I NTERNATIONAL CBS France Sets International Dateline BMI Fetes P R S (Continued from Page 65) by Top RTL DJ Andre Torrent

I NTERNATIONAL CBS France Sets International Dateline BMI Fetes P R S (continued from page 65) by top RTL DJ Andre Torrent. Strategy At Meet 1977 represent 132 million units which is an Also present at the convention were At London Meet before. by Claude Monnet increase of 22 million from the year Phonogram artists including Johnny LOS ANGELES - Seventeen writer mem- Album sales were up by 23% and cassettes Halliday (currently #2 on the French Charts bers and 13 music publisher members of PARIS At the CBS convention held in the - registered a 50% increase. with his latest album) Serge Lama, Serge the British Performing Rights Society were Ury's Novotel, Jacques Ferrari, president of Some of the media and trade people Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin, Murray Head honored at a luncheon in London Sept.15 the company's CBS France -introduced state that this expansion is furthered by the (newly signed to the company), Demis by BMI, the American music licensing and long term targets which will in- short discc boom which only started in this coun- Roussos, Leroy Gomez and the French pop organization. Edward M. Cramer, BMI a new head for the beginning of clude office try some 20 months ago. group Ange among others... president, presented these PRS members 1979, and the strengthening of the In addition, exports reportedly increased Ariola-Eurodisc is releasing the new with BMI Citations of Achievement for 13 marketing, commercial and artistic struc- 43%. According to a customs statistics, ex- album of Christian Vander's Magma songs licensed in the United States by BMI, tures of the company. ports represented 215 million Francs which tentatively entitled "Attahk." To kick off the which were among those most performed Jacques Ferrari unfolded in detail his means an increase of 43% in comparison event, the record company is throwing a during the calendar year 1977. In addition, new marketing outline; district by district with 1976. party at the Chateau D'herouville studio five songs by PRS writers and publishers, will be co-ordinated henceforward In spite of numerous problems such as a where the album was recorded in the early having received in excess of one million regional managers who will ensure use by 33% tax rate and a radio system in turmoil, summer. Christian Vander will introduce broadcast performances, were awarded of point -of -purchase materials as well as the French record business seems in good the new line-up of his group including special recognition. Cramer was assisted in utilization of regional medias. This am- shape. Klaus Blasqulz who is also playing on the the ceremonies by Theodora Zavin, BMI bitious scheme will be highlighted by the Andre Hacklere, general manager of the album, setting the stage for a live perfor- senior vice president for performing rights creation by the company of a marketing Francis Day/EMI publishing company an- mance of his new album. The group began administration, and Robert Musei, BMI's assay office to analyze public reactions on nounced the visit to Paris of Dolly Parton on for a 60 date tour of France Sept. 15 in Bor- European consultant. the company's products. In a move to Nov.13 for a live performance at the deaux. The BMI awards are based on perfor- emphasize its ascendancy in the French Mogador theatre and an extensive promo Amanda Lear is currently taking Paris by mance figures determined from logged market, the company will restructure the campaign organized by both RCA and the storm as her "Follow Me" album is ap- reports of some 500,000 hours submitted sectorization of the field merchandising publishing company. All of Dolly's own proaching the top of the French disco chart. annually by United States radio and televi- representatives, and create new appoint- work is represented by Francis Day/EMI in Back from a tumultuous tour of Italy sion networks, plus local AM and FM ments to allow more frequent visits to the France. George Lang, nicht man on RTL highlighted by a performance in front of outlets. stores. A product by product work system radio station, long term fans of Miss Par - 10,000 enthusiastic fans at the Campo For- The songs receiving the Citations of has also been established to allow better ton's talent is already dedicating special mic Stadium, Amanda Lear will spend two Achievements are: "Crackerbox Palace" by concentration of efforts between services. tributes on the air to kick off the event ... weeks in Paris in September dedicated to George Harrison, Ganga Publ.; "Livin' On the other hand, newly appointed ar- Yvan Pastor, general manager of the promote her album, including a live perfor- Thing" by Jeff Lynne, Jet Music/UA Music; tistic managers will be in charge to co- classical repertoire for Decca announced mance at the Palace Theatre Sept. 20 and "Every Face Tells A Story" by Don Black, ordinate the development of artistic the appointment of Helene Montussac to several TV appearances. claude monnet Peter Sills, Aire Music/Lords Music; careers in a short and long term. After the position of national promotion manager RIO DE JANEIRO During the week Sep- "Looks Like We Made It" by Richard Kerr, Ferrari's speech on the new CBS orienta- - for the IPB/Decca classical catalog. most Rondor Music; "The First Cut Is The tions, Mechel Delorme, introduced the new tember 11-18 the important contem- Ibach recording artists, the Paradise musicians and jazz superstars came Deepest" by Cat Stevens, Cat Music; products and priorities of the company porary Birds, who sold last year over 200,000 units to Sao Paulo to participate in the First Inter- "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney, which include: Dave, Joe Dassin and Anny of their latest record "Back to America" national Jazz Festival. The extraodinaire Northern Songs; "How Deep Is Your Love" Cordy's new albums in the national catalog; will be the French entrant for the Yamaha event took place at the Anhembi Center (4,- by the Bee Gees, Abigail Music; "Say You'll and Boston, Santana, Chicago, Aerosmith festival in Tokyo in November, with their 000 seated people) and it was a wonderful Stay Until Tomorrow" by Roger and Stephen Stills' new albums in the inter- new single "S.O.S." which has just been chance for the Brazilian audience to hear Greenaway, Dick James Music; "Jeans On" national catagory. Video will play an impor- released by Ibach Records distributed by modern music. At the same time traditional by David Dundas, Roger Greenaway, Air tant role in international acts' promotion, he Discodis. An album entitled "I Am A Song" musicians had an opportunity to exchange Edel Assoc; "Telephone Line" Jeff Lynne, said. is set for release for the beginning of Oc- ideas and concepts with the new waves, Jet/UA Music; "Living Next Door To Alice" At the dinner -party at the Malesherbes tober. through interviews, debates, seminars, etc. by Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn, Chin- Castle which ended the convention, Jean Daniel Petan, ex -Island label manager The happening was also shown "Things We Do For Love" by Paul Gastineau, marketing director awar- fantastic nichap; for Phonogram moved from there to Pan- Channel 2 (TV Cultura). Gouldman, Eric Stewart; "Year Of ded Alain Droz with the best representative on Graham ache Publishing which is Island's Among the international participants, the The Cat" by Al Stewart, Gwyneth Music. of the year award and Michel Maudry, best publishing company in France. The first most distinguished groups were: Dizzy The million performance songs are regional co-ordinator award. priority for Petan will be to kick off the visit Gillespie, John McLaughlin, Benny Carter, "Daniel" by Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Dick of Robert Palmer with a heavy promotion Jazz at the Philharmonic, Chick Corea, James Music; "Penny Lane" by John Len- push on the national medias. Panache Pub. Patrick Moraz, Stan Getz, George Duke, non, Paul McCartney, Northern Songs; "If signed earlier this year Gerry Rafferty's Ray Brown, Roy Eldridge, Zoot Sims, Astor You Love Me (Really Love Me)" by Geoffrey "Baker Street" which has just been certified Piazzola and others. The Brazilian team Parsons; "Smile A Little Smile For Me" by gold by the SACEM. was represented by: Hermeto Paschoal, Tony Macaulay, Geoff Stephens, A. Some 400 industry representatives tur- Milton Nascimento, Nelson Ayres, Paulo Schroeder Music; "Your Song" by Elton ned out to honor the Phonogram conven- Moura, Jose Meneze, Raul De Souza, John, Bernie Taupin, Dick James Music. tion, traveling by train to a famous castle Egberto Gismonti and others. nearby Dijon, 200 miles from Paris. A very interesting night was offered by MIDEM Picks Agent NEW YORK MIDEM has appointed Ex- A special charter -train was specially fit- singers Al Jarreau and Etta James who - International Travel, 1345 Avenue ted up by Phonogram for the occasion with brought the audience to a tremendous executives of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, (212) a video system and a radio broadcasting citement due to their scatting styles. DEMIS AWARDS - Greek chanter Demis 397-2312 as official United States travel records system to introduce the new products of the The experience was very positive and the Roussos receives two platinum agent for MIDEM '79. company to the traveling audience. Sao Paulo Municipality is thinking seriously and one gold record for the sales of his Executives International will make The well -coordinated affair included a of a next Festival for 1979, using again the singles and LP in Argentina from Phono - available special group air fares from New Lear at the sumptuous dinner and wine tasting party consultancy of Claude Noble (Montreux gram's general manager John York and Los Angeles for MIDEM partici- enhanced by a live broadcast of the event Festival). h. gandelman press conference held at the Sheraton dur- pañts. ing the artist's stay in Buenos Aires. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERS Argentina Australia France TOP TEN 455 TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s 1 Pathe Marconi RCA 1 The That I Want John Travolta & Miss You Rolling Stones 1 It's A Heartache - Bonnie Tyler - You're One - - - 2 Let's All Chant Michael Zager Band Sonopresse 2 Stayin' Alive Bee Gees RSO Olivia Newton -John - RSO - - - - 3 Comme Avant Mort Shuman Phonogram 3 SI Fuera Como Ayer Tormenta - Microfon 2 Grease Frankie Valli - RSO - - - - 4 Sea, Sex and Sun Serge Gainsbourg Phonogram 4 Cumparsita Dance - Jinny & The Flamboyants - Music Hall 3 Warm Ride - Graham Bonnet - Mercury - - 5 Copacabana (At the Copa) Barry Manilow Pathe Marconi 5 Mi Primer Amor Jose Augusto - EMI 4 Down Among the Dead Men - Flash & The Pan - Albert - - - 8 En Chantant Michel Sardou RCA/Trema 6 How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees - RSO 5 Oh, Carol - Smokie - Rak - - 7 A Blue Bayou Mireille Mathieu Phonogram 7 Sliver Lady - David Soul - Private Stock -EMI 8 Are You Old Enough - Dragon - Portrait - - 8 Tu Umberto Tozzi CBS 8 Dos Lineas Paralelas - Marco - EMI 7 Rivers of Babylon - Boney M - Atlantic - - 9 Au Camp du Bonheur Eddy Mitchell Barclay 9 Rivers of Babylon Boney M. RCA 8 Macho Man - Village People - RCA - - - - 10 Discomedia Guy Bedos Barclay 10 Tu Siempre Tu - Franco Simone - Microfon 9 Can We Still Be Friends - Todd Rundgren - Bearsville - - TOP TEN LPs 10 Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton -John - RSO TOP TEN LPs 1 City to City Gerry Rafferty Sonopresse 1 Saturday Night Fever - Soundtrack - RSO TOP TEN LPs - - Motion Picture Soundtrack RSO 2 Ell M'oublie Johnny Hallyday Phonogram 2 En Castellano - Demis Roussos - Philips 1 Grease - - - - 3 Bande Originale du film: "Grease" Various Polydor 3 Los Maximos Selection - CBS 2 War of The Worlds - Jeff Wayne/Various Artists - CBS - - - 4 Got the Feeling Patrick Juvet Barclay 4 Musica Con Todo - Selection - RCA 3 Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf - Epic/Cleveland Intn'I - - 5 Street Legal Bob Dylan CBS 5 Studio 57 Selection Arfon 4 Some Girls - The Rolling Stones - Rolling Stones - - - - 6 Approved By The Motors Polydor 6 Exitos En Primavera - Selection - Microfon 5 Saturday Night Fever - Soundtrack - RSO - - 7 Night Fever Various - 7 Supernature Cerrone Music Hall 6 No Bad Habits Graham Bonnet - Mercury Bande Originale du film: Saturday - - - - Polydor 8 From Here To Eternity - Giorgio - RCA 7 Sherbet Sherbet - Festival - 8 9 A Mis 33 Anos Julio Iglesias CBS e city to City Gerry Rafferty United Artists Step ti - Sylvester - Musidisc - - - - Clerc Pathe Marconi 10 Amor Con Ritmo - Selection - Music Hall 9 Street Legal - Bob Dylan - CBS 9 Jaloux - Julien - 10 Nightflight to Venus Boney M Atlantic 10 Bande Originale du film: "Thank God It's Friday" - Various - - - Vogue - Kent Music Report - Europe 1

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