,._ _ +M _ _ .._ r'J S -- '' -L,n k .211,SPdPER , ISSN 0074:1022 nt .r' e f 1 r - - o f°#?Ri',9A R Y. 14, 1981 $2.50 n S' 1 .' t 4 ° .;; Don McLean 4`; a g Hits of the Week S.NGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, "KEEP THIS THE JAM, "START!" (prod. by Copper- SISTER SLEDGE, "ALL AMERICAN TRAIN A-ROLLIN' " (prod. by smith -Heaven -Jam) ;writer: Wel- GIRLS." Production by Narada Mi- Templeman) (writer: McDonald) ler) (Bryan Morrison, ASCAP) chael Walden and increased song - (Tauripin, ASCAP) (3:29). Michael (2:37). This could be the single writing by the sisters recalls the McDonald's sound of the times to break the popular British trio best of the old in a title cut with the comes rolling through. Percus- here. Showing their Beatle influ- handclapping spirit of "We Are sion vitality and keyboard cool ences-a recurring "Taxman" Family," and explores new direc- provide a familiar setting for his riff-the band melds vocal pop tions too. Cotillion SD 16027 (AtI) vocal desire. WB 49670. with rhythm rock. Polydor 2155. (8.98). SPINNERS, "YESTERDAY ONCE MORE/ SHEEMA EASTON, "MORNING TRAIN TODD RUNDGREN, "HEALING." NOTHING REMAINS THE SAME" (NINE TO FIVE)" (prod. by Neil) The consummate pop artist's first .(prod. by Zager) (writers: Car- (writer: Palmer) (Unichappel, solo LP since "Hermit Of Mink Hol- penter-Bettis/Zager) (Almo/Ham- BMI) (3:20). Already credited low" will be welcomed by fans and mer & Nails, ASCAP/Sumac, with two consecu_ive top 10 AOR radio. ."Compassion," "Heal- BMI) (3:59). The group's pheno- singles in the UK, Easton debuts ing Part 1". (with Todd's spacey sax) menal rebirth owes much to clas- stateside with this bright, timely and "Tine Heals" (a 7 -inch bonus) sy cover medleys- like this. A ballad from her forthcoming are high points. Bearsville BHS clever pop -dancer. Atlantic 3798. namesake LP. EMI -America 8071. 3522 (WB) (8.98). CON WILLIAMS, "FALLING AGAIN" (prod. PHOEBE SNOW, "GAMES" (prod. .by La- TOM EROWNE, "MAGIC." The by Williams-Fundis) (writer:. Mc - danyi-Cannata) "(writers: Mela- young writer/leader/trumpeter who MCA BMI) (2:47). Jeeters, the black -oriented charts Dill) (Hall -Clement, med-Farber) (Jasper topped . F :CORDS With the top 15 success of his "I BMI/Black Platinum/Analog, AS - (and achieved pop success) with Believe In -You," pop audiences CAP) (3:37). With f-esh produc- "Funkin' For Jamaica" from his ti discovered what their country tion direction and 3 new label, "Love Approach" LP is back with a cousins have known for years. Phoebe sounds better than ever. collection of danceable tunes and -f> Williams follows with another Piercing guitars match her vocal instrumentals that will satisfy his perfect valentine. MCA 51065. intensity. Mirage 3800 (AtI). fans. Ar sta/GRP 5503 (8.98). JERMAINE JACKSON, "YOU LIKE ME ARETHA FRANKLIN, "WHAT A FOOL BE- LANI HALL, "BLUSH." With the DON'T YOU" (prod. by Jackson) LIEVES" (prod. by Mardin) songwriting and production of Alee ILL (writer: Jackson) (Jobete, AS - (writers: McDonald - Loggins) Willis, Hall has found a comfortable r CAP) (3:46). As a writer/pro- (Snug / Milk Money, ASCAP) vocal niche in an R&B-flavored, me- ducer / arranger / vocalist, Jer- (3:49). Aretha renders a neavy lodic pop sound that will appeal to maine exhibits a sense of matur- dose of certified soil to this Doo- varied formats. A/C radio has be- ity and confidence that make bie Bros. classic. Her wcnder- gun listening to the first single, this a totally engrossing piece. ful inflections and cries make it "Where's Your Angel?" A&M SP Motown 1503. all sweet music. Arista 0591. 4829 (8.98). STEPHAME OnceAgah, I You Followed I YouriellowBrick Road 7i) 1 Success. 'NEVER KNEWLOVE ille7MS BEFOR5" n>2460 Your Current Sngk /sCertOed SOLD GOLD Fro The A Gold A/bud STEP MiLLS\\\ Sweet (.9ensatiOn:3 (w0, ///4 - - Manufactured and distributed by RCA Reca-ds. 198120th Century x3 filicruor.- [JV FEBRUARY 14, 1981 RIAA Lawyers in Goody Case Fined Retailers Post Slight Gains in January For Delay in Producing Documents As Catalogue, $5.98 Lines Remain Strong By JOSEPH IANELLO By DAVID McGEE NEW YORK-Recording Indus- the defense contends will prove NEW YORK - A brisk post - counts lodged only mild com- try Association of America (RIAA) its innocence in trafficking in Christmas selloff period plus con- plaints. National Record Mart's special counsel Jules E. Yarnell counterfeit product. RIAA attor- tinued strong consumer response George Balicky put it most suc- and attorney Roy R. Kulcsar have neys hold that the documents are to catalogue and $5.98 product cinctly: "The weather hurt us a been fined $1000 each per day not relevant to the case and that were the key factors in getting little bit, but that happens every by Federal District Court Judge some information involved would the first quarter of 1981 off to a year at one time or another, Thomas C. Platt for every day the impede the progress of other promising start, according to a doesn't it?" RIAA does not produce docu- counterfeiting investigations. In Record World survey of accounts The prevailing sales pattern ments requested by the defend- refusing to comply with the reporting to the Retail Report. was a strong first two weeks- ants in the Sam Goody, Inc. Judge's order to produce the On an average, sales were up the traditional post -Christmas counterfeiting case. Judge Platt's contested documents, the RIAA nearly 10 percent over those of selloff period when consumers ruling Wednesday (4) also in- was hoping for a contempt cita- January 1980, despite a lack of "cash in" their gift certificates and cludes a judgment against Yarnell tion which-like the one it re- superstar product until the final money presents-followed by a for refusing to testify in open ceived last September when the week of the month. mild but steady flow of business court as to the reasons for de- association refused Platt's original In previous years inclement during the rest of the month. A letions made in documents al- subpoena of documents dating weather has played a major role number of dealers who had been ready produced. back to January 1977-would in holding down store activity. apprised of release schedules Contempt Citation take the matter before the Cir- This year, though, most of the were concerned that the momen- The Goody chain and its presi- cuit Court of Appeals. The Ap- country was blessed with rela- tum built up in December would dent George Levy and vice presi- peals Court overturned Platt's de- tively warm, sunny days, with be largely dissipated before Janu- dent Samuel Stolon are charged cision in November, deciding what few storms there were be- (Continued on page 42) with dealing in counterfeit re- (Continued on page 34) ing of short duration. At that, ac - cordings. Deregulation Bills Judge Platt's ruling stems from CBS Records President Yetnikoff an impasse reached at the year- Introduced in Congress long pre-trial hearings following Sees an Upward Swing for the Industry WASHINGTON-Bills proposing the RIAA's refusal to produce By PETER KEEPNEWS 10 -year or indefinite radio broad- subpoenaed documents which NEW YORK-From his vantage end of 1979 through 1980 for the casting licenses have been intro- point on the eleventh floor of the ship to turn. But I think now we duced in both the Senate and the New York To Honor CBS building, CBS Records Group are headed in a different direc- House, the former already sched- president Walter Yetnikoff sees Lion." uled for hearing in the Communi- Lennon Posthumously the record industry as being "like 'Turnaround Year' cations Sub -Committee on the By PHIL DIMAURO a large ocean liner." In an inter- Yetnikoff's confidence has been Radio Deregulation Act of 1981 NEW YORK-An official an- view with Record World last bolstered by the knowledge that, by its chairman, Sen. Barry Gold- nouncement that the Handel week, Yetnikoff suggested that domestically, 1980 was what he water (R -Ariz.). Medallion, the City of New two years ago that ship "was (Continued on page 18) (Continued on page 26) York's highest cultural award, will heading into some dangerous be presented posthumously to waters. Maybe we were in dan- Martell Foundation Holds Luncheon John Lennon was the highlight of gerous waters already. ItT t I the initial meeting of the Mayor's "You don't take the Queen Advisory Council to the Music Mary or the QE2 and turn it Industry, which took place in the around on a dime. It takes a lit- Blue Room at City Hall last Tues- tle while for that ship to start to (Continued on oage 47) turn, and I think it took from the 11 Record World Sal e r Albums 500.0- / 450.0 400.0 The T. J. Martell Memorial Foundation for Leukemia Research last week held a 350.0- "kickoff luncheon" in New York for its 1981 dinner honoring Dick Asher. Asher, 300.0 deputy president and chief operating officer of the CBS Records Group, will be pre- sented with the foundation's Humanitarian Award at the May 2 dinner in the Grand 250.0- Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria. The luncheon was hosted by Arista Records presi- 200.0- dent Clive Davis, the 1980 honoree and chairman of this year's dinner. Pictured from 150.0 -- left are: (seated) CBS Records International president Allen Davis, executive dinner chair- 100.0- man; Tony Martell, vice president and general manager, CBS Associated Labels, and 1 I z ""aT-1 president, T.