE - Jon Kertzer Lynyrd Skynyrd WVSB-FM - STONYBROOK - Jim Leiblich Metro 5. Paul Simon Slip Slidin' Away Steve Goodman - Say It In Private - Asylum Graham Parker - - Ozark Mtn Daredevils - Don't Look Down - Asylum Jackie De Shannon Bill Quateman Columbia MCA Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - WLA V-FM - GRAND RAPIDS - one nnnnvnn Silverado Moonlighters - Amherst Player Mark Farner Point Blank - Arista Dave Snaker Ray - Redman Herb Patterson Gato Barbieri Kansas Point Of Know Return - -Kirshner Cal Tjader - Guababe - Fantasy Leo Sayer Teruo Makasmura WWWW-FM - DETROIT - Joe Urbiel Santana - Moonflower - Columbia Starcastle VSOP Quintet Columbia Tom Lynyrd Skynyrd - - Powers WAAL-FM BINGHAMTON Steve Becker Ralph McTall - Ralph, Albert & Sydney - WB Dwight Twilley - - Mark Farner Starcastle Joachim Kihn - IMP Starwood Nils Lofgren Sammy Hagar WINZ-FM MIAMI Dave Souza Metro Queen(45) - - Moters Gato Barbieri Beatles Rod Stewart(45) - Love Songs - Captiol Cheryl Dilcher Ozark Mt. Daredevils Aerosmith(45) David Bromberg Nils Lofgren WGRQ-FM BUFFALO -John Velchotf KSAN-FM SAN FRANCISCO Beverly Wilshire - Grateful Dead - - Dave Loggins Styx Santana Moonflower Columbia Lynyrd Skynyrd - - Chuck Mangione Starcastle Nona Hendryx Epic Ozark Mt. Daredevils - Leo Sayer Joan Armatrading Dolly Parton Here You Come Again RCA Brooklyn Dreams - - Lynyrd Skynyrd Nils Lofgren Point Blank - Second Season - Arista Charlie Daniels Graham Parker KOME-FM SAN JOSE Dana Jang KYA-FM - SAN FRANCISCO - Jay Hansen - - Lynyrd Skynyrd Ray Charles Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell - Columbia Santana - Moonflower - Columbia Talking Heads David Bowie Hero RCA - Sire - - WSAN-FM ALLENTOWN Rick Harvey David Bowie(45) Survivors MCA - - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street - Lynyrd Skynyrd Queen(45) Parker Stick To Me Mercury - In Color - Epic Graham - - David Bowie Rod Stewart(45) New Riders Of The Purple Sage - Marin County Line WHFS-FM - WASHINGTON D.C. - Dave Einstein Grinderswitch - MCA Lynyrd Skynyrd Tom Waits - Foreign Affairs - Elektra Graham Parker Aerosmith(45) - Columbia Steve Gibbons Rod Steward - You're In My Heart(45) - WB I EXECUTIVES ON THE MOVE I Dave Snakeray Queen - We Are The Champions(45) - Elektra Ozark Mt. Daredevils KSJO-FM - SAN JOSE - Paul Wells (continued from page 12) Martin Carthy Steve Hillage - Motivation Radio - Atlantic Black byrds Metro - Sire tative in Cleveland is Ken Gurovich, who has been with WEA for five years in its sales order Steve Hillage Stranglers - No More Heros - A&M department and as a sales representative for the Columbus market. Bean has had six Nazareth A&M Jethro - years of street experience with WEA in greater Detroit. Replacing Bean as a sales WCOZ-FM BOSTON Beverly Mire Network - Epic - - in is Ron Hewlett, who WEA after six years with Capitol Nils Lofgren Artful Dodger - Columbia representative Detroit joins Santana Graham Parker - Stick to Me - Mercury Records. Rod Stewart(45) Joan Armatrading - Show Some Emotion - A&M Stanfield Named At Atlantic - Sunny Stanfield has been appointed as midwest regional April Wine At The El Mocambo London The Babys - R&B promotion director for Atlantic Records. She comes to Atlantic after 13 months with Graham Parker Mark Farner - Atlantic KFWD-FM - DALLAS - Steve Sutton The Rowans - Atlantic Whitfield Records in the equivalent position. She started in the music business as an in- Santana Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA dependent promotion rep covering the midwestern area out of Chicago. KDKB-FM PHOENIX Hank Cookenboo Lynyrd Skynyrd - - Jones To Motown Carroll J. Jones, Sr. has been named Motown Records' new director Camel Camel - Rain Dances Janus - - Inc., he had Automatic Man - Visitors - Island of purchasing. He comes to Motown from Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer where been Tom Petty Joan Armatrading - Show Some Emotion - A&M purchasing manager for eight years. Before that, he worked four years for Hoffman Elec- KZEW-FM - DALLAS -Mike Hedges Alpha Band - Spark In The Dark - Arista tronics in El Monte. Santana Moonflower Columbia Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA - - Kornreich Upped At UA has announced the appointment of Bill Nils Lofgren - Night After Night - A&M Chuck Mangione - Feel So Good - A&M - The Joy - Fantasy Nils Lofgren - Night After Night - A&M Kornreich as southern regional promotional manager for the label. Prior to his appoint- Ray Charles - True To Life - Atlantic Emperor - Private Stock ment, he was a local promotion manager for UA in New Orleans, as well as working in KADI -FM - ST. LOUIS - Pete Parisi WCOL-FM - COLUMBUS - Guy Evans various promotional capacities for All South Distributors. He also worked as a recording Rockets Loves Transfusion RCA - - Lynyrd Skynyrd engineer for Minot Sound Studios in White Plains, N.Y. David Bowie - Heros - RCA Randy Newman Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA Santana Cassano Promoted At Jobete - Carol Cassano has been promoted to the position of west Ozark Mtn Daredevils - Don't Look Down - Asylum David Bowie coast professional director for Jobete Music Company, Inc., (ASCAP) and Stone Diamond Starcastle - Citadel - Epic Queen(45) Music Corporation (BMI) and affiliated companies. A four year Jobete veteran, she most KSHE-FM - ST, LOUIS - Ted Habeck WLVQ-FM - COLUMBUS - Steve Runner Starcastle - Citadel - Epic Lynyrd Skynyrd recently served as a professional manager for the company. Before joining Jobete, she Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA David Bowie was involved in personal management for seven years. Santana - Moonflower - Columbia Starcastle Scivoletti To Mercury - Phonogram, Inc./Mercury Records has announced the appoint- Camel Rain Dances Janus Nils Lofgren - - ment of Susan Scivoletti as publicist/east coast for Phonogram. She will be based in Mer- Sammy Hagar - Musical Chairs - Capitol Sammy Hagar Graham Parker - Stick To Me - Mercury Rod Stewart(45) cury's New York office, the new home office for the publicity department. Brooklyn Dreams - Millennium Queen(45) Queen - Elektra WBLM-FM - PORTLAND - Jose Diaz WYDD-FM - PITTSBURGH - Steve Downes Queen(45) Lynyrd Skynyrd Rod Stewart(45) Graham Parker Lynyrd Skynyrd Player Brooklyn Dreams Cheryl Dilcher Bill Quateman Joan Armatrading Graham Parker Charlie Daniels Steve Goodman Leo Sayer Charlie Daniels David Bowie Alan Price KPFT-FM - HOUSTON - Colin Kellman Santana Santana - Moonflower - Columbia KNAC-FM - LONG BEACH - Bill Clay Stanfield Cassano Peeples D'imperlo VSOP - Quintet - Columbia Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA Bunny Wailer - Protest - Island The Joy - Fantasy Peeples Joins Capitol - Stephen Peeples has been appointed editorial copywriter, press Joan Armatrading - Show Some Emotion - A&M Starcastle - Citadel - Epic & artist relations, , Inc. Peeples, whose responsibilities at Capitol will in- Alphonso Johnson Spellbound Epic - - April Wine - Live At The El Mocambo - London clude writing artist biographies and press releases, will assist Randall Davis, Kansas - Point Of Know Return - Kirshner Graham Parker Stick To Me Mercury manager, - - press & Wishbone Ash - Front Page News - MCA KZEL-FM - EUGENE - Stan Garrett editorial services, and will report to Bruce E. Garfield, director, press & artist rela- The Joy - Fantasy Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA tions. Cheryl Dilcher Blue Sailor Butterfly - - Smokey - RSO Barnes To Ariola Terry Barnes has been appointed as executive assistant to the senior Camel - Rain Dances - Janus Ozark Mtn Daredevils - Don't Look Down - Asylum - It In vice president, it was announced by Scott Shannon who himself joined Steve Goodman - Say Private - Asylum Steve Goodman - Say it In Private - Asylum the Ariola staff just Gato Barbieri - Ruby, Ruby - A&M Steve Hillage - Motivation Radio - Atlantic three weeks ago. Prior to joining Ariola, Barnes was assistant to the executive vice presi- Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - MCA Mark Farner - Atlantic dent at . Loggins & Messina - Finale - Columbia George Thorogood - Rounder (continued on page 87)

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Number One Song, with last week's position; 23 To 13 - Barry Manllow 'Bee Gees 26 To 22 - Fleetwood Mac New Numbered Additions; 27 To 19 Chicago 'Hall & Oates 29 To 18 Rita Coolidge New Hitbounds ('): records receiving highest frequency - - of rotation for current product without attaining numbered 28 To 22 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy 11 To 6 - Chicago 30 To 26 - C.J. & Co. positions; 30 To 24 Dave Mason 22 To 15 Peter Brown New Part -Time Records 'LP rotations, - - WNDE INDIANAPOLIS ("): cut' day -only and night -only play; WGCL CLEVELAND 27 To 21 Tom Powers - Prime Movers; and - - 1-1 - Debby Boone 1-1 Debby Boone 32 To 22 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy 'Barry Manilow records moving from hitbound or part-time rotations into numbered positions. - To 27 - Dave Mason 35 25 - Emotions 'Pablo Cruise $D_ebuts: Ex To 30 Hi Inergy 29 - The Babys - 'Seals & Crofts 17 Reddy WCUE AKRON 22 To - Carpenters Ex To 27 - Steve Miller 'Helen WDBO - DUBUQUE 11 To 6 Paul Nicholas - Ex To 27 Fleetwood Mac Aerosmith 1-1 Debby Boone - 3-1 - Debby Boone - KFYR - BISMARK - 16 To 8 - Firefall 'Aerosmith Ex To 28 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue 1-1 Debby Boone Heatwave 'Carpenters 21 To 15 Crystal Gayle - To 16 Little River Band - 'Leo Sayer Ex To 29 - Little River Band 'Dolly Parton 24 - 'England Dan & J.F. Coley 24 To 18 - Eric Carmen 28 To 18 Lake 9 To 'Paul Simon Ex To 30 - Styx 'Queen - 3 - Crystal Gayle Ex To 26 Judy Collins Ex To 28 Barry Manilow 20 To 13 David Soul - 'Bob Welch WAUG - AUGUSTA 'Leo Sayer - - Ex To 27 - Little River Band 24 To 6 Donna Summer 14 To 8 Barry White 1-1 Debby Boone 'Bay City Rollers WCOL - COLUMBUS - Ex To 30 - Fleetwood Mac - - 25 To 16 Dave Mason 19 To 13 Firefall 30 Styx 'Santana 1-1 Debby Boone - WJDX JACKSON - - - 28 Bee Gees - 25 To 16 James Taylor 'Steve Miller 13 To9-Chicago 28 Judy Collins To24- 1-1 Rita Coolidge - - Ex To 29 The Babys - 29 To 22 Dave Mason 'Little River Band 17 To 12 - The Babys 29 - Barry Manilow - 'James Taylor - Ex To 30 Dierdorf & Joseph 30 To 20 - Crystal Gayle 'Brick 19 To 14 - Bee Gees 30 - Fleetwood Mac - 'First Choice 32 To 24 - Lake 'Brooklyn Dreams 20 To 16 - Barry Manilow 19 To 13 - Crystal Gayle WEBC - DULUTH 'Peter Brown 35 To 23 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue, Easy 'Dolly Parton Ex To 18 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue 29 To 25 - Bee Gees 1-1 - Debby Boone 10 To 3 - Crystal Gayle 37 To 31 - Carpenters 9 To 4 - Dave Mason Ex To 20 - England Dan & J.F. 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Coley 16 To 12 Rita Coolidge - Parton 17 To 5 Rita Coolidge - - 'Jackie DeShannon 25 To 17 Jimmy Buffett 'Dolly - Ex To 23 Fleetwood Mac 17 To 13 -Chicago 23 17 Rita - 'Paul 22 To 16 Linda Ronstadt Blue - To - Coolidge 26 To 19 Seals & Crofts Simon - - 18 To 11 Dave Mason - To Ex To 27 - Dolly Parton - 28 To 23 - Little River Band 28 To 20 Foghat 'The Babys 25 20 - Dolly Parton Ex To 29 Fleetwood Mac 30 To 20 Bee Gees - "George McCrae 28 To 22 Little River Band WISE - ASHVILLE - - 29 To 19 James Taylor - Ex To 30 Steve Miller Ex To 27 Judy Collins - -Rod Stewart 29 To 23 Linda Ronstadt Easy 6-1 - Debby Boone - - 30 To 23 Judy Collins - - WFBR BALTIMORE Ex To 29 England Dan & J.F. Coley - 10 To 5 Rita Coolidge Ex To 24 James Taylor Steve Miller - - 31 To 26-Styx - - 1-1 Ex To 25 Jimmy 'Brick - Debby Boone WTMA CHARLESTON 33 To 25 Stave Miller 14 To 8 - Dave Mason - Buffett 'First Choice - - 16 To 9 Crystal Gayle Ex To 26 Paul Simon 'Bay City Rollers 1-1 - Debby Boone 35 To 24 Fleetwood Mac - - 'Merle Haggard - To 17 Ex To 27 Barry Manilow Supertramp 'Paul Simon 40 To 34 Boz Scaggs 25 - Bee Gees - 'Q 'The Babys - 27 To 19 England Dan & J.F. 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Ex To 23 Rita Coolidge Presley 4-1 Debby Boone - - "Elvis - WMET CHICAGO 16 To 10 Firefall Starbuck Ex To 29 Helen Reddy "Still Water 'Queen - - 'Jackie DeShannon - 1-1 - Debby Boone 17 To 8 - Steve Miller Ex To 30 - Firefall "Queen 'LTD 28 Fleetwood Mac 18 To 9 - Crystal Gayle 10-0 LOS ANGELES Townsend - KIOA - DES MOINES 20 To 13 Bee Gees - "Bay City Rollers 'Sanford Band 30 Paul Nicholas - 11-1 Debby Boone "David Soul 12 To 5 Bee Gees - 1-1 - Debby Boone 23 To 15 Chicago - - 25 To 21 - Rita Coolidge 23 Bee Gees - 'Fleetwood Mac 13 To 8 Rita Coolidge 13 To 9 Judy Collins - 24 To 17 Player - - 28 To 23 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy 24 Dave Mason - 'Paul Davis 16 To 9 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue 20 To 14 - Doobie Brothers - 31 To 23 - The Babys 'Outlaws 29 To 15 Judy Collins 21 To 12 Fleetwood Mac 0-102 - CINCINNATI 25 - The Babys 34 To 27 Atlanta Rhythm Section - - 1-1 Debby Boone - 'Little River Band 30 To 16 29 To 20 Linda Ronstadt Easy - 8 To 5 - Crystal Gayle Ex To 29 Steve Miller - Chicago - - 'The - 'King Musker Ex To 21 Rod Stewart Babys 24 To 19 - Firefall Ex To 30 Rod Stewart WBBQ - AUGUSTA - 'Bee Gees - 'Starwood Ex To CKLW DETROIT Ex To 31 Linda Ronstadt Blue 1-1 Debby Boone 27 - Steve Miller - - - "Ray Charles - Ex To 30 Jackie DeShannon 20 To 15 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy 1-1 Debby Boone Ex To 32 Bay City Rollers 'Steve Miller - - - 8 To 2 Carly Simon 27 To 22 - Alan Parsons 27 Elvis Presley My Way Ex To 33 Styx - 'Bay City Rollers WSGN BIRMINGHAM - - - 16 To 7 Linda Ronstadt Blue, Easy - Ex To 24 - Chicago 30 Emotions Ex To 34 Charlie Daniels - - 'Judy Collins 3-1 - Commodores - - 20 To 15 Heatwave 'Hi Inergy 'Player WSAI - CINCINNATI 'Queen KRBE HOUSTON - 1-1 Debby Boone - 26 To 16 - Crystal Gayle 'Queen `Jackie DeShannon - 171011 - Bee Gees 1-1 Debby Boone 27 Alan Parsons - Ex To 30 - Carpenters 14 to 9 Commodores 'Linda Ronstadt Easy - 21 To 14 - Dramatics 27 Brick - - 28 Bee - WAKY NASHVILLE 15 To 10 Crystal Gayle 10 To 2 Rita Coolidge - Gees Ex To 20 - Linda Ronstadt 29 Peter Brown - - - 29 Gayle - 1-1 Debby Boone 17 To 12 Barry White 19 To 12 Barry Manilow - Crystal WDRQ DETROIT 30 Bob Welch - - - 30 Steve Miller - - 'Linda Ronstadt Blue 18 To 11 -Firefall 21 To 13 Chicago - 3-1 - Heatwave 14 To 5 Barry White - - 8 To 2 Rita Coolidge - 28 To 19 Seals 8 Croft 20 To 13 - Rita Coolidge Ex To 25 - Barry White - 33 - James Taylor 15 To 11 - Judy Collins -

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29 To 24 - Judy Collins WLAC - NASHVILLE 33 To 27 - Chicago 0-94 - RICHMOND Ex To 29 - Paul Simon WTRY - TROY Ex To 26 The Ex To 30 Boz Scaggs 1-1 Debby Boone - Babys 13 - 1 - Debby Boone 34 To 26 - Barry White 9-1 - Leif Garrett - - Ex To 31 Ex To 29 - Kiss 40 - Seals & Croft 35 To 28 - Bee Gees 'L. T. D. - Fleetwood Mac 'Player WKLO LOUISVILLE 25 To 20 Bee Gees 37 To 30 Atlanta Rhythm Section 'Player Ex To 32 - Paul Nicholas 'Steve Miller - - - Ex To Leo 1-1 - Debby Boone 28 To 21 - Jimmy Buffett 39 To 32 - James Taylor 'Foghat 33 - Sayer 'Queen To To Fleetwood Mac 9 To 1 Leif Garrett *Aerosmith no new additions 37 28 - Kendalls Ex 33 - - WSGA SAVANNAH 38 To 29 Dolly Parton Ex To 34 Paul Simon 12 To 2 Debby Boone - 9 To 4 Rita Coolidge WISM MADISON - - - 1-1 Debby Boone - - To 21 Ronstadt Easy - 26 To 21 Firefall 1-1 Debby 39 To 22 - Firefall Ex To 36 - The Jacksons 27 - Linda - - - Boone 28 - Elvis Presley - My Way 27 To 22 Barry White 29 Fleetwood WMAK NASHVILLE Ex To 37 - Player Ex To 26 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue - - Mac - 29 - L.T.D. 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Ex To 30 - The Babys 30 To 24 - Leif Garrett KJR - SEATTLE 17 To 12 - Little River Band WMPS MEMPHIS *Rod Stewart WPEZ PITTSBURGH Ex To 29 - Rose Royce 1-1 Shaun Cassidy 24 To 16 - Barry White - - - Collins 2-1 Carly Simon 'Foghat 5-1 Debby Boone Ex To 30 - Doobie Brothers 'Firefall 25 To 20 - Judy - - To 19 Linda Ronstadt Blue 29-LTD Dwight Twilley 30 - Bee Gees 'Steve Miller 26 - - 30 Kendalls 'Steve Miller 'Steve Miller KROY - SACRAMENTO Rod Stewart 27 To 22 - Chicago - To 21 Dave Mason 12 To 9 Linda Ronstadt Blue 16 To 7 Debby Boone 'Styx 1-1 Debby Boone " 28 - - - - - Buffett 19 To 14 Crystal Gayle 12 To 8 Rita Coolidge «Leo Sayer 27 - Paul Nicholas "Santana 29 To 24 - Jimmy - - To 23 Barry Manilow 21 To 15 Barry Manilow 24 To 18 Leif Garrett «James Taylor 29 - Barry Manilow 10 To 6 Crystal Gayle 30 - - - - To 27 David Soul 28 To 22 Dolly Parton 25 To 21 Robert Gordon 'Santana 30 Little River Band 15 To 10 Heatwave Ex - - - - - Carpenters 29 To 23 - England Dan & J.F. Coley 27 To 23 - Bay City Rollers 'Fleetwood Mac 'Boa Scaggs 16 To 9 - Rita Coolidge Ex To 28 - Ex To 29 Bay City Rollers WHBO MEMPHIS 29 To 24 - James Taylor 14 To 5 Crystal Gayle 'Firefall 17 To 13 Eric Carmen - - - 'Bay City Rollers - Ex To 30 Pablo Cruise 3-1 Debby Boone 33 To 26 - Elvis Presley - My Way 15 To 4 - Linda Ronstadt Blue 20 To 16 - Donna Summer - - - 8 To 4 Donna Summer 19 Rose Royce 36 To 28 - Paul Simon 19 To 11 - Eric Carmen - 22 To 18 - Bee Gees - 15 To 11 Johnny Rivers 20 - Crystal Gayle Ex To 36 - Fleetwood Mac 23 To 18 - Foghat - Ex To 23 - Player WTLB - UTICA Aalon Ex To 37 - Bob Welch Ex To 31 - Barry Manilow 20 To 12 - Crystal Gayle Ex To 24 - Paul Simon 1-1 - Debby Boone Ex To 38 Linda Ronstadt Easy Ex To 33 Jimmy Buffett 29 To 22 - Santana Ex To 25 Linda Ronstadt - Blue 'Queen Bee Gees - - - To Mason - 'The Babys Ex To 39 - Santana Ex To 34 - Aerosmith 30 23 - Dave 'England Dan & J.F. Coley To Co. Ex To 28 Rita Coolidge KEEL SHREVEPORT 'Player 21 To 14 Linda Ronstadt Blue Ex 40 - C.J. & Ex To 35 - Peter Brown - - - - 2-1 Donna Summer 'Styx 23 To 18 Chicago WTIX NEW ORLEANS 130 PITTSBURGH - - - - WJON ST. CLOUD 32 -- Millie Jackson 18 To 13 Peter Brown Ex To 6 - Brick 1-1 Debby Boone 1-1 - Debby Boone - - - 1-1 Boone 33 Fleetwood Mac 19 To 14 Barry White Y-100 MIAMI Leo 26 Rod Stewart - Debby - - - 35 - Sayer - 'Fleetwood Mac 34 - Bay City Rollers 23 To 18 Chicago 1-1 Meco 'Judy Collins 28 - Leo Sayer - - 'Seals & Crofts 35 David Soul 24 To 19 Bee Gees 29 KC & The Sunshine Band 'The Babys 30 Dave Mason - - - - 'James Taylor "Crosby, Stills & Nash 26 To 21 - Barry Manilow 20 To 16 Player `Ray Charles 'Bob Welch "Queen - 'Queen 'Judy Collins 28 To 22 - Crystal Gayle 26 To 11 - Debby Boone 'Linda Ronstadt - Easy "KC & Sunshine Band Ex To 25 Judy Collins 20 To 14 Ronnie Milsap 'Crosby, Stills & Nash - WOAM MIAMI 13 To 6 Rita Coolidge - 19 To 14 Linda Ronstadt Blue 27 The Babys - - 23 To 17 Crystal Gayle 15 To 10 Linda Ronstadt Blue - - Ex To - 2-1 Meco 21 To 15 C.J. & Co. - - - 20 To 16 Alan O'Day James Taylor - - 30 To 22 Player 21 To 13 - Rita Coolidge - Ex To 28 - 38 Crystal Gayle 22 To 14 Bob Welch - 21 To 17 Judy Collins - - Ex To 27 Foghat - Ex To 30 - Leo Sayer 39 Bee Gees 26 To 19 Fleetwood Mac - 22 To 18 Chicago - - Ex To 29 Aerosmith KSLO ST. LOUIS - 40 Fleetwood Mac 29 To 20 Barry White - - 23 To 19 Helen Reddy - - 1-1 Debby Boone - 98-0 - VIDALIA 9 To 4 Johnny Rivers Ex To 24 Chicago KGW PORTLAND - 24 To 15 Crystal Gayle - - - 33 Fleetwood Mac - 10-1 - Debby Boone 15 To 10 - Seals & Croft Ex To 26 - Steve Miller 3-1 - Johnny Rivers - 66 To 20 - LeBlanc & Carr 'Kendalls Ex To 30 Pablo Cruise 'Santana 35 - Brick 17 To 5 - Debby Boone - & J.F. Coley 27 To 23 - Spinners 'Jackie DeShannon Ex To 34 Alan Parsons 'Bay City Rollers 'England Dan 22 To 16 - C.J. & Company - 'Jean Michael Jarre 28 To 21 - Commodores 'Bay City Rollers 96-X MIAMI WABC NEW YORK 9 To 5 - Foreigner 30 To 24 - Rita Coolidge *L.T.D. - - 15 To 10 Chicago 'Helen Reddy 1-1 - Barry White 2-1 - Debby Boone - 'Randy Newman 33 To 25 - Kenny Nolan 'Stillwater England Dan & J.F. Coley 13 Paul Nicholas 17 To 13 - Crystal Gayle 34 To 30 The Jacksons "Outlaws - 22 To 16 10 To 3 - Barry White - 8 To 2 Peter Brown 29 Rita Coolidge - Carpenters 35 To 29 Barry Manilow " - - To 19 Fleetwood Mac 17 To 10-Styx - 12 To 6 First Choice 8 To 6 Barry White 24 - 36 To 31 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy "Judy Collins - - 27 To 23 Barry Manilow 21 To 11 - Chicago 18 To 12-LTD 21 To 17 - Crystal Gayle - Gayle 24 To 20 David Castle Ex To 27 Steve Miller 22 To 12 - Crystal WORD SPARTANBURG - 24 18 Rita Coolidge 99X NEW YORK CITY - 25 Linda Ronstadt - 27 To 18 Alan O'Day - - - Ex To 28 Little River Band 35 To - 1-1 Boone - 25 To 20 Love & Kisses 2-1 Debby Boone - - Debby 35 To 28 Bee Gees - - Ex To 30 Dave Mason Ex To 28 - L.T.D. 'Tavares - Ex To 24 Crystal Gayle 29 Love & Kisses - Ex To 33 James Taylor - - Ex To 34 - James Taylor 'Boz Scaggs - 33 Rita Coolidge KPAM - PORTLAND Ex To 34 Peter Brown WOKY - MILWAUKEE - 'The Sylvers - 34 Bee Gees 2-1 - Donna Summer Ex To 35 Linda Ronstadt Easy 1-1 - Debby Boone - KXOK ST. LOUIS B.J. Thomas - - 34 Rita 22 To 12 Linda Ronstadt Easy 'Bay City Rollers - - Coolidge - - 1-1 Debby Boone 'Starbuck 'Atlanta Rhythm Section 24 To 19 Chicago *James Taylor - WPGC WASHINGTON - P.R. Battle 37 Seals & Crofts 'Carole Bayer Sager - 8 To 4 Heatwave 28 To 14 - Rose Royce - 1-1 Debby Boone - 10 To 5 Commodores 39 Steve Miller 26 To 17 James Taylor - 12 To 8 Paul Nicholas 32 To 28 - Little River Band - - - 'Brick - 12 To 8 Rita Coolidge 40 Santana 27 To 21 Doobie Brothers 16 To 12 Crystal Gayle WGH NORFOLK - - - 'Steve Miller - - 16 To 11 Chicago 16 To 12 Chicago Ex To 12 Dolly Parton 21 To 9 Chicago 9-1 Debby Boone - - - 'James Taylor - - 18 To 13 Bee Gees 21 To 15 Judy Collins Ex To 25 Rod Stewart 24 To 19 Little River Band 'Bee Gees - - - 9 To 4 Peter Brown - 23 To 16 Linda Ronstadt Blue 22 To 14 Barry White - Easy - - - 15 To 11 Linda Ronstadt Blue 26To22-Styx "Linda Ronstadt - To The 25 To 20 Bee Gees - - 35 To 30 Peter Brown 24 17 - Babys - KJRB SPOKANE 19 To 13 Bee Gees - "Steve Miller 25 To 29 Barry Manilow 31 To 25 Bob Welch - - Ex To 33 Foghat 17 To 9 Donna Summer - - 2-1 - Debby Boone 23 To 18 Rita Coolidge - - 29 To 24 Fleetwood Mac 36 To 31 James Taylor - WZUU MILWAUKEE Ex To 20 Little River Band - - 'Dave Mason 28 To 23 Fleetwood Mac - - Ex To 28 England Dan & J.F. Coley Band - 7-1 Donna - 'Little River Ex To 28 Queen - Summer WKY - OKLAHOMA CITY Ex To 29 Santana KCPX SALT LAKE CITY - 20 Heatwave - - "Andy Gibb Ex To 29 Player - 2-1 - Debby Boone Ex To 30 Steve Miller 1-1 Debby Boone "Santana - 21 Paul Nicholas Miller - - Ex To 30 - Aerosmith - 'Steve WPRO-FM PROVIDENCE 'Shaun Cassidy "Rod Stewart 'Steve Miller 'Little River Band - "Elvis Presley My Way 'James Taylor 1-1 - Debby Boone - "Steely Dan WKWK WHEELING 'Barry Manilow `The Babys 9 To 5 Pablo Cruise "Steve Martin - "Network 13 To 10 Crystal Gayle - 1-1 Meco - 'Linda Ronstadt Easy 14 To 9 Dave Mason 23 To 19 Linda Ronstadt - Blue - Santana 14 To 9 Firefall - - - 'Steve Miller - 15 To 5 Commodores 16 To 10 - Bee Gees Ex To 25 Paul Simon Queen 15 To 11 Bee Gees - - 'Leo Sayer - 26 To 16 Rita Coolidge Ex To 28 - Dolly Parton Ex To 26 - The Babys 13 To 9 Eric Carmen 17 To 13 Rita Coolidge - 'Aerosmith - - 28 To 21 Bay City Rollers Ex To 30 - Barry White Ex To 27 Steve Miller Ex To 17 Fleetwood Mac - - 11 To 4 Firefall KDWB - - 29 To 13 Judy Collins - 2-1 Debby Boone Ex To 18 Chicago - 18 To 9 - Rita Coolidge - - Ex To 29 Steve Miller KRSP - SALT LAKE CITY KREM SPOKANE 22 To 17 Chicago 28 Steve Miller WOW OMAHA - - - - - Ex To 30 - Aerosmith 1-1 - Debby Boone 16-1 - Rita Coolidge 23 To 14 Fleetwood Mac 29 James Taylor 1-1 Debby Boone - - - 'Dolly Parton «Bay City Rollers 26 To 19 Dave Mason 30 The Babys 23 Linda Ronstadt Blue WKIX RALEIGH - - - - - 'England Dan & J.F. Coley 'Andy Gibb 27 To 22 The Babys 11 To 7 Rita Coolidge 15 Bee Gees 1-1 Debby Boone - - To5- - 'Shaun Cassidy 17 To 8 Bee Gees Ex To 25 Barry Manilow 12 To 8 Firefall 17 To 8 Paul Nicholas 'Player - - - - 8 To 4 - Barry Manilow 19 To 7 Commodores Ex To 26 Player 20 To 11 Bee Gees 24 To 16 Fleetwood Mac *Jackie DeShannon - - - - 10 To 5 - Rita Coolidge 20 To 3 - Crystal Gayle Ex To 29 Little River Band 21 To 10 Judy Collins 25 To 17 Barry Manilow *Paul Davis 12 Gayle - - - 16 To - Crystal 23 To 19 - Firefall Ex To 30 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue 24 To 12 - Bob Welch Ex To 18 - Steve Miller 9 To 4 - Crystal Gayle 30 To 25 - Steve Miller Ex To 19 - Fleetwood Mac KSTP - MINNEAPOLIS BJ-105 - ORLANDO 17 To 12 - Leif Garrett Ex To 27 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue Ex To 26 - Steve Miller KLEO WITCHITA 23 To 15 Dave Mason - 2-1 - Debby Boone 1-1 - Meco - Ex To 29 - Paul Nicholas Ex To 27 - Little River Band 1-1 - Debby Boone 'Linda Ronstadt - Blue 'The Sylvers 27 To 18 - Linda Ronstadt - Blue Ex To 30 - Bee Gees Ex To 30 - Paul Simon 25 - Chicago 8 To 3 - Crystal Gayle 17 To 7 Debby Boone Ex To 26 - Barry White 15 To 10 Judy Collins - Ex To - 9 To 4 - Rita Coolidge 19 To 8 - James Taylor 27 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy WSPT - STEVENS POINT 30 To 20 - Dave Mason 17 To 11 - Judy Collins 25 To 15 - Crystal Gayle Ex To 30 - Bob Welch KSLY - SAN LUIS OBISBO 1-1 - Paul Nicholas 18 To 13 Bob Welch - 27 To 19 - Firefall KKLS RAPID CITY 5-1 - Debby Boone `Steve Miller WAIR - WINSTON/SALEM 19 To 15 Fleetwood Mac 30 To - & 3-1 Commodores - 22 - Bee Gees 4-1 Eric Carmen 'Jackie DeShannon `Seals Crofts - 22 To 17 - Bee Gees 35 To 29 - Helen Reddy - 'Terrance Boylan `Stillwater 'High Inergy Ex To 21 Steve Miller 'Boz Scaggs - 36 To 20 - Leo Sayer 'Bob Welch 'Paul Davis 14 To6-Styx 'Queen WHHY - MONTGOMERY 39 To 26 - Donna Summer 'Steve Miller 15 To 11 - Eric Carmen 16 To 9 - Rita Coolidge 'Merle Haggard 40 To 34 Bob Welch Chicago 19 To 14 Judy Collins 'Kendalls 3-1 - Rita Coolidge - 15 To 9 Crystal Gayle 17 To 12 - - Ex To 40 Barry White - Dan & J.F. Coley 28 To 21 The Babys 21 To 13 Chicago 'Randy Newman - 18 To 13 Debby Boone 18 To 13 - England - - - 20 To 16 Dean Friedman Ex To 22 Linda Ronstadt Blue 23 To 18 Carpenters 'Art Garfunkel WBSR - PENSACOLA 21 To 17 Chicago - - - - - Player Ex To 27 Crawler 26 To 21 Judy Collins 'Styx 1-1 - Debby Boone Ex To 27 Fleetwood Mac 23 To 17 - - - - The Babys Ex To 28 Crosby, Stills & Nash 28 To 19 Barry White 'Dolly Parton 'Linda Ronstadt - Easy Ex To 28 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy 24 To 20 - - - 17 To 9 - Barry White *The Babys 25 To 19 - Santana Ex To 30 - Jean Michael Jarre 29 To 24 - Leo Sayer 18 To7- Bee Gees *L.T.D. WLEE - RICHMOND 26 To 21 - Crosby. Stills & Nash 31 To 25 - Bay City Rollers 21 To 17 - Robert Gordon Bay City Rollers 4-1 - Debby Boone 28 To 15 - Linda Ronstadt KTAC - TACOMA 32 To 26 - The Babys 26 To 19 - Player 'Bob Welch 'The Babys 29 To 22 - Crystal Gayle 1-1 - Debby Boone Ex To 28 - Fleetwood Mac 27 To 21 The Babys 19 To 13 Eric Carmen "Barry White 30 To 24 - Bee Gees 'Barry Manilow Ex To 30 - Steve Miller - - To Paul Simon Ex To 25 Judy Collins 21 To 14 Rita Coolidge "Brick 31 To 26 - Judy Collins *James Taylor Ex 32 - - - To & Crofts Ex To 27 - Steve Miller 24 To 18 - Peter Brown 24 To 19 - Chicago 32 To 23 - Dolly Parton 'Styx Ex 35 - Seals Ex To 29 - Linda Ronstadt 27 To 21 - Barry Manilow 29 To 20 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy 33 To 27 - Barry Manilow Ex To 26 - Dave Mason Ex To 36 - Brick Ex To 30 - Crawler 30 To 24 - Judy Collins Ex To 27 - Player Ex To 28 - Steve Miller Ex To 27 - Firefall Ex To 37 - Linda Ronstadt - Easy

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#1 DEBBY BOONE - This remarkable record continues to grow even stronger. #1 27-23, WSAI 30-24, KIMN 28-24, KILT 34-28, KGW ex -30. Receiving top 5 airplay airplay at 60 CB reporting stations Including WABC, 99X, WLS, WMET, KHJ, 10Q, at KSLQ-2, WQXI-5, Z93-5. Top 20 sales at Wherehouse/L.A., All WRKO, KFRC, KYA, WFIL, WIFI, WPGC, CKLW, WQXI, Z93, KSLQ, KXOK, KLIF, Records/Oakland, Tower/S.F., Music St./Seattle, Waxie Maxie, Schwartz KILT, KRBE, WGCL, 13Q, WPEZ, KDWB, KSTP, Q102, WSAI, KTLK, KIMN, Bros./D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston, Radio Doctors/Milw., P.B. One Stop/St. WCAO, WKBW, WMAK, WLAC, WOKY, WHBQ, B100, WNCI, WCOL, WTIX, KTAC, Louis, Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, Handleman/Atlanta, Sound WPRO-FM, WNDE, KBEQ, WKY, WBBF, KCPX, WDRC, WAKY, WKLO, KNDE, Warehouse/Dallas. WOW, KJRB, WLEE, WAYS, KLEO, KIOA, WISM, WBBQ, KERN, WSGA. #1 Sales #22 BEE GEES - This week's #5 most added record with 12 adds including KLIF, at Wherehouse, Licorice Pizza, Music Plus/L.A., All Records/Oakland, WHBQ, KIMN, WSAI, Q102, KIOA, WNOE, WDRQ, WPEZ, WQAM, 99X, WBBF. #3 Tower/L.A./S.F./Sac., Atla/Phoenix, Sam Goody, , Aravox/N.Y., El most active this week with 28 jumps including WOW 15-5, WHHY 15-7, WCAO 15- Roy/Long Island, Norman Cooper, Richman Bros./Phila., Harmony House/N.J., 7, KRBE 17-9, KCPX 16-10, KDWB 20-11, CKLW 17-11, WKY 15-11, KING 19-12, Schwartz Bros., Waxie Maxie/D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston, Galgano, Sounds WRKO 20-13, WPGC 19-13, KNDE 28-14, KSTP 22-17, Z93 27-17, KHJ 25-20, Unitd/Chicago, Stark/Cleve., Harmony House/Detroit, P.B. One Stop/St. Louis, WKBW 30-20, WLAC 25-20, KXOK 25-20, KYA ex -22, WCOL 29-25. Top 15 sales Radio Doctors/Milw., J.L. Marsh/Minn., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, at Music Plus, Tower/L.A., Tower/S.F., Worldwide, Music St./Seattle, Waxie Handleman/Atl., Sound Warehouse/Dallas, Cactus/Houston, Bromo/Okla. Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Harmony House/N.J., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, #4 HEATWAVE - Receiving top 5 airplay at WDRQ-1, WPGC-2, WPEZ-2, KYA-2, Cactus/Houston. KCPX-2, KIOA-2, KFRC-3, WRKO-3, CKLW-3, KILT -3, WCAO-3, B100-3, WQAM- #23 LINDA RONSTADT - Added this week at WFIL, KTLK, KSTP, WAKY, KAKC, 3, WLAC-3, WMAK-3, WBBQ-3, 13Q-3, WPRO-FM-3, WABC-4, WIFI-4, KSLQ-4, WOW, B100. Jumps this week include 100 16-7, WQXI 16-9, WMPS 12-9, KYA21- KXOK-4, WOKY-4, 99X-4, KBEQ-4, WKY-4, WSGA-4, WTIX-5, WKBW-5, KLIF-5. 10, WING 22-13, WHBQ 21-14, KEEL 19-14, Z93 22-16, WDRQ 32-22, CKLW ex - Top 5 sales at Wherehouse, Music Plus/L.A., Tower/S.F./Sac., King Karol/N.Y., El 20, KSLQ 35-25, 094 ex -26, KFRC ex -27, WBBQ ex -28. Top 20 sales at City One Roy/Long Island, Norman Cooper, Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie/D.C., N.E. Stop, Licorice Pizza, Music Plus, Tower, Wherehouse/L.A., Tower/S.F., Sam Music City/Boston, Stark/Cleve., Record Dept. Merch/Memphis, Goody/N.Y., Schwartz Bros./D.C., Harmony House/N.J., Stark/Cleve., Poplar, Cactus/Houston, Sieberts/Little Rock. Top 10 sales at City One Stop, Licorice Record Dept. Merch./Memphis, Handleman/Atlanta, Cactus/Houston, Pizza/L.A., All Records/Oakland, Alta/Phoenix, Sam Goody, Aravox/N.Y., Radio Bromo/Okla.. Doctors/Miiw., Southern/Miami, Sound Warehouse/Dallas, Bromo/Okla. #28 JUDY COLLINS - Added this week at WBBQ, WTIX, WCOL, WSGA. Jumps this #6 DONNA SUMMER - Receiving top 5 rotation at WZUU-1, KPAM-1, KEEL -1, week include KDWB 21-10, KLEO 15-10, KILT 15-11, KSTP 17-11, WQXI 29-15, WAPE-1, WING -1, KILT -2, WOKY-2, WPRO-FM-2, WAKY-2, KHJ-3, KLIF-3, KXOK 21-15, KEEL 21-17, WING 30-23, WAKY 29-24, WKBW ex -27. Sales at WTIX-3, KCBQ-3, WNDE-3, WNCI-3, KLEO-3, WSGN-3, WBBQ-3, WSGA-3, Schwartz Bros./D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston, Stark/Cleve., J.L. Marsh/Minn., WRKO-4, KRBE-4, KFRC-5, 10Q-5, WNOE-5, WLAC-5, WCOL-5, B100-5, WKLO- Handleman/Atlanta, Southern/Miami, Cactus/Houston. 5. Top 5 sales at City One Stop, Licorice Pizza, Music Plus/L.A., Tower/Sac., King #29 BARRY MANILOW - Added this week at KLIF, KILT, WCOL, KNDE, WKY, KTAC, Karol/N.Y., Stark/Cleve., Sound Warehouse/Dallas, Bromo/Okla. Top 10 sales at WNDE, WISM. Jumps this week include WSGN 19-12, WFIL 22-17, WMPS 21-15, Wherehouse/L.A., Tower/S.F., Music St./Seattle, Alta/Phoenix, N.E. Music WSAI 23-13, WING 23-14, WLS 34-26, KEEL 35-29, KGW 27-23, KING ex -24, City/Boston, J.L. Marsh/Minn., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, Handleman/Atl. WGCL ex -28. Sales this week at Sam Goody, King Karol, Aravox/N.Y., Waxie #7 COMMODORES - Receiving top 5 airplay at KCBQ-1, WSGN-1, WMAK-2, Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Sound Unitd, Galgano/Chicago, Stark/Cleveland, WCOL-2, KNDE-2, WAYS -2, WLEE-2, Q94-3, WAKY-3, KHJ-4, WLAC-4, KERN -4, P.B. One Stop/St. Louis, Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, J.L. Marsh/Minn., BJ105-4, WIFI-5, KYA-5, WHBQ-5, KJR-5, KPAM-5, WPRO-FM-5. #1 sales at Poplar/Memphis, Handleman/Atlanta. Record Dept. Merch/Memphis. 5 Top sales at City One Stop, Wherehouse, #30 THE BABYS - This week's #3 most added record with 15 adds including WFIL, Licorice Pizza/L.A., All Records/Oakland, Tower/S.F., Music St./Seattle, WQXI, KTLK, KDWB, Q102, WGCL, WTIX, WHBQ, KYA, WLEE, WPRO-FM, KTAC, Alta/Phoenix, Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie/D.C., Father's & WBBF, KPAM, WISM. Jumps this week include WKY 17-13, KPAM 24-17, WHHY Sun's/Indianapolis, Cactus/Houston. Top 10 Sales at Music Plus/L.A., 27-21, WAYS ex -25, WAKY ex -26, KNDE 26-22, WNOE 35-27, KILT 38-30, WIFI Tower/Sac., Worldwide/Seattle, King Karol/N.Y., Stark/Cleve., Radio ex -30. Sales at City One Stop, Wherehouse/L.A., Tower/S.F., Alta/Phoenix, Sam Doctors/M ilw. Goody, King Karol/N.Y., Waxie Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Father's & #9 CRYSTAL GAYLE - Added this week at KHJ, WRKO, WIFI, WQAM, WHBQ, Suns/Indianapolis, J.L. Marsh/Minn. WSAI. #4 most active record this week with 28 jumps including WABC 21-17, 100 #33 JAMES TAYLOR - #1 most added record this week with 17 adds including WQXI, 26-16, KEEL 24-15, KFRC 25-14, KYA 22-12, KSLQ 22-12, WOKY 16-12, KLIF 16- WFIL, WPGC, KILT, WKLO, WZUU, WPEZ, KYA, WDRQ, KBEQ, KDWB, KTAC, 10, WKY 13-10, WFIL 15-8, WAYS 13-7, WQXI 12-7, KJR 10-6, KING 10-6, WPEZ WCAO, WBBF, KTLK, KPAM, WISM. Jumps this week include BJ105 19-8, WSGA 14-5, KIOA 8-5, KAKC 8-4, KSTP Top 5 airplay at WHHY-2, -3, 8-3. Z93-3, WOW 18-13, WING 29-19, WNDE 29-24, Z93 ex -28, KXOK 36-31, KSLQ ex -34, KAKC ex - KERN -3, KDWB-4, WKBW-4, KPAM-4, WCAO-5, KBEQ-5, KLEO-5, WSGN-5. #1 38. Sales at Worldwide/Seattle, Stark/Cleve., Father's & Suns/Indianapolis, J.L. sales at Worldwide/Seattle. Top 10 sales at Tower/S.F./Sac./L.A., Music Marsh/Minn., Poplar/Memphis. Waxie St/Seattle, Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., P.B. One Stop/St. Louis, J.L. #35 SEALS & CROFTS - Added this week at Z93, WLAC, KXOK, WNDE. Jumps this Marsh/Minn., Sound Warehouse/Dallas, Sieberts/Little Rock. week include WQAM 15-10, KNDE 29-18, WAKY 28-19, WING 26-19. Sales at #12 PAUL NICHOLAS - Added this week at WABC, WMET, WZUU, KCBQ. Jumps Schwartz Bros./D.C., J.L. Marsh/Minn. week include KFRC this ex -29, WOKY 12-8, KYA 19-11, WPEZ 22-16, KNDE 10-6, #36 LINDA RONSTADT - Added this week at WSGN, WPRO, WBBF, 8100. Jumps WNDE 11-6, WOW 17-8. Receiving 5 top airplay at KLEO-2, KJRB-5, KEEL -4, this week include 100 16-7, WPGC 15-11, 99X 22-12, WRKO 21-14, Q102 20-15, WSGN-4, KPAM-2, KJR-4, WISM-3, BJ105-2, WLEE-3. Top 10 sales at 094 27-21, WDRQ 32-22, Z93 30-24, WMET 28-23, KSLQ 35-25, KEEL 36-31, Alta/Phoenix, Tower/L.A., Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie, Schwartz KIMN ex -28, WHHY ex -29. Good sales at City One Stop, Wherehouse, Tower/L.A., Bros./D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston, Harmony House/N.J., Radio Doctors/Milw., Tower/Sac., Aravox/N.Y., Waxie Maxie/D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston, Bromo/Okla. Top 15 sales at Licorice Pizza, Wherehouse/L.A., Tower/S.F./Sac., Stark/Cleve., P.B. One Stop/St. Louis, Handleman/Atlanta, Broma Worldwide, Okla. Music Street/Seattle, Aravox/N.Y., P.B. One Stop/St. Louis, J.L. #38 BRICK - Added this week at WPGC, KSLQ, WDBQ, WLEE, KRBE, KBEQ. Jumps Marsh/Minn., Sieberts/Little Rock. this week include WHBQ ex -6, WSGA 6-2, WMAK 35-26. Sales at Music Plus/L.A., #13 week KFRC, FIREFALL - Added this at KCBQ, KJR, WNCI. Jumps this week All Records/Oakland, King Karol/N.Y., El Roy/L.I., Harmony House/N.J., include KLIF 11-6, WLS 10-6, KDWB 12-8, WKY 14-9, WBBQ 18-11, KING 23-16, Stark/Cleve., Record Dept. Merch./Memphis, Handleman/Atlanta, WSAI 13-8, WIFI 22-12, KXKX 16-10, KIMN 17-12, WNDE 16-8, WMAK 25-16. Top Cactus/Houston. 10 sales at Waxie Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Sounds Unitd., Galgano/Chicago. #40 FLEETWOOD MAC #4 most added record this week with 13 adds including Top 20 sales at - Music Plus/L.A., King Karol/N.Y., N.E. Music City/Boston, WQXI, KLIF, WKBW, WKLO, WPEZ, KYA, KRBE, KSLQ, WCOL, WQAM, KEEL, Stark/Cleve., Radio Doctors/Milw., P. B. One Louis, Father's Stop/St. & WMET, WISM. This week's #5 most active record with 22 jumps including KILT 27- Sun's/Indianapolis, J.L. Marsh/Minn., Poplar/Memphis, Siebert's/Little Rock. 21, WPGC 28-23, KSTP 19-15, WKY ex -17, WTIX 26-19, KGW 24-19, KTLK ex -22, #14 BARRY WHITE Added at WRKO, WFIL, WLEE. - this week Jumps this week WBBQ ex -27, WCAC ex -29, Z93 ex -27, B100 22-17, WAPE ex -30, WNDE -30, include WABC KILT 14-6, KHJ ex 8-6, 17-13, KLIF 21-17, KSLQ 10-3, WBBQ 17-12, WING 35-24, WMAK ex -27. Sales at Tower/L.A., King Karol/New York, Norman KXOK 22-14, KYA 23-13, KRBE 14-5, WHHY 17-9, WNCI 20-13. Receiving top 5 Cooper/Phila., Waxie Maxie/D.C., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, J.L. airplay at 96X-1, WHBQ-3, KSLQ-3, KEEL -3, 13Q-5, CKLW-5, KRBE-5, WPGL-5. Marsh/Minn. Top 5 sales at All Music Records/Oakland, St./Seattle, Poplar/Memphis, #41 ENGLAND DAN & JOHN FORD COLEY Added this week at KTLK, Z93, KSLQ, Cactus/Houston, Handleman/Atlanta, Record Dept. Merch./Memphis. Top 10 - 96X, WISM. Jumps this week include WMPS 29-23, WKBW ex -29, KPAM ex -28. sales at Tower/L.A., Sam Goody, Aravox, King Karol/N.Y., El Roy/Long Island, Sales at Tower/L.A., Waxie Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Poplar/Memphis. Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie/D.C., P. B. One Stop/St. Louis, Father's & #43 LEO SAYER - Added this week at WPEZ, WTIX, 13Q, KAKC. Jumps this week Sun's/Indianapolis, Southern/Miami, Sound Warehouse/Dallas. include BJ 105 WDRC #16 36-20, ex -30. Sales at Alta/Phoenix, Poplar/Memphis, CHICAGO - #2 most active record this week with 29 jumps including WFIL 20-12, Record Dept. Merch./Memphis. KILT 24-17, WQXI 27-19, WOKY 21-9, WDRQ 11-6, KGW 15-10, KSLQ 21-11, #44 PETER BROWN Added this week at WQXI, KRBE. Jumps this KXOK 16-12, WSGN 21-13, WCAO 17-13, KING 17-11, 24-19, - week include 99X WMAK 22-14, WPGC 9-4, 96X 8-2. WDRQ 22-15, WOKY 35-30, WPEZ KIMN 15-11. Top 10 ex -35. Sales at All sales at Schwartz Bros./D.C., P. B. One Stop/St. Louis, Records/Oakland, Tower/L.A., King Karol, Aravox/N.Y., Richman Bros./Phila., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis. Top 20 sales at City One Stop, Licorice Pizza/L.A., Schwartz Bros.,/D.C., Sounds All Unitd., Galgano/Chicago, Stark/Cleve., P.B. One Records/Oakland, Tower/S.F., Music St./Seattle, King Karol, Aravox/N.Y., El Stop/St. Louis, Poplar, Record Dept. Merch./Memphis. Roy/Long Island, Norman Cooper/Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie/D.C., #45 PABLO CRUISE Added this week at KAKC, KIMN, WNDE. Jumps this week Harmony House/N.J., Stark/Cleve., Radio Doctors/Milw., J.L. Marsh/Minn., - include KCPX 9-5, KTLK ex -30, WTIX ex -30. Sales at Tower/S.F., L.A., J.L. Poplar/Memphis. Marsh/Minn. #18 RITA COOLIDGE Added this week WABC, KFRC, - at WOKY, 99X, WBBF, WNCI. #47 STYX Added this week at WQXI, Z93, WPEZ, KTAC, WHHY. Jumps most active record this week with 34 jumps including WSGN 10-2, - this week #1 WSAI 8-2, include KSLQ 17-10, WOKY 26-22, WBBQ ex -30, WING WPEZ 15-4, KSTP WTIX 13-6, KDWB KTLK 31-26. Sales at Sounds 9-4, 11-7, 12-8, KLIF 18-12, WCAO 16- Unitd., Galgano/Chicago, P.B. One Stop/St. Louis. 12, WBBQ 20-13, WFIL 23-16, WPGC 23-18, KILT 31-20, WMET 25-21, KHJ ex -23. #48 PLAYER - Added this week at WQXI, WSGN, 094, WAYS, WING, KERN. Jumps Receiving top 5 airplay at WHHY-1, WSAI-2, WSGN-2, WAPE-3, KSTP-4, WAYS - this week include WPGC ex -29, Y100 20-16, Z93 29-22, 13Q 30-22, WHHY 4, WOW -4, WLEE-4, KXKX-5. Top 20 sales at Tower, Wherehouse/L.A., 26-19, Tower/S.F., KJR ex -22, WLEE ex -27. Sales at Tower/L.A., Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Worldwide/Seattle, Alta/Phoenix, Sam Goody, King Karol, Maxie/D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston. Aravox/N.Y., Norman Cooper, Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie, Schwartz #49 L.T.D. Added this week at KILT, WMPS, WCAO, 094, WSGA, Bros./D.C., N.E. Music City/Boston, Sounds Unitd., Galgano/Chicago, - WNOE, WLEE. Jumps this week include WQXI 30-16, KSLQ ex -28, KRBE 24-19, 96X 18-12. Sales Stark/Cleve., Radio Doctors/Milw., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, J.L. at All Records/Oakland, Marsh/Minn., Harmony House/Detroit, Poplar/Memphis, Handleman/Atlanta, Sam Goody/N.Y., Richman Bros./Phila., Waxie Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Poplar/Memphis, Handleman/Atlanta, Sound Bromo/Okla. Warehouse/Dallas, Cactus/Houston. #19 LITTLE RIVER BAND Added this week at KHJ, 10Q, WKY, KING, KCBQ, KJRB. - #50 STEVE MILLER #2 most added record this week with 16 adds including Jumps this week include WAPE 13-7, WIFI 20-15, WGCL 24-16, WOKY 24-19, - WQXI, WRKO, WPGC, WKBW, KJR, KERN, WAPE, WKY, KDWB, KXOK, WBBQ, KYA, WKBW 28-23, 99X 32-28, KGW ex -28, WBBQ ex -29. Good sales at Sam Goody, WPEZ, WZUU, WNOE, WSAI. Jumps this week include KFRC 30-25, WAYS -24, King Karol, Aravox/N.Y., El Roy/Long Island, Norman Cooper/Phila., N.E. Music ex Q94 ex -25, WSGN ex -27, WCAO ex -30, KSTP ex -21, WTIX ex -26, KGW ex -27, City/Boston, Sounds Unitd., Galgano/Chicago, Radio Doctors/Milw., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis. KHJ 16-11, Z93 ex -29, WOW ex -18, WING 33-25, WIFI ex -26. Sales at King Karol, Aravox/N.Y., El Roy/L.I., Father's & Sun's/Indianapolis, Bromo/Okla. #21 DAVE MASON Added this week at KLIF, WGCL, 13Q, KJRB, KIOA. Jumps this - (continued page r week include B100 14-8, KCPX 14-9, WCAO 18-11, WING 20-12, KLEO 30-20, KYA on 99)

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1. YOUR SMILING FACE - JAMES TAYLOR - COLUMBIA 20% 61% WQXI, WFIL, WPGC, KILT, WKLO. WZUU, WPEZ, KYA, WDRQ. KBEQ, KDWB, KTAC. WCAO, WBBF, KTLK, KPAM, WISM.

2. SWINGTOWN - STEVE MILLER - CAPITOL 19% 45% WOXI, WRKO, WPGC, WKBW, KJR, KERN, WAPE, WKY, KDWB, KXOK, WBBQ, KYA, WPEZ, WZUU, WNOE, WSAI. WGCL, 0102, WPRO-FM, KDWB, 3. ISN'T IT TIME - THE BABYS - CHRYSALIS 17% 76% WEIL. WQXI, KIOA, WHBQ. KYA, WLEE, WTIX. WBBF, KIMN, KTLK, KIOA.

4. YOU MAKE LOVIN' FUN - FLEETWOOD MAC - WB 15% 74% WOXI, KLIF, WPEZ, WKBW, WKLO, WPEZ, KYA, KRBE, KSLQ, WCOL, WQAM, KEEL, WMET, WISM.

5. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE - BEE GEES - RSO 14% 91% KLIF, WSAI, WNOE, WPEZ, 99X, WHBQ, Q102, WDRQ, WQAM, WBBF, KIMN, KIOA.

10% 23% WAPE, KPAM, KEEL, WBBQ, KGW, Z93, WING, WMAK. 6. THE WAY I FEEL TONIGHT - BAY CITY ROLLERS - ARISTA

7. DAYBREAK - BARRY MANILOW - ARISTA 10% 44% KILT, KLIF, KNDE, WOOL, KTAC, WKY, WNDE, WISM. WZUU. 13Q, WCAO, KEEL, WDRC. 8. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS - QUEEN - ELEKTRA 9% 15% CKLW, WBBQ,

9. BACK IN LOVE AGAIN - L.T.D. - A&M 9% 37% KILT, WNOE, WMPS, WCAO, WSGA, Q94, WLEE. 10. BLUE BAYOU - LINDA RONSTADT - ASYLUM 9% 72% WFIL, KTLK. WOW, B100, WAKY, KSTP, KAKC. 11. YOU'RE IN MY HEART - ROD STEWART - WB 7% 12% KILT, WNOE, KJRB, 13Q, WDRC, KJR.

12. DRAW THE LINE - AEROSMITH - COLUMBIA 7°/o 25% WKLO, WGCL, WCAO, WDRC, WAYS, WAPE. 13. BABY COME BACK - PLAYER - RSO 7% 34% WQXI. WING, WSGN, Q94, WAYS, KERN. 14. DUSIC - BRICK - BANG 7°/o 33% WPGC, KRBE, KSLQ, WDRQ, KBEQ, WLEE. 15. HELP IS ON THE WAY - LITTLE RIVER BAND - CAPITOL 7°/o 64% KHJ, KING, KCBQ, 10Q, KJRB, WKY. 16. WE'RE ALL ALONE - RITA COOLIDGE - A&M 7% 68% KFRC, WABC, WNCI, WBBF, WOKY, 99X.

17. DON'T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE - CRYSTAL GAYLE - 7% 90% KHJ, WRKO, WQAM, WHBQ, WSAI, WIFI. UA

18. HERE YOU COME AGAIN - DOLLY PARTON - RCA 6% 24% WQXI, WLAC, WING, WMAK, WHHY.

19. GONE TOO FAR - ENGLAND DAN & J.F. COLEY - BIG TREE 6% 33% Z93, KSLQ, 96X, KTLK, WISM. 20. WE JUST DISAGREE - DAVE MASON - COLUMBIA 6% 68% KLIF. WGCL, KJRB, 130, KIOA. Plf301O fiOTWE S1F10EES SECOrl0f le ßB0`0 fiCTIUE 1. WE'RE ALL ALONE RITA COOLIDGE A&M - - strong radio support from key secondary stations around the country. WQXI 13-8, WLS 45-37, WFIL 20-12, KLIF 18-12, WPGC 23-18, KHJ ex -23, KILT Titles listed below are receiving 31-20, WKBW 23-17, WPEZ 15-4, KYA ex -20, KING 24-14, WTIX 13-6, KSTP 9-4, WBBQ 20-13, KDWB 11-7, WCAO 16-12, KTLK 12-8, KEEL 30-24, WKY 18-14, 1. SWINGTOWN - STEVE MILLER - CAPITOL WMET 25-21, WSGN 10-2, B100 26-22, KJR 16-9, WISM 23-17, KERN 24-20, Adds: WISE, WTRY, WHNN, KRIB, KYNO, KKLS, WSPT, KELI, WEBC, KENO, KPAM 12-8, KIMN 14-10, 96X 24-18, WPRO-FM 26-16, KRBE 29-18, KAKC 34-28, WKWK, KINT, WAUG. Jumps: WING 33-25, KSTT 32-26, KRKE ex -23, KAFY ex - WNOE 12-8, WING 24-16, WSAI 8-2, WIFI 25-19. 30, WICC ex -30, KREM ex -26. 2. BABY, WHAT A BIG SURPRISE - CHICAGO - COLUMBIA 2. HERE YOU COME AGAIN DOLLY PARTON - RCA WPEZ 26-21, KGW 15-10, KING - WQXI 27-19, WLS 45-37, WFIL 20-12, KILT 24-17, Adds: WFLB, WERC, KELI, WING, WANS, WICC, KFYR, KRSP, WAUG . Jumps: 17-11, 99X 24-19, WHBQ 23-18, WTIX ex -24, KSLQ 21-11, Q102 ex -24, KXOK 16- WRJZ 25-20, KSLY 32-23, WORD ex -12, WAEB ex -27, WBSR ex -36. 12, WDRQ 11-6, WOKY 21-9, WCAO 17-13, KEEL 22-18, WKY ex -18, WSGN 21- 13, B`00 18-13, WISM 28-22, KERN 18-14, WAPE 23-17, KPAM 16-11, KIMN 15- 3. THE WAY I FEEL TONIGHT - BAY CITY ROLLERS - ARISTA 11, KBEQ 20-16, WSAI 27-19, WMAK 22-14, WLEE 24-19. Adds: KFYR, KREM, WBSR, WISE, 98Q, KROY, KAFY, WING. Jumps: WGUY 28- 3. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE - BEE GEES - RSO 24, KSTT 35-29, WMFJ 22-7, KELI ex -29, WGSV ex -32. CKLW 17-11, KFRC ex -30, WRKO 20-13, WPGC 19-13, KHJ 25-20, WKBW 30-20, Z93 27-17, KYA ex -22, KING 19-12, KSTP 22-17, WLAC 25-20, KXOK 25-20, 4. SENTIMENTAL LADY - BOB WELCH - CAPITOL KDWB 20-11, WCOL 29-25, WCAO 15-7, KCPX 16-10, WKY 15-11, WHHY 18-7, Adds: KRKE, WAVZ, KKLS, WING, WGUY, WCUE, WANS, WBSR. Jumps: WKIX B100 27-21, KJR 22-18, WOW 15-5, WAPE 20-15, KPAM 18-13, BJ105 30-22, ex -30, WICC ex -28. KNDE 28-14, KRBE 17-9, KAKC 32-20, WMAK 30-24. 5. HARD TIMES - BOZ SCAGGS - COLUMBIA 4. DON'T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE - CRYSTAL GAYLE - UA Adds: WORD, WISM, KROY, KKLS, WEAQ. Jumps: KSTT 33-28, WQPD 35-20, WABC 21-17, WQXI 12-7, WFIL 15-8, KFRC 25-14, KLIF 16-10, WMPS 19-14, WING 40-34, KSLY ex -30, KYNO ex -30. KING 10-6, KGW 17-13, KYA 22-12, WPEZ 14-5, 10Q 26-16, KSTP 8-3, KSLQ 22- 12, WBBQ 15-10, WOKY 16-12, 13Q 23-17, WCOL 19-13, KTLK ex -29, KEEL 24- 6. SLIP, SLIDIN' AWAY - PAUL SIMON - COLUMBIA 15, WKY 13-10, WAYS 13-7, KJR 10-6, KIOA 8-5, WISM 18-13, WAPE 18-13, Adds: WQPD, WING, WCUE. Jumps: WGUY ex -29, WRJZ ex -26, KREM ex -28, WNDE 21-15, BJ105 25-15, KAKC 8-4. WRFC ex -34, WBSR ex -34, KSLY ex -29. 5. YOU MAKE LOVIN' FUN - FLEETWOOD MAC - WB WPGC 28-23, KILT 27-21, WKY ex -17, KTLK ex -22, WCAO ex -29, WBBQ ex -27, 7. SHE'S NOT THERE - SANTANA - COLUMBIA KSTP 19-15, WTIX 26-19, KGW 24-19, Z93 ex -27, WMAK ex -27, WING 35-24, Adds: WING, KFYR. Jumps: KRKE 21-7, KROY 29-22, KRTH 21-17, KSLY 25-19 WNOE ex -36, KAKC ex -39, KRBE 26-22, KBEQ ex -28, KPAM 29-24, WNDE ex -30, WRJZ ex -28. WAPE ex -32, KERN ex -29, WOW 24-16, B100 22-17. LET THE BURN OUT JACKIE DeSHANNON AMHERST 6. BLUE BAYOU LINDA RONSTADT ASYLUM 8. DON'T FLAME - - - - KSLY. Jumps: WKXX ex -30. WQXI 16-9, CKLW ex -20, KFRC ex -27, WPGC 15-11, WMPS 12-9, WHBQ 21-14, Adds: 98Q, WKIX, WERC, WGSV, WRJZ, KYA 21-10, Z93 22-16, 10Q 16-7, KSLQ 35-25, WBBQ ex -28, WDRQ 32-22, KEEL OF INTERPLANETARY CRAFT CARPENTERS 19-14, Q94 ex -26, KJR ex -25, WISM ex -28, KPAM 23-16, WNCI 19-14, KBEQ 25- 9. CALLING OCCUPANTS - - 18, KJRB 23-19, WING 22-13. A&M Adds: WDBQ. Jumps: WQPD 20-15, KRKE 18-13, WFLI 23-18, WCUE 37-31, KELI 7. JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU - FIREFALL - ATLANTIC ex -28. WLS 10-6, KLIF 11-6, KHJ ex -30, KING 23-16, Z93 26-19, WLAC 39-32, WBBQ 18- 11, KDWB 12-8, WKY 14-9, B100 24-20, KIOA 24-19, WISM 26-19, WNDE 16-8, 10. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS - QUEEN - ELEKTRA KIMN 17-12, KTAC ex -27, KXKX 16-10, BJ105 27-19, WSAI 13-8, WMAK 25-16, Adds: WTLB, WTRY, WKXX, WAVZ, WICC, KFYR. WIFI 22-12. FAIR GAME CROSBY, STILLS & NASH ATLANTIC 8. SWINGTOWN - STEVE MILLER - CAPITOL 11. - - KFRC 30-25, KHJ 16-11, WAYS ex -24, Q94 ex -25, WSGN ex -27, WCAO ex -30, Adds: KELI, WING, WJON. Jumps: KSLY 26-21, WSPT ex -28. KSTP ex -21, WTIX ex -26, KGW ex -27, Z93 ex -29, WING 33-25, WIFI ex -26, WPRO- YOU'RE IN MY HEART ROD STEWART WB FM KJRB -27, KXKX 17-8, KIMN 23-19, KPAM ex -30, WOW ex -18, WHHY 12. - - ex -29, ex Adds: WFLB, WICC. Jumps: WORD ex -25, WKXX ex -21, WGSV ex -30. ex -27.

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West Southeast Denver/Phoenix Northeast

1. JOAN ARMATRADING 1. ONE ON ONE 1. SANTANA 1. NILS LOFGRIN 2. SANTANA 2. ELVIS (HOW GREAT) 2. CHUCK MANGIONE 2. THE BABYS 3. CHUCK MANGIONE 3. RONNIE MILSAP 3. CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 3. ODYSSEY 4. CAMEL 4. JEAN-MICHEL JARRE 4. GATO BARBIERI 4. JOAN ARMATRADING 5. TOM WAITS 5. PHOEBE SNOW 5. MILLIE JACKSON 5. PIPER 6. JANE OLIVOR 6. NILS LOFGRIN 6. NILS LOFGRIN 6. YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 7. NILS LOFGRIN 7. JOAN ARMATRADING 7. ELVIS (HOW GREAT) 7. SANTANA 8. DOLLY PARTON 8. MILLIE JACKSON 8. ELVIS (PURE GOLD) 8. PHOEBE SNOW 9. YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 9. MOTHER'S FINEST 9. ELVIN (GOLD REC. VOL. 3) 9. GATO BARBIERI 10. MILLIE JACKSON 10. BRICK 10. C.J. & CO. 10. THE JACKSONS 11. PHOEBE SNOW 11. TALKING HEADS 12. GRAHAM PARKER 12. ASHFORD & SIMPSON 13. YAMASHTA 13. CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 14. CON FUNK SHUN 14. NEKTAR 15. JEAN-MICHEL JARRE NATIONAL BREAKOUTS 15. TAVARES 1. ELVIS (IN CONCERT) 9. LEO SAYER 2. KANSAS 10. BILLY JOEL 3. ELTON JOHN 11. DEBBY BOONE 4. ROBIN TROWER 12. KARLA BONOFF 5. DIANA ROSS 13. RANDY NEWMAN 6. STEVE MARTIN 14. TOWNSHEND/LANE Midwest 7. BLACKBYRDS 15. CARPENTERS Baltimore/Washington

1. THE JACKSONS 8. BOB WELCH 1. SANTANA 2. YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 2. ASHFORD & SIMPSON 3. JOAN ARMATRADING 3. ODYSSEY 4. CHARLIE DANIELS BAND North Central South Central 4. NILS LOFGRIN 5. SANTANA 5. JOAN ARMATRADING 6. REO 1. ELVIS (LIVE MADISON SQUARE) 1. YAMASHTA 6. PHOEBE SNOW 7. DOLLY PARTON 2. ELVIS (GOLD REC. VOL. 1) 2. THE BABYS 7. HIGH INERGY 8. GATO BARBIERI 3. ELVIS (ALOHA) 3. CON FUNK SHUN 8. THE BABYS 9. GRAHAM PARKER 4. ELVIS (WELCOME) 4. JANE OLIVOR 9. STANLEY TURRENTINE 10. SUPERTRAMP (CRIME) 5. A STAR IS BORN 5. GATO BARBIERI 10. AC/DC 11. JACKIE DeSHANNON 6. EAGLE'S GH 6. GRAHAM PARKER 11. KRAFTWERK 12. CON FUNK SHUN 7. ELVIS (PURE GOLD) 7. AC/DC 12. GEORGE DUKE 13. CHUCK MANGIONE 8. YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 8. GEORGE DUKE 13. MILLIE JACKSON 14. MILLIE JACKSON 9. MANILOW (THIS ONE) 9. ASHFORD & SIMPSON 14. GIL SCOTT -HERON 15. JANE OLIVOR 10. TAVARES 10. TOM WAITS 15. GRAHAM PARKER

ALBUM CHARTANALYSIS

#6*CHICAGO Chicago continues its steady ascension up the chart with Record Bar reporting top thirty and Music Street. Rack action is starting to get strong, with J.L. Marsh reporting top fifteen sales. Major accounts reporting top ten sales include King Karol, National Record Mart, sales. Nationally, Record Bar is reporting this LP in their top fifteen sales. Related chart Sounds Unlimited, Worldwide, Wherehouse, and Tower/S.F. Top twenty sales were info: "Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II" is number three on the Cash Box National reported at Disc, City One Stop, and Tower/L.A. Strong sales were also reported at Alta Breakout Chart. and Music Plus. Key accounts showing top ten action include: Norm Cooper's, Richman #41*ELVIS PRESLEY Bros., Record Department Merchandisers, Wilcox, Sieberts, Father's & Sun's, Music Ped- Continuing its exceptional sales in all markets, this new double concert album takes the dlers, and Music Street. Key accounts reflecting top fifteen sales activity include Harmony biggest jump in the top 100 this week moving 50 points, as Record Bar reports top ten sales House/N.J., Poplar, Southern, Sound Warehouse, Tape City, Bromo, Radio Doctor's and action. Major accounts reporting top twenty or better sales include Harmony Hut, Disc, Galgano. Key accounts reporting top twenty sales are New England Music City, Banana, Sounds Unlimited, Alta, Dan Jay, Music Plus, and Tower/S.F. Top ten sales were reflected and Music Millenium. Strong sales were also reported at Waxie Maxie, Cavages, Aravox, in the reports from these key accounts: Waxie Maxie, Poplar, Wilcox, Cavages, Father's & and All. Rack action is good, with J.L. Marsh reporting top twenty-five sales, and ABC Sun's, and Music Peddlers. Strong sales were also reported at Harmony House, Richman reporting top fifty sales. Related chart info: "Baby What A Big Surprise" moves from 19-16 Bros., Record Dept. Merch., Inner Sanctum, Tape City, All, and Radio Doctors. At the rack bullet on the CB Top 100 Singles Chart. level, J.L. Marsh reports this album in their top fifteen sales, and ABC reports it in their top #8*THE ROLLING STONES fifty. Related chart info: "Elvis In Concert" is number one on our National Breakout Chart, This live LP remains exceptionally strong in all markets, with the West -Northwest areas with eight other albums moving steadily up the Pop Album Chart. showing the most growth. Top five sales were reported by these major accounts: Harvard #49*KANSAS Coop, Music Plus, and Tower/L.A. Major accounts reporting top ten sales include King After only two weeks on the album chart, this new LP shows great promise, with Camelot Karol and Tower/S.F. Top twenty sales were reported at Harmony Hut, National Record and Record Bar showing top fifteen sales nationally. Major accounts reporting Kansas in Mart, Sounds Unlimited, and Wherehouse. Strong sales were also reported at Alta and their top five include Harmony Hut, Dan Jay, and Everybody's. Top twenty sales are reflect- World Wide. Key accounts reflecting top five sales include New England Music City, ed in the reports of Disc, National Record Mart, City One Stop, and Licorice Pizza. Strong Bromo, Wilcox, and Cavages. Top ten sales action was reported at Southern, Father's & sales were also reported at Sounds Unlimited, Alta, and Music Plus. Key locations Sun's, and Banana. These key locations reported top twenty sales: TSS, Record Dept. reporting top five sales include Richman Bros., Radio Doctors, Father's & Sun's, and Music Merch., Poplar, Radio Doctors, Record Theater, Galgano, and Music Street. Strong sales Millenium. Top fifteen sales were reported at these key accounts: Norm Cooper's, Waxie were also reflected in the reports from Waxie Maxie, Sound Wherehouse, Inner Sanctum, Maxie, Bromo, Record Theater, and Tower/Sac. Strong sales were also reported at Har- Aravox, and P.B. One Stop. mony House, Record Dept. Merch., Southern, Sound Warehouse, Cavages, Music Ped- #16*BARRY WHITE dlers, Independent, Banana, and All. Related chart info: "Point Of Know Return" is number Riding the crest of its hit single, this LP moves into the top ten in sales nationally at Record two on the Cash Box National Breakout Chart this week. Bar and Camelot. Major accounts reporting top fifteen sales activity are King Karol, Har- #64*BOB WELCH mony Hut, Worldwide, Licorice Pizza, and Tower/L.A. Top twenty-five sales were reflected This LP moves 23 points this week with sales continuing very well in all markets. Record in the reports of National Record Mart and Tower/S.F. Key accounts reporting Barry in Bar reports the album at number sixteen in sales nationally. Major locations reporting their top five sales include Waxie Maxie, Record Dept. Merch., Poplar, Sound Warehouse, strong sales include: Harvard Coop, National Record Mart, Disc, Alta, Dan Jay, and Tape City, Independent, and All. Top ten sales were reported at these key accounts: Tower/S.F. Top fifteen sales are reflected in the reports of these key accounts: New Richman Bros., Radio Doctors, and Record Theater. Key accounts reflecting top twenty England Music City, Inner Sanctum, and Record Theater. Additional strong sales were sales include: Southern, Music Peddler, Galgano, Tower/Sac., and Banana. Strong sales reported at Father's & Sun's, Waxie Maxie, Poplar, P.B. One Stop, Record Theater, In- were also reported at Father's and Sun's, P.B.'s One Stop, and Music Street. Related chart dependent, Banana, and Music Millenium. Rack action is beginning with J.L. Marsh info: "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me" remains number one for the seventh reporting the album as a breakout. Related chart info: The single "Sentimental Lady" straight week on the CB R&B Singles chart, and jumps 17-14 bullet on the Pop Singles moves from 65-59 bullet on the CB Pop Singles Chart, while the album shows up at number chart. The LP remains number one on the R&B Album chart. eight on our National Breakout Chart. #35*STEVE MARTIN #84*RANDY NEWMAN "Let's Get Small" moves into the top forty this week, with especially strong sales out of the In only its third week on the charts, this LP breaks into the top 100, with very strong sales in West/Northwest markets. Camelot reports this LP as number three in sales. Major loca- the West/Northwest and South Central regions. Major accounts reporting this album in tions reporting top thirty or better sales include Disc, Licorice Pizza, Alta, Tower/S.F./L.A., their top fifteen include: Harvard Coop, Music Plus, and Everybody's. Strong sales were Music Plus, and Everybody's. Key accounts reflecting top ten sales are New England Music also reported at Disc, Tower/S.F., and Dan Jay. Top ten sales action was reflected in the City, Waxie Maxie, Inner Sanctum, Cavages, Record Theater, and Tower/Sac. Top twenty- reports from these key accounts: New England Music City, Music Street, Inner Sanctum, five sales action is seen in the reports from Richman Bros., Sound Warehouse, TSS, Galgano, Banana, and Music Millenium. Strong sales were also reported at Waxie Maxie, Galgano, Independent, Music Millenium, and Music Street. Strong sales were also report- Independent, All, Tape City, and Radio Doctors. Related chart info: "Little Criminals" is ed at Tape City, Father's & Sun's, Banana, and All. Related chart into: This LP is number six number thirteen on our National Breakout Chart and the single "Short People" is at 104 on on the CB National Breakout Chart. the Looking Ahead List. #39*ELTON JOHN #86*TOWNSHEND & LANE This recently certified gold album has generated lots of excitement this week. Over 40% of The West Coast area continues to show strong sales for this new album with these major our accounts are reporting top thirty sales or better. Major accounts reporting top thirty or locations reporting top twenty sales activity: Harvard Coop, Licorice Pizza, Music Plus, and better include Harmony Hut, Disc, Alta, Dan Jay, Worldwide, Licorice Pizza, and Tower/S.F. Strong sales were also reported at Everybody's and Alta. Top twenty sales ac- Everybody's. Key accounts reflecting top ten sales are Radio Doctors, Father's & Sun's, tion was reflected in the reports from these key accounts: Tower/Sac., Inner Sanctum, and Galgano, and Tower/Sac. Top twenty sales are reflected in the reports from New England Father's & Sun's. Strong sales were also reflected in the reports from Waxie Maxie, TSS, Music City, Waxie Maxie, Richman Bros., Cavages, Record Theater, and Banana. Strong Music Street, and Dan Jay. Related chart info: "Rough Mix" is number fourteen on the Cash sales were also reported at TSS, Record Dept. Merch., Inner Sanctum, Independent, All, Box National Breakout Chart.

38 Cash Box/October 29, 1977 www.americanradiohistory.com eh ox o Mr Awards, Concerts & Dinners op60 - ount v Albums Highlight Annual CMA Week by Lola Scobey Weeks Weeks On On Boasting a nearly 100% in- began with the Nashville 10/22 mart 10/22 mart NASHVILLE - in registration over last Association dinner Sunday (9th), the 11th 1 MOODY BLUE crease 26 THE BEST OF FREDDY Music Awards Show Mon- ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA AFL 1-2428) 1 16 year, the 52nd annual Grand Ole Opry Annual Country FENDER Dinner Tuesday, and 2 IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A (ABC/Dot DO 2079) 26 25 Birthday celebration and CMA Convention day, the BMI Awards Wednesday, SONG 27 Week came to an end Saturday evening, the ASCAP Awards Dinner RONNIE MILSAP (RCA APL 1-2439) 2 7 (United Artists UA LA 689G) 31 30 October 16 with a special performance of (Cash Box, Oct. 22). 3 OL' WAYLON 28 LEGENDARY PERFORMER the Grand Ole Opry at the Opry house. Riverboat Party WAYLONJENNINGS(RCAAPL1-2317) 3 24 VOL. 2 Highlight of the week for the disc jockeys Also held Wednesday evening was the 4 DAYTIME FRIENDS ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPL 1-1349) 28 6 in attendance was Friday night's presenta- Ovation Records Riverboat Party which KENNY ROGERS (UA LA 7546) 5 11 29 HIS HAND IN MINE of the Year" awards at the touted Ovation's first country record and 5 LOVE IS JUST A GAME ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA ANL 1-1319) 29 5 tion of the "DJ held the number one country record in the na- LARRY GATLIN (WITH FAMILY & 30 LIVE CMA Banquet and Anniversary Show FRIENDS) Monument MG-7616) 6 8 BILLY "CRASH" CRADDOCK at the Municipal Auditorium. The three win- tion the week of the convention, "Heaven's 6 I'VE ALREADY LOVED YOU (ABC/Dot DO -2082) 20 15 ners were: small markets - Shannon Reed Just A Sin Away," by The Kendalls. New to IN MY MIND 31 THE OUTLAWS of KWMT in Fort Dodge; medium markets the convention schedule this year was CONWAY TWITTY (MCA 2298) 4 9 WAYLON JENNINGS/ Tiny Hughes of WROZ in Evansville, In- Wednesday night's black -tie dinner held by 7 CHANGES IN LATITUDES JESSI COLTER/TOMPALL GLASER - to (RCA APL1-1321) 35 43 diana; major markets Bill Robinson of FICAP, an organization dedicated - CHANGES IN - (continued from page 48) ATTITUDES 32 ROLLIN' WITH THE FLOW WIRE in Indianapolis. CHARLIE RICH (Epic PE -34891) 37 2 JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC AB 9901 8 32 The 10 -day event, which began Friday, 8 WE MUST BELIEVE IN 33 JOHN WESLEY RYLES October 7 with the opening of the CMA DO 33 7 MAGIC (ABC/Dot -2089) Talent Buyers Seminar, featured a steady CRYSTAL GAYLE 34 LEGENDARY PERFORMER Artists UA -LA 771G) 9 30 succession of shows, parties, receptions, (United VOL. 1 9 SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPL 1-0341) 34 5 dinners, hospitality suites, and awards ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (MCA 2099) 7 14 35 Y'ALL COME BACK presentations. 10 HEAVEN'S JUST A SIN SALOON AWAY OAK RIDGE BOYS (ABC/Dot DO 2093) 39 2 Expanded THE KENDALLS (Ovation OV 1719) 10 6 36 RONNIE MILSAP LIVE Although originally founded as a modest 11 EASTBOUND AND DOWN (RCA APL 1-2043) 36 11 get-together strictly for disc jockeys, JERRY REED (RCA APL1-2516) 12 6 37 CRYSTAL (hence the commonly used name, the "DJ 12 SHORT STORIES CRYSTAL GAYLE STATLER BROS. Convention"), the event has expanded to (United Artists LA 614G) 32 62 Columbia artist Ray (Mercury SRM 1-5001) 11 10 become somewhat of a total country music PAIR HONORED - 38 HERE YOU COME AGAIN Tilman, both honored .13 THAT'S THE WAY LOVE industry convention. In fact, of this year's Price (r) and Floyd DOLLY PARTON (RCA APL1-2544) - 1 2 Houston gala SHOULD BE 3,200 registered delegates, less than half guests at the October DAVE & SUGAR (RCA APL 1-2477) 16 8 39 RAMBLIN' FEVER the Leukemia Society, share a MERLE HAGGARD (MCA 2267) 41 20 were dj's. benefit for 14 LINDA RONSTADT'S the star- 40 YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL It is basically a convention for the pur- humorous moment during GREATEST HITS TANYA TUCKER (Columbia PC -34733) 45 4 studded gathering. GREA TEST 15 44 pose of meeting people, socializing, and 41 BLUEST HEARTACHE establishing contacts to be followed up on ANYTIME ...ANYWHERE KENNY DALE (Capitol 11673) 42 3 RITA COOLIDGE (A&M SP 4616) 13 13 later; and the atmosphere is one of 42 THE RED HEADED Nashville Radio 16 TATTOO STRANGER showgoing and partygoing. However, the DAVID ALLAN COE WILLIE NELSON (Columbia KC 33482) 43 14 growth of the work -oriented Talent Buyers (Columbia PC 34870) 17 g WJRB Featuring 43 LOVERS, FRIENDS & Seminar, which this year had its largest 17 TO LEFTY FROM WILLIE WILLIE NELSON (Columbia KC 34695) 14 30 STRANGERS registration ever, and includes speakers, Format rap sessions, and seminars, could indicate Country 18 RABBITT (ABC/DH DO -20S76 40 20 EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra 7E-1105) 18 18 more of a working orientation for future by Bob Campbell 44 (MB.CA 19 SIMPLE DREAMS 2286) 46 3 conventions. NASHVILLE Radio Station WJRB (for- 6 - LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum 6E-104) 23 45 IF YOU DON'T LOVE ME Like Fan Fair held in June (and originally merly WENO) signed on the air here Oct. 17 20 TILL THE END FREDDY FENDER (ABC/Dot DO -2090) - 1 established to divert fans from attending VERN GOSDIN (Elektra 7E-1112) 19 13 at 1 p.m. Owned by Mack Sanders, WJRB 46 LIVE! TAKIN' THE STAGE the DJ Convention), the birthday celebra- PRAIRIE LEAGUE was granted FCC approval Oct. 1 and will 21 WELCOME TO MY WORLD PURE more flavor this ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA APL1-2274) 21 9 (RCA CPL2-2404) 47 3 tion took on a international feature a 24 -hour, all -country format. New 22 PURE GOLD 47 I WANTA SING year, with disc jockeys from England, General manager Jim Ragan said San- GEORGE JONES (Epic PE 34717) 49 2 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA ANL1-0971) 22 7 Zealand, Ireland, and Sweden attending. ders has brought in a complete new staff for 48 A WORKING MAN 23 COWBOYS AIN'T CAN'T This partially reflects the CMA's push this the 5,000 -watt station and hopes to in- GET NOWHERE TODAY SUPPOSED TO CRY year for the international growth of country crease the power from 1,000 watts at night MOE BANDY (Columbia PC -34874) 24 4 MERLE HAGGARD (Capitol ST -11693) 50 2 music. to 5,000. 24 MAKING A GOOD THING 49 SLIDE OFF OF YOUR SATIN The week's social/awards functions BETTER SHEETS "We have a complete new lineup of peo- OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN (MCA 2280) 25 15 JOHNNY PAYCHECK (Epic KE 34693) 44 5 ple here now who have never worked in 25 COUNTRY BOY 50 COUNTRY SWEET Nashville," Ragan said. "The dj's are all top - (ABC/Dot 2088) 27 3 STELLA PARTON (Elektra 7E-1111) 48 12 Top RCA Artists rated in the market ... good personality people. We will feature strictly music and Get `Golden Boots' news and will broadcast a more pop- NASHVILLE - RCA executives presented country sound rather than the real hard 30 "Golden Boot" Awards here last week to country. We have also filed with the FCC for the company's deserving country artists. 5,000 watts at night but we won't know "Golden Boots" Awards are given to artists about that for a while." whose albums have received outstanding Staff sales, or whose single records have at- Music Director Tom Anthony will have six tained a No. 1 position In two or more of the full-time dj's working under him and four trade publications' chart listings. dj's operating part time. Anthony will serve RCA president Louis Couttolenc as dj on the 2-6 p.m. shift. Working the 6-10 presented with a 25 -year morning shift will be Chuck Hussey, who plaque representing his years as an RCA had previously worked at station KBIL in artist. RCA country -music division vice Liberty, Mississippi. News Director Bill president Chet Atkins and Nashville opera- Brewer has worked with station WHO in tions division vice president Jerry Bradley Des moines, Iowa and will head à five - hosted the ceremony at Jerry Reed's Coun- person news staff. try Palace Club. The new station will begin its signal in The Golden Boot recipients included: mono, but Sanders has applied to the FCC Jim Ed Brown (2) for his single with Helen for stereo broadcasting. Sanders, who is

Cornelius, "Saying Hello, Saying I Love, husband of singer Sherry Bryce and has You, Saying Goodbye," and for his album worked with the Jim Halsey Agency in ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR - HLA recording artist Honnie Milsap recently won three with Helen, "I Don't Want To Have Marry Tulsa, Okla., will have a new 12,000 square- awards, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year title, at the 11th CMA awards show. You." Helen Cornelius (2) received her own feet building completed in early spring. Shown at a reception following his triumph are (l-r): Jerry Bradley, RCA division vice presi- individual awards for the same single and The new structure will also house Jaco, dent, Nashville operations; Charles Leach, Milsap's lawyer; Milsap; Mel Ilberman, RCA album as Jim Ed Brown. Dave & Sugar Inc., which is the parent company for this division vice president, creative affairs; and Robert Thompson, who along with Leach received (2) awards each for their single and other broadcasting outlets located negotiated Milsap's long-term contract renewal with RCA. (continued on page 44) throughout the midwest.

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1 HEAVEN'S JUST A SIN AWAY 35 ENDLESSLY 68 GEORGIA KEEPS PULLING ON EDDIE MIDDLETON (Epic 38 7 THE KENDALLS (Ovation OV 1103) 1 13 8-50431) MY RING 2 EAST BOUND AND DOWN 36 IF IT AIN'T LOVE BY NOW CONWAY TWITTY (MCA -40805) - 1 JERRY REED (RCA PB -11056) 3 12 BROWN/CORNELIUS (RCA PB -11044) 14 11 69 I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU 3 I'M JUST A COUNTRY BOY 37 NOBODY CARES BUT YOU CATE SISTERS (Caprice CA -2036) 76 4 DON WILLIAMS (ABC/Dot DO -17717) 4 10 FREDDY WELLER (Columbia 3-10598) 42 7 70 AGREE TO DISAGREE 4 WE CAN'T GO ON LIKE THIS 38 LEAN ON JESUS "BEFORE HE LITTLE DAVID WILKINS (Playboy ZS8-5822) 79 2 EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra E45418) 5 11 LEANS ON YOU" 71 THE SUN IN DIXIE KATHY BARNES (Republic REP 005) 81 3 5 I GOT THE HOSS PAUL CRAFT (RCA JB-11078) 43 6 (MCA 40764) 2 12 39 CHANGES IN LATITUDES, 72 WALK AWAY WITH ME RANDY BARLOW (Gazelle 427) 75 3 6 MORE TO ME IN PRIDE (RCA PB -11086) 8 CHANGES ATTITUDES CHARLEY JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC AB -12305) 47 6 73 I'M KNEE DEEP IN LOVING YOU DAVE & SUGAR (RCA PB -11141) - 1 7 LOVE IS JUST A GAME 40 TO LOVE FAMILY & FRIENDS) SOMEBODY LARRY GATLIN (WITH NARVEL FELTS (ABC/Dot DO -17715) 18 11 74 AFTER THE BALL (Monument 45226) 7 JOHNNY CASH (Columbia 3-10623) 77 3 41 SHE JUST LOVED THE CHEATIN' 8 LET ME DOWN EASY 75 QUITS CRISTY LANE (LS GRT 131) 9 11 OUT OF ME GARY STEWART (RCA JH -11131) 84 2 MOE BANDY (Columbia 3-10619) 52 4 9 THE WURLITZER PRIZE 76 YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WAYLON JENNINGS (RCA JB-11118) 15 42 I MUST BE DREAMING MARY K. MILLER (Inergy 1-302) 85 4 DON KING (Con Brio CBK 126A) 45 5 10 HOLD ME 77 WHEN DO WE STOP STARTING BARBARA MANDRELL (ABC/Dot DO -17716) 12 43 THE PAY PHONE (Polydor PD 14431) 50 4 OVER 11 ONCE IN A LIFETIME THING DON GIBSON (ABC/Hickory AH -54019) 86 2 JOHN WESLEY RYLES (ABC/Dot DO -17698) 10 12 44 TOO MUCH IS NOT ENOUGH BILLIE JO SPEARS (United Artists UA-XW 1041) 28 11 78 I'M COMING HOME TO FACE THE 12 THE OLD MAN AND HIS HORN (Capitol 4458) 11 13 45 DAYTIME FRIENDS MUSIC Artists XW 1027) 32 14 NAT STUCKEY (MCA MCA -40808) 83 2 13 YOU OUGHT TO HEAR ME CRY KENNY ROGERS (United UA WILLIE NELSON (RCA 11061) 16 46 THAT OLD COLD SHOULDER 79 COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER TOM BRESH (ABC/Dot DO -17720) 49 7 JOHNNY DUNCAN (WITH ) 14 SHAME ON ME (Columbia 3-10634) 1 DONNA FARGO (Warner Bros. WBS 8431) 17 47 FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS BARBARA FAIRCHILD (Columbia 3-10607) 54 5 80 HOW I LOVE THEM OLD SONGS 15 Y'ALL COME BACK SALOON DANNY DAVIS AND THE NASHVILLE BRASS OAK RIDGE BOYS (ABC/Dot DO 17710) 6 17 48 DON'T LET ME TOUCH YOU (RCA PA -11073-C) 82 5 (Columbia 3-10629) 55 3 16 FROM GRACELAND TO THE 81 LITTLE OLE DIME PROMISED LAND 49 DON'T IT MAKE MY BROWN JIM EEves (RCA PB -11060) 44 11 MERLE HAGGARD (MCA 40804) 24 EYES BLUE 82 IT AIN'T EASY LOVIN' ME 17 BLUE BAYOU CRYSTAL GAYLE (United Artists UA XW 1016) 37 20 RONNIE PROPHET (RCA PB -50391-A) 80 5 LINDA RONSTADT (Elektra E -45431-A) 25 50 SILVER MEDALS AND SWEET 83 TOUCH ME 18 A WORKING MAN CAN'T GET MEMORIES HOWDY GLENN (Warner Bros. WBS 8447) 66 5 TODAY STATLER BROS. (Mercury 55000) 40 12 84 IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASY NOWHERE DOTTSY (RCA PB -11138-A) 1 MERLE HAGGARD (Capitol 4477) 21 51 BETTER OFF ALONE - (Con Brio 125) 51 6 85 COME TO ME 19 ROSES FOR MAMA ROY HEAD (ABC/Dot DO -17722) 73 5 C.W. McCALL (Polydor PD -14420) 23 52 PEANUT BUTTER TU DICKEY LEE (RCA JH -11125) 64 3 86 DEAR ALICE 20 ERES JOHNNY LEE (GRT-137) 1 JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ (Mercury 55004) 20 53 ONE NIGHT STANDS - TONIGHT , JR. (Warner/Curb WBS 8451) 63 3 87 BLUEBERRY HILL 21 WHAT'RE YOU DOING ANNE J. MORTON (Prairie Dust PD -7619) 91 2 JANIE FRICKE (Columbia 3-10605) 27 54 I HAVEN'T LEARNED A THING 22 THIS TIME I'M IN IT FOR THE PORTER WAGGONER (RCA PB -10974-A) 58 5 88 A PLACE WHERE LOVE HAS 55 EVERYDAY I HAVE TO CRY BEEN LOVE ARLEEN HARDEN (Elektra E -45434-A) 92 2 TOMMY OVERSTREET (ABC/Dot DO -17721) 26 SOME A JOE STAMPLEY (Epic 8-50453) 71 3 89 MIDDLE AGE CRAZY 23 ONE OF KIND LEE LEWIS (Mercury 1 TAMMY WYNETTE (Epic 8-50450) 33 56 HELEN JERRY -55011) - 40789) 56 6 24 FOOLS FALL IN LOVE CAL SMITH (MCA 90 I'LL GET OVER YOU JACKY WARD (Mercury 55003) 29 57 LIPSTICK TRACES NICK NIXON (Mercury DJ -517) - 1 25 STILL THE ONE JIMMY PETERS (Mercury 55005) 62 5 91 DO YOU HEAR MY HEART BEAT BILL ANDERSON (MCA MCA -40794) 35 58 MOTHER COUNTRY MUSIC DAVID ROGERS (Republic REP 006) 46 10 26 CLOSE ENOUGH FOR VEAN GOSDIN (Elektra E-45436) 69 2 92 RAYMOND'S PLACE 59 MY GIRL RAY GRIFF (Capitol P-4492) - 1 LONESOME DALE McBRIDE (Con Brio 124) 59 6 MEL STREET (Polydor PD -14421) 31 93 SWINGIN' 60 ABILENE TOMMY WILLS (Golden Moon 001) 95 3 27 THE KING IS GONE SONNY JAMES WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE RONNIE McDOWELL (Scorpio/GRT 135) 19 94 RAINBOWS AND HORSESHOES PRISON BAND (Columbia 3-10628) 67 2 R.C. BANNON (Columbia 3-10612) 97 2 LOVE ME 28 BORN TO 61 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY 95 WHERE LONELY PEOPLE GO RAY PRICE (Columbia 3-10631) 34 CHARLY McCLAIN (Epic 8-50436) 60 7 (RCA PB -11133) - 1 YOU AGAIN 29 HERE COME 62 MEXICAN LOVE SONGS 96 A GOOD WOMAN LIKES TO DOLLY PARTON (RCA JH -11123) 39 LINDA HARGROVE (Capitol P-4447) 65 6 30 HE AIN'T YOU DRINK WITH THE BOYS 63 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE JIMMIE RODGERS (Scrimshaw Records S-1313) 98 2 LYNN ANDERSON (Columbia 3-10597) 30 DEBBY BOONE (Curb/WB 8455) 88 2 97 ALL THE LOVE WE THREW AWAY 31 DAYS THAT END IN "Y" I TO 36 64 THAT'S ALL WANTED KNOW LOIS JOHNSON & BILL RICE (Polydor PD -14435) 1 SAMMI SMITH (Elektra E-45429) DOTTIE WEST (United Artists UA -18298) 68 4 - 32 WHAT A WAY TO GO 98 WHY CAN'T HE BE YOU 22 65 SWEET MUSIC MAN LORETTA LYNN (MCA 40747) 48 13 BOBBY BORCHERS (Playboy/CBS ZS8-5816) KENNY ROGERS (United Artists UAST-18848) 78 2 33 DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY BE 99 THE DANGER OF A STRANGER 12 66 HEAVEN CAN ANYWHERE STELLA PARTON (Elektra TANYA TUCKER (MCA 40755) 13 CHARLIE DANIELS BAND (Epic 8-50456) 72 3 E45410) 53 15 34 SOUL OF A HONKY TONK 67 YOU'VE GOT TO MEND THIS 100 SHAME SHAME ON ME (I HAD WOMAN PLANNED TO BE YOUR MAN) 41 HEARTACHE MEL McDANIEL (Capitol P-4481) RUBY FALLS (Fifty States FS -56) 74 5 KENNY DALE (Capitol 4457) 57 14

ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES) Swingin' Yakety (Tree Pub. BMI) Abilene (Acuff -Rose Pub. BMI) 60 Endlessly (Vogue - BMI) 35 Let Me Down (Kaiser Music/ - 93 - That Old Cold (Tree Publishing BMI) 46 After The Ball (House Of Cash, Inc. BMI) 74 Eres Tu (Radmus Pub. - ASCAP) 20 Famous Music - ASCAP) 8 - - Lipstick Traces Music BMI) 57 That's All (Chappell Music ASCAP/Pi-gem A Good Woman (Chappell -Brown -Shoe BMI) 96 Everyday I (Combine Music Corp. - BMI) 55 (Minit - - - 81 Music, Inc. BMI) Agree To (Little David Music, Inc. BMI) 70 Fool's Fall (Chappell /Quintet /Blenstock - ASCAP) 24 Little Ole Dime (Tuckahoe Music - BMI) - 64 - The Danger (Debdave/Evil Eye BMI) 99 All The Love (Jack & Jill Music, Div. of T.B. Harms For All The (Onhisown Music - BMI) Love Is Just (Performing Rights Soc./ - The King Is (Midnight Pub./Born Music 27 Co.) 97 From Graceland (Shade Tree Music - BMI) 16 1st Generation Music Co. - BMI) 7 - SESAC) The Old Man (Double Play BMI) A Place (Music City, Music Inc. ASCAP/ Georgia Keeps Pulling (Emerald Isle Music, Make The World Go Away (Tree Pub. - BMI) 61 - 12 - The Pay Phone (Tree Pub. BMI) 43 Combine Music Corp. - BMI) 88 Inc./Battleground Music - BMI) 68 Mexican Love Songs (Beachwood/ - 62 The Sun In (Singletree Music Co. BMI) 71 A Working Man (Shade Tree Music BMI) 18 He Ain't You (Kirshner Songs - ASCAP/ Window Pub. - BMI) - - 89 The Wurlitzer (Baby Chick Music BMI) 9 Better Off Alone (Con Brio Music BMI) 51 Don Kirshner Music - BMI) 30 Middle Age (Tree Pub. - BMI) - - 6 This Time (Hall -Clement BMI) Blue Bayou (Acuff Rose Pub. Inc. BMI) 17 Heaven Can Be (Hat Band Music - BMI) 66 More To Me (P1 -gem Music - BMI) - 22 - To Love Somebody (Nemperor Music BMI) 40 Blueberry Hill (Chappell Music ASCAP) 87 Heaven Is Just (Lorville - SESAC) 1 Mother Country (ATV Music Corp. - BMI) 58 - - Too Much Is Not (Hungry Mountain BMI) Born To Love (Music City Music ASCAP) 28 Helen (Neverbreak Music - ASCAP) 56 My Girl (Con Brio Music - BMI) 5g - 44 - 37 Touch Me (Tree Pub. BMI) Changes In (Coral Reefer Music/ Here Yeu Come (Screen Gems -EMI Music/ Nobody Cares But You (Young World - BMI) - 83 Away (Frebar Music BMI) 72 Outer Banks Music BMI) 39 Summerhill Songs BMI) 29 Once In A (Jack & Bill - ASCAP) 1 Walk - - - Can't Go On (Briarpatch Music/ Close Enough (Hall Clement Pub. Hold Me (Gatoo Music - SESAC) 10 One Night Stands (Dunbar Music Inc. - BMI) 53 We One Of A (Algee Music Corp. BMI) 23 Debdave Music BMI) 4 Div. of Vonge Music BMI) 26 How I Love (Acuff -Rose Music - BMI) 80 - - - 52 What Are You Doing (Hall/Clement BMI) 21 Come A Little (Wren Music - BMI) 79 If It Ain't Love (Steeple Chase Music - BMI) 36 Peanut Butter (Razan Music - BMI Razzy Dailey) - (Road Canon/Warner Tamberlane BMI) .. 75 What A Way (Vogue Music BMI/ Come To Me (Acoustic Music/Longstreet I Got The Floss (Sawgrass - BMI) 5 Quits - - Rainbows And (Warner Tamberlane Bibo Music ASCAP) 32 Music BMI) 85 I Haven't Learned (Tree Pub. BMI) 54 - - - When Do We (Acuff -Rose Pub. Inc. Dancing The (Fourth Floor/Rick Hall ASCAP) 33 I'll Always Love (Sound Corp. Music - ASCAP) 69 Pub. Corp. - BMI) 94 - BMI) 77 - Where Lonely (Purcell Pub. & House of Huston Days That End In Y (Bebdare Music BMI) 31 I'll Get (Shelby Singleton Music BMI) 90 Raymond's Place (Blue Echo Music - ASCAP) ... 92 - - Music Daytime Friends (Ben Peters - BMI) 45 I'm Coming (Highball Music - BMI) 78 Roses For Mama (Chappell Music - ASCAP) 19 - ASCAP) 95 a Why Can't He Dear Alice (Big Heart/Harmony And Grits Music - I'm Just (Folkways Music Pub. - BMI) Shame On Me (Regent Music Co. - BMI) 14 (Tree - BMI) 98 Y'All Come Back (Jack & Bill ASCAP) BMI) 86 I'm Knee (Tree Pub. Co., Inc. - BMI) 72 Shame Shame (Publicare - BMI) 100 - 15 She Just Loved -Rose Pub. BMI) 41 You Just Don't (Hudson Bay Music BMI) 76 Don't It Make My (United Artists ASCAP) 49 I Must Be (Wiljex Pub. - ASCAP) 42 (Acuff - - - You Light Up (Big Hill ASCAP) Don't Let Me (Mariposa Music - BMI) 48 It Ain't Easy (Screengems - EMI/Music - BMI) .. 82 Silver Medals (American Cowboy - BMI) 50 - 63 You Ought To Hear (Tree BMI) 13 Do You Hear (Single free Music BMI) 91 It Should Have (Hall -Clement Pub./Vouge Music - Soul Of A (Music City Music - ASCAP) 34 - - You've Got To (Sanburn/Music Craftshop (Duchess/Vector BMI) 2 BMI) 84 Still The One (Siren Songs - BMI) 25 - - ASCAP) .ean On Jesus (Songwriter, Music - ASCAP) . 38 Sweet Music (Jolly Rogers Pub. Co. - ASCAP) 65

www.americanradiohistory.com Twenty-five years ago we first honored the world's greatest Country songwriters. We're still doing it!

Our heartiest congratulations to the writers of the 101 most performed BMI Country Songs from April 1,1976 to March 31,1977

John Adrian John Hartford Brian Potter Hoyt Axton Tony Hazzard (PRS) Eddie Babbitt Rasie M. Bailey Tommy Hill Don Reid Jim Beck Wayland Holyfield George Richey Rory Bourke Fred Imus Kent Robbins Roger Bowling Wade Jackson Marty Robbins Bobby Braddock Mark James William Roberts L. Russell Brown Phillip Jarrell Dale Royal Bradley Burg Waylon Jennings Billy Joe Shaver Billy Joe Burnette Wayne Kemp Billy Sherrill Hal Bynum Lawrence Shoberg Toy Caldwell Catherine Smith Al Cartee Dennis Lambert George Soule Tommy Collins Dickey Lee Red Sovine Jessi Colter Irwin Levine Bobby Springfield Douglas Cox Dennis Locorriere Red Steagall Paul Craft John D. Loudermilk Even Stevens Jan Crutchfield Gene MacLellan (PRO Canada) Glenn Sutton Vic Dana Richard Mainegra Philip Sweet Charlie Daniels Glenn Martin Sonny Throckmorton Bobby Darin Naomi Martin Mac Davis Barry Mason (PRS) Conway Twitty Bob McDill Rafe Van Hoy Lola Jean Dillon Ken McDuffie Jim Webb Connie Ethridge Bob Montgomery Sterling Whipple Don Everly Earl Montgomery Don Williams John Farrar (PRS) Geoff Morgan Hank Williams Ron Fraser Willie Nelson Norro Wilson Lefty Frizzell Kenny O'Dell Scott Wiseman Don Gibson Buck Owens Tammy Wynette Tom Gmeiner Barbara Ozen Bobby Goldsboro Dolly Parton Jim Zerf ace Roger Greenaway (PRS) Jimmy Payne William Zerface John Greenebaum Ray Pennington Tom T. Hall Ben Peters

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www.americanradiohistory.com FREDDIE HART AND THE HEARTBEATS (Capitol P-4498) DONNA FARGO - Shame On Me - Warner Bros. BS -3099 - The Search (3:05) (Channel Music Co. - ASCAP) (Sheb Wooley) Producer: Stan Slulver - List:6.98 It's only right that Freddie Hart should do this song. Written by Sheb Wooley, this somber Since she burst on the country -music scene a few years back, story must come straight from the Heart. The ending has a strong and touching recitation. Donna Fargo has sifted her music through subtle, experimental DAVE & SUGAR (RCA JH -11141) changes. Her efforts have resulted in this intelligent, polished I'm Knee Deep In Loving You (2:34) (Tree Pub. Co. - BMI) (Sonny Throckmorton) gem of an album. Produced with taste and obvious care, Fargo Dave & Sugar captured many awards this past year, including the Cash Box New Duo of glides through a gamut of material by such writers as Paul Anka the Year. This up -tempo swinger is sure to garnish more fans across the country and add and Paul Simon. She recites a moving, self -penned tribute to another tune to their Best Of series. the late Elvis Presley in the middle of his old hit song, "Loving

TOMMY CASH (Monument 45-229) You." Included in the album are a beautiful version of "Do I Love There's More To Her Than Meets The Eye (2:47) (Chappell Music Co. - ASCAP) (Rory You" and her current hit which is the title track. Bourke/Gene Dobbins/Johnny Wilson) Tommy's clear and present vocal is predominant and this material and production show BUCK OWENS - Our Old Mansion - Warner Bros. BS -3087 List: that he is not to be classified as pure country. This single is a good sample of the wide spec- - Producer: Norro Wilson - 6.98 trum of music which Tommy Cash can adhere to. Buck Owens is a veteran country performer with a truckload JIMMIE RODGERS (Scrimshaw S-1313-JBMM) of hits to his credit and he makes no pretense of going pop. A Good Woman Likes To Drink With The Boys (2:37) (Chappell/Brown Shoes Music - Buck keeps a healthy tab on his country roots though, and with BMI) (Dave Ellingson) superb cuts like "Our Old Mansion" and "Feel Good Again" his A change of pace for Jimmie, but if listened to a couple of times it will catch you. Should new album stands as a primer for solid, no -frills country music. ring phones at radio. Penned by Owens, " Tornado" should find a spot in every SUSIE ALLANSON (Warner Bros. WBS 8473) Texas jukebox from Houston to Abilene. Baby, Last Night Made My Day (2:40) (House of Gold Music - BMI) (Bobby Springfield) OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN - Greatest Hits - MCA -3028 - Susie's last single reached the top 20 of Cash Box country charts and was on for 15 Producer: John Farrar - List: 7.98 weeks. Now established as a chart artist, this bouncy tune should follow suit. Fans of petite Olivia Newton -John who like the "greatest hits" type of album will want to add this record to their collection. All Additional Releases 1 of her hits from Bob Dylan's "If Not For You" right up to "Don't MARCIA ROUTH (Epic 8-50470) Stop Believin"' and "Sam" are included in this attractive, If I Needed You (2:35) (United Artist Music/Columbine Music ASCAP) (T. Van Zandt) - double -cover package. Her style is as sweet and slick as she is WENDEL ADKINS (MC MC 5002F) pretty, but Olivia is produced with a balanced blend of country Julieanne (Where Are You Tonight) (3:35) (Calente Music ASCAP/Stone Diamond - and pop flavor. As a result her appeal is universal. Music/Pankie Music - BMI) (L. Schoonmaker/F. Schoonmaker) JIM GLASER (MCA MCA -40813) LA COSTA - La Costa - Capitol ST -11713 - Producer: Don't Let My Love Stand In Your Way (2:28) (Acoustic Music - BMI) (Ken Jones) Doug Gilmore - List: 6.98 LARRY NOLEN (Vivo IRDA-429) La Costa takes a bold step and asserts her own identity with Dark -Eyed Cajun Queen (2:45) (Pennymaker - BMI) (Paul Russell) the release of this well -produced, well -conceived album. In- GEORGIA BECKER (Fish Hook FH -1003) stead of relying on a stock of bland love songs, La Costa kicks Just Close The Door (2:48) (Country Dream Music/Robchris Music - BMI) (Bob Jenkins/ - off her record with "Jesse And The Light," an incredible story - Jim Hayner) song full of mystery and imagery. She also delivers a brilliant, JERRY WALLACE (BMA 7-005) understated version of The Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk I'll Promise You Tomorrow (2:27) (Edwin H. Morris & Co./Chip 'n' Dale - ASCAP) (Frank Woman" and paints a smoky mood of forlorn love in "Take Your Stanton/Suzanne Shingler/Andy Badale) Love Away." She can handle any musical style with her imagina- Country Artists- Participate Series tion and vocal maturity. Of FEC Public Service Radio Spots Awards, Concerts & Dinners WASHINGTON, D. C. - The Federal Williams, Narvel Felts, Roy Head, Freddy Energy Commission turned to well known Fender, Barbara Mandrell, Dwayne Allen country music recording talent for a series (Oak Ridge Boys,) R.W. Blackwood Highlight Annual CMA Week of radio spots to be ready for airing by (Blackwood Singers), Larry Ballard, Diana Anniversary Show (members of the CMA (continued from page 39) Thanksgiving as part of an on -going effort Williams, LaCosta and Marsha Ball. must purchase tickets to this dinner in or- to make the public aware of the energy TV Spots Next Month furthering the interests of disc jockeys. der to receive tickets to Monday night's crunch. The FEC campaign includes TV spots (See story this issue.) telecast of the CMA Awards Show). In addi- Twelve artists recorded two public ser- also, to be mailed to stations within three Thursday, the heaviest day of convention tion to the "DJ of the Year" awards, the vice spots each for the national campaign weeks. The budget for the radio campaign activities, began with the annual RCA President's Award was presented by CMA encouraging energy conservation, all using was about $5,000 and about $45,000 for TV. Records Brunch, held at Jerry Reed's president Dan McKinnon to Ed Shea, direc- the slogan "Save Energy, The difference we Three television artists' spots will be sent to Nashville Palace club, and featured awards tor of ASCAP in Nashville. make, makes all the difference" - with all stations - featuring Gloria DeHaven, presented by the company to its artists. Special Award suitable music behind each artist's voice- June Allyson and Harry Guardino. Five Following was the RCA lunch and show at A special award was made by the CMA over donated by the record companies. All others will air on the artists' respective the Opry House. board of directors to Irving Waugh, who the artists contributed their time free and network and network affiliates - featuring `Unofficial Events' retires at the end of this year as the presi- support from the record companies was Henry Winkler (ABC), Penny Marshall and This, the heaviest day, provided an ex- dent of WSM, Inc., which owns the Grand "excellent," according to an FEC Cindy Williams (ABC), Jack Albertson cellent example of the plethora of "unof- Ole Opry, WSM Radio and TV, Opryland spokesman. (NBC), Will Geer (CBS), and Carol Burnett ficial" events which surround and co -exist and Opryland Productions. The participating artists are: Don (CBS). with official convention activities. In addi- Events earlier in the day on Friday in- tion to the MCA Records show at the Opry cluded the ABC/Dot lunch and show, the House, the invitation -only DJ/Program- Nationwide Sound Distributors Chili Party, mers/Artists cocktail buffet, and the United the MCA Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency, Artists show - all on the official schedule; and the Polydor Records buffet at the the day included these ad hoc events: a Sheraton. Friday morning began with the luncheon for Conway Twitty and Loretta first of two artist/DJ taping sessions at Lynn hosted by Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas which artists made themselves available to at the offices of United Talent, producer dj's to do interviews and station ID's. Billy Sherrill's annual party at his home, the 'Steady Pace' Playboy Records dinner (formerly known Despite being the final day with a as one of the most swinging, open - scheduled agenda, Saturday was not one invitation bashes at the convention, this of those waning days with everyone pack- year transformed into an invitation -only ing for home, but maintained a steady pace gourmet dinner), a CBS showcase at the right up to the midnight hour. The second Ole Time Picking Parlor, an elegant Warner artist/DJ taping session started the morn- Bros. reception at the downtown City Club, ing, and was followed by the Capitol the annual party at the home of Jim Records lunch and show at the Municipal Fogelsong, president of ABC/, Auditorium, and the Capitol Reception at co -hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fogelsong, Mr. the Hyatt Regency. CBS staged the week's and Mrs. Larry Baunach, and Ron Chancey. final showcase that evening and followed SESAC Awards with a reception in the Gaslight Theatre at Also held Thursday evening was the Opryland. Roaring Twenties-themed SESAC Awards The Opry birthday show, which began at dinner at the Woodmont Country Club. 9:30 p.m. Saturday night, featured most of MERCURY SIGNS PRUITT - Recording artist Jeanne Pruitt recently signed a long-term (See story this issue.) Jerry Lee Lewis per- the Opry regulars on stage as well as the contract with Mercury Records. Pictured at the signing, which took place at the labels CMA formed to two sold -out houses that night at traditional cutting of the Opry's birthday week cocktail party, are seated (l -r): Jerry Kennedy, vice president, Nashville A&R, the George Jones Possum Holler Club and cake. Phonogram, Inc.; and Pruitt. Shown standing are (I-r): Carol Forney, director of business drew hefty contingents of conventioneers. Sunday, as many drifted out of town or affairs, Phonogram, Inc.; Irwin Steinberg, presidnet, Polygram Record Group; Charlie Friday offered a less frantically paced slept, the stout-hearted used their free Fach, executive vice president -general manager, Phonogram, Inc.; and Larry Westbrook, schedule, but included one of the conven- passes to Opryland or took tours of the Pruitt's attorney. tion's major events: the CMA Banquet and soon to be open Opryland Hotel.

Cash Box/October 29, 1977

www.americanradiohistory.com Capitol Cookin' In Country

CAPITOL IN NASHVILLE - Executives and artists of Capitol Records me' n Nashville general manager of Cao:tol's NasavPIe coui'ry division, and Jessi Colter; ,Jm Sharp, with members of the executve staff of Cash Box to ..elebrate Countr' Mdaic week. Pic- director of opera!ions for Cash Boa in Nashv l.'e; George Albert; Linda Hargro'e, Capitol tured (I-;) in the top row of photos are: Dan Davis, v.ce president of pr- s arc' artist rela- artist; Mel Albert Cash Box general manager. and J. B. Carmicle, Cast Box east coast tions for Capitol Records; La Costa, Capitol artist; George Albert, oresidant aid publisher general ma -sager. In the second rpw c; photon 'i- -) are: Jones; George Albert, a-ld Connie of Cash Box; Zell Miller, Lt. Governor of Georgia; Pao? Rose, Capitol a'!!st Den Zimmer- Cato, Capitol artist; Freddy Han, Caoitol artist, Mel Albert; Carmicle; Diana Williams, mann, Capitol executive vice president; Marcia Ball, Capitol artis', Catay Roszell, Capitol artis'; and George Albert; Rey Ceriff, Cad to! artist; George Albert, and Mel Albert; southeastern press and artis- relations coordinator for Cap: tol Records Broca E. Garfield, and Carmicie Niti Mr. and Mrs P. N. Blackwood; George Albert and Mel Albert. Capitol director 21 press and artist relations in Los Angeles for Capitol Records_ and Rt. pert Perry, artists shown in the third row (I--) ira: Larry Bada -d; Colleen Peterson; ME McDaniel; Ray vice president of A&R for Capitol Records; Neil Resheis, (manager of Wil e Neis-jn, Waylon Ceriff, Michael Clark and KennyDele. Each artist performed live for label e»ecuth es during Jennings and Capitol artist ,;essi Colter,) Zimmermann, Frank Jones. ' ce president and the week. Warner Bros. Greets Its Artists

WARNEP BROS. IN NASHVILLE - Pictured at the Warner Bros. Records party at the Stevens, Werner aros. countryA&R director; Mono Wilson, Donna Fargo; MelAltiert, Cash Nashville City Club are (l-r): Barbara Farnsworth, vica president of Top 3ilrng, Inc.; Jerry Box general noarager; J B. Carmicle, Cash Boa east coast general manager; George Clower, comedian and recording artist; Billy Carter, .5ob Merlis, Warner Bros. director of Albert, president and putlishe.- cf Cash Box srd T.G. Shepard, Warner Broa country publicity; and Robin Rothman, Warner Bros. genera manager; Michae,' O'Shea, WLOL national sales and promotion director. Local radio and trade personnel were on hand for music director in Minneapolis; Buck Owens; and lerro Wilson, Owe.7s' producer; Ray the label's celebration. ABC Welcomes Its Country Roster

ABC IN NASHVILLE - Three presidents pose for e photo during the C/4A s aanual Disc president of =_ales and prcmotior; Diener; Mel Altert, Cash Box general manager. and J. B. Jockey Convention. From (I -r): Jim Foglesong, president of ABC/Dot Receros; George Carmicle, Cash Box general manegar "east coast). Others shown are (l -r Bau ;ach, Jim Albert, president and publisher of Cash Box, and Steve Diener, presider' ofAEC Records. F'alsey, Geo.-ge Albert, David van Cron elite, Ra'c'y Gurley, Roy Clark, Jim Foglesong and Also pictcred at the gathering are (l -r): Foglesong; .'ay Morgenstern. :resident of ABC Mel Albert. Cthier 4BC recording ertsra were atsc on hand for the conven'ion. Music Publishing; Roy Head, ABC/Dot artist; George A bert; Larry Baum- ch, ABA:/Dot vice

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www.americanradiohistory.com Polydor artist Bob Luman came around the office last week and he had high hopes for MOST ADDED COUNTRY SINGLES "The Pay Phone," his second single release on his new label. The song has been on the charts for three weeks and is picking up momentum in airplay across the country. A mem- 1. GEORGIA KEEPS PULLING ON MY RING - CONWAY TWITTY - MCA WWVA, KHAK, KLAK, WBAP, KMPS, KCKC. WBAM. WIRE. WMC, WPLO, ber of the Grand Ole Opry, Luman has had many hits through the years including the KNEW, WHOO, KFOX. WTSO, KEBC, KFDI, KDJW, KRMD. million -selling "Lets Think About Living," which was recorded back in the early sixties. He played the Wheeling Jamboree (Wheeling, W. Va.) Oct. 22 and performed in Parkersburg, 2. I'M KNEE DEEP IN LOVING YOU - DAVE & SUGAR - RCA W. Va. Oct. 23. Luman is also getting set for a west coast tour beginning in California and WKDA, WWVA, KWJJ, KLAK, WBAP, KMPS. WVOJ, WIRE. WJJD, WHOO, winding up in Texas. Bob played a lot of baseball growing up in east Texas (he chose music KBOX, KDJW, KEBC, KFDI, KCUB, KRMD. over a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization) and he complained he didn't have the time to watch the world series because of road dates. 3. COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER -JOHNNY DUNCAN (WITH JANIE FRICKE) - COLUMBIA RCA artist Gary Stewart is in town working on a new album with WMNI, WKDA, KHAK, KWJJ. KLAK. KMPS, KNEW. KFOX, WTSO, KEBC. Roy Dea doing the production work. Dea also produces RCA's KFDI, KCUB. WJJD, WIRE. Steve Young. Jerry Reed, another RCA artist, seems to excel in every field. 4. SHE JUST LOVED THE CHEATIN' OUT OF ME - MOE BANDY -- COLUMBIA Along with his recording work, songwriting and instrumental prowess guitar, Reed has made a name for himself as an actor in WMNI. WDEE. WDAF. KWJJ. WUBE. WIRE. KNEW, KBOX, WTSO, WIL. on WSLC.` several movies with his friend Burt Reynolds. Lately Reed has been working on a role in an upcoming segment of the television show 5. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASY - DOTTSY - RCA KLAK, KMPS, WBAM, KDJW, KEBC, KFDI, KCKN, KCUB. 'Daniel." MCA's Mel Mils will guest star on NBC's "Just For Laughs," a 6. MOTHER COUNTRY MUSIC - VERN GOSDIN - ELEKTRA Bob Luman comedy series of six specials which will air in this season. This is his WKDA, WWVA, KLAK, WBAP, WVOJ, WMC. first television appearance in a non-musical role. Multi -talented John Hartford, who wrote "Gentle On My Mind" a few years back, has 7. YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE - DEBBY BOONE - WARNER BROS. been included in the current edition of Who's Who In America. Among his many interests, WJJD. WPLO, WAME, KCUB. KHAK, KMPS, Hartford is a licensed riverboat captain. Ronnie Prophet's Canadian television show, "Grand Old Country," won the Top Cana- 8. HERE YOU COME AGAIN - DOLLY PARTON - RCA WDEE, WBAP, WCMS. WJJD, WSLC, KCKN. dian Country Television Award for this year. The RCA artist was also one of the five finalists for the Top Country Male Singer Award. 9. DEAR ALICE - JOHNNY LEE - GRT New artist Con Hunley has recently signed a Warner Bros. contract. He recorded here WXOX. WVOJ. KXLR, WTSO, KEBC, KFDI. Oct. 9 and hopes to have a single released soon. Norro Wilson is producing Hunley's ses- sions. Hunley has had four charted records on the Prairie Dust label, an independent com- 10. BORN TO LOVE ME - RAY PRICE - COLUMBIA pany out of Knoxville, Tenn. WDEE. KMPS, WAME, KBOX, WIL, KCKN. LS Records' Lee Stoller called and said his artist Cristy Lane received a publicity boost MOST ACTIVE COUNTRY SINGLES when her current hit single "Let Me Down Easy" was played in part on every national news show, Oct. 14. All the major networks covered a recent hot-air balloon convention in Albu- 1. THE WURLITZER PRIZE WAYLON JENNINGS RCA - - a showing balloons floating down to earth. As WDEE ex -32, WKDA 23-12, WWVA 25-13, WDAF 26-12, KHAK 33-26, KWJJ querque, New Mex. and they filmed segment 21-15, WBAP ex -40, KMPS 24-19, WBAM 30-21, WUBE 24-12, WIRE 26-18, the balloons descended in the taped news spot, "Let Me Down Easy" was one of three WMC 26-15, KXLR 22-14, WPLO 25-14, WAME 25-17, WHOO 24-18, KFOX21- songs used as musical accompaniment. 15, KLAC 43-30, WTSO 27-18, KDJW 19-13, WIL 24-17, KEBC 54-45, KFDI 42- Patty Parker of Comstock Records has recorded and released 37, WSLC 39-18, KCUB 37-30, KRMD 20-15, KVOO 45-28. Ernest Tubb's "Walking The Floor Over You," and she is the first female who has ever recorded the song since its initial release 36 2. HERE YOU COME AGAIN - DOLLY PARTON - RCA years ago. KHAK 40-31, KLAK ex -24, KCKC 33- WMNI 38-28, WKDA ex -25, WWVA 35-25, Songwriters Jerry Foster and Bill Rice won more ASCAP 24, WBAM 38-28, WXOX new -42, WVOJ 32-25, WHK 38-33, WIRE ex -41, WMC this year. The ex -26, KWJJ 38-31, KXLR 40-26, KGBS 27-21, WWOK ex -23, KNEW ex -25, songwriting awards than anyone prolific duo gar- WHOO ex -37, KFOX ex -32, KLAC 51-46, WTSO 41-26, KDJW ex -41, WIL ex- nered ten writer's awards and that brings the total to 50 since 1970. 34, KRMD ex -40. In 1974, the Foster -Rice team won eleven ASCAP Writer's Awards and four production awards. A record must chart for 10 con- 3. FROM GRACELAND TO THE PROMISED LAND - MERLE HAGGARD - secutive weeks in at least one of the three national trade magazines MCA to qualify for an ASCAP Writer's Award. Rice has recorded a duet Tom T. Hall WMNI 36-16, WDEE ex -36, WKDA 24-11, WWVA 34-21, KHAK ex -37, KWJJ with Lois Johnson titled "All The Love We Threw Away" and it was released last week on KMPS 18-13, WHK -36, WPOC ex -32, WIRE 42-36, KGBS 21-14, ex -36, ex Polydor Records. WPLO 26-15, WAME ex -27, KFOX 26-21, WTSO 40-27, KDJW 36-25, WIL 27- Tom T. Hall wrote "Spokane Motel Blues," one of his 22, KEBC 55-36, KFDI 37-28, KCUB 38-25, KRMD 13-8, KVOO 82-38, WNRS A few years ago RCA's 31-20. biographical tunes in which Hall wrote he would rather be in Kentucky or almost anywhere other than a drab Spokane motel room. At the time some folks in Spokane got a little upset 4. BLUE BAYOU - LINDA RONSTADT - ELEKTRA at the song. But Hall made a recent appearance there, and to his surprise, the Tremendous WMNI ex -29, WWVA 15-9, KHAK 19-14, KWJJ 19-12. WBAP 40-33, KMPS 15- Truckers Association of Spokane made him an honorary citizen of the city. Evidently, all is 10, WWOL 19-7, WUBE 15-8, WJOV ex -37, WIRE 33-28, KXLR 35-25. WAME forgiven. 26-20, KNEW 20-14, WHOO 36-28, KFOX 23-17, KLAC 16-11, KBOX 28-22, ABC/Dot's new female artist Randy Gurley is on the road this month opening concerts WTSO 21-15, KDJW 18-12. KCKN ex -13, KCUB 32-22, KRMD 28-22, KVOO 17- for several major artists in a promotion tour of her initial single release, "Heartbreaker." 10 She opened for Don Williams at The Roxy in Los Angeles on Oct. 20. Gurley played three Texas dates (Oct. 26-28) with The Oak Ridge Bc s, and she will open for Roy Clark at The Twitty And Lynn RCA Gives Awards in Houston, Tex. Oct. 30. She also completed her first taping for "Hee Haw" this (continued from page 39) month. bob campbell Sign Vegas Pacts "I'm Gonna Love You" and their album NASHVILLE - MCA artists Conway Twitty "Dave & Sugar." and Loretta Lynn signed contracts here last Waylon Jennings (3), for his single Glaser Sound Studios Backed week for a series of four weekly ap- "Luckenbach, Texas," his album "Waylon pearances by each artist in Las Vegas' Live" and for his album "01' Waylon." In ad- By 20 Years Experience Aladdin Hotel in 1978. Ms. Lynn will begin dition, Waylon received a gold record and a Of her stint slightly earlier on Dec. 27 with a platinum for his "01' Waylon" LP, and a gold NASHVILLE - If Nashville's music Studios and, at earlier points in his career, holiday performance. record for his "Are You Ready For The business was a football team, Chuck was involved in artist management and The pair will play separate engagements Country" LP. Ronnie Milsap (4), for his Glaser's 20 years of experience would booking. in the Aladdin's expanded Bagdad singles "Let My Love Be Your Pillow," and make him a triple -threat quarterback. Production Duties Showroom, one of the hotel's three enter- "It Was Amost Like A Song" and for his First, there's Glaser's in -studio produc- These days Glaser's work as a producer tainment facilities. Although Twitty and Ms. albums "Ronnie Milsap Live" and "It Was tion and engineering experience with ar- fills most of his days and nights. A recent ef- Lynn have recorded several albums Almost Like A Song." Danny Davis received tists such as John Hartford, Kinky Fried- fort, for example, is Chuck's production of together and in the past have performed an award for his album "Live - In Person," man, Hank Snow, Jeannie Seely, Jack Hank Snow's "No. 104 And Still Movin' On" joint concerts, they will not appear together and Jerry Reed received an award for his Green, Slim Whitman, Kenny Rogers & The album for RCA, so titled because it is in the Aladdin Hotel. However, earlier this single "East Bound and Down." First Edition and Leon McAuliffe, among Snow's 104th consecutive LP for the label year the two artists broke all Las Vegas Chet Atkins received an award for his others. since he began recording for RCA in Oc- records for a single, country concert when album "Superpickers," as did Floyd Second, Glaser has discovered talent tober 1936. they played a two -night date in the Alad- Cramer for his album "Super Country Hits." that includes writers and performers like His new music din's 7500 -seat Theatre for the Performing (5), for his singles "A Whole John Hartford, who wrote "Gentle On My publishing company, Ptarmigan Publications, has Arts. Lotta Things To Sing About," "She's Just Mind." Glaser also discovered Dick Feller, six cuts on Gamble Rogers' new album on the Moun- Aladdin executive show director James An Old Love Turned Memory" and "I'll Be Jimmy Payne, Paul Craft, Hoover, James Flying Tamer said, "Loretta Lynn and Conway Leavin' Alone" and for his albums "The Talley and Kinky Friedman. tain Railroad label, distributed by Twitty fall right into the great succession of Best Of Charley Pride, Vol. III", and "She's Talented Singer Fish. Among the many songs Chuck has written are "Where Has All The Love Gone," live attractions at the Aladdin." Just An Old Love Turned Memory." In addi- Third is Glaser's own talent as a singer. used in the "Tick ... Tick ... Tick" movie The Aladdin Hotel has added several tion, Charley received a platinum record for He was a member of Tompall & The Glaser soundtrack, and "That's You And Me," a new attractions to its complex in the past his album "The Best Of Charley Pride." Brothers who, until the group broke up a Hank Snow hit single. year, including a 17 story luxury tower. Ar- Elvis (4), which were presented to Felton few years ago, ranked as the "most award- tists such as Kris Kristofferson, Neil Dia- Jarvis, for his single, "Way Down" and ed group in country music," 1971 CMA Chuck Glaser Productions and Ptar- mond, the late Bing Crosby and Peter "Moody Blue" and for his albums award winner, and Wembley Festival's No. migan Publications are located in the Frampton have performed in the hotel in "Welcome To My World" and "Moody 1 country group in the world in 1973. Glaser Sound Studio building at 916 19th the last 12 months. Blue." Glaser is a co-owner of Glaser Sound Ave. S., in Nashville.

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www.americanradiohistory.com RCA And BMI In Nashville

av-aro !r) is Leave r'neemer, pic- RCA FESTIVITIES RCA arriªts and e ecutives shared in tie festivities at the recent Prophet; cc.igr=_rurating Chet Atkins ui ris Gcloen rod - Frances Preston, vice president, BMI; CMA week In the top row pictured (I-r) are: Jim Sharp, director of Cash Box Nashville tured at another BM! C&W awards reception are: each other operations, Mel Albert, genera! manager, Cash Box; Ronnie Milsap; and George Albert, Waylon Jennings; Jessi Colter and manager Neil Reshen; and congratulating In the bottom row, President and Publisher of Cash Box; Charlie Pride seems to have his hands full as he for their Golden Boot awards are Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius. visited Nashv Ile for the first time, and he is receives a bundle of RCA Golden Boot Awards; Ronnie Milsap is shown backstage dis- Louis Couttolenc, president of RCA Records, with (l -r): Waylon Jen- cussing the evening's progress with Tom Collins, Ronnie's producer (I) and Louis Cout- shown getting acquainted with RCA's Nashville roster. He is shown with Chet Atkins tolenc, president of RCA Records (r), backstage after the awards are (l -r): Jerry Bradley, nings, and David Wheeler, national director of country sales; Couttolenc vice president, Rennie Milsap and Chet Atkins; and performing at the RCA show at the Opry House is Tom and Porter Wagoner. pianist Floyd Cramer, Jerry Bradley, division Harry Warner. manager of Jerry Reed, Mel II- T. Hall. In the middle row: Tom T. Hall, Ronnie Milsap and are seen at BMI's Nashville operations, and Couttolenc; and Reed and Couttolenc. C&W awards; also at the festivities were Eddy Arnold, Louis Couttolenc, and Ronnie berman, RCA Records division vice president, creative affairs,

Paul Tannen; Cramer; Geoff Morgar BIVI PRESENTS COUNTRY A WARDS Executives of BMI gathered in Nashville during of photos (l -r) are: Preston; Camer; Lester Sill and - and shown arriving for the award Country Music Week to present their annual C&W awards during a reception dinner party. Charley Pride; Barbara Mandrel! and Tom Collins and Bob McDill. In the bottom row c Pictured (I -r) in the top row of photos a' the awards ceremonies are: Danny Davis; Mayor ceremonies are Bobby Braddock; Waylon Jennings John D. Louder Beverly Briley and Eddy Arnold: Don Gant, Jack Stapp; Mac Davis; Frances Preston, BMI photos (l -r) are: Preston; Cramer: Rassie Bailey and Bill Lowery; Cramer; Wayland Holyfielc vice president; Buddy Killen; Bob Montgomery and Edward Cramer, BMI president; and milk; Wesley Rose and Ray Baker; and Preston; Cramer; Bob McDill; Preston; Cramer; Al Gallico; Tammy Wyne'te and Kent Robbins. Shown in the middle row Don Williams; Bill Hall and Dean Kaye.

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www.americanradiohistory.com ASCAP Salutes Its Winners

ASCAP COUNTRY AWARDS PRESENTED - Songwriters, publishers and producers Shea with the Metronome Award for outstanding service to Music City USA. In the second gathered in Nashville during Country Music Week for ASCAP's annual Country Music row of photos (l -r) are: Adams; Foster; Rice; Bruce Gold; Todd Brabec and Shea; and awards presentation at the Municipal Auditorium. Pictured (l -r) in the top row of photos Adams; Pat Rolfe; Shea; Norm Weiser and Henry Hurt gather on stage as Chappell Music are: Bill Rice, songwriter; Stanley Adams, ASCAP president: Jerry Foster, songwriter, and receives awards; and Adams; Ray Griff, who received the most awards as a George Albert president and publisher of Cash Box; Dave Conrad; Tom Collins; Ronnie writer/publisher/producer, and Shea. In the bottom row of photos (l -r) are: Fulton; Olivia Milsap, who was named entertainer of the year; Adams; Charley Pride and Ed Shea, Newton -John; Adams and Shea; Shea; Wesley Rose, publisher; Adams and Ray Baker, ASCAP southern regional director; and Nashville Mayor Richard Fulton, who presented publisher; and Adams, Carol Anderson, and Shea. Phonogram Family Gathers

PHONOGRAM HOSTS CMA PARTY - Phonogram/Mercury and Monument executives artist Larry Gatlin, who was the featured entertainer at the FICAP banquet and show. so -hosted a cocktail party during the labels' recent gathering in Nashville for Country Shown in the second row of photos (l -r) are: Jerry Lee Lewis, Phonogram/Mercury artist; Music week. Pictured (l -r) in the top row of photos are: Irwin Steinberg, president of the Bruce Nelson, KENR, music director; Al Privett, national singles promotion manager, °olygram Record Group; Jerry Kennedy, vice president of Nashville A&R, Phonogram; Phonogram and Joe Polidor, regional sales manager, Phonogram; Fred Foster, president

Reba McEntire, Mercury artist, and Stewart Harris, Mercury recording artist; Mel Albert , of Monument Records; Connie Smith, Monument artist; Tommy Cash, Monument artist, general manager of Cash Box; J.B. Carmicle, east coast general manager of Cash Box; and Terry Fletcher, vice president/promotion, Monument Records; and shown together 3eorge Albert president and publisher o1 Cash Box, and Tom Rodden, vice after Phonogram/Mercury recording artist Nick Nixon's performance at Nashville's 2resident/general manager, Monument Records; Steinberg; Jimmie Peters, Mercury ar- Possum Holler are Doyal McCollum, regional country promotion, Phonogram: Bruce `ist; Jerry Gillespie, Nashville A&R, Phonogram; Charlie Fach, executive vice Nelson, KENR music director; Tom Allen, KBOS music director; Nixon and Daryl Crum, 2resident/general manager, Phonogram, and Nick Nixon, Mercury artist; and Monument local promotion manager, Phonogram.

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www.americanradiohistory.com CBS Celebrates Country Week

CBS CELEBRATES COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK - CBS Records Division executives and Johnny Duncan, Columbia artists. Pictured in the third row (l -r) are Craigo; Ray Baker, artists recently came to Nashville for CMA Week 1977 In the top row (l -r) are: Rick Bandy's producer; Joe Casey, national director of country sales and promotion, Columbia; Blackburn, CBS vice-president of marketing, Nashville; Bruce Lundvall, president of CBS Moe Bandy, Columbia: Blackburn; and Bob Sherwood, Columbia's vice-president of Records Division; Columbia recording artist Johnny Cash; and Jack Craigo, CBS senior national promotion. Also: Craigo; Jo Walker, executive director of the CMA; and Tyrrell. vice-president and general manager, marketing. Shown backstage during CBS Records And: Zim Zemarel, regional country marketing manager, Epic; Roy Wunsch, director of Show at the Municipal Auditorium are George Albert, President and Publisher of Cash sales/promotion for Epic and associated labels, Nashville; Epic's Charlie Daniels; and Box; Columbia's Ray Price; and Lundvall. Also, Tammy Wynette is shown at a luncheon she Alexenburg. in the fourth row (l -r): Bruce Lundvall presented platinum awards for Willie hosted at her home. Pictured are: Craigo; Jim Tyrrell, vice-president of marketing for Epic Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" album. Shown at the presentation are Neil Reshen, and CBS associated labels; Wynette, Ron Alexenburg, senior vice-president of Epic; Nelson's manager; Barry Fey, Denver concert promoter; Lundvall; and Blackburn. Also Blackburn; and Lundvall. in the second row, CBS artists and executives got together at a shown. Lundvall; R.C. Bannon and , Columbia artists, and Sherrill. At the CBS "Presidential Party" and at the Municipal Auditorium for CBS Records' Show. Pictured (l -r) "PresidentialParty"are: Allen Reynolds, producer; Marcia Routh and Charlie Daniels, Epic at the "Presidential Party" are (l -r): Theresa Neal, Playboy artist; Marcia Routh, Epic ar- artists; Alexenburg; Epic's Joe Stampley; Blackburn; Joe Sullivan, president of Sound tist; Blackburn; Marshall Chapman. Epic artist; Lundvall; David Allan Coe, Moe Bandy and Seventy Management Group; and Epic's Jim Owen. In the bottom row, some CBS artists Janie Fricke, Columbia artists; and Julie Jones, Epic artist. Backstage at the show are: Billy are pictured during performances. They include (l-r): Mary Kay Place and Marshall Chap- Sherrill,vice president of A&R, CBS Nashville; George Albert; Alexenburg; and Norro man; Jim Owen; Tina Rain ford; Johnny Paycheck; and Barbara Mandrell. CMA week con- Wilson, producer of Epic's Joe Stampley. Also: George Albert; Lundvall; Janie Fricke and cluded October 13.

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www.americanradiohistory.com SESAC And MCA In Nashville

SESAC PARTY AND WINNERS - Winners of three SESAC awards are the team that song. In other photos (l-r) are: Mike White, former SESAC award winner; L. E. White, Hello developed "Heaven's Just A Sin Away," currently the #1 song on the Cash Box Country Darlin' Music manager; and Peggy Forman, Hello Darlin' Music and winner of the SESAC chart. Pictured (l-r) sitting are: Royce and Jeannie Kendall (The Kendalls) and O'Brien most promising writer award. Nashville publisher and partner dance the Charleston at the Fisher, producer. Standing (l-r) are: Jerry Gillespie, writer of the song; Dick Schory, presi- SESAC Awards party and Your Father's Mustache, who provided entertainment for the dent of Ovation Records, and Dr. Al Jason, Lori ville Music and publisher of the Kendalls'hit SESAC "Roaring Twenties" party.

MCA ARTISTS - During CMA Week in Nashville, MCA Records' country artists gathered sales of more than one million units: Merle Haggard; Ernest Rey; Joni Lee; Nat Stuckey; to perform for MCA executives and other guests. Pictured (l -r) are: Mike Maitland, presi- Peggy Forman; and Kenny Starr. MCA Records execs and other personnel gathered in dent of MCA Records, presenting a platinum record to MCA's Jerry Clower for total LP Nashville Oct. 7-14. Rick Nelson, Now With Epic, Van Zant Killed In Air Crash (continued from page 7) friends. I know that fans and friends are tarist Steve Gaines and his sister, Cassie 20 Years In Rock also experiencing a great personal and Reflects On Gaines, died in the wreck of the Convair 240 musical loss. (continued from page 22) there are an awful lot of good guitar twin -engine plane. circuit. He averages about 100 days out of players." "This is certainly a great tragedy in the Other fatalities included Dean Kilpatrick, we wish the year touring and said, "In the last six He does think, though, that too much musical industry and the speed- the band's assistant road manager; Walter to Artimus months, we have spent five of them on the concentration on technical ability can result iest recovery , McCreary, pilot of the plane and co-pilot Leon road." in music which is less spirited than what he Pyle, Allen Collins, Billy Powell, Jim Grey. Wilkeson, Leslie Hawkins and all those on He said he and the Stone Canyon Band and others produced in the '50s. At presstime, Leon Wilkeson, bassist, play the usual clubs and halls, such as Los Better Musicians Today the ill-fated flight. was in critical condition while lead guitar- "We have been advised that a trust fund Angeles' Palomino Club and New York's "There are a lot of really excellent players ists Gary Rossington and Alan Collins, has been set up for the children of Ronnie Bottom Line. But Nelson said he enjoys who gear themselves to recording. It's a drummer Artimus Pyle and keyboardist Van Zant and Steve Gaines. In lieu of playing at some out-of-the-way ordinary trap anybody can fall into, where they know Billy Powell were reported to be in "stable" venues as well, such as Knott's Berry Farm exactly what they have to play to do the job, flowers, donations can be made to the Ron- condition in various southwest Mississippi nie Van Zant Memorial Trust Fund and the and county fairs. and it is like a job for them. city hospitals. Backup vocalist Leslie Steve Gaines Memorial Trust Fund in care Different Audience "That is why it's always important to have Hawkins was scheduled for surgery on Oct. "With the fairs, you reach a whole dif- that live exposure and go out and be able to of Sir Productions, 130 W. 57th St., New 21. There was also a report of another York, New York 10019." ferent kind of audience; you reach a lot of make mistakes. That's what I like about death in the group at presstime, but no Formed in the early 1970s, Lynyrd kids. Maybe three generations of people go having your own band and actually name was confirmed. to fairs and in that respect, they are very recording with them. We've been through Skynyrd recently released their sixth album Starting Tour ironically entitled, "Street Survivors." The good to do." all of that and it gives us a chance to try each The was in a group the beginning of LP is most on Although his feelings about playing old song in all kinds of ways live. the top added the Cash Box three-month tour and en route from FM Album week. songs was popularized in his number one "Then when you go in to record them, Chart this Greensville, South Carolina to Baton Van Zant leaves his wife, Judy, and two record "Garden Party" of a few years back, you try to recapture that same kind of live La. 21 Rouge, for an Oct. concert date at children, Tammy, 10, and Melody, infant. he commented, "There are certain songs feeling. I think that's where all the really Louisiana when State University the plar Gaines' survivors include his wife and a which we go back and do in the show, but good things happen." reportedly ran out of fuel. There were also I've always done them. The future for Rick Nelson the actor, he three -year -old daughter, Teresa. No fune- reports that the chartered flight was over- ral arrangements were set at presstime. "We still do songs like 'Travelin' Man' and said, is nebulous. Despite guest ap- loaded. In an attempt to make an emer- 'Hello Mary Lou' because I feel there are a pearances in recent years on dramatic gency landing, officials said that the air- Neil Young LP Is Gold certain amount of people that know me for shows such as "Owen Marshall" and, more craft hit some trees and landed in a pasture. those songs and I think a certain segment recently, "The Hardy Boys," Nelson said Some of the passengers were reportedly LOS ANGELES - "American Stars 'N would feel cheated if I didn't do them. because the people at Epic "were so in- able to make their way to locate emer- Bars," Neil Young's latest LP on the War- "It's not something that I'm ashamed of. volved and interested in what I wanted to gency help. ner/Reprise label, recently was certified I in A couple of those songs, think, hang do, I got behind what I was doing more than Commenting on the tragedy, J.K. Mait- gold by the RIAA. there pretty well. Some of them had a real ever." land, president of MCA Records, said, "Our distinct sound to them." That doesn't mean, though, that he might deepest sympathyto the families of Ronnie Girard News Younger People On Good not be seen on television in the near future. Van Zant Dean Kilpatrick, Steve Gaines and LOS ANGELES -A new album by Chuck He also said some people come to the "We were recently in Monroe, Louisiana his sister Cassie. We at MCA Records are Girard titled "Written On The Wind" has shows who "are younger people that and did a big fair down there. It was filmed experiencing a great loss of very close been released by Good News Records. maybe don't even know where they have with a special in mind and the things I have heard those, so they don't necessarily seen from it have been real good. It's equate them with me. That's not the reason almost like a documentary - they shot Department they are there. A lot of people who are about 10 hours of film all around the fair, A&M Promotion (continued from page 14) twice each week with the label's promotion familiar with the songs since 'Garden Party' backstage scenes and then the concert. I staffers across the country. came out, or maybe since 'She Belongs to was really happy with what I saw, so in Detroit shortly after the album was first Me.' hopefully that will be on early next fall." released. "We have conference calls each week "That's a whole different group of people 'You Get Tired' "When we released Cat Stevens' "Sweet with all our people so we can maintain a that would be interested in seeing me. It's a After 20 years of playing music, is Nelson Jamaica" single two weeks ago with "Was flow of information. We exchange ideas and real nice feeling to be able to play to that getting bored? Dog A Doughnut?" as the B side, the Detroit then we are able to spread the information large of an age group. If anything, we've "You get tired," he said. "But I'm sure not promotion man worked the R&B station across the country as fast as possible. If a gotten a broader acceptance with people of getting tired of playing. If anything, it just with that side because the record was record is happening in Detroit then Atlanta all ages." keeps getting more and more interesting already getting black calls at the stations. and Seattle are aware of it right away." Importance Of Live for me. There is so much to learn, for me Now all of a sudden the record is big at Sales information goes hand in hand with

He said constant live performances are anyway, that I just hope I get better at what I CHB, going from extra to 15 in one week. So news regarding airplay Childs says, ex- helpful to his studio work, since there is do." now with R&B stations playing it we're look- plaining that A&M's promotion staff works more of an opportunity to try different Besides, he said, "Now is not the time to ing for some airplay on top 40 stations in most closely with the label's marketing things with a song in concert than in the take off. We are just really starting to get Detroit." department. studio. "I really need that live feedback you everything in motion. That part of it feels But while the label is waiting for airplay to "You can't separate the sales and get from audiences," Nelson said. great. It's always nice to go out and want to spread to differently formatted stations, it is promotion departments," he says. " In Having the vantage point of 20 years in show people what you are playing and what important to inform regional promotion addition to September promotions, these from which to judge, he said he you are into." respresentives across the country about strong performances were attributed to ex- thinks the biggest change in the music the success that the single has picked up on tensive pricecutting. Sears began trimming scene has been in the area of musicianship. Touring Office Opens Detroit's R&B stations, Childs says. And prices earlier this year, forcing other chains "When I started, there was just a handful LOS ANGELES - Artist's Touring Com- although, in the case of Stevens' single, to do the same to remain competitive. The of people who fit into that category, who are pany, Ltd., a new booking agency headed Childs decided to telegram the news to his September results were seen by retail really great musicians. Those guys back by Richard Halem, has opened offices at staff the usual method used to relay infor- analysts as a positive sign for the coming during that time were really innovators; now 8380 Melrose Avenue, Suite 310 here. mation is a conference call, coordinated Christmas season.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Bar Coding For Records Gets Final OK By UPC Council (continued from page 28) be uneconomic for merchants to intsall the jacket spine, but not closer than 3/4" to scanning equipment until enough recorded either. No placement specifications for product carries the UPC symbol. in Nashville eight -track cartridges or cassettes have yet UNITED ARTISTS PERFORMERS IN NASHVILLE - Pictured performing Some scanning devices with keyboards been made. during CMA week are (l -r): Carl Perkins, Jet recording artist; Kenny Rogers and Dottie cost between $3,000 and $6,000, while Size The normal sixe of the series of West. - - supermarket -type checkout scanning sta- lines making up the bar code is 11 inches tions cost between $7,500 and $15,000, in- wide by 1 -inch high, referred to as the 100% cluding registers and in-store mini- Polydor's Artist Development size. In such cases where a smaller size is computers for data translation. (continued from page 10) the symbol may be reduced necessary, Compatibility Another ECM artist, Pat Metheny, is selves with all tour activity, scheduling, and proportionally. The industry optimum European It is also expected that the UPC system similarly considered by the label to have a market co-ordination." guideline adopted by the Industry Code will be compatible with European code bright sales future. As a result, Anger said, As far as dollars are concerned, Simon Committee is the 100% size, which offers systems with a minimum of adjustment. "we're completely committed to staying added, "if dollars are needed for shortfall maximum scanability. European scanners can read the UPC sym- with him as long as it takes to achieve a (of projected tour receipts), we make that OCR And Human Readability The - - bols, although UPC scanning cannot at this sales breakthrough." This commitment has judgment internally based on our feeling OCR font "B" type face will be used on the time read European codes, which carrie an already resulted in better concert venues for that artist, their potential, the credibility OCR digits and are to be placed im- the European for the young artist, Anger says, as well as of the tour, and product relationships at the mediately below the UPC symbol, not im- extra digit. Although recording industry itself is only beginning to financial support for concert appearances moment. If approved, we go with it." bedded in the lower portion of the code, as use the code system, it is believed the in key markets. After the approval, Simon said, "There's is done in some other industries. Position- problem can be remedied, since many Falling Through A Crack no magic formula. There is a total creative ing of the digits will be in a 4-5-1 configura- products originating in Europe for importa- Zerler contrasted Polydor's current ap- involvement of all our key people, a tion, i.e., 1234-56789-0. tion and sale in the U.S. are first marked proach with "the old system of artist rela- cohesive marketing concept, internal coor- Supplemental Code The UPC - - with the UPC symbol, not the European tions." Under that system, Zerler stated, dination, and sound, basic mechanics on system also embraces a supplemental or code. "an act would frequently fall through a the street level." suffix code and symbol, usually lesser in Five areas remain in which action has not crack in a company's structure. Under our And, hopefully, an album like Roy Ayers' height than the main symbol. The industry yet been taken by the industry and are still present system, we're involved with every "Ubiquity" or the Atlanta Rhythm Section's has rejected any uniform industry utiliza- being reviewed. They are: cartridge and act on a factual basis and concern our- "A Rock And Roll Alternative." tion of this suffix code and symbol, since it cassette symbol placement; quad disc and usually is not machine-readable with the tape configuration designation; case and same equipment that can scan the basic NMPA Announces carton symbol use; evaluation of symbol `Nashville USA' symbol. Any use of the suffix code would be size reduction test results by printing sup- at the sole discretion of individual com- In pliers; and application to other configura- Participants To Air Oct. 31 panies for uses of their own determination, tions, such as seven-inch single records, subject to meeting UPC technical require- 12 -inch singles, etc. Copyright Forums In 150 Markets ments. To Participants According to Gorikov, the joint NEW YORK - The National Music NASHVILLE - "Nashville, U.S.A.," a live Cost Publishers Association has finalized the list country music and variety talk show, airs Besides the cost of UPC membership, RIAA/NARM Recording Industry Code of participants in the three copyright Oct. 31 from the stage of the Grand Ole manufacturers and retailers also face other Committee "will continue as an ongoing workshop/forums to be held around the Opry House and will be carried in more than expenses to make the UPC system national committee, meeting when country over the next few weeks. 150 top markets across the country. operational in the record industry, although needed" and its first priority should be Baumgarten, general counsel of the most believe the high initial costs will be those open matters, as listed above. Jon The show will be produced daily and will Copyright Office, will chair the workshops offset in the long run by the potential sav- Although earlier in the year, Gortikov's be hosted by T. Tommy Cutrer, television on the first day of each of the two-day ses- ings in labor, inventory costs and money projections stated the first product with bar and country music personality. It will con- sions. The first session will be October 31 - lost due to errors at the check-out counter. codes might be on the market by fall 1978, sist of live performances and interviews Film masters which contain the symbol Tom Wilson indicated that following UPC November 1 at New York's Waldorf-Astoria with major artists, musicians, songwriters Hyatt Regency in and number must be obtained to be in- Council approval of the suggested system, Hotel; the second at the and new talent. Nashville on November 3-4; and the third cluded with the LP's artwork, and cost an manufacturers could receive their numbers session at Los Angeles' Beverly Hilton Hotel "We are going for the excitement of live average of $15. Such a film master is from DCI in a relatively short time. on November 10-11. performances, backed by Nashville's best necessary for each separate code number, At the June 7 bar coding meeting, some Among the featured speakers will be Al musicians," according to Lester Vanadore, therefore for each separate product, a manufacturers said they could implement Berman, president of the Harry Fox executive producer of the show. manufacturer has. bar coding within a matter of two to three An electronic device used in-house to months after being granted manufacturer Agency, who will address the three con- "Nashville, U.S.A." will be produced in verify quality control and readability will identification numbers. ferences on the second day. John Taylor of Nashville from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. in order to be cost between $3,000 and $8,000. Equip- "As of now," Gortikov's statement to the the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Whar- carried live on the east coast at 6 a.m. EST. ment, portable or fixed, to acquire data via industry said, "any company, on a voluntary ton and Garrison is scheduled to follow An unedited tape of the 60 -minute program scanning will cost between $4,000 and $8,- basis, may apply for membership and for Berman in each city. will then be fed to the central time zone at 6 000. assignment of a manufacturer code num- Leonard Feist, president of the NMPA, a.m. CST and later to the rest of the country. will discuss the impact of the new Copyright For wholesalers and retailers, major ex- ber. This would authorize use on product of Law on the organization at each of the penses may be farther away than those for the numeric code and the related machine- conferences. Chiantia Leaves Post the manufacturers, if only because it would readable bar symbol." Bergman Elected To As NMPA Chairman NEW YORK - Salvatore T. Chiantia has Capitol 3rd Qtr. Profits Down Directors' Board page 9) CMA resigned his position as chairman of the (continued from The corporation's net sales for the three standing this year versus 3,303,805 last NEW YORK - Barrie Bergman, president board of directors of the National Music of Record Bar, Inc., was elected to the Publishers' Association. months ending Sept. 30, 1977 were $51.09 year. It also said the board of directors million. For the same quarter last year, sale declared a quarterly cash dividend of eight board of directors of the Country Music Chiantia will, however, remain as a mem- were million, $80,000 less in December 15, Association during the recent CMA con- ber of the board. No successor has been $50.01 than cents per share payable 1977. 1977 on shareholders of record Nov. 25, vention in Nashville. named as board chairman. Net income, however, was $2.04 million 1977. for the first quarter of fiscal 1978, down $1.12 million, or 35%, from first quarter in- Jukebox Hearings come In 1977 of $3.16 million. Net Income (continued on page 9) amounted to $.62 per share. that the compulsory license attaches to the According to Bhaskar Menon, president players themselves and not their owner- and chief executive officer of the company, ship. "Higher recording and manufacturing ex- Wall Boxes, Other Items penses and increased provisions for ob- Other areas of contention Include fees to solescence adversely Impacted profits In be charged for replacement certificates (it this quarter as compared to the same was generally agreed in comment letters period last year. that they should be supplied, but the cost YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME MICKEY MANTLE - Elektra/Asylum recording artist Gold Records remains in question), and assignment of Steve Goodman recently played to a capacity crowd at New York's Bottom Line on the "During the quarter, gold awards were license numbers instead of the manufac- same night as the opening game of the World Series. His first show was broadcast live over achieved on albums by Carole King, Maze turer and serial number. But "where else WNEW-FM, followed the next day by the taping of a segment for ABC-TV's Eyewitness and Glen Campbell. The Beatles' the witnesses will do battle is uncertain," News, for which Goodman performed one of the songs from his latest E/A album, "Say It In 'Hollywood Bowl' album and the latest said Baumgarten. Private." Shown backstage at the Bottom Line are (l -r): Mitch Kanner, E/A local promotion, Natalie Cole album were certified platinum, One point on which the office has New York; Al Bunetta, Goodman's manager; Ralph Ebler, E/A general manager, east with Steve Miller's 'Book Of Dreams' album specifically invited testimony is what provi- coast; Vince Scelesa and Dick Neer, WNEW-FM air personalities; Tom Morrera, WNEW- attaining double platinum status." sions should be made in the regulations FM program director; Goodman; Scott Muni, WNEW-FM program director; and Marty The financial statement reported that covering systems of multiple "wall boxes" Schwartz, E/A assistant director of national FM promotion. there were 3,298,951 average shares out- operating from a remote master unit.

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SESAC Awards The Sixth Gospel Song Of Year To Radio Seminar 'One Way Flight' To Be May 1978 LOS ANGELES - "One Way Flight" was LOS ANGELES - The sixth annual gospel named "Song of the Year" at the annual radio seminar is scheduled to take place SESAC Gospel Music luncheon Oct. 4 May 5 and 6 at the Airport Hilton in Nashville's Hyatt Regency hotel as part of Nashville and expects to draw more than the week-long National Quartet Conven- 100 participants. tion. "We had 100 seminar registrants last Approximately 300 gospel music writers, year and we expect to have many more than publishers and industry executives wit- that this year," according to Jim Black, nessed the presentation of six awards for director of gospel music for SESAC and "Songwriter of the Year," "Song of the chairman of the seminar's steering commit- Year," "Distinguished Service in the Field of tee. Gospel Music," "Humanist," "Broadcast An open reception will be held the night Media" and "Black Gospel Music." of May 4, with the seminar scheduled to to its family of labels. The Reverend Courtney B. Hewlett, Jr. NEW LABEL BOWS - Word, Inc. has added DaySpring Record begin with registration the following morn- received the "Broadcast Media" award and DaySpring's first release will include albums by the Imperials, Walt Mills, the Sharretts and ing. A banquet will close the two-day the National Singing Convention was Jimmy Miller. Pictured at the signing ceremony are (l-r, standing): Buddy Huey, director of seminar the evening of May 6, with several given the "Distinguished Service" award by A&R, DaySpring; Jarrell McCracken, president of Word; Dave Will and Russ Taff. Seated gospel acts scheduled to perform. SESAC. Dallas Holm was selected as (l -r) are: Jim Murray and Armond Morales. Other members of the steering commit- "Songwriter of the Year," while Brock tee include Matt Stenhauer, Dave Speer was honored with the "Humanist" Sparrow Records Sold Jewel Raises LP Prices Wortman, Tom Walls, Lou Hildreth, Sylvia SHREVEPORT, LA. Jewel Records an- Allen, award. Clara Ward's "How I Got Over" Hearn - Mays, Charlie Monk, Biff Collie, Ed received the "Black Gospel Music Award." To Candle And nounced that all its gospel albums will now Ken Harding and Don Cusic. The luncheon was hosted by A. H. LOS ANGELES - Sparrow Records, Inc., a list for $6.98 and all other albums will carry Prager, president of SESAC. Also in atten- contemporary gospel music company, has a $7.98 suggested list price. All Jewel eight - Rev. Morganfield LP Out dance from the licensing firm were: Jim been sold to Candle and Hearn, Inc., a firm track tapes will have a suggested list of Black, director of gospel music; W.F. recently formed by Candle Company Music $7.98. Singles remain at $1.29. CLARKSDALE, MISS. - Rev. Willie Myers, vice president and director of inter- of Texas and Billy Ray Hearn, former ex- It was also announced that Jewel will dis- Morganfield, the first gospel artist to sign national relations; Norman Odium, vice ecutive vice president and founder of tribute records and tapes on the Vesper with Jewel Records in 1962, has a new president and director of copyright ad- Sparrow. label, whose artist roster includes Shirley album on the label with the Bell Grove ministration; A.F. Ciancimino, vice presi- Sparrow was a subsidiary of CHC Corp., Caesar and James Cleveland. Choir. dent and counsel; Eddie Morgan, coor- a company based in Towson, Maryland dinator of copyright services; Brad Mc- with diversified publishing interests. Hearn Cuen, director of country music; and Debby will become president of Sparrow and Dunn, administrative assistant. Adeline Griffith and Steve Potratz will Top SpiriIuI filbums become assistant to the president and 1 FIRST LADY SHIRLEY CAESAR (Roadshow RS 744R) (UA) sales manager, respectively. Gospel Music Assn. Sets 2 LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL JAMES CLEVELAND(Savoy7014))Arista( According to Hearn, since Sparrow's first Meetings And Seminars 3 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT THE GOSPEL KEYNOTES (Nashboro 7187) release 15 months ago, the company has 4 LOVE ALIVE WALTER HAWKINS & THE LOVE CENTER CHOIR(Light57o5) The Music Associa- NASHVILLE - Gospel generated more than $1 million in sales (word) will hold two days of meetings and tion from the distribution of 20 albums and six 5 FROM AUGUSTA WITH LOVE SWAN EE QUINTET (Creed 3077) (Nashboro) November 28. The seminars beginning music publications. 6 HE'S STANDING BY INSTITUTIONAL RADIO CHOIR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y. meetings will precede the annual Dove Artists recording on the Sparrow label in- (Savoy 14458) (Arista) Awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency clude Barry McGuire, Annie Herring, Keith 7 THE COMFORTER EDWIN HAWKINS SINGERS (Birthright BRS 402o) Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Green, Danniebelle, Janny Grine, Terry 8 JOY REV. MILTON BRUNSON & THE THOMPSON COMMUNITY CHURCH According to Hal Spenser, chairman of Talbot, John Talbot, Mike and Kathie Deasy CHOIR (creed 3077) (Nashboro) the GMA Special Projects Committee, the and Children of Light. Two other groups, 9 JAMES CLEVELAND PRESENTS THE RUTH SCHOEFIELD EDITION(savoy activities will begin Monday with a general Candle and Kids Of The Kingdom, record 14445) (Arista) membership meeting to elect the GMA's on Birdwing, a division of Sparrow. 10 STAND UP FOR JESUS SAVANNAH COMMUNITY CHOIR (Creed 23076) new board members. The newly -elected Sparrow recently announced an agree- (Nashboro) members will, in turn, elect officers for the ment with Noel Paul Stookey to serve as the 11 MYRNA MYRNA SUMMERS (Savoy 14446) (Arista) coming year. manufacturing and distribution arm of 12 SEE YOU IN THE RAPTURE SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES (Peacock 59227) Monday evening, a program of choral Records. Sparrow's (ABC) music reading will be presented. The par- Stookey's Neworld Avenue, 13 JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY WALTER HAWKINS(Lights7o7)(word) ticipants will include Don Marsh, Benson headquarters are at 8587 Canoga 14 GOTTA FIND A BETTER HOME ANGELIC GOSPEL SINGERS(Nashboro7178) Company; Jessie Peterson, Lillenas Com- Canoga Park, California. 15 RIDE THE SHIP TO ZION GOSPEL KEYNOTES (Nashboro 7172) pany; Elwyn Ramer, Triune Music Com- 16 WONDERFUL EDWIN HAWKINS SINGERS (Birthright BAS 4005) pany; and Jeffrey, Manna Music Company. Rev. Douglas LP Tops 17 TRY BEING BORN AGAIN SOUL SEARCHERS (Nashboro7190) The program is designed for choir directory 18 THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY CHOIR (RCAPPLE2293) and ministers' music and is from 7-10 p.m. Nashboro Gospel List 19 LIVE! THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS (Peacock 59231) (ABC) On Tuesday, preceding the Dove Awards NASHVILLE The roster of four new 20 THE SOUL AND SPIRIT CONCERT REV. MACEO WOODS & THE seminars - ceremony, two GMA-sponsored gospel releases on Nashboro Records is CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE CHOIR will be held on songwriting and recording. topped by a new LP from Rev. Isaac Participating in the songwriting seminar will Douglas, titled "Special Appearance." be Hal Spenser, Manna Music; Jay Erin Other new gospel albums include Music; Ed Benson, Brown, Caananland "Storms Of Troubled Times" by the O'Neal Top Inspirational filbums Benson Company; Gordon Jensen, Twins, "Now" by Benny Cummings & The 1 HOME WHERE I BELONG B.J. THOMAS (Myrrh 6571)(word) songwriter; Mosie Lister, songwriter; and King's Temple Choir and "Come On In, The Dottie Rambo, songwriter. 2 MIRROR EVIETOURNQUIST (word wsr 8735) Singing Is Fine" by The Bright Stars. In the afternoon, the seminar on 3 LADY REBA (GreentreeR3430) recording will include Marvin Norcross, 4 GENTLE MOMENTS EVIETOURNQUIST((wordwsr8714) Caanan Records; Jessie Peterson, Tempo Rev. Jones Records 5 DASSAS HOLM & PRAISE LIVE (GreentreeR3441) Records; Bob Benson, Sr., Heartwarming 6 ALLELUIA THE BILL GAITHER TRIO (Impact R3408) Records; Joe Huffam, Mark IV Records; Tribute On Jewel Label 7 FOR HIM WHO HAS EARS TO HEAR KEITH GREEN (Sparrow 1015) and Bob McKenzie, Paragon Records. ATLANTA - Reverend Johnny L. Jones, 8 EVERGREEN NANCY HONEYTREE (Myrrh MSA 6553) pastor of the Second Mount Olive Baptist 9 THIS IS NOT A DREAM PAM MARK (AsianARS 1003) TRIO (Impact R3408) Ala Enterprises, Otis Church, has recorded a tribute to his late 10 PRAISE BE TO JESUS BILL GAITHER Form Gospel Label friend the Rev. Leo Daniels, entitled "Where 11 PRAISE II MARANATHA SINGERS (MaranathaHS026) Has He Gone" on Jewel Records. 12 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE JIMMY SWAGGART(Jim 126)(word) LOS ANGELES - Ala Enterprises, Inc. and 13 LOVE BROKE THRU PHIL KAEGGY (New Song NS 002) (Word) Johnny Otis have jointly established a new 14 A BRAND NEW TOUCH THE LANNY WOLF TRIO(impactR34o7) gospel label called Gospel Tone. All Cole Mine Music Opens 15 I HAVE RETURNED KEN COPELAND (Ken Copeland Productions KCP 1002) releases will be produced by Johnny Otis LOS ANGELES - Singer/songwriter 16 RAMBO COUNTRY RAMBOS (Heartwarming R3429) and product will be distributed by Ala En- Johnny Cole and publicist Kay Daye have 17 ALIVE! MIKE WARNKE (Myrrh MSA6561)(Word) terprises, Inc. formed Cole Mine Music, an ASCAP af- 18 HIS HAND IN MINE ELVIS PRESLEY (RCAANL 11319) The label's first release will be an album filiated publishing house at 7985 Santa 19 THE WORD KEN COPELAND (Ken Copeland Productions KCP 1003) by the Cavaliers. Monica Blvd., Suite 216, here. 20 SONGS OF THE SOUTH PAT TERRY (Myrrh MSA6566)(word)

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www.americanradiohistory.com COSH BOX R&6 The Kat': A New Direction, T0P75 R/LBVS New Image for Black Radio shuck and jive. We intend to restore by Carita Spencer credibility to the Black radio image in Los it just play- Weeks Weeks LOS ANGELES - Three extensive months Angeles. There is more to than On On in the Los Angeles Black com- ing the hits." 10/22 Chart 10/22 Chart of research munity has resulted in an entirely new Current Issues direction for Black radio - totally commit- The area of public affairs will be directed 1 BARRY WHITE SINGS FOR 38 DELUSIONS 7501) 38 7 issues SOMEONE YOU LOVE FIRST CHOICE (Gold Mind ted to community involvement, helping find towards contemporary and current (20th Century T-543) 1 8 39 HARD NOT TO LIKE IT solutions to community problems. On Oc- emphasizing the concerns of the 18-34 age ARCHIE BELL AND THE DRELLS tober 10, 1977, a new life form came into ex- group. Carol Carper, (formerly of KKSS in 2 BRICK (Phila. Intl. PZ 34855) 37 7 (Bang BLP-409) 3 9 istence on Los Angeles AM radio. The new St. Louis) director of community affairs, will 40 OPEN UP YOUR LOVE the daily, talking with peo- 3 IN FULL BLOOM WHISPERS life form is "The Kat," located at 1230 on be in the community ROSE ROYCE (Whitfield/WB WH 3074) 2 11 (Soul Train/RCA BVL 1-2270) 40 16 AM radio dial. ple and coordinating projects. 4 SOMETHING TO LOVE "The concept of "The Kat"/KKTT (for- The news department, under the direc- L.T.D. (A&M SP 4646) 4 14 41 BIG TIME (Tamla T6355S1) 42 14 merly KGFJ) arose initially out of the need tion of Ron Dungee, will also reflect a new 5 TOO HOT TO HANDLE to serving the Black community. 5 14 42 THAT'S ALL to change the call letters of the station approach HEATWAVE (Epic 34761( HL69021) 45 7 INGRAM (H&L because of the passive listener response in "Black people are tired of hearing the 6 STAR WARS AND OTHER 43 DEVIL'S GUN the past," explained Don Mac, program negative part of the news," said Mac. GALACTIC FUNK C.J. & CO. MECO (Westbound/Atlantic WB 301) 41 18 director at the station. "There is more to the Black community ;Millennium/Casablanca MNLP 8001) 8 9 stabbings and robberies. 44 BE HAPPY "KKTT was selected from a computer than shootings, 7 ACTION KELLEE PATTERSON printout of available call letters and from We will present the news as information, THE BLACKBYRDS (Fantasy F-9535) 10 5 46 16 (Shadybrook SB 33-007) there, the idea of 'The Kat' developed as not as happy talk, accentuating the positive 8 PATTI LaBELLE 45 SWEET PASSION sort of an acronym." aspects of Black community life." (Epic PE -34847) 9 9 ARETHA FRANKLIN (Atlantic SD 19102) 33 21 New Approach Mac pointed out that the information staff 9 SHAKE IT WELL 46 MENAGERIE of "The Kat" will be highly visible in the DRAMATICS (ABC 1010) 6 12 BILL WITHERS (Columbia JC 34903) 53 3 The new approach to programming which will be a part of the station's complete community "like neighbors," covering 10 COMMODORES 47 LET'S CLEAN UP THE 12 31 areas of interest such as city council (Motown M7 -884R1) GHETTO image change will entail a broader spec- school board meetings. The 11 FEELIN' BITCHY PHIL. INTL. ALL STARS trum of music allowing exposure of more meetings and MILLIE JACKSON (Phila. Intl. JZ a mobile unit, complete with 39 14 product with potential to expose new talent staff will utilize (Spring/Polydor SP -1-6715) 15 8 34659) but not distracting from the main objective a microwave connection which will enable 12 CARDIAC ARREST 48 SKY ISLANDS them to immediately relay information to CAMEO (Chocolate City/ CALDERA (Capitol ST 11658) 50 6 to entertain. 2003) 13 14 a to the station. National and international news Casablanca CCLP 49 THE TWO OF US "Some radio stations have tendency way of Mutual Black 13 POWER AND LOVE MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR. just play records," Mac said. "We want to will be relayed by the MANCHILD (ABC 1026) 47 12 make people aware, let them know that Network. (Chi Sound/UA CHLA 765-G) 14 9 50 THE BEST OF TAVARES 'The Kat' is here to help them and to get Equipped Mobile Home (Capitol ST -11701) 59 4 14 them to take part in what we are doing In addition, the Music Machine which is a DONNA SUMMER FOR IT 7056) 11 22 51 REACH _mobile home equipped with a full range of (Casablanca NBLP GEORGE DUKE (Epic JE 34883) 61 3 here." will be used in conjunc- 15 PART 3 The image of "The Kat," as advertised on studio equipment (TK 605) 7 54 52 MORE STUFF KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND (Warner Bros. BS 3061) 48 14 billboards throughout the Black com- tion with remote or live broadcasts, block STUFF community 16 FOREVER GOLD OUT munity, is not meant to have a negative con- parties and various other ISLEY BROTHERS 53 TURN THIS MUTHA THE IDRIS MUHAMMAD (CTI KU 35) 52 23 notation. The advertisement, consisting of oriented projects. (T-Neck/Epic PZ 34452) 16 10 Kat" of 54 VILLAGE PEOPLE a black cat closely resembling a panther The staff of "The consists 17 SECRETS (Casablanca NBLP 7064) 57 4 from Dallas, CON FUNK SHUN and a woman holding the animal on a leash, professional communicators (Mercury SRM-1-1180) 20 8 55 GET UP AND DANCE depicts the cat as being very contained, not Memphis, Los Angeles, Ontario and Florida APL1-2198) 56 5 18 BELIEVE MEMPHIS HORNS (RCA wild or dangerous. working together with consolidated goals in MASS PRODUCTION 56 STARTING ALL OVER "It displays the beauty, strength and an effort to affluently serve the Black com- (Cotillion/Atlantic SD 9918) 17 12 PHILIPPE WYNNE (Cotillion SD 9920) 58 3 pride of the Black community," Mac ex- munity. IT'S ME 19 BABY 57 GOIN' PLACES plained. "'The Kat' asked the people what they DIANA ROSS (Motown M7 -890R1) 25 4 THE JACKSONS (Epic JE 34835) - 1 "This is a very ambitious project. People wanted ..." stated Mac, "This is the result 20 CHOOSING YOU 58 BEHOLD THE MIGHTY 23 14 of ... 'The Kat' is takin' it to the street" LENNY WILLIAMS (ABC AB 1023) ARMY have been reluctant to believe after years 21 ODYSSEY NEW BIRTH (Warner Bros. BS 3071) 65 2 29 8 (RCA APL1-2204) 59 THE BITCH IS BAD 22 COME GO WITH US DENISE LaSALLE (ABC AB 1027) 55 5 PC 30 5 POCKETS (Columbia 34879) 60 MOST REQUESTED 23 REJOICE RHYTHM BAND EMOTIONS (Columbia PC 34762) 18 19 (Magic Disc MD110) 62 3 24 GOIN' PLACES 61 NONA HENDRYX MICHAEL HENDERSON (Epic PE34863) 63 3 (Buddah BDS 5693) 19 12 62 SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE 25 MAZE STEVIE WONDER (Capitol ST 11607) 22 35 (Tamla/Motown T13 -340C2) 60 55 26 SLICK 63 DOIN' IT TO THE BONE (Tamla TG -345S1) 21 8 MUSCLE SHOALS HORNS (Ariola America ST50021) 66 14 27 RIGHT ON TIME 64 BRIDGES (A&M SP 4644) 27 25 GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN JACKSON (Arista AB 4147) 67 8 28 THE FLOATERS (ABC AB 1030) 24 23 65 TRUE TO LIFE RAY CHARLES (Atlantic SD 19142) - 1 29 BENNY AND US AVERAGE WHITE BAND & BEN E. KING 66 AFRICAN QUEENS (Atlantic SD 19105) 26 14 THE RITCHIE FAMILY (Marlin 2206) 69 4 30 NIGHTWINGS 67 COCOMOTION STANLEY TURRENTINE EL COCO (AVI 6012) 73 3 with and (Fantasy 9534) 32 8 ACUFUNKTURE SIGNS - Acufunkture recently signed Sagittarius Records 68 NEVER LETTING GO have released "Boy Blue" as a single while they are working on their debut LP which is 31 LIFELINE PHOEBE SNOW (Columbia JC 34875) 68 2 ROY AYERS UBIQUITY scheduled for release in mid -December. Pictured (l -r) are: Otis Courtney, vice president of 28 18 (Polydor PD 16108) 69 LOVE IN ALL FLAVORS Sagittarius Records, and Acufunkture members Bob Franklin, Steve Tisbert, Richard Mor- (Columbia PC 34866) 71 2 32 EXODUS RONNIE DYSON ton and Richard Safe. Shown seated is Edward Broussard of Acufunkture. BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS (Island ILPS 9498) 31 21 70 GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE FANTASTIC FOUR Two Folios Out White Single Goes Gold 33 SERGIO MENDES AND THE (Westbound WT 306) - 1 Jobete NEW BRASIL '77 Barry White's latest 71 A REAL MOTHER FOR YA LOS ANGELES - Jobete Music Company, LOS ANGELES - (Elektra 7E 1102) 34 13 JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON Inc. recently announced the publication of single for 20th Century Records, "It's 72 3 34 TURNIN' ON (DJM DJLPA-7) two new song folios: "Superhits Of The Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me," HIGH INERGY status, the label recently (Gordy/Motown G6 -978S1) 43 3 72 MOONFLOWER Superstars" and "Hits Of The Disco has achieved gold SANTANA (Columbia C2 34914) - Superstars." The superstars publication reported. 35 CREAM CITY AALON (Arista AL 4127) 36 13 73 PORTFOLIO features a compilation of current songs by GRACE JONES (Island ILPS 9470) - contemporary artists such as Linda MCA Signs The Wailers 36 SEND IT MCA Records has ASHFORD & SIMPSON 74 RUBY, RUBY Ronstadt, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The LOS ANGELES - (Warner Brothers BS 3088) 44 4 GATO BARBIERI (A&M SP 4655) - 1 Commodores and the Captain And Ten- signed the Waller Family, a group of five 37 PLATINUM JAZZ 75 LOVE AND KISSES nille. The disco volume contains material by brothers and sisters from Richmond, WAR (Blue Note/UA BNLA 690-J2) 35 15 (Casablanca/NBLP-70631 - 1 The Four Seasons, the Miracles and Diana Virginia, whose first release is expected to Ross. be disco oriented.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Reflections 'N Black MOST ADDED R&B SINGLES 1. ANY WAY YOU WANT ME THE SYLVERS CAPITOL The senational sound of The Emotions can be heard on the first Stax single being dis- - - WDIA, WANT, KYOK, KMJQ, KKTT, WOL, KJLH, XHRM, WBUL, WDAO. tributed by Fantasy Records. "Shouting Out Love" was recorded last year and will be in- cluded on the forthcoming LP "Sunshine," scheduled to be released later this month by 2. BELLE - AL GREEN - HI Fantasy. WCIN, WAMM, KKTT, KJLH, WTLC, XHRM, WBMX, WJMO. Royce In Full Bloom," has been certified gold The latest album from Rose Royce, "Rose 3. FFUN - CON FUNK SHUN - MERCURY while their hit single "Do Your Dance" is currently number 5, on the Cash BoxTop 100 R&B WJLB, WAMO, WAMM, WVOL, WTLC, WLOU, WBMX. chart. Current and future runs of the album on Whitfield Records features different cover artwork from first editions. Content, however, remains the same. RUNNIN' FOR YOUR LOVIN' - BROTHERS JOHNSON - A&M Ralph MacDonald is preparing for the release of "The Path," his new LP for TK -Marlin WDIA, WGIV, WILD, WGOK, WRBD, WTLC, WJMO. which includes an 18 minute composition of the title tune tracing the musical history of his family from Nigeria to New York. also performs on the historical piece. GOIN' PLACES - THE JACKSONS - EPIC The first solo album for Denny Greene, the only Black member of 50s rock group Sha Na KYOK, WKND, WXVI, WJPC, WLOU, KKDA, WDAO. Na, will be released on Midsong International Records this week. In addition, Greene has signed with Fred Jordan Press for a book focusing on the role of Blacks and women in the SERPENTINE FIRE - EARTH, WIND & FIRE - COLUMBIA recording industry entitled "Fighting For A Piece of Babylon." KSOL, WKND, KKTT, KDKO, KATZ, WCHB, WDAO. "Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" from the"Funkentelechy vs The Placebo Syndrome" LP by Parliment has been released as a single; meanwhile the P -Funkers are touring the GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE - FANTASTIC FOUR - WESTBOUND States along with Cameo and are scheduled to appear at the L.A. Sports Arena on Novem- WANT, KYOK, KDKO, WXVI, WLOU, KKDA, WQMG. ber 5. 4. IN A LIFETIME - THE TEMPTATIONS - ATLANTIC New releases from ABC this month include The Mighty Clouds Of Joy. "Live And Direct," WCIN, WAMM, KKTT, WGOK, WCKO, WXVI. "Brand New Day"' from Blood, Sweat & Tears, Les McCann "Live At The Roxy" and "Now Is The Time," Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes. Also Eloise Laws and Blue Mitchell both YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME - THE FLOATERS - ABC have first releases for ABC entitled "Eloise" and "African Violet," respectively. WJLB, WDIA, WANT, WGOK, WBUL, WJMO. Millie Jackson will be appearing at Radio City Music Hall, October 21 and 22 along with The O'Jays. Jackson's latest album, "Feelin' Bitchy" on Spring Records, is currently num- LOVER JONES - JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON - DJM ber eleven on CB's R&B album chart, while the single "If You're Not Back In Love By Mon- KYOK, WOL, KDKO, WILD, KATZ, KDIA. with a bullet on the top 100 R&B chart. day" is number ten 5. VOYAGE TO ATLANTIS - ISLEY BROTHERS -T -NECK Pockets, a group of singer/musicians from Baltimore, Maryland discovered by Verdine WDIA, WGIV, WAMM, WGOK, WDAO. White of Earth, Wind and Fire, will be on the EW & F tour scheduled to begin this month. Their LP "Come Go With Us" on Columbia Records was produced by White and is presen- I'M HERE AGAIN - THELMA HOUSTON - TAMLA tly number 22 with a bullet, on the R&B chart. The two groups are expected to perform WGIV, WILD, KJLH, WJPC, WCHB. before estimated audiences of over one million, with L.A. appearances scheduled for December 7 and 8. DO DO WAP IS STRONG IN HERE - CURTIS MAYFIELD - CURTOM Philadelphia International recording artist Lou Rawls recently performed before sold WTMP, WJPC, WBUL, WVON, WDAO. out audiences at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos on October 8 and 9 and at a return engagement on the 15th. Rawls is in the midst of preparing for a one-man show on WAITING IN VAIN - BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - ISLAND , scheduled to begin on Thanksgiving Eve for ten days. KSOL, KATZ, WOL, WXVI, KDIA. Congratulations are in order for Bobby Colomby who recently joined Epic records as MOST ADDED R&B LP's vice president, west coast A&R . .. also for Belinda Wilson on her promotion to artist development director at ABC. carita spencer 1. GOIN' PLACES - THE JACKSONS - EPIC WEAM, WDIA, KYOK, WKND, WAMM, WGOK-FM, WRBD. Increased Prices Affect Sales At VIP 2. MENAGERIE - BILL WITHERS - COLUMBIA by Carita Spencer we advertise less. When people have less WESL, KDAY, WAWA, KOKY, KJLH, WBMX. money, generally they aren't in the mood move to $7.98 from 3. REACH FOR IT GEORGE DUKE - EPIC LOS ANGELES - The for spending and advertising dollars can - record manufac- WEAM, WOL, WGOK-FM, WEAA, WBMX. $6.98 list price by most easily be wasted." turers has, according to Cletus Anderson, Profitable Sales ODDESSY - RCA president of VIP record stores, decreased Advertising for this past weekend's the WGIV, WKND, WCKO, KATZ, KDIA. his stores' sales by 12 percent but at "VIP's Going Crazy" sale, however, proved 10 percent, ACTION THE BLACKBYRDS FANTASY same time increased profits by to be quite profitable. The store featured a - - WCIN, KDAY, WAWA, KDKO, KATZ. based on figures for August. special low price on 1012 inch disco LPs in- The fact that there is a one dollar dif- cluding Barry White's "Ecstacy ... " "Do MOST ACTIVE RBA SINGLES ference in the shelf price of some albums You Want To Get Funky" by Peter Brown, 1. SERPENTINE FIRE EARTH, WIND & FIRE - COLUMBIA sometimes prompts consumers to ask House" by the Commodores and the - "Brick Jumps at WQMG ex -30, WJMO 29-19, WLOU 31-18, WTLC 23-19, WILD 22-12, questions concerning the prices. Anderson Letter 23." Brothers Johnson's "Strawberry WVOL 29-22, WDAS 20-10, KOKY ex -19, WAWA ex -11, WDIA 23-14, WCIN 15- stated that he would like to see manufac- "A lot of people weren't actually familiar on 2, WAMO 17-10, WEAM 7-2, WKND ex -27. Hot at: WGIV, #1 at: XHRM. turers print the list price albums with the 12 inch disco LPs, but the ad ap- because, in his opinion, this would cut parently aroused their curiosity and they 2. YOU CAN'T TURN ME OFF - HIGH INERGY - GORDY/MOTOWN have. As a WJPC 21-9, KVOV 25-15, down on the questions buyers came to the store to check it out. The Jumps at WJMO 14-3, WQMG 29-17, WLOU 35-28, temporary solution to the problem, VIP has response was overwhelming. KATZ ex -29, WRBD 25-17, WVOL 38-27, KKTT 14-5, KOKY ex -17, KMJQ ex - list had to make their own labels which the "We specialize in how to sell," explained 12, WDIA 26-20, WCIN 31-26, WJLB 27-19. manufacturers' suggested retail price. Anderson. "We cater to our customers' 3. BACK IN LOVE AGAIN L.T.D. A&M All eight VIP stores in California sell - - needs; with virtually every LP on hand for Jumps at: WQMG 8-4, WJMO 10-6, WJPC 24-19, KVOV 13-10, KDKO 29-9, and $7.98 and $6.98 albums for $5.98 their listening pleasure, they know what WVOL 24-19, KMJQ ex -9, WAWA ex -9, WWRL 8-3, WESL 20-13, WVKO 9-3. in to a $4.98, respectively, addition they are buying." at: WCHB, WTLC, WRBD, WCKO, WGOK, KYOK, WDIA, WJLB, WEAM. featuring LPs for #1 weekend special current In to the eight stores in Califor- addition 4. JUST FOR YOUR LOVE MEMPHIS HORNS RCA $3.59. VIP advertises the special on radio has two in Jackson and - - nia, VIP also stores Jumps at: KSOL 17-12, WJLB 13-5, WAMO 9-5, KDAY HB -14, WKND 16-11, which encourages consumers to come into retail Prentiss, Mississippi where albums WAWA 27-23, WAOK 10-5, WDAS 46-42, KATZ 23-17, WJPC 17-13, WQMG the store even just to browse around. for one dollar off the list price, because the are they will hear something they 13-9. Chances demand is not as great. like and subsequently make a purchase 5. DON'T ASK MY NEIGHBOR - THE EMOTIONS - COLUMBIA Anderson explained. Jumps at: WLOU 13-7, WJPC 28-22, KATZ ex -27, WILD 27-14, KDKO 23-8, Advertising KOKY ex -14, WAWA 37-30, WAMO 16-9, WJLB 37-30, WVKO 29-16. Hitbound A major source of advertising for VIP is at: WEAM. spots which average about 300 a radio 6. SOMEBODY'S GOTTA WIN THE CONTROLLERS JUANA/TK is for on a - - week, Advertising paid Jumps at: WVON 24-13, WLOU 39-32, KVOV ex -27, WTLC 24-20, WDAS 47- in conjunction with the cooperative basis 43, WIGO 28-22, WJLB 36-29. Hitbound or hot at: WOL, WGIV. #1 at: WBUL. manufacturers whereby VIP is reimbursed for money put into advertising. The store 7. GOIN' PLACES - THE JACKSONS - EPIC -16, KOKY ex -16, KMJQ ex -20, also advertises in "Scoop" and "What's Go- Jumps at: KATZ ex -28, WDAS 28-20, WIGO ex ing On," two weekly publications, which are WAWA ex -12, WDIA 24-18, KDAY HB -29, WCIN 34-22. free to the public. In store merchandising 8. FUNK FUNK - CAMEO - CHOCOLATE CITY/CASABLANCA displays, produced by manufacturers, can Jumps at: WQMG 21-14, WJMO 25-18, WJPC 7-4, KVOV 17-14, KOKY 12-7, sometimes present a problem because of PIPS - Casablanca recording artists The WESL 24-18, WJLB 38-31. #1 at: WVOL. limited space. This necessitates changing Pips take time out from recording sessions 9. IF IT DON'T FIT KELLEE PATERSON SHADYBROOK usually every two to perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - - the displays more often, Jumps at: KATZ PH -16, WDIA 28-21, WCIN 33-27, WESL 18-12, WJLB 21-14, with at the taping of Rolling weeks in order to exhibit them all. Art Garfunkel KSOL 23-16, WVKO 30-19. It's no secret that it pays to advertise, but Stone Magazine's 10th Anniversary Show. there are times, Anderson pointed out, Shown (l -r) are Edward Patten, William 10. IF YOU'RE NOT BACK IN LOVE BY MONDAY - MILLIE JACKSON - when this is not applicable. Guest, Garfunkel and Bubba Knight. The SPRING "We like to spend when people are Pips' new album, "At Last ... The Pips,"will Jumps at: WJPC 27-21, WXVI 20-15, WDAS 18-12, WIGO 13-8, WAWA ex -40, spending," he said, "When sales are down, be released this month. WDIA 21-15, WVKO 12-4.

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Weeks Weeks Week; On On On 10/22 Chart 10/22 Chart 10/22 Chart 1 IT'S ECSTASY WHEN YOU 34 BOOGIE NIGHTS 68 HAVING A PARTY LAY DOWN NEXT TO ME HEATWAVE (Epic 8-50370) 23 17 THE POINTER SISTERS (ABC/Blue Thumb BT -275) 75 2 BARRY WHITE (20th Century T-2350) 1 13 35 THEME FROM THE BIG TIME 69 BELLE 2 BACK IN LOVE AGAIN (PART 1) AL GREEN (Hi H-77505) (A&M 1974) 3 8 SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla T 54288F) 38 7 70 THIS TIME WE'RE REALLY 3 DUSIC 36 SOMEBODY'S GOTTA WIN, THROUGH BRICK (Bang B-734) 2 10 SOMEBODY'S GOTTA LOSE ELEANOR GRANT (Columbia 10617) 78 5 4 BRICK HOUSE THE CONTROLLERS (Juana/TK 3414) 46 4 71 YOU'RE WHAT I NEED COMMODORES (Motown M 1425F) 4 9 37 THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL DYNAMIC SUPERIORS (Motown M -1428F) 73 3 5 DO YOUR DANCE GEORGE BENSON (Arista 251) 22 15 72 RUNNIN' FOR YOUR LOVIN' ROSE ROYCE (Whitfield/WB WHI 8440) 6 8 38 DOCTOR LOVE THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M 1982-S) 89 2 6 YOU CAN'T TURN ME OFF (IN FIRST CHOICE (Gold Mind/Salsoul 4004) 37 13 73 INVITATION TO THE WORLD JIMMY BRISCOE AND THE BEAVERS THE MIDDLE OF TURNING ME 39 SHOO-DOO-FU-FU-OOH (TK/Wanderick 70001) 77 3 LENNY WILLIAMS (ABC AB 12300) 40 8 ON) 74 COULD HEAVEN EVER BE HIGH INERGY (Gordy/Motown G-7155) 8 10 40 ANY WAY YOU WANT ME THE SYLVERS (Capitol 4493) 51 3 LIKE THIS 7 SHAKE IT WELL IDRIS MUHAMMAD (Kudu/CTI 939) 80 3 DRAMATICS (ABC 12299) 5 11 41 I'VE NEVER BEEN TO ME NANCY WILSON (Capitol 4476) 42 7 BOP 8 KEEP IT COMIN' LOVE 75 GUN (ENDANGERED KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND (TK 1023) 7 13 42 JUST LET ME HOLD YOU FOR SPECIES PARLIAMENT (Casablanca NB 900) 86 2 9 DO YOU WANNA GET FUNKY A NIGHT DAVID RUFFIN (Motown M 1420) 32 14 76 LAY IT ON ME WITH ME SYLVIA (All Platinum/Vibration V 1570) 81 3 PETER BROWN (Drive/TK 6258) 9 17 43 SUPER SEXY 10 IF YOU'RE NOT BACK IN LEON HEYWOOD (MCA 40793) 47 5 77 I BELIEVE IN MUSIC 44 00H BABY BABY MASS PRODUCTION (Cotillion 44221) 76 3 LOVE BY MONDAY SHALAMAR (Shalamar/Soultrain SB 11045) 43 11 78 MILLIE JACKSON (Spring/Polydor 175) 12 9 FFUN 45 LOVER JONES CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury 73959) 11 LADY OF MAGIC 1029) 53 4 BEVERLY JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON (DJM DJUS 79 INA LIFETIME MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE THE TEMPTATIONS (Atlantic 3436) (Capitol 4456) 10 13 46 I'M AT THE CROSSROADS VERNON GARRETT (ICA 003) 50 6 80 ROOTS OF LOVE 12 FUNK FUNK QUIET ELEGANCE (Hi H-77503) 82 6 CAMEO (Chocolate City/Casablanca CC 011 DJ) 15 7 47 ALL YOU GOT TYRONNE DAVIS (Columbia 3-10604) 49 5 81 RIGHT PLACE, WROON INGl TIME 13 JUST FOR YOUR LOVE 74 5 MEMPHIS HORNS (RCA PB 11064) 19 48 BETCHA NEVER BEEN BOBBYnum 82 MELODIES 14 HEAVEN ON EARTH LOVED (LIKE THIS BEFORE) MADE IN U.S.A. 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JR. 18 STAR WARS THEME (ABC AB 12298) 41 12 86 SORRY DOESN'T ALWAYS MECO (Millennium/Casablanca 604) 21 10 52 I CAN'T UNDERSTAND MAKE IT RIGHT MEADOW BROTHERS (Kayvette 5132) 55 7 GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS (Buddah 584) 19 I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR 53 GET INTO YOUR LIFE 87 DEEPER EVERYTHING BELOYD (20th Century TC -2353) 59 4 NEW BIRTH (Warner Brothers WBS 8422) 90 2 ANDY GIBB (RSO/Polydor 872) 18 12 54 JOY TO HAVE YOUR LOVE 88 WHAT I DID FOR LOVE 20 DON'T ASK MY NEIGHBORS PATTI LaBELLE (Epic 8-50445) 61 4 INNER CITY JAM BAND (Bareback BBR-535) 96 2 EMOTIONS (Columbia 10622) 28 7 55 THE QUIET VILLAGE 89 HAVE ALL THE FUN YOUR 21 DON'T BE AFRAID THE RITCHIE FAMILY (Marlin MAR -3316-A) 56 6 RONNIE DYSON (Columbia 10599) 20 9 BODY CAN STAND (PT. 1) 56 NATIVE NEW YORKER WEE -GEE (Juney 531) 92 4 22 DISCO 9000 ODDESSY (RCA P811129) 63 3 JOHNNIE TAYLOR (Columbia 3-10610) 24 7 90 THEME FROM STARSKY & 57 WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU 23 IF IT DON'T FIT, DON'T ARETHA FRANKLIN (Atlantic 3418) 36 11 HUTCH FORCE IT RHYTHM HERITAGE (ABC 12273) 91 4 KELLEE PATTERSON (Shadybrook 1041) 26 7 58 GOTTA GET A HOLD ON ME MARGIE ALEXANDER (Chi-Sound/UA 1033) 60 5 91 YOU NEED 24 RUNNING AWAY JERMAINE JACKSON (Motown M 1409F) 94 2 ROY AYERS UBIQUITY (Polydor 14415) 25 9 59 WE GONNA PARTY TONIGHT WILLIE HUTCH (Motown 1424) 58 11 92 VOYAGE TO ATLANTIS 25 GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE THE ISLEY BROTHERS (T-Neck/Epic ZS 82270) - FANTASTIC FOUR (Westbound/WB 34090) 29 7 60 I'M HERE AGAIN THELMA HOUSTON (Tamla/Motown 54287) 71 4 93 LET ME BE THE ONE PLEASURE (Fantasy F -803 -A -M) 95 3 26 GOIN' PLACES IS IN THE JACKSONS (Epic 50454) 35 4 61 DO DO WAP STRONG 94 FUNKY MONKEY HERE MANDRILL (Arista AS0274) 99 2 27 A STAR IN THE GHETTO CURTIS MAYFIELD (Curtom CMS 0131) 69 4 AWB & BEN E. 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Corp - BMI) 98 Century - ASCAP) 53 Just For Your (Penneford Music - ASCAP) 13 Sorry Doesn't (Jobette Music - BMI) 86 A Star In (Hot Stuff - BMI) 27 Glad You Could (Mighty Three - BMI) 50 Just Let Me Hold (Charles Kipps - BMI) 42 Star Wars (Fox Fanfare - BMI) 18 Back In Love (Ice Man Music -.BMI) 2 Goin' Places (Mighty Three - BMI) 26 Keep It Commn' (Sherlyn/Herrick - BMI) 8 Super Sexy (Jim Edd - BMI) 43 Belle (Jec Pub. & Al Green Music, Inc. BMI) .... 69 . - Got To Have (Bridgeport Music Inc. - BMI) 25 Lady Of Magic (Pecle - BMI) 11 The Greatest Love Of (Columbia Pictures - BMI) 37 Betdla Never Been (Six Strings - BMI) 48 Gotta Get (AOPA - ASCAP, SIFO - BMI) 58 Lay It On (Gambi - BMI) 76 Theme From Big Time (Bertram Music - ASCAP) 35 Boogie (Rondor/Almo - ASCAP) 34 Have All The Fun (Lehise Pub. - BMI) 89 Let Me Be (Funky P.U./At Home - ASCAP 93 Theme From Starsky & Hutch (Spellgold - BMI) .. 90 Bop Gun (Rick's/Malbiz - BMI) 75 Having A Party (Kags Music Corp. - BMI) 68 Let Me Know (Sherlyn - BMI) 32 The Quiet Village (Atlantic Music/ Brick House (Jobete/Commodores - ASCAP) 4 Heaven On Earth (Mighty Three - BMI) 14 Look What (Screen Gems-EMI/Traco - BMI/ Granson Music) 55 Could Heaven Ever (Char -Liz BMI) 74 The Whole Town's (Mighty Three BMI) 17 - I Believe In (Pepper Music - ASCAP) 77 Colgems - EMI) 51 - Cream City (Milwaukee Music BMI) 31 This Time (Muscle Shoals BMI) 70 - I Believe You (Musicways/Flying Addrisi - BMI) 64 Lovely Day (Golden Withers Chappel - BMI) 66 - Dance, Dance (Cottllon Music/Kreimer Voyage To (Bovina Music, Inc. 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BMI) 22 9000 - If It Don't (Funks Bump - BMI) 23 One Step (Teddy Radazzo Music - BMI) 49 What I Did (American Compass Music Corp.- Doctor Love (Lucky Three/Six Strings - BMI) 38 If You're Not Back (Tree - BMI) 10 0oh Baby Baby 44 ASCAP/Wren Music Co. - BMI) 88 Do Do Wap (Mayfield/Short Eyes BMI) 61 I Think About (Springtime BMI) 57 - I Just Wanna (Meadow Ridge Music - ASCAP) 96 Right Place (Gambi - BMI) 81 When - Don't Ask My (Unichappell BMI) 20 You Can't Turn (Jobete Music ASCAP) 6 - I Just Want (Stigwood/Unichappell - BMI) 19 Roots Of (Gre-Jac Music/Butler Music - BMI) .... 80 - Don't Be Afraid (Jay's Enterprises/ I'm Afraid (Ankh - ASCAP/All Night - BMI) 63 Running' For (Kidada Music/ You Don't Have (Miller Music Corp. - ASCAP) ... 84 Chappell - ASCAP) 21 I'm An Outlaw (Jimi Mac/Harlem Music - BMI) 83 Goulgris - BMI) 72 You Need To (Jobette Music Co. 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At Korvettes (30), Pickwick Branch Buyers, Dealers for $3.99/$5.99 tape; the latest LP by Steve these features over four pages: multi -label Miller ($7.98 list) for $4.99/$5.99 tape; sale (including CBS, A&M, RCA, ABC, UA, Work To Eliminate Bottlenecks seven Angel releases by Rostropovich Midsong, Motown, and Arista) for $3.99/ together and adjusting the "zero ohms" dial ($7.98 list) for $4.99 per disc; and $5.99 tape; all $7.98 list LPs on these labels by Mark Mehler so the meter reads zero ohms resistance. Rostropovich plays "Tchaikovsky: The Six for $4.99/$5.99 tape; four "super specials," In MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. - an effort to in- 3. Place black probe on pin # 9 g control Symphonies" for $24.95. At including the latest LPs by Diana Ross, crease communication between store panel harness connector. Place red probe Recordmasters (3), all Columbia Marvin Gaye, and Heart and the soundtrack managers in the Pickwick Retailing Division on Pin # 1 of connector. Masterworks LPs ($7.98 list) for $5.19 per to "Rocky" ($7.98 list) for $3.88; The Rolling and branch buyers in the Rack Services 4. Simulate a dive by moving flight con- disc, or two LPs for $9.98. At Record and Stones' "Hot Rocks" (2 LPs/$11.98 list) for Division, a meeting was held here three trol completely forward. When mounted in Tape Collector (5), the latest LP Rex by and $6.99/$9.99 tape, and all $6.98 list Stones weeks ago at which a number of new the game, this means pushing control "Rex" for $3.94/$5.79 tape. (Sunday LPs for $3.99. At Sam Goody (16), these programs were initiated. wheel up. The VOM reading should be ap- Baltimore Sun). features over four pages: -label multi sale At the recent Pickwick Retail Convention proximately 2.7k ohms. (including E/A, Island, RSO, Mercury and Boston in Wisconsin, several store managers com- 5. Simulate a climb by moving control all Polydor) for $4.29/$5.99 tape; all $7.98 list plained they were forced At Jordan Marsh stores, "You Light Up that occasionally the back (down). VOM should read approx- LPs on these labels for $5.29; six Capitol My Life" by Debby Boone ($7.98 list) for to buy direct for their individual outlets in imately 2.1k ohms. LPs, including the newest albums by Bob remain fully $4.79/$5.99 tape. (Boston Sunday Globe). order to competitive (Cash 6. Place black probe on pin # 7 and red Welch and Klaatu for $3.99; the latest LPs Box, September 10). Pickwick officials probe on pin # 2. Turn controls to the left by Andy Gibb and Roy Ayers ($7.98 list) for Chicago have generally discouraged direct buying (counter -clockwise). VOM should read ap- At Korvettes (6 locations), $4.99; assorted 2 -LP budget sets, including same ad with by store personnel and one manager noted proximately 2.1 K ohms. identical features and prices that the "Best Of Lawrence Welk" ($7.98 list), for appear in that "you either buy from Minneapolis or 7. Turn to right (controls fully clockwise). $4.99; a full page five Baltimore. (Sunday Chicago Sun -Times promoting A&M LPs, Stick your neck out." VOM should read approximately zero including the LPs and Sunday Chicago Tribune). latest by Gato Barbieri Jan Jordan, the buyer for the distribution ohms. and Joan Armatrading ($7.98 list) for $4.99 division in Minneapolis, as well as the tape On Starship I, to keep the linkage arm Cincinnati and Nils Lofgren and Peter Allen (both 2 buyer for the racks, described the recent (P/N A009525-01) from binding and conse- No ads in the Sunday Cincinnati LPs/$8.98 list) for $5.99; and a WEA "Star session with branch buyers from both the quently from breaking, perform the follow- Enquirer. Fleet" sale, including five releases by Yes, distribution and rack units. ing check and adjustment if necessary. Foreigner, Ringo and Cleveland Starr, Steve Martin "It was a problem that had to be (see Fig. 1) At Record Gallery (2 locations), these Linda Ronstadt ($7.98 list), for $5.19; the alleviated, this lack of communication be- 1. The two planes indicated must be features: latest the latest LPs by Lake and Dave LPs by Rose Royce and Shaun tween the grass -roots level and wholesale parallel to prevent binding. Mason for $3.99/$4.99 tape; and the latest Cassidy for $3.99; the latest LP by Judy buyers. In some cases, the managers have 2. If these two planes are not parallel, LPs by Barbra Streisand, James Taylor Collins (2 LPs/$9.98 list) for $6.99; and and the found it necessary to buy certain product loosen the two screws and the bracket will Chicago ($7.98 list) for $4.99 per LP or tape. latest release by Harry Chapin (2 themselves. We don't encourage that. The move. Adjust it as required and tighten the At Higbee's LPs/$11.98 list) $8.49 stores, all -label sale for 15% off for (Sunday New answer is for the buyers to have a feel for screws. list price. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, October York Times). each store and what it needs." Jordan 3. If possible, insure that the screws are 14 and 16). Philadelphia noted that examples of this direct buying torqued to 20 inch pounds±1/2inch pounds. Dallas At Korvettes (6 locations), same ad with were Discount Records store managers This will insure that they do not loosen and At Sanger Harris stores, 18 CBS C&W the identical features and prices that ap- purchasing certain hot, classical albums, or cause misalignment problems. releases, including the latest LPs by Johnny peared in Baltimore. At Listening Booth (9 esoteric "off the wall" items, like bluegrass, Cash, Earl Scruggs, Moe Bandy, Kris locations), these features: the latest album in stores that cater to this business. Tomato Switches To Kristofferson, Bobby Borchers, Tanya by Elton John and Diana Ross ($7.98 list) "We've started an open -line communica- Tucker and Lynn Anderson, for $4.49/ for $4.88; seven A&M albums, including the tion program with a regular newsletter go- Progress In Chicago $5.49 tape. (Dallas Morning News, Oct. 14). latest albums by Peter Frampton, The ing out to the stores," she said. "Plus we've NEW YORK - Tomato Records has Denver Brothers Johnson, and Rita Coolidge (all made changes in systems allocations (that changed distributors in Chicago from MS $7.98 list), for $4.88. At Sam Goody (10 will allow more flexibility in buying)." Distributors to Joe Simone's Progress Dis- No ads appeared in the Sunday Denver locations) all -label sale for $4.29/$5.29 for "I think we've resolved much of the Inc. Post. tributors, Harold Davis heads the $7.98 list; and "You Light Up My Life" on problem," she concluded. Chicago Progress operation. Detroit Arista ($7.98 list) for $4.99/$5.49 tape. At the Wisconsin convention, store At Montgomery Ward stores, 21 CBS (Sunday Philadelphia Inquirer and the Sun- managers were informed of a new policy by Butterfly Picks Pacific which, in rare "Winning Season" releases, including the day Bulletin). instances, Discount and For N. Calif. Distribution latest LPs by Crawler, the Emotions, Kris Pittsburgh managers could obtain product Kristofferson, the O'Jays and Ram Jam by calling national headquarters instead of LOS ANGELES Pacific Records and No ads appeared in the Sunday - ($6.98 list), and Barbra Streisand, James their local branches. Headquarters person- Tapes has signed an agreement to dis- Pittsburgh Press. Taylor, Boz Scaggs, Ted Nugent and nel would purchase the product and trib'ite product by Butterfly Records in San Boston ($7.98 list), all for $5.44/$6.44 tape. Portland arrange for it to be drop shipped to the in- Francisco, San Jose and the Sacramento (Sunday Detroit News). dividual stores. At Fred Meyer stores, "The Elvis Tapes" area. Kansas City for $3.99/$4.99 tape. (The Sunday The following items will insure continued trouble -free operation of Atari games: Cash Asks $1 Mil. In No ads appeared in the Sunday Kansas Oregonian). The audio amplifier in use is the TDA- City Star. St. Louis 1004. During normal operation this device Suit Against Yashica At J.C. Penney stores, the Los Angeles soundtrack to generates considerable heat. It is therefore LOS ANGELES Johnny Cash has filed a Walt Disney's - At the Wherehouse (42 locations), 13 "The Rescuers" for $4.89. important that the TDA-1004 has adequate $1,000,000 lawsuit against Yashica Inc. in CBS ad CBS releases, including the latest LPs by prompting the latest LP by the heat sinking. The correct heat sink is a "U" U.S. district court here charging that the Charlie Daniels Band, tied to his upcoming Chicago, Barbra Streisand, George Duke, shaped piece of copper approximately 1 New Jersey -based firm used his vocal style, area concert, tagged to the Emotions and Kansas ($7.98 list) for in-store ap- inch tall. Atari P/N 009470-01. The heat phrases from his songs and song titles in a $4.97 LP or tape, tied to "Winning Season" pearance at Target. (St. Louis Post sink is bonded to the IC with a compound Yashica radio commercial without his con- campaign; six CBS releases, including the Dispatch, October 13 and 16, and the Sun- called BIPAC TRA -Bond. Atari P/N 78- sent. In addition, Cash has asked Judge Irv- day St. Louis Globe Democrat). latest LPs by Karla Bonoff, Jane Olivor, 13016. The incorrect heat sink could result ing Hill for a restraining order against Patti LaBelle and Dave Mason, for San Diego in damage to the PCB due to excessive Yashica. $3.96/$4.97 tape; the latest release by San- heat. At the Wherehouse (12 locations), same tana ($9.98 list) for $6.99 LP or tape; the To insure that ad with identical features and prices that the potentiometers are Ronstadt Poster Sells latest release by the Carpenters ($7.98 list) wired appeared in Los Angeles, with Carpenters correctly and are working correctly Out In Matter Of Hours for $4.97 LP or tape; and the latest release on the I and Twilley Band LPs omitted. (Sunday San Starship controls, perform the by the Dwight Twilley Band ($7.98 list) for Diego Union). following procedure: LOS ANGELES - The first printing of a new $4.97 LP or tape. At Licorice Pizza (17), the 1. Use a VOM (volt ohm meter) and set 23" by 35" poster of Linda Ronstadt sold latest releases by Phoebe Snow, the San Francisco the dial to R X 100. (OHMs scale). out in a few hours according to Hal Tupler, Blackbyrds and Paul Williams ($7.98 list) At the Wherehouse (19 locations), same 2. Zero the meter by touching the probes president of Star City, Inc.

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www.americanradiohistory.com SCHEDULE OF EXHIBIT HOURS AND EVENTS FOR AMOA EXPO '77 (Advance registrants may pick up badges at registration SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 AM Registration Desk Open desk, Thursday, Oct. 2 7, between 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.)1010:0000 AM toto 6005:30 PMPM Exhibits Open 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM General Membership Bruncheon & Program (Boulevard Room) Hospitality Suites Open In Evening FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Registration Desk Open SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Exhibits Open 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Registration Desk Open 12:00 Noon Ladies Luncheon 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Exhibits Open (Normandie Lounge) 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cocktail Hour 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM AMOA Industry Seminar (Boulevard Room) (Grand Ballroom) 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM Banquet & Show Hospitality Suites Open In Evening (Grand Ballroom) AMOA 1977 AMOA Banquet Show Stars From October 28-30, representatives from all levels of the coin operated amusement CHICAGO - Hirsh de La Viez, producer of As in previous years, the presentation of machine industry will gather at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago to take part in the annual the annual AMOA banquet show, has the annual AMOA Jukebox Awards will be a Amusement and Music Operators Association convention. It will be the first held under the booked an array of talented artists to per- highlight of the show. This year's winners sponsoring association's new name, which was changed in 1976 to more accurately define form during the entertainment portion of are: "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers on United its function. this year's event, being held on Sunday, Artists Records, which has the distinction of The nucleus of AMOA was a 14 -member committee elected in January of 1948, by a then October 30 in the Grand Ballroom of the being selected for three awards in the

fledgling group of concerned operators, for the purpose of combating adverse legislation Conrad Hilton Hotel. categories of : "Country Record of the which was presenting a threat to the coin operated music industry. Music Operators of The roster includes Frankie Avalon Year," "Record of the Year" and "Artist of America prevailed as a committee until 1951 when it was incorporated as a national (Vigor/Delite), Boots Randolph (Monu- the Year." Other winners are: "Car Wash" association. ment), (United Artists), Dave & by Rose Royce (Warner Bros.), for "Soul Over the subsequent 26 year period, the association grew and prospered, as did the in- Sugar (RCA), Ray Griff (Capitol), Nick Record of the Year" and "Southern Nights" dustry it represented. Music, the jukebox, continued to remain a vital factor in the in- Nixon (Mercury), Frankie Randall (RCA), by Glen Campbell (Capitol) for "Pop dustry's growth pattern but coin operated games took on added significance with the Jeanne Napoli (Vigor/Delite), the Sunshine Record of the Year." A special merit award emergence of the sophisticated technology which gave birth to a whole new generation of Express and, making a return appearance presentation will be made as a tribute to machines and a glossary of technical terms like "video," "micro -processor," "solid-state." this year, emcee Jerry Cox. Elvis Presley from AMOA. The display of exhibits at the 1977 AMOA exposition, dramatically reflecting this tenure of progress, is exected to be the largest, and most diversified, in the association's history. Three halls at the Conrad Hilton Hotel will be utilized to house a most outstanding product array. All three American phonograph manufacturers - Rock -Ola, Rowe and Seeburg - will be showing their new equipment lines; and German manufacturers, Lowen Automaten (NSM) and Deutsche Wurlitzer, will also exhibit their current models. Games product, both traditional and new, will abound in the numerous exhibits being hosted by the various games manufacturers. With the recent advent of the electronic pin- ball machine, there will be a great deal of emphasis on solid-state - and some new elec- tronic pins being premiered expressly for the AMOA audience. In 1951, the first official MOA convention was held in Chicago's Palmer House and the Reeves Dave & Sugar Avalon Randolph three-day event attracted less than 500. In 19/4, during former president Russ Mawdsley s term of office, the association's membership passed the 1000 mark. A record 5,279 atten- Where To Go In Chicago ded the 1976 convention, to shatter all previous records. You've come a long way, baby! As a convenience for the many out of THE PUMP ROOM 1301 N. State 266- See you at the show. - - town visitors who will be in Chicago for the 0360 AMOA convention, Cash Box has compiled THE RITZ CARLTON - 160 E. Pearson - a list of some of the city's popular 266-1000 G. restaurants and entertainment A Statement From Garrett establish- RON OF JAPAN - 230 E. Ontario - 644- This year, our 29th, has been one of ac- ments, which are located in close proximity 6500 AMOA. tivity and change for the We began to the Conrad Hilton Hotel. 71 CLUB - Executive House 71 E. Wacker the year with a new name. We moved the Dining - FI6-7100 association's offices to larger quarters. We ADOLPH'S 1045 N. - Rush - 337-7313 TRADER VIC's - 17 E. Monroe- 726-7500 launched new training schools for AGOSTINO'S 7 E. Delaware Pl. - - 642- THE WATERFRONT - 1015 N. Rush - mechanics. We continued to promote the 8540 943-7494 development of state associations, and we ARMANDO's - 100 E. Superior - 337- ZAVEN'S 260 E. Chestnut 787-8260 worked on implementation of the new 7672 - - Copyright Law affecting jukeboxes. BENIHANA OF TOKYO E. - 166 Superior Entertainment The AMOA Mechanics Schools on - 664-9643 Schematics and Flippers, developed in BERG HOFF's - 17 W. Adams St. - 427- ARIE CROWN THEATRE - McCormick Place 791-6500 (Oct. 30, Steve Martin) response to membership surveys, have by the University of Notre Dame. This will be 3170 - been praised by operators, and the schools CAPE COD ROOM 140 E. Walton AUDITORIUM THEATRE - 70 E. Congress held at the airport in Chicago, and I urge - - in The new 922-2110 or 922-6634 are still demand. Copyright Law you to register during this Exposition. SU7-2200 - is a fact life will go into CHEZ PAUL 660 N. THE BLACKSTONE 60 E. Balbo 431- of and effect January During this very active year, it has been - Rush - 944-6680 - - 1, 1978. THE N. 0660 (Oct. 28, 29, Nefertiti) Our recommendations to the my pleasure to visit many of our state CONSORT - 909 Michigan Ave. - Copyright Office on a simplified method of 943-7200 DRURY LANE - 175 E. Chestnut - 266- associations. I have also seen the formation $8 DIANNA'S 0500 (Oct. 28-30, Side By Side By compliance with the new jukebox royalty of two new associations during the year - 212 S. Halsted - 332-1255 were mailed to all members last June. Our - DON THE BEACHCOMBER 101 E. Sondheim) Tennessee and Georgia. Our goal is one - E. Walton 787-8812 ORCHESTRA HALL Washington legal counsel, Nicholas day to have an association in every state, - - 220 S. Michigan Allen, will give us a the DON ROTH'S BLACKHAWK N. Ave. 427-7711 (Oct. detailed report at and AMOA is always ready to help in that - 139 - 28-29, Chicago membership meeting. Wabash 726-0100 Symphony) endeavor. I thank all state associations for - RATSO'S This year's Exposition Seminar will bring their support of AMOA. We would not be so GREEK ISLANDS - 766 W. Jackson Blvd. - 2464 N. Lincoln - 935-1505 back a distinguished Notre Dame professor strong without that support. - 782-9855 (Jazz, Folk, Pop) who became very knowledgeable about JOHN HANCOCK CENTER "95th" 875 N. RICK'S CAFE AMERICAN Holiday Inn I wish to express my deep appreciation - - Dr. R. Michigan 787-1732 Lakeshore 943-9200 our industry. John Malone will con- to the members, the board of directors, the - - (Jazz) KON-TIKI PORTS N. SECOND CITY duct a seminar on "Salesmanship: The Expo '77 committees and the staff of AMOA - 505 Michigan - - 1616 N. Wells - 337- 527-4286 3992 (Satrical Revue) Road to New Business Development" and for making this one of our most successful THE MAGIC PAN SHUBERT THEATRE this will be followed by a premier showing of years. CREPERIE - 60 E. - 22 W. Monroe - the new AMOA audio visual public relations Walton - 943-2456 CE6-8240 (Oct. 28-30 Pippin) program on the industry. There will also be Garland B. 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www.americanradiohistory.com Music & Games Execs Discuss Importance Of AMOA Expo LOS ANGELES - The 1977 AMOA Expo- counsel Nick Allen. Ross Scheer, director of marketing for this year's show, Scheer said Bally will hold sition should establish new records in both But operators aren't the only segment of Bally Manufacturing Corp., stressed the in- a service school on solid-state equipment attendance and exhibitor space - certain- the industry with a vested interest in the ternational scope of the AMOA event. "The in conjunction with the AMOA meet. ly a noteworthy distinction for the first con- convention. convention is significant because we are Paul Jacobs, vice president of market- vention to be held under the association's A recent Cash Box survey of music and able to get together with all the important ing for Exidy, emphasized the importance new name. Indeed, this year's annual games executives indicated that manufac- people in the industry - not just from the of direct contact between manufacturer meeting and trade show will include many turers view the AMOA show as an indispen- United States but from many parts of the and operator during the AMOA convention. events of special interest to all operators: sable showcase for new products and, of world," he said, adding that "an awful lot of "This is really our one opportunity in the 12 exhibits, seminars, guest speakers and a equal importance, as a forum for one-on- information is garnered at this time." months to sit down and chat and show our definitive talk on the new copyright law and one discussions with operators and While noting that electronic pinball products directly to the ultimate consumer, how it affects music operators by AMOA distributors. games would receive a lot of attention at as far as retention of title," he said. "And it's that one opportunity in the year to talk with him and get some feedback." Jacobs believes that operators will be a lot more selective in shopping for new equipment this year. "We're not coming off the greatest sum- Amazing Memory mer, and we're not coming off the greatest Recall year in the coin machine business. So I think what we're going to be catering to now MAHFS is a very discerning buyer, and we're going to have to inject some enthusiasm this year. Generate Enthusiasm "Whereas in the past people came with

enthusiasm already in their hearts, now I think it's the other way around. As a manufacturer, through the distributors that EIGHT a BALL handle our products, we will have to try to ßßi inject some renewed enthusiasm in the operator. I think that will be a primary pur- pose of this convention." Bob Sherwood, director of marketing for grecit s jnball pool table in history Cinematronics, agreed that "from a manufacturer's standpoint, it's (AMOA convention) the one time of the year when a good portion of the operators are in atten- dance and it gives you a chance to present new equipment, new technologies to them without going through a lot of traveling and so forth." ELECTRONIC On the subject of new technology, Sher- wood explained that the firm will be in- troducing a device called a vector 4 -PLAYER generator on its new "Space War" video FLIPPER game. "It has to do with the way the picture CONVERTIBLE is projected on the screen," he said. TO ADD -A -BALL "Instead of having squares for pictures, now you can draw a circle and do many Ask other different things." Your Distributor Don Osborne, western regional sales manager for Atari, called the AMOA event "one of our major trade shows. The oppor- to tunity to meet with our distributors and their operators in an environment such as they have in Chicago is very important for us. Demonstrate "We really look forward to it; and, of course, Atari comes en mass. It's a major event on our calendar." Memory & Sega of America has built its entire Recall AMOA exhibit around a single theme, ac- cording to marketing manager Jack Gor- and don. "While everybody will be showing solid state equipment, we'll be showing four new Solid or Striped electromechanical games," he said. "So Ballall we're using that as a theme this year - 'the alternative in games' " Competition Gordon hopes that Sega's large screen TV and related equipment will create a lot of attention for the firm's booths. e "I think the large screen Segavision, which a lot of people haven't seen, and the Fights of the Century films that we will be showing will be very exciting for people to look at. That will be an attraction in Itself - plus, the noises of the electromechanical games will be helpful," he said. Be Price Wise! Important Business Lila Zinter, marketing director for 1 PLAY Meadows Games, feels there is some im- portant business to be accomplished at this 1 QUARTER year's convention. "Usually I don't attend 3 -BALLS PLAY the seminars. But this year I plan to attend because I think there are a lot of things on people's minds with regard to this business overall that should be discussed as long as we have a captive audience of manufac- turers, distributors and operators.

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www.americanradiohistory.com AMOR JUKEBOX AWARDS Power Of Earnings Determines AMOA Jukebox Winners CHICAGO - AMOA members annually vote for the association's coveted Jukebox Awards. The awards, which are based solely on a record's earning power in jukeboxes, are presented at the annual AMOA Banquet - the climax of the three- day exposition. The following a list of the AMOA Jukebox Award winners for the past 10 years: Kenny Rogers Glen Campbell Rose Royce 1967 Artist of the Year Pop Record of the Year Soul Record of the Year Most Record Release Me by Record of the Year Popular - Glen Campbell's success and popularity What's it all about for a group to have a Engelbert Humperdinck (Parrot Records, Country & Western Record of the Year No one told Kenny Rogers the ascent to are due not only to his top-quality and well - platinum album, one platinum single, two div. of London) loved recordings, but because he has a uni- others gold and rapidly approaching that Most Popular Artist superstardom would be an easy one - and - no one knows better than he. 10 years elap- versal musical appeal. He's one of the few even rarer plateau? Oh, you say, it's not all (Reprise) artists of our time who transcends strict that much Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles Most Consistent Supplier of Good Records sed between Kenny's first smash single - "Crazy Feeling" in 1957 and The First Edi- categories and reaches straight to the soul do it all the time. But now, what if I told you - Capitol Records of each listener. the group in question is not only new, they 1968 tion's hit "Ruby." It was, ironically, another 10 years before "Lucille" had become a Even so, Campbell has never lost his haven't even yet recorded their own album? Record of the Year - by Bobby downhome, country boy, easygoing ways Mindboggling, to be sure, especially that Goldsboro (United Artists) number one hit. Having matured and developed, Kenny Rogers has achieved the which he developed while he was growing last part, which seems more than a little Artist of the Year - Glen Campbell up six miles outside of Delight, Arkansas enigmatic. It's no mystery: quite clearly and (Capitol) superstardom he deserves and now both he and those who listen are ready for it. (population about 280 when he left, now obviously the group is Rose Royce, riding Record Company of the Year - Epic about 440). the crest of an incredible, almost unheard Records Kenny's career began in 1957 when at 1969 age 18, he had his first first million seller Because of his roots, his singing and of wave of success. Record of the Year - Harper Valley called "Crazy Feeling." From the top of the playing style has helped bridge the gap be- "Right now, we are the fastest growing P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley (Plantation charts Rogers plunged deep into obscurity. tween country and pop music, but when act in the country," states conga player Records) Joining the Bobby Doyle Trio, he toured the labelers try to limit him with definitions, he Terry Santiel unequivocally (and, he's Artist of the Year - Glen Campbell country before becoming an integral part of is quick to retort, "I'm not a country singer, right!), "and, on the strength of our new (Capitol) the New Christy Minstrels in 1966. I'm a country boy who sings." album, we hope to be the hottest act by the Record of Company of the Year - MGM Then in 1967, a decade after his first gold This country boy was the seventh son in a end of the year!" One might dismiss these Records single, Rogers formed The First Edition and farm family of eight boys and four girls. His sentiments directly out of hand, except that Great Friend Award - Boots Randolph was soon back on top of the national charts. parents and older brothers and sisters all so far their track record demands that such (Monument) signed The First Edition, played the guitar and sang. He learned to statements be taken very seriously. (continued on page 74) (continued on page 76) (continued on page 78) (continued on page 78)

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Sub- keeping with today's market needs: out- the 1976 exposition and rated as "star at- sequent showings were hosted by dis- standing speaker components designed to tractions" this year by company president tributors on an individual basis, with similar satisfy any location size, Seeburg Dollar Bill Bill Rickett and marketing vice president response expressed by operators. Validator, Remote Volume Control, our . Also on display will be the Paging Kit, Auto Speed Kit, to mention only Rosewood and Black on Black "matching a few. pairs." "There is also Seeburg's Warranty "The mirrored tables have been Policy, which is one of the most com- enthusiastically accepted by the industry," prehensive available anywhere. Through it, Lewis said, "and although Rosewood has Dynamo Pool Table the operator is provided with extended always been a favorite of the operator, protection of our Microlog circuitry and is more and more requests are being taken able to reduce duplication of component for the mirrored matching pair." Lewis add- inventory. ed that the factory's current line gives "We're justly proud of our built-in 'in- operators three distinctive finishes to terchangeability' factor," he said, stressing choose from: Rosewood, Black on Black the fact that the Microlog paks are in- and Mirrored and Black. terchangeable with both the new Seeburg - "Our Dynamo tables continue to offer 160 console and Consolettes, as well as 10 unique features not available on any other past and present Seeburg model tables currently on the market," he con- phonographs. The "interchangeability" tinued. "Players have been especially factor also applies to the Seeburg Elec- pleased with the regulation size 21/4" tronic Digital Selector, the 200 watt stereo cueball, which is homogeneously cast and amplifier and the Digital Control Center. perfectly balanced to eliminate any im - In appearance, the model reflects an out- balancing weights. Dynamo Fussball Table standing new look but the basic stereo Built To Last operators appreciate is the special leg Visually, the Seeburg -160 is adaptab e to sound system, proven very successful in "We build our tables to endure a lot of in- levelers designed for the Dynamo tables. the decor of any type of location. The model previous Seeburg phonographs, has been tense play, without sacrificing good looks These do not have to be removed during in- is designed with colorful backlighted retained. To achieve a quad sound, a Quad so that operators can be proud of their stallation which means it takes less time to panels in shades of blue, orange, red and Conversion Package has been designed handsome appearance and pleased with set up the table, and it's a lot easier, as magenta, trimmed in chrome and, as an for the new machine. The package consists their performance. Another feature well." added enhancement, a cascading light of four lighted speakers, exclusive fountain flickers dramatically down the Quadraphonic Decoder and Quadraphonic front center panel, from top to bottom. Lower Assembly Panels. "Our First Totally Electronic "Our designers and engineering team Music Selection Play Center: This unique have generated super product marketabil- concept brings all of the "play" features on Pinball Machine" ity into the new Seeburg -160 phonograph," the Seeburg -160 into one centralized area, stated William F. Adair, president. "A so that customer play is easier and more fascinating new visual approach to design, convenient. The Music Selection Play Cen- superb engineering and quick servicing ter features the 10 -button digital selector, capability combine with our great ac- coin slot, provisions for Dollar Bill Acceptor cessory line and inclusive warranty and All Coin Accumulator panel. program ... all elements specifically 10 -Button Digital Selector: A feature that geared to operators' needs. permits customers to make selections of "I want to stress the fact that the new music with the ease of using a push button Seeburg -160 at the location means more (continued on page 78) Universe Introduces 8 -Track Remote Control Robot `Robocon' HILLSIDE, N.J. - "Robocon" is a unique, radio -wave controlled robot currently be- ing imported by Universe Affiliated Inter- national for marketing in the U.S. and Canada. The model walks, talks, nods, shakes hands, has flashing eyes, is very humanlike and is a natural for amusement parks, theme parks, mall arcades and similar locations, according to Universe's presi- dent Barry Feinblatt. It can be operated by a small hand held remote control unit, from a distance of 75 yards. The sound system is an 8 -track which can be re-recorded. Robocon was originally developed in Japan, as Feinblatt noted, and has been successfully marketed throughout the Far East. "To our knowledge," he said, "it is the only remote control robot of its kind available in the marketplace today." Other companies have shown prototypes of similar looking robots, he explained, but is name of the game. have been unable to provide delivery for "at %p11V8Att By STERN the least a two or three year period." Robocon is available for immediate delivery from Universe. The model is shipped with a complete set rSSTERN N ELECTRONICS INC. of spare parts. Further information may be J obtained by contacting Universe Affiliated 1725 Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60614 International at 609 N. Union Ave. in (312) 935-4600, Telex 25-4657 Hillside, New Jersey 07205.

Cash Box/October 29, 1977 E www.americanradiohistory.com Dramatic Design Idea Marks Rowe's New Phonograph Line WHIPPANY, N.J. - Rowe International, number of times each record has been Inc. recently premiered its new played and displays, through a digital phonograph line before a full assemblage readout, the "most popular" as well as the of distributors, gathered at the Sheraton "least popular" records, plus the total num- National Hotel in historic Arlington, Virginia ber of selections made. This feature is an for the factory's 1977 national meeting. The excellent tool for assisting operators in line, consisting of the models "Woodhue" programming their phonographs. 1 and "Black Magic," reflects a dramatic new Each of the new models is contained in a concept in design to create a unique, and distinctly designed cabinet. The Woodhue completely new physical appearance. is of warm woodgrains accented with A further enhancement to the visual as sparkle. Its subdued color tones and well as functional aspects of the machines sculptured graphics give it an elegant, is the exclusive "Playmaker" merchandis- sophisticated look. The Black Magic is very e t ing feature, or "automatic merchandising of much now in design. Concentric circles of

More Magic. The magic continues. The wizardry Black Magic Woodhue of new concepts. music," as Rowe refers to it. The Playmaker brilliant color provide a stark contrast to the colorful new real- is geared to bring attention to the machine disco -black background of the cabinet. ism. And new profit opportunities. and stimulate play by automatically making Features See our Magic at: AMOA, October a selection and playing a complete tune, af- The new phonographs offer 200 - ter a "selected period of no -play." The idea selections, are of 100% solid-state, and 28. 29, 30. The Conrad Hilton. being to provide patrons with a sampling of contain all of the proven features syn- Chicago. IL.Booths 16-23 and 26-33. what the phonograph has to offer and, thus, onymous with the Rowe product line. encourage play. The machines can be easily converted, in And at IAAPA, November 19, 20. The "Memorec," or popularity meter, is the field, to either 160, 120 or 100 selec- 21. at the Rivergate Exhibition another exclusive feature, which is stan- tions. The record title rack flips down for dard on the new models. Via the fast record changes. Center, New Orleans. LA. microprocessor, the Memorec serves as a Front door servicing permits full access memory system which retains the exact to all components. Wurlitzer Spotlight Shines On Niagara,' `X-7,' `Lyric' )IL CHICAGO - Among the current Wurlitzer sidered to be a top model in the current phonograph models being featured at the collection. ATARIR AMOA convention is the "Niagara" 160 - The "Lyric" is also being spotlighted at Innovative selection, which has undergone con- the AMOA convention, with emphasis on leisure siderable cosmetic and technical changes the subdued but colorful cabinet design since it was shown at the 1976 exposition. and the various modifications in the top lid Additional artwork enhances the ap- and speaker board. Lyric is equipped with pearance of the machine and the frontal four speakers for outstanding sound area has been redesigned around a com- reproduction. pletely changed program holder. The The full line of Wurlitzer phonographs model has a microprocessor selection and was presented to the international trade credit system. when Deutsche Wurlitzer of Hullhorst, Ger- 'X-7' many sponsored its annual distributors Another in the new Wurlitzer series is the meeting October 3-4 in Malaga - "X-7." Also a 160 -selection phonograph, Torremolinos, Spain. Included in the fac- the X-7 has 6 speakers and an outstanding tory's present linup are: "Niagara," "X-7," cabinet design dominated by a galaxy of "Lyric," "Baltic (160)," "Baltic (100)," color and contemporary art. It is con - "Cabaret" and the new full view wall box.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 1977 Jukebox/Games Route Survey This survey was compiled from question- dicated by the majority of responding collections to be lower this year, 40% said naires that were sent to operating com- operators. earnings were the same as last year and 1. Pool Tables panies coast to coast. It is indicative of Average number of records purchased 10% reported increased collections. 2. Pingames operating trends throughout the country weekly 400 Promoting Phonograph Play 3. Video Games but is in no way an absolute method of (According to the survey, this averages out "Provide a good sound system and be 4. Shuffle Alleys measuring these trends. This Cash Box to about three records per machine per certain the jukebox is programmed 5. Soccer Tables feature cannot be reproduced in any way week. However, two operators noted that properly" was one response to the question The most popular games in locations without the expressed permission of the they buy five new records a week for each "What do you do to promote more play on that are mainly in business to serve food are editors of Cash Box. machine in order to maintain a proper phonographs?" Other suggestions were: pinball machines and video games. programming balance.) "colored title strips," "periodic highlighting Scoring in arcades, or other off street Average number of coin -operated Programming Singles of particular recording artists, accom- locations, are pinball machines (with 2% of phonographs purchased annually by in- In programming their jukeboxes, panied by display signs on the machines," the operators reporting, specifying elec- dividual operating companies 20 operators rely heavily on an employee - "encourage location requests," "leave re- tronic models), video games, soccer tables (This figure compares exactly with the 1976 programmer to select the singles for their quest sheets in every location and be sure and multi -player machines which accom- figure. 85% of the responding operators machines, according to 60% of those to provide the right kind of music for that modate four or more persons. reported that they purchased the same pulled. 30% said the responsibility is han- specific location," "marked money" for Wallgames amount of new models this year as last; dled by a routeman and 10% reported that location personnel to use to stimulate in- 40% of the operators surveyed stated 10% said they bought more and 5% less, they make the selections themselves. creased play. that they do operate wallgames, predomi- than last year.) These results are in line with last year's poll. Location Commissions nantly in tavern locations, priced at straight Average weekly music gross $39 We asked operators to list in order of im- 50/50 continues to be the most widely quarter play. (An increase over last year. Our survey also portance the five most useful sources as used commission split, with 80% of the Play Pricing revealed taverns to be the most profitable guidelines in selecting new records. Here operators reporting it. However, 20% in- The majority of the responding operators locations for phonographs.) are the findings: dicated that 60/40 (operator's advantage) reported 2/25¢ pricing on flippers; When asked how long a phonograph is 1. Trade magazines is being applied on a percentage of the however, a good 60% said they also use kept on the route, the number of years 2. Location requests route and one operator reported 60/40 all straight quarter play on flippers. The reported spanned from a minimum of five 3. Personal selection by route personnel the way. predominant pricing on video games is to as many as 10, but averaged out to 4. One Stops Games straight quarter play, according to 95% of seven. 5. Local radio station charts Estimated weekly gross on the following the responding operators. Shuffle alleys, A high 98% of the operators polled said The poll revealed an increased emphasis games was reported as: on the other hand, reflected a departure they own furniture style phonographs, and on location requests and a diminishing in- Pool Tables $43. from last year's results with 55% of the this reflects an increase over the 1976 fluence of radio station charts. Trade Pingames $41. operators pricing them at 2/250 and 45% at figure of 95%, and the previous year's 90%. magazines recaptured the top position af- Video Games $40. straight quarter. We went a step further and asked how ter dropping to second place in last year's Shuffle Alleys $28. The Machine Purchase Graph many units were on location and the figure survey. Soccer Tables $22. When asked about new purchases for averaged out to 10 per company. Operators were asked if phonograph Shuffleboard Tables $15. the past year, 70% of the ops surveyed The predominant pricing on collections this past year were more than Popularity chart reported their new game purchases to be phonographs continues to be 2-256, as in- last year, the same or less. 50% reported The most popular tavern games men - (continued on page 72) APIOA PREPI1ER SHOWING OF THE ALTERNATIVE IN GAMES BOOTHS 15, 16 & 17

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www.americanradiohistory.com 1977 Jukebox/Games Route Survey (continued from page 70) equipment purchases were the "same" as The following comments were made in stated, "I really believe they try to do a good the same as last year; 30% said they bought the previous year and 42% reported buying response to the question, "What can fac- job." more. No operator reported a decrease in "fewer" used machines. tories do to improve equipment and service In forecasting what lies ahead for the purchases. In our 1976 survey, 90% report- The question "how do you feel about to operators?" 1. Sponsor more territorial music and games industry, some operators ed buying "more games" than the previous tournaments?" generated a rather service schools. 2. Cut prices so that submitted rather dramatic comments, like year. lukewarm response. A couple of ops admit- operators can buy more new equipment. 3. "inflation," "if operators don't wake up Earning Power ted to having had no personal experience Help improve pricing per play. 4. Produce they'll price themselves out of business with The present earning power of games is with tournaments and conveyed a "remains more solid-state games. 5. Improve quality the 50/50 split," "more electronic games, to last to 65% of to be operator said control. 6. Provide a faster turnaround on "superior year," according seen" attitude. One which means doom for me unless I find the the operators polled. 25% feel it is the they'd be worthwhile if "you can find the parts by expediting the shipment of parts time to go to school." But, on the other "same as last year"; 10% said it's "inferior" time to do it." However, 30% said they had from manufacturer to distributor, so that hand, some very astute observations were to last year. participated in tournaments, mainly pool, the operator doesn't have to wait so long for also submitted: "'Operators should educate Electronic Pinball Machines and felt them to be an excellent means of a needed part. Elaborating further on point themselves to increasing costs and act ac- Suprisingly, 80% of the operators bolstering collections. number six, the operator who submitted cordingly in conducting their own polled said they operate electronic pinball businesses to maintain a profitable level of machines. When asked how many are "Surprisingly, 80% of the operators polled said they operation," "We must learn to increase our currently installed on the route, the answers operate electronic pinball machines. By a margin of two to price per play and reduce excess costs of ranged from one "being evaluated" to a doing business, and make each machine total of 21 spread over an individual route. one, they agreed that the earning power of the solid-state pin pay its own way," "With games being Ops agreed, by a margin of two to one, that exceeded that of the electromechanical unit." accepted as a major form of entertainment, the earning power of the electronic pin ex we are entering a period of prosperity." ceeded that of the electromechanical unit. Attesting to the merit of national and that comment noted that "so many different The final question in our survey asked, "If But, on the question of service and main- state associations, 90% of the operators games are produced in a short period of there is room for improvement (in the in- tenance, a small percentage said the elec- polled said they are members of both time that it becomes difficult for the factory dustry) what improvements would you tronic machines are easier to service with AMOA and their local state association. to keep in stock the parts that are needed suggest?" Here are some of the responses: most responding operators expressing an When posed the hypothetical question, for these games. The operator, in turn, "Operators should concentrate on opposing view attributable, admittedly, to a "If you could operate only one type of sometimes must wait 9 or 10 working days profitably running their own businesses "lack of knowledge" on their part. machine, which would it be?" the jukebox for a much needed part, and that's entirely and not be hesitant about eliminating non- General Trade Information ranked number one this year with pinball too long a wait." profit locations," "Let's follow the lead of When asked to report on new locations machines dropping to second place and Here's a sampling of what operators feel Bally and do more public relations work," added to the route this year, 85% of the pool tables as a third choice. distributors can do to improve their service: operators responded that new additions We asked operators to list by model 1. Post service bulletins more prominently. "Operators should learn to communicate were "satisfactory"; 15% reported they name their three highest earning machines, 2. Hold more service schools. 3. Encourage with each other, help each other and thus were "good" (as opposed to 75% last year). but the response was inconclusive because operators to convert to straight quarter benefit from the experience of others," Our survey revealed that only 10% of the many misunderstood the question and play. 4. Lower prices. 5. Check out equip- "State and national association mem- operators bought more used equipment specified the type of machine rather than ment more thoroughly, before selling it. bership is a must if we want to gain better this year than last. 40% said their used the specific name. And then there's the operator who plainly insight into our industry."

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www.americanradiohistory.com Bally Bows New 4 -Player Flipper Earnings Decide Jukebox Winners (continued from page 66) Bonus' is lit, as the ball dives in the out hole. (confmued from page 64) tion; and the 'rack' is the key to specials, Surprisingly enough, this is accomplished 1970 Record Company of the Year - Columbia bonus scores and other high scoring goals. by the player's skill in previous ball play Record of the Year - Raindrops Keep Records Fallin' On My Head by B. J. Thomas (Scep- 1972 "Of special significance," he added, "is and, once again, the memory and recall system is at work. ter Records) Record of the Year - Shaft by Isaac the bonus function of the 'rack.' A ball en- Artist of the Year -Johnny Cash (Colum- Hayes (Stax) tering the out hold scores 3,000 bonus for Atari Features Games bia) Soul Record of the Year -Shaft by Isaac each pool ball lit in the 'rack'; and 'rack' (continued from page 66) Artists of the Year - Creedence Hayes (Stax) balls lit, while adding to bonus are 'remem- There are two types of submarine targets Clearwater Revival (Fantasy) Country & Western Record of the Year - bered' and 'recalled' for continued bonus that travel at different speeds and depths 1971 building later on. Easy Lovin' by Freddie Hart (Capitol) below the destroyer. Scores vary from 25 to Record of the Year - Rose Garden by Pop Record of the Year - American Pie by "Probably the most startling solid-state 200 points per hit, depending upon the level Lynn Anderson (Columbia) Don McLean (United Artists) novelty in Eight Ball is the new 24,000 Super of difficulty and are flashed on the screen Artist of the Year - Charley Pride (RCA) Artist of the Year- Charley Pride (RCA) Bonus, which is collected when 'Super when achieved. Artists of the Year - Dawn (Bell) Artists of the Year - Sonny & (MCA - Kapp) 1973 Pop Record of the Year - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn (Bell) Soul Record of the Year - Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack (Atlantic) Country & Western Record of the Year - Funny Face by Donna Fargo Artist of the Year - Helen Reddy (Capitol) Artists of the Year - Dawn (Bell) 1974 Record of the Year - Most Beautiful Girl SEp,WOLF TO. in the World by Charlie Rich (Epic) ' Pop Record of the Year - Sundown by N (Reprise) gOueq Country & Western Record of the Year - \-\ Let Me Be There by Olivia Newton -John (MCA) Soul Record of the Year - Show And Tell by Al Wilson (Rocky Road Records) Artist of the Year - Charlie Rich (Epic) 1975 Record of the Year - Before The Next Teardrop Falls by Freddy Fender (ABC - Dot) Pop Record of the Year - I Can Help by MIDWAY' Billy Swan (Monument) ¿ O Country & Western Record of the Year - Thank God I'm A Country Boy by John 2 - Denver (RCA) I Soul Record of the Year - Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas (20th Century Records) Artist of the Year Freddy Fender (ABC - m - v Dot) m MIDWAY 1976 J3 -\ Record of the Year - Wasted Days And Wasted Nights by Freddy Fender (ABC - Dot) Z Pop Record of the Year (tie) - Love Will Keep Us Together by Captain & Tennille ? G (A&M) and Feelings by Morris Albert (RCA) Country Record of the Year - Convoy by C. C.W. McCall (Polydor) 9 Soul Record of the Year - That's The Way Like It by KC & The Sunshine Band (TK) Artists of the Year - Captain & Tennille (A&M) 1977 Record of the Year - Lucille by Kenny Rogers (United Artists) GUIDED MISSILE Pop Record of the Year - Southern Nights by Glen Campbell (Capitol) Country & Western Record of the Year - Lucille by Kenny Rogers (United Artists) Soul Record of the Year - Car Wash by Rose Royce (Whitfield) Artist of the Year - Kenny Rogers (United ag the Artists) COIN MACHINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. or a 213 No. Division St. Peekskill, N.Y. 10556 (914) 737-5050 Sales - Service - parts MIDWAY MFG. CO, -Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 P hone: 312 451-13 60 A BALLY COMPANY Direct Factory Distributors of over 12 major lines of SEE US AT BOOTH NO. 151-153 111 amusement machines. i1

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www.americanradiohistory.com Music & Games Execs Discuss Importance Of AMOA Expo (continued from page 62) raises his prices since he's got to buy the means there is going to have to be a lot of with their distributors and let them know "For instance, I had lunch recently with equipment from the manufacturers. But cooperation among operators, street where you're at. If you get on the phone day an operator and he mentioned that they are when it gets down to the operator, he is hav- operators. Universally they'll have to say after day, or you're making frequent trips, kind of in a losing situation right now. ing a heck of a time making more money on 'Let's raise our prices on jukeboxes, pin - you're really not accomplishing that much. Because we're caught in this inflationary the equipment he has. balls, video games, whatever.' " Although you're talking to the person who's spiral right now, the manufacturer thinks he "So it was this operator's idea that we'll Zinter concluded by saying that from a going to represent you, the question is can raise his prices to keep up with things in have to go to a higher price per play - but it manufacturer's standpoint, "You have to try whether your words ever get out to that end general. By the same token, the distributor will have to be a universal thing. And that and capture some of these large operators user." Mel McEwan, director of sales for Ram - tek, commented: "If you have something that you think is a hot new product, it's go- ing to have a lot of impact if you show it there (at AMOA). Otherwise, it's Important to attend from the standpoint of PR. MID/ "You get to see all the people you only run into once a year," he continued. "In our case, it's primarily distributors whom we talk to all the time on the phone but we don't see too often." Sore Spot If there is one sore spot among manufac- LLiM1 turers about this year's AMOA convention, McEwan pointed out, it is that it follows the annual NAMA show by only two weeks - with both events taking place in Chicago. Can be found throughout the world at these "Why don't they run these things con- currently?" he asked. "Then it would be fine distributorships: more feasible for manufacturers to sho'N at both." UNITED STATES: See our Similarly, Bill Currier, sales manager for Active Amusement Lovell Company Irving Kaye Co., said: "We weren't happy Philadelphia, PA Albuquerque, NM surprises Advance Automatic Lubbock, TX about NAMA holding its convention when it San Francisco, CA McKee Distributing at the was where it was. It doubles our work, but I Portland, OR Advance Distributing don't think it doubles our exposure. Be- St. Louis, MO Monroe Distributing All Coln Equipment Cleveland, OH cause they are holding two conventions in Dayton, OH San Antonio, TX A.M. O.A. Show the same city two weeks apart, are a lot of Atlas Novelty Music Vend Booths 44, 45, 46, 47 Pittsburgh, PA Seattle, WA potential customers who would have come Bel am, Florida New Orleans Novelty to AMOA not going to come because the Miami, FL New Orleans, LA bulk of their business is In vending? Bilotta Distributing Peach State Newark, NY Atlanta, GA Conrad Hilton `Disseminate Information' Bilotta Enterprises Philip Moss & Co. "It more or less forces us to display at Newark, NY Des Moines, 10 Chicago Kansas City, MO both shows," he continued "which Is a Birmingham Vending Omaha, NB Birmingham, AL Oct. 28-30, 1977 cash outlay to the Robert Jones Int. tremendous compared Brady Distributing Dedham, MS results that will be achieved." Charlotte, NC Syracuse, NY However, Currier was quick not to down- Central Distributing C. A. Robinson & Co. Omaha, NB Los Angeles, CA play the importance of exhibiting at the Cleveland Coln Roth Novelty AMOA show. Cleveland, OH Wilkes Barre, PA Columbus, OH Royal Distributing "Actually, this is the only opportunity to Coin Machine Dist. Cincinnati, OH Peekskill, NY get all the amusement people together at Runyon Sales Commercial Music Springfield, NJ one time so that they can view any new key TX Dallas, New York, NY developments. In the case of pool table Continental Divide S&H Distributing Denver, CO Shreveport, LA manufacturers, it's extremely important to Culp Distributing Sanders Distributing be able to disseminate information about Oklahoma City, OK Nashville, TN a Dunis Distributing Southern Music innovations within the table. So without Portland, OR Orlando, FL doubt, this is the most important show." Empire Distributing State Music Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Detroit, MI Grand Rapids, MI Struve Distributing Kenny Rogers Salt Lake City, UT Green Bay, WI (continued from page Indianapolis, IN 64) H. A. Frans & Co. which over the next few years provided Houston, TX CANADA: Godwin Distributing eight gold singles, including "Ruby," "Just North Little Rock, AR Alouette Amusement Montreal, Que. Dropped In To See What Condition My Greater Southern Was It All Atlanta, GA Neto Way Sales Condition In," "Tell Brother," Toronto, Ont. Leto Jones Diet. "Ruben James," "Somethin's Burnin" and Indianapolis, IN Rowe International Burnaby, B.C. four gold albums. A television serles called Lieberman Music Dorval, Que. Minneapolis, MN Malton, Ont. "Rollin" soon followed, but the success of Litsey Distributing The First Edition began In decline. "We'd Louisville, KY EXPORT, a we S. L. London R. H. Belam gotten to point where weren't going Milwaukee, WI New York, NY anywhere," explained Rogers. "We had reached a plateau that was comfortable; we were making a good living, but nothing was exciting anymore." Kenny Rogers and The Now proudly shipping First Edition finally split up In February of 1976. 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www.americanradiohistory.com Glen Campbell Rose Royce (continued from page 64) (continued from page 64) play on the family guitar and was given a $5 Terry, who seems to be the unofficial Sears and Roebuck guitar when he was spokesman, says, "It's less than three years four -years -old. since we first used the name Rose Royce. He left Arkansas in the early 1950s as a The success of "Car Wash" has been a teenager and lived in New Mexico and dream come true, and quite honestly, it's Houston, Texas. His first musical jobs were been much faster than we expected. This with his uncle, Dick Bills, and they toured new one though, "In Full Bloom," is the best the southwest playing at what Campbell album I've ever heart. It's much stronger describes as "dancin' and fightin' clubs." than "Car Wash." Lequeint chimes in: "It Soon he formed his own band. should be double platinum." At the age of 22, Campbell moved to Los The absolute heaviest tune of this album LOWEN LAND - An aerial view of the massive NSM factory complex, which encompasses Angeles with $300 cash and a small trailer is "Do Your Dance," a nine minute and 15 production and administrative facilities as well as a swimming pool, the company's tennis filled with his belongings. He soon cut some second piece of pure R&B dynamite. The club, a sports club and a housing estate. The conversion to solid-state might have tunes such as the hit "Tequila" with a studio way it's put together everybody gets a shot necessitated a reduction in the work force, since the microprocessors are imported from group called The Champs which included at soloing and strutting their stuff. Mike America, Peer von Oertzen stated, but such was not the case. "We have increased our Jimmy Seals and Dash Crofts. He also Moore's deep bass, like nothing since the production and maintained all of our personnel," he said, "only now, a seasoned toolmaker began working studio sessions with Coasters' "Charlie Brown"; newest mem- is assembling amplifiers." recording stars such as Frank Sinatra, ber Mike Nash's work on ARP and Yamaha Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Rick Nelson, (he's replaced Victor Nix); the dual guitar Elvis Presley, , The Mamas leads between Kenji Brown and guest artist NSM To Show Solid State And The Papas, The Association, Merle "Wa Wa" Watson; the drums of Henry Gar- Haggard and others. In 1965, he toured with ner; the horn parts, the bass line around Phonograph Line At AMOA The Beach Boys for six months. which it all revolves, Rose's singing, just After achieving a modest hit, "Turn everything. Merely perfect and definitive. CHICAGO - NSM of Bingen, Germany, town in Northern Germany, under the name Around, Look At Me," on a small label, That's not even the half of this album. made quite an impact at the MOA '76 con- NSM which is derived from the first letters Campbell signed with Capitol. His first Gwen Dickey has two really superb mo- vention with its unique display featuring the of the founders' last names. For 11 con- Capitol album was "Big Bluegrass Special ments on "Ooo Boy," a song currently firm's notable phonograph mechanism, secutive years NSM product has been ex- by The Green River Boys featuring Glen slated to be the single, and "Wishing on a completely submerged in water. hibited at AMOA. Campbell" (released Nov. 12, 1962). After Star," written by Billy Calvin. "Wishing" is At the 1977 exposition, the company will Initially, the company manufactured slot several albums and singles as a solo artist even smoother yet and it looks like it could concentrate its major promotional thrust on machines but by 1956, after relocating to (including a Top 50 hit in 1965 with "The break Easy Listening as well. Both of these the new line of NSM solid-state larger facilities in Bingen, its present site, Universal Soldier"), Campbell finally broke seem to be the kind of songs that become phonographs, with the-reknowned and expanding operations considerably, into the national consciousness in 1967 instant standards. mechanism contained therein and still NSM commenced production of with "Gentle On My Mind," penned by his Flipping the platter over, "You're My playing a major role in the exhibit. In- phonographs. friend John Hartford. Campbell followed it World Girl" features Kenny Copeland sing- dividual models to be featured will include "The last two years have brought up four months later with another smash ing lead. If the name itself means little, then

the "Century 21," "E-160," "The Prestige E- tremendous changes," according to Peer hit, "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," which note this: It's Kenny who's singing lead on "I 160," plies two 1,?0-lelection economy von Oertzen, manager of international kept him high on both the pop and country Wanna Get Next To You." This is right in models and a new N,eM 160 wállbox con - sales. During this period the company "put charts. In 1968, he had four hits beginning that vein and will certainly be a follow-up, solette. The firm's U.S. representative Bert aside the traditional electromechanical the year with "Hey Little One" and ending it most likely pulled off the album by listener Davidson noted that the new machines will games and jukeboxes to start mass with the top -of -the -charts "Wichita response and disc jockey demand. be available in various color combinations. producing microprocessor controlled Lineman." The next year he had four more Terry said something very profound and On October 2 of this year, the company equipment." The line has been very suc- chart hits including "Galveston." At about deep in light of the phenomenal success celebrated its 25th year of existence. It was cessfully marketed throughout the firm's the same time he had three hit singles and a Rose Royce has enjoyed and the very op- founded in 1952 by Messrs. Herbert Nack, international sales sphere, he pointed out, gold album with Bobbie Gentry. In 1970, timistic future that beckons, one the eve of Ullriph Schulze and Wilhelm Menke and and has become exceedingly popular in the Campbell again scored with four hits In- their latest effort. He said, "If we ever get the registered for operation in Brunswick, a U.S._ cluding the Top 10 "It's Only Make Believe." chance to be a legend like Sly Stone, we During the early seventies his chart action won't blow it!" You know something? I think and strong sales continued. he's right. On Display At AMOA Booths #191 - 192 - 193. Seeburg Displays Distinctive Line (continued from page 67) feature that allows the customer to deposit telephone. Only three digit numbers are any combination of coins for music selec- used, so the selector eliminates the com- tions. This unit accepts coins in any com- plicated letter -number selection process. bination of nickels, dimes, quarters and The selector operates electronically half dollars, up to one dollar's worth of therefore, selection is instantaneous. The music with bonus incentives. The multi - 10 -Button Digital Selector is in- coin capability may be supplemented with terchangeable with 10 previous 160 selec- an optional and highly successful Dollar Bill tion Seeburg phonographs, as well as with Acceptor. the two Seeburg Consolette models. Another exclusive Seeburg feature is the All Coin Accumulator: An innovative 'now playing' selector panel. Welcome, AMOA World Wide cordially invites you to SEE THE WORLD's LARGEST INVENTORY OF TOP QUALITY EQUIPMENT - ON DISPLAY! MUSIC - GAMES - VENDING `BIG TOP' 'U.S. MARSHALL Distributors for the industry's leading manufacturers J. F. FRANTZ MFG. CO. You're only minutes away... 1940 West Lake Street a visit will be worth your while! Chicago, Illinois 60612 W L D WIDE distributors co. Telephone 312/829-2399 CrQ A (11V 01 AMERICAN Ri Ri AT IIi C,RIIUf 2730 W. FULLERTON AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60647 Phone: 312/384-2300 Cable: GAMES -CHICAGO

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www.americanradiohistory.com Cal's Coin College: One Of The Industry's Best Schools by Frank Manners lawyers and teachers take the course;" he more problems in some of the less desperately needs capable mechanics. Ac- CHICAGO - No one would seriously dis- says. "They wanted something more desirable business locations which house cording to Cal, "It's one of the most depres- pute the premier importance of repair ser- challenging. Besides, the opportunities are coin operated machines. sion proof jobs I've ever known. In 40 years.

vice in the coin machine business. But unlimited." Even a few women have ven- After his crash course, if a person is still I don't recall any qualified mechanic in this where are the new mechanics coming tured into the service business, but only a interested in the profession, Cal will in- business being out of work, unless he wan- from? Schools and educational programs few. Although the money is good and troduce him to companies with jobs. ted to be. I suppose I should qualify that are popping up all over the country, at- women are just as capable as men in learn- The future of service schools and repair statement. If he is a good quality man he wil tempting to fulfill this need. Probably the ing the trade, Cal believes that women face men looks rosy and robust. The industry' have a job whenever he wants it." most publicly recognized, most represen- tative, and one of the best is Cal's Coin Now, from the TJM Corporation . . . College in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma, a sub- urb of Oklahoma City. Cal's, a private, vocational school, a two person operation, was established in 1971. Cal Clifford, owner, instructor and janitor, started as a pinball mechanic 40 years ago, and says that he's still learning. Bea, his wife, runs the office, and Cal. Jennings/Mills!'- 'Step -By -Step' v` n Cal got the idea for the school by ..!.4i watching new mechanics trying to learn by the floundering, groping, trial and error esf technique. "There were no schools and very little good printed material on the sub- ject," he says. He decided "to teach people Keeney, rLn,.í:rii`" .i systematic methods in isolating problems via the schematic, to develop a step by step, ... the Preferred Full -Line Sources for Profitable and concise, and condensed course, from elec- tricity through games and music, that fills Reliable Gaming, and Amusement Machines the gap we've always had with newly hired or untrained apprentices." JENNINGS slot machines, easily identi- JENNINGS/MILLS/KEENEY- pio- His philosophy is to build up the stu- fied by the familiar Indian Head insignia, neers since the earliest days of the gaming dent's confidence. Give him specific have been paying off for their owners and amusement manuals. Let him train directly and machine industry- are now pragmatically on the phonographs and since 1906. developing machines to match the games themselves and not be confounded In 1931, JENNINGS introduced the increasingly sophisticated preferences of with abstract concepts or confusing first electrical slot machine and 20 years tomorrow's players. mathematics. Classes are initmate, no later unveiled the first multi -line machine. more than six at a time, so the student does Today, JENNINGS' solid-state electron- not get lost in the impersonal shuffle of an ically overpopulated classroom. controlled machines give casinos The crash courses are two or three everywhere the same profitable and ti weeks, 40 hours a week. "The first two reliable performance that has character- weeks consist of functional electricity, com- ized JENNINGS products for more than ponents used in coin machines, schematics 70 years. and trouble shooting techniques," Cal Electronic Slot notes. In this basic class, pinball is used to MILLS BELL-O-MATIC developed the demonstrate schematics because "no first commercially successful other coin machine offers the convenience slot machine for observing circuits at work," he says. in 1889. Today, MILLS machines contain "After the student completes this two the built-in benefits only 90 years of weeks basic course, he then proceeds to progressive experience can assure. apply his knowledge of schematics to the Credit -Only specific machines he has chosen (i.e. KEENEY has been a leading designer Remote Control Amusement jukebox, bingo, arcade machines including and manufacturer of popular and enor- video). Each is one week," Cal explains. So mously profitable vending convinced of the effectiveness of his and amuse- methods, Cal offers a warranty; "a student ment machines since 1916. who feels he has not mastered the subjects covered, may within sixty days, take these Mills subjects again at no extra charge, provided Model M he has not missed more than one hour total Mechanical on subjects covered." Slot Entrance Requirements What kind of students does Cal's Coin College attract? How does one get in? Cal's entrance requirements are simple: "a desire to learn," a desire to better yourself, a willingness to work, and with a $325 weekly tuition, the student better be serious. No prior electrical or mathematical knowledge needed. Cal doesn't actively recruit students. He relies on word of mouth. "I send notices to people who are in the business and let them tell each other about it," Cal says. "A man in the business will tell a person everything about it, the bad as well as the good. Not everyone can do this business, and not everyone likes it." The response to the school has been all Token Vendor that Cal could hope for. Several hundred have already attended. Sometimes classes For more information, descriptive literature and a free copy of our new four-color are booked six months in advance, and catalog of the world's most profitable and reliable gaming and amusement many companies have sent 10 or more machines, contact Robert H. Breither, Sales Manager men. They come from all over the world: Credit -Only Hawaii, France, Germany, Canada, the Free -Play Amusement Bahamas; and they come from all TJM CORPORATION backgrounds, according to Cal. "I've had 5 Walnut Elgin, IL 60120 (312) 742-5620 Telex 72-2416

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www.americanradiohistory.com Bally Electronic Flippers by Bernie Powers into perspective is to point out that the (Ed. note: Bally Mfg. Corp.'s field service machine has five test cycles from which a manager Bernie Powers is notably one of problem can be defined. These are THE BIG the industry's most knowledgeable experts automatic test cycles which encompass in the field of electronics. He, colleague each one of the major areas of the machine: Jack O'Donnell, and various members o1 micro -processor module, lights, score dis- Bally's marketing and engineering staffs plays, solenoid and switches. have conducted schools on the subject This would take a maximum of five since Bally's initial efforts into solid-state minutes as compared to approximately 30 PUNCH to materialize. Box minutes on an electromechanical game, technology began Cash asked Powers to convey to our readers just to look for problems. This leaves most some of the differences between the elec- mechanics the time needed to do a tronic and electromechanical pinball thorough check of a machine on location. machines and outline a few of the points Serviceability 1»aNY most frequently covered in instrdction The above only looks at one aspect of classes. His statement follows.) electronic vs. electromechanical games The questions posed to me by Cash Box but, perhaps, one of the most important - encompass the entire program of elec. serviceability. ROGERS and in- The other aspect of serviceability which Ironic pinballs; their advantages,

struction on there. I will attempt to first is still cause for question and discussion discuss the never ending argument of "Why with a great number of mechanics is that electronic pinballs?" Then, discuss the most mechanical adjustments and assem- AMOA Artist of The Year specifics of instructing service people on blies have been removed and replaced by how to handle them. much more reliable electronic compo- AMOA Record of The Year The best way to begin is to draw on my nents. This lessens the likelihood of failure. own experience in the operating end of this What all this brings us around to are the business, when there, were nothing but many Bally schools we have conducted on AMOA Po of The Year electromechanical pinballs on the street. I worked in many facets of operating games, including some time as a street mechanic. It is very frustrating to be working a route and to have the responsibility for maintaining "X" amount of machines and to have little time to do the job perfectly. This is one dilemma that mechanics have lived with for years. 'Two Hats' the solid-state devices. We, meaning Jack To explain a little further: the typical O'Donnell any myself, started entering a route mechanic wears two hats; one is the few hours of classroom work on the elec- standard golf style hat that he uses in his tronic game into our schools back in normal daily routine of checking his stops. January of this year. Until May 1977, we The second is his fire hat, which is used for only devoted a portion of time to electronic putting out fires - that is, every time his games in our normal pinball schools. May "best" customer calls complaining about a of 1977 marked the breakoff point for Bally, machine that's out of order. between having electromechanical pinball It has always been my aim to try to schools and electronic pinball schools. eliminate the "fire hat" as often as possible We had three separate, three-day Bally and allow the mechanic enough time per pinball schools during May, conducted by stop to do the thorough job that is required. Chuck Wellestat from our engineering However, with an electromechanical pin- department, and Jack O'Donnell and ball, there is too much time expended in myself from marketing. Since then, we have defining the problem. Most good conducted over 25 schools for our dis- mechanics can repair and properly tributors throughout the country. troubleshoot a game to make a repair; but, We plan on continuing this effort, to because of the extreme amount of com- familiarize and train mechanics on the plexity in the features of each individual solid-state game. This is exemplified by the

game, I find that the process of properly fact that we've added another member to defining the problem, or each of the our teaching staff: Darrell Blendowski, who problems, on a machine can be very time is not unfamiliar with teaching a coin - consuming. The isolation to an individual operated school. circuit is relatively easy, after the initial As a follow-up to our May program of problem is defined. service schools, we scheduled a two-day The other aspect of the elec- school in Chicago just prior to the AMOA tromechanical game is to properly check it convention. We will also conduct 20 more out to determine if there are any problems. schools for distributors before the year is The procedure is to coin the game and ac- up. tivate each switch and correlate the switch's The regular eight hour schools we hold function to insure assembly activation, are broken down in the following fashion. proper scoring, and that the lights are il- The first hour is used to loosen up the class luminated. This little routine sounds simple and talk about basic differences between as written but can take up to 30 minutes per the electromechanical and electronic machine to just simply check out the games. The next portion of the morning machine. That time, however, does not in- session deals with familiarization of the clude the time it takes to troubleshoot or system and how to set up and approach the repair any problems found. game on location. The morning session Down Time basically focuses on the easy way to look at The bottom line to this is that down time the machine and is designed to generate in- - waiting for the fireman - causes loss of terest on the part of the solid-state skeptic. revenue and, with not all of the features The afternoon classes are devoted to ac- working properly, the machine, more often tual electronic problems and the diagnostic KENNY 'OGERS than not, won't get a player's second quar- and repair procedures required to solve ter. those problems on location. This is con- This is where one of the main advantages veyed by placing defective modules in the DELIVERS of electronic pinballs over elec- game and selecting class members, at ran- tromechanical comes in. Bally's game has dom, to come to the machine and been designed and manufactured with troubleshoot the game. "serviceability" built in. In short, ser- This usually gives even the biggest skep- viceability means ease of servicing for less tic the confidence that he can actually work THANK YOU FROM KENNY AND EVERYONE non-productive hours on the machine. on the machine, and find and make the The simplest way to put serviceability necessary repairs. AT UNITED ARTISTS RECORDS. l /1

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www.americanradiohistory.com Thank You And Congratulations To Glen Campbell For Winning The Pop Record Of TheYear On Juke Boxes Award Given By The Committee Of Amusement And Music Operators Association For Southern Nights

...and just look what's up for next year's award!

Helen Reddy * Happy Girls (4487)

Steve Miller * Swingtown (4496)

Tavares * More Than A Woman (4500)

Carole King * Simple Things (4497)

Little River Band * (4428)

The Sylvers * Any Way You Want Me (4493)

Bob Welch * Sentimental Lady (4479)

Kraftwerk * Trans -Europe Express (4460)

Maze * Lady Of Magic

www.americanradiohistory.com CALIFORNIA CLIPPINGS CHICAGO CHATTER Portale Automatic Sales' recent week-long open house celebration at its new San Fran- At the end of this week, coin machine people from throughout the world will be in Chicago cisco showroom was an unqualified success, according to executive vice president Tom for the 1977 AMOA exposition, being held in the Conrad Hilton Hotel. The show will of- Portale. "We were quite enthusiastic with the operator response," he said. "They had ficially open on Friday morning, October 28; but, as a special service, AMOA has arranged nothing but compliments for our showroom, which reaffirmed our optimism." The games for early arrivals to register on Thursday, October 27 from noon to 6 pm. This accommoda- which seemed to attract the most operator attention, as Tom noted, were Ramtek's "M-79 tion, instituted a few years back, helps Immeasurably in easing the heavy traffic at the Ambush" and Atari's "Starship 1." registration desk on Friday morning ... Among association sponsored events highlighting DATELINE SUNNYVALE - Home of Atari, where the spotlight is on two new games that the three-day convention will be a Ladies Luncheon at noon on the 28th, with noted psychic will be featured at the AMOA show: "Destroyer," a one -player video sea action piece, and Irene Hughes as featured guest; the AMOA Industry Seminar, at 3:30 that afternoon, "Airborne Avenger," a four -player solid-state flipper. In addition, Atari's surprise master featuring University of Notre Dame's Dr. John Malone conducting an in-depth presentation magician will be at the firm's booths on Saturday, October 29 to draw attention to the new on salesmanship; and the annual AMOA Membership Brunch on Saturday morning (29). games as well as currently popular attractions such as "Starship 1," "Super Bug," Expo's climaxing event will be the annual banquet and floor show on Sunday evening - "Breakout," "Sprint 2" and "Time 2000." The Atari booths are located in the West Room of with an all star cast of entertainers. the Conrad Hilton, numbers 16-23 and 26-33. VISITORS TO THE BALLY exhibit can look forward to a lot of surprises this year. For ON THE EVE OF THE AMOA convention and trade show, Chris Loumakls of Pico Indoor openers, hockey great Bobby Orr will be at the booth on Friday, in behalf of the new Bally Sports in Los Angeles was predicting an upsurge in phonograph and pool table sales. He "Power Play" electronic pin, which is being revealed at Expo. The game's theme, of course, said his prediction is based on the fact that many operators have neglected to update their is hockey and Orr, himself, figures prominently In the machine's graphics. "Eight Ball" will equipment in this area for the past two or three years while gobbling up the "glamor also be featured, and the gigantic "Big Foot" pinball machine - of television fame. The en- products" - video and pinball games. While noting that "new and used" phonos and pool tire decor of the booth will be different this year - and don't be surprised if another tables have been "the most active part of our business lately," he said there could be a national celebrity makes an appearance during the course of the convention. "boom in the coming year as operators catch up on their (phono and pool table) buying." THE RECENTLY DEBUTED "Laguna Racer" will be in the spotlight in the Midway exhibit C.A. ROBINSON'S Sandy Bettelman reports that distrib's staff will be out in full force at - along with three, or possibly four, brand-new releases. Mums the word, however, as to AMOA. See you there. further specifics - but Stan Jarockl extends an Invitation to stop by and see for yourself. LARRY BERKE, director of sales for Midway Mfg. Co., and Steve Heckmyer, marketing 1978 services manager for Brunswick's Briarwood Division, found themselves in a rather unique State Association Calendar position a couple of weeks back. Would you believe, roommates at Skokie Valley Hospital? Jan. 20-21: Oregon Amusement & Music May 19-21: New York Music & Amusement Who says competitors can't live together in harmony - and how can you avoid it within the Operators Assn., annual cony., Embar- Assn., annual cony., Stevensville Coun- confines of a hospital room. At any rate, both were doing nicely when we spoke with them cadero, Newport. try Club, Swan Lake. on October 17 and, by this time, should be back at their respective posts making ready for AMOA. Hope you didn't talk in your sleep, fellas. Feb. 3-5: South Carolina Coin Operators June 2-3: Ohio Music & Amusement Asso- BALLY MFG. CORP.'s national "Super Shooter Battle of the Pinball Wizards" Assn., annual mtg., Carolina Inn, Co- ciation, annual cony., The Columbus - contest got underway this month at more than 85 Aladdin's Castle game rooms. The finals lumbia. Hilton Inn, Columbus. are slated for the Playboy Towers hotel next February. Among the other participants are Faded April 21-23: Wisconsin Music Merchants July 21-22: Montana Coin Machine Oper. Glory sportswear, AMF Voit, MCA Records, Pioneer Electronics and Datsun. Assn., spring cony., Abbey Resort, Fon- Weirs Assn., annual cony., Fairmont Hot tana. Springs Resort, near Butte. TheJukeBoxProgrammer A JUKE BOX MUST! 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www.americanradiohistory.com CLASSIFIEDS /MER RADIO ANNOUNCER, A&R dir., COIN MACHINES promotional mgr. and , would like to be 25 CENTS PER WORD picked up by a record company, or would like to have a CLASSIFIED AD RATE R&B record label distribution deal. Call Mr. McGee: (215) WANTED 365-8673. Count every word Including all words In firm name. Numbers In address count as one word. Minimum ad accepted $6.25. CASH OR CHECK MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTIS- WANT Seeburg AY 160, DS 160. LPC-1. LPC-480, Electra. BMI SONGWRITER - who has written for Is NOT with order your classified ad will be held for following Issue pending Fleetwood. SS 160, LS -1. LS -2. We pay cash and pick up ING. If cash or check enclosed Tavares. Righteous Bros., Grass Roots and others now NOTICE S148 Classified Advertisers (Outside USA add $78 to your pre- - our truck unpacked. UNITED STATES AMUSEMENTS, 2 receipt of your check or cash. - auditioning soulful keyboard players for composing Issue for a period of W. Northfield Road, Livingston, N.J. 07039. (201) 992- sent subscription price). You are entitled to a classified ad of 40 words In each week's collaboration. Also have contemporary soul and disco 7813. one full year, 52 consecutive weeks. You are allowed to change your Classified each week it you so desire. catalog for A&R men and producers. Willie H. Wilson (213) All words over 40 will be billed at the rate of 25c per word. Please count words carefully. Be sure your 299-6649. WANTED: Cash paid for late model used pins. Premium Classified Ad is sent to reach Hollywood publication office by Wednesday, 12 noon, of preceding week to FOR MUSIC. Ten - paid for Wizards, Fireballs, Four Million B.C., Champ. Nip appear In the following week's Issue. SERVICE SCHOOL GAMES AND It. Wurlitzer 1050's and 1015's (any jukebox antiques). Call week night course teaches practical theory, schematics. collect 1-313-792-2131. $575 full price. COMIT, 2115 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90057. (213) 483-0300. WANT TO BUY: Auto Phono Model 11, 12, 14 & 17. recon- Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY ditioned. UNITED STATES AMUSEMENTS, 2 W. MAJOR NEW YORK RECORD COMPANY has excellent Northfield Road. Livingston, N.J. 07039. (201) 992-7813. opportunity available for art director in its advertising Send all copy to: CASH BOX, 6363 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 department. Should have three to five years experience. Print and TV concept and design necessary. Compre- hensive benefits, salary commensurate with experience. COIN MACHINES J Please send resume to CB Box 555. EEO employer F/M.

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Travel Time, Satin Doll, Wild Life. Flying Car- FOR SALE: Arcade machines ready for location: Midway pet. Super Star, Playball, Sky Jump, 2001 Mibs, Super Dune Buggy $100, Midway Whirley Bird $100, C.C. In- SERVICES CONVERSION CARTRIDGES - Play stereo records on Shifters, Tankers, Ramtek Baseball, TV Ping Pongs, vader $100, C.C. Motorcycle $100, C.C. Stunt Pilot $100, Seeburg monaural phonos Bthru 201. No adjustments re- World Series. Batting Champ, Sega Sea Devil, U Boat, Pro -Quizmaster $50, Unscramble Quiz Game $50, Desert COIN MACHINE Kiddie Ride $125. quired - just plug in - eliminate sound distortion, needle Drag Races, Flying Carpet, Gun, Speedway, SAMI, In- Fox $250, Super Shifter $295, Flipper skipping, excessive record wear. $24.95 postpaid. vaders, Winners, Paddle Battle, Pong, Computer Quiz, Foosball $150, Midway Flying Saucer Gun $250, Williams ACE LOCKS KEYED ALIKE: Send locks and the key you Satisfaction guaranteed. Quantity discounts. C.A. THORP Brunswick Air Hockeys, Wurlitzer 3110, Seeburg DS 160 2 -Player Olympian $225, Williams 1 -Player Klondike want them mastered to: $1.25 each, 10% D/C in lots of 100 SERVI, 1520 Missouri, Oceanside. Ca. 92054. and Model R. D&L DISTR. INC., Box 6007, Harrisburg, Pa. $200, Williams 2 -Player Olympian $225. Williams 1 -Player or more. RANDEL LOCK SERVICE, 61 Rockaway Ave.. 17112. Phone (717) 545-4264. Klondike $200, Williams 2 -Player Lucky Lady $250, Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580. (516) 825-6216. Our 38th year 2 -Player FOR SALE: Keeney Red Arrow, Keeney Twin Dragon. Williams 1 -Player Travel Time $200, Williams in vending. Bally Deluxe Gold Cup, Bally Super Jumbo (export only). Olympia Hockey $200, Games Skill Race Pinball $150, Or- UNITED STATES AMUSEMENTS, 2 W. Northfield Road, FOR SALE: Royal Flush $760, Surf Champ $775, Jacks U.S. Marshall 56 Gun $50, United Shuffle Alleys Bette, Public Auction Sale by Sealed Bid, 2:00 P.M., Nov. 25, Livingston, N.J. 07039. (201) 992-7813. Open $685, Target Alpha $695, Jack In The Box $425, Big bit, Times Square, C.C. Shuffle Alleys, Gold Mine and 1977. 53,000 LP & Stereo Records, NEW. 5,000 8 -Track Hit $700, Super Soccer $475, Fast Draw $750, Big Indian Festival Brunswick Air Hockey 7 ft. $300, National Tapes. NEW. Bids invited on Small -Large quantities. Call - JUST OUT!: Bally "Fireball" home professional pinball $535, Spirit of '76 $715, Freedom $775, Sky Kings $325, Cigarette Machines consoline model 20 ad 22 column, write for Bid Catalog. M.W. "Zip" Zimmerman & Co., P.O. up, game, 4 -player (no coin required), solid state electronics, Capt. Fantastic $850, Hang Glider $795, Big Deal (write), $200 and up, Rowe Riviera model $275 and Wurlitzer Box 5924, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. (213) 872-1650. me a easy diagnostic test circuits, LED digital scoring, plays Grand Prix $775, Darling $350, Red Baron $475, jukeboxes 2-3500, 2-2610, 1-3100, 2-3410. Give seven songs. $800 brand new - sealed carton. Request Hollywood $495, Speed King $475, Big League Baseball price on any of the above pieces. Will buy Bally Beauty circular. ANIMATED PROD., INC., 1600 Broadway, New $495, Fairy $425, Tornado Baseball $895, Racer $775, Contest, Waikiki Beach and Red Arrow. Also Shot -a - -MUSIC York 10019. (212) 265-2942. Top Gun $775, Boot Hill $1175, Sea Wolf $1125, Lines. For sale: Lotta Fun converted to Barrel of Fun, also RECORDS Steeplechase $625, Outlaw (new) $625, Outlaw $495, 7 ft. and 8 ft. pool tables new and used. GUERRINI Phone ATTENTION metropolitan & upstate New Yorkers: We LeMans.$1225, Night Driver $1225, Stunt Cycle $695, VENDING, 1211 W. 4th St., Lewistown, Pa. 17044. FOR SALE: The Music Industry Series by Walter Hurst. have a large selection of new & used add -a -balls and ar- Breakout $1050, Flyball $395, Tank 2 $725, Death Race (717) 248-9611. Record Industry book $25. Publishers Office Manual $25. cade equipment. Also jukes, pool tables, shuffles, $1095, Bazookas $925. Bi Plane $625, Bi Plane 4 $1150, Copyright $10. Music/Record Business and Law$10. How continental slot machines. Ex- cigarette & candy. We deliver & accept trades. COIN Lazer Command (new) )825. Lazar Command )725. SALE: 1,000 Bally super To Be A Music Publisher $10. SEVEN ARTS PRESS, INC., each. F.O.B. Antwerp, Belgium. INC., 213 N. Division St., Meadows 4 in 1 $725, Meadows 4 in 1 (with stand) $750, cellent condition, $1,250 Box 649 Hollywood. Ca. 90028. MACHINE DISTRIBUTORS, STATES Peekskill, N.Y. 10566. Call (914) 737-5050. Dynamo Model E (new) $475, Dynamo $295, Garlando Machines subject to inspection. UNITED (cheatproof with glass) $495, Garlando $175. Fire Chief AMUSEMENTS. 2 W. Northfield Road, Livingston, N.J. LEADING TAPE AND RECORD DISTRIBUTORS OF all NATIONAL WHITENBURG MODEL 400 FOOD VENDER $350, Super Shifter (as is) $200. Flying Tiger (as is) $175, 07039. (201) 992-7813. labels. Will sell current & cut-out merchandiee at lowest NARM. Send for free catalogues. 1 National 21 CE candy machine Vendo Visi -Vend Rowe Swagrab $795, Skill Crane $795, Rotor (imported pusher) prices. Member of - Baseballs. cigarette machines 20 700 $175 or 7 for $1000 - Rowe 20 $575, Skill Digger $395, Mini Auto Bumper Carousel $650. FOR SALE: Stunt Cycles, LeMans, Tornado CANDY STRIPE RECORDS, INC., 371 South Main Street, 800 $295, crating extra. Arcade equipment. Motor Cycle, NEW ORLEANS NOVELTY CO., 1055 Dryades St., New Checkmate, Sega Road Race, Winners, Zodiacs, Gottlieb Freeport, New York 11520. (516) 379-5151. (212) 895- Funland. Pennant, Sami, Sea Raider and Dune Buggy, Orleans. La. 70113. Tel.: (504) 529-7321. & WMS pingames, Seeburg Electras, LS -1. SS -160, 3930. Telex 126851 Canstripe Free. pool tables, pinballs and many other items. VATHIS VEN- Wurlitzers 3510. D & L DISTRIBUTING CO., INC., Box DORS. Call (214) 792-2806, 793-3723 or 792-1810. 6007. Harrisburg, Pa. 17112. (717) 545-6264. RECORD/MUSIC POSITION wanted by young single RECORD BINS FOR SALE: 4 LP wide step-ups $80 each: male. B.A. (Economics), J.D., in management, promotion SALES: 400 assorted Gottlieb, Bally, Williams flippers, 5 LP wide step-ups $100 each: extra large browser bins FOR SALE: 50 Seeburg 160 selection wall boxes $25 or production. Creative, highly motivated. Resume: 70-76, Bingos, Bali, Stockmarket, Tickertape, Wallstreet, $125 each. Contact: Jack Baker (213) 240-6290. each. 20.000 used 45 rpm records 1000 or less 106 each, CHRIS JOHNSON, 7220 Hollywood BI. #234, Los Angeles Mysticgate. UNITED STATES AMUSEMENTS, 2 W. over 1000, 96 each. Watling 200 scale $200: Rock -Ola 90046. CENTRAL Northfield Road, Livingston. N.J. 07039. (201) 992-7813. more 400 late model Gottlieb, Lowboy $60. One-third down balance C.O.D. FLIPPERS: At all times than 76541. Bally, Williams, Chicago, Spanish mfgr. available, im- MUSIC CO.. Box 284, Killeen, Texas WANT: 45s/ALL TYPES 1955-1976 (Pop, R&B, C&W. we want, FOR SALE; We have in stock a great quantity of 5 -year - mediate delivery call for lists. UNITED STATES AMUSE- MOR). Will deliver cash if you got enough of what FOR SALE, completely reconditioned: Bally 1 Amigo Record Magazine, P.O. Box old pinball machines Gottlieb. Write to: SOVODA 51 Rue MENTS, 2 W. Northfield Road, Livingston, N.J. 07039. - Call Martin Cerf/Phonograph 1 1 $725: Williams 1 de Longvic, 21300 Chenove, France telex 350018. (201)992-7813. $695, Flicker $645, Boomerang - 2404, Hollywood, CA 90028. Travel Time $395, 1 Pat Hand $895; Ramtek - Clean FOR SALE: Silver Sails, Red Arrows, Ticker Tapes, Blue Sweep $395; Midway - 1 Tornado Baseball call or write. INTERNATIONAL RADIO STATIONS, MUSIC Chips and stock markets. Also Sweet Shawness, Bally ALL TYPES OF COIN -OPERATED EQUIPMENT. Flip- MICKEY ANDERSON, INC., P.O. Box 6369, Erie, Pa. PUBLISHERS, discotheques and fanclubs subscribe to Jumbos and Super Jumbos, Big Threes, Blue Spots and pers. shuffle alleys. guns, TV games, Williams, Gottlieb. 16512. Phone (814) 452-3207. our Automatic Airmail Service for all singles and LPs from Mt. Climbers. Antique slots for California area. Call ChiCoin, Ramtek, Allied, Netting Phonographs (large the charts. The fastest and most dependable service in the WASSICK NOVELTY, Morgantown, W. Va. (304) 292- selection) Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI, Rock -Ola, Rock -Ola BINGOS FOR EXPORT ONLY. Available 25 Big Wheels. world. AIRDISC SPECIAL SERVICES, Box 835, Amityville. '77 91 vending. Cigarettes, candy, cold drink. National Smoke- Write for special price. Also OK games and Ticker Tapes. New York 11701. shop. Rock -Ola. All kinds shipped to perfection or buy as- Late pinballs and Arcade equipment. D&P MUSIC CO., IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - Hollycrane motors, Bally is and save. We have the right price and equipment on 1237 Mt, Rose Ave., York, Penn. 17403. P.O. Box 243. FORWARD $1.00 for sample record plus free information Bingo Control Motors, Bally O.K. Games, Lido, Roller hand to serve your needs. Write or call: FLOWER CITY (7171848-1846. ,on good quality record pressing. JODY RECORDS, 1697 Derby, Circus Queens, Bikini. New Sweet Shawnee, New DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 389 Webster Ave., Rochester, N.Y. IBroadway, New York, N.Y. 10019, Suite 802-B. Twin Knight Used Uprights, New Big Three blackglasses. LOWELL ASSOCIATES. P.O. Box 386. Glen Burnie, Md. WANT RECORDS &TAPES, 45s AND LPs, surplus WURLITZER Model 1100, Ro ckola model 2, Seeburg returns, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write Harry 21061 (301) 768-3400. Shoppe Grabber, LEGAL models B and C, Motoscope Candy Warriner at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CO., 101 Gedney BRENON'S COIN Western Sweepstakes - Make offer. St., Nyack, N.Y. 10969 (914) 358-5086. BUY a spare Trapshoot transmitter, $39.95 each. or buy MACHINES. INC., P.O. Box 117, Brownville, NY 13615. IF YOU NEED A LAWYER call L. ROB WERNER, Attorney two and we'll send one receiver unit tree. Call Dave, HAN - (213) 469-7047, 462-7227. UCB Building, 6255 Sunset FREE CATALOG - COMPLETE ONE STOP: Specializ- SON DISTRIBUTING CO., (612) 884-6604. Blvd. 20th Floor, Hollywood, Calif. 90028. ing in oldies -but -goodies. Wholesale only. PARAMOUNT Electronic Test Equipment: Books & Home Study Personal service for your legal needs. - RECORDS, INC.. 1 Colonial Gate, Plainview, L.I., N.Y. Courses. Immediate delivery on B&K oscilloscopes, FOR SALE: Rock -Ola 504 wallbox $100; Rock -Ola - Special arrangements made to meet the demanding 11803. digital multimeters, transistor checkers & power supplies. Receivers, 1725-8-2, 1765, 1721, 1769 $65 each. needs of the industry. E&L Instruments bugbooks & training aids for home WESTERN DISTRIBUTORS, 1226 SW 16th Avenue. Port- KING OF MUSIC RECORDS is looking for masters. Send study including the Digi-Designer, the Innovator Series & land. Ore. 228-7565 copies to KING OF MUSIC RECORDS, 806 -16th Avenue microprocessor Call for free catalog & MMD-1 system. South, Suite 217, Nashville Tenn. 37203, or call (615) 242- prices. & CEN- BankAmericard Master Charge accepted. REAL ESTATE 2023. SEEBURG LPC 150, AMI 200, N 150. Johnson coin sorter TRAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 2315 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Tennis Tourney 200, Electro Dart 100. 63103. Call too free in U.S.A. 1-800-325-8997 (in Missouri) & counter 295, FOR SALE: 5,000 jukebox 45s 100 different $8.50: Ave., Far Rockaway, N.V. call 1-800-392-7747). FOR SALE: East Side -New York City, Excellent disco and BROWSER. 2009 Mott foreign $13. Choose Rock, Disco, Polka, Country. AL's ft. Fully equipped. $50,000 rental restaurant, 14.000 sq. Cottage Grove, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. P.A. Sale Price: $395,000 financing considered. 2249 GRONICH & KARR, INC., 11 E. 44th St., New York, N.Y. OPERATORS We buy used records not over 1 year old 10017. or call Maylin Lin (212) 682-6262. - - 106 each plus postage. JOHN M. AYLESWORTH & CO. 9701 Central Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. 92644 (714) 537- POWER! EMPLOYMENT 5939. CLASSIFIED RARE RECORD SHOPS AND FINDER. List of 31 United States shops. Up to date list personally compiled $2. Got machines to sell? Is there something you're look- SERVICE MACLEAN'S. 312 Belanger St., Houma, La. 70360. like to move some used 45's ing to buy? Maybe you'd SCHOOL FOR GAMES AND MUSIC, two and three week HOUSE OF OLDIES - We are the world headquartersfor largest of old ad rates above. courses. Phonos. Flippers and Bingos. By schematics! out of print LPs and 45s. Also, the selections or need a route mechanic? See famous 3 in CAL'S COIN COLLEGE, P.O. Box 810. Nicoma Park, Okla. rock 'n' roll and albums. Our 73066. (405) 769-5343. 1 catalog. $1.25. HOUSE OF OLDIES, 267 Bleeker St.. N.Y.. N.Y. 10014. (212) 243-0500. YOUNG WRITER -PRODUCER with sources for artists and material desires association with a progressive FOR EXPORT: All labels of phonograph records, car- record company needing same and prepared to make of- tridges. cassettes. Also excellently priced selections of fers. Write C.K. Aspinwall of 652 Azalea Drive in La close-outs. Nearly 30 years of personalized service to im- EXPORTS. Grange. Ga. 30240. porters world over. Wholesale only. DARO LDT. 1468 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11230. MECHANIC -COLLECTOR WANTED: Games, music, Cable: EXPODARO, NEW YORK. cigarettes repair. Must have references and years of ex- perience. 5-6 days. Benefits. North Central New Jersey, 2 bedroom apartment available. Send resume to Cash Box HUMOR Magazine, 119 W. 57th St., New York, New York 10019.

SEEKING record company or writer with connections for DEEJAYSI Here's top drawer comedy for you! 11,000 song releases. 'z publishing rights wanted. Also master one-line gags for radio; only $10! Unconditionedly tapes for sale, ready for pressing. Perez, Box 633-A, guaranteed! Catalog of one-liners, funny stories, put- Detroit, Mich. 48232 downs, trivia, breaks, and lots more, free on request. Ed- mund Orrin, 41171-C Grove Place, Madera, Calif. 93637. JO -BAR MUSIC PUBLISHING CORPORATION and BAR -JO Records, Inc. needs investors and stockholders DEEJAYSI COMICS! CUSTOM GAGS! written especially to re -open music business. Write BAR -JO at 83-45 Vietor for YOU! Incredible new "one-to-one" service by top Ave., Suite 2B, Elmhurst, NY 11373 or call (212) 898-1628 professional comedy writer. PLUS- Hottest monthly or 243-5668. gagletter anywhere! Fat sample issue $3. Informative brochure FREE on request. PETER PATTER, P.O. Box A&R MAN TRAPPED IN SINGERS BODY. Person with 402-C, Pinedale. Cal. 93650. Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY eight years experience in jingles, office management & music business as a singer seeks A&R position with label CREATE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL HUMOR! Formula and Send all copy to: CASH BOX, 6363 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 - will accept any gig leading to A&R. Have contacts. Steve instructions, $3.50 to: Humor, Box 21348, Phoenix, AZ Goldin (213) 221-2988. 85036. Money back If not satisfied! Make sure your check is enclosed

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(continued from page 33) Guevara Joins P.D. Ent. - Paul Drew Enterprises has announced the appointment of Bing Crosby, Whose Career Rosie Guevera as personal assistant to the president. Most recently, she was music direc- tor of KHJ Radio. Previously she was a secretary at RKO Radio for over two years. D'Imperio Appointed At Paramount - Joseph E. D'Imperio has been appointed director Spanned 50 Years, Is Dead of music of the studio music department of Paramount Pictures, it was announced today by (continued from page 9) Surrender Dear," "Just One More Chance" Famous Music Company, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures Corporation. He replaces Crosby's "White Christmas" album and "The Blue Of The Night," which Dominic Frontiere who resigned last week. Having joined RCA Victor Records as an attor- alone, Passamano was quoted as saying, became his theme. ney in 1955, D'Imperio became counsel, then senior counsel for the record division during "has generated orders for half a million This led to his first record contract with his first five years with the company. From 1963 to 1965 he was division vice president, since last Friday (Oct. 14, the day Crosby Brunswick, which later became Decca business affairs, and until February 1971, when he left RCA Records, he held the titles of died)." Records, now under MCA. division vice president for three subsequent divisions, product and talent development, A greatest hits album, which was Bing married Dixie Lee in 1929, when she talent services & music publishing, and popular music. In March, 1971, D'Imperio became originally scheduled for release by MCA was a rising star at Fox Studios, then began president of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Records and Feld Brothers Management early in 1978, is being rush -released to singing on CBS radio where he performed Corporation, as well as several music publishing firms owned by Ringling Bros. and Bar- stores next week, according to the Post's for 29 weeks at the Paramount Theater in num & Bailey Records. article. MCA Records, when it was known New York doing five or six shows a day. Stark Named At Filmways - Terry Stark has been named president of Filmways/Heider as Decca, is where Crosby recorded during Illness Recording Inc. He began his career in the recording industry at Heider in 1971 as a night the time of his biggest hits in the 1930s and Crosby said this heavy schedule was phone man, and served as studio manager from 1973 through 1975. For the past two years, '40s. responsible for the "one and only real ill- Stark has been particularly active in the remote recording field, both in music and televi- The paper said a spokesman for London ness" of his life. He developed nodes on his sion. Records, which brought out Crosby's latest vocal chords and took a break from singing Harrison Named At Press Office - The Press Office has announced the appointment of recordings earlier this year, said within five for two or three weeks. When he returned, Julie Harrison as director of tour publicity for the organization. Prior to joining The Press days of singer's death, "We were wiped out his voice was somewhat lower. Office she was director of tour publicity for Rogers & Cowan, Beverly Hills and was of on -hand inventory and are re -ordering in Because of the change it made in his associated with Atlantic Records, previous to that. six figures." voice, the nodes later became famous as Grant Named At WEA - Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corp. announced the appointment of Most New York -area record stores have "the million dollar wart." Dee Grant as national travel manager. Grant, who was with WEA for five years at its Los reported increased demands for Crosby's He appeared in his first feature-length Angeles Branch prior to joining the Home Office staff one year ago, has extensive ex- albums, but several have said that demand movie, which he said his brother Everett perience in operations and administration. is not as great as that which followed the was responsible for "edging" him into, in Two Named At Rosenthal - Art Becker, Jr., and Marvin Haas were named vice-presidents death of Elvis Presley last Aug. 16. "The Big Broadcast of 1932." York. Both men of Albert Jay Rosenthal Advertising, New are account supervisors. He was born May 2, 1904 in Tacoma, From there, he went on to star in more Matters Music Matters Names Maiden - Lynne Maiden has joined Music as an artist Washington, as the fourth in a family of than 50 other pictures. In 1948, he was representative. Maiden, formerly with the Stan Kenton office, will act as liaison between seven children of Harry Lowe Crosby and selected, for the fifth consecutive year, as jazz educators in high schools and colleges across the country and professional Los Kate Harrigan Crosby. The other children the top money -making star of motion pic- Angeles musicians in the company's musicollege program. were Larry, Everett and Ted, who were tures in the annual poll of exhibitors con- Bailey Appointed At Paramount - John Bailey has been appointed director of financial older than Bing, and Catherine, Mary Rose ducted by the Motion Picture Herald, a He Paramount Pictures planning and analysis for Paramount Pictures Corporation. joined and Bob, who later became a famous big trade paper. in December, 1973. Prior to his new appointment, he had been manager of financial plann- band leader. In his recording career, he became the ing. Succeeding Bailey in the capacity of manager of financial planning will be Robert The family moved to Spokane in 1910, first artist to be awarded a platinum record, Salerno. and about the same time, Harry Lillis which he received in 1960 recognizing his Frontiere Leaves Paramount - Dominic Frontiere has submitted his resignation to became "Bing." He said he got the name worldwide sales of more than 200 million Paramount Pictures Corporation as director of music of the studio division. He has from a comic strip character he liked records. resigned in order to devote all of his time to composing music for motion pictures, televi- named "Bingo" and the name stayed with Besides his singing and acting, Crosby sion and records. He recently composed the score for "Washington, Behind Closed Doors" him from the time when he started to school became involved with other business in- which debuted on ABC Television last month. On November 5, 1977 he will conduct the at Webster Elementary School until he terests, which included a television produc- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Albert Hall, London, in a program consisting of music graduated from high school. tion company, oil wells, an orange juice from Paramount motion pictures over the last 50 years. Bing was active in sports in high school, company, a trailer village in Palm Springs, Changes At Record Bar - Norma Laughton has been named director of personnel for but never studied music formally. He took his 25,000 -acre cattle ranch in Nevada and Record Bar, Inc., and Jill Bartholomew has been promoted to managing director of AD - part in elocution contests in high school Bing Crosby Enterprises. He also owned Ventures Associates, the Record Bar advertising agency. Laughton joined the chain on a and studied law later for three years at Gon- about 15% of the Pittsburgh Pirates part-time basis in May 1976, while she attended graduate school at the University of North zaga University. baseball team and about 51/2% of the Carolina in Chapel Hill. Bartholomew joined the AD -Ventures staff as media buyer when Detroit Tigers. the agency was formed in June 1975. She is a graduate of the School of Journalism at First Drum Set Golfing Pennsylvania State University. He got a set of drums in his first year cf But golfing was the interest other than college and joined a friend, Al Rinker, in a Moore Elected At NARAS Ray Moore has been elected president of the New York Chap- singing and acting with which Bing was - band called the Musicaladers. In 1924, he ter of (NARAS) by its board of governors. He succeeds Allan most frequently identified. He died shortly and Rinker bought a car and moved to Los as first vice after completing 18 holes in Madrid. Steckler, who had served two terms, and who was asked to serve president. Angeles. Other newly -elected officers include Anne Phillips as second vice president, Jay Sacks as His exhibition golf matches with Bob They played vaudeville dates around the secretary, and Larry Keyes as treasurer. Hope raised thousands of dollars for country for nearly two years, then joined charity and the annual Pebble Beach Bing Holland To BNB Richard Holland has joined BNB Associates and Tattoo Records - as another singer, Harry Barris, to form the Crosby Pro -Am Tournament also donated director of in-house public relations and also will be involved with Tattoo's music Rhythm Boys. They were hired by band- its proceeds to charity. The Pebble Beach publishing company, Big Heart Music. He formerly was a management executive with BNB leader Paul Whiteman and toured with him Tournament was financed entirely by Bing. Associates and Robert Ellis and Associates. Before that, he was president of Hollywood for three years. During World War II, Crosby helped sell Film Consultants, and a film executive for Universal Pictures. When Whiteman's band moved back $14 million worth of war bonds Connie Pappas has joined Ken Fritz Management. more than - east, The Rhythm Boys stayed in California and donated the proceeds from his for American Variety Inter- Elliott Upped At AVI - Robin Elliott, administrative director and joined bandleader Gus Arnheim at the recording of "Silent Night" to his brother national's management division, has been upped to assistant vice-president of personal Cocoanut Grove. Mack Sennet first saw Larry's show troupe, enabling it to tour the entertainment conglomerate. Elliott, who has been with the company for 12 years, will Crosby there and signed him for a series of military installations in the U.S. function in an executive capacity for all AVI subsidiaries, including recording, studio short subjects to be distributed by Bing organized the Crosby Camp Shows, operations, and personal management, as well as general supervision of the publishing Paramount. miles on division. and traveled more than 50,000 It was in these short films that Crosby tours of England, France and Germany en- Morales Leave Platinum Clancy Morales, staff artist with the creative services depart- - was heard masses, singing "I tertaining troops. ment of Platinum/Chess Records, has departed the company. He can be reached at P.O. first by the Box 1005, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632. Terry At Cream -HI - Cream -Hi Records has named Stan Terry southwest regional promotion and marketing manager. He was most recently national director of promotion and sales for Fantasy Records. He started in the record industry in 1960 as a salesman for and went on to become national promotion director for Hi -Records and southwest regional promotion and sales director for London Records. Markham At Presser - The Theodore Presser Company has announced the appointment of Henson Markham as vice president, director of publications. He joined the Presser organization in January, 1977, with the initial assignment of coordinating the transfer of the print and distribution division of Chappell Music Company to the Presser Company, Chap- pell's newly appointed distributor. rim farPrp Sound Unlimited Gets Mile -High, Pan Am. Dist. THANKS - UNICEF's annual Halloween fundraising campaign this year featured record- ed radio announcements and gratis personal appearances by Polydor recording artists DENVER - Sound Unlimited recently ac- The move is expected early in 1978, Gim- Gloria Gaynor and Roy Ayers. They were, in return, presented with Certificates of Ap- quired Mile High One -Stop and Pan bell reported. preciation by Andrew Young, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Pic- American Distributors here with plans to Bob Jacobs, former midwest sales tured at the presentation ceremony are (from left): Gaynor; Rick Stevens, vice president of consolidate operations into a newly manager of Springboard Records, has A&R, east coast, for Polydor; Young; Ayers; Dave Shein, vice president of finance for purchased building which company presi- been named branch manager of the opera- Polydor; and Matt Parsons, director of R&B promotion for Polydor. Pictured at bottom are dent Noel Gimbell says is three times the tion. (from left) Evangeline and George Dramotonos, who represented the 300,000 size of Sound Unlimited's present facility. schoolchildren expected to "Trick or Treat for UNICEF."

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Doral Hotel IF YOU'RE IN THE miami Beach MUSIC BUSINESS YOU CAN'T Oct. 28 - AFFORD Mou. 1,1977 NOT TO BE THERE 300 Record Labels Set To Participate In Third Musexpo NEW YORK - This year's Musexpo will (Japan), Splash Records (U.K.), Direction feature an increased participation from Records (Canada), Discotel (Canada), record companies, publishing firms and Ariola Benelux (Holland), Gumma Records radio personnel. Record label participation (Canada), Domenica de Discos (Dominican AUSTRALIAN tau v golu albums for auch of their has almost doubled with over 300 record Republic), Emerald -Mint Records (U.K.), three album releases "How Dare You,"""and "" labels worldwide having confirmed their at- Fab. de Discos Columbia (Spain), Trema during their recent Australian tour. The presentation was made by Phonogram managing tendance at this year's third annual record (France), Gull Records (U.K.), Heathrow director Ross Barlow at a reception held by Phonogram for Australian media during a music held Record and industry market October Exports (U.K.), Image Records break in the hectic tour. lOcc's latest release "Deceptive Bends" is still top 5 in Australia 28 -November 1 In Miami. (Australia), Release Records (Ireland), and heading towards platinum. Pictured (l-r): Stuart Tosh, Rick Fenn, , U.S. based record labels participating in- Kebec Disc (Canada), Solo Records , , Ross Barlow, Tony O'Malley. clude RCA Records, CBS Records, London (Canada), Boni Disco (El Salvador), Nevis Records, Atlantic Records, Private Stock Records (U.K.), Pilot (U.K.), Rainbow Triple Header Concert Records, ABC Records, Cuyre Indust- Recors (Germany), Royalty Records of Japan's Four Big ties/Salsoul Records, Fantasy/Mile- Canada (Canada), Sonet Records (U.K. & Is Set For Australia Records, Epic Records, Sweden), Toshiba -EMI (Japan), Labels To stone/Prestige Velvet de Unify AUSTRALIA The Paul Dainty Corpora- DJM Records, L.A. International Records, Venezuela (Venezuela), Wizard - Records tion is to stage what promises to be the AVI (Australia), Zartos For Jem/Passport Records, Records, (Spain), Down -Stairs Distribution most spectacular rock event ever present- Dharma Records, Laurie Records, Jet Records (Canada), Leo Records (El TOKYO - After long, prudent examina- ed in Australia a massive triple -header Records, Midsong International Records, Salvador), Mushroom - Records (Australia), tions and confabulations about coopera- co -headlining rock legends Fleetwood Mac New World Records, Springboard Inter- 3rd World Records (U.K.), State Records tion in the distribution -field, Japan's four and Santana and Australia's own Little national Records, Request Records, Direct (U.K.). main record manufacturers, Victor Musical River Band. Records, Pap This Disc Major Records, year again shows a steady increase Industries Co., Teichiku, RVC and Trio have The concerts which will be presented un- Records, SMI Records, MJ Records, in publishers SRI participating at Musexpo '77, decided to establish a "commodities - der the title "Rockarena," will bring Records, Jay Jay Records, Red Greg with 280 over music publishing companies center," both in Tokyo and Osaka. together three groups currently playing at Records, Mushroom Records, and MCA having worldwide confirmed their par- The many old distribution mechanisms the peak of their respective careers. "The Records. ticipation. From the U.S.A., participating of the four labels are to be absorbed by concerts are not just music presentations," Overseas Labels publishing companies include: Screen these commodities -centers to unify their says Paul Dainty. "The quality of the lineup Overseas based record labels par- Gems/EMI, MCA Music, RCA Music distribution businesses. According to an ensures they will be events, and the staging ticipating include: Decca Records (U.K.), Publishing Int'I, Acuff/Rose Publications, executive of Victor Musical Industries Co., will be the most spectacular ever seen in Bellaphon (Germany), Jupiter Records April Blackwood Music, Irving/Almo and the purpose of the new -commodities cen- Australia." (Germany), Basart Records (Holland), Rondor Intl Music. Chappell Music, Burlington ter is the rationalization of their distribution Little River Band will fly direct from their Records Music, Jet (U.K.), Able Records (Canada), Columbia Pictures Publications, businesses by saving cost and labor. At the second successful tour of America. (Germany), Nippon Phonogram (continued on page 92) same time, another executive of one of the four labels said as follows, "It has been of epoch-making news that the four com- Riviera Exits Stiff Great Britain Music Industry panies had success in reaching an agree- ment to join hands with each other in the With Two Acts distribution business. Through these ac- LONDON - Jake Riviera, who founded the Represented At Musexpo tions, we can expect to save waste and dou- new wave label Stiff with former Brinsley NEW YORK - Great Britain's music have been syndicated coast to coast. ble out investments. In another words, we Schwartz manager Dave Robinson in publishing and record industry personnel Further recordings by the orchestra and will be able to supply records and tapes to August last year, has left the company with will again be predominately represented at their marketing throughout the world will be users with lower prices by these rationaliza- managerial rights to a couple of its top acts, Musexpo. 26 firms will exhibit under the one of the primary objectives in Miami. tions. However, we are ready at any time to Elvis Costello and . sponsorship of British Phonographic In- Jet Records receive proposals from other record Riviera, originally known as Andrew dustries Ltd. and the Music Publishers Jet Records, established in 1974, has manufacturers to join with us if they are will- Jakeman, was previously road manager for Associated Ltd. Another eight British com- reached the point where it is no longer a ing to ..." Dr. Feelgood, and launched Stiff in panies will show independently. new company but has crossed into collaboration with Robinson with financial Two important participants will be the adulthood, says director Don Arden. Jet backing from Feelgood's Lee Brilleau and British Broadcasting Corporation and the has produced many new names and has rock photographer Keith Morris. The label Decca Record Co., which will be meeting big worldwide sales. The roster now in- originally operated through specialist with its affiliate company London Records cludes Alan Price for North America and stores and mail order, but signed a dis- and U.S. business contacts. The BBC will Kingfish who have had a recent hit in the tribution deal with at the demonstrate its wide range of product and States. Also known here is the Electric Light beginning of this year. Another of its suc- John Ross -Barnard of the BBC has been in- Orchestra, described as Jet's $10 million cessful acts is The Damned. vited to head the international section of the superstar, which has built a reputation as Costello and Lowe will fulfill their current Radio Programming seminar at Musexpo. an exciting, entertaining and innovative recording contractual commitments, but a Wilson Editions has attended the two force in rock music. Their latest LP is the label change is anticipated later. previous shows. These produced fourth gold album in a row. Agency With Red Ryder publishing and record deals for the firm Cyril Shane has built in nine years one of SAGER WITH FRIENDS - Carole Bayer from many parts of the world, but were the most successful independent Sager made her U.K. concert debut at Lon- TORONTO - The Toronto based booking specially valuable in opening up the U.S. publishing houses in Britain and claims to don's Theater Royal earlier this month, and firm The Agency has announced the sign- market for both popular and classical have been responsible for making more WEA Records hosted a party for her at the ing of an exclusive booking agreement with material. Musexpo '76 offered the first in- continental hits than any other British nearby Friends Restaurant, a newly opened the Red Ryder Band. troduction to American radio and publisher. The Cyril Shane Organisation venture in which Elton John and his Negotiations are presently underway to background music possibilities resulting in comprises 10 publishing companies which manager John Reid are involved. Seen with obtain a recording contract for the band, ITW Productions establishing Carson West have had many successes recently with hits Carole are from the left: Reid, WEA artist who are managed by Franklin House and the Chartsound Orchestra specifically from Cliff Richard, Peters And Lee and development manager Jonathan Clyde and Management. The band recently has per- to record for the USA. 24 titles have been Shirley Bassey among others. The firm also WEA Netherlands general manager formed with Pure Prairie League in a completed since March of this year and (continued on page 92) Giovanni Tonino. Toronto concert appearance.

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Beadle succeeds List of CURRENT OVERSEAS JOB OPPORTUNITIES with a special section on overseas Brian Oliver, who moved recently to State Music, and comes to the post after nine years construction projects, executive positions and teaching opportunities. with ATV Music, latterly as creative director. Prior to that he was professional manager at How, Where and Whom to apply for the job of your choice OVERSEAS! Lawrence Wright Music for three years. FIRMS and ORGANIZATIONS employing all types of Personnel in nearly every part of the Brian Dockery has been appointed managing director designate of EMI (Ireland) Ltd. Free World. With effect from 1 January 1978 he will succeed Guy Robinson who will be leaving the EMI Firms and organizations engaged in OVERSEAS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, MAN- Group to set up his own music business. 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Capitol Records -EMI of Canada has also announced the promotion of Bob Rowe, for- ORDER FORM merly director, sales, to the position of divisional vice-president, Overseas Employment Guides sales. has been named U.K., 1727 SCOTT ROAD, SUITE C Christine Eldridge press officer for Arista Records where she will BURBANK, CA 91504 be working with director of press and publicity Howard Harding on all aspects of press and publicity. Previously she was European promotion manager at A&M Records and before I am enclosing $10.00 cash, check or money order. Please send me your complete set of that spent four years in the CBS Records London press office. OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT GUIDES immediately. Lesley Turnbull has joined Arista Records U.K. in the international department where she will be dealing with international promotion and artist liaison for the label's U.S. and NAME U.K. product throughout the world. She joins from a similar post at GTO Records, and prior to that ran GTO Publishing for Laurence Myers. ADDRESS Carl Miller has been named for the newly created post of special projects manager at CBS Records U.K., reporting to Andrew Pryor and being responsible for the audio and CITY STATE 7lP visual concert presentation of artists. Miller has had considerable experience in road Or charge this order on your BankAmericard or Master Charge management and concert tours during six years as tour and perso, manager for Cat Stevens, and co -produced the shows at the CBS convention held !ñtndon back in the BankAmericard Account No summer. Expiration Date Michael Ross has been appointed art director of A&M Records Ltd. U.K. He fills the vacancy left by the tragic and untimely death of Fabio Nicoli. Ross was a close friend of Master Charge Account No Fabio's and worked with him on a number of projects in a free-lance capacity. Prior to his Ross for Rocket Records mar d nye free-lance activities, was art director and DJM Records and had Expiration Date previously been assistant art editor of the Observer newspaper. 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Tony Burdfield was this week appointed to the board of directors of A&M Records Ltd. If your are dissatisfied with our Overseas Employment Guides, for any reason, simply return our Guides to us U.K. He joins commercial director John Deacon, financial director Glenn Simmons and within 30 days and your $10.00 will be refunded to you immediately. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. managing director Derek Green.

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www.americanradiohistory.com United Kingdom Christmas Argentinian News BUENOS AIRES - The main publishing houses in Argentina have formed the Sales Surge Is Anticipated Chamber of Music Publishers, CAEM. by Nigel Hunter ing summer season, thereby freeing Nelinda Lopez French of is its first capacity to cope with sudden hot sellers in president Beatriz Lupo of Relay, the vice LONDON After a summer in the sales - the remaining months of this year. It is president, Maria del Carmen Hajdenwur- doldrums, music industry spirits and op- generally agreed that there is no spare cel of MAI the secretary, and Buddy timism are rising at the outset of the fall sell- McCluskey of Melograf its treasurer. Ana ing season leading up to Christmas. pressing capacity available in the UK at this fairly October but Maria Graziano is manager of the chamber. Britain's economic situation is healthier early stage, the com- Jorge Cesar Esperon, Laura Roma now than at any time over the past two panies are confident they can meet require- Casella and Edmundo Calcagno are the years, thanks largely to economic policy ments, aided if necessary by the foreign new managing team of Carmusic. Esperon sanctions imposed by the International pressing facilities several of them can call comes from owning Tonodisc Records, Monetary Fund in return for further massive upon in an emergency. TV which was sold months ago to a society credit tranches, and with North Sea oil -promoted albums, while causing dis- results in some headed by Natalio Garber, and Calcagno forecast to enable the U.K. to be self- appointment concerning as At The was previously associated with Cabal sufficient in this commodity by the start of cases such "The Beatles WILLIAMS WINNER - Sandy Kletmieks, Records, while Laura Roma Casella was the next decade, this country's economic Hollywood Bowl," are still in the forefront of winner of the FM 96 (CJFM) "Paul Williams" previously head of Carmusic and also owns health should improve still further when the activity and forward planning. EMI alone contest pictured here with superstar has million pounds EPSA, a tape -duplicating company. Es- heavy cost of oil imports are removed from spent over one on this Williams backstage following his concert at peron reported to Cash Box that the com- its balance of payments. form of promotion since May, and its latest Place Des Arts. Williams, who has just pany will rely on international catalogs, and There are plenty of imponderables example due for October 28 release is "30 released his new "Classics" LP recently Golden Greats" the Joe Loss afterwards will build a roster of local artists. around which could still rock the boat and featuring completed a highly successful cross - spoil the voyage. The unilateral ending of Orchestra and the Black and White Canadian tour and when in Toronto, of- CBS hosted a party at the Claridge Hotel Minstrels. the social contract by the trade union ficiated at the opening ceremonies of the to celebrate the arrival of Italian artist RCA has been with Way Hall. movement and the return at its behest to confronted un- United campaign at City Gianni Nazzaro. precedented demands for Elvis Presley free collective bargaining on pay is fraught catalog and material following his with uncertainty in view of the Govern- current untimely death in August. Its Washington, Where In The World... ment's insistence on a 10% limit on any County Durham plant is expected to cope Harry Belafonte will play concerts in Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol November 18-20 rises and a year's interval between claims. before commencing a five-day season at the London Palladium on November 22. Curren- Nobody expects the more powerful unions with the double "Elvis In Concert" album, but the company is using Teldec in Ger- tly completing a 38 -date European tour, Belafonte will be taping a special show for to settle within these guidelines, and an out- many for transmission on the BBC -2 TV channel later this year. break of industrial stoppages and unrest some pressing work and is having all discs pressed in Italy pre- Ray Stevens will play two concerts at the London Palladium on October 30 presented by this fall and winter could swiftly negate the classical at sent. the Ember Concert Division en route to Germany, where he is to star in a TV spectacular. improving balance of payments situation pressing Fleetwood Mac will conclude its 1977 World Tour with concerts in Australia, New and arrest the falling rate of Custom operations such as inflation. Zealand and Japan beginning November 11 in Sydney. The concerts, the band's first ap- Political Influence Multiple Sound Distributors and Damont are having to away to pearances in those countries, will be followed by three shows in Hawaii. The music business is affected by these turn work due full capacity, as are the Polydor-Phonogram Siefried E. Loch, managaing director of WEA Musik GmbH in Germany and vice presi- political and industrial barometers as much dent of WEA International in New York is visiting the United States to meet head office and as any other industry. The Labor and Tory plant Phonodisc and Decca in order to ful- fill their own regular heads of the U.S. companies. party conferences have been indulging in and affiliate commit- ments. CBS like RCA has had some in- their usual annual seaside PR exercises restlessness its and prediction of Utopia if their respective dustrial complicating pressing schedules following return plans and policies are implemented, but the to they are no longer the sole arbiters of what collective bargaining, but things are normal again at the time of writing. actually happens, whether in power or not. But, with pay rises of some amount Whatever happens in coming months, the U.K. recession has around the corner and promises of tax cuts economic dis- one believed legend. When before Christmas from Chancellor of the credited fondly times get tough and money is short, the Exchequer Denis Healey, some reflation is do not rush out to buy records and certain and an inducement to spend more public tapes to console themselves. before the festive season. The record com- panies are geared up for a good selling BUCK STRIKES GOLD IN CANADA - Country superstar Buck Owens visited Toronto season, having learned some hard lessons Oz Relocates recently to pick up a Gold record award from the Canadian Recording Industry Association last year. for his album "Buck Owens 20 Greatest Hits." The disc, released through Tee Vee Inter- Records has relocated EMI had stock problems then, but has AUSTRALIA - Oz national, was certified gold at the end of September. Pictured (l-r): Jack McFadden, per- Street, South Melbourne, prepared itself this year by pressing up to 155 Clarendon sonal manager for Buck Owens; Maurice Zurba, Capitol Records rep in Canada, Buck Vic. 3205. back catalog supplies during the soft sell- Owens, and Ed LaBuick, president of Tee Vee International. 300 Labels Set For Musexpo At Musexpo 90) Britain (continued from page Great Peer Southern Organization, Music (U.K.), Interglobal Music (Canada), (continued from page 90) Music, Far Out Music, Polygram Olofsong Intl (U.K.), Sonet (Sweden), Pan- administers Good Music Ltd., with its Musexpo in the fields of publishing and Publishing, United Artists Music, G. Schir- ache Music (U.K.), Penjane Music famous catalog containing such copyrights music production. The firm has recently mer, Inc., April Blackwood Music, (Australia), P.J. Music Pty (Australia), as "Lullaby Of Birdland" and "Hands recorded new orchestral versions of Filmways/Musicways, Friends II Music, Quaver Armstrong Ltd (Australia), Quint Across The Sea." current vocal pop hit records and is hoping FYDAQ Music, MRI Music, New Child Music Ramp Music (Germany), Record Trading Robert Kingston (Music) Ltd. is the new to place these with radio stations and (Hawaii), Owepar Publishing, September AB (Sweden), Rondor Music (Australia), organization of a group of publishing com- background music users. Discussions will Music, Sudden Rush Music, and Thomas J. United Artists Music (U.K. & France), Valen- panies, a production company and a also be taking place on the production of Valentino, Inc. tine Music Group (U.K.), Wilson Editions record label - R K Records which is new recordings of copyrights held by other Overseas Publishing (U.K.), Zomba Publishing (U.K.), Editions pressed and distributed by Pye. The com- major publishers. Overseas publishing companies from Plein Soleil (France), Pin Pin Publishing pany has acquired 30-40 British copyrights Heath Levy is hoping to repeat its British around the world include: Associated (France), and Dazora (France). which are currently being developed as success on this side of the Atlantic. Songs Music Pty (Australia), Intersong Basart To date over 400 radio and TV program recordings to be issued in the near future. It in both master and demo form will be (Holland), Bagatelle (France), Victor directors from across America have con- has also acquired the catalog of a suc- brought to Musexpo in the hope of getting Musical Industries (Japan), Siegel Music firmed their attendance at Musexpo as cessful small publishing company Gale them recorded by American artists. Companies (Germany), Melodie de Welt V.I.P. Musexpo invitees, representing a Music Ltd. which contains about 110 British Sonet Productions has a wide selection (Germany), Pacific Music (Japan), Bizet 100% increase in radio attendance as com- copyrights, some of which have already of products for direct export and foreign Music (Belgium), Belsize Music (U.K.), pared to 1976. been marketed internationally. licensing, including many hit singles. There Burlington Music (Canada), Heath Levy Overall participation at Musexpo encom- Emerald Records, with Everest Records is also an extensive range of blues and jazz Music (U.K.), Hans Sikorski Musikverlage passes record executives, music as its licensee in the U.S., had its LP produced by some the world's leading ar- (Germany), Carla Music (France), Castle publishers, independent record producers, "Bagpipe Marches And Music Of Scotland" tists. Music (Australia), Cellar Music (Australia), radio and TV program directors, Im- recorded by the Shotts And Dykehead Pebble Beach will be looking for licen- Cyril Shane Ltd (U.K.), liana Gerig pressed, artists, trade associations, trade Caledonia Pipe Band nominated as the sees in North and South American, and Musikverlage (Germany), Chappell & Co. publications, investment bankers, import- best ethnic or traditional recording of the also strengthening ties with its sister studio (Australia), Warner Bros. Music Pty. ers/exporters, and music business year 1976 by the National Academy of Muscle Shoals. (Australia) Watanabe Music (Japan), professionals from every state in the U.S.A. Recording Art:, and Sciences. The com- Another participant is the Third World Coombe Music (U.K.), Anagon B.V. as well as from 45 countries around the pany mainly records Irish, Scottish, and Recording Co. with records released on the (Holland), Cyclus Musikverlage (Germany), world representing every facet of the country and western music although it has following labels: Third World, Paradise, Duart Music (U.K.), Eaton Music (U.K.), An- record and music business. At Musexpo achieved a considerable amount of Penguin, Jamatel, Live and Love. drew Heath Music (U.K.), Editorial Mex- '77, participants will be able to cover the success in pop music as well. The Mechanical Copyright Protection icana de Musica (Mexico), Eleven Music whole world of records and music, all in Amphonic Music Society will be on hand to assist partici- (Italy), Everblue Music (U.K.), Full Moon four days, under one roof. Amphonic Music will be participating in pants in all areas.

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7.98 7.98 1 RUMOURS 7.98 34 A NEW WORLD RECORD 68 THUNDER IN MY HEART LEO SAYER (Warner Bros. BSK 3089) 88 3 FLEETWOOD MAC (Warner Bros. BSK 3010) 1 36 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (United Artists LA 679Q) 32 52 2 7.98 69 CELEBRATE ME HOME 6.98 SIMPLE DREAMS 70 11 LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum 6E-104) 2 7 35 LET'S GET SMALL 7.98 (Columbia PC 34655) STEVE MARTIN (Warner Bros. BSK 3090) 43 3 FOREIGNER 7.98 70 THE STRANGER 7.98 (Atlantic SC 18215) 4 32 36 A FAREWELL TO KINGS 7.98 BILLY JOEL (Columbia JC 34987) 92 4 RUSH (Mercury SRM 1-1184) 37 7 4 SHAUN CASSIDY 6.98 71 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 6.98 (Warner/Curb BS 3067) 5 20 37 RIGHT ON TIME 7.98 DEBBY BOONE (Warner Bros. BS -3118) - 1 BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M SP 4644) 41 24 5 LIVIN' ON THE FAULT 7.98 72 KARLA BONOFF 6.98 38 BOSTON 7.98 (Columbia PC 34152) 81 6 LINE (Epic JE 34188) 42 60 DOOBIE BROTHERS (Warner Bros. BSK 3045) 6 8 73 DIAMANTINA COCKTAIL 7.98 39 ELTON JOHN'S 7.98 LITTLE RIVER BAND (Capitol SW 11645) 66 12 6 CHICAGO XI 7.98 (Columbia JC 34860) 8 GREATEST HITS VOL. II (MCA MCA -3027) 47 3 74 EVEN IN THE QUIETEST 7.98 7 STAR WARS 9.98 MOMENTS ... ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (20th Century 2T-541) 3 21 40 STREISAND SUPERMAN 7.98 SUPERTRAMP (A&M SP 4634) 59 28 BARBRA STREISAND (Columbia JC 34830) 34 18 8 LOVE YOU LIVE 11.98 75 SILK DEGREES 6.98 THE ROLLING STONES 41 ELVIS IN CONCERT 13.98 BOZ SCAGGS (Columbia PC 33920) 78 86 (Rolling Stones Records COC 1-9001) 10 4 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA APL 2-2587) 91 2 76 LAKE 6.98 9 MOODY BLUE 7.98 42 THE GRAND ILLUSION 7.98 (Columbia PC 34763) 76 14 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA AFL 1-2428) 7 16 STYX (A&M SP 4637) 38 14 77 IN COLOR 6.98 10 CAT SCRATCH FEVER 7.98 43 BABY IT'S ME 7.98 CHEAP TRICK (Epic PE 34884) 79 9 TED NUGENT (Epic JE 34700) 9 20 DIANA ROSS (Motown M7 -890R1) 55 4 78 WE MUST BELIEVE IN 6.98 11 COMMODORES 7.98 44 LIVE! TAKIN' THE STAGE 6.98 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE (RCA CPL2-2404) 45 8 MAGIC (Motown M7 -884R1) 11 31 CRYSTAL GAYLE (United Artists LA 771G) 84 14

AJA 7.98 45 A PLACE IN THE SUN 7.98 12 PABLO CRUISE (A&M SP 4625) 48 36 79 LET IT FLOW 6.98 STEELY DAN (ABC AB -1006) 28 3 DAVE MASON (Columbia PC 34680) 80 27

13 WARS AND OTHER 6.98 46 SOMETHING TO LOVE 7.98 STAR L.T.D. (A&M SP 4646) 44 14 80 STEVE WINWOOD 7.98 GALACTIC FUNK (Island ILPS 9494) 56 16 MECO (Millennium/Casablanca MNLP 8001) 13 14 47 LUNA SEA 7.98 FIREFALL (Atlantic SC 19101) 46 12 81 SANFORD/TOWNSEND 6.98 14 I, ROBOT 7.98 (Warner Bros. BS 2966) 72 15 THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT (Arista AL 7002) 14 17 48 FLEETWOOD MAC 6.98 (Warner Bros. MS 2225) 52 118 82 THE SPY WHO LOVED ME 7.98 15 ANYTIME ... ANYWHERE 7.98 ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK RITA COOLIDGE (A&M SP 4616) 16 32 (United Artists LA 774H) 85 12 49 POINT OF KNOW RETURN 7.98 KANSAS (Kirshner/Epic JZ 34929) 74 2 BARRY WHITE SINGS 7.98 83 DREAMBOAT ANNIE 7.98 16 HEART (Mushroom 5005) 86 83 FOR SOMEONE YOU 50 LIVE 11.98 BARRY MANILOW (Arista AB 8500) 57 22 LOVE 84 LITTLE CRIMINALS 7.98 (20th Century T-543) 18 8 RANDY NEWMAN (Warner Bros. BSK 3079) 108 3 51 BAD REPUTATION 7.98 THIN LIZZY (Mercury SRM 1-1186) 53 7 17 BOOK OF DREAMS 7.98 85 BEFORE WE WERE SO 7.98 STEVE MILLER BAND (Capitol SO -116301 17 23 6.98 RUDELY INTERRUPTED 52 CHANGES IN LATITUDES ANIMALS (Jet/UA JT LA 790-H) 68 11 18 FOGHAT LIVE 6.98 CHANGES IN 8 - (Bearsville/Warner Bros. BRK 6971) 19 ATTITUDES 86 ROUGH MIX 6.98 JIMMY BUFFETT (ABC AB 990) 49 38 PETE TOWNSHEND & RONNIE LANE (MCA 2295) 114 4 19 TOO HOT TO HANDLE 6.98 HEATWAVE (Epic PE 34761) 21 14 53 ENIGMATIC OCEAN 7.98 87 OOPS! WRONG PLANET 6.98 JEAN-LUC PONTY (Atlantic SD 19110) 63 6 UTOPIA (Bearsville/Warner Bros. BR 6970) 77 8 20 IN FULL BLOOM 6.98 ROSE ROYCE (Warner Bros. W14-3074) 26 10 54 FLOATERS 6.98 88 CRAWLER 6.98 (ABC AB 1030) 36 19 (Epic PE 34900) 90 9 21 CSN 7.98 CROSBY. STILLS & NASH (Atlantic SC 19104) 22 17 55 BOATS AGAINST THE 7.98 89 LIVE! IN THE AIR AGE 7.98 BE BOP DELUXE (Harvest/Capitol SKBB 1166) 58 12 22 JT 7.98 CURRENT JAMES TAYLOR (Columbia JC 34811) 12 17 ERIC CARMEN (Arista AB 4124) 35 9 90 NIGHTWINGS 6.98 STANLEY TURRENTINE (Fantasy F-9534) 100 9 23 BEAUTY ON A BACK 7.98 56 PART 3 7.98 KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND (TK 605) 51 54 STREET 91 AMERICAN STARS 'N 7.98 HALL & OATES (RCA AFL 1 2300) 23 7 57 HOTEL CALIFORNIA 7.98 BARS EAGLES (Asylum 6E-103) 61 45 NEIL YOUNG (Reprise MSK 2261) 69 18 24 LITTLE QUEEN 7.98 HEART (Portrait/CBS JR 34799) 15 25 58 LIGHTS OUT 7.98 92 GREATEST HITS 6.98 UFO (Chrysalis CHR 1127) 50 21 LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum 7E-1092) 98 46 25 HERE AT LAST ... BEE 11.98 GEES ... LIVE 59 TERRAPIN STATION 7.98 93 LIFELINE 7.98 (RSO 2-3901) 20 22 GRATEFUL DEAD (Arista 7001) 54 12 ROY AYERS UBIQUITY (Polydor PD 1-6108) 93 18

26 I'M IN YOU 7.98 60 RAM JAM 6.98 94 ANOTHER MOTHER 6.98 PETER FRAMPTON (A&M SP 4704) 25 19 (Epic PE 34885) 60 9 FURTHER MOTHER'S FINEST (Epic PE 34699) 97 17 27 BRICK 7.98 61 EXODUS 7.98 (Bang BLP-409) 30 9 BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS ILPS 40 21 (Island 9498) 95 SONGS IN THE KEY OF 13.98 6.98 6.98 LIFE 28 REJOICE 62 NETHER LANDS WONDER (Tamla/Motown T13 -340C2) 95 54 EMOTIONS (Columbia PC 34762) 27 19 DAN FOGELBERG (Full Moon/Epic PE 34185) 64 22 STEVIE

7.98 6.98 ACTION 7.98 96 PASSAGE 29 CARELESS 63 CARPENTERS (A&M SP -4703) 148 3 STEPHEN BISHOP (ABC ABCD 954) 29 15 BLACKBYRDS (Fantasy F-9535) 94 5

ON THE 11.98 30 IN CITY DREAMS 7.98 64 FRENCH KISS 6.98 97 DANCE BAND ROBIN TROWER (Chrysalis CHR 1148) 39 BOB WELCH (Capitol ST 11663) 87 TITANIC HARRY CHAPIN (Elektra/Asylum 9E-301) 82 I 31 FLOWING RIVERS 7.98 65 OL' WAYLON 6.98 WAYLON 25 ANDY GIBB (RSO RS 1-3019) 24 20 JENNINGS (RCA APL 1-2317) 67 98 MONKEY ISLAND 7.98 GEILS (Atlantic SD 19103) 96 18 7.98 32 I REMEMBER 7.98 66 LOVE GUN KISS (Casablanca NBLP 7057) 62 17 99 IT'S A GAME 7.98 YESTERDAY 7004) 99 15 DONNA SUMMER (Casablanca NBLP 7056) 33 22 BAY CITY ROLLERS (Arista AL 67 ROBERT GORDON WITH 6.98 GOING FOR THE ONE 7.98 LINK WRAY 100 PATTI LaBELLE 6.98 YES (Atlantic SD 19106) 31 14 (Private Stock PS 2030) 71 10 (Epic PE 34847) 89 8

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Weeks Weeks Weeks On On On 10/22 Chart 10/22 Chart 10/22 Chart 101 A STAR IS BORN 8.98 135 TOM PETTY AND THE 6.98 168 THIS ONE'S FOR YOU 7.98 STREISAND, KRISTOFFERSON HEARTBREAKERS BARRY MANILOW (Arista AB 4090) 194 62 (Columbia JS 34403) 104 47 (Shelter/ABC SRL 52006) 138 6 169 ENDLESS FLIGHT 6.98 102 WELCOME TO MY WORLD 6.98 136 BROKEN HEART 7.98 LEO SAYER (Warner Bros. BS 2962) 169 51 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA APL1-2274) 105 9 THE BABYS (Chrysalis CHR 1150) 179 3 170 HERE YOU COME AGAIN 6.98 103 NIGHT MOVES 6.98 137 HOPE 6.98 DOLLY PARTON (RCA APL1-2544) - 1 BOB SEGER (Capitol ST 11557) 106 52 KLAATU (Capitol ST -11633) 142 5 171 ELVIS' GOLDEN RECORDS 6.98 104 VISITORS 7.98 138 MIDNIGHT BAND 6.98 AUTOMATIC MAN (Island ILPS-9429) 109 6 VOL. III CHARLIE DANIELS BAND (Epic PE34970) - 1 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA LSP-2765I 176 4 105 REO LIVE 6.98 139 THE BEST OF TAVARES 6.98 (Epic PE 34493) 102 38 172 DERRINGER LIVE 6.98 (Capitol ST -11701) - 1 RICK DERRINGER (Blue Sky/Epic PZ 34848) 120 16 106 SHAKE IT WELL 6.98 140 FEELS SO GOOD 7.98 DRAMATICS (ABC 1010) 103 12 173 LEGENDARY PERFORMER, 7.98 CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M SP -4658) 170 2 VOL.1 7.98 107 SO EARLY IN THE SPRING: 141 SECRETS 7.98 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPL 1-0341) 175 5 THE FIRST 15 YEARS CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury SRM-1-1180) 171 8 JUDY COLLINS (Elektra 8E-6002) 107 13 174 TALKING HEADS: 77 7.98 142 IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A 6.98 (Sire SR 6036) 177 4 108 TWILLEY DON'T MIND 7.98 SONG 175 BUNDLE OF JOY 7.98 DWIGHT TWILLEY BAND (Arista AB4140) 124 6 RONNIE MILSAP (RCA 149 8 APL1-2439) FREDDIE HUBBARD (Columbia JC 34902) 180 3 109 THEIR HITS 6.98 GRE"TEST 143 FEELIN' BITCHY 6.98 176 TURNIN' ON 7.98 EAGLES (Asylum 7E-1052) 193 87 MILLIE JACKSON (Spring/Polydor SP -1-6715) 168 8 HIGH INERGY (Gordy/Motown G6-978S1) - 1 110 ODYSSEY 7.98 144 CHASING RAINBOWS 6.98 177 MAGIC IS THE CHILD 7.98 (RCA APL 12477) 159 4 JANE OLIVOR (Columbia PC 34917) 165 3 NEKTAR (Polydor PD 16115) - 1 111 PRISM 6.98 145 CAROLINA DREAMS 7.98 178 DEVIL'S GUN 7.98 (Ariola America ST -50020) 121 6 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND C.J. & CO. (Westbound/Atlantic WT 6100) 1 (Capricorn/WB CPK 0180) 141 36 - 112 GO FOR YOUR 6.98 GUNS 179 PURE GOLD 4.98 THE ISLEY BROTHERS (T-Neck/Epic PZ 34432) 111 30 7.98 146 RUBY, RUBY ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA ANL1-0971) 181 3 GATO BARBIERI (A&M SP 4655) 1 7.98 113 NEVER LETTING GO 6.98 PHOEBE SNOW (Columbia JC 34875) 131 3 180 YOU'RE THE ONLY DANCER 147 FOREVER GOLD 6.98 JACKIE De SHANNON (Amherst AMH 1010) 183 2 ISLEY BROS. (T-Neck/Col. 34452) 116 11 6.98 114 THE MISSING PIECE 181 & 7.98 GENTLE GIANT (Capitol ST -11696) 128 5 LOVE KISSES 148 STICK TO ME 7.98 (Casablanca NBLP 7063) 184 7 GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR 115 ELVIS' GOLDEN RECORDS 6.98 (Mercury SRM-1-3706) - 1 182 MANDRE 7.98 VOL. 1 (Motown M886) 186 5 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA LSP-1707) 133 6 149 FOREIGN AFFAIRS 6.98 TOM WAITS (Asylum 7E-1117) 161 3 183 HOW GREAT THOU ART 7.98 116 MOONFLOWER 9.98 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA LSP-3758) 185 2 8.98 SANTANA (Columbia C2-34914) - 1 150 FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE PETER FRAMPTON (A&M SP3703) 153 92 184 TRANS -EUROPE EXPRESS 6.98 117 SHOW SOME EMOTION 7.98 KRAFTWERK (Capitol ST 11603) - 1 JOAN ARMATRADING (A&M SP -4663) 143 2 151 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE 7.98 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Arista AB-4158) 173 2 185 ENDLESS SUMMER 6.98 118 CHOOSING YOU 6.98 BEACH BOYS (Capitol SVBB 11307) 187 20 LENNY WILLIAMS (ABC AB 1023) 110 14 152 BRIDGES 7.98 GIL SCOTT -HERON (Arista AB 4147) 157 5 186 CARDIAC ARREST 6.98 119 ELVIN BISHOP RAISIN' 9.98 CAMEO (Chocolate City/Casablanca CCLP 2003) 182 8 153 MAZE 6.98 HELL (Capitol ST 11607) 117 37 187 MAKING A GOOD THING 7.98 (Capricorn/WB CPO 185) 65 11 154 SERGIO MENDES AND THE 6.98 BETTER 120 BEST OF THE DOOBIES 6.98 OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN (MCA 3018) 158 17 DOOBIE BROTHERS (Warner Bros. BS 2978) 123 50 NEW BRASIL '77 (Elektra 7E 1102) 118 12 188 PORTFOLIO 7.98 121 NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 8.98 GRACE JONES (Island ILPS-9470) - 1 NILS LOFGREN (A&M SP -3707) 150 2 155 TEDDY PENDERGRASS 6.98 (Phila. Intl./Epic PZ 34390) 125 33 189 ROCKY 6.98 122 PLAYING TO AN AUDIENCE 7.98 ORIGINAL MOTION PICTJRE SCORE 156 PACIFIC OCEAN BLUES 6.98 (United Artists LA 693G) 156 35 OF ONE DENNIS WILSON (Caribou/Epic PZ 34354) 144 9 DAVID SOUL (Private Stock PS 7001) 122 9 190 THE JOY 6.98 157 FRIENDS AND STRANGERS 7.98 TONI BROWN AND TERRY GARTI-WAITE 7.98 BNLA 145 26 123 OXYGENE RONNIE LAWS (Blue Note/UA 730H) (Fantasy F-9538) 1 JEAN MICHEL JARRE (Polydor PD 1-6112) 136 5 - 158 DUNE 6.98 6.98 6.98 191 GOIN' PLACES 124 BLOW IT OUT DAVID MATTHEWS (CTI CTI17-5005) 139 10 MICHAEL HENDERSON (Buddah BDS 5693) 172 12 TOM SCOTT (Epic/Ode PE 34966) 83 9 159 VILLAGE PEOPLE 7.98 192 NATURAL PROGRESSIONS 6.98 125 COME GO WITH US 6.98 (Casablanca NBLP 7064) 160 4 THE BERNIE LEADON/MICHAEL GEORGIADES POCKETS (Columbia PC34879) 151 4 BAND 160 HERBIE MANN & FIRE 7.98 (Asylum 7E-1107) 132 13 7.98 126 SIMPLE THINGS 6.98 CAROLE KING (Avatar/Capitol SMAS-11667) 75 13 ISLAND 193 LET THERE BE ROCK (Atlantic SD 19112) 163 4 AC/DC (Atco SD 36-151) - 1 127 GOIN' PLACES 7.98 8.98 194 BREEZIN' 7.98 THE JACKSONS (Epic JE 34835) 1 161 ALOHA IN HAWAII ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA VPSX-6089) 166 3 GEORGE BENSON (Warner Bros. BS 2919) 196 2 6.98 128 DAYTIME FRIENDS 6.98 KENNY ROGERS (UA LA 754-G) 112 11 162 REACH FOR IT 7.98 195 DESTROYER GEORGE DUKE (Epic JE 34883) 1 KISS (Casablanca NBLP 7025) 195 51 129 FREE AS THE WIND 6.98 THE CRUSADERS (Blue Thumb/ABC BT -6029) 113 20 163 LOOK TO THE RAINBOW 8.98 196 RINGO THE 4TH 7.98 AL JARREAU (Warner Bros. 2BZ 3052) 101 20 RINGO STARR (Atlantic SD 19108) 197 3 130 ONE OF THE BOYS 6.98 ROGER DALTREY (MCA 2271) 73 17 164 GO TOO 7.98 197 CAN'T WAIT 6.98 STOMU YAMASHTA (Arista AB 4138) 174 5 131 SEND IT 6.98 PIPER (A&M SP 4654) - 1 ASHFORD & SIMPSON (Warner Bros. BS 3088) 162 4 165 NEIL SEDAKA'S GREATEST 6.98 132 THE TIM WEISBERG BAND 6.98 198 KISS ALIVE 7.98 (United Artists LA 733G) 119 14 HITS (Casablanca NBLP 7020) 198 106 (Rocket/MCA PIG 2297) 164 5 133 BYABLUE 6.98 199 7.98 KEITH JARRETT (ABC Impulse AS -9331) 115 8 166 PLATINUM JAZZ 9.98 CRIME OF THE CENTURY WAR (Blue Note/UA BNLA 690-J2) 147 15 SUPERTRAMP (A&M SP 3647) 199 2 1.34 SEALS & CROFTS SING THE 6.98 167 RAIN DANCES 7.98 200 PLAYMATES 7.98 SONGS FROM ONE ON ONE CAMEL (Janus JXS-7035) 178 2 SMALL FACES (Atlantic SD 19113) 200 2 (Warner Bros. BS3076) 137 6 ALPHABETIZED TOP 200 ALBUMS (BY ARTIST) AC/DC 193 Supertramp 74,199 Animals 85 Collins, Judy 107 Grateful Dead 59 Love & Kisses 181 Pockets 125 Talking Heads 174 Armatrading, Joan 117 Commodores 11 Hall & Oates 23 L.T.D. 46 Ponty, Jean-Luc 53 Tavares 139 Ashford & Simpson 131 Con Funk Shun 141 Heart 24,83 Mandre 182 Presley, Elvis Taylor. James 22 Automatic Man 104 Coolidge, Rita 15 Heatwave 19 Manilow, Barry 50,168 9.41,102,115,161,171,173,179,183 Thin Lizzy 51 Ayers. Roy 93 Crawler 88 Henderson. Michael 191 Mangione, Chuck 140 Prism 111 Townshend/Lane 86 Babys. The 136 Crosby. Stills & Nash 21 High Inergy 176 Mann, Herbie 160 Pure Prairie League 44 Trower, Robin 30 Barbieri, Gato 146 Crusaders 129 Hubbard, Freddie 175 Marley, Bob 61 Ram Jam 6C Turrentine, Stanley 90 Bay City Rollers 99 Daltrey. Roger 130 Isley Bros. 112,147 Marshall Tucker Band 145 REO 105 Twilley, Dwight 108 Beach Boys 185 Daniels, Charlie 138 Jackson. Millie 143 Martin, Steve 35 Rogers, Kenny 128 UFO 58 Be Bop Deluxe 89 Derringer, Rick 172 Jack sons 127 Mason, Dave 79 Rolling Stones 8 Utopia 87 Bee Gees 25 DeShannon, Jackie 180 Jarreau, Al 163 Matthews, David 158 Ronstadt, Linda 2 92 Village People 159 Benson. George 194 Doobie Bros. 5 120 Jarre, Jean-Michel 123 Maze 153 Rose Royce 20 Waits. Tom 149 Bishop. Elvin 119 Dramatics 106 Jarrett. Keith 133 Meco 13 Ross, Diana 43 War 166 Bishop. Stephen 29 Duke. George 162 Jennings, Waylon 65 Mendes. Sergio 154 Rush 36 Weisberg. Tim 132 Blackbyrds 63 Eagles 57,109 Joel, Billy 70 Miller, Steve 17 Sanford -Townsend Band 81 Welch Bob 64 Bonoff. Karla 72 Electric Light Orch 34 Jones, Grace 188 Milsap, Ronnie 142 Santana 116 White, Barry 16 Boone, Debby 71 Elton John 39 Joy 190 Mother's Finest 94 Sayer, Leo 68,169 Williams, Lenny 118 Boston 38 Emotions 28 Kansas 49 Nektar 177 Scaggs, Boz 75 Wilson, Dennis 156

Brick 27 Firefall 47 , KC & The Sunshine Band 56 Newman, Randy 84 Scott, Tom 124 Winwood, Steve 80 Brothers Johnson 37 Fleetwood Mac 1 48 King, Carole 126 Newton-John, Olivia 187 Scott -Heron, Gil 152 Wonder, Stevie 95 Buffett, Jimmy 52 Floaters 54 Kiss 66,195,198 Nugent, Ted 10 Sedaka, Neil 165 Yamashta, Stomu 164 Camel 167 Fogelberg, Dan 62 Klaatu 137 Odyssey 110 Seger. Bob 103 Yes 33 Cameo 186 Foghat 18 Kraftwerk 184 Olivor. Jane 144 Small Faces 200 Young Neil 91 Carmen. Eric 55 Foreigner 3 LaBelle, Patti 100 Pablo Cruise 45 Snow, Phoebe 113 SOUNDTRACKS Carpenters 96 Frampton, Peter 26,150 Lake 76 Parker, Graham 148 Soul, David 122 A Star Is Born 101 Cassidy, Shaun 4 Gayle, Crystal 78 Laws, Ronnie 157 Parsons, Alan 14 Starr, Ringo 196 One On One 134 Chapin, Harry 97 Geils 98 Leadon/Georgiades 192 Parton, Dolly 170 Steely Dan 12 Rocky 189 Cheap Trick 77 Gentle Giant 113 Little River Band 73 Pendergrass, Teddy 155 Streisand, Barbra 40 Star Wars 7 Chicago 6 Gibb, Andy 31 Lofgren, Nils 121 Petty, Tom 135 Styx 42 The Spy Who Loved Me 82 Co. 178 Gordon, Robert & Link Wray .. 67 Loggins, Kenny 69 Piper 197 Summer, Donna 32 You Light Up My Life 173

__111....1111/4 www.americanradiohistory.com Elvis Costello Signed By CBS (continued from page 9) ing import albums, has been receiving air- not a single album deal for "My Aim Is play at many FM stations and was the num- True," but said Costello will be considered ber 36 most active LP on last week's Cash a Columbia recording artist and will record Box FM Album Chart. his future albums for CBS. 'Tremendous Excitement' Presley, Springsteen Frey said, "There is a tremendous Costello's music has been compared to amount of excitement. The import alone that of several prominent stars, ranging has gotten so much acceptance and air- from Graham Parker and Van Morrison to play in various cities: San Francisco, Los Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Presley, from Angeles, Chicago and New York. And the whom he borrowed his first name. album isn't even available here anymore." Frey also handles Graham Parker And Costello, a former computer program- The Rumour, Clover and is the American mer from England, first came to attention representative for and said less than a year ago when he turned re- when Costello's album is released here it UA PACTS WITH TRY STAR - United Artists Records recently signed a production pact cording artist and recorded "My Aim Is will be slightly different from the original with Try Star Productions, a Los Angeles -based firm headed by former UA promotion men True" for , which is manufac- English version. Paul and Jeff Den grove. The first product scheduled for release under the new pact is an tured and distributed by Island Records in "I think there are two changes in the album from blues/rock group Trouble which is due October 21. Pictured (l -r) are: Paul Great Britain. album: there is a live version of 'Blame It On Dengrove of Try Star; Pat Pipolo, vice president of A&R for UA; Mark Levinson, vice presi- The album has become one of the most Cain' and there may possibly be strings on dent of business affairs for UA; UA president Artie Mogul! and Jeff Dengrovè of Try Star. popular in England and, as a result, 'Allison.' " He also said a song may be add- Costello is one of the hottest concert at- ed which is not on the English album. Punk Rockers Signed New Studio In Miami tractions there as well. He recently played a LOS ANGELES Kessler/Grass has NEW YORK six -week engagement at London's Nash- - -A new recording studio, Dr. Harragan To Speak signed its first punk rock group ville and, according to the club's owner, Christ Snow's Sound Emporium, has opened in Child, a California band which will appear Miami, Florida. hundreds of people were turned away each At NAWM Meeting Located at 7841 N.W. 56th on Barak Records in Europe night. and the St., the studio was formerly Robai NEW YORK The National Association of Greedy label here. Recently, have made - Recording Studio. efforts been by Women In Music will hold a meeting on American record companies to acquire the Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the rights to Stiff Records' product in Singles Bullets distribute 12th Floor CBS Conference Room 51 West (continued from page 36) the U.S., but nothing has yet been finalized. 52nd Street. Columbia, however, has now picked up The guest speaker will be Betty #51 SANTANA - Added this week at WING, WZUU, WPEZ, KGW, KXOK, KJRB, KJR, B100. week at KPAM -29, KYA 24-18, WNOE -39. Costello as a single artist, without gaining Harragan, member of the Womanschool KERN, Jumps this ex ex Sales at City One Stop, Wherehouse/L.A., Tower/S.F./Sac., Poplar/Memphis. Stiff's other two acts, new -wave group The faculty and author of "Games Mother Never #52 AEROSMITH Added this week at WKLO, WGCL, WCAO, WDRC, WAYS, Damned, and Nick Lowe, who has written Taught You; Corporate Gamesmanship For - and produced for Graham Parker and Dave WAPE. Jumps this week include WRKO ex -27, WPGC ex -30, WPEZ ex -34, WIFI Women." There will be a small donation ex -29, WPRO-FM ex -30, 13Q ex -29. Sales at Waxie Maxie, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Edmunds. charged to non-members. Poplar/Memphis. Frey with is added that the contract CBS #54 CARPENTERS - Added this week at KIMN, KING, WMAK. Jumps this week include WBBQ 22-17, 100 ex -30, KGW 22-16. Sales at Tower/S.F., Worldwide, Indie Manufacturers Switch Music St./Seattle, Stark/Cleve., P.B. One Stop/St. Louis. #58 DOLLY PARTON - Added this week at WQXI, WHHY, WLAC, WING, WMAK. Jumps this week include KCPX ex -28, WLAC 38-29, WMPS 28-22, KAKC ex-40. To N.Y. Distribs In Boston Goes to 29 bullet on the CB Country Singles chart. (continued from page 7) casionally runs radio and print promotions #59 BOB WELCH - Added this week at WAYS, 130, KRBE, WING. Jumps this week over the past few years, have killed the local with local retailers like the Harvard Coop. include KILT ex -40, WIFI ex -28, WNOE ex -37, WTIX 22-14, KSTP 18-13, KXOK 31- 25, BJ105 40-34, KDWB 24-12, WDRC ex -29. Sales at Aravox/N.Y., El Roy/Long indie. He noted that Aquarius Distributors, The New York in the area, distributors Island, Schwartz Bros./D.C., Stark/Cleve., P.B. One Stop/St. Louis, J.L. operating out of Hartford, Connecticut, is Alpha and Malverne, carry few overlapping Marsh/Minn., Poplar/Memphis. probably the last significant independent lines and are therefore not in direct com- #62 BAY CITY ROLLERS - Added this week at WMAK, WING, Z93, KGW, WBBQ, distributor based in New England. petition. Alpha, in addition to Motown and KEEL, KPAM, WAPE. Jumps this week include KTLK 24-17, WPRO-FM 28-21, Aquarius handles Arista. Mushroom and London, handles such lines as Arista, CTI, WNOE 27-23. Fantasy/Milestone, among others. Private Stock and DJM. Malverne dis- #64 CROSBY, STILLS & NASH - Added this week at WKLO, WING, KAKC, KEEL. Diversify Or Die tributes UA, Chrysalis and Fantasy/Mile- #67 QUEEN - Added this week at CKLW, 130, WCAO, KEEL, WDRC, WBBQ, WZUU. At one time, according to sources, there stone, among others. #71 ROD STEWART - Added this week at KILT, WNOE, KJRB, 13Q, WDRC, KJR. #73 ROSE ROYCE Added this week at WHBQ. Jumps this week include KNDE ex - were many indies operating in the area. At A&M, the biggest indie label, has a - 29, 99X 28-14. Sales at Music Plus/L.A., All Records/Oakland, Sam Goody/N.Y., least seven distributorships, they said, Boston sales office and ships out of the Waxie Maxie/D.C., Record Dept. Merch./Memphis, Cactus/Houston. have gone out of business in the past ten Columbia branch in Pittman, New Jersey. #77 HELEN REDDY - Added this week at KSLQ, WGCL, WING. Jumps this week years. The latest to fold was Disc Dis- ABC, which went to independent distribu- include KHJ ex -29, BJ105 35-29, KEEL 23-19. tributors, following the loss of Motown to tion in nearly every U.S. market, elected to #80 HIGH INERGY - Added thisweek at KHJ, WBBQ, WQXI. Jumpsthisweek include Alpha last August 30. continue supplying Boston and New WDRQ ex -30, Z93 ex -30. Sam Diacosavas, sales manager of England out of its New York branch. #85 DIANA ROSS - Added this week at WFIL, WCAO. Aquarius, said the key to his survival and that of other independents was to be "diver- EAST COASTINGS / POINTS WEST sified." This was echoed by Dinerstein of WEA Has Top 5 (continued from page 767 Music Supplier. "What has to be done," award ... Happy Birthday to Helen Reddy who added one more candle to her cake Mon- asserted Dinerstein, "is that the indepen- LPs, #1 Single day ... E/A's new jazz division is off to a flying start with the signing of Dee Dee dent man has to start thinking like an in- Bridgewater and Lenny White ... CBS has signed Elvis Costello while negotiations for the dependent again and not pattern all of his On CB's Charts rest of the Stiff Records roster continue. Elvis will be here Nov. 18 & 19, in SF the 15th & 16th prices, marketing methods and distribution (continued from page 7) ... CBS has also signed two other new acts, Chicago's Hounds and a group called "Air after the major companies." had 25 positions, giving WEA a total of 110 Supply," who are opening for Rod Stewart on some dates of his national tour ... Look for Peter McDermott, of Peter's One -Stop in positions of the combined 665 on the seven Epic to throw a big bash for Network, Nov. 2, their official L.A. showcase. Boston, agreed that the major manufac- charts. ON THE ROAD WITH JETHRO - Interesting Information has come our way regarding the turers had hurt the independents by their The figure represents more positions twice -yearly tours of the U.S. that Jethro Tull mounts with very little fanfare, a minimum of insistence that the indies "stick to the hits." than currently being held by any other hassle and almost automatic sellouts. For one thing, the tours themselves are planned with He noted that he often has trouble getting single company or family of labels. almost battle -like logistical precision. The secret Is that Tull has two complete road crews, catalog items from independents and In addition, Fleetwood Mac's "You Make each with their own set of instruments, lights, and other equipment. The teams, red and noted that "I can show you invoices I've sent Lovin' Fun" was the most added single on blue respectively, each travel by bus or truck while the band travels by plane, arriving at to the companies (showing) a 47-49% fill last week's Pop Radio Analysis, while each venue exactly at 3 p.m. for a sound check, where a piano tuner, who also flies with the ... that's not good at all. But you can't Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" con- band, checks his ivories. As part of their contract, Tull stipulates that the temperature at blame the indies; the manufacturers tinues in its fourth week as the number one showtime must be a perfect 68° - so the Instruments won't go out of tune under the heat created the situation and they can live with pop single. WEA also has three other glare of the lights. It's a plan that would make Patton proud ... Speaking of tours, Rod it now." singles in the top 10, giving it a total of four, Stewart is in the midst of his first American tour since Faces in 1975 with 48 dates Favors Small Labels more than any other label or family of scheduled for 41 cities, a 47 -person entourage and over 85 tons of equipment... Crosby, One local indie, Rounder Records, has labels. Stills & Nash began their fall tour with a Portland date Oct. 18. The current Atlantic album of had success eschewing the major lines in Debby Boone's single also made the the three re -uniting is still in the top 30 this week. ABC will release "Live," a single album favor of the hundreds of small, esoteric fastest rise to number one of any single this composed of songs taken from a recent tour by Crosby & Nash featuring members of the labels that are popular in the Boston year, making it to the top in seven weeks. Section on backing Instrumentals ... Blue Oyster Cult's current tour features a Star Wtrs college market. Owner Ken Irwin suggest- The Eagles' "Hotel California" was theme highlighted by a stage outfitted to look like the Death Star. Each member of the band ed that many people tend to "overestimate previously the fastest, hitting number one in is equiped with his own laser but there is one overall laser that covers the whole stage. The the (Boston) market" in terms of major label eight weeks. band is due here in December ... Shirley Bassey has cancelled the remainder of her tour sales potential. Said Peter McDermott, "You Light Up My Life" has achieved (10 dates) due to strained vocal cords ... The Tubes have been busy at the A&M sound "They run a fine efficient company, a lot like another unprecedented feat, becoming the stage working out the theatrical part of their show which will tour Europe beginning Nov. 3 a one -stop. They buy just what they need, first record to be the number one at 100% of with a London press conference. and they give good service." Rounder oc- Cash Box's eastern and midwest accounts. chuck comstock

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