DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC/RECORD I"IDUSTRY ONE DOLLAR WHO IN THE WORLD A Record 5,000 Turnout Expected for Sixth MIDEM Meet in Cannes To Be Held Jan. 15-21 at (Shown, right) The Palais des Festivals. Special Section This Week Begins on Page 38. HITS OF THE WEliK V) A MIRACLE" MATHIS, "JOHNNY MATHIS IN PER- CAROLE KING, "SWEET SEASONS" (Screen Gems - N LAURA NYRO, "IT'3 GONNA TAKE JOHNNY 3 who could argue Columbia, bMI). The first single to W ,Voge Music, BMI). From her SON." There are those classiest act in show be released from Carole's "Music" a Gamble -Huff produced album of the persuasively that the W Rcyal- -J is Johnny Mathis' act, in LP is certainly a worthy choice, but same name, a revival of the business today W there, opens his then all cuts would've been out- J ettes classic that should repeat the which he just comes out in -person standing choices. Flip is title track N success of the original. Laura adds mouth and sings. This is classy from soon -to -be -released film, new dimensions to herself by ex- stuff. Columbia KG 30979. "Pocket Money." B/w "Pocket panding nostalgic material. The Money" (Colgems Music, ASCAP). single is only a taste of what's Ode 66022 (A&M). on the LP. Columbia 4-45537. - JAMES, "MY HEAD, MY BED & MY MELANIE, "RING THE LIVING BELL" (Neighbor- JACKIE WILSON, " IOU GOT ME WALKING" (Julio TOMMY Tommy James decided to try hood, ASCAP). With this follow-up, Brian Music, BMI). This is a tip- RED GUITAR." studio air for Melanie really seems to have dis- top version of the Eugene Record a little of that Nashville sounds album, and the combination of his covered a brand new key to the tune. lackie, in this effert, this musicians is top of the charts. Actually, Melanie like the terrific Jackie Wilson of new tunes and the Nashville galore here, too. feels this is the best track from old. An r&b natural with a clear a winning one. Singles the her LP, "Gather Me." Produced by pop cross -over chance. From Roulette SR 3007. Peter Schekeryk. Can't miss. B/w singer's well -received latest album. "Railroad" (Neighborhood, ASCAP) Very well indeed. Brunswick 55467. Neighborhood NRA 4202 (Famous). MYSELF THE TEMPTATIONS, "THE TEMPTATIONS THE OSMONDS, "DOWN BY THE LAZY RIVER" DONNIE ELBERT, "I CAN'T HELP (Sugar The as are most (Kolob, BMI). In our opinion, the Pie, Honey Bunch) (Jobete, BMI). SOLID ROCK." Temptations, are trying all sorts finest Osmonds single to date. Ma- Long -t me soul man never sounded of the Motown artists, for into rock 2nd r&b and really turation is beginning to show, and better on this his first effort of explorations in music. They certainly they're not just for little teens. the label. The Four Tops classic creating a new sound on this new one. Gordy Record is perfect rock and roll to should certainly be revived. Singer are doing that while a "t." Will jump the charts quickly. performs his trade brilliantly, G9611. B/w "He's the Light of me World" adding clever production. Should -4587. (Checkmate Music, BMI) MGM go all the way. Avco AV K14234.. "BERNIE TAUPIN," Cernie Y WORLD" (Casserole -Warner ANN PEEBLES, "3REAKING UP SOMEBODY'S BERNIE TAUPIN, with Elton John rlane, BMI). Barely missing HOME' (South Memphis, BMI). Taupin, whose collaboration last year some of the most beautiful and their last time out, group should Since her breakthrough has produced ha of the past years, speaks ach'eve similar success as "How with 'Part Time Love," Ann innovative writing near hits. This new over Caleb Quaye-Davey John- Can Yeu Mend a Broken Heart." had several lyrics back Moving. Elektra EKS 75020. Co-luthored by Brrrry & Robin Gibb, latest outing will bring her stone music. and the two share lead vocals. stronger than ever. Well prodded Builds over so carefully with haunt- by Willie Mitchell. B/w "Trouble, EMI). ing refrain. Mr. Stigwoo' adds pro- Heartaches & Sadness" (Jec, ducing talents. Atco 45-6871. Hi 45-2205 (London). '? Big Turnout for Elektra Convention Brunswick Sets Develot; !en± r* ogram Warners NARD to Give Presidential Awards to Clive Davis and Perry Ccir Columbia, Team for Guthrie Tribute LPs Dialogue: Evolution ul riffle Ripp ñO Pullers told Meet AmericanRadioHistory.Com A giant single reunites a great couple. Nancy Sinatra and Lee I laziewood sing "Down From Dover" 74-0614 its written by Dolly Parton. Anc its in Nancy and Lee's new albun 'Again" LSP-4645; P8S-1879; PK-187 RCA Records and Tapes AmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry January 22, 1972 Brunswick Plans The 400 Turn Out Development Program At Elektra Convention NEW YORK - Having tributed by Brunswick. Garris By TONY LAWRENCE wound up 1971 as the biggest advised that a new, colorful PALM SPRINGS - Elektra MIDEM Section year in the company's history, label has been designed to Records officially convened its Brunswick Records is planning highlight the change in distri- first sales convention at 7:30 In Record World's special an extensive program geared bution that will be featured p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, at MIDEM section - including to insure the firm's continued on all future product from the Riviera Hotel. The four-day companies attending, artists growth and development in the Dakar. The first releases to event began with a buffet din- performing and agenda- new year. carry the newly designed label ner. starts on page 38. Pete Garnis, Executive Vice will be singles by Jean Shy, At first the plans seemed President of Sales and Promo- Tyrone Davis, Johnny Sayles pleasantly routine enough for morning (7), the main presen- tion, announced that he has and Otis Leavill, plus a new a record convention. However, completed lining up distribu- tation of Elektra product was album by Davis, all of which after the first day's activities as- tors across the country to han- it became clear that the mes- given with the picturesque are set for release. sistance of a slide show back- dle the Dakar label, which is sage was one of : "Relax and now being promoted and dis- (Continued on page 54) get to know ground designed by graphic enjoy yourselves, Bez, Holz- each other (around 400 sales- master Frank Jac men, executives, promotion man narrated the presentation emphasizing plans and devel- Allen Klein Questions Capitol men, press and artists) and Kon- understand that Elektra is def- opment for artists John gos (produced by Gus Dudge- initely a heavy for 1972." On Bangle Desh LP After breakfast Friday (Continued on page 28) conference he called last week Starts New in order to clarify on -going mis- understandings about George NARM Presidential Awards ABKCO Label Harrison's "Concert for Bangla By DAVE FINIKLE Desh" album. Klein To Davis and Como NEW YORK Allen Klein, said that his only con- The Ex- - tention with Capitol Records, Presidential Awards. head of ABKCO Industries, is ecutive Award will be present- sending a letter to Bhaskar who are distributing the Bangla Desh album ed to Clive J. Davis, President Menon, head of Capitol Rec- in the United of Columbia Records, and the States, is the ords, which he describes as "a that company al- Artists Award to Perry Como, legedly is failing to up to reminder and a demand." live RCA recording artist. Klein announced his inten- their contractual agreement to The Presidential Executive tion to send the letter at a press (Continued on page 29) and Artist Award are not given automatically each year, but Motown-Invictus Clive Davis l'erre ('orno only when an executive or ar Dealers Problems ist has demonstrated sustained Aired At Suits Settled PHILADELPHIA - Jack contributions to the music in- Grossman, President of NARM, dustry, which NARM feels New York Meet Out of Court has announced the recipients must be recognized. HOLLYWOOD - The law for 1972 of the special NARM (Continued on page 54) By MIKE SIGMAN suits and counter-suits between NEW YORK - The Music Motown Record Corp. and Jo - CPME President Coe: and Performing Arts Lodge of bete Music Company on one the B'nai B'rith last week (10) side and Holland -Dozier -Hol- sponsored an industry pane' land and Invictus Records on discussion on the question of the other have been settled Residuals, Younger Members "the problems facing the re- amicably out of court, it was tailer in today's changing mar- announced Jan. 11 in a join? On Managers' Agenda keting conditions." statement. Terms of the settlement pre- By MITCHELL FINK West Coast Conference, and The event was moderated Gerard Purcell has stepped up clude any comments by any of 70% of by London VP Herb Goldfarb, the parties involved. NEW YORK-Since as national President oversee- and the panel consisted of Dave all major talent in the enter- ing both coasts. The National Rothfeld (Korvettes), Mickey tainment industry reportedly is Conference meets four times Gensler (Teen-Disc-O=Mat), EMI Goes SQ controlled by the Conference of per year, and their last meeting Managers, Record Howard Goody (Sam Goody) It has been announced that Personal was held on Sept. 14, 1971. (Jack World sat down with the and Jack Grossman EMI is preparing for the re- Coe began : "The problem of Grossman Enterprises and lease of quadraphonic records group's East Coast President, uncollected residuals has been President of NARM). Many and tapes in the United King- Robert Coe, specifically to be plaguing the industry for years.