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HITS OF THE WEEK SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS ELTON JOHN BAND, "PHILADELPHIA FREE- LOBO, "DON'T TELL ME GOODNIGHT" (prod. LED ZEPPELIN, "PHYSICAL GRAFFITI." DOM" (prod. by Gus Dudgeon) (Big by Phil Gernhard) (Famous, ASCAP). Hard rock's royal residents strengthen Pig/Leeds, ASCAP). Gene Page With an interpretive hit single and the already omnipotent grip of their charts provide local color for EJ's album behind him, the singer -song- reign with this well -worth -the -wait latest not-available-on-Ip smash. In writer plunges back into more per- two -record set. Bowing on their own keeping with his fresh B-side tradi- sonal fare with ease and grace. Man label with an unprecedented and ex- tion, John Lennon returns the "What- who always has a new way to quisite package, Page's and Plant's ever Gets You Thru the Night" favor effectively say "I Love you" has prowess remains unequalled, especially on a live rendering of "I Saw Her penned his most potent pledge yet! on "In My Time of Dying." Swan Song Standing There." MCA 40364. Big Tree 16033 (Atlantic). SS 2-200 (Atlantic) (11.98).

BOB DYLAN, "TANGLED UP IN BLUE" (prod. SMOKEY ROBINSON, "BABY THAT'S BACK- EARTH, WIND & FIRE, "THAT'S THE not listed) (Ram's Horn, ASCAP). ATCHA" (prod. by Smokey Robin- WAY OF THE WORLD." Continuing With a history of having been aired son) (Bertam, ASCAP). Street talk for their established tradition as steadfast in its entirety on top 40 stations as "tit for tat" gets an overdue musical chart items, EW&F, expertly led by if it were a single (when it was treatment. One solid life of hit - Maurice White, is certain to turn this only an album cut), on -release ac- making deserves an across-the- "World" into a golden one. The single ceptance of this one is assured. His board solo smash; here is his best culled from the set, "Shining Star," is label return will make history on piece of uptempo poduct since his ascending both r&b and pop charts, both singles and album charts. Miracles days, great from all direc- with the album soon to follow in those Columbia 3-10106. tions. Tamia T542587 (Motown). footsteps. Columbia PC 33280 (6.98).

TONY ORLANDO & DAWN, "HE DON'T LOVE AMERICAN TEARS, "HE DON'' WANT YOUR ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK, "YOUNG YOU (LIKE I LOVE YOU)" (prod. by MONEY (DOCTOR ABREACTION)" FRANKENSTEIN." Garnering both criti- Hank Medress & Dave Appell) (Con- (prod. by Dan Turbeville & Mark cal acclaim and big box office business, rad, BMI). Jerry Butler's first hit for Mangold) (Waterstone, ASCAP). Mel Brooks' latest film effort is now Vee Jay went under the name "He Song about psychological release is available via the music and dialogue Will Break Your Heart" in '61. With just what the Rx must read to cure contained herein. Brooks' following is the hook line serving as a new title, your pent-up boogie blues. Con- a massive and loyal one, which as- the trio's label debut proves to be sistently haunting healthy rocker is sures strong sales and heavy chart nothing short of our highest expec- blue-eyed Wonder cn a gold -to -be action for this zany soundtrack. A laugh tations. Elektra 45240. platter. Columbia 3-10095. a groove! ABC ABCD- 870 (6.98).

ANDY KIM, "THE ESSENCE OF JOAN" (prod. by SERGIO MENDES, "IF I EVER LOSE THIS TOM SCOTT & THE L.A. EXPRESS, "TOM Andy Kim) (Joachim, BMI). Change HEAVEN" (prod. by David Grusin CAT." Famed arranger whose recent of pace for the "Rock Me Gently" and Sergio Mendes) (Almo/Jobete, successful efforts include solo sets man as he follows up " ... I'm On ASCAP). Leon Ware and Pam Saw- from Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell Fire" with a most personal piano - yer's tune has al-eady received and Carole King, emerges with a super- 0 dominated paean to his lady love. more record action -han most neo - fine set exhibiting his multi -faceted Song builds to a whirlwind climax, standard hit copyrigits but a big expertise. Jazz, progressive, r&b and ending with a delicate denoument single is still in its future. Mendes' pop appeal mesh in the grooves to that attests to his top 40 command. label debut is a well-chosen mix of yield the maestro's very special sound. Capitol 4022 sound styles. Elektra 45235. Ode SP -77029 (A&M) (6.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com T N E! F N Y T H N Thanks to: American Guild of Variety Artists/Country Star of the Year Country Music Association/Entertainer of the Year, Best Album of the Year "Very Special Love Song" The American Music Awards Top Country Music Top Pop Album Best Country Single "The Most Beautiful Cid Male Vocalist of the Year in the World" "Behind Closed Doors"

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Lasker Honored UJA Names Pompadur Focus r NARM Convention To On NEW YORK - Jay Lasker re- 'Man of the Year ceived the Man of the Year NEW YORK-I. Martin Pompa - Recession's Effect on Industry award from the Music and Per- the dur, president of ABC Leisure forming Arts Division of the Anti - By LENNY BEER and ELIOT SEKULER Group I, and a vice president and Defamation League of the B'nai member of the board of the Amer - LOS ANGELES-Discussions at include 20th Century VP Tom B'rith Wednesday (26). The cere- can Broadcasting Companies, Inc., the 17th Annual National Asso- Rodden, Tower Records chief mony took place in the Grand has been named Man of the Year ciation of Record Merchandisers Russ Solomon, Fantasy president Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria by the Music Division of the Convention, taking place this Ralph Kaffel, attorney Jay Cooper, Hotel. United Jewish Appeal, it was announced week at the Century Plaza Hotel accountant William Dubby, Mo - Guest speaker at the luncheon by Morris Levy, president of Rou- in Los Angeles, will center town's Tom Noonan and Jack was Governor Milton Shapp of lette Records and general chair- around the problems currently Lewerke of Los Angeles' Record Pennsylvania, who was introduced man of the UJA Music Division facing the world economy with Merch. to the assemblage by Record Committee. Pompadur will be special emphasis on the effects Lewerke will introduce a new World publisher and last year's honored at the Division's Tenth of recession on returns policies, proposal for dealing with re- ADL Man of the Year, Bob Austin. Annual Dinner at the New York advertising funds and the cur- turns, which he described to Former congressman Allard Hilton in November. rently depressed state of the Record World in the course of a Lowenstein also spoke. Sitting on As president of ABC Leisure singles market. In addition, the recent interview. Citing the sky- the dais was a glittering array of Group I, Pompadur is responsible issues of piracy and still -tighten- rocketing costs of freight and music business executives. (Continued on page 57) ing radio playlists are expected warehousing, Lewerke offered a to be considered. As usual, this (Continued on page 45) NARM convention will aim ABC Pacts Isaac Hayes, towards broadening the dialogue between record manufacturers, Noonan's NARM Speech Hot Buttered Soul Label distributors, rack jobbers and retailers. Keyed to Dollars LOS ANGELES Jerold Rubin- Instrumental Arrangement, a - Highlights LOS ANGELES-Motown's act- stein, chairman of ABC Records, Golden Globe Award, the top ing director of marketing Tom Expected to be among the has announced that the label has BMI award, an NAACP Image Noonan was scheduled highlights of the convention will at press - entered into a new, long-term Award, the All-American Press time to represent the record be the Tuesday morning break- affiliation with Isaac Hayes and Association Award and Holland's manufacturers at NARM's associ- fast meeting, titled "Returns: A Hot Buttered Soul Records. Hayes' Edison Award. ate membership meeting to be New Viewpoint." The discussion forthcoming albums, the first of Hayes got his start in the music held Sunday (2) in the early after- will be led by a panel that will which has been scheduled for business in Memphis, where he noon. Prior to the meeting, which release this Spring, will be mar- was raised and where he worked was not to be opened to the press keted and distributed by ABC on as a studio musician before team - The complete NARM agenda appears or persons who are not on page 8. regular the label Hot Buttered Soul. He (Continued on page 48) NARM members, Noonan dis- will also produce other artists at cussed his position with Record his two studios in Memphis, Ten- World and the direction that his nessee, whose records will carry Success Saga of 'Third Single' remarks would take. Prominent that label and be marketed by among the issues to be raised by ABC as well. Proves Boon to Album Chart Life Noonan were the rising costs Rubinstein also announced that By ROBERT ADELS faced by the industry and the sub- ABC will administer Hayes' pub- sequent concern with the effec- NEW YORK-The "third single," Silver") and has catapulted the lishing company, Incense Music, tiveness of advertising dollars. once considered a sign of "milk- album package back to a bulleted Inc. (BMI). ing an album" beyond that period 6 in its 43rd consecutive chart Methodology Hayes is perhaps best known of time during which a given week. Noonan stressed that no reduc- for the trend -setting theme he package could be reasonably con- At 6 is "Best of My Love," the tion or elimination wrote for the motion picture of co-op and sidered a hot street property, has third Asylum single from the other advertising funds was being "Shaft," which won the Academy shown itself to be a viable chart - Eagles "On the Border" album suggested. Instead, he cited a Award for Best Original Song in making force. which is now 24 -and -climbing change in the methodology of ad- 1972. That same year, he also Three examples of this pheno- after 39 weeks of chart activity. It vertising allotments and other received an Oscar nomination for menon in the top 10 alone show is the first single from the package marketing decisions where ac- Best Score, a Grammy for Best how realistically the third single to achieve top 10 status (having counts receiving manufacturers' can either (1) revive both the peaked at 3, following lesser chart advertising funds would be held singles profile Names VPs and album sales for positions for "Already Gone" and more accountable for the effec- 20th Two an already established artist and "James Dean"). tiveness of their placement. LOS ANGELES - Russ Regan, (2) break a new act into major Minnie Riperton (Epic) has "We're forced to seek out these president, 20th Century Records, status, establishing the same im- shown how a new act can break areas where we get maximum re- has promoted two executives to petus a successful first single with a third single: "Lovin' You" sults for the dollars being spent," vice presidency posts, effective would create. which is a bulleted 8 this week. said Noonan. "Record manufac- immediately. Paul Lovelace will Topping the charts this week is Its predecessors ("Perfect Angel" turers are constantly being clob- now function as VP/general man- the single "Black Water" which is and "Reasons") helped sustain bered by their customers for low- ager, country division, and Rene the third release from the Doobie the album in the top 100 but it er prices, special discounts and Krikorian will serve as VP in Brothers (WB) album "What Were took the current hit to bring her more advertising dollars. "The charge of finance. Krikorian and Once Vices ..." The success of "Perfect Angel" package up to a well, however, is drying up. The Lovelace have been members of the single has far outdistanced its bulleted 19 album slot after 19 squeeze on profit margins is forc- 20th Century Records' staff, predecessors ("Another Park, An- chart weeks. ing the controllers and finance (Continued on page 45) other Sunday" and "Eyes of (Continued on page 57) (Continued on page 45)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Operation PUSH Meet Stan Bly: Keyed To Record Bus. CHICAGO-Rev. Jesse Jackson Teamwork Breaks Top Product of Operation PUSH has called an- 1700 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 other meeting to be held Satur- For the Phonogram/Mercury Family Area Code (212) 765-5020 day, March 8, 1975 at PUSH head- By DAVID McGEE PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF quarters, 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, CHICAGO-One of the major BOB AUSTIN SID PARNES this there have Illinois. Prior to stories of 1974 was the continuing VP & MANAGING EDITOR five to gather in- MIKE SIGMAN been meetings and expanding success of Phono- formation pertinent to the record gram Inc./Mercury Records in the LENNY BEER/DIRECTOR OF MARKETING industry, thus establishing a na- HOWARD LEVITT/ASSOCIATE EDITOR r&b and rock fields. Spurred by tional record, radio and retail di- MITCHELL KANNER/ART DIRECTOR the extraordinary popular rise of EDITOR vision within the organization. TONI PROFERA/RESEARCH the Ohio Players and Bachman - Robert Adels/ Reviews Editor to the organization, According Turner Overdrive, Phonogram/ Roberta Skopp/Assistant Editor "Blacks have given much of their Ira Mayer/Assistant Editor Mercury full line company time in this industry but do not -a David McGee/Assistant Editor with excellent product in the Editor receive their fair share in return. Dede Dabney/R&B classical and country fields-is Michael Schanzer/Assistant Art Director PUSH's proposition is that if we redoubling its efforts to go be- Sandee Oxman/Production come together in unity (not uni- Speight Jenkins/Classical Editor yond last year's accomplishments. Stan Bly formity) we will have power, and Vince Aletti/Discotheque Editor Now the Phonogram/Mercury Editor if we have power we can then ness . . . the real turnaround Irene Johnson Ware/Gospel story concerns more than the two in 1969 Richard Robinson/A-V Editor command a platform from which started when he took over It con- aforementioned groups: . . and a well-rounded pro- to speak. If we have power and .") Stan Soifer/Advertising Sales cerns Ray Manzarek's growing fessional staff of promotion men a platform, than we can develop WEST COAST strength as a solo artist ("The finger -poppers; a program around which to use ("They aren't SPENCE BERLAND Thing Started With Rock our platform and exercise our Whole they are marketing professionals VICE PRESIDENT and Roll, Now It's Out of Con- WEST COAST MANAGER power, and in this way we can who go in fully loaded with facts it concerns Tom T. Hall's Eliot Sekuler/West Coast Editor make progress." trol"); and information . . .") for the and Johnny Rodriguez' increasing Ben Edmonds/Assistant Editor company's success. Linda Nelson/Production amount of crossover from country Steinberg is credited by Bly 6290 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. 90028 Times Music Corp. to pop; it concerns two foreign with instituting an open door Phone: (213) 465-6126 groups, Thin Lizzy and Kraftwerk policy at Mercury in which any- NASHVILLE Taps Iry Lichtman (and especially the latter) rising one is allowed to come to him JOHN STURDIVANT from total obscurity to hit status and voice an opinion on any VICE PRESIDENT NEW YORK-Murray Deutch, SOUTHEASTERN MANAGER in a matter of weeks. And on the product. The resulting interaction president of The New York Don Cusic/Southeastern Editor horizon is the recently signed helps make a big company smaller Times Music Publishing Corp., Marie Ratliff/Research English group 10cc, a known by allowing people to communi- Ellen Wood/Production has announced the appointment quantity in pop music sporting cate and to coordinate efforts at Red O'Donnell/Nashville Report of Iry Lichtman as professional great critical acclaim and an avid 806 16th Ave. So., Nashville, Tenn. 37203 manager, east coast, for the all levels. Phone: (615) 244-1820 following. If Phonogram/Mercury company. A case in point would be the has its way, 1975 will be the year LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE Ohio Players and the staff effort TOMAS FUNDORA of 10cc. at breaking the group. In Bly's VICE PRESIDENT In an exclusive interview with words: "'After signing the Ohio LATIN AMERICAN MANAGER Marrero/Assistant Manager Record World, Mercury vice presi- Players, we sat down as a com- Carlos dent of national promotion Stan 3140 W. 8th Ave. pany president, marketing de- Hialeah, Fla. 33012 company president - Bly credited partment, a&r, publicity, etc. - (305) 823-8491 Irwin Steinberg ("One of the most and laid out and agreed upon our (305) 821-1230 (night) trustworthy persons in this busi- approach. We planned as though ENGLAND the biggest act in the world was NOEL GAY ORGANISATION coming out. 24 Denmark St. To Address London, W.C.2, England Heilicher "We had meetings and con- Phone: 836.3941 ference calls with all of our pro- JAPAN NAIRD Convention men in the Murray Deutch, Iry Lichtman motion and salesmen ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE LOS ANGELES At press - field; we went to every type of CBON Queen Building Lichtman joins the company time members were registering radio format there was; we had a 18-12 Roppongi 7-chome after an association with Cash - for the National Association of promotion man with the group Minato-ku, Tokyo past 20 Box Magazine for the Independent Record Distribu- in every city to be sure they got GERMANY as -in -chief and, years, 10 editor tors & Manufacturers Conven- proper radio and press coverage; PAUL SIEGEL most recently, vice president. EUROPEAN EDITOR tion at the Miramar Hotel in (Continued on page 61) Tauentzienstrasse 16, 1 Berlin 30, Germany Santa Monica. Workshops and Deutch Comments Phone: Berlin 2115914 meetings were scheduled to Capricorn Pacts FRANCE "Irv's appointment," Deutch take place over a four day commented, "reflects the expan- GILLES PETARD period ending on Sunday, Victor of Japan 8, Quai de Stalingrad, sion of activities at the com- March 2 with the election of Boulogne 92, France TOKYO An pany. Through his many stories new officers of the association. - exclusive, three- Phone: 520-79-67 year licensing/distribution deal and editorials down through the Highlights of the convention CANADA has been consumated between years, he has made astute com- were expected to be a Saturday LARRY LE BLANC Capricorn Records and Victor 22 Walmer Road, Apt. 604 mentary on the music publishing evening banquet speech by Ira Company of Japan, Ltd. whereby Toronto, Canada scene. His affinity for contem- Heilicher, vice president of J. L. Victor will distribute all catalogue Phone: (416) 967-1104 porary sounds and his deep Marsh, and a "surprise" guest and forthcoming Capricorn prod- ITALY knowledge of catalogue, parti- speaker at the Saturday after- uct in Japan. ALEX E. PRUCCHINI cularly in the area of the musi- noon general meeting. Via Corno Di Cavento N. 21, Milan Negotiations initiated in the cal theatre, will, I believe, prove NAIRD was formed to pro- SUBSCRIPTIONS: ONE YEAR (52 ISSUES) U.S. U.S. developed further during AND CANADA-$50; AIR MAIL-$85; FOREIGN vital in generating even greater vide a forum for the exchange MIDEM week as Victor principal -AIR MAIL $90. SECOND CLASS POSTAGE interest in the copyrights we of ideas and the establishment PAID AT NEW YORK, N. Y. AND AT AD- handle and in obtaining new Y. Honda met with Capricorn at- DITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. DEADLINE: of personal contacts among NEGATIVES AND COPY MUST BE IN NEW torney Martin J. Marchat. The material in both areas." the independent labels and dis- YORK BY 12 NOON FRIDAY. final pact was signed here last Lichtman will be working out tributors. Charles Mitchell is Copyright © 1975 by week by Capricorn principals Phil of the firm's offices at 655 Madi- president of the organization. RECORD WORLD PUBLISHING CO., INC. son Ave. in New York. Walden and Frank Fenter. VOL. 30, No. 1446

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com WARNER BROS. RECORDS WITHDRAWS ITS TROOPS F" EUROPE.

We'd like to congratulate the Warner Bros. Music Show- The Doobie Brothers, Little Feat, Tower of Power, Graham Central Station, Montrose and Bonaroo-on a whirlwind tour well wound. And congratulations to the populations of London, Manchester, Munich, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam on their exc ellent taste in music.

AmericanRadioHistory.Com Columbia Re -Signs Mac Davis Klein Outlines New ASF Procedures By ROBERTA SKOPP NEW YORK - Malcolm C. teed a listen by a panel of music Klein, president of the American industry professionals. That par- Song Festival, recently discussed ticular method was in effect last with Record World several new year. However, last year the final procedures that are being imple- 36 songs were performed by top mented for this year's festival, artists at a series of concerts held with winners being notified and at Saratoga Springs. This year, all prizes awarded no later than according to Klein, a judging December 31, 1975. panel will decide the ultimate Judging Procedure winners based completely upon At a meeting held by the forth- the cassettes received. After the coming festival's advisory board winners have been decided, top a new judging procedure for this artists will perform those winning year's competition was decided songs for a special television upon. Cassettes will be submitted show. Columbia Records has announced the re-signing of recording and television star for entry, with each one guaran- Effect Mac Davis to an exclusive recording contract with the label. Columbia took the Klein expressed his belief that of Davis' recent birthday to hold a special luncheon in honor of his con- occasion this new system is indeed a more tinuing with the label for which he has already recorded five albums and received Bette Surpasses a total of three gold records. In addition to his busy recording and performing effectual one. "Performance is no schedule, Mac Davis also stars in his television show on NBC, "The Mac Davis Box Office Record longer a winning factor. The new Show." Shown above at the party are (from left, rear): Irwin Segelstein, president, procedure makes sure that the NEW YORK Bette Midler's CBS Records; Bruce Lundvall, vice president and general manager, Columbia Records; - song that has been selected a (front): Sandy Gallin, Davis' manager; Mac Davis; and Don Ellis, vice president, west Clams on the Half Shell Revue has coast edit., Columbia Records. reportedly broken the record for winner is performed by an artist best suited for that specific song," the largest one -day sale in the he commented. In addition, Klein Di Sabato Joins RCA Wenrick Leaves Epic history of Broadway as tickets the newly - went on sale, Monday, February discussed the fact that NEW YORK - Joe Di Sabato implemented methodology per- has RCA To Form Own Co. 24, with a gross of $200,000 at the joined Records as man- mits the festival to select a jury LOS ANGELES Epic Records Minskoff Theater box office and ager, product merchandising. The - of specialists for each of the west coast director of talent through Ticketron outlets. Pro- announcement of Di Sabato's specific categories, which consists hiring was made by Jack Kieran, acquisition Eddie Wenrick has duced by Aaron Russo in associ- rock country, folk, easy listen - resigned his post as of March 1. ation with Ron Delsener, the show of division vice president, marketing. (Continued on page 50) A graduate of Fordham Univer- Wenrick is in the formative will open April 14th for a four - sity, Di Sabato joined the Ameri- stages of a total service organi- week engagement. The previous can Broadcasting Company in zation involving the production/ record, also set by Ms. Midler, DeMann To Direct 1970 where he was music recording, merchandising, and was for her Palace Theater en- director of ABC's owned and management of both new and gagement in December of '73 E/A/N Field Op's established recording artists and with a one -day sale totaling operated FM radio stations. While LOS ANGELES - Steve Wax, firm be $160,000. Prior a with ABC he conceived the Elton producers. The will also to that, record vice president, promotion, for geared aiding the record had been set by "Fiddler on the John live concert broadcast, the toward Elektra / Asylum / Nonesuch, has The Roof" in first in the country. This broad- companies in all phases. which, coincidentally, announced the appointment of name of the company, the princi- Ms. Midler appeared for three cast later became "11-17-70," Fred DeMann to the newly- Gross an Elton John album on MCA pals, and the location will be years. sales for the second created post of director, field day amounted Records. announced shortly. to $100,000. operations. DeMann's responsi- In 1971 Di Sabato joined MCA bilities will include coordination Records as a product manager RCA Introduces New Record Line of all ongoing promotional activi- for contemporary acts. From ties by Elektra/Asylum field NEW YORK-RCA Records has spots, a 6 -bin wire rack with a July of 1971 through October of personnel, as well as acting as a new record line special header a 1973, he was self employed, be- introduced and 60 -count the company's liaison with in- which will feature 18 albums con- cardboard dump. ing involved in booking and dustry sales charts. personal management and in taining some of the biggest hits of Albums in the new release are: various other aspects of the specific artists, re -issues of best- NEW RECORDINGS-"The Fourth record business. selling albums from its popular, Generation Plays A Jim Croce country and jazz catalogues and Songbook;" "Benny and the Jets newly recorded albums. The new Play An Elton John Songbook;" Buddah Pacts GRT line will have a suggested list "Bert de Coteaux Plays A Stevie NEW YORK-Art Kass, presi- price of $4.98 and all the record- Wonder Songbook" and "Disco dent of the Buddah Group, and ings will be available on Stereo Soul" by The Brothers. K. White Sonner, president of 8 tape cartridges with a suggested SPECIAL HIT COLLECTIONS- GRT Music Tapes, have jointly list of $5.98. "Pure Gold" by Henry Mancini; announced the signing of an ex- Introduction of the new line "Pure Gold" by Perry. Como; clusive long-term licensing agree- was to be made at the NARM con- "Pure Gold" by Harry Belafonte; ment between the two organiza- vention in Los Angeles by Jack "Pure Gold" by Elvis Presley; tions, effective April 1, 1975. Kiernan, division vice president, "Orange Blossom Special" by marketing, RCA Records, who Danny Davis and the Nashville said: "There is a growing demand Brass; "Remember Diana" by Paul J Blue Jars and therefore a need for a line of Anka; "Oh, Carol and Other Big Fred DeMann recordings priced midway be- Hits" by Neil Sedaka; "Troglo- Since joining Elektra/Asylum tween our full -priced recordings dute-The Best of the Jimmy last May, DeMann has served as and our economy labels. Through Castor Bunch;" "Pure Gold" by national promotion coordinator. this line we intend to capture a Glenn Miller; and "Peter Nero Prior to taking that post, De - strong part of the market at this Plays the Best." Mann was director of creative price." REISSUED HIT ALBUMS-"Vic- services at United Artists Rec- RCA Records will support the tory at Sea, Vol. 1" by Robert ords; formed Consumer Aware- new line with trade advertising, Russell Bennett; "Charley Pride ness, his own promotional and A.rf a 600 -line ad mat, a 4 -color poster in Person;" "Chet Picks the Best" marketing service; and held pro- CARNEGIE HALL showing all 18 albums of the first by Chet Atkins and "Canned motion posts with Dot Records release, 60 -second radio and TV Wheat" by the Guess Who. MARCH 10,1975 and Bell Records.

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Session II. 11:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. 1 SATURDAY, MARCH SEMINAR SESSIONS "MBA" DEGREE PROGRAM 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.-EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Perfekt Records and Tapes Presents: "The Mythical Group and How To Merchandise It" MARCH 2 Co -Chairmen: Barry Grieff, A&M Records SUNDAY, George Steele, Elektra/Asylum Records. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.-CONVENTION REGISTRATION Spence Berland, Record World; James Greenwood, Licorice Pizza; 10:00 a.m.-RACK JOBBERS MEETING Jeff Wald, Jeff Wald Associates. Chairman: Stanley Jaffe, ABC Record & Tape Sales "How To Use Point Of Purchase Displays" Chairman: Martin Kasen, Peter Pan Industries. RETAILERS MEETING Barrie Bergman, Record Bar; Stuart Burnat, Musical Isle of Chairman: Barrie Bergman, The Record Bar America; Adam Somers, Warner Bros. Records. DISTRIBUTORS MEETING "The Importance Of Specialty Product" M.S. Co. Chairman: Milton Salstone, Distributing Co -Chairmen: Richard Lionetti, Pickwick International: 12:00 Noon-RACK JOBBERS, RETAILERS AND INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS Jerry Weiner, Disneyland/Vista Records. LUNCHEONS AND RAP SESSIONS "Making Radio Promotion An Effective Merchandising Tool" 2:30 p.m.-REGULAR MEMBERS MEETING Chairman: Ron Alexenburg, Epic Records. Lenny Beer, Record World; Alfred J. L. Marsh Company; 1:00 p.m.-PRESIDENTIAL WELCOMING COCKTAIL RECEPTION Chotin, Jay Jacobs, Knox Record Rack Co.; Dennis Lavinthal, ABC Records; Host: RCA Records John Rock, John Rock & Associates; James Tyrrell, Epic Records; 8:30 p.m.-THE "TOMMY" DISCOTHEQUE George Wilson, Bartell Media. Host: Polydor, Inc. "One Third Of Our Business: Tape!" Chairman: Herbert Hershfield, GRT Music Tapes. MONDAY, MARCH 3 Robert Elliott, A&M Records; R. A. Harlan, ABC Record and Tape Sales; George Schnake, Record Bar; Jack Woodman, GRT Corpora- 7:45 a.m.-BREAKFAST tion. 9:15 a.m.-OPENING BUSINESS SESSION "The Ultimate In Your Financial Statement: The Bottom Line" Chairman of the Day: Jay Jacobs, Knox Record Rack Co., Chairman: Mortimer Berl, J.K. Lasser & Co. 1975 NARM Convention Chairman 12:15 p.m.-INSTALLATION AND AWARDS LUNCHEON President's Welcome: David Lieberman, Lieberman Enterprises, Entertainment: CHARLIE RICH, Epic Records NARM President Country Music Entertainer of the Year Keynote Address: Amos Heilicher, president, Pickwick International 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.-EXHIBIT AREA VISITING "Music Is Our Business" Featured Speaker: Stan Cornyn, vice president, Warner Bros. Records WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 "The Day Radio Died" Panel Session: "Radio Promotion Today: Does It Really Exist?" 8:00 a.m.-BREAKFAST-MEETING Moderator: Joseph B. Smith, president, Warner Bros. Records. Chairman of the Day: Cy Leslie, Chairman, Pickwick International Panelists: Ron Alexenburg, Epic Records; Buzz Bennett, Buzz Featured Speaker: Professor Theodore Levitt, Bennett Associates; Paul Drew, RKO Radio; Bill Gavin, The Gavin Harvard University Graduate School of Business Report; Ira Heilicher, J.L. Marsh Company; Louis Lavinthal, ABC "The Leisure Time Business 1975" Records & Tapes; Jerry Moss, A&M Records; Russ Regan, 20th Presentation: Joel Friedman, WEA Distributing Corp. Century Records; Bob Wilson, Radio and Records; George Wilson, "But Music Is Our Business: How To Broaden Its Base" Bartell Media. Bud Coe, Fred Meyer Department Stores; Kenneth Giles, Zayre's; Barry Goody, Sam Goody, Inc.; Lonnie Jackson, Two Guys; I. Martin Pompadur, American Broadcasting Co.; Sam Weiss, LADIES BREAKFAST, SEMINARS AND LUNCHEON Win Records. Host: ABC Records 9:45 a.m.-LADIES HOUSE TOUR AND CHAMPAGNE LUNCHEON Host: ABC Records 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.-CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.-SEMINAR SESSIONS 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.-EXHIBIT AREA VISITING Each session will be given twice, so that each lady attending will be Luncheon served in the Exhibit Area able to participate in two of the seminars. Host: W/E/A Distributing Corp. "Beginners Needlepoint" 8:00 p.m.-NARM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DINNER Mrs. Marvin W. (Phyllis) Rossman Entertainment: PAUL ANKA Mrs. Jay R. (Betty) Jacobs United Artists Records Of America "How To Give A Great Party" Mrs. Martin (Susan) Kasen THURSDAY, MARCH 6 "How To Rebuild Your Home" 8:00 a.m.-CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Mrs. Tom (Pamela) Rodden Session I. 9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. "Beginners Backgammon" Session II. 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Lee Genud, Pips Backgammon Club SEMINAR SESSIONS "MBA" DEGREE PROGRAM "Communications: Is It Up and Down, Sideways, or Backward?" "Labor Relations: Race, Sex And Age Discrimination; Virginia Satir, Family Practioner-at-Large Wage and Hour Regulations" Chairman: Allen Siegel, Esq.; Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin and Kahn. 12:30 p.m.-GOURMET BUFFET LUNCHEON "The Training Of In -Store Personnel" Chairman Paul Acevedo, Disc Records Company. Ben Karol, King Karol Records; John Schairer, Tower Records; 12:15 p.m.-MEET THE PRESS LUNCHEON George Schnake, Record Bar. Moderator: Stanley M. Gortikov, president, RIM. "The Merchandising Of Pop Catalog, Classical and Jazz Product" From the industry: Kenneth Glancy, RCA Records; David Lieberman, Audio -Visual Presentation: Peter Munves, RCA Records. Lieberman Enterprises; Bruce Lundvall, Columbia Records; "The Ultimate In Your Financial Statement: The Bottom Line" Michael Mallardi, ABC Record & Tape Sales; John K. Maitland, Chairman: Mortimer Berl, J.K. Lasser & Co. MCA Records; David Rothfeld, Korvettes; Alvin Teller, United 12:00 Noon-PIRACY REPORT LUNCHEON Artists Records of America; Larry Uttal, Private Stock Records. Host: MCA Records From the press: Bob Austin, Record World; George Albert, Cashbox; "Combating Piracy: How To Do It Yourself" Sidney Davis, Music Retailer; Eliot Tiegel, Billboard; Ben Fong - Chairman: Jack Silverman, ABC Record and Tape Sales, Torres, Rolling Stone. NARM Piracy Chairman 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.-EXHIBIT AREA VISITING Speaker: John Sippel, Billboard Refreshments during all exhibit area visiting hours courtesy Henry Brief, RIM; Chet Brown, U.S. Attorney, Los Angeles WEA Distributing Corp. County; Richard Greenwald, Interstate Record Dist.; Stanley 7:00 p.m.-COCKTAIL RECEPTION Lewis, Stan's Record Service; Joseph Martin, Alex -Martin Host: Columbia Records Distributors; Jo Walker, Country Music Association. 2:30 p.m.-ADVERTISING SEMINAR "MBA" DEGREE PROGRAM B:30 p.m.-DINNER AND SHOW I. "The Year Of The Television Explosion" Entertainment: THE BARRY WHITE SHOW Chairman: Neil Bogart, Casablanca Records. BARRY WHITE-LOVE UNLIMITED-LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA Bill Aucoin, "Direction, Plus;" 20th Century Records Clare Baren, A&M Records; Joyce Biawitz, "Direction, Plus;" Tony Dalesandro, Musical Isle of America; Murray Garrett, Licorice Pizza; Ira Heilicher, TUESDAY, MARCH 4 J.L. Marsh Company. Il. "Advertising In The Other Media" 7:30 a.m.-BREAKFAST-MEETING Chairman: Lou Simon, Phonogram/Mercury. "Returns: A New Viewpoint" Lou Fogelman, Music Plus; David Glew, Atlantic Records; Chairman: Jack Lewerke, Record Merchandising Co. Alan Perper, J.L. Marsh Company. Jay Cooper, Esq., Cooper and Horowitz; William Dubey, West- 6:30 p.m.-NARM AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION heimer, Fine and Berger; Tom Heiman, Nehi Distributing Co.; Host: Motown Records Ralph Kaffel, Fantasy Records; Tom Noonan, Motown Records; Master of Ceremonies: Joseph B. 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VP, national promotion, Columbia Records About 80 people joined together at the Friar's Club Wednesday (24) to "toast/roast" background). Second row: Stan Monteiro, Records entertaining with a Steve Popovich, recently promoted to the position of vice president, a&r, Epic and Popovich and Stan Snyder, VP national accounts, CBS Richard Mack, director r&b promotion, CBS Records, Ron Alexen- CBS Custom Labels. Both company and other industry friends took part in the surprise "audition;" Epic and CBS Custom Labels, Maureen Popovich, festivities as a tribute to Popovich. Pictured above, top row, from left: CBS Records burg, VP and general manager markets, CBS Records; and Sherwood, president Irwin Segelstein wishing Popovich good luck; Bob Sherwood, director of Steve Popovich and Le Baron Taylor, VP, special CBS who emceed and organized singles promotion, Columbia Records with Popovich; and Bruce Lundvall, VP and Popovich and Jack Craigo, VP, marketing, Records, general manager, Columbia Records, addressing the crowd (with Sherwood in the the event.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Gladys Knight & Pips RCA Re -Launches THE C AST Sue Motown Records Bluebird Label LOS ANGELES-Gladys Knight NEW YORK - With a February 3y BEN EDMONDS Pips have and the sued Motown release of five two -record sets Record Corporation and its affili- COULD'VE from its Victor vaults, RCA Rec- WE BUMPED ALL NIGHT: Faces in Inc., ates Jobete Music Co., and ords has re -launched the Blue- the crowd at the Arista Records extravaganza Multi -Media Management Corpo- hosted by Clive Davis at the Bel Air Hotel in- bird label. Begun in 1933, the ration in the Superior Court for Bluebird roster of artists included, cluded Ringo Starr, Mo Ostin, Stevie Wonder, damages totalling $1,774,010.69, John at one time or another, Rudy Denver, Harry Nilsson, Jerry Weintraub, plus an accounting of profits and Vallee and his famous Connecti- Richard Perry, Mickey Dolenz, Paul Morrissey, return the of copyrights in the cut Yankees, Glenn Miller (who Bernie Taupin, Loggins & Messina, Glen Frey, songs written and recorded by Barry Manilow, David Cassidy, Peter Asher, Keith made his recording debut on them. Bluebird), Louis Armstrong, Moon and of course Alice Cooper. Writer Lisa Complaint Benny Robinson Goodman, Duke Ellington and even managed to coax Clive onto the The verified Complaint filed by dancefloor, Artie Shaw. The label was discon- where he deftly strutted his stuff to music provided by attorney Irwin O. Spiegel alleges Jane Brinton of tinued in early 1950. Aristocrat (mobile) Discotheques . . . Under close that Motown has not paid the scrutiny, the three blurred figures hurrying past John Lennon on his group any record or songwriters' Packaged in multi -colored art - "Rock 'n' Roll" album cover are revealed to be George Harrison, royalties since 1973, after Gladys deco style with informative liner Paul McCartney and Stu Sutcliffe. The photo, taken during the Beatles' Knight's contract with Motown ex- notes, complete discographies pre -Ringo period in Germany, comes from Lennon's personal scrap- pired. The plaintiffs allege that and, wherever possible, histori- book. (Owing to loans made to irresponsible friends over the years, Motown does not have any fur- cal photographs of the artists, that scrapbook has dwindled severely. So if any of you out there are ther right to sell their records be- the first Bluebird release includes: in possession of any of John's memorabilia, don't you think it's about cause of its breach of contract; "Tampa Red / Guitar Wizard," time you returned it?) . . . You can look for Iry Azoff's Front Line and Gladys Knight and the Pips "Willie Bryant and Jimmie Lunce- Management to have its very own label in the near future. Called Full are asking for an injunction to ford and their Orchestras," "Bill Moon Records, the first two acts are expected to be Fool's Gold (who prevent Motown from diluting the Boyd's Cowboy Ramblers," function as Dan Fogelberg's backup "George band) and Michael Stanley . . . sale of their new records from Hall and his Taft Hotel Scalper's prices for Led Zeppelin tickets now in the neighborhood of which they do receive record Orchestra" featuring Dolly Dawn, $50, and continuing to climb. royalty income. Loretta Lee and Sonny Schuyler, TUNESMITH TAPS TOP TALENT FOR TV CONFAB (HUH?): Assem- In addition, Gladys Knight, Mer- and "Benny Goodman/The Com- bled on KTLA's soundstage 6 to help out with "Hoyt Axton's Boogie ald Knight and William Guest plete Goodman, Vol. 1-1935." Woogie Country Western Gospel Rock & Roll Show" (I'm glad that's state in their Complaint that they Price for the two -record sets is over) were Buffy Sainte-Marie, Ringo Starr, Tanya & LaCosta Tucker, did not receive any separate con- $7.98. Single Bluebird packages Keith Moon, Harry Nilsson, Doug Dillard (who, we understand, Harry sideration for the copyrights in will sell for $4.98. is producing), Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Micky Dolenz, Mark the songs they were required to All of the Bluebird re -issues Anthony, Evie Sands, Paul Williams, Arlo Guthrie, Commander Cody, assign to Motown and Jobete Mu - were produed by archivist and (Continued on page 50) (Continued on page 50) jazz historian Frank Driggs. Clive Davis Throws Cala Coast Party

Clive Davis, president of Arista Records, and other Arista representatives went West are, from left, top row: Davis and Columbia Pictures president Alan Hirschfield; Monday (24) and transformed the Garden Room of the normally staid Bel Air Hotel Arista artists Melissa Manchester and Barry Manilow; John Denver and Davis; into a New York -style discotheque complete with strobe light, mirror ball and a and Arista's Michael Klenfner with rock impresario Bill Graham. Second row, from galaxy of rock and roll -style stars. The party was held to launch the new Arista left: Producer Richard Perry and Ringo Starr; Warner Brothers chairman of board west coast office and to welcome to the West three Arista artists: Barry Manilow, Mo Ostin and Davis; producer Peter Asher and Eagle Glen Frey; and Melissa Melissa Manchester and Gil Scott -Heron, each of whom is set to make a major Manchester with Davis. appearance in Los Angeles soon. Pictured chatting and/or dancing the night away

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Fenn added that Arista Records reduction in the piracy of sound A sharply increased number is rush -releasing "Your Mama during 1974, the Re- of investigations-more than 5400 Won't Like Me," Ms. Quatro's recordings started in 1974 versus third album (titled after her cur- cording Industry Association of 1600 in 1973-raids and arrests Federal rent single), to coincide with the America stated recently. by The RIAA said it was currently agents that resulted in the seizure The Record World chart department added tour, her third return trip to the another gold record to its collection re- of more than $6.5 million worth U.S. since she moved from her surveying the nation's market- cently as Mel Phillips (right in photo), a infringing pirated Detroit home to London in 1971. places to determine how great of tapes, the associate director national promotion tape imposition of jail sentences total- Epic/Custom, visited the offices to present The disc is expected to be in dent had been put into piracy, which last year had ing more than 100 years and fines chart editor Toni Profera with o gold disc stores by last week in March. until for Monument recording artist Billy Swan's at better than in excess of $150 thousand. Ms. Quatro is currently on her been estimated "I Can Help." first full-scale headline tour of $200 million a year. The continued litigations M. against pirates in both Federal of England, highlighted by a con- RIAA's president, Stanley and state courts by legitimate cert at the Rainbow Theater in Gortikov, cited the following de- Farrell Names Two London March 8. velopments as particularly no- recording companies. The growing interest in, and To Regional Posts Arista will be supporting the table in the ongoing battle against record and tape piracy: prosecution of, pirates by other tour and Ip release with a full- LOS ANGELES-Ron Rivers has Congress agencies of the Federal govern- scale promotional and marketing The enactment by been appointed southern promo- campaign including trade and of a law granting sound record- ment, such as the IRS and U.S. tion director and Craig Dudley consumer print advertising, ex- ings permanent copyright pro- Postal Inspectors. has been named mid -west pro- Gortikov paid particular tensive radio advertising, posters, tection against unauthorized dup- tribute motion director for the Chelsea - stickers, patches, buttons, T-shirts lication and substantially increas- to Jules E. Yarnell, special counsel Roxbury labels, it was disclosed in charge RIAA's anti -piracy and other merchandising aids. ing criminal penalties. of by Wes Farrell. Rivers and Dudley Promotional appearances on ra- Passage by legislatures in effort, for "his diligence, vigilance will report directly to Don Anti, dio and TV stations are on tap. eight additional states of anti - and resourceful approaches." He national promotion director for also applauded - the Wes Farrell The Alice Cooper-Suzi Quatro piracy laws, swelling the number the ongoing anti Organization. piracy of NARM and its Rivers will be based in Atlanta tour was arranged by Jon Podell of states with such statutes to 26. effort members and the newly -insti- and will be responsible for the and Dave Libert of Entertainment Decisions by United States Projects, booking agency for both Courts of Appeals in the Third, tuted investigative intentions of marketing and record promotion in Atlanta, artists. Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits the Country Music Association. Charlotte, Memphis, Gortikov pointed out that Nashville, Jacksonville, and Bir- the new permanent anti -piracy mingham. Dudley will be based amendment to the Copyright Law in Detroit and responsible for (PL 93-573), signed into law by Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indianapo- President Ford on December 31, lis, Cleveland, Columbus, Louis- 1974, considerably stiffens penal- ville and Detroit. ties for those convicted of crimi- Both Rivers and Dudley have nal infringement. The previous diversified musical backgrounds. penalty was a misdemeanor pun- Rivers worked as program direc- ishable by a fine of up to $1,000 tor for WDOL in Athens, Georgia, and/or a jail sentence of up to southern promotion director for STOP one year. The new law makes MGM and more recently was the first offense a misdemeanor general manager for WJIZ in Al- at Booth #40 at NARM. punishable by a fine of up to bany. Dudley joins WFO by way $25,000 and/or a jail term of up of Motown Records where he was We'll help increase your to one year, and makes a subse- regional promotion director. quent offense a felony punishable Dudley also has 12 years experi- profits! by a fine of up to $50,000 and/or ence in radio with stints at WEAM a jail term of up to two years. in Washington and WILS in Gortikov thought it was likely Lansing. that Federal enforcement authori- ties, whose actions heretofore have been limited to cases involv- GRC Bows Elephant ing infringement 'of copyrighted ATLANTA - Michael Thevis, sound recordings or counterfeit- president of General Recording ing, could now also proceed Corporation, has announced the against pirates who make and sell creation of a new label for GRC: NE duplications of sound recordings Elephant Records. produced before the sound re- Elephant Records will be a PRODUCTS DISPLAYS cording amendment to the Copy- medium-priced line of albums. right Law went into effect. Along with the new label comes PROGRAMS IDEAS Pointing with satisfaction to the a new logo, designed by Ruby enactment in 1974 of state anti - Mazur, creative services director. piracy laws in Connecticut, Indi- The Elephant series will debut A. A. Records-Producers of ana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ne- with three albums due for a braska, New Mexico, North Caro- March 4 release: "Festival Strings, WONDERLAND/GOLDEN lina and Washington, Gortikov Vol. 1, Play Hits of the Carpen- industry's top ters," Australia's cast 250 West , N said the priority original now was to seek enactment of version of "The Rocky Horror , 212-765-335057Street 8oó.Y.C. `c Ask for Goem10019ann similar laws in the 24 states where Show," and "The Daly Wilson they duo not currently exist. Big Band."

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The turnout has been as- the supply, Weintraub and Lon- sured via a volume of mail write- don/Threshold Records will be Four major Ranwood recording ager for the Los Angeles, San ins for tickets numbering over sending out special "reserved artists-Lawrence Welk, Guy and Diego and Phoenix markets. 7,500. Jerry Weintraub, the pro- seating" letters to an additional Raina, Myron Floren, and "The moter-entreprenuer who con- 1200 contestants, stating that they Magic Organ" - accounted for ceived the idea of launching the will at least receive a free single about 90 percent of Ranwood/ first solo album project from and possibly, depending on no- GRT Music Tape sales in the past members of the Moody Blues, shows, be seated in the Hall for year. Welk, with his two new '74 stated that "the response by the the event. releases, "50 Years in Music" and fans has surpassed our expecta- The "BlueJays" "That's Entertainment," contin- album will be tions." released to radio stations and ued his traditional popularity with The launching technique will stores immediately following the a wide segment of the American be by days publi- public. Guy and Raina, featured followed two of conclusion of the Carnegie Hall city activities Hayward and evènt. vocalists with the Welk organiza- by tion, showed in 1974 that their following is growing by the suc- Threshold/London Records cessful GRT Music Tape sales of John Davis <-o aIAotI% edA, their '74 release, "Guy and Raina Country." Prior to joining United Artists, WNEW-FM and Management III Davis did west coast promotion Myron Floren also enjoyed an- for the Famous Music group of other big year in 1974, with his labels. He had previously been _ Flardi latest GRT Music Tape release, national promotion director for godeloAffrdè,e "The Entertainer." "The Magic Elektra Records, starting with Organ"-with six major releases that company as west coast pro- 22 on the market-represented motion representative. Davis had Ranwood percent of GRT's total also done promotion for Decca "BlueJays" tape sales during the past year. (later MCA) Records in Dallas and Los Angeles. He will be headquartered in JUSTIN HAYWARD London Celebrates Los Angeles and will report Ord Mantovani Month directly to Anderson. JOHN LODGE NEW YORK-London Records Rubin P.I.P. is celebrating the twenty-fourth Joins annual "March is Mantovani WOODBURY, N. Y. - P.I.P. Month" (MMM) program with Records, a division of Pickwick major promotions, incentives International, Inc., has named Monday, March 10th ,1975 and merchandising plans. Norman Rubin national sales and 3:OOp.m. The two -record bonus pack- promotion manager. Among the age entitled "AIL Time Romantic labels distributed by P.I.P. are Hits," which includes renditions De -Lite, Mega, Gang, Courage of "The Very Thought of You," and Groove Merchant. "Deep Purple," "Gigi" and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," (212) OR 5-6060 is complimented by the second Ip, "Mantovani by Mantovani," A listener response of thousands of postcards has been received by WNEW-FM and including "Cara Mia," "Last Sum- London Records within three days of the station's initial contest announcement for tickets mer" and "Italia Mia." to the exclusive Carnegie Hall world premiere playback of "BlueJays," the new album f, om Justin Haywood and John Lodge (of the Moody Blues). Pictured above, This package will have special Herb Goldfarb, London Records' vice president in charge of sales, and marketing incentives and merchandising (left), and Don Wardell, London's director of promotions (right), flank one of and promotion aids never before three display posters to be used in association with the premiere. offered, advises Herb Goldfarb, vice president of sales and mar- Capitol Adds Seger keting. Window streamers, Atlantic Signs LOS ANGELES Bob Seger, empty jackets, and a price sticker Amon Duul II - where the dealers can imprint Detroit's foremost exponent of Norman Rubin NEW YORK Atlantic/Atco their own selling price are other - "heavy metal" music, has signed aspects of this program. Rubin, who reports directly to Records director of a&r Jim a long-term exclusive recording Bugs Bower, vice president of Delehant has announced the contract with Capitol Records, announced Al Coury, senior vice P.I.P., will be dividing his time signing of German rock band between the P.I.P. president, a&r / promotion / Jays home office Amon Duul II. Their eighth al- Mue and visits to radio stations, dis- artist development, Capitol Rec- bum (and their debut on Atco tributors and the various labels ords, Inc. distributed by P.I.P. Records. Records), titled "Hi -Jack," and With extensive experience in produced in Germany by group Donny & Marie Gold the music and record business, manager jorgen S. Korduletsch, LOS ANGELES-MGM Records Rubin, who was mostly recently will be released March 10. At- has announced that Donny and general professional manager of lantic/Atco retains exclusive Marie Osmond's MGM/Kolob al- the New York Times Music Corp., bum, Leaving distribution rights in the U.S. "I'm It All Up To includes in his background pro- You," has passed the million - for ADII, who are signed to CARNEGIE HALL motion and sales posts with both dollar sales mark and has been Telefunken -Nova MARCH 10,1975 Atlantic Records and United Records in certified a gold record by the Artists. West Germany. RIRA.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RADIO W RLD 'Rock Around The World' ABC Appoints Rick Sklar VP SpinsWinners fromAbroad I By HOWARD LEVITT Director of Program Development BOSTON-Although European that out to our listeners too." NEW YORK - Rick Sklar has popular music has always found Although he has found listener been elected vice president and its own niche in the formats of feedback tough to cover in view director of program develop- progressive radio stations in this of the fact that they usually re- ment, ABC Owned AM Stations, country, the recent surge in popu- spond to the station in their area by the board of directors of larity of imported rock has that airs the show, Brodey stated American Broadcasting Com- panies, Inc., announced created a demand for a more that "feedback from the program Charles A. DeBare, president, ABC sizeable slice of the program- directors at those stations is in- ming pie among aficianados of variably positive. From my own Owned AM Stations. Sklar is also director of opera- that particular brand of music. viewpoint, the response is amaz- tions for WABC, ABC's flagship Harkening to that call, John ing for a syndicated show. AM Station in New York, a Brodey, a popular disc jockey "Our original intent was only posi- tion he has held since with Boston powerhouse WBCN- to cover the New England area," December 1972. He has been director of FM, and Jim "Koz" Koslowski, Brodey continued, "but we are program development, Rick Sklar manager of a local New England really just beginning to discover ABC Owned AM Stations, since of program Music City retail outlet, have our true growth potential. There June development, he will 1974. continue to consult directly with joined forces in creating "Rock are areas of this country, unlike Before assuming the position the Owned AM Stations: WABC, Around The World," a syndi- the east coast, that have never of director of operations, Sklar New York; WXYZ, Detroit; WLS, cated show dealing exclu- had any great amount of exposure sively with imported music. had served as program manager Chicago; KXYZ, Houston; KGO, to European rock, and a show of of WABC since 1964. San Francisco; and KABC, Los "The show actually got off the this nature opens up a whole new As vice president and director Angeles. ground in the Summer of '74," musical spectrum of sound. stated Brodey in a recent inter- Impact view with Record World. "At that The impact that "Rock Around time Koz was handling everything. The World" has had in generating Then, in October, I was asked to sales on import product has also AM ACTT N join and handle the announcing been difficult to ascertain, accord- chores." Brodey, whose knowl- ing to Brodey, but he has strong (Compiled by the Record World research department) edge and expertise in the field of feelings as to the potential use- Sammy Johns (GRC) "Chevy Van." This record is imported music is widely re- fulness of the show in aiding doing phenomenally well wherever it is played. The spected, has literally watched the record companies in securing new new airplay this week consists of WCFL (37), KDWB, show grow around him. There acts: "I think that if domestic WIBG and WRKO. It moves 9-7 KIMN extra -28 KJR, 19-13 are currently 33 some stations record companies have a true WCOL, 36-22 KILT, 29-27 WIXY and extra -27 WHBQ. airing the show nationwide, in- desire to secure new talent from Keep on truckin' ! cluding such notable FM stations abroad, they should contact us Hot Chocolate (Big Tree). Maintains continued as Brodey's own WBCN, KMET for feedback. We do, after all, positive action in all markets where aired, and picks (Los Angeles), KSHE (St. Louis), deal soley in imports, and as the up some more majors week. KZEL (Eugene, Ore.), WMAL only widely syndicated show fea- this New are WRKO and KFRC. (Washington, D.C.) and WQIV turing that music exclusively, we Strong numbers include 22-16 WLS, 11-9 13Q, 25-19 (New York), with the number in- might be an excellent barometer WCOL, 27-22 WHBQ, 30-22 WIXY, extra -28 CKLW, 28-25 creasing weekly. in gauging the potential success KJR, 35-34 KIMN and #25 WDGY. Good sell-through in of foreign product." all markets. 'Different' Music Phoebe Snow (Shelter). Continues "Listeners are sick of the same Taps Cremona taking good strides upward on almost old programming formulas," cited 'QIV all stations. Some good jumps include Brodey in commenting the on NEW YORK - Dick Oppen- 22-16 KJR, 20-17 WTIX, 11-5 WHBQ, show's growing audience popu- heimer, senior vice president of 30-20 WSAI, 27-19 WIBG, 17-15 KDWB, larity.. "This is essentially a 'differ- Starr Broadcasting, announced the HB -22 WFIL, 16-15 WIXY, 28-24 KHJ, ent' kind of music, and there has appointment of Vincent Cremona 18-14 WRKO, WDGY been a tremendous amount of to the position of general man- 9-7 and 5-4 KIMN. curiosity about it. And though ager of WQIV-FM, effective March Added to CKLW and WOKY. Elton John the show is, for the most part, 3. Minnie Riperton (Epic). This r&b and rock, there is a good deal of jazz For the past two and a half pop smash warrants mention once again if only to and folk emanating from abroad; years Cremona has been general note some of the great jumps it's taking: 36-19 KIMN, we make a conscious effort to get sales manager of WNBC. 24-9 KILT, 11-7 KHJ, 11-7 CKLW, 8-3 WSAI, 17-9 KFRC, extra -19 WRKO, 25-14 WIXY, 30-21 13Q, extra -24 WNOE, 2-1 99X and 3-2 WCOL. Leo Sayer (Warner Brothers) "Long Tall Glasses (I STONE RECORDS Can Dance)." This record continues building in presents strength and in numbers. Six more heavies came in this week, including WQXI, WHBQ, WIXY, KIMN, WPGC and DICK RIFENBURG and THE RIDGE RUNNERS WAKY. Action is as follows: extra -23 WFIL, 21-16 (Continued on page 48) FIRST RECORD RELEASE In lieu of the regular "Country IT WILL ALL BE OVER NOW, EXCEPT THE CRYING WLRS-FM, a rock format station Radio" column for the next sev- in Kentucky, is seeking a full-time eral weeks, Charles Douglas will b/w air talent. If interested please con- be featuring profiles of selected EVERYDAY SHOWER OF TEARS tact David St. John at (502) 585- country stations. For this week's 5178. story, see page 64.

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By Recording Academy LOS ANGELES-Herb Eiseman, LOS ANGELES-The Recording The Doobie Brothers Hit The Top president of 20th Century Music Academy hosted official opening LOS ANGELES-Together five personnel changes-bassist Tiran Corp., has announced plans for ceremonies recently (21) for the years now, the Doobie Brothers Porter and drummer Michael a Los Angeles conclave with Hall of Fame at Universal Studios. -Tom Johnston, guitars and Hossack joined the group- company executives and a num- Designed to honor all contri- vocals; Pat Simmons, guitars and the group recorded "Toulouse ber of the firm's staff writers, butors to awarded recordings re- vocals; John Hartmann, drums Street," including the single beginning Monday, March 3. leased prior to the beginning of and percussion; Tiran Porter, bass "Listen to the Music," bringing Helming the meet with Eiseman the Grammy Awards (1958), the and vocals; Keith Knudsen, them national attention and the are Larry Marks, 20th Music temporary site for the exhibit, drums and vocals and new addi- first of three platinum records. director of professional activities, which is open to the public, fea- tion Jeffrey "Skunk" Baxter on "The Captain and Me" followed New York representative Don tures the actual recording for guitars-have this week achieved with the hit singles "Long Train Oriolo and Chris Christian, Nash- listening plus artifacts and photo- their first pop number one hit Runnin'" and "China Grove" ville rep. graphs connected with the single in their career. Featured and another platinum award. Agenda honored records. on the album "What Were Once "What Were Once Vices ... " is The agenda will consist of dis- The first five honorees now on Vices are Now Habits," which their third million seller. Follow- display are "Body and cussion and person -to -person Soul" was certified platinum signifying ing the recording of "Vices," (Coleman Hawkins), "The Christ- product meetings between the over a million units sold before Keith Knudsen and "Skunk" mas Song" (Nat Cole), "Rhapsody the single was even released, Baxter joined the group. execs and staff writers, including In Blue" (Paul Whiteman/George "Blackwater" is just another indi- The Doobies begin their big- Paul Williams, Gayle Caldwell, Gershwin), "West End Blues" cation that Warner Bros. band gest national tour to date on Michael Chain, Tim Martin, Walt (Louis Armstrong) and "White the Doobie Brothers is one of the April 3 following the release of Meskell, Ed Villareal, Wanda Christmas" (Bing Crosby). Each hottest selling American groups their upcoming WB album year on the Watkins, Carol Carmichael, Dean Grammy Awards recording today. "Stampede," again produced by Show, five additional honorees Parks, Dan Bravin, Stephen Originally formed with the Ted Templeman, and hot on the for the Hall Of Fame will be an- help of ex-Moby Graper Skip heels of their international suc- Geyer, Chris Bond, Mike Post, nounced as the result of voting Spence in San Jose, the Doobies cess as the headliners in the John Madara, Cecilio & Kapono by a committee of nationally were signed to Warner Bros. on Warner Bros. Music Show. and Rick Sandler. recognized authorities, critics, the strength of an audition tape musicologists and historians. sent to producers Ted Temple - Among the attendees at the man and Lenny Waronker, who CAM Names Pellegrino, Corbett champagne reception were collaborated on their first album celebrities connected with the which included the recently re- NEW YORK-Victor Benedetto tensive CAM catalogue of motion first five recordings, including and Jimmy released hit "Nobody." Following lenner, heads of the picture scores and contemporary Ken Darby, *Ted Duncan, Mrs. CAM music publishing/produc- songs; the development and as- John Green, Mel Torme and tion complex, Earring have announced signment to record companies of John Scott Trotter. Also in at- Promo the appointment of Joe Pellegrino the more than 100 motion picture tendance were Ray Avery, Alan Set as professional manager of the soundtracks CAM acquires per Bergman, George Dunning, by MCA CAM publishing companies, and year; and working closely with Leonard Feather, Rick Frio, Cre- LOS ANGELES-Rick Frio, MCA have named Mike Corbett to the CAM writers/performers in secur- lun Landon, Mike Maitland, Jo vice president of marketing, has newly created position of a&r ing cover records and recording Stafford, Paul Weston and Mere- announced a promotion and sales coordinator and director of artist contracts. dith Wilson. campaign to coincide with the liaison. The new jobs reflect the Duties The Los Angeles Chapter March release of Golden Earring's accelerating growth of CAM both As a&r coordinator and director president of the Recording Track/MCA album "Switch," and in record production and music of artist liaison for CAM, Mike Academy, Jay Cooper, opened the with the Dutch rock group's con- publishing. Corbett will work directly with ceremonies. Announcement of cert tour of the United States set Pellegrino started his career as new artists toward cultivating their the permanent site and building for this Spring. music director of WVNJ in New maximum potential. He will par- plans will be announced this MCA has prepared radio spots Jersey prior to moving to Croma ticipate in the presentation of coming May. Pending the con- for airing in key markets. In addi- Music as professional manager. tapes, the screening of material, struction of the permanent site, tion, print ads will appear in trade Pellegrino subsequently became in -studio demo production etc. the Recording Academy's Hall Of and consumer publications to tie general professional manager of Before joining CAM, Corbett Fame exhibit will remain at Uni- in with Golden Earring's Ameri- Saturday Music and worked as was a member of the Cotillion versal Studios as a major attrac- can tour dates. T-shirts, iron-ons, product coordinator for Crewe Records recording group Mr. tion of their studio tour. stickers and posters are also being Records in close association with Flood's Party, and most recently, prepared. In-store and window Bob Crewe on numerous projects. recorded an album for Atco Rec- E/A/N Sets March LPs displays will be shipped to key Pellegrino's duties at CAM in- ords, "Mike Jay Corbett and Hirsh LOS ANGELES - New albums dealers and a billboard on Sunset clude the exploitation of the ex - with Hugh McCracken." from Judy Collins and Melba Boulevard will announce the re- Montgomery comprise Elektra/ lease of Golden Earring's album, Asylum/Nonesuch's third album "Switch." release schedule of the year. Set Golden Earring is set to begin for national release on March 17 their 21 month long tour April 3. are Judy Collins' first Elektra al- bum of newly -recorded songs in two years, "Judith," and Melba Montgomery's third album for Mue Jays Elektra, "Don't Let The Good Times Fool You." Both albums will be supported by Elektra/Asylum's retailers' preview and marketing plan, as well as instore display materials including a special four-color poster for the Collins album. Melba Montgomery's album will be supported with a special re- CARNEGIE HALL tailer promotion with Ms. Mont- MARCH 10,1975 Joe Pellegrino Mike Corbett gomery calling selected retailers.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Magna Artists Bought Arena Taps Two Mixing with Mandrill By Rubin and Rainey LOS ANGELES - Arena Enter- prises, music publishing, sound LOS ANGELES Negotiations - recording, record production and have been completed between artist management firm, has an- General Electric, Ed Rubin and nounced the addition of two key Ron Rainey calling for the acqui- personnel. sition of C.E.'s Magna Artists, Vern Barney, formerly an engi- Corp., a subsidiary of Tomorrow neer with the Ford Motor Com- Entertainment, Inc. pany's Philco Corporation West- Formed in February, 1972 by ern Development Laboratories, Ed Rubin as a division of Hurok and owner of his own firm pro- Concerts, Inc., a subsidiary of Shown backstage after the opening of United Artists recording group Mandrill at ducing theatrical motion pictures Los Angeles' Whisky are (from left) soul -pop artist Vernon Burch; Julia Waters G.E.'s Tomorrow Entertainment, UA as well as commercials, both of Blue Note's vocal group Waters; Claude "Coffee" Cave of Mandrill; Luther Waters; Inc., the firm deals primarliy sound and visuals, will join Arena Mandrill's Lou Wilson; and Maxine and Oren Waters. Then Tony King, star of "Report to national concert attractions. the Commissioner;" All Teller, president of United Artists Records of America; and with as vice president in charge of Claude "Coffee" Cave. Both Burch and Waters are currently out with their first albums In July, 1973, Rubin acquired engineering. Ron Rainey to with Mandrill's debut UA album scheduled for March release. the services of Joey Vieira, former major rec- coast operations. helm west ord company producer, owner of the new set-up, Rainey Under his own television film production Blohm Exits Columbia Motown to Market Rubin are partnered. and company which produced com- LOS ANGELES - Gary Blohm Disco LP Among the performers Magna mercial jingles and themes for has departed Columbia Records Package Artists represents are Kris Kristof- such accounts as Miller Beer, Ford after three and a half years as HOLLYWOOD-Motown Rec- ferson, Rita Coolidge, Don Mc- Motor Company, Triumph Sports west coast manager of a&r ad- ords has announced plans for the Lean, Donovan, Harry Chapin, Cars and Wallichs Music City, will ministration and recording opera- release of a series of disco -orien- New Riders of the Purple Sage, be vice president in charge of tions, to enter independent film ted albums which will be geared John Prine and Commander production. and record production. for play by discos and by the con- Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. sumer. The first album in the series, scheduled to ship shortly, entitled "Disc -O -Tech, Vol. 1," Simon Butterfly Hit has been announced recently by new york central Suzanne dePasse, vice president Set for U.S. Release By IRA MAYER of Motown's creative division. NEW YORK-Artist/producer/ The annual WNEW-FM Free Bee gathering gathered at an upper "Disc -O -Tech, Vol. 1" will fea- writer Simon Butterfly, whose East side restaurant named Grass Monday night (24) with the widest - ture the following songs and ar- Rain, Rain" was a top "Rain, imaginable assortment of record promotion and publicity people tists: "Uptight" by Stevie Wonder, chart success in Germany, France, you could hope to assemble in one room (and a few Record Worlders) "Dancing In the Streets" by Mar- Spain and Japan, will see his mingling with the faces behind the voices of 102.7. One didn't even tha Reeves and the Vandellas, single released in this country on by Jr. Walker & the hear a whole lot of business being talked-in this case a positive "Roadrunner" the Murbo label. Publishing for -Stars, Love Like sign that a good time was being had by all. All "You Need the song has been taken over by DEPT.: The recently released ABC sound- Do" by Gladys Knight & the Pips, Bourne Co., music publishers. BEYOND THE FRINGES track to "Young Frankenstein" will be an Album of the Month in "It's A Shame" by the Spinners, Too Proud To Beg" by the Monster Magazine. Other reports tell us that the Rhythm Heritage, "Ain't Temptations, "I Heard It Through listed as the performing entity on the movie's theme, is really the Claridge Canada Pact The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye, Crusaders ...Billy Joel, who managed three encores the first show IN LOS ANGELES Claridge Rec- "Girl, You Need A Change of - and four the second at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey, ords president Frank Slay has an- Heart" by Eddie Kendricks, "Love brought a cat out on stage and offered it to anyone in the audience nounced that he has signed an It Like An Itching In My Heart" who would promise to give it a home. "I found it in Chinatown last agreement with Polydor, Ltd. for by Diana Ross and the Supremes, night," he told the crowd, "and didn't want to see it become a won - Canadian distribution of all Cla- "Function At The Junction" by ton." There was a race for the stage door at the end of the show .. ridge product. First release by Shorty Long, "Going to the Go - Edgar Winter and Dan Hartman are sharing a Long Island mansion Polydor, Ltd. will be the current Go" by Smokey Robinson and the with a 16 -track tape machine but no formal studio. The pair reportedly U. S. hit "Don't Call Us, We'll Miracles and "ABC" by the Jack- roam around the house looking for suitable echoes for each night's Call You" by Sugarloaf/Jerry son Five. work. Corbetta. "Disc -O -Tech, Vol. 2," which DIGNITARIES DEPT.: Roxy Music's fans at the Academy VISITING will be released in April, will fea- Interview editor Peter Lester, and recently included Andy Warhol, ture instrumental dance songs. Rundgren Phoebe Snow's one-nighter Delmark Adds Distribs Todd and Bebe ... Catching A comprehensive promotional, Caroline Kennedy, Lou Adler and CHICAGO - Delmark Records at the Bottom Line: Paul Simon, advertising and merchandising Steve Goodman. Simon, it is heard, saw Ms. Kennedy on line in the has announced the appointment campaign will support the re- rain on his way in and tipped off the folks in the box office Ber- of two new distributors: Lee Rec- ... lease. Felt pennants bearing the filled in for Michal Urbaniak at the last minute ord Distributing, of Metairie, nard Purdee and friends "Motown Disc -O -Tech" theme Saturday and Sunday at the Bottom Line And Billy Daniels re- Louisiana (a suburb of New Or- ... will be serviced to record out- placed an ailing Erroll Garner at Mr. Kelly's in Chicago ... Eddie Con - leans), and Heritage Music Sales lets, radio stations and discothe- is a new jazz nightclub being opened by Leonard of Decatur, Alabama (not far don's the name of ques throughout the country. In- "Red" Balaban, friend of the late jazz guitarist and leader of Balaban from Muscle Shoals). store poster displays announcing and Cats. Manager will be Mike Canterino, whose family ran the Half the availability of the album will Note (which remains closed right across the street from the new room) be strategically placed in stores Ken Walz' 51st State film crew visited the RW offices to tape a and record marts. Blue Jays segment with publisher Bob Austin for their up -coming feature on Clive Davis, reported here earlier. T-SHIRT TRENDS: Long -sleeve baseball jerseys seem to be in this 'The Hotel Orchestra season (and comfortable)-the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band a few months back, and more recently Barry Manilow and Melissa Manchester. But Rush -Released by ATV the T-shirt of the week award goes to Columbia for its (short -sleeve) NEW YORK - Peter K. Siegel, Chicago number with Harry Truman on front and the inscription president of ATV Records Incor- "America needs you now." porated, has announced the h.rr IN PRINT: Or maybe we should say, keeping behind the Times, as signing of the Hotel Orchestra, forth with a feature article on of the al- HALL that paper's Sunday Magazine came and the rush release CARNEGIE Stevie Wonder-nice, but a little late for the last tour (and a little early bum "The Hotel Orchestra" on MARCH 10,1975 for the next album). the Pye label.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com DIAL GUE THE VIEWPOINTS OF THE INDUSTRY iTa Heilicher: SeTvice & Sales Sophistication By LENNY BEER On a $6.98 album for example, we could price top 10 Ips at a low Currently vice president systems and operations for I.L. Marsh/ competitive advertised price-the next 11-150 Ips at a higher price, Heilicher Bros. at the age of 28, Ira Heilicher has established himself and the catalogue balance at a third level-all aimed at assisting the as a key figure in the industry due to the development of the com- retailer to enjoy a higher average profit margin. Unfortunately, we have puter systems record -ticketing procedure which marks the sophistica- people in our industry who don't seem too interested in profit, or are tion of the Heilicher operation. He has been involved in the industry willing to live with give-away pricing. Volume sales are nice, but these full-time since he was 17 years old. Heilicher has worked booking give-away retailers are really hurting our industry in the long run. bands, producing and promoting records and has participated on all We have to consider the price of retail Ips today. It's very possible levels of the rack and distribution organization. In the following that the record manufacturers also have priced themselves out of the Dialogue, he discusses the current state of the organization which record market. There's a definite decrease in the amount of units per he represents and the future of rack jobbing, distribution and inven- location sold. People seem to be resisting whether it's the economic tory ticketing in the industry. climate or they're just rebelling against the price of records. People are and want value money. People are Record World: What makes up the J.L. Marsh rack operation? What very price conscious for their cities, stores, etc. starting to question the value of that piece of product. I think manufac- turers will have to introduce a new artist at a lower price and as an Ira Heilicher: The best description of J. L. Marsh is that it is an artist's popularity expands the price can go up. The record industry organization devoted to service. All of our personnel-all of our ware- is the complete reverse of the supply and demand theory. The more house locations-all of our automated systems-are designed to pro- demand for a record, the lower the retailer sells it. The retailers take vide a service, to those retailers that are our customers. We feel very the hottest in demand, and sell it for a lower price. There's no reason strongly about the calibre of people who make up our company and why the industry has to give away the Elton Johns and the Neil Dia- are its backbone. They are knowledgeable "record" people, with a monds, John Denvers, Carpenters, Cat Stevens .. . strong sense of pride in the customers we serve, and are totally com- RW: Do you feel that inventory management is the way the whole mitted to serve them in such a way that their volume, their promo- industry is going to go in the future? Piece counting, and actual ticket- tional efforts, their record departments' appearance, their return on ing of records? investment is all that it should be. Heilicher: It's dangerous to generalize, but doesn't every successful J. L. Marsh has warehouse/office in 15 major locations. complexes business have to have some control on inventories? Obviously, J. L. is in Our headquarters operation Minneapolis and our other locations Marsh has felt for some time that a positive control is needed on are: Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, St. Louis, Kansas City, initial shipments, on replacement of sales, and the cutting out of slow Des Moines, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and moving or dead stock. As you know, we use an optically scanned Honolulu. ticket on our records and tapes for control purposes, and even though We serve a cross-section of retailers throughout the United States. many in our industry thought it an expensive and unnecessary method, From the independent mama/papa customer, to the major department many of those same competitors are now attempting to come up with store customer (like Dayton's, or the May Company), to the large similar systems. Today, more than ever before, our customers are discount operations (like Zayre or Target), to the national chains (like concerned with return on investment. They want turnover, they want Woolworth, Wards, and J. C. Penny). fast replacement of sales, they want a "managed" inventory. Our RW: What percentage of business in the country do racks do? continuing growth is an indication that our customers, old and new, Heilicher: Recent industry figures compiled by NARM tell us that realize that our automated systems are helping them achieve their the rack service type of record & tape merchandisers account for goals as well as our own. As a total industry, however, I believe "stand- approximately 70 some percent of the total industry business, through ardization" is a long way off. the customers they service. Obviously, the balance then would be split up among the distributors, the cut-out suppliers, the one stops, Unfortunately, we have people in our etc., type of customer supplied locations. industry who don't seem too inter - The change to the bulk of the record and tape business flowing 5. through the rack jobber type of supply didn't happen overnight. It 66 ested in profit, or are willing to live was the result of distributors, both independent and manufacturer - with give-away pricing. owned, finding that the costs of travel, promotion, freight, etc., on a =.11 11,111111111,,,11111,1,11111111111,111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,111 11111111111111111111,11111111111111,11111111,1111111111 1111 11111111 11111,111,1111111,111,111111,1111111,111,1111,1111,11t11111,,111111111O limited number of labels, made it unprofitable to reach the smaller or RW: Some people complain that Marsh sells a lot of A&M product outlying dealers on a regular basis. The rack type of service firms, and a lot of Mercury product because Heilicher is a distributor for such as J. L. Marsh, however, with all labels and a complete or total them. How do you deal with their records, as opposed to all other department supply of records, tapes, accessories, music books, etc., records? was able to make their service work out profitably. I believe the best Heilicher: Our basic philosophy on what product belongs in the evidence of the success of the transition from almost total industry stores is a very simple one. If there is consumer demand-if there is supply to the dealers by manufacturers and distributors, is the fantas- a continuing sales pattern-if it's a new release by an artist with a tic growth of our industry since the emergence and growth of the good track record, or a release with good promotional rack jobber. support- if it sells, it belongs in the store-if it doesn't meet that criteria, it RW: What about your pricing system? a What do you sell $6.98 shouldn't be there. As you know, not only is Marsh a rack jobber, album for? but our sister division, Heilicher Brothers, is a distributor. Heilicher: Pricing seems to be one of the most controversial prob- Yes, Heilicher Brothers distributes A&M, and Mercury, and many lems of our industry right now. A $6.98 album is not really a $6.98 other labels, and yes, they do sell those labels to Marsh. However, it album. It's an artificially-arbitrarily-unrealistic-mythical price put would be foolish for us to go against Marsh's philosophy and load on an album that really sells for $3.29-$3.79-$3.99-$4.39-$4.69- the racks with only the product that Heilicher supplies. Certainly, we $4.99-$5.39-or a host of other loss leader, or rip-off-but seldom favor distributed lines when it makes good sense, but the consumer profitable-prices. decides what is saleable and what is not. We have never taken the For the customers that J. L. Marsh services, we shop the competition stance that because a CBS or an RCA or a WEA album costs us more, in the area, then make up a suggested retail price for our customer. that we are not going to expose it.

Obviously, they can accept the suggestions, or change the pricing RW: I think you, as much as anybody, are responsible for breaking up or down, since they control their own retail and thus their own the Ohio Players as a big group, and you did this when they went with profit margins. Fortunately our computer programs and our automated Mercury. processes allow us to use a multiple pricing system on any price range. (Continued on page 42)

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HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES- MOMENT OF TRUTH-Roulette 7164 MARY McCREARY-Shelter 40365 (MCA) Phila. Intl. ZS8-3562 (Col) HELPLESSLY (prod. by Reid Whitelaw & EVERYBODY'S HAVING PROBLEMS (prod. by BAD LUCK (PART 1) (prod. by Gamble -Huff) Norman Bergen) Denny Cordell & Leon Russell) (Mighty Three, BMI) (Planetary/Brookside/Ceberg, ASCAP) (Skyhill/Cover Girl, BMI) Strongest look at the evil eye since Albert Most ambitious Philly-style production If Carole King were a soul lady, her music King told us if it wasn't for bad luck, he'd features the group's male lead in total might come out something like this. Label have none at all. Disco -oriented delivery command of the uptempo hurricane swirl- responsible for the rise of Phoebe Show demands instant action. ing around him. Help -yourself power! has a big black hope here.

MAIN INGREDIENT-RCA PB -10024 SOUTHER, HILLMAN, FURAY BAND- MS. ESTELLE LEVITT-Buddah 455 ROLLING DOWN A MOUNTAINSIDE (prod. by Asylum 45217 GOOD MORNING CAPTAIN (prod. by Art Polhemus Gooding & Simmons/L.T.C. Prod.) BORDER TOWN (prod. by Richie Podolor) w. Don Rubin Prod.) (Better -Half, ASCAP) (Golden Spread/Benchmark, ASCAP) (American Wordways/Me Gusta, ASCAP) Best song the trio has latched onto since Supergroup organized last year could have Professional winner of the '74 American "Just Don't Wanna Be Lonely." Co -written their biggest to date with this tale of a Song Festival teams up with Charlie by Leon Ware, it's treated to a uniquely multi -faceted mini-tropolis. Super Hit Calello to salute the CBS -TV morning king subtle arrangement that soon snowballs. Fashion country rock winner. of kiddie video. They'll all jump for it!

SHIRLEY BROWN-Truth TRA -3223 (Stax) DAVE MASON-Columbia 3-10104 FLAMIN' GROOVIES-Bomp 101 IT AtJ'T NO FUN (prod. by Jim Stewart, EVERY WOMAN (prod. by Dave Mason/ YOU TORE ME DOWN (prod. by Dave Edmunds) AI Jackson) (East-Memphis/Two Knight, BMI) Indaba Ent.) lindaba, BMI) (Formula, ASCAP) Having gone gold with "Woman to Undoubtedly Mason's most magnificent One of the first bands to be given the Woman," Shirley's back with another ballad in recent memory sees a single label "punk rock" gets an early Beatles rapper. Melody is more predominant here, release that should give it a rightful place gloss from producer-artist who had a and hence more prone to crossover action. among the poetic triumphs of '75. biggie with "I Hear You Knockin'."

LULU-Chelsea 3011 ROGER WHITTAKER-RCA PB -50030 RUFUS THOMAS-Stax STN -0236 TAKE YOUR MAMA FOR A RIDE (prod. by THE LAST FAREWELL (prod. by Denis Preston) DO THE DOUBLE BUMP (prod. by Tom Nixon) Wes Farrell) (Kenny Nolan/Chelsea, BMI) (Arcola, BMI) (Rufon, ASCAP) Hot writer Kenny Nolan continues his hit Label enjoying "off-old-Ip" success with Rufus, long-time king of the dance record, streak with a disco reincarnation for the hard rockers Styx and country -rockers takes on the latest craze and makes it British lady best known for "To Sir With Pure Prairie League recycles an impressive work double time for us. So nice, just had Love." Bop-shoo-wah boogaloo time! MOR concept. to do it up twice. Bump, bump!

AEROSMITH-Columbia 3-10105 MICHAEL MURPHEY-Epic 8-50084 STATUS QUO-Capitol 4039 S.O.S. (prod. by Jack Douglas & Ray Colcord) WILDFIRE (prod. by Bob Johnston) DOWN DOWN (prod. by Status Quo) (Daksel/Frank Connelly, BMI( (Mystery, BMI( (Duchess/Shawbury, BMI( Grcup which has been busting out region With his "Blue Sky, Night Thunder" album Group who can trace their British boogie by region sends out a signal that will bringing a long -needed new dimension to history all the way back to "Pictures of be heeded on a national scale. Here comes country rock, this selection sets his hit Matchstick Men" turns up at The Tower their hard rock supreme to the rescue. wheel burnin' brighter than ever. with Slade-ish rhythm excitement.

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND- CAPTAIN & TENNILLE-A&M 1672 WISDOM-Adelia 101 Capricorn CPS 0228 (WB) LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER (prod. by (Creative Funk) THIS OL' COWBOY (prod. by Paul Hornsby) The Captain w. Toni Tennille( NEFERTITI (prod. not listed) (No Exit, BMI) (Don Kirshner, BMI( (Creative Funk, ASCAP) Opening instrumental riff here is enough Happy, hoppin' Neil Sedaka tune is a solid Small suburban New York label debuts to enchant Roy Rogers off Trigger. Wide - choice of material for the label to propel with an instrumental that's as danceable brimmed beauty should bring further at- this duo into Carpenter-ish acceptance. A as its Egyptian title is noble. Basic rhythm tention to their "Where We All Belong" Ip. most together twosome! heads straight for some boogie smarts.

FIRST CHOICE-Philly Groove 204 EBONY RHYTHM FUNK CAMPAIGN- HOWARD ROBERTS CHORALE & (Arista) Innovation 9159 ORCHESTRA-Bryan 1020 LOVE FREEZE (prod. by Stan Watson/Nassau Prod.) HOW'S YOUR WIFE (AND MY CHILD) (prod. by JENNY'S THEME (prod. by Howard Roberts) (Silk/Golden Fleece/Mighty Three, BMI) Tom Tom "84") (Quintrac/Indianoplace, ASCAP( (LP, ASCAP( Economic themes don't always make for Those who enjoyed Shirley Brown's A bit reminiscent of "Music to Watch Girls the best boogies, but leave it to this foxy "Woman to Woman" phone call should By," this chorally -augmented instrumental trio to turn headlines into hit times. Hot easily relate to this "man to marl" in - theme fills a void in MOR programming. song about cold realities. person talk. Uptempo revelation. From the film "Lord Shango."

LORETTA LYNN-MCA 40358 CHARITY BROWN-A&M 1669 PHIL EVERLY-Pye 71014 (ATV) THE PILL (prod. by Owen Bradley) YOU BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH (prod. by OLD KENTUCKY RIVER (prod. by Phil Everly & (Coal Miners/Guaranty, BMI( Harry Hinde( (Jobete, ASCAP) Terry Slater( (Bowling Green, BMI) Ever -youthful country lady seems to have Mary Wells hit it big with this one in '62, First product for former half of famed her biggest crossover yet in the making. but the Motown oldie hasn't seen a top sibling duet under the newly American- Birth control ditty from the hitmaker of version since. Ms. Brown puts the needed ized logo flows gently with a beauty only "One's on the Way." color back in its cha-cha cheeks. a southern scene can conjur up.

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:ET THERE BE MUSIC BETWEEN THE LINES ORLEANS-Asylum 7E-1029 (6.98) JANIS IAN-Columbia PC 33394 (6.98) Combine great melodies, strong lyrics and Striking poetess/songstress emerges with compelling harmonies and what do you another intensely personal set, hitting hard get? A new album from Orleans! From on the heart -strings. Lyrics are the lady's bouncy beauties "Fresh Wind" and "Give forte, with the musical accompaniment One Heart" to sensitive lovelies "Time spare but effective, as evidenced on Passes On" and "Dance With Me" Orleans "Light A Light," "At Seventeen," the mov- proves to be terrifically top-notch. ing "Watercolors" and "Lover's Lullabye."

LOVERS MICKEY NEWBURY-Elektra 7E-1030 (6.98) CIRCUS ARGENT-Epic PE 33422 (6.98) The album to bring Newbury the wide - Rod and newly adjusted range recognition that has long -deserv- entourage take an alternate route this time edly been his has arrived. FM airplay possi- out-using the circus as a vehicle bilities are limitless, with Newbury's lyrical for exercising their musical agility. There's a and musical genius obvious throughout. balance of heavy and softer material on the Provocative at all times, "Lovers," "Sail set, with "The Jester" best exemplifying Away" and "You've Always Got the Blues" the former classi- fication merit special attention. and "Shine on Sunshine" indica- tive of the latter.

GREATEST HITS AL GREEN-Hi SHL 32089 (London) (6.98) VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND Lovesong-singer extraordinaire exhibits his Al a IIEEN!.race.:===smne AT 6T, MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA-Columbia - triumphs on this collection of lovely good- PC 33411 (6.98) Led by the ies. His sweet magic is branded onto guitar genius of John McLaugh- lin this every cut with Green gems "I'm Still In ensemble masterfully injects spiritual force to musically move the Love With You," the rousing "Here I Am listener (Come and Take Me)," "Let's Stay To- to higher plateaus. Now blending r&b influences gether" and "You Ought to Be With Me" with progressive jazz guaranteed for swoon -ability. basics on some selections, further com- merciality is assured, as "Cosmic Funk" and "Can't Stand Your Funk" indicate. CAUGHT IN THE ACT COMMODORES-Motown M6-82051 (6.98) Fast -paced pleasers churn through the set SUPERSAX PLAYS BIRD WITH STRINGS from this r&b-oriented sextet. Put your SUPERSAX-Capitol ST -11371 (6.98) dancin' shoes on if you're ready to listen Bird standards are embellished and up- and chug along to dazzling delights in- dated by Supersax on their first string cluding "The Bump," "Look What You've adorned outing. The sweet sounds sweep Done to Me," "Slippery When Wet" and through the grooves, imparting a lush slowing down the pace a bit for "You aura that never stops flowing, as a listen to Don't Know That I Know." "All the Things You Are," "Blue 'n' Boogie" and "Cool Blues" testify. THE DRAMATIC JACKPOT RON BANKS AND THE DRAMATICS- VASSAR CLEMENTS ABC ABCD-867 Mercury SRM-1-1022 (6.98) Perennial r&b chartmakers are out with The finest fiddler on the music scene to- another set sure to make even greater in- day takes a solo soar destined for lots 'n roads than previous efforts in firmly es- lots of FM airplay as well as super sales. tablishing their notoriety. High calibre Accompaniment excells as a host of tal- chuggers and pretty paced platters round ents offer their skills with "Night Train," out the set with the best being "Never "Lonesome Fiddle Blues," "Good Wom- Let You Go" and "Trying to Get Over an's Love" and "In the Pines" riding Losing You." high.

THE CAROL DOUGLAS ALBUM CARNIVAL LIVE AT MONTREUX '74 Midland International BKL1-0931 (RCA) (6.98) RANDY WESTON-Arista-Freedom AL 1004 (6.98) With the whirling top ten single, "Doctor's From the Arista -Freedom pact comes this Orders," immediately thrusting Ms. Doug- vibrant jazzy jaunt taken by superb pianist las into the limelight, and similar disco - Randy Weston along .with various jazz directions beating through the disc, there's dignitaries, most notably Billy Harper on little doubt that the album will do any- tenor sax and flute. The production is thing but fare likewise. Highlighting the clean and tight with the title track and set is the aforementioned hit "Mystery of Love" highlighting. and "Take GAR II I . . L Me (Make Me Lose Control)." KRYPTONITE ROLLER COASTER WEEKEND IOEYITAlí: 'hLRt.)!n'7rßlJFFKFtlr NEIL MERRYWEATHER-Mercury SRM-1-1024 (6.98) JOE VITALE-Atlantic SD 18114 (6.98) Heavy metal sounds explode with electri- Ably abetted by Rick Derringer and Joe cal execution as Merryweather and his Walsh, Vitale's music is bright, sparkling Space Rangers round 'em up for hard and destined for plenty of action. The core rock revelations. The style remains sound is both FM and pop oriented, with weighty throughout, with the best bets the package's pulsating plums being for programming lying in "Give It Every- "Shoot 'Em Up," "Feeling's Gone Away," thing We Got," "Always Be You" and "Step On You" and the title tune. "Real Life Love."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Fania All -Stars Set RIAA Rail Request 'Rock Concert' Stint FILE Approved by Committee NEW YORK - Jerry Masucci, DISC NEW YORK-A request by the president of Fania Records, in as- Traffic Committee of the Record- discotheque breakouts) sociation with Don Kirshner, has (A weekly report on current and upcoming ing Industry Association of Amer- announced that Salsa Music will By VINCE METTI ica for reduced ratings on rail be getting its first national televi- shipments of blank and pre-re- sion exposure by way of an ap- This week-mostly out of plain curiosity but partly in an effort to corded tapes has been approved pearance of the Fania All -Stars on find out, albeit on a small scale, if increased record company interest by the Rail Classification Com- the 120 -station syndicated "Don in the discotheque DJ had changed things-I asked the four DJs polled mittee. Kirshner's Rock Concert." whether they're still buying records and, if so, exactly what they'd The new classifications will Bandleaders/Performers bought most recently. Since Dis outside of New York and Los Angeles mean a reduction of about 71/2 Featuring such Latin music are usually the last to be added to promotional mailing lists and the percent for less -than -carload ship- talents as bandleaders -perform- first to complain about both the lack of attention from companies and ments pre-recorded tapes and ers Ray Barretto, Willie Colon, the absence of disco -oriented record stores in their area, I was sur- about 15 percent for less -than - Larry Harlow, Johnny Pacheco, prised that the only person who said he didn't buy records was Lynn carload rail shipments of blank Roberto Roena and Bobby Valen- Cook, who plays at a club called Bayou Landing in Atlanta. He said tapes. The new rates are sched- tin, the Fania All -Stars will be that what records he didn't get in the mail he picked up from coopera- uled to become effective Febru- performing two songs, "Congo tive distributors in Atlanta. ary 28, 1975. In addition, the Rail Classifica- Bongo" and "Soul Makossa," from At the other end of the spectrum, there's Howard Metz at Studio tion Committee approved an their upcoming feature-length One in L.A. who gets a great many records from the companies (both RIAA request that the declared film, "Salsa," filmed at Yankee by pick-up and by mail) but still finds himself spending about $15 a value on rail shipments of scrap Stadium in front of an audience week to get everything he needs. On the day we spoke, he'd just put records be increased from $.10 of some 40,000 fans. The group out $16.09 for a wide variety of records new and old ranging from per pound to $.16 per pound in will be joined by guest stars the Mickey Mouse Club theme song to the new Carol Douglas album. Manu Dibango, Billy Cobham, recognition of the increased costs Metz estimates that at least half the records he actually plays at Studio of vinyl. Mongo Santamaria and Jorge San- One are records he bought. Included in his purchases this past week: tana at various junctures of the "Let's Get Into Something" by Richmond Extension (Polydor); the performances. Truth album (Roulette); Honeycone's "Girls It Ain't Easy" (Hot Wax) Vidal Joins Polydor The schedule air-date of the and Steely Dan's "Do It Again" (ABC), both old singles; and two NEW YORK - Bill Farr, presi- Fania All -Stars on "Don Kirsh- copies of the new Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes two-part 45, "Bad dent of Polydor Incorporated has ner's Rock Concert" is March 8 Luck" (Phila. Intl.). (Note: While some promotion departments are announced the appointment of in both Los Angeles and New now beginning to make the increasingly frequent two-part singles Harriette Vidal to the position of York. available in their entirety-there is nothing more dismaying than director of publicity, east coast. getting a 45 that says "Part I" on both sides-even more enlightened In her new capacity, Ms. Vidal Comm. Members Named people are sending out two copies of such records, realizing-and this will be responsible for the press should be painfully obvious-that Dis need two separate records in relations and publicity activities For Weinstein Luncheon order to make a Part I/Part II or vocal/instrumental blend from one of the east coast -based Polydor/ NEW YORK-A committee co- turntable to the other. It may be a special service, but it's greatly MGM artists. chaired by Phil King of King Karol appreciated.) Records and Dick Mullen of (Continued on page 49) Phonodisc, Inc. has been named and is planning a luncheon to honor Lou Weinstein, veteran Discotheque Hit Parade New York Columbia Records sales (listings are in alphabetical order, by title) manager, upon his retirement. Lou Weinstein, with 42 active ROUGE ET BLANC/NEW YORK years as salesman and sales/man- STUDIO ONE/LOS ANGELES DJ: Rafael Charres ager in the New York City area, ALL BECAUSE OF YOU (Instrumental)- DJ: Howard Metz is scheduled retire in June THE BOTTLE (LA to of Leroy Hutson-Curtom BOTéLLA)-Bataan- Harriette Vidal this year. BAD LUCK-Harold Melvin & the Epic Bluenotes-Phila. Intl. (Ip cut) King and Mullen have named E -MAN BOOGIE-Jimmy Castor Bunch- Previously, Ms. Vidal was with BLUE EYED SOUL-Carl Douglas Atlantic (Ip the following to their committee: - cut) Columbia Records in the capacity 20th Century (Ip cut) GLASSHOUSE-Temptations-Gordy CASTLES-Futures-Buddah (Ip cut) of coordinator of press for the Don England, Phonodisc; Milt (Ip cut) Goldstein, Columbia; Ron Pic- HIJACK-Herbie Mann/Barrabas- Columbia artists on tour. Prior to Atlantic/Ariola (Import) HAPPY PEOPLE-Temptations--Gordy colo, Columbia; Paul that she was director of publicity Smith, Co- LOVE IS HIJACK-Herbie Mann-Atlantic EVERYWHERE-City Limits- for the Famous lumbia; Harold Komisar, Chess/ TSOP Music group of I'LL BE HOLDING ON-Al Downing- labels Janus; Bob Menashe, Sam NEFERTITI-Wisdom-Adelia Chess and then became director Goody's; Sam Stollon, Sam ONCE YOU GET STARTED-Rufus-ABC LADY MARMALADE-Labelle-Epic of publicity for Blue Thumb Rec- REAL GOOD PEOPLE-Gloria Gaynor- Goody's; and David Rothfeld, LOVE DON'T YOU ords. MGM lip cut) GO THROUGH NO CHANGES ON ME Korvettes. WHERE IS THE LOVE-Betty Wright- --Sister Sledge- Atco June 12 has been set as the date Alston (Ip cut) UA Names Sank REACH OUT, I'LL BE THERE-Gloria for the testimonial at NEW YORK Ray the Statler- HIPPOPOTAMUS/NEW YORK Gaynor-MGM (Ip cut) - Anderson, Hilton in DJ: Rich Pampinella vice Hotel New York. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME-Shirley (And president of promotion for BAD LUCK-Harold Melvin & the Company)-Vibration United Artists Records, has an- Bluenotes-Phila. Intl. (Ip cut) nounced the appointment of FOR RENT DO YOU LIKE IT-B.T. Express-Scepter BAYOU (Ip cut) LANDING/ATLANTA Stewart Sank to the position of SMALL OFFICES HIJACK-Barrabas-Ariola (Import) DJ: Lynn Cook New York promotional manager HONEYBEE/NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE/ BUMP ME BABY-Dooley Silverspoon- for United Artists. Sank, who will CBS Theatre Bldg. REACH OUT-Gloria Gaynor-MGM Cotton (Ip cuts) EXPRESS-B.T. Express-Scepter report to Anderson, will coordi- 1697 BROADWAY I'LL BE HOLDING ON-AI Downing- FIRE-Ohio Players-Mercury nate all promotional activities in Chess HIJACK-Herbie Mann-Atlantic (53 - 54 ST.) NEW YORK CITY the New York market with Ander- LADY MARMALADE-Labelle-Epic LADY MARMALADE-Labelle-Epic son and will be working closely SAVE ME-Silver Convention- ONCE YOU GET STARTED-Rufus-ABC Fr $125 mo. Midland Intl. with the United Artists rostér on PICK UP YOUR PIECES-AWB-Atlantic both the FM APPLY SUPT. ON PREMISES SHAME, SHAME, SHAME-Shirley (And AM and radio level. Company)-Vibration SHAME, SHAME, SHAME-Shirley (And Prior or call HERB GRAFF Company)-Vibration to joining United Artists, SMOKIN' (Part 2)-Metropolis- Sank worked CENTURY OPERATING CORP. YOU'RE NO GOOD-Linda Ronstadt- for RCA Records as Ebony Sounds the 1212) 279-7600 WHERE IS THE LOVE-Betty Wright- Capitol southwest regional promotion Alston (Ip cut) WILDFIRE-Lon & Derek-A&M manager, based in Dallas.

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AMIE Robert Alan Ringe LOVE CORPORATION David Kershenbaum (McKenzie/Dunbar, BMI) 99 (JiMi Lane/ Ensign, BMI) 61 15 ANGEL Buddy Buie w. R. Nix, J. R. Cobb LOVE FINDS ITS OWN WAY Kerner & (Low -Sal, BMI) 87 Wise w. Knight, Guest & Patton (Keca, ASCAP) 64 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS LOVIN' YOU Prod. MARCH 8, 1975 Huey Meaux (Shelby Singleton, BMI) .... 70 Scorbu (Dickie Bird, BMI) 8 MAR. MAR. BEST OF MY LOVE (Kicking Bear/ 8 1 Benchmark, BMI) 6 MANDY B. Manilow & R. Dante (Screen Gems-Columbia/Wren, BMI) 33 101 102 MIDNIGHT SHOW RON DANTE-Bell 619 (Arista) (Don Kirshner, BMI) BLACK WATER Ted Templeman Bad 3234 (Juke Joint/ (Landsdowne/WB, ASCAP) 1 MOVIN' ON Company 102 101 GIVIN' IT AU. UP J. GEILS BANDS-Atlantic (Bad Co., ASCAP) 36 ASCAP) BOOGIE ON REGGAE WOMAN Stevie Walden, Wonder (Jobete/Black Bull, ASCAP) 45 MY BOY (Colgems, ASCAP) 21 103 104 HIJACK HERBIE MANN-Atlantic 3246 (Dunbar, BMI) BUMP ME BABY PT. 1 Sonny Casella MY ELUSIVE DREAMS Billy Sherrill 104 105 ONLY ONE WOMAN NIGEL OLSSON-Rocket 40337 (MCA) (Springfield, ASCAP) 100 (Tree, BMI) 74 (Casserole, BMI) BUTTER BOY Vini Poncia (Tinkle Tunes/ MY EYES ADORED YOU Bob Crewe (Stone Diamond/Tanny Boy, BMI; Kenny Nolan, 105 106 LOVES ME LIKE A BROTHER GUESS WHO-RCA PB 10216 Braintree, BMI) 47 ASCAP) 3 (Cummings, Troiano & Assoc./Cirrus/Septima, BMI) CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD MY LITTLE Mike Vernon Lynne (Yellow Dog, ASCAP) 24 LADY 106 108 REACH OUT, I'LL BE THERE GLORIA GAYNOR-MGM 14790 Jeff (Crystal Jukebox, BMI) 88 (Stone Agate, BMI) CHANGES Jim Messina (Jasperilla, BMI) ASCAP) 73 NEVER LET HER GO David Gates 107 THE LAST FAREWELL ROGER WHITTAKER-RCA PB 50030 (Arcola, (Kipahulu, ASCAP) 34 - CHEVY VAN Jay Senter & Larry Knechtel (IN MY LIFE THERE WILL NEVER BE 108 107 JUST AS LONG AS WE'RE TOGETHER (Act One, BMI) 28 NIGHTINGALE Lou Adler (Colgems, ANOTHER) GLORIA SCOTT-Casablanca 815 (Fox Fanfare/ ASCAP) 38 DANCE KUNG FU Biddu THE DREAM John Lennon Very Own, BMI) (Corren/Wolfsongs, MCPS) 63 #9 ALL TO ME MYLES & LENNY-Columbia 3-10099 (Lennon/ATV, BMI) 39 109 111 CAN YOU GIVE IT THE BOTTLE Gilmer DEVIL IN Jack NO NO SONG Richard Perry (Lady Jane, (Blackwood of Canada/Marimick, BMI) (Sunbar, SESAC) 93 BMI) 13 110 110 SPIDER JIVING ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW-A&M 1649 DOCTOR'S ORDERS Ed O'Loughlin Fair, ASCAP) (Cookaway, ASCAP) 37 ONCE YOU GET STARTED Bob Monaco (Almo/ (Sufur, ASCAP) 27 111 112 I'M HER FOOL BILLY SWAN-Monument ZS8-8641 (Col) (Combine, BMI) DON'T CALL US, WE'LL CALL YOU Frank Slay (Claridge/Corbetta, ASCAP) 12 PART OF THE PLAN Joe Walsh 112 114 I JUST CAN'T SAY GOODBYE PHILLY DEVOTIONS-Columbia 3-10076 LET GO John Boylan (Hickory Grove, ASCAP) 26 Davis, ASCAP) DON'T (Brywek/John (Screen Gems -Col, BMI) 56 PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM Gus Dudgeon A SATURDAY NIGHT) BOND-Columbia 3-10100 (ATV, BMI) 113 - DANCIN' (ON DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE FROM ME (Big Pig/Leeds, ASCAP) 57 WAKELIN & THE 114 126 BLACK SUPERMAN-MUHAMMAD ALI JOHNNY Manhattans & B. Martin (Mighty PICK UP THE PIECES Arif Mardin KINSHASA BAND-Pye 71012 (ATV) (Drummer Boy, BMI) Three/Golden Fleece, BMI)) 44 (AWB, BMI) 4 115 115 NO LOVE IN THE ROOM FIFTH DIMENSION-Arista 0101 EMMA Mickie Most (Buddah, ASCAP) 22 PLEASE MR. POSTMAN R. & K. Carpenter (Stone Agate, BMI/Jobete, ASCAP) 59 (Tiny Tiger/Baloon, ASCAP) EMOTION Joe Wissert (WB, ASCAP) 43 PLEASE MR. PRESIDENT DiAngelo, 116 THIS OL' COWBOY MARSHALL TUCKER BAND-Capricorn CPS 0228 (WB) A - EVERYBODY WANTS TO FIND Carlisle & Mendelson (Bridgeport/ (No Exit, BMI) BLUEBIRD Michael Stewart (Irving/ Verity, BMI) 54 Piano Picker, BMI) 78 117 103 YOU'RE NOT A BAD GHOST, JUST AN OLD SONG MELANIE- POETRY MAN D. Airali, P. Ramone Lane (Triple 0/Jeff-Mar, BMI) 14 Neighborhood 10000 (Arista) (Neighborhood, ASCAP) EXPRESS Jeff (Tarka, ASCAP) 10 2501 (Mainstream) 118 123 SUPER DUPER LOVE, PT. 1 SUGAR BILLY-Fast Track FIRE Ohio Players (Ohio Players/ ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY (Fratelli, BMI) Unichappell, BMI) 17 Randy Bachman (Eventide, CAPAC; BMI) 15 119 119 HOT SAUCE JAN DAVIS GUITAR-Ranwood 1015 (Laurabob, BMI) GET DANCIN' Bob Crewe (Heart's Delight, Ranbach/Top Soil, Rock, ASCAP) 53 FACTORY BLUES STEPPENWOLF-Mums ZS8-6036 (Col) BMI; Kenny Nolan/Coral RUNAWAY Neil Portnow & John Miller 120 121 SMOKEY (Vicki, BMI) 97 (Landers-Roberts/April, ASCAP) GOOD TIMES, ROCK & ROLL Toxey French (Dunbar BMI) 65 SAD SWEET DREAMER Tony Hatch & Des IS GROOVY THING PEOPLES CHOICE-TSOP ZS8-3555 (Col) 121 122 PARTY A Parton (Leeds/Jackatone, ASCAP) 30 (Mighty Three, BMI) HARRY TRUMAN James William Guercio (Lamminations/ Big Elk ASCAP) 32 SATIN SOUL Barry White/ Soul Unitd. YOUNG AMERICANS DAVID BOWIE-RCA PB 10152 (MainMan, ASCAP) 122 124 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW (Sa-Vette/January, BMI) 40 123 130 BEER BARREL POLKA/DICK AND JANE BOBBY VINTON-ABC 1205 John Farrar (ATV, BMI) 2 SHAME, SHAME SHAME Sylvia (Brendi, ASCAP) (Fred Rose, BMI) BMI) 20 (Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., HE DON'T LOVE YOU (LIKE I LOVE YOU) 124 YOU BROUGHT THE WOMAN OUT OF ME EVIE SANDS-Haven 7010 Hank Medress & Dave Appell SHAVING CREAM prod. not listed - 69 (Capitol) (ABC Dunhill/One Of A Kind, BMI) (Conrad, BMI) (Madison, BMI) 86 125 129 ONE BEAUTIFUL DAY ECSTASY, PASSION & PAIN-Roulette 7163 (HEY WON'T YOU SHINING STAR Maurice White w. Charles SOMEBODY DONE SOMEBODYANOTHER Stepney (Saggiflame, ASCAP) 75 (Big Seven/Steals Bros., BMI) WRONG SONG Chips Moman (Press/ SHOESHINE BOY Frank Wilson, Leonard 126 120 REMEMBER WHAT I TOLD YOU TO FORGET TAVARES-Capitol 4010 Tree, BMI) 25 Caston (Stone Diamond, BMI) 72 (ABC Dunhill, BMI) HOW LONG John Anthony (American SHOWDOWN Rick Hall (Anne -Rachel/ 127 - RUNAWAY RHODES KIDS-GRC 2053 (Vicki, BMI) Broadcasting, ASCAP) 76 Yellow Dog, ASCAP) 84 132 SKATING AWAY ON THE THIN ICE OF A NEW DAY JETHRO TULL- HUSH/I'M ALIVE Ben Pelmers SNEAKY SNAKE Jerry Kennedy 128 (Lowrey/Big Seven, BMI) 60 Chrysalis CRS 2103 (WB) (Maison Rouge, ASCAP) (Hallnote, BMI) 92 I Marcellino & M. Larson 129 WHAT IS LOVE MICHAEL WENDROFF-Buddah 448 (Buddah, ASCAP) AM LOVE J. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL - (Jobete, ASCAP/Stone Diamond, BMI).... 18 Jimmy lenner (Dandelion/Crash, BMI) 35 130 133 POWERFUL PEOPLE GINO VANNELLI-A&M 1652 (Almo/Gemo, ASCAP) I FOUGHT THE LAW Bobby Hart & Danny SUPERNATURAL THING PT. I 131 131 BLONDE BARNABYE BYE-Atlantic 3244 (Willum/Cotillion, BMI) Janssen (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 42 Tony Silvester, Bert DeCoteau YOU LEROY HUTSON-Curtom CMS 0100 (WB) (Montage, BMI) 19 132 142 ALL BECAUSE OF I GET LIFTED H. W. Casey, R. Finch (Silent Giant/Aopa, ASCAP) (Sherlyn, BMI) 46 SWING YOUR DADDY Kenny Nolan (Kenny Nolan/Heart's Delight, BMI) 79 133 - THINK ABOUT ME FLAMINGOS-Worlds 103 (Big Apple) I HAVE A DREAM Mike Curb & Don Costa (Storyworld, ASCAP; Belleville, BMI) (First Central/The Kids, BMI) 80 TANGLED UP IN BLUE prod. not listed I WANNA LEARN A LOVE SONG Paul (Ram's Horn, ASCAP) 81 134 125 I COULD FEEL THE MORNING CASHMAN & WEST-ABC Dunhill 15021 Leka (Story Songs, ASCAP) 51 (Sweet City Songs, ASCAP) THE BERTHA BUTT BOOGIE Castor -Pruitt I'LL BE HOLDING ON Bongiovi, Monardo (Jimpire, BMI) 49 PRS (Purple, BMI) 135 137 STORMBRINGER DEEP PURPLE-Warner Bros. 8069 & Ellis (Heavy/Elbomo/Diagonal, BMI).. 48 (One and THE PILL Owen Bradley 136 141 GOING AWAY SECOND SOCIETY-Casablanca NB819 Only/ I'M A WOMAN J. Boyd & L. Waronker (Coal Miner's/Guaranty, BMI) 90 Music of the Times, ASCAP) (Yellow Dog, ASCAP) 41 THE SOUTH'S GONNA DO IT Paul 137 140 CRY TO ME LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY-GRC 047 (Moonsong, BMI) IT'S A MIRACLE Barry Manilow & Hornsby (Kama Sutra/Rada Dare, BMI).... 31 138 - COME GO WITH ME BERGEN WHITE-Private Stock 013 Ron Dante (Kamikazi, BMI) 66 THEME FROM THE PROPHET Jerry Wexler (Gil/Fee Bee, BMI) I'VE BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE Tom & Ed Mathews (Kahlil, BMI) 89 Catalano (Stonebridge, ASCAP) 71 139 128 HE'S NOT THERE BAND OF ANGELS-Mums ZS8-6035 (Col) TO THE DOOR OF THE SUN Peter De Angelis (April, ASCAP) 29 (Al Gallico, BMI) JACKIE BLUE Glyn Johns & David Anderle (Lost Cabin, BMI) 67 TOUCH ME BABY (REACHING OUT FOR 140 MY FIRST DAY WITHOUT HER DENNIS YOST AND THE CLASSICS IV- - KILLER QUEEN Roy Thomas & Queen YOUR LOVE) Tamiko Jones (Bushka, MGM 14785 (Keca, ASCAP) (Feldman/Trident, ASCAP) 68 ASCAP) 91 141 127 A LITTLE BIT SOUTH OF SASKATOON SONNY JAMES-Columbia 3-10072 L -O -V -E (LOVE) Willie Mitchell TURN TO STONE Joe Walsh & John (Marson, BMI( (Jec/AI Green, BMI) 52 Stronack (ABC-Dunhill/Barnstorm, BMI).. 85 142 134 THAT'S THE KIND OF LOVE I'VE GOT FOR YOU RITA JEAN BODINE- LADY John Ryan (Wooden Nickel, ASCAP) 7 UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE P. Swern & G. Shury (Almo, ASCAP) 23 20th Century 2159 (Fox Fanfare/Runaway Inflation, BMI) LADY MARMALADE A. Touissiant & V. Wickham (Stone, Diamond, BMI; 143 136 CHICO AND THE MAN (MAIN THEME)/HARD TIMES IN EL BARRIO WALKING IN RHYTHM Donald Byrd Tanny Boy/Kenny Nolan, ASCAP) 5 (Blackbyrd, BMI) 62 JOSE FELICIANO-RCA PB 10145 (J&H, ASCAP) LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN Sedaka & Appere WE'RE ALMOST THERE Brian Holland PB 10202 (Mila, BMI) 144 148 REFUGEES RACHEL FARO-RCA (Don Kirshner, BMI/KEC, ASCAP) 77 (Gold Forever/Stone Diamond, BMI) 55 145 135 YOU ARE YOU GILBERT O'SULLIVAN-MAM 5N-3642 (London) BMI) 82 LEONA Tom Dowd (No Exit, WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH YOU (MAM, ASCAP) LIKE A SUNDAY MORNING Joel Diamond Barry White (Sa-Vette/January, BMI).... 83 146 150 THE BOOGIEST BAND IN TOWN SLIK-Polydor 15096 (Silver Blue, ASCAP) 95 WHERE HAVE THEY GONE Joe Rock (Martin-Coulter/Famous, ASCAP) LIVE YOUR LIFE BEFORE YOU DIE David (Lightning Rod, BMI) 96 Rubinson & Friends (Polo Grounds, BMI) 94 147 138 YOU'RE AS RIGHT AS RAIN NANCY WILSON-Capitol 3873 YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL Jim Price (Assorted/Bellboy, BMI) LONELY PEOPLE George Martin (Almo/Preston, ASCAP; Irving/WEP, WB, ASCAP) 11 BMI) 16 148 THE BUMP KENNY-UK 5N-49032 (London) (Famous, ASCAP) - LONG TALL GLASSES Adam Faith & YOU'RE Peter NO GOOD Asher SKY, PT. 1 ISLEY BROS.-T-Neck ZS8-2255 (Col) 149 147 MIDNIGHT David Courtney (Chrysalis, ASCAP) 50 (E. H. Morris/Jac/Blue Seas/ (Bovina, ASCAP) 9 LOOK IN MY EYES PRETTY WOMAN U.S. Songs, ASCAP) 150 143 ALL OUR DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE GENE PAGE-Atlantic 3247 H. Medress & D. Appell (ABC -Dunhill, YOU'RE A PART OF ME Harry Hinde (My Baby's/Arch/Summertree, ASCAP) BMI) 58 (Chappell/Brown Shoes, ASCAP) 98

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 61 L -O -V -E (LOVE) AL GREEN/Hi 5N 2282 (London) 3 MAR. MAR. WKS. ON 53 45 GET DANCIN' DISCO TEX & THE SEX-O-LETTES/Chelsea 3004 15 8 1 CHART 54 55 PLEASE MR. PRESIDENT PAULA WEBB/20th Century/ 2 BLACK WATER 0 Westbound WT 5001 5 DOOBIE BROTHERS ® 64 WE'RE ALMOST THERE MICHAEL JACKSON/Motown M1341 F 3 Warner Bros. 8062 12 m 66 DON'T LET GO COMMANDER CODY AND HIS LOST PLANET AIRMEN/Warner Bros. 8073 3 6 NEWTON -JOHN/ 1111 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW OLIVIA MCA 40349 7 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK MY EYES ADORED YOU FRANKIE VALLI/Private Stock 003 17 PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM © 5 - 4 1 PICK UP THE PIECES AVERAGE WHITE BAND/Atlantic 3229 15 ELTON JOHN BAND 8 8 LADY MARMALADE LABELLE/Epic 8-50048 MCA 40364 1 6 3 BEST OF MY LOVE EAGLES/Asylum 45218 15 7 7 LADY STYX/Wooden Nickel WB 10102 (RCA) 14 58 46 LOOK IN MY EYES PRETTY WOMAN TONY ORLANDO & 13 LOVIN' YOU MINNIE RIPERTON/Epic 8-50057 6 DAWN/Bell 45-620 (Arista) 13 9 4 YOU'RE NO GOOD LINDA RONSTADT/Capitol 3990 15 59 56 PLEASE MR. POSTMAN CARPENTERS/A&M 1646 16 10 12 POETRY MAN PHOEBE SNOW/Shelter 40353 (MCA) 7 60 70 HUSH/I'M ALIVE BLUE SWEDE/EMI 4029 (Capitol) 3 11 9 LONELY PEOPLE AMERICA/Warner Bros. 8048 11 61 67 LOVE CORPORATION HUES CORPORATION/RCA PB 10200 4 15 DON'T CALL US, WE'LL CALL YOU SUGARLOAF/ 62 68 WALKING IN RHYTHM BLACKBYRDS/Fantasy 736 3 JERRY CORBETTA/Claridge 402 12 75 DANCE THE KUNG FU CARL DOUGLAS/20th Century 2168 3 ® 21 NO NO SONG RINGO STARR/Apple 1880 5 m 73 LOVE FINDS ITS OWN WAY GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS/ 20 EXPRESS B. T. EXPRESS/Roadshow 7001 (Scepter) 7 Buddah 453 4 65 69 GOOD TIMES, ROCK 15 16 ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY BACHMAN-TURNER & ROLL FLASH CADILLAC & OVERDRIVE/Mercury 73656 7 THE CONTINENTAL KIDS/Private Stock 006 5 78 IT'S A MIRACLE BARRY MANILOW/Arista 0108 2 19 YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL JOE COCKER/A&M 1641 11 m 81 JACKIE BLUE OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS/A&M 1654 4 17 10 FIRE OHIO PLAYERS/Mercury 73643 13 al 8 77 KILLER QUEEN QUEEN/Elektra 45226 4 22 I AM LOVE JACKSON FIVE/Motown M1310F D 6 HE DON'T LOVE YOU (LIKE I LOVE YOU) TONY ORLANDO & 33 SUPERNATURAL THING PT. 1 BEN E. KING/Atlantic 3241 m - DAWN/Elektra 45240 1 20 23 SHAME, SHAME, SHAME SHIRLEY (AND COMPANY) Vibration 532 (All Platinum) 8 70 80 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS FREDDY FENDER/ ABC/Dot DOA 17540 4 27 MY BOY ELVIS PRESLEY/RCA PB 10191 6 71 79 I'VE BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE NEIL DIAMOND/ ® Tree 16031 (Atlantic) 7 ® 28 EMMA HOT CHOCOLATE/Big Columbia 3-10084 4 23 24 UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE POLLY BROWN/GTO 1002 (ABC) 9 El 82 SHOESHINE BOY EDDIE KENDRICKS/Tamla T54257F 3 24 25 CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD ELECTRIC LIGHT 73 74 CHANGES LOGGINS & MESSINA/Columbia 3-10077 5 ORCHESTRA/United Artists XW 573-X 13 74 76 MY ELUSIVE DREAMS CHARLIE RICH/Epic 8-50064 4 ® 31 (HEY WON'T YOU PLAY) ANOTHER SOMEBODY DONE 86 SHINING STAR EARTH, WIND & FIRE/Columbia 3-10090 2 SOMEBODY WRONG SONG B.J. THOMAS/ABC ABP 12054 5 ® 85 HOW LONG ACE/Anchor ANC 2100 (ABC) 2 30 PART OF THE PLAN DAN FOGELBERG/Epic 8-50055 8 m Ell 77 47 LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN NEIL SEDAKA/Rocket 40313 (MCA) 20 41 ONCE YOU GET STARTED RUFUS Featuring CHAKA KHAN/ 78 84 EVERYBODY WANTS TO FIND A BLUEBIRD ABC 12066 5 RANDY EDELMAN/20th Century 2134 4 CHEVY SAMMY JOHNS/GRC 2046 6 El 37 VAN a] 88 SWING YOUR DADDY JIM GILSTRAP/Roxbury 2006 34 TO THE DOOR OF THE SUN AL MARTINO/Capitol 3987 7 (Chelsea) 2

35 SAD SWEET DREAMER SWEET SENSATION/Pye 71002 (ATV) 6 80 87 I HAVE A DREAM DONNY OSMOND/MGM 14781 2 THE IT DANIELS BAND/ TANGLED UP ® 36 SOUTH'S GONNA DO CHARLIE - IN BLUE BOB DYLAN/Columbia 3-10106 1 Kama Sutra 598 6 91 LEONA WET WILLIE/Capricorn CPS 0224 (WB) 3 40 HARRY TRUMAN CHICAGO/Columbia 3-10092 4 - WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH YOU BARRY WHITE/ 3 18 BARRY 45-613 (Arista) 16 MANDY MANILOW/Bell 20th Century 2177 1 34 32 NEVER LET HER GO DAVID GATES/Elektra 45223 9 SHOWDOWN ODIA COATES/United Artiste- XW601-X 1 35 11 SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL GRAND FUNK/Capitol 4002 13 LEI- 85 3 36 29 MOVIN' ON BAD COMPANY/Swan Song 70101 (Atlantic) 7 89 TURN TO STONE JOE WALSH/ABC Dunhill 15026 37 14 DOCTOR'S ORDERS CAROL DOUGLAS/Midland Intl. - SHAVING CREAM BENNY BELL/Vanguard 35183 1 MB 10113 (RCA) 15 87 94 ANGEL ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION/Polydor 14262 3 38 26 NIGHTINGALE CAROLE KING/Ode 66106 (A&M) 10 88 93 MY LITTLE LADY BLOODSTONE/London 5N 1061 3 39 17 #9 DREAM JOHN LENNON/Apple 1878 11 89 90 THEME FROM THE PROPHET (PLEASURE IS A FREEDOM 40 54 SATIN SOUL LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA/20th Century SONG/ON LOVE) RICHARD HARRIS/Atlantic 3238-A 2 90 2162 4 - THE PILL LORETTA LYNN/MCA 40358 1 41 38 I'M A WOMAN MARIA MULDAUR/Reprise 1319 10 91 - TOUCH ME BABY (REACHING OUT FOR YOUR LOVE) 42 39 I FOUGHT THE LAW SAM NEELY/A&M 1651 6 TAMIKO JONES/Arista 0110 1 92 95 SNEAKY SNAKE T. 2 49 EMOTION HELEN REDDY/Capitol 4021 5 TOM HALL/Mercury 73641 93 96 DEVIL T. 44 DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE FROM ME MANHATTANS/ IN THE BOTTLE G. SHEPPARD/Melodyland Columbia 3-10045 9 M6002F (Motown) 3 94 98 POINTER SISTERS/ 45 42 BOOGIE ON REGGAE WOMAN STEVIE WONDER/ LIVE YOUR LIFE BEFORE YOU DIE Tam la T54254 (Motown) 17 ABC Blue Thumb BTA 262 2 95 97 LIKE A SUNDAY MORNING LANA CANTRELL/Polydor 14261 4 46 48 I GET LIFTED GEORGE McCRAE/TK 1007 9 96 99 WHERE HAVE THEY GONE BEAUMONT & 47 52 BUTTER BOY FANNY/Casablanca 814 7 JIMMY THE SKYLINERS/Capitol 3979 2 48 51 I'LL BE HOLDING ON AL DOWNING/Chess 2158 5 97 100 2 58 THE BERTHA BUTT BOOGIE JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH/ RUNAWAY CHARLIE KULIS/Playboy 6023 Atlantic 3232 4 98 - YOU'RE A PART OF ME SUSAN JACKS/Mercury 73649 1 50 62 LONG TALL GLASSES LEO SAYER/Warner Bros. 8043 3 99 - AMIE PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE/RCA PB 10181 1 PT. 1 DOOLEY SILVERSPOON/ ® 60 I WANNA LEARN A LOVE SONG HARRY CHAPIN/ 100 - BUMP ME BABY, Elektra 45236 4 Cotton 636 (Arista) 1

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Alphabetical addttlass to the libraries of leading progressive FM stations around the MARCH 8, 1975 THE FM AIRPLAY REPORT country WORLD

FLASHMAKER OF THE WEEK ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple TO BE TRUE-Harold Melvin & the PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- RUSS BALLARD-Epic Bluenotes Featuring Theodore Swan Song Pendergrass-Phila. Intl. SONG FOR AMERICA-Kansas- SWEEPING THE SPOTLIGHT AWAY- Kirshner WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & Murray McLauchlan-Epic Derek Van Eaton-A&M WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & Derek Van Eaton-A&M Derek Van Eaton-A&M WEBN-IFM/CINCINNATI WLIR-FM/LONG ISLAND CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix- KPRI-FM/SAN DIEGO ESTATE OF MIND-Evie Sands-Haven Reprise LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum CRIME OF THE CENTURY-Supertramp- AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA NILS LOFGREN-A&M A&M AUTOBAHN-Kraftwerk-Vertigo PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- CROSS COLLATERAL-Passport-Atco BABE RUTH-Harvest PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led COLD ON THE ROCK 'N' ROLL Swan Song Zeppelin- SHOULDER- RIGHT MOVE-Chambers Brothers-Avco Swan Song Gardon Lightfoot-Reprise JOHN LENNON SECRET SAUCE-Sky King-Col ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Chrysalis Apple SITUATION NORMAL-Snafu- SILK TORPEDO-Pretty Things- WWA (Import) Swan Song MODERN TIMES-Al Stewart-Janus

1 1 1 1 1 1 11.11111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 SWEEPING THE SPOTLIGHT AWAY- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Murray McLauchlan-Epic TOP NEW FM UNREQUITED-Loudon Wainwright WABX-1:M/DETROIT AIRPLAY THIS WEEK Ill- Col BELLE OF THE BALL-Richard Torrance & KMET-FM/LOS ANGELES ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon- WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & Eureka-Shelter = Apple AMERICAN GYPSY-Janus Derek Van Eaton-A&M CANNED FUNK-Joe Farrell-CTI PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- BLACK SHEEP-Capitol CAUGHT IN THE ACT-Commodores- Swan Song Motown BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER- WOUR-FM/UTICA Michael Murphey-Epic FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum Chrysalis DIXIE ROCK-Wet Willie-Capricorn GOT MY HEAD ON STRAIGHT- NILS LOFGREN-A&M FIVE-A-SIDE-Ace-Anchor Billy Paul-Phila. Intl. 77, NILS LOFGREN-A&M PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog-ABC KEITH & DONNA-Round HEAR & NOW-Butts Band- PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog- PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- ABC Blue Thumb ABC LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans- Swan Song Asylum MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista TO BE TRUE-Harold Melvin & WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & the PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- MODERN TIMES-Al Stewart-Janus Bluenotes Featuring Theodore Derek Van Eaton-A&M Swan Song NILS LOFGREN-A&M Pendergrass-Phila. Intl.

11 11 111111;11 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111t11.11,11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111: UNREQUITED-Loudon Wainwright ON YOUR FEET OR ON YOUR TRUTH-Roulette Ill- KNEES- Col Blue Oyster Cult-Col VASSAR CILEMENTS-Mercury WNEW-FM/NEW YORK ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple BEAT OF STREET-Sutherland Brothers & VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND- KSAN-FM/SAN FRANCISCO Quiver-Island (Import) Mahavishnu Orchestra-Col KSHE-FM/ST. LOUIS BETWEEN THE LINES-Janis Ian-Col COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET VASSAR CLEMENTS-Mercury DEMIS ROUSSOS-Big Tree EONAROO-W B AIRMEN-WB DIXIE ROCK-Wet Willie-Capricorn FROM NIGHT TO DAY- GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M WKTK-FM/BALTIMORE FLY BY NIGHT-Rush-Mercury Hu&,on-Farnsworth-ABC PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog-ABC DIXIE ROCK-Wet Willie-Capricorn FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- NILS LOFGREN-A&M WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & FI VE -A -SI DE-Ace-Anchor Chrysalis PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog-ABC Derek Van Eaton-A&M FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- KRYPTONITE-Neil Merryweather- PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM (single)- Chrysalis Mercury Elton John Band-MCA GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M LANDSCAPE OF LIFE-Osanna- PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- Peters International KZEL-FM/EUGENE, ORE. Swan Song NEW YEAR, NEW BAND, NEW COMPANY PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog-ABC -John Mayall-ABC Blue Thumb COLD ON THE SHOULDER- SWEEPING THE SPOTLIGHT AWAY- PINBALL-Brian Protheroe-Chrysalis Murray McLauchlan-Epic REALLY ROSIE-Carole King- Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise Ode (Soundtrack) PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND- FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Swan Song Mahavishnu Orchestra-Col ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Chrysalis UNREQUITED-Loudon Wainwright Ill- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple LANDSCAPE OF LIFE-Osanna- Col Peters International WBCN-FM/BOSTON LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum COLD ON THE SHOULDER- WPDQ-FM/JACKSONVILLE MR. MAGIC-Grover Washington, Jr.- Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise Kudu AN FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA Trower- PEACH MELBA-Melba Moore-Buddah Chrysalis BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER- FM SLEEPER OF THE WEEK Michael Murphey-Epic PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM (single)- GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M Elton John Band-MCA COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET I'LL BE YOUR SUNSHINE-Vernon Burch AIRMEN-WB PIECES OF THE SKY-Emmylou Harris- -UA Reprise FOR EARTH JOURNEY TO ENLIGHTENMENT- BELOW-Robin Trower- SASSY MAMA-Big Mama Thornton- Carlos Garnett-Muse Chrysalis GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M Vanguard LOVE'S THE THING-Barbara Mason- WHO DO YOU OUT DO-Lon & HELLO IT'S ME-Lani Hall-A&M Buddah Derek Van Eaton-A&M NEW YEAR, NEW BAND, NEW COMPANY 100% COTTON-James Cotton Band- -John Mayall-ABC Blue Thumb Buddah ORCHESTRAL TUBULAR BELLS-Oldfield & PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog-ABC CHUM-FM/TORONTO Bedford-Virgin ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple BELLE OF THE BALL-Richard & PARTY FREAKS-Miami-Drive RORY BLOCK-RCA Torrance Eureka-Shelter ROCK 'If ROLL-John Lennon-Apple PAMPERED MENIAL DIXIE ROCK-Wet Willie-Capricorn WSDM-FM/CHICAGO PAVLOV'S DOG FIVE-A-SIDE-Ace-Anchor WMMR-FM/PHILADELPHIA BONAROO-WB ABC AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA DOWN TO EARTH-Nektar-Passport FLY BY NIGHT-Rush-Mercury COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET HELLO IT'S ME-Lani Hall-A&M GREAT EXPECTATIONS-Fludd-Attic AIRMEN-WB LINGER LANE-Bobby Hutcherson- MAD DOG-John Entwistle's Ox-Track DON'T LET IT GET YOU DOWN (single)- Blue Note Lenny Takula-Phila. Intl. NEW YEAR, NEW BAND, NEW COMPANY MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista KBPI-FM/ DENVER -John Mayall-ABC Blue Thumb NILS LOFGREN-A&M MODERN TIMES-Al Stewart-Janus KEITH & DONNA-Round NO MYSTERY-Return to Forever PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM (single)- REALLY ROSIE-Carole NILS LOFGREN-A&M Featuring Chick Corea-Polydor King- Elton John Band-MCA Ode (Soundtrack) PIECES OF THE SKY-Emmylou Harris- OLD & IN THE WAY-Round YOUNG AMERICANS (single)- Reprise TEMPLE OF EARTH-Jeremy Steig-Col PAMPERED MENIAL-Pavlov's Dog-ABC David Bowie-RCA

AmericanRadioHistory.Com A survey of NEW product sales in the nation's leading retail outlets MARCH 8, 1975 THE RETAIL REPORT listed alphabetically WORLD SALESMAKER OF THE WEEK BUSTIN' OUT-Pure Prairie League-RCA OLD & IN THE WAY-Various Artists- DOWN TO EARTH-Nektar-Passport COLD ON THE SHOULDER- Round FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise RELAYER-Yes-Atlantic Chrysalis FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin ROeM TROVVER Trower- GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M Chrysalis GARY'S/RICHMOND OUT OF CONTROL-Ray Manzarek- MR. MAGIC-Grover Washington Jr.- AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA Mercury Kudu COLD ON THE SHOULDER- PSYCHOMODO-Steve Harley & PIECES OF THE SKY-Emmylou Harris- Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise Cockney Rebel-EMI Reprise CRIME OF THE CENTURY- RORY BLOCK-RCA PLUG ME INTO SOMETHING- Supertramp-A&M SILK TORPEDO-Pretty Things- Henry Gross-A&M FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Swan Song ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Chrysalis FOR EARTH DE LOW HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- ONE OCTAVE HIGHER/CHICAGO Olivia Newton-John-MCA SAM GOODY/EAST COAST AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- AVERAGE WHITE BAND-Atlantic AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA Capitol FOR EARTH BELOW BLOOD THE BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- ON TRACKS-Bob Dylan- PIECES OF THE SKY-Emmylou Harris- Col Col Reprise ROBIN TROWER DO IT 'TIL YOU'RE SATISFIED- FIRE-Ohio Players-Mercury PLUG ME INTO SOMETHING- B.T. Express-Scepter Chrysalis FLYING START-Blackbyrds-Fantasy Henry Gross-A&M HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Olivia Newton-John-MCA Capitol URBAN 1 1111111111111111111111111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111t$11111,1111 RENEWAL-Tower of Power-WB NIGHTBIRDS-Labelle-Epic HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- TOP RETAIL SALES THIS WEEK Capitol ORCHESTRAL TUBULAR BELLS- FOR THE RECORD/BALTIMORE FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Oldfield & Bedford-Virgin NEW & IMPROVED-Spinners-Atlantic A SONG FOR YOU-Temptations-Gordy Chrysalis RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX-Bloodstone- PERFECT ANGEL-Minnie Riperton-Epic AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER- London PHOEBE SNOW-Shelter COLD ON THE SHOULDER- RCA RUFUSIZED-Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan RUFUSIZED-Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise COLD ON THE SHOULDER- -ABC -ABC EMPTY SKY-Elton John-MCA Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise TRACKS-Oscar Peterson-BASF FIRST MINUTE OF A NEW DAY- HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- CIRCLES/ARIZONA Gil Scott -Heron & Brian Jackson- Olivia Newton-John-MCA TWO GUYS/EAST COAST Arista A SONG FOR YOU-Temptations-Gordy BLOOD ON THE TRACKS- AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Bob Dylan-Col BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Chrysalis ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon- Dylan- Col Col GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M Apple COLD ON THE SHOULDER- EMPTY SKY-Elton John-MCA REALLY ROSIE-Carole King- 1111111111111111 111111-MI111111 II Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise FLAVOURS-Guess Who-RCA Ode (Soundtrack) FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- HAVE URBAN RENEWAL-Tower of Power-WB YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- Chrysalis CAMELOT/ NATIONAL Olivia Newton-John-MCA ZULEMA-RCA HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- WAXIE MAXIE/ Olivia Newton-John-MCA Col Capitol MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER- NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE- WASHINGTON, D.C. MR. MAGIC-Grover Washington Jr.- Michael Murphey-Epic Gloria Gaynor-MGM A SONG FOR YOU-Temptations-Gordy Kudu COLD ON THE SHOULDER- PERFECT ANGEL-Minnie Riperton-Epic BUTT OF COURSE-Jimmy Castor Bunch NIGHTBIRDS-Labelle-Epic Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise REALLY ROSIE-Carole King- -Atlantic ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET Ode (Soundtrack) CELEBRATE LIFE-Johnny Nash-Epic AIRMEN-WB SOUVENIRS-Dan Fogelberg-Epic DOWN TO EARTH-Nektar-Passport WHEREHOUSE/ CALIFORNIA FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN-Charlie Chrysalis ALEXANDER'S/N.Y.-N.J.-CONN. Daniels Band-Kama Sutra AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- FLAVOURS-Guess Who-RCA COLD ON THE SHOULDER- Olivia Newton-John-MCA AVERAGE WHITE BAND-Atlantic FLYING START-Blackbyrds-Fantasy Gordon Lightfoot --Reprise JUST A BOY-Leo Sayer-WB BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET PLAY DON'T WORRY-Mick Ronson- Col Olivia Newton-John-MCA AIRMEN-WB RCA ELDORADO-Electric light Orchestra-UA I'LL BE YOUR SUNSHINE- FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- REALLY ROSIE-Carole King- FLYING START-Blackbyrds-Fantasy Vernon Burch-UA Chrysalis Ode (Soundtrack) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN MELLOW- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple GREATEST HITS-Kool & the Gang- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Olivia Newton-John-MCA Delite HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- POPLAR TUNES/MEMPHIS HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- KORVETTES/NATIONAL Capitol AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA Olivia Newton-John-MCA AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA NIGHTBIRDS-Labelle-Epic BELLE OF THE BALL-Richard Torrance & MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista AUTOBAHN-Kraftwerk-Vertigo PERFECT ANGEL-Minnie Riperton-Epic Eureka-Shelter PIECES OF THE SKY-Emmylou Harris- ROCK BELLE OF THE BALL-Richard Torrance & 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple COLD ON THE SHOULDER- Reprise Eureka-Shelter RUFUSIZED-Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise REALLY ROSIE-Carole King- BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- -ABC COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET Ode (Soundtrack) Col AIRMEN-WB FI V E -A -S I D E-Ace-Anchor DISCOUNT RECORDS/ FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- LICORICE PIZZA/LOS ANGELES FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Chrysalis Trower- CAMBRIDGE, MASS. AN EVENING JOHN DENVER-RCA Chrysalis JUST A BOY-Leo Sayer-WB WITH AUTOBAH AUTOBAHN-Kraftwerk-Vertigo HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- N-Kraftwe rk-Vertigo MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista Olivia Newton-John-MCA BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- MODERN TIMES-Al Stewart-Janus COLD ON THE SHOULDER- Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise MODERN TIMES-Al Stewart-Janus Col PIECES OF THE SKY-Emmylou Harris- COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET SERGIO MENDES-Elektra FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Reprise AIRMEN-WB SHEER HEART ATTACK-Queen-Elektra Chrysalis ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- MUSICLAND/NATIONAL Capitol NATL. RECORD MART/MIDWEST Chrysalis AUTOBAHN-Kraftwerk-Vertigo MODERN TIMES-Al Stewart-Janus AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M NEVER HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- BACK TO THE COUNTRY-Loretta CAN SAY GOODBYE- AUTOBAH N-Kra ftwerk-Vertigo Lynn- Olivia Newton-John-MCA MCA Gloria Gaynor-MGM BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- NIGHTBI ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple COLD ON THE SHOULDER- RDS-Label le-Epic Col SO WHAT-Joe Walsh-ABC Dunhill Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple COLD ON THE SHOULDER- THE DRAMATIC JACKPOT-Ron Banks & EMPTY SKY-Elton John-MCA SUN GODDESS-Ramsey Lewis-Col Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise TO BE TRUE-Harold The Dramatics-ABC FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Melvin and the EMPTY SKY-Elton John-MCA Chrysalis Bluenotes Featuring Theodore FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Pendergrass-Phila. GREATEST HITS-Tanya Tucker-Col Intl. Chrysalis TOWER/LOS ANGELES I CAN STAND THE RAIN-Joe Cocker- GREATEST HITS-Kool & the Gang- AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA KING KAROL/NEW YORK Delite A&M BEST OF THE STYLISTICS-Avco HAVE YOU MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista A SONG FOR YOU-Temptations-Gordy NEVER BEEN MELLOW- BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER- NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE- ALL THE GIRLS IN THE WORLD BEWARE- Olivia Newton-John-MCA Michael Murphey-Epic Gloria Gaynor-MGM Grand Funk-Capitol SUN GODDESS-Ramsey Lewis-Col COLD ON THE SHOULDER- WHO'S SORRY NOW-Marie Osmond- FIRE-Ohio Players-Mercury URBAN RENEWAL-Tower of Power-WB Gordon Lightfoot-Reprise MGM FLYING START-Blackbyrds-Fantasy COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- RECORD REVOLUTION/ AIRMEN-WB RECORD BAR/NATIONAL Chrysalis CLEVELAND FI V E -A -S I DE-Ace-Anchor AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA GHOSTS-Strawbs-A&M BELLE OF THE BALL-Richard Torrance & HOY-Vikki Carr-Col AUTOBAHN-Kraftwerk-Vertigo HEART LIKE A WHEEL-Linda Ronstadt- Eureka-Shelter OLD & IN THE WAY --Various Artists- BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER- Capitol BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan- Round Michael Murphey-Epic NIGHTBIRDS-Labelle-Epic Col ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number (Distributing Label) 46 45 BAD CO. BAD COMPANY/Swan Song SS 8410 (Atlantic) 28 F MAR. MAR. WKS. ON 47 51 FLAVOURS GUESS WHO/RCA CPL1 -0636 5 F 8 1 CHART 48 50 COUNTRY LIFE ROXY MUSIC/Atco SD 36-106 8 F

1 1 BLOOD ON THE TRACKS 56 FIRST MINUTE OF A NEW DAY GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN JACKSON/Arista 4030 5 F BOB DYLAN 50 58 PRONOUNCED LEH-NERD SKIN -NERD LYNYRD SKYNYRD/ MCA Sounds of the South 363 34 F Columbia PC 33235 5 F ® 74 AUTOBAHN KRAFTWERK/Vertigo VEL 2003 (Phonogram) 3 F 2 3 AVERAGE WHITE BAND/Atlantic SD 7308 19 F 52 55 SHEER HEART ATTACK QUEEN/Elektra 7E-1026 8 F 3 4 GREATEST HITS ELTON JOHN/MCA 2128 16 F 53 31 ALL THE GIRLS IN THE WORLD-BEWARE!!! GRAND FUNK/ 4 5 FIRE SRM-1-1013 15 F OHIO PLAYERS/Mercury Capitol SO 11356 11 F 5 2 HEART LIKE A WHEEL LINDA RONSTADT/Capitol ST 11368 14 F 54 49 GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ELTON JOHN/ 8 WHAT WERE ONCE VICES ARE NOW HABITS MCA 2-10003 73 DOOBIE BROTHERS/Warner Bros. W 2750 43 F 55 37 RELAYER YES/Atlantic SD 18122 11 F 7 7 EMPTY SKY ELTON JOHN/MCA 2130 6 F 64 PROPAGANDA SPARKS/Island ILPS 9312 4 F 35 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ m 57 52 GOODNIGHT VIENNA RINGO STARR/Apple SW 3417 15 F MCA 2133 3 F 58 60 WHITE GOLD LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA/20th Century 9 6 RUFUSIZED RUFUS Featuring CHAKA KHAN/ABC ABCD 837 10 F T-459 15 F 10 10 NOT FRAGILE BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE/ 59 40 JO'7 TO THE WORLD-THEIR GREATEST HITS Mercury SRM-1 -1004 28 F THREE DOG NIGHT/ABC Dunhill DSD 50178 11 F 11 12 NIGHTBIRDS LABELLE/Epic KE 33075 9 E 60 38 THREE DEGREES/Phila. Intl. KZ 32406 (Col) 9 E 12 9 SO WHAT JOE WALSH/ABC Dunhill DSD 50171 9 F 61 48 THIS IS THE MOODY BLUES/Threshold 2THS 12/13 13 11 BARRY MANILOW II/Bell 1314 (Arista) 14 F (London) 16 17 PHOEBE SNOW/Shelter 2109 (MCA) 19 F 62 47 VERITIES & BALDERDASH HARRY CHAPIN/Elektra 7E-1012 24 F 15 13 WAR CHILD JETHRO TULL/Chrysalis CMR 1067 (WB) 19 F 63 53 EXPLORES YOUR MIND AL GREEN/Hi SHL 32087 (London) 15 F 23 A SONG FOR YOU TEMPTATIONS/Gordy G6 -969S1 64 54 CARIBOU ELTON JOHN/MCA 2116 35 F (Motown) 5 F 65 59 FREE AND EASY HELEN REDDY/Capitol ST 11348 19 F 17 20 ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD MAC DAVIS/Columbia 66 57 STOP SMELL THE ROSES PC 32927 5 F AND MAC DAVIS/Columbia PC E 18 18 JOHN DENVER'S GREATEST HITS/RCA CPL1-0374 65 F 32582 30 67 61 STANLEY CLARKE/Nemperor NE 431 (Atlantic) 6 F 24 PERFECT ANGEL MINNIE RIPERTON/Epic KE 32561 23 E 68 70 WAITRESS IN A DONUT SHOP MARIA MULDAUR/ 20 22 DO IT 'TIL YOU'RE SATISFIED B.T. EXPRESS/Scepter 5117 13 F Reprise MS 2194 18 F 21 29 THE PROPHET RICHARD HARRIS/Atlantic SD 18120 9 F 78 HOLIDAY AMERICA/Warner Brothers W 2808 35 F 22 21 PHOTOGRAPHS AND MEMORIES JIM CROCE/ABC m 70 62 SEDAKA'S BACK NEIL SEDAKA/Rocket 463 (MCA) 8 F ABCD 835 23 F 71 63 I CAN HELP BILLY SWAN/Monument KZ 33279 (Col) 9 F 28 STYX II/Wooden Nickel WNS-1012 (RCA) 7 F 72 66 PRIME TIME TONY F 24 25 ON THE BORDER EAGLES/Asylum 7E-1004 39 F ORLANDO & DAWN/Bell 1317 (Arista) 11 25 16 NEW AND IMPROVED SPINNERS/Atlantic SD 18118 12 F 73 69 GET YOUR WINGS AEROSMITH/Columbia PC 32847 15 E

26 15 DARK HORSE GEORGE HARRISON/Apple SMAS 3218 11 F 74 72 CAN'T GET ENOUGH BARRY WHITE/20th Century T-444 27 F 27 30 SUN GODDESS RAMSEY LEWIS/Columbia KC 33194 7 E 75 68 THE SILVER FOX CHARLIE RICH/Epic PE 33250 12 F 28 27 SOUVENIRS DAN FOGELBERG/Epic KE 33137 14 E 76 71 I'M LEAVING IT ALL UP TO YOU DONNY & MARIE 29 29 URBAN RENEWAL TOWER OF POWER/Warner Bros. BS 2834 7 F OSMOND/MGM M3G 4968 24 F 30 33 FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN CHARLIE DANIELS BAND/ 89 PLUG ME INTO SOMETHING HENRY GROSS/A&M SP 4502 2 F Kama Sutra KSBS 2603 8 F 78 79 LATE FOR THE SKY JACKSON BROWNE/Asylum 7E-1017 21 F 31 14 MILES OF AISLES JONI MITCHELL/Asylum AB 202 13 79 81 A1A JIMMY BUFFETT/ABC Dunhill DSD 50183 4 F 32 34 FLYING START BLACKBYRDS/Fantasy F 9481 10 F 94 SILK TORPEDO PRETTY THINGS/Swan Song SS 8411 ® 41 IF YOU LOVE ME (LET ME KNOW) OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ 80 (Atlantic) 2 F MCA 411 38 F 81 76 CHICAGO VII/Columbia M2-32810 50 H 65 FOR EARTH BELOW ROBIN TROWER/Chrysalis 1073 (WB) 2 F REALLY ROSIE TV SOUNDTRACK Featuring CAROLE KING/ 44 ELDORADO ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA/UA LA399-G 21 F CE1- Ode 77027 (A&M) 1 F 36 IT'LL SHINE WHEN IT SHINES OZARK MOUNTAIN 83 84 TOLEDO WINDOW BOX GEORGE CARLIN/Little David LD DAREDEVILS/A&M SP 3654 9 F 3003 (WB) 13 F 43 NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE GLORIA GAYNOR/MGM 84 75 IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N ROLL ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones M3G-4982 5 F COC 79101 (Atlantic) 19 F 38 32 FULFILLINGNESS' FIRST FINALE STEVIE WONDER/Tamlc. 85 85 FREE TO BE . . . YOU AND ME MARLO THOMAS & T6 -332S1 (Motown) 31 F FRIENDS/Bell 1110 (Arista) 13 F

Ea 115 GHOSTS STRAWBS/A&M SP 4506 1 F

105 THE BEST OF THE STYLISTICS/Avco AV -69005 1 F CHAR MAKER OF THE WEEK 88 88 MOTHER LODE LOGGINS & MESSINA/Columbia PC 33175 18 F 89 67 REALITY JAMES BROWN/Polydor PD 6039 7 F - AN EVENING WITH 90 73 BUTTERFLY BARBRA STREISAND/Columbia PC 33005 17 F JOHN DENVER 91 82 WRAP AROUND JOY CAROLE KING/Ode SP 7724 (A&M) 24 F 92 92 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS CHARLIE RICH/Epic KE 32247 69 F JOHN DENVER 1 J 135 BELLE OF THE BALL RICHARD TORRANCE AND EUREKA/ RCA CPL2-0764 El Shelter SR 2134 (MCA) 1 F 94 93 THE SINGLES 1969-73 CARPENTERS/A&M SP 3601 59 F 40 26 BACK HOME AGAIN JOHN DENVER/RCA CPL1 -0548 36 F 95 80 SOUTHERN COMFORT CRUSADERS/Blue Thumb BTSY 9002 41 46 PROMISED LAND ELVIS PRESLEY/RCA APL1-0606 4 F (ABC) 15 H 42 42 SATIN DOLL BOBBI HUMPHREY/Blue Note LA334-G (UA) 12 F mi 134 MELISSA MELISSA MANCHESTER/Arista 4031 1 F 43 39 SERENADE NEIL DIAMOND/Columbia PC 32919 19 F 97 90 SUN SECRETS ERIC BURDON BAND/Capitol ST 11357 7 F 87 COLD THE SHOULDER ON GORDON LIGHTFOOT/Reprise 98 77 MELODIES OF LOVE BOBBY VINTON/ABC ABCD 851 13 F MS 2206 (WB) 2 F 99 86 WALLS AND BRIDGES JOHN LENNON/Apple SW 3416 22 F CE 91 ROCK 'N' ROLL JOHN LENNON/Apple SK 3419 2 E 100 99 LIVE IT UP ISLEY BROTHERS/T-Neck PZ 30070 (Col) 24 F

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Intl. KZ 33148 (Col) ALBUM CROSS REFERENCE 139 GREATEST HITS KOOL & THE GANG/Delite DEP 2015 (PIP) AEROSMITH 73 126 103 TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME BOBBY BLAND & RAMSEY LEWIS 27 ACE 132 GORDON LIGHTFOOT _. 44 AMERICA B. B. KING/ABC Dunhill DSY 50190 69 LOGGINS & MESSINA 88 PAUL ANKA 114 LVVt UNLIMIItU 133 AVERAGE WHITE BAND 2 LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA 58 127 107 BUDDHA AND THE CHOCOLATE BOX CAT STEVENS/ BABE RUTH _ 139 LYNYRD SKYNYRD 50, 142 BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE __. 10, 141 MELISSA MANCHESTER 96 A&M SP 3623 BAD COMPANY 46 BARRY MANILOW _...... _... 13 BAKER GURVITZ ARMY 137 DAVE MASON _. _. 148 128 98 WITH EVERYTHING I FEEL IN ME ARETHA FRANKLIN/ BEACH BOYS 144 PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS _. 110 BLACKBYRDS 32 HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES 124 Atlantic SD 18116 BLAND & KING 126 JONI MITCHELL _ _31, 136, 61 BLUE MAGIC 103 MIRACLES 108 129 106 BREAD SIMON & GARFUNKEL'S GREATEST HITS/Columbia KC 31350 146 MOODY BLUES 61 JAMES BROWN 89 MARIA MULDAUR 68 130 113 WOMAN TO WOMAN SHIRLEY BROWN/Truth TRS 4206 (Stax) SHIRLEY BROWN 130 MICHAEL MURPHEY 117 JACKSON BROWNE 78 NEKTAR 106 JIMMY CASTOR MISTER MAGIC GROVER WASHINGTON BUNCH 120 OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN _... _... 8, 33 ® JR./Kudu KU -20S1 B. T. EXPRESS 20 PLAYERS - OHIO 4 JIMMY BUFFETT 79 FIVE-A-SIDE ACE/Anchor ANCL-2001 (ABC) TONY ORLANDO & DAWN _. 72, 104, 140 ® - ERIC BURDON BAND 97 DONNY & MARIE OSMOND 76 GEORGE CARLIN 83 OZARK (Motown) MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS _. _ 36 CARPENTERS 94 BILLY PAUL _. 149 HARRY CHAPIN 62 ELVIS PRESLEY 41 133 117 IN HEAT LOVE UNLIMITED/20th Century T-443 CHEECH & CHONG 112 PRETTY THINGS 80 CHICAGO 81 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE 123 134 126 TAPESTRY CAROLE KING/Ode SP 77009 (A&M) STANLEY CLARKE 67 QUEEN 52 BILLY COBHAM 143 KENNY RANKIN _.. .______. 138 JOE COCKER I CAN STAND A LITTLE RAIN JOE COCKER/A&M SP 3633 135 HELEN REDDY __.. _.... 65 ® COMMANDER CODY & HIS - CHARLIE RICH 75, 92 136 136 COURT AND SPARK JONI MITCHELL/ASylum 7E-1001 LOST PLANET AIRMEN 105 MINNIE RIPERTON 19 JIM CROCE 22 ROLLING STONES 84 137 122 CRUSADERS 95 MICK RONSON 101 BAKER-GURVITZ ARMY/Janus JXS 7015 CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 30 LINDA RONSTADT 5 MAC DAVIS 17, 66 ROXY MUSIC 48 138 138 SILVER MORNING KENNY RANKIN/Little David LD 3000 (WB) DEEP PURPLE 150 RUFUS 9 JOHN DENVER 18, 39, 40 LEO SAYER 109 BABE RUTH/Harvest ST 11367 (Capitol) NEIL DIAMOND 43 SCOTT -HERON & JACKSON 49 - DOOBIE BROTHERS 6 NEIL SEDAKA 70 140 143 TUNEWEAVING DAWN/Bell 1112 (Arista) CARL DOUGLAS 119 SIMON & GARFUNKEL _.. 129 BOB DYLAN 1 PHOEBE SNOW 14 141 116 BACHMAN-TURNER EAGLES 24 SOUNDTRACKS: OVERDRIVE II/Mercury SRM-1-696 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA 35 REALLY ROSIE 82 DAN FOGELBERG 28 SPARKS _. 56 142 124 SECOND HELPING LYNYRD SKYNYRD/MCA 413 ARETHA FRANKLIN 128 SPINNERS 25 DAVID GATES 111 RINGO STARR 57 143 118 TOTAL ECLIPSE BILLY COBHAM/Atlantic SD 18121 GLORIA GAYNOR 37 CAT STEVENS 127 GENESIS 116 AL STEWART 118 144 125 ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH BOYS/Capitol SVBB 11307 GRAND FUNK 53 STRAWBS 86 AL GREEN 63 BARBRA STREISAND 90 145 FOREVER MICHAEL HENRY GROSS 77 STYLISTICS 87 - MICHAEL JACKSON/Motown M6 -825S1 GUESS WHO 47 STYX 23 146 EMMYLOU HARRIS 107 BILLY SWAN 71 128 BEST OF BREAD/Elektra EKS 75056 RICHARD HARRIS 21 TEMPTATIONS 16 GEORGE HARRISON 26 MARLO THOMAS & FRIENDS 85 147 119 PIECES OF DREAMS STANLEY TURRENTINE/Fantasy F 9465 BOBBI HIJMPHREY 42 THREE DEGREES 60 ISLEY BOTHERS 100 THREE DOG NIGHT 59 148 147 DAVE MASON/Columbia PC 33096 MICHAEL JACKSON 145 RICHARD TORRANCE 93 MILLIE JACKSON 122 TOWER OF POWER 29 149 GOT MY HEAD ON STRAIGHT BILLY JEFFERSON STARSHIP 102 ROBIN TROWER 34 - PAUL/Phila. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Dialogue (Continued from page 24) CBS Execs Greet Leonard Cohen Heilicher: That was one of the areas that make our business a "fun" business. Mercury was high on the group, so we did cooperate with them. We test -marketed the album in some key locations, advertised it, feature displayed, etc., and got a good enough response that we felt we could forge ahead and put it into more locations in larger quantities. Fortunately, our automated ticket control processes give us a quick reading on album sales with tests like that, and based on that information, we can spread the sales excitement throughout the country. Our philosophy of giving the customer greater spread selectivity allows us to expose more product. Any act of significance gets ex- posure on the J. L. Marsh -supplied racks. Many rack jobbers either don't have the locations that can support spread, or can't handle it Columbia recording artist Leonard with their less sophisticated control programs, Cohen recently performed a concert as part of or they don't believe Lincoln Center's Great Performer's Series, after which Columbia threw a gala recep- in the concept of spread. We have found that our customers like the tion at the White and Gold Room of the Plaza Hotel in his honor. Singer -poet Cohen idea of a broader selection for the consumer to choose from, and that is currently touring in support of his new Columbia album, "New Skin For The Old Ceremony." Shown above at party the spread not only increases sales and profits per square foot, but the are, from left: Jack Craigo, vice president, marketing, CBS Records; Bruce Lundvall, vice president and general manager, Colum- also results in a loyal repeat buyer type of clientele. bia Records; Leonard Cohen; and Irwin Segelsteip, president, CBS Records. RW: The racks are knocked a lot for staying with the "hits" and not going with the new artists. Is this true? Heilicher: That seems to apply to not only the racks but any re- Image Factory Films Capitol's March LPs tailer, whether rack -supplied or not. Whose job is it to create the consumer demand LOS ANGELES The Capitol for new product? As I said earlier, our philosophy James Last - Promo debut of British hard -rockers is to supply the stores with anything that sells. How much of the space LOS ANGELES - The Image Status Quo and the return to in a typical record department should be devoted to unkown artists, Factory, an L.A.-based produc- Capitol speculative product, etc? When the money of singer-guitarist Bob market is as tight as it is tion/merchandizing firm, has these days, just about Seger highlight Capitol's seven - every retailer is questioning the need for mar- been hired by Polydor ginal Records album March release, announced product. Turnover is a key word-space in the department is to produce a six -minute promo- Don Zimmermann, senior vice valuable, and a return on invesment is imperative. And yet, all of us tional film on James Last. While president, marketing, in the industry have to help in the creation of new Capitol Rec- artists, for it's the Last has sold 60 million records ords, Inc. lifeblood of our industry. Let's not put the blame or the obligation, in Europe, he is virtually unknown Status Quo totally, on either the manufacturer, the distributor, the rack jobber, or in the U. S. and the record com- the retailer. We all must share in the Status Quo's first album for job of breaking new acts. pany is using the Image Factory RW: At the Gavin convention, Capitol titled, "On The Level," people said that the racks had trou- production to introduce him to ble getting product into the market quickly. features their recent British American audiences. single, "Down, Heilicher: All I can say is Down." Bob that the racks don't produce the records, Ron Freemond they just and Stanford Seger, who did albums for Capi- market them. Again, when airplay creates a sudden demand for Blum are the two principals in the tol in the late Sixties, returns to that new act, it may catch the manufacturer unprepared. Even company, with Freemond being the label with "Beautiful Loser," though the orders pour in, it takes time to print jackets, press records an attorney with a corporate fi- recorded with the help of the and deliver them to the distributor or the rack jobber. We can't get product nance background and Blum a Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section into the stores unless a manufacturer delivers it to us, and media / producer / director who and Seger's regular you'd better believe our buyers are on top of demand, back-up breaking prod- also works for CBS Sports on group, Silver uct, etc., and we have the systems to expedite Bullet Band. delivery to our cus- weekends. Blue tomers the same day it hits our docks. Swede, whose first album on the EMI label (distributed by RW: Do your people work with the radio stations at all? Heilicher: Capitol) featured hit versions of In every area of the country where we have a Grateful Dead Label distribu- "Hooked On A Feeling" and tion division, we have a promotional team that works with the stations in an effort to "Never My Love," return with secure airplay, and create product demand. J. Hires PR, Promotion Our L. "Out Of The Blue," which they Marsh advertising department works on a national NEW YORK basis with all manu- - Ron Rakow, are supporting with their third facturers who have ad dollars to spend, and again, president of Grateful Dead Rec- a substantial por- concert tour of the U.S. tion of those dollars are spent in radio, so they work closely with ords, has announced the reten- key Arleen Hardin stations throughout the country, and our field store service representa- tion of Ren Grevatt Associates for tives are Country expected to know the key stations in the areas they serve, national public relations for the songstress Arleen so Hardin that we can work on the local level in exposing the new and current Dead's recording interests, Grate- offers a first album for product. And finally, the meaningful stations want to know what's ful Dead and Round Records. Capitol titled "I Could Almost selling. Rakow also announced an agree- Say Goodbye." Capitol country RW: is also graced How about the future of rack jobbers? Will the major retailers ment with Love -Rosen, independ- by a two -record want to run their ent New York set of Tennessee Ernie Ford own record departments and still make a profit? promotion firm. per- Heilicher: formances, "Precious It was not so long ago that most retailers did operate Memories." their The comedy field is own record departments, without the middleman rack jobber. repre- They sented this had their own buyers who bought direct from the distributors Gold for Anka month by "Justifyin' and handled Justin Wilson," a compilation all the little details that the racks handle today in most of meaningful retail the Cajun comedian's repartee. operations. Why did the pendulum swing in the rack jobbers Rounding out the month direction, and what happened to the record business when is a it did? Those special re-release titled "Begin- in our industry who can remember the days prior to the rack jobber nings," featuring Linda Ron- can also remember the 5 percent or 10 percent return privileges that dealers stadt. The Ip, which was originally were required to live within, on a per label basis. They released eight years ago as "The remember the massive mark downs to get rid of lescence; obso- Stone Poneys," marked the "closed to buy" problems caused by wrong inventory Ron- mix. They have stadt's recording debut. also seen our industry come of age as those backward merchandising methods changed and the expertise of the professional merchandisers stimulated sales. The future of rack jobbers? 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com CLASSICAL CLASSICAL Ó ALBUMñ'PICKSC` oRLD86 (RETAIL REPORT MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 1 MARCH 8, 1975 RACHMANINOFF: PIANO CONCERTO IN D MAJOR CLASSIC THE WEEK NO. 4, RHAPSODY-Ashkenazy- London Symphony, Levine-RCA ARL 1-0894 OF London No matter how many current copies there RAVEL: BOLERO-Ozawa-DG are in stereo of Mahler's First, every Mah- SAINT-SAENS: SAMSON ET DALILA- Ludwig, King, Weikl, Patane-RCA lerian worth the name will buy this one. SCHUBERT: WANDERER FANTASY- With a romantic, very clear and extraor- Pollini-DG dinarily well -constructed performance, Le- SHOSTAKOVICH: SYMPHONY NO. 6- vine brings something new and wonder- - Previn-Angel I TCHAIKOVSKY: SYMPHONY NO. 4- eR ` fully exciting to this music. A brilliant Rozhdestvensky-Angel /Melodiya recording. MOZART: COSI FAN TUTTE DISCOUNT RECORDS/MADISON, Caballe, Baker, Cotrubas, Gedda, Ganzarolli, WISC. Van Allan; Royal Opera House, Davis- Philips 6707-025 HAYDN BACH: BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS-- Though this recording has been out a few Ristenpart-Nonesuch COMPLETE SYMPHONIES, BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. weeks, dealers should not overlook its 5- VOL. IX Bernstein-Columbia building potential. More and more buyers BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 5- are recognizing Davis' success with Cosi. DORATI Karajan-DG He manages to invest the music with joy, BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONIES NOS. 8, 9- London Karajan-DG classical form and best of all a sense of M » n» » n» ell JOPLIN: PIANO RAGS VOLS. I, II- the theater. Though he has good soloists Rifkin-Nonesuch BEST SELLER OF THE WEEK -in the case of Janet Baker, exceptional- MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 3- Horenstein-Nonesuch the emphasis is on the whole performance. HAYDN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES, VOL. IX-Dorati-London MOSTLY MOZART-De Larrocha-London For once, this ensemb'e opera comes off MOZART: PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. as a superbly integrated, well-balanced ,,,,,,11,11111111111111111111111,,,,1111111,11111111111111111111111111111111111,,,,,,,,,1,1,111111111,1 11111' 17, 21-Anda-DG performance, not a star trip for conductor SAM GOODY/N.Y. STRAVINSKY: RITE OF SPRING-Solti- or soloists. London CHOPIN: PIANO MUSIC-Horowitz- TOMITA: SNOWFLAKES ARE DANCING- Columbia RCA HAYDN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES, VOL. I X-Dorat i-London MASCAGNI, LEONCAVALLO: CAVALLERIA VOGUE RECORDS/LOS ANGELES RUSTICANA, PAGLIACCI- BACH: CANTATAS, VOL. X- Tucker-Odyssey Harnoncourt-Telefunken MOZART: PIANO SONATAS, VOLS. I, II- BRITTEN: DEATH IN VENICE-Pears, Kraus-Odyssey Shirley -Quirk, Bedford-London ORFF: CARMINA BURANA-Stokowski- MONTSERRAT CABALLE IN OPERA Seraphim RECITAL-Spanish Columbia (Import) LUCIANO PAVAROTTI IN CONCERT- MONTSERRAT CABALLE AND GIUSEPPE London DI STEFANO IN DUETS-Spanish PROKOFIEV: WAR AND PEACE- Columbia (Import) Vishnevskaya, Bolshoi Theater- PLACIDO DOMINGO SINGS ZARZUELA Columbia /Melodiya ARIAS-Spanish Columbia (Import) IGOR GORIN IN RECITAL-Golden Crest Bonlegen STRAUSS: FOUR LAST SONGS, TOD UND Judith VERKLAERUNG-Janowitz, Karajan- HAYDN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES, ' Stade Frederic, DG VOL. IX-Dorati-London And Duets Arias VERDI HEROINES-Price-RCA MONTEVERDI: THE CORONATION OF Sehuherr/. g,uhms/Scharr^^^ m /. POPPAEA-Ha rnoncou rt-Telefunken ChaussonlScurlla RECORD HUNTER/N.Y. SCHUMANN: FRAUENLIEBE UND LEBEN, AFTER THE BALL-Morris, Bolcom- OTHER LIEDER-Schwarzkopf-Angel Nonesuch VILLA LOBOS, RODRIGO: GUITAR BEETHOVEN: PIANO SONATAS NOS. CONCERTOS-Williams-Columbia 31, 32-Ashkenazy-London BERLIOZ: LA DAMNATION DE FAUST- Ozawa-DG 5TH AVE. RECORD SHOP/ COURTLY PLEASURES-L'Oiseau Lyre SEATTLE JOPLIN: PIANO RAGS, VOL. III- BERLIOZ: ROMEO ET JULIETTE-Kern, Rifkin-Nonesuch Shirley -Quirk, Davis-Philips Ginastera: Recone Corde dint MOZART: REQUIEM-Boehm-DG MASSENET: THAIS-Moffo, Carreras, ,,,,coRDSET Rave Concerto Per Maurice piano hrmandyOrchestm MUSSORGSKY: BORIS GODUNOV- Bacquier, Rudel-RCA `eNeWor,,f Eude- The Com aRrweenn for5r in Lear, Christoff, Cluytens-Angel PUCCINI: LA BOHEME-Freni, e at PhiladelphiaMasterpieces Entremop, T»rot»gntìerh_Cemu ORFF: CARMINA BURANA-Blegen, Pavarotti, Karajan-London Philippe permis .lisitIM rr4.f Riegel, Thomas-Columbia PROKOFIEV: WAR AND PEACE- LUCIANO PAVAROTTI: KING OF THE Vishnevskaya, Bolshoi Thater- HIGH C'S-London Columbia /Melodiya STRAUSS: FOUR LAST SONGS, TOD UND SCHUBERT: WANDERER FANTASY-

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com from page 3) CONCERT REVIEW NARM Gets Underway (Continued 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 system that parallels a method When asked for their views on that has been long employed in what major issues would or Roxy Bedazzles Academy sectors of the periodicals busi- should be raised at the NARM NEW YORK-The cuit follow- usual crowd that frequents the ness, where cut-out merchandise convention, several leading fig- ing that has been evolving State- Academy, reflective of the sophis- and returns are left in the store of ures in the industry expressed a side for continental fave rave tication imparted in Roxy's reper- origin. The retailers wishing to wide divergence of opinion. Russ ensemble Roxy Music (Atlantic) toire. make returns would receive a Solomon told RW that the basic verified both its growth and rea- Ah, the repertoire. The ensem- credit for the merchandise minus issue remains prices, which he son for belief at a stunning per- ble was equally adept at perform- the cut-out price; his returns or believes must be lowered at the formance (21) at the Academy of ing familiar favorites as well as cut-outs would then be punched cost level, and possibly at the music. new selections from the recently and placed in the cut-out bin. retail level as well. Consumer Led by the tuxedoed genius of released "Country Life" set. "A Considerable paperwork, not to resistance to the high price of Bryan Ferry, the band provided Song For You" from the "Strand- mention the price of freight and records, according to Solomon, is an incredible onstage ambience, ed" album was delivered in a warehousing, would be elimi- rising, and lower prices should drawing the audience into their super -dramatic fashion, taking nated. "Another advantage would be uniformly applied it retailers complex swirls of sound. Compris- rock music to previously un- be the diversity of product that are to maintain their profit mar- ing the band were Phil Manzanera touched plateaus; the flow and the dealer would then have in gin. Record manufacturers, of on lead guitar, Paul Thompson feel of "If It Takes All Night" his cut-out inventory," asserted course, were generally in sharp on drums, ex -King Crimson-ite pulsated through the hall; rock Lewerke. disagreement with Solomon's John Wetton guesting on bass, 'n rolling wizardry was exhibited Amos Heilicher will deliver the views. Andy Mackay on horns and Eddie via "All I Want Is You" (who keynote address, titled "Music ABC Records' John Rosica Jobson remarkably in control of else but Ferry could get away Is Our Business," on Monday thought that the marketing of synthesizer and violin. The pol- with lyrics "toujours l'amour tou- morning. Heilicher told RW that singles and the profitability of ished performance was over- jours" in a rock song) and the his remarks would include a singles product would ._onstitute whelming in its oneness, even encore "Do the Strand;" and the summation of the history of the a major area of discussion at the moreso in view of the emotional forthcoming single, "The Thrill of record business over the past 40 meetings. Capitol's Don Zimmer- flow inherent in the Ferry -com- It All" was positively all that's years, with insights into the mann hoped the convention posed selections. Ferry's vocal implied in the title. problems that face the industry would offer some insight into prowess remained unique, while Ferry's roots are deeply imbued and how those problems de- dealer and rack jobber problems simultaneously eerie and yet rela- with art influences, and it is that veloped. In discussing his ad- in general. Licorice Pizza's Jim table. An interesting note is that special quality that permeates his dress with RW, Heilicher ex- Greenwood said he would raise the audience drawn to the Roxy compositions, his vocal capabili- pressed his concern with the the issue of defectives, a factor show was quite different from the ties, the band's musically master- health of several major discount that he believes has become ful performance, and Ferry's very chains and the ultimate effect of more prevalent in the past year. Noonan own onstage presence. The their success or failure on the Jules Malamud, NARM's execu- widely -recognized star potential health of the entire recording tive director, told RW that the (Continued from page 3) is there, with his rich and de- industry. entire price structure of the in- people of every record company scriptive musical majesty ever- dustry would be questioned at to examine more closely the big present in all aspects of his the convention as well as such deals on new artists' contracts, career. 20th Names 2 VPs problems as the scarcity of expo- the special deals and discounts on Capitol recording act Babe (Continued from page 3) sures resulting from tight playlists, product and every advertising Ruth opened the set, displaying under Regan, since its inception. piracy and a sagging sir gles mar- dollar being allocated." strong attributes, accentuated by Lovelace entered the record ket. In addition, the problem of In explaining cost increases sus- the rough 'n tough vocal prowess industry wtih Decca Records, cut-throat competition in some tained by record manufacturers, of lead singer Jenny Haan. Gui- Memphis, in 1969 as a local sectors of the industry must be Noonan cited: the costs of album tarist/composer Alan Shacklock promotion man. Two years later resolved, according to Malamud, covers, up 35 percent in the past was in fine form, especially on a he was transferred to Nashville if the industry is to achieve con- two years; salaries, increased 25 song from their third album en- after being promoted to direc- tinued growth and profits. Several percent; the cost of average al- titled "Sad," and the evening's tor of national country promo- meetings cover "The Jay Your bum production, up almost 100 performance was highlighted by tion for the company. In 1972 Radio Died," "The Importance of percent in recent years; and simi- a rendition of Jesse Winchester's Lovelace was tapped by Regan Specialty Product," "TV Advertis- lar increases in all forms of over- "Black Dog." to join him in the formation of ing" and "Labor Relations." head. The price of records, how- Roberta Skopp 20th Century Records, as na- Entertainment at the conven- ever, has increased only 17 per- tional promotion director. Re- tion will be provided by Barry cent on album product and 31 Nine LP cently, when 20th entered the White with Love Unlimited, percent on singles. "We can't Release country field with Jimmy Vien- Charlie Rich, Paul Anka and make the same profit selling rec- Planned by S -M neau at the helm in Nashville Helen Reddy. ords today that we used to," said LOS ANGELES and John Mitchell as promotion Noonan. - Rick Sidoti, manager-Lovelace was appoint- Noonan took cognizance of sales manager of Sutton -Miller ed to the newly created position Marcucci To Assume cost increases to rack jobbers, Ltd., has announced that S -M's of director of country marketing. distributors, one stops and retail- Sound Bird Records will ship its Krikorian, who also functions Camillo Management ers who had to face most of the first Ip release on March 5. The as finance veep for 20th Century LOS ANGELES - Negotiations same problems that have con- release will consist of nine Mystic Music Corporation, headed by have been completed for per- fronted manufacturers. "We rec- Moods catalogue albums featur- Herb Eiseman, was previously sonal manager Bob Marcucci to ognize that their profit margins ing an entirely new packaging controller for the company. assume management of the have shrunk as well," said Noon- concept for the line, and will be career of producer/arranger Tony an. "Their customers are scream- serviced by S -M's 17 independent Camillo. This is in acdition to ing for lower prices, more adver- distributors throughout the U.S. Marcucci's responsibilities for tising dollars and more assistance handling the clients now under in all forms. But all of us must get the aegis of Camillo/Marcucci into a deeper analysis of costs, ATV Music Signs Two Productions. investigate ways of increasing LOS ANGELES - ATV Music Camillo, producer of both sales and working together to Publishers has added two new Grammy and American Music maintain adequate profit margins. composers to its stable of writers, Award winning records or Gladys This takes expertise on both according to Sam Trust, head of Knight and The Pips, ha; now be- sides; it requires communication, ATV's western hemisphere opera- come a recording artist in his own understanding and a discontinu- tions. Composer Jeff Finer and right with the release of his first ance of doing things the way lyricist Harry Shannon have single for A&M, "Dynomite," by they used to be done. Because signed as exclusive writers with From left: Lovelace, Regan and Krikorian. Tony Camillo's Bazuka. this year they cost more money." ATV Music Publishing.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com S UL TRUTH By DEDE DABNEY This company is based in Chicago. Their first release NEW YORK: Personal Pick: "Bad Luck" is an album recorded by a new group, Chicano Lake - Harold Melvin And The Bluenotes Front. WUSS-AM (Phila. Intl.) Penned by Carstarphen, (Atlantic City) has hired one of the youngest radio McFadden and Whitehead, this latest announcers around, Sam "The Player" Litt. Litt's time slot extraction from the Bluenotes 1p is starts on the weekend from 12 a.m.-6 an uptempo groove and can only bring p.m. Saturday and Sundays from 1 p.m. -7 p.m. "The Player" both the writers and the group "good is only 16 years of age. luck." PROFILE Another DEDE'SDITTIES TO WATCH:"Rockin' black promotion woman is Maye James. Maye started Chair" - Gwen McCrae (Cat -UPT); in the recording industry as the secretary "Let's Get Into Something" - Richmond Extension to Mary Wells, where she was exposed to many persons involved (Polydor-UPT); "Take Your Mama For A Ride" - Lulu directly and indirectly in the field of (Chelsea-UPT). music. DISCO POTENTIALS: "Shakey Ground" - Temptations Her first job after (Gordy); "Jungle Waterfall" - Return To Forever that was as a receptionist Featuring Chick Corea (Polydor). with Scepter Records in ABC Dunhill recording artist B. B. King has formed the sales department. his own company, Promotions Consolidated, Inc. The From this she went on to offices will be located at 3003 Airways Blvd., become assistant to Chris Executive Plaza, Memphis, Tenn. He stated: "Having Jonz, r&b promotion my own company allows me to do most of the things director. Her duties in- I've always dreamed of doing. PCI has been set up to cluded acting as liaison handle all of my personal business transactions, with the trades and com- as well as other projects in which I am interested. municating with radio I am very concerned about the way young black stations across the coun- Americans feel about the blues and that they're try. After Jonz' exit aware of the many great blues musicians who have not to Motown, Ms. James was promoted had the kind of exposure that I've been lucky enough to national r&b promotion director. Maye to have. I want to do something about that. For some James is known everywhere as a lady as well time now, I've wanted to do a blues television show as a totally involved businesswomen. and I plan to do something about that, too. I'm not ready to announce any definite projects at this Innervision Gaynor Becomes particular moment, but I have quite a few ideas in II mind that I'll announce at the proper time." Goes Independent Disco Queen "Let There Be Love" is a cut from the Caston and NEW YORK CHICAGO Gus Redmond, - 'Gloria Gaynor Majors album on Motown. If you have not gotten into i - Day' has been declared for Mon- VP/director of national promo- this well put together 1p - get involved with this day, March 3, 1975, when the tion has totally new concept. announced that Innervi- MGM recording artist will be Norma Pinnella, music director for WWRL-AM (New sion II, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois crowned 'Queen of the Disco- York), went on official medical leave beginning is now independent with inde- theques' in a ceremony at Le Wednesday, February 26, for an indefinite time pendent distribution. Distributors Jardin, the popular disco club at period. 110 West 43rd Street. Ms. Gaynor Sonny Taylor starts with that station as lined up so far are: All South, was elected in a poll by the program director around March 3rd. Na- New Orleans; Southland, Atlanta; tional Association of Discotheque All -Platinum Records is looking for a new national Music Trend, Detroit; Alta, Phoe- Disc Jockeys in the first of what promotion director, but it will be in the pop area. nix; Universal, Philadelphia; H. W. is to be an annual event. Rowena Harris is still VP in charge of promotion. Daily, Houston; Hot Line, Mem- They are in search of a female to handle their pop promotion, nationally. phis; Eric Mainland, San Fran- Billy Paul Tour Also looking cisco; Bib, Charlotte; for a national promotion director is Big State, i NEW YORK - Philadelphia In- London Records. London has been in search of someone Dallas; Zamoiski, Baltimore/D.C.; ternational recording artist Billy since the exit of Mike Abbott. Abbott had held down M. S., Chicago; Musical Isle, Den- Paul is currently on tour promot- the fort ing his for a period of almost a year. ver; Tone, Miami; and Alpha, latest album "Got My Andre Montell has secured Head On Straight." The tour be- a position with Mocha New York. All current product is Records gan February 24 in Chicago and as national promotion and sales director. being reserviced to distributors. encompasses six cities. R&B PICKS OF THE WEEK W SMOKEY ROBINSON, "BABY THAT'S -a INGREDIENT, "ROLLING DOWN A e AL GREEN, "GREATEST HITS." BACKATCHA" (Bertam Music, MOUNTAINSIDE" (Better 0 -Half D "The Crown Prince Of Soul," SAL GRRRNGRRATEST HITS ASCAP). On this cut, extracted z Music, ASCAP). Picking up the m Green has made many inroads from his forthcoming album, pace slightly, the Ingredient - in the recording industry. No mat- V! "A Quiet Storm," Robinson has has caught a natural hit. ter what he sings, it always encompassed some of the old Teasing their fans with mel- comes out tender and piercing. and has interjected plenty of ody, the group swings and "Let's Stay Together," which so- the new. This disc should sways to meaningful lyrics. lidified his success, is included. place him as a strong con- The Main Ingredient means This package holds many tender for top chart hits action. solid sales. Get on this one which Green sprinkled with Soft, subtle and melodic the best immediately! RCA PB -10224. sound of describe Memphis. Hi SHL 32089 this tune. Tamia (London). 63110-S (Motown). 46 RECORD WORLD MARCH 8, 1975

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com THE R&B ABC Pacts Isaac Hayes (Continued from page 3) zoRLD SINGLES CHART ing up with David Porter to write songs and produce. The pair MARCH 8, 1975 eventually wrote over 200 songs together, including such hits as MAR. MAR. 8 Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Com- 0 3 LADY MARMALADE LABELLE-Epic 8-50048 ing" and "Soul Man," Carla 2 1 PICK UP THE PIECES AVERAGE WHITE BAND-Atlantic 3229 Thomas' "Let Me Be Good To Ell 5 SUPERNATURAL THING PT. 1 BEN E. KING-Atlantic 3241 You" and Johnnie Taylor's "I Had 2 I BELONG TO YOU LOVE UNLIMITED -20th Century TC 2141 a Dream." El 10 SHAME, SHAME, SHAME SHIRLEY (AND COMPANY)- Vibration 532 (All Platinum) Full -Time Artist 8 SUPER DUPER LOVE, PART 1 SUGAR BILLY-Fast Track 2501 In 1969, however, with the re- (Mainstream) 7 4 HAPPY PEOPLE TEMPTATIONS-Gordy G1738 (Motown) lease of his second album, "Hot n 11 I AM LOVE JACKSON FIVE-Motown Ml 310F Buttered Soul," Hayes embarked u 12 EXPRESS B.T. EXPRESS-Roadshow 7001 (Scepter) on his own recording career full- 10 14 LOVIN' YOU MINNIE RIPERTON-Epic 8-50057 time. Since then, five of his al- bums, including that one, have

15 SHINING STAR 45 50 GIVE ME YOUR BEST SHOT, attained platinum status, signify- m EARTH, WIND & FIRE- BABY (PART 1) ing sales in excess of $2 million. Columbia 3-10090 EBB TIDE-Sound Gems 100 12 6 RHYME TYME PEOPLE 46 33 DOCTOR'S ORDERS HOT BUTTERED SOUL KOOL & THE GANG- CAROL DOUGLAS-Midland Film Successes Delite 1563 (PIP) Intl. MB 10113 (RCA) Isaac 13 7 DON'T CHA LOVE IT 47 31 GIRLS (PART 1) Last year, Hayes began a new "An artist of the stature of MIRACLES-Tamla 754256F MOMENTS & WHATNAUTS- as Hayes, whose music had reached (Motown) Stang 5057 (All Platinum) career an actor, with leading 48 32 BELIEVE HALF OF WHAT 14 9 I GET LIFTED roles in the motion pictures such a wide audience, is, natur- GEORGE McCRAE-TK 1007 YOU SEE (AND NONE OF WHAT YOU HEAR) "Three Tough Guys" and "Truck ally, an important addition to our 23 SHOESHINE BOY ® LEON HAYWOOD-20th Century EDDIE KENDRICKS- IC 2146 Turner," for both of which he did roster," said Rubinstein. "We are Tamla T54257F (Motown) 16 18 JUST AS LONG AS WE'RE Cl] 63 LIVING A LITTLE, the scores as well. He was also proud that he and HBS have TOGETHER (IN MY LIFE, LAUGHING A LITTLE SPINNERS-Atlantic 3252 featured in the film "Wattstax." chosen to sign with ABC, and THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER 50 57 CHANGES (MESSIN' WITH "It Seemed Like a Good Idea at more than that, confident that his GLORIA SCOTT-Casablanca 815 MY MIND) a new VERNON BURCH-UA XW-587X the Time," Canadian produc- ability to find artists will 17 17 TOBY/THAT'S HOW LONG CHI-LITES-Brunswick 55515 ® 61 ONE BEAUTIFUL DAY tion in which he has his third fully match his other talents to ECSTASY, PASSION & PAIN- I TOLD 21 REMEMBER WHAT Roulette 7163 acting role, is set to open later produce a long and fruitful YOU TO FORGET TAVARES-Capitol 4010 62 SWING YOUR DADDY this year. association." JIM GILSTRAP-Roxbury 2006 26 SATIN SOUL (Chelsea) LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA - 60 WILL WE EVER COME 20th Century TC 2162 E TOGETHER 24 STAR ON A TV SHOW/ ® BLACK IVORY-Buddah 443 HEY GIRL (Continued from page 18) STYLISTICS-Avco 4649 54 58 WANNA BE WHERE AMAction YOU ARE 21 22 MOTHER'S SON ZULEMA-RCA PB 10116 WSAI, 23-16 CURTIS MAYFIELD-Curtom 2006 KDWB, extra -27 KFRC and 35-29 WCOL. (Buddah) ® 68 WE'RE ALMOST THERE Also on KJR and WDGY. The activity on the single is AS RAIN MICHAEL JACKSON- 25 YOU'RE AS RIGHT Motown M134IF ® NANCY WILSON-Capitol 3873 making for revived bulleting action on the album 67 GET READY FOR THE 28 CRY TO ME m a ® LOLEATTA H'IrLLOWAY- GET DOWN ("Just Boy" - 109 with a bullet on the Album Chart GRC 047 WILLIE HUTCH- Motown M1339F chart this week). 24 13 FIRE OHIO PLAYERS-Mercury 73643 66 DEEPER AND DEEPER Rufus (ABC). Another extremely ® BOBBY WILSON-Buddah 449 34 MY LITTLE LADY BLOODSTONE-London 5N-1061 El 69 ALL BECAUSE OF YOU positive week in the pop growth of LEROY HUTSON-Curtom ON RAGGAE 25 19 BOOGIE CMS 0100 (WB) this r&b biggie. First and foremost WOMAN 59 STEVIE WONDER- 59 FUN HOUSE is the addition of WABC this week along Tarnla T54254F (Motown) BOBBI HUMPHREY-Blue Note BX-XW592-X (UA) with KILT and KDWB. Some good numbers: 2 ' 16 MIDNIGHT SKY, PART 1 ISLEY BROTHERS- 60 64 SOME OTHER TIME T -Neck ZS8-2255 (Col) SIMTEC SIMMONS- 14 KHJ, 19-14 WQXI, 40-33 WCOL and Innovation 118047 37 LOVE FINDS ITS OWN WAY 35-33 WCFL. GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS- 61 30 IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG, Buddah 453 I DON'T WANT TO BE New Action 46 ONCE YOU GET STARTED RIGHT RUFUS Featuring CHAKA KHAN MILLIE JACKSON-Spring 155 Barry White -ABC 12066 m(Polydor) The Elton John Band (MCA) "Phila- ® 36 LOVE IS A FIVE LETTER - SHAKEY GROUND delphia Freedom." Immediate major airplay practi- TEMPTATIONS-Gordy 07142F WORD (Motown) JIMMY WITHERSPOON- cally blanketing the entire country inside of 10 Capitol 3998 - SUN GODDESS RAMSEY LEWIS and EARTH, days, including some late adds from last week. Here 42 WITH EVERYTHING I ® WIND & FIRE- FEEL IN ME Columbia 3-10103 is the rundown so far: WLS, WRKO, KHJ, KFRC, CKLW, ARETHA FRANKLIN- Atlantic 3249 - WHAT AM I GONNA DO WQXI, WSAI, WIXY, KILT, WFIL, WCOL, WIBG, KDWB, m WITH HOLDING ON YOU 38 I'LL BE BARRY WHITE ® AL DOWNING-Chess 2158 - WNOE, KJR, WDGY, KIMN and 99X. Note: rumors are that 20th Century 2177 ® 44 LOVE CORPORATION 71 THINK ABOUT ME this is another potential double -sided disc. 10200 HUES CORP.-RCA PB m FLAMINGOS-Worlds 103 41 WALKING IN RHYTHM Queen (Elektra) "Killer Queen." Threatening action BLACKBYRDS-Fantasy 736 - BABY THAT'S BACKATCHA here looming over the airwaves. This week's additions 35 39 YOU AND YOUR m SMOKEY ROBINSON- BABY BLUES Tamla T54258F include WDGY, KJR and WAKY. It moves 11-8 WRKO and SOLOMON BURKE-Chess 2159 49 COME ON DOWN (GET 36 35 PARTY IS A GROOVY YOUR HEAD OUT OF extra -30 WCOL. Nice secondary base supports these THING THE CLOUDS) new heavyweights. Looks like a killer! PEOPLES CHOICE- GREG PERRY-Casablanca 817 TSOP ZS8-3555 (Col) 1111 - I CAN'T SEE WHAT YOU Barry White (20th Century) "What Am I Gonna Do ® 43 BUMP ME BABY, PT. 1 SEE IN ME DOOLEY SILVERSPOON- JONESES-Mercury 78668 With You." Another double-header natural for this Cotton 636 (Arista) - TOUCH ME BABY (REACHING 38 40 I'LL BE WHAT YOU WANT m perennial r&b and pop chart -buster. First pop biggie OUT FOR YOUR LOVE) ME TO BE TAMIKO JONES-Arista 0110 BRINKLEY- out of the box was WABC last week, followed this CHARLES 70 STOMP AND BUCK DANCE Music Machine 3145 - CRUSADERS- week by WSAI (30) , KJR, WIGB, WPIX, KIMN and 99X. EMI 47 DANCE THE KUNG FU ABC Blue Thumb 261 CARL DOUGLAS - R&B action? Of course. 20th Century TC 2168 71 29 STRUTTIN'/YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL 53 L -O -V -E (LOVE) Tony Dawn (Elektra) "He Don't Love BILLY PRESTON-A&M 1644 Orlando and You m AL GREEN-Hi 2282 (London) 72 72 BACK FORM THE DEAD Like I Love You." New label, new release, new 51 REALITY BOBBY BYRD-International D JAMES BROWN-Polydor 14268 Brothers 1901 (TK) excitement. Great response on excellent choice of 41 45 SMOKIN' ROOM 73 - BUMPIN' BUS STOP CARL CARLTON-ABC 12059 THUNDER & LIGHTNING- material on this first for Elektra. Immediate airplay 43 20 DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE Private Stock 010 on WQXI, WSAI (25), WFIL, WHBQ and WIBG. Watch this FROM ME 74 - HEAVEN RIGHT HERE MANHATTANS- ON EARTH Columbia 3-10045 NATURAL FOUR-Curiom one. 44 27 I AM, I AM CM4 0101 (WB) SMOKEY ROBINSON- 75 75 THE BOTTLE Tam la T-54241 (Motown) BATAAN-Epic 8-50089 48 RECORD WORLD MARCH 8, 1975

AmericanRadioHistory.Com Disco File (Continued from page 30) record companies, THE JAZZ rp THE R&B In New York, where DJs have easier access to are more likely to be people still buy records but their purchases vsADRLD LP CHART ALP CHART releases on hard -to -get labels, imports or ,,material not generally thought of as discotheque music. For instance, Rich Pampinella at a albums by Frank Sinatra, Billie MARCH 8, 1975 8, 1975 Hippopotamus just bought batch of MARCH Getz, Holiday, Glenn Miller, Barbra Streisand and an old release by 1. SUN GODDESS 1. AVERAGE WHITE BAND he plays at the club to change RAMSEY LEWIS -Columbia KC 33195 Atlantic SD 7308 Gilberto & Jobim, all of which he insists Then 2. FLYING START 2. NIGHTBIRDS the mood around, along with a. number of rock & roll oldies. BLACKBYRDS-Fantasy F 9472 LABELLE -Epic KE 33075 et Blanc who guesses most there's Rafael Charres at the new Rouge 3. BAD BENSON 3. SUN GODDESS New York DJs buy between 20 and 30 percent of their records, espe- GEORGE BENSON -CTI 6045 (Motown) RAMSEY LEWIS-Columbia KC 33194 cially if they're interested in anything out -of -the -ordinary as he ap- 4. FEEL 4. FIRE GEORGE DUKE -BASF MC 25355 OHIO PLAYERS -Mercury SRM-1-1013 parently is. On his last run to Downstairs, Charres picked up: the (Buddah) (watch 5. FIRST MINUTE OF A NEW DAY 5. URBAN RENEWAL Trammps oldie, "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart" GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN JACKSON - -Warner Bros. BS 2834 TOWER OF POWER for an expanded, up -dated re -make of "Zing" under a different title Arista 4030 6. DO IT 'TIL YOU'RE SATISFIED 6. STANLEY CLARKE SPS on the Trammps always -forthcoming album, now due at the end of B.T. EXPRESS -Scepter 5117 Nemperor NE 431 (Atlantic) the month); and two rather unusual singles on Contempo (Downstairs 7. A SONG FOR YOU 7. SATIN DOLL TEMPTATIONS -Gordy G6 -969S1 said they came in from Canada) -a typically driving, insistent Titanic BOBBI HUMPHREY-Blue Note LA 3344-G (Motown) cut called "Santa Fe" (not included on the "Macumba!" album men- (UA) 8. PERFECT ANGEL English version of 8. SOUTHERN COMFORT MINNIE RIPERTON-Epic KE 32561 tioned here last week) backed with the original CRUSADERS -Blue Thumb BTSY 9002-2 a loud (ABC) 9. FLYING START "Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys" by Tony Morgan, and terrific, BLACKBYRDS-Fantasy F 9472 Jackson Sisters cut, "I Believe in Miracles," backed with "Rain," an 9. IN CONCERT VOL. 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS-CT1-6049 (Motown) 10. NEW AND IMPROVED equally loud, gutsy gospel -style song by Dorothy Morrison. The Con- SPINNERS -Atlantic SD 18118 10. URBAN RENEWAL singles were $2 each, but worth it. TOWER OF POWER -Warner Bros. BS 2834 11. NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE tempo GLORIA GAYNOR-MGM M3G 4982 Conclusions? I hesitate to draw too many from such a small survey, 11. GET UP WITH IT MILES DAVIS-Columbia KG 33236 12. FIRST MINUTE OF A NEW DAY but even if promotional record service-most of which has come GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN JACKSON - to be keeping disco Dis 12. TIM WEISBERG 4 Arista 4030 about only in the last nine months -seems A&M SP 3658 13. FULFILLINGNESS' FIRST FINALE supplied with most of the essentials, a large percentage of records, 13. JAMAL PLAYS JAMAL STEVIE WONDER-Tamla T6-33251 especially at the trend -setting, adventurous clubs, continue to be AHMAD JAMAL -20th Century T459 (Motown) sought out and bought by DJs. Anyone interested in more than the 14. BODY HEAT 14. FOREVER MICHAEL QUINCY JONES-A&M SP 3617 MICHAEL JACKSON -Motown M6-82551 run-of-the-mill, increasingly cliched "disco hit" doesn't depend on 15. PIECES OF DREAMS 15. RUFUSIZED what the companies decide to feed him, so he goes out of his way to STANLEY TURRENTINE-Fantasy F 9465 RUFUS Featuring CHAKA KHAN - is ABC ABCD 837 find the surprises. Which is exactly why the discotheque field so 16. SPECIAL EDITION PAUL HORN -Island ISLD 6 16. RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX vital and rich and will, I expect, remain that way. IN AMERICA BLOODSTONE -London PS 654 17. WINTER Notes: Pampinella says "the heavy of the week" is Randy Pie's GIL SCOTT -HERON -Strata East 19742 17. TO BE TRUE Highway Driver" (Polydor), which has that rock & soul sound of HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES 18. HOT CITY Featuring THEODORE PENDERGRASS- Chicago or the Doobie Brothers and is quite a knockout. Rich is also GENE PAGE -Atlantic SD 18111 Phila. Intl. KZ 33148 (Col) playing two Contempo imports (from England) by the Armada Orches- 19. FACING YOU 18. DON'T CHA LOVE IT KEITH JARRETT-ECM 1017 (Polydor) MIRACLES-Tamla T6 -336S1 (Motown) tra, instrumental versions of "Do Me Right" (the Detroit Emeralds song) and the Same Old Song" (Four Tops), both of which he 20. SHE WAS TOO GOOD TO ME 19. LIGHT OF WORLDS "It's CHET BAKER -CTI 6050 Motown) KOOL & THE GANG-Delite DEP 20144 'says are getting "hot reaction." Rafael Charres is "really high about" (PIP) 21. INTERSTELLAR SPACE (5:30 and on his My Head on 20. REALITY Billy Paul's "July July July July" "Got JOHN COLTRANE-Impulse ASD 9277 JAMES BROWN-Polydor PD 6039 Straight" album, Philadelphia International) which is very laid-back (ABC) 21. BUTT OF COURSE and also a favorite of my west coast correspondents. Lynn Cook, who 22. ONE JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH - BOB JAMES -CTI 6043 (Motown) Atlantic SD 18124 emphasizes that "It it's danceable, I'll play it, rock or soul," included 23. ECLIPSE 22. THE BEST OF THE STYLISTICS Lon Derrek's (formerly a single, now the opening cut of TOTAL & "Wildfire" BILLY COBHAM -Atlantic SD 18121 Avco AV 69005 their new "Who Do You Out Do" album, A&M) on his top 10-it's 23. GOT MY HEAD ON STRAIGHT 24. LIVE OBLIVION, VOL. 1 BILLY PAUL-Phila. Intl. KZ 33157 brassy and builds well and should be checked out. BRIAN AUGER'S OBLIVION EXPRESS - RCA CPL1-0645 24. EXPLORES YOUR MIND Album of the week: Earth, Wind & Fire's "That's the Way of the AL GREEN -Hi SHL 32047 (London) World" (Columbia), with the beautiful, high-spirited "Happy Feelin'," 25. STORIES TO TELL FLORA PURIM-Milestone M 9058 (Fantasy) 25. SATIN DOLL Best BOBBI HUMPHREY-Blue Note LA 344-G "Shining Star" and the full -of -changes instrumental "Africano." (UA) thing on the new ABC) is, annoy- 26. MISTER MAGIC Tribe album ("Tribal Bumpin'" on GROVER WASHINGTON JR.- 26. ZULEMA ingly, the shortest, "Montezuma's Revenge" (1:52), which is also the Kudu KU 2051 (Motown) ZULEMA-RCA APL1-0819 closest thing to "Koke;" but you might also try: "Solid" and "Tribal 27. IS IT IN 27. THREE DEGREES EDDIE HARRIS -Atlantic SD 1659 Phila. Intl. KZ 32406 (Col) Bumpin'." Recommended singles: Moment of Truth's fine "Helplessly" (Rou- 28. PRICED TO SELL 28. GREATEST HITS FUNK INC.-Prestige P 10087 KOOL & THE GANG-Delite DEP 2015 lette); Elliot Lurie's light, diverting "Disco (Where You Gonna Go)" (PIP) (Epic), new 29. MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER which dissects the dance scene; First Choice's sudden one, WEATHER REPORT -Columbia KC 32494 29. KEEP ON BUMPIN' 8 MASTERPLAN "Love Freeze" (Philly Groove), yet another biting recession lament; KAY GEES -Gang 101 (PIP) 30. FRESH FEATHERS Return to Forever's steamy "Jungle Waterfall" (Polydor-also on their JOHN KLEMMER -ABC ABCD 836 30. THE DYNAMIC SUPERIORS Motown M6 -822S1 just -out album, "No Mystery"); "Funky Love Song" by Quad (Leo Mini) 31. SINGERELLA and very tough. Left field: Universal unusual version of the GARY BARTZ-Prestige P 10083 31. OHIO PLAYERS' GREATEST HITS Mind's Westbound WB 1005 (Chess/Janus) Bacharach-David "Reach Out For Me" (Red Coach). 32. CAPTAIN MARVEL STAN GETZ-Columbia KC 32706 32. CAN'T GET ENOUGH BARRY WHITE -20th Century T-444 33. NO MYSTERY London Green Promo. BS Records Bows RETURN TO FOREVER Featuring CHICK 33. STANLEY CLARKE COREA-Polydor PD 6512 Nemperor NE 431 (Atlantic) NEW YORK - London Records NEW YORK -Francine Barker 34. CUTTING EDGE 34. RAGS TO RUFUS initiated a major national promo- and Herb Feemster (Peaches SONNY ROLLINS-Milestone M 9059 RUFUS-ABC ABCX 809 tion campaign for Al Green's and Herb) have formed a new (Fantasy) 35. BAD BENSON sixth consecutive gold record, "Al record label, BS Record Corpora- 35. HIS GREATEST YEARS, VOL. 3 GEORGE BENSON -CTI 6045 (Motown) JOHN COLTRANE-Impulse ASH 9278-2 Green's Greatest Hits" on Hi Rec- tion. BS was formed to specialize (ABC) 36. HOT CITY ords. The include in servicing the Washington/ GENE PAGE -Atlantic SD 18111 campaign will 36. ANOTHER BEGINNING a major radio and print push and Baltimore market to provide a LES McCANN-Atlantic SD 1666 37. LOVE'S THE THING BARBARA MASON-Buddah BDS 5628 will feature the "Al Green Radio medium for local talent who have 37. ALTERNATE TAKES JOHN COLTRANE-Atlantic SD 1668 38. MISTER MAGIC Special Self Portrait," a self -inter- not found a vehicle through which GROVER WASHINGTON JR.- view album of Al, available only to be heard. 38. ASTRAL SIGNAL Kudu KU -2051 (Motown) GENE HARRIS -Blue Note BN-LA313-G The BS release is 39. MY WAY to radio stations. initial "Down 39. FIRST LIGHT MAJOR HARRIS -Atlantic SD 18119 In has Where It's At" by the duo, co - five years, Green been FAMILY OF MANN -Atlantic SD 1658 40. THE DRAMATIC JACKPOT the recipient of seven gold rec- produced by To ramillo and 40. THE BADDEST HUBBARD RON BANKS & THE DRAMATICS - Cecile Barker. HUBBARD-CTI 6047 (Motown) ABC ABCD 867 ords, all on the new album. FREDDIE

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com The Coast (Continued from page 12) Nash Day in L.A. New Production Co. Jerry Moss, Cheech (no Chong), Dean Stockwell, Dennis Hopper and Formed by Reid, Bell Davy Jones (I'm glad that's over too). The area was so infested with LONDON John Reid, co- notables that - it prompted Kim Fowley to comment, "If the ceiling fell owner with Elton John of the in on this place, they'd have to declare it a national disaster." It is Rocket Records Company, and hoped that this special, which NBC is set to air on March 31, might president of John Reid Enter- possibly lead to a regular series ... Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel, prises, Inc., has announced the too sick to perform his second night at the Whisky, instead hosted an formation of John Reid Produc- intimate get-together at his Sunset Marquis digs. The honored in- tions, Inc. At the same time, Reid cluded Iggy Pop, Bernie Taupin, Kim Fowley and Rodney Bingenhei- announced that producer -director David Bell will head up the new mer ... Taupin, who appears in this column for the third time (so operation. Connie Pappas has far), has been in town working on two new books; one a collection also been named an executive of of his lyrics, the other a photo documentary of the last Elton John the new company. tour ... And why is Elton not smiling every time he sees a copy of John Reid Productions will de- "Rock Dreams"? . . . Special kudos to Andy Chairamonte for his velop and produce in America magnificent Sparks radio spots . .. Lending a hand to recent sessions independent tape and film pro- for Lea Roberts' forthcoming UA album were the horn section of ductions for U.S. television. The Chicago, Blue Note vocal group Waters, Vernon Burch, Bobby Golds- new company will also export American -made programming to boro, and Joe Sample and Wilton Felder of the Crusaders. Producing "Johnny Nash Day" in Los Angeles began Hall ceremony Britain and the European conti- were Denny Diante and Spencer Proffer . . . Due in from Memphis at an early morning City where Johnny (right) was presented with nent specifically made for those this week are John King and John Fry, carrying with them the new a citation by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Brad- markets on a co -production Big Star album. The group, long a favorite with critics, is scouting a ley. The award was for Johnny's contribu- basis. tion to the community of Los Angeles and new label affiliation . . . Apparently the heavy talk on the street Announcements to the world of entertainment. of the first about the Montreal group Dudes is justified. Nearly every major label definite productions are ex- has shipped a representative north to find out what all the noise is pected upon Bell's return from about, and their praise is said to be unanimous ... David Blue cutting Knight Sues Motown London next week, where he flew some fine new material at Elektra, with John Guerin and Max Bennett to accept his third award from (Continued from page 12) Best Light (of the LA Express) overseeing. Lurking in the shadows and offering Entertainment Produc- sic Company. They furthermore tion in British Television (1974), good advice was Jack Nietzche. (Blue, incidentally, has of late been claim that the management con- presented by H.R.H. Princess receiving flattering praise in several interviews given by Leonard tracts they were also required to Anne at the Royal Society of Film Cohen, and has taken to returning the favor during interviews of his sign imposed "compulsory con- and Television Arts banquet at own.) ditions of employment on said Royal Albert Hall. OLD BUT NOT YET STALE: One local radio newscaster got an un- plaintiffs" in violation of state and expected jolt when he looked out his window one day to see the federal law. It is alleged that de - World Wide Sound photos of Ringo Starr that Capitol was projecting against the side of fendent Multi -Media Management the Tower to promote the release of "Goodnight Vienna." "My God," Corporation "had a conflict of in- Debuts in Memphis he exclaimed, "they're flashing pictures of Fidel Castro on the Capitol terests with respect to the per- MEMPHIS, TENN.-World Wide formance of its obligations as em- Tower. Something must be going on" . . . As an investment, the Sound Distribution has been Doobie Brothers have purchased the 12 -story Bank of America Bldg. ployees of said plaintiffs fairly and formed in Memphis to distribute in in San Francisco. The building is populated almost exclusively by good faith and with undivided pop, country, r&b and gospel loyalty under the stockbrokers and other straightlaced business types, which should Management labels and is currently set up with Agreements by reason of said in- make for some pretty interesting tenant/landlord meetings . .. Capri- 29 major distributors. President terlocking economic interests be- corn's Mike Hyland is not, as reported in this column a couple issues and treasurer of World Wide tween said defendant and de- back, Brian Hyland's brother. They're just good friends ... Rock poet- Sound Distribution is Bill Harper fendant Motown Record Corpo- ess Patti Smith being courted by a number of labels Latest addi- and secretary is Ellen Gay. ... ration." tions to the Eric Burdon Band are guitarist Snuffy Walden (Stray Dog, 'Fee -Splitting' Ray Manzarek) and pianist Rabbit Bundrick (Free, Kevin Ayers and It is further alleged that there Malcolm Klein more sessions than you could shake a year of sticks at) . Phil Man- was an "illegal fee -splitting ar- (Continued from page 6) zanera, brilliant guitarist of Roxy Music (currently going down a storm rangement" between Motown ing/middle of the road, soul/ on their first major stateside tour) has readied a solo album for April Records and Multi -Media Man- rhythm & blues and gospel/ release which has all of London buzzing. One side is instrumental agement and also charges "unlaw- religious. compositions, while the flip side features the talents of some of his ful economic compulsion invol- The advisory board is to select favorite vocalists (among them Eno, Bryan Ferry and ex -Soft Machine untarily imposed by defendant a committee of three specialists drummer Robert Wyatt) ... Based on phenomenal response to their Motown Record Corporation for each category, which will en- "You Tore Me Down" single in the midwest, several majors taking upon plaintiffs to accept an un- compass one artist, one producer a long hard look at the Flamin' Groovies and Greg Shaw's Bomp Rec- wanted commodity in the form of and one music business executive. ords ... Flora Purim, voted the #1 jazz vocalist in a recent Downbeat said purpoted managerial serv- Klein also feels that this factor poll and an inmate at Terminal Island in San Pedro, will give a special ices." will allow more time for evalua- concert from the institution on March 9. It'll be broadcast by KBCA, According to the Complaint, tion, with an independent ac- and participants will include Airto (Flora's husband), George Duke, Gladys Knight's record contract counting firm to tabulate the Miroslav Vitous and Carlos Santana . . . Lending assistance to Rick and management contract were votes and determine the winners. Derringer's forthcoming Blue Sky album, "Spring Fever," were Chick both for the period of semen years, The best song of the entire festi- Corea, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Peter Frampton, drummer John Siotis, and the group was required val will be decided upon by all of Todd Rundgren, bassist John Siegler and David Johansen the to of NY accept "only those employment the judges. Dolls. Their reggae version of "Hang On Sloopy" due out this week that were approved and Paul Williams is the as a single. directed official by said Manager and not to allow spokesperson of this year's fes- DISCO DOINGS: Rumors are still rife that the Whisky A Go Go will their names to be used in any tival. Helen Reddy held those close its doors to live entertainment in favor of a disco facelift. In professional or commercial enter. honors in the previous competi- discussing the situation with Billy Joel, Elliott Murphy was reportedly prise whatsoever without first ob- tion. certain of the closing, citing a 2 -for -2 average in comparitive situations. taining the written permission All entries must be postmarked He apparently had return options pending at both Max's and the Bitter and consent of said Manager." It by June 3. Official entry forms End when they closed and, well, you can guess what his status was at is alleged that the defendant can be obtained by writing to the the Whisky Rodney ... Bingenheimer has indeed left his disco, which Multi -Media Management Corpo- American Song Festival at Box now goes by the name of Hollywood's English Disco. He's presently ration was not licensed either as 57, Hollywood, California 90028 negotiating new turf, but in the meantime that leaves an awful lot of an Artists Manager or an Employ- or at any Radio Shack Store, who wild teenagers free to roam the streets. ment Agency in California. are distributing the forms.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Discount Sets New Field Staff RW Inspires Witherspoon Promo SCARSDALE, N.Y. - Discount southern regional manager, has Records has reorganized its field served in key posts with both marketing staff. The changes an- Franklin Music and Southland nounced by Sidney Brandt, vice Corporation. Operating from a president operations and business regional office in Atlanta, Golinski development, CBS Retail Stores, will supervise a staff of district includes the appointment of two managers including Tony Orr- new regional managers and thir- Washington, Baltimore, Virginia teen district managers for the and the Carolinas, Bo Bowen- seventy -store nationwide chain. mid-South, and Bob Packwood Heading the charge as regional for Texas and Oklahoma. managers are Stewart Treslar and Martin Super, who joined Dis- Larry Golinski, Martin Super and count in November 1974 as New Mal Goldberg. Each man will be England regional manager, as- responsible for a major sector sumes additional responsibility for of the country. New York State as well as New Treslar, who will headquarter England. Super will be assisted by in Chicago, assumes responsibility assistant regional manager Don Jimmy Witherspoon, Capitol Records and Far Out Productions artist, presents pro- for the chain's midwest region. Rothenstein and district managers motional T-shirts to Al Coury, senior vice president, a&r/promotion/artist develop- ment, Capitol Records, Inc., and Larkin Arnold, CRI general manager, r&b. Wither- Most recently with Schwartz Bill Cerulli-New York metro- spoon had T-shirts made for Capitol when he received word that his current single, Brothers' Harmony Hut Stores, politan area and Steve Leavitt- "Love Is A Five Letter Word," had broken into Record World's pop chart, first time Treslar is a twenty year music Boston. ever in his career. Pictured from left: Witherspoon, Coury and Arnold. business veteran. Treslar's staff Mal Goldberg, Discount's west- CLUB REVIEW will include assistant regional ern regional manager since 1970 manager Kevin Sheets, and dis- supervises the far west area. Gold - trict managers Howard Lerner- berg's staff includes assistant re- Bonnie & Feller: Blues and Laughs Chicago, David Sollars - Michi- gional manager Michael Campbell BOTTOM LINE, NYC - With now looms on the horizon an gan, Bob Hoffman-St. Louis and and district managers Bernie Blinn Bonnie Bramlett having renewed exciting new source of Delta Beverly Nordstrom in Minneapo- -San Francisco Bay Area, Andy her southern roots - thanks to rock. lis -St. Paul. More-Southwest, and Andy Wis- the musical input of the Capri- Headlining at the club here for Larry Golinski, Discount's new well-Pacific Northwest. corn cornucopia of sound-there a mid -week stand, her perfor- mance (26) was somewhat marred CONCERT REVIEW by her lack of dynamics, but it 'Lord Shango' LP was clear that already she is a Released by Bryan R&B Reigns at Radio City tremendous catalyst for her ex- cellent new 7 -piece band. Her NEW YORK-A funky, boogie self," including a rousing remake NEW YORK Bryan Records blues work best in vocal - billing kept the crowd that half- of the Detroit Emeralds' fabulous harmony has released the soundtrack al- patterns, as on the close of "Cov- filled New York's jumbo -sized, "Feel the Need" and the disc's bum of the new Bryanston fea- er Me," when even memories of deco -decorated Racio City Music title track, which amply displayed ture film "Lord Shango" to her teamwork with Delaney had Hall content for the first (13) of a the aggregation's expertise at de- coincide with the national release to give way to her new sense of three-day booking from pop/r&b/ livering heavy metal r&b in style. of the movie, announced Jack control. But much of her show jazz ensembles the Funkadelics Also highlighting their segment Wiedenmann, executive VP of the was on a more caustic level of (Westbound), Graham Central Sta- of the evening was a rendition company. feeling that failed to vary as the tion (Warner Brothers) and the of a previous charter, "Can You The "Lord Shango" album was songs demanded. Once she ac- Ohio Players (Mercury). The show Handle It," which was Sly produced, arranged and con- -like in complishes the art of pacing her was a long its ducted by Howard Roberts, and one, but the spice that chunky funk appeal. set to avoid the uni -level blues was features the Howard Roberts injected kept :he crowd en- Ohio Players bunch -ups in her performance Chorale and Orchestra, singer thralled, and rumor has it that Currently basking in the realm stockings, this lady could easily Ella Mitchell and the Staples the ensuing weekend perform- of a most successful chart reign, turn into one of the more fash- Community Church Choir of ances virtually blew the roof off the Ohio Players attained top ionable comeback acts of the Knoxville. the famed Hall. billing and drew most of the '70s. The Funkadelics opened the crowd. Their set was skillful, tight The album contains rhythm Dick Feller (Asylum), who show, starting off with three on- and rhythmic. The eight man and blues and gospel songs served as a well -received open- stage members ana the keyboard - band kept 'em moving and their which were composed by ing act, is kind of a musical Mar- ist emitting spacey sounds from talents were well -appreciated by Roberts, who is the musical tian from Nashville, a highly so- his instrument somewhat later the crowd, but unfortunately, director of the Broadway hit - for phisticated country act with an- joined by the remaining seven reasons unknown, their set con- "Raisin" and is also the musical tennae tuned to the world at group members. They were all sisted five director for the Alvin Ailey of only numbers, all large. While he saved his sensi- Dance Theater. bizarrely clad lone musician of which were wonderful but tive side for "Orphan of the played in a scanty diaper) and merely served to whet the appe- Road," he showed many facets their repertoire and style was tite of an audience hungry for of his multi -strata humor with Supreme Court Denies reminiscent of Arthur Brown's more of their musically innovative chart -proven winners like "Makin' early days. The lead singer joined sounds. They opened their set the Best of a Bad Situation" and Piracy Case Appeal the crew via an onstage coffin, with their first million seller, "Jive some as yet unreleased gems like with their lengthy set being Turkey," giving the crowd a WASHINGTON, D.C. - The heavy "Play Me a Shitkickin' Song" U.S. Supreme Court has declined topped by an extended version of dose of their forcefully funky which had the crowd kicking up "for want of jurisdiction" to hear their most recent charter, "Stand- flavor. "Show Me" and "Party" in appreciative jolts of glee. In- ing an appeal by E -C Tapes, Inc. from on the Verge of Getting It continued the pulsating pace, and strumentals such as a solo per- a Wisconsin Supreme Court rul- On." were followed by a soft but formance of "Dueling Banjos" ing that the firm's manufacture Graham Central Station ener- heated ballad from their current and Merle Travis' "Cannonball and sale of pirated tapes consti- gized the atmosphere with a cre- highly charted "Fire" set, "I Rag" showed that smack dab in tuted unfair competition. atively cohesive performance as Want to Be Free." From that they the middle of his wit is also some The E -C Tape appeal contended they simmered and cooked musi- segued directly into the title track pickin' skill that is as admirable that since the company was en- cally onstage, spi

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORD WORLD L LATIN AMERICAN Record World en Mexico By VILO ARIAS SILVA DESDE NUEST MEXICO - Se consolidó la Los Solitarios -Peerless-, lan- imagen de Morris Albert, creador zaron su 8vo elepé con temas INTEkNPCIONAL de "Feeling." El tema la invadido de Daniel López Director del RINCON de costa a costa la República mex- grupo, y Agustin Villegas vocalis- icana, escuchándose con mucha By TOMAS FUNDORA ta. El sencillo apareció contenien- fuerza, tanto la versión en inglés, El "Festival de Viña del Mar" arrojó los siguien- do "Cosas Inolvidables" y I como la bautizada en castellano tes resultados: Primer precio "Gaviota de Plata" al "Somos un por Tomás Fundora. Y, como Corazón," ambos tema "Canción de Amor" de Mikos Eleance y Kosta consecuencia del violento impac- bajo el corte romántico -moderno Karagianopoulos en interpretación de Elpida en to musical de Morris, su visita a que los identifica ... Si estuviera representación de Grecia. El segundo lugar cor- México es un hecho. Se presen- supeditado a la opinión y criterio respondió a "Un Niño Puede ser" de Joudan, tará en forma estelar en cuatro de "intereses silenciosos," necesi- Caravalli, Romuald e interpretada por Anne Marie programas de televisión -TV 2 taría un directorio telefónico para Gordard en representación de Francia y el Tercer con transmisión Nacional-; y complacer los pedidos semanales Lugar recayó en "Isletas Desiertas" del compositor cumplirá nutrida temporada de en la elaboración del Hit Parade. coreano Lee Bong Jo en interpretación de Chum trabajo en centro nocturno y pro- Los diez primeros lugares, son Hun Hi. La cantante coreana ganó el premio al Artista Extranjero más vincias. Los contratos, están ya designados por este corresponsal popular y Lee Bong Jo recibió también la distinción como el autor del registrados ante las autoridades sin estar influenciado, ni pre- mejor arreglo del Festival. El jurado estuvo presidido por Augusto respectivas, por lo que en breve, sionado, teniendo en cuenta audi- Algueró ... Triunfan rotundamente en México los interpretes, King tendremos la visita del nuevo ción y ventas del número; que en Clave en su interpretación de "Los Hombres no deben llorar," Morris astro carioca ... Rigo Tovar y su muchos casos, los temas que se Albert con "Feelings" ("Dime") y Camilo Sesto con °Quieres ser mi grupo Costa Azul, exclusivos del escuchan no son los que se ven- Amante." sello Melody, cubriendo su den. Cada semana surgen los Audio Internacional de New Jersey nos anuncia la instalación de cañonazo radial "Lamento de inconformes, que buscan caminos facilidades de grabación en los estudios de Montilla Records de Amor," con otro buen número equivocados para conseguir una Puerto Rico. Entre los equipos se han instalado una Grabadora de 16 "Cuando Tu Cariño," que se vis- figuración ilegal, que no pudieron canales Ampex MM 1000 y una consola RCA de 24 x 16 ... Columbia lumbra también como un futuro lograr con capacidad profesional. lanzó en España un larga duración en interpretación de Lope de hit ... Olavo A. Bianco -Record Pero, el sistema no cambiará, y el Toledo e integrado por temas de su inspiración. World Brazil-, te agradezco y re- Hit Parade seguirá siendo el Entre ellos me han impresionado "Un Beso ya es tribuyo tu atento saludo. ¡Exitos! (Continued on page 54) Vivir ... Gracias" y "Porque te has ido Tú". Los excelentes arreglos estuvieron a cargo de J. L. Na- varro, Benito Lauret y Peter Gulf. ¡Muy buen pro- ducto! ... La nueva grabación de Junior acabada de lanzar por Arcano en Estados Unidos titulada sobre el tema "Oscuridad" merece tratamiento DON KIRSHNER'S muy especial. El tema del Título es de gran belleza y fuerza de pegue. El resto del repertorio es bella- ROCK CONCERT mente integrado por "Black November Day," "Y Lope de Toledo Así es," "Solo," "En Algún y su PRESENTS Lugar" "Fuí Amor." En algunos temas junior interpreta en Inglés. ¡Muy bueno! Le entregaron los compositores mexicanos la Medalla de Oro THE FANIA ALL STARS "Agustín Lara" a Don Pedro Vargas ... En lanza- miento simultaneo van resultando éxito en casi THE WORLD'S GREATEST LATIN MUSICIANS IN todas las áreas Los Sobrinos del Juez (The Judge's THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE ON NATIONWIDE TV Nephews) en su interpretación de "Mortifica" y "Harina de Maíz". RCA acaba de editar este sen- cillo en México, Codiscos en Colombia, lempsa Produced by JERRY MASUCCI en Perú y Musiquisima en Argentina. Ambos temas están también entrando en la costa oeste de Es-

tados Unidos después de barrier en la este . . . BOSTON WBZ/CH. 4 SAT. 11:00 P.M. MARCH 1 Otro grupo que se las trae es el Pasteles Verdes KPLR/CH. 11 SAT. 12:00 A.M. MARCH 1 ST. LOUIS de Perú que con su interpretación de "Recuerdos WTCN/CH. 11 FRI. 12:00 A.M. MARCH 1 MINN. -ST. PAUL Jorge Carlos de una Noche" también están entrando fuerte en INDIANAPOLIS WLWI/CH. 7 SAT. 12:00 A.M. MARCH 1 Venezuela después de dar fuerte en Perú, donde resultó este tema LOS ANGELES KTLA/CH. 5 FRI. 11:30 P.M. MARCH 7 premiado como la "Canción del Año". Es una producción de Infopesa CHICAGO WBBM/CH. 2 FRI. 12:00 A.M. MARCH 7 ... Rinel Sousa en viaje por Latinamérica atendiendo a los primeros ATLANTA WTCG/CH. 17 FRI. 12:00 A.M. MARCH 7 pesos para el lanzamiento de las etiquetas Mericana y Salsoul de NEW YORK WNEW/CH. 5 SAT. 11:30 P.M. MARCH 8 Caytronics dentro del conglomerado latino ... Audio Latino acaba CLEVELAND WEWS/CH. 5 SAT. 11:30 P.M. MARCH 8 de lanzar un sencillo de Jorge Carlos, cantante radicado en Tampa, DALLAS -FT. WORTH KTVT/CH. 11 SAT. 12:30 A.M. MARCH 8 conteniendo "En un Sueño" (Fernando Lecuona) y "Un Amor para no DETROIT WXYZ/CH. 7 FRI. 1:00 A.M. MARCH 14 Olvidar." PHILADELPHIA KYW/CH. 3 SAT. 11:30 P.M. MARCH 15 Lanzó Musart en México el nuevo talento Horacio en la interpreta- SAN FRANCISCO PIX/CH. 5 SAT. 1:00 A.M. MARCH 15 ción del éxito "Soleado" ... Está arrasando "Mariposas Locas," una HOUSTON KHTV/CH.39 SAT. 10:30 P.M. MARCH 15 gaita interpretada por Simón Díaz en toda la región del Caribe y este de Estados Unidos BALTIMORE WIZ/CH. 7 FRI. 1:00 A.M. MARCH 21 ... Por supuesto, ya comienzan a aparecer las versiones copias del tema WASHINGTON, D.C. TTG/CH.5 SAT. 11:00 P.M. MARCH 22 ... Charlamos largo rato con Danny Daniel en visita que hiciera a nuestras oficinas. Aparte MIAMI WCIX/CH. 6 SAT. 9:30 P.M. MARCH 22 de "Por el Amor de una Mujer", "Diez y Seis Años" y "El Vals de las PITTSBURGH KDKA/CH. 2 FRI. 1:00 A.M. MARCH 28 Mariposas" Danny tiene a su favor otros temas que van escalando las listas de éxitos en TAMPA -ST. PETERSBURG WTOG/CH. 44 SAT. 11:30 P.M. APRIL 5 varias localidades en Latinoamérica. Según Danny no ha recibida aún (Continued on page 56)

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Los Angeles Puerto Rico Record World en Centroamerica By ALEX LUGO By KALI By KVM 1. LA BATALLA DEL CINO DE MAYO LAS MARIPOSAS LOCAS ¡Buena música amigos! desde todos recuerdan. LA TROPA LOCA -Capitol SIMON DIAZ Guatemala la cuna de la civiliza- Sigue Angelica Maria vendiendo 2. TE ESPERARE 2. DOS COSAS ESTELA NUNEZ-RCA LOS TERRICOLAS ción Maya les saludamos con las bien en todo el area sus temas 3. LA CITA 3. EL ALACRAN noticias del mundo de la música "Donde estas vidita mia." "Pro- LOS CHAVOZ-Gas LA PANDILLA . . . El primer éxito del año en puesta", "Tu sigues siendo el 4. DE MILAGRO 4. KUNG FU FIGHTING M'KE LAURE-Musart CARL DOUGLAS cuanto a producción se refiere, lo mismo", etc.... A propósito de 5. SIGUE LLAMANDO 5. EL TOPO PODEROSO esta logrando Daniel un joven Angelica Maria, ya casi esta con- TEEN TOPS-Orfeon HECTOR LAVOE 6. Q4JE CHASCO ME LLEVE 6. ME ESTOY VOLVIENDO TUYA cantante Guatemalteco con su firmada su llegada a Centro- JUAN GABRIEL -Arcano SOPHY versión a "Conversaciones con- américa para el mes de marzo 7. HARINA DE MAIZ 7. SALE EL SOL SOBRINOS DEL JUEZ -Audio Latino ISMAEL RIVERA migo mismo" ... El tema original con la obra ha mantenido en 8. LA BLUSITA COLORA C. DOCTOR'S ORDERS de - Juan Pardo practicamente México, por varios meses en car- ISMAEL QUINTANA -Vaya CAROL DOUGLAS esta pasando desapercibido por el telera, "Gigi" de Collette Ini- 9. GWERO GUERINCHE 9. NADA DE TI ... CONJ. TROPICAL CARIBE -Rovi EDDIE PALMIERI pú - blico, dado el impulso ciará presentaciones en Costa 10. LOS ZAPATOS DE MANACHO 1 C. ALEXANDRA que Público se le esta dando Rica donde en Diciembre pasado GRAN COMBO -GC PIJUAN al nacional ... Por estos lares se que galardonado por el influyente estan "Desempolvando" los viejos diario "La República" con el éxitos y las compañias grabadoras "Gato de Oro" por sus méritos (Continued from page 52) En Mexico del área estan re -editando las como Actriz y Cantante, como la auténtico termómetro musical de está anunciada, y me anticipo a añejas canciones, algunas con sus figura femenina "Más destacada México. vislumbrar un éxito completo ... interpretes originales; de tal del año" . . . Hoy por hoy - Rumbo a España Louis Coutto- Selecto, numeroso y elegante suerte que se lanzaron canciones Angelica Maria es lo más popular lenc y Guillermo Infante (RCA), coctel de CBS, para presentar el tales como "Nocho de Ronda" en Centroamérica ... Llegó nue- con el propósito de proyectar y primer elepé del grupo triunfador con Roberto Ledesma . . . "Sin vamente Julio Iglesias y casi paso coordinar la Convención Mundial La Banda Macho, que por muchas sangre en las venas" de Raúl Mar- desapercibido por el grueso del Latina RCA que tendrá lugar en semanas ocupó el primer lugar rero, "Abrazame fuerte" de En- público, dado que sus dos únicas ese País a mediados de Julio de nuestro Hit Parade con "La rique Guzman, "Magia blanca" de actuaciones fueron en conosido próximo . . . Sensacionalmente Noche que Murió Chicago." La los Hermanos Carrión,-"Amigo hotel y con precios bastante altos King Clave alcanza super ventas reunión fué un éxito hasta en el de Qué" de Orlando Contreras, para "las masas." con "Los Hombres no Deben minimo detalle, demonstrando etc. . . . No sabemos hasta el Esta en nuestro pais Sonia Llorar," que se constituye en una una vez más CBS que es una de momento los resultados en ven- Fausto la encantadora cantante de las piezas más escuchadas de las grandes compañias del medio. tas, pero creemos seran satisfac- Guatemalteca quien, luego de una la temporada. Su vista, también (Continued on page 57 torios, dado que es la música que (Continued on page 56)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Nuestro Rincon (Continued from page 52) como compositor ni un centimo en Estados Unidos y promete LA11N AMERICAN declaraciones que no sé si podré publicar. Bueno, a lo mejor me decido para ver como se mueven los grandes intereses de muy peque- ALBUM PICKS ños, amigos ... Discos Fuentes está de plácemes por el éxito de su nueva interprete Karool ... Y ahora ... ¡Hasta la próxima! Winners at the Festival of Viña del Mar, Chile, were: First Prize- EL ANGEL NEGRO "Canción" de Amor" (Mikos Eleance-Kosta Karagianopoulos), per- GERMAIN-International formed by Elpida from Greece; Second Prize-"Un Niño Puede Ser" XSLP 00479 (Joudan-Caravelli-Romuald), performed by French singer Anne Marie Con "Soy lo Prohibido" (Cantoral -Ramos) Gordard; Third Prize-"Isletas Desiertas" (Lee Bong Jo), sung by Ko- vendiendo fuerte internacionalmente, rean singer Chum Hun Hi. The Korean performer was honored as the Germain, ex integrante de Los Angeles "Best Foreign Performer" in the Festival, and Lee Bong Jo was voted Negros en su primera grabación como the "Best Arranger" in the event. The jury was presided over by Spanish solista. También se destacan musician Augusto Algueró ... Several foreign singers are smashing "Hambre" in Mexico, such as Argentinean King Clave with "Los Hombres no (O. Padrón), "Horas Frías" (Cantoral), Deben Llorar," Brazilian Morris Albert with "Feelings" (Dime) and "Date Conmigo" (Cantoral) y "Sofa" Spaniard Camilo Sesto with "Quieres ser mi Amante." (Wildo). Audio International has announced the completion of full 16 track With "Soy lo Prohibido" selling big in several areas, facilities for Montilla Records of Puerto Rico. An Ampex MM 1000 Germain, ex -member 16 track recorder and an RCA custom-built mixing console (24x16) of Los Angeles Negros, is here as a soloist. "Mi Niña are the foundations of the new installation and will spearhead the Bonita" (Valderrama), "Acuerdate de Mí" (Cantoral) and No se si es expansion of the long-established line of Montilla Records ... Discos por amor (Salinas -González). Columbia released in Spain an album by Lope de Toledo performing his own themes, including "Un Beso ya es Vivir ... Gracias!" "Porque te has ido Tú" and "Tan Solo Aler." Arrangements on this album are VOL. V by J. L. Navarro, Benito Lauret and Peter Gulf ... Arcano released in LOS MUECAS-Caytronics CYS 1430 the States an album by Spanish singer Junior performed in English Con dirección artística de Enrique Cano and Spanish. The title and impact song is "Oscuridad." Fantastic! Alis, Los Muecas están vendiendo esta Others are "Black November Day," "Y Así es," "Here's That Rainy Day" and "Fuí su Amor." nueva grabación en la cual se han in- Mexican composers honored Don Pedro Vargas with the "Agustin cluído "La Herida" (A. Márquez), "Nuestra

Lara" award . . in Mexico . Los Sobrinos del Juez (The Judge's Cita de Amor" (F. Machado), "Los Dos Nephews) are being simultaneously released by RCA in Mexico, Codi- Amantes" (M. Molina) y "Para qué volver" (Con tinued on page 57) (C. Gutierrez), entre otras. Under the musical direction of Enrique Cano Alis, Los Muecas are En '. Centroamericana selling this new album nicely in Mexico and the west coast. "Me da (Continued from page 54) Mucho Pena" (G. Paez Molina), "Mala Suerte" (E. Solano) and exitosa jira artística por ICY marcmóntkoide lo rrxírIco América "Consejo de Hermano" (M. Molino). moderno w del Sur, le puso fin en México 4UUEl AMOR desde donde llego a grabar su nuevo LP ¡Ya la temporada vera- DEL AMOR .. . LO MEJOR niega comenzó en Centroamérica! VARIOS INTERPRETES (Several Performers)- y los grupos estan preparando Parnaso P-LPS 1168 "Baterias" para lanzar "El éxito DEI AMOR...LD MEJOR cAmwmA Se incluyen grabaciones de Punto Seis, del verano 75", es decir, un tema R Alb. W YUS.K7 Allan h MARI MIA IOGIAOFIICYA1Lb. ,....<..: Sonia Lambrini, que llegue a ser el favorito en AA LHA Pmom IMG Wilson Miranda, Jimmy F REDDY playas, mares, lagos y ríos de los Mouro, los Stop, Lucio Vedro y Javier Ar)"«l3- que abundan en estas tierras .. . Santo. "Chiquilina" (Baeza -Clave) está De todas las producciónes vera- vendiendo fuerte en varias localidades. niegas la que puede dar la sor- "Donde Vas" (R. Lopez -V ffin presa es "Adios Muchachos" el Daniel), "Te ¡ ¡ü I- i viejo tango en Amo, Me Mas, Nos Amamos" (García ',á espectacular ar- - reglo de la Orquesta Sonoramica Segura-Dousset-Gaubert), "Oyeme, Escu- de Guillermo Rojas ... Los Clark's chame" (O. Farres) y "De que vale Tener (Continued on page 57) todo en la vida" por Wilson Miranda. Outstanding performances of several artists are included ¡n this package. "Chiquilina" by Punto Seis, contained in this album, is selling heavily. Also "Donde Vas," "Te Llenaré de Rosas" and ARCANO) "Hombre, Dame la Vida."

f71 lOfIcZ1E:y RAY RODRIGUEZ AND DURO UE) IMELDA MILLER En producción de Louie Ramirez, Ray Rodríguez y Duro brindan aquí una exce- ¡La Cantante de Mexico! lente producción salsoul. Se incluyen entre otras "Las Estrellas Brillarán" (J. DKL1 3288 Lazo), "Tres Lindas Cubanas" (G. Castillo), "Taíno soy yo" (H. Aponte) y "La Carestía CAYTRONICS de la vida" (G. Bas). "The Latin Music Company" Produced by Louie Ramirez, Ray Rodriguez and Duro offer New York (212) 541-4090 Texas (512) 222-0106 here an excellent salsoul package. California (213) 737-0197 Florida (305) 822-6967 "Ese Eres Tú" (J. Valentin), "Hablame Claro" Chicago (312) 521-1800 (F. Simo Damiron), "Pienso en Ayer" (B. Rodríguez -Aponte) and "Que si, que no" (B. Rodríguez -Aponte).

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com UJA Names Pompadur Mogull Traveling S (Continued from page 3) (Continued from page 3) Third Single To Latin America Joe Cocker's "I Can Stand a troduction for her. Now a bulleted for all of the company's interests Little Rain" album (A&M) is back 10 on The Singles Chatt, her NEW in music as well as other leisure YORK-Music publisher at a bulleted 135 this week, namesake album ¡s a bulleted 14 tithe fields. The Group consists Ivan Mogull is currently in the spurred by the success of his "You after 19 weeks of chart action. Los Angeles area on a business of ABC Records; ABC Music Pub- Are So Beautiful" single, now a In related developments, RCA and also attending the lishing; Anchor Records (United trip bulleted 16. The prior singles from ¡s experiencing a flurry of activity Kingdom); ABC Record and Tape NARM Convention. He then the Ip ("Put Out the Light" and "I with singles pulled off of cata- leaves Costa Rica on March 5, Sales Corp.; ABC Wide World of for Can Stand a Little Rain") had not logue albums. The prime example Music Retail Stores; Word, Inc. (a remaining there for two days created the kind of "comeback" is Styx (Wooden Nickel) whose Irazu. diversified religious communica- and staying at the Hotel enthusiasm of the level expected "Lady" single success (at 7 this tions company); ABC Leisure From March 7-10 he will be in from Cocker's first studio album week) has brought the "Styx II" at the Hotel Magazines (High Fidelity and Guatemala, staying after a recording hiatus. album up to a bulleted 23 some is to Modern Photography); ABC Farm Camino Real and then off For a new artist, the failure of two years after the package's at the Publications; and the ABC Enter- Mexico City, staying the first single to break need not initial release. At a bulleted 21 is tainment Center at Century City Aristos Hotel from March 10-14. result in diminished enthusiasm Elvis Presley's RCA single "My in Los Angeles. When in Central America, for all concerned. In addition to Boy," pulled from his catalogue Mogull will be visting with local Significant Contributions Minnie Riperton, Phoebe Snow "Good Times" album, and debut- record companies and setting up (Shelter) is now exploding on both ing on the charts this week are In making the announcement, in his own company Central charts thanks to "Poetry Man," a Pure Prairie League's "Amie" Levy said that "the UJA is hon- America - Ivan Mogull Central strong second choice following single and "Bustin' Out" album ored to name such a distinguished America, S.A. His home -base will "Let the Good Times Roll" which again, catalogue product proving colleague for this high award. in be Guatemala. His associate served as more of a top 40 in- an act's mass appeal. Since Pompadur entered the mu- Guatemala is Augusto Diaz sic industry, he has made many Duran. lasting and significant contribu- While in Mexico City, Mogull (Continued from page 54) tions both to ABC's music inter- will be visiting his offices there- En Mexico ¡Congratulaciones! ests and to the industry in gen- Ivan Mogull Latina - and again, indiscutible con dos grandes hits eral." visiting with the record company "Tendrías que tener una Aven- que se cantan en todos los rin- Philanthropist executives. tura" es el tercer triunfo musical cones, "Contigo y Aqui" y "Te consecutivo de Los Brios. Primero He added that, "despite his Necesito tanto Amor" . . . Lo fué sé busy schedule, Pompadur has "Yo que te Acordarás," mismo sucede con Julio Iglesias found considerable time to be- En Centroamericana siguiéndole "Tengo Miedo;" y y "A Flor de Piel" . . . Oficial- come involved in a variety of (Continued from pagé 56) ahora, esta nueva producción in- mente José Luengo -Director de philanthropic endeavors, which terpretada excelentemente por la grupo nicaragüense estuvo en Mercadotecnia- y Luis Alberto San include a primera voz del grupo Carlos dedication to the State Guatemala efectuando grabaci- of Israel and the raising of Marrero Sigue en plan ascen- Martin -Gerente Internacional-, vitally ones Fonica. Esta banda musical ... needed funds to dente el "Vouverás" de Patrizio, dejaron de pertenecer a Discos continue impor- tiene-"madera" para proyectarse tant cultural, social and de la inspiración de Chamin Musart . . . ¡Y será hasta la economic internacionalmente en forma am- programs." Correa . . . Elio Roca triunfador próxima desde México! plia y lo que pudimos escuchar ya grabado, puede ser un excel- ente medio. A propósito de Fo- nica, fuimos invitados para la inauguración de sus nuevos POLYDOR, S. A. de C. V. equipos de grabación de 8 ca- nales recientemente adquiridos ¡Enhorabuena! de México Con estos nuevos estudios (los primeros en Centroamérica de tal calidad) creemos que las produc- lanza el nuevo L P de la ciones musicales del area tienden mejorar cien por ciento, la calidad GENERACION 2000 en-sonido (hasta cierto punto buena) que proyectará a nuestros

artistas en forma más amplia .. . con su exito I. Martin Pompadur Y ahora ¡Hasta la próxima!

Nuestro Rincon (Continued from page 56) TU ERES scos in Columbia, Iempsa in Peru and Musiquisima in Argentina. "Harina de Maiz" and "Mortifica," their winning songs, are smashing already in several markets ... Another group that is really making it big is Los Pastelles Verdes from Peru, who are also smashing in Vene- zuela with "Recuerdos de Una Noche," the theme that became the smash of the year in Peru. They record for Infopesa ... Rinel Sousa is visiting all Latin countries, taking care of the release of Mericana and Salsoul product from Caytronics by their licensees ... Audio Latino just released a single by Jorge Carlos containing "En un Sueño" (Fer- nando Lecuona) b/w "Un Amor para no Olvidar." Musart released in Mexico "Soleado" by their new talent Horacio ... "Mariposas Locas" is becoming a smash success in the Caribbean States. in is and the This record released the States by All Art per- PHILIPS formed by Simon Diaz . . . Danny Daniel, famous composer from Spain, visited our offices in Miami this week. Amorg his winning songs are the smash hits "Diez y Seis Años," "Por el Amor de una Mujer" and "El Vals de las Mariposas." Danny claims that he had not seen a penny in royalties till this minute from the States, and promises some important comments. Let's see what it is all about! ... Distribuido en México por POLYDOR, S. A. Discos Fuentes is enjoying success via their new female talent Karool en Estados Unidos por MIAMI RECORD ... And that's it for the time being! J RECORD WORLD MARCH 8, 1975 57

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By RON McCREIGHT LONDON - 10cc looks set to become a major international force during 1975, judging by their recently released "The Original Sound- .7a7/.74-511; track" album, their first since signing to Phonogram world-wide. The set a IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE, JAPANS LEADING MUSK TRADE PUBLICATION consists of several outstanding pieces with the "Une Nuit Paris" - medley and potential single, "Life Is A Minestrone," emerging as the "Theme From Enter The Dragon," released here by Warner -Pioneer Records, won the Top Movie Music Award at the third Road -Show real gems. Phonogram's massive promotion campaign coincides with Cinema Awards presented by Shueisha, publisher of the movie maga- 10cc's first really extensive British tour which includes two London zine entitled "Road -Show." dates at the Hammersmith Odeon on March 19-20. RCA Records is launching a promotional campaign for the artists Robin Trower's popularity is rapidly gaining momentum thanks to of T. K. Productions under the ad phrase of "New Miami Sound." his current concert appearances around the country. This is underlined Featured in this campaign are George McCrae, K. C. & the Sunshine by his two dates at the Lyceum, London, selling out within days of Band, Gwen McCrae, and others. the box office opening and by huge initial sales for his "For Earth Three Degress' new album, "International," jumped to number nine Below" (Chrysalis) album. Renaissance has returned to Europe and this week, while their new single, "Nigai Namida," is rising rapidly on commences a mammoth tour which extends throughout the U.K. the Confidence Hot 100 singles chart. before they visit Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland during Roberta Flack will make her first visit to Japan at the end of March April. The band's new album, "Turn Of The Cards," will be on the to hold several concerts in major cities. new BTM label which is to be distributed by RCA. Genesis, having Victor Records has been successful in promoting Motown soul by just completed a three month Stateside tour, plays the rest of Europe using discotheques as a strong medium for the exposure of soul artists. during the next six weeks before returning here in mid -April for The specially compiled album "Bump In Discotheque" is bulleted at several concerts, including two shows at the Empire Pool, Wembley. no. 25 this week on the Confidence Top 100 albums chart. The album The ever-expanding A&M has introduced a new position of Euro- contains "Machine Gun," "The Bump" (Commodores); "Superstition," pean promotion manager, which is to be filled by Mary Rigby, for- "You Haven't Done Nothin'" (Stevie Wonder); "Funky Horse" (Edwin merly press officer at Atlantic. Other new executive appointments Star) and others. involve Laurie Hall, who switches from EMI Ltd. to the company's Toshiba EMI will begin a promotional campaign of reggae music in (Continued on page 59) March, releasing an album by Jimmie Cliff. The second blues festival will be held in the middle of March in major cities. Performers include Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Johnny Shines. GERMANY RCA Records released French singer Patricia's new single, "Tous Les Chemins Menent A L'Amour," on February 25. The song was cut from By PAUL SIEGEL her album "Quelques Larmes," which contains 12 Japanese hit songs BERLIN - "Music Show '75" in Hamburg, Ger- with lyrics by G. Cascalés. many was a sparkling success. The WEA family of labels opened the festivities with American consul -general John A. Brogan Ill and a hearty welcome by Warner Brothers president Joe Smith. ITALY The seventy -man team started off the European jaunt in Manchester then went on to Paris and By ALEX E. PRUCCHINI finally to Hamburg. Entertainment was provided U.S.A. rock star Lou Reed opened his tour of Italy in a riotous at- by the Doobie Brothers, Graham Central Station mosphere in Milan Sports Arena and had to close his act during the and Little Feat, all of whom gathered quite a bit second number to avoid trouble for him and his Around both band. of deserved applause. 30 hooligans broke their way into the arena and started hurling harm- Hot off the presses is Albert Hammond's new CBS single, "New ful objects towards the stage, hitting a musician of a supporting act. York Here I has well in When the RCA star walked towards the mike, the situation worsened. City Come." Albert always scored Germany and this recent release be no Phonogram/Philips He was then advised to take shelter. In his dressing room, Reed was should exception ... may have a smash on hands via John Holt's new single, upset and puzzled at the whole thing, and at the top of his profes- their "Help Me Make It Through the . has a sionalism, emphasized that he was willing and prepared to walk back Night" .. And it sounds like Ariola hit with Alvin Stardust's "Tell Me Why" . . . Edging onto airplay on the stage anytime as, he claimed, his fans came and paid to watch charts is Linda the Funky Family him perform. But everything considered, it was better to sit the night & with "Shame, Shame, Shame" on RCA . . . Also sounding good is the 'B' side of French songstress out. Local papers are reporting on the present state of affairs at rock Sylvana's latest Decca effort, entitled "Parlez -Vous Francais." venues and bitterly deplore the uncivilized behavior of a certain kind of youth. Dozens of wonderful new albums have hit the market here . . . Phonogram recording group Genesis will be touring Italy in mid - Ariola's biggie looks like Billy Preston with "Struttin'" . . . BASF March ... Italian group Nuovi Angeli has a new Ip out and has been sounding mighty fine with "Seasons In White" from Werner Twardy invited to submit a song for Switzerland in the forthcoming Eurovision ... CBS Records is exploding with their various Phillysound recordings Song Contest, which will take place in Stockholm early April. Italy EMI/Electrola hot with "Otto 2" ... Intercord Records has Andre will be represented by Durium duo Wess & Dori Ghezzi, who are Heller with "Neue Lieder" (New Songs) . . . Polydor Records with number one this week on Italy's charts with their lovely "Un corpe Kool & the Gang's "Higher Plane" . . . RCA doing swell with Gotz un'anima." Von Berlichingen ... United Artists doing well with Mikis Theodora- Songwriter Christiano Malgioglio has been invited to fly to Brazil kis ... And WEA Records sweeping with Yes' "Yessongs." to supervise the realization, in Italian, of an album of Roberto Carlos Headlining the newspapers here is the story of the new rock opera compositions for our market. The situation came about as a result "Gubec Beg," which was stolen from conductor Ivica Krajak. Not only of his lyrics to a Carlos song titled "Distancia," which was recently was the score stolen but the car that contained the sheet music as recorded by the Brazilian star himself in Italian and by Rifi's Iva Zanic- well ... Congratulations to writers Jack White and Fred Jay who are chi; both songs are climbing the charts. CBS/Sugar romantic balladeer currently riding the charts with "Ein Lied Zieht Hinaus In Die Welt" Johnny Dorelly will shortly enter the studios to cut an album entirely (A Song Is Moving All Over the World) by Jurgen Marcus on Kurt devoted to another Brazilian artist, Vinicious De Moraes. Richter's Telefunken label ... Auf Wiedersehn 'til next week!

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Warner Bros. Music Motown -Canada Nektar's Sweet Sound Is Concept -Oriented NEW YORK-Nektar, the Ger- Opens Italian Office Taps Mike Reed man -based British band, wants to NEW YORK - Warner Bros. LOS ANGELES-Mike Reed has express, as directly as possible, Music is opening its fifth interna- joined Motown -Canada as direc- who they really are. Indications of tional company in Italy. Heading tor of national promotion and that can be found simply by in- this new operation is Vittoro merchandising, replacing Ken vestigating the spelling of their Somalvico, who has had a long McFarland who has resigned, name. Rather than spelling the publishing background with both announced Ron Newman, Mo - sweet secretion with the ac- Sugar Music and Ricordi. town's Canadian managing di- customed "c," the group decided Ed Silvers, president of Warner rector. to change that tradition to "k" Bros. Music, had extended meet- Previously, Reed has been as- because it represents a much ings with Somalvico during a sociated with Sayvettes, Handle - harder effect. Bassist/vocalist Mo recent international tour, and the Co., and for Moore recently stopped by the, Pictured above is RW's Roberta Skopp man Co., Compo with Mo Moore. new head of this Warner com- the past seven years with WEA Record World offices, prior to a pany visited the home office of in various capacities ranging from tour of some 60 cities, to discuss Stateside releases which have be- Warner Bros. in Los Angeles to promotion to the Alberta branch the roots and directions of the come familiar so quickly. familiarize himself thoroughly manager, to product manager, quintet. Moore feels that concept al- with the operations of the and later national promotion and The group itself formed while bums are a necessity for the company. merchandising manager. the various Englishmen were group in terms of what they Ricordi, the former licensee of traveling through Europe. Moore want to say musically. Each Warner Bros. Music in this terri- had left his home country about selection on the set should be an tory, will still handle accounting Beaton to Direct 10 years ago and gathered the entity unto itself, with the album and administrative matters, but musicians along the way. As a flowing together, connected with the promotion and exploitation WFO in Europe collective unit, the band felt one main theme. Their current and acquisition of new catalogues LOS ANGELES - Mike Beaton limitations in gaining musical album, "Down to Earth," started will be directed by Somalvico. has been promoted to managing recognition in England. "The with "Nelly the Elephant," which During his recent stay in Los director of all European affairs for media in England is not really was followed by "Astral Man" Angeles, many negotiations for the Wes Farrell Organization. geared towards new music. In and eventually led to the circus American catalogues were begun, Beaton, who is based in the label's order to keep a band together theme. And although the set does and announcements of these London offices, is responsible for in England you have to play what revolve around a circus setting, acquisitions will be made shortly. the promotion and co-ordination the audience wants to hear. We the objective is to "see what life's of the Chelsea label in Europe. felt that that would limit our about through a circus format by Essex TV Spots Chelsea -Roxbury labels are dis- musical freedom and, in Ger- looking at the lives of the people tributed under the Chelsea logo many, we were accepted for what behind it," according to Moore. LOS ANGELES -A series of through Polydor for the world we were doing," Moore said. "If you put your imagination to television guest appearances has excluding the U.S. and Canada. Their first American release, use you can see what everybody been added to David Essex's itin- Up until now Beaton's activities "Remember the Future" on the does beyond their environment, erary in conjunction with his have been primarily as a liaison ABC -distributed Passport label, and the feelings and emotions forthcoming visit to the U.S. to for the various publishing ties. was in reality their fourth album are all very parallel . . . It's all serve as a presenter on the Beaton's new responsibilities will effort, with the prior releases ex- life." Grammy Awards Show telecast. now include acquisition of new clusively European, and gobbled As far as future efforts are con- The Britisher will appear on talent, signing new writers, and up by the strong cult following cerned, the collective congrega- "Midnight Special," and "Ameri- negotiating administration and co - garnered on the continent. That tion does not want to get tied can Bandstand." publishing arrangements. particular following developed, down to one particular sound, according to Moore, directly one special mode of musical ex- upon the release of their first pression. As Moore explained, if d(Continued from page 58) album, "Journey to the Center of you establish expectations from Englan the Eye." And, that too, was a audiences you trap yourself and publishing division, where he takes up a new post as business affairs concept set, as have been the two lose artistic freedom, something manager; press officer Charlie McCutcheon, who moves from Warner that the group, happily for audi- Bros. to Jigsaw PR Consultants; and Ian Harries who rejoins Paul Hol- ences, considers of primary lingdale, deejay and manager of Johnny "Muhammed Ali" Wakelin, Posta I Power importance. at his Metro Media syndicated radio company. Roberta Skopp Nigel Thomas' Goodear Records has concluded a distribution deal with CBS after terminating arrangements with Pye, which launched Clark Promotes Zito the label earlier last year. Other independent label Satril, which is LOS ANGELES-Francis C. La- still distributed by Pye in the U.K., has signed with Metronome GmbH, Maina, vice president -business which will provide them with pressing and distribution facilities in affairs for dick clark teleshows, Germany and Austria. Completing the list of deals concluded this inc., has announced the appoint- week are MCA which has captured Ireland's Eurovision representatives, ment of Margaret Zito as director Swarbrigg, whose first single will be the Grand Prix entry, "That's of foreign syndication for the What Friends Are For." Clark organization. Capital Radio has withdrawn from negotiations with Phillip Soloman Miss Zito will handle all aspects concerning a major investment for the London commercial music of syndication for the Clark station. Capital has opted for a similar deal with Standard Broadcasting properties throughout the world. of Canada, which also holds a major stake in the London news station, Formerly with Motown, Miss Zito L.B.C. Meanwhile, Capital, with the other eight commercial stations joined the Dick Clark organiza- around the country, is sponsoring a talent competition in conjunction tion in March of 1974. with RCA and a consumer music journal in search of a hot British soul band.

A wealth of potential hits just out includes "China Light" by Splinter In response to WNEW-FM's giveaway of Pirate Guilty (Dark Horse); "Chicago Box Car" by Poodles (Private Stock); "Good tickets to the world premiere playback of BALTIMORE - Steven Plut- LoVin' Gone Bad" by Bad Company; and "Make My Life A Little Bit the album by Mock Blues' members Justin schak, doing business as Balti- Hayward and John Lodge, thousands Brighter" by Frances Yip (EMI). Albums to watch come from Maggie of more Tapes, was found guilty by ("Suicide postcards from listeners were received. Bell Sal"-Polydor), Tom Newman ("Fine Old Tom"-Virgin), The event is scheduled for March 10 at Judge Lewis Harris in Baltimore and Richard & Linda Thompson ("Hokey Pokey"-Island). Finally, Carnegie Hall, New York. Pictured from District Court of making pirated good listening in from Canada by A Foot In Cold Water which comes left are Dennis Elsas, music director, tape duplications, a violation of up with a potential U.K. hit album ("All Around Us") and single WNEW-FM; Doree Berg, London Records' Maryland's New York promotion representative; and Anti -Piracy law, and ("Make Me Do Anything You Want") on Elektra. Scott Muni, program director, WNEW-FM. fined $750.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Televak to Introduce WCI Reports 1974 Results NEW YORK - Warner Com- rentals, which set a worldwide Video Hardware Display munications Inc. reported reve- industry record; even without the By ELIOT SEKULER nues of $720,076,000, net income important contribution made by LOS ANGELES --Easter has been with Under Uss Productions, a of $48,470,000 and fully diluted "The Exorcist," worldwide film set up as the target period for the firm that has worked extensively earnings per share of $2.40 for rentals would have exceeded introduction of Televak's video with Don Kirshner's television the year ended December 31, those previously recorded by any point -of -purchase display hard- productions. 1974. These results compare to motion picture company. The ware to several retail chains Televak intends to substitute 50 the 1973 figures of $549,619,000 other major factor in the large across the country. According to inch projection screens for the in revenues, $47,353,000 in net gain in revenues was the con- the firm's principals, Gary Van Sony TV monitors once the pro- income and earnings per share on tinued strong growth of recorded Haas and Daryl Wainman, over gram is firmly established. The a fully diluted basis of $2.09. music. During 1974, unit volume 250 stores will carry the equip- screens would be mounted on a The increase in 1974 net in- as well as dollar volume in this ment, initially, including such wall of the store to minimize come was sharply reduced by division were up significantly. chain operations as Licorice Pizza, space considerations and ear- losses incurred in the disposition The Brass Ear, Disc Records and phones would be provided for of WCI's foreign publishing oper- Drake-Chenault Offers Colorado's Record Center. The audio playback. ations of $10,959,000 and by the Two New Packages Televak system utilizes Sony Trin- Earlier this year Televak tested writedown of certain of WCI's CANOGA PARK, itron color TV monitors and video its video point -of -purchase mar- smaller cable television systems Cal.-Drake- Chenault has announced the com- cassette playback equipment to keting system in three Los An- of $3,000,000, both net of related pletion of two provide in-store exposure of re- geles locations. A survey was con- income tax benefits. In addition, new special tunes, "SuperSoul" and cording acts' live appearances or ducted among patrons of the test accounting changes adopted in "The Golden Years of Country." other related audio-visual ma- stores with the response said to 1974 have decreased 1974 net "SuperSoul" is terial. be excellent. Jim Greenwood, income and fully diluted earnings a complete 24 hour format for Televak furnishes the hardware whose Licorice Pizza chain pro- per share by $6,113,000 and $.30, stations using automation. The and installation free to the re- vided one of the test sites, termed respectively; 1973 net income format combines with a mix of current and old hits and tailer eight hours of taped the Televak system "a good tool and earnings per share as previ- can be varied to fit individual material relevant to the product in stimulating record and tape ously reported were, after re- market needs. The program is also of their client record manufac- sales." quired restatements, reduced by available to both AM and FM turers, who will pay a monthly Plans for future development of $3,817,000 and $.17, respectively. stations and can accommodate fee for the service. The material Televak's program include market These changes and restatements a wide variety of commercial will be edited in a manner that breakdowns (enabling the firm to related to accounting for motion loads. will ensure "The Golden Years of Country" that each client record supply country, pop and r&b loca- pictures and research and devel- is the result of almost one full company will receive its share of tions with suitable material) and opment costs. "prime -time" sales hours in the year of research and production. possible programming on a re- The increase in 1974 revenues store, estimated by Televak as It traces thet history of country gional basis. The Televak program resulted in part from an 80 per- being between the hours of music from 1965 through 1970, 3:00 was also demonstrated recently cent increase in theatrical film featuring hits and commentary p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on average in Europe, at the IMIC-5 conven- by weekdays. Initially, the tapes will tion. Johnny Cash, Eddie Arnold, Merle Haggard, Bill Anderson, Ferlin be changed on a monthly basis, Televak's offices are located at AFE to Release Husky, Faron Young, Ray Price, although Van Haas asserts that 3822 Cross Creek Rd. in Malibu, Hank Snow and many others. the firm is aiming towards a California; phone: (213) 456- Telly Savalas LP The was weekly or bi -we kly change in 8970. O NEW YORK-Herman D. Gim- show written by Pat Shields programming. bel, president of Audiofidelity and is hosted by Bob Kingsley. It Visual material will generally Enterprises has announced the is set up to run in one -hour blocks be drawn from artists' TV appear- PRC Coast Office rush release of an album by Telly covering each year; or as a 15 ances or any other filmed or LOS ANGELES David Grant, Savalas. Savalas, the star of the hour program for the station. - Either video-taped performance that is vice president of sales for PRC "Kojak" television series, will or both programs are available available. Editing and all other Recording Company, has an- work closely with the Audiofidel- from Drake-Chenault in production aspects will be han- nounced the opening of west ity Enterprises sales and promo- demo form at 8399 Topanga Can- dled by Televak in conjunction coast offices in Hollywood, Cali- tion departments to actively pro- yon Boulevard, Canoga Park, fornia. mote the album. California 91304, or by phone at Dartmouth Trustees (213) 883-7400. Approve Fund Effort ABC Inc. Reports '74 Results Wonder Promotion HANOVER, N.H. - The Board NEW YORK-American Broad- quarter earnings per share from Launched by Motown of Trustees of Dartmouth Col- casting Companies, Inc., reported continuing operations were $.61 LOS ANGELES-Motown Rec- lege has authorized a selective 1974 revenues and earnings from compared with $.72 in the 1973 ords has launched an extensive effort to raise $6 million to enable continuing operations that were quarter. Fourth quarter revenues special promotional and mer- the Hopkins Center for the Arts the highest in the company's his- from continuing operations rose to chandising campaign on the cur- and the arts programs tory, it was announced by Leonard at the $298,453,000 from $253,767,000 rent Stevie Wonder catalogue, college to keep pace with the H. Goldenson, chairman and in the like period of 1973, an in- according to Tom Noonan, Mo - growing demands Elton H. Rule, president. of under- crease of 18 percent. town's acting vice graduates, president of and also residents of Earnings from continuing oper- Write Off marketing. the surrounding communities. ations for 1974 were $49,945,000 The company's decision to The special promotional and The decision was announced compared with $45,470,000 in the write off the cost of certain un- merchandising campaigns, aimed by Dartmouth president John G. 1973 period, an increase of 10 successful network prime -time at major markets, has already Kemeny. He said a petition percent. Earnings from per share from series introduced during the been implemented at each distri- the Board of Overseers continuing of the operations rose to period was a principal factor re- butor level. The campaign in- Hopkins Center urging that a $2.92 compared with $2.69 in sulting in lower earnings per cludes additional advertisements special and selective fund raising 1973, an increase of nine percent. share in the fourth quarter. Also, that will involve radio, television, effort be initiated Revenues from for the arts at continuing opera- the pooling of interests with trade and consumer print ads Dartmouth was approved by tions were $986,040,000 in the 1974, Word, Inc., a leader in its field for the distributors, as well as in- trustees at compared their winter meeting with $880,505,000 for of religious music and publishing, store promotional displays. after they had heard a presenta- the prior year, an increase of 12 which was acquired by the com- The albums included in the tion from percent. Goddard Lieberson, pany on November 22, 1974, campaign are "Fulfillingness' chairman of the Hopkins Center Fourth quarter 1974 earnings resulted in a dilution of $.04 per First Finale," "Innervisions," Overseers, senior vice president from continuing operations were share for the year 1974, all of "Talking Book," "Music Of My of CBS and president of CBS $11,091,000 compared with $12,- which was reflected in the fourth Mind" and "Stevie's Greatest Records Croup. 094,000 in the 1973 period. Fourth quarter. Hits."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Argent Takes On New Direction Stan Bly (Continued from page 4) NEW YORK-It's been over a move that's best for all person- we had well -organized radio decade now that pop/progres- nel involved. "Russ wanted to and sponsoring Summer festivals and press interviews and the have BTO sive audiences have had the get into an album of his own built play at those festivals. pleasure of being exposed to the and to do basically three minute excitement; and obviously we had This of course gave the band the various hit -making efforts of Rod songs. We had different ideas power of the product and it instant national exposure and also hit an Argent. As one of the leading about what we wanted to ac- with impact. gave the company instant feed- forces of the Zombies, when the complish musically and by taking "It was a well -coordinated ef- back on audience reaction tó the British vogue was at its peak in separate directions we're more fort. By the time the product band. At one such gig in Nash- 1964, "She's Not There" drew able to reach our different goals." reached the field people, every- ville, BTO played for an hour and immediate and ardent Argent de- body knew everything there was a half-"The audience wouldn't votees, which was increased by Musical Exploration to know about the Ohio Players let them off the stage." Bly also the likes of "Tell Her No" and Rod authored most of the and everybody had their direc- pointed out that no small mea- "Time of the Season." And selections on the "Circus" re- tions and their game plans down sure of credit should go to the then, with the formation of Ar- lease, with one tune penned to exactly what was going to be." band members themselves (".. . gent along with Zombie-ite Russ by bassist Rodford. He stressed Bly hastened to give major incredible musicians, good busi- Ballard (who has chosen, at this the point that he is not singles radio stations CKLW in Detroit nessmen ... they cooperate total time, to leave the band for pur- oriented at this point and not and WCFL in Chicago credit for ly with their recording company suit of a solo career) the high thinking about lengths particu- helping break the Mercury acts, . . .") for making their success calibre of musicianship and larly, as evidenced by the timings but he stressed his guiding philos- possible. style remained top-notch with the on the compositions on the ophy: There is no small radio Kraftwerk, a left field success direction undergoing change, re- current album. As for musical station. Right down the line, Mer- to those outside of the company, sulting in classics including direction: "I want to develop cury considers every station im- was no suprise to the people at "Hold Your Head Up" and "God my current ideas and explore the portant and "The people who are Mercury. Mercury, according to Gave Rock and Roll to You." possibilities more deeply." making mistakes are the ones Bly, "flipped out over them" Presently Rod Argent feels a new Roberta Skopp who just hit for the majors and when Phonogram sent a Kraftwerk route coming about, and he disregard the secondary stations," album over from Europe. "There visited Record World to discuss First 'Estate' Bly stated unequivocally. were some people who believed the oncoming of a new Argent "You say you want Detroit? more than others," Bly said, "and sound. What about the people in Lans- that's what I mean by having The line-up presently includes ing? They don't get Detroit sta- complete candor between the Rod on keyboards and vocals, tions. We feel if we cover the people here. One person can't Robert Henrit on drums, Jim Lansings and the Flints, we'll soon make all the decisions. Kraftwerk Rodford on bass, and newly - bring in the Detroits and the has a total audience type of sound joined members John Grimaldi CKLWs." that can get great results on any and John Verity, on lead guitar Another case in point illustrat- format. They are an example of and guitar/vocals respectively. ing Bly's and Mercury's philoso- an album and a group that came In discussing the newly -released Haven recording artist Evie Sands visited phy of paying heed to the smaller from literally nowhere and Record World recently to talk about her we're "Circus" set, Rod explained that stations is the success of Bach- new Lambert and Potter -produced album, treating them just like a BTO or it is a concept album, closest "Estate of Mind," and single, "You man -Turner Overdrive. Mercury's an Ohio Players. That's the only spiritually to "Ring of Hands." Brought The Woman Out of Me." Ms. approach was to have the band way to have any type of relation- Rod continued, "There's more Sands is currently preparing for an ex- visit certain of the smaller stations ship with a group; when we put vocal harmony and simultane- tensive national tour that will include TV dates, concert and club appearances. our money down it's going for ously a stronger instrumental Shown in the photo, from left, are RW's total commitment with any type side. With the new guys in the Columbia Campaign Eliot Sekuler, Ms. Sands and RW's Ben of music. band," he said, "there's much Edmonds. For LP more of a musically unified New Getz "We signed 10cc and they're direction." NEW YORK - Columbia Rec- another act we're totally com- As far as the Russ Ballard split Maclen Songs Score ords has launched a compre- mitting ourselves to. Total big campaign is concerned, Rod feels it's a LOS ANGELES Elton John's hensive merchandising campaign - advertising, promo- - tion, sales, recent success with "Lucy In the in support of Stan Getz' first everything. We're coming out with them and I guar- Key AFE Executives Sky With Diamonds," a singles album in nearly two years, treatment of the Beatles' song, is "Captain Marvel." A national ad- antee you by this time next year To Promote Product indicative that "there's plenty of vertising campaign exploiting they're going to be where BTO Getz' appeal to a wide range of is right now. I guarantee that." in NEW YORK Herman D. room left for new treatments and - musical tastes will aim at Gimbel, president of Audiofi- new hits" from the Maclen Music pop, No idle boasts, these, but posi- rock and middle of the road tive, emphatic statements in- delity Enterprises, has announced catalogue, according to Steve of audiences. The campaign will tent from a that all key executives of the Love of the ATV Music Group. company whose cover radio and print outlets in success company will be on the road for Maclen contains the bulwark of and credibility (by virtue Beatles songs is every major city in the United of that success) is two weeks beginning March 3. and administered unquestioned. States and Canada. Each executive will be visiting for ATV. "Success comes because a com- distributors around the country, Support for Love's contention is pany has the right people and plus key accounts in each distri- voiced by such diverse industry Manilow's 'Miracle' the right product," Bly stated. butor's area, to promote Audio people as Johnny Musso, MCA "When you have a good showing Fidelity Records, and all affiliate Records VP, a&r, producer Brian of product it always makes you labels: Black Lion Records, Ahern, stage director Tom more believable and people stop Chiaroscuro Records, Enja Rec- O'Horgan, producer Teo Macero and listen harder. You get the ords, World Jazz Records, and and RCA artist/producer Ettore product, then you gain credibility; First Component Classical Series. Stratta. All concur that the Len- add to that well -planned, well - Audiofidelity Enterprises execu- non -McCartney material has a directed efforts on behalf of your tives who will be on the road virtually limitless potential for ex- product plus the initiative to look include Harold Drayson, execu- ploitation for stage and recording for ways to change and be that tive vice president; Sidney Hess, studio. much better and success follows. vice president; Bill Singer, na- In addition, the songs are reg- "Any act coming with us can tional sales manager; and Roy ularly being fitted to orchestra Visiting Record World's west coast offices feel confident that they're going Rosenberg, director of promotion. and band use, most recently in recently, Arista recording artist Barry to get more attention, better Drayson will be on an extended a recorder series by Consolidated Manilow. Manilow was appearing at the direction and more of a family road trip that will include Los Sales, instrumental method and Troubador and promoting his new single, approach than with anybody else. "It's A Miracle." Pictured, from left, are Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, solo books from Chappell and RW's Lenny Beer, Manilow and Arista's I'd say the place to be is Phono- Chicago and Atlanta. Creative Concepts, and others. Marty Goldrod. gram/Mercury."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com k2 0 RECORD wo map WORLD COUNTRY Academy of Country Music ABC Taps Bailey Wheeler Dealers LOS ANGELES-Michael Ochs, national director of press and Names Award Recipients public information at ABC Rec- LOS ANGELES-The Tenth An- piano; J. Cramer, D. Mannes, steel ords, has announced the appoint- nual Academy of Country Music guitar; Radio Personality Of The ment of Jerry Bailey as Nashville Awards Show is set to air on Wed- Year-Larry Scott, KLAC, Los An- publicity manager for the label. nesday evening, March 5 as an geles; Radio Station The Of Year In his new position, Bailey is ABC Wide World Special. -KLAC, Los Angeles; Jim Reeves responsible for all press and pub- Memorial Award Award winners for this year - Mery Griffin; lic relations for ABC in Nashville, Pioneer Tribute Merle are: Male Vocalist Of The Year- - Travis; with special emphasis on ABC's Johnny Bond; Tennessee Merle Haggard; Female Vocalist Ernie own Nashville operations. Of The Year-Loretta Lynn; Top. Ford. Missouri -bound RCA recording artist Bailey, who was formerly a Karen Wheeler accepts tape piracy read- Vocal Group-Conway Twitty & feature writer and reported on ing materials from RCA executive Chet Loretta Lynn; Most Promising Sound Shop, Inc. the music industry for The Nash- Atkins, prior to departing Nashville on Male Vocalist Mickey Gilley; Febraury 18 for Jefferson City, Missouri, - ville Tennesssean, will report di- Most Promising Female Vocalist- to appear before that state's House Com- Elects Officers rectly to Ochs. Linda Ronstadt; Country Music mittee considering anti -piracy legislation. NASHVILLE In a movement Nightclub Of The Palo- - Year-The of reorganization relating to the mino in North Hollywood, Cali- recent merger of Audio Design- fornia; Band Of The Year - (non ners and Sound Shop Studios, REP RT touring) -The Palomino Riders Craig Deitschmann immediately NASHVILLE (Jerry Inman); Band Of The Year assumes the duties of president By RED O'DONNEL.L (touring) - The Strangers; Single and general manager of Sound Andy Williams' latest is "Cry Softly," co -written Record Of The Year "Country - Shop, Inc., while Jon Schulen - by Buddy Killen, Glenn Sutton and Billy Sherrill. Bumpkin" by Cal Smith; Album berger becomes secretary-treas- It was from Williams' new album, "You Of The Year-"Back Home Again" pulled urer of the organization. Lay So Easy on My Mind." The single and Ip by John Denver; Song Of The Deitschmann and Schulen - are Nashville productions. "We cut the tracks Year-"Country Bumpkin" by Cal berger were both formerly here," explained producer Sherrill, "and then Smith; Entertainer Of The Year- affiliated with Audio Designers, went to Las Vegas to record Andy's voice" (on the Mac Davis; Academy All -Star and will continue to work with Columbia label, by the way) . . . RCA hotshot Band-Billy Graham, bass; Jerry their previous advertising ac- Ronnie Milsap is scheduled to tour the British Wiggins, drums; Billy Armstrong, counts, according to chairman Isles with the Glen Campbell Show. fiddle; Al Bruno, lead guitar; Floyd of the board Buddy Killen. Porter Wagoner is set for appearance on WWVA Jamboree (Wheel- ing, W. Va.) March 15. Porter's last scheduled visit to the show was Learning His ABC's stymied when his bus broke down. Mechanics now declare the bus is A -OK for the trip. The Danny Davis Singers' debut on RCA is "Stay A Little Longer," coupled with a 1974 version of "Singing The Blues." Bobby Vinton's Epic single, "I Can't Believe It's All Over," was pre- viously a country hit for Skeeter Davis. The song was written by Nash- ville's Ben Peters, who is co -writer with Vivian Keith of Freddy Fen- der's biggie, "Before The Next Teardrop Falls," which has been cut a jillion times ... MCA's country humorist Jerry Clower recorded some radio spots for Ditch Witch, a Perry, Ohio firm that pedals under- ground construction equipment-Brother Clower underground? Publisher Jim Pelton wants to know if a "gala affair" is for women libbers only? Jim (Kid Cuz'n) West comes up with a new daffynition of a teeny- bopper: It's a midget involved in martial arts. (Bop goes the weasel?) Roy Clark has recorded the theme song "Mississippi" for the ABC- Jerold k.. Rubinstein (second from left), chairman of ABC Records, recently spent a TV special "Huckleberry Finn," scheduled to air March 25 . . . Don week in Nashville visiting the ABC Records offices and meeting the company execu- Lacey, drummer with Jack Greene's Jolly Green Giants for seven years, tives as well as other Nashville executives. Shown at a cocktail party held in the resigned to become a police officer. He's on a different beat? ABC offices in his honor are (from left) Record World VP John Sturdivant; Rubin- Dolly Parton stein; Don Gant, ABC director of operations; and Jim Foglesong, president of Day in Sevierville, Tennessee attracted more than the Dot Records. (Continued on page 66) COUNTRY PICKS OF THE WEEK W MICKEY GILLEY, "WINDOW UP ABOVE" FRAZIER, "CASH ON DELIVERY EMMYLOU HARRIS, "PIECES OF (Glad, BM)). The Gilley touch SMITH" (Acuff -Rose, BMI). A THE SKY." One of the cleanest, o once again brings to life a fast movin' number that'll clearest country female voices be- z vintage oldie-this time the have you countin' the years longs to Emmylou, and this album old George Jones classic, and back to the rock 'n roll days Q is an excellent showcase for her

once again, it looks like a of Elvis, Chuck Berry and super talents. "If I Could Only sure shot for number one. other ¡itterbuggers and grease Win Your Love" is a super cut, Every juke will have this on monkeys. COD Smith is a mean with Ms. Harris also doing ex- it and every radio station movingator and Dallas has cellent interpretations of "Boul- will be beseiged with requests his story in song, backed up der to Birmingham," "Bottle Let once this hits the airwaves. with some cookin' Nashville Me Down" and "Queen of the Solid country, solid hit! Play- sidemen. This one will get Silver Dollar." Reprise MS 2213. boy P 6031. you shakin' the bacon! 20th Century TC -2171.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Stapp Receives '75 Encore Award UNTRY HOT LINE NASHVILLE - The Communi- He resigned from WSM to cations Arts Council of Middle become president of WKDA By MARIE RATLIFF Tennessee has announced its Radio, where he remained until selection of music publisher and 1965 when he left that post to veteran broadcaster Jack Stapp devote full time to his music Station Check List as this year's recipient of the interests. Today, he is president Reporting this week (alphabetically): organization's "Encore Award." and chief executive officer of KBUL, Wichita KVOO, Tulsa WIRE, Indianapolis The Award, presented in Nash- Tree International. KCKC, San Bernardino KWMT, Ft. Dodge WIVK, Knoxville ville during dinner ceremonies Stapp, a founder of the KENR, Houston WAME. Charlotte WMC, Memphis at Richland Country Club, is Country Music Association, was KFDI, Wichita WBAM, Montgomery WPNX, Columbus given annually in recognition in KGFX, Pierre WBAP, Ft. Worth WSKY, Asheville also instrumental bringing its KKYX, San Antonio WCMS, Norfolk WSLR, Akron of an individual who has gene- first live network Awards Show KLAC, Los Angeles WEEP, Pittsburgh WUNI, Mobile rously contributed to the field to Nashville. His contributions to KLAK, Denver WENO, Nashville WWOK, Miami of communication arts. All pro- the community over the years K000, Omaha WGBG, Greensboro WXCY, Peoria ceeds of the black -tie banquet have been numerous, and his KTOW, Tulsa WINN, Louisville go to the Council's scholarship efforts on behalf of United funds at the NARAS Institute and Cerebral Palsy of Tennessee are He's hot ! ! Blazing on the heels of his number one at Middle Tennessee State known throughout the U.S. "Out of Hand," Gary Stewart is on the same route with University. heavy play in all "She's Acting Single"! Instant Stapp, a Nashville native Danny Davis Singers parts of the country. whose broadcasting career be- It's his first on MGM, and Jerry Wallace is sure gan in Atlanta, Georgia at the Release First Album 19, has many broadcast- to make "Coming Home To You" a memorable initial age of NASHVILLE Danny Davis, ing achievements in his career. - outing! He's got a running start in Mobile, Ft. widely known for his creation of At the age of 21 he was director Worth, Memphis, San Bernardino, Columbus, Ft. Dodge The Nashville Brass, has de- for the CBS Radio Network in veloped another concept of musi- and Asheville. New York. He returned to Nash- cal product known as The Danny is returning strong on the scene with ville to become program direc- Kitty Wells Davis Singers, with their first RCA Loving You Too tor of WSM Radio and The Grand a cut from her current 1p. "I've Been album shipping in mid -March. Long" is jumping on lists at KTOW, WINN and WENO. Ole Opry. While at WSM he produced numerous network The group is comprised of It's breaking big! The world is now discovering radio shows, and brought many eight young men, who've previ- Not Lisa" is charting in Mobile, Jessi Colter] "I'm of the Opry's biggest stars to ously all worked various shows surging strongly in Houston, Peoria, Louisville, Nashville. at Opryland USA, backed by the Memphis and San Bernardino. Nashville rhythm section. Connie Cato continues to capture customers with East/Memphis Music While the Singers album is a instant calls at KENR; picks at KLAK, WUNI and WIVK. totally separate entity from Davis' current Nashville Brass Look out, it's a monster! Taps Eddie Floyd group, it does involve the same Newcomer _Debi Hawkins is making waves on Warner MEMPHIS - Recording artist creative force, with Bill McEI- Bros. with "Making Believe," Added this week in and songwriter Eddie Floyd is hiney as arranger, along with Ft. Worth and Louisville. the professional staff of Miami, Omaha, joining Bob Ferguson and Davis as co - Left Fielder: Watch out for Joey Martin_'s first East/Memphis Music Corp. as the prod ucers. chart mover publishing company expands its on Fret one! "Honky Tonk Fever" is a hot A cut from the album titled in Norfolk. catalogue activities. He will work at KV00 ; picked at WSLR, moving "Stay All Night, Stay A Little with Phillip Rauls and Joe Sham - Still Booming: Freddie Hartj Lynn Andersºnj Mel Longer" b/w "Singin' The Blues" well to place songs from the is also being shipped immediately Street. extensive East/Memphis cata- has winner in "Penny Annie." as a single release. Larry Gatlin another logue with artists and producers. 1p, it's been re -cut and Davis, who plays trumpet on Originally in his first Floyd will be working out of their initial record package, is singled with early action in from KLAK, WXCL and the new East/Memphis location also expected to conduct The WENO. at 66 Monroe (12th Floor), Danny Davis Singers when they Regional Rotations: Margo Smith's "There I've Memphis, Tennessee 38103 (P.O. begin working road tours. All Said It" on 20th Century well -received in Memphis; Box 3231). The phone number is bookings will be handled by Charlie Walker's "Last Supper" picked at WENO; Joe (901) 527-1551. Buddy Lee Attractions. Berry's "Today I Started Loving You Again" is a hot East/Memphis Music Corp. is the parent company of Birdees charter in Houston; Tom Bresh's "You're The Best 'New Faces Show' Set Daddy in the World" is most requested at KTOW; Betty Music Corp. (ASCAP), Deerwood and administers the Jean Robinson's "God Is Good" is picked at KFDI. Music (BMI) catalogues of Stripe Music (BMI) For Radio Seminar Bobby Harden's "One Step "is moving smartly in the and Two -Knight Music (BMI). NASHVILLE - The Country South! Radio Seminar will again feature Mexico" draws LP Picks: "This Is My Year for ABC Signs Borchers its annual "New Faces Show" to raves for Crystal Gayle at WMC; Olivia Newton -John's close this year's two-day broad- "It's So Easy" strong in Mobile. casting program. The "New Faces The Country Cavaleers are showing well with "Lady Show" will include new country on the Run" at WCMS and WSLR (pick). recording artists who have begun to prove their potential, but who may not have been introduced as Hall Golf Tournament Aids Children's Home yet to the entire broadcasting industry. NASHVILLE - Mercury record- revenue for the Bethel Bible ing artist Tom T. Hall is leading a School of Nixon, near Chatta- This year's line-up includes major fund-raising effort benefit- nooga. Connie Cato, Brian Collins, Billy ing a unique children's home Dates Larkin, Kenny O'Dell, Eddie Bab- project in East Tennessee. The golf tournament, named bitt, Betty Jean Robinson, Sunday Hall is sponsoring and is parti- the "Tom T. Hall -Bethel Celebrity ABC Records has announced the signing Sharpe, Brian Shaw and Ronnie cipating in the organization of a Golf Tournament," will be held of singer/songwriter Bobby Borchers to Sessions. An All -Star Band under celebrity golf tournament and Friday and Saturday, May 23-24. the label. Borchers (left) and producer the direction of Earl Hall and the Ron Chancey seal the new recording con- Nashville Choral will provide the evening concert, both of which The benefit concert will be on tract with a touch of the champagne will be major sources of operating Friday evening. glasses. musical and vocal support.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Co0UNTRY KITS: Missouri's Country Giant ALBUM PICKS By CHARLIE DOUGLAS SPRINGFIELD, MO. - The department in Missouri and the Ozark hill country of southwest largest outside of St. Louis) keeps BLANKET ON THE GROUND Missouri and northwest Arkansas KITS listeners informed with re- BILLY JO SPEARS-United Artists UA-LA390-G has long been the breeding ports on the hour and half hour Jo Billy has an album of country ballad ground for country music artists. as well as on -the -scene reports sounds, highlighted by her current super It's green hills, rich farmlands and from its fleet of four mobile news single, "Blanket on the Ground." Other rustic towns have produced such units. impressive cuts are "I Can Only Judge artists as Porter Wagoner, Jan Listener Feedbacks Your Future By His Past," "Before Your Howard and Dick Feller. But, as Said program Time" and "Permanently Lonely." A solid Porter Wagoner said recently, "It director Don Paul, "Overall, country voice with classy production wasn't until KITS came to Spring- we try to be a vital living part of Springfield makes this a winner. field (the area's principal city) and the entire Ozark that country music really started region. Our jocks to happen." are the type who like to get out, FREDDIE HART'S GREATEST HITS shake hands and visit with listen- FREDDIE HART-Capitol ST -11347 KITS became the Ozark's first ers. Listener feedback is also en- Mr. Heart and Soul has collected his great- 24 hour a day country music couraged by way of the KITS est hits into one package-and it's quite station in March of 1972. Twenty request line and our weekly one impressive with every cut a hit. From "Easy days after the switch, the April/ hour talk show, 'Cracker Barrel Lovin'" to "Trip to Heaven" and May ARB began; "My the survey Time,' the only hour during the Woman's Man," they're all winners. showed the change was beneficial week when we don't play country with a jump from fifth into first music. Our listeners are our most place among CRYSTAL GAYLE adults. Subsequent valuable source of programming ARB's placed KITS first United Artists UA-LA365-G overall ideas. You gotta have that feed- HigWighted by two super cuts, "Wrong and KITS -FM a solid second in back!" the metro and Road Again" and "This Is My Year For total survey area. Mexico," Miss Gayle showcases her im- The KTTS success story can be pressive talents with the fine production credited to a total effort to serve of Allen Reynolds. Other cuts that should the Springfield community and N'ville ASCAP Office draw a lot of attention are "A Woman's the entire area with entertain- Honors Gaither Trio Heart (Is A Handy Place to Be)," "Loving ment and information as well as NASHVILLE-In a presentation You So Long Now" and "Beyond You." thorough on and off the air pro- Mighty fine! motion. reception, Wednesday, February 26 at the southern regional office Format of ASCAP in Nashville, John T. TEN MORE BILL ANDERSON SONGS Benson Publishing Company of- The KTTS music format mixes JEAN SHEPARD-United Artists UA-LA363-G ficers Bob and John T. Benson all facets of country music from The file country voice of Jean Shepard is Ill, presented a special the western swing of the award to a fine showcase for 10 songs by one of the '30s and Heart Warming/Impact '40s to the contemporary recording all time great songwriters, Bill Anderson. sounds artists of John Bill, Gloria and Dan Included here are her hits "Slippin' Away" Denver and Olivia New- Gaither-The ton -John. Gaither Trio. and the as "Although we try to "At Time," well as "City The Gaither trio was honored Lights," "The Tip my reach into both ends of the of Fingers," "Poor by the label for selling in excess Sweet .Baby," musical spectrum, about 90 per- "When Two Worlds Collide" of one million records, the first and "Bright Lights and cent of our music is 'mainstream Country Music." group to be so honored in the Every cut is a country' like Charlie Pride, Buck winner-drop the needle label's 12 year history. The trio Owens and Loretta Lynn," says anywhere! has recorded music director Dave Martin. "We 18 albums since joining the label in 1966. One of take a positive approach toward their latest albums, "Let's Just our music all of it. We don't - Praise The Lord," received the Reed believe in taking an 'it's Hits the Silver Screen not so NARAS Grammy Award for "Best bad' approach. We think country Inspirational Album" in 1974. music is the most honest reflec- Their album, "Thanks For Sun- tion of life in America today; shine," is a final nominee in the we're proud of it-and we sell it." same category this year. The on -the -air salesmen of the KTTS brand of country music are Alan Boone 1-6 a.m., PD Don Far East Paul 6-10 a.m., "Barefoot" Bob Tour Kinney 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dale Set by Owens Moore 3-8 p.m., Bill Clay 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., with Rob Hough filling in LOS ANGELES - Buck Owens, on weekends. KTTS' FM counter- Capitol Records country artist, part also programs country, dupli- will embark on a major Far East cating the AM station 9 p.m. -8 tour with Susan Raye and the a.m. with Dan O'Day, Dave Buckeroo Band, announced his Martin and Chuck Riley selling personal manager, Jack Mc- country in the "Stereo Valley" Fadden. during hours of separation. Dur- The tour will begin March 19 Jerry Reed (left) co-stars with Burt Reynolds in the new film "W.W. and the Dixie ing December of 1974, KTTS-FM with Owens' first dates in Manila Dancekings," which details how a roguish con man turns a country band into increased power to 100,000 watts, at the Clark Air Force Base, March Nashville superstars. Composer -performer Reed, in his acting debut, plays the making it Missouri's most power- 21-22. Owens Dixie Dancekings' leader, while Reynolds (at the microphone, will then proceed above) is con artist ful country music station. W.W. Apare from motion pictures, Reed currently is on view via his latest cross- to the Lee Theatre, Hong Kong, country concert tour and within earshot on his newest album, "A Good Woman's The KTTS 24 hour news team March 24. Owens is then sched- Love," and single, "Friends," for RCA. (the second largest radio news uled for seven concerts in Japan.

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COUNTRY SONG OF THE WEEK DEBI HAWKINS-Warner Brothers WBS 8076 MAKING BELIEVE (Acuff -Rose, BMI) Debi takes the old Miss Kitty hit and sings it well. She's got it at waltz tempo-but it'll be moving up the charts fast.

BILLY WALKER-RCA PB -10205 WORD GAMES (Show Biz, BMI) I CAN'T SAY NO IF SHE KEEPS SAYING YES (Best -Way, ASCAP) Billy debuts on RCA with fast walking number about talking and not saying what you're thinking. The word is out-it's a hit!

TIM HOLIDAY-United Artists UA-XW613-X BOTTLE OF WINE (United Artists, ASCAP) A hit in the folk days, Tim brings this one back to life as his current economical condition matches the rest of the country-he can't afford a bottle of hobo's champagne.

EDDIE RABBITT-Elektra E -45237-A FORGIVE AND FORGET (Briar Patch/DebDave, BMI) Solid ballad that packs the message you've got to forgive and forget now and then. It'll hop on the charts in a hurry!

RONNIE MILSAP-RCA PB -10228 TOO LATE TO WORRY, TOO BLUE TO CRY (Hill & Range/Elvis Presley/ Noma, BMI) CMA's top male vocalist brings back this old standard from his recent album in hit fashion. Country blues at its finest.

TOMMY CASH-Elektra E -45241-A YOU'RE THE ONE I SING MY LOVE SONGS TO (Jack, BMI) Tommy tells his lady that she's his audience when it comes to crooning love tunes. Good bet a lot of others will be hearing this one too.

LARRY GATLIN-Monument ZS8 8643 PENNY ANNIE (First Generation, BMI) Gatlin guns down the story of a poor little girl who danced for pennies till she moved up to dancing for dollars. Strong voice and strong story make this a winner.

CHARLIE LOUVIN-United Artists UA-XW616-X WHEN YOU HAVE TO FLY ALONE (Tree, BMI) Charlie sings this Red Lane penned tune about the (loneliness of flight when there is no mate to fly with. It'll fly high on the charts.

BETTY JEAN ROBINSON -4 Star 5-1004 GOD IS GOOD (4 Star, BMI) Betty Jean sings about the goodness of the Main Man. The message and the song are good-sure to bring in requests.

RED STEAGALL-Capital P-4042 SHE WORSHIPPED ME (Rodeo Cowboy, BMI) Red had a good woman but he lost her; and even angels fly away when there's no heaven. It'll pull in requests and dimes like a magnet.

BILL PHILLIPS-Avco CAV-608 FOUR ROSES (AI Gallico) A TYPICAL DAY (4 Star, BMI) Pour the roses for this boy cause he's got a thorn in his thirst. Four roses make a bouquet here-delivery at the top.

DEBBY DIRKS-Hi String 2001 GOOD NIGHTS MAKE GOOD MORNINGS (Cedarwood, BMI) el Songstress tells friends and neighbors that good nights make good 44 mornings-and who can argue with a statement like that? Good idea and good song. t W. Carson Rif') (Road Bridge BMI) GUY & RALNA-Ranwood R-1016 I'D LIKE TO SHARE YOUR LIFE (Richard The Third, BMI) Popular duo on Lawrence Welk has captured the countrypolitan sound lig.C.CIrdSaTapeä in this positive love song. Champagne bubbles are in order here! PIP Records. Division of Pickwick Intl.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 20 COUNTRY SINGLES Ca ither's Popularity Crows As Gospel Comes of Age CRUD PUBLISHERS UST By DON CUSIC NASHVILLE-Bill Gaither is an formers. Gaither related in a A LITTLE BIT SOUTH OF SASKATOON JUST LIKE YOUR DADDY Walter Haynes award winning songwriter, per- recent interview with Record 16 (Pick -A George Richey (Marlon, BMI) -Hit, BMI) 25 former and recording act. If World how his trio started sing- A MAN NEEDS LOVE Norro Wilson (Al LEAVE IT UP TO ME (Blue Moon, ASCAP) 31 89 Gallico/Algee, BMI) LIFE Marty Robbins (Mariposa, BMI) 21 you've never heard of him it may ing at churches and local meet- AIRPORTS AND PLANES Tom Collins LIFE'S LIKE POETRY Don Gant (Shade he because he has never lived in ings befort branching out. Con- (Pi -Gem, BMI) 94 Tree, BMI) 99 ALL AMERICAN GIRL Jerry Kennedy LINDA ON MY MIND Owen Bradley New York, Los Angeles or Nash- certs are still the exception rather (American Cowboy, BMI) 83 (Twitty Bird, BMI) 1 ville, but has his home and office than the rule for most gospel ALWAYS WANTING YOU Fuzzy Owen LONELY MEN, LONELY WOMEN Ron a small (Shade Tree, BMI) 39 Chancey (Hill & Range, BMI) 43 in Alexandria, Indiana, performers although the Bill BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROPS FALLS LOVIN' YOU WILL NEVER GROW OLD town only 10 miles away from Gaither Trio recently played a Huey P. Meaux (Shelby Singleton, BMI) 2 Jim Vienneau (Hank Williams, Jr., BMI) 9 where he was born. Or it may be concert in California before 10,- BLANKET ON THE GROUND Larry Butler LOVING YOU BEATS ALL I'VE EVER (Brougham Hall, BMI) 37 SEEN Billy Sherrill (Copperband, BMI).. 90 because he has written exclusively 000 people. I BMI) 79 BUT DO Larry Butler (Arc, LOW CLASS Jerry Kennedy (Cedarwood, gospel music. Although gospel music is CAT'S IN THE CRADLE Jim Williamson & BMI) 100 Bill Compton (Story Stongs, ASCAP) ... 81 MAMA DON'T 'LOW Larry Butler Things are changing now, Gaither's livelihood, his family CHAINS Jim Shaw (Brazos Valley, BMI) 32 has 75 as music is comes first and he placed his (Scren Gems -Columbia, BMI) MATHILDA Huey P. Meaux (Longhorn, though, and gospel CHARLEY IS MY NAME Billy Sherrill BMI) 69 making waves on the music scene, business interests below those of (Otter Creek, BMI) 86 MY BOY Felton Jarvis (Colgems, ASCAP) 38 more people will be hearing c' his family. For instance, he only CHAMPAGNE LADIES AND BLUE RIBBON MY ELUSIVE DREAMS Billy Sherrill & tours on weekends and prefers BABIES Don Gant (Acuff-Rose/Hill (Tree, BMI) 14 Bill Gaither and the Bill Gaither Range, BMI) 54 NASHVILLE Hoyt Axton & Henry Lewy Trio-and more people will be never to leave home during the CLEAN YOUR OWN TABLES Biff Collie (Lady Jane, BMI) 67 (Blackwood/Back Road, BMI) 66 weekdays while his children are OH BOY Jim Fogelsong (Wherefore, BMI) 23 hearing his songs. COME ON DOWN Steve Stone a PENNY Norro Wilson (Al Gallico, BMI) .... in school. His wife, member of (Mandina, BMI) 51 11 Gaither began writing songs COVER ME Jim Malloy (Rose Bridge, BMI) 44 PROUD OF YOU BABY Billy Sherrill the trio, is also his writing part- (Algee, BMI) 53 "to fill a void" in gospel music, DEVIL IN THE BOTTLE Jack Gilmer ner, penning the lyrics on many PUT ANOTHER (Sunbar, SESAC) 4 NOTCH IN YOUR BELT saying, "There were things that Snuffy Miller (Screen Gems -Columbia/ of songs. LET TIMES FOOL YOU DON'T THE GOOD Songpainter, BMI) 85 needed to be said in songs that Pete Drake (Acoustic, BMI) 40 Among the Bill Gaither -penned RAINY DAY WOMAN W. Jennings HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW weren't being said." Now, with T Glaser (Baron, BMI) 3 songs are "He Touched Me," "Be- John Farrar (ATV, BMI) 15 RIDE 'EM COWBOY Paul Davis over 200 songs to his credit and HE TOOK ME FOR A RIDE Norro Wilson cause He Lives," "Get All Ex- (Web IV, BMI) 30 from the (Al Gallico/Algee, BMI) 46 the Dove Award, Gospel cited," "The King is Coming" and RIGHT OR LEFT AT OAK STREET YOU PLAY) ANOTHER SOME- Music Association for "Gospel (HEY WON'T Cliffie Stone (Attache, BMI) 30 "Something About That Name," BODY DONE SOMEBODY WRONG SONG Songwriter of the Year" every Chips Moman (Press/Tree, BMI) 72 ROCK 'N ROLL Gary Klein (Tree, BMI) 60 as well as numerous others found year since its inception in 1969 HOPPY, GENE & ME Snuff Garrett ROLL ON BIG MAMA Norro Wilson on the Trio's albums for the BMI) 47 (Algee/AI Gallico, (Peso/Lowery, BMI) 57 on his shelf, Gaither continues to Nashville based Heartwarming HE'S EVERYWHERE Clarence Selman ROSES AND LOVE SONGS Larry Gordon find things to say and new ways (Two Rivers, ASCAP) 49 & Larry Muhoberac (Keca, ASCAP) 24 Impact label and on the albums to say them. HOW COME IT TOOK SO LONG (TO SAY SHOULD I COME HOME Chips Moman of many other artists. GOODBYE) E. Jimmy & Jack J. Key (Tree, BMI) 80 "Gospel music is different from (Newkeys, BMI) 95 Actually, Bill Gaither should SING A LOVE SONG, PORTER WAGONER other types of music," said BELIEVE THE SOUTH IS GONNA RISE Eddie Kilroy & Bobby Dyson (Excellorec, not be an unfamiliar name-in AGAIN Billy Sherrill (Tree, BMI) 52 BMI) 82 Gaither recently in discussing his addition to the many Dove I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Larry Butler SMOKEY MOUNTAIN MEMORIES Dick songwriting and publishing. "For Awards he has won, he has also (Cayman, ASCAP) 70 Heard (Blue Moon, ASCAP) 76 instance, someone may send you won the SESAC International I CAN'T HELP IT (Fred Rose, BMI) 6 SOULFUL WOMAN Kenny O'Dell (House of Gold, BMI) 28 a song and say 'God has given Award in 1972 for the American I CAN'T HELP MYSELF Dick Heard & Nelson Larkin (Jobete, ASCAP) 50 STILL THINKING 'BOUT YOU Ron Chancey me this song.' Turning that song composer with the greatest ex- (Chriswood/Easy Nine, BMI) 48 I CAN S -ILL HEAR THE MUSIC IN THE down is like turning down God! posure and appearance interna- RESTROOM Jerry Kennedy (Hallnote, SWEET SURRENDER Milton Okun In write, may BMI) 59 (Cherry Lane/Walt Disney, ASCAP) 8 songs we people tionally, and a Grammy in 1974 argue the point or phrasing in I CARE/SNEAKY SNAKE Jerry Kennedy THE BARGAIN STORE Bob Ferguson for the "best inspirational per- (Hallno-e, BMI) 13 (Owepar, BMI) 7 them because in their religious formance." And as gospel music I FOUGHT THE LAW Bobby Hart & Danny THE CROSSROAD (Jack, BMI) 45 view, something in their interpre- Janssen (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 77 continues to grow, the name as THE ONE SHE'S CHEATING WITH tation doesn't fit right with that GOT A LOT OF HURTIN' DONE TODAY Ray Pennington, (Hill & Range, BMI) ... 91 well as the music of Bill Gaither Ray Baker (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 56 song." THE PILL Owen Bradley (Coal Miners/ will become even more widely I JUST CAN'T GET HER OUT OF MY MIND Guaranty, BMI) 27 is also per - known. Jerry Kennedy (First Generation, BMI) 29 Gospel different for THE TIES THAT BIND Don Williams

I STILL FEEL THE SAME ABOUT YOU New York Times/Eden, BMI) 5 Owens Bradley (Stallion, BMI) 35 (Continued from page 62) THE TIPS OF MY FINGERS Larry Butler Nashville Report (I'D BE) A LEGEND IN MY TIME (Tree, BMI) 65 Tom Collins & Jack D. Johnson town's of approximately 3000. "Outsiders" from Nashville, I population (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 64 THE WAY LOSE MY MIND Wesley Rose (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 73 Knoxville and neighboring states of Kentucky, Virginia and North l'D LIKE TO SLEEP 'TIL I GET OVER YOU THEN WHO AM I George Richey (Brougham Hall, BMI) ... 74 Carolina, were in attendance to hear Diamond Dolly sing. (Hill & Range/Acuff-Rose, BMI) 61 I'LL BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU SAY Sonny Loretta Lynn guest stars on NBC -TV's Mac Davis show Thursday, Limbo & Mickey Buckins (Lowery, BMI) 98 THERE'S A SONG ON THE JUKEBOX Charlie Rich (Algee, BMI) 67 May 8 ... "City Lights," Bill Anderson's first hit recording, is a click 'LL SING FOR YOU Wesley Rose (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 22 UPROAR Brian Ahern (Tessa/Jolly Cheeks, for Mickey Gilley and included in an album by Jean Shepard and BMI) 55 I'LL STILL LOVE YOU Jimmy Bowen Charlie McCoy. Give Faron Young's manager Billy Deaton an assist in (Keca, ASCAP) 26 WHATCHA YOU GONNA DO WITH A DOG LIKE THAT (Blue Rock, BMI) 97 bringing back this oldie and goodie. He was the "pitcher." I'M A BELIEVER Ricci Mareno (Ricci Mareno, SESAC) 10 WHEN SHE TURNS OFF THE LIGHTS (AND Speaking of Young, he's writing a sequel to Loretta Lynn's "The TURNS ON THE LOVE) Roy Dea I'M NOT LISA Ken Mansfield & Waylon (Short Rose, ASCAP) 93 Pill." He's gonna call it "The Aspirin." Jennings (Baron, BMI) 71 Jim WHILE THE FEELING'S GOOD Tommy Hill And yet another missive from Pelton: "According to latest IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES Ray Griff & Lee (Brougham, BMI) 78 reports from one -stops, jukebox operators and retail outlets, Ole Silver Hazen (Blue Echo, ASCAP) 84 WHOEVER TURNED YOU ON Fox (Charlie Rich) is not on the endangered species list." IN THE MISTY MOONLIGHT Joe Johnson Owen Bradley (Emerald Isle/ (4 -Star, BMI) 99 Battleground, BMI) 20 Ronnie Dove signed with Melodyland. First release is to be "Please IS THIS ALL THERE IS TO A HONKY WOLF CREEK PASS D. Sears & C. Davis Come to Nashville," written by Bobby Davis ... Stu Phillips' Michigan TONK Jerry Styner & Harley Hatcher (American Gramaphone SESAC) 19 (Brother Karl's/Mandina, BMI) 68 fan club birthday gift to him was a female Yorkshire Terrier. Already WONDER WHEN MY BABY'S COMING IT DO FEEL GOOD Stan Silver (Prima HOME Billy Sherrill (Great Foreign/ there was (is) a male Yorkie in the Phillips home named Tom Jones. Donna, BMI) 34 Arthur Kent/Galleon, ASCAP) 58 So he calls the female newcomer Juanita Jones. One way of keeping IT WAS ALWAYS SO EASY Ray Baker WRITE ME A LETTER Dick Heard up the canine Joneses? (Acuff-Rose/Hill & Range, BMI) 63 (Fox Fanfare/Cakewalk, BMI) 12 Opryland USA in Nashville, a family park, opens its third season IT'S A FEELING CALLED LOVE Jim Malloy WRONG ROAD AGAIN Allen Reynolds (Rose Bridge BMI) 87 (Jack, BMI) 36 Easter weekend, March 29-30 . . . George Hamilton IV tapped to IT'S TIME TO PAY THE FIDDLER Walter YOU ARE THE ONE Jim Vienneau emcee promoter Mervin Conn's annual "International Festival of Haynes (Coal Miners, BMI) 18 (Sawgrass, BMI) 17 Country Music" at Wembley Pool near London. It's also scheduled JANUARY JONES Ron Chancey (YOU MAKE ME WANT TO BE) A MOTHER (Chappell, ASCAP) 41 Billy Sherrill (Algee, BMI) 42 March 29-30.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 34 32 THEY DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE MY DADDY LORETTA LYNN-MCA 444 24 35 27 MISS DONNA FARGO-ABC/Dot DOSD-2002 17 41 I GOT A LOT OF HURTIN' DONE TODAY CONNIE SMITH- El Columbia KC 33375 3 THE 37 39 BEST OF JIM REEVES SACRED SONGS-RCA APLI-0793 4 45 PICKIN' GRASS AND SINGING COUNTRY OSBORNE BROTHERS- El MCA 468 3 39 33 WOMAN TO WOMAN TAMMY WYNETTE-Epic KE 33246 15 iú°cH 40 36 I WISH I HAD LOVED YOU BETTER EDDY ARNOLD-MGM M3G.4961 8 MARCH 8, 1975 m 46 RIDE 'EM COWBOY PAUL DAVIS-Bang 401 3 MAR. MAR. WKS. ON 50 CHET 8 1 CHART ATKINS GOES TO THE MOVIES-RCA APLI-0845 2 MI 3 LINDA ON MY MIND CONWAY TWITTY-MCA 469 5 43 34 LATEST AND GREATEST DANNY DAVIS-RCA APL1-0774 13 44 44 BOOTS RANDOLPH'S GREATEST 2 2 HEART LIKE A WHEEL LINDA RONSTADT-Capitol ST 11358 11 HITS-Monument PZ 33342 4 45 38 ANNE MURRAY COUNTRY-Capitol © 9 PROMISED LAND ELVIS PRESLEY-RCA APLI -0873 6 ST 11324 27 56 BARROOMS AND BEDROOMS DAVID WILLS-Epic KE 4 1 SONGS OF FOX HOLLOW TOM T. HALL-Mercury SRM-1-500 11 m 33353 2 47 35 REUNION GLEN CAMPBELL-Capitol ST © 10 A LEGEND IN MY TIME RONNIE MILSAP-RCA APL1-0846 4 11336 11 TANYA TUCKER'S GREATEST HITS-Columbia KC 6 4 LIKE OLD TIMES AGAIN RAY PRICE-Myrrh MST -6538 17 CD 33355 1 7 6 THE SILVER FOX CHARLIE RICH-Epic KE 33250 12 49 40 CHAMPAGNE LADIES AND BLUE RIBBON BABIES FERLIN HUSKY- 8 7 BACK HOME AGAIN JOHN DENVER-RCA CPLI-0548 32 ABC ABCD-849 8 50 47 HAVING FUN ON STAGE ELVIS PRESLEY-RCA -0818 Q 13 IT'S TIME TO PAY THE FIDDLER CAL SMITH-MCA 467 5 CPMI 15 GEORGE & TAMMY & TINA-Epic KE 33351 1 10 5 CITY LIGHTS MICKEY GILLEY-Playboy PB -403 12 ® 11 11 HIS 30TH ALBUM MERLE HAGGARD-Capitol ST 11331 23 52 43 MEL TILLIS' GREATEST HITS-MGM M3G-4970 16 12 8 HIGHLY PRIZED POSSESSION ANNE MURRAY-Capitol ST 11354 9 JOE STAMPLEY-Epic KE 33356 ®- 1 ® 23 ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD MAC DAVIS-Columbia PC 32927 3 54 49 PORTER AND DOLLY-RCA APLI-0646 28 14 16 IF YOU LOVE ME (LET ME KNOW) OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN --MCA 411 40 55 52 CLASSIC CLARK ROY CLARK-ABC/Dot DOSD-2010 20 15 12 I CAN HELP BILLY SWAN-Monument KZ 33279 11 JOHNNY CASH SINGS PRECIOUS MEMORIES-Columbia C 33087 1 16 15 BREAKAWAY KRIS & RITA-Monument PZ 33278 8 m 57 51 GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 BILLY CRASH CRADDOCK-ABC ABCD-850 13 22 EVERYTIME I TURN THE RADIO ON BILL ANDERSON-MCA 454 4 58 53 EXPRESSIONS RAY GRIFF-ABC/Dot DOSD-2011 7 21 SONS OF THE MOTHERLAND STATLER BROTHERS-Mercury SRM-1 -1019 5 all THE WAY I LOSE MY MIND CARL SMITH-Hickory H3G-4518 1 19 19 GET ON MY LOVE TRAIN LaCOSTA-Capitol ST 11346 15 60 54 DICK FELLER WROTE-United Artists UA-LA349-R 7 20 14 DON WILLIAMS, VOL. III-ABC/Dot DOSD-2004 19 61 59 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS 21 24 SHE CALLED ME BABY CHARLIE RICH-RCA APL1-9686 16 CHARLIE RICH-Epic KE 33247 98 62 58 RUB IT IN BILLY CRASH CRADDOCK-ABC 37 BACK TO THE COUNTRY LORETTA LYNN-MCA 471 2 ABCX-817 38 63 61 LOVE IS LIKE A BUTTERFLY DOLLY PARTON-RCA APL1 .071 2 24 42 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN-MCA 2133 2 TOMPALL-MGM M3G-4977 1 24 26 ONE DAY AT A TIME MARILYN SELLARS-Mega BLPS-603 32 m - 65 BRING BACK 25 17 THE RAMBLIN' MAN WAYLON JENNINGS-RCA AFL1-0734 24 57 YOUR LOVE TO ME DON GIBSON-Hickory H3G-4516 16 66 60 LORETTA LYNN'S 26 18 PRIDE OF AMERICA CHARLEY PRIDE-RCA APLI-0757 16 GREATEST HITS-MCA 120.. 39 67 63 PURE LOVE RONNIE MILSAP-RCA APL1.0712 27 30 ROOM FULL OF ROSES MICKEY GILLEY-Playboy PB -128 39 24 68 65 I'M NOT THROUGH LOVING YOU YET CONWAY TWITTY-MCA 28 20 COUNTRY HEART N' SOUL FREDDIE HART-Capitol ST 11353 14 441 28 69 55 THAT'S THE WAY LOVE SHOULD 29 29 COUNTRY PARTNERS CONWAY & LORETTA-MCA 427 36 BE BRIAN COLLINS- ABC/Dot DOSD-2008 30 31 BARBI DOLL BARBI BENTON-Playboy PB -404 6 13 70 62 I WONDER WHOSE BABY 31 25 SONGS ABOUT LADIES AND LOVE JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ- JERRY WALLACE-MCA 402 14 Mercury SRM-1 -1012 71 64 WHAT A MAN, MY MAN IS LYNN ANDERSON-Columbia KC 33293 13 72 67 NOW BRENDA LEE-MCA 433 15 48 IT WAS ALWAYS SO EASY MOE BANDY-GRC GA 10007 2 73 70 COUNTRY IS TOM T. HALL-Mercury SRM1-1009 27 33 28 INSIGHT INTO HANK WILLIAMS IN SONG AND STORY 74 66 FALL AWAY TEX RITTER-Capitol ST 11351 8 HANK WILLIAMS/HANK WILLIAMS, JR.-MGM M3HB-1975 10 75 69 NASHVILLE HIT MAN CHARLIE McCOY-Monument KZ 32922 23 A Hit Generates Excitement RECORD WORLD - Country Song of the Week Also Picked in Billboard, Cashbox, Gavin And Many Stations List Picks And Plays Hillman Hall Sings "The Lord And His Co -Workers" #8071 on

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com MARCH 8, 1975 THE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART

TITLE, ARTIST, Lobel, Number MAR. MAR. WKS. ON 61 PROUD OF YOU BABY BOB LUMAN/Epic 8-50065 5 8 1 CHART 54 29 CHAMPAGNE LADIES AND BLUE RIBBON BABIES Q 3 LINDA ON MY MIND FERLIN HUSKY/ABC 12048 9 CONWAY TWITTY ® 62 UPROAR ANNE MURRAY/Capitol 4025 3 MCA 40339 8 72 I GOT A LOT OF HURTIN' DONE TODAY CONNIE SMITH/ Columbia 3-10086 2 67 ROLL ON BIG MAMA JOE STAMPLEY/Epic 8-50075 2 5 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS FREDDY FENDER/ 66 WONDER WHEN MY BABY'S HOME ABC/Dot DOA -17540 7 COMING 3 4 BARBARA MANDRELL/Columbia 3-10082 2 RAINY DAY WOMAN WAYLON JENNINGS/RCA PB -10142 11 4 1 69 I CAN STILL HEAR THE MUSIC IN THE RESTROOM DEVIL IN THE BOTTLE T. G. SHEPPARD/Melodyland M6002F 13 m 5 JERRY LEE LEWIS/Mercury 73661 2 2 THE TIES THAT BIND DON WILLIAMS/ABC/Dot DOA -17531 13 6 7 I 60 25 ROCK N' ROLL (I GAVE YOU THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE) CAN'T HELP IT LINDA RONSTADT/Capitol 3990 11 14 MAC DAVIS/Columbia 3-10070 8 ER THE BARGAIN STORE DOLLY PARTON/RCA PB -10164 6 61 31 THEN WHO AM I CHARLEY PRIDE/RCA PB -10126 13 12 SWEET SURRENDER JOHN DENVER/RCA PB -10148 9 ra 73 NASHVILLE HOYT AXTON/A&M 1657 2 13 LOVIN' YOU WILL NEVER GROW Ó OLD LOIS JOHNSON/ 63 45 IT WAS ALWAYS SO EASY MOE BANDY/GRC 2036 15 20th Century TC -2151 9 64 43 (I'D BE) A LEGEND IN MY TIME RONNIE MILSAP/ 10 11 I'M A BELIEVER TOMMY OVERSTREET/ABC/Dot DOA -17533 12 RCA PB -10112 15 15 PENNY JOE STAMPLEY/ABC/Dot DOA -17537 6 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK* 17 WRITE ME A LETTER BOBBY G. RICE/GRT 014 8 13 6 I CARE/SNEAKY SNAKE TOM T. HALL/Mercury 73641 11 D - THE TIPS OF MY FINGERS 111 22 MY ELUSIVE DREAMS CHARLIE RICH/Epic 8.50064 5 JEAN SHEPARD in 26 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ United Artists UA-XW591-X 1 MCA 40349 5 19 A LITTLE BIT El SOUTH OF SASKATOON SONNY JAMES/ 66 71 CLEAN YOUR OWN TABLES STONEY EDWARDS/Capitol 4015 4 Columbia 3-10072 6 67 65 THERE'S A SONG ON THE JUKEBOX DAVID WILLS/ m 20 YOU ARE THE ONE MEL TILLIS & SHERRY BRYCE/ Epic 8-50036 16 MGM 14776 9 68 74 IS THIS ALL THERE IS TO A HONKY TONK 18 9 IT'S TIME TO PAY THE FIDDLER CAL SMITH/MCA 40335 14 JERRY NAYLOR/Melodyland M6003F 6 19 10 WOLF CREEK PASS C. W. McCALL/MGM 14764 14 MATHILDA DONNY - KING/Warner Bros. WBS 8074 1 20 21 WHOEVER TURNED YOU DAVID m ON WILKINS/MCA 40345 10 70 75 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW REX ALLEN, JR./Warner Bros. 21 23 LIFE MARTY ROBBINS/MCA 40342 6 WBS 8046 3 22 24 I'LL SING FOR YOU DON GIBSON/Hickory H 338 6 m 89 I'M NOT LISA JESSI COLTER/Capitol 4009 3 OH BOY DIANA TRASK/ABC/Dot DOA -17536 7 - (HEY WON'T YOU PLAY) ANOTHER SOMEBODY DONE 33 ROSES AND LOVE SONGS ED28 RAY PRICE/Myrrh MS 150 5 SOMEBODY WRONG SONG B. J. THOMAS/ABC ABP -12054 1 25 27 JUST LIKE YOUR 73 DADDY JEANNE PRUETT/MCA 40340 7 77 THE WAY I LOSE MY MIND CARL SMITH/Hickory H 337 6 37 I'LL STILL LOVE YOU I'D LIKE El JIM WEATHERLY/Buddah 444 5 - TO SLEEP TIL I GET OVER YOU FREDDIE HART/ 39 THE ® PILL LORETTA LYNN/MCA 40358 3 Capitol P-4031 1 34 SOULFUL 75 80 CHAINS BUDDY ALAN/Capitol 4019 3 El WOMAN KENNY O'DELL/Capricorn CPS 0219 6 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN MEMORIES MEL STREET/GRT 017 1 40 I JUST CAN'T GET HER OUT OF MY MIND m - 77 82 I FOUGHT THE LAW SAM NEELY/A&M 1651 4 JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ/Mercury 73659 5 30 78 85 WHILE THE FEELING'S GOOD MIKE LUNSFORD/Gusto 124 32 RIDE 'EM COWBOY PAUL DAVIS/Bang 712 7 2

BUT I DO DEL REEVES/United Artists UA-XW593-X 1 El 36 LEAVE IT UP TO ME BILLY LARKIN/Bryan 1010 7 LEI- 32 35 MAMA 80 70 SHOULD I COME HOME JOE ALLEN/Warner Bros. WBS 8052 6 DON'T 'LOW HANK THOMPSON/ABC/Dot 17535 7 81 81 CAT'S IN THE CRADLE COMPTON BROTHERS/ 38 BEST WAY I KNOW HOW MEL TILLIS/MGM 14782 ® 6 ABC/Dot DOA -17538 4 CI 42 IT DO FEEL GOOD DONNA FARGO/ABC/Dot DOA -17541 4 - SING A LOVE SONG, PORTER WAGONER MIKE WELLS/ ® 41 I STILL FEEL THE SAME ABOUT YOU BILL ANDERSON/ Playboy P 6029 1 ALL AMERICAN GIRL STATLER MCA 40351 5 - BROTHERS/Mercury 73665 1 36 8 WRONG ROAD AGAIN CRYSTAL GAYLE/United Artists IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES RAY - GRIFF/ABC/Dot DOA 17542 1 UA XW584-X 4 85 88 PUT ANOTHER NOTCH IN YOUR BELT KENNY STARR/ 46 BLANKET ON THE GROUND BILLIE JO SPEARS/ MCA 40350 3 United Artists UA-XW584-X 4 86 91 CHARLEY IS MY NAME JOHNNY DUNCAN/Columbia 52 MY BOY ELVIS PRESLEY/RCA PB -10191 4 3-10085 3 87 54 ALWAYS WANTING 87 IT'S A FEELING CALLED LOVE BILLY MIZE/Mega MR -1223 5 YOU MERLE HAGGARD/Capitol 4027 3 88 LIFE'S LIKE POETRY LEFTY - FRIZZELL/ABC 12061 1 53 DON'T LET THE GOOD TIMES FOOL YOU 89 A MAN NEEDS LOVE - DAVID HOUSTON/Epic 8-50066 1 MELBA MONTGOMERY/Elektra 45229 5 90 LOVING YOU BEATS ALL I'VE 48 - EVER SEEN JANUARY JONES JOHNNY CARVER/ABC 12052 7 JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic 8-50073 1 55 (YOU MAKE ME WANT TO BE) A MOTHER 91 95 THE ONE SHE'S CHEATING WITH BRIAN SHAW/RCA TAMMY WYNETTE/Epic 8-50071 3 PB -10189 2 53 LONELY 92 99 LOVER PLEASE KRIS MEN, LONELY WOMEN CONNIE EATON/ABC 15022 6 KRISTOFFERSON & RITA COOLIDGE/ 51 COVER ME SAMMI SMITH/Mega MR -1222 6 Monument ZS8-8636 2 45 49 THE CROSSROAD 93 96 WHEN SHE TURNS OFF THE LIGHTS (AND TURNS ON THE MARY KAY JAMES/Avco CAV-605 6 LOVE JOHN WESLEY RYLES/RCA 57 HE TOOK ME FOR A RIDE PB -10146 2 LaCOSTA/Capitol 4022 3 94 94 AIRPORTS 47 16 HOPPY, AND PLANES PAT ROBERTS/ABC/Dot DOA -17539 3 GENE AND ME ROY ROGERS/20th Century 2154 10 95 98 HOW COME IT TOOK SO LONG (TO SAY GOODBYE) 64 STILL THINKING ABOUT YOU BILLY CRASH CRADDOCK/ DAVE DUDLEY/United Artists UA-XW585-X 3 96 100 ABC 12068 2 RIGHT OR LEFT AT OAK STREET MOLLY BEE/Granite G 515 2 49 30 HE'S EVERYWHERE MARILYN SELLARS/Mega MR -1221 11 97 59 WHATCHA GONNA DO WITH A DOG LIKE THAT 50 56 I CAN'T HELP MYSELF PRICE MITCHELL & JERRI KELLY/ SUSAN RAYE/Capitol 3980 14 GRT 016 98 6 58 I'LL BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU SAY SAMI JO/MGM 14773 6 51 47 COME ON DOWN TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD/Capitol 3916 6 99 - IN THE MISTY MOONLIGHT GEORGE MORGAN/ 52 18 I BELIEVE THE SOUTH IS GONNA RISE AGAIN 4 -Star 5-1001 1 TANYA TUCKER/Columbia 3-10069 10 100 LOW CLASS CARL - PERKINS/Mercury 73653 1

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89 - A MAN NEEDS LOVE DAVID HOUSTON/Epic 8-50066

!n 55 YOU MAKE ME WANT TO BE A MOTHER TAMMY WYNETTE/ Epic 8-50071

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