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(real name asked by George Whipple, a reporter for Art Director: Jeff Nisbet; Assistant: Raymond Carlson NY1, a "rumor" Copy Chief: Bruce Janicke; Assistant: Elizabeth Renaud In New York, Bad Boy Entertainment Christopher Wallace), who recorded for cable news channel about Copy Editors: Lisa Gidley, Carl Rosen founder/president Sean "Puffy" Combs Bad Boy/Arista Rec- that he had been Senior Editor: Ed Christman, Retail (N.Y.) Senior Writers: Chris Morris (L.A.), Bradley Bamberger (N.Y.) was arrested April 16 on charges of ords, was killed in a involved in the Stoute Talent Editor: Larry Flick (N.Y.) /Nashville: Deborah Evans Price, Associate Editor felony assault and criminal mischief. The drive -by shooting incident. "Not to my Dance Music: Michael Paoletta, Editor (N.Y.) Pro Audio/Technology: Paul Verna, Editor (N.Y.) charges stem from an incident the previ- March 9, 1997. No knowledge," Combs Merchants & Marketing: Don Jeffrey, Editor (N.Y.) ous day that left Steve Stoute, Nas' man- arrests have been replied on- camera. Home Video: Seth Goldstein, Editor (N.Y.), Eileen Fitzpatrick, Associate Ed. (L.A.) Radio: Chuck Taylor, Editor (N.Y.) ager and an executive at Interscope Rec- made for the murder. Combs, who turned Heatseekers Features Editor /Music Video: Carla Hay, Editor (N.Y.) New Media Editor: Brett Atwood ords, beaten and hospitalized (Billboard The assault on himself in to New York Staff Reporter: Dylan Siegler (N.Y.) Editorial Assistant: Carrie Bell (L.A.) Bulletin, April 19). Stoute, which took police the day he was Administrative/Research Assistant: Aliya S. King (N.Y.) COMBS Special Correspondent: Jim Bessman Stoute was treated at St. Clare's Hos- STOUTE place at Interscope's arrested, is scheduled Contributors: Catherine Applefeld Olson, Fred Bronson, Lisa Collins, pital here for injuries to his arm; he has New York office, al- to appear in New York Larry LeBlanc, Moira McCormick, David Nathan, Phyllis Stark, Steve Traiman Internationa Editor in Chief: ADAM WHITE since been released. legedly occurred because Combs was Criminal Court for a June 24 hearing. Internationa Deputy Editor: Thom Duffy BMG- Intemationa Music Editor: Dominic Pride In Los Angeles, police stepped up their unhappy with his cameo in Nas' video Bad Boy, which is half-owned by Internationa News Editor: Jeff Clark -Meads investigation of the 2- year -old Notorious "Hate Me Now." The video premiered owned company , had no Internationa Associate Editor: Tom Ferguson Internationa Associate Editor: Mark Solomons B.I.G. murder case the following week - April 15 on MTV. comment. German Bureau Chief: Wolfgang Spahr Japan Bureau Chief: Steve McClure serving a search warrant April 20 on The scene in question shows Combs on A BMG spokesman says of Combs' Contributing Editor: Paul Sexton places associated with Death Row a crucifix; he had reportedly wanted the arrest, "We're taking it very seriously. We 111 CHARTS & RESEARCH Director of Charts: GEOFF MAYFIELD Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight, scene cut from the video, but the scene don't condone violence in any form, and Chart Managers: Anthony Colombo (Mainstream Rock/New Age) Ricardo including the Los Angeles headquarters was included when the video premiered we're looking into the matter." Companioni (Dance, Latin), Datu Faison (Hot R &B Singles/Top R &B Albums/ Rap/Gospel/), Steven Graybow (Adult Contemporary / // of Death Row. on MTV The New York Post reported April 21 Blues), Wade Jessen (Country /Contemporary Christian), Mark Marone (Modern Rock/Studio Action), Geoff Mayfield (Billboard 200/ Heatseekers/ Knight, who is in prison for an unre- MTV has temporarily stopped showing that BMG president/CEO Strauss Zelnick Catalog) Silvio Pietroluongo (Hot 100/Top 40 Tracks), Marc Zubatkin (Video/Classical /Kid Audio, World Music) lated 1992 attack on two men, has been the clip until Bad Boy and Columbia called Edgar Bronfman Jr., president/ Chart Production Manager: Michael Cusson 80) Manager: Archive Research and Retail Charts: Alex Vitoulis identified as a suspect in the murder of Records (Nas' label) resolve the reported (Continued on page Assistant Chart Production Manager: Gordon Murray Administrative Assistants: Keith Caulfield (L.A.), Mary DeCroce (Nashville), Gisle Stokland (N.Y.) SALES Associate Publisher/Worldwide: IRWIN KORNFELD Advertising Directors: Pat Jennings (East), Jodie Francisco (West) New York: Michael Lewis, Virginia Lujano, Adam Waldman Nashville: Amy Bennett financial firm Closes In On Alliance Acquisition L.A.: Andy Anderson, Gina Baker, Diana Blackwell Advertising Coordinators: Hollie Adams, Evelyn Aszodi, Erica Bengtson Advertising Assistant: Jason Rashford BY ED CHRISTMAN ny received a valuation of approximately facility with Congress Financial. Classified: Tracy Walker Directories: Jeff Serrette The pending acquisition of Alliance $144 million, based on the nearly 9 million Furthermore, sources say, the new Associate Publisher /International: GENE SMITH Entertainment Corp. (AEC) by an un- shares, priced at $16 apiece that became financial suitor probably is thinking about U.K. /Europe: Christine Chinetti, Ian Remmer 44- 171 -323 -6686 Asia -Pacific/: Linda Matich 612 -9440 -7777. Fax: 612 -9440 -7788 named financial suitor, if completed, will outstanding as a result of the offering. following the Valley Media route and Japan: Aki Kaneko, 323 -525 -2299 Italy: Lidia Bonguardo, 031 -570056. Fax: 031 -570485 result in the company being under the Valley carries a valuation of $231.8 million, doing a public offering after the current : Francois Millet,Millet 33 -1- 4549 -2933 Latin America/Miami: Oliva! 305 -864-7578. Fax: 305 -864-3227 stewardship of "more patient" money, ac- based on the $25.75 management team Mexico/West Coast Latin: Daisy Ducret 323-782 -6250 cording to sources familiar with the deal. price its stock closed establishes more of Jamaica/Caribbean: Betty Ward Reid, Phone/Fax 954 -929 -5120 21. a MARKETING The financial firm already is said to at April If the acquisition track record. Associate Publisher: HOWARD APPELBAUM have signed a letter of intent to acquire Whatever the final Weisman became Promotion Director: Peggy Alten ohl is completed, Promotion Coordinator: Amy Heller AEC and is on the verge of inking a price, sources say the top executive at Senior Designer: Melissa Subatch definitive agreement, which could result that the deal will not Alliance in Novem- Assistant Marketing Manager: Corey Kronengold Eric Weisman Special Events Director: Michele Jacangelo Quigley in the purchase closing within one month result in any more ber 1997, and the Special Events Coordinator: Phyllis Demo (BillboardBulletin, April 21). The com- debt being placed on company emerged Circulation Director: JEANNE JAMIN is expected European Circulation Manager: Tim Freeman pany has spent the last month perform- Alliance. As a result from Chapter 11 in Group Sales Manager: Katia Ducheine Circulation Promotion Manager: Lori Donohue ing due diligence, those sources say. of its Chapter 11 to remain president July 1998. "Valley Circulation Sales Manager: Michael Fouratt Circulation Assistant: Andrea Irish The consortium of banks, including reorganization, Al has done an PRODUCTION Chase Manhattan and Bank of America, liance's mountain of arguably successful Director of Production & Manufacturing: MARIE R. GOMBERT Advertising Production Manager: Johny Wallace that has owned AEC since the company debt was wiped off its balance sheet. Its [initial public offering], and that should Advertising Manufacturing Manager: Lydia Mikulko successfully emerged from Chapter 11 current debt level is limited to the amount make it easier for Alliance" to go that Advertising Production Coordinator: Paul Page Editorial Production Director: Terrence C. Sanders last July is said to be anxious to cash in drawn down from its revolving credit way, says one financial observer. Editorial Production Supervisor: Anthony T. Stallings. Specials Production Editor: Marcia Repinski its chips. Those banks collectively own Associate Specials Production Editor: Marc Giaquinto Systems/Technology Supervisor: Barry Bishin 87.5% of AEC, with the remainder, in the Composition Technicians: Susan Chicola, Maria Manliclic, David Tay form of warrants, split between Alliance Directories Production Manager: Len Durham Classified Production Assistant: Gene Williams management and the Chapter 11 unse- NEW MEDIA cured creditors, most of which were Editorial Director: KEN SCHLAGER Billboard Bulletin: Michael Amicone (Managing Editor), Carolyn Horwitz bondholders. (News Ed.), Mark Solomons (International Ed.), Brett Atwood (New Media Ed.) Billboard was unable to determine at Billboard Online: Julie Taraska (News Editor), David Wertheimer (Web Site Designer), Sam D. Bell (Sales Manager), Rachel Vilson (Product Manager) press time the identity of the financial ADMINISTRATION firm, but sources say that it has confi- Distribution Director: Edward Skiba dence in current AEC management. So Billing: Brigette Wallace Credit: Shawn Norton if the acquisition is completed, Eric Assistant to the Publisher: Sylvia Sirin Weisman is expected to remain president PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: HOWARD LANDER of the company. BILLBOARD OFFICES: Billboard also was unable to determine New York Washington, D.C. Nashville 1515 Broadway 733 15th St. N.W. 49 Music Square W. the amount being paid for Alliance, al- N.Y., NY 10036 Wash., D.C. 20005 Nashville, TN 37203 though one source said it was less than 212 -764 -7300 202 -783-3282 615 -321 -4290 edit fax 212 -536 -5358 fax 202 -737 -3833 fax 615 -320-0454 $150 million. During the Chapter 11 sales fax 212 -536 -5055 reorganization, London Tokyo the banking group Los Angeles 3rd Floor 10th Floor No. 103 turned down offers of about $100 million 5055 Wilshire Blvd. 23 Ridgmount St. Sogo -Hirakawacho Bldg., 4 -12 when Alliance was up for sale, sources Los Angeles, CA 90036 London WC1E 7AH Hirakawacho 1- chome, 323 -525 -2300 44- 171 -323 -6686 Chiyoda -ku, Tokyo 102, Japan say. Consequently, financial observers Hello Blackbird. The Blackbird Recording Co. recently inked a long -term, exclusive, world- fax 323 -525 -2394/2395 fax: 44171- 323 -23142316 3- 3262 -7246 fax 3-3262 -7247 say, the current owners probably are wide deal with the Atlantic Group, which will distribute the label's releases through WEA To Subscribe call USA: 800 -745 -8922, Europe: +44 (0) 1858435326 looking for a price in the area of $130 International: 740 -382 -3322 domestically and Warner Music International in other territories. 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Shown celebrating BILLBOARD ONLINE: http: / /www.billboard.com valuation placed on Alliance during the 212 -536 -1402, sbell @billboard.com the agreement, from left, are Ron Shapiro, executive VP /GM of Atlantic Records; Mary Gorm- reorganization. ley, A &R consultant; Val Azzoli, co- chairman /co -CEO of the Atlantic Group; Billy Lehman, PRESIDENT: HOWARD LANDER Those observers point out that a price president of Blackbird; Cathy Burke, senior VP of Blackbird; Craig Kallman, executive Vice Presidents: Irwin Kornfeld, Karen Oertley, in that area makes sense in light of the Adam White VP /office of the chairman of Atlantic Records; Phil Wild, executive VP of business /legal affairs Director of Strategic Development: Ken Schlager initial public offering of Valley Media. of the Atlantic Group; and Aileen Atkins, director of business and legal affairs at Atlantic Business Manager: Joellen Sommer Woodland, Calif. whole- Billboard Music Group When the -based Records. saler went public last month, the compa-

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I AM... NAS COWMBIA * TOP OF THE NEWS albums and singles charts. PROGRAMMING Music Pulse: Major CLASSICAL 6 International music merchants 47 Global 64 Balancing client and listener 37 Australian acts team up for an * ARIA - THE OPERA ALBUM ANDREA BOCEW PHIUPS blame a lack of superstar releases interests is key for successful for the bleak start to the sales album to benefit World Vision radio sales promotions. CLASSICAL CROSSOVER Australia's child- sponsorship pro- 37 year. 66 AirWaves: Britain's 16- T * VOICE OF AN ANGEL CHARLOTTE CHURCH SONY CLASSICAL grams. year-old Billie, already an interna- O ARTISTS a Music COUNTRY MERCHANTS a MARKETING tional phenomenon, has her eyes P 36 * COME ON OVER SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY 1 o Executive Turntable: Tim set on America. Sommer is named senior VP of 49 Reader's Digest Music takes a more traditional approach to 67 The Modern Age: God - A HEATSEEKERS 20 Refuge/MCA. * SACRED LOVE SONGS T.D. JAKES ISLAND retail by teaming up with distribu- smack's Sully Erna uses his lyrics 14 After a four -year absence, L tor Delta Music. to artfully vent his anger. All -4 -One returns with 'On & On." , B JAZZ 38 49 Buying Trends: Amazon 68 Music Video: VH1 should U * TRAVELING MILES BWE NOTE 14 The Beat: Indie Blackbird and RealNetworks remain the quit while its ahead with 'Divas Recording teams with Atlantic. Live.' M JAZZ / CONTEMPORARY 38 most popular Internet sites in the S * BODY LANGUAGE BONEY JAMES WARNER BROS. 16 Boxscore: The Rolling music business, according to a Stones gross $2.78 million at the recent survey. NEW AGE 38 MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Retail Track: Trans World * LOVE SONGS YANNI PRIVATE MUSIC 52 18 Continental Drift: Paul Mur- Entertainment completes its phy and his band rely on old - POP CATALOG 55 acquisition of Camelot Music. METAWCA METAWCA ELECTRA fashioned riffs and clever lyrics. The Rhythm Section: 'No * 26 53 Declarations of Indepen- stays strong in its fourth 20 Popular Uprisings: Japanese Scrubs" dents: Longtime soul R &B week atop the R &B singles chart. 25 electronica duo Boom Boom Satel- David Porter forms R &B- oriented * I AM... NAS COWMBIA lites bring Out Laud' to the U.S. 30 Dance Trax: Vicki Sue International Pocket Records. Robinson returns with a musical THE HOT 100 21 Reviews & Previews: Shar- 55 Sites + Sounds: Compet- TLC LAPACE and a new single. * NO SCRUBS ing the spotlight this week are ing digital music platforms create Garmarna, Caedmon's Call, and 33 Country: Single mother and confusion for the industry and ADULT CONTEMPORARY 65 Jim Hall & . former prison guard Chalee Tenni- consumers alike. * ANGEL SARAH MCLACHLAN WARNER SUNSET son changes her career with her 56 Home Video: Despite debut album. ADULT TOP 40 65 growth, several problems keep EVERY MORNING SUGAR RAY LAVA * 37 Classical /Keeping Score: Europe's DVD market from reach- Guest columnist Fred Child dis- ing its full potential. COUNTRY 34 cusses the measures that must be * HOW FOREVER FEELS KENNY CHESNEY BNA 58 Shelf Talk: Internet compa- H taken to ensure the vitality of the nies contribute to the develop- FEATURES O classical genre. DANCE / CLUB PLAY 32 ment of video -on- demand. WARNER BROS. Classified T * STRONG ENOUGH CHER Jazz/Blue Notes: Argentine 60 38 59 Child's Play: Warner Home saxophonist Gato Barbieri cele- 63 Update /Good Works: S DANCE / MAXI -SINGLES SALES Video bows two 'Looney Tunes' 32 brates his rejuvenated commitment Sammy Hagar is one of the artists * BELIEVE CHER WARNER BOOS. tapes as part of its 'Mil-Looney- who will play at a benefit for Cali- I to music with 'Che Corazon " Um' campaign. fornia's Bohemia Waterfall Park. N HOT LATIN TRACKS 39 39 Latin Notas: Colombia - G UVIN LA VIDA LOCA RICKY MARTIN C2 * based Fuentes establishes REVIEWS & PREVIEWS 77 Hot 100 Singles Spotlight: The formula for The Billboard Hot L a North American imprint. R &B 28 6,.? 100 is fine -tuned again. E * NO SCRUBS TLC LAFACE 41 Pro Audio: Daniel Lands' Kingsway Studios is up for sale. 81 This Week's Billboard RAP Online S * W AT 26 43 & Publishers: JT MONEY FEATURING SOLE Tom MERCEDES / FREEWORW Market Watch EMI songwriter Antonin Armato 82 ROCK / MAINSTREAM ROCK TRACKS 67 branches out into production. 82 Chart Beat: Kenny Ches- ATLANTIC * HEAVY COLLECTIVE SOUL ney's "Forever" stretches its No. 1 INTERNATIONAL country reign to six weeks. ROCK / MODERN ROCK TRACKS 67 24 R &B: Chanté Moore's 'Got A 44 Warner Music International's Homefront: Billboard * MY OWN WORST ENEMY LIT RCA 82 Man` single sets the stage for her chief says his company needs to launches Spanish- and Por- 'Moment Is Mine" album. remain 'creatively agile." TOP 40 TRACKS 66 tuguese- language Web pages for NO SCRUBS TLC LAFACE * 26 Words & Deeds: Naughty 46 Hits of the World: Britney CARMARNA: P. 21 music fans in Latin America.

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BY KARL ROSS Dopico, who operates out of the Merchants Cite Poor Release Slate, Steep Discounting MIAMI - Billboard launched its RIAA's Miami office, outlined a 10th annual International Latin multi -pronged offense against A Billboard international staff re- all play the market -share game, but Music Conference here swathed in piracy that includes the following: port. How They fared In I always say, `Sales for vanity; profit a buoyant spirit propelled by Assisting U.S. Customs for sanity.' Nobody can sustain this strong record sales in the U.S. agents in Miami and elsewhere Music merchants are blaming a The Quarter level of discounting." Latino market. with the identification and seizure disappointing release schedule lack- first Brian McLaughlin, managing But a slate of industry panels, of pirated materials; ing "superstar" albums for a bleak JAPAN director of HMV Europe, says the as well as a keynote address by Working with local authorities start to the sales year in the major "Better than expected" quar- quarter had "some very steep de- Ricardo Dopico, underscored that in landmark enforcement actions, markets outside the U.S. ter, thanks to strong sales from clines, year on year" in the U.K. there is room for further expan- such as the New York Police Although some positive signs local acts. There was, however, "the odd good sion. Department's operations Copycat emerged -notably in Japan-record week, particularly when the `Now .. . In his keynote speech at the I and II; dealers in leading international mar- Sales down 30% in January 42' compilation [on EMI/Virgin /Uni- event, held April 20 -22, Dopico, Establishing a reward pro- kets turned to price- cutting and and February, recovering in versal] was released [March 29]; that director of Latin music at the gram trading cash for information looked for strong performances from March. week, they sold about 212,000 copies Recording Industry Assn. of leading to the discovery of pirate local acts to help them through what is U.K. [in total], but overall it's probably America (RIAA), said that CD -ROM laboratories; and described as a "really tough" quarter. Huge discounts pulling in the down on last year." aggressive curbs against piracy Devising a pirate -proof way to Whereas most retailers report a customers -but at what cost to He insists, however, that HMV had can increase sales volume in the download music over the Internet flat or downright poor sales perfor- dealers? a "very, very successful quarter in a legitimate market. through the Secure Digital Music mance in January- March, merchants FRANCE very, very competitive market." Dopico warned that the RIAA Initiative. in Japan say it was an improvement A decline in the singles mar- would be "turning up the volume In an ensuing piracy panel, over the same period in 1998, thanks ket and a "dramatically bad" FRANCE: PAUCITY OF PRODUCT on enforcement" against music Gabriel Abaroa, executive presi- to big -selling titles by female Japan- February. At French market leader FNAC, piracy, which was the industry dent of the Latin American Fed- ese R &B/soul vocalists such as Hi- AUSTRALIA record manager Thierry Hidoux con- topic that dominated the agenda eration for the Phonographic karu Utada. Her debut album has Touring acts sold many firms that the opening quarter was at Billboard's inaugural Latin Industry, painted a stark scenario shipped 6 million copies since its albums, propping up a flat three difficult, singling out a lack of major music conference in 1990. of pirating elsewhere in the hemi- March 10 release, according to Toshi- months. new releases as the primary con- Commenting that piracy con- sphere. Abaroa said FLAPF, as ba -EMI, making it Japan's all -time CANADA tributing factor. tinues to afflict Latin music to a the organization is known by its top -selling album. Britney Spears providing "1998 was an exceptional year," he disproportionate degree, Dopico Spanish acronym, estimates "The first quarter was better than some light amid the sales gloom. notes, "with huge releases such as said that 50% of all seizures of pirate rings are selling nearly as expected but not great," says Tower NETHERLANDS `Titanic,' but in January 1999 the counterfeit materials reported much product throughout Latin Records Far East managing director Consumers' demand for big market was flat, and in February it last year to the RIAA involved America and the Caribbean as Keith Cahoon. "We were bracing for hits remains unsatisfied. was dramatically bad. There were no Latin music. (Continued on page 77) a rocky road, but actually there have important releases in those months, been some pleasant surprises along and the market only got back on the way." results from heavy discounting cam- track in mid -March with the new Adds Takehiko Nagatomo of the paigns at major music merchants - album from Francis Cabrel on sales promotion department of Shin - including Virgin itself-and its at- Columbia. seido, Japan's biggest music retailer, tendant effect on profit margins. "We have to look at ways of filling "The first quarter has been much These have seen the prices of some our outlets more regularly even if better than last year." He notes there traditionally strong -selling catalog there are no new blockbusters to have been strong sales by Japanese items that would normally sell for sell -and the labels should spread female vocalists in the R &B/soul vein, 9.99 -10.99 pounds ($15.98 -$17.69) releases throughout the year. If not," such as Utada, Misia, and Marike reduced to less than 5 pounds ($8.05). he warns, "we'll have only three Ide, and other female pop or rock Although claiming his chain months of intense activity and a big artists, such as Ami Suzuki and enjoyed a "very good" first quarter, hole for the rest of the year." Ringo Sheena. Wright adds, "It's been one that was The French singles market is in International product, however, dominated by marketing activities." decline, which local labels attribute continues to perform poorly com- He cautions against an expansion of to increased competition for teen- pared with Japanese music. the price- cutting trend, noting, agers' disposable income and the "Everybody's capable of selling prod- sales impact of digital home copying. GERMANY: MIXED PICTURE uct, but you have to sell at the right Hidoux adds, "There were fewer big In Germany -the world's third - price." hits during the quarter, and with an a increase 4.40 Her Love Is Our Love. was honored recently by her label largest music market behind the U.S. Labels should take more careful of singles prices [from he goes on, ($4.69) to 5.20 ($5.54)], home, Arista Records, with a party celebrating the five -times -platinum status of and Japan -the picture was less approach to discounting, euros euros encouraging, and some retailers saw in order to protect margins. "We can (Continued on page 70) her album "My Love Is Your Love." Friends, executives, and celebrities joined 30% Houston at Cipriani in New York following the VH1 Divas Live concert. Shown, sales drop by as much as in Jan- from left, are VH1 president John Sykes, Houston, Mary J. Blige, and Arista uary and February, before picking up Records president Clive Davis. in March. However, Bodo Bochnig, chairman of trade body the German Record 2 New Deals For Red Ant Retailers Assn. and owner of inde- launch Ready To Tap Into Web pendent record store Schallplatten- BY ED CHRISTMAN ing deal with the London office of zentrum in Wuppertal, says his own NEW YORK-Red Ant, armed Mushroom should bolster the first-quarter sales were up 4% on the with a new international licensing label's fortunes. That multi -year Frenzy With A Stock Offering same period in 1998, an increase he deal with Mushroom Records and deal will make Red Ant product hopes to maintain throughout the a renewed financial commitment available in Asia, Australia, Japan, BY DON JEFFREY about $74.8 million for the company. entire year. from its Wall Street backer New Zealand, and the U.K. Previ- NEW YORK- Internet music corn - It says in its prospectus that it will Wolfgang Orthmayr, managing Wasserstein Perella (Billboard - ously, Red Ant product was not pany Launch Media was set to go use the proceeds for sales, market- director of the market -leading WOM Bulletin, April 21), is looking to available in most of those markets. public April 23, feeding investors' ing, capital expenditures, and work- chain, is less optimistic, predicting build on the accomplishments of its According to Red Ant, Mush- hunger for online stocks. ing capital. that 1999 sales will be "flat at best." first three years of existence. room, a subsidiary of Rupert Mur- Launch, operator of an online Begun in 1994 and based in Santa Although declining to give specific fig- Red Ant president/CEO Randy doch's News International, will music site and a music magazine on Monica, Calif., Launch booked a net ures, he says first- quarter sales were Phillips points out that its first No. immediately release "Fairy Tales." CD -ROM, is taking advantage of the loss of $13.4 million last year on a "stable." Local acts performed well 1 single, Divine's "Lately," which Other Red Ant artists covered by big boom in Internet issues. It joins 61% rise in revenue to $5 million. during the quarter, and Orthmayr peaked on The the deal include EYC, Psychotica, such music -related initial public offer- The net loss the year before was $6.7 particularly praises the marketing last November, gives the label plen- Robynn Ragland, naked, Ms. Toi, ings of recent years as RealNetworks, million. Revenue was up primarily campaign conducted for Wolfsheim by ty to build on. "The album, `Fairy and Aaron Skyy. broadcast.com, CDnow, and N2K. because of increases in advertising the Strange Ways label and Motor. Tales,' is gold now and selling "We are excited about being in Launch's stock was priced at $22 a and magazine subscriptions. about 10,000 a week; the new sin- business with [Mushroom]," says share by its underwriter Hambrecht Earlier this year, Launch agreed U.K.: HEAVY DISCOUNTING gle, `One More Try,' impacted top Phillips. "There is some reciproci- & Quist. The price had been raised to acquire SW Networks, a provider According to Simon Wright, man- 40 radio; and we are preparing a ty whereby we may look at issuing three times in the days preceding the of content for radio and Internet aging director of Virgin Megastores, third single, `Good And Plenty,' to Mushroom product, but it is not IPO, from an initial $12 -$14. broadcasts, from Sony Music Enter- the U.K. market during the period go to urban and crossover radio." dictated by the contract." Launch was selling more than 3.4 tainment. Sony had a 13.7% stake in was "very soft." One of the main dif- Phillips also says that the licens- (Continued on page 70) million shares, which would raise (Continued on page 80) ficulties facing British retail, he says,

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www.americanradiohistory.com Anthony Newley Dies Reed Prevails In Platters Suit BY BILL HOLLAND assembled a group that performed as Kocinich says he was pleased For Herb Reed, a founder of the the Platters, although none of its that the appellate court sided with Had Hits On Charts And Stage Platters, it's "Twilight Time" for members were part of the original Reed. "Herb's the hero in this, but "The Great Pretender," after a judge ensemble. Reed filed suit in 1995. as you know, it's been at a signifi- BY NIGEL HUNTER the former spelling triumphed in in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- Robi's lawyers say they "are con- cant cost burden to him, and I think LONDON -April has brought a most archives and also defines an peals in San Francisco ruled that sidering all appellate options," which it's up to Congress to make it easi- sad sequence of events with the offense in the army discipline code. Reed's current Platters group has would include 9th Circuit reconsid- er for these performers to protect death of Anthony Newley, 67, April Newley recorded for Decca, and the exclusive right to use the trade- eration or a Supreme Court appeal. themselves." 14 in Florida, just 11 days after the a song from the film, "I've Waited mark name. A bill addressing the "copycat Twenty -five members of leg- demise of Lionel Bart (Billboard, So Long," gave him his first hit The ruling in the lawsuit, Martha group" issue has been introduced in endary groups such as the Supremes April 17). when it reached No. 3 on the U.K. Robi vs. Herb Reed, sets a precedent the House by Rep. Dennis Kocinich, and the Coasters visited members of The two men, both victims of singles chart. An EP of the movie's that could have an impact on other D -Ohio. The Truth in Rock Act, Congress March 16 to drum up sup- cancer, were founding fathers of songs rose on the same chart to original rock'n'roll performers and H.R. 1125, would make it easier for port; they were to meet with mem- postwar rock'n'roll in the U.K. No. 13 in 1959. "copycat groups." older performers to obtain legal bers of the House Judiciary Com- Both also imbued the British musi- He scored two No.1 successes in Perhaps the most well -known and relief in challenging alleged "knock- mittee the week of April 19 to urge a cal theater the U.K. in successful R &B vocal group of the off" or imposter groups (Billboard, hearing on the bill. with a vitality 1960 with '50s, the Platters are best known for March 27). that had been "Why" and "Do the aforementioned two songs, as lacking for You Mind," the well as for the hit "Only You." But the years. latter written group also scored hit after hit for Anthony for him by nearly a decade after it began re- Q Prime Sues Hole for Split George New- Lionel Bart. cording in 1953 for Federal Records ley was born "Why," written and later Mercury Records, a streak This story was prepared by Carolyn than that amount, plus a judgment Sept. 24, 1931, by Robert Mar- that lasted until "Red Sails In The Horwitz, news editor of Billboard - entitling Q Prime to compensation in Hackney in cucci and Peter Sunset" in 1960. Bulletin. for the remainder of the agreement the East End de Angelis, was The April 2 decision by Judge plus 10 years. of London. At the subject of Judith N. Keep, writing for a three- NEW YORK-Q Prime Inc. has filed Q Prime and its attorneys declined the onset of an unsuccessful a breach -of- contract suit against comment; representatives for Hole the wartime lawsuit by the Hole, which split from the manage- could not be reached by press time. blitz on Lon- Francis, Day & 'The court must ment company in March (Billboard- don, he was ANTHONY NEWLEY Hunter music Bulletin, March 30). The action, filed evacuated to publishing determine which April 16 in U.S. District Court for the Morecambe, Lancashire, where he company, alleging that it plagia- party is "The Great Southern District of New York, was billeted with a former music rized "In A Little Spanish Town." alleges the "abrupt and offensive ter- hall (vaudeville) artist whose sto- Other Newley hits in 1960 and Pretender" ' mination of a contractual relation- ries of the old days treading the 1961 included Lloyd Price's "Per- ship" and a "transparent attempt" to boards bred in his young lodger an sonality," "If She Should Come To deprive Q Prime of compensation early interest in the theater. You," and two novel takes on tradi- judge panel, upheld a 1997 U.S. Dis- (BillboardBuletin, April 21). After the war, Newley was tional material: the English folk trict Court in Nevada ruling that According to the suit, Q Prime accepted by the Italia Conti stage song "Strawberry Fair" and the determined that founder and surviv- began formally managing Hole in school as a pupil doubling as nursery rhyme "Pop Goes The ing member Reed alone is entitled to February 1995. The company claims teaboy, and after a few weeks a vis- Weasel," which Newley colored use the Platters name because "he is that under its management, iting film producer picked him for with some London cockney humor in a position to control the quality of has "flourished," playing larger and the title role in "The Adventures and allusions. the group's services," and because a more prestigious concert venues than Of Dusty Bates." This led to sev- Newley made his West End rival group with no original members it previously had and seeing boosted eral other juvenile movie roles, but stage debut in 1955 in John using the name would "lead to confu- sales of the albums "Live Through The Heatseekers Trick. Miami - in 1948 sion the breakthrough came Cranko's modernistic revue among reasonable consumers." This" and "Celebrity Skin." The suit based rapper Trick Daddy is pictured his of Artful "Cranks." The success of "Idle On The has not on alleges the members of Hole in with portrayal the court yet decided that wearing his Billboard Heatseekers T- Dodger in the film version of Parade," coupled with a wish to damages. a termination letter "set forth vague, shirt to celebrate his album Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," create and direct something per- In evaluating the case, Keep unsubstantiated, and untrue claims "www.thug.com" (Slip-N-Slide /At- directed by David Lean. sonally for the stage, enabled him wrote: "In essence, this court must of `breaches' by Q Prime" and de- !antic) reaching No. 1 on the Heat - Newley's prowess as a singer to respond positively to an invita- determine which party is `The Great clared "without justification" that seekers chart. The album, which 1959 is flowered in the movie "Idle tion in 1961 from songwriter Pretender' and which not." their contract was terminated and reached the top spot in the March 13 in in On Parade," which he played a to write a musical. The 9th Circuit, agreeing with that they would pay no further man- issue, has since leapt into the top 100 rock'n'roll drafted for nation- The in star pair closeted themselves the District Court, ruled against agement commissions. of The Billboard 200, where it current- Q al service. This scenario led to isolation for a week of intensive, Martha Robi, the wife of another Prime claims that at the time of ly stands at No. 35. Trick Daddy's lat- member, Paul had some dissension about whether uninterrupted work that resulted original Robi, who the termination, Hole owed the com- est single, "Nann" (featuring Trina), is on 81) 1962 $180,000 in "Idle" should really be "Idol," but (Continued page broken off from the group in pany accrued compensa- No. 9 on Hot Rap Singles. and never returned. Robi later tion. The suit seeks damages not less

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www.americanradiohistory.com ArtistsPOP ROCK R & B RAP DANCE COUNTRY LATIN CLASSICAL PRO AUDIO MusicJAll Ellington Centennial Jìve Counts Down To The Boys BY LARRY FLICK 1996 and 1997. According to the label, an album that can do extraordinarily NEW YORK-As the May 18 world- those two sets have collectively sold well in every territory in the world." Sparks Flood Of Sets wide release of the Backstreet Boys' more than 10 million copies world- But after such a long layover be- BY BILL HOLLAND of inimitable orchestral and small- hotly touted new disc, "Millennium," wide. tween releases abroad -and hot on Edward "Duke" Ellington, in group arrangements. No ensem- approaches, Jive Records is striving "It's both a pleasure and a relief the heels of an album that continues that charming, droll way of his, ble outside the classical field has to prove that the act can transcend the to sell briskly in the U.S. -will the used to tell his audi- ever been recorded boy -group phenomenon it triggered quintet's legion of teen fans, who are ences, "We love you more than the Duke and evolve into a mature, harmony - being fed numerous acts with a sim- madly." Ellington Orchestra. driven group with career longevity. ilar look and sound, readily come Now, on the occa- Including privately Largely produced by Max Martin, back for more? Initial response to the sion of the centennial circulated taped who helmed the mega -hits "Quit single "I Want It That Way" hints celebration of his performances, the Playing Games (With My Heart)" that they very likely will. birth Thursday (29), number of record- and "I'll Never Break Your Heart"- the record industry is ings hovers at 10,000. with Robert "Mutt" Lange and Steve RABID RESPONSE saying the same Moreover, few musi- Lipson also contributing cuts -"Mil- The infectious midtempo tune had thing with an impres- cians or composers lennium" is the group's first album to BACKSTREET BOYS a worldwide radio premiere April 12 sive parade of remas- Duke Ellingto n with Billy of any stripe outside be released simultaneously in all ter- to rabid listener response. Radio 1 tered Ellingtonia. Strayhorn. the classical field ritories around the world. With for all of us to finally be on the same and Capital Radio in the U.K. report The Ellington have had as much of SoundScan -reported sales of 7.9 mil- page," says Bert Meyer, VP of Jive a heavy flow of positive phone re- legacy is staggering: more than their repertoire in print as long as lion units, the Boys' eponymous 1997 Europe. "After waiting 17 months for sponse, as do most stations in the 2,000 compositions and thousands (Continued on page 73) U.S. collection is actually a compila- a new album, while the group built its States. With airplay on 144 stations, tion of two European sets issued in base in the States, we believe we have (Continued on page 80)

Warner Bros. Positions To Break Its `Stereotype' Alligator Set BY CARRIE BELL horns, funked -out bass, rock, metal, Matto, and then move on to the group pan; the album bows May 26 and in- LOS ANGELES - of waltz, farfisa organ, and pop. who knows nothing about them." cludes the bonus track "Backseat." Reunites Vets Of Cibo Matto expects a lot of bang for Cibo Matto's first album, 1996's A five-song sampler, shipping May Cibo Matto's self- titled 1995 mini - her 15 bucks when she sets foot in a "Viva! La Woman," has sold 74,000 11 to college and alternative radio, album and "Viva! La Woman" were record store. She kept that in mind units in the U.S., according to Sound - influential clubs, and trendy retail- released in Japan by the indie Peo- Gulf Coast Blues while recording the band's sopho- Scan. The group has ers, will include the ple's Records, which is part of the more Warner Bros. set, "Stereotype appeared on sound- first two singles, "Sci- Tokyo -based Bad News entertain- BY CHRIS MORRIS A," due in the U.S. on June 8. tracks to "Half-Baked" Fi Wasabi" and "Moon - ment group. According to Bad News, LOS ANGELES -The glory "I've been a listener of music much and "Kids In The Hall: child." The album will the 1995 album sold 20,000 copies, days of Gulf Coast blues will be longer than I've been a player, and, Brain Candy" and the ship two weeks later to while "Viva! La Woman" sold about recaptured May 25, when Chica- as a listener, I am cautious of what compilations "KCRW: college programmers. 40,000, including 20,000 imports. records I buy," Honda says. "If I Rare On Air Vol. 2" and The band will tour The group still has a fairly low pro- spend $15 on a CD, I want to listen "Tibetan Freedom this summer and fall. file in Japan. But Kyotaro Imoto, the to it a lot and get my money's worth." Concert." Warner is also pursuing Warner Music Japan A &R staffer Striving to give fans their money's "Anticipation for a non -music partners for handling the act's new album, says, worth, Honda and her bandmate second album has been CIBO MATTO promotions. "In the last three or four years, Cibo spent months in a New building since the Bob Say, buyer for Matto have developed strong con- Long John Hunter, Lonnie York recording studio and leaning on debut," says Warner Bros. VP of the Reseda, Calif.- based, six -store nections with the Grand Royal Brooks, and Phillip Walker. musical friends like ; marketing (U.S.) Peter Rauh. "Our Moby Disc, expects the album to be crowd, like the Beastie Boys and Jon Timo Ellis; Marc Ribot; John Medes- plan is to reinforce through the tra- one of the chain's best summer sell- Spencer, and that gives them a cool go -based Alligator Records ki and Billy Martin of Medeski, Mar- ditional bases that there is a new ers. "I'm sure all the people that image here in Japan." releases "Lone Star Shootout." tin & Wood; Soul Coughing's Sebas- record coming. First, we will reach bought the last one will come back," It's a blazing reunion of three tian Steinberg; and Buffalo the people who are already fans, like he says. Assistance in preparing this story veteran singer /guitarists from Daughter's Zak and Yumiko Ohno. college radio, expand to an audience Cibo Matto's new album is its first was provided by Steve McClure in (Continued on page 70) The result is a mix of rap, jazz that has some understanding of Cibo to be released by Warner Music Ja- Tokyo.

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All -4 -One Stays Vocal With `On & On' BlitzzlAtlantic Act Diversifies Its Sound For Third Album

BY CHARLES KAREL BOULEY II Men opened the door for all of us, LOS ANGELES -At a time when it was about vocal talent. When we the market is riddled with har- hit with a doo -wop song back then, monizing boy groups, Blitzz /At- it set us apart. It was different lantic act All -4 -One is preparing than what was going on. The same to do battle to regain its spot holds true today. The thing that's among the pop elite with its latest happened now is that, once again, disc, "On & On," due in stores we are being set apart from the June 8. other male groups out there be- The group's arsenal is well - cause we're not that pretty-boy- Getting Cozy. Hybrid /Sire act takes a break during recording sessions stocked- starting with its im- ALL-4 -ONE image , style- over -substance type for the follow -up to its 1998 disc, "." The Boston -based trio is working at pressive history. Introduced on group." the Plant in northern California with producer Steve Lillywhite. The album is due Blitzz /Atlantic in 1994 with the some time. At the end of the Love "On & On" boasts 15 tracks this summer. Pictured, from left, are Guster's , Lillywhite, and Guster's doo -wop single "So Much In You Like That tour, we all wanted from an army of heavy- hitting and Brian Rosenworcel. Love," the group followed that hit a break. We took one; some of us (Continued on page 19) with its now-signature recording got married, got the family things "I Swear " -a ballad that stayed going on, started other businesses atop The Billboard Hot 100 for 11 ... took a breath." weeks. The hits continued with During their time off, the boy - Blackbird Reaches Worldwide Deal With the act's second album, which group explosion happened. When yielded the top five pop smash "I Al1-4 -One first arrived in 1994, Can Love You Like That." many saw the act as an outgrowth Atlantic; Guided By Voices Signs With TVT Then came the break -four of the Boyz II Men phenomenon. years to be precise. "The break The group -which consists of FLYING HIGH: Blackbird Recording Co. has inked sented by Atlanta -based Russell Carter ... Following was a combination of things," says Delious, Tony Borowiak, Alfred an exclusive, worldwide deal with Atlantic Records. The its split with Wendy Laister's Magus Entertainment, group member Delious. "When Nevarez, and Jamie Jones -even- label, founded in 1994 by Billy Lehman, had been dis- Aerosmith has inked with Trudy Green at HK Man - you of the box and have tually dispelled such criticism. tributed through Sire. Its greatest success has been al- agement ... Madonna, who has parted with Q Prime a success like our first album and "There are a lot of all -male, ternative group Everything, which scored a hit with Management, will now be represented solely by then continue that with a second, image- oriented groups out there the song "Hooch" last year. Caresse Norman. Norman had been co- managing the the label works you quite a bit. So right now," says Delious. "Prod- The first release through the new venture is Bell artist with Q Prime. it had been pretty intense for ucts. Productions. When Boyz II Book & Candle's "Read My Sign." Also on the Black- bird roster are Angry Salad (Continental Drift, Bill- ON THE ROAD: Motley Crue and the Scorpions board, May 17, 1997), Brownie Mary (Continental kick off a tour June 29 at the Merriweather Post Pavil- Drift, Billboard, June 15, 1996), Deanna Kirk, Richard ion in Columbia, Md. The Scorps, who remain signed to Julian, and Eric Bogosian. EastWest Records outside of the U.S., are looking for a Verve's Diana Kran Lookiog Acts will initially be worked by deal in America following their Blackbird's staff and, as success departure from Atlantic. Are To Beyond Base dictates, have the potential to grad- John Kalodner and CMC listen - Expand Jazz uate to Atlantic's roster and be ing? ... Wyclef Jean & the BY LARRY LeBLANC by veteran -is being worked by the Atlantic staff. In the Refugee Allstars, Our Lady TORONTO -Verve Music Group released May 21 in Japan, May 31 in U.S., Blackbird /Atlantic releases Peace, Jamiroquai, and Mickey executives view 's first Europe, and June 8 in the U.S. will be distributed by WEA. Inter- Hart & Planet Drum have disc for the label, "When I Look In "When I Look In Your Eyes" is the nationally, releases will go through GU M joined the lineup for follow -up to 1997's Grammy -nomi- Warner Music International. '99, to be held July 23 -25 . . . nated "Love Scenes," which spawned by Melinda Newman Gladys Knight will make her the saucy AC hit "Peel Me A Grape" STUFF: TVT, which has been on Broadway debut May 11 when she and sold 306,000 units in the U.S., a signing spree, has inked Guided joins the cast of "Smokey Joe's according to SoundScan. By Voices. The Dayton, Ohio, band's label debut, "Do Cafe" for 11 days. She follows stints by Pam Tillis and "Diana Krall is poised for an inter- The Collapse," was produced by Ric Ocasek and will be Lou Rawls in the salute to the music of Leiber and national breakout," says David Mc- released Aug. 3. The alternative act, most recently on Stoller. Tony Orlando joins the cast in June. Donagh, VP of international market- Matador, now consists of Robert Pollard on vocals /gui- ing at the label. "Even in countries tar, Doug Gillard on guitar/vocals, Jim MacPherson WAKE -UP CALL: The Hard Rock Hotel in Las KRALL that haven't sold many of her on drums, and Nate Farley on bass/guitar. The album's Vegas has been running a series of entertainment trade records, her profile is beyond that of first single, "Hold On Hope," is available for download ads that feature drawings of various scenarios. One Your Eyes," as a recording that will a jazz artist." via Microsoft's Windows Media Technologies 4.0 on shows two loosely clad women fondling each other's transform the jazz chanteuse into a Verve's strategy in marketing Launch.com ... A reunited Stone Temple Pilots are butts in a casino while fully dressed men look on, anoth- mass -appeal artist. Krall is to present her as an artist in a Los Angeles studio with producer Brendan er features two women with a boa (and not much else) "I get chills when I hear the al- unhindered by niche boundaries. "I O'Brien, working on their fourth album ... Former in a hotel room while their male companion videotapes bum," says Tommy LiPuma, chair- don't want to be a jazz diva," says Atlantic A &R staffer Tim Sommer has been named them, and another shows a woman in a bikini walking man of Verve Music Group (U.S.) and Krall, who has often been compared senior VP of Refuge, an MCA imprint. Producer Don around the casino, again surrounded by fully clothed Krall's longtime producer. to such jazz vocalists as Carmen Gehman is president of Refuge ... Mariah Carey has men. In addition, the hotel has mailed a series of post- The 13 -song set-highlighted by McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Shirley been named national spokesperson for 's cards to industry -ites featuring the ads. I know because splendid arrangements of six tracks (Continued on page 18) the Big Help. The year -round campaign encourages I got a set. kids to volunteer in their communities ... Britney Now, I'm all for sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll, but my Spears has signed a development deal with Columbia question is, What year is it at the Hard Rock Hotel in TriStar for a comedy or drama series. She has also Las Vegas? If the hotel is going after corporate busi- inked with Sony Signatures for licensing and mer- ness, which I have to believe it is given where these ads chandising (BillboardBulletin, April 20) ... Tom have been placed, the hotel seems completely unaware Waits' episode of "Storytellers" will debut on VH1 May that women are the ones in many entertainment cor- 23 ... "Matchbox 20 Live From Australia" will air on porations making the decisions as to where their exec - pay- per-view on Saturday (1). A portion of the proceeds utives are staying these days on business. These ads from the concert, culled from various dates on the also ignore the fact that many top executives at record group's '98 Australian tour, will benefit the companies traveling these days are women. It's hard AIDS Foundation, VH1 Save the Music, and Children of for me to imagine Epic/550 president Polly Anthony the Night. or Atlantic Records executive VP Andrea Ganis or Elektra Entertainment chairman/CEO Sylvia Rhone MANAGEMENT UPDATES: Danielle Brisebois, seeing one of these ads and saying, "Wow, that place whose first album for RCA Records will come out in really wants my business." Book me at the Bellagio, September, has changed managers. She is now repre- thank you. THE SOUND OF PROFESSIONALS...WORLDWIDE."

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Minty Fresh's Floraline Gìves 'BOs5tyle Pop A New Spin For The Present BY DAVID RICHARDS Burgess, keyboardist Darren That sound, says Atchison, is The album certainly recalls negotiating a publishing con- SILVER SPRING, Md. -On June Tablan, and vocalist Linda perhaps most closely related to the pop side of the early '80s. tract- generally each play a 1, Atlanta's Floraline will release Sharp -share "a lot of influ- '80s -era favorites Duran Duran. One song in particular, "Con- prominent creative role. its debut self-titled album on ences, everyone from Stevie course," has traces of early "Jason will come up with a jazz Minty Fresh. However, don't Wonder to Blondie to Astrud Berlin, à la "The Metro." Some of chord progression, Abe will fill it expect the cookie -cutter sound Gilberto. Abe alone must have the set's new wave sound is due out, and we all work on polishing ingrained in that city's rock thousands of CDs, so it was a to the influence of producer it," says Atchison. scene. The act goes against the real struggle to define our David Trumfio, who also worked Some songs on the album, like grain with a style that combines sound." on last year's Aluminum Group "Eighty One," "I Should Say," the requisite guitars with elec- The band finally coalesced album, "Plano." and "Just The Way," recall a tronica and Anglo- influenced around the breathy chanteuse - "He was fun to work with, but -influenced new wave vocals. like vocals of Sharp, whom they [it was] also strange," says Atchi- sound, in a vein similar to the Jesse Atchison, the drummer found singing in a jazz band. son. "We were not used to having Cardigans- another band that and co- founder of Floraline with "She was just one of the backup FLORALINE someone come in and tell us got its U.S. start at Minty Fresh. guitarist Jason Winter -Jarnigan, singers, but she clearly had a stuff, but it worked out really "Our label definitely has that says the band intentionally aimed presence," Atchison recalls. "We all liked their sense of style well." distinctive sound," notes Minty to be different. Atchison says the "She was the missing piece to and fun when it came to music," Scott Herren also worked on a Fresh managing director Antho- members of the band -which the puzzle that made everything he says. "We all grew up with large part of the album's pro- ny Musiala. also includes bassist Abe fall into place." that band as an influence." gramming. "We recorded the Musiala says that while it's album in a very short period of been hard trying to match Flo- time," says Atchison. "So, some raline with a band to tour with, of the programming was done the self- managed group will hit without David." the road this summer. In crafting its songs, the mem- Minty Fresh will be working A wild, rollercoaster ride through bers of the band -currently (Continued on page 19) 40 years of rock `n' roll history amusement BOXSCORE b u s l n e S S o TOP 10 CONCERT GROSSES

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illuminating, here are THE ROLLING STONES MGM Grand Garden April 16 $2,780,450 12,566 TNA USA/in- house/ SUGAR RAY Las Vegas $400/$100 sellout Universal /Silva- eye- opening accounts Hewitt BIICHSTIIBE of encounters with Bob Dylan, GEORGE STRAIT TIM texas Stadium April 18 $2,000.028 48.150 PACE Touring/SFX , MCGRAW. DIXIE CHICKS. Irving. Texas 549.50/529.50 sellout Touring KENNY CHESNEY JO DEE MEMOIRS Gene Pitney, MESSINA, MARK WILLS, Bill Graham, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Of ROCK , GEORGE STRAIT TIM Rice Stadium, April 17 $1.808.127 45,999 PACE Touring/SFX 'N ROLL MCGRAW, DIXIE CHICKS, Rice University $49.50/$29.50 sellout Touring Blood, Sweat & Tears, KENNY CHESNEY JO DEE Houston SURVIVOR MESSINA, MARK WILLS, Mike Bloomfield, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

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GUEST COMMENTARY (Continued from page 4) Where To Help Kosovo's Refugees 800- 968 -7490; www.internationalaid.org. Rock for Refugees. The experience cyber -thon? Kosovo border since the crisis began. The following is a partial list of International Medical Corps, 11500 W. reminded me a lot of what we went I grew up in the era where music When one of Concern's founders, groups accepting monetary donations Olympic Blvd., Suite 506, Los Angeles, Calif. through six years ago, when he and and activism were synonymous. Per- Father Aengus Finucane, told me to assist the Kosovo refugees. For 90064; 800- 481 -4462; www.imc- la.org. International Orthodox Christian Char- I were part of a team that was trying haps a Web site could become a plat- about the magnitude of the challenge more information, please contact the ities, Kosovo Relief, PO. Box 630225, Baltimore, to put the charity LIFEbeat on the form for discussion and debate, pro- for all the aid groups in the Balkans, organizations. Md. 21263; 410-243 -9820; www.iocc.org. map with a big celebrity fund -raiser. vide news and information, and I knew the need for another major International Rescue Committee, 122 E. 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10168; 877 - I remember sitting in a room with create a sense of community for fans fund -raising event was necessary. American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19102; 888- REFUGEE; www.intrescom.org. representatives of every major label. moved by this tragedy Discussions with a number of 588 -2372; www.afsc.org. Lutheran World Relief, P.O. Box 6186, Each spoke enthusiastically about Or what about offering a down- major artists and managers have American Jewish Joint Distribution Com- Church Street Station, New York, N.Y. 10277; 800-597 -5972. the idea, but no one was willing to be loaded single for the "price" of a taken place, and a date has been mittee, 711 Third Ave., 10th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017; 212 -885 -0832; 212-885 -0889; www. MAP International, 2200 Glynco Parkway, the first to commit. Our concert idea refugee donation -and, hey, you reserved in August at New York's jtc.org. P.O. Box 215000, Brunswick, Ga. 31521 -5000; received a similar reception-great could also collect some valuable con- Madison Square Garden for Rock for American Jewish World Services, 989 800- 225 -8550; www.map.org. Mercy Corps International, Kosovo Relief, idea, but who's on board already? sumer data while you're at it. Refugees. This could be one mega - Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10018; 800 -889-7146; http://www.ajws.org/ 3030 S.W. First Ave., Box 9, Portland, Ore. But whether this particular con- Executives: There are 55 aid orga- event or a series of shows highlight- press3.html. 97207; 800- 852-2100; www.mercycorps.org. cert goes forward or not isn't the nizations on the ground at the Koso- ing the breadth of our industry - American Red Cross International Mercy International -USA, 44450 Pine - tree Drive, Suite 201, Plymouth, Mich. 48170- important issue; what is critical is vo border in need of financial assis- from country to R &B. Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013; 800 - HELP-NOW; www.redcross.org. 3869; 800-5663729; www.mercyusa.org. that the industry does something. tance. Write a check -and not just a Several corporations have pledged American Refugee Committee, 2344 Oxfam America, Kosovo Relief Fund, 26 The effort can come in many forms, corporate one. (For a list of some of financial support, including a major Nicollet Ave. S., Suite 350, Minneapolis, Minn. West St., Boston, Mass. 02111; 800-77- OXFAM. 55404; 800-875-7060. Salvation Army World Service Office, 615 both small and large. the agencies accepting donations to music retailer, and we have an expe- . Baptist World Aid, 6733 Curran St., Slaters Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22313; 703 -684- Retailers: At your next in- store, assist the refugees, see this page.) rienced production team in place. We McLean, Va. 22101; 703-790 -8980; wwwbwanet. 5528. why not ask those seeking an auto- And is it time for another "We Are could also incorporate pay -per -view, org. Save the Children, Box 975, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, Conn. 06880; 800 -243 -5075; graph to make a refugee donation? The World" -style effort? a CD, and the Internet. We should CARE, 151 Ellis St. N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303; 800- 521 -CARE; www.care.org. www.savethechildren.org. When I was at HMV, we made There is, of course, the benefit aim high; it's our last chance this Catholic Relief Services, Box 17090, Balti- U.J.A. 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La Pat- 5191. era Lane, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93117; 800 -676- U.S. Committee for UNICEF, 333 E. 38th word to many in this industry, but wide senior executive team for the wide in New York (212- 557 -8000; 1638; www.directrelief.org. St., New York, N.Y. 10016; 800 -FOR-KIDS; here's a chance to use its power and past year. rocknovel @snet.net); Rob Goldstone Doctors of the World, Kosovo Relief Fund, www.unicefusa.org. World Concern, 19303 Fremont Ave. North, at the same time learn how it can Concern, as some of you may is at Oui2Entertainment (212 -702- 375 W. Broadway, Fourth Floor, New York, N.Y. 10012; 888- 817 -4357; www.doctorsoftheworld. Seattle, Wash. 98133; 800 -755 -5022; www. grow your business. How about remember, was one of the key recip- 9544; ROB @OUI2.com). org. worldconcern.org. establishing a Web site where artists ients of Live Aid funds. Founded in Thousands of new refugees are Doctors Without Borders, Kosovo, 6 E. 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VERVE'S DIANA KRALL LOOKING TO EXPAND BEYOND JAll BASE (Continued from page 14) Horn. "I don't care if I'm labeled as that Verve will seek placement out- but in 1995 with "Only Trust Your jazz or not. That's why I like to work side jazz bins. "Borders, Tower, HM\ Heart," which peaked at No. 8 on the with the Chieftains [on their recent and Virgin will lead the way," he Top Jazz Albums chart and has sold Continental Drìftr,, album "Tears Of Stone "] or with adds. "As we connect with radio and 77,000 copies to date; 1996's `All For Rosemary Clooney [on an upcoming press, this album is going to spread You," an inspired homage to the Nat Concord release]. I want to broaden to other mainstream accounts." King Cole Trio, peaked at No. 3 on my knowledge as an artist." A major Krall booster is Borders the chart and sold 188,000 units, ac- UNSIGNED ARTISTS AND REGIONAL NEWS Key to expanding Krall's main- jazz buyer Jessica Sendra. "After cording to SoundScan. L Y L A R R Y F L I C K stream base is film soundtracks. She Miles Davis' `Kind Of Blue,' Diana In Canada, Justin Time continued has appeared on sets for "Midnight Krall is my best -selling jazz artist," distributing Krall's catalog until In The Garden Of Good And Evil," "Love Scenes." According to Jim WITCHES' BREW: Paul Murphy has clearly figured out what far too "Dance With Me" and "At First West, president off Justin Time, each many unsigned acts can't quite comprehend-the future of rock'n'roll Sight." Her recording of the pop `I don't want to be of Krall's albums has sold 50,000 is paved with old- fashioned melodies, clever lyrics, and simple rhythms, standard "Why Should I Care" cur- units. With Canadian sales of 134,000 not trendy sounds. His self-made disc, "I Smell Witches," firmly sup- rently appears on the soundtrack to a jazz diva' units of "Love Scenes," according to ports that theory, with eight tunes that 's "True Crime." That Randy Lennox, president of Univer- could've easily been cut 10 days or 10 years track has been added as a bonus cut she says. "Anybody who is aware of sal Music (Canada), Krall's new set is ago. Either way, they're remarkably fresh to a worldwide version of "When I jazz on any level knows her." expected to do extremely well. and utterly engaging. Look In Your Eyes." Another strong supporter, John "When I Look In Your Eyes" will Backed by Mike Del 'Arena (drums), "Our original plan was not to have Grandoni, VP of purchasing for be issued June 8 in Canada, and the Pete Kimlingen (bass), and Joanne Mali - it on the album, because it doesn't National Record Mart, says that "she singer will be in Toronto June 6 -9 no (), Murphy keeps his jams lean and musically fit," says Ron Goldstein, is on the verge of breaking across doing press, TV and radio- includ- focused on his soulful voice -which, by president of the Verve Music Group. many musical genres, as did Harry ing such high -profile shows as News - turns, fondly recalls Brian Setzer and "Then the song started to click" at Connick Jr. a few years ago." world's "The Pamela Wallin Show," Marshall Crenshaw. That said, there's AC radio in the U.S. Verve's U.S. marketing campaign CBC -TV's "Growski In Conversa- nothing retro-rockabilly about tunes like With "Why Should I Care," Su- consists of advertising in a wide ar- tion," and CTV's "The Dini Petty the single -worthy rave -up "Things You Never Do" or the swampy blues zanne Berg, Verve's VP of promotion, ray of mainstream publications. Show" Additionally, Krall will per- number "Dead At 33 (Jesus, Belushi & Me)." The rootsy instrumental targeted AC stations March 29 and "There will also be television and form at the Montreal Jazz Festival vibe here is actually more akin to . jazz stations April 8. talk -radio campaigns in focused mar- July 2 and will begin a Canadian con- Murphy, a native New Yorker who cut his teeth gigging in such hal- "We played `Peel Me A Grape,' but kets," says Nate Herr, VP of mar- cert tour in October. lowed halls as the Bitter End and Pyramid, continues to flex his skills this track is a better fit for us," says keting at the label. To boost her international profile, best in a live setting. He's currently focusing on gigs along the East Coast Bill Curtis, PD of AC station KVIL As for TV Krall is set for appear- Krall starts a weeklong promo jaunt (where he's fast becoming a college radio fixture), though he's planning Dallas. ances on the Jay Leno and David Let- May 16 in Japan, followed by 10 days to branch out and hit the national trail this summer. On a retail level, Michael Kauff- terman talk shows in June. in Europe, including France, Italy, For further information, call 212 -265 -5407. man, VP of sales at the label, says Krall made her Impulse! /GRP de.- Germany, and the U.K. Preparing for the album, Krall STRUMMING: Singer /songwriter Fred Wilhelm has been percolat- came up with 25 tunes that she ing for several years now, racking up a pile of awards- including hon- played for LiPuma. "Basically, I ors as BMI's best new songwriter and first place in Billboard's song - pick songs I like," she says. "I dis- writing contest. Additionally, he's toured extensively, opening for the covered `When I Look Into Your Replacements and Living Colour, among others. Eyes' while doing `Love Scenes.' I Wilhelm is shopping a disc that deftly combines thought I wasn't ready for it. I elements of traditional folk with hip -hop drum loops played it for Tommy and said, 'I and samples. It's a solid, easily marketed sound can't figure this song out yet.' `I've that's a result of the Nashville artist's desire to not Got You Under My Skin' took 10 be "a sensitive white -guy folky." Billboard® years for me to record." Between gigs, Wilhelm is cutting tunes for a full - LiPuma, however, was startled WILHELM length disc that he hopes to have out before the DIRECTORIES when Krall told him she wanted to year's end. Once a wise major A&R exec hears tunes record a cherished standard like like "Long Slow Beautiful Dance," on which he seems to channel Lou Reed The Definitive Source for Industry Information "I've Got You Under My Skin," which within a rich rock/ arrangement, Wilhelm won't be label -free for long. she first heard as a youngster on the For further information, call 615-353 -9685. INTERNATIONAL BUYER'S GUIDE: Jam- packed with critical 1966 album "." personnel and other information about every major record company, has been doing it in her perfor- LIZARD ROCK: The music of Orange County, Calif. -based Phaedrus video company, music publisher, and seller of products and services for She is laced with elements of Latin, pop, Brazilian music, and alternative and the entertainment industry.A powerful tool. $139 mances for years. "When she told me, I thought to myself, `I can't imag- "roots" rock-a mélange the band has dubbed "lizard rock." Explains INTERNATIONAL TALENT & TOURING DIRECTORY: ine what she's going to do with this bassist Eric Cowdery, "Phaedrus' music transports you to the desert who promote or manage talent. Lists U.S. The leading source for those tune,' " LiPuma says. at twilight when the sky is on fire." Thus, the desert -dwelling lizard was and Intl. talent, booking agencies, facilities, services and products. $ 109 Krall's restrained version, in con- given the honor of defining Phaedrus' unique sound. The group also cites RECORD RETAILING DIRECTORY: The essential tool for trast to Sinatra's boisterous rendi- Santana, the Doors, Pearl Jam, and U2 as key influences. those who service or sell products to the retail music community. tion, is distinctly reflective. "While Named after the seeker of truth in Robert M. Pirsig's classic novel Detailed information on thousands of independent and chainstore in rehearsal, we decided to take the "Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance," Phaedrus was formed in operations across the USA. $175 tempo down," she says. "The lyrics 1996 by Cowdery and lead vocalist Sam Dennis. 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The set's 10 songs include fan favorites Add $6 per directory for shipping ($14 for international orders). Add sales tax in NY, NJ, "There's now an enormous de- "Steve McQueen" and "Watching The War" and the band's own favorite, CA,TN, MA, IL, PA, OH,VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. funds only. All sales are final. mand for Diana live," says her man- "Late." The band also has an entertainingly written newsletter and a Billboard Directories are also available on diskette or mailing lables. ager, Steve Macklam of Mind Over Web site, www.LizardRock.com. For rates call Mike Fouratt at 212 -536 -5017 Management in Vancouver. "She For further information, contact Cowdery at 714-410 -4368. will be doing fewer smaller jazz www.billboard.com BDZZ3028 clubs and more theaters and more Assistance in preparing this column was provided by TrudiRosenblum. festivals."

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ALL -4 -ONE STAYS VOCAL WITH `ON & ON (Continued from page 14) writers and producers, including single," says Creed. "We're ser- the music and harmonies be their out of what could have been a gim- showing support. , , and vicing AC right away, and they'll calling card. micky song." "This is the kind of record that Nile Rodgers. The set has actual- be doing a significant amount of "There will be no conscious That unexpected anthem sets you wouldn't necessarily want to ly been more or less complete touring." decision to change their image or the pace for the album in that leak," says Erik Bradley, music di- since last August. Managed by Blitzz president mold them into something they're musical seems to be the rector at rhythmic top 40 WBBM Why the delay? "It was a Tim O'Brien, the group is quick to not to fit the marketplace," says common thread. The group segues (B -96) Chicago. "It's one you want chance to find the right time and acknowledge the importance of Creed. "Part of their appeal is from heavy ballads to light pop to take your time with, set up, and the right climate at radio," says the international market. All -4- that they are real, everyday peo- and R &B, weaving a record for a make it right -make it perfect for Pat Creed, senior director of One will split its spring /summer ple. There's not a big Hollywood broad demographic. A number of the group and the audience so you product development at Atlantic. touring schedule between the U.S. lifestyle going on with them." formats at radio are already can launch it in a big way." "We wanted a chance to live with and Asia. Delious is worried that the the record, have everyone digest album might not get a full shot. it, and get a great game plan to- "One of my biggest concerns is gether for it." `Part of their appeal that some may lump our music For the act, the delay allowed into the current trend of boy for extra tweaking. "We would is that they are real, bands and dismiss it before lis- think the record was done, and ' tening to it." then another great song would The group is not prone to gim- come in," says Borowiak. micks, which is why the set's Adds Delious, "We couldn't cut "Every now and then I'll be in opening track, "Keep It Goin' On" it down. At some point we had to concert somewhere in the world (in which A11 -4 -One's name is say all right, we have to put a and look out and see people used as a lyric), initially seems record out and finish. But it was singing our songs, and I realize it odd. hard. It was so different than the all started in a small studio in "When that song first came first album experience. With that, Chatsworth, Calif. I almost go through and had our name as one we were new, so whatever came in, into a daze. It suspends belief," of the lyrics, my first reaction was we recorded." says Delious. `How cheesy is that ?' " says The first single is the Warren - Despite its strong musical foun- Delious with a laugh. "But after penned, Foster -produced ballad "I dation, "On & On" does face mar- [dance remixer] Hex Hector got to Will Be Right Here," which goes keting obstacles. In a time of slick it, it just didn't seem to matter to radio in early May. The track is production and self- conscious anymore; he made it work." intended to reintroduce listeners images geared toward pre- pubes- Adds Borowiak, "We told Nile to the act -but it has an overall cent teens, All -4 -One is a pleasant Rodgers that we wanted an vibe that's undoubtedly current. oddity. Its members are not flashy anthem song. He, combined with "Our main gun is a killer first or outlandish -and they opt to let Hex Hector, made a great track 1000 Temporary Tattoos with Your Logo, Just $189.00!!! USD or 2000 Tattoos, Just $299.00!! use Full Cclor! 2" x 2"! 100,000 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" tattoos for just $1,890.00!! USD FLORALINE NO SET UP CHARGE!!! Calico will nail be undersoldr! (Continued from page 16) Send your sized. color logo, TM, mascot, artwork or photo that you want reproduced. Artwork on disk for large orders. to behind album. closely with its U.S. distributor, those stores -the other stores are forward touring the Add $10 Continental USA shipping up to 2000 tattoos.

Alternative Distribution Al- planning to give the CD promi- "So far, the reaction to our music has Larger orders inquire. ( Ca add 7.25'4, sales tax). liance, to set up co -ops with the nence. They see it as a great way for been very good here in Atlanta, espe- Send orders along with a company P.O., Visa, M /C, Amex #, money order or band's tour dates and people to hear the band and, in turn, cially in clubs like MJQ and Echo check drawn on US bank to: retail Calico: 3000 Alamo Drive, Suite 201, Vacaville, CA 95687 USA accounts. (Page Music distrib- move CDs for the stores." Lounge," he says. "Now we can't wait Tel 707/448 7072 Fax 707 /4468273 www calicousa con- utes the label in Canada.) Team Meanwhile, Atchison is looking to take it to everybody else." Clarmont will work the album to college radio, and Autotonic is handling press for it. The label will also work the album heavily at modern rock radio. `It was a real struggle to define our sound'

The album will be in released e661:0(4 6 Japan later this year, and labels in other territories have been offered the album as well. Olt a e t2sa.e In addition to heavy promotion through Minty Fresh's Web site, et eatke cvíí,ecc a 14,1o2het4-ti a ut6e.044, the album is being promoted through the Coalition of Indepen- dent Music Stores (CIMS) by an a Irett-ccbiec! Mt", -6-ad 14 LeJt?. unusual method. Criminal Records in Atlanta produces an in -store haue( aliAtue at a are magazine, You Are Here. With the next issue, which goes out in May, the store will include a CD sampler cveie aee 6G,k featuring a Floraline track. It will also be expanding distribution of the magazine to many other CIMS members, including Plan 9 (Vir- ginia), Fingerprints (Louisiana), and Twist and Shout (Denver), among others. M Eric Levin, owner of Criminal hotel nikko at bevery hills Records, notes that "the CD will (1ENEGA BOUIEV.RD RTON WAY LOS ANGELES 310 -247.0400 give the band great positioning in

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2 3 2 COLUMBIA (NASHVILLE) 69156/SONY (NASHVILLE) (10.98 EQ/16.98) TATTOOS & SCARS 28 20 4 MAC MALL DON'T GIVE UP 2034/YOUNG BLACK BROTHA (10.98/15.981 ILLEGAL BUSINESS? 2000 O 4 2 VENGABOYS GROOVILICIOUS 100/STRICTLY RHYTHM (16.98 CD) THE PARTY ALBUM! 29 31 4 JESSICA ANDREWS DREAMWORKS (NASHVILLE) 50104/INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) HEART SHAPED WORLD 5 14 LES NUBIANS OMTOWN /HIGHER OCTAVE 45997NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) PRINCESSES NUBIENNES ® 30 26 36 THE WILKINSONS GIANT (NASHVILLE) 24699/WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) (10.98/16.98) NOTHING BUT LOVE O NEW ANDY GRIGGS RCA (NASHVILLE) 67596/RLG (10.98/16.98) YOU WON'T EVER BE LONELY 31 22 3 INFAMOUS SYNDICATE RELATIVITY 1653 (10.98/16.98) CHANGING THE GAME 6 2 2 BUCKCHERRY DREAMWORKS 50044 /INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.981 BUCKCHERRY 32 32 16 BIG TYMERS CASH MONEY 53170 /UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.98) HOW YOU LUV THAT? VOL. 2 7 6 10 LOS TRI -O ARIOLA 58436/BMG LATIN (8.98/12.98) NUESTRO AMOR 33 18 4 POPE JOHN PAUL II SONY CLASSICAL 61705 (10.98 EO/16.98) ABBA PATER 8 10 53 ELVIS CRESPO SONY DISCOS 82634 (8.98 EQ/14.98) SUAVEMENTE 34 25 12 MARVELOUS 3 HIFI /ELEKTRA 62375/EEG (10.98/16.98) HEY!ALBUM 9 9 6 BETH ORTON HEAVENLY/DECONSTRUCTION 19038* /ARISTA (10.98/16.98) CENTRAL RESERVATION 35 NEW PASTOR TROY MADD SOCIETY 189 (7.98/14.98) WE READY I DECLARE WAR 10 NEW STAIND FLIP /ELEKTRA 62356/EEG (7.98/11.98) DYSFUNCTION 49 4 A.B. QUINTANILLA Y LOS KUMBIA KINGS EMI LATIN 99189 (8.98/14.98) AMOR, FAMILIA Y RESPETO 11 7 4 CASSANDRA WILSON BLUE NOTE 54123 /CAPITOL (10.98/16.98) TRAVELING MILES 31 23 2 FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE SCRATCHIE/ATLANTIC 83177/AG 110.98/16.981 UTOPIA PARKWAY 12 NEW LIAM HOWLETT XL 128/BEGGARS BANQUET (1698/16.98) PRODIGY PRESENT THE DIRTCHAMBER SESSIONS VOLUME ONE C:',1 42 23 GHETTO MAFIA RAP ARTIST 2061 /FULLY LOADED (10.98/15.981 ON DA GRIND 13 27 2 LIL' TROY SHORT STOP 2008/ME & MINE (11.98/15.98) SITTIN' FAT DOWN SOUTH 39 ) 40 8 RYKODISC 10458 (6.98/11.98) WHAT I DESERVE 14 12 30 DECCA 70040 /MCA NASHVILLE (10.98/16.98) SOME THINGS I KNOW 40 34 7 NOELIA FONOVISA 6080 (8.98/12.98) NOELIA 15 28 3 LO FIDELITY ALLSTARS SKINT/SUB POP 6 %54/COLUMBIA (7.98 EG/13.98) HOW TO OPERATE WITH A BLOWN MIND 41 39 19 FFH ESSENTIAL 10498 (10.98/16.981 I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU 16 15 32 SUSAN TEDESCHI TONE -COOL/ROUNDER 471164/MERCURY (10.98/16.98) JUST WON'T BURN 42 38 18 JENNIFER KNAPP GOTEE 3832 (9.98/11.98) KANSAS 17 14 25 RCA (NASHVILLE) 67653/RLG (10.98/16.98) NO PLACE THAT FAR

43 35 7 LOS TEMERARIOS FONOVISA 6078 (8.98/12.981 15 EXITOS PARA SIEMPRE 18 13 34 THE FLYS DELICIOUS VINYL 74006/TRAUMA (10.98/16.98) HOLIDAY MAN 44 44 18 BURLAP TO CASHMERE SQUINT /A &M 541013 /INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) ANYBODY OUT THERE? 19 19 30 SHAKIRA SONY DISCOS 82746 (10.98 EQ/15.98) DONDE ESTAN LOS LADRONES? 45 46 14 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SONY DISCOS 82713 (8.98 EQ/14.98) ENTRE EL AMOR Y YO 20 11 40 TRIN -I -TEE 5:7 B -RITE 90094 /INTERSCOPE (10.98/15.98) TRIN -I -TEE 5:7 46 NEW LOS ORIGINALES DE SAN JUAN EMI LATIN 99623 (7.98/11.98) NACI CON SUERTE DEL REY 21 16 12 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS FONOVISA 0516 (10.98/16.98) TROZOS DE MI ALMA

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S ATELLITE BOOM: Boom Boom Satellites, who Making Arends. Carolyn singer/songwriter Caetano The first single and video Boom Boom Satellites hail have done remixes for Gar- Arends has already appeared Veloso returns with his fifth from the album is "They All from Japan, where they've bage, Josh Wink, and Lo- on the Top Contemporary recording for Nonesuch Fall Down." Grits, which is been signed to Sony Music cust, among others. Christian album chart with Records: the album "Livro" booked by the William Mor- since 1995. But the electron - The music on "Out Loud" 1996's "I Can Hear You" and (which means "book" in Por- ris Agency, is expected to ica duo (Michiyuki Kawa- ranges from space -age beats '97's "Feel Free," which peaked tuguese), scheduled for U.S. tour later this year. The shima and Masayuki to psychedelic noise to jazz at No. 37 and No. 10, respec- release June 1. Veloso's 1990 group has already shared a grooves to industrial-inspired tively. Her latest album, "This album, "Estrangeiro," No. 13 Top riffs. Most of the songs on the Much I Understand," has been peaked at on the album are instrumentals. released on Reunion Records. World Music Albums chart. Epic director of product He will embark on his first management and marketing U.S. tour in June. (U.S.) Jock Elliott says of Tour dates include June 27 the Boom Boom Satellites' REGIONAL HEATSEEKERS NO.ls at the Beacon Theatre in debut set, "This is New York; July 1 at not a typical dance MOUNTAIN NORTHEAST Masonic Hall in San Wilson, Traveling Miles club record because Andy Griggs, You Won't Ever Be Lonely Cassandra Francisco; July 3-4 Son Of A Gunn. Russell at the Ford Theatre Gunn plays what you it blends different kinds of music. We EAST NORTH CENTRAL in Los Angeles; could call "alternative Les Nubians, Princess Nubiennes 12- inches of July 6 at Bass Con- jazz." The multi- instrumen- have Here Comes The Son. [album track] `Push cert Hall in Austin, talist says of his latest al- Tal Bachman (son of Eject' being worked Texas; July 10 at bum, "Ethnomusicology MIDDLE ATLANTIC Randy Bachman of the clubs. We're In Lowell Auditorium Volume 1" (Atlantic Rec- at the WEST NORTH CENTRAL Les Nubians, Princess Nubiennes Guess Who and Bach- working the album Buckcherry, Buckcherry in Boston; July 13 at ords): "I know that it's man- Turner Overdrive) to DJ pools. There's VLW the Ravina Festival wrote or co -wrote all the diverse and unformattable; a video for `Push SOUTH ATLANTIC in Chicago; July 15 you can't really play it on Pastor Troy, We Ready 1 Declare War songs on his self -titled Eject,' and right PACIFIC at the Warner The- debut album on Columbia any of the jazz stations or Beth Orton, Central Reservation now we're looking atre in Washington, Records. He co- produced R &B stations. But I don't at regional airplay D.C.; and July 17 at the album with Bob Rock, concern myself with that SOUTH CENTRAL the Gleason The- for the video. We've UI' Troy, Slmn' Fat Down South who's also worked with kind of stuff. I want people atre in Miami. to listen to this music with already been get- Metallica and Aerosmith. airplay on an open mind." Gunn says ting Bachman's pop /rock [influential public T RUE GRITS: music is influenced by the he plans on doing a club Grits is a Nashville -based radio station] KCRW [Santa I tour later this year. T H E R E G O N A L R O U N D U P Beatles and ELO. Bach- Monica, Calif.]." hip -hop group with a con- man is proud of those Rotating top 10 lists of best -selling itles by new and developing artists. Boom Boom Satellites temporary Christian mes- influences, calling ELO's offi- recently completed a mini - WEST NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE ATLANTIC sage. The group has already Nakano) won't make an 1. Buckcherry Buckcherry 1. Les Nubians Princesses Nubiennes albums "sacred musical cial album bow in the U.S. tour with the Lo Fidelity 2. Montgomery Gentry Tattoos & Scars 2. Vengaboys The Party Album! gained national exposure on revelations." 3. Staind Dysfunction 3. Cassandra Wilson Traveling Miles may experience a market until June 1, when its Allstars. Elliott says the duo 4. Mac Mall Illegal Business? 2000 4. Buckcherry Buckcherry BET and "Out Loud," is will return to the U.S. this 5. Andy Griggs You Won't Ever Be Lonely 5. Tito Rojas Alegrias Y Penas wider crossover audience debut set, 6. Lee Ann Womack Some Things I Know 6. Beth Orton Central Reservation released on . fall for another club tour. 7. Susan Tedeschi Just Won't Burn 7. Luis Vargas Desamor with the release of "Gram- concert bill with such acts as 8. Vengaboys The Party Album! 8. Elvis Crespo Suavemente matical Revolution," due May Jay -Z and A Tribe Called Fans of dance remixes 9. The Warren Brothers Beautiful Day In The Cold Crol World 9. Staind Dysfunction may already be familiar with VIVA VELOSO: Brazilian 10. The Flys Holiday Man 10. Los Tri -o Nuestro Amor 18 on Gotee Records. Quest.

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his "Siri," blessed by the sinuous grace of S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T SPOTLIGHT his finest solos. And a highlight of "Juni" is provided by a sophisticated Kenny Wheeler composition, "For Jan," which recalls Wheeler's gorgeous "Phrase One" AL3VS on the trio's 1994 set, "Time Being," and EIDITEU BY PAUL VERNA JIM HALL features some of Taylor's most apposite playing. P O P l'AT METHENY THE NEW BROADWAY CAST RECORDING * JUNKO ONISHI Annie Get Your Gun Fragile PRODUCER: John McDaniel, Stephen Ferrera PRODUCER: Junko Onishi Angel 56812 Blue Note 98108 Forget, for the moment, the indelible For this, her first album in three years, memory of Ethel Merman as the original Japanese pianist Junko Onishi forgoes Annie, or that some songs, including "I'm tradition and lets the fun fly. Nurturing an An Indian Too," are casualties of the oft -hidden love of electronic keyboards show's 1999 revisionism. This "Annie" and , Onishi, along with bas- remains a joy, for with 's sist Reginald Veal and drummer Kariem CAEDMON'S CALL GARMARNA JIM HALL & PAT METHENY songs still largely intact and -fine Riggins, super 40 Acres Vengeance PRODUCERS: Gil Goldstein, Steve Rodby, Pat entered the studio without pre- performances by Bernadette Peters in the PRODUCER: Glenn Rosenstein PRODUCER: Sank Metheny pared music for a three -day marathon of title role and Tom Wopat as Frank Butler, Essential 83061 -0486 NorthSide 6028 Telarc 83442 jamming and recording. The results are the album is a wonderful keepsake from a This enterprising Houston band has From "Hamlet" to Hildegard von Bin- The meeting of kindred spirits from infectious, as the individual tracks open, classic show. By the way, two songs from been laying a firm foundation the past gen to prog rock, Swedish quintet Gar- different jazz generations can make develop, and eventually burn with enthusi- the original production, "Who Do You few years on the national college cir- marna draws from the most eclectic for a singularly illuminating album, asm. Onishi favors the low notes of the Love, I Hope" and "I'll Share It All With cuit that served the group well its last and diverse of influences. Not surpris- particularly when it is infused with keyboard for her initial statements, You," are sometimes casualties of other time out, as its major -label debut en- ingly, its sound is impossible to pin ambition as well as affection. "Jim Hall bounding to the higher keys for impas- productions. They're here, as is Mr. tered the Top Contemporary Christian down. Distinctly Scandinavian, distinct- & Pat Metheny" is something special sioned solo flights. 1960s relics "You've Berlin's delightful contrapuntal addition chart at No. 1. "40 Acres," which de- ly folkloric, but colored by gothic, new in that regard, with the two guitarists Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "," and to a New York revival in 1966, "Old Fash- buts at the top of the same chart this age, and up-to-the -minute electronic having yielded a compelling duet disc "Sunshine Of Your Love" show up in ioned Wedding." issue, also marks Caedmon's Call's textures, the traditional music Garmar- from a series of live and studio ses- mutated forms, as the band (at times aug- debut for Essential Records, and the na performs is mixed with sions. The mented by additional drummers and a ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING original set juxtaposes an inspired combination of the band's tunes. The selection vocalist) proves adept at both uptempo grass -roots quintet's latest album-its of Hall and Metheny origi- efforts, Essential's muscle, and this first on Minneapolis -based Nordic nals with a few aptly arranged stan- grooves and tender moments of sponta- PRODUCER; John Yap neous introspection. Jay 1264 strong collection of songs is a sure music specialist label NorthSide -fol- dards and some purely extemporane- Noel Coward's 1929 operetta, recorded a recipe for success. Producer Glenn lows a series of albums and EPs that ous passages. The pair conversed like Rosenstein decade ago, receives a lovely, lavish treat- (U2, Madonna, Tears For established it as a phenomenon in its family, with Metheny sharing his CLASSICAL ment, with label owner and producer Fears) helps the group turn in a tex- native country and a curiosity with senior's gift for melodic discourse. John HOPKINSON SMITH: LUTE CONCERTOS Yap's happy tured collection, marked by uniformly growing appeal in the States. Because Hall sticks to electric throughout, penchant for giving the buyer PRODUCER François Eckert the complete score and orchestrations, so strong vocal performances, solid musi- the group sings in Swedish -its vocalist while Metheny goes from dueting on cianship, and well -crafted songs. is the sharp and passionate Emma electric to providing Hall with various Astrée 8641 often in Jay's case the only complete ver- One of the world's "There You Go" is already in heavy Hardelin-its commercial potential in inventive backdrops on acoustic and finest players of sion. Coward-whose birth -year centenni- archaic plucked instruments, the Ameri- al is 1999 penned some of his loveliest rotation at Christian radio. On "Some- English- speaking markets is limited. more exotic guitars. The whole affair - where North," Webb's can-born, Swiss -residing Hopkinson songs for the piece, including "I'll See You Derek voice Nevertheless, those open -minded has a limpid grace, evoking Hall's poignantly expresses Smith has covered much of the solo Again," "Dear Little Cafe," " Tokay," and the loneliness enough to check in will be rewarded famous albums with Bill Evans. High- and longing repertoire on a series of wonderful "Zieguener." Special mention is required of the road. Danielle with an unforgettable listening experi- lights include a heartland reading of Young's ethereal vocal on "Shifting ence. Contact: [email protected]. "Summertime," a stunning version of Astrée albums, including recent sets for "If Love Were All," one of the great devoted to the Baroque Sand" makes that cut a highlight. Metheny's "Into The Dream," and a lute masterpieces theater songs of all time, which is sung of Sylvius Leopold Weiss. With Other key tunes include "Faith My lovely turn on Hall's "Waiting To this disc, with remarkable feeling by Rosemary he uncovers some rare concertante works Ash. Oh, if today's operetta -type produc- Eyes," the title cut, and the Shawn R A P Dance." Sure to be one of the year's Colvin/- penned "Climb top jazz albums in terms of artistic by the young Joseph Haydn and J.F. tions could flow with the melodic beauty e DEFARI On (A Back That's Strong)." For achievement and popular Fasch, Carl Kohaut, and B.J. Hagen - that pervades "Bitter Sweet"! Distributed Focused Daily appeal. acoustic folk/ with intelli- lesser- known figures from the Baroque by Allegro. PRODUCERS: various gent lyrics and sensitive perfor- and early Classical period. Far from Tommy Boy 1274 mostly to choruses, mances, mainstream and contempo- so Defari shines on his being arcane, the results are magical and Yes, he was a high school teacher in his own. He's also well -served by lean, old- accessible to anyone with an ear for C O U N T R Y rary Christian consumers will find lots native Los Angeles, but Defari spits - to get excited about here. school flavored tracks that weave in a Vivaldi or early Mozart. Smith's lute is JULIE REEVES ter than most graduates of Street U., and range of choices, from folk guitar to reg- framed by a string quartet led by the It's About Time his steady -running, horizontal style packs gae idioms. Listeners who "don't want to sensitive Chiara Banchini, so the textures PRODUCER: Scott Hendricks fresh and surprising imagery, man. Oddly, he seems to feel most at keen lan- hear about it" can still get with this set on are always fresh. Tuneful and beguiling, Virgin Nashville 7243 8 33091 guage craft, insightful home here with a lush ballad from the social comment, the basis of superior flow and beats, but this is "light" music of a very high order. Listen to the Dan Loggins song "He even spiritual implications. This set's combined pens of Gary Burr and Mi- title Defari's most exemplary qualities are ded- Distributed in the U.S. and U.K. by Har- Keeps Me In One Piece" on Julie Reeves' announces chael Bolton: "How Many Times" lends from the jump that the teacher ication and good sense. Unlike some MCs monia Mundi. debut album, and you hear a voice that is a preacher on a itself perfectly to his emerging vocal straight -serious mis- who work a maze of sophistry, Defari should be a huge part of the future of sion, and Defari style. Similarly, "Too Much" by Carson wisely avoids lapsing into neatly flips the script on thug anger, tem- country music. When paired with the right condescension as he holds N E W E Chamberlain, , and Keith a pitiless mirror pering his fiery attack with his own advice A G material, Reeves' voice is an awesome up to everybody and pursues Stegall is a dressed -up ballad that he his mission to "focus daily" and bringing the art of BILLY McLAUGHLIN vehicle. She gets all of that song and then of social correction. easily embraces. With his smoldering, Featured guests in- rage to a new level. Out Of Hand some, reminding you that emotional com- clude Evidence matinee -idol looks, leather suits, and Of Dilated Peoples, Phil PRODUCER: Bill McLaughlin mitment and credibility are still the hall- Tha Agony, Tha Alkaholiks, and Barber- Narada 72438 -47220 marks the like, Minor might well be the next of great country music. That said, shop Chocolate Tye, but they're relegated JAll The acoustic -guitar landscape is over- much of the rest of the album is glamorous country male. merely PETER ERSKINE/JOHN TAYLOR /PALLE grown with fleet finger -pickers, but Billy good couple of gimmicky * -a things that DAN IELSSON McLaughlin bursts through the weeds by are radio -ready, some writerly songs, and Juni revealing his roots on "Out Of Hand." The lovely renditions of ballads: Alan VITAL REISSUES® Jody PRODUCER: Manfred Eicher title may refer to the fact that he's taken Sweet's "If Heartaches Had Wings," Bob WOODY ALLEN self -titled debut and ECM 1657 a lot of the music making out of his deft Regan's and Aimee Mayo's "If I'd Never "Woody Allen Vol- Standup Comic ume 2" (both on Colpix), and "The "Juni" is the fourth album from British hands with the help of drum machines, Loved You," and Mary Green's "What I Third ORIGINAL PRODUCER: Jack Lewis Woody Album" (on pianist John Taylor, American drummer percussion, bass, and even . Need." Remember the name: Julie Allen Capitol). This COMPILATION PRODUCERS: Woody Allen & Steve Peter Erskine, and Swedish bassist Palle That's evident from the earthy, blues Reeves. compilation of material from all three, Tyrell originally issued on Casablanca in 1979, Danielsson, and it further proves that the machine grooves of the title track. Mc- Rhino 75721 trio is one of has been out of print for years, as have the most distinctive jazz out- Laughlin's ringing sound has echoes of If only three words fits working today. The group has PRODUCER: appeared in Woody the three original releases. Highlighted an folk and country blues, although these Mercury 314-538 346 Allen's biography, they would be "direc- by tales of driving through the Lincoln inimitable sound -a limber, luminous con- elements are diminished on a forced cover Energy jumping out of the speakers, tor," "writer," and "actor" The fact that Tunnel with a moose strapped to the flation of rhythm and tone that proves so of the Eagles' chestnut "Best Of My rhythm section shaking the walls, cow- Allen got started as a stand -up comic hood of his car, or of his life flashing much more satisfying than the tired bop- Love" and the smooth jazz of "Flying bells ringing -this is motivated country. has become a footnote in his illustri- before his eyes -only to discover it's not ping of standards that so many more Dream," with its Latin groove, muted Shane Minor wants to sell you an ous-and controversial-film career. his life-this material shows off Allen's famous piano trios trot out. Erskine and , and synth -strings. By the same album! He even refers to the current What's unfair about this is that Allen - gift for the absurd and foreshadows company look inward, with searching, token, McLaughlin's hammer -ons and single, "Slave Of The Habit," as a "12- who toiled on the nightclub circuit for such screen gems as the sidesplitting poetic treatments of highly original mate- pull -offs work to good effect on the trip - rial. steppin' " song. New country artist (and most of the '60s-was easily one of the "Bananas" and "Take The Money And The drummer's "Twelve" is blue -note hop rhythm of "Midwatch." McLaughlin's former Los Angeles cop) Minor is still most brilliant, inventive men of comedy Run," as well as more "serious" fare like lyricism par excellence, while Taylor's finger -picking artistry is in full effect, trying out several approaches to his of his time, or any time. His talent was "Manhattan" and "The Purple Rose Of "Prelude No. 2" and "Fable" are typically however, on the intricate mechanisms of craft: high energy, proto -pop, sensitive documented on three live albums: his Cairo." Guaranteed to raise a smile. atmospheric and ever -rewarding. "Clockshop" and the sweet lyricism of Danielsson contributes a rare gem with "Hold Onto Forever."

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in studio. For who CHANTAY SAVAGE Come Around (4:17) JO DEE MESSINA Lesson In Leavin' (3:20) Allen back the those * ZEBRAHEAD The Real Me (3:35) PRODUCER: PRODUCERS: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw may not remember, Allen was a respected PRODUCER: Howard Benson WRITERS: K. Sweat, J. Flowers, A. Cage WRITERS: R. Goodrum, B. Maher R &B singer in the late '80s who scored WRITER: E. Udhus, A. Tabatabaee, G. Bergdorf, J. Mau - PUBLISHERS: Keith Sweat Music/EMI, ASCAP; Taz Music, PUBLISHERS: Chappell & Co./Sailmaker Music/Sony/ATV hits with 1987's "Serious" and 1989's "Joy riello, B. Osmundson, R. Cash BMI Tunes/Blue Quill Music, ASCAP And Pain," which peaked, respectively, at PUBLISHERS: Plagiarism Publishing/Bust a Nut in Your S RCA 65702 (CD promo) Curb PRCD-8870 (CD promo) No. 5 and No. 3 on Hot R &B Singles & Eye Music/Kamikaze Zero Music/Grand Master Chimp and \GLES Da Cronies Music/Butt Nugget and the Squirrels Music! EDITED BY CHUCI< TAYLOR Miss Chantay goes right for the main- With a trio of chart- topping hits, Messina Tracks. Today, Allen, whose voice has got- stream R &B jugular on this sensual has become one of the genre's most suc- ten only better with time, has teamed up Randy Cash Music, BMI slow groove about missing the way her cessful female acts. This is the fourth sin- with the Urban Blues Project -Marc Columbia 41895 (CD promo) man used to "come around." Sounding gle from her current Curb album and is Pomeroy and Brian Tappert, who are also Here's the classic hanging -out- the - windows- P O P kind of rau- like a more robust Jody Watley, Savage likely to be her next smash. The tune is a widely known as the production/remix singing -at-the -top -of- your-lungs THE MOFFATTS Until You Loved Me (3:25) cous party song that adds needed variety to * enlists the writing and production chops cover of the late Dottie West's 1980 No. 1 outfit Jazz -N- Groove -for the Sunday - PRODUCER: Glen Ballard rock outlets. It's all of R &B lovemaking music master Keith and was one of the best singles in her long morning take-me -to-church vibe of "He Is modern and mainstream WRITERS: P. Thomalley, D. Munday manically chants, Sweat, which leads this track right and impressive career. When covering any The Joy." Assisting Allen in fueling the about the chorus, which PUBLISHER: not listed I would ever leave today/Cause she where you might imagine: to a soft -lit of West's songs, artists always have their fire are the Florida Philharmonic Orches- "No way Capitol 7087 (CD promo) I say/And I bedroom with a taste of red wine and the work cut out for them because she left such tra, the Mount Olive Baptist Church listens to the dumb things that While there's still a little meddling with high/There's only one girl in this calling for a tender kiss. Instrumentally, an indelible mark. The good news here is Choir, and guitarist Jerome Smith, who seem to get Nashville instrumentation here, you'd the real me/There's there's nothing that makes this track that Messina is definitely up to the chal- played on numerous disco releases world who understands never guess from this uplifting track nothing superficial, artificial, you get what stand dramatically apart from the legion lenge. West imbued the song with lots of throughout the '70s. This truly is the joy! that the Moffatts used to court a coun- you see." This is good stuff and as fun as of R &B saturating the air- sassy, red-haired, strong -woman attitude, Contact: 954-731 -3337. try audience. The hook here is oh -so- clipping open a cold beer on a hot day once waves, but Savage sounds like she and with one listen to Messina's version, accessible, and despite the fact that this you've gotten to the summer beach house. means what she's saying, making this it's obvious that she shares more than just song is jump -started by a steady stream AC Once this one gets into your head, you might ear -catching anthem worth a spin for flaming tresses with her talented predeces- of guitars, this is a great pure pop song. as well plan on surrendering. Hey, rockers, Reinvention doesn't come easy to most those out there who may know exactly sor. Her vocal performance exudes feisty * ALL-4 -ONE I Will Be Right Here (4:06) Foster get this one on-now! acts, but this effervescent morsel just what this diva is talking about. energy and attitude that should garner PRODUCER: David WRITER: D. Warren makes you feel good, thanks to savvy immediate interest. For their part, produc- R.E.M. At My Most Beautiful (3:34) GABRIELA ANDERS You Know What It's Like PUBLISHER: Realsongs, ASCAP production from Glen Ballard and the ers Gallimore and McGraw update the per- PRODUCERS: Pat McCarthy, R.E.M. (3:54) Atlantic/Blitu 8747 (CD promo) always -proficient skills of super -mixer cussive track, lacing it with fiddles and WRITERS: Buck, Mills, Stipe PRODUCER: Paul Brown The often -teamed Diane Warren and David Lord -Alge, who seems to be excellent guitar work. Country program- PUBLISHER: Temporary Music, BMI Chris WRITERS: Flack, Miles, Russell Foster combine forces here with a with at least one track mers are sure to love this all over again. Warner Bros. 9744 (CD promo) involved PUBLISHERS: MCA Music/Very Easy Music/Baronet Pub- lovestruck power ballad that goes exactly week. Capi- R.E.M. continues to search out a hit from reviewed on this page every lishing/WB Music Corp., ASCAP where you'd expect -through the roof and to make SHANA PETRONE This Time (2:57) its overlooked current album, "Up," which tol is setting things up pretty Warner Bros. 9723 (CD promo) into the stratosphere. A11-4 -One gives the sure this foursome gets its rightful PRODUCER: amazingly dropped off The Billboard 200 This jazz -inflected love song is as gentle as G. Kennedy, P. Maderia, W. Owsley track its own individualized stamp, the to click with adult top 40, WRITERS: just three weeks after its March debut opportunity a spring shower, with a chorus of back- PUBLISHERS: PolyGram International Publishing/Son- group members blending their luscious in time, mainstream top (peaking at a ghastly No. 163). Again, this triple -A, and, ground horns; clean, crisp production; and dance Kid Music/Mail Train Music/Owsley Music, ASCAP voices like the colors of the rainbow, espe- why? Spotless and third release strays from anything we've 40 listeners. Why ask a sweet, subtle vocal, layered with discrim- Epic ESK 40351 (CD promo) cially the bridge, which breaks down into at come to count on from the foursome. "At simple, "Until You Loved Me" pulls out inating harmonies from Anders, whose This is Petrone's second time up at bat. an a cappella showcase for the act's creamy My Most Beautiful" is a genuine love all the stops. From the forthcoming and voice at times evokes Janet Jackson in a Her first single, released a year ago, failed four -part harmonies. Man, they sound song, as pretty as can be and appreciable aptly titled "Chapter One: A New delicate mood. "You Know What It's Like," to ignite sparks at country radio. After good. AC programmers, who may still give after just one spin, with certifiable Beat - Beginning" and the soundtrack to the goes straight to regrouping, the label is looking to launch to the group's No. 1 "I a tasty brunch side dish, an occasional spin les-esque production, featuring a "doo- Drew Barrymore flick "Never Been outlets, with potential on the the Hollywood, Fla., native with this lively and top five "I Can Love You Like smooth jazz Swear" doo-doo- doo-doo" hook alongside the cho- Kissed." outlets as well. tune Penned by Gordon Kennedy (one of That," will leap to their feet over this one, a softer side of adult R&B rus and sumptuous piano throughout. From the album "Wanting." the writers of Eric Clapton's Grammy- deserved hit and as good as anything Boyz PLUMB God- Shaped Hole (3:53) Michael Stipe sounds relaxed and clear, winning hit "Change The World "), Phil II Men have served up recently. From the PRODUCER: not listed offering a vocal performance that's subtle * GRENIQUE Should I (4:05) Maderia, and William Owsley, it's a solid fine album "On And On." WRITERS: W. Kirkpatrick, T. Arbuckle and heartfelt. But does `Beautiful" sound PRODUCERS: Gerald Isaac, Kedar Massenburg song with a lyric about a woman looking PUBLISHERS: Wamer -Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Sell the like a radio hit? The pacing may be too WRITERS: G. Isaac, G. Harper commitment from a tenta- Cow Music, BMI; Designer Music, SESAC for honesty and to PUBLISHERS: Hollow Thigh Music/Tribes of Kedar, TRACKS unhurried for modern rock stations Essential (CD promo) tive lover. The production is crisp and ROCK Jambribri Songs, BMI plug it in, while it would take an adven- plucky acoustic guitar, ASCAP; punchy with a radio -ready feel. The THE CRANBERRIES Promises (3:30) While this track's 1470 (CD promo) turesome top 40 to give it legs at that for- record's best feature, though, is Petrone's PRODUCERS: The Cranberries, Benedict Fenner sweet vocal, and rolling melody sound The latest addition to Kedar Massen- mat. Triple -A, perhaps, or modern adult? voice. There's a clarity and freshness to WRITER: O'Riordan similar to Sixpence None The Richer's burg's stable of neo-classic soul artists is In any case, the Athens, Ga.-based band pop act that her vocals that's very appealing and PUBLISHER: PolyGram International, ASCAP "Kiss," Plumb is a Christian a complete winner. Grenique's angst -rid- still sounds inspired enough to at least doesn't beat around the burning bush should make her stand out this time. Island 8003 (CD promo) den lyrics and soulful wail perfectly cap- Dolores O'Riordan deserve a thoughtful listen. Left -field hits about its religious faith. Based lyrically Like a flame to a torch, ture the essence of the bad -boy blues. radiant form with this electrify- have come from stranger places. upon the ancient philosophic idea that returns to Add a wicked high -hat and horn combo, ing rocker that previews the forthcoming inside each person is a void that can be DANCE BIG SUGAR Better Get Used To It (2:55) and the track becomes irresistible. Pro- CHANCE Rescue Me album `Bury The Hatchet." Replete with filled only by God, the song features * SUNKIDS FEATURING PRODUCER: Gordie Johnson grammers take note: This is the R &B soaring harmonies that foster a trio of laid -back instrumentals that will sur- (8:55) WRITERS: G. Johnson, D. Wall, D. Gallagher, G. Brown your listeners want to hear. The instru- hooks and a passion that reminds us why prise those who might expect Christian PRODUCERS: Deep Swing PUBLISHER: ASCAP/SOCAN mental version is perfect for lite -jazz and E. Champ, J. Donaldson this Irish ensemble has been a vital part of bands to sound dorky, low-budget, or WRITERS: Wikman, Capricorn 2021 (CD promo) AC stations as well. At a time when PUBLISHERS: Global Groove/Soul Sister Sultry, BMI; Yel- of the decade, outdated. In fact, given the right push, the music scene for much If you're in the habit of tuning out anything Brandy is considered a diva, we really lorange, ASCAP can't you stay this could slip out of its niche and onto "Promises" implores, "Why resembling classic rock, it's very possible to appreciate this ambitious and successful REMIXERS: Masters At Work despite a mad- pop radio. The sweet and sour vocals here awhile, stay with me," let this funk -laced track pass by unnoticed - debut from Motown -and can't wait to Yellorange/Strictly Rhythm 1007 (12 -inch promo) list of broken promises between two one moment babyish, the next smoky dening two or three times before hearing any of it. hear what's next. International DJ Tony Humphries' lovers. song isn't as rough and tough and mature -could get it there, while This But if you strap yourself down and pay dance music imprint-Yellorange -is is the song's overall upbeat sound could as, say, "Zombie," but instrumentation attention, you'll discover this number's old - poised to finally have an across -the- still commandeered by an aggressive wall school, fuzz- coated charm. Bluesy vocals help it stay. C O U N T R Y board dancefloor smash with "Rescue of electric guitars and rabid percussion. It's with a touch of David Lee Roth -style cheek BROOKS & DUNN South Of Santa Fe (3:49) Me" by Sunkids Featuring Chance. The safe to say that in the time the Cranberries duel with a group falsetto backup chorus in R & B PRODUCERS: Don Cook, Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn stomping houser, with an amazing Nu- have been away, complacency has yet to set true bar -rock style, and the tempo manages WRITERS: K. Brooks, P Nelson, L. Boone yorican Soul-inspired remix by Masters for modern rock. GLENN JONES Baby Come Home (no timing listed) in. An instant add to be laid -back without sounding lazy PUBLISHERS: Sony/ATV Songs/Buffalo Prairie Songs/Ter- At Work, has already become a nightly PRODUCER: not listed (something we thought only Eric Clapton ilee Music, BMI; Sony/ATV Tunes, ASCAP York clubs. The * THE ATOMIC FIREBALLS Man With The Hex WRITER: not listed staple at many New was capable of). The percussion breakdown Arista ASCD -3164 (CD promo) (3:03) PUBLISHER: EMI Blackwood Sunkids, who also record under the Deep chorus (listen for the muted string scraping The latest single from Brooks & Dunn's PRODUCER: Bruce Fairbairn REMIXERS: Ralph Hawkins, Mark Taylor Swing moniker, comprise Erik Wikman sound) provides some needed variety -but platinum -selling "If You See Her" album WRITER: John Bunkley SAR Records 1004 (CD promo) and James Donaldson, a West Coast - clocking in at under three minutes, who can is a haunting midtempo cut that finds Kix PUBLISHER: Sky Piece Publishing, ASCAP R &B pioneer Glenn Jones returns with based duo that, judging from "Rescue complain? This track could be all the bluesy handling lead vocal Atlantic 8848 (co promo) his first new offering in four years with a Brooks admirably Me," apparently knows a thing or two has a rough -hewn, Break out the Gap khakis -turns out rock you'll ever need. sassy slice of true -to-life R &B that duties. His voice about gospel, house, garage, and '70s whiskey- soaked quality that works swing's not dead! Vocalist John Bunldey's absolutely keeps up with the times, soul. Steeped in chugging rhythms, well - with the smoldering baritone vocal cords produce an exceptional thanks to a handful of mixes that should extremely well fueled organs, and jazzy keyboards, R A P groove of this well -crafted tune. The pro- noise here -think Harry Belafonte's talent, meet the needs of every brand of funk- "Rescue Me" spotlights the wailing diva HONEY JONES Rockin (4:33) duction is taut, with the mournful fiddle 's revival charisma, and Tom fortified radio out there. Silky and yet vocals of Chance. If her voice sounds PRODUCER: Prime 1 aka "Tha Don" the emotion in the lyric and Waits' unattainable cool-that blows the juiced up with a bumping bassline, "Baby accentuating familiar, that's because in 1993, Epic WRITERS: Prime -1, H. Jones the overall sultry quality of cobwebs from the waning neo-swing trend. romantic, underscoring compila- PUBLISHERS: Prime 1 MuziMHoneySweet Music/Jessica Come Home" is lovely and released "Hey Mr. DJ," a dance This track starts with a reworking of a his the song. Brooks & Dunn's music and by Michael Music/Hit and Hold Music, ASCAP telling all about Jones missing baby tion that included "I've Had Enough" familiar camp song and breaks into a classic imaging have always been laced with Chill 001 (CD promo) and begging her to come on home. "I'll a singer named Denitria Champ. Well, This threads of the Southwest, from the cine- swing rhythm with energy. Honey Jones has a voice made just for give you my shoulder to lay your hand/I'll Champ and Chance are one and the hybrid matic videos placing the duo against isn't a Cherry Poppin' genre radio. "Rockin" is a hip-shaking vibe -ruf- even bring you breakfast in bed, same. Contact: 212 -254 -2400. though- big-band call- and -response cho- foolish desert sky backdrops and candlelit Mexi- fler, and Jones' voice showcases the right baby/When will you forget the ruses, a horn section onslaught, and Bunk - can churches to the vivid lyrical refer- DONNA ALLEN He Is The Joy (no timing listed) blend of SWV's Coko and TLC's Chili. No things I said ?" he implores, and, honey, * ley's effervescent jazz vocals all ensure that ences that place the listener squarely in PRODUCERS: Marc Pomeroy, Brian Tappert vocal acrobatics here, just a simple, sub- you're believing every pain -ridden word. swing (and only swing) is where this track's New Mexico. It's a theme that works well WRITERS: M. Pomeroy, B. Tappert tle, springtime party anthem. Though This is a great song from a voice that time at. The Fireballs may have toured the pre- shouldn't forget. The Smooth Groove for these guys, as evidenced by their PUBLISHER: Soulfuric Music, ASCAP Jones' voice is sometimes overpowered by Soulfuric Recordings SFRO011 (12 -inch promo) teen punk scene with Rancid, but they'd is best, which lifts the urgency a lengthy string of hits. As long as they the dizzying production, the smoothed -out remix Congratulations are definitely in order for also have pleased our grandparents back tad over the album version, but that origi- release songs as strong as this one, this remix offers a perfect alternative for the 2- year -old Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -based when they were adolescents. Competitors every- nal mix is mighty tasty, too. Contact: 973- duo should continue to have a winning best part of the house party -when Soulfuric Recordings for putting Donna might as well throw in the towel. 571 -9444. formula. one goes home. which the reviewer highly recommends because of their musical merit. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new and releases with the greatest chart potential. CRITICS CHOICE (* ): New releases, regardless of potential chart action, PICKS ( ): New eligible for review. Send in the category with the broadest audience. All releases available to radio and/or retail in the U.S. are acts worthy of attention. Cassette, vinyl or CD singles equally appropriate for more than one format are reviewed developing King (N.Y.), Michael Paoletta (N.Y.) SINGLES. to Deborah Evans Price, Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, Tenn. 37203. Contributors: Dylan Siegler (N.Y.), Aliya copies to Chuck Taylor, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Country singles should be sent

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