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CHEECH & CHONG/ THE LAFFS ON THE CHARTS TV's `Golden Era': It's A `Live' One (Ed) : Tanya Tucker To MCA; Motown C& W Label; CMA, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC Awards Label Via WB; Wan ti co re Via Motown Rock `n' Roll Splinter Groups Head The Charts STREETLIFE SERENADE including: The new Billy The Entertainer Joel album, os Angelenos/Last Of The Big Time Spender /Weekend "Streetlife Serenade. Filled ISM with the same midnight vision that inspired " Man"Sharp,insightful lyric. glimpses from the head and heart of BillyJoel. On *

© 1974 Home Grown Music Inc. & Tinker Street Tunes Inc. Reprinted by Permission. © 1971 CSS Inc. 9 "COEUMBIA,"® MARCAS REG. PRINTED IN U SA. October 16 Florence, Ala. 24 Starkville, Miss. 2 Portland, Ore. 20 Toronto, Canada 6 Kansas City, Mo. 17 New Orleans, La. 25 Jackson, Miss. 3 Seattle, Wash. 22 New Paltz, N.Y. 8 Milwaukee, Wisc. 18 Atlanta, Ga. 26 Little Rock, Ark. 12 Wilkes Barre, Pa. 23 Passaic, N.J. 9 Menomonee Falls, Wisc. 19 Birmingham, Ala. 27 Memphis, Tenn. 13 Allentown, Pa. 24 Queens College, N.Y. 10 Urbana, III. 21 Raleigh, N.C. 30 Salt Lake City, Utah 15 New York, N.Y. 25 Philadelphia, Pa. 11 Lincoln, Neb. 22 Athens, Ga. November 17 Hamden, Conn. 27 Harrisburg, Pa. 13 Minneapolis, Minn. 23 Jacksonville, Ala. 1 Vancouver, Canada 19 London, Canada 29 Cleveland, Ohio 30 Chicago, Ill. THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC -RECORD WEEKLY BQX CASHVOLUME XXXVI - NUMBER 23 - October 26, 1974

President and Publisher MARTY OSTROW Executive Vice President cath box editorial IRV LICHTMAN Vice President

PHIL JAFFE TV's `Golden Era': Vice President and Director of Advertising West Coast A `Live' One ED ADLUM Managing Editor Two events last week - one happy, one sad - brought to mind the exciting Editorial era of "live" television in terms of the entertainment field. The "live" telecast of New York the Frank Sinatra concert at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Oct. 13, was MICHAEL DAVID STEVE MARKS the happy situation, while news, several hours later, of the death of Ed Sullivan Hollywood took one's thoughts to earlier days of TV when Sullivan hosted a"live" Sunday DAVID BUDGE RON BARON night cornucopia of talent. Sinatra proved there is something missing in this day -and -age of tape Research MIKE MARTUCCI prime -time programs, particularly those shows offering talent from the world Research Manager music and recordings. And that missing element can be summed up in the Art Director of WOODY HARDING word "spontaneity." The Sinatra show was not subject - as taped shows are - Coin Machine to editing that makes everything perfect to a fault. Even Sinatra requesting ED ADLUM - Manager CAMILLE COMPASIO, Chicago some admiring "hecklers" to cool it was a refreshing departure, since such a Circulation sequence during a taping would probably have been left on the cutting room THERESA TORTOSA Manager floor. Also, the Sinatra special was not subject to newspaper reviews

PUBLICATION OFFICES beforehand, and so we didn't get a blow-by-blow description of what we could NEW YORK expect to see and hear. 119 West 57th St.. N.Y , N.Y. 10019 Phone: (212) 586-2640 his -of -a century as host of "Toast of the Town"" and, later, Cable Address: Cash Box N.Y. For most of quarter CALIFORNIA "The Ed Sullivan Show," Sullivan put on his shows "live," and in later years he 6565 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 520) Hollywood, Ca 90028 face variety shows and "specials" Phone: (213) 469-2966 was proud of this decision in the of other taking the convenient way out through tape, and all the artificiality that could NASHVILLE JUANITA JONES mean. By keeping his show "live," Sullivan achieved a maximum spontaneity 1511 Sigler St.. Nashville Tenn. 37203 Phone: (615) 244-2898 by being able to program acts - musical performers included - at a moment's CHICAGO CAMILLE COMPASIO notice. Thus, if something exciting broke in the world of entertainment a few 29 E. Madison St.. Chicago Ill. Phone: (312) 346-7272 days before going on the air, Sullivan could program the performer involved - ENGLAND it DORRIS LAND greatly increasing through timeliness the impact of his show. For recordings, 3 Cork St.. London WI Phone. 01-7342374 could mean a tremendous "plug" for a new recording when, in fact, they were ARGENTINA dozens of examples of Sullivan's knack of seizing the MIGUEL SMIRNOFF still new. There were Belgrano 3252, Piso 4"B" most his Buenos Aires, Argentina moment with regard to late -hour programming, recently quick Phone: 89-6796 response to Beatlemania in 1964 when he showcased the Beatles when they CANADA WALT GREALIS first arrived in . 6 Brentcliffe Road Toronto 17. Ontario, Canada of music industry performers, "live" Phone:(416) 425-0257 Even without its generous support FRANCE variety show television had the ability to put developments in the FRANK LIPSIK 5 Rue Alfred Dormeuil. 78 Croissy entertainment world on the same basis as a"news bulletin." The Sinatra Phone: 225-26-31 was, HOLLAND concert and the passing of Ed Sullivan are reminders that "live- television PAUL ACKET Theresiastraat 59-63. The Hague perhaps, the real measure of what nostalgia buffs like to call "The Golden Era Phone: 837700 of TV." We wonder who will be the first to fend off the cries ITALY GABRIELE G. ABBATE and prove that it can -and therefore open a new Viale A Doria 10, 20124 Milano "it -can't -be -done -again," BELGIUM "golden era" of"live" prime -time TV. ETIENNE SMET Postbus 56, B-2700 Sint-Niklaas Phone: (0311 76-54-39 AUSTRALIA NUMBER ONE DETER SMITH It 14'114 Ui I "1 FRAGILE 40 Winters Way, Doncaster 3108 SINGLE OF THE WEEK 1\ It\I(It RPM AUT Victoria, Australia CAN'T GET ENOUGH JAPAN Adv. Mgr.. SACHIO SAITO 1-11-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato -Ku, Tokyo Writer: Mick Ralphs Phone: 504-1651 Pub: Bad Co./ASCAP Editorial Mgr.. FUMIYO TACHIBANA 1-11-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato -Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651

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28 BEACH BABY 62 EARLY MORNING LOVE 96 I CAN STAND A LITTLE RAIN First Class (U. K. 49022) (Dist. London) 3 5 Sammy Johns (GRC 2021) 65 68 (A&M 1626) 29 YOU LITTLE TRUSTMAKER 63 PRETZEL LOGIC 97 LA LA PEACE SONG The Tymes (RCA 10022) 28 16 Steely Dan (BC 12033) 66 80 O. C. Smith (Columbia 4-45863) 98 SO YOU ARE A STAR 64 DORAVILLE 98 BUNGLE IN THE JUNGLE Hudson Brothers (Casablanca 0108) 35 40 Atlanta Rhythm Section (Polydor PB 14248) 68 78 Jethro Tull (Chrysalis 1067) 31 PLAY SOMETHING SWEET 65 LIVE IT UP (PART I) 99 LOOK AWAY Three Dog Night (Dunhill 15013) 33 39 The Isley Brothers (T -Neck 8-2254) 62 64 Ozark Mountain Daredevils (A&M 1623) OVERNIGHT SENSATION THREE RING CIRCUS 100 LOOSE BOOTY Raspberries (Capitol 3946) 37 44 Blue Magic (Arco 45 7004) 75 85 Sly & Family Stone (Epic 50033) ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES) After (Cotillion/Broken Arrow-BM I) 40 Fairytale (Para Thumb/Polo Grounds-BMI) 78 Life Is (Crazy Chards/Crushing-BM I) 15 Stop (Screen Gems/Columbia- Angie (Warner Brothers-ASCAP) 48 Fallin' In (Song Mountain-ASCAP) 58 Live It Up (Bovina-ASCAP) 65 BMI Colgems-ASCAP) 10 Another Saturday (Kags-BM I) 54 Fire, Baby I'm On Fire (Joachin Music-BM I) 77 Longfellow (Stone Bridge-ASCAP) 19 Straight (Scar-BMI) 20 Ask Me (Big Seven-BMI) 85 Heavy Fallin' Out (Avco-Embassy-ASCAP) 75 Look Away (GiantCatin-BMI) 99 Sugar (Landy-Unichappell-BM I) 83 Back Home (Cherry Lane-ASCAP) 16 Give It To (ABC/Dunhill/One Of A Loose Boody (Stone Flower-BMI 100 Sweet Home (Dutchess/Roufilers-BMI) 9 Battle Of New Orleans (Walden-BMI) 80 Kind-BMI) 27 Love Don't (Mighty Three-BMI) 35 The Bitch (Big Pig/Leeds-ASCAP) 5 Beach Baby (Mainstay-BMI) 28 Give Me A Reason To Be Gone Love Me (Jobete-ASCAP) 8 The Black (Murray/Callander-ASCAP) 52 Blood (Philinela/Common Good-BM I) 55 (Asong/Shada-ASCAP) 89 Live My Life Away (January-BMI) 95 The Need To Be (Keca-ASCAP) 23 Bungle In The Jungle (Maison Rouge/ Higer (Delightful/Gang-BM I) 41 My Melody (Pedeo/Galahad-BMI) 21 Then Came (Mighty Three-BM I) 43 Chrysalis- ASCAP) 98 Honey (Overseas-BMI) 39 Never My (Warner-Tamerlane-BMI) 12 Three (W. M.O.I./Friday's Child/Mighty Three- Candy's (Larry Shavre-ASCAP) 82 In The (Brouhaha-ASCAP) 68 Nobody (Warner 'Samerlance (Captain BMI) 66 Can't Get (Sa-Vette/January-BM I) 60 I Can (Combine-BMI) 22 America-BMI) 88 Tin Man (Warner Bros.-ASCAP) 19 Can't Get Enough (Bad Co.-ASCAP) 1 I Can't Leave You Alone (Sherlyn-BMI) 70 Nothing (Almo/Preston-ASCAP) 26 Touch Me (I nnersong-ASCAP) 69 Carefree (Moose-ASCAP) 24 I Can Stand A Little Rain (Warner Brothers/ Overnight (Cam-USA-BM I) 32 Travelin' Shoes (Crabahaw-ASCAP) 74 Carrie's(E. B. Marks-BM I) 92 Extreme-ASCAP 96 Papa (Dynatone/Belinda/Unichappel-BM I) 57 Whatever(Lennon/ATV-BMI) 4

Cats (Story -ASCAP) .45 I Feel (Kama Sutra/Etude/ Players (Silk/Six String-BMI) 73 Whatever You Got I Want Clap For (B.L.C./Walrus-Moore/ M.E.W.G -BMI) 49 Play (Warner-Tamerlane/Marsaint-BMI) 31 (Stan Van Stock & Co.-ASCAP) 71 Septima-BMI) 56 I Honestly (Irving/Woolrough/ People Gotta (Almo/Gemo-ASCAP) 44 When Will (Mighty Three-BMI) 37 Countryside Of Life (No Exit-BMI) 91 Broadside-BMI) 6 Pretzel (American Broadcasting-ASCAP) 63 Who Do (American Dream-ASCAP) 52 Devotion (Saggi Fire-BMI) 57 It's Midnight (Imagination-ASCAP) 82 Ride (Web IV-BMI) 67 Willie and the Hand Jive (Eldorado-BM I) 79 Distant (Jobete-ASCAP) 34 I've Got (Yellow Dog-ASCAP) 38 Rockin' Soul (Jimi Lane-BMI) 53 Wishing (Big Elk-ASCAP) 36 Do It Baby (Jobete-ASCAP) 13 James Dean (Benchmark-ASCAP) 54 Rock Me Gently (Joachim-BMI) 31 Woman (Easy/Memphis-BMI) 61 Do It Till (Jeff/Mac Bill Lee/ Jazzman (Colgems-ASCAP) 3 Second Ave. (Burlington/Ardustin- You Ain't (Ranbach/Top Soil-BMI) 7 Triple O'Song-BMI) 25 Kings Of (Big Leaf -ASCAP) 51 ASCAP) 46 You Can (Harvard/Big Bill-BMI) 42 Don't Eat The Yellow Snow (Munchkin-ASCAP). 76 Kung Fu Fighting (Chappell-ASCAP) 59 Sha La (Jec/AI Green-BMI) 33 You Got (American Broadcasting-ASCAP) 51 Don't (Nick-O-Val-ASCAP) 87 Laughter In the Rain (Kirshner-BMI) 86 She Called me Baby 92 You Haven't (S. Wonder & Stein Doraville (Low Sal-BM I) 64 La La Peace Song (Bushka-ASCAP) 90 She's Gone (Unichappell-BMI) 93 & Van Stock/Black Bull-ASCAP) 2 Earache (India-ASCAP) 50 La La Peace Song (Bushka-ASCAP) 97 Skin (Ohio Players/Unichappel-BMI) 17 You Little (Dramatis/Bacon Fat-BM I) 29 Early (Act One-BMI) 62 Let This (Chappel l-ASCAP) 81 Someday (Leeds/Antique-ASCAP) 94 You're Having (Sp) 58 Everlasting (Rising Sons-BMI) 18 Let's Straighten (Scherlyn-BM I) 47 So You Are (Lorehole-BMI) 30 Virgin Man (Tamla-ASCAP) 72 Evil Boll Weevil (Gelt-BMI) 92 Steppin' Out (Levine & Brown-BMI) 14 Following in the footsteps of such great vocalists as Tyrone Shoelaces, Alice Bowie and Sister Mary Elephant,

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* * * cash box/news Motown Goes Country Phil Spector, Warner Bros. With Melodyland Records Form Warner -Spector Label Ewart Abner, president of Motown has chalked up 13 gold singles, two gold HOLLYWOOD - Mo Ostin, chairman of "" by , Records, this week announced a major albums, and more than 45 million the board of Warner Brothers Records "Wait 'Til My Bobby Gets Home" and step in the company's growth with the records. His "Love Letters" sold more and Joe Smith, the label's president "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" formation of Melodyland, a label created than 41/2 million records. have announced in Burbank a joint by , "You've Lost That for the distribution and sale of country Overseeing the new label will be John agreement with Phil Spector to Lovin' Feelin'," "" and and western product. Widdicombe for Herb Belkin, Motown's distribute and market Warner Spector "Ebb Tide" for the Righteous Brothers Melodyland's first artist will be Pat vice-president of creative operations. Records in both the U. S. and Canada. and "River Deep -Mountain High" and "A Boone, whose single, "Candy Lips," was Widdicombe, whose title will be country Under the agreement, Warners will Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking has produced in Nashville by Norro Wilson, and western projects coordinator, begin releasing new product in the next Every Day)" by Ike and , as and and written by Boone, Wilson and Carmo been retained to conceptualize few weeks on the Warner -Spector label well as a special Christmas album which label. His will include Taylor, and will be shipped in late Oc- initiate the duties and announcements of that product will was recently released through Apple artists, promoting the product tober. Also on the label's starting roster selecting be forthcoming from Spector. Warner - Records. Following independent work will be the Pat Boone Family, and Jerry and working closely with Motown's Spector will also retain rights to release with A&M Records, Spector became in- Naylor of the "Continental Country" syn- marketing division. the Philles Records catalog of hits volved with the newly created Apple who was west coast dicated radio show. Negotiations are Widdicombe, produced by Spector during the 60s. Records in 1970, producing John Len- currently underway with other artists and regional promotion man for Atlantic non and Yoko Ono's "Instant Karma" as will be announced shortly. Records, joins two other former Atlantic Spector plans to make staff appoint- continued on pg. 20 Boone, previously with Dot and MGM, Records staffers, Abe Hoch and Peter ments in the next few weeks. Offices of Senoff, who last week joined Belkin's Warner -Spector will be located at 4444 Motown team. Widdicombe also served Riverside Drive, Suite 105, in Burbank, Tanya Tucker front cover caption as country and western promotion man Calif. The phone number is (213) independently and for MGM Records as 846-9900. Signs With MCA head of national country promotion. He Spector first achieved national HOLLYWOOD At Tanya Tucker's six- will be based in Motown's Los Angeles prominence as a writer, producer, and - teenth birthday on Oct. 10th at Lit- headquarters. performer in 1958 with the hit "To Know party tle Rock's Fair Park Amusement Center "The new label," Belkin stated, "will Him Is To Love Him" by the Teddy Bear. it was announced that Tanya has signed give Motown a fuller image, broaden its Through the '60s, he wrote, co -wrote and with MCA Records, Inc. Negotiations product and give the record company produced numerous hits for his own Phil - Tucker, greater diversification." les label including "Uptown," "He's A were concluded among Beau Tanya's and manager; Rebel" and "" by the father personal Crystals, "Not Too Young To Get Mar- Bill Carter, attorney for Tanya Tucker; MCA ried" by Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, Mike Maitland, president of and MCA vice- "," "Walkin' In The Rain" and Records, Inc.; Lou Cook, president/administration. Attending the party were MCA executives from throughout the , Tanya's NARAS `Fame' Dist . personal friends and representatives from several music publications. Entries Led By Miss Tucker, formerly with Columbia, cut her first record, "." Bing Crosby when she was only 13 years old. HOLLYWOOD.- The Record Academy The song went straight to the number (NARAS) has released the list of record- one spot on country charts and since ings recommended for entry into its then, Tanya has had a series of hits in- Ode recording stars Cheech and Chong recently created Hall of Fame, with Bing cluding "What's You Mama's Name," a long way from the have come Crosby whose "White Christmas" was "Jamestown Ferry," "Would You Lay hoot night, where they were Troubadour To honored last year, heading the list of the With Me" and "The Man Who Turned My for free and at which Lou Manticore performing most entered artists with 20 recom- Mama On." All were number one on Adler, president of Ode Records, Motown Fold mended recordings. country charts and were high on pop discovered them two short years ago. charts as well. Miss Tucker's LPs have HOLLYWOOD Richard Kimball, west The preponderance of the 745 record- Since that fateful evening their first - also all been very successful in both coast director of operations for Man- ings, all released before the 1958 advent three albums, "Cheech and Chong," "Big country and pop markets. has confirmed that the of the academy's Grammy Awards, come Bambu" and "Los Chochinos", have all ticore Records Beau Tucker said of the signing, "I am a from the swing era, with 119 classical sold over a million copies and their ir- label has signed distribution very impressed with MCA and its people agreement with Motown Records, but recordings also appearing on the list that reverent point of view and pointed use of and am especially appreciative of MCA's could not disclose any of the details of covers the entire musical spectrum. the vernacular have established them as Second to Crosby is Benny Goodman confidence in Tanya. I'm very happy with superstars. the deal at press time. Bill Carter added, "I'm of British with 15 recordings: then Frank Sinatra this association." Their fourth LP, "Cheech and Chong's Manticore, the brainchild certain that the value of this signing will Lake & Palmer, (14), the Andrew Sisters and Charley Wedding Album" shipped gold and is ex- rock stars Emerson, be reflected in increased success for trio also Parker, the post -swing era jazz giant, tied pected to surpass their previous selling aside from boasting the super Tanya. We are all very pleased that contract. for 12 (followed by Tommy Dorsey 11, marks. Already they have had great suc- has PFM and Stray Dog under Tanya will now be recording with MCA." Manticore and Duke Ellington and Glen Miller 10) cess with their single, "Earache My Eye" Mario Medious, president of Maitland, who flew from Los inception each. and have already released the follow-up, has guided the label since its Angeles to Little Rock for Tanya's sweet and followed the progression of ELP's The recording academy's hall of fame "Black Lassie." was established last year to recognize sixteen party and for the signing of the and Richard Marin (aka five consecutive LP's with pride during contract said, "I am very pleased to have the label's prior affiliation with Atlantic recordings of outstanding qualitative and Cheech) are a large part of the comedy historical significance. Each year's mem- Tanya Tucker with us on the MCA label. revival and these Grammy winners are Records who distributed the five Tanya has extraordinary talent and her platinum disks as well as "Welcome My bers are invited to recommend entries to guaranteed to keep rolling along. the nominations and selections commit- phenomenal success in the country and Friends To The Show That Never Ends to Lou tee with the stipulation that they must pop music fields is certain grow." Ladies and Gentlemen - Emerson, Rock for the event, INDEX - have been released before the Gram- Cook, also in Little Lake & Palmer," the group's sixth LP (a this my's were awarded. Last year the first said, "The importance of acquisition live two record set which shipped gold). It is indicative of five to enter the hall, in addition to cannot be exaggerated. Album Reviews 24,25 Kimball stated that the details of the ar- MCA's continuing resolve to acquire the rangement with Motown would be Crosby's White Christmas, Louis Arm- Coin Machine News 45-48 strong's Western Blues, Nat Cole's best talent available and this association revealed in the near future. Miss Tucker, Country Music Section 33-44 Christmas Song, Coleman Hawkins Body will benefit both MCA and one of the most talented young perform- For the Record 22 and Love, and Whiteman's Rhapsody in ers in America today." Insights 28 Grammy Deadline Blue. The academy's 90 member hall of Looking Ahead 30 Members of the Recording Academy fame nominations and elections commit- New Additions to Playlist 31 (NARAS) are reminded that if they want tee composed of recording and musical See Coùntry Radio Active Chart 30 their recommendations to appear on the experts, is now filling in its ballots, due R&B News Report 32 Grammy Awards Pre -Nominations list, Oct. 29th, that will establish the 25 Section For CMA, A round of voting by the F&B Top 70 54 they must mail their entry forms by this finalists. second Friday (25). Failure to do so could same committee will determine the five Reviews 23 BMI, ASCAP And Single eliminate their selections from conten- recordings to be entered this year into Talent On Stage 26 tion. Members in good standing who the hall of fame. These will be announ- SESAC Awards Top 170 Albums 53 have not received their forms are urged ced during the academy's live TV special Vital Statistics 30 to contact their local NARAS Chapter The Grammy Awards Show on March 1st immediately. over the entire CBS network.

October 26, 1974 7 ANDY KIM IS ON FIRE!

FIRE, BABY I'M ON FIRE. (3962)

From The Hot Chart Album 'Andy Kim" !ST 11318) Written and Produced by Andy Kim. O Capitol, cash box/news Reno Label Puts Hit Oldies Acts Bachman -Turner; Bad Company: Stress On Varied Get New Career Splinter Groups Top The Charts Artist Approach At Apostol Ent. NEW YORK Two splinter groups, Bad Jackie Lomax, Ringo and Paul McCart- NEW YORK "At first, I thought of NEW YORK John Apostol, the top - - - Company and Bachman -Turner Over- ney all had records on Apple which developing a specialized image, but man at Apostol Enterprises, says he en- drive, are heading this week's Cash Box didn't do well when the label first started when I thought about it carefully, I business adventures. joys challenging label and the realized that there was room for His present undertaking the singles and albums listings, marking the and Apple was the Beatles - first time in the past year that two such Beatles were the biggest group in the everything." rebuilding of '60's star talent might - spin-off groups have reached this world." In viewing the present state of the in- seem a ludicrous proposition in the rock position at the -same time. "You can't ignore the music," Gold- dustry's hit product flow, Bob Reno, industry, a business characterized by It is noteworthy to point out that both berg maintains. "Few artists are able to head of Midland Records, the recently - rapid climbs to the top and even quicker of these groups were formed by mem- write great rock songs that people will established label through RCA, felt that collapses into oblivion. The roster of bers of major acts who had a desire to want to go out and buy these days. With "trying to accommodate to a single direc- talent at Apostol includes Tommy James, return to simple song oriented rock and Bad Company, the emphasis is on sim- tion is difficult." So far, Reno's first three The Dovells, Wayne Fontana & The Min- roll. plicity and simplicity has always been the acts include a Top 40 performer, singer - dbenders, The Brooklyn Bridge, and In the case Bad key on good rock and roll." actor Scott Jacoby, and two pop -soul Gary U.S. Bonds. Apostol manages of Company, their album reached Mike Gormley, director of publicity for acts, Carol Douglas and Alice Coggswell. these acts and gives them directions for the number one position on Oct. 5, with the agrees. "The intricate Reno's music industry background is a the future. "All the acts here have at one single "Can't Get Enough," following it things have their place, but groups like healthy mixture of label and music time or another been totally discarded to the top of the Cash Box charts three weeks later. Com- Bachman -Turner Overdrive and Bad publishing company experience. He and neglected by the industy. But talent prised Company are bringing the simplicity started out with publisher George Pax- will last. My feelings are that, if you hit of former members of Mott the Hoople, King Crimson and Free, Bad back to rock and roll. People have turned ton, one of the great "song men," Reno once, then you can hit again. The artists I to dancing again at concerts whether states, went to a "bonafide large handle are professionals. Many of them Company's single and album are the first releases of Led ushers are going to tolerate it or not and I publishing house," Mills Music, ran Bud- have been ripped off in the industry, con- Zeppelin's Swan Song think that's also had an effect." dah Records' publishing interests, was willing to . sequently, they are and eager According Gormley similarly points to Randy a&r director for Mercury Records work with a company they have faith in." to Swan Song vice- Bachman's previous affiliation with the (signing David Bowie to the label) and Apostol's observations may be accurate president Danny Goldberg, "Bad Com- pany's past affiliations were Guess Who which created the initial in- then formed Midland Music, which in ad- because his acts have cultivated a new useful to terest with the press. "After a year, the dition to its own publishing interests following. Three of them, in fact, radio and press in that it initially got - Guess Who didn't enter into the picture represents the Buddah publishing Tommy James, The Dovells, and Gary people to listen to them, but the public any more and people stopped inquiring catalog. Bonds have recently been in the buys the music and not the affiliations. U.S. - them when interviewed the Reno realizes that new labels are studios recording. The fact that they are on 's about they group." greeted by the industry with a "wait -and - Plants Foundation label might have helped," he adds, "but third album, Fragile," see" stance, and that a good test of a Apostol layed the groundwork for his in the long run, it's the music that deter- BTO's "Not listings this company's place in the industry occurs present activities by handling the mines whether ornot a record will sell. reached the top of the album Ain't Seen Nothing when the potential act flow "reaches a booking arrangements for his group, The week while "You Yet," their latest single is currently point where you can't possibly handle it." Capris. After the band received a gold climbing the charts and is bulleted at For a modest-sized label, Reno feels, record for "There's A Moon Out RCA's Sarnoff: "B.T.O. II" There's the kind of "personalized ap- Tonight," bookings became scarcer and #7. B-TO's second album, this week) has already surpassed proach that a lot of managers, artists and scarcer as the well of hits dried up. "No (#35 New Funding To platinum status. producers prefer." Supported by his one would book us, so I booked us signing of Scott Jacoby is Reno's strong myself. I learned that knowledge of Aid Arts Deficit belief in tying in with TV entities, of booking is integral to proper HOLLYWOOD - Fresh fund raising ap- Ed Sullivan which the singer -actor is one, having management. If I can take an act and proaches are needed to help the arts in performed in various TV movie roles. money flowing book it, and keep enough America meet a deficit that now exceeds Dead At 73 his in publishing, I And with background in for necessities, know that the talent $1 billion a year and that could triple by NEW YORK Ed Sullivan, 73, the Reno is also a strong believer in the song will have room to grow and be creative." 1980, according to RCA chairman - Broadway columnist and newspaperman as the starting point for the recording In 1970, Apostol formed Rock Talent Robert W. Sarnoff. who became one of television's most that makes it. continued on pg. 20 Speaking at the dedication last week famous master of ceremonies, died Sun- of Loyola Marymount University College day, Oct. 13 of cancer at Lenox Hill Fine and Arts, of Arts Communication Hospital, New York. where he received the honorary degree Sullivan has been a familiar Broadway Plans Music of Doctor of Fine Arts, Sarnoff said that NARAS face for at least five decades. Through he Bradshaw, BMI increased revenues must be accom- was involved in many areas of show Memorabilia Auction panied by a more business like attitude VP, Dies At 59 business, he first gained national recog- NEW YORK In an effort to raise funds in the arts organizations, since "in many - nition through the 1948 TV show, "The NASHVILLE Justin Bradshaw, 59, in support of both on -going educational cases their financial troubles are com- Toast of the Town." The name was even- vice president of Broadcast Music, Inc. and cultural programs and a number of plicated by inept management." tually changed to "The Ed Sullivan (BMI) died of a heart attack last Wed. planned new services, the Néw York The RCA chief executive, who is also Show," and in it's heyday, the show at- (16), in Nashville. A frequent visitor to chapter of the National Academy of chairman of the business committee for tracted an estimated 45-50,000,000 Music City, he was there for meetings of Recording Arts & Sciences announced the arts, cited evidence of an untapped viewers a week. During the show's the Country Music Association of which plans for an early Dec. auction of music public potential of additional aid to the lifetime he made many trips abroad, in- he was a long-time member. industry memorabilia. All contributions arts, and he suggested that three ap- cluding to the Soviet Union, to film acts Born in Harper, Kans. in 1915, Brad- -such as original artwork, rare records, proaches might be explored. and sequences for his show. During his shaw was educated in local schools, significant articles of clothing, A system that would enable individual 25 year TV lifespan, introduced graduated from Northwestern State Col- manuscripts and all other one -of -a -kind teenagers to add from $5 to $50 to their Sullivan many entertainers, including Dean Mar- lege, Alva, Okla. and did two years of items of musical note are tax de- income tax bill and earmark it as a deduc- - tin and Jerry Lewis, Jackie Gleason, graduate work at George Peabody Col- ductible and will be gratefully received. tible contribution to be turned over to Maria Callas, Elvis Presley, Rudolph lege in Nashville. Proceeds from the event will be chan- the National Endowment for the Arts for Nureyev and the Beatles. syn- He worked as an actor, radio an- neled into the Recording Academy's distribution. Sullivan's dicated Daily News column was a great nouncer and performer and broadcast scholarship program, as well as several Wider adoption of the federated com- aid in attracting top performers to his station manager in the southwestern other planned services, including a munity and fund-raising technique that show. United States. He also served as a bom- proposed musical reference library/ - has gained increased support for the arts In 1967, The Billy Rose Theatre, the ber pilot in World War II. communication center, which the in several of the nations cities. showplace for his "really big shew" was After a successful radio career, he Academy hopes to establish in New York Wider use of the principle of matching renamed The Ed Theatre. joined the music licensing organization for the use of both visitors and residents grants by government and private in- Sullivan An organization created by the entertain- in 1953 as a fieldman in charge of station of the local musical community. stitutions supporting the arts. ment unions, The Theatre relations for the southwest. In 1964 he Among the items already donated for Stating that the performing arts and Authority elected Sullivan president in 1963. The was named vice president of Station inclusion in the auction, which will be other creative activities cannot make Friars honored him with an abbotship in Relations for BMI and was slated to take open to the public and conducted by their way unaided, Sarnoff said that no 1972. charge of all the organization's music music industry celebrities, are a libretto way has yet been found to provide aid in Sullivan is survived by a daughter, licensing functions next year. autographed by Leonard Bernstein, as- adequate measures. At the same time, Elizabeth Precht, three sisters and a Bradshaw was first vice president of sorted Beatles and Rolling Stones ar- he added the plight of the arts has been brother, and five grandchildren. Broadcast Pioneers and active in civic, tifacts and, from Mary Travers, a pair of intensified by efforts to meet the im- service and school organizations on shoes worn on the march to Selma. mense growth of public enthusiasm. Long Island. He is survived by his wife, All persons interested in donating "For the most of performing arts, every Mary Anne, two sons, Tom and Kevin, either articles or their time as auc- ticket sold represents an operating loss," Gemigo NY Office and two grandchildren. tioneers at the event are invited to con- said Sarnoff. "The average symphony or- NEW YORK - Gemigo Records, the Details of funeral services, which will tact Ellie Schocket at the Recording chestra earns about 45 percent of its Curtis Mayfield -Mary Stuart indie label, take place near his home at 9 Moonedge Academy's New York chapter offices (21 budget. The ticket revenues of the has established offices in New York at Rd., Northport, N.Y., were not available West 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019; average opera company cover about 1776 Broadway, Suite 1706. Telephone at presstime. 212-PL5-1535). continued on pg. 20 number is (212) 582-4682.

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Carmen in U.S.A.; Stella Onida Private Stock Hagel at Burbank Space Fandangos Production Mgr. Sets 1st Four Initiates Alcohol HOLLYWOOD - Merging flamenco At ATV Label Singles In UK Program for Co. music with the hard driving power of LONDON - Following Larry Uttal's visit heavy metal rock is what Carmen is all to London the launching of Private Stock HOLLYWOOD - Robert K. Hagel, NEW YORK Stella Onida has been about. The new group, with a new album - Records in the U.K. was announced by president of The Burbank Studios, has named manager at ATV on ABC4Dunhill, was in Hollywood production general manager Peter Knight Jr. Four initiated a program in cooperation with Records, the American operating com- recently rehearsing for their cross coun- singles are scheduled for release at the Alcoholism Council of Greater Los pany Pye Records Ltd. of England, ac- try debut tour that will feature them on of weekly intervals starting Oct. 25, with the Angeles to assist employees at The Bur- to Peter K. president. the bill with headliners like the Jefferson cording Siegal, major signing of ex -Four Seasons lead bank Studios who may have a problem LaRosa, Starship. Reporting directly to Carmen Franki Valli. Valli was recently contracted with alcoholism. director of sales, she will supervise all Since their TV introduction with friend to a wordwide agreement with Private "We realize that dealing with the manufacturing David Bowie on his Midnight Special Ex- phases of production and Stock by Uttal who also retained Bob problem of alcoholism is of great impor- for label. A nine year veteran in the travaganza, things have been falling into the Crew to produce, thus reuniting the hit tance in any industry," said Hagel, "and served in place for this quintet. The group David music business, she previously making combination that sold over 80 we are vitally concerned with the welfare - Famous Music, fol- Allen, vocals and guitars; Roberto a similar capacity at million records during the mid 60's. of our employees as well as the lowing at and Kapp Amaral, vocals, vibraphone and foot- stints the Atlantic Initial four releases are Franki Valli's inevitable financial loss suffered by the labels. work; Angela Allen, vocals, mellotron, "My Eyes Adored You," "Gotta Find A studio when an employee cannot per- synthesizer and footwork; John Way" by English vocal trio Wild Honey, form up to company standards because Glascock, vocals and bass; and Paul Fen- Chappell Inks Print "Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller" by Gene of this illness. We agree with the Alcoholism Council that the illness and ton, drums and percussion - blend the Latter - a Miki Dallon production and influences of old Spain, including Deal W/BadCompany ex- singler Paul Jones. the treatment should be kept strictly con- fidential and that a person who has suc- flamenco dancing, into a high powered NEW YORK Chappell Music company Knight has just embarked on a nation- - cessfully undergone treatment should stage act that has won them extensive has obtained the print rights to the music wide promotion tour of the regions to not be jeopardized as far as position and praise throughout Europe. from the LP "Bad Co." by Bad Company, launch the new label. promotion are concerned. Roberto, formerly a dancer with the under a new agreement between Chap- "Therefore, we are including the infor- Jose Greco Troupe, choreographs his pell and Swan Song Records, the mation in our published company and Angela's explosive footwork to work group's label. 55 Million Saw policy." against the metallic background of their Chappell is rush -releasing "Can't Get rhythm section. Their original material, Enough," Bad Company's Top -Ten CMA Show written by Allen and Amaral, blends the Awards single. A deluxe songbook to match the Almost 55 million people beauty of gypsy melodies with full blown NASHVILLE See 800 At group's LP is currently in preparation. watched the Country Music Awards UJA rock and roll in a unique and captivating Bad Company is comprised of Mick according to the Network Neilson stage show. show Massler Night Ralphs, , and National Fast Shares ratings announced Originally from Los Angeles, Carmen is first album Boz Burrell. "Bad Co." the last week by the Country Music As- had to travel to England, where they to be released on Led Zeppelin's Swan NEW YORK - More than 800 are ex- were spotted by Tony Viscounti, sociation. pected to attend the United Jewish Ap- Song label distributed by Atlantic The audience share for last Monday's producer of Mr. Bowie, before they peal's music industry tribute to Al Mas- Records. show was 40 as compared with the 1973 could bring their act to a mass audience. The was handled by Steve sler at the New York Hilton Hotel on Sat. agreement rating of 34. The 1974 show had a 26.7 But it wasn't long before they were gar- Weiss, American and ad- Nov. 2. Rabbi Joachim Prinz, former attorney rating as compared with a 21.3 rating for nering praise from newspapers like Lon- ministrator for Swan Song, Danny Gold- president of the American Jewish the 1973 show; or a 25% increase over don's Daily Mirror which called Carmen for Congress and spiritual leader of Mas- berg, Swan Song vice-president last year. "a new band that is electrifying audi- sler's B'nai Abraham congregationion in American, and Tommy Mottola, Chappell ARB estimates the CMA show reached ences in Britain." manager. Livingston. N.J., will present the Man of contemporary 18,290,000 homes and had a total TV The album, entitled "Fandangos in the Year Award to Massler. audience of 54,870,000 people. Space" showcases their new approach In addition to entertainment by Tommy and ensures them serious attention from Kasha Conducts Dorsey and Tito Puente Orchestras and a the music world. "Carmen's music is a guest performer to be named there will mixture of Spanish classical, romantic, SRS Workshops Shiga Receives be $2500 in door prizes awarded. pure classical, rock and Art Deco," says HOLLYWOOD - Song Registration Ser- Berliner Award Tickets are priced at $75 with com- David, the group's leader and Related pany tables available seating 10. Ar- vice, also known as NEW YORK Takeo Shiga, the spokesman. "The words of the songs a recently formed organization - rangements may be made through com- Services, executive director of the Nippon Colum- aren't necessarily about Spain and gyp- is offering Songwriter mittee secretary Karin Grasso at (212) of , bia Co., has been presented with the sies but we do try to get the feeling of the Workshops on composition and lyric 757-9880 or UJA headquarters in New Emile Berliner Family Award from the excitement of a gypsy encampment writing by Al Kasha, Academy York(212) 265-2200. conducted Audio Engineering Society. when we play. The rhythms transport Award winning composer and lyricist. In citing the need for aid to Israel, Mas- The prize is annually awarded for merit people from where they are into another Two workshops will be held each Satur- sler stated that while the last year's in the development of audio technology. world. The music is the most important day, from October 25th through Decem- "overwhelming support was sparked by Shiga received the award on behalf of thing, but the toreador costumes and the ber 14th, at S.I.R. Rehearsal Studios, the Yom Kippur war, Israel this year is in his company for their contributions in the Flamenco dancing and the castanets Inc., 6325 Santa Monica Boulevard in just as a great need. The resources of - field of distortion reduction and in the well, they all help to augment it." Hollywood. that country, both military and economic development of "CD -4" four channel Al Kasha, with collaborator Joel Hir- were vastly depleted during the conflict systems. schhorn, wrote the Academy Award win- and are still in need of rebuilding. Previous recipients of this award in- ning song, "The Morning After" from Bloom Line (EMI England), Dolby "The Poseidon Adventure." He has sold clude (the inventor of the Dolby noise reduc- over 25 million records, with 13 gold ASCAP Honors Joplin tion system), and Madison (the for- records to his credit. Mr. Kasha wrote NEW YORK The American Society of mulator of sound psychology). - music for many top films, top records and Composers, Authors and Publishers has top artists. He is currently writing the placed a bronze tablet on the previously feature song for 20th Century Fox and unmarked grave of ragtime composer Warner Bros.' film "Towering Inferno" Herb Gottlieb Scott Joplin. Joplin, whose international with Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. reputation was re -born when his music The workshops will include writing and Dies at 68 was featured in Universal Pictures'"The analyzing original songs for lyricists and LOS ANGELES - Herbert N. Gottlieb, Sting," was interred at St. Michael's composers, manuscript preparation, set- west coast regional director for the Cemetery in New York City in 1917. ting lyrics to music and musical adap- American Society of Composers, Upon hearing that this gifted creator was tation for existing lyrics. There will be Authors and Publishers, died in Beverly resting in an unmarked grave, president discussions of professional attitudes, Hills on Saturday, October, after a long Stanley Adams and the board of direc- the American Society of Com- Carmen marketing and copyrights. illness. Gottlieb was born in New York tors of The two workshops will each run for City in 1906. posers, Authors and Publishers im- eight weeks, one from 11:00 to 12:30, A graduate of Erasmus Hall School in mediately allocated funds to provide for Gladys Knight Weds the other 1:00 to 2:30. Enrollment will be Brooklyn and New York University, Mr. a bronze marker and permanent care of NEW YORK - Buddah recording star, limited to 30 for each class. The cost of Gottlieb received his law degree from the gravesite. Gladys Knight and an aide to Mayor the workshops will be $25.00 for SRS NYU and was a member of the New York President Adams sent flowers to the Coleman Young of Detroit, Barry members, $35.00 for non-members. Bar. Prior to joining the performing cemetery for the ceremony at which the Hankerson, were married Saturday (Non-members may credit $10.00 of rights society in 1961, he was engaged bronze tablet was installed, honoring the night, Oct. 12 at the Manoogian Man- their tuition toward SRS dues.) in personal management and had earlier late ASCAP member whose works are sion, the Mayor's official residence. For additional information on been an executive with the Robbins enjoying a global revival. Many jazz Mayor Young was best man. registration, call or write Song Music Corporation for many years. He authorities consider Joplin's greatest Hankerson, born and reared in Registration Service, 6381 Hollywood was a well-known figure in the music in- work to be the "Maple Leaf Rag" and the Harlem, moved to Detroit four years ago. Boulevard, Suite 503, Hollywood CA dustry, and had served as chairman of grave lies almost directly beneath a He is a mayoral assistant. 90028, (213) 463-7178. the California Copyright Conference. maple tree.

10 October 26. 1974 And David, . .played before the Lord on all manners of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psal- teries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals. II Samuel 6:5

Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it will distribute Little David Records, beginning with new albums by Kenny Rankin and The Modern Jazz Quartet.

Kenny Rankin Silver Morning LD 3000 Modern Jazz Quartet Memoriam LD 3001 The other Little David artists are and .

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Bruce Scott Gets Chappell Inks Jeffreys Signs Hopkins Signs 'Sgt. Pepper Errol Sober With Bell With Mercury LOS ANGELES ABC recording artist HOLLYWOOD - - Garland Jeffreys has CHICAGO Internationally known and Errol Sober has been signed to a world- - Leading Role signed a long-term contract with Bell respected keyboardist Nicky Hopkins wide publishing agreement, announced Records. Jeffreys is one of the first major NEW YORK Bruce Scott, who has just has been signed to an exclusive long- - Eddie Reeves, director of creative serv- to the label Davis finished starring in the original Los signings since Clive term contract with Mercury Records, Ir- ices for Chappell Music in Los Angeles. forces with Bell Records. Angeles production of "The Rocky Hor- joined win Steinberg, president of Phonogram, Produced by Steve Barri, Sober's new Born in Jamaica and raised in New ror Show" at the Roxy Theatre, has been Inc. hasannounced. single entitled "I Did What I Did For York City, Jeffreys was spotted by an signed to star as Billy Shere in the Hopkins has gained a considerable fol- Maria," is already receiving national air- in '73 while Robert Stigwood production of the rock producer lowing through his recordings and con- play. He will shortly be recording an LP, performing at Max's Kansas City in New spectacle "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts cert work with The Rolling Stones. He's also to be produced by Barri for ABC. York. He was immediately signed to the Club Band On The Road." also been a studio mainstay for many top Sober is signed to the label through label where he recorded his highly ac- Also set for starring roles in the English acts over the past eight years in- Chalice Productions. claimed and very successful LP "Garland production which world premieres at the cluding The Beatles collectively and Sober was active in the music Jeffreys". His first single release for Beacon Theatre here on Nov. 14, are George Harrison and as publishing industry before starting his Atlantic, the controversial "Wild in the Alan Nichols, Kay Cole, Alana Reed, Wil- soloists; The Kinks; Jefferson Airplane recording career. He was general Streets", hit both the pop and soul charts liam Perry and B. S. Gibson. and Jeff Beck among many others. manager for the Playboy Music in the major trade publications. "Sgt. Pepper," with 28 songs by John The Mercury album will be recorded Publishing Group and also west coast Garland is currently preparing tunes Lennon and Paul McCartney, contains a during November in preparation for a professional manager for April Black- for his first Bell single and LP which will total cast of 32. December release. No tour has been an- wood Music Publishing Company. feature the multi -faceted entertainer Tom O'Horgan, previously associated nounced, however, there are plans for The Sober White Light Music catalog performing rock, soul and jazz oriented with "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Lenny," Hopkins to goon the road. He has toured will be administered by Chappell & Co., numbers. A producer has not yet been and "Hair" is directing the production the U.S. before, as a member of The Rol- Inc. (ASCAP). selected for this first project. Jeffreys which was originally conceived by ling Stones, including an appearance in and Davis are in the process of selecting O'Horgan and Robin Wagner, scenic the film "Ladies and Gentlemen, The the right producer. Garland is repre- designer. Rolling Stones," and with the San Fran- Peter Man- sented by Casperson's Castle cisco -based group, Quicksilver. Saks To RCA As agement based out of Boston. Red Seal Prod. Ms. Goldstein Atlantic Signs NEW YORK - Jay David Saks has been Ad Manager At named a producer at Red Seal artists and repertoire, reports Tom Shepard, Howard Stein Ent. NEW YORK Howard Stein has an- vice president of the division. - NEW YORK Wexler, executive nounced the appointment of Elaine - Jerry "Saks has proved to be a highly talen- vice-president of Atlantic Records, has Goldstein as advertising director for ted producer, both of classical and announced the signing of Donnie Fritts Howard Stein Enterprises, effective im- original cast albums. His joining Red to Atlantic. Fritts, piano player for Kris mediately. Ms. Goldstein is responsible Seal strengthens our producing staff Kristofferson and co-author of major (L. to r) ABC writer/artist Errol Sober and for all facets of print and broadcast ad- considerably," said Shepard, who said country hits like "We Had It All," is Eddie Reeves, Chappell's director of vertising for all the organization's attrac- Saks will be producing the records of originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. creative services in Los Angeles. tions throughout the U.S. and Canada. such artists as the Philadelphia Or- His initial years of musical appren- Ms. Goldstein was formerly advertising chestra, The Cleveland Quartet and ticeship were spent at 's recor- director for Polydor Incorporated, and Peter Serkin. James Cotton Band ding studio in his hometown. Starting out having prior to that held a position as ad Saks joins RCA Records after as a drummer for local bands in the area, manager for Buddah Records. spent the two years since his graduation Signs Buddah Pact he switched to piano, went through from the Mannes College of Music with NEW YORK - The Buddah Group has stages playing for other performers, and CBS Records, where he was a music announced the signing of the James Cot- William Morris eventually ended up with Kristofferson. editor for a year and an associate ton Band to an exclusive recording con- Inks Barnaby Bye Fritts has also worked for Sam Peckin- producer for the succeeding year. tract with the company. The present pah in two of his recent films, "Pat Gar- NEW YORK Atlantic recording artists At the Mannes College, Saks studied James Cotton Band has been together - rett & Billy The Kid" and "Bring Me The Barnaby Bye have been signed to an ex- conducting and was graduated with an since 1971 but their soon -to -be released Head of Alfredo Garcia." clusive representation with the William Artist's Diploma. Buddah album, "100% Cotton," will be Donnie Fritts' debut album for Atlantic Morris Agency, announced the group's the first time that they have recorded was recorded in Muscle Shoals, co - manager, Michael Epstein. The agency Carole Goldman To together. Prior to this release, Cotton has produced by and Jerry is currently putting together a national recorded five albums released on the Wexler. Consisting primarily of Fritts' Walden Associates tour to coincide with the release of the Vanguard, Verve, and Capitol labels. original songs with sympathetic "coun- MACON, GEORGIA Phil Walden, group's new album entitled "Touch." - A tour is presently being booked by try-" backing from Mike Utley and Phil Walden and Associates, president of Premier Talent Assoc. for this fall with Barry Beckett (keyboards); Roger has announced the appointment of various artists including Johnny Winter, Lanier Ent. Hawkins and Sammy Creason (drums); to the firm in a Warren Carole Goldman Edgar Winter, J. Geils, and Sha -Na -Na. Pete Carr, Jimmy Johnson, Jerry managerial capacity assisting both him- Retained For Armeka McGee, Eddie Hinton (guitars); and self and firm vice-president Bunky Wax Promo To Handle HOLLYWOOD Maria Tynes, west David Hood (bass), and new LP, "Prone Odom. Phil Walden and Associates - coast representative of Armeka Produc- To Lean," epitomizes the "new country" represents The Allman Brothers Band, "Mack & Mabel" Score tions, has retained the services of War- style. Also on hand for the sessions were Wet Willie, The Marshall Tucker Band, ren Lanier Enterprises Public Relations White, Rita Coolidge, John Cowboy, and Grinderswitch. NEW YORK Record promotion for the agency for all areas of publicity and ex- Prine, Spooner Oldham, and Prior to joining the company, Ms. - musical, "Mack & Mabel" will be handled posure for the production company and Billy Swann. Goldman was with Electric Factory Con- by Morty Wax Promotions via E. H. Mor- their initial act The Stepping Stones, a certs in Philadelphia as technical concert This marks the ninth major self contained soul rock group from coordinator. She was also with Dick ris Music. to be handled by the Chicago. Don Graham Waterman's Avalon Productions, and Broadway musical Immediate plans are in action to stage College Entertainment Associates based Wax office. There are currently two releases from an introductory press party for the talen- Leaves UA in New York. an "Mack & Mabel" which are garnering ted group, prior to their album release HOLLYWOOD - Through amicable In her new capacity, Ms. Goldman will national airplay attention, while the that's currently in production and mutual agreement with United Artists oversee the management affairs of Wet is being readied by ABC scheduled for release during the month Records' president Al Teller, Don Willie, Cowboy and Grinderswitch. soundtrack Records for January release. of November. Graham, who served for a year and a half as the label's national promotion direc- tor, has left the company to pursue other Garrett Renews Pact Dixon Inks Team interests. Graham may be reached at With Global Music For Production 2768 La Cuesta Drive, L.A., Cal. 90046. Phone: 213-874-8334. HOLLYWOOD - Garrett Music Enter- prises has renewed its subpublishing NEW YORK - Julius Dixon Productions Mel Turoff agreement for Germany with Peter Kir- has signed a self-contained group called sten's Global Music Group, according to Stone Love to a short term production Exits London GME executive vice president Don agreement. Group from the Bronx, N.Y., HOLLYWOOD - Mel Turoff, who spent Blocker. is presently represented on the ten years with London Records in Los Agreement covers administration in Showstoppers label with "God Be So Angeles, and who was west coast Mortois O Wormier Germany of copyrights held by Senor Good," and Dixon says a major label deal promotion manager has announced he is fi Associotes Music (ASCAP), Peso Music (BMI), Blue is being negotiated. Dixon's firm leaving the firm to start his own indepen- 200 West 51 St. N.Y.C. 10019 Monday Music (BMI) and Happy operates out of 220 West 42nd St., Suite dent promotion firm. Turoff can be (212) 2472159 Tuesday Music (ASCAP). 917. reached at 213-823-4469.

12 October 26, 1974 Bolan &T. Rex Actos, 1h. Slates

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Special Thanks to Casablanca Recoids cash box/news Phonogram Sets 7 New LP's Spring/Event Bows Six LP's NEW YORK - Julie and Roy Rifkind, singles "Pepper Box" and "Hot Carmel." CHICAGO - Phonogram, Inc. is 1960's. co-directors of Spring/Event Records, On Spring Records there is "Caught releasing seven albums as its Oct. Part two of the release leads off with have announced a package of six albums Up," a concept album from Millie release. The release will be split into two the Ohio Players' second Mercury LP, and tapes for Oct. release on the Jackson, who was picked last year by sections: LP's by Faron Young, the Sen- "Fire." The new LP follows the gold Polydor, Inc. distributed labels. Cash Box with Aretha Franklin as "Best sational Alex Harvey Band, and Brown's album, "Skin Tight," from which the title The product is led off by an LP spinoff Female R&B Vocalist," on which the Home Brew were issued on the 15th, cut will likely become the group's first of the popular "Hollywood Squares" songstress describes the joys and self- with albums by the Ohio Players, Captain gold single. An extensive advertising, television series and albums from Millie defeating experiences of that eternal Beefheart, the Joneses, and Greenslade promotion, and publicity campaign is Jackson, The Fatback Band, and a new from the standpoint of the to be released next week. being mounted to support the release. record with a lineup headed by "other woman" and the wife. The Faron Young album, "A Man And All the songs on "Fire" were written by Barry White and James Brown. Also available from Spring is "Disco His Music," will spearhead Faron Young the group, who plan a cross-country tour The Event Records package consists Par-r-r-ty," an LP with 14 non-stop dance Month in November, the details on the in Nov. and Dec. and their first European of "Zingers From The Hollywood cuts by Barry White, James Brown, Joe month to be released shortly. The new tour in Jan. Squares," 50 questions and ad-libs Simon, Millie Jackson, Timmy Thomas, Mercury album was produced by Jerry Captain Beefheart returns with his culled from the NBC tic-tac-toe game the Peppers, Chakachas, Lyn Collins, Kennedy and features songs written by second Mercury effort, "Bluejeans and show, which is now in its ninth year. The Mandrill, and others; and a debut album Faron himself, , and Ben Moonbeams." The album features the series is seen seven times weekly in over from Act 1, the r&b group made up of Peters. new Magic Band, which toured with the 80 million homes. Program emcee Peter Raeford Gerald, Roger Terry, and "The Impossible Dream" marks the Captain during the spring and summer. Marshall stars along with the show George Parker, all former background second venture by the Sensational Alex Following up two hit singles with their regulars Paul Lynde and Rose Marie. singers and writers for Joe Simon and Harvey Band on the Vertigo label in the first album are the Joneses with Also prominent on the LP are: Don Millie Jackson. The LP includes Act 1's United States. The release is timed to "Keeping Up With The Joneses." The Rickles, , Redd Foxx, hit singles "Tom The Peeper" and "Party coincide with the group's debut album contains their first hit, "Hey Totie Fields, David Steinberg, Suzanne Hardy People." American tour to begin in November. Babe," along with their current "Sugar Pleshette, Jan Murray, Demond Wilson, The group has developed a following in Pie Guy." All the songs on the LP except and McLean Stevenson. the States since its "In Concert" ap- one were written by Glenn Dorsey, the Included in the Event release are The Double Gold pearance in July, which resparked sales leader of the Joneses. Fatback Band's "Keep On Steppin'," for the Band's debut album, "Next." Greenslade is a British group, whose latest album from the disco group (ad- For Newton -John HOLLYWOOD MCA recording star Completing part one of the release in debut Mercury album, "Spyglass Guest," ditional feature cuts are the hit "Mr. - Olivia Newton -John's first MCA LP, "Let the debut LP of Brown's Home Brew, the is already on England's Top 50 charts. Bassman" and the group's new single Me Be six piece British band blends country The group is currently touring England "Wicki Wacky"); and the debut album There," and the single, "I Honestly Love You," from her second and r&b into a rock framework on its Ver- and a U.S. tour will follow shortly. Green- from The Peppers, the instrumental soul MCA You tigo album, "Together." Brown's Home slade is composed of ex -members of group from France, with the band's chart LP, "If Love Me, Let Me Know," have both been certified gold by Brew is led by Joe Brown, responsible King Crimson, Colosseum and John the R.I.A.A. for several big British singles in the Mayall's Bluebreakers. Miss Newton -John, who won the Country Music Association's 1974 Col W. C. Fields Col Sets Push Female Vocalist Of The Year Award, has had no fewer than three singles and two MCA Gets "Odessa `Fest' Adds 3 On Tom Rush LPs certified gold within a nine month NEW YORK - Columbia Records has period. Olivia was awarded her first gold File" Soundtrack More Packages kicked off a major merchandising cam- record in February 1974 with the single "." This was followed HOLLYWOOD - MCA Records, Inc. has NEW YORK Columbia Records has paign on behalf of Tom Rush. The acquired exclusive world rights to the - singer -songwriter, whose latest LP is with the gold certification of the single "If released three albums of previously You Love Me (Let Me Know)." Olivia's original score of the Columbia motion material W. C. Fields. The "Ladies Love Outlaws," has embarked on unissued by MCA album of the same title was cer- picture, "The Odessa File," a John Woolf a W. C. Fields Festival a six-month tour of the U.S. to coincide three are part of tified gold in September. production of a Ronald Neame Film. The which will consist of a series of albums with the merchandising effort. soundtrack was composed by Andrew from radio material recorded by Fields in Included in the six-month concert tour Lloyd Webber with English lyrics by Tim the late 30's and early 40's. are 12 dates with Columbia stars Loggins Alice Goes Gold Rice. The first three releases consist of a and Messina; 11 club appearances to be NEW YORK 's "Greatest Lou Cook, MCA vice president/ - radio adaptation of the W. C. Fields film, simulcast on FM radio in major markets - Hits" album, released by Warner Bros. administration, said of the acquisition, "Poppy"; "The Further Adventures Of such as Denver, Atlanta, Memphis, Records has been certified gold, in- "We at MCA are elated to have this major Larsen E. Whipsnade" one of Fields' Nashville, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, dicative of one million dollars in sales, by motion picture soundtrack for C. Fields With Edgar Milwaukee and others; and a concert to characters; and "W. the Records Industry Association of distribution throughout the world. As Bergen and Charlie McCarthy." These, be carried on the National Public Radio Network, going to 175 America. with 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Andrew as well as the upcoming albums in public service Lloyd has a radio stations across the country. Webber again created truly Columbia's W. C. Fields Festival, were exceptional work." compiled from home tape recordings Columbia will be supporting these per- Beach Boys Andrew Lloyd Webber's score of and radio rehearsals from Fields' own formances with print, radio and "Jesus Christ Superstar," released by private collection. The albums are being television advertising in virtually every Gold Concert MCA Inc., is major market across The NEW YORK Records, the best selling produced, and the entire W. C. Fields the country. -"The Beach Boys In Con- label's soundtrack album in history. Lyrics for Festival is being coordinated, by Bruce college rep will also be working to cert," the most recently recorded album "Superstar" were written by Tim Rice. In Lundvall, vice president and general exploit Rush at the college level. by the Beach Boys, has been certified addition to "The Odessa File" and "Jesus manager of Columbia Records. Rush is backed on his tour by Orphan, gold by the RIAA in recognition of sales the London label act. in Christ Superstar," Webber's motion pic- According to Lundvall, "W. C. Fields excess of one million dollars. The two LP ture scores include "Gumshoe" and was by no means only a visual artist, set on the group's Reprise -distributed "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor although he is best known for his movie Brother label is a modern representation Dreamcoat." roles. His timeless brand of spon- of the group's live performance. The "The Odessa File" soundtrack was taneous, irreverent humor was just as GRC Releases Brother catalog has recently grown with recorded in Munich, London and New sharp through the radio medium as it was LP the addition of two double LP sets, York and it features "Christmas Dream," in the movies. These three records, as 1st Jazz "20/20 & Wild Honey" and "Friends & sung by Perry Como and the London Boy well as the remainder of the material to NEW YORK GRC's first jazz release, Smiley Smile," plus the original "Pet Singers. "The Odessa File" soundtrack be released in the future, represent "Moog Fluting" by the Ebony Godfather, Sounds." The band is currently at work was produced for records by Andrew some of the finest work of a man whose was announced by president Michael on a new studio album at Caribou Ranch in Lloyd Webber. humor not only paints a vivid protrait of Thevis. Colorado. his times, but stands today as a classic The LP, recorded by The Ebony God- treasure of human characterization and father, alias Joe Thomas, represents comedy." GRC's first venture in establishing a new B.T.O. LP Gold A previous W. C. Fields LP on Colum- line of jazz product. CHICAGO - "Bachman -Turner Over- bia, "W. C. Fields On Radio," also The name "Ebony Godfather" was drive," the debut album for B.T.O., has produced by Lundvall, was nominated given to singer -musician Joe Thomas by been certified gold by the RIAA, sig- for a comedy Grammy Award in 1969. friend and producer, Buddy Scott. Scott, nifying sales in excess of one million dol- These new releases, which will be head of Buddy Scott Productions, inc., lars. That album, well into its second year adorned by cover designs by John Berg, New York, co-authored several tunes on on the charts, is the third gold LP for the vice president of art packaging at CBS the album with Thomas. group within the past six months. "Bach- Records, were acquired by Columbia "Moog Fluting" features Joe Thomas man -Turner Overdrive II" was certified Records by special arrangement with the as lead vocalist and reed player, backed gold in early May and has since gone W. C. Fields Estate and Petard Produc- by a 15 -piece band. platinum with sales close to one and a MORTY WAX tions. All together, more than 70 tape Joe Thomas, a jazz performer for the half million. "Not Fragile" was certified in PROMOT/OMS recordings are being edited, mixed and past 20 years, recently toured with the mid -Aug., four days after release. The 1650 Broadway, N.Y.C. 10019 produced for inclusion in the W. C. Fields Rhoda Scott Trio as arranger and new single for B.T.O., "You Ain't 2472159 Seen (2121 Festival. musician. Nothing Yet," is #7 this week.

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London Unleashes.Oct. Releases Mayfield Starts New Black Oak NEW YORK - London Records has an- Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra con- LP While `Mimi' Waits nounced its October album release. The ducted by Zubin Mehta, "Virtuoso Over- HOLLYWOOD - Curtis Mayfield, his Goes Gold label has prepared a "pop power" tures" (Strauss, Mozart, Rossini, Weber starring role in the motion picture "Mimi" HOLLYWOOD - Black Oak Arkansas, promotion/merchandising program to and Wagner), and Bruckner's "Sym- pushed back until next spring, is now has achieved its first gold record, with launch ten new albums that fall into phony No. 8 In C Minor." Also, three writing material for his next album, a fol- certification of their debut LP for Atco, every pop music category. vocal collections, "Joan Sutherland low-up to "Sweet Exorcist." "Black Oak Arkansas." From Memphis' Hi Records comes Syl Coloratura Spectacular," ''Pilar The Curtom Records star was to have "Arkansas has always had the only Johnson's second album "Diamond In Lorengar's Special Release To also written the score for "Mimi," but diamond mine in the United States, and The Rough." The album is a col- Celebrate The Anniversary of Her San Columbia Pictures pushed back the start- now it looks like the state has gold as laboration of Johnson and producer Wil- Francisco Opera Debut," and "The Art of ing date until early 1975. Film will be well," commented Black Oak Arkansas lie Mitchell. Also from Hi are two country Marilyn Horne," which includes cuts shot in New Orleans, as an updated manager Butch Stone, "and we couldn't albums, "That Music Feeling" from Ace from Semiranide, Moroa, Don Giovanni remake of the opera "La Boheme." be. happier." Cannon and "Songs Of Hank Williams and others. Also included is the first Mayfield is working out of the Curtom And Others" by Charlie Rich. release in a new series of first recordings studios in Chicago, according to New albums by Trapeze and Them in- by contemporary composers, Messiaen's executive Mary Stuart. clude never -before -released material by "La Transfiguration De Notre Seigneur the two bands. "The Final Swing" by Jesus Christ" by The National Symphony Donny & Marie Trapeze features and in- Orchestra featuring Antal Dorati. Certified Gold cludes some of their best material as well as several unreleased tracks while Promo Set For HOLLYWOOD - Donny and Marie Them's "Backtrackin' " includes several Osmond's MGM recording of "I'm previously -released B-sides in addition Omartian LP Leaving It (All) Up To You" has been cer- to the newly -released material. tified as a million -selling single by the BONE SHAKING - GRC records an- The release also includes "City Child" LOS ANGELES - Michael Omartian's Record Industry Association of nounces the appointment of Michael by Chris Youlden, the former lead singer debut album on ABC Records, "White American (RIAA). Although Donny and Bone to the position of national with Savoy Brown and debut albums by Horse," will receive a comprehensive Marie have both earned other gold disks, promotion coordinator for the firm's Barry Miles and Silverlight and J. R. promotion and sales campaign when the this marks their first award as a duo. "I'm three labels. The announcement was Bailey. "Ethel's Ridin' High" on London's album is released in mid -October. Leaving It (All) Up To You" is also the made by GRC president Michael Thevis. Phase 4 Stereo label including nine Kicking off the activities this week is a title of Donny and Marie's MGM album, In this new position, Bone will be respon- songs never before released by Miss special cocktail party to preview the and a follow-up single is planned for sible for contacting top -40 radio stations Merman. Capping off the release is the album for various ABC departments, in- release within the next couple of weeks. across the country. He will report direc- original soundtrack album of "The Mad cluding promotion, publicity and a&r. An tly to Jim Jeffries, national promotion Adventures of 'Rabbi' Jacob." ad campaign will soon be initiated for Dionne Warwick, director. During Jeffries' on -the -road In one of the company's strongest clas- various trade papers. Omartian will un- Spinners Gold traveling, Bone will coordinate all ac- sical releases ever, albums include Brit - dertake a tour to meet radio per- tivities of the promotion department in- ten's "Death In Venice" featuring Peter sonalities in New York, Detroit, NEW YORK - Dionne Warwick and cluding contacts with over 30 field Fears and members of the English Opera Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta and Atlantic Recording artists the Spinners' promotion men representing product on Group and the English Chamber Or- other cities. And after that tour an ad collaboration on the hit single "Then the GRC, Aware and Hotlanta labels. chestra conducted by Stewart Bedford; campaign will be started directed to con- Came You" has just been certified gold Pictured above are Jim Jeffries (left) and two sets performed by the Los sumer publications. by the RIAA. and Mike Bone (right). DYNAMITE: atr:F INVITATION ñKCIgÎI(nlg WñKapJCCI(rC

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Green Machine Pace Holds 1st Formed In S.F. Awards Dinner HOLLYWOOD - Former record industry NEW YORK - The first annual PACE executive Karin Green has announced (Providing Avenues of Continuing En- the opening of The Green Machine in couragement) Awards dinner held Oct. San Francisco, formed as a comprehen- 2nd in the Grand Ballroom of the New sive one -stop for industry services. They York Statler Hilton Hotel turned out to include such areas as the booking of be a show of solidarity among New record sessions, press and promotional York's record and radio communities. functions, secretarial services and travel The show featured performances from arrangements. The Voices Of East Harlem and The Ms. Green entered the record field via Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band. publishing with some Jim Tyrrell, vice president of CBS ten years ago. She was later shifted to Records, founder and president of the the firm's sales -promotion department. New York Fraternity Of Recording When the office manager position Executives Inc., presented awards to Joe became available at Atlantic Records on Robinson, president of All Platinum the West Coast, she accepted the assign- Records Company as well as to a young ment. Some time later she joined David Queens College student, Edward Robin- Geffen in the formation of Asylum son. As PACE Patron and Man of the Records, coordinating studio activities Year, Robinson will serve as life-long and administration. Originally conceived guide and mentor to Edward Robinson JONES' GOLDEN HEAT Jerry Moss, president of A&M Records is shown here in Los Angeles, The Green Machine has - (no relation), a top student at Benjamin presenting Quincy Jones with a gold record for his album "Body Heat." Jones is well worked for MCA, Atlantic, Asylum, Franklin High School who would like a known as a composer/arranger with many movie soundtracks to his credit. Pictured Columbia and United Artists. Artists that career in the music business. left to right are Quincy Jones, Jerry Moss and Ray Brown. have utilized Ms. Green's services in- The unique concept of the PACE clude Neil Diamond, Graham Nash, awards was developed by New York David Crosby, The Byrds, Booker T., ShelterVsCBS LA Songwriters' FORE to provide a pool of black Jesse Davis, Gene Clark and other re- Composium Sparks business talent for the leisure industries, cording notables. Ms. Green also RePhoebeSnow i.e., the record and entertainment received screen credit from Universal Active Interest businesses. The young black student will HOLLYWOOD Denny Cordell, follow in footsteps Pictures for the task of coordinating all of - HOLLYWOOD A new songwriter's be encouraged to the president of , in - of his successful patron. the"oldie"musicfor"AmericanGraffiti." workshop, The Composium, is now plan- According to Ms. Green, "The Green response to the CBS Records announce- The audience for the dinner included ning a second weekly session. The first ment of the signing by CBS of Phoebe the lsley Brothers; Jerry B, WWRL disc Machine can provide labels, artists, class proved to be so popular, according Snow, stated that litigation is presently musicians, producers and others in- to Composium director Kadi Morand, jockey; John Bush, executive vice a staffed pending in the Superior Court in Los Western Inter- volved in the industry with fully "we have to start another session so that president of Union Angeles against both Miss Snow and McKee Esq., office that can handle details for any the writers involved get enough time and national; Clarence deputy CBS amongst others, wherein Shelter al- situation that may arise in the Bay Area." attention." chief and counsel of the Equal Em- Offices are located at 2227 Union Street, leges it still has a valid and binding ex- ployment Unit of the Federal Com- San Francisco, 94123. Telephone (415) clusive artist agreement with Miss Snow Miss Morand, former West Coast ad- munications Commission; and Vy Higgin- 921-6063. and that said contract with options has ministrator of Frank Music, recently son, G. Keith Alexander and Ken Webb, approximately three more years to run. formed her own company, Music Indus- all three of whom are WBLS disc per- Cordell also stated that a motion for a try Service Consultants, Inc., as a total sonalities. preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin service company offering copyright serv- Harvard Musical both Miss Laub (Snow) and CBS from ices, leadsheet copying, record any peformance under the CBS contract promotion, song exploitation, writer ex- Wins BMI Award pending the outcome of the litigation will ploitation, and the workshop, among be heard within the next two weeks. other things. "We have a lot of plans for Shelter intends to pursue its lawsuit until things we want to offer in the future," NEW YORK - "The Devil Touched My its position is vindicated, Cordell ad- states Miss Morand, "but first things Tongue," written by Josh Rubins, vised. first." produced by The Radcliffe Grant -In -Aid Society of Harvard University, is the win- "The Composium was designed for the ner of the 14th annual BMI (Broadcast AF Inks Duo professional writer, or someone who Music Inc.) Varsity Show competition. wishes to be professional," explains Miss Edward Robinson (second left) and The same composer and organization NEW YORK - Harmony & Grits, a duo Morand. "I started the workshop, recording star Sylvia Robinson (no won last year's BMI award. An award of composed of Benny Berman from Israel, because as a publisher I heard from so relation) accept PACE achievement $1,000 was made today to'Rubins, com- and Linda Earp from North Carolina, many writers who were looking for a awards from New York Fraternity Of poser and lyricist of the production, and have been signed to Audio Fidelity place to meet other writers." Miss Recording Executives. Also pictured are $500 to the Harvard sponsoring Records. Their first AF single is "La Morand added, "Songwriters sometimes (left) Joe Kennedy, president of Con- organization. Bicicleta," written by Berman when the get this kind of help with their material tinental Contemporaries, Jim Tyrrell, An honorable mention certificate was pair played in Puerto Rico. It tells the after they sign with a publisher, but I feel vice president of CBS and (far right) Al also awarded to Avi Kriechman, com- story of Tono, who has become a public that getting this kind of help prior to Goodman, vice president of All Platinum poser and lyricist of "Counterpoint," figure in Puerto Rico through his publishing is a service to both the writer Records. sponsored by UAC Musket '74 of the escapades on a bicycle. and the publisher." University of Michigan. Jerry T. Bart- lome, composer and lyricist of "Merlin," Mason, Instrument sponsored by Alpha Kappa Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia of Ohio Univer- Mugged On Stage sity, received a second honorable men- tion certificate. The BMI Varsity Show competition is NEW YORK - Bob Mason of the group open each year to student composers Stardrive was the victim of a bizarre as- and lyricists on college campuses in the sault which occurred during a per- United States and Canada. Prizes total- formance at Radio City Music Hall last ing $1,500 are awarded to the producing week. Mid -way through his set, a fan, un- organization and to the writers of the der the influence of drugs, crawled up best show. onto the stage and tackled both Mason The panel of judges for the 14th an- and his hand -made Stardrive syn- nual BMI Varsity Show competition in- thesizer. Both man and instrument top- cluded the following: composers Richard pled onto the stage before police were Adler, Jerry Bock, Gretchen Cryer, able to remove the fan. Mason, who was Nancy Ford, Sheldon Harnick and dazed only slightly, was led offstage. Robert Sour; producers Ira Bernstein, After a careful examination of the Barry Brown, Joseph Cates, David machine, Mason estimated that $5000 Cogan, Shelly Gross, Albert Hague, worth of damage was sustained, with one Joseph Harris, Richard Hummler, Lorin keyboard entirely ruined. The fan, while Price, Cyma Rubin, Les Schecter, Bar- being ushered into a squad car, confided bara Schwei and Leonard Sillman. Leh- that it was the synthesizer music that man Engel, director of BMI's Musical GRADY HAS A MOVING DAY AT CASH BOX - Chess/Janus recording artist Grady spurred him onto the stage. "The music Theater Workshop and BMI executive Tate brings his new album titled "Movin' Day" to those smiling faces at Cash Box. was in my soul," he said. "The devil made Stanley Catron also served as judges. (Shown from left to right) Iry Lichtman, Marty Ostrow, Steve Marks and Grady Tate. me do it."

18 October 26, 1974 cash box,- news Burkan Copyright UA Cookin' Symposium Published In Country NEW YORK - Publication of ASCAP Copyright Law Symposium Number 21 by the Columbia University Press was an- HOLLYWOOD - The recent appoint- nounced today by Herman Finkelstein, ment of pop country music producer director of the Nathan Burkan Memorial Larry Butler to the post of United Artist Competition and retired general counsel creative director, country product, plus of the American Society of Composers, the broadening of the office to accom- Authorsánd Publishers. modate the talents of Jack Mesler and The 286 -page symposium contains six Lynn Shults, has opened the door to in- legal essays selected for national awards creased success at UA's Nashville in the 33 -year -old Burkan Competition, facility. The results are already being felt which honors the performing rights in the country market with several society's first general counsel. The records reaching the pop field as well. national award winning papers written by Al Teller, UA Records president, com- students in United States law schools mented that "United Artists has an were selected by a distinguished panel ongoing total committment to country of judges. These were chief justice music. I believe it is one of the most vital Ap- Samuel Freedman of the Court of GENTLE GIANT BRINGS LA TO tTS FEET musically peals in Manitoba, Canada, the areas and UA intends to be a - Al Coury, senior vice president, Coury, visit backstage at the Whisky with major part of its continued growth." honorable William M. McAllister of the a&r/promotion/artist development, Capitol recording artists Gentle Giant, on Nashville in- Supreme Court of Oregon, . and the Capitol Records, Inc., along with Stu opening night during the group's un- Things happening to UA honorable George Rose Smith of the Yahm, executive producer and director precedented five night SRO clude Sunday Sharpe's new singl 'I'm Supreme Court of Arkansas. The paper of artist development, Capitol Records; engagement. Pictured (l. to r. standing): Having Your Baby,' the country cover which won the national first prize of Bob Dombrowski, national artist Yahm, Coury, Derek Shulman, Buziak, version of Paul Anka's pop chart topper. $1,500 was Barry W. Tyerman's study of relations manager, Capitol Records; and Gary Green, Dombrowski, (seated) Kerry The disc, produced by Butler, is heading "The Economic Rationale for Copyright Bob Buziak, executive assistant to Minnear, Ray Shulman, John Weathers. up the country charts. Equally hot, Protection for Published Books: A Reply though a little newer on the scene, is Bil- to Professor Breyer" written while a Hudson -Ford Tour Canada; U.S. to Follow lie Jo Spears' whose new disc is Bobby student at the University of California Goldsboro's early smash 'See The Funny School of Law at L.A. prize HOLLYWOOD - Britain's Hudson -Ford, Arts, Regina, Saskatchewan; 13 - Little Clown.' essay on "Jazz and Copyright: A Study in whose second A&M Records album, Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta; 15 Newly signed group Improvised Protection" was contributed "Free Spirit," is pending release, will - Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, Calico is out with their first UA single by Marshall J. Nelson while at North- tour Canada next month, with United Alberta; 16 - Pine Gardens, Vancouver, "Come On Down To '). A Texas - western U. School of Law. States dates expected to follow. B.C.; 17 - Memorial Arena, Victoria, based band from the Austin area (right In light of the current discussions con- The tour actually begins Thursday, B.C. now one of the center's of cerning copyright revision and the Oct. 31, at the Ottawa Civic Center. At music), Calico promises to break new legislation just passed by the Senate, least a dozen appearances follow, with Barrie Bergman pop ground for UA's Nashville folk. there will be substantial interest in all Hudson -Ford joined at most appear- No mention of country music would be these papers at this time. John Walton To NARM Board ances by Nazareth and the Dictators. complete without a discussion of the Lang's "Performance and Right of the CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Barrie Bergman, contribution of swing inventor Performing Artist," which received third Richard Hudson on drums and John president of The Record Bar, Inc., which country Ford on bass originally were with the headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, . United Artists album 'For The prize, deals with a subject that has Last Time' commemorated Wills' proved controversial in the context of Strawbs, for whom they wrote the has been elected by the NARM board of 1 achievements by setting down wax a general copyright revision. The fourth group's Number single, "Part of the directors to that body to replace Peter on has get-together of Wills' and his sidemen prize study by Steven L. Sparkman of Union." Their first A&M LP as Hudson - Stocke, who joined Lieberman En- the Texas Playboys. During the recor- Florida State University College of Law, Ford, "Nickelodeon," was released mid- terprises. Since David Lieberman, is ding of the album Wills lapsed into a a perceptive analysis of "Tape Pirates: year. president of that company, already on NARM and man coma. He is still critically ill. The New 'Buck'-aneers$" discusses a The tour itinerary to date: the board, only one per subject that has received favorable treat- October 31 - Civic Center, Ottawa; company may be represented on the Other key acts on the UA country ment in the United States Senate, and November 3 - Massey Hall, Toronto; board, a replacement was necessary. roster include Dell Reeves, Shepard, will soon be considered by the House of 4-6 Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg; 7 Bergman will serve on the NARM Charlie Louvin, Slim Whitman, Jack Representatives. - Centennial Auditorium, Saskatoon, board of directors until the next regular Reno, , Jean and Bobby members meeting, when a full There was a tie for fifth prize between Saskatchewan; 10- Exhibition Pavilion, election Harden, The Dillards, Doc Watson and "Protection for the The will be held by the entire regular mem- the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Artist: Alter- Lethsbridge, Alberta; 12 Center of the natives" by Sara Jane Boyers of the - bership. University of Southern California Law Center and the analysis that Yale's Frank R. Curtis made of "Protecting Authors in Williams' Catalog Copyright Transfers: A Study of Section 203 of the Copyright Revision Bill. Purchased By Dot "I fully agree with the distinguished , president of ABC/Dot judges who commended these students Records, has announced the purchase of for 'purposeful and endeavor creative all Don Williams product previously action'," ASCAP president Stanley owned by JMI Records. Adams said, "but this book is even more Williams signed with ABC/Dot earlier than that. It is an important contribution this year after a successful tenure with to understanding the economic realities JMI. Notable in the purchase were the of the creative arts, and it deserves two albums: Don Williams Vol. I and Don serious attention." Williams Vol. II. Both albums stayed in the charts for several weeks, and they in- Revise Fall Sked clude Don's biggest single hits, At Capitol Theatre "Amanda," "Come Early Morning," "In The Shelter Of Your Eyes," "We Should NEW YORK Richard Betts' American - Be Together" and "Atta Way To Music Show, the first solo tour by the Go." Allman Brothers Band guitarist, has In making the announcement, been booked for the Capitol Theatre in Foglesong noted that a large sum of Passaic, New Jersey on Nov. 5. money was involved and that he, Vice Other additions to the Capitol's fall President of Sales and Promotion Larry schedule include , who Baunach, and their staff were most ap- will open for John Sebastian and Bruce preciative of the financial support given Springsteen on Oct. 18; Chad Stewart GOLD FOR GOLDEN EARRING - The members of MCA recording group Golden by Dot's new owners, ABC Records. and Friends, opening for Poco on Nov. 1; Earing were presented with their first gold LP for "Moontan" at a luncheon held at , who joins Jesse Colin MCA in the group's honor. Golden Earring was in Los Angeles as part of their current Foglesong further stated, "Don's first, Young (15); and Roger McGuinn, who American concert tour. Pictured are (standing, left to right) Pete Gidion, MCA single on our label, "I Wouldn't Want To has been added to the Marshall Tucker national singles promotion; , ; Bill Curbishley, Trinifold; Live If You Didn't Love Me," went Num- Band show (22). Lou Cook, MCA vice president/administration; J.K. Maitland, president of MCA ber One in the Country charts of all three Johnny Winter's scheduled Nov. 27 Records, Inc.; Peter Rudge, Sir Productions; Rick Frio, MCA vice president/ - trades. With that, this purchase is really show has been changed to Nov. 25, marketing; Dennis Morgan, MCA national album promotion; (second row, left to right) significant to us. We can now proceed, while Wishbone Ash, originally Johnny Musso, MCA vice president/A&R; Rinus Gerritsen, Golden Earring bass with much greater ease, in establishing scheduled for a late show on Nov. 30, guitarist; Barry Hay, Golden Earring lead singer; George Kooymans, Golden Earring Don Williams as the superstar we believe has been rescheduled for 8:00 p.m. lead guitarist and Cesar Zuiderwijk, Golden Earring drummer. him to be." cash box,- news

A TAPE MEASURED ANNIVERSARY - New York - Alex Poniatoff (r), who ANKA'S BABY TURNS GOLD - It was a gala evening as United Artists' recording star pioneered the development of magnetic Paul Anka recently opened at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and received a gold tape recording and manufactured the record for his UA chart -topping disc "(You're) Having My Baby." President of United first practical professional audio re- Artists Records, Al Teller (right) made the presentation and Bill Weinberger (left), corder in the 1940s, gets a hearty hand- president of Caesar's Palace, took part in the on-stage ceremony. Pictured at right at a shake from Ampex Corporatior's board reception held after the performance are (left to right) Bob Skaff, UA vice president; chairman Richard J. Elkus while the Ray Anderson, UA vice president, promotion; Al Teller; Odia Coates, who sang on the firm's president Arthur H. Hausman ob- HUBBARD GREETS HOLMES - Colum- "Baby" disc; Paul Anka; and Cash Box's Jack Breschard. serves. The occasion was the founder's bia recording artist Freddie Hubbard 30th anniversary with Ampex, the firm he (left) stops for a formal pose with started in San Carlos, California, as the KAGB-FM radio personality Rick Sarnoff fr pg. 9 Spector- WB fr pg. 7 Ampex Electric and Manufacturing Com- "Ricky -tick" Holmes backstage at the pany. At 82, Poniatoff still directs the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium where 50% of its costs, Dance and theater com- well as remixing the Beatles "Let It Be" Alexander M. Poniatoff Laboratory, a Hubbard played before a capacity crowd. panies do only slightly better." album. More recently he produced specialized research and development So far, he added the arts have scraped George Harrison's two solo albums, "All organization within Ampex, and for this by with aid from government business, Things Must Pass" and "Living In The purpose maintains a regular schedule at foundations, and the public providing a Material World." his office in Redwood City, California. Campbell Scholarship total of just over $1 billion in aid in 1973. The name Ampex is "To say that we are excited about this derived from Poniatoff's Program Set At UCR "Before congratulating ourselves," he venture is an understatement," initials and the "ex" he added to stand for excellence. RIVERSIDE, CA. The University of said, "let us reflect that $1 billion commented Ostin. "Phil's contribution to - represents California, Riverside, has established an less than one tenth of one music as a producer and writer is un- percent of our gross national product. annual Scholarship paralleled - he practically created a Program in honor of the entertainer who Moreover - and this is the key fact - musical era. With his own label, he will Tanya Tucker Sets financial for is not became the only working performer on a support the arts undoubtedly create another new musical university faculty last week when he was growing as the gap between what they era, and Warners is proud to be a part of Attendance Mark spend and what they receive." named a lecturer in the Department of it." Music and Theatre. As a final step in trying to close the NEW YORK - Tanya Tucker, appearing The scholarship program will recog- gap, Sarnoff called for wise allocations with the Billy Minick Rodeo, broke an nize outstanding achievement by an un- and prudent use of exciting support for eleven year attendance record at the Apostol Hits dergraduate in any of the performing arts the arts. fr pg. 9 Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock, fields, with selection made by the "It is doubtful wisdom to scatter limited Arkansas, Oct. 3-5 by drawing a total of Division of Fine Arts faculty and UCR 30,000 people for her six shows. funds broadside so that a little goes Associates, a booking agency, and chancellor Ivan Hinderaker, who made "Not since 1963, when the Beverly everywhere," he said. "Since we will worked out of a store front in Queens. the announcement. Hillbillies appeared the always have to make choices, let the Five months later, he was joined by his at peak of their At the onset, the Glen Campbell career, has Little Rock seen a crowd like historically important organizations and colleagues Jim Hudson and Joe Rivera. Scholarship Program will provide Tanya drew," according to Col. Carl Mil- the most promising new innovated enter- They formed Apostol Enterprises, a a prize of ler, recipients with first year prises have first claim on available management firm which became the executive secretary of the fair. Winners will Tanya, who a rest $1,500. automatically resources. It would seem better to help parent company of Rock Talent, in 1972. took few days to become eligible for additional $500 per these grow and serve wider audiences celebrate her 16th birthday on Oct. 10 year grants through the remainder of then to maintain them just above the Apostol says that his knowledge of was the subject of an ABC-TV Reasoner their UCR career. poverty level. rock finances helps him to protect his ar- Report documentary which was shown Campbell, as a UCR lecturer, will tist's interests and to guide them to fur- on Oct. 16. An ABC crew filmed Tanya's speak to classes on practical aspects of "Arts organizations, in turn, have a ther successes. "Many of my artists are daily activities, as well as her concerts, the entertainment field. He'll fit campus responsibility to operate on a business making more money now because they for ten days with much of the filming appearances around his professional like fashion. The word "businesslike" are more aware of the disbursements. done at the Arkansas fair. may grate on many ears but arts calendar. Because I believe in the talent and The entertainer, who quit formal organizations are no more immune to professionalism of the acts I'm working in is problems of management then a com- Named education the tenth grade, currently with, I have tried to take on a challenge Schulman mercial enterprise or a government headlining at the Las Vegas Hilton, that no other management agency has Atl. Ad Director through Monday, Oct. 28. He will then agency." taken - to totally reconstruct the play Harrah's, Lake Tahoe, Nov. 1-9. "Ultimately, "Sarnoff said, "Govern- careers of my artists. I feel that if an artist NEW YORK-Dave Glew, vice president ment aid must rise to a level reflecting has talent, he should be given the oppor- marketing, announced that Mark the importance of the arts to America." tunity to come out again." Schulman will be taking over as director "Vaudeville" Draws of advertising and packaging. He will be responsible for the daily workings of the Classic Acts advertising department, as well as super- HOLLYWOOD - "Vaudeville," the forth- vising the packaging of Atlantic albums. coming Metromedia series recreating With Atlantic for seven years, Schulman theatrical variety bills, will feature a was formerly director of album product treasure of classic acts. Included among and executive assistant to Nesuhi Er- those already set for appearances on the tegun. show are: tap dancer, Gene Bell; danc- er/acrobats, The Nicholas Brothers; comedians The Wiere Brothers and comic Henny Youngman. Milton Berle will headline the first of the shows, ac- cording to the program's producer, Mort Green. The show is a Metromedia Television production in association with Kaymore Productions and Carbie Productions. BONNIE'S NIGHT - Heralding the success of Warner Brothers' recording artist Bon- Robert O'Connor, vice president and nie Raitt proved to be quite a gala affair as top brass gathered to wish her well on the program director for KTTV, will super- eve of her upcoming concert tour which follows hot on the heels of the lovely singer's vise the production for Metromedia brand new WB LP. Shown enjoying themselves (at left) from left to right, Mo Ostin, Television. "Vaudeville" will be syn- WB board chairman and his wife, WB president Joe Smith and his wife, Bonnie and dicated by Metromedia Producers Cor- Mr. and Mrs. Stan Cornyn. At right Neshui Ertegun, vice-president of WEA and Ostin poration. flank the talented artist in a final happy toast.

20 October 26. 1974 new album

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includes their hit record OVERNIGHT SENSATION (Hit Record) 3946

As sensationally reviewed by Ken Barnes in ROLLI N G STONE Octobcr 24,1974 The Raspberries have at last the ultimate Who tribute, a su- proach with Phil Spector tech- record" plaints of a dec- available product. "I Can realized their potential. perbly integrated pastiche of niques. Lyrically it's a refresh- ade ago. Hardly Believe You're Mine" They've clearly become styles, 1965-71. Frag- ingly frank confession of the Though the Beach Boys and is a gorgeous rockaballad, premier synthesizers of Sixties ments of Townshend melodies band's number one goal. Un- the Who are historically my "Play On" has captivating har- pop influences extant. Even surface here and there, and like those sensitive, questing favorite artists, I'd have to ad- monies over high -voltage more importantly, the end re- Eric Carmen's vocal is an un- souls who profess to disdain mit that "Overnight Sensa- rocking and "Cruisin Music" sults of their adroit collages of canry imita- their gold records, the Rasp- tion" and "I Don't Know is a consummately produced musical knowledge often equal tion. Yet the song stands on its berries want that hit on the What I Want" eclipse anything Beach Boys -style tribute to the or surpass their models' orig- own merits as a modern teen- radio. And they know what it either band has done recently. car radio. inal creations. age frustration classic. takes to get it - "If the pro- They also overshadow the rest Starting Over is still not the As illustrations there are "Overnight Sensation (Hit gram director don't pull it/ of the album, which is almost ultimate Raspberries triumph, two perfectly astonishing Record)" boasts a stunning Then it's time to get back a uniformly excellent and con- but its highest points are as tracks on Starting Over. "I production, combining an ul- bullet" is a far cry from the tains three other tracks which lofty as any heights rock Don't Know What I Want" is tra -complex Beach Boys ap- naive "Please Mr. DJ play my likewise outshine most of the music '74 has scaled.

By KEN BARNES. From , Production & Sound ©1974 by Straight Arrow Publishers. All Rights Reserved. JIMMY IENNER CapihoG Reprinted by Permission. for the record

POINTS WEST - Mike Azarin, former owner of New York's Metro Club and promoter EAST_COASTINGS - There has been an incredible amount of product and concert of the Lennox, Mass. pop festival which featured the Eagles, Poco, Herbie Hancock, activity in New York this last week ... Lou Reed packed the Felt Forum and sitting in Tanya Tucker and the first appearance of the Souther, Hillman Furay Band, has the front row was Andy Warhol and other underground figures, while sitting on the opened the Sanderson Theatre in Springfield. Originally an opera house, $200,000 in stage was Mick Jagger ... Speaking of Mick Jagger and the Stones I just attended a renovation has made it possible for Azarin to book Bonnie Raitt and Room Full of preview of the Kirshner rock concert which would have already aired by the time you Blues for openers to be followed by Richie Havens (Oct. 25), (26), read this but I just want to say that it was a lot of fun. Jagger and the boys are inun- Shawn Phillips (29), Focus (31), Linda Ronstadt and Wayne Berry (Nov. 2), Donovan dated in soap suds while singing "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" with two large inflatable ob-

(15), Randy Newman and Mimi Farina (16). The 2600 seat hall looks like a natural, jects bearing the names of the Stones blowing up with the group's name on them .. . being centrally located between five colleges. Only other competition is a 10,000 Rick Wakeman played "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth" to a packed Madison seater and it's difficult to achieve intimacy in that large a venue. Square Garden audience that went absolutely crazy as the excellently staged show Bloodstone filming Night Train" at CBS Studios. The group, who also scored the unfolded itself ... the new Stones Lp has been released and it features Billy Preston, film,and who are featured in starring roles are very excited about the current project Nicky Hopkins, Ian Stewart, Ray Cooper, Blue Magic, Charlie Jolly, and Ed Leach. It and hope to become involved in other similar projects in the future ... Dennis Tracy's was recorded in West Germany and produced by the Glimmer Twins ... Maria capable producer/arranger Norman Kurban should be very proud of his artist. Dennis, Muldaur's new LP entitled "Waitressin A Donut Shop" was released this week and in- who's been appearing around Hollywood frequently is starting to generate quite a fol- cludes an expanded version of the Jerry Leiber -Mike Stoller tune "I'm A Woman" .. . lowing ... Bill Withers, the great Sussex Records' artist has produced two cuts on the the suggestive Maria also does an incredible tune with a swing -like background called upcoming Gladys Knight & The Pips LP.... Severin Browne will be appearing Oct. "It Ain't The Meat It's The Motion." The tune might have a bit of trouble getting top 40 25-26 at Blue Bird Cafe in Santa Barbara. His new Motown LP, "The New. Improved AM airplay. The LP was arranged and conducted by Benny Carter and one cut Severin Browne" is set for Nov. 8 release. features Paul Butterfield on harmonica ... Among other new product released this The new Band LP, featuring all new material, is due in mid -Nov.... will week is Van Morrison's "Veedon Fleece," Kathy Dalton's "Boogie Bands And One

be the special guest host on the 2nd anniversary of ABC -TV's "In Concert" show .. . Night Stands," Mike McGear, who is Paul McCartney's brother, appearing on the cover Cat Stevens showed up at that taping by the way to congratulate Epic's sensational like he stepped out of Swift's Brobdignag and features Paul and Linda and Paul Minnie Riperton on her performance and to wish both the singer and the show a produced it ....The new Leo Kottke LP is called "Dreams And All That Stuff," and the happy birthday ... New Donovan LP, entitled "7 -Tease" will be released to coincide new Helen Reddy is called "Free And Easy" indicative of her new single "Angie Baby" with his national tour which starts next month. The LP is based on four of the artist's .. And the man who was asking us all to please come to Boston, Dave Loggins, has life concepts ... Steppenwolf sold out the University of Anchorage last Fri. (15) .. . released his first LP for Epic aptly entitled "Apprentice (In A Musical Workshop)." The Jackson Sisters new Mums' single will be called "Dynamite" ... Jeff Commanor Blue Oyster Cult, currently on a major tour, will record their next LP live on the road. was a surprise visitor and guest at the recent Blue Oyster Cult show. The album will be titled "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees" ... David Essex's new film Island Records exec Bill Valenziano off on the road for three weeks, accompanying "Stardust" will have its world premiere in London on Oct. 16 ... After their soldout label acts Traffic, John Martyn and Fairport Convention on an 8-city tour ... At concert at New York's Metropolitan Opera House, the female trio of Labelle will Elektra/Asylum's recent "we got it all together party" held recently in Bel Air, Tony repeat their performance on a tour of twenty major concert halls throughout the U.S.

Orlando revealed that studio sessions have begun on his first LP for the label since . J. Geils Band kick off their fall tour of the U.S. at the Spectrum Theater in Philly on signing on. We understand there's mucho Orlando/Dawn music in the can back at the Oct. 26 ... Singer -songwriter Stevie Wonder, now halfway through his U.S. tour, may old Broadway label, so look for a plethora of goodies from this superact to pop .. . play Madison Square Garden for two nights in a special Christmas concert ... Frank Record biz activity a tad quiet late last week with numerous label reps down to Nash- Zappa has sold out his special Halloween show at the Felt Forum Oct. 31 and ville for the WSM-CMA celebration. Clearly a favorite discussion topic at every promoter Ron Delsner has added a late performance .. ABBA, Atlantic recording ar- tists, will make their American TV debut on the Mike Douglas Show to be aired Oct. 21

Lou Reed Still The Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band In The World in Philly and Oct. 28 in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. All 'zither markets will air cocktail party and every bistro along 16th Ave. South was Motown's surprise an- the show sometime in November ... "Fire," the title of the new Ohio Players LP will nouncement of the creation of Melodyland Records, their official entrance into the be out the end of this month. The LP was recorded in Chicago's Paragon Studios and lucrative country field. the group will be doing a tour of Europe in January ... "Smiler," 's Elvin Bishop, Brian Auger and the Average White Band was the last show at the newest LP came on the Music Week Charts in Britain at number one. Think Rod is hot Long Beach Arena last Sun. (20). The Pacific Presentations production will end the in England?? ... Randy Bachman, who celebrated his birthday on Sept. 27, has string of shows that have brought top headliners consistently into the area ... Cynthia celebrated his birthday 13 times in 15 years on the road ... New Mercury group Rush Spector, who was so great at Zoo World before she left, has become west coast editor has taped an In Concert, 's rock concert, and a Midnight Special, and of a fun new consumer magazine on rock called Gig. Said Cynthia, "I didn't really want they are making a promo film and doing a syndicated story for UPI. All this action to tie my rock 'n' roll shoes back on, but what can you do. Offices will open in Jan." seems to be happening around the months of November and December and it sort of Charlie Rich has made it four in a row! "I Love My Friend" follows "Behind Closed became a heavy saturation campaign without realizing it ... The Guess Who is going Doors," "Most Beautiful Girl," and "" to the number one out as a self-contained unit this season, according to manager Don Hunter. A position on the national country charts. "The Silver Fox" will soon have his third gold minimum of 13 concert dates have been set for the band so far, kicking off Nov. 1 at album, as "The Best Of Charlie Rich" approaches the million dollar mark. His "Behind the North Dakota State University field house in Grand Forks. There will be no record Closed Doors" album has already earned platinum status, while his "Very Special release of the tour, Hunter said, because of the continuing success of the "Road Love Songs" is nearing the platinum category. Food" album, plus the singles "Clap For The Wolfman" and the dynamite "Star Baby." Conductor/composer/arranger Jimmie Haskell has just completed sessions for ROCKING AND ROLLING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Oct. (21) Jade, a daughter Tamla/Motown artist Eddie Kendricks. Haskell arranged and conducted the strings, born to Mick and Bianca Jagger in Paris ... Tetsu Yamauchi (Faces), Manfred Mann, brass, and woodwinds on the Leonard Gaston and Frank Wilson produced sessions ... (22) Eddie Brigati of Rascal's fame and Leslie West a Mountain of a held at the Mowest Studios ... has been retained by DiscReet Records man ... (23) Greg Ridley of Humble Pie, and Al Jolson died ... (24) to produce singer Brenda Patterson, according to Don Blocker, executive vice Bill Wyman celebrates birthday as Stones begin 2nd U.S. tour... (25) Johann Strauss president, Garrett Music Enterprises. Patterson was signed recently by DiscReet on ... (26) Keith Hopwood of the Hermits. Remember them?? (27) Floyd Cramer. termination of her contract with Playboy Records. DiscReet is owned by Frank Zappa Negotiations are presently underway to release some jam session with John and Herb Coehn, with distribution by Warner Bros./Reprise Records. Her first ses- McLaughlin and Jimi Hendrix. They are some of the most incredible guitar sessions sions are set for Nov. ever recorded. The trouble is that McLaughlin has just started his own label and wants Warner Bros. Records recording artists America, whose hits include "A Horse With to release the recordings on his label while Reprise has other ideas on the matter. It No Name," "Tin Man," and "Ventura Highway," presented a live dress rehearsal on will be interesting to see what the outcome of this could be since some of the most video tape stage 1 at the Burbank Studios last week (14) before embarking on 30 -city dynamic work both artists have ever done is contained on these coveted tapes .. . national tour which will take place between Oct. 16 -Dec. 1. Along with a reprise of the The new Johnny Bristol single entitled "You And I" has been released and it promises previous hits, America introduced several cuts from their upcoming Warner Bros. to be an absolute smash ... Robin Trower, guitarist on the Chrysalis label, has been album. signed for a minimum 21 -city concert tour through November and December, with a Lee Magid, president of LMI Records, has announced that LMI artist Della Reese new LP to be released about the same time. Trower will introduce a new drummer on will go into the recording studio to cut a series of duets with Clifton Davis, star of this tour ... Atlantic recording giants Yes have once again been named top band in ABC's "That's My Mama." First single from the session is slated for Nov. release .. . the annual Melody Maker poll in both the British and international divisions, while Booker T. Jones (of MG'sfame)has formed a new band, Jones, who will go on the road Chris Squire won the award as best bassist and Jon Anderson and Steve Howe won 41 with him on his upcoming tour. Booker's new Epic LP, "Evergreen," was just released honors as top composers. and is excellent. Until next week .. . david budge michael david

22 October 26, 1974 cash box -'singles reviews

ANDY KIM (Capitol 3962) BARRY MANILOW (Bell 45613) BMI S. English R. Kerr) Fire, Baby I'm On Fire (3:25) (Joachim, BM I - Andy Kim) Mandy (3:15) (Screen Gems - Columbia, - - Culled from his recently released "Andy Kim" LP, the man who rocked up a storm is The man who used to arrange, conduct and produce the Divine Miss M, struck out going to burn up the charts now. An infectiously rhythmical piece Andy is backed by on his own career about a year ago and this new record is probably the strongest full background voices on the great hook. The instrumentation is solid and gives An- thing he has done to date. A lushly orchestrated ballad it is a classic love song with dy's sweet vocal the right backdrop. A strong record, it is an imminent chart topper. Barry doing some fine piano work. Builds to a powerful climax and programmers Flip: No info. available. should pick up on this immediately. Flip: Something's Comin' Up (3:06) (Kamikazi, BMI - Barry Mani low).

CHEECH & CHONG (Ode 66104) Black Lassie (4:43) (India Music Ink, ASCAP - T. Chong - R. Marin - G. Page - B. LOVE (RSO 502) Page) Time Is Like A River (3:08) (Grass Roots, BMI - A. Lee) Culled from their very funny LP "Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album" it is a very From the man who brought us some of the most inspired music of the sixties in- good follow-up to "Earache My Eye." The clever wit and fun that the talented duo cluding the "Forever Changes" and "Da Capo" LPs has reformed his love group and have become known for, is given an excellent outing on this new disk. Satire and come up with a rolling tune that has infectious rhythms, funky instrumentation and the parody abound and it looks like this will carry the duo where "Earache" did. One listen inimitable voice of Arthur Lee. A very strong record it should crack the singles market will hook you. Flip: No info. available. for this most talented group and firmly re-establish them as a viable recording entity. Flip: No info. available.

JOHNNY BRISTOL (MGM 14762) 1117) You And I (3:29) (Bushka, ASCAP - Johnny Bristol) EXECUTIVE SUITE (Babylon Culled from Johnny's "Hang On In There Baby" LP, this tune is an excellent selec- You Believed In Me (Part 1) (3:05) (Cast Iron, BMI - K. Lewis - S. Lucas - H. Jen- tion to follow the title track. A fine arrangement that is lushly orchestrated, is aug- nings) mented by the production of the man himself. Johnny's rich vocal has just the right The Executive Suite are on top of it all with this new up -tempo tune that features taste of refined funk and this disk will quickly follow in the successful footsteps of some dynamic harmonies, hard driving instrumentation, and a lyric that we can all dig "Hang On In There." Will be a positive smash! Flip: No info. available. on. The strongest thing they have done, the arrangement is full implementing a brass sound which accents the record. Programmers should pick up on this because it has definite crossover potential. Flip: You Believed In Me (Part 2) (Credits same as JAMES BROWN (Polydor 14258) above). Funky President (People It's Bad) (4:05) (Dnyatone/Belinda/Unichappell, BMI - James Brown) Two words best describe James Brown and his music: dynamite and soul lead to FRANKIE VALLI (Private Stock 45,003) dynamite soul for the Godfather of Soul and the Minister of Super Heavy Funk. Well, My Eyes Adored You Me(3:25) (Stone Diamond/Tanny Boy, BMI - Kenny Nolan, James has done it again with a super funky outing that will turn gold for the master in ASCAP - Bob Crewe - Kenny Nolan) no time. A strong record in the James Brown style might have him running for A mellow ballad sung only the way Frankie's sweet vocal could sing it. It was written president. Flip: Coldblooded (4:45) (Dynatone/Belinda/Unichappell, BMI - James and produced by the man who used to do all the Seasons' stuff Bob Crewe. Lush in- Brown). strumentation heightens the record's overall effect which is one of a fine musical outing. Good lyric line that should get Frankie some very definite response. Flip: No info. available. BARRY WHITE (20th Century 2133) You're The First, The Last, My Everything (3:25) (Sa-Vette/January, BMI - B. White -T. Sepe-P. S. Radcliffe) DIONNE WARWICKE (Warner Bros. 8026) Culled from Barry's "Can't Get Enough" LP, the song stands as a great follow-up to Sure Thing (3:09) (Dandy Dittys Unlimited, ASCAP - A. Schroeder - J. Ragovoy - the title track. Barry's new disk is in his inimitable style and the Love Unlimited Or- G. Weiss) chestra provides its usual lush instrumentation that make all Barry White songs Dionne Warwicke, who just received a gold for her recording with the Spinners, is something special with a true touch of funky grandeur. Watch this move because it back on her own with this moving and powerful ballad. The lady's golden voice is will. Flip: More Than Anything, You're My Everything (3:06) (Sa-Vette/January, BMI given ample latitude to do its stuff on this ballad -oriented outing. The arrangement is -T. White - T. Sepe - P. S. Radcliffe). well done with background vocals and it is a sure thing that this is going to be a hit. Flip: No info. available.

REDBONE (Epic 8-50043) One More Time (2:53) (Blackwood/Novalene, BMI L. Vegas) BETTY WRIGHT (Alson 3711) - BMI A. Toussaint) Culled from their new "Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes" LP, this is a tasty Shoorah! Shoorah! (2:55) (Marsaint/WarnerTamerlane, - Hoorah for Betty. An Alan Toussaint tune that will carry them to the heights as "Come And Get Your Love." A bouncy tune, Shoorah Shoorah is going to turn into Hoorah flavored delight that has positive crossover it will infect you with its rhythms. But the infection will result in a dancing syndrome penned tune it is an up -tempo funky that will not let you stop moving. Good vocals and tight instrumentation have this hit- potential. The instrumentation heightens Betty's fine vocal and the background in Flip: Tonight Is The ting the charts more than one time. Flip: No info. available. voices augment the tune to be moving up those charts no time. Night (2:24) (Sherlyn, BMI - B. Wright - W. Clarke).

J. GEILS BAND (Atlantic 3214) ANDY AND DAVID WILLIAMS (Barnaby 609) P. Must Of Got Lost (2:53) (Juke Joint, Walden, ASCAP- Wolf-S. Justman) I Don't Know How To Say Goodbye (3:01) (Yellow Dog, ASCAP- Maldwyn Pope) Culled from their new "Nightmares In The Vinyl Jungle" LP, this rocker comes to us A tenderly sentimental ballad, David opens the disk and carries it until his profes- in the inimitable J. Geils style. A rocker with solid instrumentation and a full ar- sional pa joins him on some very pretty harmonies. A lament on having to say good- rangement is agumented by the backing harmonies and some good lead guitar licks. bye the lyric is one which is readily identifiable. The instrumentation is delicate and There is a tremendous Jagger sound alike in Wolf's vocals that pegs this a solid does much to augment the mood the song paints so well. Flip: No info. available. rocker. Flip: Funky Judge (3:15) (Renleigh - Vapac, BMI - A. Williams - L. Hutton).

MICHAEL WENDROFF (Buddah 437) JAMES GANG (Atco 7006) Take My Love With You (2:54) (Buddah, ASCAP - Michael Wendroff) Crusin' Down The Highway (3:16) (Osiris, BMI - T. Bolin - D. Peters) Culled from his fine "Southpaw" LP, this bouncy tune will at once entrance you. Rock 'n' roll James Gang style has always been a special treat and this new disk Michael's voice is smooth and weet and he tends to the vocal with all of his expertise. features the Gang at their very best. A catchy riff runs throughout. That is a fine un- The tune has a contagious lyric line and the instrumentation is augmented by the ex- dercurrent for some excellent lead guitar licks by Tommy Bolin. The harmonies are in cellent arrangement. This could be the single to bring his talents to the commercial the James Gang tradition, rounding this record out into the strong rock disk that it is. market. Flip: No info. available. Watch this cruise up the charts. Flip: No info. available.

LEO SAYER (Warner Bros. 8043) Long Tall Glasses (3:05) (Blandell/Compass/Chrysalis, ASCAP - L. Sayer) newcomer picks One listen to this and your hair will stand on end. A Dylan sound -a -like from mid - period Dylan the tune has an excellent lyric and Leo's tends to the vocal with a slight MS. ESTELLE LEVITT (Buddah BDA 438) nasal quality and an angry rasp in his voice. The tune has simple instrumentation Lonely Together (3:16) (American Wordways/Star Spangled, ASCAP - E. Levitt - R. which reinforces the lyric line and projects it. A strong disk it should get immediate McBrien) airplay. Flip: No info. available.

STAR & McBRIEN (RCA PB 10109) JEFFERSON STARSHIP (Grunt 10080) Lonely Together (3:27) (Star Spangled/American Wordways, ASCAP - R. McBrien Ride The Tiger (3:45) (Little Dragon/Ronin, BMI - Kanter -Slick- Byong Yu) - E. Levitt) Culled from the Starship's new "Dragon Fly" LP, this tune is a perfect edit of the full The winner of the American Song Festival has proved to be a most coveted song length album cut. The Starship sounds a lot like the old Airplane used to. Strong with the original and a cover released simultaneously. The lyric line is incredible and sustained instrumentation, excellent harmonies, and as always Grace Slick's voice is it deals with a dying relationship as it loses its beauty and becomes jaded. Musically right out in front. This tiger is going to roar up a storm as the Starship flys up the both versions are powerful and both have been well produced on this up -tempo bal- charts. Flip: No info. available. lad. An interesting song, it has been brilliantly conceived. Flip: No info. available.

October 26, 1974 23 cash box, album reviews pop picks

ROCK , ITS ONLY 'N' ROLL - Rolling Stones - H Ë L EN R E D rt FREE AND EASY - Helen Reddy - Producer: Producers: Glimmer Twins (M.J.,K.R.) - Rolling Joe Wissert - Capitol ST -11348 Stone COC 79101 The mention of Helen's name immediately Yes, it's rock 'n' roll alright, but one of the evokes memories of her many past #1 hits, but Stones' strongest collections and it features the her new LP, like her previous ones, has a brand hit single title track as well as some savage rock a new smash, "Angie Baby" leading it magnifi- la "Jumpin' Jack Flash." Jagger reaches back for cently out into the public eye. Helen's vocals are some of his best vocals on this one and Billy resplendent on every cut and once again she Preston, Nicky Hopkins, Ian Stewart, Ray displays a flair and elan that equal star quality Cooper, Blue Magic and assorted other super unequivocably. She sings the title track with an side men add the sweetening that makes this elegant carefree tone that matches ' package tick. "If You Can't Rock Me," "Dance Lit- lyrics perfectly. Joe Wissert, Helen's producer, tle Sister" and "Short and Curlies" are the kind of has done a great job highlighting the best that songs that will always keep the Stones on top. A the talented songstress has to offer and it's easy definitive #1 LP. to predict another big hit album here. WAITRESS IN A DONUT SHOP -.Maria Muldaur STREETLIFE SERENADE - Billy Joel - - Producers: Joe Boyd, Lenny Waronker - War- Producer: Michael Stewart - Columbia PC 33146 ner Bros. MS 2194 The piano man's latest Columbia LP picks right Following hot on the heels of her last smash LP up where his first chart smash left off - at a high which featured her #1 single "Midnight At The peak of creativity and masterful musical energy Oasis" comes Maria Muldaur's latest Warners LP, embodied in cuts like "Last Of The Big Time an interesting and provocative collection of Spenders," "The Great Suburban Showdown," material highlighted by such cuts as her classic "," "The Mexican Connection," "I'm a Woman" (by Leiber -Stoller), "If You and of course (what piano man could resist) "The Haven't Any Hay," "Brickyard Blues," "Squeeze Entertainer." Billy's vocals are emotionally Me" and "Gringo En Mexico." Maria's vocals are charged quite often on this LP and the ar- excellent and it's a shame her brutal touring rangement and production of his material schedule forced her to cancel her Oct. -Nov. highlight his talents appropriately. Another hit gigs. But this LP should last until she's able to get for Billy back on her feet. It's a gem. ïlttt tä>rs ut pl 5 ege - New Riders Of The Purple Sage - TODD RUNDGREN'S UTOPIA - Todd Rund- Producer: Ed Freeman - Columbia PC 33145 gren's Utopia - Producer: Todd Rundgren - One of the Riders' most exotic LP's to date, Bearsville BR 6954 "Brujo" is an album of charm and atmosphere. Todd Rundgren, truly the prolific 'wizard' has Dave Torbert has been replaced on bass by Skip gone and done it again - made another fine LP Battin who also sings and plays piano and guitar, with his extremely talented band Utopia com- but the basic good time country rockin' that has prised of drummer Kevin Ellman (of Dakota been the cornerstone of the band is un- fame), keyboard genius Moogy Klingman, syn- mistakably present throughout the entire effort. thesizer master M. Frog Labat, bassist John A tight LP, well conceived and featuring impec- Siegler, clavinetist Ralph Schuckett and, of cable harmonies, careful arrangements and course, Rundgren on guitar. Every album Todd good production, our favorites are "Old Man does is a novel experience and this one's no ex- Noll," "You Angel You," "Big Wheels," "Neon ception with cuts like "Utopia," "The Ikon" and Rose" and "On The Amazon." "Freedom Fighters" leading the way. The last cut is"Freak Parade." VEEDON FLEECE - Van Morrison - Producer: fT I1.t .IRI'. Van Morrison - Warner Bros. BS 2805 ROCK AND ROLL OUTLAWS - - It's been a while since Van went into the Producer: Nick Jameson - Bearsville BR 6956 studio, but the wait was well worth it, judging by That quartet of '' rock 'n' rollers are his dazzling and emotion charged new LP. His back again ready to challenge your horizons with vocals grow ever haunting and transfixing and an atomic new LP loaded with all the rock you he's undoubtedly one of the finest singers in the could ask for and then some. Lonesome Dave, history of the genre. "Streets of Arklow" is an in- , and have credible picture made up of provocative images. really come into their own in the past year and Other cuts that stand out as true examples of this LP adds more icing on the cake. Particularly Van's unique ability to interpret his own material effective selections include "Eight Days On The are "You Don't Pull No Punches But You Don't Road," "Dreamer," "Chateau Lafitte '59 Boogie" Push The River" and "Come Here My Love." and "Trouble In My Way."

WISH YOU WERE HERE - Badfinger - EVERGREEN - Booker T - Producer: Booker T. Producer: Chris Thomas - Warner Bros. BS 2827 Jones - Epic KE 33143 One of the most demonstrative British groups Emerging after a long hiatus, Booker T to take the country by storm, Badfinger con- (originally of MG fame) is a whirling dervish of tinues its string of unique and challenging LP's musical brilliance and sensitivity on his new Epic with this dynamic collection of tunes guaranteed LP. The material isn't programmed to take you to bring a smile to your face and raise your back to the dance music of the sixties, but rather spirits. Impeccable harmonies, crisp ar- has a fresh earthy flavor to it that is inescapably rangements and excellent selection of material compelling. Booker is in touch with what's really earmark this LP as a sure-fire winner. We like important to him and this inner peace is reflected "Just a Chance," "Meanwhile Back At The in some fine tunes such as "Tennessee Voodoo," Ranch," "Got To Get Out Of Here" and "Should I "Jamaica Song," "Why Me" and the stunning title Smoke." track.

MC GEAR - Mike McGear - Producer: Paul Mc- newcomer picks Cartney - Warner Bros. BS 2825 Mike is too self-effacing to admit that his ALLAN RICH - Allan Rich - Producer: Don Ellis brother is Paul McCartney, hence his change of - Epic KE 33078 name (legally) ten years ago, but he's talented Allan Rich's new Epic LP is noteworthy not just enough to have been a well known avant garde because his dad is the redoubtable Silver Fox, entertainer in England this past decade and now Charlie Rich, but because Allan's style and talent a potential international superstar via this debut are uniquely his own and his reservoirse of LP for Warners. All of his writing and comedy creative energy seems boundless. He plays talents flow like the life blood of each cut ánd piano adroitly and sings very well, occasionally blend beautifully on the seven tunes he co-wrbte flashing a bit of the family talent, but sticking to with Paul. Mike is backed by Wings and has an in- his guns throughout. Our favorite cuts on this credible shot at the top with cuts like "What Do basically uptempo rock LP are "Friday Night," We Really Know?", "Norton," "The Casket" and "Do What You Wanna Do," "Have Mercy On The "Rainbow Lady" leading the way. The single, Fighter" and "BreakUp." "Leave It," definitely has top 10 potential.

24 October 26, 1974 cash box,- album reviews pop picks EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG - Firesign ALL THE FACES OF BUDDY MILES - Buddy Theatre - Producers: Firesign Theatre - Colum- Miles - Producer: Johnny Bristol - Columbia bia KC 33141 KC 33089 The inimitable and crazily inventive Firesign The impressive percussionism of Buddy Miles Theatre is back with a new collection of drives the engine of his latest LP, one that outrageous material destined to rearrange a bit reveals his limitless energy and ability to cook at of your grey matter, but pleasantly so. The quick will. Buddy since his days with the Electric Flag interplay between Phil Austin, Peter Bergman, has developed both his singing as well as his David Ossman and Philip Proctor surfaces drumming to a high funky art and at times on this everywhere. Just check out the cover art and LP he plays sixteenth notes while maintaining you'll realize that the Intergalactic Alien Friend- four distinct percussive levels on cymbals, tom- ship Convention may not be as far away as you tom and bass drums. Our favorites are "Pull Your- imagine. At any rate, if you can handle subtlety self Together" and "Baby Don't Stop." with your belly laughs and don't mind dealing with a laugh a second, you'll like Firesign's latest. PAPER MONEY - Montrose - Producers: Ted SILVER MORNING - Kenny Rankin - Templeman, - Warner Bros. Producers: Jack Lewis, Michael Stewart - Little BS 2823 David LD 3000 The hard rockin' Montrose band again charges Kenny Rankin is without doubt one of the most out of the gate with wild abandon and proves that sensitive and well-spoken poet/singers in music rock 'n' roll pyrotechnics still make the pop world and his latest Little David LP reflects the sin- go round. With flashy lead guitar riffs riding the cerity and insight he has developed over a long crest of a solid rhythm section and impeccable and, at times, difficult career. "Silver Morning," harmonies complementing the group's overall "In The Name Of Love," "Catfish," "Haven't We tightness, it looks like this record's a smash. Par- Met" and an exquisite version of "Penny Lane" ticularly fine cuts include "I Got The Fire," "Un- are but some of the outstanding cuts on this derground," "Starliner," "Spaceage Sacrifice," a fulfilling record. Kenny's guitar and voice are great version of the Stones' "Connection" and perfectly blended here to form a musical picture 'the title track. words can't describe.

BEEN HERE ALL THE TIME - Don Preston - DISCO PAR-R-R-TY - Various Artists - Spring Producer: Peter Nicholls - Shelter SR -2114 JJ.fJ : .614>i -1-14.1-11J Records SPR 6705 As the title implies, Don's been on the scene As the cover correctly states, this album is an for a long time including a stint in 's example of non-stop music - and all of it's out of band and this album has the unmistakable stamp sight. Starting with James Brown's "Sex on one of America's finest musicians and Machine" and grinding through "Parrty" by singers. With a fine backup crew including the Maceo and the Macks, Barry White's "I'm Gonna talented Muscle Shoals rhythm and brass sec- Love You Just a Little Bit More" and Joe Simon's tions, Preston whirls through a variety of "Drowning In The Sea of Love," this LP is one of dynamic rockers and some surprisingly sweet the better combo packages of the year and an pop tunes that give the LP an across the board absolute must for all soul -oriented listeners. appeal. Cuts that stand out well are "A Minor Other artists appearing here are Fred Wesley & Case of the Blues," "I'm With You Tonight," The JB's and Millie Jackson. "What A Friend I Have In Georgia" and "Free exile and Easy Day." A MOVEABLE FEAST - Fairport Convention - DREAMS AND ALL THAT STUFF - Leo Kottke - Producers: Trevor Lucas, John Wood - Island Producer: Denny Bruce - Capitol ST -11335 ILPS 9285 The wild, wonderful musical world of Leo Kot- Recorded live and in concert at the Rainbow tke comes to life once again on his latest Capitol Theatre in London and Fairfield Hall, Croydon, LP, a collection of songs that are as engrossing Fairport's new LP is a perfect example of just as he is personally. Once a critic of his own how much they're at home whether on stage or singing, Leo has come around quite well in that in the confines of the studio. The group's unique regard and his guitar playing is as fantastic as sound, laden with the beauty of the fiddle that ever. Clever production highlights the infinite earmarks Fairport, is captured beautifully here number of sounds he's able to produce and the and conveyed via some of the band's best tight arrangements set the entire feel in beautiful material, notably "Matty Groves," "Sloth," "Sir B. perspective. Our favorites are "Mona Ray," MacKenzie," "Something You Got" and "Fid- "Constant Traveller," "Hole In The Day," "Bill dlestix." Cheatham" and "When Shrimps Learn To Whistle." best bets APPRENTICE (IN A MUSICAL WORKSHOP) - TEA-BREAK OVER -BACK ON YOUR 'HEADS - If Dave Loggins - Producers: Glen Spreen, Dave - Producers: Lew Futterman, Cliff Davis, Jon Loggins - Epic KE 32833 Child - Capitol ST -11344 The incredibly talented songwriter who's on A unique and powerfully exciting band that's the charts big with his hit, "Please Come To been tearing up packed houses across the coun- Boston" has emerged with an album represen- try wherever they've played, IF has put it all tative of his vast repertoire of talent. His incisive together on their latest Capitol LP, one that lyrics and pretty melodies come to life sparkles with a savoire faire few bands can throughout the record but ae especially notewor- emulate. The rock is tough and the roll is hot thy on "Someday," "Girl From Knoxville," "Won- here, making the entire package sparkle from derin' As The Days Go By," and "So You Couldn't start to finish. Particularly enjoyable tracks from Get To Me." We like the precision arrangements this well produced record include "Merlin The and production which enhance the song selec- Magic Man," "I Had a Friend," "Song For Alison" tion immeasurably. and the uniquely played title track. FANDANGOS IN SPACE - Carmen - Producer: CRIME OF THE CENTURY - Supertramp - Tony Visconti - ABC DSPD - 50192 Producers: Ken Scott, Supertramp - A&M SP A new concept in popular music emerges via 3647 this David Bowie discovery - a pop rock band A hard rockin' band that knows its stuff is whose major stock in trade is the exotic sound of always a pleasure to find, and Supertramp is Flamenco music. This album is unique from a such a collection of individuals. Starting with number of standpoints as is the group, but the their tight harmonies and interesting ar- ingredients are there (as they were for Focus) to rangements, the group proves that necessity is make this act happen literally overnight. Playing not born of diversity, but the reverse, hence the in the U.S. with a number of diverse headliners, interesting juxtaposition of the songs on this the band will quickly find out how much record. We particularly enjoy "Bloody Well American kids can relate to their music but chan- Right," "School," "If Everyone Was Listening" ces are, the audiences will be pleasantly sur- and the title track. prised. We like "Bullfight" and "Tales of Spain."

October 26, 1974 25 cash box talent on stage

Steppenwolf Lou Reed Santana Temptations Dalton and Dubarri Hall & Oates Tower Of Power Staple Singers UFO FELT FORUM, NYC - Daryl Hall and ACADEMY OF MUSIC, N.Y. - It never fails. ask a New York for a HOLLYWOOD As soon as the band John Oates have changed a great deal Just audience URIS THEATRE, N.Y. Rock and roll - minute and end up - stepped out on stage and the swirling, since their "Abandoned Luncheonette" of silence you'll with and the Broadway stage sounded like an pounding sound of "" LP was done for Atlantic. The LP the most boisterous response of the interesting combination when the idea poured through the enthusiastic produced by Arif Mardin marked the evening. Such was the greeting was formulated about two years ago. The when he audience at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, group as a soulful duo who gave their bestowed upon Carlos Santana Temptations and the Staple Singers, a minute silent meditation everyone knew that Steppenwolf was special taste of funk an electronic requested of who opened a six -day stand here on Oct. back. After an incredible career, in- flavoring. This LP, and "She's Gone" in preceding the group's appearance on 8, raised some questions as to the cluding numerous gold records and particular, was a unique outing for the Oct. 12. feasibility of such a combination and the world wide concert success, the band talented duo who mix sharp and tren- Being generally regarded as the pur- results were dubious at best. had broken up and 'gone their separate chant lyrics with superb blending har- veyor of Latin -rock in the '60s, the music For starters, the Uris sound system monies of Santana was a wholly influential ways. But with a new album release, en- cushioned by mellow syn- proved incapable of handling the or- music titled "" on Mums Records, thesizers. source of inspiration to the scene chestrated sound of the groups, and at and company were acting like Since the "Abandoned Luncheonette" at the time. An unfortunate series of in- times distorted the sound so badly that years they had never left. excursion the group has gone through cidents a couple of ago including the lyrics could have been sung in Their set included generous doses of an acute musical metamorphosis. They drug and managerial problems zapped Esperanto for all the clarity that was af- the past hits "The Monster," "Magic are now produced by Todd Rundgren the group of their creative juices, but a forded them. Furthermore, at $12.50 a - the Carpet Ride," "" and "Hey and "War Babies" is the title of their new spiritual awakening on part of Carlos ticket, a group is limiting its audience LP. has has resulted in a recent flurry of Lawdy Mama" - and equally generous Atlantic The transformation en- Santana and when they respond with a meager 50 portions from the new album. Much of tirely altered their sound and style and recording activity and a reformation of a minute set, they are beginning to stretch now men have touring group which includes three their political material, as Kay was quick these angry young come their credibility. members. to point out, has stayed remarkably across with a strong attack on the society original Needless to say, the 50 minutes saw The new 8 -man lineup the topical in the intervening years because of which we are all a part and taken elec- parallels the group work out a smooth, well-oiled group in that much of their of Watergate. But topical or not, the tric music with a pulsating beat to depict earlier set which included over twenty numbers material has been culled from the first nearly patented Steppenwolf sound was the horrors and atrocities of war and the - most of them culled from their reser- in three albums Sacrifice," much in evidence. nightmare of the atomic age. Included ("Soul "Oye voir of great hits including "My Girl," Magic Woman"), High points of the set included "I'm their new repertoire is an electrified ver- Como Va," and "Black "Cloud Nine," "Get Ready," and "Papa the have been spiced Moving On" which Kay had recorded on sion of "She's Gone," which has inciden- but arrangements Was A Rolling Stone." Witty dialogue, up to include synthesizer, and the flute one of his solo outings and which was tally been covered by two r&b acts. All split second timing, and razor sharp was and saxophone of Jules Broussard, while particularly powerful in its Steppenwolf the rest of the material taken from choreography from the Motown group the role of the guitar has in turn been arrangement, and "Straight Shootin' the "War Babies" LP and included "Is It A provides an appealing visual aspect newer material Woman," the band's single from "Slow Star," "War Baby Son Of Zorro," " '70s de-emphasized. The while the traditional Temptation vocal the re- Flux." Present day Steppenwolf includes Scenario," and "Better Watch Your presented by Columbia group harmonies are ever present even if only Back." flected Carlos Santana's inclinations originals Kay, Goldy McJohn and Jerry two original members remain. Still, an air toward a jazzier sound with results which Edmonton, and newcomers George The eager anticipation of the crowd of predictability prevailed while the reached its Mr. Reed were most encouraging. The im- Biondo and . Their stage zenith as the divine group gave the audience everything provisations, thrust by a trio of percus- act is particularly enhanced by the was led on to the stage by his group of at- they could have asked for while offering sionists, explored dissonant themes and unique amplification system they employ tending valets. Clad like a 3-dimensional nothing more. cutout of the him his latest provided ample opportunity for solos, which keeps all unsightly amps and wires picture of on The Staple Singers, who opened the RCA LP Can't Dance" the yet an overriding sense of control per- out of the spotlight and allows Kay to entitled "Sally show, served up a compelling blend of bizarre Lou has dyed his hair a meated the music not heard since the prance about undistracted. very light songs which ranged from their own Stax blonde and has donned large sunglasses very early days of the group. Dalton & Dubarri played the set im- hit singles ("Come Go With Me," which obfuscate part his face. Wearing Opening the show was Tower Of mediately before Steppenwolf and of "Respect Yourself") to adaptations of tight fitting jeans and sleeveless midriff Power, whose five -man horn section warmed up the audience with a series of songs like "Feel Like Making Love," and the maniacally decadent Lou went colors and bolsters the driving sound "I Honestly Love You." Mavis Staples tunes from their new Columbia album behind buttery voiced lead singer Lenny called "Good Head." Good harmonies through the famous stylized talk nar- has emerged as a major talent over the rative with musical that Williams. They played a short but precise and an to get an audience up on accompaniment last couple of years and would have ability set highlighted by their latest Warner's feet helped the duo keep the he has become so very famous for. probably turned in a superior per- their single, "Don't Change Horses," but ap- vibrations high and handsome. They had Numbers included "Sally Can't formance if the group was not pitted peared inhibited by the concert hall am- most success on their number, Dance," the title track from his new LP, against a faulty amplification system. opening bience of the Academy. b.t. called "Got To Have My Rock 'N' Roll," "Vicious" and "Walk On The Wild Side." b.t. Older material was taken from his which was the crowd's favorite and which "Tran- sformer" LP and the audience was very Weather Report allows for plenty of audience response. receptive to Lou's bizarre shenanigans. AVERY FISHER HALL, N.Y. Weather Mountain UFO opened the show with a hard - From Velvet Underground days Lou per- Report's music is a cosmic theatre of the RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, N.Y. The rock, shiny metal set which included - formed "Heroin" with a really macabre mind. The notes, like actors in a drama, arrival of Mountain on the rock scene in "Rock Bottom" and other tunes that sequence of getting off which was contest and confirm each other. In 1969 came about at a particularly oppor- called to mind Led Zeppelin and other initiated by a graphic tying -off segment. isolation, each note, each measure, and tune time for the group. With memories power units. Yes, Lou Reed positively epitomizes each composition, in fact, appears of Cream still vivid in the minds of many, the decadent rock and roll we have all remotely detached, as if suspended in the group was considered the brightest Cleo Laine dug at one time or another. He is one of mid-air. Yet, the sensitive organization of hope to fill the void created by the the precursors of this rock movement the musicians, based as it is upon an un- demise of the trio. Though Mountain has John Dankworth and if he did not have an audience that canny understanding of each player's never lived up to the expectations of CARNEGIE HALL, NYC - The was into his act then he would not have ability and emotional affectability, ener- many due to a somewhat erratic string of somewhat excited Carnegie Hall sold out the Felt Forum. gizes the music and anchors the pieces recordings (seven live sides on three audience sat in eager anticipation for the m.d. to a supportative stage of signification. consecutive albums not including the first lady of song to appear. Her ap- Each note, each composition, however, live West, Bruce, and Laing LP) and pearance brought resounding applause wonderfully poignant presentation. like the many acts of a play, can only be several personnel changes, Corky Laing, as the "Empress Of Song" graced the The strongest part of her performance understood after the curtain has dropped Felix Pappalardi, and Leslie West ap- Carnegie Hall stage. Her husband, John was her older material. Billed as a and the end has been revealed. peared confident at Radio City on Oct. 3 Dankworth, who functions as conductor request medley, the songs included The Columbia group's music was and seem poised to make up for lost of the tight backing ensemble as well as "Day By Day," "On A Clear Day," "I'm based upon a strong and vibrant wall of time. woodwind player par excellence, is Going To Sit Right Down And Write rhythm. Al Johnson on bass, Dom Um With a filmed backdrop of an active Cleo's perfect complement. He an- Myself A Letter," and a magnificent ren- Romao on percussion instruments and volcano and a curtain of dry ice smoke, ticipates her every mood and his well dition of 's "Music." She Darryl Brown on drums raised the pulse the group rose from the depths of the or- poised professionalism carries a charac- seemed most natural and aesthetically of the sound. Weather Report's opening chestra pit and erupted with a frenzied teristic dignity with it. spontaneous on these selections, and numbers, "Nubean Sundance," and version of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going Cleo was exuberant and full of the kind her exceptional vocal flexibility was best "Milky Way," were bursts of power, ac- On" from their recent "Avalanche" of song that has increased her popularity exercised. And using the audience as an cented on the first by Wayne Shorter's album. Other numbers from the album greatly from her Carnegie Hall concert index of response, the crowd clamored flowing musical tempest on soprano sax, included "Thumbsucker," "Back Where I last year to this present concert. Her for more when she hit her superlative and on the second by Joe Zawinul's Belong," and "Satisfaction" but it was the material is well thought out, contains bril- notes within the medley. haunting bell -like symphony of sound on older material which managed to liant arrangements (by Dankworth) and Ms. Laine certainly has a unique tim- electric piano. Zawinul sees the sen- detonate the audience into a state of spotlights the unique throated bre to her voice. At times sounding a bit suous backing as the link connecting the near hysteria as the windfall group ram- sophisticated songstress. Her repertoire rough, she slid into her casual scat audience and the group. The listeners' paged their way through "Mississippi spans Gershwin (That Certain Feeling), singing or remarkably soothing pitch. impassioned response to those com- Queen," "Theme From An Imaginary Legrand (The Summer Knows), Gilbert "Birdsong," written by Dankworth was a positions and the funkier "125th St. Western," and "Nantucket Sleighride." and Sullivan (The Sun The Moon And I), particularly moving number. "All In Love Congress" and "Boogie Woogie Waltz" The latter, a twenty minute showcase for to the works of such poets as e. e. Cum- Is Fair," which has been covered by the was proof that the jazz-rock fusion is cor- Leslie West, wore a bit thin, but he left no mings, Sir John Betjeman, and likes of Barbra Streisand, is a Stevie rectly structured upon a recognition of doubt as to his expertise which grows Shakespeare. The poetry is set to music Wonder penned tune that was given a percussion and rhythm as the foundation sharper with each successive visit to the and Cleo's dramatic sense augments the polished interpretation. m.d of music. s.m. city. b.t.

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Keith Moon: There's A Moon Out Tonight Fleetwood Mac: You Can't Keep A Good Band Down

Getting Keith Moon to sit still long enough for an interview is a bit like attempting to If for nothing else but their stubborn perseverance, you've got to give Fleetwood codger a hurricane into standing still for a photo session. Similar to the dynamo he is Mac a lot of credit. Surviving the systematic departures of all three of their lead behind the drums of the Who, he's a man of constant motion when not playing. guitarists and weathering the devices of a sharp, unscrupulous manager, the Mac are Projects are his pet passion, be it a film, a party (to which he usually adds a large touch back and they're out to make up for a year clouded with legal hassles. of zestful insanity) or a studio session. The only times he remains motionless is when It was from out of groups like the Bo Street Runners and the Cheynes in the early he's riding between activities in his limo, and when he's sleeping. 60's that drummer Mick Fleetwood and guitarist Peter Green first met and cemented a Currently, he's deeply involved with the production and recording of his first full- friendship that would see the two of them team up with bassist John McVie (one of fledged endeavor outside of his Who career, his first solo album, "Like A Rat Up A John Mayall's original Bluesbreakers) and guitarist Jeremy Spencer for their debut at Pipe." the 7th National Jazz and Blues Festival in 1967 as "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac." A

"My life is music, so it's only natural that if I have some spare time, that I'd be doing recording contract ensued, with their first album reaching the number one position

what I like best," says Moon. And the time was right. Daltrey is finishing off the taping on the British charts. Singles like "Black Magic Woman," "Need Your Love So Bad," for Ken Russell's film version of "Tommy," John Entwhistle is working on his fourth and "Albatross" similarly scored well on the charts before a third lead guitarist, Danny solo album and Pete Townshend is locked behind studio doors in England, writing Kirwan, was added to the lineup. The group then went on to become one of Europe's material for the next Who LP. So in September, Moon and former Beatle road premiere attractions until they suffered their first jolt in May 1970, when Peter Green manager Mal Evans booked time at LA's Record Plant with the idea of doing Keith's announced his retirement from the music business. first solo. Since then, the last couple of years for Fleetwood Mac have been turbulent ones The initial result, an update of the Beach Boy classic "Don't Worry, Baby" achieved marked by a constant flow of personnel outside of a stable nucleus of Mick Fleetwood, encouraging response, so an album was then seriously considered. Moon does the John and Christine McVie, and Bob Welch. Currently, the group is recovering from a multi -tracked, somewhat wavering, lead vocal giving it credence as a novelty disc, but string of incidents perpetrated against them by their former manager, Clifford Davis, since the initial sessions, he's gotten closer to discovering his voice. which was climaxed last year when he inserted a hastily assembled quintet on a "The new stuff is better. It's more representative of the way I sing, now. After ten previously scheduled Fleetwood Mac tour of the U.S. under the guise of the original

years of not singing, it's just a question of finding my voice. I know it's there, it's just a band. question of what songs suit me best." "We were having problems with our guitarist and I was having marital problems at The process Moon and Evans are working with is to record fifteen or sixteen tunes, the time so we all decided that the best thing for us would be to take some time off to then run through them, picking out the best. And the selection is as varied as grains of sort things out," Mick Fleetwood explains. sand on the beach. There's Rick Nelson's "Teenage Idol," the Who classic "The Kids "We told Davis that we'd have to reschedule the tour," Bob Welch adds. "We told Are Alright," 's "Motorcycle Queen," The Knickerbocker's "Lies," John him that we'd be back on the road in a short time after it was all cleared up. He gave us five days. Then he sent us all letters which said that he owned the name "Fleetwood Mac" and that he would decide who was to be in the group. In effect, he was firing us when we paid his salary. The man truly is evil in the most 'Nixonian' kind of way." "You usually have a manager to protect you from such things," Fleetwood adds cynically. "We had to turn to a lawyer. Davis didn't think that we would bother to fight it, but we did and he's been slapped with a restraining order to prevent him from using

Keith Moon Lennon donated a newie, as did Fanny's Nickey Barclay with her optimistic "Solid Gold." Twelve tracks are done, it's down to a matter of finishing them off and knocking out four or five more and then comes the final eliminations. The backing Moon is getting it's reminiscent of the old super -session days, but it's more indicative of the flurry of crossover involvements going on within the industry today. Members of Fanny, Flo & Eddie, John Sebastion, and Harry Nilsson are doing backing vocals, Ringo's playing a bit of drums, as is Jim Kellner; Dick Dale, Jesse Ed Fleetwood Mac Davis and Danny Kootch are adding guitars the guys from Spirit are helping out, the our name. It was obvious to the judge that we were Davis' lemon and he was trying to Stone Canyon Band's been involved, Bobby Keyes is throwing in a little horn here and squeeze us for all we were worth. He'd act like he was necessary to us all along, when there, "whatever's best for a track, a track at a time," says Moon. in fact, he was like King Midas in reverse -everything he touched turned to s-." Although he's been involved in ten years worth of Who albums the situation on this "He was the only manager I've ever met who didn't even have a record or a tape

one is different. "There's been more responsibility laid on me with this one, because deck in his office," says Welch. "One day I asked him why he didn't get one, and he it's my name what's gonna be on the front. And I realize that unless I believe it's the claimed that music was too distracting. Then he pulled out a new adding machine and best I can do, the best arranging, the best performances, as it is my first, it's just very said, 'Now that's music to my ears.' That should give you some idea of what we had to important to me." deal with. He was just living on the 15% he was making off us without having to do a And to paraphrase a tune from Whos Next, he's taking his time, getting in tune. damned thing but sign some papers. He couldn't give a damn about the music. In fact, Whether it works, he freely admits, is a matter of opinion. Being mid -way through one of his favorite pasttimes was to try to downgrade us by playing us off his other such a project, he's in no position to comment on it's validity. Yet. acts, none of which are still intact." But the first consideration in Moon's mind is the Who. Like Townshend's only solo The legal process was stretched out for almost twelve months, but the group has album indicated, the Who came first and it still does. Next year the band will move now completely severed all relations with Davis and has been permitted to return to into the studio to do the new album, a six -week tour of the US is tentatively planned the U.S. under their original name. They admit that a certain amount of damage was and whenever there's time, Moon will star, with Oliver Reed, in a film titled "Two inevitable since the imposters provoked Fleetwood fans last October, but find that Clowns." audiences are generally aware of the band's plight and have lent sympathetic sup- It's all down to Moon's working philosophy, though, when you get into what's he's port. about. He breaks into his broadest smile as he reveals his secret formula, "I try to A new Reprise album, "Heroes Are Hard To Find," heralds the group's return and combine as little business with as much pleasure as possible." in After tim hogan seems to have rekindled the spark of old recent concert appearances. the currrent tour which winds up in December, the group is looking forward to relocating in the U.S., as a stiff 83% U.K. tax has begun to take its toll. "I'd have no qualms about packing up and moving here for good," Mick Fleetwood says without hesitation. "A TOMMY JAMES band can work for years in England without earning a cent before they suddenly hit it SOLD OUT! very big. And if they do, it may only last for nine months, but they'll get taxed as if they were millionaires and never get to spend a cent of the money they've earned. Since Fri., Oct. 4th, Agora Club Columbus. O. most people in the rock business are entrepreneurs, it means financial disaster to 1,500 People them. That's why people like the Stones, Elton John, Mott the Hoople, and ELP have Sat.. Oct. 5th, U. Of Pittsburgh already left." Johnstown, Pa. 5,000 People Since working almost exclusively in the U.S. for the past three years, Fleetwood Sun., Oct. 6th. Corral Club, claims that the experience would be a positive one. "It's already helped to pull the N. Olmstead, O. band together. If you're based in this country you can go on the road for five weeks 1,200 People Management/ Direction and go home for a rest. You'd have to tour for at least two months to just break even if you're going to transport your equipment across the Atlantic." As for the business end, the group claims that they've learned their lesson - they'll 315 Wen 57 St. New York, N.V. 10019 Suite 20D 212.246.7134 manage themselves. barry taylor

28 October 26, 1974 cash box,' radio tv report

Doctor Demento Into National Syndication

HOLLYWOOD - "The Doctor Demento Show," long a top -rated program on KMET-FM in Los Angeles, exploded into national syndication this month across 44 major markets. The show's success both locally, where it consistently holds time -slotted Number 1 ARB ratings, and now nationally, as more markets jump on ARRESTING PHOTO - The brothers daily, is due to Barry"Dr. Demento" Han- Mael and friends chose a captivating sen's unprecedented bizarre concept of moment to line up for mug shots during music presentation. the taping of a KMET Radio special Records On the air insanity reigns. Favorite presentation of Sparks, Island cuts include "Who Put the Benzedrine in artists, live in concert. The group's arrival Mrs. Murphy's Ovaltine," by Harry (The in Los Angeles coincided with Melody Hipster) Gibson (circa 1944); "The Maker's announcement naming their Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati," by Pos- single, "This Town Ain't Big Enough For sum, a.k.a. Rose and the Arrangement Both Of Us," best single of the year and (1973) and "Ain't We Crazy," by Radio (or the group "Brightest Hope," and BEE GEES MEET JOHNNY CARSON - Atco recording artists the Bee Gees pose with Haywire) Mac (1928). precedes the release of their newest in following their taping the "Tonight American single, "Talent Is An Asset." Johnny Carson at NBC-TV studios Burbank of Alongside the definitive novelty tune Robin Maurice Gibb, Tony Mandich of Atlantic Left to right: Steve Boudreau of Island Show." Shown are (from left) Gibb, assortment, the Doctor's awesome per- Records, Atlantic west coast general manager Bob Greenberg, Barry Gibb Records, Russell and Ron Mael of Carson, sonal disc collection like his show's and Hugh Gibb. The Bee Gees are currently on a tour of the Far East. - Sparks, KMET disc jockey Shadoe playlist - includes currently obscured Stevens, Linda Grey of Levinson As- blues, jazz and folk artists like Blind sociates. Lemon Jefferson and Cab Calloway. Chicago Headline KRAK Stages Gordon/Casady, Inc., the company New Year's Special handling management and syndication, Anniv. is deluged with fan mail from 300 letters Show a week locally to 600 nationally. The mail HOLLYWOOD - Chicago, pop group on is always favorable, although odd, to wit: is utterly disgusting. I the Columbia Records label, will SACRAMENTO To celebrate its,12th "I think your show - hear it faithfully every headline a special New Years Eve TV Anniversary of playing Country Music for will continue to week." show to be filmed Nov. 26 in Los all of northern California, KRAK is Angeles, according to manager Larry staging a live spectacular at the It is the singular eccentricity of the Fitzgerald. Sacramento Community Center Theatre show that accounts for its current suc- Show originally was to have been on Saturday, Nov. 2 with two shows, 7:00 cess. Unusual demographics are the done live on New Year's Eve, but and 9:30 P.M. norm. In Los Angeles, Dr. Demento technical ramifications aborted that idea. Hank Williams, Jr. & The Cheatin' takes Number 1 in categories Total Also set to appear with Chicago will be Adults 18 and over, Men 18-49, Women Hearts top the list of headliners that also "TOMMY" RADIO DRIVE ON (I. to r.) Iry the Beach Boys, currently enjoying big- 18-49 and Teens 12-17. This has led to a - includes Bobby Bare and Barbara Fair- (vers, vice president of advertising for ger success than ever before; the wide spectrum of pick-ups, from Top 40 child. Columbia Pictures; Tina Turner, one of Doobie Brothers band, composer -pianist Hank Williams, Jr. is a super showman AM to progressive FM. Herbie Hancock, plus English country - the stars of the music world making their who bears the most famous name in Lately Demento's been seen in pop singer Olivia Newton -John. film debuts in Columbia's "Tommy;" and country music with a calm, easy grace. Vogue's "People Are Talking About" Dennis McKinnon of K-101 radio, Los Still in his mid -20's, Hank, Jr. is a section, and People magazine. A recent Angeles; are photographed at Colum- successful star of movies, television and TV appearance on the NBC Tomorrow bia's reception at the National As- Drew Elected To records and 70 of the many songs that he Show brought the highest ratings ever sociation of FM Broadcasters conven- NARAS Hall Of Fame has written have been recorded by other (93% of the available audience) along tion in New Orleans. Columbia made an. stars - people like and with an invitation to return. offer to the stations meeting there to co - Faron Young. He records exclusively for Election Committee Larry Gor- promote the opening of the film next MGM Records. Gordon/Casady president like Tom Gamache, who works spring, on an exclusive -market radio Bobby Bare is an ex -Ohio farm boy don, with Gordon on nationalizing basis. Offer is open to all radio stations in LOS ANGELES Paul Drew, RKO whose recording career includes such closely - began as radio talent the country. Radio vice-president for programming, hits as "Detroit City," "Miller's Cave" and Demento, was billed as "the first FM has been elected to serve on the "Five Hundred Miles Away From Home." Gamache deejay in the world to play progressive National Academy of Recording Arts and Barbara Fairchild is one of the most in Boston on Sciences "NARAS Hall of Fame" elec- talented singers on todays musical rock." Tom started WTBS-FM, M.I.T.'s station, in 1966. Gor- tion committee, it has been announced scene with hits like "The Teddy Bear don began as "America's youngest jock," by Bill Lowery, president of that Song" and "Kid Stuff." the age of 8 in Cincinnati on WSAI-AM organization. Tickets are available through outlets at and had "the Number 1 rated show in The formulation of the NARAS Hall of affiliated with the Sacramento Com- town." Fame was to honor recordings of lasting, munity Center Box Office. qualitative or historical significance that "It's in the airing," says Gordon, "I were released prior to the inception of think people are finally starting to hear the Grammy Awards in 1958. the fun we've been having putting the Drew is undoubtedly qualified to serve show across the country. They're on this committee, having serviced every Avco Sells WWDC To responding too. Every station carrying phase of the music business as a disc Broadcasting the show writes us with details of mail jockey, music coordinator, program Capitol downpours and board -jamming phone director and currently functioning as the CINCINNATI -Avco Broadcasting Cor- calls." direct supervisor of the 13 highly suc- poration has agreed to sell WWDC and cessful and rated stations owned and WWDC-FM to Capitol Broadcasting Com- operated by RKO General Radio, Incor- pany, Washington, D.C. John T. Murphy, porated. Throughout his long and out- president of Avco Broadcasting, said the standing career, Drew has been in- sale price, which is contingent on the ap- Ashford And Simpson NEW YORK - Ms. Bonnie Simmons has strumental in the music world and has proval of the Federal Communications Air On Rock Concert been named program director of KSAN, been many times honored by that seg- Commission, includes all physical assets San Francisco, announced Tom ment of the business with plaques and of the stations and added that the price Donahue, vice president and general gold records of recognition. He has also was $3.6 million. Avco Broadcasting pur- HOLLYWOOD - RSO artists Ashford manager of the Metromedia stereo been a guest lecturer and speaker on chased the WWDC stations in 1965. and Simpson will air on Don Kirshner's station. radio formats and contemporary music. In addition to WWDC and WWDC-FM, Rock Concert in New York and Los Ms. Simmons, who has been em- and recently spoke before a Canadian Avco Broadcasting operates five VHF Angeles on Oct. 26, it was announced by ployed as KSAN's operations director seminar on music and radio. television stations in Cincinnati, Dayton, David Yarnell, producer of the music since April, 1973, joined the station in Paul said that it is an extreme honor to and Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, In- show. 1971 as music librarian/public service join such people as Berry Gordy, Joe diana; and San Antonio, Texas, and radio The writers/singers, who record for director. She has also worked at KSAN Smith, Wesley Rose, Russ Regan and stations in San Francisco; Wood River, Il- the Warner Bros. label, will star on the as a talk show producer and disc jockey Goddard Lieberson in serving NARAS linois (Greater St. Louis); San Antonio, segment with Jim Stafford and Dave and has been involved in the planning and making their Hall of Fame a reality. Texas; and Cincinnati, Ohio. Mason. and production of special programming.

October 26, 1974 29 CSHP(DXR1D O/CTVH vital statistics looking ah

A survey of key radio stations in all important markets throughout the country to determine by per- centage of those reporting which releases are being added to station play lists this week for the first time and also the degree of concentration combining previous reports. Percentage figures on left in- #77 101 I FEEL SANCTIFIED dicate how many of the stations reporting this week have added the following titles to their play list for Fire Baby, I'm On Fire (3:25) (Jobete Music - ASCAP) the first time. Percentage figures on right include total from left plus the percentage title received in Commodores (Motown 1319F) prior week or weeks Andy Kim - Capitol 3962 1750 North Vine 102 WALKING IN THE WIND PROD: Andy Kim (Ackee - ASCAP) % T TAL % OF PUB: Joachim Music Inc. - BMI Traffic (Asylum 45207) TATION STATIONS J WRITER: Andy ADDING TO HAVE Kim TITLE ARTIST LABEL TITLES TO ADDED FLIP: Here Comes The Mornin' 103 WORN OUT BROKEN HEART TITLES TO (Moonsong BMI) PROG PROG. - SCHED. SCHED. San Dees (Atlantic 3205) THIS WEEK TO DATE #79 104 LOVE IS LIKE A BUTTERFLY Willie And The Hand Jive (3:10) (Owe -Par Music - BMI) 1. Wishing You Were Here - Chicago - 35% 69% Eric Clapton - RSO 503 (RCA 10031) 9229 Sunset Blvd., Columbia L.A. 90669 105 NOTHING YOU CAN D PROD: Tom Dowd (A.W.B. Music- BMI) PUB: Eldorado Average White Band (Atlantic 3044) 2. Angie Baby Helen Reddy Capitol Music- BMI - - 32% 32% WRITER: J. Otis ARR: Robert Stigwood Org. 106 THE BALLAD OF LUCY 3. Sha -La -La - Al Green - Hi 30% 53% FLIP: Main Line Florida JORDAN (Evil Eye - BMI) Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show 4. I Can Help - Billy Swan - Monument 28% 94% (Columbia 3-10032) #88 107 NAMES, TAGS, NUMBERS & 5. Carefree Highway Gordon Lightfoot Nobody (3:27) - 25% 17% The Doobie Brothers - Warner Bros. LABELS 8041 (Landers- Roberts - April - ASCAP) - Reprise Albert Hammond (Mums 6032) 3701 Warner Blvd. 6. I've Got The Music In Me Kiki Dee 21% 38% PROD: , Lenny 108 PLEASE MR. POSTMAN - Waronker (Jobete Music- BMI) Band - MCA/Rocket PUB: Warner -Tamerlane Pub. The Pat Boone Family (Motown 1314F) Corp./Captain America Publishing - BMI 109 HE DID ME WRONG 7. Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas - 20% 60% (Patti Dahlstrom Camp - ASCAP) WRITER: Tom Johnston Patti Dahlstrom (20th Century 2113) 20th Century FLIP: Flying Cloud 110 VOO-DOO MAGIC 8. After The (Group Two - ASCAP) Gold Rush - Prelude - 18% 57% Rhodes Kids (CRC 2033) Island #94 Someday (3:21) 111 ITS TIME Dave Loggins - Epic 8-50035 (Cotillion Music- BMI) 9. The Need To Be - Jim Weatherly - 15% 45% 6121 Sunset Blvd. Mighty Clouds of Joy (Dunhill 15012) Buddah PROD: Glen Spreen/Dave Loggins PUB: Leeds Music/Antique 112 LET GO Music- (Pocket -Full of Tunes/Common - BMI) ASCAP (Chelsea 3002) 10. Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin - 12% 26% WRITER: Dave Loggins Elektra ARR. Glen Spreen/Dave Loggins 113 SUBTERRANEAN FLIP: Girl From Knoxville HOMESICK BLUES (Warner Bros. - ASCAP) 11. Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka - 11% 11% Nilsson (RCA 10078) Rocket/MCA #95 114 EASY STREET Love My Life Away (2:05) (Silver Steed - BMI) 12. People Gotta Move Gino Vannelli 11% 11% ars - Elektra E-45209 The Edgar Winter Group (Epic 8-50034) - - 96 2 N. La Cienga A&M PROD: Mike Curb and Michael Lloyd 115 EVERGREEN (Universe - ASCAP) PUB: January Music- BMI Booker T. (Epic 50031) 13. Fire, Baby I'm On Fire - Andy Kim - 10% 10% WRITER: FLIP: You Can't Get There From Here 116 TRAIN KEPT A ROLLIN' Capitol (Fort Knox Music - BMI) Aerosmith (Columbia 3-10034) 14. My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton - 10% 91% #96 117 LADIES LOVE OUTLAWS ABC I Can Stand A Little Rain (3:32) (Rebaca - BMI) Joe Cocker - A&M 1626 Tom Rush (Columbia 3-10021) 1416 North La Brea, L.A. 15. After The Gold Rush - Prelude - 10% 49% PROD: Jim Price 118 I DID WHAT I DID FOR MARIA PUB: W.B. Music Corp./Extreme (Murray - Callander/Coral Rock/Americar Island Dream - ASCAP) Music-ASCAP Errol Sober (ABC 12016) WRITER: Jim Price 16. Fairy Tale - Pointer Sisters - Blue 9% 9% FLIP: I Get Mad Thumb 119 FALLING OUT OF LOVE (Pedal Point Music/Dunbar Music- BMI) #98 Buster Brown (RCA PB 10023) 17. Rockin' Soul - Hues Corp. - RCA 9% 39% Bungle In The Jungle (3:20) Jethro Tull - Chrysalis 2101 6922 Hollywood Blvd., 707 L.A. 90028 120 HEY YA'LL 18. Touch Me - Fancy - Big Three 9% 22% (Far -Fetched Music - ASCAP) PROD: Ian Anderson Black Oak Arkansas (Atco 7003) 19. Willie And The Hand Jive - Eric 8% 8% PUB: Maison Rouge Music -ASCAP WRITER: Ian Anderson Clapton - RSO ARR: Ian Anderson 121 NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYI FLIP: Back Door Angel (Jobete Music-ASCAP) 20. Whatever You Got, I Want - Jackson 5 8% 8% Gloria Gaynor (MGM 14748) - Motown #99 Look Away (3:35) Ozark Mountain Daredevils - A&M 122 WRITE ME A LETTER 1623 (Fox Fanfare/Canewalk - BMI) The DeFranco Family Featuring Tony 1416 North La Brea, L.A. DeFranco (20th Century 2128) PROD: David Anderly, Glyn Johns PUB: Lost Cabin Music- BMI 123 an_ WRITER: Randle Chowning (ABC/Dunhill - BMI) OPENING FLIP: It Probably Always Will (Dunhill 15011) EMPIRE ROOM T MPS PERFECTION IN PERFORMANCE INC #100 124 FIRST Loose Booty TIME I EVER SAW (2:58) YOUR Direction Management Sly & The Family Stone Epic 8-50033 FACE Waldorf Astoria - (Stone King/Music Inc. - BMI) SIDNEY A. SEIDENBERG, INC. 6121 Sunset Blvd. The Clams (Three Brothers TMB 4048) Oct. 28 - Nov. 16 1414 Avenue of the Americas PROD: Sylvester Stewart New York, New York 10019 PUB: Stone Flower Music- BMI Telephone: (212) 421-2021 WRITER: Sly Stone FLIP: Can't Strain The Brain cash box;' additions to radio playlists

WABC - NEW YORK KOV - PITTSBURGH WAPE - JACKSONVILLE WCOL - COLUMBUS You Ain't Seen Nothing-Bachman-Turner After The Gold Rush - Prelude - Island Angie Baby- Helen Reddy - Capitol Promised Land - Elvis Presley - RCA Overdrive-Mercury Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas- 20th Century Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas - 20th Century Nobody- Doobie Bros. -W.B. Tin Man-America-W.B. Second Avenue Art Garfunkel Columbia 18 To B- After The Gold Rush Prelude Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol - - - Neil Diamond Columbia Stop & Smell The Roses-Mac Davis-Columbia 10 To 6 - Tin Man - America 19 To 10 -Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - Longfellow Serenade - - 23 To 13-Jazzman-Carole King 20 To 12 - Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin John Lennon Laughter In The Rain- Neil Sedaka- MCA/Rocket I You 32 To 15-Everlasting Love-Carl Carlton 23 To 15 - When Will I See You Again - Three 24 To 15 -Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot 21 To 12-When Will See Again-Three 10 To 6-Do It-B.T. Express Degrees 17 To 11- Skin Tight - Ohio Players Degrees 23 To 13 -Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin WING - DAYTON 38 To 31 - Travelin' Shoes - Elvin Bishop WKWK - WHEELING Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor- MGM KIMN - DENVER Everlasting Love-Carl Carlton-Backbest Kung Fu Fighting -Carl Douglas - 20th Century WLS - CHICAGO Touch Me-Fancy-Big Tree WIBG - PHILADELPHIA My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton - ABC Skin Tight - Ohio Players - Mercury Wishing You Were Here-Chicago-Columbia Carefree Highway -Gordon Lightfoot -Reprise Fire, Baby I'm On Fire - Andy Kim - Capitol My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton - ABC Names, Tags, Numbers & Labels-Albert Back Home Again - John Denver.- RCA 22 To 14-1 Can Help - Billy Swan Tin Man - America -W.B. Hammond-Mums Longfellow Serenade - Neil Diamond - Columbia 21 To 13 - Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin 29 To 14 -Jazzman - Carole King If-Telly Savalas-MCA Straight Shootin' Woman - Steppenwolf - Mums 33 To 22 - Life Is A Rock- Reunion 19 To 10 -You Ain't Seen Nothing - 39 To 33-Laughter In The Rain-Neil Sedaka Bachman -Turner Overdrive 30 To 21-When Will I See You Again-Three WCAO - BALTIMORE KMOE - MONROE 34 To 23- Life Is A Rock- Reunion Degrees Back Home Again - John Denver- RCA Wishing You Were Here-Chicago-Columbia 27 To 20-I Can Help-Billy Swan People Gotta Move - Gino Vannelli - A&M The Need To Be - Jim Weatherly - Buddah WMEX - BOSTON 21 To 10-You Ain't Seen Nothing-Bachman-Turner Do It - B.T. Express - Scepter 10 To 15-Give It To The People - Righteous Bros. Fire, Baby I'm On Fire -Andy Kim - Capitol Overdrive 12 To 5-You Ain't Seen Nothing - Bachman -Turner 21 To 17 - Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot Whatever You Got - Jackson 5 - Motown 16 To 8-Stop & Smell The Roses-Mac Davis Overdrive You Got The Love - Rufus- ABC 10 To 9 -Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - John Willie & The Hand Jive - Eric Clapton - RSO Lennon KLIF - DALLAS Heavy Falling Out - Stylistics - Avco WDRC - HARTFORD 15 To 12-Tin Man - America Don't Eat The Yellow Snow - Frank Zappa - Sha -La -La - Al Green - Hi Do It Baby-Miracles-Tamla DiscReet Extra To 14 -When Will I See You Again Three Nothing-Bachman-Turner - You Ain't Seen WROV - ROANOKE I've Got The Music In Me - Kiki Dee Band - Degrees Overdrive-Mercury MCA/Rocket 19 To 12 Gets You Thru The Night Dog Night-Dunhill Wishing You Were Here - Chicago- Columbia -Whatever - Play Something Sweet -3 Cat's In The Cradle Harry Chapin Elektra 19 To 7-You Ain't Seen Nothing Bachman -Turner John Lennon Angie Baby-Helen Reddy-Capitol - - - Here-Chicago-Columbia Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol Overdrive Wishing You Were Rockin' Soul - Hues Corp. - RCA 12 To 9 - Back Home Again - John Denver WPRO - PROVIDENCE I Can Help-Billy Swan-Monument Teach Me Fancy Big Tree 18 To 15 Tin Man America Wishing You Were Here -Chicago-Columbia 25 To 10-My Melody Of Love-Bobby Vinton - - - - Best Of My Love Eagles Asylum When Will I See You Again Three Degrees Phila. 18 To 8-Tin Man-America - - - - 27 To 20 - Do It Baby - Miracles WEDO - PITTSBURGH Int'I. 19 To 14-Carefree Highway -Gordon Lightfoot Heavy Falling Out -Stylistics - Avco Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol WFOM - MARIETTA 18 To 13 - Tin Man - America I'll Be Your Everything - Percy Sledge - Capricorn The Need To Be-Jim Weatherly - Buddah My Of Love-BobbyMelody Vinton-ABC 18 To 11 -Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - Pretzel Logic - Steely Dan - ABC Got TheLove-Rufus-ABC John Lennon People Gotta Move -Gino Vannelli - A&M Wishing You Were Here-Chicago-Columbia 13 To 7 - Wall Street Shuffle -10 c.c. WOKI - ATLANTA 24 To 9 - Jazzman - Carole King Ride 'Em Cowboy-Paul Davis-Bang 11 To 6-You Ain't Seen Nothing - Bachman -Turner I Can Help - Billy Swan - Monument 21 To 11 -Tin Man - America Willie & The Hand Jive-Eric Clapton-RSO Overdrive Sha -La -La - Al Green - Hi 30 To 24 - My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton 39 To 31-The Black -Eyed Boys-Paper Lace 6 To 1 - Black Water - Doobie Bros. Longfellow Serenade - Neil Diamond - Columbia 38 To 30-I Can Help-Billy Swan Extra To 10- Back Home Again - John Denver WFIL - PHILADELPHIA 27 To 15-Whatever Gets You Thru The Night-John WAYS - CHARLOTTE Back Home Again -John Denver - RCA Columbia Lennon When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees- Phila. WBAI - CINCINNATI Wishing You Were Here-Chicago- 20 To 11-Back Home Again-John Denver Int'I. Back Home Again - John Denver - RCA 24 To 15 - You Ain't Seen Nothing - Longfellow Serenade - Neil Diamond - Columbia Doraville - Atlanta Rhythm Section - Polydor Bachman-Turner Overdrive WJET - ERIE My Melody Of Love- Bobby Vinton - ABC When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees-Phila. 25 To 17- Life Is A Rock- Reunion Carefree Highway-Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise After The Gold Rush - Prelude Island Int'I. 27 To 19 - Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds - Rush Prelude Island Give It To The People-Righteous 17 To 3 - I Can Help - Billy Swan After The Gold - - Bros.-Capitol/Haven 18 To 11 - Fairy Tale - Pointer Sisters 23 To 111 - Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin WMPS - MEMPHIS 25 To 16-My Melody Of Love-Bobby Vinton 21 To 15 - Back Home Again - John Denver 8 To 4 -Jazzman - Carole King Longfellow Serenade - Neil Diamond - Columbia 33 To 24-Don't Eat The Yellow Snow-Frank Zappa 22 To 19 -Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - 24 To 19 - My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton Wishing You Were Here - Chicago - Columbia John Lennon 16 To 12 -Steppin' Out - Dawn Extra To 13 -Whatever Gets You Through The Night WKLO - LOUISVILLE - John Lennon Love Me Now-Ruby Winters 14 Toil - Do It Baby -Miracles Love Don't Love Nobody-Spinners-Atlantic 7 To 2 - You Haven't Done Nothin' - Stevie Wonder Rockin' Soul-Hues Corp.-RCA Promised Land-Elvis Presley-RCA WTIX - NEW ORLEANS Doraville-Atlanta Rhythm Section-Polydor My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton - ABC King Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas -20th Century the big three People Gotta Move-Gino Vannelli - A&M 14 To 1-I Can Help-Billy Swan 13 To 7 - Jazzman - Carole King 17 To 11 - Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds 1. Wishing You Were Here - Chicago - Columbia WLAV - GRAND RAPIDS WIXY - CLEVELAND SecondAvenue-Art Garfunkel-Columbia People Gotta Move - Gino Vannelli - A&M Rockin' Soul-Hues Corp.-RCA 2. Angie Baby Helen Reddy - Capitol Carefree Highway-Gordon Lightfoot - Reprise My Melody Of Love-Bobby Vinton-ABC - The Need To Be-Jim Weatherly- Buddah Laughter In The Rain-Neil Sedaka-MCA/Rocket I Feel A Song -Gladys Knight & Pips - Buddah 24 To 16-Whatever Gets You Thru The Night-John 3. Sha -La -La - Al Green - Hi Candy's Going Bad -Golden Earring - MCA/Track. Lennon Wishing You Were Here -Chicago - Columbia Extra To 20-Longfellow Serenade-Neil Diamond I've Got The Music In Me- Kiki Dee Band- MCA/Rocket WMAK - NASHVILLE Don't Eat The Yellow Snow- Eric Clapton - RSO Laughter In The Rain-Neil Sedaka-MCA/Rocket I Can Help - Billy Swan - Monument giants Vinton My Melody Of Love-Bobby Vinton-ABC profile of the 15 To 3 - My Melody Of Love - Bobby Ride 'Em Cowboy-Paul Davis-Bang You Can Have Her-Sam Neely-A & M 1. Jazzman - Carole Kings - Ode WDGY - MINNEAPOLIS 14-7, WHB Here After The Gold Rush-Prelude-Island WLS 29-16, CKLW 23-15, WTIX 15- , KFRC 19-14, KHJ 7-1, WSN 8-4, WMAK Wishing You Were - Chicago - Columbia 14 To 7-Jazzman-Carole King 14-10, WPRO 24-9, KKDJ 13-2 Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol 25 To 14-Everlasting Love-Carl Carlton Fairytale - Pointer Sisters - ABC Early Morning Love -Sammy Johns - GRC KIOA - DES MOINES 2. Tin Man - America - W.B. 12 To 7- Everlasting Love - Carl Carlton I Can Help-Billy Swan-Monument CKLW 22-14, KHJ 23-13, KOV 10-6, WCAO 15-12, WPOP 17-10, WDRC 18-8, KLEO 15-11, Wishing You Were Here-Chicago-Columbia WPRO 21-11, WROV 18-13, KADE 18-15 WHB - KANSAS CITY Skin Tight-Ohio Players-Mercury Give It To The People - Righteous Bros. - Capitol When Will I See You Again -3 Degrees-Phila. Intl. 3. Whatever Gets You Through The Night John Lennon Carefree Highway -Gordon Lightfoot - Reprise - - Wishing You Were Here - Chicago - Columbia WOKY MILWAUKEE Apple 16 To 8 Love Me For A Reason Osmonds - 26-8, - - Cat's In The Cradle-Harry Chapin-Elektra WORM 23-15, WPOP 30=22, KILT X-301VCAO 16-9, WFOM 27-15, WMEX 11J-12, WLEE 14 To 10 - Jazzman - Carole King Touch Me-Fancy-Big Tree WRKO 18-11, WROV 16-11 Angie Baby-Helen Reddy-Capitol Must Have Got Lost-J. Geils Band-Atlantic CKLW DETROIT Meet Me On The Corner-Henry Gross-A & M - I Honestly Love You Newton -John MCA Overnight Sensation-Raspberries-Capitol WHBO - MEMPHIS KYA - SAN FRANCISCO -Olivia - Hitbound Love Me For A Reason Osmond Kung Fu Fighting Carl Douglas 20th Century I Can Help - Billy Swan - Monument 22 To 13-Longfellow Serenade-Neil Diamond - - - - Fire, Baby I'm On Fire Andy Kim Capitol 25 To 17-King Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas Brothers - MGM Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka - MCA - - 20 To 4 -Sha La La- Al Green Fairytail Pointer Sisters Blue Thumb 29 To 10 - Do It - B.T. Express - - 22 To Man-America WPOP HARTFORD 15 To 6 Steppin' Out Dawn Bell 6 To 2 Do It Baby Miracles 14-Tin ------23 To 15 -Jazzman Carole King 21 To 11 Highway-Gordon Lightfoot 17 To 11 -When Will I See You Again Three - Back Home Again-John Denver-RCA -Carefree - Rush Prelude 22 To 14-La La Peace Song-Al Wilson Degrees 26 To 18 - After The Gold - Everlasting Love-Carl Carlton-Backbeat Extra To 23 You've Got The Love Rufus Wishing You Were Here-Chicago-Columbia 28 To 19 - You Need To Be - Jim Weatherly - - 3o You Ain't Nothin' Yet Extra To 30 - - Wednesday I Can Help-Billy Swan-Monument To 22 - Seen - KNDE - SACRAMENTO 19 To 4-My Melody Of Love-Bobby Vinton Bachman -Turner Overdrive My Melody Of Love Bobby Vinton ABC 30 To 22-Whatever You - - Gets Thru The Night-John Whatever You Got I Want Jackson Five Motown Lennon - - KLEO - WICHITA Sha LaLa-Al Green - Hi My Melody Of Love Bobby Vinton ABC 17 To 10-Tin Man-America KFRC - SAN FRANCISCO Wishing You Were Here Chicago Columbia - - Hitbound Neil Diamond Long Fellow Serenade - - I've Got The Music In Me - Kiki Dee Band - - - 17 To 6 - Do It Baby - Miracles MCA/Rocket WSGN - BIRMINGHAM -Columbia Yet 30 To 17-You Ain't Seen Nothin' - Cat's In The Cradle Harry Chapin Elektra Angie Baby-Helen Reddy-Capitol 5 To 1 - Do It Baby - Miracles Bachman -Turner Overdrive - - 21 To Can Help Billy Swan I've Got The Music In Me-Kiki Dee 16 To 9 -When Will I See You Again - Three 4-I - Band-MCA/Rocket Degrees 15 To 11 - Tin Man-America Sha-La-La-Al Green-Hi 22 To 15 Everlasting Love Carl Carlton 22 To 15- Life Is A Rock- Reunion - - KJR SEATTLE Yet Let's Straighten It Out-Latimore-Glades 19 To 14 - Jazzman -Carole King - 27 To 22 - You Ain't Seen Nothing - 23 To 14-Travelin' Shoes-Elvin Bishop Angie Baby- Helen Reddy - Capitol Bachman -Turner Overdrive 9To6-The Bitch Is Back-Elton John Fairytale- Pointer Sisters- Blue Thumb KHJ - LOS ANGELES Pencil Thin Mustache - Jimmy Buffett - ABC WOAM - MIAMI ShaLaLa- Al Green - Hi ShaLaLa - Al Green - Hi WLEE - RICHMOND Carefree Highway-Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol The Need To Be -Jim Weatherly - Buddah King Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas-20th Century La La Peace Song - Al Wilson Rocky Road KKDJ - LOS ANGELES Distant Lover Marvin Gaye Tamla - What Ever Gets You Through - - Wishing You Were Here-Chicago-Columbia Do It Till You're Satisfied - BT Express - Scepter The Night -John I Can Help- Billy Swan - Monument 7 To Lennon Apple I Can Help-Billy Swan-Monument 1- Jazzman - Carol King - Overnight Sensation - Raspberries- Capitol My Melody Of Love-Bobby Vinton-ABC 23 To 13-Tin Man-America 13 To 2-Jazzman -Carole King Sha -La -La - Al Green - Hi 22 To 14-Longfellow Serenade-Neil Diamond 18 To 14 -You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet- Honey Honey - Abba - Atlantic 23 To 15-Whatever Gets You Thru The Night-John Bachman-Turner Overdrive When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees- Phila. WRKO - BOSTON Int'I. Lennon In The Cradle Harry Chapin Elektra Cat's - - 26 To 8 -Whatever Gets You Through The Night - Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol John Lennon WAVZ - NEW HAVEN WIKL - PEORIA Bungle - Jetro Tull - Chrysalis I've Got The Music In Me - Kiki Dee - Rocket Cat's In The Cradle Harry Chapin Elektra 18 To 11 -What Ever Gets You Through The Night - Hitbound Sha La La- Al Green- Hi - - John Lennon - Overnight Sensation - Raspberries Capitol KILT HOUSTON Angie Baby Helen Reddy Capitol - 27 To 16 Fellow Serenade Neil Diamond - - - You Can Have Her - Sam Neely - A&M -Long - Kung Fu Fighting Carl Douglas- 20th Century La La Peace Song - Al Wilson - Rocky Road 28 To 21 - My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton - - Please Mr. Postman - Pat Boone Family Motown ABC Angie Baby- Helen Reddy - Capitol - Nobody - Doobie Bros. -W.B. WGLI - LONG ISLAND After The Gold Rush - Prelude - Island KCBO - SAN DIEGO Wishing You Were Here - Chicago - Columbia WLAC - NASHVILLE 20 To 13 - Let's Straighten It Out - Latimore Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot - Reprise Angie Baby - Helen Reddy - Capitol Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd - MCA 37 To 24 -When Will I See You Again - Three Back Home Again - John Denver - RCA Dolt - B.T. Express - Scepter Second Avenue - Art Garfunkel - Columbia Degrees Everlasting Love - Carl Carlton - Backbeat Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin -Elektra Extra To 15 - Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Rolling Extra To 30- Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - Kung Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas - 20th Century After The Gold Rush - Prelude - Island Stones John Lennon

October 26, 1974 31 cash box R&Bnews report r&b ingredients Brandy Goes Indy; Leaves Motown The Los Angeles Playboy Club in Century City concluded its Jazz Festival with the appearance of Earl "Fatha" Hines, recognized as the "father" of modern jazz piano. HOLLYWOOD - Howard Brandy has "Fatha" opened Monday, Oct. 14 for a one -week stand. One reviewer of an Earl Hines exited his position as director of publicity show said "Occasionally, lazily, you think he's affecting a grabbag of styles. Then you for Motown Records to form his own in- remember, he originated them all! He's merely having a conversation with himself. dependent publicity -public relations of- From Wilson to Powell to Peterson, the pianists owe their dues to Hines." The early fice, specializing in music accounts. recordings of Earl Hines are such classics, his discoveries like Billy Eckstine and Before joining Motown, Brandy was a Sarah Vaughan are such fixtures that many people are surprised that the legend still film producer. His last film was "The lives and is going strong. Earl "Fatha" Hines and his quartet are still winning jazz Take", a Columbia Pictures release polls, making triumphant tours of Europe, Japan and Australia and looking for new which starred Billy Dee Williams. worlds to conquer.... Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter and Steve Barri have completed Prior to his two year tenure as a film Four Tops, post -production on "The Live," for ABC -Dunhill. Album cuts cover not producer, Brandy was a pioneer in music only top hits of The Four Tops on current label, but their Motown chartbusters as well. industry publicity and handled such ac- Barri, Lambert and Potter return this week to the studios to begin Tops' next LP... counts as Uni Records, the Tijuana Golden Fleece recording artists the Ethics have changed their name to the Love Brass, Monkees, Fifth Dimension, Andy Committee. The group scored earlier this year with the release of "Good Luck," and Williams and others. are currently awaiting the release of their newest single for Golden Fleece entitled His new offices will be at 8218 Sunset "One Day Apiece." The group is comprised of Ronald Tyson, Larry Richards, Norman Blvd. in Hollywood. Frazier, and Joe Freeman. An LP is also expected by the group soon. ... Syreeta, Motown recording artist, will headline at the Troubadour in Hollywood Nov. 5 for a "The Wiz" For PIECES OF TURRENTINE - Celebrating one week engagement. Syreeta has just completed a highly successful five city U.S. the release of Stanley Turrentine's new tour three European tour. "Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta" is her and country Baltimore Opening Fantasy LP, "Pieces Of Dreams," are left second album on Motown records and is moving up the charts. Stevie Wonder HOLLYWOOD to right: Bob Usery, Fantasy Records; produced and arranged the album, and all the songs were either written by Stevie or - An original musical, "The Wiz," from Frank Tony Christopher, WBEZ-FM; Stanley co -written by Stevie and Syreeta.... Philadelphia International recording artists The adapted Baum's "The Wizard - Turrentine; and Sidney Garfinkel, Fan- O'Jays are off to the Bahamas to appear at the Paradise Island Hotel in Nassau, Oct. Wonderful Of Oz," an all black version of the classic tale, will have tasy Records. Turrentine played at 28 and 29. They will then appear at the King's Inn in Freeport, Oct. 30 and 31... Chicago's Jazz Showcase where his Alvin Thomas has recently the national promotion its pre -Broadway opening at the assumed position of director of the saxophone -led music comforted the jazz Babylon Recording Corporation, announced Jerry Wagner, general manager. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore on Oc- tober 21st. It will then open at the Fisher buffs in the audience and converted the Thomas was most recently involved in the promotion departments of Invictus and rock fans to his new sounds. Scepter Records. He will be handling all of Babylon's future releases including new Theatre November 4th, prior to premiering at Wintergarden product by Johnny Williams, Cashmere, Joe Hill and Executive Suite.... Philly Gotham's December Groove recording artists The Finishing Touch have released their premiere single for 17th. Redd Foxx's 40th 20th Century Music holds exclusive the label entitled "Second Best Is Better Than None." An LP by the group is expec- world-wide ted soon. ... Hot on the heels of what has got to be the discotheque surprise of the publishing rights to the Anniversary Show score, penned by Charlie Smalls, while year, and due to tremendous demand, Golden Fleece recording artists The Trammps HOLLYWOOD Actor -comedian Redd have released their third effort for the label entitled "Trusting Heart." The record was 20th Century Records will release the - original sound -track album. "The Wiz" is Foxx, star of the hit NBC-TV series, originally selling for $50 as a pirate dub. The LP by The Trammps will ship before the "Sanford and Son" will celebrate his end of the year. being produced by Ken Harper with Gilbert Moses handling directorial reins; 40th Anniversary in show business Mon- choreography and staging of musical day, October 28, with a special benefit Lewis & Fossert Wright Appointed numbers by George Faison, book by Bill show at the Shubert Theatre in Century Philly Groove Rep Brown. City. The show, presented by the Los Join ABC R&B 20th Century Music Corporation prexy Angeles Playboy Club will mark Mr. HOLLYWOOD - Stan Watson, president Herb Eiseman and 20th Century Foxx's first live theatre appearance in HOLLYWOOD Otis Smith, vice has - of Philly Groove Records, an- Records chief Russ Regan are planning Los Angeles. president of ABC Records, last week an- nounced the appointment of the Edward an extensive world-wide exploitation The proceeds of the show will go to nounced the appointment of Al Lewis to Windsor Wright Corporation (EWW) to the position of director of special campaign for the massive project. the Redd Foxx Foundation for Children's handle public relations for the recording Stephanie Mills will portray "Dorothy," Education and Recreation, Taft, projects, R&B, at the label. company and its artists, The First Choice, Lewis, who received his BBA in Stu Gilliam appears as "The Scarecrow," Oklahoma. Taft, Oklahoma, where Mr. Sound Experience and the Finishing Tiger Haynes fills the role of "The Tin Foxx is Police Chief, is a small, finance from Pace College, has had 15 Touch. Man," Ted Ross is "The Lion," Dee Dee economically depressed community in years' experience at MGM Records, "We have always understood the great he variously as of Bridgewater is "Glinda, The Good Witch need of a community swimming pool and where served director importance of building a strong media the royalty department, director of Of The South," and Butterfly McQueen means to mount an effort to attract in- image through public relations and I feel special projects, administrative assistant will be featured as "The Queen Of The dustry to the area. that EWW is the firm to handle the job," Mice." The show, entitled "The Redd Foxx to the president, and, most recently, stated Watson. director of East Coast operations. Anniversary Show", starring Redd Foxx Philly Groove Records, whose product and His Friends, will be presented one is distributed by Bell Records (this also night only, October 28th at 8:30 p.m. includes the Philly Soulville label, for Scheduled to star with Redd Foxx on the which the Sound Experience record), show are Doc Severinsen and his has enjoyed much success over the past Tonight Show Orchestra, Checkmates, three years. Along with co -producer and Ltd., Slappy White, Alan Drake, The Lit- arranger Norman Harris, Watson has tle Steps, Doris Troy Gospel Singers, scored with such records as "Armed and Harry "Sweets" Edison, Hi-Fi White, and Extremely Dangerous," "Smarty Pants," special guest stars to be announced. and "Newsy Neighbors" for the female trio The First Choice, coupled with a string of hits for the Delfonics. The First Foreman -Ali Fight Choice is also currently enjoying similar To Benefit UNCF success with their new single "The HOLLYWOOD - Entertainment en- AI Lewis Player" off the LP of the same name. trepreneur Ron Terry has chosen the To assume his new position, Lewis has Also, Watson previews new material on United Negro College Fund to be the relocated to ABC's California headquar- the Sound Experience, with their debut recipient of the receipts of the dinner, ters, where his responsibilities will entail LP "Don't Fight The Feeling," and a show and closed circuit telecast of the serving as a liaison between the R&B single by the Finishing Touch entitled George Foreman -Muhammad Ali World divisions of ABC's sales and promotion "Second Best Is Better Than None." Championship Fight from Zaire on Oc- departments, overseeing all budgets of Being one of the few continuously suc- tober 29 at the Beverly -Hilton Hotel, it the R&B department and serving as artist cessful Philadelphia labels Watson PAT TAYLOR DOES IT HERSELF - After was announced by Terry and United relations coordinator for the R&B depart- foresees great expansion over the next talking to many record companies and Negro College Fund representative, ment. few years, spearheading the program publishers, Pat Taylor, who works as a Frank Berent. In addition, Chuck Fassert has recently will be the premiere talents of The First receptionist by day and a waitress at Sammy Davis, Jr. will host the show. A been appointed to serve in the West Choice, Sound Experience and the night, decided that if she wanted to make large entertainment industry audience is Coast R&B/pop crossover promotion Finishing Touch. a record she would have to do it herself. expected to attend, with details of the and sales areas. A nine-year veteran of Bob Brock, vice president and general So she did. Hiring union musicians, rent- evening's show to be disclosed at a press the record business, Fassert was manager of EWW briefly explains that ing a recording studio and supplying her conference at Davis' home next week. previously associated with Sussex "We feel the Philly Groove label and own material, Ms. Taylor recorded Tickets to the black tie optional affair Records as Sales and Promotion their artists have shown tremendous "Struttin' Your Stuff"/"One Of These may be purchased through the Beverly - Manager. He will report directly to potential thus far and with our as- Days." Now she owns her own record Hilton Hotel, or from the United Negro Lewis, who, in turn, will report to Jeanne sociation we will work to make Philly company, Monique Records, and is a College Fund, 2533 West Third Street, Bennett, general manager of the R&B Groove a major force in the music in- prime example of personal initiative and Los Angeles 90057, by mail. Seats are department. dustry." self-determination. $125.00 each, tax deductible.

32 October 26, 1974 cash box/country music report

Soft Attendance Raye Queen Of COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE WEEK Detrimental To LA Country Jubilee Owens Tourney Charlie Rich DEVONSHIRE DOWNS, HOLLYWOOD - Capitol recording ar- NORTHRIDGE, CA. - The California tist, Susan Raye will be Queen of the Country Western Jubliee, held here Oct. Links for the fourth Annual 11-13, headlined some top country Tennis and Golf Tournament, scheduled music acts in a fair -like atmosphere, but to take place in Bakersfield, California disappointing attendance dimmed the November 1, 2 and 3, it was announced lustre. by Buck Owens. was the headline at- Miss Raye will hostess the 90 minute traction Friday evening, Waylon Jen- telecast of the golf tournament, which nings Saturday evening and Marilyn Sel- will feature such celebrities as Telly lars and Carl Smith Sunday evening. Savalas, Robert Stack, , Supporting acts performing nightly in- Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Arte cluded , Red Simpson Johnson, Peter Brown, Hugh O'Brien, and Jerry Naylor. John Amos, Rafer Johnson, Foster The stage for the entertainment was Brooks, Efrem Zimbalist and Johnny situated at one end of the football Mann. Several baseball players with the stadium and the audience had its choice Dodgers and the Oakland A's will also at- of grass or bleachers for seating, unless tend and play in the tournaments. they provided their own chairs. Buck Owens' tournament benefits the Outside, a double row of arts and crafts new $1.5 million Kern Radiation On- booths, hawking leather goods, jewelry cology Center to be built in Bakersfield. and custom painted clothing, appeared to be doing virtually no business. On Saturday evening, it appeared that the games of chance had all shut down and Mareno although carnival rides had been adver- Signs tised, none were seen operating. The Cavaleers THE ENTERTAINER Charlie Rich, "July 12th 1939," and "Life's Little Ups patrons, numbering perhaps 1,000 early - NASHVILLE Ricci Mareno has signed voted "The Entertainer of The Year" for and Downs." Charlie's albums, which in the evening, were either watching the - 1974 by the Country Music Association, have received equal acceptance, in- entertainment or throwing frisbees the Country Cavaleers as their exclusive record also was voted the "Album Of The Year" clude "Behind Closed Doors," "Very around the football field. producer for MGB Productions. Their first release is winner. Special Love Song," "Benji," "The Best It appeared that everything had been entitled "Call Back Operator" which is scheduled for im- The biggest winner at the seventh an- Of Charlie Rich" and "Big Boss Man." provided for a gala country bash except mediate nual CMA Awards Show in Nashville in An artist on the Epic label, all of for one thing: sufficient attendance to release on Country Showcase America Record Label. 1973, Charlie has received Gold records Charlie's recording is directed by CBS make it a success. The Cavaleers are booked by Buddy for his hit singles "Behind Closed vice-president . Also in- Lee Attractions and were formerly with Doors," "Take It On Home," "Nice 'N' strumental in the success of "The Silver MGM Records. Easy," "A Very Special Love Song," "The Fox" has been the promotion of his good WPLO-FMGoesCountry Most Beautiful Girl," "I Love My Friend," friend, Bill Williams. ATLANTA - Way back in January, 1966 WPLO introduced Atlanta audiences to country music dressed up in a brand new Hart Signs W/ format. The success that followed is Hot Happenings W/UA-Nashville legendary and today WPLO ranks as one American Mgt. of the nation's more outstanding and LOS ANGELES AND NASHVILLE - - he is still critically ill. The album was best known Country radio stations. ENCINO, CA. - has signed United Artists Records is totally com- recently accepted into the Library of On Sept. 30, 1974, following in the with American Management, Inc. for ex- mitted to country music. The recent ap- Congress as an historical document. it footsteps of its AM affiliate, WPLO-FM clusive world wide representation was pointment of former hot country in- Country star Del Reeves remains a hot also went "country," but with a distinctly announced today by Bob Eubanks. dependent producer Larry Butler to the attraction, as his UA catalogue of albums different flavor. While both are classified Freddie Hart is one of the outstanding post of creative director, country (including his "Live At The Palomino" and in music. as "country music stations," there are singers composers country product, plus the broadening of the of- set) continues to keep him on top of the vast differences in their sounds. He achieved major prominence in 1971 fice to accommodate the talents of Jack country heap. UA has just released a As can be imagined, this new sound with the release of his classic com- Mesler and Lynn Shults has opened the "Very Best of Del Reeves" package. "Easy by didn't just "happen." Plough Broad- position, Loving," followed door to increased success at UA's Nash- continues to be a major seven in a row. "Easy casting Company and WPLO Program #1 singles Loving" ville facility; the results are already being country attraction with her string of won the Country Music Association Best management people spent many months felt in the country market, with rever- country charted singles that range from Song of the Year award two years in a studying formats of other stations, berations reaching the pop field as well. her "Slippin' Away" to her recently char- analyzing various trends in music pat- row, a feat never equalled before or ted "I'll Do Anything It Takes." An album since. He is also the only man to receive Al Teller, president of United Artists terns, program concepts and developing Records, comments that "United Artists of the same name has recently been new ideas until they arrived at what they five awards at a single presentation of released. the Music. has an ongoing total commitment to feel is the most unique approach to Academy of Country Charlie Louvin's new album is "It With his band, The Heartbeats, Fred- country music. I believe it is one of the filling a void on the Atlanta radio dial. Almost Felt Like Love." Slim Whitman, die tours the U.S. constantly, playing in most vital areas musically - and UA in- This is the new sound being heard on tends to be a major part of its continued who is an internationally recognized WPLO-FM. And, if immediate listener fairs and concert halls, because he feels country star, is receiving strong reaction way growth." reaction is any indication, it looks like that the best to record and write hit in Britain (where he is currently touring) Things happening at UA Nashville in- Plough has another success story in the records is to find out what the people with his UA single Anniversary." clude Sunday Sharpe's new single, "I'm "Happy making. want. Reno, Having Your Baby," her country-cover Such country luminaries as Jack It takes more than just an idea or a new Crystal Gayle and Bobby Harden also version of Paul Anka's pop chart -topper. format to make a successful sound "hap- home. The U.A. Nash- The disc, produced by Butler, is call UA country pen." Knowledgeable, talented people has, in Mayor Of Music Row streaking up the country charts. ville contingent addition, must implement any good plan, and acquired masters on such artists as Jan heading up the WPLO-FM team is Jim Election Postponed Equally hot, though a little newer on Crutchfield, Tim Holiday and Steve Best. the scene is , whose new Clemens, now Operations Manager for NASHVILLE, TENN. Plans for an The latter will be produced by Music City - disc is Bobby Goldsboro's early smash WPLO-AM and FM. election of the first honorary "Mayor of producer Billy Sherrill. The Within a short time WPLO-FM will be Music Row, U.S.A." have been post- "See Funny Little Clown." Newly Another UA/Nashville development signed country -rock group Calico is out operating on its new, taller tower and will poned, it has been announced. has been the crossing over in to the with their first UA single "Come On increase power to 100,000 watts, which The spokesman for Browning -Scott & country field of many UA acts, aided and Down To Texas." A Texas -based band will greatly enhance its present Associates and WSM Radio, who had abetted by the promotional expertise of from the Austin area (right now one of coverage over the Southeast. The launched the program a week ago, said UA Nashville. Such stars as the Dillards, the centers of country -pop music in the station already broadcasts in stereo. today that it had become apparent that Doc Watson and Bobby Goldsboro have country), Calico promises to break new WOPL-AM and FM are owned and there "would not be time to make this a benefited from this energized effort. pop ground for UA's Nashville folks. operated by Plough Broadcasting Com- success within the proposed schedule." UA's Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, in fact, was pany, Inc., a subsidiary of Plough, Inc. "After getting into a program of this No mention of country music would be the featured attraction at this year's UA Other Plough stations include WJJD- magnitude," the spokesman said, "it complete without a discussion of the presentation at the Country Music As- AM&FM, Chicago, WCOP-AM&FM, became increasingly clear that we could contribution of country swing inventor sociation's get-together in Music City. Boston, WCAO-AM&FM, Baltimore, WM- not get all of the details worked out and Bob Wills. United Artists' "For The Last The Colorado-based group is out with a PS-AM&FM, Memphis and WSUN in complete the nomination and election Time" commemorated Wills' new live album, "Stars and Stripes Tampa/St. Petersburgh. The company process in the time remaining." The achievement by setting down on wax a Forever" and is getting heavy country (as has an application on file with the F.C.C. election was to have been a part of the get-together of Wills and his sidemen, well as pop) airplay with their rendition of for purchase of WQXM-FM, Clear- annual music -related activities during the Texas Playboys. During the record- Johnny Horton's "Battle of New water/St. Petersburgh. the month of October. ing of the album, Wills lapsed into a coma Orleans."

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LADY LOVER - Writers: Bobby Lewis/Gene Ken- nedy, Publisher: Golden Horn Music, Inc., Producer: Mareno Earns Top ASCAP Country Music Awards Earl Richards. Artist: Bobby Lewis, GRT. LAST TIME I SAW HIM - Writers: Michael Mas- ser/Pamela Sawyer. Publisher: Jobete Music, Co., Inc., Award At SESAC Producer: Billy Davis for Perfect Harmony Produc- And Banquet Set New Records tions, Artist: , RCA. Country Banquet LISTEN - Writer Ray Griff, Publisher: Blue Melody Music, Producer: Walter Haynes, Artist: Wayne Kemp. NASHVILLE - Some 500 top song- derson, Eddie Arnold, Jim Ed Brown, MCA. writers, stars, music publishers and Bud Logan and Wilma Burgess, Roy LOVIN' ON BORROWED TIME - Writer Dick NASHVILLE - Ricci Mareno captured a Heard, Publisher: Music of the Times Pub. Corp.. record producnrom across the nation Clark, Billy Crash Craddock, Donna Producer: Dick Heard, Artist: Mel Street, Metromedia total of 17 individual awards at the 1974 Country. gathered here Wednesday (Oct. 16 - 8 Fargo, Ferlin Husky, Sami Jo, Bob SESAC Awards Banquet held at the LOVIN' SOMEONE ON MY MIND - Writer: Don p.m.) at the largest Country Music Luman, Ronnie Milsap, Anne Murray, Cook, Publisher: Milene Music. Inc., Producer: Don Woodmont Country Club in Nashville last Awards Banquet hosted by ASCAP. Marie Osmond, Ray Price, Kenny Price, Gant, Artist: Bobby Wright, ABC. Thursday evening. ever LOVING YOU HAS CHANGED MY LIFE - Writers: Honoring the "record -busting year" of Jeanne Pruett, Charlie Rich, Sammi Jerry Foster/Bill Rice. Publisher: Jack and Bill Music In addition, Mareno received the firm's chart successes by ASCAP members, Smith, Elvis Presley, Dottie West, and Company, Producer: Pete Drake, Artist: David Rogers, "Country Music Writer of the Year" award Atlantic. and the 1974 "International Award" for the music-licensing organization's ninth Hank Williams, Jr., Sonny James, Chet MY PART OF FOREVER - Writers: Jerry Foster/Bill Atkins, McCoy, Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Company, the song "You Got Everything That You annual black -tie gala saluted the talented Jerry Bradley, Charlie Producer: Billy Sherrill, Artist: Johnny Paycheck, Epic. men and women responsible for 74 Buck Owens, Glenn Sutton, Jerry Reed, OH, OH I'M FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN - Writers: Want," penned by Mareno and Bobby and Campbell. Al Hoffman/Dick Manning/Mark Markwell, Publisher: Fischer. Other Mareno winning songs in- major discs - some 50 percent more Glen Planetary Music Publishing Corp.. Producer: Mike than ever before. Curb, Artist: Eddy Arnold, MGM. cluded: "If I Miss You Again Tonight," ASCAP president Stan Adams, who Nashville team, PAPER ROSES - Writers: Janice Torre/Fred "I'll Never Break These Chains," songwriting Jerry presented the plaques, noted ASCAP's Spielman, Publisher: Lewis Music Publishing Co., Inc., Foster and Bill Rice, again led the Producer: Sonny James, Artist: Marie Osmond, MGM. "(Jeanie Marie) You Were A Lady," increasing contribution to country music ME parade to the awards table, carting off 15 PRECIOUS MEMORIES FOLLOW - Writer: "Goodbye, Rosie, Goodbye," "Hand In and saluted the society's greats who Frances Rhodes, Publisher: Fall Creek Music, ASCAP plaques for their writing and Producer: Ray Pennington, Artist: Josie Brown, RCA. Hand With Love," "I Don't Want To Be "blazed a path for this year's talented Foster/Bill producing efforts. "Colonel" Bill Hall of ROSIE CRIES A LOT - Writers: Jerry Around When It Rains," "I Never Meant winners" citing such Country Music Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Company, Jack and Bill Music led all publishers - Producer: Don Gant, Artist: Ferlin Husky, ABC. To Love Her," "Send Me No Roses," Hall of Fame luminaries as Gene Autry, SECRET LOVE-Writers: Sammy Fain/Paul Francis with an unprecedented 11 awards. The "You Got Everything That You Want," Fred Rose, and Bob Wills. ASCAP Webster. Publisher: Warner Brothers Music. Producer: Foster/Rice/Hall hits were "My Part Of Buck Owens, Artist: Tony Booth, Capitol. and "Welcome To My World Of Love." region director Ed Shea FOR ME Writer: , Publisher: Forever," "Loving You Has Changed My southern SMILE - Hosted by SESAC's president, A.R. pointed to the substantial progress Chappell and Co., Inc., Producer: Glenn Sutton, Artist: Life," "Song And Dance Man," "Rosie , Columbia. Prager the evening was attended by during the last five years, a dramatic SUNSHINE Writer: Johnny Wilson, Cries A Lot," "All In The Name Of Love," SOMETIME - some 500 music dignitaries from all over jump of 300 percent in ASCAP country Publisher: Pana Publishing, Producer: , "When Your Good Love Was Mine," Artist: Jim Ed Brown, RCA. the world who witnessed the presen- chart activitiy. Hailing the international BETWEEN LOVE AND TOMOR- "Born To Love And Satisfy," "Hey There SOMEWHERE tation of more than 100 awards for growth f country music and the talents of ROW-Writers: Bud Reneau/Tom Lazaros, Publisher: Girl," "Until The End Of Time," "I Want Chess Music, Inc./Charlie Boy Music, Producer: Jim musical excellence during the evening's today's dynamic creators, Shea told the Dot. To Stay," and "I'll Think Of Something." Foglesong, Artist: Roy Clark, ceremony. Hosting the awards presen- celebrity -packed audience that it was SONG AND DANCE MAN - Writers: Jerry Other multiple award winners were Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Com- tation was the firm's Executive Director their unique contributions that had made Producer: Artist: Rory Bourke, Martin Cooper, Billy Davis, pany; Billy Sherrill, Johnny of Nashville Operations, Bob Thompson the night's celebration possible. Paycheck, Epic. John Denver, Bill Emerson, Ray Griff, STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES - Writer: Doc spoke briefly about SESAC's growth in Severinsen. Publisher Colgems Music Corp.. country music. Dick Heard, Donald Riis, Charlie Fields, Adams and Shea worked as a team in Producer: Fred Carter, Jr., Artist: Henson Cargill, Arthur Kent, Bobby Lewis, Gordon Light- presenting the trophies, as ASCAP Atlantic. SESAC's annual "Ambassador STORMS OF TROUBLED TIMES - Writer: Jim Award designed to be given to the per- foot, Jim Mundy, Royce Porter, Eddy executives Gerry Wood and Charlie Weatherly, Publisher: Keca Music, Inc., Producers: Raven, Bobby G. Rice, Frank Stanton, Monk announced and lauded the win- Don Law/Ron Bledsoe, Artist: Ray Price, Columbia. son or organization who contributes the SUNDOWN - Writer: Gordon Lightfoot, Publisher: most during the year to the promotion Jim Weatherly, and , plus ners. ASCAP dignitaries present in- Moose Music, Producer: Lenny Waronker, Artist: Gor- Chappel & Co., Inc., Fargo House, Inc., cluded board memebers Norman don Lightfoot, Reprise. and furtherance of country music as a SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS - Writers: John musical form, was awarded to Nashville's Golden Horn Music, Keca Music, Inc., Weiser, Irwin Robinson, and Wesley Denver/Dick Kniss/Mike Taylor, Publisher: Cherry Milene Music, Inc., Music City Music, Rose, plus director of operations Paul Lane Music. Inc., Producer: Milton Okun, Artist: John Mayor, The Honorable Beverly Briley. Denver, RCA. SESAC's "Most Promising Country Music of the Times Publishing Corp., Marks. Other executives in from Hol- SWEET MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM - Writer: Rory Don Gant, Tom Collins, Chess Music, lywood and New York for the gala were Bourke, Publisher: Chappell and Co., Inc., Producer: Music Writer of the Year" award was won Ron Chancey, Artist: Billy "Crash" Craddock, ABC. by Lorene Mann who penned "I've Got Tennessee Swamp Fox Music, and War- membership representatives David TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER - Writers: Arthur ner Brothers Music. Combs, Todd Brabec, Peter Burke, Tad Kent/Ed Warren, Publisher: George Paxton Cor- So Many Wives At Home," "The Day Af- poration, Producer: Felton Jarvis, Artist: Elvis Presley, ter Never," and "My Wife's House," while The award -winning celebrities in- Maloney, and public relations director RCA. cluded such stars as Roy Acuff, Lynn An- Walter Wager. TELL ME A LIE - Writer: Barbara Wyrick, Publisher: the A&R Producer award was presented Rick Hall Music, Producer: Sonny Limbo, Artist: Sami to MGB Productions. Jo, MGM. THAT GIRL WHO WAITS ON TABLES - Writer: Garnering writer awards during the Bobby P. Barker, Publisher: Chess Music, Inc., ceremonies were: Jackie Johnson, Producers: Tom Collins & Jack D. Johnson for Gemini Productions, Artist: Ronnie Milsap, RCA. Charlie Black, Macanne Mareno, Skippy Award Winning THE BEST DAY OF THE REST OUR LOVE - Barrett, Peggy Forman, Lavoy Dewey, Songs Writer: Royce Porter, Publisher: Above Music Publications, Producers: Bud Logan/Mary Reeves Joe E. Lewis, E. Milner, Eddie Noack, A GOOD WOMAN'S LOVE - Writer: Cy Coben, HOUSTON (I'M COMING TO SEE YOU) - Writer: Davis, ArtistS: Bud Logan/Wilma Burgess, Shannon. Alan Richards, Jerry Gillespie, Glenn Publisher: Delmore Music Corp., Producers: Chet David S. Paich, Publishers: Kayteekay Music, Inc./- THE LAST OF THE SUNSHINE COWBOYS - Atkins/Jerry Reed. Artist: Jerry Reed. RCA. Hudmar Pub. Co., Inc., Producer: Jimmy Bowen, Artist: Writer: , Publisher: Milene Music. Inc., Ray, Wayne Cargile, Raymond A. Smith, A LOVE SONG - Writers: Kenny Loggins/Dona Lyn Glen Campbell, Capitol. Producer: Don Gant. Artist: Eddy Raven, ABC. Allie Cunningham, Tommy Overstreet, George, Publishers: Gnossos Music/Portofino Music, THE RIVERS TOO WIDE Writer: Robert E. Mor- I DON'T PLAN ON LOSING YOU - Writers: Arthur - Producer: Brian Ahern, Artist: Anne Murray, Capitol. Kent/Frank H. Stanton, Publisher: Two Rivers Music, rison, Publisher: Music City Music, Inc., Producer: Don D. Vest, John Virgin and Jeremiah Stone. ALL IN THE NAME OF LOVE - Writers: Jerry Producer: Jim Foglesong, Artist: Brian Collins, Dot. Gant. Artist: Jim Mundy, ABC. Ted Harris, a SESAC winner of the Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Com- THE UPTOWN POKER CLUB Writers: Bert Wil- I DON'T SEE ME IN YOUR EYES ANYMORE - - pany, Producer: FARAH Productions, Artist: Narvel Writers: Bennie Benjamin/George David Weiss. liams/W.H. Vodery/Jean Havez, Publisher: Warner "Writer of the Year" award for several Felts, Cinnamon. Publisher: Music of the Times Pub. Corp., Producer: Brothers Music. Producers: Chet Atkins/Jerry Reed, years in a row, received another trophy ANNIE'S SONG - Writer: John Denver, Publisher: Chet Atkins, Artist: Charlie Rich, RCA. Artist: Jerry Reed. RCA. Cherry Lane Music, Producer Milton Okun, Artist: THE WHOLE WORLD'S MAKING LOVE AGAIN for his "Crystal Chandeliers," as well as I GAVE UP GOOD MORNING DARLING - Writer: John Denver. RCA. Sidney L. Linard, Publisher: Wiljex Music Publishing TONIGHT - Writers: Bobby G. Rice/Charlie Fields/ one for his latest tune, "I'm So Glad." BACK IN THE COUNTRY - Writer: Eddy Raven, Co., Producer Joe Allison, Artist: Red Steagall, Donald L Riis, Publishers: Americus Music/Uncle Publisher: Milene Music, Inc., Producer: Wesley Rose. Capitol. Ben's Music. Producers: Johnny Howard/Dick Heard, Thirteen year old, Michael White, a Artist: Roy Acuff, Hickory. Artist: Bobby G. Rice, Metromedia Country. I NEVER GET THROUGH MISSING YOU - writer for Hello Darlin' Music, who last BOOGIE WOOGIE (A/K/A T.D.'s BOOGIE Writers: Biff Collie/Arthur Kent/Frank H. Stanton. TOO MANY MEMORIES - Writer: Rory Bourke, WOOGIE) - Writer: Clarence "Pine Top" Smith, Publisher: Golden Horn Music, Inc., Producer: Earl Publisher: Tomake Music. Producer: Earl Richards, Ar- year won an award as the writer of the Publisher: Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc., Producer: Richards, Artist: Bobby Lewis, Ace of Hearts. tist: Bobby Lewis, Ace of Hearts. hit, "You Make It Hard (To Charlie McCoy, Artist: Charlie McCoy/Barefoot Jerry, TOO MUCH PRIDE Writer: Mack White, I USE THE SOAP - Writer: David Gates, Publisher: - Monument. Kipahulu Music Company, Producers: Dickey Lee/Roy Publisher: Milene Music, Inc., Producer: McDowell Take The Easy Way Out)," garnered two BORN TO LOVE AND SATISFY - Writers: Jerry Dea. Artist: Dickey Lee. RCA. Productions, Artist: Mack White, Commercial. more this year for "She's Just Not Over Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Com- END I WANT TO STAY- Writers: Jerry Foster/Bill Rice, UNTIL THE OF TIME - Writers: Jerry pany. Producer: Jerry Bradley. Artist: Karen Wheeler, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Company, Producer: Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Com- You Yet" and "Your Leaving Left Me Still RCA. FARAH Productions, Artist: Narvel Felts, Cinnamon. pany, Producer: FARAH Productions, Artists: Narvel Loving You." A special award went to CITY OF NEW ORLEANS - Writer: Steve Good- I'LL BE YOUR BRIDGE - Writer: Royce Porter, Felts/. Cinnamon. man, Publishers: Buddah Music, Inc./Turnpike Tom, Publisher: Ma-Ree Music, Inc.. Producers: Bud WAKE ME INTO LOVE - Writers: Royce Por- Louis F. (Chip) Davis, Jr. for his chart top- Producer: Jim Malloy, Artist: Sammi Smith, Mega. Logan/Mary Reeves Davis, Artist: Wilma Burgess, ter/Tom McKeon, Publisher: Cross Keys Publishing per" Old Home Filler Up An Keep On A COME HOME - Writer: Jim Mundy, Publisher: Shannon. Co. Producers: Bud Logan/Mary Reeves Davis, Artists: Chappell and Co.. Inc.. Producer: Don Gant, Artist: Jim I'LL THINK OF SOMETHING - Writers: Jerry Wilma Burgess/Bud Logan. Shannon. Truckin' Cafe." Mundy. ABC. Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Com- WHAT GOT TO YOU - Writer: Ray Griff, Publisher: In the publisher award category COUNTRY SUNSHINE - Writer: Billy Davis. pany, Producer: Jim Vienneau for Curb-Vienneau Blue Echo Music, Producers: Ray Griff/Jim Publisher: Shads Music, Inc., Producer: Billy Davis for Productions, Artist: Hank Williams, Jr., MGM. Foglesong, Artist: Ray Griff, Dot. trophies were presented to: Contention Perfect Harmony Productions, Artist: Dottie West, (I'M A) YO YO MAN - Writers: Rich Cunha/Martin WHEN YOUR GOOD LOVE WAS MINE - Writers: Music, Burlo Music, Ace Music, Hello RCA. Cooper, Publishers: Fargo House, Inc./Martin Cooper Jerry Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music DARLIN' - Writer: Ray Griff, Publisher: Blue Echo Music. Producer: Ken Mansfield, Artist: Rick Cunha, Company, Producer FARAH Productions, Artist: Nar- Darlin' Music, Dewey Music Ltd., Harbot Music, Producers: Ray Griff/Jim Foglesong. Artist: GRC. vel Felts, Cinnamon. Music, Raydee Music, Smokey Music, Ray Griff, Dot. I'M YOUR WOMAN - Writer: Bob Johnston, WHEREFORE AND WHY - Writer: Gordon Light- EVERYBODY NEEDS A RAINBOW - Writer: Rory Publishers: Milene Music, Inc./Glen Leven Music, Inc., foot, Publisher: Warner Brothers Music. Producer: Al Tommy Overstreet Music and Cherry Bourke, Publisher: Chappell and Co., Inc.. Producer: Producer: Walter Haynes, Artist: Jeanne Pruett, MCA. De Lory, Artist: Glen Campbell, Capitol. Tree Publications. Don Gant, Artist: Bobby Wright, ABC. IT'LL BE HER - Writer: Billy Ray Reynolds, WHO LEFT THE DOOR TO HEAVEN OPEN - FINER THINGS IN LIFE - Writer: Jim Weatherly, Publisher: Kimtra Music/Roarin' Music, Producer: Pete Writer: Betty Duke, Publisher: Bob Moore Music, Artists awards were presented to: Ar- Publisher: Keca Music. Inc., Producer: Glenn Sutton, Drake, Artist: David Rogers, Atlantic. Producer: Larry Butler, Artist: Hank Thompson, Dot. chie Campbell, Tommy Overstreet, Artist: Red Steagall, Capitol. I'VE GOT A THING ABOUT YOU BABY - Writer: YOU CAN'T BE A BEACON (IF YOUR LIGHT FOR OL' TIMES SAKE - Writer: Tony Joe White, Tony Joe White, Publishers: White Haven Music. DON'T SHINE) - Writer Martin Cooper. Publishers: Jerry Wallace, Conway Twitty, Connie Publishers: White Haven Music, Inc./Tennessee Inc./Tennessee Swamp Fox Music, Producer: Felton Martin Cooper Music/Fargo House, Inc., Producer: Smith, Bobby G. Rice, , Swamp Fox Music, Producer: Felton Jarvis, Artist: Jarvis, Artist: Elvis Presley, RCA. Stan Silver, Artist: . Dot. Elvis Presley. RCA. I'VE JUST GOT TO KNOW (HOW LOVING YOU YOU MAKE ME FEEL MORE LIKE A MAN -Writer: Brian Collins, Faron Young, Call Smith, HANGIN' ON TO WHAT I'VE GOT - Writer: Bob WOULD BE) - Writers: Bill Emerson/Jodie Emerson, John Riggs, Publisher: Prater Music, Inc., Producer: and Melba Montgomery. Millsap, Publisher: Ironside Music, Producer: Bob Mil- Publisher: Golden Horn Music. Inc., Producer: Billy Jimmy Peppers for Prater Productions, Artist: Mel Isap, Artist: Frank Myers. Caprice. Sherrill, Artist: Freddy Weller, Columbia. Street, GRT. In addition to W. Robert Thompson HARLAN COUNTRY - Writers: Bill Emerson/Billy JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE ME STAY - Writer: Jim YOU'RE WEARIN' ME DOWN - Writer: Ray Griff, and A.H. Prager, several SESAC Large. Publisher: Golden Horn Music, Inc., Producer: Weatherly, Publisher: Keca Music, Inc., Producer: Publisher: Blue Echo Music, Producer: Ray Penning- Walter Haynes, Artist: Wayne Kemp, MCA. Glenn Sutton, Artist: Bob Luman, Columbia. ton. Artist: Kenny Price. RCA. executives from the New York home of- HEY THERE GIRL - Writers: Jerry Foster/Bill Rice, SUNSHINE - Writer: Charles Arring- LET'S HEAR IT FOR LONELINESS - Writer: fice were in attendence at the Awards Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Company. Producer: ton, Publisher: Terna Music, Producer: Walter Haynes. Ronald Dickson. Publisher: Blue Moon Music. Pete Drake, Artist: David Rogers, Atlantic. Artist: Wayne Kemp. MCA. Producer: Dick Heard. Artist: Mundo Earwood, GRT. Banquet.

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BMI C&W Awards: 'Let Me Be There' Most Performed; DEVONSHIRE DOWNS - Waylon Jen- Acuff -Rose Tops With Ten Awards nings' unique country sound was well worth the wait at the California Country - NASHVILLE - Ninty-one writers and fif- for "Everything Is Beautiful," Kris Western Jubilee at Devonshire Downs, ty-eight publishers of 99 songs have Kristofferson and Buckhorn Music Pub. Northridge, Oct. 12. been presented with BMI Citations of Inc. for "For the Good Times," Kris The R.C.A. recording artist did not go Achievement in recognition of Kristofferson and Combine Music Corp. onto the outdoor stage until 11:30 p.m., popularity in the Country Music field, as for"Help Me Make It The Night," the late and the late hour, some mediocre measured by broadcast performances Hank Williams and Fred Rose Music Inc. preliminary acts and a chilly breeze took for the period from April 1, 1973 to for "Jambalaya" (On the Bayou)" and Joe their toll of the crowd. Perhaps only half March 31, 1974. The awards were made South and Lowery Music Co., Inc. for "(I of the 1,000 or so who were there earlier HURRAH FOR MOM ... Mae Axton, pic- at ceremonies in Nashville last week (15) Never Promised You a) Rose Garden." in the evening waited, but their per- tured here with her son , is all by BMI president Ed Cramer, and Fran- Honored for the third time were "Am I them with the best music smiles since Hoyt's new single "Boney sistence repaid ces Williams Preston, vice president of That Easy To Forget," written by Carl of the night. Fingers" is breaking top ten on the coun- BMI's Nashville office. Belew, W.S. Stevenson and Shelby Waylon concentrated on try charts. Mae, who wrote "Heartbreak Jennings The 5th Annual Robert J. Burton Singleton published by 4-Star Music Co., songs from his "Ramblin' Man" LP, per- Hotel" for Elvis Presley, has been on the Award, presented to the most performed and "Young Love" written by Carole forming "Louisiana Women," "Rainy Day road all over the South promoting Hoyt's BMI country song, was given to "Let Me Joyner and Rick Cartey published by Woman," "Midnight Rider" and, of single and he credits his mother's efforts Be There" written by the late John Lowery Music Co., Inc. A second -year course, his number one hit single, "Ram- for getting the single played on the air. Rostill, and Al Gallico Music Corp., award was given to Nick Nixon, Don Earl blin' Man." Each new song was well publisher. The award honoring the late and Champion Music Corp., for "The received with "Ramblin' Man" bringing, BMI president is an etched glass plaque Teddy Bear Song." understandably, the biggest hand of the mounted pedestal. It is on an aluminum Kris Kristofferson, Billy Sherrill and set. presented annually to the song writers Norro Wilson are the leading BMI coun- Woodstock Werewolf Jennings wasted no time on idle and publishers of the most performed try writer -award winners, with five songs In TV Production between songs chatter during his 45 BMI country song of the year. each followed by and minute show but moved rapidly from one Thirteen of the songs honored with Whitey Shaffer with four. The leading number to another. The stage was set at BMI awards were with Suspense thriller "The Werewolf of presented BIK/II country publisher award recipients one end of the football field with most of citations marking previous awards "I àre Acuff -Rose Publications, Inc., with Woodstock," created and written by Bill the crowd concentrated around the Can't Stop Loving You," written by Don ten awards, followed by Algee Music Lee and Hank Saroyan for Dick Clark stage and in the end zone. Scattered Gibson and published by Acuff -Rose Inc. Corp. with eight, Tree Publishing Co., Teleshows, Inc., is now in production for groups of dancers could be found out as and "Release Me" written by Eddie Mil- Inc. with five and Bluebook Music and Al ABC -TV's "Wide World: Mystery" series. far as the 35 yard line. ler and W.S. Stevenson published by Gallico Music Corp. each with four. Air date will be announced in the near Waylon Jennings succeeded in 4-Star Music Inc. were presented with future. bringing a rather tired and blase crowd to 8th -year awards, 7th -year awards went to Other top writer award recipients in- Theme of this ninety minute rock/hor- life and hoping for an encore. This has to clude Bill Anderson, Donna Fargo, Dranatis Music Corp. for "By The Time I ror mystery concerns a series of strange be remarkable under the circumstances. Get To Phoenix" written by Jim Webb, Merle Haggard, Freddy Hart and Jim events at the Woodstock rock concert and to John Hartford and Glaser Publish Owen, all with three awards each. site following the 1969 three day festival. Publications Inc. for "Gentle On My Also honored for 1972 performances Production on "The Werewolf of Mind." was "Country Green' written by Eddie Woodstock" starts October 28 at the Thunderkloud Signs Fourth -year awards were presented to Raven and published by Acuff -Rose MGM Studios in Culver City and will W/Lee For Mgt. Ray Stevens and Ahab Music Co., Inc. Publications, Inc. move to additional locations. Bill Lee and Hank Saroyan will BMI Country Music Awards produce this unusual teleplay. NASHVILLE - Billy Thunderkloud & The Chieftones have recently signed The 99 BMI award -winning Country logged by BMI for the period from April with Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc., for ex- as LOUISIANA WOMAN, MISSISSIPPI MAN - songs, their writers and publishers 1, 1973 to March 31, 1974 are: Writers: Jim Owen and Beckie Bluefield. Publisher: clusive bookings and tour direction. AIN'T LOVE A GOOD THING - Writer: Dallas YOU CAN HAVE HER - Writer: William S. Cook, Dunbar Music Inc. Although the group is relatively new to Frazier, Publisher: Acuff-Rose Publication, Inc. Publishers: Big Billy Music Co.. Harvard Music Inc. LOVE IS THE FOUNDATION - Writer: Joe Allen. the Nashville music industry, they have AM I THAT EASY TO FORGET - Writers: Carl YOU REALLY HAVEN'T CHANGED - Writers: Publisher: Tree Publishing Co.. Inc. Belew, W.S. Stevenson and Shelby Singleton, Johnny Carver and Ron Chancey, Publisher: - Writer, Joe Allen, Publisher, accumulated an enviable list of credits in Publisher: Four Star Music Co.. Inc. ABC/Dunhill Music Inc. Tree Publishing Co., Inc. recent years with some of the biggest AMAZING LOVE - Writer: John Saliwous. YOUNG LOVE - Writers: Carole Joyner and Ric MISTER LOVE MAKER - Writer: Johnny Paycheck. Publisher: Pigeon Music Publishing Co., Inc. Cartey, Publisher: Lowery Music Co., Inc. Publisher: Copper Band Music. fairs, expositions and special events in - Writers: Tammy YOU'VE NEVER BEEN THIS FAR BEFORE - MONDAY MORNING SECRETARY - Writer: Don the U.S. and Canada. And, their talent Wynette, Billy Sherrill, and Norro Wilson. Publishers: Writer: Conway Twitty, Publisher: Twitty Bird Music Reid, Publisher: American Cowboy Music. Algee Music Corp./Allan Music Corp. Co. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SECRETARY - Writers: and ability is exemplified by repeated BABY'S GONE - Writers: Conway Twitty and Billy YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE - Writer: Donna Norro Wilson, Billy Sherrill, and Rory Bourke. bookings in many State Fairs Utah Parks, Publisher: Twitty Bird Music Co. Fargo, Publisher: Prima Donna Music Co. Publishers: Al Gallico Music Corp. and Algee Music ... THE BAPTISM OF JESSE TAYLOR - WRITERS, EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL - Writer: Ray Corp. five times, and Louisiana four times. Due Dallas Frazier and Whitey Shafer. Publisher, Acuff - Stevens. Publisher: Ahab Music Co., Inc. NASHVILLE - Writer: Ray Stevens, Publisher: mainly to the knowledge and hard work Rose Publicatins, Inc. FOR THE GOOD TIMES - Writer: Kris Kristoffer- Ahab Music Co., Inc. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - Writer: Kenny O'Dell, son, Publisher: Buckhorn Music Publishing, Inc. NOBODY WINS - Writer: Kris Kristofferson, of their ten-year personal manager, John Publisher: House Of Gold Music, Inc. GENTLE ON MY MIND - Writer: John Hartford, Publisher: Resaca Music Publishing Corp. Radcliffe, Billy Thunderkloud & The BLESS YOUR HEART - Writers: Freddie Hart and Publisher: Glasen Publications, Inc. NOTHING EVER HURT ME (HALF AS BAD AS Jack Lebsock. Publisher: Buckhorn Music Publishing, GOOD NEWS - Writers: George Richey, Norro LOSING YOU) - Writer: Bobby Bradock, Publisher: Chieftones have reached the level of Inc. Wilson, Billy Sherill, Publisher, Algee Music. Tree Publishing Co., Inc. "big time" entertainment to this time BLOOD RED AND GOING DOWN - Writer: Curly HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT - ONCE YOU'VE HAD THE BEST - Writer: Johnny Pulman, Publisher: Tree Publishing Co., Inc. Writer: Kris Kristofferson, Publisher, Combine Music Paycheck, Publisher: Copper Band Music. without hit records. However, their per- BRING IT ON HOME (TO YOUR WOMAN) - Corp. OPEN UP YOUR HEART - Writers: Roger Miller sonal sales of record albums on ap- Writers: Carmal Taylor, Joe Stampley and Norro HEY, LORETTA - Writer: Shel Silverstein, and Buddy Killen. Publisher: Tree Publishing Co., Wilson, Publishers: Al Gallico Music Corp./Algee Publisher: Evil Eye Music, Inc. Inc./Roger Miller Music. pearances would rival distributor sales Music Corp. HEY WHAT ABOUT ME -Writer: Scott MacKenzie, THE PERFECT STRANGER - Writer: Freddy Wel- on many major artists ... more than one BROAD-MINDED MAN - Writer: Jim Owen, Publisher, The Hudson Bay Music Co. ler, Publisher: Roadmaster Music. Publisher: Unichappell Music, Inc. HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN - Writer: Alan Price RAVISHING RUBY - Writer: Tom T. Hall, Publisher: thousand albums per day on some tours. BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX -Writers, Felice (PRS), Publisher: Al Gallico Music Corp. Hall Note Music. House RED NECKS, WHITE SOCKS AND BLUE RIBBON Billy Thunderkloud's current single Bryant and Bouldeaux Bryant. Publisher. of I BELIEVE IN SUNSHINE - Writer: Roger Miller, Bryant Publication. Publisher: Roger Miller Music. BEER - Writers: Wayland D. Holyfield. Bob McDill, release, "Come To Me," and the album and Chuck Neese, Publisher: Jack Music Inc. COME LIVE WITH ME - Writers: Felice Bryant and I CANT BELIEVE THAT IT'S ALL OVER - Writer: "Off The Reservation," both on 20th Boudleaux Bryant. Publisher: House Of Bryant Ben Peters, Publisher: Ben Peters Music. RESEASE ME (AND LET ME LOVE AGAIN) - Writers: Eddie Miller and W.S. Stevenson, Publisher: Century Records, are exposing his ex- Publications. I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU - Writer: Don Gibson, THE CORNER OF MY LIFE - Writer: Bill Anderson, Publisher: Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. Four Star Music Co.. Inc. ceptional talents to many new country RIDING MY THUMB TO MEXICO Writer: Johnny Publisher: Stallion Music Inc. I LOVE - Writer: Tom T. Hall. Publisher: Hallnote - COUNTRY SUNSHINE - Writers: Dottie West and Music. Rodriguez, Publisher Hallnote Music. music regulars and adding to a growing Bill Davis; Publisher: Tree Publishing Co., Inc. IF TEAR DROPS WERE PENNIES - Writer: Carl (I NEVER PROMISED YOU A) ROSE GARDEN - list of ardent fans for Billy Thunderkloud DADDY WHAT IF - Writer: Shel Silverstein, Butler, Publisher: Peer International Corp. Writer: Joe South, Publisher: Lowery Music Co.. Inc. Publisher: Evil Eye Music, Inc. IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER - Writer: SATIN SHEETS - Writer: John Volinkaty. & The Chieftones. DON'T FIGHT THE FEELINGS OF LOVE - Writer: Merle Haggard, Publisher: Shade Tree Music. Publisher: Champion Music. John Soliween, Publisher: Pigom Music Publishing IF YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT (I CAN LIVE WITHOUT SAWMILL - Writers: Mel Tiflis. Horace Whatley, Music Co. Inc. IT)-Writer: Bill Anderson, Publisher: Stallion Music. Publisher: Cedarwood Publishing Co.. Inc. DON'T GIVE UP ON ME - Writer: Ben Peters, IF YOU CAN'T FEEL IT (IT AIN'T THERE) -Writer: SHE'S ALL WOMAN - Writer: Carmol Taylor. - Writer: Jack Lebsock. Publishers: Fan Star Music Co., Inc./Ben Peters Music. Freddie Hart, Publisher: Blue Book Music. Publisher: Algee Music Corp. Publisher: Blue Book Music. DREAM PAINTER - Writers: Dallas Frazier and JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) - Writer: Hank A SHOULDER TO CRY ON - Writer Merle Hag- SUPERMAN - Writer: Donna Fargo, Prima -Donna Whitey Shafer, Publisher: Acuff-Rose Publications, Williams, Publisher: Fred Rose Music, Inc. gard, Publisher Blue Book Music. Music Co., Algee Music Corp. Inc. JOLENE - Writer: Dolly Parton, Publisher: Owepar SING ABOUT LOVE - Writer: Glenn Sutton. SWEET MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM - Writers: Gayle EVERYBODY'S HAD THE BLUES - Writer: Merle Publishing, Inc. Publisher: Flagship Music. Inc. Barnhill. Rory Bourke. Publisher: Unichappell Music. Haggard, Publisher: Shade Tree Music KEEP ON TRUCKING - Writer: Ronnie Rodgers, SLIPPIN' AND SLIDIN' - Writers: Richard Pen- Inc. A VERY SPECIAL LOVE SONG - Writers: Norro Publisher: Newkeys Music. niman, Al Collins, James Smith, Edwin Bocage. THE TEDDY BEAR SONG - Writers: Nick Nixon, Wilson and Billy Sherill, Publisher: Algee Music Corp. KID STUFF - Writers: Don Carl & , Publishers: Bess Music Co., Venice Music, Inc. Dan Earl, Publisher: Champion Music Corp. WE'RE GONNA HOLD ON - Writers: George Jones Publisher: Duchess Music Corp. SLIPPIN' AWAY - Writer: Bill Anderson. Publisher: THAT'S THE WAY LOVE GOES - Writers: Lefty and Earl Montgomery, Publishers: Acuff - Rose KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS - Writers: Stallion Music, Inc. Frizzell, Whitey Shafer, Publisher: Acuff -Rose Publications Inc./Altam Music Corp. Glenn Sutton and Billy Sherrill, Publisher: Algee SNAP YOUR FINGERS - Writers: Grady Martin, Publications, Inc. WHY ME - Writer: Kris Kristofferson, Publisher. Music Corp. Alex Zanetis, Publisher: Fred Rose Music, Inc. THERE WON'T BE ANYMORE - Writer: Charlie Resaca Music Publishing Co. KISS IT AND MAKE IT BETTER - Writer: Mac SOMETIME SUNSHINE - Writers: Jim Coleman. Rich, Publisher: Charlie Rich Music. Inc. WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE - Writers: Pete Mc- Davis, Publisher: Screen Gems -Columbia Music. Inc. John A. Wellson, Publisher: Yearbook Music. TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLE OAK Cord. Marion Carpenter, Pee Wee Maddux, and H. E. THE LAST LOVE SONG - Writer: Hank Williams, A SONG I LIKE TO SING - Writer: Kris Kristoffer- TREE - Writers: Irwin Levine. L. Russell Brown, Smith, Publishers: Embassy Music Corp., Gulf & Jr., Publisher: Hank Williams, Jr. Music. son, Publisher: Combine Music Corp. Publisher: Levine & Brown Music. Inc. Stream Music. and Singing River Publishing. LET ME BE THERE - Writer: John Rostill (PRS). SOUTHERN LOVING - Writer: Jim Owen, TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS - Writer: Chuck WOULD YOU WALK WITH ME JIMMY - Writers: Al Publisher: Al Gallico Music Corp. Publisher: Unichappell Music. Inc. Berry, Publisher Arc Music Corp. (Doodle) Owens and Whitey Shafer, Publishers: LITTLE GIRL GONE - Writer: Donna Fargo, STILL LOVING YOU - Writer Troy Shondell, TRAVELING MAN - Writer: Dolly Parton, Acuff-Rose Publications Inc./Hill & Range Songs Inc. Publisher: Prima Donna Music Co. Publisher Acuff -Rose Publications, Inc. Publisher: Owepar Publishing, Inc. YOU ASKED ME TO-Writers: and LORD MR. FORD - Writer: Dick Feller, Publisher: SUNDAY SUNRISE - Writer: Mark James, TRIP TO HEAVEN - Writer: Freddie Hart, Waylon Jennings. Publisher: Baron Music. Vector Music Corp. Publisher: Screen Gems -Columbia Music. Inc. Publisher: Blue Book Music.

October 26, 1974 35 cash box/country news Charley Pride: Making N.Y. Rich CMA Entertainer Of Year; A Cotton Picking Delta Town Milsap, Newton -John Top Honors; Bradley, King, To Hall Of Fame NEW YORK - He has released 22 the shops, "Pride Of America," which in- albums since 1965 with an even dozen of cludes his big hit single, "Mississippi them turning gold, sold more albums for Cotton Picking Delta Town." Pride is the RCA than anyone since Elvis, has had goodwill ambassador of country music NASHVILLE - Charlie Rich, Cal Smith, Also, for the second consecutive year more hit singles than he can remember, and he's out to "educate those sup- Ronnie Milsap, Olivia Newton -John, Don MCA's popular duet team of Loretta and has captured top honors in posedly sophisticated folk who go out to Rich, The Statler Brothers, Conway Lynn and Conway Twitty took the award numerous country polls, yet Charley the Metropolitan Opera with their Twitty and Loretta Lynn, and Danny of "Vocal Duo Of The Year." Davis honors Eighth An- Pride still speaks with regret over having bracelets dangling, and teach them a took top at the nual turned down a career as a major league thing about country." Country Awards Show televised live baseball player. "When most people in the east hear over CBS -TV from Nashville's Grand Ole "I actually played for the Negro country, they think of hillbillies with Opry House Monday night (October 14). American League with the Detroit and holes in their shoes and straw in their Epic recording artist Charlie Rich took top honors as "Entertainer Of The Year" Memphis teams and I once had a three mouths," he says. "We gotta bring New week tryout with the California Angels York up to par with the rest of the coun- for 1974. The award is for the "Act displaying the greatest competence in before I hurt my elbow," he says while try. That's what me, Merle, and Johnny all aspects the entertainment field in catching sidelong glances at the are trying to do and that's why I'm here of television screen where the Orioles and now. To try to reach people and set person, performance, staging, public ac- and the A's are battling it out in the playoff things straight." ceptance, attitude, leadership overall contribution to the country music games. Pride claims that he won't do any con- image," and versatile, talented Charlie It was 1963 when veteran country certs in New York until New York begins Rich is all of this. singer Red Sovine saw Pride perform in to show more of an appreciation toward Charlie Rich took awards which in- a Montana honky tonk and convinced country music and country artists. He cluded the award and him to forget about baseball in favor of a cites the work done by New York radio "Entertainer" "Best Country Album" (with a plaque to professional singing career. "I never station WHN who switched to a country Billy Sherrill, his producer). even thought about being a country format last year, but maintains that there "Single Record of The Year" (with a singer at the time," he says in a slow is still a lot of work to be done. "It has to plaque to producer, MCA vice-president, 1 velvet drawl. "I guess I'm just a baseball be done through radio, TV, and clubs to Walter Haynes) went to MCA artist Cal Owen Bradley player who happened to be a better encourage people to listen." Hall Of Fame singer just like there must be singers While in town, Pride will visit WHN and Smith on "Country Bumpkin." "Country MCA's vice president Owen Bradley who would be better baseball players." tape two shows for the PBS -TV "Feelin' Bumpkin" also took the award as "Best 1974 was written and legendary writer PeeWee King tied Pride followed Sovine's friendly advice Good" series hosted by which Country Song" of and by Don Wayne, who writes for Tree for installation into the Country Music and went to Nashville where a recording will be aired in Dec. In addition to that, Publishing Company. Hall of Fame. Owen Bradley one of the session was arranged for him. When Pride will be the subject of ABC -TV's RCA's Ronnie Milsap was voted primary "Nashville sound creators," gave Chet Atkins heard the results of the ses- "American's All" series which will be 1974's top "Male Vocalist." A relative a moving tribute to the late Paul Cohen sion, he was immediately impressed and seen on Nov. 3 following the Sunday newcomer to country music, Ronnie has in his acceptance speech, Pee Wee had him signed to RCA where a single, Night Movie. Future plans also include a had a number of top National hits which King, with a host of songwriting credits to Snakes Crawl At Night," was recorded tour of Japan and a return to England included "Pure Love" and "Please Don't his honor, is best known for "Tennessee and released in 1965. By 1966, he had where his status as a major entertainer Tell Me How The Story Ends." Waltz" and "Bonaparte's Retreat." already earned a Grammy nomination for has remained intact for ten years, but Olivia Newton -John, who records for The Entertainer Of The Year Award his recording of "Just Between You And right now he has a vested interest in the MCA Records, was voted top "Female was presented by Charley Pride with the Me" for the Best Country and Western outcome of the playoffs. "If Oakland vocalist." Olivia currently on a European other presentations being by George Male Vocal Performance. wins," he smiles, "I fly out to California to tour, could not accept the award in per- Jones and Tammy Wynette, Ray Pride hasn't made a New York concert sing the national anthem for the opening son but sent a tape saying "I hope to see Stevens, and Jim Stafford, appearance since 1968 and is quick to game of the World Series." you soon when I fulfill a longtime am- and Sonny James, Roy Acuff and Chet point out that it is not the purpose of his bition and record an album in Nashville." Atkins, Lynn Anderson and Anne Mur- visit to the city. He has a new album in barry taylor Top Instrumentalist Award went to the ray, and Jerry Reed, Don Gib- late Don Rich. Rich was lead guitarist for son and , Conway Buck Owens at the time of his death in an Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe and Cochran Named To C&W Music Grows accident early in 1974. Danny Davis. Hall Of Fame For the third consecutive year the Entertaining throughout the show In The Northwest Mercury Record's Statler Brothers were were Bill Anderson, Roy Clark, Rita Col- HOLLYWOOD - Pheasant Records, an voted "Vocal Group of The Year." lidge, Jimmy Dickins, Kris Kristofferson, NASHVILLE Almost four hundred Oregon -based firm, recently made a sur- Another repeat winner (for the fifth time) Dolly Parton, Charlie Rich, Johnny people turned out at a cocktail party and vey and found contry music's popularity was RCA's Danny Davis and The Nash- Rodriquez, Hank Snow and Tanya dinner at the Sheraton Inn South as The is on the increase in the Northwest. ville Brass as"Instrumental Group." Tucker. Nashville Songwriters Association Partly responsible for this upsweep are chose Hank Cochran as the newest radio DJs such as Skip Hathaway of radio member of its Hall Of Fame. The fifth KATR, Eugene, Oregon who for 26 years year for this annual presentation, this is has been a promoter of country music in the first year that the Association chose the Northwest and has engineered the to elect only one songwriter into the construction of 9 radio stations in the coveted position. He was chosen from area. Jim Tull, also of KATR, program five nominees; Bill Anderson, Hank director, is another long time country rc -KíngK Cochran, Marty Robbins, Hank Snow veteran. CrLF6RATES + and Wayne Welder. Nominees attending Radio Country KEED of Eugene, OCTOBER IC' the dinner were Bill Anderson, Hank Oregon turned to full-time, 24 hour l,')' M(ISYC MONTF 61)111173 .fidi Cochran and Wayne Walker. Marty Rob- broadcasting as of Feb. 12th and during ucee. bins was sidelined due to a recent race the first two months of full country car accident, and Hank Snow was com- western programming they were top mitted elsewhere but was represented rated by both National Survey Pulse and by Lucky Moeller. National Survey ARB. Mike Stone, Biff Collie of Capitol Records was the program director, states that in Novem- Master of Ceremonies for the fifth con- ber KEED will sponsor national guest secutive year, and NSA president, Joe stars for local appearances every six Allison, in the president's message, told weeks and in addition will feature local the gathering of the tremendous strides talent which will promote country music the organization has taken this year. He in the Northwest to an even higher level. then introduced the guest speaker of the Bill Tester, owner of radio KORE, evening, Mrs. Tex Ritter, who shortly af- Springfield. Oregon recently came into ter Tex died, was appointed by the the business of promoting country Governor of Tennessee to a position western with a special four-hour daily within the state which coordinates per- program of gospel music. KORE is a forming arts and all creative activities. veteran station of the Northwest. This year the association inaugurated Several modern recording studios are The President's Award which is an award located in the area and are capable of NY GOES C&W - Capitol Records, King Karol Stores and radio station WHN recently to the individual in or out of the music in- producing professional product. In fact celebrated "Oct. is Country Music Month" - "Times Square is Country Music dustry, who at the discretion of the many well known artists have come up Square" in front of King Karol's 1500 Broadway location. Shown are (left to right): Joe president, has been most beneficial to North to avail themselves of the Maimone, Capitol's MOR regional promo manager; Lee Arnold, WHN deejay; Steve the songwriters during the year past. facilities. Warren, WHN music director; and Charles Lottman, store manager.

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Billy Swan says, "I Can Help" - The Stax Records had planned to release top country LP's first record by Ray Price, since his as a single "Lean On Me," from O. B. Mc- signing with Myrrh Records, has just Clinton's newest LP, "If You Loved Her 23 I NEVER 1 I'M NOT THROUGH LOVING KNEW been released and is titled "Like Old That Way," that is, until they heard the (Columbia KC 33055) 29 YOU YET Times Again." results of his latest recording session at Conway Twitty (MCA 441) 3 24 THIS TIME I ALMOST MADE IT Barbara Nashville's Monument Studios. Stax 2 ROOM FULL OF ROSES Mandrel) The first country single to be released Columbia KC 32959) became so about the Mickey Gilley (Playboy PB 128) 31 by Polydor is titled "A Country Singer." excited one of 25 THEY DON'T songs O.B. recorded that "Lean On Me," 3 ANNE MURRAY COUNTRY MAKE UM LIKE The artist, Darrell Statler, is co -producer Anne Murray (Capitol ST 11324) 4 MY DADDY on the record (with Henry Hurt). which was ready for pressing was Loretta Lynn (MCA 444) 33 stopped, and a single titled "Yours And 4 PORTER & DOLLY WMC-Memphis has started the first of Porter 26 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Mine" will be released instead. Wagoner/Dolly Parton six weeks that will involve them with RCA APLI-0646) 6 Charlie Rich (Epic 33247) 21 Super Country Shows. Merle Haggard, Producer Sam Lovullo has set Gunilla 5 27 COUNTRY HAM Hutton for several musical numbers Tom T. Hall (Mercury 1-1009) Jerry Clower (MCA 417) 24 Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell and Don Bowman will be there on the 20th of Oct. during the 1974-75 "Hee Haw" series. I 28 GOOD 'N' COUNTRY 6 JUST STARTED HATIN' On the 5 Marty Robbins (MCA 421) 25 and then Conway, Loretta, Mickey Gilley Oct. airing she sang her CHEATIN' SONGS ABC/Dot recording, "Honey, If You Hear Moe Bandy (GRC 1005) 7 29 THE RAMBLIN' MAN and crew on the 16th of Nov. Me Come Home." Gunilla is best known 7 ONE DAYATATIME Waylon Jennings (RCA APLI-0734) 42 David Burns is Johnny Rodriguez's for her continuing character of Nurse Marilyn Sellers (Mega 602) 5 30 A MI ESPOSA CON AMOR steel guitar player and he can "steel" the Goodbody on the show. $ THE GRAND TOUR Sonny James (Columbia KC 33056) show. David was born in Philadelphia, George Jones (Epic KE 33083) 10 31 HIS 30TH ALBUM Pa. and grew up in the Pennsylvania The gospel -singing Samuelsons, who Merle Haggard (Capitol ST -11331) 9 PICKIN' UP area. He majored in Latin & Spanish in record for Heartwarming/Impact Red White & Blue (Grass) 32 LORETTA LYNN'S GRETEST high school and speaks Hebrew fluently. records, are currently on an extensive (GRC 10003) 11 HITS VOL. II David attended Harvard University and tour of their native Scandinavia. The 10 BACK HOME AGAIN (MCA 420) 26 graduated from the University of Pa. cross-country jaunt, which includes 20 John Denver (RCA CPL 10548) 8 33 COUNTRY BUMPKIN where he received a degree in English concerts in 19 days, will feature them for 11 COUNTRY PARTNERS Cal Smith (MCA 424) 28 the first time at a homecoming ap- Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty (MCA) 9 literature and Pre-Med. His main am- 34 A VERY SPECIAL LOVE SONG pearance in their hometown in Arvika, 12 JOHNNY PAYCHECKS GREAT Charlie Rich (Epic KE 32581 27 bition was to be a doctor; however, since Sweden. Plans have been made for them HITS 35 IF YOU LOVE ME then he has become more interested in (Epic KE 33091) 14 Olivia Newton -John (MCA 411) 30 music. to perform at the Arvika Fair, which exists as the largest fair in that country. 13 LIVE ON STAGE IN MEMPHIS 36 SINGIN' IN THE KITCHEN Singer/writer Jay Wise makes his 12 Their circuit of concerts will conclude in Elvis Presley (RCA CPL 1-0606) Bobby Bare & Family recording debut this week with the RCA APL1-0700) Stockholm, where they will tape the new 14 PURE LOVE nationwide single release of two of his Ronnie Milsap (RCA APL 1-05001) 13 37 STANDING IN YOUR LINE Swedish radiocast "Music With A Beat" own compositions, "Railroadin' Johnny" I'LL DO ANYTHING Barbara Fairchild (Columbia KC 33058) as well as make appearances on that and "The Roses I Remember," on Blue Jean Sheppard (U.A. LA 307R) 18 38 STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES country's "All The Churches Singins" tv Canyon Records. The 31 -year -old Texan 16 NO WORD ON ME Mac Davis (Columbia KC 32582) 38 program. Immediately thereafter, the has been associated with Bobby Bare, Dick Feller (Elektra CM -1) 19 39 GREATEST HITS Swedes return to the states for a 3 week Ray Stevens Waylon Jennings, , Tomball 17 IN MY LITTLE CORNER (Barnaby BR 5004) 40 concert tour, which is scheduled to Glaser, and with the RCA "Patchwork" Ip, Marie Osmond (MGM H3G 4944) 15 40 SPIDERS & SNAKES begin with an appearance at Soul's Har- Jim Stafford (MGM SE 4947) 39 and on 18 authored one of the songs the bor Church in Minneapolis, Minn. Billy Crash Craddock (ABC 817) 16 41 IN CONCERT forthcoming ABC/Dunhill Ip on Kinky Country Music humorist 19 STARS AND STRIPES Floyd Cramer (RCA APLI1-0661) 22 Friedman, who co -produced the new Jerry Clower FOREVER 42 RAIN -RAINBOW single on the New Mexico based label. will be the featured speaker when the The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Larry Gatlin (Monument K 233069) 43 State Meeting of Texas' Future ete James from Orlando, Fla. known as (U.A. LA 184J2) 20 43 FINER THINGS IN LIFE Homemakers of America convenes April the "Little Devil," writes his own material 20 SUPER CONNIE CATO Red Steagall (Capitol ST 1 1321) 45 11. Clower, well known for his kitchen Connie Cato (Capitol ST 11312) 19 44 SONGS ABOUT LADIES AND and Don Lewis of Caprice Records is his commentaries and stories on women's 21 THE NASHVILLE HIT MAN LOVE production manager. Pete James and his liberation, joins the ladies as they Charlie McCoy (Monument 32922) 23 Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury SRM 1-1012) father have recently formed the Fortini inaugurate their new state officer who, 22 LOVE IS LIKE A BUTTERFLY 45 GUY & RALNA COUNTRY Music Team housed at 5309 Woodcrest for the first time in the history of the DollyParton(RCAAPL1-0712) 32 (Ranwood R8134) Drive North, Orlando, Fla. 32807. Pete organization, is a male - Buddy has a new release just out on the Relco Mayfield. release, "Love O' Love." Records label, through Sound Cor- Jean Shepard is set for next year's Warner Country poration. Songs are "Devil In Me," and Other notable denizens of Warner Wembley music festival. HOLLYWOOD Warner Bros. Records "Bashful Country Kid." For dj's who have country The oc- - Country include Debbie Hawkins, who is casion marks Jean's first performance involvement in country music continues not received their copies write at produced by Norris Wilson for Al Gallico; - the annual London gathering where, to grow as the Burbank label expands its Caprice Records, 823 17th Ave. South, ac- Debbie Dawn, whose controversial cording to her booking agency, Top Nashville base of operation. With a solid Nashville, Tenn. 37203. single, "Hands" has been reserviced; Billing, Inc., she has a large following. roster of country artists, and a new ad- and Kenni Husky, produced by Andy Steeleye Span, Poco, and Commander Well established entertainer and ministrative team headed by Andrew Wickham. Another bright Warner star on Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen are latest NASCAR racecar buff Del Reeves is Wickham, director of country music, the distaff side is Lynda K. Lance, who groups to record for the new syndicated slated to headline the musical prelude to operating out of Burbank and Jonathan has a history of top country charters. radio hour called "On Tour." The the annual American 500 auto race in Fricke, general manager for Warners program is on 130 stations and will soon Two important signings to Warner Rockingham, N.C. Oct. 19. Reeves joins Nashville operations, Warner Bros. is add the Armed Forces Radio Network, Bros. are Hillman Hall, brother of coun- singers Johnny Carver and Sunday committed to building its country worldwide. Shows are taped from live try great Tom T. Hall, and Judy Lynn. Sharpe, who will entertain an anticipated credibility. The label has experienced a concerts by DSR Productions of San crowd of 15,000 early arrivals gathered number of chart single and albums in the Warner Bros. is the distributor of Francisco, and mixed by United Western for the 10th anniversary celebration, short time its Nashville office has been in Capricorn's country output from such ar- Recording in Hollywood. operation; several strong releases are tists as Kitty Wells, Johnny Darrell, culminating in the season's final Mel Tillis, has signed an exclusive expected in conjunction with the CMA Kenny O'Dell and Bobby Thompson. NASCAR race the following day. Del's convention. management contract with the Jim next single on United Artists will be Fricke reports that Warner Bros. is get- Halsey Tulsa, Okla. The star Leading the list of Warner Bros. coun- Agency of "Pour It All On Me," a tune co -penned by ting set to move to larger quarters from has his own syndicated televison series. try successes is Rex Allen, Jr. who has the company's current 17th Avenue Paul Richey, Roger Bowling and William Dot recording artist Tommy Overstreet had a string of three hits for the label - South office. Also on the horizon for the Cross. Producer is Larry Butler. recently had his own "barrel of fun" at a "The Great Mail Robbery," "Goodbye" label is the addition of a country Johnny Rodriguez appeared at the surprise birthday party given to him by and the current "Another Goodbye promotion director and sales manager. Cerebral Palsey Telethon last year in Song." Allen has come up with his War- his producer Ricci Mareno. The gag gifts Corpus Christi, Tex. He is going to ap- "We're gratified with the success our ner's debut album this month, titled included one wooden barrel & fig leaf pear there again this coming March in country product has enjoyed so far and "Another Goodbye Song," produced by from the Dot Reocrds staff, who sug- hopes of raising more money for the the warm welcome Nashville has exten- "country producer of the year" Larry gested Tommy keep'um handy for Johnny Rodriguez Life Enrichment Cen- ded to Warner Country," Fricke stated. Butler. The original Warner country artist whenever the artist finds himself among ter for cerebral palsey. "We may be wet but is , whose current album just getting our feet a charity auction (T.O. most recently "Mama Kershaw's Boy" has been one of you can bet that Burbank is in Nashville gave up his trousers for M.D.) to Fricke. Fargo Signs his best sellers to date. Kershaw's latest stay," adds Blue Thumb's well known pop per- single, "All You Want To Do Is Make formers, , who are en- With Halsey Kids," produced by Buddy Killin, has just New Single, LP, Tour joying their first country hit in HOLLYWOOD - ABC -Dot recording ar- been released. New to Warner Bros., but Set For Rodriguez "Fairytale," are scheduled for a debut ap- tist Donna Fargo, "The Queen of Country familiar to most devotees of country pearance (Oct. 25) on the Grand Ole Music," will now be booked exclusively music, is Merle Kilgore, who scored for Opry. by the Halsey Corporation for country the label with "Montgomery Mabel." A HOLLYWOOD - Johnny Rodriguez "Baby Let's Do Something Even If It's one-nighters, fairs, rodeos, and ex- noted writer ("Ring of Fire," "Wolverton returns to the concert trail this month, Wrong" sounds like a fair 'nuff positions, it was announced today by Mountain") and performer - he's been appearances bolstered by release of his proposition. However, in reality, it simply Stan Silver, president of Prima Donna touring with Ray Price - Merle has ap- fourth Mercury album, "Songs About turns into the title of Jackie Ward's new Entertainment Corporation, and Jim peared in several films recently and is Ladies and Love," and a single from the single, which was penned by Dot Re- Halsey of the Jim Halsey Company of now readying his next Warner Bros. LP. "We're Over." cording artist Ray Griff. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Mickey Gilley (Playboy 6004) SOMEWHERE Anne Murray (Capitol 3955) Donna Fargo (Dot DOA 17523) Joe Stampley (Dot 17522) (Blackwood/Black Road BMI) 42 (Prima ( Peer International Corp. - BMI) 2 - Donna Music Co. - BMI) (AI Gallico/Algee BMI) 21 40 GET UP I THINK I LOVE YOU 2 PLEASE DON'T STOP LOVING ME - 59 DIXIE LILLY 21 IF I MISS YOU AGAIN TONIGHT Jim Ed Brown (RCA 10047) Porter Waggoner & Roy Drusky (Capitol 3942) Dolly Parton (Dot) (First Generation BMI) 43 RCA 10010) Tommy Overstreet - (Big Pig-ASCAP) 64 (Ricci Mareno-SESAC) 3 41 LONG BLACK VEIL OweparCo.-BMI) 4 60 BABY'S GONE 22 RAMBLIN' MAN Sammi Smith (Mega 1214) 3 I SEE THE WANT TO IN YOUR EYES Bobby Wright (ABC 12028) WaylonJennings(RCA10020) (Cedarwood - BMI) 45 (Acuff-Rose-BMI)69 69 ConwayTwitty(MCA40282) (Tree- BMI) 5 42 WE'RE OVER Rose Bridge Music- BMI) 7 61 A ROOM FOR A BOY NEVER 23 A Mt ESPOSA CON AMOK Johnny Rodriquez USED 4 MISSISSIPPI COTTON PICKING (Columbia 3-1001) (Mercury DELTA TOWN Sonny James 73621) Ferlin Husker (ABC 12021) (Marson-BMI) 12 Screen Gems-Columbia/ (Tree-BMI) 66 Charley Pride (RCA 1-0030) 8 Summerhill BMI) SHE CALLED ME BABY - 52 62 DOWN TO THE END OF THE 5 WOMAN TO WOMAN Rich (RCA 10062) 43 HE CAN BE MINE Tammy Charlie Wynette (Epic 8-5008) (Central Songs- BMI) 27 Jeannie Seeley (MCA 40287) Algee-BMI) 6 Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan 25 ANOTHER GOODBYE SONG (Tree-BMI) 53 (Epic 6 I LOVE YOU, I HONESTLY LOVE 8-50023) Rex Allen Jr. 44 I LOVE MY FRIEND YOU (Birdwalk - BMI) 70 (Warner Bros. 8000) Charlie Rich (Epic 8-20006) 63 MAKE IT FEEL LIKE LOVE AGAIN Olivia Newton -John 20 (Algee BMI) (Land of Music-BMI) - 25 Bobby G. Rice (GRT 009) (Irving Music/Woolnough (Chess/Janus, Blue Moon/ Music/Broadside-BMI) 9 Jeannie Pruett (MCA 40281) ROADSIDE TAVERN DOWN Andromeda-ASCAP) 71 (War Drum- BMI) 29 Johnny Russell (RCA 10038) 64 A HABIT I CAN'T BREAK 7 BONAPARTE'S RETREAT (Forrest Hills- BMI) 47 Glen Campbell (Capitol 3926) 27 YOU GET TO ME Nick Nixon (Mercury 73606) Eddie Rabbit (Elektra 45895) 46 MUSICAL CHAIRS Acuff-Rose-BMI) 1 (Longstreet/Acoustic BMI) 72 Patch BMI) 28 Tompall Glaser (MGM - IN (Briar - 14740) 65 FAIRYTALE 8 TROUBLE PARADISE (Evil Eye-BMI) Loretta Lynn (MCA 40283) 28 BACK HOME AGAIN 49 Pointer Sisters John Denver (RCA 10065) 47 EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE RADIO i (Blue House of Gold Music. Inc.) 11 36 Thumb 254) (Cherry Lane - ASCAP) Bill Anderson (MCA 40304) (Par Thumb Music/Polo 9 LOVE IS A BUTTERFLY Stallion-BMI) - Dolly Parton 10031) 29 YOU'RE NOT GETTING OLD 54 Grounds-BMI) 55 Freddy Weller 48 YOU owepar- BMI) 16 (IF WANNA HOLD ON) HOLD 66 OUT OF HAND (Columbia 3-10016) ON TO YOUR MAN Gary Stewart (RCA 10061) 10 I'M HAVING YOUR BABY (Roadmaster- BMI) 34 Sunday Sharpe Diana Trask (Dot 17520) (Alamo Music Corp.-ASCAP/ 30 THE CREDIT CARD SONG (AI Gallico BMI) 31 S(United arpe507) - Broadside- BM) - day Artists Dick Feller (UA 535) 49 PLEASE (nited is 10 DON'T TELL ME HOW 67 FINE AS WINE (House of Cash BMI) 35 THE STORY ENDS 11 BONEYMusic-usi - BillyWalker(MGM 14742) -B 31 COME ON IN 8 LET ME LOVE YOU Ronnie Milsap Patch Day Hoyt Axton (ARSM 1607) (RCA 0313) (Briar Musi:/Deb Music) - (Combine Music-BMI) 33 Hoyt(LadyJane/Irving -BMI) 14 Louis Johnson 68 LIKEAFIRSTTIMETHING TC 2106) 50 COUNTERFEIT 12 AFTER THE FIRE IS GONE (20th Century COWBOY Ray Price (Columbia 3-1006) Willie Nelson &Tracy Nelson (Hank Williams, Jr. Music - BMI) 32 Dave Dudley (Rice 5069) (Keca Music-ASCAP) 26 (Atlantic 4028) 32 I CAN HELP (Newkeys- BMI) 56 69 TWO GUN DADOY 51 WELCOME Twiny Bird- BMI) 13 Billy Swan (Monument 8621) BACK TO MY WORLD Marty Robbins (MCA 40296) (Combine-BMI) 51 Carl Belew(MCA 40276) (Mariposa - BMII - 13 , TEN OF LOVE COMMANDMENTS FEEL IT (Four Star- BMI) 65 David Houston &Barbara 33 CAN'T YOU 70 I JUST CAN'T I ELP BELIEVING Mandrel) (Epic David Houston (Epic 50009) 52 LUCKY ARMS David Rogers (Atlantic 4204) 8-2005) 37 (ARC 16 (Algee/AlGallico-BMI) (ABC 12023) (Screen Gems/Columbia-BMI) - Music-BMI) (Acuff -Rose- BMI) 68 14 34 RAINDROPS 71 BETWEEN LUST AND THE GREAT DIVIDE 53 LET'S TRUCK Roy Clark (Dot DOA 17518) Narvel Felts (Cinnamon 809) TOGETHER WATCHING TV 38 Kenny Price (RA PD 10039) Acoustic Music- BMI) 17 (Comrad -BMI) Cal Smith (MCA 40265) WHERE'D I COME FROM (Kenny Price Music BMI) 60 48 15 COUNTRY IS 35 - (Stallion - BMI) Bobby Bare, Jr. and Jeannie 54 IT AMAZES ME 72 GONE Tom T. Hall (Mercury 73617) Mary Kay James ,Hall note Music BMI) 18 Bare (RCA 10037) Nancy Wayne - & Jill ASCAP) 39 (Avco-CAV 601) 16 THAT SWEET OLD LADY OF (Jack - (20th Century 2124) 36 STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES (Jack - BMI) 57 (New York Times, Dunbar - BMI) 73 MINE 55 WHO Carver (ABC 12017) Mac Davis (Columbia B-10018) LEFT THE DOOR TO 73 DAYLIGHT LOSING TIME Johnny (Screen Gems/Columbia/Songpainter HEAVEN OPEN (Levine & Brown -BMI) 22 Larry Steele (Airstream 004) BMI/Colgems-ASCAP) 41 Hank Thompson 75 17 DELTA DIRT (Barmour Music - BMI) 37 MEMORY MAKER (Dot DOA 17512) 74 SCARLET WATER LarryGatlin (Monument 88622) Mel Tillis (MGM 14744) (Bob Moore Music-ASCAP) 30 (First Generation BMI) 19 JohnnyDuncan - (Cedarwood BMI) 44 56 LOVE IS rgeE 18' BRING BACK YOUR LOVE TO ME (Columbia /Somm3-10007) 38 WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH WilmaRe Burgess (Shannon (Roadmaster/Sommersault-BMI) 74 Don Gibson (Hickory 327) BLUES ASCAP)(Ha-Ree/Porter/Jones- 59 Acuff-Rose-BMI) 23 75 LOVING YOU Tony Booth (Capitol P3943) 57 HE CAN'T FILL MY SHOES Guy & Ralna (Ranwood) 19 GET ON seM LOVE TRAIN (American Broadcasting/ Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury 73618) LaCostaoN (CapitolY 3TRA45 BlendingwellMusic - BMI) 40 (Window Music, Inc. - BMI) N Al BMI 24

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MERLE HAGGARD (Capitol P-3974) FAMILY & FRIENDS - Roy Clark - ABC Kentucky Gambler (2:40) (Owepar Publishing, BMI - Dolly Parton) DOSD-2005 Merle lends his distinctive vocal style to this Dolly Parton composition, a narrative Country picker extraordinaire Roy Clark about a man who planned to get rich quick. Lady Luck is on his side at first, but he returns to his musical roots on this album of 11 returns to Kentucky, losing more than he won. This one is bound to roll to the top. country standards where he is featured on lead Flip: I've Got A Darlin' (For A Wife) (2:44) (Shade Tree Music, BMI - Haggard -Reno). acoustic guitar. The Southside Virginians, a group composed of family and friends, as the BILLY "CRASH" CRADDOCK (ABC 12036) album title suggests, is the band Roy used to Ruby, Baby (2:37) (Hill & Range/Quintet Music, BMI - Lieber/Stoller) play in when he was a young boy and includes The follow-up to "Rub It In" from Crash's latest album is a reworking of the Lieber his father, Hester (guitar) and uncles Dudley and Stoller fifties classic. It is given a brisk, rocking arrangement with fiddles lending (mandolin) and Paul (fiddle). This is the second a country flavor while horns and background vocalists keep things flowing. Flip: Walk time that Roy and the Virginians have entered When Love Walks (3:02) (Pick -A -Hit, BMI -J. Adrian). the studios together, with this "wooden" effort produced by the ubiquitous Jim Fogelsong, BOBBY BARE AND THE FAMILY (RCA PA -10096) being the best yet. Standout tracks include "Cor- Singin' In The Kitchen (3:04) (Evil Eye, BMI -Shel Silverstein) rina Corrina," Green Mountain Polka," "I Wonder From the album of the same name comes this number penned by the prolific Shel Where You Are Tonight," and "Pain In My Silverstein. Wife and kids join Bobby on vocals and incidental instrumentation on this Heart." which should melt the hearts of his fans. Flip: You Are (2:13). MOVIN' ON - Hank Thompson - ABC DOSD-2003 CONNIE SMITH (Columbia 3-10051) Hank's been making records for 25 years now I've Got My Baby On My Mind (2:24) (Acuff/Rose, BMI - Sanger "Whitey" Shafer) and it's that kind of maturity that he offers while This uptempo swing number by Connie is ripe with commercial potential. Fiddle making albums as well-rounded as this. On and slide guitar underpin Connie's spright voice and production by Ray Baker keeps "Movin' On," Hank touches upon a diversified things flowing. She turns in a glowing performance which should even surpass her range of material from the classic "Mama Don't last outing, "Someone To Give My Love To." Flip: No info. available. Low" to the 40's "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again," to some more contemporary things JOHNNY PAYCHECK (Epic 8-50040) like Troy Seals' "There's A Honky Tonk Angel For A Minute There (2:35) (Hall Clement, BMI - J. Foster, B. Rice) (Who'll Take Me Back In)" and "Red Necks, Culled from his "Song and Dance Man" album, this ballad produced by Billy Sherrill White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer." Hank has is an excellent follow-up to "Keep On Lovin' Me." Johnny sings about the girl who been turning out good albums for the last quarter made his heart stand still on this highly emotive number on which he is backed by century and this one is no exception. violins and a"sad" pedal steel guitar. Flip: No info. available. PEACEFUL EASY FEELING - Roy Drusky - Capitol ST11339 THE STATLER BROTHERS (Mercury 73625) Roy's first album for the label has the former D. Reid) Susan When She Tried (3:00) (American Cowboy Music, BMI - regular of the Grand 01' Opry covering a wide The Statler Brothers return with this easy flowing number about a girl they will range of material from Elton John's "Dixie Lily" never forget. Rich vocal harmonies are the calling card of this group and there's to Kris Kristofferson's "One Day At A Time" to nothing here to disappoint their fans on this outing which should pick up a lot of air- the Allman Brothers Band's "Ramblin' Man" play. Flip: No info. available. which is countrified and a little unorthodox but excellent nonetheless. Roy's voice is leathery DOUG KERSHAW (Warner Brothers WBS -8033) sweet and the musicians who are backing him on All You Want To Do Is Make Kids (2:21) (Tree Music, BMI - Kershaw) this album are first rate whoever they may be (no The ace fiddler has a problem. All his wife wants to do is make kids and he already credits are given). It looks like Roy's comeback has more than he can handle on this self -penned number written in his own inimitable will be marked with one of the best albums of his wry style. Excellent fiddling from Doug, of course, sparks this uptempo number which career. Pick upon it. should have no problem making it on the charts. Flip: No info. available. THAT MUSIC CITY FEELING - Ace Cannon - Hi JERRY WALLACE (MCA 40321) SHL 32086 The inimitable Ace Cannon has come up with I Wonder Whose Baby (You Are Now) (2:22) (4 Star Music, BMI Max Powell) - his Jerry's follow-up to "My Wife's House" is a lighthearted ballad which glides along another fine collection of instrumentals on with lilting background instrumentation. It's a pleasant sounding song even if the latest album. He paces himself through songs message is not the brightest. The arrangement by Bill Justis ties everything together like Kenny O'Dell's "Behind Closed Doors," Date," Tom T. Hall's into what sounds like a sure winner. Flip: Make Hay While The Sun Shines (2:26) (Lit- Floyd Cramer's "Last "Me tle Elmo, BMI -Sun Child). And Jesus," and Dallas Frazier's "There Goes My Everything" while receiving backing from musicians like Tommy Allsup, Billy Sanford, and RAVEN 12037) EDDY (ABC Lloyd Green. Ace and his alto sax have never Else (2:56) (Jack & Bill, ASCAP-J. Foster & B. Rice) Ain't She Somethin' sounded better and these ten songs offer wide This ballad showcases Eddy on a superb vocal performance with a slight country appeal should guarantee him his biggest album flavor intoned by pedal steel guitar. An extravagant string section underlines the yet. vocal, with the whole thing being held together by the production of Don Gant. This record is somethin' else and is sure to make a big splash. Flip: If Is A Bird On A Chain ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL - Epic KE 33097 (2:52) (Milene Music, ASCAP - E. Raven). Along with groups like Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen, progressive country REBECCA LYNN (Ranwood R-1004) music - generally regarded as that strange brew Cold Carolina Morning (2:34) (New York Times, BMI - Wayne-Ballantyne- that combines rock with a purist country ap- Humphries) proach - has been gaining momentum through Rebecca colors this ballad with a sensual vocal performance, singing about feeling groups like Asleep At The Wheel from out of lonely in the morning without her man beside her and looking forward to a "hot" Austin, Texas. The group has gained con- Carolina night. Instrumentation is kept simple, but a string section arranged by War- siderable repute for their live act and their first ren Roche intensifies the feeling and should ride high on the charts. Flip: No info. album for Epic marks a worthy label debut as available. these seven dyed-in-the-wool country buffs con- fidently rip their way through numbers like "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie," "I'm Gonna Be A DAVID WILLS (Epic 8-50036) Wheel Someday," and "Bloodshot Eyes." There's A Song On The Jukebox (2:35) (Algee Music, BMI - B. Sherrill, C. Taylor) An all star cast supports David on his debut outing which includes production GOOD GOLLY MS. MOLLY - Molly Bee - credited to Charlie Rich. This Billy Sherrill/Chip Taylor ballad is embraced by an ef- Granite GS1002 fective, doleful reading by David, who possesses a strong voice. He wrote the song Molly's been singing professionally since she on the jukebox and it's the one which will bring his girl closer, so he's going to keep was 11 and the years of maturity have taken the playing it all night. Flip: No info. available. form of a cool assurance in her vocal prowess. She has plenty of style and it's in abundance on CARL MANN (ABC 12035) this album of eleven love songs produced by Bumin' Holes In The Eyes Of Abraham Lincoln (2:02) (Little David, BMI - Carl Cliffie Stone. Though all of the songs on the Mann/L. Klee) album point to certain strengths. Highlights in- Carl makes quite an impact on his debut outing with this uptempo country rocker. clude the sultry "I Got A Man," "Cheatin' Is A He's afraid that his girl has stood him up, and while he's nervously awaiting her arrival, Very Lonely Game," "Big Daddy's Gonna Bring It he's burning holes in a five dollar bill with his cigarette. Carl has a flexible voice and On Home To Ma - Ma," and "Baby You Got It." turns in a fine performance. Flip: The Ballad Of Johnny Clyde (2:24) (ABC/Dunhill, After a long absence, Molly's back and it's good BMI). to see that she's still going strong.

44 October 26. 1974 cash box,- coin machine news

Michigan Assn. Elects Officers And Board Sega Hosts TV Game Tourney In Tokyo CHICAGO - Following the election of tured above are: (front row, left to right) its first Board of Directors, the newly for- Bud Leonard, Adrian; Earl Strohpaul, TOKYO - The All Japan TV game cham- between the maker -location -customer med Music Operators of Michigan met at Grand Rapids (sec.-treas.), Ed Shultz, pionship tournament sponsored by Sega and create an atmosphere of sports com- Alex's Restaurant in Lansing, Michigan Lansing; (president); Fred Zemke, Ann Enterprises, Ltd. of Tokyo was held on petition on TV amusement games. Some on October 2, to lay the groundwork for a Arbor (vice president); John Thompson, Aug. 27 in one of the spacious banquet have even gone as far as starting to ac- proposed annual meeting to be held in Lansing; (back row, left to right Bill rooms of the luxurious Hotel Pacific in tively promote and prepare for the next 1975; and to accelerate the association's Hewitt Jr., Conway; Mike Benson, Wyan- Tokyo. It proved to be the biggest event Sega tournament so that their location current membership drive, which is dotte; Ed Oliver, Bloomfield Hills; Gene ever in the industry and was attended by representative may covet the honor of I aimed at the state's more than three hun- Wagner, Dearborn; and Tom Venettis, high officials of Sega, members of the being the next All Japan Champion. dred operators. Detroit. Not pictured were Bud Dugger, leading newspapers in Tokyo and of- New officers and Board members pic - Detroit; and Bill Swanson, Mantistique. ficers from various companies in the leisure industy. The elimination tournament to promote interest in the play and sales of TV type amusement machines was con- tested by 16 male participants ranging in age from 11-29, who were all location winners selected by lottery from among those eligible in his area from a grand total of 300 location champions throughout the nation. It attracted more than 5,000 entrants of all ages from tots to oldsters. Winner of the finals was Osamu Kuroda, 28 years old, representing the Tokyo area. His prize was a 20 inch color TV set. Runner up prize was a black and white 5 inch TV set; 3rd place (2) received cassette tape recorders and the remaining 12 contestants, transistor radios. OSAMU KURODA, 28 year old bank em- Front Row, L to R - Bud Leonard, Adrian; Earl Strohpaul, Gr. Rapids (sec-treas); Ed A spokesman for the locations which ployee, proudly holds a letter of com- Schultz, Lansing, (president); Fred Zemke, Ann Arbor; (vice president); John Thomp- participated in the country wide contest mendation and stands, beside the 20 son, Lansing. said all were very pleased with their com- inch color TV set awarded him as cham- Back Row, L to R - Bill Hewitt Jr., Conway; Mike Benson, Wyandotte; Ed Oliver, memorative plaques. They stressed the pion of the recent Sega sponsored All Bloomfield Hills; Gene Wagner, Dearborn; and Tom Venettis, Detroit. Not pictured importance of such tournaments to Japan TV Game Tournament held in were Bud Dugger. Detroit; and Bill Swanson, Manistique. foster better business relationships Tokyo. MCI To MOA Gert Schulze Dies A Full Line of HAMBURG - Gert Schulze, founder MILWAUKEE - Dan Winter, president and principle of Lowen-Automaten and of MCI. Ltd., announced that the Coin Operated NSM-Apparatebau GMBh (of Bingen) Milwaukee -based firm has been in the died recently at the age of 61. process of restructuring its coin Recreational Schulze's credentials in the European operated products division and will in- Tables from coin machine industry are legend. troude its largest amusement game Besides being a principle in the above during the November 1-3 MOA Conven- !//f /WI/ // mentioned firms (which manufacture an- tion in Chicago. The new unit, as Winter SHUFFLEBOARD COMPANY d/or distribute many of the popular indicated, was conceived and 210 PATERSON PLANK ROAD gaming and amusement devices in engineered by MCI personnel. MCI will UNION CITY NEW JERSEY Europe), he was also president of the be exhibiting its equipment in booth 21 combined inter -Europe operators as- in the Conrad Hilton MOA exhibit area. "The House That sociation, under the aegis of the Com- The firm is, at present, in the midst of a Quality Built" mon Market. His NSM phonographs research and development program to were among the very few European further strengthen its service and sales machines ever to make a mark on the organization MCI's parts department in U.S. market. His Rotomint gaming particular has been beefed up con- Active's is a on many European device fixture siderably according to Winter. THE CHOICE FOR locations. He further mentioned that the com- the Lowest Schulze was also a leading figure on pany plans to open two additional Red every level of the German industry and Baron Amusement Centers, in Tucson, Prices his advice and wisdom was sought by Arizona and Erie, Penn. respectively. and many. His friends are legend throughout Before this year's Holiday Season, Best Equipment the world and the trade pays homage to which would bring the total number of 1. ALWAYS this true patriatich of the coin industry. to 21 nationally. centers Exclusive Gottlieb, Rock -Ola, Fischer and Chicago Coln Distributor for Eastern Penn- CALIFORNIA CLIPPINGS 120+ Attend Ind. sylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. Route Workshops ACTIVE Amusement Machines Co. 666 No. Broad Street, Phila. 30, Pa. 684-1600 Lane Fleischer (Stan -A -Lane, Reno) tells us he'll be debuting a brand new game at CHICAGO - More than 120 persons 1101 Pittston Ave., Scranton S, Perna. the MOA Show. Details on the item are strictly Q.T. right now. But Lane did say tests participated in three workshops for route on the piece have racked up better than $100 per week in quarters. Lane also boasts service personnel and supervisors in In- that a trip down to New Mexico landed him 150 sales of his Tilt Up bowling lane to a diana last week under sponsorship of the group of traveling showmen. Concerning the Stan -A -Lane games line in general, all Indiana Vending Council, a state council of Rowe International's factory+owned distribution outlets are now handling it ex- of N.A.M.A. clusively in their territories, plus many of Rowe's independents, including Circle In- Conducted by Walter W. Reed, ternational here in Los Angeles. Ken Smith at Circle, matter of fact, is one of the big N.A.M.A. director of public relations, the enthusiasts for the new game that'll be unveiled at Expo ... Allied Leisure's Bob sessions dealt with the important role of Braun (prexy), Chuck Arnold (sales director) and Bob Gilman (field service engineer) route personnel and hostesses in all into C.A. Robinson's Thursday and Friday - last for two days service session on customer relations. Allied amusement equipment ... Got a call from trade vet Nate Hockman who's about Scheduled on three consecutive to break big distribution announcement in a couple of weeks. He's left the U -View film evenings, the meetings took place in project, and is coming back into the mainstream of the trade with a socko program Evansville, Indianapolis and South that'll involve phonograph and games distribution. Read all about it soon. Bend. As in similar sessions conducted Friday bashes at C. A. Robinson & Co. are now established again now that cooler previously in Texas and Ohio, group weather is here. Attendance at the last two Friday Buffets was standing room only as discussion was the main meeting ap- many operators and other "Dignitaries" were in to delight in the excellent buffet and proach. refreshments served up in the Fun Room. New products adorning the showroom at C. Charles Hughes of the Vendall Com- TOP EARNINGS A. Robinson & Co. are: Midway's CHOPPER, a most sophisticated helicopter game pany arranged the Evansville meeting, IN Atari's TOUCH ME, a most novel Robert Miller of Servomation Cor- which is capturing lots of attention from operators; EVERY TYPE OF LOCATION game which uses sound tones, most effectively; Nutting's new COCKTAIL TABLE is poration presided in Indianapolis and producing oohs and ahs; Allied's new video game ZAP is a exciting a TV game as we Patrick O'Malley, Jr., arranged the South EVERYWHERE have seen in a long time. Bend Session.

October 26. 1974 45 cash box/ coin machine news Round the Route HOUSTON HAPPENINGS The Rowe International Inc. Open House showing by Central Sales, Inc., 91 Dennis St., Houston, of the New Model AMI Phonographs was an outstanding success from stem to stern. Numerous "on the spot" sales and certainly plenty of hot future EASTERN FLASHES prospects. Closing festivities left nothing to be desired. Date and time was Oct. 2, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. respectively. George Klersey, recently promoted from Houston office to general mgr. of Texas group composed of Houston, Seymour Pollak of Tarrytown. once again in the thick of UMA fund raising cam- San Antonio, Dallas, supervised the preview. Actual showing was executed by sales paign, and doing his usual excellent work. Seymour tells us he heard that a jukebox representatives, Bob Davenport and Harry Jones. Attractive Teresa Klersey, wife operator was recent guest on What's My Line but didn't see the of show so doesnt know George Klersey, added lots of charm to the gathering. who the gent was. We remember talking to the producers of the show many years ago Highballs, beer, soft drinks and coffee on tap during entire meeting. Buffet lun- on just such an idea but got turned down because "jukebox operators aren't unusual cheon table kept loaded until after six. Sales and other business gave way about six enough." Guess they're unusual now? ... All eyes turned now to Chicago and the thirty to a sumptious barbecue dinner. Then each guest got a gift of uncirculated 1974 running of the MOA. Just received revised list of the exhibitors here and am Eisenhower dollars. Number of dollars per guest ranged from two to ten, depending surprised how many companies seem to come out of the woodwork this time of year on coupons drawn. 'Twas indeed a grand affair. to exhibit their wares. We think every other booth's going to show a soccer table While not yet old enough for retirement (his physical appearance bears that out) (remember how many video pieces there were last year? Same with soccers this Fred Troy, owner Marc Amusement Co., has been actively engaged in coin time). Expect to see mucho New Yorkers at the show this year. Thanks to Fred operated machine industry since 1934... Local operator Elvin D. Ainsworth, owner Ainsworth Granger, these conventions have become more and more important each trip. If Distributing Co., 809 Stuart, remarked that he enjoyed his first real vacation there's still one soul out there who's never made MOA, he's in 15 got to this time! years this past summer... Bob Haim of the R. H. Belam Co. expects his staff to be pretty busy at the MOA Always friendly Doris Tydlacka, a secretary at Gulf Coast Dist. Co., is certainly Expo since they have to run between the PMC Electronics booth, the Kiddierama among best liked girls in Houston Coinmatic fraternity ... R. H. ;Bob) Barger, jovial booth and the U.S. Billiards booth all weekend. The company represents all three vice president, Big State Vending Co., 8201 Guld Freeway, Houston, states company products overseas. By the way, their Paul Schmit, manager of the Belgium on business card that he is the man with a plan. Records sorter bear him out too. Big Belam office, will be coming in for the show this year... . Lenny Schneller at U.S. Bil- State is among largest in southwest. Jack Stazo is president of the concern ... During liards is coming to Expo with a slew of new goodies, including new surface -design last new model phonograph showing we sat at table with T. C. Cooper, American pool table, plus a soccer table that's got an air-assist on it. Lots more particulars on Music Co., his entertaining wife, Eula Mae Cooper, and their beautiful teenage grand- this soccer item which Len would rather reveal at the Expo itself. There'll be the daughter, Cindy Merley ... Billy (The Hat) Rider, owner South Texas Music Co., traditional U.S. Billiards breakfast and product discussion the second morning of Houston, seldom misses a new model showing ... Old Timer E. J. Slanina, co-owner Expo by invitation only. ... Ron Gold AND THE Cleveland Coin International staff with son, E. J. Slanina, Jr., of Sly Distributing Co., wondering about a past due vend- are following up their territory -wide Seeburg jukebox promotion (a dozen roses to the ing machine state tax. Maybe a good time for music first 30 operators buying operators of Texas to flex its one of the new boxes) with a Cleveland area promo of the muscles, if any. same description. Calling it "Seeburg's Sweet Smell of Success," the staff delivers a dozen roses to the route shop immediately after the phonograph itself is delivered. Pictured below are two recipients. Left to right: Stan Narosny of Daymar Vending being handed roses by CleCoin secretary Edith Klein, and Lew Berger of American Vending and Electronics with CleCoin vice president Dave Liebling. UPPER MID -WEST

Bobby Thomas, Virginia, Minn. in the cities on a fast trip to pick up some new equip- ment ... Gabby Cluseau in town the past week end, taking in the Minnesota-T.C.U. football game on Saturday and then flying to Dallas to see the Viking -Dallas game ... Mr.- & Mrs. Cart. Gedney, International Falls, in the cities over the weekend on a vacation, also Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Runnberg spending a few days in town ... The last Twin baseball game of the season found Mr. & Mrs. Gordon McLellan flying into town to see it in 50 degree weather. There were about 2,500 people in the stands ... Rowe Northwest had open house Wednesday, Oct. 2, showing their new new phonograph ... Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Woytossek, Breckenridge, in town over the weekend. Ernest was saying that business has been so good that they are unable to catch up with their work. That's always good news to hear ... Heard from Wayne Anderson that his mother had come out of surgery and that the reports were good. Now for a speedy recovery, Mrs. Anderson ... Jack Deming of Lieberman Music Co. and Larry Rogemer of Lieberman Enterprises attended the Wisconsin Music and Vending meeting at Stevens Point Sat. -Sun. 5-6 ... Archie Currie, Duluth, off to Las Vegas for a few days relaxation ... Chet La Doux, Jr., Virginia, in town the same day as Dick Kozar from CHICAGO CHATTER Virginia ... Clem Kaul in town telling about the wonderful trip he and his wife took driving up to upper Michigan, then on to Canada, then down to Columbus, Ohio to visit their son ... Mr. & Mrs. Harry Ralph, Cloquet, in the cities for the day visiting MOA's executive veepee Fred Granger and his very capable assistant, Bonnie York. friends ... Happy anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Jack Deming on their 12th wedding an- to are be commended for putting together an exceptional newsletter this month - niversary Oct. 12 ... The South Dakota Vending & Music Assn. is having their state MOA the October special, devoted almost entirely to the upcoming Expo opening meeting at Rapid City, Sunday and Monday, Oct. 13-14 ... Seen in town during the November 1 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. As the opening paragraph indicates, there week were H. H. Krueger, Lawrence Sieg, Clayt. Norberg, John Galep, Hal Williamson, will be "more exhibitors than last year, superior exhibit space, something special for Al Eggermont, Jr. and Dale Rooney ... Wally Jones back on the job at Lieberman the ladies, an outstanding and the best banquet seminar one of stage shows in years!" Music Co. Wally had heart surgery and is getting along great. Spends a few hours a An event not to be missed! day at work, when he gets tired he goes home, but it's nice to see him around. MANY FROM OUR INDUSTRY who attend MOA also participate in the annual IAAPA convention, which follows Expo by about three weeks. This year's dates are November 23 through 25, with a special program of workshops scheduled for Friday. November 22, preceding the actual opening day of the show. Site of the convention is the Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia. About 375 exhibits will be featured, displaying a wide range of outdoor amusement equipment, souvenir/novelty items and related products ... Empire Dist. will be participating in full force once again this year! They'll MILWAUKEE MENTIONS have ten booths, manned at various intervals by Joe Robbins, Ben Rochetti, Leonard Zeidman. Elliott Greenberg, et al. and they'll be showing a great array of equipment. Local coin machine people are anxiously looking forward to the MOA convention, HERE'S A FLASH FROM Ev Dalrymple of Lieberman One Stop in Omaha about a November 1-2-3 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. There'll be a very sizable tur- new country and western single that's really scoring big with her operator customers. nout from this area, with many planning to stay over for the big banquet! Title is "She Says I Look Like Daddy" and it's by songster-composer Harlan Sanders AT PRESSTIME LAST WEEK the NAMA show was just getting started at McCor- on the Shannon label ... Incidentally, COIN, the state group of which Ev is president, mick Place. Empire Dist.'s Pat Netterville was in Chicago for the entire run of the will be holding a two-day meeting November 30 and December 1. It will be a general show, along with representatives of the various other Empire branch offices, and Bob membership session highlighted by an election of officers. More details later. Rondeau also managed to spend a full day out there ... By the way, would like to KEN ANDERSON OF CHICAGO DYNAMIC INDUSTRIES has been very much in- make mention of the fact that Bob was elected to the Wisconsin Music Merchants As- volved in firm's the current running sales contest for distributors. The sign on his desk sociation Board of Directors at the Association's October 5-6 annual convention in reads Hawaii" "Think and that's exactly what distribs are doing, since contest winners Stevens Point. As was pointed out, this is a rather unique distinction for a distributor! will be the guests of CDI on a full week's trip to beautiful Hawaii! Contest will be FROM THE LITTLE LP'S RACK: Alice "Charli" House, who heads up this depart- climaxed around MOA time and winners will depart on the trip immediately following ment at Radio Doctors tells us there are some current numbers from both the Gold - the close of Expo, accompanied by various members of the CDI executive staff. mor and Little LP's Unlimited catalogs which are enjoying consistent play from area Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? operators. Titles are "This Is The Three Suns," John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" RECEVIED NOTIFICATION FROM Mr. Paul Gauselmann of Adp-Automaten in and "Chicago 7" from Goldmor; "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot, "Burn" by Deep Pur- Germany that he is planning to escort a party of thirty or more operators from his ple and "Great Hits From The Great Gatsby Era" by Enoch Light and the Light Brigade to Chicago to country attend this year's MOA convention ... As a matter of fact, from Little LP's Unlimited. Radio Doctors does a substantial LP business, as Charli judging just from the inquiries received at the Cash Box office, it appears that there pointed out, and maintains a complete, well -stocked department expressly for this will be a substantial attendance foreign of visitors at Expo! product. There'll be some new material in release very shortly from both sources.

46 October 26, 1974 Coining

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COIN MACHINES CLASSIFIED AD RATE 25 CENTS PER WORD RECORDS -MUSIC WANTED Count every word including all words in firm name. Numbers in address count as one word. Minimum ad accepted $6.25 CASH OR CHECK MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS FOR CLASSIFIED HOUSE OF OLDIES - We are the World Headquarters WE ARE ALWAYS INTERESTED IN USED AND BRAND ADVERTISING. If cash or check is NOT enclosed with order your classified ad will be held for following for out of print LP's and 45's. Also, the largest selection new phonographs, pinballs, bingos, guns, arcade, kiddie issue pending receipt of your check or cash. NOTICE -$118 Classified Advertisers (Outside USA add of Old Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm and Blues albums. Our rides, slot machines, etc., all makes all models. QUOTE $78 to your present subscription price). You are entitled to a classified ad of 40 words in each week's famous 3 in 1 catalog $1.25, HOUSE OF OLDIES, 267 FOB SEA VESSEL TO HOLLAND BELGIE EUROPE, issue for a period of One Full Year, 52 consecutive weeks. You are allowed to change your Classified BLEECKER St., N.Y., N.Y. 10014. (212) 243-0500. SPRL, 276 AVENUE, LOUIS, BRUSSELS. Ad each week if you so desire. All words over 40 will be billed at the rate of 250 per word. Please count words carefully. Be sure your Classified Ad is sent to reach New York publication office by Wed- WANT - Air Hockey Games. Seeburg Consolettes and nesday, 12 noon, of preceding week to appear in the following week's issue. WANTED TO BUY - OPEN REEL TAPES. WHY TIE UP Hideaway units. Harvard Metal Typers. Also interested capital investment in slow -moving reel tape department? in distribution of new equipment. St. Thomas Coin Sales, We will buy complete inventories - large or small. Send 669 Talbot St., St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. (519) Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY detailed lists and quantities. VARIETY AUDIO 631-9550. PRODUCTS, 170 Central Avenue, Farmingdale, N.Y. Send all copy to: CASH BOX, 6565 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. 90028 11735. 516-293-5858. USED JOHNSON OR BRANDT portable coin counters, also want electric coin sorters. Want Watling or American penny scales. Will pick up in Florida or FOR EXPORT: ALL LABELS of phonograph records, car- PRICES REDUCED TO CLEAR New 3 line pay Double Georgia. Bill Frey, Box 1360, Key West, Fla. 33040 - FOR SALE: MIDWAY T.V. GAMES Leaders, Winners; AL- tridges, cassettes. Also excellently priced selections of Progressive and 5 other models. USED BALLY'S - LIED Paddle Battle, Tennis Tourney; ATARI close-outs. Nearly 30 years of personalized service to Trade-in and parts. Nevada Fruit Slot Machine Co., Quadrapong, Gotcha; AMUSTRONICS T.V. Hockey, 4 Bally and Belgium -made 3-, 5- and 6 -coin Multipliers with importers world over. Wholesale only. DARO EXPORTS, P.O. Box 5734, Reno, Nevada 89503 (702) 786-4445. pl., T.V. Hockey, 2 pl.; Pin Games and Music. D L hopper. Mechanical Aristocrat, Nevada and Grosvenor & LTD., 1468 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, BROOKLYN, DISTRIBUTING CO., INC., 6691 Allentown models with visible automatic Jack -pot 2-20 pay -out. Blvd., Har- N.Y. 11230. CABLES: EXPODARO, NEW YORK. 2 BORDERBEAUTYS 1 BEAUTY BEACH 35 FOLLIES risburg, Penna. 17112. 717-545-4264. Gottlieb and Williams, pin balls, max. 3 years old. BERGERES 25 BAHAMABEACH 11 ZODIAC 18 Spare parts wanted. One hopper for Bally Continental ORIENTS 8 VENICE 23 BIGWHEELS 4 MAGIC RINGS and one for Bally Multiplier. HANSA MYNTAU- WANT RECORDS & TAPES: 45'S AND LP'S SURPLUS 17 SAFARIS FOBANTWERP, PAN AMERICAN TOMATER AB, Box 300 41, S-400 43 Gothenburg, FOR SALE: CLOSE OUT PRICES ON RECONDITIONED RETURNS, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write HARRY AMUSEMENTS, 1211 LIBERTY AVENUE HILLSIDE, Sweden, Tel.: 031/41 42 00." BARGAINS: Midway Leader Lo Boy T.V. Game WARRINER at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CO. 453 NEW JERSEY 07205 (201) 353-5540. - $595.00; Table Tennis (with pinball cabinet) $195.00; McLean Ave., Yonkers, New York 10705 (914) GR PMC Wham Bam + 2 $495.00; Bally Sub Pack BALLY SLOTMACHINES, Prices Reduced, Multipliers, 3 - 6-7778. $395.00; Target Zero $445.00; Allied Leisure Paddle Line Pay, Continentals, Super Continentals, Regulars, COIN MACHINES Battle $295.00; Amutronics T.V. Ping Pong $295.00; Big Berthas, Mills, Jennings. Bally Distributing Co., Bon Nutting Computer Space $295.00; E.S.P. Electro Dart 7457, 390 E. Sixth St., Reno Nev., or 2609 So. Country Records and Tape Cartridges - Jimmy Rodgers FOR SALE $195.00; Rowe AMI - MM1 (200 sel) $295.00. Mickey Vegas, Nev. Carter Family Gene Autry Roy Acuff Hank Highland, Las Anderson Amusement Company. 314 East 11th Street, - - - - Williams Bill Monroe Bob Wills Curly Fox - Erie, Pa. 16503. Phone: (814) 452-3207. - - - Raymond Fairchild Mac Wiseman. Wholesale to CONVERSION CARTRIDGES-PLAY STEREO RECORDS FOR SALE: JACK IN THE BOX $650.00; KING ROCK - ON Seeburg Monaural PHONOS B thru 201 - NO AD- $625.00; BIG BRAVE $665.00; DEALERS Established Record Stores. Free Circular - Uncle Jim MDWAY WINNER I & IV BOARDS Box AC, 91006. JUSTMENTS REQUIRED - JUST PLUG IN - eliminate CCHOICE $735.00; CHAMP, perfect $665.00; SHOW WINNER ONLY O'Neal, Arcadia, Calif. $65.00!!! No exchange necessary. Call or write AS- sound distortion, needle skipping, excessive record TIME $695.00; DODGEMCRAZY $625.00; MONTE ... SESCO, 908 Rear Providence Hwy., Dedham, Mass. wear. $24.95 postpaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. Quan- CARLO $650.00; BIG RED, perfect $395.00; 02026, (617) 329-4960. tity discounts. C.A. THORP SERVI, 1520 Missouri, GARLANDO FOOSBALL $295.00; PONGS $295.00; WE BUY NEW AND USED ALBUMS - Promos, review Oceanside, Ca. 92054. PADDLE BALL $325.00; RALLY $325.00; SUPER SHIF- records, anything you have. Highest prices paid SHOOT -A -LINE $1250. Will buy or trade Seeburg Band - TER, perfect $1,050.00; HOT SHOT $660.00; BIG IN- anywhere. Immediate Cash. We pick-up in New York shell, Firestar or OLYMPIAN, MONROE BRANT VEN- FOR SALE - Bingos, Ticker Tapes, Lotto Fans and Stock DIAN $750.00; PRO FOOTBALL $450.00; TRIPLE AC- Area. Can arrange shipping From Out of Town. Call DING CO., 829 East Market St., York, Pa. 17403. Tel Markets Available. Also Keeney Red Arrows, Sweet BASEBALL (212) 469-9384. Or Write: Titus Oaks, 893 Flatbush TION $595.00; TWIN JOKER $425.00; (717) 848-1386. Shawnees, Bally Jumbos, Bally Super Jumbos and CHAMP, perfect $675.00; SAND BUGGY $625.00; LIT- Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11226. Mountain Climbers. These games are completely Keeney TLE REDS $275.00; CHAMPION SOCCER $275.00; Attention Shuffleboard operators: Overhead American shopped. CALL WASSICK NOVELTY (304) 292-3791. SPACE RACE $395.00; PRO HOCKEY $550.00; Shuffleboard Scoring Unit $135, 2 Side Lights $75; W. Va. Morgantown, CLEA N SWEEP $745.00; SCREWBALLS $250.00. Combination $195: Glasses for Wall Units, Advance LEADING TAPE AND RECORD DISTRIBUTORS OF ALL New Orleans Novelty Company, 1055 Dryades Street, Horsecollar, Rockola Shuffleboard Glass $50 each -Units LABELS. Will sell current & cut out merchandise at Add -A - ALL TYPES OF COIN -OPERATED EQUIPMENT: New Orleans, Louisiana 70113, Tel. (504) 529-7321. available for above. Budge Wright's Western lowest prices. Member of N.A.R.M. Send for catalogues. etc. All types of Balls, shuffles, guns, computers, CABLE, NONOVCO. Distributors, 1226 SW 16th, Portland, Oregon, CANDY STRIPE RECORDS, INC., 17 ALABAMA phonographs, large selection on hand. Vending 228-7565. AVENUE, ISLAND PARK, NEW YORK 11558. machines, from cigarette to candy to can drink, etc.... 100 Antique Coin machines, Mills Roulette and Dice Payout 516-432-0047,516-432-0048,212-895-2693. all kinds, shopped to perfection. (or buy as -is and save). machines, Old Slots, Bakers Pacers, Evans Races etc. 40 50 SeeBurg 100 selection wall boxes $5.00 each. 50 wall games, new and used (the Electronic computerized Old Counter Games, Keeney Twin Dragons, Bally Slot SeeBurg 160 selection wall boxes $37.50 each. 10,000 price is right). Write or call FLOWER CITY DIST. CO., machines, Fantastic Hot New Counter Game. Want to used 45 rpmrecords 15 each. CENTRAL MUSIC CO., FREE CATALOG - Complete One -Stop. Specializing in Rochester, NY 14609. Tel. (716) 389 Webster Ave., buy Horoscope Ticket and Bead Vending Machines. P.O. Box 284, 407 E. Ave., D. Kelleen, Texas 76541. Oldies but Goodies. Wholesale Only. Paramount for 654-8020 and ask JOE GRILLO. Canadian Dist. & Mfg. Co. 1025-104 Street, North Bat- Record Co., One Colonial Gate, Plainview, L.I., N.Y. For Sale, Write call for lowest prices on all makes and tleford Saskatchewan Canada, Phone (306) 445-2989. or 11803. FOR SALE: Seeburg, Wurlitzer, Rockola, AMI nx,Jels used and new TV Games. Two hundred assorted Phonographs. Williams, Gottlieb, Bally, Chicago Coin, late model arcade games, guns, etc. with at least two flippers, guns, baseballs, United, Chicago Coin, Midway ARCADE CLOSED EQUIPMENT USED LESS THAN 1 hundred more due bock from rental on Labor Day. - THE GOLDEN DISC New YORK'S ONLY DISCOUNT shuffles. Valley, Fischer, United, American, used pool MONTH Write for completelist of pinballs, music, arcade, ven- - OLDIE SHOP. Hundreds of rare 45's, 75e each. Latest tables. As is or shopped. Domestc or export shipments. Atari Gran Trak 10 $1499.00, Bally Amigo $832.00, Cir- ding, etc. ROBERT JONES INTERNATIONAL INC., 880 top hits, 66c each. Special Prompt Service given to write Soles, Inc., 4122 Washington cus $666.00, Twin Win $698.00, Chicago Coin Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026. (617) Call or Operators mail order & jukebox operators. $2.00 for catalog of Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70125. (504) 822-2370. Dolphin $725.00, Speed King $999.00, Speed Shift 329-4880. our enormous Inventory. Store hours: Mon. -Sat. 12:00 $1356.00, Twin Skeet Gun $1135.00, TV Goalee to 7:00 PM. THE GOLDEN DISC, 228 Bleecker St., 10 Rings, 5 Big Wheels. Guns $899.00, Midway LoBoy Leader $895.00, TV Basket- Bingos for export: Magic N.Y.C. 10014. (212) 255-7899. Twin Rifle, Big Top, Trap Shoot. Write for Price or call. ball $925.00, Twin Pirate Gun $1250.00, Ramtek EMPLOYMENT D. & P. Music, 1237 Mt. Rose Ave., P.O. Box 243, York, Clean Sweep $877.00, Urban Horoscope $525.00, Kis- Pa. 17403. Phone (717) 848-1846. s -O -Scope $465.00, Personality Test $450.00. RECORD COLLECTORS: Largest Selection of Out of Print Vending Special New 9 Col 15' Candimats $269 SERVICE - 45's (Mint Condition) Anywhere. Our GIANT 41 PAGE FOR SALE/EXPORT: BINGOS Follies, Bahama Beach, while they last. Call AC 314-612-351, Central - CATALOG (Only 50e) Includes for EACH Record, Title, Zodiacs, Orients, Brite Lights, Big Time, BALLY SLOTS Distributors, Inc. 2315 Olive, St. Louis, Mo. 63103. AND ROUTE SHOP MECHANICS WANTED - JUKES, Artist, Record Label and Number Along With The Price. Continentals, Multipliers, BALLY ONE BALLS Track BINGOS, UPRIGHTS, Slots, Flippers: Good Pay; Raises GROOVE YARD RECORDS, Box 5740, Grand Central Odds, Winter Books, Super Bells, Black Diamonds. VIDEO GAMES, logic boards, Video Monitors, Am- to results; according Apartment furnished if desired and Station, N.Y., N.Y. 10017. CROSSE-DUNHAM 141 Meadowbrook St., La. 70053. plifiers, Professionally repaired. 1 day service. $25.00 air fore furnished. SHELTON MUSIC CO., PO Box 803, Tel. 504-367-4365 Cable-CROSSEDUNHAM. flat rote including normal service parts. Call or write for Agana, Guam 96910. Phone 772-6244. OPERATORS We buy used records not over 1 year old information on other electronic sub-assemblys used in - 10 Pioneer, Irving, Tex. 75060 5 USED BALLY the machine industry. - FOR SALE -NEW SWEET SHAWNEES, coin Terms: Check with order. 30 SCHOOL FOR GAMES & MUSIC, ONE TO FOUR WEEK DOUBLE UPS, ASSORTED O.K. GAMES, MILLS VEST days available to rated accounts. ELECTRONIC COURSES. Phonos, Flippers, and Bingos. By OPERATORS We buy used records not over 1 year old POCKET ANTIQUES. WRITE FOR PRICE. LOWELL AS- AMUSEMENT SERVICE 1555 MINNESOTA STREET, - schematics. CAL'S COIN COLLEGE, P.O. Box 810, 10T each plus postage. John M. Aylesworth & Co. SOCIATES, P.O. BOX 386, GLEN BURNIE, MD. 21061. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94107 (415) - Nicoma Park, Ola. 73066. (405) 769-5343. 9701 Central Ave. Garden Grove, Calif. 92644 (714) (301) 768-3400. 282-9900. 537-5939. Experienced Route Vending Mechanics wanted. Pay accor- ding to experience and results. A-1 Vending, 1630 E. 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48 October 26. 1974 cash box,- international news Canada The Stampeders are beginning to roll with their new album, "New Day" and single, "Ramona." A heavy promotion concentration by Quality Records, distributors of the group's Music World Creations label, has created a good national bed for the releases. The group will interrupt their U.S. tour to carry the Donald K. Donald Enterprises banner into northern Ontario for several dates. Sharing the billing will be James Leroy and Lorence Hud. The latter became a hot booking item when he coupled with the Stampeders' recent cross -Canada BASSEY'S ABOARD Shown laughing tour. - it up at a reception for United Artists' Terry Jacks will shortly release "Rock Shirley Bassey held aboard the British & Roll I Gave You The Best Years Of My cruiser HMS Belfast moored just off Life." The Kevin Johnson penning which Tower Bridge in London are (from left) is included on Sam Neely's current United Artists vice president, inter- album, will be released in Canada ten national operations, Lee Mendell, Ms. days prior to the U.S. release. Apparen- Bassey, and United Artists/England tly there will be no Canadian content managing director Martin Davis. Ms. on release. The crutch this Jacks single, Bassey stepped on board the Belfast to a "If You Go Away" has now topped a mil- fanfare played by the band of Her lion sales, worldwide and is particularly Majesty's Royal Marines School of strong in France where Jacks is the first Music. The Belfast flew the United Ar- English speaking recording artist to be a tists flag from the ship's yardarm. WELCOME, MARTHA - MCA recording star Martha Reeves was welcomed in Canada big item since the Beatles. by Scott Richards, MCA national promotion manager in Canada (center) and Richard Nazareth are putting together a Bibby, MCA vice president and general manager in Canada. Ms. Reeves was in nineteen city Canadian tour to com- Toronto for a week-long engagement at the Colonial Tavern. The singer, whose first mence Oct. 23 at Western University Legon & Schultz MCA LP, "Martha Reeves," was recently released, performed to sell-out crowds (London). They will be using all the throughout her Canadian engagement. equipment they normally use for their Prepare Latin British tours. A new single, "Shanghaied In Shanghai" will be released to coincide America Tours 5th Dimension with the tour. The tour will be promoted HOLLYWOOD - Gary Legon of the Cadd Wins Aussie and booked by Donald K. Donald for United States and Leonardo Schultz of Represents U.S. Quebec and by SRO for Ontario. The Buenos Aires have jointly announced Male Vocal Award group's single, "This Flight Tonight" their decision to join forces in the sign- Music In Mexico HOLLYWOOD Brian Cadd, the Aus- became a top selling item for A&M (it ing and production of major tours of HOLLYWOOD The 5th Dimension will - - tralian rock giant won a major award with qualified as two parts Canadian) and Latin America. Leonardo is possibly the represent the U.S. music entertainment his album "Moonshine" at the Australian brought much attention to the group's greatest impresario in Latin America, industry at the World Communications Radio Record Awards announced Oc- album, "Rampart." The label has sold having conducted the first and largest Conference ih Acapulco, Mexico, which tober 6 in a nationwide broadcast. more than eighty thousand pieces of (25 dates) rock tour of Latin America with got underway there Sunday Oct. 20, it Cadd was one of the two winners in the Nazareth product since June of this year. Santana. Leonardo previously brought was announced Oct. 16 by Paul Astor, Vocal Album of 1974 category Motown (Canada) is taking the country such diverse acts as Johnny Mathis to executive director of the week-long Best Male at the Annual Awards which are pre- region by region and setting up major South America and the. most popular event sponsored by Mexico's largest and to the Australian record industry radio and store promotions to bring at- athlete in the world, Pele, on a world- most influetial television and electronic sented radio stations of tention to their product. Their tie-in with wide tour. Gary Legon has previously communications complex, Televisa, S.A. by the commercial Federation of the giant Montreal rocker, CKGM proved produced concerts in Columbia and The 5th Dimension, one of the world's Australia through the Broadcasters. very successful and now the label's Ken Venezuela. most durable singing groups, had Australian Commercial McFarland has set the Oct. 11 through Legon, "We were the first to do previously toured various Eastern This is the third successive year in Said has won the coveted prize. the 14th weekend to blanket the Toronto anything like the Santana tour. Now European countries under the U.S. which Cadd his first album area with the very hot contemporary rock everyone's into it, and too many of the Cultural Presentations Program of the He scored in 1972 with with station, CFTR. Billboards, T-shirts, in- acts think that because they are big in Department "Brian Cadd" and again last year of State. store displays, prizes and many other the States they can command the same The musical group, comprised of Billy "Parabrahm". album, and a goodies have been laid on for -the fees they are used to, even though Davis, Jr., Lamonte McLemore, Ron Cadd's "Moonshine" it, Go", are both weekend. McFarland is now negotiating South American kids can't afford Townson, Marilyn McCoo and Florence single from "Let released in the United States by Wes for a similiar promotion on the west American style prices in their countries. La Rue Gordon, will stage a music in- Farrell's label. coast. Santana knows they can keep going dustry seminar Tuesday afternoon Oct. Chelsea Brian Cadd recently visited America to Jesse Winchester is back into the wax back into this enormous market, now that 22 at the Acapulco Convention Center, play a at EXPO '74 at Spokane, scene, this time with his Bearsville they've broken their careers through the site of the conference. concert Washington. He also became the first single, "Third Rate Romance." The personal appearances as well as records. Outstanding figures in all areas of the rock to appear on "The single qualifies as two part Canadian. Some groups don't think it's worth it, communications media throughout the Australian act Don Kirshner's WEA, distributors of Bearsville, are plan- because they don't think they'll make world are attending the event, which will Midnight Special" and "Rock Concert". He did tracks from the ning a nationwide promotion to bring the anything record -sale wise. But there are be opened by President Luis Echeverria both programs. singl home. plenty of records by native talent that sell of Mexico. "Moonshine" album on Cadd records exclusively in Australia Bob Rapson, a Torontonian now living a million copies, because they appear in Among them will be heads and/or Records, a wholly -owned in New York where he is involved in the countries." Gary adds, "We only work representatives of the world's leading for Bootleg acting and commercial (jingle) work, with acts who make it easy for us, television networks, motion pictures, subsidiary of Fable Record Company debuts on the Axe label with his single, because a tour of South America is much newspapers and wire news syndicates, Pty. Ltd. "All That I Could Ever Be Is Me." The harder than one in the States. We're the authors and universities, including such single is being released in the U.S. on best and we know it, when an act really noted figures as Dr. Lyle Nelson, the Buddah label. wants to do it right we're ready." Abraham M. Moles, Leonard Goldenson, - Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber, Dr. Essex Stars Harold Rosen, Julian Goodman, Mar- In `Stardust' shall McLuhan, Roderick W. Beaton, From the forthcoming Eleanor Perry, Franklin Schaffner, Mario NEW YORK - Columbia recording artist Moreno (Cantinfas), Ross Sackett, David Essex has recently completed YAMAHA WORLD Roman Polanski, Andrew Braunsberg, work on his second motion picture, POPULAR SONG FESTIVAL IN TOKYO Herbert Marcuse, Jacques Fauvet, "Stardust." The film is a follow-up to "That'll Be The Day," a '73 British film in James Lovell and Gerald Carr. FINNISH ENTRY: Aurinkosilmat (Sunny Day) Much of the conference will also be which Essex also starred. In both films, broadcast, telecast and some portions Essex plays the part of Jim Maclaine, SUNG BY FINNISH EMI STAR MARION class will be sent to 39 nations via satellite. who comes out of a lower -middle PUBLISHED BY Modern Music AB. Rebroadcast of the landmark event will background and rises to become a rock be made available worldwide by star. SWEDISH ENTRY: Goodbye I'm On My Way To Somewhere videotape and film. "Stardust" is scheduled to be released SUNG BY THE FABULOUS SWEDISH TV PERSONALITY Bibi Johns In addition to staging the music in- in the U.S. this fall by Columbia Pictures. dustry seminar, The 5th Dimension will Negotiations are currently under way to PUBLISHED BY Stockholms Musikproduktion also appear in special concert during the release "That'll Be The Day" in this coun- Enquiries to: FELIX STAHL/DROTTNINGGATAN 55, S-111 21 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN week. try as well.

October 26, 1974 49 cash box, international bestsellers

Italy Great Britain

TW LW TW LW 1 1 E Tu - C. Baglioni - RCA 1 1 Annie's Song - John Denver - RCA - ATV 2 2 Innamorata - Cugini di Campagna- Pull - Pull 2 5 Sad Sweet Dreamer - Sweet Sensation - Pye - M&M - local 3 3 Piu' Ci Penso - G. Bella - CGD - Tender copyright 4 4 Piccola E Fragile - Drupi - Ricordi - Ricordi 3 7 Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim - Capitol - Intersong 5 6 Nessuno Mai - Marcella - CGD - Tender 4 2 Kung Fu Fighting -CarlDouglas- Pye -Sibudu/Chappell 6 - TSOP-M.F.S.B.- CBS -April Music 5 4 Long Tall Glasses - Leo Sayer - Chrysalis - 7 5 Bugiardi Noi - U. Balsamo - Phonogram - Karma Blanedel/Compass - local copyright 8 7 Jenny- Alunni del Sole- P.A. - Edit. Ass. 6 9 Gee Baby - Peter Shelley - Magnet - Magnet- local copyright 9 - Bella Senz' Anima - R. Cocciante - RCA 7 3 Hang On In There Baby - Johnny Bristol - MGM - Warner Bros. 10 9 Soleado - D. Sentacruz - EMI - VdP 8 8 Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Barry White - Pye - Schroeder TOP TEN LP'S 9 6 You You You - Alvin Stardust - Magnet - Magnet - local copyright TW LW 10 14 Knock On Wood - David Bowie - RCA -WB/Mainman 1 1 ETu - C. Baglioni - RCA 11 - Reggae Tune - Andy Fairweather Low- A&M-Rondor 2 2 XVIII Raccolta - Fausto Papetti - Durium 12 16 Everything I Own - Ken Boothe - Trojan - Screen 3 3 Jesus Christ Superstar - Soundtrack - RCA Gems/Columbia 4 - American Graffiti - Soundtrack- MCA 13 10 Queen Of Clubs- K.C. & The Sunshine Band - Jayboy- 5 5 Mai Una Signora - Patty Pravo - RCA Southern 6 4 Jenny E Le Bambole - Alunni del Sole - Prod. Ass. 14 11 Y Viva Espana - Sylvia- So net - Sonet 7 7 Frutta E Verdura - Mina - PDU 15 - Farewell - Rod Stewart - Mercury - GH 8 6 A Un Certo Punto - Ornella Vanoni - Vanilla 16 15 The Bitch Is Back - Elton John - DJM - Big Pig - local 9 10 Rhapsody In White - Barry White - Philips copyright 10 - Love Is The Message M. F.S. B. CBS - - 17 - I Get A Kick Out Of You - Gary Shearston - Charisma - Chappell 18 - (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka - United Artists - MAM 19 - You Little Trust Maker - Tymes - RCA - April/Maximum 20 13 The Black Eyed Boys - Paper Lace - Bus Stop - I ntune local Australia copyright TOP TWENTY LP'S TW LW 1 1 Can't Stop Myself From Loving You -William Shakespeare - 1 Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield - Virgin Albert - Albert 2 Hergest Ridge - Mike Oldfield - Virgin 2 2 Rock Your Baby - George McCrae - Southern - RCA 3 Back Home Again - John Denver- RCA 3 8 The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace - April - EMI 4 The Singles 1969-73 - The Carpenters - A&M 4 5 Mama's Little Girl - Linda George - Associated - Image 5 The Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd - Harvest 5 4 I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen - Lt. Pigeon - Makepeace - 6 Band On The Run - Wings - Apple Decca 7 461 Ocean Boulevard - Eric Clapton - RSO 6 6 The Shoop Shoop Song - Bootleg Family - ns - Bootleg 8 Another Time Another Place - Bryan Ferry - Island 7 3 You Make Me Feel Brand New- Stylistics - April - Avco 9 Black Explosion - Various Artists - Ronco 8 10 Too Big - Suzie Quatro - Castle - Rak 10 Rainbow- Peters & Lee- Philips 9 7 Amourese - Kiki Dee - Quaver- Red Rocket 11 MudRock - Mud - Rak 10 9 Sugar Baby Love - Rubettes - Castle - Polydor 12 Our Best To You - Osmonds - MGM 13 Santanas Greatest Hits - CBS LPs 14 Rollin' - Bay City Rollers - Bell 15 The Psychomodo Cockney Rebel EMI 1 Caribou - Elton John - Festival - - 2 Journey To The Centre Of The Earth - Rick Wakeman - Festival 16 Sheet Music - 10 c.c. - U.K. 3 Back Home Again - John Denver - RCA 17 The Three Degrees - Philadelphia 4 Band On TheRun - Wings - BMI 18 Hang On In There Baby - Johnny Bristol - MGM 5 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John - Festival 19 The Best Of John Denver - RCA 20 Caribou - Elton John - DJM Belgium

TW LW 1 7 Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas - Pye - Chappell Music 2 3 Tonight- The Rubettes- Polydor - Hans Kusters Music Japan 3 1 Rock Your Baby - George McCrae - RCA - RKM 4 5 Kissin' In The Back Row Of The Movies - The Drifters - Bell - Hans Kusters Music 5 13 Ik Hou Van Jou Samantha Barclay Start - - - TW LW 6 5 Your Baby Ain't Your Baby Anymore - Paul da Vinci - Penny Farthing Hans Kusters Music 1 1 Fureai-Masatoshi Nakamura-Columbia-Pub: All - Staff-NTV-Music 7 11 I'm So In Love With You - Octopus - Vogue - Start 2 7 Yoroshiku Aishu-Hiromi Goh-CBS-Sony-Pub: J & S, Music 8 6 I Shot The Sheriff Eric Clapton - RSO Universal - - 3 2 Chippokena Kansho-Momoe Yamaguchi-CBS-Sony-Pub: 9 2 The Hostage - Donna Summer - Groovy - Basart 10 - De Schele Van Der Linden De Strangers Decca Fonior Tokyo Music - - - 4 6 Omoide No Serenade-Mari Amachi-CBS-Sony-Pub: Watanabe 5 3 Shoronagashi-Grape-Elektra/Warner-Pioneer-Pub: JVM 6 5 Misaki Meguri-Kotaro Yamamoto & Week Canada End-CBS-Sony-Pub: Yui Music 7 4 Kizudarakeno Rora-Hideki Saijo-RCA/Victor-Pub: Nichien 8 11 Kekkonsurutte Hontodesuka-DaCapo-Columbia-Pub: J & K 1 Earache My Eye-Cheech & Chong-Ode 9 9 Kita Kooro-Shinyichi Mori-Victor-Pub: Watanabe 2 Clap For The Wolfman-Guess Who-RCA 10 10 Koi No Daiyogen-Jookyuseyi-Finger 3 Rock Me Gently-Andy Kim-Ice 5-Philips/Phonogram-Pub: Nichion, Tokyo Music 4 You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet-BTO-Mercury 11 14 Kanashimi No Season-Megumi Asaoka-Victor-Pub: J & K 5 Straight Shootin' Woman-Steppenwolf-Mums 15 - Yudachi-Yosui Inouye-Polydor-Pub: Tokyo Music 6 People Gotta Move-Gino Vannelli-A&M 16 - Ai No Uta Wo Ima Anata Ni-Akira Fuse-King-Pub: Watanabe 7 Carefree Highway-Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise 17 - Banka-Saori Yuki-Express/Toshiba-Pub: All Staff Music 8 You're Having My Baby-Paul Anka-United Artists 18 - Ai No Shunen-Aki Yashiro-Teichiku-Pub: Ai Production 9 Roses Are Red-Wednesday-Ampex 19 13 Meoto Kagami-Tonosama Kings-Victor-Pub: Bon Music 10 Brother And Me-Fludd-Attic 20 20 Wakare No Yoake-Yujiro Ishihara, Aki Yashior-Teichiku-Pub: Redio Kanto, Teichiku 12 8 Tsuioku/Kenji Sawada-Polydor-Pub: Watanabe TOP 10 LPS 13 12 UtsukushiAsagakimasu-Agnes Chan-Warner-Brothers/Warner-Pioneer-Pub: Watanabe 1 Bachman -Turner Overdrive-Not Fragile-Mercury 14 15 Yuguredokiwa Sabishiso-N.S.P.-Aard-Vark/Canyon-Pub: 2 Paul Anka-Anka-United Artists Yamaha Music 3 Bachman -Turner Overdrive-BTO II-Mercury 4 Anne Murray-Country-Capitol TOP FIVE LP'S 5 Joni Mitchell-Court & Spark-Asylum TW LW 6 Neil Young-On The Beach-Reprise 1 Nishoku No Koma-Yoosuyi Inouye-Polydor 7 Gordon Lightfoot-Sundown-Reprise 2 3 Kaguyahime-Live-Crown 8 Cheech & Chong--A&M 3 1 Koori No Sekayi-Yoosuyi Inouye-Polydor 9 Andy Kim-Rock Me Gently-Ice 4 2 Carpenters-G. P. Vol. 2-King 10 The Guess Who-Road Food-RCA 5 4 Tsuyioku-Kenji Sawada-Polydor

50 October 26, 1974 "I'llE

1 ALLIANCE HEARD ROUND TIIE WORLD. RCA and T.K. Productions are going to make beautiful rhythm and blues together. Because T.K:s "Miami Sound" will now be distributed internationally RCA. RC,' T. kK. Records by Records and Tapes Helen Reddy

her new album(ST41348)

includes her new single (3972) Angie Baby Arranged by NICK DE CARO

Management: Produced by JEFF WALD JOEo WISSERT Capitol. X O31OO/HJt!S

10/19 NOT FRAGILE 10/19 33 ON THE BEACH 10/19 66 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE NEIL YOUNG (Warner Bros. R2180) 31 CHARLIE RICH (Epic KE 32247) 69 (Mercury SRM 1-004) 2 34 RAGS TO RUFUS SMILER CAN'T GET ENOUGH RUFUS (ABC X 809) 29 ROD STEWART (Mercury SRM 1-1017) 88 BARRY WHITE (20th Century T-444) 7 35 BACHMAN-TURNER 68 SMALL TALK OVERDRIVE II SLY & THE FAMILY STONE (Epic PE 32930) 50 3 SO FAR (Mercury SRM 1-696) 34 CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG (Atlantic SD 18100) 4 ONLY ROCK & ROLL 36 THE ROLLING STONES (Rolling Stone COG 79101) 4 IF YOU LOVE ME LET ME KNOW SOUTHER/HILLMAN/FURAY MIAMI OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN (MCA 411) 1 BAND JAMES GANG (Atco SD 36-102) 79 (Elektra/Asylum 7E-1006) 32 WRAP AROUND JOY 71 CAROLE KING (Ode SR 77024) 6 THE STING 37 GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (MCA 2040) 58 RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS (Capitol ST 9201) 37 6 BACK HOME AGAIN JOHN DENVER (RCA CPL 1-0548) 5 72 BRIDGE OF SIGHS 38 MARVIN GAYE LIVE ROBIN TROWER (Chrysalis CHR 1057) 66 (Tamla T6 -333S1) 35 WELCOME BACK, MY FRIENDS 73 NEW RAGTIME FOLLIES TO THE SHOW THAT NEVER 39 LIVE IN LONDON TONY ORLANDO & DAWN (Bell 1130) 70 ENDS - LADIES AND O'JAYS (Phila. Intl. KZ 32953) 38 ANDY KIM GENTLEMEN PERFECT ANGEL e (Capitol ST 11318) 84 EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER MINNIE RIPERTON (Epic KE 3261) 49 (Manticore MC 3-200) 9 175) ODDS & SODS ROXY & ELSEWHERE THE WHO (MCA 2120) 8 BAD COMPANY FRANK ZAPPA & THE MOTHERS BAD COMPANY (Swan Song SS 8410) 3 (DiscReet 2202) 51 76) DO IT BABY MIRACLES (Tamla T6 -334S1) 86 PHOTOGRAPHS AND HERGEST RIDGE MEMORIES MIKE OLDFIELD (Virgin VR 13-109) 48 JIM CROCE (ABC ABCD 835) 13 77 ILLUSIONS ON A DOUBLE DIMPLE 43 THAT NIGGER'S CRAZY TRIUMVIRAT (Capitol ST 111311) 65 10 CARIBOU (Partee PBS 2404) 44 ELTON JOHN (MCA 2116) 11 78 SENSE OF DIRECTION 44 SUNDOWN CLIMAX BLUES BAND (Sire SAS 7501) 75 11 SKIN TIGHT GORDON LIGHTFOOT (Warner Bros. MS 2177) 36 OHIO PLAYERS (Mercury SRM 1-705) 12 45 FOR SERENADE LOVE SONG JEFFREY NEIL DIAMOND (Columbia PC 32919) WALLS AND BRIDGES HELEN REDDY (Capitol SO 11284) 42 JOHN LENNON (Apple SW 3410) 23 46 STARS & STRIPES FOREVER 80 WHERE HAVE I KNOWN YOU 13 CHEECH & CHONG'S WEDDING NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND BEFORE ALBUM (United Artists LA 184-J2) 40 CHICH COREA (Polydor PD 6509) 90 CHEECH & CHONG (Ode SP 77025) 39 47 BAND ON THE RUN 81 MOONTAN 14 SECOND HELPING PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS (Apple SO 3415) 46 GOLDEN EARRING (MCA 396) 55 LYNYRD SKYNYRD (Sounds of the South MCA 413) 15 LATE FOR THE SKY HANG ON IN THERE BABY JACKSON BROWNE (Asylum 7E-1017) 63 JOHNNYBRISTOL(MGM4959) 92 ANKA PAUL ANKA (United Artists UA LA 314-6) 17 49 COMIN' FROM ALL ENDS 83 THE BLACKBYRDS NEW BIRTH (RCA APL 1-0494) 52 (Fantasy F9444) 61 ALICE COOPER GREATEST VERITIES & BALDERDASH NIGHTMARES HITS HARRY CHAPIN (Elektra 7E-1012) 60 (Warner Bros. W 2803) 18 J. GEILS BAND (Atlantic SD 18107) 103 51 HAMBURGER CONCERTO 85 LOS COCHINOS LIVE IT UP FOCUS (Atco SD 36-100) 47 ISLET BROTHERS (T-Neck PZ 33070) 19 CHEECH & CHONG (Ode SP 77019) 82 THRUST I'M LEAVING IT (ALL UP TO 86 COURT & SPARK HERBIE HANCOCK (Columbia PC 32065) 33 YOU) JONI MITCHELL (Asylum 7E-1001) 89 D NNY & MARIE OSMOND (MGM M3G 4968) 62 19 HOLIDAY 87 GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK AMERICA (Warner Bros. W 2808) 21 53 DUANE ALLMAN AN ROAD ANTHOLOGY VOL. II ELTON JOHN (MCA 2-10003) 85 WHEN THE EAGLE FLIES DUANE ALLMAN (Capricorn 2CP 0139) 53 TRAFFIC (Asylum 7E-1020) 26 DAVID LIVE 54 PUSSY CATS DAVID BOWIE (RCA CPL 2-0771) 21 I CAN STAND A LITTLE RAIN HARRY NILSSON (RCA CPL 1-0570) 54 JOE COCKER (A&M SP 3633) 22 89 THE MIRROR HEROES ARE HARD TO FIND SPOOKY TOOTH (Island ILPS 9292) 93 22 ENDLESS SUMMER FLEETWOOD MAC (Warner Bros. 2196) 71 BEACH BOYS (Capitol SVBB-11307) 6 AVERAGE WHITE BAND 56 JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF (Atlantic SD 7308) 106 23 HIGHWAY CALL THE RICHARD EARTH BETTS (Capricorn CP 0123) 24 RICK WAKEMAN (A&M SP 3621) 41 91 THE BEST OF BREAD VOLUME ONE THE KIDS AND ME 57 SLOW FLUX BREAD (Elektra 7E-1005) 87 BILLY PRESTON (A&M SR 3645) 30 STEPPENWOLF (Mums 33093) 78 92 SOME NICE THING I'VE MISSED 25 STOP & SMELL THE ROSES ELDORADO FRANK SINATRA (Reprise 2195) 80 MAC DAVIS (Columbia KC 32927) 27 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (United Artists UA -LA 339-G) 109 93 BEFORE THE FLOOD 26 FULFILLINGNESS' FIRST BOB DYLAN/THE BAND (Asylum AB 201) 56 FINALE DANCING MACHINE STEVIEWONDER(TamIaT6332S1) 10 JACKSON FIVE (Motown M6 78051) 72 94 ROCK YOUR BABY GEORGE McCRAE (T.K. 501) 59 27 461 OCEAN BOULEVARD FEATS DON'T FAIL ME NOW ERIC CLAPTON (RSOSO4801) 14 LITTLE FEAT (Warner Bros. 2784) 77 POWER & GLORY GENTLE GIANT (Capitol ST 11337) 111 28 BODY HEAT 61 BABY DON'T GET HOOKED ON QU I NCY JONES (A&M SP 3617) 16 ME 96 JIM STAFFORD MAC DAVIS (Columbia KC 31770) 64 (MGM SE-4947) 57 29 SANTANA'S GREATEST HITS (Columbia TC 33050) 20 62 COUNTRY 97 INNERVISIONS ANNE MURRAY (Capitol ST 11324) 45 STEVIE WONDER (Tamla T 326 -VI) 67 30 CHICAGO VII (Columbia C2-32810) 25 63 LET ME BE THERE 98 KIMONO MY HOUSE OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN (MCA 389) 98 THE SPARKS (Island IPLS 9272) 102 31 JOHN DENVER'S GREATEST 6 REMEMBER THE FUTURE IN HEAT HITS LOVE UNLIMITED (20th Century 443) 110 (RCA CPLI 0374) 28 NEKTAR (Passport PPS 98002) 76 CHILD OF THE NOVELTY 100 ON THE BORDER SALLY CAN'T DANCE EAGLES (Asylum 7E-1004) 68 LOU REED (RCA CPL 1-061) 43 MAHOGANY RUSH (20th Century T-451) 74 9 9 1 LET'S STRAIGHTEN IT OUT 10'' 18 CAREFUL MAN 10 ' 35 YOU'VE GOT TO BE THE 10/ 19 53 SEXY IDA PART I 1019 Latimore (Glades 1722) 2 John Edwards (Aware 043) ONE Ike & Tina Turner 19 Artists 528) 59 2 HIGHER PLANE (Dist. GRC) Chi -Lites (Brunswick 11279) 32 Kool And The Gang (De-Lite 1562) 6 LOVE DON'T LOVE 36 CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF SWEET EXORCIST Curtis Mayfield (Curtrom 20005) 3 DO IT ('TIL YOU'RE NOBODY YOUR LOVE, BABE - SATISFIED) Spinners (Atlantic 3206) 22 Barry White (20th Century 2120) 30 WHERE ARE ALL MY B. T. Express (Scepter 12396) 1 20 SOMETHING'S MIGHTY, FRIENDS WOMAN TO WOMAN MIGHTY WRONG 11 HEY POCKY A -WAY Harold Melvin & Blue Notes 4 Meters (Reprise 1307) 43 (Phila. Shirley Brown (Truth 3206) 8 Impressions (Curtom 2003) 20 Intl. 3552) RING CIRCUS FIGHT YOUR LOVE 5 PAPA DON'T TAKE NO DEVOTION THREE 56 CAN'T Blue Magic (Atco 7004) 46 Modulations (Buddah 418) 60 MESS Earth, Wind & Fire 23 57 I KEEP ON LOVIN' YOU James Brown (Polydor 14255) 3 (Columbia 3-10026) ROCKIN' SOUL Z. Z. Hill (United Artists 536) 62 BE A LESSON TO SHE'S GONE Hues Corp. (RCA 10066) 48 LET THIS BOOGIE BUMP Tavares (Capitol 3957) 40 IT'S SEPTEMBER GANGSTER YOU - Willie Henderson (Playboy 6011) 61 Independents (Wand 11279) 10 23 SHOE -SHOE SHINE 2658Johnnie Taylor (Stax 0220) 42 Dynamic Superiors (Motown 1324) 27 I'LL BE YOUR 7 SKIN TIGHT 41 LIVE IT UP 4 24 IN THE BOTTLE EVF,RYTHING Ohio Players (Mercury 73609) sley Brothers (T-Neck ZS8-2254) 37 Brother To Brother (Turbo 039) 9 Percy Sledge (Capricorn 0209) 69 SHA LA LA 42 WHAT'S YOUR NAME Al Green (Hi 2274) 15 25 LEARNING TO LOVE YOU IS IT IN Moments (All Platinum/Stang 5056) 45 Eddie Harris (Atlantic 5120) 68 9 YOU HAVEN'T DONE WAS EASY/Bring Back The Love 43 WHEN WILL I SEE YOU 61 LA LA PEACE SONG NOTHIN' Al Wilson (Rocky Road 3012001 66 Stevie Wonder (Tamla 54252) 5 Dells (Cadet 5703) 25 AGAIN Three Degrees (Phila. Intl.) 52 62 WAKE UP AND START PARTY DOWN SUGAR PIE GUY PART I Little Beaver (Out 1993) 12 (Mercury 73614) 31 KUNG FU FIGHTING STANDING Carl Douglas 2140) 54 Young Hearts (20th Century) 63 EVERLASTING LOVE I CAN'T LEAVE YOU (20th Century Carl Carlton (Backbeat 2700) 14 ALONE 45 HELL OF A FIX 63 LA LA PEACE SONG O. C. Smith (Columbia 40031) 64 12 DON'T SEND NOBODY George McCrae (T. K. 1007) 33 Marion Jarvis (Roxbury 2000) 47 YOU GOT THE LOVE PARTY FREAKS 64 FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE ELSE Bob James (C&I) 65 Ace Spectrum (Atlantic 3201) 13 Rufus FeaturingChaka Khan Miami FeaturingRobert Moore (ABC 12032) 35 (Drive 6234) 51 65 I DON'T KNOW 13 THE PLAYER Bobby Womack (U.A. 561) 67 First Choice 29 VIRGIN MAN LOOSE BOOTY (Philly Groove 200) 7 Smoker Robinson (Tamla 5425) 11 66 STREET RUNNER Sly & The Family Stone Nancy Wilson (Capitol 3956) BROKEN (Epic 50033) 53 I FEEL A SONG 67 JUICE IT UP Gladys Knight & Pips SHOORAH! SHOORAH! Hot Lines (Red Coach 808) g EADees (Atlantic 3205) 34 3711) 55 (Buddah 433) 24 Betty Wright (Auston (Dist. DeLite) 31 DO IT, FLUID ASK ME Blackbyrds (Fantasy 729) 18 I BELONG TO YOU 68 TRY SOMETHING Ecstasy, Passion & Pain (Roulette Love Unlimited (20th Century 2141) 58 Swiss Movement (Casablanca 805) 70 32 YOU L1ITTRCATR00USTMAKER R7159) 17 50 PHILADELPHIA The Ty16 22) 28 68 BE TRUTHFUL TO ME B. B. King (ABC 12029) 56 Intl. BLOOD IS THICKER THAN IF TIME Billy Paul (Phila. 3551) - WATER Mighty Clouds Of Joy 51 YOU WERE RIGHT ON TIME 69 HEAVY FALLIN' OUT William DeVaughn (Roxbury 2001) 16 (ABC/Dunhill 15012) 40 Ripple (GRC 2030) 57 Stylistics (Avco 4647) - DISTANT LOVER 34 DO IT BABY A NICE GIRL LIKES YOU 70 KEEP ON MOVING Marvin Gaye (Tamla 54250) 21 The Miracles (Tamla 54248) 29 Intruders (TSOP 4798) Creative Sauce (Sussex SR 622) Ile CAS box tooloo a J S CO 10110175 10/19 10/19 10/19 RELEASE YOURSELF 155 TAPESTRY 11 IS IT IN it 137 THIRD ANNUAL PIPE DREAM 1019 EDDIE HARRIS (Atlantic 1659) 175 GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION CAROLE KING (Ode 77009) (Dist. A&M) 124 warner Bros. 2814) 38 (Polydor PD 6027) 141 102 PAPER LACE 156 UNICORN BLUE PINE TREES PAPER LACE (Mercury SRM 1-1008) 101 121 CHICAGO TRANSIT 138 BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU UNICORN (Capitol ST 11334) 160 AUTHORITY GOT 157 DIAMOND DOGS i01 CLIMAX (Columbia GP8) 91 WILLIAM DeVAUGHN WB 1003) 113 DAVID BOWIE (RCA CPL 1-0576) 121 Ohio Players (Westbound (Roxbury RLX 100) 42 RUSH 158 APOSTROPHE 14 ILLUMINATIONS RUSH (Mercury SRM 1011) 34 INTRODUCING EDDY & THE FRANKZAPPA ALICE NE & CARLOS SANTANA FALCONS (DiscReet DS 2175) (Dist. W.B.) 127 PCC 32900) 114 123 HARD CORE POETRY (Columbia WIZARD (United Artists LA 2196 149 TAVARES (Capitol ST11316) 129 159 JUNE 1, 1974 105 STEVIE WONDER PRESENTS AYERS CALE & RICO 124 POEMS, PRAYERS & PIECES OF DREAMS (Island ILPS 9291) 165 SYREETA WRIGHT STANLEY TURRENTINE (Motown M 6-80851) 104 PROMISES 160 LET IT FLOW 83 (Fantasy F-9465) JOHN DENVER (RCA LSP 4499) ELVIN BISHOP (Capricorn CP 0134) 128 106 MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER 141 ONE WEATHER REPORT (Columbia KC 32494) 73 125 BUDDAH & THE CHOCOLATE 161 I'VE GOT MY ALBUM TO DO BOB JAMES (CTI 6043) 145 RON WOOD (Warner Bros. 2819) ,67 THE MIGHTY, MIGHTY DELLS 10) CAT STEVENS (A&M SP 3623)BO sa POWERFUL PEOPLE 162 ROAD FOOD THEDELLS(CadetCA60030) 118 GINO VANNELLI (A&M 3630) 151 GUESS WHO (RCA APLI 405) 115 THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN 108 MACHINE GUN 143 TRES HOMBRES 163 BIG BAMBOO COMMODORES (Motown M6 -798S1) 2 GRILL CHEECH & CHONG (Ode SF 77014) 161 HAWKWIND (United Artists LA 3289) 135 Z.Z. TOP (London XPS 631) gg 164 THE ARSINGtLESRS 14 DRAGON FLY STARTING OVER JEFFEBPONSTARSHIP 127 MANDRILLAND THE (A196á3601) 156 MANDRILL (PolydorPD2-9002) 120 RASBERRIES(CapitolST11329) 157 (Grunt BPL 1-0717) 165 TIM MOORE Tim Moore BOYS 128 NOBODY DOES IT LIKE ME 145 FACES IN REFLECTION (Asylum 7E 1019) 162 11. GOOD OLD GEORGE DUKE (BASF MC 22018) 148 RANDY NEWMAN (Warner Bros. 2193) 122 SHIRLEY BASSEY 166 LET'S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER (United Artists UA-LA 2146) 132 STREETLIGHTS STYLISTICS (Avco 69001) 136 111 MIRROR IMAGE BLOOD. SWEAT & TEARS 129 WALKING MAN BONNIE RAITT (Warner Bros. BS 2818) 155 167 BEACH BABY (Columbia KC 32929) 81 JAMES TAYLOR (Warner Bros. W 2794) 95 1st CLASS (UK 153109) 170 147 PEACE ON YOU POINTER SISTERS LIVE AT 130 OPEN OUR EYES ROGER McGUINN (Columbia KC 32956) 153 168 LADIES LOVE OUTLAWS 4 OPERA HOUSE EARTH, WIND & FIRE TOM RUSH (Columbia KC 33054) 171 (Blue Thumb STS 8002) 123 (Columbia KC 32712) 107 THE PLACE I LOVE 169 ROCKY HORROR SHOW SPLINTER DARK HORSE (A&M SP 2001) - PHOEBE SNOW ORIG. CAST (ODE 77020) 1 74 PHOEBE SNOW (MCA SR 2109) 126 131 PRETZEL LOGIC STEELY DAN (ABC ABCD 808) 96 HOOKED ON A FEELING 170 GENESIS 114 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON BLUE SWEDE (Capitol 1128) 159 GENESIS REVELATION PINK FLOYD (Harvest SMAS 11163) II)ALL IN LOVE IS FAIR (London PS 643) 173 (Dist. Capitol) 105 NANCY WILSON (Capitol ST 1113171 144 150 THE SONGS OF JIM 171 THE RAMBLIN' MAN LAYLA WEATHERLY WAR BABIES (Buddah BDS 5608) 152 WAYLON JENNINGS (RCA APL 1-0734) DEREK & THE DOMINOES DARYL HALL/JOHN GATES (Polydor Z-3501) 125 (Atlantic SD 18109) 168 CHANGE UP THE GROOVE 172 NEIL DIAMONDS' 12 116 HIGH ENERGY ROY AYERS (Polydor PD 6032) 169 GREATEST HITS FREDDIE HUBBARD SUZI QUATRO MCA 2106 146 (Bell 143 152 (Columbia KC 33048) 117 1313) FROM THE MARS HOTEL 173 ITS TIME 117 IRISH TOUR '74 135 SONNY & CHER/GREATEST (Grateful Dead 102) 100 MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY RORY GALLAGHER (Polydor PD2-9501) 116 HITS (Dunhill 50177) - SONNY & CHER (MCA 2117) 139 153 AMERICAN GRAFFITI LIGHT OF WORLDS (MCA 2-8001) 119 174 I BELIEVE IN MUSIC KOOLSOUNDTRACK&THE GANG (De -Lite DEP 1562) 137 136 ON STAGE MAC DAVIS (Columbia KC 30926) LOGGINS & MESSINA 154 TREASURE CHEST ARE DANCING SNOWFLAKES PG 32848) 97 HERBIE HANCOCK (Warner Bros. 2807) 158 175 TRACY NELSON TOMITA (RCA 1-0488) 150 (Columbia liew(Atlantic SD 7310)lA Beauty is more than skin deep. Anyone can package an album with super graphics, lamination, and skin wrap. But no one does it with the taste and distinction of CTI. When the package is unwrapped the true beauty of a CTI product reveals itself. The production of each album is personally supervised by CTI president, Creed Taylor. Each album is unique in concept and artistic statement. In short, each album speaks for itself. Sample the CTI October Release:

Milt Jackson, "Oliñga" CTI 6446 SI

Hank Craw=ard, "Don't Yót úejorry 'Bout A Thing' KU_SSi

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For him to leave a good home, there's got to be a good reason.

C.: On tour of last.

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