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CARTRIDGE TV PAGE 21 HOT 100 PAGE 54 O TOP LP'S PAGES 56, 57 U.K. to Lower Retail CoCol, Kinney, Partridge, SSAfterTax Decision By BRIAN MULLIGAN Chicago Chart Heavies Record & Tape Retailer Staff Member By MIKE GROSS LONDON The U.K. gov- plications of a reduction in - 1.52 percent for three singles; NEW YORK Columbia ernment's decision to cut by 10 prices being almost immediate- NEW YORK -The Partridge - Family and Chicago were the Three Dog Night with 1.38 per- Records is the leading label in percent the purchase tax on lux- ly cancelled out, the industry Fifth Di- Top LP's and Hot 100 chart included, has also view future leading singles and album art- cent for two singles; ury goods, records to its plans mension with 1.33 percent for action for the first six months was welcomed this week by the in the light of the call by the ists, respectively, in Billboard's Midyear Industry Performance three singles; Jerry Reed with of 1971, while Kinney was the industry and most companies Confederation of British Indus- top corporation in both charts, least Report based on an analysis of 1.31 percent for two singles; will be lowering their recom- try to stabilize prices, or at Brothers with 1.28 per- according to the Midyear In- accord- keep adjustments to a maxi- the Hot 100 and Top LP's Osmond mended retail prices cent for three singles; Tom dustry Performance Report ingly. But the timing of the an- mum of 5 percent. charts for the first six months of 1971. The Partridge Family Jones w i t h 1.26 percent for compiled by Billboard. (The Kin- nouncement has put the com- The industry has cause to and Aretha Frank- ney Corp. includes the Warner panies on the spot with regard regret its adherence to prices in topped the field with 1.71 per- three singles, cent of the Hot 100 chart ac- lin with 1.20 percent for three Bros., Reprise, Elektra and the to plans for an all-round 10 per- the past -last year's upgrading Atlantic family of labels.) cent increase in prices in Sep- was the first for seven years, tion for three records. Chicago singles. and was the leading album perform- Following Chicago in the Top Columbia, which topped the tember. tax increases excluded - are: Elton John with Apart from the goodwill im- (Continued on page 44) er with 2.111 percent of the Top LP's action field in 1970's Midyear and LP's chart action for three al- 1,837 percent of the Top LP's Year-End reports, captured 10.7 bums. chart action for three albums; percent of the Top LP's Midyear Following the Partridge Fam- Grand Funk Railroad with 1.816 chart action with 27 albums, and Hassles Spur Revamping of ily in the Hot 100 action are: percent for four LP's; Three Dog 7.7 percent of the Hot 100 Dawn with 1.68 percent for Night with 1.724 percent for chart action with 31 singles. three singles; Jackson 5 with (Continued on page 16) Dealers' Group in Japan RCA Records came in sec- ond in both charts with 6.2 per- By BEN OKANO cent of the Top LP's chart ac- Billboard Japan/Music Labo Staff Member tion for 17 albums, and 6.1 per- Radio Forum Slates action TOKYO - National Record Osaka area. The NRDF has cent of Hot 100 chart Dealers' Federation (NRDF), been run by three elected of- for 19 singles. organization of all record deal- ficers, one each from Tokyo, The follow-up labels in the ers in Japan, is aiming to re- Osaka and Nagoya regions. Campus, Net Session Top LP's chart action, with organize by October under the However, the multisales By BOB GLASSENBERG number of titles in parentheses leadership of its acting presi- channels such as book clubs, are: Atlantic (11) 6.0 percent; dent, Kojiro Hayashi. But it direct mall, tape sales via gas CHICAGO -A special ses- Fourth Annual Billboard Radio A &M (13) 5.8 percent; Capitol may require considerable time stations, have forced the con- sion to create better communi- Programming Forum at the Ho- (16) 5.5 percent; Reprise (11) and effort by members and ex- ventional record dealers to take cations between campus broad- tels Ambassador on Aug. 19- 5.0 percent; Warner Bros. (9) ecutives before all problems more active steps to cope with casters and commercial broad- 21. Speakers at the special ses- 4.7 percent; Dunhill (6) 3.6 per - can be settled. new situations, and the three casters, and promote radio as sion include Augie Blume of (Continued on page 15) NRDF, which had boasted (Continued on page 44) an art form, will be held at the Grunt Records, the Jefferson its strong solid unity and up- Airplane label; Meatball Fulton graded the position of dealers of ZBS Media, and John Davlin, to such a level that it had a station manager, WGSU -FM, Canada Hits great deal of strength and in- Support Grows for Forming State University of New York fluence over the industry, has at Geneseo. The sessions, open been faced for the past year Unit to Retain Rock Fests to all broadcasters, will be held U.S. on Visas with the internal conflict be- at 10 p.m., Friday. By RITCHIE YORKE tween the dealers in the Tokyo By IAN DOVE In the past years of the area and the dealers in the NEW YORK-Further sup- which really hurts everyone in Forum, 40 -50 campus broad- OTTAWA - The Canadian port for Billboard's editorial the business." casters have attended, making government is considering im- stance (July 17 issue), calling Knight was personally con- the forum an ideal place for posing tougher restrictions on U.K. Raid on for a fact -finding committee to cerned with media treatment of record promotion men to meet U.S. entertainers wishing to ap- preserve the rock festival, comes festivals and rock which, he the top campus broadcasters pear in Canada. Manpower and from Grand Funk Railroad thought, was creating the throughout the country. Stu- Immigration minister Otto Lang Tax Dodgers manager and producer Terry wrong climate of opinion and dents will have a chance to said that there are virtually no Knight. Returning from pre- had an adverse afféct on civic meet music directors, program restrictions against U.S. enter- By ROB PARTRIDGE senting the Capitol group in authorities throughout the U.S. directors and air personalities tainers performing in Canada, Record & Tape Retailer Staff Member Japan and Hawaii, Knight said: who had the power to allow from every part of the nation, while only internationally known LONDON - Following the "I would like to join with re- or veto a rock festival. as well as Canada, South Amer - Canadian stars have easy access recent industry moves against sponsible people concerned with Knight reacted strongly to (Continued on page 58) to the U.S. But, "it is another bootlegging, Customs & Excise the problem of preserving these press reports of the Grand Funk matter for lesser known Cana- officials last week began a events. A personal appearance of Shea Stadium concert. The re- dian entertainers." clampdown on another aspect this nature is singularly the most ports, he said, stressed incor- Columbia Sales Under present U.S. immigra- of illicit retailing -purchase tax important vehicle of promotion rectly the numbers of police on Convention tion laws, there are two cate- evasion through the abuse of for artist and product. Rock fes- duty inside the stadium and ex- gories for Canadians wishing to export license certificates. tival cancellations are really pressed "what amounted to Coverage perform in the U.S. One cate- is - The officials raided four hurting this business. Already disappointment over the smooth Begins on Page 3 gory for top name perform (Continued on page 45) there are not enough headliners, (Continued on page 58) (Continued on page 45) (Advertisement)

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Records Re and Tapes General News Copyright Again Superstar Monopoly Hard to Bust, New Acts Find: Davis t o Col Meet E xten d e d byUnit By ELIOT TIEGEL By MILDRED HALL LOS ANGELES -Today's mu- fad artist go elsewhere. Our tor of field merchandise, field ad- sic business is fast becoming trademark has been the special, vertising and new artist develop- WASHINGTON - The Senate extension since the revision got dominated by the superstar, to the charismatic artist whose career ment. Judiciary Committee last week (22) under way in 1962. the detriment of new artists who can last." The Epic organization, too, is approved a resolution to extend to However, the senator said that are finding it increasingly tough Promotion of artists is becom- in position as far as a &r is con- Dec. 31, 1972, those copyrights the recent action by the House to break through, Clive Davis, ing more crucial to Columbia's cerned, Ron Alexenburg, the la- that would otherwise expire in copyrights subcommittee to set president of the CBS Records success, he said, noting that cau- bel's marketing vice president, said. 1972 and lose the longer term a 1973 expiration date on his Sen- Group, asserted during the open- tion "must be exercised to assure A new San Francisco office is provided in the pending revision ate- passed anti -piracy bill may in- ing session of Columbia Records that a definite amount of special being opened by Larry Cohen. bill. The resolution, introduced by dicate expected delay in complet- 1971 national sales convention on energy must be expanded on There are three producers in New Sen. John L. McClellan, chairman ing action on the full copyright July 22. breaking the records of a new York and Nashville and new acts of the Senate Copyrights Sub- revision bill on the House side. In Davis stressed that while "the artist. Or for that matter, an will be the keystone for Epic and committee, was expected to get that case, Sen. McClellan rather business of rock is healthy, the existing one not currently that the 10 custom labels which CBS an early Senate vote of approval. tartly informed the Congress, the business of new artist is tougher hot." distributes. This is the seventh such interim resolution to extend the expiring than ever" and the role of the Davis suggested that the field Alexenburg said that Sly and copyrights might need to run an- promotion man was thus taking force, which comprised the bulk the Family Stone were almost other year, to Dec. 31, 1973. on greater significance. of the Audience "be open to through with recording their next changes in policy or changes in Sen. McClellan's bill, S. 646, "All your ingenuity is going to LP. There are 34 field promotion which gives protection to record- the ways that things have always men assigned to work on Epic Audio Fidelity, be necessary for this task," he He suggested there ings against unauthorized duplica- told the Century Plaza Hotel au- been done." and custom label products, the tion, is identical with terms in must always be flexibility to see executive pointed out. dience. "The finding of the act on the exception. "I shud- the full copyright revision, but was long -lasting artist is and unique, the der at your accepting tradition for SQ Disk (Continued on page 13) where it all begins. Let the latest Milestone Set tradition's sake. Music is chang- Since Columbia has a major ing. We must change. We must stake in the development of four - preserve the best of all our tra- channel albums (which it calls ditions and yet keep pioneering, quadraphonic sound), three speak- -Circuit TV keep learning, keep experiment- ers discussed the SQ disk. Stan Sa tchmo Push Closed ing." Kaven, vice president for diversi- In opening the convention, fication and planning, pointed to NEWN YORK -Audio Fidelity Bruce Lundvall, marketing vice the matrix disk's compatibility on Recordsrds and Milestone Records Concerts for Stones president, said among his new regular stereo euipment and its have designated August and played with a Satur- color stereo equipment available marketing goals were total artist uniqueness when September, "Louis Armstrong LOS ANGELES -Three Sony decoder and heard through day night regional closed-circuit for a single national telecast. plans, new media methods of ex- Months" and will, during that on re- four loudspeakers. period, place special emphasis TV concerts will probably be on ploitation, more emphasis on In addition to the weekend TV tail advertising and better inven- Japanese albums by Armstrong are in- the three -week itinerary of the He indicated that one that concerts, the Stones will play tory controls to help "reduce the Sony which cluded in their respective catalogs. Rolling Stones in the U.S., start- dates each week. manufacturer (besides three or four cancer of returns." in the project with In addition, Audio Fidelity will ing in November. Tour would Geffen emphasized that the con- is the partner CBS) has begun making prepara- release a single of "Bill Bailey," help promote their next album certs will go for a $5 top, with Snyder Talks played and sung by Armstrong. release and would probably coin- to work halls Stanford Snyder, the sales and tions to build SQ equipment. Two the Stones preferring record companies have During the August- September cide with it. where the best lighting and sound distribution vice president, em- American David Geffen, the group's internal struc- also indicated to CBS they will activity which will include in -store facilities are available rather than phasized Columbia's present- American representative, could hall available turing with a new sales force for use its matrix system for promotion and special discounts, seeking the largest four channels of sound in the three albums which were recorded not be reached at presstime, in a vicinity. Geffen has said that Masterworks products and the cre- ing by Armstrong in the late 1950's but Frank Fried, Midwest con- the Stones will augment with ation of such positions as direc- (Continued on page 8) will be featured. cert promoter who headquarters Bobby Whitlock (keyboard) and These albums include "The Best his Triangle Productions in Chi- Bobby Keyes (sax). of Louis Armstrong" in which he cago, was believed to have the appears with his own all -star inside track on the tour and its Allied Artists Films Into group; "Louis and the Dukes," fea- closed- circuit video. Fried was turing Armstrong and the Dukes the catalyst in the recent Joe of Dixieland, and "The Definitive Frazier -Muhammed Ali ring tele- MCA Shifts Disks; Prager Heads Firm Album," which was recorded in cast, in that he originally brought Artists picture song. The film premieres together Bob Perenchio of Chart- NEW YORK - Allied Chicago in 1959, but was not re- has expanded into in Minneapolis on Tuesday (27), leased until last fall. well artists and the principals in Pictures Corp. the record field with the forma- followed by an additional 250 From the Milestone Records the fight. playdates during August. The Saturday night concerts, to Main Set -Up tion of Allied Artists Records. catalog will be "Louis Armstrong, Allied Prager is seeking new material An Early which be shown in color stereo, will be Carl Prager, president of Portrait," on he will also head the and masters. is heard with Sidney Bechet, staged in major auditoriums and Artists Music, Fletcher arenas. In to the Stones, recording firm. Henderson, Ma Rainey addition will be and Trixie Smith, and two other major rock acts will be in the To W. Coast The Allied label, which albums - "The Immortal King supporting cast for each concert. active in all phases of the pop `liver" and "The Immortal Concerts wil be aired regionally LOS ANGELES -MCA Rec- record field, will be distributed Chess, Philips '.her Henderson" -which fea- because, according to Geffen, ords has moved its service func- world -wide by Art Talmadge's ture Armstrong's horn. there is not enough first quality tions to Universal City here, with Musicor Records. the New York marketing and crea- The first release on the new soundtrack al- tive office becoming solely a dis- label will be the In Distrib Deal tribution firm, under executive vice bum of the film, "Romance of a Realistic Attitude Affects president Jack Loetz. New York Horsethief." The album will fea- NEW YORK -The Chess, Janus a &r will continue under Tom Mor- ture Yul Brynner and Lainie Ka- and GRT Records group, which gan. Tony Martell, marketing zan. Two songs selected from the also includes Westbound Records, Film Score Output: Butler vice president, has resigned rather album for single release will fea- has completed a longterm distribu- than take another post in New ture a vocal by Brynner, "Soft as tion agreement with Philips Rec- LOS ANGELES - Contempo- Butler who scored Mike Franko- York or make the move to the the Evening," coupled with the ords Ltd. for all merchandise in rary music composers exhibit a vich's "Love Machiné," calls the Coast. movie's theme song, "World With- the U.K. realistic attitude the "realism of motion. pictures plus Love." Mort Shuman com- under the new ar- toward Leaving the firm in New York out First releases amount of music they write for the realistic attitude" of the mu- posed and arranged the motion rangement will include records by motion pictures. As a result, ex- sic men as having a controlling also were Bill Grady, head of Muddy Waters, the manufacturing; Bill Levy, adver- Etta James, plained Artie Butler, there is of- factor in the amount of music Dells, Charlie Parker Memorial ten less music today in a film than utilized. tising manager; Joel Schneider, Wolf, Rotary Herb Gordon, na- Concert, Howlin' there was back in the 1940's and "Back in the '40's and '50's a head of tape; 'Fiddler' LP Connection, Funkadelic, Ramsey 50's. composer often stuck in as much tional promotion manager; Joe di Shirley Scott, Sabato, FM promotion man; Jim Lewis, Bo Diddley, music as possible," Butler said. the Detroit Emeralds and Chuck "Sometimes they backed every Stewart, soul promotion man. Mar- These records will go out 11111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 vin Paris left the firm recently as Repackaged Berry. scene and movement with it. But in September. overuse of music just deadens the part of the overall shift in em- NEW YORK -RCA Records is director, FLO GREENBERG to Broadway Fred Marks, managing impact. phasis of the record company repackaging its original Philips Records Ltd., said: "There "Composers are making music Los Angeles. cast album of "Fiddler on the who record BE hefty ad- are fine new artists TO CITED more dramatic and effective. The Rick Frio, national sales man- Roof" and mounting a for these labels as well as a com- NEW YORK-Florence Green- contemporary composer can now ager of Uni Records, has been pro- vertising - promotion - publicity plete revitalization of the legendary berg, Scepter Records president, score with instruments that weren't moted to national sales director campaign to support it. Chess names who have recently will be honored "for her distin- utilized before, like guitars and of MCA Records. Pat Pipolo, na- The repackaging is attendant to with the label and taken the longest re- signed guished record as a humanitarian" drums as solo instruments. tional promotion manager of Uni, "Fiddler" becoming a new direction with their careers." at a dinner -dance for the United A former New York composer, has been named national promo- running musical in Broadway's He added that much of the Chess Jewish Appeal sponsored by the Butler now lives here and has been tion manager of MCA Records. history. The historic mark was product had not been released in Music Industry Division. moving into film scoring after Both advancements are part of the set on July 21 when it played its the U.K. and should therefore find David Rothfield, national divi- working as producer of such rec- restructuring of the operation to 2,845th performance. an eager and growing market. sion merchandise manager of the ord acts as Janis Ian, Neil Dia- put sales and promotion of Uni, According to Rocco Laginestra, RCA Records president, the cast Korvettes, is general chairman of mond, Solomon Burke and Andy Decca, and Kapp Records in one IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII the event, and Bernie Block of Williams. He is the arranger on department with all personnel album has meant more than $9 Skyline Entertainment Corp. is Mark Lindsay and the Raiders' working on all labels. MCA Rec- million at the wholesale level For More Late News co- chairman. The dinner -dance "Indian Reservation." Upcoming ords, the parent firm, has head- since its release in 1964. will be held at the New York will be Dionne Warwick's next quartered in Los Angeles some Featured in the original cast See Page 58 Hilton Hotel on Oct. 24. single, "Amanda," a song he wrote time; Decca Records had been a set are Zero Mostel and Maria

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Shapira Tie Set Studio Track

With Chappell By BOB GLASSENBERG NEW YORK -An international I music publishing concept and a "Wally Heider and are respon- Records. . Albert Collins for sible consultancy arrangement has been for pioneering complex re- Tumbleweed Productions. . set up between Nat Shapiro and mote recording," said Reice Greewood Meadows for Uni Rec- Chappell Music. Shapiro, who Hamel, who called from Las ords. . . . Gabor Szabo and Vegas, where he was finishing acts as personal representative for up Abad Donato for Blue Thumb.. . a remote Michel Legrand, Galt MacDermot, date on Tom Jones. "You The J. Geils Band for Atlantic.. . Nina Simone, and a number of can quote me on that but be sure Buddy Miles for Mercury. other composers, lyricists and to say complex remote recording The East Coast Record Plant performers, will set up new col- because they were doing a lot of hosts Roy Haynes, John White and laborative publishing entities with remotes from radio stations long Art Farmer for Mainstream Rec- before 1958 when Wally did the Chappell. ords. . . . Jacob Young for Lisa first one to my knowledge. I came Projects already underway are Robinson Productions. . Don along in 1959 and started my re- joint publishing McLean for UA. . Ellen Mc- enterprises for mote Legrand and MacDermot. business." Complex remate Ilwaine for Polydor Records and BLACK SABBATH, Warner Bros. rock group, displays gold records recording, according to Hamel, Herbie Mann producing Air for Under the terms of the agree- means received for the LP's "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid." The gold ment, will using a lot of microphones Mann's Embryo Record label. Shapiro also act as a on a remote bearers in the top row, left to right, are: Pat Meehan Jr., manager; consultant to Chappell in matters date. For example, he * * * used 42 mikes on Jones 41 Tony lommi, lead guitar; and Bill Ward, drums. In the bottom row, involving film and theater music and Arnie Silver and Mark Stevens microphones for - left to right, are: Joe Smith, Warner Bros. executive vice president; Engelbert Hump of Silver Stevens Productions acquisitions, the signing of new erdinck. "I use all condenser mi- Ltd., Geezer Butler, bass; Ozzy Osbourne, vocals; and Pat Meehan Sr., composing and writing talent, and an independent production com- manager. crophones too, which gives me a special projects relating to book great quality pany, are in the process of corn - advantage when it pleting an album for Les Harsten, and music folio publishing. comes to sound," Hamel said. "The who holds exclusive ownership on one disadvantage is that they cost all audio rights regarding Howdy about three times as much as the Pickwick Debuts Fall Line Atl Promotion Doody. The name of the album is dynamic mike. Also, condensers "The Peanut Gallery." need a power source. It will be Not my con- released on the Leslee label denser though, I and For Kiddies, Private Label On 'Senuous' have developed distributed by Pickwick a system to power them from Interna- NEW YORK Pickwick Inter- The new 8 -track NEW YORK-Atlantic Records my tional - tape releases truck. Presentations. national Inc. has debuted two new feature Nancy Wilson, Glen is mounting a full promotion * * * record lines as part of its 1971 Campbell, Johnny Cash, Merle campaign on a spoken word al- Hamel has done remote record- Sigma Sound Studios, bum, ing Philadel- fall release. The lines, one aimed Haggard and Bonnie Owens among "The Senuous Woman," across the entire nation. He phia, had sessions with Laura based on the has had a truck since 1959 at the children's market, and the others. Lyle Stuart best- and in Nyro, Columbia artist who is other at the private label business, seller. 1965 had a completely integrated mobile being produced by Gamble and are part of 27 new LP's and eight The campaign includes radio studio. "I had a 3 -track Huff. The Four Tops of Motown in 22 then and I did a 8 -track prerecorded tapes shown A&M, Miss King spots major markets, brows- Barbra Streisand Records cut a few sessions with at a series of sales meetings held er boxes, streamers, buttons, post- album with it. Then in '66 I their producer, Frank Wilson. . . recently in New York, Chicago ers and trade and consumer ad- went to a 4 -track setup. Now The Buddy Rich and Woody Her- File Multimillion I have 8 and Los Angeles. vertising. an -track integrated man bands were recorded live by The children's series which is Marty Thau originally con- mobile studio and in a month I Sigma at the Marriott Suit Vs. Three will Motor Ho- being marketed under the title ceived the idea and working with have a 16 -track machine." tel in Bala Cynwyd, under the aus "My Name," is based on the 70 LOS ANGELES -A &M and Lewis Merenstein on the produc- Hamel is quite happy to see the pices of Herman Spiro Produc most common names and nick- Ode Records and Carole King tion side obtained original rights remote business come alive. With tions. names of children in this country. have filed a multimillion suit for for Thau-Merenstein Productions. the advent of Fedco, Location Re- * * * damages from The disks come in three record each and all of the The Atlantic deal was negotiated corders and Heider's location re- Creative Workshop is a studio box sets with a belly band that defendants, charging unfair com- by Jerry Wexler, executive vice cording setups on both coasts, located at Berry Hill, right near could be imprinted for the indivi- petition, interfering with contrac- president and Jerry Weintraub of Hamel echoed the voice of Chris Nashville. The Prince of America dual store or chain. Material used tual relationship, invasion of pri- Management Three. Atlantic will Stone, head of the Record Plant, was in for Mega Records. He was was culled from the Pickwick 33 vacy and unauthorized commer- release the album early August. New York, who showed me produced by Lanny and Ricky Fiel. catalog. cial use of name and likeness on Heider's remote truck setup re- The Fiel brothers played guitar Artists featured in the release an album cover has been filed in cently. and bass, respectively, Superior with Pad' are Nancy Wilson, Glen Campbell, Court here. The firms and Northern Songs "I think that this is what Tabet on drums; Buzz Cason, pi- King the Tennessee Ernie Ford, Al Martino, Miss seek damages from recording business is coming ano, and the Rhinettes as vocal the alleged to," Patti Page; and Carl Reiner & conspiracy entered into Maclen Sue said Stone. "It is really not as ex- background. Also in was Clifford by the defendants, Yours the & Mel Brooks, Wayne New to n, for pensive as studio time when one Curry, soul man, with Mac Gay - Asking Music, George Jones, Roger Miller, Jerry Sound Under- McCartneys considers that the concert is two den and Wade Conklin, guitars; Lee Lewis and Jeanie C. Riley. ground, Human Hands, supposedly hours long, perhaps David Briggs, manufacturers twice a night piano; Norbert Put- Pickwick's 1971 Christmas of- of the counterfeit NEW YORK -Northern Songs, for two days. It is a spontaneous nam, bass, and Karl Himmel, fering included two "Pop Christmas album, as their names appear on Ltd., of the U.K., and Maclen music that is recorded live. This drums. Arrangements were by Mix" albums, a "Country Christ- the LP backliner; and Los An- Music have filed a $1.05 million makes it more flavorable. And it is Bergen White. mas Mix," with Buck Owens, geles country retailer Sherman suit in New York State Supreme usually easier on the musician, who * * * Sonny James and Tennessee Ernie Kayser, D.J.'s House of Music; Court against Paul McCartney and gets paid for the concert and gets Emanuel New Places and Faces: Counter. Ford, a Guy Lombardo Yule LP., Aron, Aron's Record his wife, Linda, charging that the the recording done for his next LP part Shop, and Joseph T. Armbasin, defendants had violated an exclu- Creative Studios, Inc., makes and Jackie Gleason with his Christ- at the same time. Everyone wins." its home in Cincinnati and offers mas Voices and Strings doing College Record, Ltd. sive rights agreement for the song "Yep, that's about the way it's Complaint states that "Another up to 16 -track facilities. Head of "White Christmas." defendants Day." going," echoed Hamel. And he the place is Shad O'Shea, formet recorded without permission a The companies said that the can't be wrong. Grand Funk is live. live concert of Miss King, while program director and air personal- exclusive rights agreement was Aretha Franklin is live. Joe ity at WCPO. Ed Schmidt is also she performed in May, 1971, violated when at the couple collab- Cocker; Canned Heat; Count Basie a partner. Chief engineer is Gene ABC /Dunhill the Troubadour here, made rec- orated on "Another Day." in Europe; Three Dog Night; Lawson. Sonny Flaherty cut the ords of the tapes and sold them. The suit asks for $50,000 in Chuck Mangione B.B. King; Rod first session at the new studios. In addition to damages, the suit actual damages and $1 million in Stewart and the Small Faces seeks an accounting. punitive damages. * * * Region Meets Woodstock; Crosby, Stills, Nash Surf Enterprises recently opened and Young; Ike and Tina Turner; LOS ANGELES -ABC /Dunhill a 4- channel studio in Bricktown, Curtis Mayfield; the Rolling N.J. Their Granite label will do will hold three regional product Stones; all live. And Hamel tells meetings, Tuesday, Wednesday, much work in the new studio. me there will soon be a Count Three new Granite artists already Thursday (3 -4 -5). Dennis Lavinthal, Basie with Joe Williams live re- the label's sales director, will con- busy in the new facility are Stormy In This Issue cording out on Blue Note Records. Dawson, Peggy Grant and Penny duct the meetings for sales and It's the real thing. promotion personnel in New York, CARTRIDGE TV 21 * Lee. The studio is opened to all Chicago and New Orleans. record companies. CLASSICAL 33 Media Sound, New York, is cur- Lavinthal's visits will replace rently hosting Buzzy Linhart, mak- Baroque Recording Studios, Inc., the company's previous national COUNTRY 36 ing a new LP for Buddah Records. opened July 21, in Hopewell Junc- gathering to showcase its new LP Engineer is Harry Hirsch and the tion, N.Y. The have 16 -track facili- product. ties at the Accompanying Lavinthal INTERNATIONAL 44 album is being co- produced by Lin - Gayhead Motor Inn will be Julie Zimmand, sales man- hart and his sidemen, Bill Takis, around one hour's drive from fabu- ager; JUKEBOX PROGRAMMING 40 lous downtown New York. Joe Carbon, East Coast bass, and Luther Rix, drums. Lin- regional sales manager, and Charlie MARKET PLACE 43 hart plays guitar and vibraphone, Trepple, Midwest sales manager. as well as sings. Also in is Holly RADIO 27 Sherwood for Bell Records with Sparks Sets LP SOUL Tony Orlando producing and Tony Sussex Releases 34 Bongoivi engineering. Bob Hinkle, On Henry VIII TALENT 22 production manager at Ampex Rec- Track of 'Man' ords and ex -Good Earther, will be NEW YORK - The first LP TAPE CARTRIDGE 18 doing his own record with Jim Frey release on the Peer -Southern Or- NEW YORK-Sussex Records as executive producer. And Alan ganization's Spark label, "Henry has released the soundtrack to Bill FEATU RES Hot Country Singles 38 Douglas is still working on the VIII Songs of His Time /Keith Cosby's first feature length film, Mitchell Hot 100 54 soundtrack LP from "El Topo," Songs of My Time," is "Man and Boy." Music for the film Stock Market Quotations 10 for Douglas Records. set in conjunction with the Ameri- was composed and arranged by Vox Jox 30 New LP /Tape Releases 26 * * * can television premiere of "The J.J. Johnson, with musical supervi- Tape Cartridge Charts 20 Location Wives of Henry VIII" which stars CHARTS Recorders was at the sion by Quincy Jones. Top 40 Easy Listening .. ... 33 Grand Funk concert at Shea Sta- Keith Mitchell. The six -part special The main theme of the movie Best -Selling Soul Albums 35 Top LP's dium to make the soundtrack for begins Sunday (1). is 56 sung by Bill Withers, also a Best -Selling Soul Singles a movie on the Capitol Records The series was acquired for Sussex artist. Withers wrote the 34 Action Records RECORD REVIEWS group that the Maysle brothers are showing here by Time -Life Films. lyrics for the film theme song 43 filming. A single release from the album, "Better Days." Withers also has Hits of the World 47 Album Reviews 49 51 * * * "I'll Give You the Earth," was a his own LP and single which are Hot Country Albums 39 Singles Reviews At the West Coast Record Plant high -rider on the British charts receiving chart action. are George Harrison for Apple during the first half of this year. 4 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD ColumbiaRecords is proud to welcome Ian & Sylvia. Who wouldn't be:

They've got a fine new album. With eleven songs from some 31 the bes: ccr_temlorary song- writers. Inchiding Ian Tyson and Sylvia Tyson Anc from it, one of their most beautiful songs is being released is their first Columbia single. "Creators of Rain." It's a fine example of the best work 3f two Dery talented and successful people. There's. a let to 3e proud of. Ian & Sylvia's first Columbia single: "Creators of Ram.445430 From their first Columbia album:

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Billboard® Kinnei Music Executive Turntable The International Music -Record Tape Newsweekly Budd Expands, Inks Dolinger named United Artists Records national sales Billboard Publications, Inc., 165 W. 46th St., New York, N.Y. 10036 manager. He was previously Area Code 212, PL Mediarts Records general manager. 7 -2800 Cable: BILLBOARD NEWYORK; He replaces N.Y. Telex- Billboy 620523 Bernie Sparago, now Sunset Records general man- Publisher: HAL COOK Associate Publisher: com LEE ZHITO ager, director of - national accounts.... Jim Saltzman named UA's Foreign Acts national promotion director. He was formerly Los Angeles and EDITORIAL St. Louis branch managers. . . . Charles Bratnober named NEW YORK - Kinney Music Western Regional sales manager EDITOR IN CHIEF: Lee Zhito EXECUTIVE EDITOR: International is following for UA Records. He was Paul Ackerman up divi- formerly director of DEPARTMENT sion openings in Australia, France, UA Stereo Tapes.... Bruce Bird promoted EDITORS Germany to MUSIC EDITOR: Paul Ackerman and Japan by recording UA's Midwestern regional promotion man- CLASSICAL MUSIC: Robert Sobel and producing native talent ASSOCIATE MUSIC EDITOR: Mike Gross COUNTRY MUSIC: Bill Williams for ager. He was formerly a company promotion RADIO & TV: their home market, as well as for Claude R. Hall GOSPEL MUSIC: Bill Williams man in Cleveland.... Gene Armond assumes the TAPE CARTRIDGE: development in the U.S. and in- Bruce Weber SOUL MUSIC: Ed Ochs ternational title of East Coast regional promotional manager IUKEBOX PROGRAMMING: Earl Paige TALENT: Mike Gross markets. for UA. . . . Frank Mason CARTRIDGE TV: Eliot Tiegel CAMPUS: Bob Glassenberg "Kinney is now represented in promoted to vice 80 percent of the important world president of United Artists Records. He was INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR: Ian Dove markets with further previously SPECIAL ISSUES expansion director of finance, moving into that EDITOR: Eliot Tiegel planned," said KMI's executive ASSISTANT SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR: Ian Dove post in November 1969. Prior to working with vice president Phil Rose. F. MASON ASSISTANT RADIO -TV EDITOR: Bob Glassenberg Rose ad- the record ded that he expects company, he was with the Trans- COPY EDITOR: Robert Sobel KMI to ex- america pand towards Finance Corp. in Los Angeles for 11 years in various CHARTS and REVIEWS: Director, Don Ovens; Manager, Ira Trachter the Latin American countries within the next two financial and administrative posts. EDITORIAL NEWS BUREAUS years. CHICAGO, Ill. * * * 60606, 150 N. Wacker Dr. Area Code 312, CE 6 -9818 Recently signed Bureau Chief, Earl Paige to the Kinney umbrella of labels (Warner Bros., Dan Alvino named general manager and LOS ANGELES, Calif. 90069, 9000 Sunset Blvd. Area Code 213, 273 -1555 vice president of Bureau Chief, Eliot Tiegel Atlantic, Elektra) is the Flower United Distributing Corp. He was formerly its Western regional NASHVILLE, Tenn. 37203, Traveling Band and 1719 West End Ave. Area Code 615, 329-3925 Rumiko Koy- manager.... Reina Mekelburg named Los Angeles area Bureau Chief, Bill Williams onagi in Japan, Dollingler in Ger- promo- NASHINGTON, tion woman for A &M. She will D.C. 20005, 733 15th St., N.W. Woodward Bldg., Rm. 533. many, Francegall in France, Au- cover A &M's distributor in Area Code 202, 393-2580. Bureau Chief, Mildred Hall Phoenix while attending tumn and Dudley Moore in Aus- the University of Arizona. . . . Mike LONDON: 7 Carnaby St., London W.1. Phone: 437 -8090 Leventon named Cable: Billboard London, Bureau Chief, Mike Hennessey tralia, and Karen Young in Can- LP coordinator, responsible for promoting at ada. AILAN: Piazzale Loreto 9, Milan, Italy. Tel: 28.29.158., Bureau Kinney formed operations in the FM level. He was formerly an A&M promotion Chief, Daniele Caroli. Canada man in Chi- rOKYO: Shin -Nichibo 1 in 1967 and in England Building 2-1, -Chome Sarugaku -Cho, Chiyoda -Ku. Tel: 294- 76 -22. cago. He replaces Allan Mason who has moved to the company's Bureau Chief, Malcolm Davis. in 1969. All branches distribute, a&r department. promote sell FOREIGN and their own prod- CORRESPONDENTS uct and are licensed to distribute LRGENTINA: Ruben Machado, Lavalle 1783, Buenos Aires. product of all Kinney labels. LUSTRALIA: David Elfick, 7 Myrtle St., Crows Nest, Sydney. Tel: 929 -0499. LUSTRIA: Manfred Schreiber, 1180 Wien.XVIII, Kreuzgasse 27. Tel: 43.30.974. IRAZIL: Henry T. Johnston, Av. Rio Branco 25, Rio de Janeiro. Tel: 223 -4977. :ANADA: Ritchie Yorke, 15 Austin Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. Promotion Group :ZECHOSLOVAKIA: Dr. Lubomir Doruzka, 14, Zeleny pruh, Prague 4 Branik. Tel: 22.09.57. TIRE: Ken Stewart, Flat 5, 141, Rathgar Road, Dublin 6. Tel: 97.14.72. Names Steering INLAND: Kari Helopaltio, Perttula. Tel: 27.18.36. ,RANCE: Michael Way, 41, rue des Favorites, Paris 15. Tel: 532.81.23. IREECE: Committee in L.A. Lefty Kongalides, Hellinikos Vorras, Thessaloniki. Tel: 48.000 and 43.329. ( OLLAND: LOS ANGELES VALAN DO Bas Hageman, Hymnestraat 9, Apeldoorn. Tel: 62735. - Local rec- IUNGARY: Paul Gyongy, Derek Utca 6, Budapest. Tel: 35-88 -90. ord promotion men named a steer- SRAEL: Avner ing Rosenblum, 8 Gezzer St., Tel Aviv. Tel: 23.92.97. committee at a meeting here Frank Military named vice president, APAN: Malcolm Davis, Shin and set general manager, Metro- -Nichibo Building, 2 -1, 1 -Chome Sarugaku -Cho, Chiyoda -Ku. Aug. 12 as the date for AEXICO: Enrique media Music Inc. He was formerly general Ortiz, Nueleo Radio Mil, Insurguntes Sur 1870, Mexico 20, D. F. the first luncheon. A luncheon manager. Artie IEW ZEALAND: J. P. Monaghan, c/o Box 79, Wellington. quest speaker will be named Valando named vice president, general manager of Metromedia 'HILIPPINES: Oskar Salazar, 1032 Matimyas St., Sampaloc, Manila. later. The main purpose of the Music division. He was previously general manager, West Coast 'OLAND: Roman Waschko, Warszawa 45, Magiera 9 m 37. Tel: 34.36.04. luncheon will be to strengthen the operations of the division. 'UERTO RICO: Antonio Contreras, 26 Gertrudis St., Santurce. record promotion industry. ICANDINAVIA (Denmark and Norway): Espen Eriksen, Bestumveien 21d, Oslo, Norway. Tel: 55.71.30. Only 10 record promotion ex- ecutives turned out PAIN: Maria Dolores Areal], Andres Mellado, 22. Madrid. Tel: 449.14.68. for the meet- Mike Becce named director, national promotion, Polydor WEDEN: Kjell Genberg, ing because of a number of con- P.O. Box 84, 137 01 Vasterhaninge, Stockholm. Tel: 075022465. Records, joining from Avco Embassy Records where he was WITZERLAND: Bernie Sigg, Rebbergstrasse 74, 8102 Oberengstringen. flicting artist appearances in the Tel: 051 98 75 72. national promotion . . . INION area. manager. Mary Goodman joins the OF S. AFRICA: Peter Feldman, 51 van Riebeeck Ave., Albertan, Transvaal. IRUGUAY: professional staff of Warner Bros. . . . Carlos A. Martins, CX8 Radio Sarandi, Montevideo. Named to the steering commit- Music. Iance Freed ap- I.S.S.R.: V. D. Yurchenkov, pointed executive 14 Rubinstein St., Leningrad. D -25 Tel: 15- 33 -41. tee were Del Roy, Stu Young. assistant at A &M Records. Previously he WEST GERMANY: Denny Davis, Jan Bashear, Tony directed A&M's college promotion department. His new job Munich: Ursula Schuegraf, Prinzregentenstrasse 54, Munich 22. Tel: 29.54.32. Richland, Freddie Cannon, and covers the direction of the college department, development of Hamburg: Walter Mallin, 334 Wolfenbuttel, Jerry Fine. This Hermann -Lons-Weg 6. Tel: (05331) 3267. was the second A &M's video projects and editing A &M's Compendium. YUGOSLAVIA: Bor¡an Kostic, Balkanka 30, Belgrade. Tel: 64.56.92. meeting of the association now referred to by promotion men as * * * an un- association. SALES Bill Biggs, formerly general manager of Records Sales Co., The main purpose of the group Memphis, according to Danny Davis is to named branch manager for the Warner- Elektra- DIRECTOR OF SALES: Peter Heine (L.A.) elevate promotion Atlantic Distributing Corp.'s Southeast offices, ASSISTANT men. "I feel based in Atlanta. TO SALES DIRECTOR: Marty Feely (L.A.) very strongly about what I do The branch Sept. EASTERN SALES MANAGER: for opens 1. ... Louie Mialy appointed branch Ronald E. Willman (N.Y.) a living and dislike anyone who PRODUCTION MANAGER: John F. Halloran (L.A.) manager for MCA's newly opened San Francisco operation. He demeans my craft." It was de- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER: Miles T. Killoch (N.Y.) formerly worked as salesman cided at the meeting the for MCA in Los Angeles. . . CIRCULATION MANAGER: Jerry Hobbs (N.Y.) that group would concentrate on the Jerry Masters named chief engineer at Muscle Shoals Sound REGIONAL OFFICES Los Angeles record promotion Studio, Sheffield, Ala. He was formerly studio manager and NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036, 165 W. 46th St. Area Code 212, PL 7 -2800 industry, but it is hoped personal Ron Carpenter, Business Manager that other assistant to Rick Hall at Fame Studios. CHICAGO, promotion men would form simi- Ill. 60606, 150 N. Wacker Dr. Area Code 312, CE 6 -9818 Steve Lappin lar organizations in other cities. NASHVILLE, Tenn. 37203, 1719 West End Ave. Area Code 615, 329 -3925 A welcome mat was extended for John McCartney all promotion men to attend any LOS ANGELES, Calif. 90069, 9000 Sunset Blvd. Area Code 213, 273 -1555 meeting in Los Bill Moran, Angeles. A ques- National Talent Sales Manager tionnaire will be passed out at LONDON: 7 Carnaby St., London W.1., Phone: 437 -8090 Andre de Vekey, Regional Publishing Director the Aug. 12 luncheon about di- rections for the group to take and INTERNATIONAL SALES potential industry members to United Kingdom: Andre de Vekey, Billboard Publications, 7 Carnaby St., London W.1. Phone: 437 -8090, Cable Billboard, London "Roast." Italy: Germano Ruscitto, Billboard Gruppo sri., Pizzale Loreto 9, Milan. Tel: 28.29.158 MASTERS NOONAN KU BY Spain: Rafael Revert, S.E.R. Ave. Jose Antonio 32, 2nd floor, Madrid 13. Tel: 23.28.000 Benelux, Czechoslovakia, France, Hungary, Poland, Scandinavia, West Germany: Johan Hoogenhout, Smirnoffstratt 40, s-Hertogenbosch, Holland. Tel: 47688 Tommy Noonan named vice president of sales, Ivy Hill Japan: Hiroshi Tsutsu, Shin -Nichibo Building 2 -1, 1 -Chome Saragaku-Cho, Chiyoda -Ku. Tel: 294 -76.22 Lithograph, largest supplier of printed material to the recording Mexico: Enrique Ortiz, Nueleo Radio industry. Noonan was formerly vice Mil, Insurguntes Sur 1870, Mexico, 20, D.F. Gold president, general manager, Puerto Rico: Antonio Contreras, 26 Gertrudis St., Santurce, Puerto Rico Metromedia Records, and with Motown.... Stu Kuby named V Ia. Christian Roux, Radio Exitos 1090, Calle El Retiro, Qta. Vilma, El Rosal, Caracas, Venezuela professional manager of Clear Sky, Deer Patch and Sweet River Awards publishing companies of Ampex Music. He was formerly with Microfilm rolls of Billboard (6 months per roll) can be purchased through 3M IM /Press, 521 W. Musicor Records.... Frank Kooper appointed chairman of the 43rd St., New York, N.Y. 10036. William Hutcheson, Area Code 212, 524-6374 Aretha Franklin's Atlantic al- board, VMI Records.... Sal Bonafede, recently with Sid Bern - Subscription rates payable in advance. One year, $35 in U. S. A. (except Alaska, Hawaii and stein's Puerto Rico) bum, "Aretha Live at Fillmore management office, joins CMA concert department. and Canada, or $75 by airmail. Rates in other foreign countries on request. Subscribers when requesting West," has been certified as a gold change of address should give old as well as new address. * * Published weekly. Second -class postage paid at New York, N.Y., and at additional mailing record by the RIAA. This marks * offices. Copyright 1971 by Billboard Publications, Inc. The company Amusement also publishes Miss Franklin's fourth gold album Sonny Woods is moving to Atlanta where he will become the Business, Discografia Internazionale, Gift & Tableware Reporter, Merchandising Week, Record Mirror, Record & Tape Retailer, and her 14th gold award. Atlantic Records regional promotion representative. Tommy Vend, World Radio Television Handbook, Ameri- 414i * * * can Artist, High Fidelity, Modern Photography, Cochran is replacing Woods as the promotion rep at F & F Photo Weekly. Postmaster, please send Form p4 , Jethro Tull's Reprise album, Distributing in Charlotte. . Mike Craft has replaced Mike 3579 to Billboard Publications, Inc., 2160 "Aqualung," has been awarded a Patterson St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Area gold record. It's the second gold Cloer as the United Artists Records' promotion representative in Code 513, 381-6450. Vol. 83 No 31 album for the group. the Carolinas. 6 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD *A General News CBS Intl Holds Seminars, Columbia Revamps Price Meets Prior to Sales Confab Scale on Children's Disks LOS ANGELES Interna- Also -CBS attending the meetings were LOS ANGELES -Columbia has compasses an LP and book and tional held two days of meetings CBS Records Group president reduced its eight prices for chil- the and seminars prior to attending $4.98 material involves five 99- Clive Davis, and Harvey Schein, dren's product to four categories: cent records in a box. Columbia's National Sales Con- 99 cents, $3.98, $1.98 and $4.98. vention here. Chaired by Walter who was International president Columbia's success with the All 99 -cent seven -inch records "Sesame Street" LP is credited by Yetnikoff, newly appointed presi- until his recent promotion to presi- had previously been offered for dent of CBS International, Shimkin with getting the label into the dent of CBS /Columbia Group. 69, 79 and 99 cents. Now there locations previously unattainable. July 20 -21 meetings were attended Other executives attending in- is one seven -inch price. Twelve by over 60 delegates, including "Sesame Street" broke open space cluded Peter deRougemont, vice former 69 -cent titles have been for us," Shimkin said. "In the managing directors and key execu- president of European operations; converted to 99 cents with board past, we faced the Golden Book - tives of CBS International subsidi- Manuel Villarreal, vice president RUFUS THOMAS, center, Stax covers instead of paper, noted Disney syndrome. "Sesame Street' aries in Europe, Latin America, of Latin American operations; Bill Arthur Shimkin, director of chil- Australia, Canada and Japan. Records artist, is welcomed to has given us entry to the same Smith, vice president of Australian - dren's books and records. powerhouse locations." Asian operations, Liberia by President Tubman. A and Norio Ohga, The $1.98 product is a single Among the 12 -inch LP's are a president of CBS /Sony Records. cabinet minister looks on. LP. The $3.98 merchandise en- "Sesame Street Muppet Alphabet Convention Gets Album" and "The Frog Prince" featuring Kermit the frog Muppet Broad Styles of featured on the show. There will Davis Tells also be Mother Goose and Bible Entertainment Cal Convention children's full length albums. Continued from page 3 audio/ visual presentations show- dium of 28 artists performing at The Muppet alphabet package LOS ANGELES -Country mu- cased regulation Harmony, Odyssey, chil- the Apollo Theater in Harlem, will contain die -cut letters and a sic began the series of four shows two- channel grooves of dren's and singles merchandise. plus titles by an album. Kaven said Charlie Christian, practice blackboard. Thirteen which ran every night of the Co- the names Humor was the overriding theme Billie Holliday, Bessie Smith of these firms would be announced and seven -inch packages, each contain- lumbia convention and ended with of all the visuals, with Ralph Louis Armstrong. ing die -cuts a broad within 30 days. of two letters as well representation of styles on Hauk, manager of the CBS - Harmony, the $2.98 line, intro- as two July 24. books explaining the let- John McClure, the Masterworks owned New York Yankees, acting duced six Christmas titles by ters, will be added to the 99 -cent The July 21 opener show- producer, who helped interest in the Harmony show. Frank Sinatra, Mormon Taber- line. cased Bob Luman, Tommy Cash, CBS in four -channel disks, said Funny old movie film clips of nacle Choir, Mitch Miller, Anita "Sesame Street" items are what's Earl Scruggs and his revue, Jody the new development was not an Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, W.C. Bryant, Eydie Gorme and the Trio Miller, making the children's line a com- Tammy Wynette and Ray enhancement of stereo but a new Fields, Dracula and Abbott and Los Panchos and Johnny Mathis, mercial success story. The success Price. The Jordanaires plus sev- medium with which to draw the Costello, helped create visuals for plus a Herschel Bernardi salute Nashville of "Sesame Street" Carry About eral musicians supported listener into the creations of the the swirling, turbulence of some to "Fiddler on the Roof." Also Sets, which there acts. consist of five board artist. "We are convinced that of the orchestral Odyssey albums. six new LP's by Doris Day, Rod books and records in a carrying The July 22 entertainment 360 degree sound is the wave of Product Presentation McKuen, Tony Bennett, Marty case with showcased Taj Mahal (and a plastic handle, has his the future." Music of every nature was Robbins, Lynn Anderson and prompted the company to pack- four tuba band), Edgar Winter Jim Tyrell, merchandise man- played, discussed and heard on Jerry Vale. age 20 and White Trash, of its 99 -cent books into Dr. Hook and ager for SQ disks, showed the tape, on disk and in person In the nostalgia vein, Colum- four Carry About Sets. the Medicine Show and Chase. new gold packaging for the al- during the run of the convention. bia's collectors series will have On July 23, three acts headed bums and 8 -track cartridges. SQ Nearly 900 persons, a record - 29 new titles ranging from Broad- ABC /Dunhill, RCA the spotlight: Chicago, Peoco and displays are being created and the breaker, from around the world way original casters to jazz and Madura. Blood, Sweat and Tears SQ story will shortly appear on attended. classical offerings. Available un- Victor Canada Deal was a surprise attraction that the sleeves of albums. This year, in addition to prod- der the $5.95 series will be such afternoon. That evening Johnny LOS ANGELES-ABC /Dunhill Among the artists being readied uct presentations by Columbia shows as "Pal Joey," "Street Mathis, Vivian Reed, Karen Wy- and Epic, there was a separate Scene," "Bye has signed with RCA Victor Ltd. for the first SQ release are Janis Bye Birdie," "What of Canada for man, Percy Faith and his orches- product showing for the 10 out- Makes Sammy Run" and "Jerome distribution of its tra, Mark Lindsay and Boots Ran- Joplin, Bob Dylan, Santana, Ray family of labels. ABC's Former li- Conniff, Johnny Cash, Andy Wil- side labels which Columbia exclu- Kern Revisited." Other artists dolph entertained. sively censee was Polydor Records of liams, the "Switched on Bach" distributes. covered are Tony Bennett, Ethel Canada. LP, the Raiders, Barbra Streisand, Seminars were held on sales Waters, Count Basie, Dave Bru - Tara, Youngblood Sly and the Family Stone, Simon and distribution, advertising, mer- beck, Gerry Mulligan, Mose Alli- & Garfunkel, Miles Davis, Chase, chandising and promotion for the son and the Newport All Stars. Disk Deal in U.S. Johnny Winter, Touch, Lynn An- field force. International represent- There are over 200 record deal- derson, Tammy Wynette and the atives sat in on some of these ers currently handling the collec- NEW YORK - Tara Interna- "Super Session" album. gatherings, spread throughout the tors series, reported Richard moving ? tional will represent Youngblood The 8 -track tapes will be re- run of the convention. Stevens, Columbia's director of leased simultaneously Bruce Lundvall, the new mar- special services. (The classical re- Records of England in the U.S. with the Please let us know four -channel albums, Tyrell said, keting vice president, noted that leases is covered in the Classical The first two placements under during the 11 years since there is some equipment he has been section.) 5 weeks in advance before the agreement gave ABC /Dunhill already available. with the company, it has achieved Epic offered LP's by Jody "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep," The Masterwork line will have a 400 percent increase in growth. Miller, Shuggie Otis and Skid changing your address. the Mac and Katie Kisson single, a SQ phonograph and Sony is pre- This growth as producer of Row. and Jack Hammer to Tamla -Mo- paring two decoder units. product was heavily emphasized The custom labels which had To expedite service, town. On the opening day, July 22, during the product showings. their own presentation Saturday Over 70 albums were discussed morning were Monument, Barn - place magazine address from Columbia and Epic, and 17 aby, Douglas, RAK, Philadelphia label here from the 10 custom labels which International, New Design, TMI, and print CBS distributes. Spindizzy, Entrance and Fillmore. your new address below. Columbia's 11 LP's present four In a label breakdown, these are new acts: Riders of the Purple their LP acts: TMI -Sarah Fulcher, Sage; Bill Evans; Madura, a trio Roy Head and David Mayor; Billlrd from James William Guercio, and Spindizzy -Big Mouth; Barnaby- Ian and Sylvia. The other artists Ray Stevens and Paul Hampton; Soul include Johnny Mathis, Big Monument - Kris Kristofferson Brother and the Holding and (another good reason for subscribing to the =1 newsweekly Com- Wayne Carson; Entrance- of the international music -record -tape industryt) pany, Andy Williams, Mark Lind- Rings; New Design-Barry Mann; say, Claude King, Marty Robbins Philadelphia International - the In Billboard. and Ray Conniff. Ebonys; Douglas - John Mc- The patting of the new names Laughlin, Jerry Garcia, Howard Place your continues Columbia's policy of Wales, the Last Poets, Lenny Get into It getting established attractions. Bruce and Eric Dolphy; Fillmore This year the roster was bolstered -Elvin Bishop. old by the Rascals (formerly on At- New Singles lantic) and Karen Wyman, (for- Maintaining the contemporary mailing label merly on Decca). Additionally, feeling of the convention, 11 sin- Billboard 2160 Patterson Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Columbia's distribution covers gles were showcased via a sight Kris Kristofferson, who records and sound presentation using the here. Please fill me in on your exclusive Soul coverage and authoritative coverage for Monument, which the com- voice of Sean Casey of WOR -FM, of all phases of the international music industry first thing, every Monday. pany now handles, and Ray New York. Columbia's singles Stevens, who records for Barnaby, were by Janis Joplin, Chase, Patti 1 year $35 3 years $75 new renewal payment enclosed another of the independent labels Austin, Brian Ingland, Lynn An- bill me later going through the CBS distribu- derson, the Raiders, Ian and Syl- tion network. via, Jam Factory and the Hollies above subscription rates for Continental U.S. 8 Canada In the general cast and sound- (the latter two on Epic). Ray track areas, the label has three Stevens represented Barnaby and Please check nature of business titles. The films are "Le Mans," Bunny Siegler represented Phila- 1. Record /Phonograph Retailer (32) Cl 6. Booking Office or Artist Mgmt. (46) o with a Michel Legrand score; delphia International's entries. 2. Radio -TV Broadcaster (30) 7. Entertainer (48) o "Who Is Harry Kellerman and The slide show played back the Cl 3. Operator /Dist. of Juke Bxs./ 8. Music Publisher, Song Writer (20) Why Is He Saying Those Terrible successes which the Columbia name Coin. Mach. (81) 9. Newspaper, Magazine (39) Things About Me ?" with music and Epic promotion forces have 4 One -Stops, Rack Jobber (34) 10. Mfg. of Records or Phonographs (33) , by Dr. Hook & the Medicine achieved over the past year. 5 Buyer of Musical Talent (45) 11. Mfg. /Prts. Supplier of Juke Bxs./ Coin Mach. (82) Show. The original caster is with A special film, "The Music address James Whitmore. People," was used to help show- Name o In an era in which jazz -new case the company's LP product. and old - is being rediscovered, Designed by filmmaker Howard y , Columbia has created six vintage Enders and Arnold Levine, Co- r.,,m r,A,,., A.a...o. LP's from what it calls the John lumbia's creative director for ad- Hammond Collection. They in- vertising and sales, the film util- state zip 4344 City State & Zip clude a concert featuring Big lized footage shot on location in '5300 Mama Thornton, Pete Johnson, New York, Los Angeles, Nashville Mail to: Billboard, Subscriber .Type of Business Title Joe Turner, Ray Bryant, Marion and Detroit. Service, 2160 Patterson Street, Williams, Buck Clayton, Buddy For the sound buffs, Columbia Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Tate and Joe Jones; a compen- (Continued on page 58) 8 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD

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A Transamerica UNIQUE Market Quotations As of Closing, Thursday, July 22, 19,1 Income 1971 Week's Vol. Week's Week's Week's Up, UA NAME Net PROGRAMMING Nigh Low in 100's Nigh Low Close Change Admiral 21 8 349 191/a 173/4 173/4 - 11/e A&E Plastic Pak Co. 127/e 73 67/a 73/e 6z/e 7 - 34e ABC Records Down 48 25 281 453/4 447/e 451/4 + 3/a Amer. Auto. Vending 91/8 101/2 67/e 44 94á 91/2 - 1/e Ampex 253/8 161/2 790 171/2 17 171/e Unch. LOS ANGELES -Transamerica Automatic Radio 141/4 77/e 74 83/4 81/e 81/e - 1/2 Corp., ARA parent company of United 1421/2 117 106 1393/4 1311/2 132 - 61/4 FEATURE Artists Records, Avco Corp. 18 121/8 400 134á 13 131/e reported an in- 1/4 Avnet - et ease of $3.8 million in consoli- 15% 81/4 873 13% 121/4 131/4 + 11/e Capitol Ind. dated 217/8 10 148 111/8 101/8 101/2 1/2 net income for the second Cerfron - 83/8 33/4 212 41/4 33/4 37/8 - 1/e quarter. CBS 493/8 301/8 2061 487/e 47 483/e + 13/4 (The record division, however, Columbia Pictures 173/e 101/4 480 111/8 101/2 107/e Unch. Craig Corp. had a $1.5 million loss the first 9 4% 67 51/4 47/8 41/4 1/4 Creative Management - half and has undergone a major 173/4 83/4 40 111/e 103/e 103/e 7/e The 1971 Disney, Walt - Updated Listing of organizational 1287/e 77 943 1117/e 1037/e 107 - 3 change, said John EMI 51/e 33/e 711 4 31/4 31/4 3Y4 R. Beckett, chairman of Trans- General Electric - america.) 627/e 561/e 7394 58b 541/2 541/2 - 4 Gulf + Western 31 19 763 281/2 271/e 271/2 - 3141 Hammond Corp. Transamerica's consolidated net 137/e 91/2 189 10% 101/4 101/4 Ve Handleman - income in the second quarter was 47 353/8 167 41 391/2 397/e Unch. Harvey Group $17.5 million, or 27 cents per 87/e 33/4 20 6 53/4 53/4 - 1/4 ITT 67% common share, 49 4379 67 663N8 663/4 + 7/e compared with interstate United 131/2 8 92 9 8% 8 k 3N8 $13.7 million, or 22 cents per com- Kinney Services - 1000 GREATEST 393/8 281/4 753 357/e 323/4 323/4 - 23y4 mon share, for the same quarter Macke 14% 8% 379 103/4 91/e 10% + 1% Mattel, Inc. last year. For the second quarter, 521/4 351/4 455 3731á1 351/4 351/4 2 MCA - net operating income was $ 15.8 30 213/8 278 241/4 23 241/4 + 4á MGM million compared with 267/e 151/2 77 203/4 201/4 201/2 1/4 $12 million Metromedia - last year. 307/8 173/8 233 29% 28% 291/4 + 1/2 HITS 3M 1237/8 951/4 1955 -1970 861 119 1174á 1181/4 + 1 Motorola For the first six months, Trans- 893/4 511/2 951 787/e 761/e 777/e + We No. america had consolidated net in- Amer. Philips 317/e 23 80 273/4 263/4 271/4 Unch. Pickwick International come of $32.3 million, or 50 cents 373/8 36 90 373/8 36 37 - 4á RCA 403/4 26 a common share, down from $33.9 2179 351/8 341/2 341/2 - 141 A Servmat 35 251/2 listing, by rank, of the 1000 BIGGEST HITS million 53 247 347/e 331/2 341/2 + 1/2 or cents a share last Superscope 324á- year. The consolidated 197/8 303 241/e 23 233/4 - 1/4 total in- Tandy Corp. 76 51 329 753/4 75 7534 + 3ye cluded earnings Telex of the last 16 years, or since the Billboard HOT from operations, 22% 133/4 2804 143/4 14 141/4 Unch. which were Tenna Corp. 111/2 $29.1 million or 45 6 158 63/4 61/4 631á - 1/4 cents a share, up from $23.1 mil- Transamerica 19 151/4 1400 17% 171/8 171/4 Unch. Transcontinental 100 began. lion or 36 cents a share in r970's 11 61/2 438 71/e 6% 63/4 - 1/4 first half. Triangle 223/4 14% 26 161/2 151/2 16 - 1/2 20th Century -Fox 157/8 8% 1256 111/2 10% 107/e + 1/e Vendo 171/2 12% 58 131/2 13 131/2 - 1/4 Viewlex 103/4 61/4 304 7% 61/4 61/4 3/4 Wurlitzer - 171/2 101/8 46 15 141/4 141/2 - 1/4 Zenith 547/4 36% 1147 471/2 461h 47% + 343 ONLY the 1000 GREATEST HITS compilation offers Handleman As of Closing, Thursday, July 22, 1971 Week's Week's these features: OVER THE COUNTER* Week's Week's Week's Stock High Low 'Close OVER THE COUNTER Week's Offer High Low *Close NEW YORK -Handleman Co. has filed a registration statement ABKCO Ind. 77/e 6 6 Kirshner Entertain. 61/2 51/2 51/2 1000 GREATEST HITS in rank order with the Securities and Exchange Amer. Peog. Bureau 41/4 4 4 Koss Electronics 51/2 47/e 47/e Commission covering proposed Bally Mfg. Corp. 29 271/4 281/2 Mills Music 143/4 14 14 Data 1955 -1970 public sale of 915,000 shares of Packaging 9 8 9 NMC 8 73Nß 73Yá common stock. Of the 915,000 Gates Learjet 6% 57/e 57/e Perception Verdures 6 41/2 41/2 shares to be GRT Corp. 33/4 31/ 31/2 Recoton 57/e 4% 4% offered, 250,000 shares Goody, Sam 8% 71/2 75yá Schwartz Bros. 61/8 6 6 are being sold by the company I ntegrity -UTS 61/2 53/4 61/2 Teletronics Int. 43/4 41/4 43/4 TOP ARTISTS in rank order 1955 -1970 and 665,000 shares are being sold M. Josephson Assoc. 81/8 7% 7% United Record /Tape 6 41/2 6 by selling stockholders. E.F. Hut- 'Over -the- counter prices shown are "bid" (as opposed to "asked "). Neither the bid nor the ton & Co. will be manager of the asked prices of unlisted securities represent actual transactions. Rather, they are a guide to underwriting group. the range within which these securities could have been sold or bought at the time of TOP ARTISTS compilation. 1955 -1963; 1964 -1970 Of the 665,000 shares being sold The above contributed to Billboard by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Members by stockholders, approximately of the New York Stock Exchange and all principal stock exchanges. 650,000 are being sold by members of the Handleman families. After TOP VOCALISTS 1955 -1963; 1964 -1970 the offering, the Handleman families will hold approximately 20% Sales Losses 515,000 shares or 11 percent of the TOP GROUPS AND DUOS company's outstanding shares. 1955 -1963; 1964 -1970 At Cap Industries MGM Income LOS ANGELES - Capitol In- percent of Capitol Industries, re- dustries continues to show the ef- acted to Menon's statement by Up $277,000 fects of the softening trend in the dropping 3/e to 31 on its U.S. TOP LABELS 1955 -1970 economy by posting substantial shares posted on Wall Street.) CULVER CITY, Calif. - Net losses for the year. EMI reported that it has de- income for MGM during a 40- Bhaskar Menon, newly ap- cided to limit the 1971 common week period ending TOP 25 HITS June 5 is pointed president of Capitol In- stock dividend to the profit earned. by year 1955 -1970 $5,744,000 or 97 cents pes share. dustries, parent company of both Final figures will be released by This compares to the net of Capitol Records and Audio De- the London -based company in $5,477,000 or 93 cents per share vices, expects to suffer a "sub- October. It also rvealed that de- ALPHABETICAL INDEX by for the same period in 1970. The stantial" loss for the year based pressed earnings for the fiscal song title report stated the 40 -week results on preliminary unaudited figures. year ended June 30 will not be in 1970 were essentially due to The loss will be "in the order enough to cover the 17.5 percent gains of $10,353,000 or $1.76 per of" $1.75 a share for the year common stock dividend which LOOSE LEAF BINDING, allowing for share while this year's gain ended June 30. Final audited fig- was paid last year. equaled $333,000 or 6 cents per ures will be released in mid - annual updating share. August. The sale of 12 MGM owned Sales for the year were approx- theatres in Australia for $6,400,000 imately $142 million, down 20 percent from the $178 million last will be included in the fourth INTERNATIONAL quarter earnings report. It is antic- year. Sales losses were particularly ipated that the results of the sale sharp in the fourth quarter, of Lot No. 3 in Culver City, for Menon said, when they fell 40 MARKET The ONLY compilation $7,250,000, will also be included percent from the $38 million in of its kind. a in the statement of the fourth - sales year ago. Newly established service com- quarter earnings. Menon said sales problems ad- Available immediately for $50.00 from versely affected the profit per- pany offering a unique service formance of all areas of the com- to the International Market - pany's operation. The loss in the Robins Eyes Buy seeks alliance with compatible of fourth quarter was accentuated by Fairchild Equipment the need to make extraordinary company, or individual with con- provisions for artist and produc- tacts, to promote objectives. PROGRAMMING AIDS NEW YORK - Robins Indus- tion contracts that are now con- tries Corp. is negotiating to ac- sidered unprofitable. Billboard Publications, Inc. quire Fairchild Sound Equipment Capitol Industries also took Reply in confide, _ Corp. Robins, a manufacturer of substantial inventory write -offs at Box 1008 prime magnetic 165 W. 46th Street tape, cassettes, Merco (resulting in severe oper- Billboard Magazine perforator tape and a variety of ating losses), and margins at Au- 9000 Sunset Boulevard New York. New York, 10036 cassette, tape recorder, hi -fi and dio Devices declined with the data processing accessories, is a continued price deteriation in the Los Angeles, California 90069 publicly owned company whose tape industry. stock is traded over -the -counter. (EMI, which owns about 70 10 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD bring alive is that rare talented songwriter, singer, musician who Glen's unique vocal style and arrangements appreciates and recognizes talent in others. their songs and adds another dimension to nits as Rose Garden, Theme From Love Story, On his new album, "The Last Time I Saw Her," such Night. Glen sings the songs of other and Help Me Make It Through The great songwriters: Gordon Lightfoot, Glen Campbell's new album

I Saw Her" (SW -733) Joe South, Jerry Hubbard and The Last Time Kris Kristofferson. mp is available now on Capitol Records. Fresh, Exciting Views in Radio

This and other crucial questions concerning the future of radio will be discussed by Program Directors, Air Personalities, Station Owners and Managers. AT THE 4th BILLBOARD RADIO PROGRAMMING FORUM. August 19 -21, 1971, Hotels Ambassador, Chicago, Illinois

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Leslie R. Anderson Harold Lipsius Dick Reuss WDIA Radio President and Owner Program Director Memphis, Tennessee Universal Record Distributing Corporation WLEE Radio Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Box 8477 Bill Bailey Richmond, Virginia KIKK Radio Brad S. Miller Pasadena, Texas Jack Richardson President and Executive Producer President Neil Bogart Mobile Fidelity Productions, Inc. Nimbus 9 Productions Co- President Chatsworth, California Toronto, Ontario, Canada Buddah /Kama Sutra Group New York, New York John Kay Bill Sanders Leader Vice President and General Manager Jay Cook Steppenwolf WWDC Radio Program Director ABC /Dunhill Records AVCO Broadcasting Company WFIL Radio Washington, D.C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Eddie Morrison James P. Storer Program Director Vice President Greg L. Dean WGRT -Radio Division Radio Storer Broadcasting Company Program Director Chicago, Illinois KEYN -FM & AM Radio 1025 Investment Plaza Building Wichita, Kansas David Moorhead Cleveland, Ohio John Detz Vice President and General Manager WMMS Joe Smith General Manager -FM Radio Executive Vice President Cleveland, Ohio WABX Radio (Century Broadcasting) Warner Bros. Records Detroit, Michigan Gene Nelson Los Angeles, California James Gabbert Vice President William J. (Bill) Vermillion General Manager WLCS Radio Baton Rouge, Louisiana Music Director K -101 Radio WLOF Radio San Francisco, California Charles R. Parker Orlando, Florida James C. Hilliard Vice President and Program Director Robin Walker Executive Vice President & General Manager WDRC Radio Program Director WNAP -FM Radio Hartford, Connecticut WIRL Radio (Mid- America Media) Indianapolis, Indiana Peoria, Illinois John E. Patton Don Imus Program Director Joe Wells Morning Personality WASH Radio Manager, Chicago Studios WGAR Radio Washington, D.C. RCA Records Cleveland, Ohio Chicago, Illinois Herbert Kay John Randolph Program Director "Big" Wilson President Program Director Herbert Kay Research, Inc. WAKY Radio Louisville, Kentucky WPGC Radio -AM & FM Montclair, New Jersey Washington, D.C. Robert E. Lee Charles C. Renwick George Wilson Commissioner Radio Division Program Manager Program Director Federal Communications Commission Storer Broadcasting Company WOKY Radio Washington, D.C. Cleveland, Ohio Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP Complete refund will be made for cancellations received before July 2, 1971. After that date but prior to the opening of the Conference, a cancellation charge of $50.00 will be made. After that "no shows" cannot be refunded, although substitutions are permitted. General News SUBLEASE I I I111 I I I I I I C 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I OUTSTANDING KUDU FORMED Again IN Copyright AS CTI ARM NEW YORK - Kudu Records has been formed as a subsidiary PRESTIGE WEST HOLLYWOOD HIGH -RISE Extended by Unit of CTI Records. First LP to be released on the new label is Continued from page 3 provide for a temporary extension Johnny Hammond. The purpose until Dec. 31, 1973. to Vic hope of speedy of the label, according 1100 Sq. Ft. introduced with the The senator's anti -piracy bill Chirumbolo, director of sales and passage, to stem the floodtide of (S. 646) is currently before the Kudu, is to May 8, marketing for CTI and record piracies (Billboard, full House Judiciary Committee. showcase more commercial artists 1971). On the House side, copy- As to the current resolution to jazz on chairman Rep. copy- than the CTI label. "The rights subcommittee extend the life of expiring the Kudu label will capture r &b Robert Kastenmeier (D., Wis.), rights, it may have trouble in the legislation jazz as well as blues -oriented jazz ATTRACTIVE RATES FOR THIS HUB LOCATION, who opposes piecemeal House. House Judiciary Commit- to CTI, which features in favor of full steam for a total Emanuel Celler, as opposed tee chairman Rep. more experimental and universal revision, reported out an amend- who has always sponsored exten- the anti -piracy had jazz artists," said Chirumbolo. SUITABLE FOR ANYONE IN THE MUSIC- RECORD- ment to terminate sion resolutions in the House, distributors will be bill by Dec. 31, 1973, or earlier opponents of the last The same to promise used for both labels. if the revision should be passed one that it would not come around before then (Billboard, July 10, again. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ENTERTAINMENT -AMUSEMENT INDUSTRIES. 1971). Sen. McClellan said of the House subcommittee action: "I am not personally acquainted with the reasons for this amendment, but it appears that the purpose is to relate the piracy bill to prog- AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15 ress on the general copyright bill." He added: "The House sub- committee is best qualified to es- timate how much time will be required in that body to process any revision bill that may be CONTACT: passed by the Senate. If it is the opinion of the other body that a revision bill cannot be processed BILL WARDLOW through both Houses prior to PETE HEINE or 1973, then it would appear appro- priate to amend this resolution to BILLBOARD PUBLICATIONS, INC. 'Superstar' as Film 9000 SUNSET BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES - Norman Jewison will direct and co-pro- LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90069 duce with the Robert Stigwood Organization the filming of "Jesus JOHN DENVER, center, RCA Records artist, is flanked, left to right, -1555 Christ Superstar" for Universal by Dennis Katz, vice president, contemporary music; Mort Hoffman, 213/273 Pictures, according to MCA vice vice president commercial operations; manager Gerry Weintraub, and president Ned Tannen. The film Frank Mancini, director of promotion, at a dinner at Casey's in Green- is due to roll next spring. wich Village preceding his appearance at the Bitter End.

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13 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Billboard Chart Analysis

MIDYEAR INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE KEAORT

THE TOP 10 HOT 100 CHART ACTION HOW THE TOP 10 RECORD CORPORATIONS SINGLES LABELS, 1ST 6 MONTHS, 1971, AND SHARED THE HOT 100 CHART ACTION, HOW THEY 111 LABELS SHARED SHARED THE ACTION 1ST 6 MONTHS, 1971 THE HOT 100 ACTION Rank Label (No. of Singles on Chart) % Share of Chart Rank Corporation (No. of Singles on Chart % Share of Chart

Columbia (31) 7.7% 1. KINNEY (66) 16.6% 71 2. RCA Other (19) 6.1% 2 MOTOWN (32) 9.7% Labels Top Five 3. Bell (13) 14.6% Ranking 5.0% 3. CBS (45) 8.6% Labels 4. Atlantic (16) 27.0% 4.3% 4. RCA (9) 6.1%

5. Motown (10) 3.9% 5. CAPITOL (27) 5.2% 21 -30

Ranking 6. Apple (9) 3.5% 6. MCA (19) 5.1% Labels 7. 13.5% Capitol (20) 3.4% 7. BELL (15) 5.0% 11 -20 Ranking 8. Dunhill (8) 3.2% 8. ABC (15) 4.9% Labels 20.9% 9. Elektra (7) 3.1% 9. BUDDAH /KAMA SUTRA (18) 4.4%

10. MGM (8) 2.8% 10. MGM (14) 4.2%

THE TOP 10 LP ACTION LABELS, HOW THE TOP 10 RECORD CORPORATIONS ALBUMS 1ST 6 MONTHS, 1971, AND HOW SHARED THE TOP LP'S CHART ACTION, 99 LABELS SHARED THE THEY SHARED THE ACTION 1ST 6 MONTHS, TOP LP'S ACTION 1971 Rank Label (No. of LP's on Chart) % Share of Chart Rank Corporation (No. of LP's on Chart) % Share of Chart

Columbia (27) 10.7% KINNEY (93) 20.6%

2. RCA (17) 6.2% 2. CBS (74) 15.4%

21 -30 3. Atlantic (11) 6.0% 3. RCA (37) 7 7% Ranking Labels 4. A &M (13) 5.8% 4. CAPITOL (42) 7.3% 12.9% 5. Capitol (16) 5.5% 5. MCA (22) 6.2%

11 -20 6. Reprise (11) 5.0% 6. (21) 5.3% Ranking Labels 7. Warner Bros. (9) 4.7% 7. A &M (25) 4.4% 21.4% 8. Dunhill (6) 3.6% 8. MOTOWN (25) 4.3%

9. Uni (5) 3.5% 9. BELL (14) 3.3%

10. Elektra (5) 3.0% 10. LONDON (16) 3.2%

U.S. Groups on U.K. TV RECORD REVIEW -Dispute Settled Drugs Get Their Due in LONDON -Agreement has been television conditional upon them 'Family reached between Musicians' Union being here on a reciprocal ex- and the British Broadcasting Corp. change with a British group which Guide' Package (BBC) over the matter of appear- is also scheduled to make televi- NEW YORK -"The American ances by visiting U.S. groups on sion appearances in the U.S. Each Family Guide to BBC television. American group will be limited Drug Abuse," a to BBC four -LP set with a 16 -page book- First U.S. acts to be affected by two appearances, however. let the agreement are Curtis Mayfield, The situation with the BBC is put together by Educational now the same that with whose group taped a program June exists com- Design, Inc., under the aegis of mercial network stations," Stod- 30, and Atlantic act Jo Mama who Dr. Lewis Eigen, is a hard -hitting, worked with dard continued. "If an American James Taylor and realistic approach to the drug Carole King in taping programs group has come to Britain for live concerts menace. The for the In Concert series. and the BBC makes a LP's present a vari- proposal to them they will now be ety of thoughts on the drug prob- According to union assistant allowed to accept it providing the lem through candid interviews secretary Jack Stoddard, who is British group involved in the ex- with doctors, responsible for supervising ex- change appears on American tele- lawyers, and other changes between members of the vision." professionals in drug rehabilita- union and members of the Ameri- Stoddard said that there were no tion, as well as addicts and ex- can Federation of Musicians. The specific negotiations involved in addicts. BILL GRAHAM, center, with Ahmet Ertegun, dispute between us and the BCC the agreement, that the subject left, and Jerry Wexler. The The package is available at Atlantic executives presented Graham with a gold disk which has been going on for the was one of a number re- for his assist- of problems ance in securing the services of several past two and a half years was set- existing between tail outlets around the country at artists who performed on the union and the Cotillion's "Woodstock" album. The tled two weeks ago. American a suggested list presentation was made at a BBC which is under continual dis- price of $9.95. luncheon and included, among the guests, groups may now appear on BBC cussion. Fillmore East's managing MIKE GROSS director, Kip Cohen and publicity head, Pat Luce. 14 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD HUMBLE 1' E. From their slam-bang second album, Rock On, which has inspired teas of thousands to do just that, Humble Pie now bring you a two-fisted single, "1 Don't Need No Doctor',,., 'A Song For Jenny;' that will pack no small punch chart -wise. August 6 Convention Center, Fresno, Calif. August 21 Borough of York Stadium, - oronto, Canada August 22 Music Carnival, Warrensville Heights, Ohio August 27 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, Ill.

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A &M Records and Tapes ark Tape Cartridge Lear Jet Stereo Firms Record Firms Hurrying to In Four -Prong Planning TUCSON, Ariz. - When Ed (as in Japan and southeast Asia) by Beef Quadrasonic Mart arrived Campbell in Tucson last moving to Mexico for certain prod- By BRUCE WEBER year he had one major message: ucts," he said. Lear Jet Stereo was on the move The move to the West Coast and LOS ANGELES-Whether they ity, are romancing the concept, but -"Quadrasonic will be a force in at least four new avenues. Mexico, product expansion, new like it or not, or want to or not, it will be up to RCA, Columbia when equipment manufacturers are As Campbell, vice president and avenues to exploit and consolida- record companies and tape dupli- and Ampex to provide the muscle. posting sharp, steady sales gains." general manager of Lear Jet Stereo, tion are part of an overall plan to cators are feverishly working to Many dealers feel four -channel -"Quadrasonic will be a force saw it, the company had four corporately strengthen Lear Jet beef up their catalogs of prere- will contribute to a consumer di- when there is a standardization of goals: product, expansion, consoli- Stereo, according to Campbell. corded quadrasonic cartridges. lemma. But they do realize it is a concept (discrete vs. matrix) and dation and image. The company, which is a wholly This means that hedging soft- product breakthrough, even though the widespread disagreement and The company has consolidated owned subsidiary of Gates Rub- ware manufacturers, confused on it will have little sales impact this uncertainty is settled." its operation on the West Coast ber Co., Denver, will soon become four -channel concept (discrete vs. year. Record companies, too, real- ize there will be slow sales, but Most industry officials believe with corporate headquarters in a a wholly owned subsidiary of Gates matrix), are committing to releas- the discrete approach will win out, 36,000- square -foot facility here; a Lear Jet, which was controlled by ing more quadrasonic product in they're willing to test the consumer waters for pricing, promotion, mer- but not right away. The other 6,000- square -foot warehouse -ship- Gates Rubber, he said. the fall. system, matrix, will be an interim ping operation in San Francisco As part of the fresh look, Lear A proliferation of quadrasonic chandising, etc. From a vantage point a measure, they believe. and a 20,000- square -foot manufac- is introducing new 8 -track stereo equipment, both for the home and bit turing plant in Nogales (Sonora), auto, at the Consumer Electronics above the turmoil of the retail Even if consumers decide they product in three categories: auto, really like the new concept, they Mexico. portable and home. Show convinced software produc- street, where most consumers and It is selling its ers a dealers are dazed and confused by still have plenty of problems await- manufacturing In the auto field, it will that, despite soft economy, plant in Detroit (60,000- square- market consumer confusion, dealer hesi- new goods, the skeptics are saying: ing them. It all leads to confusion a promotional model, a unit with -"Quadrasonic will be a force at retail. feet) to consolidate its operation FM multiplex tancy and few promotional dollars, on the West Coast. The Detroit radio and a deck more attention must be when the economy improves and But record companies are fall- with a new direct -drive motor. The paid to facility is only being used as a selling four -channel. a market develops. For the pres- ing into line behind RCA, Colum- portable market will have two ent, however, we will only produce bia and Ampex, all favoring dis- warehouse depot, "until we sell models, RCA and Columbia are firmly it," one with AM -FM multi- a limited amount of titles." crete product. At least it's a start. Campbell said. plex at $99.95 committed to quadrasonic tape in Lear is expanding to Mexico to and a second with- the discrete format, out a radio at $69.95. and both are take advantage of the low cost releasing a large quantity of titles labor, and will offer manufac- Five models make up the home in the fall. RCA, the pioneer com- turing, shipping, assembly, both line, including model H -415 at pany, already has more than 60 Superior Tape Units for the consumer electronics and $169.95, H -455 with record chang- titles in release, while Columbia industrial markets. It is equipped er at $189.95, H -425 at $189.95, will jump into the marketplace for to assemble tape and player equip- H -465 with record changer at the first time. ment, radios, televisions, etc. $219.95 and H -475 discrete quad- In short, record companies have Elevate Price Spiral "We feel we're able to compete rasonic. All home models have changed their iffy attitude on four - with the low cost of manufacturing AM -FM /FM multiplex radios. channel and are now accepting the LOS ANGELES -The direction phasis on features, more AM -FM of pricing in consumer Although Lear is releasing a idea that quadrasonic sound will be electronics multiplex and a bigger push on is going discrete quadrasonic model, Camp- a commercial reality in the not too up. The marriage of tape components. and audio, both in 8 -track and This bell doesn't rule out a matrix -type . distant future. The cloud of un- year's CES proved and pro- Norelco Offering unit in the line. "We're standing certainty cassette, is a sign that tape is being duced one philosophy: equipment hovering over the con- accepted by manufacturers, dealers by, ready to go in either four - cept appears to have been lifted has fewer frills but more functions; Cassette Bonuses channel direction, and consumers as a hi -fi product refinement and perfection of exist- depending on and the prospects for product look for the first time. NEW YORK -Norelco is offer- the consumer reaction," he said. rosy for late 1971. ing features rather than new fea- ing distributors and dealers a four - "We have working samples of a Hardware manufacturers have In short, today's consumer is tures. pronged sales program to promote matrix home unit." promised- promotional dollars to more knowledgeable and sophisti- The new audio lines will also its four grades of blank cassettes. Lear has also a working sample support quadrasonic equipment, cated in electronics than ever be- see more tape accessories; 8 -track The program provides discounts on a discrete four -channel auto and record companies are taking fore. He is as interested in what's and cassette as more and more of between 10 to 15 percent, and unit, with final engineering plans this to mean that players will be at inside the package (high -end, more consumers want to add some form three of the offers consist of free ready by the beginning of 1972 retail in September. complete and functional audio of tape capability to their present bonus cassettes while a third offers and a release date by early sum- Ampex probably will make a compact systems with built -in tape component systems. "The audio three free displays with orders for mer. major move in the four -channel and radio capability) and is willing people are all getting into tape, a total of 264 cassettes. A fourth While committing to a discrete direction either in late summer or to pay for it. either by sticking it into their promotion gives a free countertop home quadrasonic model, Camp- early fall with a significant release The result is higher retail tickets audio equipment or setting up sep- spring-loaded display with an order bell admits the four -channel field of 8 -track and reel -to -reel quadra- for 8 -track recorders, cassette decks arate tape areas," said one dealer. for 72 cassettes. is confusing, both to the manufac- sonic titles. This move will enable with noise suppression systems and Tape capability is almost a must The four Norelco lines are the turer and dealer. "We're going dealers to stock tapes by many AM -FM and FM multiplex radios, for the new audio lines. "We see 100, 200, 300 and the Challenger, slow until a trend develops," he record labels that have tape dupli- high -end 8 -track units, high -end a compact with a cassette as al- a budget -price product. said. cating /marketing agreements with compacts with built -in tape sys- most a complete home entertain- Ampex. tems, components and new product ment center," said an importer. 4.1M4,.. With licensing agreements with concepts in blank cassette tape, "Of course, there also will be tape the Kinney family of labels (War- where consumers select from chro- with components. Most people ner Bros., Atlantic, Elektra), Mo- mium dioxide, standard oxide, ex- seem to want this type of flexibil- town, ABC /Dunhill, Bell, Fantasy, tended frequency, high density and ity." NO MORE LOST SALE$ among many others, the contribu- low noise tapes. One manufacturer said that to- tion of Ampex in four -channel will Tape equipment of all configura- day's "consumer is extremely qual- be eventful. tions has shown a significant jump ity conscious. They're just not in- . . . because your cartridges The amount of quadrasonic titles in the average retail sale com- terested in plain glitter anymore. pared a They're very brand -conscious and & cassettes are locked in glass will depend largely on the accept- to year ago. "It's because ance of four -channel equipment by the consumer, particularly the seem to feel better with quality cases. the consumer, said Don Hall, Am- young consumer, is more informed merchandise." If that's the case, the pricing di- ii pex vice president. If sales war- than ever," said one manufacturer. rection seems to be going up, up i NOW your customer can flip - rant, a monthly release of quad "Dealers are weeding out the lower quality units." and away. through all selections, see titles will be issued, he said. There will be no shortage of CES Dealer Survey dozens of titles & Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll pictures at equipment for four -channel titles, A survey of dealers shopping a glance like reading pages as practically every hardware man- this year's Consumer Electronics ufacturer is in the marketplace Show (CES) revealed the following UNITED ARTISTS in a book! with 1 ii either /or both auto and home in pricing: units. -The average portable cassette REALIGNS TAPE "It's the most fantastic NEW "There is now plenty of hard- now sells in the $40 to $80 price ware for four -channel sound, but idea in displays available to range. IN DISK SECTOR there is a drastic shortage of soft- -Cassette decks are retailing in the industry! Now CAR- ware," claims Jim LeVitus, presi- the $100 to $150 range. Some spe- LOS ANGELES -United Art- I ists Records TRIDGES & CASSETTES can dent of Car Tapes, which has in- cialty stores report that their av- has phased out of its troduced 8 -track quadrasonic com- erage cassette deck sale is as high own Stereo Tape Division and con- be fully viewed without the patible home and auto units. "The as $175. solidated the department under the 1 assistance of store personnel virtual nonexistence of software is -The average ticket on 8 -track record division. the reason why so many manufac- playback -only units is now in the Under the realignment, record with 1 0 0 % PROTECTION turers consider quadrasonic as no $60 to $80 range for the home, in division personnel will also sell, against pilferage from the more than an intriguing idea," he the $100 range for the car, and in promote, merchandise and market said. "But we feel the commercial the $100 to $200 range for play- tape. Members of the Stereo Tape 1 front viewing area. potential is very close, and we're back /record units. Division have been reassigned in going ahead -with or without soft- -Portable and cassette decks the company. TWO MODELS NOW AVAILABLE ware- because we have faith in continue to cut sharply into low - The company's duplicating divi- 1 in Liberty Floor Model 30 "w x 15 "d x our concept." end reel -to -reel sales, but that the sion Omaha, Neb., /UA 66 "h $114.50 If a four -channel boom is be- high -end reel -to -reel units- particu- Tape Duplicating, Inc. (Liberty has ginning, as many believe, it will larly those in the $300 to $600 not been dropped from the name), Counter Top Model half capacity lead to a new consumer force only range -are still selling well. will continue to function as the 30 "w x 15 "d x 29 "h 79.50 if record companies and tape du- Retailers have also noted that label's tape manufacturer and du- Quantity discounts upon request plicators are part of the force. increased quality in portable cas- plicator. Although many are still reluc- settes have kept them huge sellers (United Artists Records is the tant to release a large quantity of and that 8 -track playback /record second major company to consoli- KREATIVE STORE EQUIPMENT INC. quadrasonic cartridges because of units have taken off -finally. date its tape department into the QUICK-VUE record division. Capitol Records P.O. Box 381, Terrell, Texas 75160 the economy, at least the fence- Because manufacturers are cater- Patents Pending sitters are getting into the picture. ing more than ever to the consum- phased out of its separate tape di- Dallas 214/226-7248 Terrell 214/563-5869 CARTRIDGE 8 CASSETTE DISPLAYER I Several smaller companies, Van- er, there is additional attention vision about a year ago.) guard, Project 3 and Mobile Fidel- being paid to design, more em- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 18 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Tape Cartridge Up as Assns. CONCORD ELECTRONICS U.K. Tape Sales NEW LOCATION & BANNER Harmonize and Summer Sizzles LOS ANGELES- Concord Electronics, acquired last week by By RICHARD ROBSON Instrument Systems Corp., Jericho, N.Y., will be shifted to New York Record & Tape Retailer Staff Member operated under Benjamin Electronic Sound, Farmingdale, N.Y., LONDON Despite the latest Furthermore, EMI tape man- However, the squabble has now and - been patched up and it has been a division of Instrument Systems. ominous shake -up in Ampex's U.K. ager Barry Green and his counter- high- fidelity and stereo operation, and although it has been part at Decca, Graham Smith, were agreed that the three associations Both Concord and Benjamin market can all function together. and video tape recorders, receivers and accessories. a long, slow haul for tape here, both told by their companies, par- components, audio up. active members of BPI, Certainly, what now has become 24.) sales finally seem to be picking ticularly urgency (Billboard, July Record companies report a sharp to resign from the tape associa- a matter of considerable Product will be integrated under the Benjamin banner, with (Continued on page 58) development increase in cassette and cartridge tions. all marketing, promotion, merchandising, research and sales since late 1970 and there is and advertising decisions coming from New York. Concord's West every indication that tape could Los Angeles facility will be used as a warehousing depot operating now be accounting for as much as under a skeleton crew. 7 to 8 percent of the total music Management personnel, at Concord, for the most part, will not market-a lot healthier than the CAN TAKE IT ! with Benjamin management assuming command of figure of 3.7 percent computed LE -BO be retained, con- Concord. recently by the government's Photo -Optical Industries, New York, sumer goods monitoring division The move by Ehrenreich for the third quarter of 1970. UNBEATABLE Concord's parent company, follows a pattern recently established by yet from While the government has two other photo-oriented companies to disassociate themselves to release any further official tape QUALITY tape divisions. figures, two clear facts are emerg- New York, Ponder & Best, Los Angeles, and Berkey Photo, ing about the U.K. market: the STYLING dropped tape divisions after cost -cutting strictures forced consolida- growth rate of cartridge is con- that of cas- tions. Ponder & Best phased out of its Vivitar division, while Berkey siderably greater than and VALUE. division, Sentry Industries, back to its former owner. sette and the summer is proving a sold its tape tape. April 10.) boom period for (Billboard, With some manufacturers claim- LE -BO IS THE ing sales to be up by as much as IN 50 percent over the same period LEADER increas- last year, it is becoming DELUX WOOD ingly clear that cartridge might not Teacher Tape Future remain second to cassette for very CARRYING CASES much longer. Although cassette is easily the market leader in almost AND TAPE ACCESSORIES Big at NAVA every other country in the world Looms except the U.S., the gap has nar- By EARL PAIGE rowed considerably here during the past six months, possibly because CINCINNATI - No tape com- along with its screw type ($1.23 of the ever -growing number of pany at the National Audio Visual for C -90). tape players, primarily cartridge, * NOT TO BE Association (NAVA) show here The quality features eventually being fitted in cars. CONFUSED over into the consumer WITH PAPER knows how big the educational could spill Last year, only about 300,000 IMITATIONS market is. But they all know it is market, especially with the em- cartridge tapes were sold com- phasis being put on blank tape large. pared with 1 million cassettes. Holds 24 Cartridges such as Mem- now through chromium dioxide say Many newcomers, But Precision, for example, velvet flocked orex, Certron, Sharp Electronics, and cobalt energy coated surfaces. so far, around 48 Red that this year compartments. among others, are playing catch- Audio Magnetics' educator series percent of its sales have been car- up, because a lot of other tape also shows advanced features: type- with 52 percent Individually packed. la- tridges compared firms have been in the market writer- ready, pressure- sensitive in cassette. In 1970, the firm was Black Crush, Alligator: longer. bels; peel, die -cut labels; spine selling two cartridges to every one Black, Brown, Meanwhile, a few educational labels for the Philip -type storage cassette. TA -54 Red, Green, companies, such as Imperial In- box; liner gaskets, idler rollers, be remembered, of steel It must List $11.95 Blue, White. ternational Learning, are looking silicone-lubricated stainless course, that far more cartridges outside the periphery of educa- pins -all in a colorful package sold per unit of equipment are N.Y. 1137 tion to the time when educational under the AV /Educator brand. than cassette and that many manu- PRODUCTS CO., INC . 71 -08 51st AVENUE, WOODSIDE, items can be mass -merchandised. Memorex was pleased that edu- facturers are becoming increasingly Jjl And yet another commercial - cators were familiar with its brand disturbed by the amount of blank consumer implication looms-the (the million -dollar advertising cam- for record- And cassettes being bought development of special equipment paign is evidentally working). music either off -the -radio or and Certron are ing and software for education can while Memorex from a record. It is generally felt lead to better quality consumer just entering the AV field, BASF must be damaging Irish that this trend items. Systems, Audio Magnetics, to prerecorded cassette sales. now, the business and others are long -time exhibitors. DIRECT For though, However, the growing popularity BUY is education and some firms are However, 3M, Ampex and several by United producers were of 8 -track is confirmed SAYE $ $ even turning that into a real game. other blank tape Artists, which revealed recently AND For example, Scott Education is not at the show. that the firm has been selling more STEREO CARTRIDGE CARRYING CASES developing kits called "Learning The educational field is creating the #54 cartridges than cassettes for 24 8 -Track Tapes With Laughter," designed to take specialized marketers as well. Cas- complete re- Holds Masters Corp. duplicates edu- past six months -a in a child from TV's "Sesame Street" sette of what almost everyone had or 48 Cassettes Covered in custom increments versal into kindergarten and elementary cator tapes - predicted. UA suggests that the handsome Alligator Vinyl Red An elaborate kit (film 37- minutes, etc. Said President school. phenomenal growth of the car High Impact Styrene strips, cassettes or disks, posters, Leonard Ripley: "If a sales execu- one of the Flocked has a 37- minute market is certainly teacher guide and games to learn tive or a professor main reasons for the swing to car- insert. with), "It's too elaborate to mass talk, do you want to put it on a tape tridge. THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL merchandise through rack jobbers," C -60, wasting 23- minutes of the expansion of time ?" Talking about said the firm's Morey Dambekaln. tape market in general, UA 24 pcs. $4.00 could be- And how about a 50 -track tape? the "But an adaptation of it tape manager Richard Jakubowski 72 pcs. 3.50 come a big- selling item in depart- One exhibitor showed a tape (and be- 50 says: "The public is slowly ment stores and discount firms. player) that accommodates short of the two sys- 3.00 A switches from coming more aware 144 pcs. There are possibilities." messages. button ago, you could stop tems. A year a one to another and will allow re- 1 72 pcs. to skid. Imperial International Learning, in London and probably Cases packed per box and packed Kankakee, Ill., has tried rack job- peat of any one message. 10 people manu- nine would have never heard of a bing its tape products with Na- While many equipment Now, maybe Mil- facturers are adapting consumer cassette or cartridge. tional Tape Distributors of out of that 10 would know Custom fase Mfg. Co., Inc. waukee. But the marketing mix players for the education field, five have pioneered special sys- what you were talking about." Wanted: Distributors, 5511 -19 Bragg Blvd. Private has not yet found the right outlet others European countries, found our items tems, like 3M, and are apt to see In some State -wide P.O. Box 5625, Fayetteville, N.C. labeling in the stores. "We sales have built during the in the record department and may- the consumer -oriented firms as in- tape master distributors Phone: Area Code 919; 867 -6165 done summer months and it seems that be they should be in the record de- terlopers. U.K. and Reps. doesn't bother Sony /Super- the trend is developing in the partment, the toy department and This summer mini- scope, which showed three cassette The reason for this SAME DAY with the books," said George there is a sharp in- given decks with prices that appeal to boom is that SHIPMENT Scads. "We certainly haven't in the use of car players up." The firm's prerecorded tape educators. For example, the Model crease OF ALL and portables. ASK THE MAN WHO KNOWS packages list for $5.95 and sell 122 ($199) is being used in a 60- record ORDERS! machine biology class installation It is good to see that the how to make the extra profits with generally for $4.95 at retail, and association, British ... offer dealers a good 100 percent in Columbus, Ohio. An AV dealer manufacturers' record care items, adapters, stereo head made the deal at full markup, a Phonographic Industry, has now markup. with its two phones and other accessories . . Blank tape manufacturers are Sony salesman said, because the settled its differences tape counterparts, the British Re- also learning things about the edu- product is fair -traded in Ohio. Com- Devices There are a number of tape corded Tape Development cational market. Audio British Tape Indus- conducted a survey of the market. player firms involved in education mittee and the with no consumer departments. try Association. PfruaiieA1 The results: educators want screw - headed by Decca type blank cassettes, plenty of Audiotronics, North Hollywood, The BPI, Calif., has an array of cassette chairman Sir Edward Lewis, chal- FACTORY -TO -YOU SALES REPS. room for identification, extra in- of the two players from 3/4 -watt machines at lenged the authority and will explain the fine points dex tabs -in short, a lot of extras and extended its KNOW and durability. $39.95 to 20 -watt units at $159.95. tape associations in accessory selling for your profit! Another, Rheem -Califone, through own name to British Phonographic Certron has discovered that the in 3300 WASHINGTON ST. BOX' 498 Roberts, its consumer parent firm, and Tape Development Industry ILLINOIS 60085 sonic -sealed cassette does not have itself with PFANSTIEHL WAUKEGAN, the edu- is involved in consumer electronics. an attempt to identify quite the quality image for cartridge as well cational market, though it is offer- Rheem showed a CR5 heavy-duty the cassette and 20) as the record market. ing this type ($1.10 for a C -90) (Continued on page 19 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Tape Cartridge $ $ OPPORTUNITY $ $ TOP Multi- million dollar Amex corpo- ration seeks additional material to supplement spoken -word cata- log for newly- created Educational Continued Dock Strike Products Division. Professionally !Tape produced and recorded tape mas- ters needed in self- enrichment, Could HitTope Unit Sales education, languages, literature, LOS ANGELES beginning to look for drama, current events, children's -Although cur- alternate de- rently unaffected by the livery routes if both coast ports Cartridges West areas, on licensing, royalty, or out- Coast dock strike, manufacturers are shut down. They are also pre- right purchase basis to be mar- of tape equipment could be hurt if pared to pay higher costs if air (Based on Best Selling LP's) keted through unique, consumer the walkout, now about four weeks freight is used, and all have prom- old, lasts more than ised not to pass any added This Last distribution channels. another month. freight Week Week Title, Artist, Label (Duplicator) (8-Tr. & Cassette Nos.) But there is a more ominous costs on to dealers. Write Box 1007 threat brewing: an East Coast (The 15,000- member Interna- 1 1 TAPESTRY Carole King, Ode '70 (A &M) (8T 77009; CS 77009) Billboard Publications Inc. strike threatened at the end of tional Longshoremen's and Ware- September. Most consumer elec- housemen's Union closed down 24 9000 Sunset Blvd. 2 2 MUD SLIDE SLIM AND THE BLUE HORIZON tronics goods are shipped through Pacific Coast ports July 1 in Cali- James Taylor, Warner Bros. (Ampex M82561; M52561) L.A., Calif. 90069 East Coast fornia, Washington ports. and Oregon 3 3 STICKY FINGERS Manufacturers and importers are when the union's five -year contract Rolling Stones, Rolling Stones (M859100; M559100) with the Pacific Maritime Associa- tion expired.) 4 5 RAM Some importers, preferring not Paul & Linda McCartney, Apple (8XT 3375; 4X7 3375) to use air freight, are thinking of 5 4 JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR trucking goods into the U.S. via Various Artists, Decca (6ó000; 13 -6000) Canada. (Most manufacturers urged 6 7 WHAT'S GOING ON dealers to order many months in Marvin Gaye, Tamla (T81310; M75310) No. 201 advance of the dock strike in an- 7 6 CARPENTERS ticipation of the walkout.) A &M (8T 3502; CS 3502) CASSETTE SPRING PAD No. 470A Vancouver, British Columbia, is Phosphor Bronze Spring with the 8 8 AQUALUNG wool felt pad -Fits all stan- CASSETTE FULL SHIELD only major West Coast port Jethro Tull, Reprise (M8 2035; M5 2035) dard Cassettes. Standard dimensions. Made still unloading cargo. Some cargo OVERLAND from any nickel alloy or Sili- 9 14 STEPHEN STILLS II bound for the West Coast is also Atlantic (Ampex M87206; M57206) con steel. being unloaded at Ensenada and PRODUCTS Mazatlan, both small parts in Mex- 10 11 EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY ico. Rod Stewart, Mercury (MC 8 -1 -609; MCR 4- 1-609) The Secrets Canadian officials, however, are 11 13 BS &T4 making it difficult for importers Blood, Sweat & Tears, Columbia (CA 30590; CT 30590) to Smooth, and manufacturers to receive prod- 12 10 4 -WAY STREET True Fidelity No. 510 ucts. Port authorities have placed Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Atlantic (Ampex. M82 -902; M52 -902) FLAT -FOAM SHIELD No. 410 restrictions on unloading U.S. car- 13 9 TARKUS in Cartridge Size and material to customer go, giving priority to ships carry- Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Ampex M89900; M59900) specifications. FLAT SHIELD ing all- Canadian goods. Any size -Any material. 14 12 ARETHA LIVE AT FILLMORE WEST and Cassette West Coast companies have Aretha Franklin, Atlantic (Ampex M87205; M57205) enough goods to last about an- Operation other two months. "After that, 15 16 BLUE SPECIAL Joni Mitchell, Reprise (Ampex M82038; M52038) though, we're in trouble," said a DESIGNS spokesman for Craig Corp. 16 19 POEMS, PRAYERS & PROMISES ON REQUEST Industry sources are reluctant John Denver, RCA Victor (P85 1711; PK 1711) to speculate on just how long the 17 17 SURVIVAL No. 570 Grand Funk Railroad, Capitol (8XW 764; 4XW 764) P. 0. Box 6 strike may last, but most seem to 7, 18 15 SONGS FOR BEGINNERS FULL -FOAM SHIELD 515 North Pierce Street feel it will be settled "within one Graham Nash, Atlantic (Ampex No. 208 Standard Shield with foam Fremont, Nebraska 68025 month." M87204; M57204) pad - Nickel alloy or Silicon Phone 402 - 721 -7270 not, 19 21 INDIAN RESERVATION 8 TRACK CARTRIDGE If practically every manu- steel. Foam specifications to facturer on the West Coast will Raiders, Columbia (CT 30768; CA 30768) SPRING PAD customer requirement. have an export problem. 20 22 UP TO DATE Phosphor Bronze Spring with Partridge Family, Bell (Ampex 86059; 56059) wool felt pads. 21 18 CLOSE TO YOU /ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER Burt Bacharach, A &M (8T 3501; CS 3501) Teacher Tape Future 22 23 TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN Cat Stevens, A &M (8T 4280; CS 4280) Continued front page 19 23 20 GOLDEN BISQUITS -Their Greatest Hits Three Dog Night, Dunhill (GRT & Ampex 85088; 55088) No. No. 901 AC unit at $175 list and an AV80 508 model (battery -AC) at $80 list. 24 24 HOMEMADE 8 TRACK FOAM PAD SPECIAL FOAM SHIELD Another company rushing into Osmonds, MGM (GRT 84770; 54770) Mylar face - Styrene base - An example of special pro - OVERLAND the educational field is Sharp with 25 27 BEST OF dimensions to customer spe- duction to individual customer its R403 (minimum retail $59.95); Guess Who, RCA Victor (P8S 1710; PK 1710) cifications. design. PRODUCTS RD 418 (29.95) and RR429U 26 25 LEON RUSSELL & THE SHELTER PEOPLE ($39.95)-all cassette units. Shelter (Capitol) (8XW 8903; 4XW 8903) Meanwhile, other firms are 27 29 CHASE bringing out even more sophisti- Epic (EA 30472) cated tape recorders for the AV 28 30 THE SKY'S THE LIMIT market. 3M's Wollensak introduced Temptations, Gordy (G81957; G75957) 29 31 MAYBE TOMORROW for the first time its Model 2620 Jackson 5, Motown (81735; 75735) AV with suggested $149.94 list. 30 32 CARLY SIMON Some specs: heavy -duty bi-periph- Elektra (ET8 4082; TC5 4082) eral drive system, 83/4 -pound 31 28 11 -17 -70 high- impact plastic case, one -watt Elton John, Uni (8- 93105; 2-93105) P.S.T. RMS continuous power sufficient 32 33 LA. WOMAN to drive up to 32 headphones, co- Doors, Elektra (ET8 5011; TC5 5011) ordinated and interlocked controls. 33 36 THIRDS While price is of concern to James Gang, ABC /Dunhill (GRT & Ampex 8721; 5721) buyers, the feeling at NAVA was 34 35 PARANOID that more money is being poured Black Sabbath, Warner Bros. (Ampex M81887; M51887) into education. Still, some of the 35 37 DONNY OSMOND ALBUM tape players reflect an attractive MGM (GRT 84782; 54782) price to intrigue consumer dealers. 36 38 CURTIS LIVE Craig's series included the Educa- Curtis Mayfield, Curtom (88008; 58008) tor 1 recorder (suggested school 37 26 CLOSE TO YOU price $64.50), the Educator II (with Carpenters, A &M (BT 4271; CS 4271) response comparative recorder, 38 34 NATURALLY $129.50) and the Audio Response Three Dog Night, Dunhill (GRT & Ampex 85088; 55088) Comparative recorder ($99.50). 39 ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND AT FILLMORE EAST Other firms, like Telex, approach Capricorn (Ampex M82 -802; M52 -802) the market differently. Its Audio 40 WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET /LIVE AT Comparator with rugged, die -cast CARNEGIE HALL Perfect Sensing Tapes aluminum mainframe and two Ike & Tina Turner, United Artists (X04018; XC7018) Get precision splicing and perfect sensing on motors (one hysteresis synchronous 41 42 THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY ALBUM for capstan and a regular AC for Bell (86050; 56050) 8 -track stereo cartridges, cassettes and TV films. fast forward and other modes) and 42 41 SWEET BABY JAMES James Taylor, Select a Saxon aluminum foil and Mylarpressure other features list for $249.95. Warner Bros. (Ampex M81843; M51843) Another recorder, with production 43 44 ABRAXAS sensitive tape from our standard stock, or we will make in August, lists for $224.95, while Santana, Columbia (CA 30130; CT 30130) it to your most exacting specifications. It's the ideal a third lists for $179.95. 44 39 TOM JONES SINGS SHE'S A LADY Parrot (M79846y M77646) tape for all types of automatic splicing equipment. Telex's Peter Schwarz explains the difficulty of estimating the edu- 45 46 WHEN YOU'RE HOT, YOU'RE HOT Jerry Reed, RCA We'll send you a FREE sample along with our new cational market: "First of all, not (P85 1705; PK 1705) all 46 50 IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN catalog. It details and illustrates everything (including purchases are through audio- Gladys Knight & the visual dealers. Many teachers have Pips, Soul (S -8 -1731; Cassette not available) cartridge, cassette and promotion labels) for the audio authority to make purchases of 47 - ONE WORLD up Rare Earth, Rare Earth (R -8 -1520; R- 75520) visual and record industries. to $300. Then, there is another 48 47 CHAPTER TWO Write or call us today. (212) 672 -8200. level of purchases up to $1,000 to Roberta Flack, Atlantic (Ampex M81569; M51569) $2,000, where, after that, purchases 49 49 EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER Saxon Adhesive Products, Inc. require board action. We can get Cotillion (Ampex M89040; M59040) A subsidiary of Saxon Industries, Inc some fix on the higher allocations, 50 40 LOVE LETTERS FROM ELVIS 57 -01 37th Ave., Woodside,NewYork 11377 but no one really knows what the Elvis Presley, RCA Victor (P8S 1748; PK 1748) educational market really consists Registered Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 7/31/71 trade mark of Dupont of. We just know it's big." 20 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Cartridge TV Home CTV Dim, But School Usage Certain Oct. 17 -20, Miami and now. Firms such as Techni- within each closing them out if they cannot casters (NAEB) tele- 8mm film, and fights 3A4 at color showed "silent projectors." CINCINNATI -Cartridge them. Beach, Fla. It will be -in. a picture on of those two configurations." use S. Halter, As Hope said, the film firms are vision is only snowy Programmers in the educational 33/4 ips according to P. the home screen for audio -visual He said the entire AV market at the exhibit here. not about to let CTV systems run 1970 field are talking in terms of "multi- a salesman dealers who attended the National was off 1.8 percent in Definitely in the educational - away with the market. (down from $1.94 billion to $1.74 media." James W. Hulfish, Spin- Audio Visual Association (NAVA) Hollywood, industrial marketing arena, the Motorola, though, had plenty of the ap- billion, or off for the first time dler & Sauppe, North are convention last week. But the programmer is com- unit has a tentative list of $800. dealer inquiries. Indications in education is since 1958. One of the dips was Calif, said facilities the market for pre- plication of CTV ing into his own. He showed the Sony already has dubbing that dealers see seen as inevitable. in video tape recorders -off 31 York where CTV cassettes recorded CTV product. It could be was a evolution of the programmer who in New In fact, Audio Magnetics video percent. He said there be run off in real time in 20, a different story at NAVA next - designed shows for a single screen, can products division director Jerry pickup in half -inch VTR's, especial 24, 28-increment banks and on up. year. - but how now must design programs Waugh said his firm's prime pur- Japanese imports, and that one Meanwhile, 8mm film is here the In- were up significantly. for elaborate six- screen presenta- During the convention, pose in introducing a video tape inch VTR's Audio -Visual Association But too many companies have tions. dustrial line "is to get feedback on per- CTV display (IAVA) showed its anger over the time when built elaborate AV facilities that The only actual formance prior to the here was by Motorola, which ran non -standardization and general cartridge television catches on in are now dormant. cartridge He mentioned one firm (though out of brochures the second day. confusion surrounding the consumer field." Panasonic and Shi- television. television not by name) that installed a However, Sony, Wires The subject of cartridge baden were willing to talk about CTV In a closed meeting IAVA did come up in official meetings. $150,000 closed circuit AV system which is now idle, with the man CTV involvements. executives saw a CTV presentation Thomas W. Hope, Hope Reports, its cassette "Looking who installed it off with another Sony will unveil The United Artists Corp. has by Hubert Wilke, Communications Rochester, N. Y., said: videotape recorder at the National New York, there's a fight be- company. But overall, companies formed a videocassette division, Facilities Consultant, to the future, Association of Educational Broad- in heated, often off - tween cartridge television and with elaborate AV installation are its first physical move to get closer and engaged to the CTV field. The film com- the- record discussions. pany has already stated it would IAVA is comprised of industrial license films for C T V. Pierre producers representing 125 of the FIRMS READY PRODUCT Weis has been named director of nation's largest companies and the new division. corporation IBM, railroads, insur- Many produce films in- Dynasciences Corp. of Blue Bell, ance, etc. has developed a video proces- side their plants. Cartridge TV Start Pa. A representative from IBM Fall Nippon sing amplifier for color and helical in World Trade Corp. explained that By MALCOLM DAVIS scan systems which are used film see CTV unit is designed industrial users of This means that so- CTV systems. The because of its simplicity, TOKYO Consumer attitudes major companies become available sense prices. distortion and restore as a boon - deluxe models and super- to reduce as opposed to film projection sys- toward prepackaged cartridge tele- nationwide for the first time. called video signals to correct levels. favor- For the moment, software is not sophisticated units will probably tems and reel -to -reel VTR ma- vision shows are extremely in force until the International Video Corp. of able in Japan, thus establishing a major problem. Fairly large fail to appear chines. is firmly established some- Sunnyvale, Calif. has developed a are at stake in the race the home market for CTV may catalogs in color and black and market "Millions time in the late 1970s, according color TV camera, the IVC -500 to get CTV going. And for you not be as difficult as in other white are being readied for each in low with 3/4- to most predictions. ($14,800) which works people, CTV is really only a plug countries. of the different systems, a monochrome inch open reel and the 3/4-inch The expansion of a home audi- lighting situations; in the wall -the important thing is Using the high saturation of for CTV poses no real threat camera, the 1VC -40M ($1,400) show programs, facilities makers system (developed by Akai), the ence space to color TV sets as a base, of programs to the television broadcasting in- and three one -inch videorecorders. in which to utilize multi -media," have only to first agree upon two leading gatherers for their catalogs. dustry. Fuji TV director Yoshinori RCA has developed a home TV Wilke said. standardization and then allow Kono, along with executives of information center utilizing two "Credit must be given CBS for the prices to find their own levels There are an estimated 300 Broadcasting S y s t e m, storage tube market first, but being the Mainichi screens and silicon being in the keyed to the pocketbook of companies working on program- Asahi Broadcasting Co. and NHK, which frames an individual TV pic- first doesn't always guarantee you consumer. ming, and the feeling seems to be feel that 1974 will be the real ture and displays it on demand. will stay first." Wilke went on tc The sun will be rising over the that prerecorded material can be beginning of the home CTV mar- This feature smacks of the single rate several CTV systems in terms CTV market here this autumn made available in color for less ket in Japan, with the boom com- advantage CBS' reliability, simplicity, re- this year frame retention of cost, when units from Sony, Matsushita, than 30 cents a minute ing around 1976 -77. Broadcasters EVR has been boasting about. production and standardization. JVC, Teac and several other and for as low as 20 cents a are thus confident they can make as volume increases. Two of Los Angeles program- minute any necessary changes in pro- have ceased without monitors will slowly. ming idea companies Players gramming concepts coming up with ideas: Telecassette be priced in the $250 -$500 range Hardware makers are hoping Produc- Places Pubbers Combine price situa- the Enterprises and Compass Sears initially. The overall that ad men underestimate Elliot, who "ran" Com- tion, however, like the knotty growth of CTV by two years and tions. Mike To Create & Place of on software pass for film producer George problems in standardization are also counting in the record busi- Initial Order configurations, is extremely fluid makers producing shows which Schaefer, is back Programs makers available ness with the Kinney group's Bur- CTV at this moment. Most set will be better than those and Ken have announced prices for pilot on commercial TV. bank national distribution, STOCKHOLM Scandinavia's Fritz, who set up Telecassette with For Avco Unit - have joined models, but it is expected that The Japan Productivity Center leading publishers will be such that survey of the Roz Ross, is back in personal man- NEW YORK -Warwick Elec to programs and dis- competition recently took a Sears forces create While agement. . Martin Jurow, who tronics, Inc., which supplies in the cartridge tele- even the iron -bound inflexibility prepackaged video field. tribute others of the retail pricing is practically was 20th Century -Fox's videocas- Roebuck with console TV sets, has vision field. and inelasticity home use of CTV form order structure in Japan will be forced to nil at the moment, industrial use sette consultant, has left to placed an initial production - He is Cartrivision The organization is called Nord bow to the demands of the con- is up significantly from a first his own film -video company. with Avco for 3,001 Video and is closely associated with -bottom, no non- in 1967. The setting up the firm with Jamieson record /playback units. sumer for rock survey conducted start- IPA, the International Publishers' JPC report lists a total of 272 Films of Dallas... Videorecord The order, to be delivered Audiovisual Association. videotape units in use at some World, begun last February, is go- ing in mid -1972, will help launch 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 due to of car- Gunnar Bergvall is the acting 167 industrial f i r m s in Japan. ing on a quarterly basis, Sears' entry into retailing secretary general, headquartering In 1967 there were only three lack of ads and stories. tridge television systems. The Avco here. SAG MAIL VOTE firms using videotape. Chemical system utilizes closed cartridge 1 companies topped the current list inch videotape. In Denmark, two leading pub- Admiral committed it lishers, Gutenberghus and Gylden- FOR CTV SPLIT of users, followed by special in- Super CTV Earlier, struments and insurance firms. 8mm self to purchasing around 10,001 dal, have formed a consortium for LOS ANGELES mail ref- with an op Arne Byskov and -A The majority of the firms used Cartrivision players videocassettes. erendum of its entire 20,000 mem- 'Net' to Bow in to buy 10,000 more. Ole Wivel are the two chief execu- videotape recordings for campany tion bership will decide whether the betterment programs. These statements have appeared tives. Byskov is with Gutenberg - members of the Screen Actors issued by hus. Parisian Salons in a recent prospectus, Guild ratify the pact agreed upon Avco, offering 1.1 million shares In Norway, the three largest pub- the Assn. of Mo- PARIS-A Super 8mm film cas- by its board and the gun at $20 a share. . lishers forming a cassette group tion Picture & TV Producers. A Agfa -Gevaert To sette system has jumped there have videotape and electronic video In addition to Sears, are Aftenposten, Ernest Mortensen vote last Tuesday (20) at the Hol- over been reports that Montgomery & Co. and Glydendal Norsk. Paladium drew 363 for EVR Film recording systems as France's first Admiral lywood Make visual "cartridgized" en- Ward will be offering an In Sweden, the Bonnier Group and 255 against the proposed con- announced Cartrivision unit. So there seems cartridge TV NEW YORK - Agfa- Gevaert tertainment system. and the Esselte group have formed tract which covers Inc. has become the second major to be a lineup of impressive retail Esselte Bonnier Audio Visual. usage. A film projection system, de- outlets developing for at least this supplier of positive print film for veloped by In Diffusion, is sched- A number of actors opposed the Video Record- CTV system. the CBS Electronic 1 in over 300 pact. It is the first by any enter- uled to start Sept. And this lineup most probably ing Division. First quantities of the Parisian beauty parlors. Program- German Photo Firm tainment union which establishes film have arrived at CBS's Rock- will include Admiral and Emer- a payment formula for films and ming will be hosted by actress son's own dealers, Emerson being Into Audio /Visuals leigh, N.J. plant for use in EVR Jeanne Moreau. The format is a TV features consigned to CTV. cassette processing. another manufacturer who has NUREMBURG Quelle, a Grosses from a film after theatri- one -hour picture magazine, inter- been granted a license to sell this -Foto According to Robert E. Brock- 15 minutes of ads. It leading mail order photographic cal release will create plateaus of the spersed with system. way, president of CBS/EVR, will cost a beauty parlor around supply house, has established a de- earnings for the actors. Whereas initial purchase order to Agfa -Ge- In the works are a $200 black the monies from $60 monthly. The company esti- and white camera for the home partment to handle audio /visual 100 percent of vaert calls for delivery of a large women materials. pictures to TV goes into a pot print stock mates it can reach 500,000 user who will also be able to rent quantity of the special per month. The system uses in- First properties are Super 8mm from which all the craft guilds re- for the rest of 1971. films from Avco's own library. 50 percent dividual headsets, while the images will rent these films for films in Bell & Howell cassettes ceive 12.4 percent, only Since EVR's experimental oper- Consumers of the monies from video -cassette are flashed on a screen. $3 for one showing. The Avco which are rear -projected onto the ations began in the mid- 1960s, Il- -Louis Ricard, to play a special playback ma- grosses will go into this same pot. England has been the Miss Moreau; Jean cartridge is designed screen of de- ford Ltd. of director and Christian and then must be re- chine which looks like a tele- This half revenue feature is sole supplier of special EVR film. the film through once signed to motivate the producers to Gion, as commercials filmmaker, turned to a dealer for rewinding. vision set. "But with steady expansion of our firm. start creating properties for CTV. processing capability, it has been are the principals in the Cartrivision has stated it would The cassettes encompass chil- Also covered thusly are TV films marks the first rent a feature film to a dealer for dren's shows science programs and evident for some time that no sin- This system going back to 1952. Actors will re- gle supplier could meet EVR's offered to the public with an en- $1.50 a week. surveys of medicine, chemistry, ceive a cut of post 1971 films sold takes some Blank tapes will be available sports and economics. The shows growing consumption of film prod- tertainment slant, and to videocassettes for their pension uct," notes Brockway. Agfa's film of the flash out of the planned through dealers for around $10 are both in black and white and and welfare funds. videotapes CTV for a 15- minute load. A two -hour color and run from 30 to 90 is being manufactured in its Ant- introductions of werp, neigrum, tat-wry. systems. Hank could run as high as $33. minutes. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIIIIWIWIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII II 21 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Talent Grand Funk Draws Monterey Fest Talent In Peak Ticket Sales Action JACKSON FIVE NEW YORK - Grand Funk a 40 -foot trailer truck but for Salutes Granz GRINDL Railroad's Shea Stadium concert protection of Shea's baseball COMMODORES Gladisone Plushbottom dia- MONTEREY & Co., was a sellout-a 55,000 audience mond, scaffolding was erected. - The Monterey YVONNE FAIR New York grossing $306,000 - and passed Lighting was provided by three Jazz Festival will try to recreate without incident. Said promoter hydraulic towers, 96,000 watts and the free wheeling jam session Madison Square Garden, Every new group that enters the Sid Bernstein concerning earlier included two gladiator arc lamps, flavor of "Jazz at the Philharmon- New York rock field goes through a period fears of riot and disturbance: ic" with a tribute evening on Sept. of growth. What happens "We equipment only previously used by The concert at during disproved the prophets of doom the Rolling Stones 19. Madison Square this period can dictate the group's on their tour, Garden on July 16 turned out to and gloom." said Monck. The concert will feature artists potential for success or failure. be a mini -Motown revue, with the And it is most The stadium gross Grand Funk (Capitol) driving who played with the Norman difficult during this surpassed the company's super group, the Jack- time to evaluate a group's 1965 Beatles' concert gross of right up to the stage in closed Granz concert concept such as son Five, headlining. poten- limousine, provided pianist Oscar This served tial. $304,000, although it is estimated their usual set Peterson, drummer as a good time to show off two that encountering distortion in earlier Louis Bellson, bassist Ray Brown, Grindl, a rock group from it cost Grand Funk's manager- trumpeter new acts recording for subsidiary producer, Terry Knight, about numbers from the sound equip- Clark Terry, alto saxo- labels, soul sister Yvonne Queens, N.Y., is such a group. ment which was phonist Benny Carter, Fair on Opening $200,000 for the event. more than ade- tenorman Soul, and the Commodores, a dy- here, Grind! is young, quate for the huge stadium. Also Zoot Sims and Eddie (Lockjaw) unpolished and raw. But it has all Chip Monck Industries namite group from Alabama who erected on the bill was Humble Pie (A &M) Davis, trombonist Bill Harris and have the potential to be successful. What a special stage for the concert. It vocalist just signed with the new who fared well with both sound Sarah Vaughan. Mowest label. the group lacks in versatility they was originally designed to rest on system and crowd. make up for with a loud, Granz will attend the concert. Well, let's hard, He face it, who could driving sound. What they lack in started the touring concert idea steal the spotlight from the in Los Angeles in 1943. Jackson showmanship they make up for Five? Not even hundreds of en- with a fresh style and approach. thusiastic fans who stormed the Using funky blues for most of the David Cassidy Tour stage and interrupted their act after set, Grindl is immediately reminis- the first number. Only with the cent of John Sebastian and the help of understanding policemen Lovin' Spoonful. Signings and local disk jockeys was the Shows Teen The four -piece group developed Appeal group allowed to come back on stage and continue the a warm, sweet sound with such NEW YORK -Not since young records and a pair of best -selling Peter show. But numbers as Ricky Noone, once the voice of even when the going gets rough, "Don't Be Long," blitzed to the top of the mu- albums emanating from the series. Herman's Hermits, "Day" and "Sweet Susan." How- sic charts from the has signed with with 12- year -old lead singer Mi- Nelson fam- With such overwhelming TV and Bell. First release is "Oh You ever, Grindl had difficulty relat- ily's television backyard in the record response, a live act was chael Jackson serving as command - Pretty Things," produced by Mickie er-in- chief, these ing to the audience, drawing it into 1950's has TV comedy launched a formed to play the road during the Most. brothers (Jackie, the music and conveying talent Bell has also acquired U.S. Toriano, Jeramie, Marlon and Mi- the emo- so swift in the music busi- program's production break be- rights to material tions of each number. ness as David by Mungo Jerry, chael) leave nothing to be desired Cassidy. tween network seasons. Since Da- Blue Mink and Sweet, all British Members of Grindl include Ben vid in their performance. From their After a slow start in the TV rat- and Shirley Jones are the only groups. . . . Capasso, Pete Belmonti, Moby Grape has re- bubblegum soul "Going Back to Jimmy ing, ABC's "Partridge Family," members of the cast who sing on formed and signed with Warner Daley and Vinnie Macry. Individ- with a loyal the show's music Indiana," their original home state teen following as its tracks, Cassidy, Bros. . . Chris Montez, of "Call ually and together, they hold a base, became whose teen charisma had (also the title of their forthcoming one of the few new been Me" and "The More I See You" television storehouse of talent. But it's still series to achieve hit status last well documented on the tube, was special) to Jeramine's stored up. To fame, has joined Paramount with version of "Bridge Over Troubled say Grindl will be season. The show's first 26 half chosen to hit the concert trail. "The End of the Line," written a success is as unfair as to say they hours proved After extensive Water." that "Partridge" mu- sessions with and produced . will fail. The group is in a period by Billy Meshel... Yvonne sic is big business, with two gold "Partridge" record producer Wes Patti LaBelle & the Bluebells, now Fair, who is not a new- of development and that's all that Farrell, arrangements were set for LaBelle, to Warner Bros. comer to the music scene and who can be said. DARREL LEO with signed with Motown what would be Cassidy's first solo "Shades of Difference" b -w "Morn- a while back, was in singing appearance before live au- ing Much Better." LaBelle will be top form. diences. touring with the Who starting The surprise of the evening was MASON PROFFIT The first Cassidy concert un- the opening act, Thursday (29) at Forest Hills... . the Commodores, Gaslight Au Go Go, folded in Seattle GLOSSY on March 26. Musician -actor Tim McIntire to six guys making their New York New York And he is quick to relate "how Capitol with his single, "One More debut who could create a new much we learned from that first Time," and an upcoming LP pro- slogan: "What you see and hear is Mason Proffit displayed a re- PHOTOS time out . . . about pacing, not duced by Peter Tevis.... Angelo what you want more of," as indi- freshingly tight instrumental and 100 -8x10 ... $13.95 being impulsive and dealing with Arvonfo to Mendes /Graham pro- cated by the tremendous response vocal sound at his Gaslight Au 1000-8x10 $95.00 the unexpected enthusiasm of the duction company with his first sin- from the capacity crowd. Go Go debut recently. During the 1000 Postcards $55.00 crowd." Some 25 cities later the gle "What Do I Need to Be Me." BILL COLEMAN evening the material ranged from COLOR PRINTS scene was Wildwood, N.J., Con- Soul singers Johnny Washing- foot stomping "electric" country 100 -8x10 vention Hall (July 10) but this was ton and Yvonne Daniels to De -Lite tunes "Sweet Lady Love" and $89.00 still only his second concert in Records. Joining the Red -Lite la- HEDGE & DONNA, "Walk On Down the Road" to 1.000 the East. bel are Dennis Robinson, Jimmy ELLEN acoustically performed ballads 8x10 COLOR From the moment of David's McILWAINE like "Jewel." The musical versa- MOUNTED Peterson and the Reggie Saddler ENLARGEMENTS $175.00 entrance in an all -white form -fitting Revue.... Chuck Dalton to Shane Bitter End, New York tility of the Flying Tiger Records 20 outfit with dangling beads and group was best exemplified "x30" $6.50 3,000 Postcards Wilder Record Productions. . . The crowd that came to 30 "x40" plunging neckline he became the the Bit- through $9.50 $120.00 Jazz flutist Bobbi Humphrey to ter End to see Hedge the proficiency displayed emotional focus of young fans. & Donna by John Talbot on the guitar, Special Color Blue Note Records. Label director July 14 came to the Bitter End to Pro The program drew on familiar ma- George Butler will produce. banjo, and pedal steel guitar. One terial from the two "Partridge" see Hedge & donna. They knew Composer- conductor Stu Phillips what to of the highlights of the evening albums, including "I'll Meet You expect: strong, pleasing was the touching performance and the Hollyridge Strings to Cap- voices; wonderful vocal arrange- of Halfway," during which nearly itol.... The London -based Toby lead vocalist Terry Talbot (John's 3,000 pairs ments with graceful harmonies; an of outstretched arms Organization has signed singer - brother) on his sensative compo- aper responded to his call to "reach easy rapport with the audience. ñotoc rapherr songwriter Mark Shekter to a pro- They may have sition, "Mother." Drummer Art out." been looking for- Nash played some of the most duction and publishing deal. . ward to the breathtaking perform- A Division of JAMES J. KRIEGSMANN Conductor Richard Delvy fur- Actor -singer Tom Everett to RCA tasteful percussion around and to- nished a driving support with ance of Nina Simone's "Four 165 W. 46th St., N.Y. 36 PL 7 an with "Porchlight on in Oregon." gether with bassist Tim Ayres, -0233 eight -man brass and rhythm Woman," the intense high point of line their provided a fine backbone to this that was never more effective than TV actor Tim McIntire and set. If their show was well talented group. JAN FLATO in their flashy backup on "Begin- composer -arranger Stu Phillips to balanced and enjoyable, that was nings" and "She'd Rather Have the Capitol. Phillips will reactivate the no surprise. It's only what people Rain." Hollyridge Strings with which he have come to expect from Hedge COUNTRY JOE & Donna from past Between selections Cassidy dem- achieved previous success for the their concert McDONALD onstrated a confident yet label several years ago. His first appearances and their Polydor al- casual bums. (Continued on page 35) LP is almost completed. McIntire's Museum of Modern Art, upcoming LP will be produced by But the audience didn't know New York Peter Tevis. A single, "One More what was ahead of them when the Time," will precede the LP of all supporting act was announced. El- Love, war and people are the len Mcllwaine, subjects Country Joe McDonald 10- Engagement original tunes. . . Barbara, "The another Polydor Gray Witch" to Dea Records of artist, has emerged from nowhere likes to sing about. His insight Series Is Set Los Angeles. Her LP will deal (from a home in Woodstock, to be into experience is well compli- with questions about witchcraft. exact) completely unknown, com- mented by his musicianship on the pletely unexpected, and bringing guitar and harmonica. The casual- For Matthews with her a kind of music that can ness with which he spoke to his NEW YORK -Ian Matthews, only be described as new. Her audience fit the surroundings of artist on Mercury's Vertigo label, Russo -Levine style is polished and complete - the garden at the Museum of has been set for a series of 10 there are no lacks, no gaps, no Modern Art quite well. As the engagements in the U.S. begin- Mgt Is Formed weak parts; and it encompasses all trees rustled in time with Country YOUR HOST: TONY ning in late July and extending styles without resting on any one. Joe's guitar, tunes such as "Air The Gourmet's Haven for Italian Cuisine through mid -September. NEW YORK -Aaron Russo and The jazz riffs she sings would be Algiers," "Let Me See Your Identi- 163-65WEST481H ST. NEWtpR it,tcy..10036 Matthews visited the U.S. last Joey Levine have formed Car- jazz riffs if they didn't come in a fication," which he wrote with 245 -6138 month for a promotional tour tunes Productions and Russo - voice that has the throaty sound of Barry Melton, "Janis," "Sweet Lor- coinciding with the release of his Levine Management. Jim Carroll a soul singer and the open control raine," "Mr. Big Pig," and "Who initial solo album. He'll perform will be the initial on their roster. of a trained vocalist. Her range is Am I," captivated the audience in clubs and concerts during the Russo and Levine will specialize enormous and she is comfortable and created an air of strong emo- upcoming tour. in the development of contempo- singing in all parts of it. Her gui- tions, centered upon the Van- NELSON SCOTT 1 The tour, arranged by Inter- rary artists, placing them with tar work, technically excellent, is guard artist's every word and stroke national President of Inter- Island Famous Agency with labels and overseeing record pro- brilliantly styled to complement of his guitar. Marketing Matthews' American representa- duction and over -all career direc- her singing. Milkwood Tapestry, Metromedia Associates tive Bob St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Schwaid, begins in Main tion. Headquarters for the firm is Which is all that can be said. duo, also blended well with the set- Point at Bryn Mawr (Philadel- at 201 East .21st St. Offices in It's a sin to describe. Wait until ting of concrete and greenery amid phia) July 29 -Aug. 1. The Hollywood you hear Ellen Mcllwaine. the statues of the aners'CIuOArnercan E+mrßsCane Blanche. tour will be established by Her al- garden. Their will wind up at The Quiet Night, September, to be supervised by bum will be out this fall. harmonious metaphors, while not Chicaon Sent 1S -10 Russo. 22 PIArV1V T L' KL1l;li (Continued on page 35) JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Nothing demands more care- ful, expert guidance than success. Artists Entertainment Complex is in the business of career management. We manage So he made it to the top. the careers of successful Where did he go from there? creative and performing talent in motion pictures, television, recording, personal appear- ances and the theater. It is our job to direct those careers into areas of long -term growth and development. We are extraordinarily well- equipped to do so. Artists Entertainment Complex represents a new merger of some of the best people in career manage- ment. People with years of experience, leverage, and reputation in the industry. We've got the personal weight, the material re- sources and the creative imagination. We regard every one of our clients as unique. For each we create unique career devel- opment plans on a very personal, individual basis. - Plans that look three, five, ten years into the future. Just imagine if Mr. Kong had thought a bit about long -term goals. Maybe he'd have stayed on top. ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, INC. NEW YORK 641 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10022 (212) 421 -3760 CALIFORNIA 1100 North Alta Loma Road Los Angeles, California 90069 1213) 657 -3390 MARTIN BREGMAN ROY GERBER NORMAN WEISS JANE GELFMAN MICHAEL LIEBERT DAVID YAGER Talent

Modern Art continues its "Jazz in the Garden" series with Odetta, From The Thursday (29). Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee the following Thursday, and Warner's Long Music Capitals John Naldry on Aug. 26.... Map Campus News City's Pi's, Paola Diva & Jeanne of the World Napoli, headline the San Jeronimo Hotel in San Juan, P.R. on Aug. By BOB GLASSENBERG DOMESTIC 30 for one week.... Morton D. Wax & Associates, p.r. firm, intro- "Conversations With Singers" is part of a fall program at New York University's School of Continuing Education. The seminars NEW YORK "I Don't Know How to Love duce photo service for the music industry on Aug. 1.... Blue Note will be highlighted by appearances of concert and opera stars Jan Him." . . . Howard Stein presents Colum- Kama Sutra's Brewer organist Richard (Groove) Holmes Peerce, Marilyn Horn, Phyllis Curtin, Giorhio Tozzi, Beverly Sills bia's Ten Years After with Epic's & Shipley play C.W. Post College plays Atlantic City's Harlem Club and Birgit Nilsson. The artists will explore the various aspects of Edgar Winter's White Trash, Fri- Sept. 10, and at Hunter College through Thursday (5). His forth- opera and including day (6) at Gaelic Park, 240th in Manhattan the next day. The concerts, interpretive techniques, the need for St. coming LP is called "Comin' On vocal versatility, as & Broadway in the Bronx. Stein duo winds up a week at the Bitter Home." Warner's Herbie Han- opera drama, problems of the concert stage and ... general trends in music today. Robert Sherman will teach also plays Dunhill's Steppenwolf End, Monday (26). . Frank cock has extended his European the course with Five Dollar Shoes at the Man- Gaskin Fields composed the music tour to play Germany, Denmark which will be given on Wednesday evenings Oct. 6-Nov. 17. hattan Center, 34th St. & 8th Ave., and Armand AuBcino the book and and Norway. . . . Milestones: A on Sunday (8). Leon Russell and lyrics to the upcoming Broadway baby girl, Laura, to Mr. and Mrs. Freddie King gig at the Center, production of "Sacco- Vanzetti." Lucky Carle on July 17. Carle is The Hunter College Bureau, New York, presents the Center Opera Aug. 10, while the Allman Bros. Al Ham will produce the original general professional manager for Company of Minneapolis in its New York premiere engagement Band headlines Aug. 15.... Bell's cast album.... Jazz's Billy Taylor the Peer- Southern Organization.... Saturday (31) through Wednesday (4). The company will present Fifth Dimension will receive the will chair the celebrities committee Singer Phil Brito, recovered from two operas at Hunter, including "The Mother of Us All" and first annual Friar's Club Award in for the first annual Witney M. open heart surgery, is in sessions "Faust Counter Faust." the field of contemporary music Young Memorial Football Classic, for next Jerida LP, "Ballad Time." * * * at a dinner -dance to be held at the Sept. 11. Grambling College takes Richard Heicklen, associates of Andy Meyer is now the college promotion director at A &M Waldorf- Astoria Oct. 3. ... Blue on Morgan State in that contest. Sidney A. Seidenberg, Inc., wed Records in Los Angeles. Lance Freed has been kicked upstairs so Note trumpeter Lee Morgan winds Scepter's Beverly Bremers Harriet North on July 16. . up a week's stay at the Village does her first "David Frost Show" Charles Basch, father of music be sure to change the name on all letters addressed to A&M. Vanguard, Tuesday (27). . . . on Aug. 20. . RCA's Eddy business writer Buddy Basch, died * * * Warner's LaBelle plays Forest Arnold makes the rounds at Fair- July 12.... Rock photo specialists Hills, Thursday (29) and Saturday grounds in August. He stars at the KLN is expanding facilities at 509 Dory Previn's "Mythical Kings and Iguanas" LP, which was (31) with the Who, British rock- Allentown State Fair, Aug. I1 -12, Madison Ave. Tundra, Inc., p.r. on Mediarts Records is now on UA Records and will be re- serviced ers. . . . Capitol's Helen Reddy the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. firm headed by Michael Hyland, to all campus stations in the fall. There will also be new promotions debuts at the Bitter End, Aug. 14, and the Indiana State Fair on has joined the KLN office, while and campus time buys for the fall semester. Anne Moore is the 4 -9. She hit with her version of Aug. 20. . . . The Museum of Linda FItzgerald -Moore has been campus promotion lady at UA in Los Angeles. Drop her a line. named to represent KLN in En- The Journal of College Radio had moved to the Department of gland. . Polydor's Irene Raid Communication, Box 5141, Southern Hattiesburg, Miss. raised funds for Station, a library of Afro- 39401. Be sure to enter their new address in files. American history with a benefit, your and NARCO, an anti- addiction or- ganization, named the "Irene Reid KVPC -FM, Parsons College, will have a new newsletter in the GRAND OPENING Library" for her community inter- fall. Anyone interested in receiving this invaluable piece of informa- est. Miss Reid also plays Weequa- tion hic Park in Newark with B.B. King can write to Ted Wolff, KVPC -FM, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. If it on Sunday (1). ED OCHS is anything like the last newsletter I received, it is really worth a letter of request. * * * GROUPS! LOS ANGELES Bob Love, WAJC, Washington and Jefferson College, Wash- Charlie Daniels and Aarons & ington, Pa., is the new vice president and general manager. He is Ackley are among the acts debut- presently handling all ing contacts at record companies and will person- Hang here and make this on Capitol with LP's next ally answer any and all questions from any of the month. Other artists in the 11 -title part industry. release are Richard Barnes, Mi- Write to him at WAJC, Washington and Jefferson College, Washing- chael Chapman, East of Eden, ton, Pa. 15301. Bronco, Susan Raye and Merle * * * HOME BASE Haggard. PICKS and PLAYS: KVPC -FM, Parsons College, Fairfield, Warners /Reprise also 11 has Iowa, Ted Wolff reporting: "Osibisa," (LP), Osibisa, Decca. . . . titles set, featuring Tom Paxton, WAYN, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich., Rob Wunderlic, for your good the Youngbloods, the Association, sounds reporting: "Malt & . Fanny, Rosebud, the Stovall Sis- Barley Blues," McGuinness Flint, Capitol. ters, Flemming Rasmussen, Mi- WFAL, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, Carl chael Hurley, Paul Stookey and Navarro reporting: "Blue," (LP), Joni Mitchell, Warner Bros. . . Let's rap, and we will help you Redeye. WLUC, WLVC-FM, Loyola University, Chicago, Judy Muller A &M Records has released the reporting: "Tarkus," (LP), Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Cotillion... . first single by Sergio Mendes & KCLE -FM, Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Mo., Chuck Lackner get together...whether Brasil '77 (formerly Brasil '66) un- it it's for: reporting: "Top 40," Sha Na Na, Buddah. . KRC, Rockhurst der the group's new name. The College, Kansas record, City, Mo., Pete Modica reporting: "John the Baptist "So Many People"/ "Zanzi- (Holy John)," Al Kooper, bar," is from their new album, Columbia.... WPGU -FM, University of REHEARSAL 1Ì` "Tropical Land." The single, "So Illinois, Champaign: "Live at Fillmore West," (LP), Aretha Franklin, Many People," was written by Paul Atlantic.... WGSH, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio., "Reason to Williams and Roger Nichols, who Believe," Rod Stewart, Mercury. TAPING have written most of the hits by WMOT -FM, Middle Tennessee University, Murfreesboro, Tenn., the Carpenters. Robert Mather reporting: "Malt & Barley Blues," McGuiness Flint, FILM FACTS: Hoyt Curtin will KBTM, Arkansas AUDITIONING* write the score for "Help! It's the Capitol.... State University, Jonesboro, Dennis Hair Bear Bunch" for Hanna -Bar- Rogers reporting: "Alamo," (LP), Alamo, Atlantic.... WBKY -FM, bera and CBS-TV. . David University of Kentucky, Lexington, Jim Hicks reporting: "Stephen Or just sit -in and talk music. -° Shire to compose and conduct the Stills 2," (LP), Stephen Stills, Atlantic.... WLPI, Louisiana Tech, score for "To Find a Man" for Ruston, Gary Cascio reporting: "Mark- Almond," (LP), Jon Mark & (Continued on page 26) Johnny Almond, Blue Thumb. . . . WEGL, Auburn University, "`Audition by appointment Auburn, Ala., Jimmy Carter reporting: "Reformation," (LP), Cali- fornia Earthquake, UA. Sainte -Marie Sets KWRG, KWRG -FM, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, U.K., Japan Dates Stephen Thode reporting: "Movin'," Mailer MacKenzie Band, Ampex. . . . KERS -FM, Sacramento State University, Sacramento, INTRODUCING NEW YORK - Buffy Sainte - Marie, Vanguard Records artist, (Continued on page 34) has been set to appear at the Tup- holme Manor Park Folk Festival in Redding, England, on Saturday The VYZOR -LE' GROUP (24). After the Festival date, Miss Sainte -Marie will appear on the aid "Tops of the Pops" television show in England on Wednesday (28). Following her visit to England, Miss Sainte -Marie will appear in concert for three days in Hakone, ANGUS Japan, on Aug. 6 -7 -8. By TALENT RECON CO., Inc. Frijid Pink A Personal Management Company Impersonated NEW YORK -A bogus group, impersonating London Records group Frijid Pink has been booked TALENT RECON CO. Inc. for several dates in Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and Alabama, 203 West 38th Street, NewYork, N.Y. 10018 reports Scott Cameron, of the Wil- lard Alexander office in Chicago. BILL GALLAGHER, left, president of Famous Music Corp., greets Para- (212) 565 -8288, 376 -0713, 998 -2193 The bogus group is being sold by mount Records' Supa, center, and the Supa group's manager Sid an agency with a post office box Bernstein at a recent press party to herald their debut album, "Supa's address in Dallas. Jamboree." 24 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD rwxi r.,rrtx,u i t.,,.-,,u AIN*}

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of the World POPULAR ARTIST, Title ARTIST, Title Config., Label, No., List Price Config., Label, No., List Price CLASSICAL ARTIST, Title ARTIST Title DOMESTIC FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION Config., Label, No., List Price P Config., Label, No., List Prc? Friends & People PAXTON, TOM (LP) RCA Continued from page 24 A Victor How Come the Sun NASHVILLE LSP 4492 $5.98 B ABRAMS, NICK (LP) Reprise RS 6443 $4.98 (8T) P8S 1698 $6.95 BEST OF BACH Columbia. . Clifford (LP) A &M SP 4312 ....$4.98 POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC Kelly Garret( to Currey has just com- (CA) PK Various Artists ALLEN, HAROLD 1698 $6.95 (LP) AHMC AH 401-25 sing "Tell Me More" in "Love pleted a single at ..$4.98 (LP) Vanguard Thy Creative Work- Fiddlin' Around POSSUM RIVER VSD 701/2 (2 LP's) ....$9.96 Murderer." ... Henry Mancini to shop studio in Nashville. The soon (LP) AHMC G (LP) Ovation OV/14 -14 ..$4.98 BEETHOVEN: QUINTET IN C MA- create the to be AH 401 -4 $4.98 GODSPELL PRIMO PEOPLE main title theme for released single is entitled, JOR OP. 29 /SEXTET IN E FLAT ALLNAH BROTHERS BAND (LP) Capitol ST 695 20th Century -Fox TV's "Cade's "Heavy Church. Original Cast ....$5.98 MAJOR OP. 81 "... Terry Wood- At Fillmore East PUNCH (LP) Bell 1102 $4.98 Members of the Vienna Octet County." . . . Michael Small to ford and George Soule from (LP) Capricorn GORDON, BARRY (LP) A &M SP 4307 ....$4.98 (LP) London CS 667 ....$4.98 compose the score for "Dealing: Muscle Shoals Sound were in SD 2 -802 (2 LP's) $9.96 Pieces of Time ALPERT, HERB, A THE TIJUANA Or the Berkeley to Boston Forty - Nashville recently to attend the (LP) Capitol ST 805 $5.98 R BRASS GYPSY C Brick Lost Bag Blues" for WB... NARAS Board of Governors meet- Summertime ROSS, DIANA In the Garden Surrender CATALANI: LA WALLY HIGH- Vic Mizzy to score "Autumn ing. . (LP) A &M SP 4314 $4.98 (LP) of Caprice Records, a new Metromedia (LP) Motown MS 723 ..$5.98 LIGHTS the Hunter" for the CBS Friday Nashville label, will soon release ARNOLD, EDDY KMD 1044 $4.98 Tebaldi /Del Monaco /Cappuccilli/ Night Movie Welcome to My World Diaz /Cleva and Four Star Inter- its first single by a group called (LP) RCA Victor LSP 4570 $5.98 S H (LP) London OS 26202 ..$4.98 national. Tabernacle. The record is (8T) P8S 1787 $6.95 SEEGER, PETE entitled HAWKWIND CHERUBINI: MEDEA HIGHLIGHTS Billy Preston to "It's Time. Prince of America $6.95 Rainbow Race Jones /Lorengar /Prevedi /Cos- appear with "... AS(CA) N, GARDNER & DYKE (LP) United Artists (LP) Columbia sotto/ Di az /Gardel l i Ringo Starr and George has a new release on the Mega (LP) Capitol ST 563 UAS 5519 $5.98 Harrison $5.98 C 30739 $4.98 (LP) London OS 26184 ..$4.98 ASSOCIATION HOLLIDAY, REV. O.L. Sunday (I) at a benefit in Madison label called, "Rhino. ". . . Jimmy SEVERINSEN, DOC Stop Your Motor Soul Brother, Soul Sister, Soul Brass Roots Square . . . Buffett has been playing Garden. Dimension at the Devi I (LP) Warner Bros. (LP) RCA Victor D Admiral (LP) Jewel LPS 0044 Music has opened a production of- Simmes Hotel in Mobile, WS 1927 $4.98 $3.98 LSP 4522 $5.98 DELIBES: LAKME HIGHLIGHTS HYMAN, DICK fice in Omaha after signing two Ala. This is a sort of working va- (8T) P8S 1742 $6.95 Sutherland /Vanzo /Bacquier/ Fantom Fingers/Rocks the B SHA NA NA Bonynge rock bands there. Heading the of- cation for him as he is originally Baldwin Piano (LP) Kama Sutra (LP) London OS 26201 ..$4.98 is . . . BAREFOOT JERRY (LP) Project 3 fice Kelly Kotera and Robert from Mobile. Tom Ghent, KSBS 2034 $4 98 (LP) Capitol ST 786 ...$5.98 PR 5057 $5.98 Rozgay. who SOUNDS OF SUNSHINE The office will work with wrote the Nat Stuckey hit BARRETO, LUC G UPC Studios in Omaha and Cav- "Whisky Whisky," has been work- Sentimental Love Means You Never Have to Say You're Sorry GIANNINI'S "TAMING OF THE ern Sound in Kansas City. Sharon ing on material for himself at (LP) Kubaney 425 $4.98 SHREW" JAMES, SONNY THE (LP) Ranwood R 8089. $4.98 BASSET, SHIRLEY Kansas City Lyric Theater Stewartson will be the Midwestern Quadraphonic studios here. . . . SPOELSTRA, MARK Something Else SENSATIONAL (Patterson) regional coordinator. Also at the Quad studios is Bergen (LP) United Artists (LP) Capitol ST 804 ....$5.98 This House (LP) Fantasy 8412 (LP) CRI SD 272 $5.95 Mike Lloyd to produce Lou White producing a group called UAS 6797 $5.98 (8T) 8XT 804 $6.98 $4.98 BLUEGRASS ALLIANCE (CA) 4XT 804 $6.98 STRAWBS General . N Rawls' second MGM LP next Store. Kenny Rogers (LP) AHMC JOHNSON, HERMAN /McCRAW, From the Witchwood (LP) A &M SP 4304 Tennessee and the First Edition finished AH 21 $4.98 RALPH $4.98 HANDEL: OVERTURES & SIN - month.... Ernie Ford NAT will host work on a new LP at Glaser Bros. BOOKER T. & PRISCILLA Champion Fiddlin' STUCKEY, FONIAS VOL. 2 the Country Music AH 113 Only a Woman Like You English ( Bonynge) studio here. Also at the studio (LP) A &M SP 3504 $4.98 (LP) AHMC $4.98 Chamber Orch. Awards show on NBC -TV for the re- BUOYS (LP) RCA Victor (LP) London CS 6711 ..$4.98 third straight year. Ike Cole cently have been John Hartford Timothy K LSP 4559 $5.98 HESTON, CHARLETON (8T) P85 1777 $6.95 and the Glasers own Hoover, who (LP) Scepter SPS 24001 $4.98 KERR, GEORGE The Five Books of Moses set by manager Julian Portman to (LP) Vanguard play in was recently studied in Look Mag- BURTON, JAMES If This World Were Mine military clubs Germany (LP) A &M SP 4293 $4.98 (LP) All Platinum T VSD 717/18 (2 LP's) ..$9.96 Sept. 14 -Oct. 4. azine. . . . Tampico Ray, Harold AP 3004 $4.98 TIL, SONNY, & THE ORIOLES Melanie's performance at the Lee, Darrell Glenn and the Johnny C KRISTOFFERSON, KRIS Old Gold /New Gold M Jones Group have all been work- CAMPBELL, GLEN The Silver Tongued Devil and I (LP) RCA Victor MAHLER IS HEAVY Montreux Jazz Festival will be the (LP) Monument LSP 4538 ing at Nashville Audio Recording The Last Time I Saw Her $5.98 Utah Symphony Orch. subject of a TV special for the (LP) Capitol SW 733 ....$5.98 Z 30679 $4.98 TOUSSAINT, ALLEN (Abravanel) studio. Tampico Ray are being pro- (8T) 8XT Toussaint (LP) VSD Public Broadcasting System. . . . 733 $6.98 Vanguard L (LP) Scepter SPS 24003 $4.98 CMA has set a 20 -city tour for duced by Harold Lee and engi- (CA) 4XT 733 $6.98 711/2 (2 LP's) $9.96 neering provided by Billy Sherrill. COTTONWOOD LEE, PEGGY TWEEDY, DON, CHORUS & ORCH. Leon Russell which will also Go (LP) Ovation OV 14 -13 $4.98 fea- Camaraderie Where Did They S The Johnny Jones Group are be- (LP) ABC ABCS 729 $4.98 (LP) Capitol ST 810 ..$5.98 ture Freddie King, singer Claudia SAINT. SAENS: SYMPHONY NO. 3 ing produced by Thomas Wayne. 810 V Linnear, three guitarists and a key- $6.98 IN C MINOR, OP. 78 E LOS VI0 DE PEGO Mega Records has announced VARIOUS ARTISTS Zubin Mehta Los Angeles board man, starting in September. 18 Hits Mundiales /The EDELMAN, RANDY The Yiddish Dream /A Heritage Philharmonic Orch. The Jackson Five is on a 35- the signing of Bill Black's Combo (LP) (LP) Kubaney 411 $4.98 Sunflower SNF 5005 $4.98 of Jewish Song (LP) London CS 6680 .$4.98 to an recording LOUVIN, CHARLIE, & MELBA city tour covering two months. exclusive contract 8TH DAY (LP) Vanguard SCHUBERT: SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN (LP) Invictus ST 7306 MONTGOMERY and the July 30 release of its new ..$4.98 VSD 715/16 $4.98 C MINOR "TRAGIC" /SYMPHONY Frank Zappa and the Mothers EVANS, VIRG Baby, You've Got What It Takes LP VENTURA, JOHNNY, Y SU COMBO NO. 5 IN B FLAT MAJOR entitled "The Memphis Scene." Flying Fiddler (LP) Capitol ST 808 $5.98 of Invention play UCLA's Paulvey A h . .I Yo No Se...No Istvan Kertesz/Vienna Philhar- Arnie Thies and Ed Kaminsky (LP) AHMC AH10 345 ..$4.98 (8T) 8XT 808 $6.98 (LP) Kubaney 426 Pavilion Saturday (7). . . . Earth - $4.98 monic Orch. of Mega Records are in the Mid - (LP) London CS 6682 ....$4.98 rise is playing Ciros on weekends. F M West and West promoting the new W A SCHUBERT RECITAL Joy of Cooking has just fin- FLINT, McGUINNESS MC5 WAGONER, PORTER, Jean Randolph Kars (Piano) Sammi Smith LP, "Lonesome." Re- Happy High Time & DOLLY ished its next Capitol LP. . . Birthday, Ruthy Baby PARTON, The Best of (LP) London CS 6714 . $4.98 cently Mega entertained members (LP) Capitol ST 794 ....$5.98 (LP) Atlantic SD 8285 ..$5.98 Sid Clark producing Ballinjack's (LP) RCA Victor STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS (8T) 8XT 794 McKINNEY, REV. E.L. of the music industry on a river- $6.98 LSP 4556 $5.98 Rysanek /Peters /Jurinac /Peerce/ next Columbia LP. . . Chase (CA) 4XT 794 Satan's Estimate of Human boat cruise in Nashville at which $6.98 (8T) P85 1770 $6.95 Leinsdorf FLORIDA SPIRITUALAIRES Nature will appear with the Fifth Dimen- (CA) PK 1770 (LP) London OSA 13100 they presented Sammi Smith a gold Faith -Hope (LP) Jewel LPS 0043 ..$3.98 $6.95 sion at the Hollywood Bowl Fri- -Charity WATTS PROPHETS (2 LP's) $9.96 record her recording of "Help (LP) Jewel LPS 0045 $3.98 for Rappin' Black in a White World day (6). FOUR GALILEANS O Me Make It Through the Night." (LP) Ala 1971 Today ORGANO ROMANTICO, VOL. 3 $4.98 Fanny will guest on the Sonny WILSON, ROBIN TIPPETT: THE MIDSUMMER Nashville's Quadraphonic stu- (LP) Canaan CAS 9693 $4.98 (LP) Kubaney 424 ....$4.98 and Cher Show airing Aug. 15 on dio is busy with current work on Ain't That Something MARRIAGE CBS- TV.... Grok Rock made its (LP) A &M SP 4299 $4.98 Royal Opera House Covent Gar- Buffie St. Marie and will soon be den Orch. & Chorus (Davis) Each new LP and Tape release must be reported to Billboard debut at the Cellar of the Hyatt on sessions with Joan Baez, Steve Y (LP) Philips 6703-027 for inclusion on this page. The is Tropics Hotel in Palm Springs.... following information re- YOHEY, BILL, With 20 Country (3 LP's) $14.94 Goodman and Jake Homes. quested to insure accurate data. Barbra Streisand plays Sarah Bern- THOMAS WILLIAMS Strings POPULAR CLASSICAL (LP) AHMC AH 401.3 ..$4.98 v hardt in a National General film. YOUNGBLOODS VERDI: LA TRAVIATA HIGH- ELIOT TIEGEL Name of Artist Name of Composer & Title Sunlight CINCINNATI LIGHTS of Album (LP) RCA Victor Lorengar /Fischer- Dieskau/ a sell- Name LSP 4561 $5.98 They're predicting near of Album Name of Artist Aragall /Deutche Oper, Berlin (8T) P8S 1778 out for the rock opera, "Jesus (LP) Label & Number...Price (LP) Label & Number...Price $6.95 Orch. & Chorus (Maazel) Wainright Pitch (CA) PK 1778 $6.95 (LP) London OS Christ Superstar," at the 11,500 - (8T) Number Price (8T) Number Price YOUNGBLOODS 26193 ..$4.98 NEW YORK -Atlantic Records seat Cincinnati Gardens Aug. 5. (CA) Number Price (CA) Number Price Ride the Wind W organized promotion appearances First week's ticket sales hit near - (OR) Number Price (OR) Number Price (LP) Warner Bros. /Racoon in Boston, Chicago, Washington with =4 BS 2563 $5.98 WURST OF P.0.0. BACH record proportions, adult Please send information to Helen Wirth, Billboard, 165 West YOUNG DEACONS with Peter Schickele and New York for singer Loudon sales in the majority. . The 46th St., New York, N.Y. 10036. New Horizons (LP) Vanguard Wainright Ill. The appearances Rhodes Brothers are in the midst (LP) Mastertone MT 4590 $4.98 VSD 719/720 (2 LP's) ..$9.96 were part of a promotion campaign of a two -weeker at Dick Schilling's organized by the company to co- Beverly Hills Supper Club, South- incide with Wainright's second al- gate, Ky. . Godfrey Cambridge Aug. 3 in a layout billed as "An post -midnight attraction u n t i l his stay at the hotel. The song was bum. opened Monday (26) at the Look- Evening With Bob Hope and His Tuesday (27). The Kirby Stone written by Joe Bob Barnhill, pro- out House, Covington, Ky. Friends." The show ties in with Company opened in the Sahara's ducer of the show.... Sidro Gar- Belkin Productions has Black the annual Bob Hope benefit golf lounge. cia, leader of Beverlee & Sidro Sabbath, Alice Cooper and Hum- match, with proceeds from both Roger Williams playing three with the Sneakers opening as Star- ANTOP QUALITY ble Pie slated for a one -nighter events going to Hope House, a weeks in the Tropicana's Blue dust lounge headliner July 30, at Cincinnati Gardens Aug. 8. haven for troubled teen- agers... . Room while Gourmet Room fea- wrote "You're My Man Again," Judy Collins appears in con- "When the Love Starts to Come" tures Julian Foorman and the Brenda Lee's latest recording, in 8X0 cert at Clowes Memorial Hall of and "Elusive Butterfly," snitched Casino Lounge pairs Dave Burton collaboration with Burt Holiday. from Judy Lynn's "Parts of Love" Butler University, Indianapolis, and the Red Norvo Trio. . . Rivierá s Ray Stevens will have PRINTS Aug. 5, with ducats pegged from album, have just been released as Abbe Lane, currently at the Desert singles his latest album entitled "Hallelu- $3.50 to $6.50. . . . Deejay Tom by Amaret Records. Inn, features Garrett Lewis and LITHOGRAPHED ON HEAVY KROMEKOTE jah" released this month. Stevens Clay's "What the World Needs BILL SACHS Larry Billman in her Hugh Lam- is also writing the score for a new BLACK & WHITE PRINTS Now Is Love" has been chalking bert- produced act. musical comedy based on the life heavy play on 500 -- $20.75 1000 -- $31.75 WKRC Radio in LAS VEGAS Australian Broadcasting Co. will of "Johnny Appleseed." Stevens recent weeks. Clay was formerly a tape two one -hour TV segments of has completed 11 of the show's 13 COLOR PRINTS staffer on here. . . . WSAI Ed Frank Sinatra Jr., who opens "Bottoms Up" for a November re- songs. . . . Wayne Newton pro- moo -- $200.00 Miller, former staff announcer Thursday (22) at the Frontier, will lease.... The Flamingo's Society duced two television specials in on WLW -T and WLW Radio. have his "Spice" album on the of Seven headed for Los Angeles Canada and then returned to the Send for a sample 8X10 color died recently in Boston following Daybreak label released at the end to cut a Uni LP before returning Frontier, following Robert Gou- print and black & white 8X10 a massive brain embolism. He was of his Frontier stint. Sinatra, who to Hawaii for a four -month gig at let's closing. plus prices for other sizes in 42. has scored the music for one mo- the Honolulu Outrigger. George Liberace and his orches- black & white and full details The singing group Sunday's vie, wrote the album's title song, David Frost, who signed a re- tra at Sacramento's Woodlake Inn on ordering. Child, platter artists Jack Jones plus two other cuts, "Believe in cording contract with United Art- for the entire summer before open- and Gloria Loring, TV name Greg Me" and "Black Night," which he ists, will wax his first album when ing at the Dunes Top O' the Strip Morris, Dorothy Lamour and originally wrote for his father... . he opens at the Riviera Aug. 11 in October for two months. . . . PICTURES dancers Augie and Margo appear The "Right On" revue, starring for three Raylor, Las Vegas -based rock 1867 E. FLORIDA ST. weeks.... Jerry concert pro- SPRINGFIELD, MO. 65803 in support of Bob Hope at the United Artists Records' Los Blues, appearing at the Landmark, will moter Mile Tell has a Denver one - Convention - Exposition Center has been extended at the Sahara record "Goodtime Chariot" during (Continued on page 35) 26 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Radio-TV programming Major Rock Programmer Lauds Fewer Spots Per Hour Lift WRKO Ratin gs to Its Peak Philly Promo Men's Assistance BOSTON -Fewer commercials "I meet with Paul Power, our once a week and we By CLAUDE HALL per hour, creating more time for music director, music, added to only necessary go over the new releases. We then the knowledge of Meridee PHILADELPHIA -One of the stores were on the record 'You've to Scranton . and even out into comments by the air personalities, combine nation's leading Top 40 air per- Got a Friend.' Normally, WEIL the boondocks. And all of his has boosted WRKO's ratings to the Herman, national music director sonalities and music directors - program director Jay Cook and work pays off. I know it was his highest they have been since the for the RKO chain. and add our George Michaels, WFIL -rose to I wouldn't go on this type of rec- work that made 'Chirpy Chirpy format was changed in 1967, said regular weekly survey of around the defense of the record promo- ord. But, at this point, we felt we Cheep Cheep' because a radio guy Mel Phillips, program director. 15 different record outlets in this tion man last week, pointing to could go on the record on a limited at a small market station called "We are simply playing the best area. We get the outlets from our eight records on the station's play - basis. me about Matty and the record. music available and augmenting it master sheet which contains some record stores. Each week differ- list that were "definitely put there "Chappy Terre] of Motown re- 'Dizzy' by Tommy Roe was broken with at least two of the best album 50 ent stores are called. From these by hard- working record promotion called and said he had a nationwide because Singer drove cuts we can find per hour," said cently combined results, we usually get men in this market. WFIL oper- record that would be good for us. to the small stations in the boon- Phillips, a five -year veteran of a list of from 45 to 50 rec- ates with a playlist of only 34 or Chappy doesn't ordinarily do this. docks to promote it. You have to WRKO and a 13 -year broadcasting play ords, including 30 hits plus three 35 records. Usually, we see promotion men on respect a Matty Singer; he never veteran. The LP cuts have changed hitbounds and the album "Those promotion men who are Tuesday, but since he called we hypes you." our sound somewhat, but right to seven cuts. the album cuts we have nothing but delivery boys end up asked him to come over. Thus, al- But Michaels felt that the local now, I feel that it is just the more With entered into an area never before that way because that's what they though our playlist is only 34 or A &M Records man was making a music theme which has helped our gone into by this station. The cuts are. But, by and large, promotion 35 records, we will go on a new mistake by not servicing local cam- ratings." Phillips added that there us to play artists such as men are getting a boot in the butt record like Diana Ross"'Surrender puses or stations in the fringe has been greater in -depth research enable Joni Mitchell and Stephen Stills, that they don't deserve. Working if we can get it. And right away, if areas. "We have a couple of the by the rating services as well, And this has widened our range here in radio is a delight, as far as Chappy calls like that. Matty Sing- best college radio stations in the which has also helped the station's 32) ratings. of music by a great deal." Phillips working with record promotion er . . . you can find him driving (Continued on page men is concerned. 'There are three said. or four bad promotion men in the The air personalities know what market, but most of the local pro- to do at the station, according to motion men are dynamite," Mi- Phillips. "Our newest personality chaels said. has been here over 18 months. who Michaels, who once worked as REGISTRANTS Then we have one personality FORUM since its a record promotion man to help has been with the station EDITOR'S NOTE: Registration fee for the fourth annual Billboard Radio Programming Forum, Aug. 19- program change four years ago. pay his way through college in St. 300 Madison Ave., Louis, said that he knows how 21, Hotels Ambassador, Chicago, is $150. Send to: Radio Programming Forum, 9th Floor, They all know what is expected of last week were: we frustrating it can be to be a pro- New York, N.Y. 10017. Fee will be $175 after Aug 1. Latest registrants as of them and the only restrictions have placed on any show really motion man. But WFIL values Jack Sorbi, program director, WFBM, Perry Jones, Warner Bros., Burbank, Chuck Young, Motown Record Corp., certain local promotion men. "We Indianapolis. Calif. Detroit, is the morning show. In the morn- AI Di Noble, Motown Record Corp., really give the total record picture to the Morgan Tell, program director, WGLD, Walt Calloway, Warner Bros., Burbank, ing, we do not want the Calif. Detroit. cuts played. local men, so why bother with na- Oak Park, Ill. Joe Kolsky, vice president, Roulette Rec- up or freakly album Bros., Burbank, tional telephone calls. If a nation- Joe Hempstead, program director, WJEF, Stuart Love, Warner ords, New York. (Continued on page 32) al promotion man wants to know Grand Rapids, Mich. Calif. Rocky Groce, Roulette Records, New Patrick H. Shanahan, program director, Vince Pernicano, Warner Bros., Bur- York. what's happening with a record, WJW, Cleveland. bank, Calif. Robert E. Henley, program manager, he can telephone his man in the Robert E. Henabery, American Broad- Jay Dunn, Warner Bros., Burbank, WGN, Chicago. Lansing Area Has area. For example, Nat Clacher casting Co., New York. Calif. John Mackey, program director, CKGM, Paul-Emile Beauline, program director, Lou Bramy, Warner Bros., Burbank, Montreal, Que., Canada. of RCA Records knows everything CJMS Montreal, Canada. Calif. Michael Friedman, account executive, New MOR Station about his records and about our Chuck Camroux, station manager, Robert F. Belmont, general manager, Fred Rosen Associates, New York. station. He's one of the honest pro- CHAM, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Radio Atalay S.A., Lima, Peru. Ed Dejoy, national promotion director, ST. JOHNS, Mich. -WRBJ is Dave Tucker, program director, KETZ, Ike Cohen, president, WCAP Lowell, A &M Records, Hollywood. experiencing a period of motion men. The previous Elvis Harold Childs, national promotion direc- "happily Ft. Worth. Mass. renaissance," according to pres- Presley record, we didn't play; but David R. Klemm, director of marketing, Chuck Edwards, Custom Fidelity Co., tor, A &M Records, Hollywood. the latest one by Presley, "I'm Blair Radio, New York. Hollywood. Mike Leventon, album co- ordinator, ident Robert D. Ditmer. and is Rhett H. Walker, program director, 3AK Ted V. Boyd, WHBC, Canton, Ohio. A &M Records, Hollywood. shifting format to what he called Leaving," Clacker came in and singles promotion Jerry Love, east coast promotion direc- Melbourne Broadcasters, Richmond, Frank Dileo, national 47 variety easy listen- said: "You won't believe it's Elvis Australia. manager, RCA Records, New York. tor, A &M Records, Hollywood. a "Heinz of Presley" and that he felt it would George Johns, program director, CFRA, Tom Cossie, national album promotion Johnny Thompson, program director, ing music. We say happily because Ottawa 1, Ont., Canada. manager, New York. KELP, El Paso. both sales and audience response fit our station. Sales the first week program director, WKIX, Ron Saul, national promotion director, Judy C. Keller, program director, Pat Patterson, area has were almost nil, but he said we Warner Bros., Burbank, Calif. WEEL, Fairfax, Va. Raleigh. from the greater Lansing should stick with the record. A Ron Goldstein, Warner Bros., Burbank, Bonnie L. Smith, assistant program di- S/A Radio Tupi, Venezuela, South been sky- rocketing. Meanwhile, rector, WEEL, Fairfax, Va. America. week later he was able to call us Calif. growing pains are being experi- and report in -store sales. enced by music director Dave Hal - "Love Means (You Never Have lin. He's screaming `May Day' in to Say You're Sorry)" by the the wake of our real record short- Sounds of Sunshine, Ranwood Rec- age for the new format. He pleads ords, can be credited to record pro- for records covering a wide gamut motion man Ron Demarino, Uni- AMS Meet Blasts Disk Service of styles from Chicago to Bern- versal Distributing. "If we get a By RUTH CASTLEBERRY stein, from Excedrin to NoDo mu- gold plaque for breaking the rec- sical styles." Arthur Wainwright is ord, they've also got to give one RALEIGH, N.C.- Discussion of take the initiative -the record com- bels was that a leading rock sta- the 1,000 -watt station manager. to Demarino," Michaels said. "Ron combatting bad record service at panies need you." tion will receive 10 copies of a came to us and said that the record secondary market stations domi- Holladay recommended t h at new single which they won't play was a WFIL record. I said it was nated All Media Services' second those stations not already compil- and 10 secondary stations that W. Va. Resort Area a tough record and would take annual Tri -State Radio Clinic here ing and publishing a survey do so would program it can't get a sin- three weeks to play. He kept after and resulted in six stations signing and send this to all record com- gle copy. Unveils New Waiter me, not pushing, for three weeks. a petition declaring an "airplay panies, explaining that "you've got Stations complaining of bad ser- WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, That record is now over 35,000 in embargo against RCA Records due to let them know you're here." vice also listed Decca and Mercury W. Va. -A new 5,000 -watt station, sales in this market -and only be- to the discriminatory service in- Holladay indicated that one of his among the major offenders. WSLW, is going on the air in this cause of sheer promotion. volving small and medium mar- big objections about the major la- (Continued on page 31) big resort area. The AM station "Reds Richards, formerly with kets." The petition, signed by will have studios here as well as in Capitol Records here and now at WGAS, Gastonia, N.C.; WEED - nearby Lewisburg. Format, accord- the new Schwartz Bros. distributor AM/FM, Rocky Mount, N.C.; ing to program director C. Wood- here, just never hypes. WISP, Kinston, N.C.; WGTM, row Wilson, will be "largely up- "Atlantic Records has produced Wilson, N.C.; WJJJ, Christians - t em po contemporary" tunes. a lot of records that just didn't fit burg, Va.; and WCHL, Chapel Claude F. Jones is general man- the sound of our station. But Ray Hill, N.C., also stated: "We will ager of the new station. Air per- Melanese of their 'super branch' not buy any RCA records until a sonalities include John D'Ange lo here came to us with sales figures, major change is made in RCA from WCHS. Charleston, and Keith pointing out that certain white promotional policies, affecting sec- Browning from WWYO, Oceana. ondary markets." in Twenty -five stations, located IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII HID Black TV Show the Carolinas and Virginia, were represented at the two -day clinic WATERMARK IN Cleveland Bow (July 16-17) held in Raleigh. Thirty minutes after Skip Brous- PROMO LP DEAL CLEVELAND - "Outta Sight," sard, vice president of AMS, wel- LOS ANGELES Watermark, a new half -hour syndicated tele- those attending, the prob- - comed Inc., of the weekly spe- vision comedy- variety series, pro- what to do about improving producers lem of cial, "American Top 40," will un- duced here by L &M Productions, bad record service was put to in- veil a new pop promotion will be distributed nationally by record promoter Bob custom dependent Top 40's WSIX -TV in Nashville. The show Holladay. album called "American will feature mostly artists of Mo- Double Dozen, Vol. 1." The two - A of stations complained town Records. Others slated to ap- couple LP set will contain 24 oldies. A that, even though they had paid pear on the show include Gary special feature of the LP set, manu- subscriptions for RCA service, they Puckett and the Union Gap, Joe factured by the special products records. South, Wilson Pickett, Steppen- still didn't get group of Custom Fidelity Com- wolf, Lou Christie, Creedence "You should never buy a rec- pany, Hollywood, will be the story Clearwater Revival, the Intruders, ord," Holladay told the radio sta- AIR PERSONALITIES AND radio station personnel from all quarters of each song, written by Casey B. J. Thomas, and Gladys Knight tion representatives. turned out for the introduction of Ron Wiggins on Beverly Hills Records Kasem, host of the three -hour and the Pips. "Take every avenue possible to recently in Los Angeles. The artist, produced by Eve Meyer, was feted radio show. Deal for the album Leon Isacc and Michael Payne, get service," he advised them. to a party at Miss Meyer's home, attended by a bevy of record and was completed between Watermark producers and owners of the show, "You've got to really start raising radio people. From left: Pete Smith, KMPC air personality, Los Angeles; president Torn Rounds and Rick also host it. All comedy segments hell with the companies -haunt Larry Van Nuys, KGIL air personality, San Fernando Valley; Mrs. Smith; Donovan, product manager of Cus- are fast- moving. Show is primarily them, call and write," he said. Wiggins, George Beaudet, general sales manager, KSHE -FM, St. Louis; tom Fidelity. a showcase for black talent. "You people have really got to and Morris Diamond, president, Beverly Hills Records. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD 27 Will 4- Channel Sound Effect Radio

AT THE 4TH BILLBOARD RADIO PROGRAMMING FORUM August 19 -21, 1971 Hotels Ambassador, Chicago, Illinois

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 a. Licensee Responsibility to Review Records Be- Session 8 Session 13 fore Their Broadcast 9 1 a.m.- 12:15'p.m -A special program for record THE GROWING COMPETITIVENESS AND PROFIT- WHAT IS THE SMALLER MARKET STATION'S promotion men from record companies and distribu- Robert E. Lee ABILITY OF FM MOST USEFUL SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON tors- SEPARATE REGISTRATION FEE. Commissioner MUSIC POPULARITY? Federal Communications Commission a. The Changes FM Growth is Bringing to Radio Washington, D.C. Jerry Lee a The Value of One- stops, Distributors. Record President Stores. lake Boxes THE IMPORTANT ROLE THE RECORD PRO- OF b. The Point of View of a Radio Station Program WDVR Radio Robin Walker MOTION MAN Director Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Program Director This a George Wilson entire morning session is special addition to b. Programming Differences Needed in WIRL Radio (Mid -America Media) Program Director Selecting the 1971 Forum. It is directed primarily to record Music for FM vs. AM Peoria. Illinois WOKY Radio promotion men -both among distributors and record "Big" Wilson ) How Charts, Newsletters, Audience Letters and Milwaukee, Wisconsin companies. The session is designed to improve the Program Director Phone Calls Can be Used effectiveness of the record men in their work with c. The Attitude of a Record Company Executive WPGC Radio -AM & FM Greg L. Dean radio stations throughout the country. Neil Bogart Washington, D.C. Program Director Co- President KEYN -FM & AM Radio Buddah /Kama Sutra Group Session 9 Wichita, Kansas New York, New York MOTIVATING Talk A. Understanding the Economics and Policies MANPOWER AT A RADIO STATION c. How to Evaluate the Recommendations of Radio Needed to Manage a Station 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. a. How to Handle Creative Personalities Promotion Men William S. (Bill) Sanders William J. (Bill) Vermillion Music Director Session 4 Vice President and General Manager WWDC -AM & FM Radio WLOF Radio HOW THE PRODUCER AND ARTIST SEE MUSIC Avco Broadcasting Orlando, Florida AND AUDIENCES CHANGING Corporation Talk B. What the Record Men Should Know About Washington, D.C. the Market Served by a Station Peter Yarrow b. What Management Must Do to Communicate Session 14 Woody Roberts Ef- True Music Curtis Mayfield fectively With Station Personnel General Manager WHAT IS THE MEDIUM MARKET STATION'S New York, New York Chicago. Illinois Charles C. Renwick INFORMATION KTSA Radio MOST USEFUL SOURCE OF ON Radio Division Program Manager San Antonio, Texas lohn Kay MUSIC POPULARITY? Storer Broadcasting Company " Steppenwolf' Distributors, Record Cleveland. Ohio a. The Value of One -stops, Talk C. How the Promotion Men Can be Helpful to Los Angeles, California Stores, Juke Boxes Station Personnel -3:30 Bob Sherwood FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 2.00 p.m. p.m. Bob Shipley Program Director 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Group Program Coordinator KROY Radio In the following sessions, you will hear tapes of ac- Susquehanna Broadcasting Company CONCURRENT SESSIONS Sacramento, California tual on -air contests and promotions -some worked, York, Pennsylvania Each of these sessions will be presented twice - some bombed. The speakers will detail the audience t. How Charts, Newsletters, Audience Letters and once from 10:00 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. and repeated reaction: internal station coordination: the results Phone Calls Can be Used from 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registrants will select in terms of audience building and retention; Charles R. Parker any two of these sessions to attend. and an analysis why Vice President and Program Director (The following 21 sessions are included in the regu- of the contest promotion worked or Radio lar registration fee) failed WDRC Hartford, Connecticut Session 5 Session 10 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. c. How to Evaluate the Recommendations of Radio DEVELOPING A STRONG MORNING SHOW BUILDING YOUR AUDIENCE WITH CREATIVE ON- Promotion Men AIR CONTESTS AND PROMOTIONS ON TOP 40 a. Your Morning Personality -The Do's and Don'ts Dick Reus Session 1 RADIO R'3, of Developing a Strong Audience Rapport Program Director WLEE Radio /Publisher of THE EXCITING NEW SOUND OF RADIO -QUAD- Don lmus a. John Randolph Reus Record Report RASONIC BROADCASTING Morning Personality Program Director Richmond, Virginia WGAR Radio WAKY Radio Cleveland, Ohio Louisville, Kentucky a. Why is Quadrasonic the Sound of the '70s? Session 15 b Jim Sward Brad S. Miller b Selecting the Right Music for a Morning Program WHAT IS THE LARGE MARKET STATION'S MOST Vice President & Manager President and Executive Producer lay Cook General CKGM Radio USEFUL SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON MUSIC Mobile Fidelity Productions, Inc. Program Director Montreal, Canada POPULARITY? Chatsworth, California WFIL Radio a. The Value of One- stops, Distributors, Record b. The Impact of Quadrasonic Broadcasting on Your Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Session 11 Stores, Juke Boxes Listeners BUILDING YOUR AUDIENCE WITH CREATIVE ON- Harold B. Litmus James Gabbert AIR CONTESTS AND PROMOTIONS MIDDLE - Session 6 ON President General Manager OF- THE -ROAD RADIO Universal Record Distributing Corporation K -101 Radio TAKING A FRESH LOOK AT YOUR FORMAT a. Allan Hollen Philadelphia, Pennsylvania San Francisco, California a. Cleaning Up Your Radio Sound Program Director b. How Charts, Newsletters, Audience Letters and Ted Randal WHN Radio 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Phone Calls Can be Used President New York, New York Session 2 Ted Ken Draper Randal Enterprises b. Bob Moomey THE INTER- DEPENDENCE REC- President OF RADIO AND Hollywood, California Program Manager ORD INDUSTRY FOR PROFITABLE OPERATIONS Programming d. b. b. The Dangers in Over -Formatting Your Station WIND Radio Los Angeles, California a. Records -Too Many Releases or Too Many Tight John Detz Chicago, Illinois of Radio Playlists? General Manager c. How to Evaluate the Recommendations Promotion Men lames P. Storer WABX Radio (Century Broadcasting) Session 12 lack Daniels Vice President-Radio Division Detroit, Michigan BUILDING YOUR AUDIENCE WITH CREATIVE ON Storer Broadcasting Company AIR CONTESTS AND PROMOTIONS ON COHN National Program Director Cleveland, Ohio TRY MUSIC RADIO Leland Bisbee Group Phoenix, Arizona Shelby S. Singleton Session 7 .1 Bill Bailey (Milton O Stanley) President TURNING RESEARCH DATA INTO PROGRAM- Program Directo, 7:30 p.m.-9.30 p.m. Shelby S. Singleton Corporation MING CONCEPTS KIKK Radio Session 16 Nashville, Tennessee Pasadena. Texas THE OF A RECORDING SES- a. Analyzing Your Ratings to Determine Where Pro- BEHIND SCENES b lay Hoffer b. Reopening Communications Between Record Men gramming Changes Are Needed SION -HOW THE MUSIC IS MADE and Radio Staff Vice President and Manager Gene Nelson You will sit in on an actual recording session. You John T. Murphy Joe Smith KRAK Radio Vice President will see how the producer directs the session to President Executive VP Sacramento, California WLCS Radio c-eate excitement on a record. You will observe the Avco Broadcasting Company Warner Bros.- Reprise Baton Rouge, Louisiana 345pm -515pm a-tists working together to develop a freshness in Cinc mati, Ohio Burbank, Calif. b. Translating Research Findings Into Programming CONCURRENT SESSIONS their music. You will hear how the engineers blend 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Changes The following sessions will weigh the availability the music to produce a unique sound. You will listen Dr. Herbert Kay and usefulness of information on music from various to records after this session, with a new apprecia- Session 3 President sources The information relates to record sales and tion of the care, creativity, and complexity that goes WILL CENSORSHIP OF LYRICS KILL RADIO'S Herbert Kay Research, Inc. consumer reactions to new music. as a guide to sta- into the making of the lifeblood of musical radio - APPEAL? Montclair, New Jersey tion programming. tl-e record product. A special area in the hotel will be set aside for rec- Jack Richardson a. James C. Hilliard Session 20 ord companies. Their staff will be available in an President Executive Vice President and General Manager HOW THE SUCCESSFUL DI IN SOUL MUSIC assigned section for each company. The special Nimbus 9 Procuctions Fairbanks Broadcasting Company. Inc. RADIO HANDLES HIS JOB ON THE AIR area will be open throughout the conference at non - Toronto, Ontario, Canada Indianapolis, Indiana a. Leslie R. Andersor conflicting hours with the sessions. Radio personnel Joseph F. Wells b. Jack Armstrong WDIA Radio can visit each of the booths to rap on any question Manager. Recording- Chicago WKBW Radio Memphis, Tennessee or problem, or to exchange ideas. Here is a unique RCA Records Buffalo, New York b. Tal Forrest chance to talk at one time with many record com- Chicago, Illinois Program Director panies about music trends. new products. artist Session 18 KNOK Radio availability, record service. or any subject of inter- AUGUST 21 SATURDAY, HOW THE SUCCESSFUL DJ IN MIDDLE- OF -THE- Fort Worth, Texas est to two groups with common mutual interests. 10:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m. ROAD RADIO HANDLES HIS JOB ON THE AIR IN THE AIR PERSONALITY WORKSHOPS- CONCUR- Session 21 INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING a. lohn Patton RECORD COMPANY -RADIO STATION RENT SESSIONS HOW THE SUCCESSFUL DJ IN PRÓGRESSIVE Program Director RAP SESSION ROCK RADIO HANDLES HIS JOB ON THE AIR In these workshops you will hear tapes of a con- WASH Metromedia Stereo Gil Bateman air check. You will get an explanation of Washington, D.C. a. David Moorhead densed Promotion Director records are selected; how a record and a Vice President and General Manager why the b. less Cain Elektra Records are ntroduced. You will hear the way in WMMS -FM Radio commercial WHDH Radio 15 Columbus Circle weather are handled. The Dl's Cleveland, Ohio which news, jingles, Boston, Massachusetts New York N.Y. 10023 will tell you how they get their job done; why they b. Jerry Stevens your ap- Session 19 handle it as they do. You can compare Director of Programming Iry Biegel proach or that of your station with the tools and HOW THE SUCCESSFUL Dl IN COUNTRY MUSIC WMMR Vice President ii General Mgr. techniques these successful Dl's use to operate RADIO HANDLES HIS JOB ON THE AIR Philadelphia, Pa. Bell Records effectively. a Bill Mack 1776 Broadway WBAP Radio RADIO STATION -RECORD COMPANY RAP SES- New York, N.Y. 10019 Session 17 Fort Worth, Texas SIONS HOW THE SUCCESSFUL DJ IN TOP 40 RADIO Buddy Blake b Craig Scott HANDLES HIS IOB ON THE AIR Vice President, Promotion Program Director Shelby Singleton Corporation WSLR Radio 3106 Belmont Boulevard Akron. Ohio Nashville, Tennessee 37212

These represent the labels who've expressed interest in oarticipating so far:

Sol Handwerger Ron Saul Gil Bateman Public Relations Director Frank Mancini National Promotion Director Promotion Director MGM Records Director-Promotion Warner Brothers Elektra Records New York, N.Y. RCA Records Burbank, California New York, N.Y. New York, N.Y. Marvin Helfer Jerry Sharell Iry Biegel Vice President Sidney Miller National Promotion Director Vice President & General Mgr. ABC /Dunhill Records Director, National Promotion Buddah Records Bell Records Los Angeles, California Capitol Records, Inc. New York, N.Y. New York, N.Y. Hollywood, California Charles Johnson Herb Gordon Director of National Promotion Buddy Blake National Director, Promotion Hal Neely Vice President, Promotion Polydor, Inc. President MCA Records Inc. Shelby Singleton Corporat on New York, N.Y. Starday -King Records New York, N.Y. Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Mike Kagan Lou Simon Director of National Promotion Senior Vice President Harold Childs Gordon Prince Epic Records- Columbia Mercury Record Productions, Inc. National Promotior Director Single's Sales Director New York, N.Y. Chicago, Illinois ABM Records Motown Record Corporation Hollywood, California Detroit, Michigan Dave Knight National Promotion Manager Metromedia Records New York, N.Y.

Procedural Information Registration Registration fee is $150.00 per person. Registration includes admittance to all sessions. It also includes work material and two luncheons. Hotel reservations are not included. If you are attending the special session on Thursday morning for record promotion people, add $35.00 to your registration fee. However, registration to the full conference is necessary to attend this special one -half -day meeting. Make all checks payable to: Radio Programming Forum. Mail to: Radio Programming Forum, 9th Floor, 300 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. Telephone (212) 687 -5523.

MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS (Use your company letterhead to register for the forum.) Many companies are registering several people for the Forum because of the great number of subjects that will be covered and the number of individuals within the company who would benefit from this comprehensive study of the radio programming field. At previous forums most companies found it advantageous to submit multiple registrations.

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NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP Complete refund will be made for cancellations received before July 23, 1971. After that date but prior to the opening of the Conference, a cancellation charge of $50.00 w ll be made. After that "no shows" cannot be refunded, although substitutions are permitted. Radio -TV programming

Jay and his group, which includes air personality will do a 24 -hour bounds and album cuts each week. Jeanie Lou & the Workingmen, trick, auctioning off premiered the everything "For this reason, we do not think record on Kenny from soup to nuts and record sets Price's TV show, Cincinnati. of ourselves as a Top 40 station. donated by Capitol, A &M, Poly - The Starline Survey is compiled Vox * * * dor, Blue Note, and the Kinney with the cooperation from area Jox group of labels. Air personalities Chet record dealers and with the use of Atkins will audition the in the stint are Edward Jay, pro- By CLAUDE HALL winner of WSB's Great Talent the Billboard. WLAN air personali- Radio -TV Editor gram director Jim LaFawn, Steve ties conduct several record hops Search this year. The Atlanta sta- Barry and Arthur Javer. tion will offer live shows, band each week, often featuring local Frank Maruca has been named I don't suppose there is any con- gereral manager concerts, and special guest artists rock groups." Program director of of WKIX, Ra- nection." the station is Bob Dettrey, leigh; he'd been general throughout the week of Aug. 2, KIRO -FM, Seattle, is now using who manager * the Sansui -S has held the position for 10 years. of WKNR, Detroit. He replaces all emceed by WSB personalities. Q -1 Quadphonic Syn- Jerry Reed, program Staff at WCBM, thesizer. The station has used Staff includes Dusty Rees 5 -9 a.m., Carl Glicken. . . . director of Baltimore, the William C. John Grady until 2 p.m., Rick Dempsey, 52, president Leroy Gloger's new Top 40 oper- now includes Lee Case, Dennis Electro -Voice Encoder for quadra- of WZZM- sonic Lewis 2 -6 p.m., Bill Kauffman 6- FN and WZZM -TV, Grand Rap- ation in San Angelo, Tex., KGKL, Murray, Paul Rodgers, Bob Galen broadcasting since April and airing 7 -8 11 p.m., and Larry Gardner until ids, is dead. He was a veteran ra- writes that Gloger, who also owns and Alan Christian. Gary Lambert a p.m. Friday show KIKK in Houston, and Dave Stevens work with participating stereo dealers in 2 a.m. Larry Kaye and Cliff Den - dio man . charted a on Sunday. and educator. . . Tony lin do weekend work. Russell, program director, KVIC, plane and flew the staff of KIKK Station also features Watermark's the area, who hold open house Vitoria, Tex., up to the opening ceremonies. This "American Top 40" weekly spe- demonstrations for the public. says that he gets KIRO "SO sick of hearing about Charlie includes KIKK program director cial. -FM also broadcasts the WIRL seems to have Peoria in Brown here and Charlie Brown Bill Bailey, whom I consider the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at 8 line. The Apr. /June Pulse shows theme. There must heaviest country music program Staff at KVI, Seattle, a.m. Sunday in four -channel quad - the Top 40 station with a 30 share be at least 10 includes rasonic Charlie Browns in Texas, all claim- director in the nation. KGKL has Hardwick, Ray Court, Dave Clarke, sound. Of course, it's James 6 -10 a.m., 32 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., ing to be the new studios and a new format. Dick Gross, Jim Blossey, Gabbert, general manager of KIOI- 31 from 3 -7 p.m., and 43 from 7- original. I happen to and Don FM, personally know the Reed says: "The music format con- Fuhrmann. . Bill Thomas San Francisco, that's doing midnight. WXCL has 28, 27, 28, original Char- has research lie Brown, but he's an undertaker. centrates on hits, not just the cur- left KEOS, Flagstaff, Ariz., to join and pioneering in real 13. WMBD has 23, 8, 9, 12, and rent hits, but those that were pop- KQEO, Albuquerque, in a 7 -mid- quadrasonic sound -the discrete WMBD -FM has 3, 12, 11, and 10. ular just yesterday. Recent hits of night slot under the air name of system. And James, who has been WLS scores 7. 9, 12, and 11. the past eight to nine months are Charlie MacLane.... Any of you collecting information for the WIRL program director Robin played as equally as the new rec- guys want to reach Joey Reynolds, FCC, will give explicit details at Walker says that WLS owned the Creative, Humorous, Dedicated the ords." And Reed says also that he his address is 8272 Sunset Blvd., Billboard Radio Programming market a year ago. . . . Glen has never agreed with the policy Hollywood, Calif. 90046. He's just Forum the opening day, Aug. 19, Richards, station manager of MAJOR MARKET of pulling a record after it falls introduced a new jingles package when he teams up with Brad Mill- WANB, Waynesburg, Pa., writes from the charts. called "The Pinto economy Line" er, producer of the Philips Record- that he's in the process of remak- ing Mystic * ** which retails for $1,995 and in- Moods, in a demonstra- ing the station and giving it direc- MOR PERSONALITY cludes 12 custom -tailored musical tion and presentation. Quadrasonic tion. "Our music policy is about a Jim Drummond, who worked in and eight a cappella IDs. sound is what FM is all about. The 70/30 percent mix of pop and news at WKAT, Miami, has joined advent of mass use of quadrasonic country, with a cant toward the DJ. WRUF, Gainesville, Fla., and is sound will really push the FM me- easy listening side of the stuff doing the afternoon drive show. Larry Hunter, program director dium over the top. that's making the charts. From the Private Gag File; He used to deejay on WOAH, Mi- of WADD, Brockport, N.Y.; the * * * looks of the library here, nothing ami, and . . has W Id Track Library. WHIY, Orlando. station's manager and morning per- WHIO program director Lou much been done for years to Gary Lane, program director of sonality Tom obtain record service. WANB is CE Entertain, Griffiths and sales Emm is dabbling in acting and was WMID, Atlantic City, is willing to manager Les Medall believe that recently now publishing a music list." Can Communicate, Sell. pass an understudy for Paul along information on the sta- small market radio is not necessari- Lynde in "Plaza Suite" performed you record labels add WANG to Best References. tion's summer "Jersey Giant" beach ly small your mailing list? radio. The station rounded in the Dayton, . . shirt promotion, Ohio, area. which the station up advertising agency people and WLAN, Lancaster, Pa., has in- * * * has been selling for $1.... Jack record promotion men in Rochester stalled BOX #719 Bartley, new studio equipment in Ron Sherwood, music director 10 a.m. -2 p.m. air per- and gave them a pitch on the sta- honor of its 25th anniversary, re- and 9 -noon personality at WKNR, Bi lboard sonality on WRFD, Columbus tion recently. . . . KYMS -FM in ports air personality Detroit, departed country music Bill Kauff- the station July 1E5 West 46th St. station, has a new Santa Ana, progressive rock sta- man. WLAN's contemporary music 16; he's joined KLUF, Houston, an record called "Hot Pants" out on tion in New York, N.Y. 10036 the Los Angeles area, is format is somewhat different in MOR station. . I earlier gave the Country Giant label, which I devoting Aug. 1 -6 to raising funds that it features the "Starline Sur- the lineup at KGB, Drake's San suspect is a project of the station. for local free health clinics. Each vey" of 60 hits, plus several hit- (Continued on page 31)

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3 JLLY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Radio -TV programming

PROGRAMMER SPEAKS UP Formative '50s Those Were the Days Vox Jox Continued from page 30 I'd like to give them the top songs EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the latest in a series of bylined articles by the nation's leading program direc- when they're on top. Can anybody lors, general managers, and air personalities. Lee Sherwood, until recently program director of KITS, Los An- Diego operation. But I failed to in the U.S. help me ?" geles, has contributed vastly to the growth and development-and the success -of Top 40 radio. He has worked give the full lowdown. Here's some * * * in markets such as Detroit, Philadelphia and Miami, all with considerable impact. He became nationally prom- interesting details: "Serenade in ARB and PULSE are dropping inent while program director of WFIL, Philadelphia. Music" 12:30 -1 a.m., "Perspec- the FM designation from reports. tive" 1 -1:30 a.m., "Washington So how are they going to separate Window" 1:30 -2 a.m., "Prospect the people who own AM and FM period. It was a time for growth If you, like me, are a product network-controlled programming on Education" 2 -2:15 a.m., KGB stations in the same market with Radio and experimentation and, just like of the '50s . if you grew up, to primarily local control. News 2 :15-2:30 a.m. Revealing, the same call letters? Anyhowever, drama and variety humans, some of our best times went to school, and began work- moved from hey what? And "Hour of Deci- the horse is already out of the to the music, news happen while we are growing up. ing in radio during the '50s . . entertainment sion" is heard 5 -5:30 a.m. each barn, so to speak. WOR -FM, New and weather formats which are The other reason radio seemed then read on, friend, for we have Sunday. "The Truth That Heals" York, scored a 16.2 in men and much today. How more fun then is, perhaps, that a lot in common. When the final still very alive is 7:05 -7:20 a.m. Sunday. "Back women 18 -34 years old from 7- you heard "radio memories, like wine, just grow history of radio is written, the many times have to God Hour" is 8:30 -9 a.m. Sun- midnight in a recent ratings sur- today as it better with age. No matter what '50s will play a major role. Dur- just isn't as much fun day. That should make all of you vey. WABC in the same time pe- was of the reason is the reasons, let's take a look back ing this otherwise dull decade, then ?" Part guys happy -to realize that pro- riod had 11.2. And, in the same in a transition at a few of the things that made radio made the big transition from because radio was gram director Charlie Van Dyke demographics 10 a.m. -3 p.m., radio fun in the '50s. and consultant Bill Drake, too, WABC only had a 13.8 to WOR- Nostalgia is defined in the dic- have their programming burdens. FM's 10.2. In market after mar- tionary as a wistful or excessive- ket, is heavy, especially in the ly sentimental yearning for return * * * FM hours and especially in the or some past period or ir- night to of Clay Daniels, program director, demographics. A gen- recoverable condition. Irrecover- important WHOO, Orlando, has a new Soun- tleman I respect most highly men- able condition that says it all, ... cot Records single out- "When I the day over a RaDIO-Tv experience tioned to me other maï for we will never again Loved Her," written by Kris Kris - te- and seven (him) and what happened then and maybe bourbon tofferson, b/w "It's Still There," and tomato juice with to- it's for the best. quila written by Bill Anderson.... Dick basco (me) that if he had to make Top 40 was born in the '50s, a recording artist, is Shuey, also a choice (and he didn't want to, and with it came all the ballyhoo If you're a deejay searching for a radio station --or now an air personality on WKMC, of course) it would be FM. and excitement of a three -ring Roaring Spring, Pa., a Town & * * a radio station searching for a deejay -Billboard is circus. Promotions and contests * Country format station. He does WGAL, Top 40 station in Lan- became wilder and more ambitious the best buy. No other trade publication is read by the 6:30 -8:45 p.m. stint and keeps now has a lineup fea- with attempt. Since there caster, Pa., each busy with live performances in the turing Pete Van Buren, By Kintzer, so many air persònalities and program directors. were few guidelines or rules for area. Bill Arnold, and Char- playing the "can you top this Jim Turner, And all of the sharp programming -oriented general * * * lie Morris, with Phil Presby and 40 radio promotion game" Bill- Top Hertzler helping out on week- managers read the magazine, too! Best of all, some stations played the ultimate Jim Fuqua has joined WDXI, Jim Tenn., and is doing a ends. . In the Apr. /May Pulse, board ads achieve better results than any game and lost the ultimate prize, Jackson, classified has WOLF creamed the Orlando, Fla., the station's license. Most, how- nighttime shift; Tom Britt other in the field. General managers re- . . Station has a 35 from 6- publication ever, came through a little bruised, moved into an afternoon slot. market. 25 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., port that a Radio -TV Job Mart can draw five times but wiser, and subsequently grew Pat McCall is irritated at me be- 10 a.m., 3 -7 p.m., and 34 from into mature, responsible, respect- cause I failed to mention that he 45 from the results of the next leading radio -TV industry pub- Fresno, Calif., 7- midnight. Next would be WHOO, ed contemporary music stations. has joined KARM, Pat. country music station, with lication. The cost is $15 -in advance -for two times. Do you remember when one of uptempo MOR station. Sorry, local and 8. WKIS, MOR the first Top 40 stations in our All my New York mail was fouled 16, 17, 10, Box numbers will be used, if you wish. Send money has 7, 10, 7 and country hid money in a few books up. I owe you a beer to make and talk operation, WDBO, station, has 16, and advertising copy to: of the public library? You can amends. Okay? ... Bunch of guys 21. MOR 3. -FM, progressive imagine what happened when hun- are fighting for the presidency of 9, 3, WORJ Tele- rock station, has 2, 4, 2, and 12. Radio -TV Job Mart dreds of people stormed the library the National Association of A soul station that operates in search of the hidden money. vision and Radio Announcers. WOKB, Billboard daytime, has 2, 5, and 7. Needless to say, it was one of the lot of promises that I heard years in the at includes program 165 W. 46th St. less promotions ever run. ago. Staff WLOF popular (Pay O'Day) Thomp- One of my favorite stories about * * * director Jerry New York, N.Y. 10036 son 6 -9 a.m., music director Bill promotions took place around Julian Bream is the new pro- Vermillion 9 -noon, Thom Sher- Thanksgiving, when a radio station gram director of KYA, San Fran- wood noon -3 p.m., Pepper Lipsinx decided to tie $100 bills to the legs cisco. So, Rick Sklar, program di- In a rut. Tired of that same old of a big turkey. They then took rector, WABC, is looking for a (Continued on page 32) POSITIONS WANTED time, temp., and tune pococurantism. the turkey aloft in an airplane No. 2 replacement man to key on Want freedom to use creativeness. Having 5 years' experience in C &W and pushed it out, thinking the production, paperwork, and help and presently working in medium soar gracefully to the Need say that market, am now ready for a major bird would in music chores. I MOR Announcer leaving service. market. (In C&W.} Third endorsed, ground and be discovered by a the pay is great, the opportunity Over 3 years' experience. Last with 29 years old, married, very depend- who would then enjoy is B FINDER American Forces Network in Ger- able, keen sense of humor, and versa- listener is greater, and the atmosphere many. Looking for place to settle tile. Now working drive time slot, (Continued on page 32) sensational. In many respects, this in Southeast U.S. Prefer FM work proven ratings. Salary open. Refer- time and money job searching. in large 25 old with five ences, resume and air check upon is one of the best positions in the Save city. years worry about mailing the air - years of college. Dependable, tal- request. Box 409, adio -TV Job Mart, country. Write a lengthy letter and Let us ented and organized. Ready to as- Billboard, 165 W. 46th St., New York, checks, making expensive calls. Our sume responsibility. References. N.Y. 10036. jy31 Bad Record Service mail it in a hurry with a full only business is radio, we know where Chuck Fore, phone 601 -437-5932. resume. Best of luck. . . . Marty the lobs are. Total cost per placement au7 direc- is $150.00. Send us your tape, resume, Continued from page 27 Marr is the new operations and photo. We'll do the rest. All in- tor /manager of WDXR, Paducah, formation is strictly confidential. Ask ser- Top 40 Personality with four years' Holladay, whose independent Ky., Top 40 operation. The 10,- Dennis O'Brien, new P.D. at WNVY in Experienced P.D., Music Director, Pensacola, Fla. We placed him in his Announcer, Sales, Production and small market experience (21/2 years vice covers 12 southeastern states, 000 -watt, full -time station is look- at present station) seeks medium/ new position. I have jobs for all for- Copy. 32, 3rd phone. Have worked offering stabil- is undertaking a survey to deter- new air personali- good radio peo- Country, Contemporary and Rock major market rocker ing for several mats. We handle only attitude, and $200 in 1 ex- Format. Planned to marry 31st of ity, professional mine the needs of radio stations ties. Third -class tickets okay, but ple, no beginners. At least year ewt with perience required before we can accept July. Station just underwent change, 28- yearold dedicated these 12 states in conjunction need at least one first -class ticket now no job. Still wish to marry. has paid his dues learning radio from Nashville, your application. You name the area Looking for announcing or sales the ground up, and continues to Vanderbilt University, man. This is Kentucky's second you want to work in, the money, the position. Livable wage for family is learn, but has outgrown his North- and intends to make survey results hours, and Kay will find it. Station all I ask. Will relocate anywhere. 000). most powerful station. east Metro Market (of over 100 major label. managers, I can save you time also. Contact Pete Marcel 153 N. Main St. doing afternoon drive, available to every top people Port Henry, N.Y. (518) 546-8253. jy31 Currently * * * Our master tape with many married and comfortable, but willing In addition to Holladay, Fri- can be on your desk day after tomor- to relocate for right opportunity. after- we've done the Box 408, Radio -TV Job Mart, Bill- day's sessions and panelists were: Russ Simpson is the new row. Listen and hire, board 165 W. 46th St., New York, John Randolph, WAKY, Louis- noon personality on KRIZ, Phoe- work. Attention, South!! Especially Fla. N.Y. 10036. 1Y31 ville, "Building Station Image"; nix; he'd been an afternoon per- 1st Phone, 31 years at present job. TEL A year's exp. program director, 1001 Tom Collins, Globetrotter Commu- sonality on CKLG, Vancouver, 322 SHIN OAK SAN ANTONIO, references, married, stable, smooth Promo- Ken Murchison, mu- (512) 655 -1144 production & sales. I am no super nications, Inc., "Station Canada.... hero, or Ron Radio, I am a 25 -year- POSITIONS OPEN tion"; Skip Broussard, "Program- sic director at WHNC, Henderson, old idea man, concerned with month- ming /Human Behavior," and AMS N.C., reports that record service ly billing. .Y morning show-6:30 - 9:30-ls rated No. 1-WHY ?? I be- President Bob Raleigh, "Operation is pretty lousy. The AM station lieve in heavy local news and com- munity involvement. Music doesn't Controls and Systems." plays a mixture of easy listening pull high ratings, it's dedication and AUSTRALIAN! AUSTRALIAN! David On Saturday, Norman J. Suttees, and rock; WHNC -FM is full -time information and I can give both. Box Frost did it! Australia's Graham 407, Radio-TV Job Mart Billboard, Kerr (Galloping Gourmet) did it! Smiles Group Broadcasting, led a country music. He assures heavy 45 rpm RECORDS 165 W. 46th St., New York, N.Y. Perhaps YOU and I can too! 51 discussion on how management and airplay for all product sent to him. 10036. jy31 years' experience Australian Major Market Communicator who believes the programming staff could better Staff there now includes Mike Hig- oldies by mail in sincerity. Quality voice, now U.S. followed by an Allan Scott, C. James David, resident, married, good production, communicate; gins, Have you ever heard? Well if not excellent musical knowledge. Look- "Agency Session" with panelists Dave Perry, and Murchison. . I hope you'll listen, because if you ing for GOOD MUSIC or EASY Watson, Southern Spot Sales; Don Powell, Ameri- don't listen, then you'll never have LISTENING STATION! Everybody's Penn S/4 Michael heard, and if you haven't have heard, talking about Australia! Have every- Bob Ruhl, Ruhl Advertising Agen- can Forces Network, Europe, APO OLDIES well then maybe you never will. I'm body talking about YOUR Australian! writes: "Besides work- talking about Jack Diamond, you Box 411 Radio -TV Job Mart, Bill- cy, and Chuck R. Fricke, McKin- N.Y. 09154, ever hear of him? I'll bet you have, board, 1.65 W. 46 St., New York. ney and Silver Agency, and the ing for American Forces Network from you just did! Jack Diamond, a free- N.Y. 10036. au7 I work wheeling Jack Armstrong -type jock, clinic concluded with the session, in Stuttgart, Germany, also that wants to make the nighttime "Radio and the Black Community," as a nightclub disk jockey in the 1955 cook for you. Jack Diamond, the fastest mouth in the West, fast talker conducted by Bill Jessup, execu- Stuttgart six nights a week and without being a screamer, but very, tive secretary of the Raleigh Corn - have a problem getting records. to very heavy. If you're looking for a Top -rated radio station in South- no personality, time & temp Drake eastern market of 100,000 has open- munity Relations Committee. The new songs and the top 25 ac- jock, then just keep looking, but if ing for news director. Excellent for chart are you want a jock with humor, excite- opportunity for small or medium Although 25 stations showed cording to Billboard's 1970 ment & projection then I'm your market newsman to head up a full - the clinic, Bob Raleigh indicated hard to obtain over here. It usual- All original artists. man. You want ratings? I can get time two -man news department. If be last six seven weeks to get them. Last gig I had in a metro of you have the ability, we have the this would probably the ly takes or For complete catalog send $1.00 100,000 rating was a 62% when I left. challenge. Good pay, fringes. Mobile Tri -State Clinic because of the hold of a chart climber and by the Single, military completed, 3rd unit furnished. To be considered (deductible from any subsequent order) phone, & will go anywhere for the you must have a minimum of two surprisingly low turnout. "I'm dis- time I get the record the song is right bread. Please call Jack Diamond years' news experience. Send com- gusted with the total apathy of on its way down and I'm stuck to to at 918 -682-0885 or 918-682-9191, or plete resume, audition tape, photo write to: 2711 Jefferson, Muskogee, and references to Box 410, Radio -TV Carolinas radio, which is the home locate the songs that are on the BLUE NOTE SHOP Okla. 74401. Let's get together & Job Mart, Billboard, 146 W. 46th St., some the worst sounding ra- rise. The are great peo- make the nighttime cook! jy31 New York, N.Y. 10036. au7 of of Germans 156 Central Ave., Albany, H.Y. 12206 dio stations in the U.S." ple and dig American music and 1111 Y 31 1971 RII LROARD 31 Radio -TV pro9rammin9

Fewer Spots Per Hour Lift Vox Jox W R KO Ratings to Its Peak Continued from page 27 to us on the beach and in the Continued from page 31 joined the engineering department write him, care of 1331 Yonge St., sweltering traffic jams throughout of WPLJ -FM Other than that, there are really and WABC, New Toronto 290, Ontario, Canada. the area. We want to keep 3 -7 p.m., Johnny Sutton 7 -mid- York; he was formerly an air Stations already hip to this doc- no limits to the freedom of the them night, and Bruce Wayne midnight - personality at WTKO, Ithaca, N.Y.; umentary, which the staff at air personalities. Each personality happy and help them to keep their 6 a.m. Thompson believes that and was once program manager of CHUM compiled with loving care, presents himself as best as possible minds at ease. An up -tempo pace "from what we have been able to KBNO -FM, Houston. Says: "I'm included WPOP, Hartford; WIBG, through the music. There is mod- helps this along, I think, and it has determine, audiences are getting Joining two of my friends who Philadelphia; W L S, Chicago; erate talk and the emphasis is paid off quite well," Phillips added. smarter, more discriminating, and have been engineers at WABC and WKNR, Detroit; WIBC, Indian- on the music. Each personality "In short, we have the people of harder to buy." knows the area well New WPLJ -FM for almost two years - apolis. Bound to be a winner; cov- and he knows England at heart and we feel * * * Bobby Ryan, formerly an air per- ers the whole Beatles phenomenon. that the summer means a subtle we know the pulse of the people sonality at WNDR, Syracuse, N.Y., * * * difference in the tempo of the and what they want to hear. The Harvey Glascock, general man- station." ratings prove our theory," Phillips ager and owner of WSTU, Stuart, and Jim Carr, formerly an air Chris Shannon, program direc- personality at several eastern Penn- Phillips explained that the slight concluded. Fla., writes: "I know you're won- tor of WBLU, Salem, Va., 5,000 - change in tempo for the station The line-up at the station in- dering if I'm still in the broad- sylvania radio stations. Virtually watt Top 40 daytime station, is all during the summer was due to cluded Dale Doorman, 6 -9 a.m.; casting business and the answer is studio engineers here did some raising hell about record service. air work at one time or another." their six -state coverage which Joel Cash, 9 a.m. -noon; Gary Mar- a positive Yes. We are enjoying So, now his weekly playlist that blankets many resorts areas in tin, noon -3 p.m.; Johnny Williams, the casual living of the great state * * * he sends out to the local stores Maine and the other New England 3 -6 p.m.; Tom Kennedy, 6 -9 p.m.: of Florida in addition to running I'm beginning to pick up indi- fails to list the label on all records resort areas. "We are slightly more Jerry Morgan, 9- midnight, and the world's greatest radio station cations that jazz is making a he has to buy. . . Gene Werley, up and bright during the summer Chris Bailey from midnight -6 a.m. in Stuart. We operate 18 hours comeback among the college -age music director, WAEB, Allentown, because there are people listening Summer swing man is J.J. Jordan. daily; however, in August we plan crowd. These kids are digging it. Pa., called. His new boy is Shane to expand to 20 hours daily and Mostly the quiet jazz or soft jazz Charles; mother is Philomena will be programming country mu- stuff. The whole scene will be Werley. . . . I don't think I've sic 5 -6 a.m. I thought perhaps you something to watch closely during mentioned yet that Joe Hempstead Formative '50s -Those Were the Days might be kind enough to mention the next few months to see if the is programming WJFF, Grand in your column that we need to whole thing is "catching." But I Rapids country music station.... Continued from page 31 cord that I'm not sure ever got build up our country music li- don't believe it'll be jazz as you Bobby Holland, 27, eight years' up to speed. Remember playing brary. WSTU probably enjoys the rock experience, seeking deejay both the turkey and the money. commercials and jingles from and I know it. Be a lot of young The highest rating of any radio station groups coming out with the stuff job in south or southeast. Married. best laid plans of men and E.T.'s? Remember the telephone in the country with a 55.4 share Call (912) 375 -4512. . Rich turkeys oft times go afowl, and beeper that was louder than the and the old solo concept will not this of the audience, according to make it; everybody will be mesh- Pauley: You don't win the beer. one was no exception. If you conversation? Mediastat. When you tire of the ing No one does. One guy called; he know anything about turkeys, you together and extrapolating like know Do you remember when the West Coast, please come to God's crazy. remembered watching Toby Dow - that they don't fly too well. jingles were played between the Country." dy's TV show years and years ago. Picture in your mind wfiat hap- commercials? * pened. Out of the (Remember working * * * ago. But Toby is even more im- sky came a big, at a station that couldn't afford Paul Christy decided he didn't fat, screaming, feathery . "The Tooth Fairy" thing (I portant than that for something missle .. jingles, so you stole everything can't think of any better way to like sour dough bread that much else. and plunged through the roof of all including audition tapes and NAB describe it) is now in 86 markets, after and has left his position * * a building. Happy Thanksgiving! as program director of KCBS -FM, jingles ?) Who could ever forget and David Green, 312 -944 -7724, I want to remind you guys about Treasure hunts were among the the newscasts that made more San Francisco. . Would you says he's offering the show at an that Elvis Presley special produced most popular forms of promotional noise than New Year's in China- especially low price to one and like to pick up a British radio show by Watermark Inc. It's just about activity until they were finally town? for your station? The "Tony banned In two- station markets. . Tom ready. Call Tom Rounds, (213) altogether. cities all The news then in Top 40 made (Tom Allen) Parnell is the new as- Mercer Show" out of London, 659 -3834. Cost of the 12-hour over America, every day, law- available as a one -hour, two-hour, all too frequent use of bells, sistant program director of WPGC, documentary is based on your abiding citizens were, with smiles sirens, breaking glass, rockets, or three -hour show, is being han- on their faces and in Washington. . Jackson Dion, station's rate card. You can either shovels hand, music, explosions, countdowns, 213- 753 -5917, 21, needs a new dled in the U.S. by Travis Inter- buy the show on a one -time basis, digging up their neighbors' lawns, national Distributions, 512 -655- predictions, Hollywood gossip, soul or Top 40 job. . . . WDRQ- or use it as wished. I heard a the city park, tearing down street 0924. Mercer is willing to cut and echo . . . lots of echo. Time FM, Detroit, in its switch to all demo tape the other day and was signs, and generally causing havoc tones, twin time tones, chimes, news, broadcast a six -hour "His- promos and commercials for any knocked out. Ron Jacobs and his all in the name of the, fortunate- station taking the show. Some of ly, gongs, and doorbells. It was a tory of Detroit Radio" that has to staff have really put together one now- defunct treasure hunt. loud, exciting, and often deafen- the shows are going to be recorded . Remember the living be a classic. Arthur Vuolo Jr. hell of a special. Program direc- billboards ing time to be in radio. live at London discotheques...... billboards with live models spent months producing and writ- tors may obtain a demo tape for The '50s were a time when the ing the show, which spanned 20 Recently moving to KBUC, San the asking. . Ron Huntsman is to attract motorists' attention and were Andy Jackson, hopefully sky was the limit, and a station years of Detroit radio and Detroit Antonio, leaving KLEO, Wichita, where he their radio dials? Re- was limited only by its imagina- air personalities. Don Barrett, gen- known as Don Baker while at was music director. KLEO pro- call Lucky House Number . . eral manager of WDRQ -FM, was WMTS in Murfreesboro, Tenn., gram director Bob Roberts has Don't Say Hello ... Mr. Whisper (Continued on page 35) executive producer of the show and Perry Bullard, whom you've promoted Don Williams to music . The Walking Man . and and says it received "unbelievable probably heard on Country Music director and will be hunting a new Lucky License Plates and Bumper industry and listener response." Time for the Air Force. first ticket man with production Stickers? Some were new, some Philly Promo Men * * * * * * ability. Good scene. Go get it if had been done before, and many you're interested. Huntsman, in- are still around today. Continued from page 27 Chris Crockett, who'd been do- Bob Raleigh and Skip Broussard The disk jockey, although he cidentally, is going to become pro- nation. I just ing an evening rock show on were supposed to send me some gram director somewhere. had been around a while before, can't understand the KAST, Astoria, Ore., is now doing details about the second Tri -State really came into his own during attitude that if WFIL or WIP WIGO, Atlanta soul station, needs doesn't play it, they're not going an uptempo MOR show 6 -9 a.m. Radio Clinic, July 16 -17, at the an air personality. this decade. It was not uncommon and noon -3 p.m. on the station. Holiday Inn, Raleigh, N.C., but * * * during this period that the disk to work the record." Michaels said Bill Hardy, previously with KGHO, something must have happened to jockey often became more popu- that he pays attention to what the Hoquiam, is now doing the 6 -mid- my mail. Anyway, among the Veteran Bill Stewart called up lar than the records he played. college stations and the fringe area night show. Rest of lineup includes speakers will be Jim Clemmins, one day while in town and we It was the golden era for the DJ, stations are playing. Ken Edwards and newsman Chuck WPLO, Atlanta; John Randolph, kept missing each other on the an era we will probably never see One of the gripes he also had Walters, who does fill-in work. WAKY, Louisville; Skip Broussard, phone. But I found out from a again. Remember the earlier defi- was about a new promotion man mutual buddy that he's now con- who was "giving away records to . . . Bill Traphagen, morning air All Media Services, Raleigh; Bill nition of nostalgia . a longing personality and program director of Sherrard, WSAI, Cincinnati; and sulting WONE, New Orleans. This for an irrecoverable condition? stores like the label was going out WOAI, San Antonio, has left the Robert Holladay, Nashville record is the station that Bill switched But being a jock then was not of business. The recent record is from rock to uptempo listen- in A MOR station and general manager promotion man. I think I can easy only a lot of work, it was often dead Philadelphia. sales report Cliff Hunter is seeking a new pro- guarantee that the clinic will be a ing several years ago. . Ed dangerous. If you have ever lived showed it was high in the market. gram director. Be a good job. valuable one, since I was last O'Brien has left KLEO, Wichita, for a week suspended by a We checked stores and found free there he was crane KGB, San Diego, is getting into year. Go, if you can. Registration where a production man, in mid -air inside an automobile goods in the stores, so we dropped to join KFXM, San Bernardino, the record. It's an insult to a per- some heavy promotions such as is only $40 and this price includes . if you ever did broadcast giving away every record played two meals. Calif. . . . Ross Gerber, program from a diver's suit at the bottom son's integrity. Things like that director with AFKN in Korea, is screw up the whole system." last weekend. Staff includes John of a shark -infested tank . . . if * * * coming back to the States Aug. Another case where local promo- Carter, K.O. Bayley, program di- you ever walked 50 miles . . rector Charlie Van Dyke (now Chris Turner, program director 15 and needs a Top 40 job. Home raced donkeys, stock cars, bicycles, tions are helpful to WFIL, Michaels phone is (213) 781 -4479 or write said, was that the Top 40 station back on the air), Johnny Mitchell, at KALO, Little Rock, Ark., has tricycles, roller skates . . . if you Chuck Browning, and Barry Kay. been promoted to him care of 5634 Burnet Ave., ever rode for hours on a Ferris has a feature LP every night. Van Nuys, Calif. "This gives the record company a There's no need to tell you that operations man- Wheel . if you ever locked - * chance to expose new product . this is a heavy lineup. . . Lineup ager.... J. Rob * * yourself in the control room for at WKBK, Keene, N.H., now in- ertt Dark, former Ran into Mr. and Mrs. Pete 24 hours and played the same and the local promotion men help us by telling us the better cuts." cludes program director Billy music director of Smith, KMPC, Los Angeles, at a record over and over . . . if you O'Niell, Bill (Cole Younger) Work- KEYN in Wichi- party the other evening, plus Larry ever stayed awake for nearly a inger, Fred Tucker and Dick Tel- ta, is the new Van Nuys, KGIL, San Fernando week while broadcasting from the mer. Format is Top 40. It's a day- program director Valley, Calif. Got to talk to window of a used car dealer, then New Mexico Hamlet time operation. at KOMA, Okla- Larry at length. Damned good ra- you have paid your dues in the homa City; Dave dio man. Also attending the party Gets Country Station * * disk jockey club. Looking back, TURNER Riley, who had was George Beaudet, general sales maybe it wasn't always fun; but HUMBLE CITY, N.M. -KCIA, Jack Pride is out of WAYS, been coordinating music, will go manager of KSHE -FM, St. Louis it was never dull. a country music operation, has just Charlotte. Phone is 704 -536 -7376. back to devoting full time to his progressive rock station, who was Reliving the '50s in radio would gone on the air here. The 1,000 - They claim it's working for morning radio show on the 50,000 - out in Los Angeles making sales be incomplete without mentioning watt daytime station serves the KARM even if you and I might watt Top 40 operation. . . After cal Is. the equipment we had to work Permian Basin of the southwest, think that progressive rock and months of being restrained from * * * with. If you put a group of radio including Southwest Texas and middle -of- the -road music is too selling or giving away in the U.S. WMOD-FM: Got about eight calls people in a room together, each Eastern New Mexico. Program di- much of a contrast. Anyhowever, "The Story of the Beatles," the (those that I was able to answer would swear that he, at one time rector Chris Martin was last week the staff lineup at KARM, Fresno, I2 -hour documentary produced anyhow, since I'm only able to an- had worked in the worst -equipped striving to assemble a record li- Calif., now includes program direc- by CHUM, Toronto, the Top 40 swer about half my phone calls station in the world. The tape car- brary of both old and new country tor Bob Connell in the morning, station has received permission to these days) on the Golden Word. tridge had not yet been invented, albums and singles. "Humble City, Pat McCall 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Craig give it away. All you'll have to I'm still mystified about what the and I think it was during this believe it or no," he said, "has a Mollison 3 -7 p.m., and progressive pay is the costs of the tape and clue was. . Jim Powell writes: period that "busier than a one- population of about six people. rock personality Dave London the postage. Dirt cheap, for some- "The economic pinch of 1969 -71, as armer paperhanger" was popu- But we are just seven miles north until midnight. Station features thing as valuable as this. Call J. you know, has sent many a disk larized. Remember the turntables of Hobbs, N.M." Jack Parry is the MOR music until London does Robert Wood, CHUM program jockey back down the rungs of that took three or four revolutions general manager. Steve Clay is one his thing. . . . Alan Rosen has supervisor, (4 16) 925 -6666. Or (Continued on page 34) to get up to speed? Or the Magna- of the stations air personalities. 32 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD Classical Music P 40 Col Meet Unveils Masterworks, Product & Moog Album Listening Odyssey compiled from These are best selling middle-of- the-road singles national retail sales and radio station air play listed in rank order. LOS ANGELES - Columbia formance directed and semi -con- mon Tabernacle Choir, under Records unveiled its Masterworks ducted by Columbia producers An- Leonard Bernstein's direction; a t release for August, including an- drew Kazdin and Thomas Z. collection of short, rarely recorded á á r LP's Shepard. Selections include those pieces, some with classical, some - a ^ TITLE -Artist, Label (Dist. Label) e other Moog album, and five (Pub., Lic.) ; o on Odyssey, low- priced line, at by Lecuona, Bizet and Ravel. The with jazz overtones, by Stravin- iC :C its national sales meet held at the other releases previewed at the sky; an LP featuring E. Power 21 24. convention were an album of in- Biggs playing Bach, and Szell 2 3 4 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND Century Plaza Hotel July to - spirational music from Hollywood conducting Haydn. James Taylor, Warner Bros. 7498 (Screen Gems Heading the Masterworks list 0® Columbia, BMI) of seven albums is the Moog per- and Broadway sung by the Mor- as solo- 7 Also, Pinchas Zukerman 4 10 16 IF NOT FOR YOU ist, and the Royal Philharmonic Olivia Newton -John, Uni 55281 (Big Sky, ASCAP) a Leonard led by L. Foster, and 11 Bernstein album, in which he con- 1 1 1 IT'S TOO LATE ducts the "Rumanian Rhapsody." Carole King, Ode '70 66015 (A &M) (Screen O Gems -Columbia, BMI) 6 4 COL SALES STAFFERS The Odyssey previews consisted O 6 6 8 HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART /Tamerlane, of three additions to the repertoire Bee Gees, Atco 6824 (Casserole /Warner by George Szell and the Cleve- BMI) AWARDS land Orchestra. One couples Leon O 5 2 2 HE'S SO FINE 8 'JOHANN' (CBS) (Bright Tunes, BMI) GET Miller, Epic 5 -10734 a Schubert Jody Fleisher with Szell; ROADS 14 LOS ANGELES -A special Columbia Classical Merchandising a Beethoven and a 3 4 9 TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY work, and John Denver with Fat City, RCA 74 -0445 Department luncheon was held July 23 in the Westside Room of the Tschaikovsky symphony with Szell (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) 9 Century Plaza Hotel to announce the winners of the 1971 "Johann" and the orchestra make up the 7 7 DON'T PULL YOUR LOVE Awards. The awards were presented to one member of the national other two. A Bruno Walter -con- Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, Dunhill 4276 sym- 7 (Cents & Pence, BMI) staff from each of the four main regions for his outstanding contri- ducted work and a Prokofiev 8 phony complete the release. All O 8 15 15 NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE bution in sales of classical product. Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, Atco 6804 were presented by Pierre Bour- (Metric, BMI) The award winners, Bob Kerns, Northeast region; Mike Martin - dain, Columbia's director of Mer- Southeast region; Dick Jester, Midwest region; and Lee 20 28 BEGINNINGS 4 ovich, chandising, Masterworks, Original 4 -45417 (Aurelius, BMI) Lawrence, Western region, were presented with a small bronze Cast and Soundtrack catalog. O 9 Chicago, Columbia statue of Johann Sebastian Bach. A special award was presented to 10 21 29 - I'M LEAVIN' 3 RCA 47 -9998 (Presley /Oten, BMI) in promoting sales of Columbia Elvis Presley, Milt Goldstein for meritorious service 6 17 21 24 MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY Masterworks product. Teldec Remakes -Sal, BMI) 11 B.J. Thomas, Scepter 12320 (Low The luncheon, held during the Columbia sales meet, was hosted 14 17 18 DRAGGIN' THE LINE 7 by Pierre Bourdain and by Greg Hersh, product director, Classical 'Wonder Piano' BMI) 12 Tommy James, Roulette 7103 (Big Seven, Albums. Delegates and guests included salesmen and branch managers HAMBURG Teldec has an- - 6 who have large classical accounts, executives from the classical A&R nounced the remaking of the fa- 16 19 20 RINGS (CBS) (Unart, BMI) Department, and several special CBS International guests were mous Welte- Mignon piano roll re- 13 Cymarron, Entrance 7500 4 present. production of original perform- 22 36 36 I'M THE ONLY ONE /SHE DIDN'T DO MAGIC /Kaiser/ ances by such as Richard Strauss, 14 Lobo, Big Tree 116 (Ampex) (Famous l l l Leaf, ASCAP) I I I I l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Big I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l l l l l l Debussy and Busoni, each of 10 8 5 LOVE MEANS whom recorded on the "Orches- Sorry) 16 1900. 15 (You Never Have to Say You're trion" around Sounds of Sunshine, Ranwood 896 This "wonder piano" preserved (Bon Ton, ASCAP) Montreux /High Fidelity they 38 - WHERE YOU LEAD the performances exactly as 16 Barbra Streisand Columbia 4 -45414 were played by means of a pneu- (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) Award Nominees Selected matic punch roll mechanism. 12 14 17 LAST TIME I SAW HER 6 Thanks to a newly developed re- Glen Campbell, Capitol 3123 (Warner -Tamerlane, NEW YORK Major classical Treader" led by Michael Tilson BMI) - cording studio technique, as well ALWAYS HEARD Thomas (DGG); Mahler: "Sym- re- 18 12 6 THAT'S THE WAY I'VE record critics worldwide have se- as to the improvement in the l8 BE 14 phonies Nos. 5 and 6" led by Solti IT SHOULD lected the following recordings as production instrument, Teldec can Carly Simon, Elektra 45724 (Quackenbush /Kensho, (London); Monteverdi and Scar - acoustically ASCAP) for the Montreux /High now present an nominees latti: "Arias by Janet Baker" (An- amended five-LP set, released on 19 19 9 10 SUMMER SAND 7 Fidelity International Record gel); Schumann: "Kreisleriana" by work by Dawn, Bell 45107 (Pocket Full of Tunes/ Telefunken, featuring Saturday, BMI) Awards derby to be held in Mon- Horowitz (Columbia); Beethoven: Grieg, Strauss (R.), Gustav Mahler, Trios by Stern /Istomin /Rose (Co- 20 25 34 34 MOON SHADOW 4 treux, Switzerland, in September: Max Reger, Saint -Saens, Engelbert A 1265 (Irving, BMI) lumbia); Beethoven: "Fidelio" led Cat Stevens, &M Humperdinck (the composer), Wil- 20 18 12 FOLLOW ME .. 13 Bach: "St. Matthew Passion" led by Karajan (Angel). Not all these helm Kienzl, Leoncavallo, Eugen Mary Travers, Warner Bros. 7481 by Harnoncourt (Telefunken); De- recordings have as yet been re- d'Albert and many other famous 21 (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) led bussy: "Pelleas and Melisande" leased in the U.S. composers and musicians of two MORNING CONFUSION 8 by Boulez (Columbia); Handel: 13 13 14 SATURDAY From this "preselection list," a generations ago. 21 Bobby Russell, United Artists 50788 (Pix Russ, "Julius Caesar" led by Karl Richter ASCAP) panel I1 jurors will choose three with of Price of the set is 59DM 23 16 11 INDIAN RESERVATION 10 (DGG); Massenet: "Manon" High Beverly Sills (ABC); Haydn: "Sym- winners, Leonard Marcus, ($16.08). It includes an illustrated 13 Raiders, Columbia 4 -45332 (Acuff -Rose, BMI) Fidelity editor in chief, and James -English phonies Nos. 65 -72" led by Dorati brochure, plus a German 11 11 13 TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP 6 Lyons, editor of American Record dictionary of interpretations. Lightfoot, Reprise 1020 (Early Morning, (London); Mozart: "Magic Flute" the U.S. 24 Gordon led by Solti Penderecki: Guide, will represent ASCAP) (London); will from "Devils of Loudun" (Philips); Schu- Other jurors come Great 24 24 23 HERE COMES THAT RAINY DAY Britain, Germany, France, Swe- 25 10 bert: "Lieder, Vol. II" by Fischer - CBS /Sony Bows FEELING AGAIN Dieskau (DGG); Schubert: "Piano den, Italy, Holland and Switzer- Fortunes, Capitol 3086 (January, BMI) Works by Kempff" (DGG); Wag- land. 28 26 27 30 RAINY JANE 5 Low -Priced LP's Davy Jones, Bell 45 -111 (Screen Gems -Columbia, ner: "Gotterdammerung" led by Georg Solti, the Chicago Sym- BMI) Karajan (DGG); Beethoven: "Mu- phony Orchestra's music director, TOKYO-A series of low- priced 21 27 33 33 WHEN MY LITTLE GIRL IS SMILING 4 sic From Egmont" led by Szell will receive the Diplome d'honneur, (Y1,500/$4.17) classical LP re- Steve Alaimo, Entrance 7501 (CBS) (Screen Gems - (London); Janacek: "Sinfonietta, an annual award. Solti will be in leases has been initiated by CBS/ Columbia, BMI) Taras Bulba" led by Kubelik Europe on a tour and is sched- - CRAZY LOVE 1 Sony with the issue of "Great 2a Helen Reddy, Capitol 3138 (DGG); Ives: "Three Places in uled to fly from Helsinki to get Philadelphia Sound," featuring (Warner Bros. /Vanlan, ASCAP) New England," and Ruggles: "Sun the award. Eugene Ormandy. Other LP's 32 40 COME BACK HOME 3 19 - planned for the series include Bobby Goldsboro, United Artists 50807 Beethoven's 5th and 6th sym- (Detail, BMI) 31 GONNA BE ALRIGHT NOW 2 phonies, Berlioz' "Fantasia," and 30 Gayle McCormick, Dunhill 4281 Tchaikovsky's 5th. (Trousdale /Soldier, BMI) 31 15 5 3 RAINY DAYS & MONDAYS 12 Carpenters, A &M 1260 (Almo, ASCAP) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 30 31 RIDERS ON THE STORM 4 32 29 Doors, Elektra 45738 (Doors, ASCAP) BROADCASTERS 1 - CALIFORNIA ON MY MIND 33 Morning Mist, Event 206 (Polydor) MEET AUG. 5 -8 (J.W.T., ASCAP) 34 35 35 LAZYBONES 5 LENOX, Mass. The second 34 Jonathan King, Parrot 3027 (London) (Soifthern, - ASCAP) Music Meet- Classical Broadcasters 35 SUMMER SYMPHONY 2 5 -8 - - ing will be held here Aug. 35 Jack Gold Sound, Columbia 4 -45397 at the Holiday Inn. The event, (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) co- sponsored by Station WCRB, 36 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND 2 fine arts station, and High Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Atlantic 2808 Boston 3a (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) Fidelity, is expected to draw some - I'M A BELIEVER 1 60 persons from both the broad- Neil Diamond, Bang 586 cast and record fields. 31 (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) Labels participating include Co- 32 32 HILL WHERE THE LORD HIDES 5 lumbia Records, RCA, Mercury/ 38 40 Chuck Mangione, Mercury 73208 Philips, Angel, London, Nonesuch, (Rahaba /Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) CHIRPY CHIRPY CHEEP CHEEP 1 and Vanguard. A session will be Mac & Katie Kissoon, ABC 11306 devoted to FIND, Billboard's new 39 (Alfiere S.I.A.E., ASCAP) CONDUCTOR Colin Davis peruses text of "Midsummer Marriage" full inventory service. Ken Schon- - WEDDING SONG 1 during recording session in London. Left to right are assistant producer berg of Billboard will be the 40 Paul Stookey, Warner Bros. 7511 David Cairns, producer Erik Smith, composer Sir Michael Tippett, and speaker. (Songbirds of Paradise, ASCAP) Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 7/31/71 Davis. The package was released last week on Philips Records. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD 33 Country Music Roster Slashing Reduces Nashville Cutting 14 Percent NASHVILLE - Recording ses- field. While this constituted only centrate on its own artists. Ses- sions here are dominated by coun- 1% of the music here in the sions there declined from 141 to try acts, but the category of pop - earlier survey, it now has jumped 92 during the comparable periods. rock has made sharp inroads, ac- to 5 %. Non -rock pop music totaled Both Capitol and Decca, which cording to a survey compiled by about 8% (down slightly from a also increased its roster notably, Fred E. Ford in cooperation with year ago), and the combined clas- were well up in the number of Local 257, American Federation sification of soul and rhythm and sessions cut at various studios. of Musicians. Research also indi- blues declined by some 5 %. Un- Dot's artists declined from 17 to cated that total sessions declined derground rock -folk remained un- 10; Epic from 21 to 18; Heart- over 1969, due mostly to paring changed at 4 %, while western warming from 13 to 8; Monu- of rosters by major labels, but music continued its downward ment's from 37 to 23; Stop from more individual producers were trend, dropping below 1 %. 27 to 9; United Artists from 15 involved in sessions. A similar sur- Sophistication in to 9 and Chart from 23 to 20. vey was modern coun- done a year ago by Jay try music was revealed in two RCA jumped from 47 to 60 (with F. Mick, results of which were finding's. The so- called country -pop its total sessions also going up also printed exclusively by Bill- field constituted some 10% of the slightly), while Mercury increased board. music, and the number of identi- its artists from 15 to 18, and Studies were conducted as part fiable pop producers, now direct- Shelby Singleton went from 15 of a requirement for college credit ing sessions in the country cate- to 19. J. HAL SMITH, left, co -owner of Renfro Valley Enterprises, announced in a special music class conducted gory, has gone up appreciably. Most of the sessions in the re- the signing of Mac Wiseman, right, as a regular member of the Renfro by Rick Powell, a member of the Also the percentage of arranged cent survey were larger, employing Valley Barndance. He also will make appearances on the Sunday Peabody faculty. Powell is also a sessions, those involving profes- a greater number of musicians, Morning Gathering which is produced and narrated by Renfro Valley National Academy of Recording sional arrangers, went up slightly. than in the past. The largest was a Founder John Lair, center, artists board member, head of the Artist Rosters Change session by Floyd Cramer for RCA local NARAS institute and a mem- involving 40 musicians. ber of the Some companies, in roster Country Music Asso- streamlining, In all, 584 artists recorded ciation and the Gospel Music As- reduced sessions by in sociation. a considerable amount. Others, on Nashville, a good many of them the other hand, increased the num- coming in from other areas. With Two -Thirds Still Country ber of artists in the stable. Capi- more musicians utilized, the num- Nashville Scene Covering a recent six -month tol, for example, produced 23 art- ber of session leaders also in- period (the same comparable peri- ists during the first survey, but in- creased sharply. In all, 172 sepa- Roy Drusky reports something made an appearance on the tele- od as Mick's study), the survey creased to 36 this time. Columbia, rate leaders were involved. new in the way of treatment for a vised Wilbum Brothers show. . shows no startling changes, but on the other hand, reduced from There were 3,870 songs re- country music artist. While play- Patsy Montana has made one of rather a regrouping process involv- 38 to 31. This Columbia reduc- corded during the 1,346 sessions, ing a date in Indiana, he discov- her rare "Opry" appearances, a ing cutbacks by some, increases by tion is also noted in total number or an average of 2.95 songs per ered that he didn't have to dress in week after another rare showing others. of sessions at the Columbia Stu- session. On a five -day work week the hallway or a closet, but instead at the Renfro Valley show. . . . dio, which ceased its custom oper- schedule, was a room with his name The Moods of Country music re- The general country this figures to approxi- there field still ation nearly two years ago to con- mately five sessions daily. on it. Inside was a welcome letter, turned to Nashville to DBM Stu- involves about 65% of the record- state of Indiana, dios to record some new material ings a brochure on the done in Nashville. Overall and a of cheese. He has written by James Cowen and Larry during this period package the total num- . Jentry. . . . Single action at Dot of a warm feeling for the state... ber sessions done in Nashville The New Frontier, a Japanese includes an end -of- the -month re- declined from 1,566 to 1,346. Fall Country Fete Sets group, made an "Opry" appear- lease for Peggy Little, the bundle However, the number of producers ance while in Nashville to record. of dynamite who has not had a re- of sessions increased somewhat, The group, brought in by Acuff- lease for a while. She is the per- reflecting the continuing trend also cut several sessions at son who brightens a room by walk- toward independent production. First Bluegrass Show Rose, the Hickory Studio, and will be ing in. . . Dot also has released single. Perhaps of greatest significance NASHVILLE - Recognizing a earlier, the Music City Pro- Celeb- signed by a major label. Although a new Tommy Overstreet is the increase in the pop -rock need and a demand which had rity Golf Tournament. they speak no English, they sing . . . Capitol's Stoney Edwards his first ses- built up over the years, the "Grand it impeccably. . Jack Greene, came to Nashville for Ole Opry" birthday party celebra- Now, Wendell said, there will Jeannie Seeley and the wife of Del sion in Music City. Along with tion in October now will include be an opportunity to "expose" real Reeves are all on the ailing list. him came West Coast producer an "early bird" Bluegrass concert. Bluegrass entertainment to the visit- Ray Griff has called off all sum- Earl Ball. Capitol also has a new "Opry" manager Bud Wendell said ing disk jockeys in the hope that mer dates due to chronic laryngitis, release by Wanda Jackson, written the event would be held on they "might even include some of and independent producer Felton by Jerry Crutchfield, by Tex Rit- it in their programming." written by Boudleaux Wednesday night, Oct. 13, and Jarvis has undergone surgery. . ter, and would include every available Blue- Bluegrass has undergone a resur- Boots Walker, wife of Billy Walk- Felice Bryant, and by Jean Shep- grass performer. The foremost of gence in recent years, both in the er, is recovering nicely from a ard, written by Ben Peters and George Richey, . . . Hubert Long these is Bill Monroe. colleges and in outdoor concerts mild stroke. . . . Bill Carlisle, his Heretofore there has been vir- across the nation. daughter Shiela, and his long -time talent opened the new facilities of the Illinois Country Opry in tually no Bluegrass entertainment The October concert, aimed at sidekick, Marshall Barnes, are off during the gathering, which also the for 10 days in Ohio, working for Petersburg, Ill. Those on hand early arrivals for the three of- were Barbara Fairchild, David includes the Country Music Asso- ficial days of the convention (Oct. John Bowdin. They're tentatively ciation convention scheduled for a trip to England Wilkins and Charlie Walker. . and general 14- 15 -16), will be free and is ten- George Hamilton IV has recorded membership meeting; the CMA tatively scheduled to in August. . The Four Guys, run from 7:30 a new Bill Anderson tune, "Plain Awards presentation, and, a week to 10 p.m. at the Opry House. one of the most entertaining groups in the country music field, con- Ole Three Chord Hurtin' Country tinue to get encores at the "Opry" Song. ". . . Dot artist Dale Award week after week. . . . Leroy Van has signed a management agree- Vanguard Expecting Dyke has been showing his abil- ment with Carl Friend of Little Richer ities as an astute businessman, as Rock. He has also done a session well as fine artist, by buying farms, in Nashville with Jim Foglesong. M L G A RECORDS celebrated Talent Lode in Music City improving them and selling at a The Homesteaders were vic- Sammi Smith's million -selling profit. . . Billy Grammer's 18- tims of burglars in New England record, "Help Me Make It NASHVILLE - Vanguard Rec- will record pop music which is year -old namesake son, is with the who stole all their stage costumes ords is looking more toward this country - oriented, according to People program in Europe. . . and the contents of their trailer. It Through Tonight," with a boat city for product, according to a spokesman David Wilkes. Dottie West went home to Mc- was the third such thievery in- party on the Cumberland River at company spokesman. The label, volving country artists in the New Jerry Crutchfield, who heads Minnville, Tenn., to purchase her Nashville. Shown with Miss Smith which already is recording instru- . . England area. . . . Artist Dick the MCA music division here, and first Cadillac, a big red one. (who was married last Monday) mentalists Randy a n d Gary Billy Cole, whose "Hearse in Re- Shuey is doubling as an air person - Scruggs, Glen Keener, former Capitol and are Brad sons of famed banjoist verse" is getting strong airplay, (Continued on page 39) Crandall, left, president Earl Scruggs, has now signed Dave Opryland producer, will handle the of Mega, and producer Jim Loggins to the label. production. Malloy. The young East Tennessee native Vanguard is now working on a IIIIIIIIIIIII second album for the Scruggs brothers, both of them instrumen- Brite Star's Pick Hits ... Brite Star's Pick Hits . . . talists. Wilkes said the company GUY DRAKE LOOKS TO plans to sign more artists and to Clifford Allen For Mayor Of Nashville -by The People expand the Nashville operation. (Winner) Loggins, who came here as an WHITE HOUSE TENURE For The Good Times -Toni Lee Wright (Nu -Top) insurance salesman, took his tapes NASHVILLE-Guy Drake, author -singer of "Welfare Cadilac," The Other Side -Skip Sands (Dixie) around to various producers and has formally announced he will run for the presidency of the U.S. Don't Rush It -James Bonner (BPL) was brought to Crutchfield's atten- In a news conference on the sidewalk of the Hall of Fame building LOVE tion by Keener. Crutchfield -The Live Wires (REF) signed here, Drake indicated his policies would parallel those of Lay It On Me Lightly -Lee Shipman (Cee Bee) him as a writer for MCA, and then Governor Amanda -Dionne Warwick (Scepter) aided him in getting a recording George Wallace of Alabama. Good Morning Sunshine-Paul Coleman (Pinnett) contract. He will record his own Drake then listed three reasons for running: he plays a "fairly Sheer Misery- Sunday Sharpe (Rollin Dots) material. good" game of golf; would like to travel around the world at the ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Vanguard had done considerable taxpayer's expense, and has a son who would like a televised wedding WHERE DID THEY GO -PEGGY LEE (Capitol) overdubbing of its product here in at the White House. For Promotion, Distribution, Dee¡ay Coverage, Press Release Service, Major Label the past, and did some original The singer, who recently formed his own record label, also Contracts, Movie Promotion see Brite- Star's Ad in Billboard's Class. Mart Today; recording by Joan Baez, who has said his first act as president would be to bring all the boys home SEND YOUR RECORDS FOR REVIEW TO Brite -Star Promotions, 728 16th Avenue become a local Buffy South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203. (615) 244 -4064. favorite, and from Viet Nam, and send politicians to replace them. Sainte -Marie. The label praised the "After all," he said, the city as being the best in "finishing "it's politicians' war." Brite Star's Pick Hits ... Brite Star's Pick Hits . . . techniq ties." 36 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD all the way with Roy Clark the complete music man

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1 2 I'M JUST ME 6 - YOU'RE LOOKING AT COUNTRY . 1 Listen Charley Pride, RCA Victor 47 -9996 Loretta Lynn, Decca 32851 (MCA) ano (Tree, BMI) (Sure -Fire, BMI) 2 1 BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY 7 53 MY BLUE TEARS 3 Sonny James, Capitol 3114 (Conrad, BMI) Itt Dolly Parton, RCA 47 -9999 ( Owepar, BMI) 6 INDIAN LAKE 8 41 34 FADED LOVE 8 Freddy Weller, Columbia 4 -45388 Tompall & the Glaser Brothers, (Pocketful of Tunes, BMI) MGM 14249 (Hill & Range, BMI) Lou 9 SOMEDAY WE'LL LOOK BACK can 5 42 YOUR Q 39 UNDER SPELL AGAIN 7 Merle Haggard & the Strangers, Capitol Waylon Jennings & Jesse Colter, 3112 (Blue Book, BMI) RCA Victor 47 -9992 ;Central Songs, BMI) 5 5 HE'S SO FINE 8 56 I CAN'T GO ON LOVING YOU 5 Jody Miller, Epic 5 -10734 Roy Drusky, Mercury 73212 (Moss -Rose, (CBS) (Bright Tunes, BMI) BMI)

12 DREAM LOVER 7 44 42 DON'T CHANGE ON ME 7 "tell Billy "Crash" Craddock, Cartwheel 196 Penny DeHaven, United Artists 50787 why (Screen Gems -Columbia /Hudson Bay/ (United Artists, ASCAP) Hill & Range, BMI) 45 36 CHARLEY'S PICTURE 7 7 RIGHT WON'T TOUCH A HAND 8 13 Porter Wagoner, RCA Victor 47 -9979 George Jones, Musicor 1440 (Glad, BMI) (Window, BMI) 8 8 TAKE MY HAND 9 Mel Tillis & Sherry Bryce, MGM 14255 51 SATURDAY MORNING CONFUSION 4 (Sawgrass, BMI) Bobby Russell, United Artists 50788 (Pix Russ, ASCAP) 9 3 WHEN YOU'RE HOT, YOU'RE HOT.. .13 Jerry Reed, RCA Victor 47 -9976 47 30 BABY, YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES 8 Jodi Villér (Vector, BMI) Charlie Louvin & Melba Montgomery, Capitol 3111 (Meridian I 16 NASHVILLENASH g /Eden, BMI) David Houston, Epic 5 -10748 (CBS) 48 47 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 6 (Tree, BMI) Roy Rogers, Capitol 3117 GOODGOOO D LOVIN' (Makes It Right) 3 (Forrest Hills, BMI) Tammy Wynette, Epic 5 (CBS) -10759 49 49 YOU'RE JUST MORE A WOMAN . ...11 (Algee, BMI) Bob Yarbrough, Sugar Hill 013 (Chart) 12 4 JUST ONE TIME 13 (Sue -Mirl, ASCAP) hás Connie Smith, RCA Victor 47 -9981 68 DON'T LET HIM MAKE A MEMORY (Acuff -Rose, BMI) a OUT OF ME 2 13 10 YOU'RE MY MAN 13 Billy Walker, MGM 14268 Lynn Anderson, Columbia 4 -45356 (Hill & Range /S -P -R, BMI) (Flagship, BMI) 63 WHEN HE WALKS ON YOU 14 11 ME AND YOU AND A DOG (Like You Have Walked On Me) 2 NAMED BOO 11 Jerry Lee Lewis, Mercury 73227 Stonewall Jackson, Columbia 4 -45381 (Blue Crest /Hill & Range, BMI) swinger (Kaiser /Famous, ASCAP) 52 43 COUNTRYFIED 11 21 GOOD ENOUGH TO BE YOUR WIFE 5 George Hamilton IV, RCA 74 -0469 Jeannie C. Riley, Plantation 75 (SSS Int'l.) (Beechwood, BMI) (Belwin -Mills, ASCAP) 53 57 TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS 6 16 15 THE CHAIR /SEVENTEEN 11 John Denver with Fat City, RCA Victor Marty Robbins, Columbia 4 -45377 74 -0445 (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) (Mariposa, BMI /Mariposa, BMI) 54 41 (I Heard That) LONESOME WHISTLE .11 17 13 RUBY (Are You Mad) 14 Don Gibson, Hickory 1598 Buck Owens & His Buckaroos, Capitol (Peer Intl, BMI) 3096 (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 55 55 MAHOGANY PULPIT 7 18 18 SINGING IN VIETNAM TALKING BLUES 6 Dickey Lee, RCA Victor 47 -9988 Johnny Cash, Columbia 4 -45393 (Bannock, BMI) (House of Cash, BMI) 56 58 YOU WERE ON MY MIND 5 19 17 PLEASE DON'T TELL ME HOW THE Bobby Penn, 50 States IA (Accusound) STORY ENDS 12 (Whitmark & Sons, ASCAP) Bobby Bare, Mercury 73203 57 54 FISHIN' ON THE MISSISSIPPI 9 (Combine, BMI) Buddy Alan, Capitol 3110 (Blue Book, BMI) 33 WONDER WHAT SHE'LL Bill THINK 58 61 MARK OF A HEEL 3 ABOUT ME LEAVING 3 Hank Thompson, Dot 17385 (Paramount) Conway Twitty, Decca 32842 (MCA) (Central Songs, BMI) (Blue Book, BMI) 59 67 I GOT A WOMAN 3 21 22 THE RIGHT COMBINATION 6 Bob Luman, Epic 5 -10755 (CBS) Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton, (Hill & Range, BMI) RCA Victor 47 -9994 (Owepar, BMI) - CONGRATULATIONS 29 THE YEAR THAT CLAYTON (You Sure Made a Man Out of Him) 1 DELANEY DIED 4 Arlene Harden, Columbia 4 -45420 Tom T. Hall, Mercury 73221 1Crosskeys, (ASCAP) (Newkeys, BMI) 61 7u NLEDGING MY LOVE 2 27 TREAT HIM RIGHT 6 Kitty Wells, Decca 32840 (MCA) Barbara Mandrel!, Columbia 4 -45391 (Wemar /Lion, BMI) (Don, SMI) 62 65 FIRE HYDRANT #79/THERE MUST 24 26 THE PHILADELPHIA FILLIES 4 BE MORE TO LIFE (Than Growing Old) 2 Del Reeves, United Artists 50802 Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan, (Acuff -Rose, BMI) Mega 615 -0031 (Hall -Clement /Birdwalk, 25 19 SHE DON'T MAKE ME CRY 10 BMI /Hall -Clement /Birdwalk, BMI) David Rodgers, Columbia 4-.45383 63 64 GREYSTONE CHAPEL 4 (Tomake, ASCAP) Glen Sherley, Mega 615 -0027 (Hill 26 24 SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL 14 & Range, BMI) Slim Whitman, United Artists 50775 64 69 ONE NIGHT OF LOVE 2 (Stallion, BMI) Johnny Duncan, Columbia 4 -45418 27 20 MOUNTAIN OF LOVE 11 (Pi -Gem, BMI) Bobby G. Rice, Royal American 32 - BRAND NEW MISTER ME 1 (Wren, BMI) Mel Tiflis & the Statesiders, MGM 14275 28 14 GWEN (Congratulations) 15 (Sawgrass, BMI) Tommy Overstreet, Dot 17375 (Paramount) 66 66 LOVE TAKES A LOT OF MY TIME 3 (Shenandoah, BMI) Skeeter Davis, RCA 47 -9997 1 32 EASY LOVING 4 (Crestmoor, BMI) Freddie Hart, Capitol 3115 - LOSER'S COCKTAIL 1 (Blue Book, BMI) Dick Curless, Capitol 3105 30 25 THEN YOU WALK IN 12 (Champion, BMI) Sammi Smith, Mega 615 -0026 - IF I HAD YOU 1 (100 Oaks, BMI) Bobby Lewis, United Artists 50791 31 28 JOY TO THE WORLD 7 (Passkey, BMI) Murray Kellum, Epic 5 -10741 (CBS) 69 59 SWEET BABY ON MY MIND 7 (Lady Jane, BMI) June Stearns, Decca 32828 (MCA) 38 QUITS 2 (Unichappell, BMI) Bill Anderson, Decca 32850 (MCA) 70 75 HE EVEN WOKE ME UP TO SAY (Stallion, BMI) GOODBYE 2 33 31 LOVE ON BROADWAY 6 Lynn Anderson, Chart 5136 Jerry Lee Lewis, Sun 1125 (Acuff -Rose, BMI) (SSS International) (Champion, SMI) 71 71 SUMMER MAN 3 34 35 WELCOME TO MY WORLD 5 Anne Christine, CME 4634 Eddy Arnold, RCA 47 -9993 (Tuckahoe/ (Tail Feathers, BMI) Neilrae, BMI) 72 72 PENCIL MARKS ON THE WALL 3 46 PITTY, PITTY, PATTER 3 Henson Cargill, Mega 615 -0030 Susan Raye, Capitol 3129 (Blue Book, BMI) (Free Verse, ASCAP) 36 37 THE LAST TIME I SAW HER 5 73 73 YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HIM Glen Campbell, Capitol 3213 (Warner - LIKE I DO 3 on ooic Tamerlane, BMI) Jeannie Seely, Decca 32838 (MCA) (Metric, 44 I'M GONNA WRITE A SONG 4 BMI) Tommy Cash, Epic 5 -10756 (CBS) 74 74 GOING BACK TO LOUISIANA 2 (Flagship, BMI) Ernie Rowell, Prize 98 i -08 (Gaylo, BMI) 48 HERE I GO AGAIN 4 THE - CHOKIN' KIND 1 510734 Bobby Wright, Decca 32839 (MCA) Diana Trask, Dot 17384 (Paramount) (Contention, SESAC) (Wilderness, BMI)

38 JULY . , 1971, BILLBOARD Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY Country Music etjuotntryFor Week Ending 7/31/71 LP's Nashville

this * STAR Performer -LP's registering proportionate upward progress week.

on Scene This Last TITLE- Artist, Label A Weeks Week Week Number (Distributing Label) Chart Continued from page 36 1 1 A MAN IN BLACK 7 Johnny Cash, Columbia C 30440 ality with WKMC Radio in Roar- ing Spring, Pa.... Jim Alley's on- 2 2 I WON'T MENTION IT AGAIN 8 stage and off partner is auburn - Ray Price, Columbia G 30510 haired Susan James from Indiana. 3 3 WHEN YOU'RE HOT, YOU'RE HOT 14 They've formed their own show Jerry Reed, RCA Victor LSP 4506 and are set to begin a nationwide tour of clubs. Susan formerly had 6 I'M JUST ME 3 group in the Midwest.... Charley Pride, RCA LSP 4560 her own Jim Nabors will join forces with 5 5 HAG 16 Faron Young, Stonewall Jackson, Merle Haggard, Capitol ST 735 Dave Hall and Pee Wee King at the Clay County Fair in Iowa in 6 7 ROSE GARDEN 32 . Key has Lynn Anderson, Columbia C 30411 September. Jimmy announced the signing of Lester 7 8 I WANNA BE FREE 8 Flatt and his group to an exclusive Loretta Lynn, Decca DL 75282 (MCA) contract to handle all bookings Lynn 8 9 MARTY ROBBINS' GREATEST HITS, VOL. 3.... 13 for the veteran artist Columbia C 30571 Anderson's next single was written by Joe South, one of the Bill Low- 9 4 DID YOU THINK TO PRAY.. 15 ery stalwarts, who wrote her "Rose Charley Pride, RCA Victor LSP 4513 Garden" smash.... Newly estab- 10 10 WE SURE CAN LOVE EACH OTHER 11 lished World Records is run by Tammy Wynette, Epic E 30685 (CBS) Charlie Brown, a retired Army - Air Force recruiting professional, 1r14 TOUCHING HOME 6 who pioneered the live -talent coun- Jerry Lee Lewis, Mercury SR 61343 try television package field during 43 YOU'RE MY MAN 2 his 10 -year tenure with the recruit- Lynn Anderson, Columbia C 30793 ing program, He produced both i the firm so far by Joan records of 13 13 SOMETHING SPECIAL 5 Ernie Jim Reeves, RCA LSP 4528 Hager and Ben Parrish.... Ashworth has opened his own club, 14 15 LOVE LETTERS FROM ELVIS 4 called the Empire Room, some 30 Elvis Presley, RCA LSP 4530 miles south of Nashville. Wynette SHE STAND 13 George Jones and Tammy 22 HOW MUCH MORE CAN are mixing business and pleasure in 1 Conway Twitty, Decca DL 75276 (MCA) Hawaii. . . Dolly Parton is back 16 16 POEMS, PRAYERS & PROMISES 5 on the road with Porter Wagoner John Denver, RCA LSP 4499 after a month -long vacation. . . . Evergreen 17 18 HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT 27 Pat Roberts and the Sammi Smith, Mega M31 -1000 Drifters are set for a bush sched- fair dates in the northwest. ...48 ule of 18 12 FOR THE GOOD TIMES ... C. R. Tubb Sr., father of Er- Ray Price, Columbia KC 30160 nest Tubb, died at his home in 19 19 RUBY 3 Kemp, Texas, at the age of 85. Buck Owens & the Buckaroos, Capitol ST 795 A big diesel truck slammed into the parked bus of Del Reeves - BEST OF PORTER WAGONER & DOLLY PARTON 1 and sent the bus careening into a RCA LSP 4556 40 -foot ravine, causing $5,000 21 11 GLEN CAMPBELL'S GREATEST HITS 17 worth of damage and two tempo- Capitol SW 752 rarily canceled dates. . The 10 Stoneman had their first "no show" 22 24 A WOMAN ALWAYS KNOWS 20 when theft. bus broke David Houston, Epic E 30657 (CBS) in years down on a California tour. 23 17 FROM ME TO YOU 27 Charley Pride, RCA Victor LSP 4468

24 20 JUST ONE TIME 5 Jimmy Newman Connie Smith, RCA LSP 4534

25 25 WILLY JONES 17 Starts Ranch Susan Raye, Capitol ST 736 NASHVILLE - Country artist 31 THE INCREDIBLE ROY CLARK 3 Jimmy Newman, who earlier sold Dot DOS 25990 (Paramount) his interest in Newkeys Publish- ing, has not renewed his recording 27 27 JEANNIE C. RILEY'S GREATEST HITS 3 with Plantation PLP 13 (SSS Int'l) contract Decca. Saying he is going a "new direc- 28 30 ALWAYS REMEMBER 12 tion," Newman said much of his Bill Anderson, Decca DL 75275 (MCA) efforts now would go into the 29 26 THIS, THAT & THE OTHER 16 Music City Hereford Ranch, which Wendy Bagwell, Canaan CAS 9679 (Word) he has purchased with Terry and Mary Davis, the latter the widow 30 21 MISSISSIPPI TALKIN' 6 of the late Jim Reeves. Jerry flower from Yazoo City, Decca CL 75286 (MCA) Newman also will form his own 31 34 PROMISED LAND 10 corporation, which will include Freddy Weller, Columbia C 30638 publishing, production and other 32 33 CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE 2 facets of the business. Freddie Hart, Capitol ST 593 Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Newman -Davis combine will I1 40 NEXT TIME I FALL IN LOVE (I Won't) 4 specialize in Herefords, Apaloosas Hank Thompson, Dot DOS 25991 (Paramount) and quarter horses, which they will 34 32 KNOCK THREE TIMES 12 raise on the 800 -acre spread. Billy "Crash" Craddock, Cartwheel CTW -AL 193

35 28 SIMPLE AS I AM 13 Porter Wagoner, RCA Victor LSP 4508 36 23 WE ONLY MAKE BELIEVE 23 U.S.A. Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn, Decca DL 75251 (MCA) JAMBOREE WWVA's "Jamboree U.S.A." is 37 29 BED OF ROSE'S 29 expanding. Needs top -flight Statler Brothers, Mercury SR 61317 man with show business back- 38 39 ANGEL'S SUNDAY 7 ground to help produce weekly Jim Ed Brown, RCA Victor LSP 4525 live broadcast show from 39 36 EMPTY ARMS 15 stage of Capitol Music Hall Sonny James, Capitol ST 734 and book talent for show. 40 41 GWEN (Congratulations) 2 Other Jamboree activity in- Tommy Overstreet, Dot DOS 25992 (Paramount) cludes recording studio, rec- 16 ord label, music publishing, 41 37 ANNE MURRAY T.V. radio Capitol ST 667 and syndication, road shows, tours, etc. This is 42 35 BEST OF ROY CLARK. 19 a big opportunity for the right Dot DOS 75986 (Paramount) man. Don't phone. Send corn - 43 42 HONKY TONKIN' 3 plete resume of background Merle Haggard's Strangers & Friends, Capitol ST 796 and experience, age and 1 required - LAST TIME I SAW HER family status, salary Glen Campbell, Capitol SW 733 and include references, to: Bob Finnegan, Director - WELCOME TO MY WORLD ... 1 111 Eddy Arnold, RCA LSP 4570 Jamboree U.S.A., WWVA Wheeling, W. Va. 26003 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD 39 Jukebox programming

Dunhill Long Disk MOA Drive to EDITORIAL Jukebox $ingles Mean Sales Enroll 1 -Stops Jukebox Bonanza From time to time record manufacturers indicate they are con- Operators of CHICAGO -Music the By JOHN SIPPEL and EARL PAIGE America (MOA) is courting the scious of jukebox singles market, but of late this consciousness favor of one -stops again and is growing. It is sharply focused this week by ABC/ Dunhill's reac- LOS ANGELES -Jukebox pro- Thus, jukebox programmers will mounting several arguments against tion to jukebox programmer complaints about overly long singles grammers' complaints about long receive an exclusive. the familiar complaint of one - -in this case one that runs 8:46 minutes. singles are being acted upon in a Contacted in Peoria, Bush said stops which harp on seeing too Two aspects precedential move. ABC /Dunhill the move was especially pleasing few programmers at MOA. of ABC /Dunhill's quick move to replace the long here is recoupling a Steppenwolf to him because he had wanted to "I realize that programmers flip side of Steppenwolf's "Ride With Me" with another and shorter disk that had a long flip side, sub- buy `Ride With Me" in heavy can't attend MOA because of the recording may shed light on this new approach to the jukebox stituting just for jukeboxes a re- quantity. Like Arlington Heights, added expense and also because programmer. cording from a yet- to -be- released Ill., programmer Wayne Hesch and valuable back they are often too First of all, the group itself is involved, and artists all LP. others, he had laid off because of home when top management is have along been exercising more influence in all aspects While complaints about overly - "For Madmen Only." here," said Fred Granger, execu- of the recording long singles have been heard for In his letter to ABC /Dunhill, tive vice president. arts. Secondly, the flip started when "Ride With Me" had barely over a year, the ABC-Dunhill re- Bush said: "If the average record "But I also feel many top man- hit the charts. lease of an 8:46 minute recording plays three minutes, this means agement MOA members that do that if our machines play contin- Bill Bush, Peoria, Ill., programmer, noted the latter point when of "For Madmen Only" by Step - come to our convention are more he first complained about penwolf touched off an immediate ually they can only play twenty programming- conscious today. For "For Madmen Only," the 8:46- minute outburst. selections an hour. example, our president, Les Mon - flip side that started the excitement. He said he realized that many "If record companies record Most vociferous was Bill Bush, continue tooth, has been talking about juke- manufacturers believe jukebox programmers do not buy programmer at Les Montooth Pho- to press numbers in excess of three box programming at several state until a recording has proved itself on the charts. minutes, it greatly affects our in- meetings." nograph Service, Peoria, Ill. Bush, association "Actually, I like to ride all the way up the charts," he said. who come. There have been numerous But aside from one -stops bene- works for the president of singles "I'd be foolish not to take advantage of that momentum." Music Operators of America in the past in excess of six fiting from seeing top management (MOA), the national organization and seven minutes, but I have of routes -many managers and Bush also points out that for the most part programmers' pur- never heard of one being as long as of jukebox businessmen, wrote a owners also buy the records - chases represent cash sales. Moreover, they make no returns. Con- 'For Madmen Only.' Granger has other arguments for letter to Dennis Lavinthal, ABC - "If we were sidering the economy today, these two points are probably being Dunhill sales manager. to place 'Ride With one -stops. Me' on our machines and a cus- given considerable attention, especially by artists; now that they ABC "The dues are only $100 and /Dunhill had heard of tomer played both sides, we would this of course allows the one -stop have such a stake in the business. Bush's complaint earlier and hud- be giving him as much 'time' for dled with to participate in our industry and Steppenwolf and Tom his quarter as we did thirty years avail themselves of our eight basic Thacker, the group's representative ago. By way of economics, I'm insurance programs. If enough and staff member of Reb Foster, a sure you'll agree, even ABC /Dun- Beverly Hills, one -stops join, eventually they can Calif., talent agency. hill could not exist selling at the elect a board member and have John Kay, Jerry Edmonton and prices of thirty years ago." even more influence. Goldie McJohn, principal members Bush added that he hopes the "So we feel one -stops should Coin Machine World of Steppenwolf, told Billboard they record manufacturers and jukebox support the MOA and can gain were glad the problem of the long programmers can bridge a com- benefits from belonging. We've record was pointed out. They munication gap that has long been tried various incentives in the past. WIS. ASSN. FLA. ASSN. agreed to a plan whereby ABC/ discussed in jukebox industry meet- We will continue to invite the one - Dunhill will withdraw the "Ride ings. "It is not our wish to become stops to participate." The Wisconsin Music Merchants, The Florida Amusement and With Me /For Madmen Only" disk involved in the pressing of records, MOA just mailed out special in- the state's organization of jukebox, Music Association (FAMA) will and re- release "Ride With Me" or to interfer with you. We only vitations to one -stops promising to game and vending operators, will hold its annual meeting in Jackson- coupled with "Black Pit," a 3:30 want you to realize some of our locate any one -stop exhibitors at discuss the controversial 4 percent ville, Fla., Sept. 24 -25 at the Thun- minute cut from an upcoming al- promlems in regard to time and the Oct. 15 -17 convention here gross receipts tax at a meeting in derbird Motel. Music Operators of bum. quality of material." alongside the record manufactur- Madison, Wis., Aug. 1 at Quality America president Les Montooth ers. Courts Motel, 4916 E. Broadway. and executive vice president Fred Directors will be elected and top Granger will attend. A special officers from Music Operators of panel with six representatives of 'Easy Listening' Locations America will attend. the Legislature will discuss faxes. Programmer's Direct sales is expected to be a KAN. ASSN. hot topic too. Also apt to come up Can 'Swing' to Pop Sounds is discussion of clarifying pinball Potpourri Music Operators of America and bingo game regulations. The By EARL PAIGE president Les Montooth and exec- Florida Automatic Merchandising utive vice president Fred Granger Tangerine Records' first Golden Council members are invited. In- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - "A location owner came by our will journey to Lone Star Lake dustry people from Georgia are The always difficult task of cate- shop and said 'Touch Me' had to Goodies oldies: Raeletts "Bad near Lawrence, Kan., Aug. 14 -15 Water" backed with Ray Charles also invited and this was one rea- gorizing locations as to type of come off his jukebox. I knew that for a meeting of the Kansas son for meeting in. Jacksonville music preferred is made more diffi- the flip side of 'Touch Me' was "Booty Butt." Amusement & Music Association. M.J.M. Records: Zgonc /Morouse said Rob Reardon of the FAMA cult when it comes to stops where one of our top records. But the The weekend promises to be de- staff. both pop and easy listening are owner was adament. He said "King of Clubs Polka /Robby's lightful with host John Emick played but at different hours of the 'Touch Me' screamed too much for Polka (7241)." leading the whole delegation on a day. This has caused Wayne and his lunch crowd, although later in Kapp oldie: Louis Armstrong frog hunt Saturday night and then MONT. ASSN. Robert Hesch of A &H Entertain- the day the record was just fine." "Hello Dolly /Blueberry Hill (KJB treating them to a steak fry the The recent Montana Coin Ma- ers here to make adjustments in the 63)." next day. chine Operators Association meet- Hesch observes that in some lo- KS Records: Dick Rodgers No firm's weekly poll of best playing cations the EL type music is fine ing in Helena allowed Music Oper- jukebox records. Beer Today Polka /Jukebox Cheer ators of America (MOA) president during the evening dinner hour. Polka (18)." ILL. ASSN. Actually, Wayne Hesch believes "But then when the place starts to Les Montooth of Peoria, Ill., to Cuca: Elvin Styczynski "Hot The Illinois Coin Machine Op- (Continued 42) there is a category "between easy swing a little, when the singles Dog Joe /Ojay Polka (1511)." erators Association will hold its on page listening and pop." come in around 10 p.m., there's an Blue Note jazz: Bobby Hutcher- annual meeting in Rockton, Ill., He admits that even "pop" is a (Continued on page 42) son "Ummh, Pt. 1 & 2 (1966)." Sept. 17 -18. Music Operators of confusing category because it nor- America officials will participate. mally connotates teen or rock 'n' roll records. The better term may MOA ON MOVE be "Top 40." "But there are locations where we put on Top 40 and EL but Coming where Rolling Stones and the CMA Exhibit, Film at MOA rougher kinds of rock just won't CHICAGO-Music Operators of idea for the accounting service, go. These aren't Top 40 stops and America (MOA) will have as an ex- outlined MOA progress in Montana Events they definitely aren't easy listening hibitor this fall the Country Music recently. Around 75 percent of the Aug. 13 -I5- Hawaii Automatic Ven- stops." Association (CMA) which likely association's members now pay dors Council, Kuaui Resort, Kuaui, Ha- waii. Hesch mentioned the restaurant will present a film for the national dues in the higher brackets of $100 organization of jukebox business- to $250 a year. Dues are based on Sept. 5-7- California Automatic Ven- patronized by young adults, princi- dors Council installation meeting, Palm pally. It serves liquor. "Indian Res- men. The closer unity with CMA the number of machines. MOA is Springs Hotel, Palm Springs, Calif. is only one of several advances encouraging honesty on the part ervation," "Moon Shadow" and Sept. 7-9- International Munzauto- "Beginnings" are getting top play, for MOA. of its members to ensure fairness maten -Ausstellung (IMA) coin machine but so are oldies such as "It's Im- While CMA's convention con- and to avoid any dues hikes in the exhibition, Kongrebhalle, Berlin. possible" by Perry Como, and flicts with MOA (Oct. 15 -17) the coming year or two. Sept. 11- Maryland Automatic Mer- "Theme From Love Story basic- two associations are nevertheless chandising Council annual meeting, site "- As for the convention at the Sher- to be announced. ally EL records. very close, said MOA executive man House Hotel here, Granger "You look at the meter reading vice president Fred Granger. He Sept. 17 -18 -Texas Merchandise Vend- said replies from exhibitors were ing Association, Tropical Hotel, San cards our men bring back and see said both groups regret the over- received Antonio. Perry Como and Cat Stevens both lap of conventions. earlier than any previous year, indicating that many com- Sept. 17 -18- Illinois Coin Machine Op- spinning the jukeboxes and it MOA's new computerized ac- panies are eager to display goods. erators Association meeting, Wagon you how diffi- counting is so it Wheel, Rockford, Ill. makes realize just service successful MOA is also plugging for more cult it really is to categorize a lo- is being temporarily cut off at 50 Oct. 7 -10- California Automatic Ven- PROGRAMMERS of jukeboxes one -stop members (see separate dors Council meeting, Del Monte Hyatt cation," Hesch said. registrants until a backlog of work story). can find many handy items in The problem of the location can be accomplished. The fee runs House, Monterey, Calif. this new catalog from Wice Corp., where different times of the day from $40 to $200 per month. The convention this year over- Oct. 15 -17 -Music Operators of Amer- Chicago. The 31- year -old firm ica Exposition, Sherman House, Chicago, dictate different types of music MOA is also set to hold seminars laps with the National Auto- now located in a new plant in lead headaches. at Notre Dame in an ongoing pro- matic Merchandising Association Oct. 15 -18- National Automatic Mer- Niles, Ill., claims this is its preference can to chandising Association Show, McCor- He cites the case of "Power to gram of providing more and more (NAMA) in McCormick Place and mick Place, Chicago. largest catalog ever (332 -pages). is expected to bring record num- Title strips, color inserts to go the People" by John Lennon and services. Oct. 29-30--Missouri Automatic Mer- Ono, with the flip side "Touch Granger and president Les Mon - bers of coin machine world busi- chandising Association, Lodge of the over strips and dozens of other Me." tooth, who developed much of the nessmen here. Four Season, Lake of the Ozarks. programming items are offered. 40 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD F AHRS T D RO SS O\A_ D SAY \G SOS T ON

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Lower Retail $$ After Tax Decision From The Continued from page 1 Brodie said that EMI approved mended, with albums selling from of the CBI's initiative in attempt- $3.48 -$5.64, according to cate- Music Capitals there's no doubt that there will be ing to stabilize prices. "But," he gory. as many in favor of going ahead added, "it will take some time to According to marketing man- with making records more expen- see what we can do about contain- ager Tim Harrold, Polydor's new of the World sive as are in favor of maintaining ing an increase of 10 -11 percent structure is an attempt to avoid existing levels. in costs within a limit of S per- the "multiplicity off oddball prices" SAN JUAN from the extensive back catalog It will also be interesting to cent price increases. has of Chess plus the label's new re- note Nothing which would have followed an Paul Anka (RCA) appeared at whether the trade passes on to the changed in the cost situation and overall reduction in accordance cordings, Philips will also have consumer the cost saving some sort of price adjustment must with the lower tax Club Tropicoro of El San Juan the benefit of the revamped Janus incurred scale. Hotel for his sixth consecutive by the tax reduction. When tax come." The Kinney Group knocked 4 label. . Rondor Music (Lon- goes down, dealers have The increases which EMI had yearly booking.... Puerto Rican don), the music publishing off- to stand cents off the price of its $1.20 and South American recording the loss incurred on - in the pipeline would have shoot of A &M, has concluded its existing tax put a singles, and reduced albums by 24 artists busy in many the paid stock, so it's conceivable that $1.32 tag on singles, with pop al- cents to $4.92 and $5.06 according of local first major U.K. deal for the com- there may be no widespread bums going up to $5.76, classical night clubs include Felipe Pirela pany. General manager Derek to category. (Velvet), from Venezuela, El changes immediately from dealers. LP's to $6.36 and mid -price to Pickwick International cut the at Green has acquired all future It's Josco; Gilberto Monroig (La Cuna copyrights by the group Yes plus also possible, of course, that $3.12. Prerecorded tapes would price of its budget albums 4 cents Records) at El Hipocampo; Gloria some dealers may choose to take have sold at $6.60 with the inten- to $1.84, but another budget com- original material written by the some much- needed tion Mirabal (Musart) at El Rey Zodiac; Atlantic group which was pub- extra profit and being to raise dealer discount pany, Saga, noted that the tax Luis Kalaff (Patty) from Domini- reduce prices only on fast -moving to 33 percent. changes had taken place at a time lished here by Yes Songs -Camp- items. can Republic, at El Pilcomayo; bell Connelly. Polydor made no reduction on when a price restructure was under Johnny Lopez "El Barvo" (Projet All in all, it's an intriguing situ- the price of its singles ($1.20), or consideration and that a likely in- The first of a new series of cas- Records), also at El Josco, and sette sets will be released ation, but one from which industry albums in the 99 ($2.39) and Super crease in the 5000 series would add Rosa Haydee (Zayro) at The Great boxed and trade could benefit, if the ($5.16) categories. Elsewhere, how- 48 cents to the existing price of by CBS next month. Initial set is End. Orchestral Chancellor's reflationary program ever, price reductions were recom- $1.90. A new booking "Debussy - Complete enterprise, Mu- Works" which features Pierre is successful. Certainly, there are sicorama, is presenting a package - quite a few companies which re- Boulez conducting the Cleveland show with top -name recording Philharmonic orchestras. gard sales as being on the soft artists and performing in most of and New side at the moment and a boost in Puerto Rico's smaller Stray, an act recording for Japanese Dealers to localities Transatlantic, has been signed by consumer spending could be highly outside the San Juan Area. The beneficial. roster includes Jose Miguel Class Mercury under a three -year li- (Neliz Records) and singers Papo censing deal for the U.S. and Pye was smartly off the mark in The group's first album, reciprocating the Chancellor's lead, Revamp Roman (Borinquen), Mario Castell Canada. by October through the deal called "Suicide," not only implementing re- (Kubaney), Sophy (Tico), Marie! the tax will be released by Mercury next ductions, but also taking the op- Continued from page 1 So even after the revision of (Hit Parade) and Clarissa (Hit their constitution in October, the Parade). month and the act makes an portunity to introduce price- cutting in on two album lines. member national organization has internal conflict is expected to Tito Rodriguez, Puerto Rican American tour September. not been effective enough to meet Meanwhile Transatlantic has "Effectively we are passing on exist. Members would not tolerate singer -composer and veteran re- the drastic changes in marketing. top management conflict as they cording artist, presented his one- signed two Australasian deals giv- the whole reduction in purchase Member dealers have been putting ing Festival the rights to Trans- tax to the consumer," commented need the solidified leadership for man show at the Salon Carnaval pressure on the top management the NRDF now more than ever. of The Sheraton Hotel. This was atlantic product in Australia and general manager Geoffrey Bridge. people to take more active and Pye first option rights to the com- He explained that some rounding his first appearance in this large drastic measure in the industry. room where he is booked for two pany's material in New Zealand. out might be necessary and would Festival is releasing six albums be decided later. The members elected Hayashi weeks. Rodriguez recently formed his own recording company, T.R. next week as an initial result of Bridge as its acting president and de- 'Superstar' added, "What we are do- cided to reorganize itself by Oc- Records, and now goes to New the deal. ing now does not mean that we tober. M. Hayashi plans to make York and then to Venezuela, Warner- Reprise has acquired don't reserve the right to increase the following revisions in the con- S.A. Gold Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, release rights to Colosseum prod- our prices at any time." stitution of the Federation: Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Co- uct for America and Canada un- The lines which will come down JOHANNESBURG - The rock lombia where he will perform and der a three -year deal. First al- 1. One delegate will be selected opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" has are Pye's Collector and Virtuoso out of every 15 dealers who are establish representations for his bum through the deal, "Colos- series. Virtuoso, previously retail- been awarded a South African rec- record company and contract art- seum Live," is being rush- released members of NRDF. ord industry gold record. ing at $5.76, will drop to $3.60, 2. The delegates are to select ists for his label. and the group is scheduled to $1.92 lower than would have been a total of 23 members of the board The award was made by Peter Fania Records of New York tour America in October. Colos- achieved by merely cutting the tax, of directors. Gallo, general manager of Gallo and local distributors Allied seum will also record a new al- while the Collector series tumbles 3. The directors will select ex- (Africa), in the company's head of- Wholesale Co. co- hosted a cele- bum while in the States. . . from $3.60 to $2.40, a $1 im- ecutive directors and managing di- fice in Johannesburg. Gallo attrib- bration at El Josco Nightclub for Kinney Music will manage and provement on the reduced tax rectors out of themselves. Out of uted the large sales to tremendous Fania International's top selling exploit a new publishing compa- price. these executive and managing di- sales promotion including four vocalist Roberto Yanes. Yanes will ny, August, on a worldwide basis EMI was also on top of the sit- rectors, president and vice presi- complete broadcasts of the disk perform at El Josco and also on with immediate effect. Through uation and immediately started in- dent will be selected. on the three South African radio TV channel 4. Fania's recent re- the deal, Kinney will control all voicing at the new prices -which 4. Their terms will be for two stations and the playing of the leases include "Flor de Lindos copyrights placed in the company at retail level amount to $1.14 for years. opera in churches throughout the Campos" by composer Curet Alon- by artist managers David Joseph a single, $4.92 for a pop album, These revisions are to become country. so, with Ray Barreto orchestra and Keigh Potger. . Page Full $5.40 for a classical album, and effective from October, with the and singer Adalberto Santiago. of Hits has acquired U.K. repre- $2.64 for the mid -price Starline approval of its members. But there Also "Se Pone Bueno" (Things are sentation of Madeline and Jack- Music which label. might be a greater conflict be- Map /Storm on Getting Good) by Roberto Roena son Baker's Ja -Ma tween Tokyo and Osaka delegates. and Apollo Sound. Jerry Masucci, contains some of the early copy- Managing director Philip Brodie head of Fania Records, is the rights written by Jimmy Webb. commented that although initially The Tokyo group will have 38 S. African Charts pro- delegates whereas the Osaka group ducer of these records. Terry Noon, boss of Page Full of the trade would suffer through Cotique Records of East Hart- Hits, already has right to Canopy having paid tax at the old rate on will have 29 delegates. But if JOHANNESBURG - For the Tokyo ties in with the Hokkaido first time the Map /Storm labels, ford, Conn., offers two new singles Music for the U.K. which is existing stock, the new level plus two of the country's produced by Ralph Lew and in- Webb's current outlet for his ma- the reduction in payroll tax would group and the Osaka group with youngest labels, cluding "Noche de Ronda," biggest terial. . . . Derek Johns, assistant mean improved margins. Nagoya and Toyama district group, captured 25 percent of the then each group would have 63 local charts. hit of Mexican composer Agustin to a &r coordinator Martin Wyatt Looking at the situation from labels Lara. This time "Noche" is pre- at Kinney, is to leave the company the manufacturers' point of view, delegates, thus making it a tie. The had singles at 2, 13, 15, 17 and 20 spots with artists sented in a very modern arrange- as soon as a replacement is Lincoln, John Edmund, Dave ment by Joey Pastrana's Orchestra found. Johns plans to move to Mills, Lance James and Lauren with Chivirico Davila singing. Al- Cornwall where he will write a Bolivian Group Copley. Terry Dempsey produced so "Pa' Guaynabo" (Going to novel. all the singles and wrote three Guaynabo) by Orquesta Flamboyan A new publishing company, Kee - CHANNEL For U.S. Tour numbers himself. with Fran Dante on the vocals. vill Music, has been formed by Guaynabo is one of the more col- Chrysalis Music chief Bob Grace LA PAZ, Bolivia-Les Payas, The records are "Long Days orful suburbs INDUSTRIES, INC. Discolandia recording artists, are and Lonely Nights," "Boom of San Juan and and Chicken Shack manager Har- Sha therefore the tune is getting a lot The new company 663 Rankin St., N.E. set for their first U.S. tour in Sep- Lal ry Simmonds. La Lo," "Tomorrow Never of air play from local stations. the group's pub- Atlanta, Georgia 30308 tember and October. While an itin- Comes," "Vicki" and "Flower will handle all of Of Bernardo (Sonny) Herger, head of lishing interests throughout the Phone: (404) 688 -3044 erary has not yet been announced, Life." Island of the Bolivian consulate in Miami Records Puerto Rico, an- world. The group's first album Leading manufacturers and in- nounces the opening of their new on Decca is to be released here novators of 8 -track cartridge is handling the tour as part of an quarters at 502 Perseo St., in Urb. in September. . . Selwyn Turn- and cassette tape accessories inter- cultural exchange program Altamira between Bolivia and the U.S. -Rio Piedras. Island Rec- bull joins the Gerry Bron organi- take pleasure in announcing the Square Set ords is one of Puerto Rico's old- zation on Monday where he will opening of their European of- The four -man group just re- est turned from a six -month tour of distributors /wholesalers of rec- be responsible for all aspects of fices. Our Vice President, Mr. ords and accessories and also press both in the U.K. and Geoff Cohen, will be in Europe Europe. The artists appeared in exploitation Re-Forming under their labels: Rico -Vox and is at present art- August- September for the ex- 300 performances in France, Ger- Europe. Turnbull many, JOHANNESBURG With a Guarani. Vanguardia Records of ist liaison manager at Decca. press purpose of establishing Holland, Belgium and Spain - Puerto Rico released their first LP distribution for their products. and gave a special performance single "That's What I Want" at PHILIP PALMER for King Baudouin and Queen No. 2 in Brazil, South African "Yo Protesto" by Puerto Rican 7-C Standmore Court group, the Square Set, are to re- singer-guitarist Roy Brown. HAMBURG Park Lane Faviola of Belgium. ANTONIO CONTRERAS Les Payas, whose latest Disco - form after breaking up three years The Ohr (Ear) label's Floh de Whitefield, England ago. its Phone: (061) 766-6911 landia release, "Tun- Tuna," is fea- Cologne aggregation attracted tured on their "Folklore for Ex- Producer Graheme Beggs said LONDON 150,000th listener to the rock port" LP, headlined Radio Illi- that provisionally the band would The U.S. Chess and Janus la- opera, "Profitgeier." Metro- mani's Folklore Music Festival re-form for recordings only. The bels, owned by GRT and previous- nome has released the third album held July 11 at the Open Air The- hit single comes from an album ly released here by Pye, will be by Shocking Blue. The Dutch band ater in La Paz. More than 15,000 released here in 1968. Since then launched under their own logos has just returned from a Japanese persons were on hand for the an- group members went to other in the U.K. in September through tour. . . . A joint invitation by Say You Saw It in nual event. bands. Philips. Deal was completed by Teldec and the Schleswig- Holstein Other future plans for the re- Beggs stated that if demand war- Philips' managing director Fred Government to visit the Nortorf Billboard cording group include a tour ranted it, the group would go back Marks with Marvin Schlachter, "Disk City" was given to 80 mem- through Italy and Northern Africa. on the road again. and is for the U.K. only. Apart (Continued on page 45) 44 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD International News Reports

From The Canada Weighs Tightening Music Capitals of the World Visa Laws on U.S. Artists authorities on the matter without the group lost $4,000 because they Continued from page 1 visas "Where Did Ya Get the Gun, results. "We are now considering were not granted necessary Continued from page 44 Who and in Georgia and John ?" from the forthcoming "So ers (such as the Guess the alternatives," Lang said, hint- to fulfill dates Diplomatic Corps and Bannatyne" Arc Gordon Lightfoot), while the other ing at reprisal measures against Alabama. bers of the Long album.... to providing visas to artists report 40 journalists. According to Tel- has rushed out a new Ocean single, amounts U.S. performers. Many Canadian transient workers. Lost $4,000 similar problems in making U.S. dec, the Dahomey Ambassador "We Got a Dream." The group is not Evagnignon debut next week in Under the latter category, a visa It has been suggested that the appearances. If the situation Dr. Nicolas Amoussou makes its U.S. when U.S. author- the Cana- delivered an enthusiastic address Los Angeles with Steppenwolf and is granted only government should try to nego- improved immediately, ities are cetain that the Canadians a reciprocal dian government is expected to on the video disk which he said John Mayall.. . . Gordon Light- tiate some sort of are not taking work away from agreement for Canadian artists. take measures preventing U.S. art- would "become another medium foot has left on a Northern On- access to backwardness in edu- canoeing trip until early Sep- Americans. Last week, Rick Bell, drummer and ists from gaining easy r for fighting tario it is called the sub- is probably cation in underdeveloped coun- He was in Los Angeles Lang said singer with the Five Man Electri- this country. Canada tember. test " -whether a Canadi- lucrative foreign market tries.". First German produc- this week wrapping up promotion stitution cal Band (currently high on the the most her own has been an- with Bros. an act could be replaced by a U.S. Hot 100 with "Signs ") said for U.S. acts. tion of arrangements Warner artist. "The trouble is by nounced by Lulu, via Kinney. The GRT revealed that it is likely U.S. will participate pro- the time they reach a decision, the Scottish girl singer Jack Richardson, Guess Who the performance the Gala Show of the Funk - work with Ronnie Haw- date for proposed at ducer, will has already passed by," he added. Focus on ausstellung, Berlin. . . . Teldec is kins on his next single.... Large Parlia- Three -Day giving heavy promotion to the re- this week to Lang told the Canadian reception in Montreal ment this week that the Canadian 1, of 15 medium - Andre Per - lease, on Sept. herald the opening of government has already made Music Proposed price cassettes (DM 15.50 or $4). ry's new 32 -track studio. . . . Local the release "strong representations" to U.S. Teldec also announced Harry Hinde, producer of Tun- proposal to pro- ing in for the concert, with the of five double -play cassettes, re- is to do some TORONTO -A dra's "Band Bandit," mote contemporary Canadian mu- remainder going to charity. tailing at DM31.50 ($8). . . . independent production work with sic internationally through a Hunter said he felt such a Tieing in with the successful open- John Williams at Columbia. . . junket" film "Vanishing Point," U.K. Hitting three -day "Maple Music project is "long overdue. Canadian ing of the Ottawa's Triangle Productions has was given financial and artistic Teldec is focusing strong summer opened an office in St. Catherines musicians have made tremendous sound- endorsement this week by Don strides into the international scene promotion on the original to service the Niagara Peninsula and Tom Wilson, two of track LP (and cassette release), The Hunter in recent months, and the time has and South Central Ontario. Canada's top personal managers. effort to with cinema foyers carrying sleeve company is headed by Robert On Evasion of come for a concentrated displays. WALTER MALLIN Chandler. In addition, Hunter also offered make the world's media aware of Polydor pushing hard on a sin- the services of Canada's leading these developments." TORONTO gle by veteran Canadian musician. rock act, the Guess Who, for a Formal deputations are being Hardy a Mann /Weill Export Tapes planned all -star Canadian concert to the Secretary of State Steel River's latest single, "South- Hagood - made . . to be held as the finale to the blessing for the was song, "Just a Little Lovin'." Continued from page 1 for government bound Train," which cut at is conduct- three -day introduction to this coun- a fund -raising cam- in New Liam Mullan of A &M project, and Toronto Sound and mixed signed Terry McManus try's music scene. paign is underway. York. ing newly shops, three in London and one on a Western promotion tour. believed to be in Leeds, search- The idea for the event came with the GRT is doing well with Light- of the "Everyone connected Rodeo Records is scoring well ing for purchase tax -free stock from Andy Gray, editor music industry stands to house "One Fine Morning" LP first single, "Fed- English rock paper, New Musical Canadian and the single "Try a Little with Russ Gurr's originally bought for export. Rec- gain immensely from this idea," . . . Claude Express. Gray, who lived in Can- Harder" by Doctor Music, a Doug eral Grain Scene." ords bought on export license cer- said Hunter, "and it is therefore Ciari has cut a version of "Put tificates do not carry purchase tax ada for 10 years, feels that Cana- to make it financially Riley song. Riley also produced dian musicians are highly under- up to them the disk. Doctor Music drove out Your Hand." and Customs & Excise is increas- possible to organize the event." is putting a strong rated on the world scene and that to Calgary this week to appear in Columbia ingly concerned about records be- a new country single the only way to correct this is by the city's famous Stampede cele- push behind ing exported which are not those by Carroll Baker, "A Hit in Any originally purchased on export li- a global focus on just what is hap- brations. . "Rainy Jane" by in this country's music in- Gift Language." . . . Daffodil is hold- censes. pening Crowbar Davy Jones, which is being classi- of the new dusty. fied as Canadian content by some ing up the release Said a spokesman for Customs Waldo de los Rios single pending & Excise: "We are worried about Initial plans call for a jet load Trudeau With stations, is in fact not Canadian on the "Mozart press to be flown to content, as defined by the CRTC. late chart action the people who claim freedom of European 40" release. The label is also in- from taxation on the grounds of Toronto for a three-day look at CRTC Plaque Leon Russell appears with by and its ar- Freddie King at O'Keefe Centre, vestigating a Canadian tour exporting and who then don't ex- Canada, its musicians . Led tistic achievements. There would PERTH, Ont. -Canada's prime Aug. 15, a Martin Onrot produc- Rios and his orchestra. port the records. There's the pos- set to appear in Toronto -panky go- be tours of recording studios, ra- minister Pierre Trudeau was pre- tion- Capitol is tying in with spe- Zeppelin sibility of some hanky early in September at Maple Leaf ing on." dio stations, meetings with lead- sented this week with a plaque cial displays, T- shirts and posters. ing recording artists and commemorating his efforts through Blue Note's Elvin Jones opens Gardens.... RCA's John Murphy Court proceedings have been Canadian reports strong regional action on started by Customs & Excise writers, culminating in an all -Ca- the CRTC on behalf of Canadian at the Colonial Tavern for two nadian open air concert talent. weeks, starting July 19, according the "Hello Mom" single by the against London dealer Richard rock Mercey Brothers.... Guess Who Branson, owner of Virgin Rec- which would feature all of the The presentation was made by to MCA's Allan Matthews. top acts. Peace Festival manager, Don Hunter, reports that ords discount shop who was ac- country's Canadian band, Crowbar, during The Rock Acres as part of this at has been resched- Gypsy, his U.S. act, will have sec- cused at Dover last week of mak- It has been estimated that the a concert staged Madoc, Ont., small town's annual summer fes- uled for Aug. 6 -8. Groups booked ond album out this week on Met- ing a false declaration about rec- junket would cost Canada in the include Copper Penny, Leigh Ash- romedia. Hunter is uncertain on ords intended for export. vicinity of $50,000. Organizers are tival. ford, Lighthouse, Mashmakhan, the Canadian release date. It is alleged that on May 28 hoping for a government subsidy, Trudeau flew in by helicopter an Aarons & state- with to be raised the Stampeders, Truck and Man - Capitol will release Branson made an untrue the remainder from Ottawa to officially open the child.... Southern Comfort, the Ackley single, "Lay Me Down," ment to Dover customs officials by music industry donations. festival. The plaque read: "To Faces and Deep Purple play Win- simultaneously in the U.S. and concerning 10,000 albums due to Both Hunter and Wilson indi- Pierre Elliot Trudeau for making this week. The label's Ed- be exported. Branson was re- it possible for Canadians to be nipeg Aug. 6. . . . Les Weinstein, Canada cated that they have pledged $1,000 talent co- ordinator for CBC TV's ward Bear is cutting a demo ses- manded on bail for one week. each to the project, with additional heard in their own country." Irish Rovers show has announced sion immediately, from which the No legal proceedings, however, promises of talent appearances. The message referred to the the signing of several artists for group's next single will be selected. have yet been announced as a The all -star concert would prob- CRTC decision to impose a 30 future programs, including Stanley RITCHIE YORKE result of last week's raids. A Cus- ably be staged as an industry serv- percent domestic content ruling on Ilolloway, Rolf Harris, Kenneth toms & Excise spokesman con- ice by a leading Canadian pro- all AM radio stations in Canada. lekellar, Roger Whittaker, Andy DUBLIN firmed that the raids took place moter, with a token admission The industry has been going Stewart, Frankie Vaughan and Hugo Duncan & The Tall Men but would not comment on what price to the public. This would through a boom period as a result Lonnie Donegan. are out on release with "Dear action is planned. He was also cover the expenses of groups fly- of the CRTC move. RCA has released an album by God." Duncan won a heat of unable to confirm reports that a Roy Payne, who recently appeared RTE's TV show, "Reach for The quantity of records were confis- it is believed that at Massey Hall. . London has Stars," singing it a few weeks ago. cated, although released an old Cat Stevens album, Irish Record Factors has re- between 500 to 600 albums were "Matthew & Son /New Masters." leased three maxi singles of oldies taken from one London shop. . . . Paul Anka is managing the on RCA by Neil Sedaka, Perry new Atlantic singer -composer, John Como and Jim Reeves. Polydor Polydor Ireland Prine.... Astra has signed Donna has a campaign on its revived PHONOGRAPH Ramsay. . . . Mike Reed of WB 45's, among them titles by the putting a strong push on the "Zero Dixie Cups, Connie Francis, the To Mighty Maxi RECORDS AIM ® Time" album of Tonto's Expand- Lovin' Spoonful, the Shangri -las DUBLIN -Polydor Ireland will ing Head Band.... Big Tree has and Cream.... One of the newest go one better than the usual three - 8 TH TRACK CARTRIDGES acquired the Canadian master of country bands is the Enabarts, the for- the -price-of -two maxi- single- IFRO/V® POLAND "Fast Train" from Much Records. name of its hometown, Strabane, and offer four tracks for 50 pence . . Guess Who will appear at the spelt backwards. Five -year- ($1.20) (the cost of an ordinary CNE Aug. 25.... Ric Johnson is old Michael Landers made his single or maxi) in an experimental the new music director of CKPT, debut in the Irish Top 20 with "If release by Dublin group Spice, Peterboro; Ken Cassavoy is now I Could be a Sailorman" (Ruby). available in August. For information, . Beach Boys' new single here operations manager. . . Capitol's The In keeping with Polydor's policy catalogues contact: Pierre LaLonde was elected as Mr. is "Long Promised Road" (State- of encouraging the use of original Radio and Television 1971 for side). . EMI is also putting a material, two of the songs are by French Canada.... Don Troiano, big push behind "Rainy Jane," by local writers. "On My Tomorrow" POLISH RECORD CENTER of AMERICA 3055 N. Milwaukee Ave. Canadian guitarist (with the Man - Davy Jones, to tie in with the ex- is by Jackie Hayden and Bren dala and Bush), is now doing ses- Monkee's first Irish tour, which Cullen, while Jimmy Halley wrote Chicago, III. 60616 Phone 772 -4044 sion work in San Francisco. . . . took in such venues as Cork, Lim- "Goodbye Summer." The remain- Daffodil's Frank Davies is now erick, Dundalk, Dublin and Bally - ing tracks are "We're All Going to setting up a September European bunion. . . Val Doonican played the Seaside" and "Life Is Just tour for King Biscuit Boy. the Royal Dublin Society Concert Beginning." Big Tree Records in the U.S. Hall on July 13 during his current The disk will be the group's annual Irish tour for promoter second release. Its first was a has acquired a new Canadian mas- and VERITON from POLAND ter by the Invitations -the song is Nelius O'Connell, who also pre- conventional single consisting of exclusive importer of MUZA, PRONIT "A Wednesday in Your Garden." sented Davy Jones and Sandie "Las Year" and "Looking My ... The new Guess Who single is (Continued on page 46) Way To- Day." JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD 45 International News Reports

No Home Yet for Eurovision TV 1972 From The By BRIAN MULLIGAN Record & Tape Retailer Staff Member Music Capitals LONDON - Speculation about but both countries turned down meeting next month when the the future of the Eurovision Song the opportunity to become in- matter will be discussed and Clif- of the World Contest is growing following the volved. ford Brown, head of Eurovision failure of the European Broad- programme services, told Exactly what happens Billboard Continued from page 45 gust. . . The group, Pearls Be- casting Union so far to find a now re- mains to be seen, but presenting that many members were kept to fore Swine, will undertake a series venue for the contest next year. . the competition involves the tele- act as hosts. Shaw.. "Little Isle of Green" of 12 concerts in Holland during As winner of the event held In the event of a new venue not is the plug side of a maxi by Dutch jazz flutist vision company concerned in Donegal July.... Chris in Dublin this year, Monaco heavy expense and a vast amount being found, Brown said that he band, Paddy McDevitt & Hinze performed in The Hague, should automatically have acted of organizational activity. Mona- did not think that any replacement The Northern Lights. Song is an July 9, during the final concert of as the host -nation in 1972. But co, Spain and Germany having competition would be devised. original by Garry Ward of Burton - the 1971 Dutch Festival.... Dutch minus facilities of its own for backed port, and it's on a newly -launched group, the Shuffles, will start out, it's reasonable to sup- Nevertheless, in the unlikely label, Velvet. its transmitting in color, Monaco has pose that other nations lacking the The Sun Valley South African tour on July 17. event of there being no Eurovision Boys' next couples an oldie declined, pointing out that no hall status of being in the top three in in 1972. FIDOF-the International -"I Local cabaret singer, Bolle large enough to accommodate the Don't Care What You Used to Jan, was awarded a Dublin may not exactly rush for- Federation of Musicians Festival Be" Gold Disk for likely audience exists in -with "I'm a Sun Valley sales of more Monte ward to fill the gap. Organizations -will be eager to Boy," which was than 30,000 of his Carlo. step into written by the album, "Vize Verze." Presentation However, the EBU is nowhere the breach by offering band's lead guitarist one of the Joe Monks. took place June The Phil- Next in line were Spain and near giving up hope of keeping functions with which Promoter Mick McCarthy is 29.... it is associated harmonic Orchestra of the Dutch Germany, runrers-up in Dublin, the contest alive. There will be a as an alternative bidding for an Irish visit by with mass audience appeal. A suit- State Radio will play two concerts Johnny Cash. Noel Pearson in Warsaw, able event, for instance, albeit not has been September 23 -24, as in the U.S., negotiating part of its contribution one devised as a competition, for the release of Danny Doyle's to the War- saw Fall . . . might be the forthcoming Interna- "Many Young Men of Festival. Organist Canned Music Threat to Live Twenty." Rhoda Scott will do various tional Fair of Festivals. This will Jethro Tull will return to Ire- con- be held for the first time in certs in Holland at the end of next land in September. . . . The new October or November in Split, single from Ray Lynam month. Musicians, Davis Declares & The The Dutch team which will Yugoslavia, under FIDOF patron- Hillbillies is "Will You Visit Me take LONDON -Hal Davis, president modern merchandising techniques age. part in the Ostende Festival, Au- on Sunday." . Jimmy McVeigh of the American Federation of and sophisticated communication, gust 17 -19, Highlights will be galas involv- of Toronto's New Windsor House, comprising Danny Musicians, told the 14th Biennial we must promote live music to a Cardo, Irene Lardy and Tonny Delegate ing song festival winners over the was in Dublin looking for groups Conference of British greater extent than ever before. It past decade, to visit Roos, is led by CNR producer that is be the winners of this canada. Musicians the most critical not enough to fine artists year's round of Annie de Reuver.... Dutch group problem facing both the U.S. and any more: we must also sell our contests and per- KEN STEWART formances by major composers. It Solution, which recently had its U.K. musicians is his displacement live music, as well as play it. We first album issued on Bovema's by canned music. The opportuni- know that we cannot stop techno- is also planned to present one combined gala in Belgrade which ZURICH jazz label Catfish, made an ap- ties, he pointed out, "for manipu- logical progress and the electronic pearance in Alencon, France, July would be available for tv trans- The lating and duplicating our work reproduction of our music. We same company has lost the l0. . . Dutch conductor Bernard are expanding every day. This is don't expect to stop it; we don't mission throughout Eastern and entire Island catalog to Musikver- Western Europe. Haitink received the Golden Mah- more than the stealing of material even want to. But we must prepare trieb. . Coinciding with a con- ler Medal from the International goods. It is actually stealing part ourselves to live with the new In the event of no other coun- cert by Britain's newest jazz-rock Mahler Society during a reception of a man's life." techniques and to survive in the try putting in a stronger bid, it outfit, Heaven, at an open -air fes- held after the performance of Davis said that the U.S. and process. We must walk that line will be interesting to see whether tival held near Sargans on July 4, Mahler's Eighth Symphony by the U.K. musicians must work even between recognizing and encourag- Eurovision comes back to Britain CBS Records has started a heavy Concertgebouw Orchestra, June more closely in their fight to pro- ing new technical development, and in 1972. On two occasions BBC promotional campaign to try to 30, in Amsterdam. Presentation tect the live performer against preserving precious income and TV has presented the contest, with- make the group into another was made by Prof. Dr. K. Ph. unemployment. "In these days of employment for our members." out having won first place the Blood, Sweat & Tears. . . . Pick Bernet Kampers. . . Dutch con- previous year. has released an album by Bruno ductor Edo de Waart will lead the Stanek, well -known Swiss TV com- production of the Berlioz opera mentator for the Apollo space pro- "Les Troyens" for Philips in 1973. gram, and who has just acquired Jazz -Now Festival Labrador Moves It is almost certain that the Con - his doctorship. The album contains certgebouw Orchestra will be the Premises, Expands the history of space traveling. It orchestra he will use. Concerts will is edited and narrated by Stanek, be held in the Amsterdam Carre For 1972 PARIS-Francis Dreyfus and and contains some personal corn - Olympics ments Theater. . . . Philips signed the Simon Hosemans of Labrador from the narrator. American Jessy Swedish singer Tommy Korberg soprano Norman - BADEN -BADEN, W. Germany air avant -garde concert in the Publishing are to manage the old - now with the German Opera in -The cultural section of the court of the old Munich "Resi- established firm of Editions sent a week in Zurich doing con- Berlin -for the first integral Philips Olympic Games has assigned denz." Jacques Plante, at the same time certs and making promotional ap- Toni Vescoli, lead- production of Mozart's "Nozze Di Joachim E. Berendt as musical carrying out major expansion. pearances.... Figaro," conducted by Colin Da- director for the giant international The festival's slogan will be er of his own one -man band, has "Jazz Now." The different Labrador, French licencees for vis. . . . Dutch singer Suson will World Jazz Festival, which will con- accepted an offer of a full -time certs will have titles such as "Blues Sam Fox (USA) and Island and job at Swiss TV. There he will represent his country at the Span- be held on the occasion of the Now," "Big Lupus (U.K.), have just moved ish Festivales Bahia de Vigo, July 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Bands Now," "Tradi- edit youth and music programs. tion Now," Avant -Garde Now" into the larger premises of the 21 -25. . Dutch Organization Berendt, a leading European Vescoli has just completed his first and "Africa Now." The concerts Plante company at 35 Boulevard solo album. Chil, organist -pi- Bureau's Paul Acket will organize authority on jazz, will produce are being arranged in collabora- Malesherbes, Paris 8 (Telephone: the participation of three countries five or six concerts which will be 265.08.93) and plan to appoint anist with the Swiss rock group, tion with various German radio Omelet Surprise, has recorded his at the Third Festival of Malta held in Munich's Kongress -Saal, and TV networks, such as Bavari- new personnel shortly. (July 27 -Aug. 2). Acket is coaching in the Herkules -Saal, and an open- first solo LP, which is being re- an Radio Munich, West German Plante, one of the veterans of leased on the Sun label. The record D.C. Lewis (Holland), Euson Radio Cologne and German Radio the French music scene, handed is already on the market, but since (Arabia) and Linda Christine (In- Hamburg. The festival takes place over management of his large and Sun is not connected with any rec- donesia).... Dutch singer Lenny Aug. 17 -20. Berendt is in the U.S. rich catalog as he wishes to devote Kuhr is to represent Holland at the to ord company, a distribution firm Cos. Align With sign up acts for the concerts. more time to lyric writing. still has to be found.... Special Sopot Festival in Poland, Aug. Among his own songs are the promotion campaign by Phono- 24 -29.. . . Veteran Dutch instru- Richard Anthony hit, "J'Entends gram Records for its Swiss folk mental group, Syntagma Musicum, Siffler le Train," and the catalog product -both with cassettes and led by Kees Otten, has returned to contains titles by Charles Azna- records. Every retailer who orders Holland, following its two -month DGG on Price Radio, Airline vour, Jacques Brel and several of product to the value of 1,000 francs tour through Australia, New Zea- Edith Mails best -known songs. or more will be given free a fon- land and Indonesia. HAMBURG - lead in Plante, however, who also writes due set. BERNIE SIGG Dureco Records' promotion de- discontinuing price controls has light operetta, will remain pro- partment has opened new premises been followed by similar moves Motown Promo prietor. at Hilversum, Slachthuisplein 63 from Ariola -Eurodisc, Electrola Labrador's Dreyfus announced AMSTERDAM (Telephone: 50090), with effect and Phonogram. The DGG deci- PARIS July The has -Pathe- Marconi, in con - the move at the presentation of a Orbisa will visit Holland at the from 6.... company sion followed a ruling by the junction with 1 representation of Europe No. radio gold disk to French composer end of this month for a live TV acquired Dutch European Court at Luxembourg on station and the French the CTI label. . The open -air UTA Francis Lai for Janpanese sales of show and to perform at an open - June 8. airline, has launched a at the Amsterdam Forest, massive his score of the film "Passager air concert. The tour will be sup- concert After a fortnight of surveying promotion campaign for Tamla dans la P;uie," released in Tokyo June 26, was attended by about product -"Tamla Is Hot, ported by a huge promotion cam- But due to the the situation, Teldec made adjust- Hot, by Nippon Columbia, who flew paign mounted by Inelco around 50,000 youngsters. ments to several price categories, Hot." the award to Paris specially for heavy rainfall, the concert -star- the artist's RCA catalog.... Tony Floyd and which will come into effect from The promotion, which is centered the presentation. ring Pink others -was Christie here on July 29 for local It was produced by Aug. 1. CBS and Metronome be- on seven semi -budget ($3) albums The sound track appeared in TROS -TV show.... Grand Funk not a success. long to the two- thirds majority of by the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, France under Labrador's own Mojo Productions and Bovema, Railroad undertook a successful help of the Amsterdam record producers retailing without Edwin Starr, the Supremes, the label. "Somethin' Else." Rotterdam concert appearance with the any form of price control. Four Tops, the Temptations and Local Government. June 25.... American trio, James BAS HAGEMAN In addition to their official Stevie Wonder, involves a com- Gang, did a concert in Amsterdam petition with a first prize of a comment relating to the necessity German Execs Paradiso, July 14. . Spanish BARCELONA of the discontinuance of price con- photographic safari in Africa for soprano Montserrat Caballe was in trol, DGG directors Busch and two. At CBS Congress Holland, June 26 for a concert of Belter is releasing a Victor Man- Ruschke, in a letter to record The campaign was launched the National Broadcasting Choir uel single containing two old songs 1 Victor Manuel. titles retailers, declared: "Our long years July and runs until Sept. 15. 1- RAN KFURT /MAIN - Senior of Holland, in the Amsterdam by The are of fighting for price control has Competitors have to answer three management from the Frankfurt! Concerthall. . Dutch soprano "Atras Queda el Pueblo" (Leaving been ended by the European questions about Tamla Motown Main office of CBS in West Ger- Gre Brouwensteyn did a farewell the Town Behind) and "Canto al Supreme Court. We both have to records and invent a slogan whose many were in Los Angeles be- concert with the Amsterdam Con- Silencio" (Song to Silence). . . learn to get along without price aptness will be judged by a jury tween July 19 -24 in connection certhall Orchestra under Bernard Palobal has released two singles control." They added that similar of radio and pop music person- with the CBS World Congress Haitink in the Amsterdam RAI by Mino Reitano from the Italian moves in the U.K. and Holland alities. 1971. Hall, June 25. . Dutch singer Durium catalog. Most important had shown that discontinuance Second prize in the contest is Managing director Rudolf Wol- Bob Scholte received the golden title is "Era it Tempo Delle More." of price control on sound carriers a Honda motorcycle or a complete pert, financial director Helmut medal of honor of the SABAM. Al Bano (EMI) has recorded, had not caused price chaos. Prices wardrode designed by Madd and Hecht and the a&r chief, Herman The Ontario Youth Concert in Spanish, two songs for his next had stabilized themselves to the the third prize is 100 Pathe- Zentgraf flew from Frankfurt to Band, from Oakville, Canada, will single release. The 'A' side will be previous level. Marconi albums. Los Angeles for the Congress. do concerts in Holland, early Au- (Continued on page 47) 46 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD SHITS OF THE WORLD 9 8 THE BANNER MAN -*Blue 6 BROWN SUGAR -Rolling Stones 3 ANONIMO VENECIANO- ARGENTINA Mink (Regal Zonophone)- FRANCE (Decca) Soundtrack (Hispavox) Williams SINGLES Intune (Blue Mink) LP's 7 NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE - 4 LOVE STORY-Andy (Courtesy Escalera a la fama) 10 13 JUST MY IMAGINATION - This Jackson Five (Motown) (CBS) This Temptations (Tamla- Motown) Month 8 ANOTHER DAY -Paul McCartney 5 FIREWORKS -Jose Feliciano Week -Jobete /Carlin (Norman I MOZART SYMPHONIES NO. 40 (Apple) (RCA) -Waldos de los Rios (Polydor) 9 DOESN'T SOMEBODY WANT TO 6 LOVE STORY Y OTROS EXITOS LA CHICA DE LA BOUTIQUE Whitfield) Bassey Heleno (RCA); Pepito Perez (D.- 11 16 RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN 2 OLYMPIA 71- Thierry Le Luron BE WANTED -Partridge Family -Shirley (Hispavox) Jockey) -Relay HIGH -Supremes /Four Tops (Pathe -Marconi) (Bell) 7 FIESTA -*Juan Manuel Serrat 2 LOVE STORY-Francis Lai (M. (Tamla Motown) -Leiber 3 BROWN SUGAR -Rolling Stones 10 HEY WILLIE -Hollies (Parlophone) (Zafiro) Stoller (Ashford /Simpson) (Barclay) 8 RAM -Paul McCartney (EMI; Hall); Andy Williams (CBS); & Garfunkel Alain Debray (RCA); Johnny 12 19 TONIGHT-*Move (Harvest) 4 FLAGRANT DELIT- Johnny MEXICO 9 BOOKENDS -Simon Mathis (CBS); Henry Mancini Roy Wood /Carlin (Roy Hallyday (Philips) (CBS) (RCA); Al De Lory (Odeon) Wood /Jeff Lynne) 5 LA FLEUR AUX DENTS -Joe SINGLES 10 JOHN WESLEY HARDING -Bot Korn - 13 9 HE'S GONNA STEP ON Dassin (CBS) (Courtesy Radio MB) Dylan (CBS) 6 3 THINKING ABOUT MY BABY YOU AGAIN -*John LOVE STORY-Original Soundtrack This Mardi Gras (M. Hall - Kongos (Fly)-Essex Int'l (Pathe- Marconi) Week /Fania)- 7 WEST GERMANY Odeon (Gus Dudgeon) EN MEDITERRANEE-Georges 1 MARY ES MI AMOR -Leo Dan 4 LA FUERZA DEL AMOR -Luis 14 10 I'M GONNA RUN AWAY Moustaki (Polydor) (CBS) SINGLES Aguile (CBS) -Melograf FROM YOU-Tami Lynn 8 SACCO & VANZETTI- Soundtrack 2 I MI CORAZON ES UN GITANO (Courtesy Schallplatte) 5 ADIOS, CHICO DE MI BARRIO (Mojo)-Shapiro-Bernstein (RCA) -Lupita D'Alesio (Orfeon); Nada This Last Tormenta (RCA); La Pandilla - (Bert Berns) 9 ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE (RCA); Nicola Di Bari (RCA) Week Week (D. Jockey) -Relay 15 26 NEVER ENDING SONG OF WEST-Soundtrack (RCA) 3 THEME FROM "LOVE STORY" 1 1 BUTTERFLY -Danyel Gerard 6 DE BOLICHE EN BOLICHE-Los LOVE -*New Seekers 10 NON, JE N'AI RIEN OUBLIE- (Tema de Historia de Amor) - (CBS) -April Naufrogos (CBS); Garufa (D. (United Artists) -Philips Charles Aznavour (Barclay) Francis Lai (Gamma)- Various 2 2 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP Jockey)-Melograf (David MacKay) Versions CHEEP -Middle of the 7 VOY BUSCANDO -Nino Bravo 16 14 WHEN YOU ARE A KING - 4 5 FELICIDAD -Victor Iturbe Road (RCA)- Capriccio *White Plains (Deram) -Air HOLLAND "Piruli" (Philips) 3 3 WHAT IS LIFE -George 8 AQUARIUS/LET THE SUN (Roger Cook/Roger 6 CLOSE TO YOU (Cerca de ti)- Harrison (Apple) -Gerig SHINE IN- Engelbert Greenaway) SINGLES Carpenters (A &M) 4 5 HOT LOVE -T. Rex (Ariola) Humperdinck (Odeon); Teddy 17 13 PIED PIPER -*Bob & Marcia *Denotes local origin 7 PECADO MORTAL-Los Pulpos -Gerig Vega (M. Hall); Diana Ross (Tro Robbins (Bob (Courtesy Radio Veronica and Bas Mal) (Capitol) 5 6 ABRAHAM (Das Lied vom Original Soundtrack jan)- 8 VA CAYENDO UNA LAGRIMA - Troedler)-Wolf gang (RCA 18 18 I DID WHAT I DID FOR Week Los Baby's (Peerless) (Bellaphon) -MDW /Rak 9 UN SÁBADO MAS -Chico Novarro MARIA -*Tony Christie 1 ZOU HET ERG ZIJN LIEVE OPA 9 LA ULTIMA CANCION-Paulo 6 4 ROSE GARDEN -Lynn (MCA) -Intune (Mitch -*Wilma & Vader Abraham (11 Sergio (Raff) Anderson (CBS) -Chappel (Trova) Provincien)- Bospel 10 HE TRADADO DE OLVIDARTE - Murray /Peter Callander) 10 AUNQUE ME HAGAS LLORAR - 7 9 BROWN SUGAR /BITCH- Sabu (M. Hall); Pepito Perez (D. 19 15 I DONT BLAME YOU AT 2 MANUELA- *Jacques Herb (11 Los Freddy's (Peerless) Rolling Stones (Kinney)- Jockey) ALL -Smokey Robinson & Provincien)- Bospel Gerig the Miracles (Tamla/ 3 CO-CO -Sweet (RCA) 8 - IT DON'T COME EASY - Motown) - Jobete /Carlin 4 CHE SARA-Jose Feliciano (RCA) PUERTO RICO Ringo Starr (Apple)-Gerig (Smokey Robinson/Terry -Universal Songs SINGLES 9 10 ME AND BOBBY McGEE- AUSTRIA 5 MY DARLING HELENA -Budde LP's Johnson) - (Courtesy of WKAQ-E1 Mundo) Janis Joplin (CBS) 20 25 DEVIL'S ANSWER -*Atomic *Walkers (Killroy)- Benelux 10 FUNNY FUNNY -Sweet This 6 DOUBLE BARREL & This Last - Month Rooster (G.H. Music/ -David Week Week (RCA) -April Sunbury) &C (Atomic Ansil Collins (Ariola)-Dayglow 1 PENDULUM-Creedence -B 1 CARAMELO Y Rooster) 7 RUMBA TAMBAH -Martin Wulms - CHOCOLATE-*Iris Clearwater Revival (Liberty) 21 23 (Delta) YUGOSLAVIA 2 TARKUS -Emerson, Lake & STREET FIGHTING MAN/ Chacon (Borinquen) SURPRISE, SURPRISE/ 8 CHICAGO -Graham Nash (Atlantic) SINGLES Palmer (Island) 9 ME AND YOU AND A DOG 2 1 LOVE STORY (Spanish) - 3 LEBEN EVERYBODY NEEDS Chucho Avellanet (UA (Courtesy Radio TV Review) HEISST LIEBE -Peter SOMEBODY TO LOVE NAMED BOO- Lobo (Philips) Alexander (Ariola) - Dayglow Latino) This *Rolling Stones (Decca)- 3 SUFRIR -Rodolfo (Fuentes) Week 4 3 X 9-Various Artists (Polydor) Mirage 10 TWEDDLE DEE, TWEDDLE - 6 NON DANCING 4 7 AH YO NO SE . . NO- 1 FUNNY FUNNY -Sweet (Jugoton, STOP NO. 12- 22 27 WON'T GET FOOLED DUM-Middle of the Road James Last (Polydor) (RCA) -Universal Johnnny Ventura (Kubaney) 2 BABY JUMP-Mungo Jerry AGAIN-*Who (Fabulous) - 5 4 SANGRANDO POR LA (Jugoton) 6 PEARL -Janis Joplin (CBS) Track 7 STICKY FINGERS -Rolling Stones HERIDA -*Agustin Arce 3 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP (Rolling 23 20 LEAP UP & DOWN (Borinquen) CHEEP -Middle of the Road Stones) *St. Cecelia - 8 LED ZEPPELIN IH-Led Zeppelin (Polydor)- ISRAEL 6 6 MORENO-Johnny Pacheco (Jugoton) Jonjo (Jonathan King) LP's (Fania) 4 WHEN I'M DEAD & GONE (Atlantic) 24 24 LA -LA MEANS - 9 LOVE STORY-Original I LOVE This 7 2 SANCOCHO PRIETO - McGuinness Flint (Jugoton) YOU -Delfonics (Carlin) - Month *Sonora Poncena (Inca) 5 NO MATTER WHAT -Badfinger Soundtrack (Paramount) Bell (Stan & Bell) 10 DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK -(Hoer 1 ISRAEL SONG FESTIVAL 1971 - 8 8 BALADA PARA UN GORDO (Jugoton) Zu /Electrola) 25 29 GET DOWN & GET WITH Various Artists (Bed Arzi) -Juan y Juan (RCA) 6 DADDY DONT CRY-Elvis IT-Slade (Polydor) -Barn 2 RAM -Paul & Linda McCartney 9 5 BARRIO OBRERO A LA 15- Presley (Jugoton) (Chas. Chandler) ( Parlophone) *Willie Rosario (Inca) 7 LOVE STORY -Henry Mancini Ori BELGIUM 26 21 KNOCK THREE TIMES - 3 TOMMY -Who (Polydor) 10 - PA' LOS CASERIOS -Cortijo (Jugoton) Dawn (Bell)-Carlin (Token/ 4 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Actuality) 8 ANOTHER DAY -Paul LP's Dave Appell) - (Courtesy HUMO) Various Artists (MCA) McCartney (Jugoton) 27 22 (And the) PICTURES IN THE 5 ISRAEL HITS FESTIVAL 1971 9 VOODOO CHILE -Jimi Hendrix This SKY-*Medicine Head - PUERTO Month Various Artists (CBS) RICO (RTB) (Dandeline)- April /Bisquit 6 ALL THINGS MUST PASS LP's 10 CHE SARRA- Ricchi e Poveri 1 SHE'S A LADY -Tom Jones - (Decca) (Keith Relf) George Harrison (Parlophone) This (Jugoton) 28 17 LADY ROSE- *Mungo Jerry 7 I WAS Month 2 JAMES LAST, VOL. 12 -James BORN IN JERUSALEM - (Dawn)-Our Music (Barry Original 1 LO ULTIMO EN LA AVENIDA Last (Polydor) Soundtrack, Yehoram - YUGOSLAVIA 3 Murray) Gaon (CBS) Ismael Rivera (Tico) STICKY FINGERS -Rolling Stones 29 50 HEARTBREAK 8 I.P's (Rolling Stones) HOTEL/ JUMBO (Musical) -Various Artists 2 LOVE STORY-Santos Colon (Tico) HOUND DOG /DON'T BE (CBS) 3 INOLVIDABLE Rodriguez This 4 MELTING POT -Booker T & the -Tito MG's (Stax) CRUEL-Elvis Presley 9 SMILE TO THE WORLD- Month (Belwin-Mills) -RCA Northern Command Variety 4 LOVE) STORY (Spanish) -Chucho I ON STAGE! -Elvis Presley 5 MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 40- 30 36 IN MY OWN WAY Waldo de los Rios (Hispavox) -*Family Ensemble (Bed Arzi) Avellanet (UA Latino) (Jugoton) (United Artists) -Reprise 10 LOVE STORY -Andy Williams 5 APOLLO SOUND III -Roena 2 BLACK GOLD-Nina Simone (CBS) Apollo Sound (Fania) (Jugoton) 31 37 WATCHING THE RIVER 6 INTERPRETANDO P. FLORES - 3 BAND OF GYPSYS -Jimi Hendrix, BRAZIL FLOW -Bob Dylan (B. Marco A. Muniz (RCA) Buddy Miles & Billy Cox (RTB) LP's Feldman) -CBS (Bob Dylan) JAPAN 7 PICADILLO A LA CRIOLLA 4 GREATEST HITS OF FRANK Rio de Janeiro 32 33 HELLO BUDDY- *Tremeloes Laborn Bros. (Cotique) - SINATRA-(Jugoton) (Courtesy I.B.O.P.E.) (Gale) -CBS (Alan Blakely/ SINGLES 8 DANNY RIVERA -Danny Rivera 5 WARM TOUCH-Harry Belafonte This Len Hawkes) (Courtesy Music Labo Co., Ltd.) (Velvet) (Jugoton) Month 33 32 GIRLS ARE OUT TO GET *Denotes local origin 6 PRUZI MI RUKU LJUBAVI-Pro 1 O CAFONA- Varios (Odeon) YOU Fascinations (Mojo) This Arte (Jugoton) 2 ELA Regina - -Ellis (Philips) -Camad (Curtis Mayfield) Week SINGAPORE 7 JEFERSON AIRPLANE-(Jugoton) 3 MUDEI DE 1 IDEIA -Ant. Carlos e 34 30 IF YOU COULD READ MY MATA AU HI MADE- *Kiyohiko 8 GREATEST HITS OF DEAN Jocafi (RCA) Ozaki (Philips) -Nichion SINGLES MARTIN -(Jugoton) 4 LOVE MIND -Gordon Lightfoot Rediffusion, Singapore) STORY -Johnny Mathis (Reprise)-ATV Kirshner 2 YOKOHAMA TASOGARE- (Courtesy 9 GABI -Gabi Novak (Jugoton) (Lenny Waronker /Joe *Hiroshi Itsuki (Minoruphone)- This 10 McCARTNEY-Paul McCartney 5 ROBERTO CARLOS -Roberto Wissert) Yomiuri Pack Week (Jugoton) Carlos (CBS) 3 WATASHI NO JYOKA MACHI- 1 JOY TO THE WORLD -3 Dog 6 THE FEVERS -(London) 35 35 I LOVE YOU BECAUSE/ *Rumiko Koyanagi (Reprise) - Night (Stateside) 7 JACKSON 5-Jackson 5 (Tape Car) MOONLIGHT & ROSES/ Watanake 2 RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS - 8 FESTA PARA UM REI NEGRO - HE'LL HAVE TO GO-Jim 4 SARABA KOIBITO- *Masaaki Carpenters (A & M) Jair Rodrigues (Philips) Reeves (RCA) -Bourne Sakai (Columbia)-Nichion 3 I AM . I SAID -Neil Diamond 9 AGORA -Ivan Lins (Forma) 36 44 WHEN LOVES COMES 5 SABAKU NO YONA TOKYO DE (MCA) From the 10 ELIZETE E SILVIO CALDAS I- ROUND AGAIN -*Ken -*Ayumi Ishida (Columbia) 4 BROWN SUGAR- Rolling Stones Elizete e Silvio Caldas (Copacabana) Dodd (Melanie) -Columbia Geiei - (Decca) (John Burgess) 6 KIZUDARAKE NO JINSEI-Koji 5 (Where Do I Begin) LOVE STORY Music Capitals Williams (CBS) 37 Tsuruta (Victor) -Andy BRAZIL 41 MOZART 40 -Waldo de los 7 ANATA MAKASE NO YORU 6 IT'S TOO LATE -Carole King LP's Rios (A &M)- Rondor DAKARA -*Hideo Ohki, Yoshiko (A & M) Of the World Sao Paulo (Rafael)- Trabucchelll Ninomiya (Minoruphone)- Daiichi 7 WANT ADS-Honey Cone (Hot (Courtesy LB.O.P.E.) 38 40 MY WAY -Frank Sinatra 8 TENSHI NI NARENAI-*Akiko Wax) This (Reprise) -Shapiro -Be rnste i n Wada (RCA) -Tokyo 8 PUT YOUR HAND IN THE Month (Don Costa) 9 TSUITE KURU KAI- *Akira HAND -Ocean (Kama Sutra) Continued from page 46 1 9 A PENDULUM -Creedeence 39 42 I AM . . . I SAID -Neil Kobayashi (Crown) -Crown ME AND YOU AND DOG Clearwater Revival (RCA) Diamond (Uni) -KPM (Tom 10 FUTARI DAKE NO TABI- NAMED BOO-Lobo (Big Tree) his version of the song he sang 2 NOSSO PRIMEIRO AMOR Catalano) *Norihiko Hashida & Climax 10 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP CHEEP - (Express) -Middle of the Road (RCA) at the last San Remo Festival Moacyr Franco (Copacabana) 40 31 HEAVEN MUST HAVE -Art 3 LOVE STORY -Johnny Mathis 11 SIGN OF PEACE -*Ocean "13, Storia D'Oggi (Story of To. SENT YOU -Elgins (Tamla/ (Columbia)- Toshiba) The Wallace Collection Motown) to i day).... 4 0 CAFONA- Trilha Sonora (Odeon) -Jo be /C arl n 12 ANO SUBARASHII AI O MO SPAIN 41 43 NEVER (EMI) appeared on the live TVE 5 AGORA-Ivan Lins (Philips) CAN SAY ICHIDO- *Kazuhiko Kato, SINGLES GOODBYE - Jackson 5 Osamu Kitayuma (Capitol) show "Estudio Abierto" (Channel (Jobete /Carlin) Tamla P. M. P. - (Courtesy of El Musical) Two), on July 9, and in Malaga on Motown (Hal Davis)- *Denotes local origin BRITAIN 13 LOVE STORY -Andy Williams This July 11.... The album by Salome 42 28 RAGS TO RICHES -*Elvis (CBS /Sony) -Nichion Week SINGLES Presley (RCA) 14 AI NO IZUMI -*Toi et Moi (Belter) which includes the song -Frank 1 ANOTHER DAY -Paul McCartney (Courtes) Record Retailer) 43 48 "Los Cuatro Muleros" (The Four *`Denotes local FLYING MACHINE-*Cliff 15 OFUKURO (EMI) -EGO origin Richard (Chappell) SAN -Sh nichitMori 2 TIERRAS LEJANAS- *Basilio Mule Riders), based on a poem by This Last Columbia (Norrie -Paramor) (Victor) -Watanabe/Ai (Zafiro) /Fontana Week Week 16 FUTARI NO SEKAI- *Teruhiko -Zafiro Garcia Lorca, will be released in 44 - WE WILL- *GIlbert Aoi (RCA) -Suiseisha 3 LOVE STORY -Andy Williams Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, 1 4 GET IT ON-5T. Rex (Essex) O'Sullivan (April /MAM)- 17 ANOTHER DAY-Paul McCartney (CBS)-Chappel Iberica -Fly (Tony Visconti) MAM (Gordon Mills) (Apple)-Fplster 4 WHAT IS LIFE -George Harrison Mexico and Canada.... Francese 2 1 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP 45 34 18 KURAI MINATO NO BLUES (EMI) -Essex Espanola Pi De La Serra (Discophon) and I THINK OF YOU-Perry - 5 QUE SERA (In Spanish) -Jose CHEEP -*Middle of the Como (RCA) -Melanie (Don *King Tones (Polydor) -J & K Ovidi Montllor (Edigsa) have com- Road (RCA)-Flamingo Costa) 19 SUMMER CREATION -Joan Feliciano (RCA) -RCA (G. Tosti /I Greco) Shepherd (Liberty) -J.C.M. 6 ROSE GARDEN -Lynn Anderson pleted a short tour of French 3 2 CO-CO- *Sweet (RCA) 46 38 JOY TO THE WORLD (CBS) -Armonico in - Three Dog Night - 20 LOVE STORY (JAPANESE) -Andy Bretagne, performing Nantes Chinnichap /Rak (Phil (Probe) - Williams (CBS /Sony) 7 BUTTERFLY (In Spanish) -Danyel Wainman) Rondor (BMI)- (Richard -Nichion Gerard (CBS) Saint Malo, Chateaubriand, etc, 4 5 ME & YOU &ADOG Podolor) 8 FIN DE SEMANA-*Los Diablos ... Pi De La Serra is preparing a NAMED BOO -Lobo 47 47 SOLDIER BLUE-Buffy (EMI) -EGO new tour through France and Italy (Philips)-Carlin Sainte -Marie (Cyril Shane) MALAYSIA 9 SING, SING BARBARA- Laurent - . Sacha Distel (EMI) appeared 5 3 DON'T LET IT DIE - RCA (B. Ste. M. /Jack SINGLES (Opalo) -Kama .. *Hurricane Smith (Columbia) Nitzsche) (Courtesy Radio Malaysia) 10 BORRIQUITO- *Paret (Ariola) recently in Barcelona... Ariola -Rak (Norman Smith) 48 - AMAZING GRACE -Judy *Denotes local origin has issued the first recording by 6 6 BLACK & WHITE- Collins (Harmony) -Elektra This the group Guayaboys, which in- *Greyhound (Trojan) - (Mark Abramson) Week SPAIN Durham /Essex (Dave 1 IT DON'T COME EASY -Ringo LP's cludes a new version of the main Bloxham) 49 - LOVE STORY (Where Do I El Musical) Begin) -Andy Williams Starr (Apple) (Courtesy of theme from the Italian movie, 7 7 MONKEY SPANNER -*Dave 2 WAKE ME I'M DREAMING *Denotes local origin which starred Silvana & Ansel Collins (Technique) Famous/Chappell)-CBS Love Affair (CBS) - This "Anna," -B&C (Winston Riley) (Dick Glasser) 3 I AM . I SAID -Neil Diamond Month Mangano. This recording was 8 12 TOM -TOM TURN AROUND 50 - SWEET HITCH HIKER - (MCA) 1 ROCK -71- Varios Interperetes made in London and was produced -*New World (Rak) - Creedence Clearwater 4 POWER TO THE PEOPLE -John (CBS) David Pardo and Juan Pardo. Chinnichap /Rak (Mike Revival (Burlington) - Lennon /Ono Plastic Band (Apple) r nvP STnxv- cn ndtrark by Hurst) United Artists (Creedence) 5 JUST AS I AM- *Strollers (CBS) (Hispavox) DOLORES ARACILRCI JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD 47 g ijl,3MC, y_ . :I . :- : _,- y_st .,.-. ..>-,. 0"'l,ä !! balm .: , :: . ls+í:. . °11111:1111111111NSIMILMINI -e5t flog. 11111111111G4

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Nick Drake has two English albums produced by Joe Boyd. Both have received airplay in this country. Now he has a domestic release which is a combination of those albums. It's for people who have time to be quiet.

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POP POP POP POP POP .a ALPERT & THE HENRY MANCINI & BOOKER T. & PRISCILLA- GLEN JACK BRUCE -Harmony Row. HERB CAMPBELL - SP 3504 SD 33 (S) TIJUANA BRASS -Summertime. HIS CONCERT ORK- A&M The Last Time I Saw Her. Atco -365 SP 4314 Mancini Concert. Capitol SW 733 2nd LP A &M The musical themes in Bruce's RCA LSP 4542 (S) Booker T. Jones, quiet king of the Mem- (words by Pete Brown) seem to weave in of Herb Alpert's phis underground, surfaces from the M.G.'s, Campbell is currently riding the Hot 100, The creative stylings more in evidence Mancini's conducting/arranging talents lets out his voice and joins with wife Easy Listening and Country Singles charts and out of the separate songs and these Tijuana Brass are once on this new album that features a cross - share the spotlight in his 3rd concert LP. Priscilla Coolidge in a love story of their with his treatment of Gordon Lightfoot's display a musical complexity not often section of tunes ranging from the song- The longer works range from "Big Band own. Soft soul and sensitivity is the atmo- "The Last Time I Saw Her" and this al- heard in rock. "The Consul at Sunset," Lennon and Montage," a medley of some of the famous sphere set by Mrs. Jones, but Booker T.'s bum follow -up which also includes his books of George Gershwin to to big band themes, to his own "March With gentle voice sooths and surprises. "Sweet recent "Dream Baby" is sure to prove "You Burned the Tables On Me," "Smiles McCartney. Alpert uses muted brass being Mancini," to a full "Portrait of Simon & Child," and "Earth Children" a-e moving equally successful in sales. He also offers find create a sound that's hip without and Grins," and "Post War" should to the Overture from "Tommy" hymns, while "Delta Song" and "Cali- "Help Me Make It Through the Night," loud. Tunes on the album include "Sum- Garfunkel," sufficient FM exposure to promote album and a medley from "Jesus Christ Super- fornia Girl" sway like hits on this spe- "If You Could Read My Mind" and "He mertime," "Martha My Dear," and "Catch a Falling Star." star." cially priced double disk. Ain't Heavy . . . He's My Brother." sales.

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BUOYS -Timothy. SOUNDS OF SUNSHINE - EDDY ARNOLD- KING CURTIS- ASHTON, GARDNER & DYKE - Means You Never Have to Scepter SPS 24001 Love Welcome to My World. Live at Fillmore West. Capitol ST 563 Say You're Sorry. Atco SD 33-359 The single, "Timothy," took many months Ranwood R 8089 RCA LSP 4570 a The LP should Ashton, Gardrer & Dyke's brazen brand to break as hit single. the top for King Curtis must have left a little piece of rock has met with public acceptance Fresh sounding smooth group, currently Eddy Arnold has remained at attract attention more quickly because it and he con- of Memphis at the Fillmore West with with the success of their single "Resur- riding high on the Hot 100 with the title more than 20 years now, of his live appearance from which this al- spotlights a most entertaining group whose rection Shuffle." Capitol has reserviced tune of this package, make an impressive tinues to reign as one of the giants industry. This latest outing bum was taken. With his sidemen Billy storytelling style is unique in rock music. their LP and, by adding the hit single, LP debut. Along with the hit, they offer the recording sales item that in- Preston, Cornell Dupree, Bernard Purdie is banking on the LP's selling power. top treatments of such hit material as is another sure -fire The Buoys also know the fine art of en- the Memphis Horns, among others, Other outstanding examples of the three- "Make It With You," "It's Impossible," cludes his most recent hit single "Welcome and - treat- Curtis burns up every amplifier in the semble performance. "Castles," "Blood some's style are "Oh Lord," "Hymn to "If" and "Rainy Days and Mondays." An to My World" as well as beautiful Sweet place and the audience really adds spice knot," "The Prince of Thieves," "Give Up Everyone," and "Don't Want No War No original, "Anything Can Happen," is also ments of "Close to You," "My Lord" and "Ramblin' Rose." to the music. Your Guns," and "Timothy" stand out. More." strong.

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8th DAY THE BEST OF PORTER WAGONER PEGGY LEE GYPSY -In the Garden. - THE SENSATIONAL - ST 7306 (Capitol) Invictus & DOLLY PARTON- Where Did They Go. Metromedia KMD 1044 SONNY JAMES - RCA LSP 4556 Capitol ST 810 "She's Not Just Another Woman" was made Capitol ST 804 with this This group has matured greatly out of the stuff r &b hits jump from, and This collection of the best performances -beat Lee touch is added to second album. The basic music is struc- That hard -to the 8th Day sound like they'll do it Dolly Parton is James' last package "Empty Arms" put best pop tunes and the tured much hike their first LP, but the by Porter Wagoner and some of today's every time out with "Crawl Before You him right in the Top 10 of the album end result should prove an important chart sound is more together and the organ, sure to prove a blockbuster programming chart. This dynamite package offers even Walk," "I've Come to Save You," an package. Along with the title tune, she played by Jimmy Walsh, seems to be the and sales item. Their top treatments of more sales and chart potency. With his Don't focal point of the group's maturity. "As eight- minute "I'm Worried" and "Too Many is exceptional in delivery of "I No. 1 single, "Bright Lights, Big City" enchanting "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man," Know How to Love Him," "Losing My Far As You Can See" is an Cooks," their first hit. Exciting vocals, spotlighted here, he also turns in super of the Loving You," "The Last Thing Mind" from B'way's "Follies," and "Help education; while the second side catchy melodies and arrangements possess "The Pain of performances of Bobby Darin's "You're the LP one view of paradise en- Me Make It Through the Night." The contains On My Mind" and "Just Someone I Used Reason I'm Living," and Johnny Tillotson's and two that vital soul energy and writer -producer Bacharach -David rhythm ballad, "My Rock titled "Here in the Garden," Keeps Right On a Hurtin'." Ron it home for H -D -H. to Know" are standouts. "It and Foundation" has singles possibilities. other explicitly religious tunes. Dunbar socks

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COUNTRY CLASSICAL JAZZ v FARON YOUNG -Sngs CHARLIE LOUVIN & MELBA TIPPETT: THE MIDSUMMER JOHNNY HAMMONO- STATLER BROTHERS -Pictures "I.eavin' and Sarin' Goodbye." MONTGOMERY-Baby, You've MARRIAGE -Royal Opera House Breakout. Of Moments To Remember. Kudu KU -01 (CT I) Mercury SR 61354 Got What It Takes. Covent Garden Orch. & Chorus Mercury SR 61349 (Davis). Capitol ST 808 leads his sidemen, in- Faron Young is no stranger to the best Johnny Hammond Philips 6703 027 Grover Washing- country charts with his succession Miss Montgomery and Louvin reprise some cluding Hank Crawford, The Stotler Brothers follow their hit "Bed selling Moreira, Billy Cob- hit and albums, and this latest hot chart items via the title tune, their Here is an extraordinary package, full of ton, Eric Gale, Airto of Roses" LP with an entertaining pack- of singles and Johnny Williams entry containing his newest single release current hit, and the recent chart winner, authority, excellent voices, and a peak ham, Danny Moore age of contemporary nostalgia. Timed for some bluesy and all Sayin' Goodbye" is sure to "Did You Ever" also included in this top effort by conductor Colin Davis. To single through some soft, release when memories are at their zenith, "Leavin' and together arrangements of contempo- sales smash. He also turns in package. Other strong cuts include their fine out individual performances is an injustice very in the summertime, the LP recalls days prove another Too Late," and smooth performances of "Without Regret," reading of "We Sure Can Love Each here, all are so exceptionally fine. Pro- rary tunes as "It's gone by and among the original songs, There is good and the Louvin original, "When I duction is superb, as is the Royal Opera "Never Can Say Goodbye." "You Can't Go Home," "Pictures," and "I'd Love You Again," "Who's Leaving Who" Other," Their treatment of "New House orchestra. A special bow to writer - jamming throughout especially on "Blues are the cuts to be in- and "You Can't Lose What You Never Stop Dreaming." "Things" likeliest composer Sir Michael Tippet. Selah," and "Breakout." chided among the Statler's best material. Had." Dreams and Sunshine" is a standout.

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POP POP POP POP POP BAREFOOT JERRY ROBIN WILSON PUNCH - - - PG & E- McGUINNESS FLINT ST 786 That Something. - A &M SP 4307 Capitol Ain't Columbia C 30362 Y Happy Ruthy Baby. Birthday, a winner in this Producer Bones Howe has With surging country -rock rhythms and A &M SP 4299 as PG &E Capitol ST 794 Pacific Gas & Electric regroup new quartet that offers strong potential textures reminiscent of the Band, the core Miss Wilson is a fine singer and thi for fast action behind the voice of brin play and sales. The of Area Code 615 weld and meld into debut album for the label should g whose rich talents as writer, McGuinness Flint rode the charts with for Top 40 and MOR Charlie Allen, Barefoot Jerry, a new name for "Blonde her right to the front. She's expert) Y singer lead the group's their first album outing and hit single, sounding group offers a heavy, producer and soul smooth on Blonde" musicians Wayne Moss, Ken showcased in a variety of moods rangin g a "One More "When I'm Dead and Gone," and this new attack for hit single. commercial reading of Paul Simon's "Why Butirey, Mac Gayden and John Harris. from a plaintive "I Don't Know How t o produced by De- follow up is sure to bring them right back River to Cross," guest Barefoot Jerry is the latest and greatest Love Him" to a rocking "Hands Off th e Time Has to the charts. They are really together Don't You Write Me," as well as Lesley laney Bramlett along with "The group yet to test the sole supremacy of Man (Flim Flam Man)." Especially excitin g with their original material, which in- Lennon & Mc- Come," plus "Thank God for You Baby" Duncan's "Love Song," and in country -rock, as ' Smokies," are her performances of "Just Say Goodbye for this nine cludes "Happy Birthday, Ruthie Baby," the Band could turn the hit trick Cartney's "Blackbird." The Williams -Nichols "Come to Me Tonight" and "Finishing and Gordon Lightfoot's "I Can't Make It man black 7 white outfit that also boasts "Fixer," "Friends of Mine" and "When in' Boy" is potent. Touches" offer a delightful instrumental. Anymore." backing by the Blackberries. I'm Alone With You." ballad "Travel J W Z1tTqd06:0 Naot Strata J>J31LJtJJ. B1a Mack 1.1T:\ 1,111t)áö;,'. ALBUM REVIEWS

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Best of the album releases of the week in all cate- gories as picked by the BB Review Panel for top sales and chart movement.

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Albums with sales potential that are deserving of special JAZZ GOSPEL POP JAZZ consideration at both the wr Standing RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK MARION WILLIAMS - dealer and radio level. MICK ABRAHAMS- - Way to Go. p FREDDIE HUBBARD- Natural Black Inventions: Here Wondering Which A&M SP 4312 SD 8289 Sing Me a Song of Songmy. Root Strata. Atlantic FOUR STARS for the most part, Atlantic SD 1578 This is very up music Atlantic SD 1576 Miss Williams brings Gospel and Pop closer capturing many positive aspects of the * *Albums with sales potential against pop scene together in her latest LP. Her soaring, un- * * world today. Abrahams takes his experi- As the title suggests this is firmly anti- Kirk, via his diatribes within their category of flute players, blues drenched enees of reality, transforms them into trumpet mixes soundalike disciplined voice interprets "He Ain't Heavy chart war; Hubbard's crackling playing and interest in the sheer value music and possible music and words and comes up with a He's My Brother," "Turn Turn Turn," very sound and LP. The har- with poetry, Moog sounds, strings and of sound, is moving more and more into items. captivating and "Put Your monies, both instrumental and vocal, un- processed sounds. Hard to get into, oc- the rock field. The 13 tracks on this "Heaven Help Us All," album show Kirk into all this which brand new ma- derline the positive aspects and themes casionally self indulgent, but repays con- Hand in the Hand" like of this album. "Big Queen," "Winds of should gain plays from FM and progres- the title song FM and underground terial, and her singing of Change," and "Awake," are exceptional centrated listening. sive stations. All are short and (except for deep feeling and sincerity. pieces. should pick up on this, of course. Duke Ellington's "Day Dream ") by Kirk. evokes

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here, Ernie K -Doe's "Mother-in- ones. Coming from a background of evan- featured POPULAR gelism and show business (his father Law," plus many other recognizable tunes, CLASSICAL * * ** * * ** POPULAR the Mat- most recently for the Meters with Mar- BURTON -A &M SP 4293 helped organize Jordanaires), SCRIABIN: DESIR / CARESS DANSEE / JAMES used both worlds Sehorn. Toussaint was bringing hits Gol: thews has his access to shall ETUDE IN C -SHARP MINOR / SONATAS SONNY TIL & THE ORIOLES -Old in a home to New Orleans long before the to deliver his message scintillating Nos. 1, 2, B -Ruth Laredo. Connoisseur New Gold. RCA LSP 4538 pop -rock format. current surge there, yet his debut disk as YOUNGBLOODS- Sunlight. RCA LSP 4561 Society CS 2035 CHARLIE STARR -Tough & Tender. Prophe! Y a performer is a completely up -to -date, AND PIANO/ SD 6052 (Atco) RCA has selected some favorite cuts from consistent soul effort that could pop a hit RAVEL SONATA FOR VIOLIN PHILWIT & PEGASUS- Chapter One CPS FOR VIOLIN AND its Youngbloods LP catalog in an effort to Kind," "Sweet Touch of GRIEG SONATA No. 3 39003 (London) from "Chokin' Antonio profit from the group's continuing suc- Love" and "What Is Success." PIANO -Wanda Wilkomirska / "Jesus Christ, Superstar" CS 2038 RELIGIOUS * * ** cess. Among the highlights are "Sun- The spirit of Barbosa. Connoisseur Society ethereal flow of soft - & JIM ROBERTS H is light," "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby," and pervades this bright, BEETHOVEN, MENDELSSOHN, AND LISZT- NORMA ZIMMER - con- 8541 "Reason to Believe." rock known as Philwit & Pegasus, Mischa Levitzki. Klavier KS 116 Name Is Wonderful. Word WST ceived, arranged and produced by Mark PORTWOODS -How Sweet It Is. Proclai m Wirtz, who has managed to blend the JAZZ LEGENDARY PIANISTS OF THE ROMANTIC Watercolour Days. Deram DES 573 CLOUDS - elevation of the Moody Blues with the ERA CONCERT 1- Klavier KS 114 18058 (London) JIM & MARY JANE SELLERS -Oh Ha w lightness of a shepherd's song. "And I POSEIDON SOCIETY -Poseidon Society 1005 SS 2065 London Records' new English import, "Lonely Flower" and "And She Came" Great Is Our God. Supreme Try," LARRY CORYELL Barefoot Boy. Flying GIANNINI'S "TAMING OF THE SHREW" - Clouds, plays original free form rock with stand out from the rock opera flavored - COVENANT GOSPELAIRES-It's a Wondr r- Dutchman FD 10139 Kansas City Lyric Theater (Patterson). an instrumental technique that is fluid be ignored today for S 228 format that can't CRI SD 272 ful Day. Supreme and non -routine. Highlights include chart potential. Top British cast succeeds Coryell on guitar, with, basically, Steve and the tenor and soprano saxophones "Leavin'," "I Am the Melody," nicely. Marcus on BLUES longer "Watercolour Days." and Roy Haynes on drums. The set is GOSPEL * * ** * * ** loose and Coryell working on a Simm on open with PAUL MICKELSON -Young Sound. Supreme SNOOKS EAGLIN- Possum Up SP the extremes of his instrument and merging 2014 STRAWBS -From the Witchwood. A &M S 223 Tree. Arhoolie 4304 both rock and the far out jazz with ease. Only three tracks on the album which The Strawbs are an English group aim- COUNTRY allows all musicians a chance to lay out in their ing towards some spiritual quality and get moving. Avant rock. American debut album. Their instrumental work reflects Eastern music a great deal THE BEST OF JUNIOR SAMPLES Chart The HOT 100 - CHARLES LLOYD -Flowering of the Origi- Bubbling Under although all of the instruments are of CHS 1045 Western origin. Their blend of the best nal Charles Lloyd Quartet in Concert. Junior Samples of "Hee Haw" fame has of two worlds, the East and West, helps Atlantic SD 1586 come up with a collection of some of his to make this a good work. There is also An Oslo recording, made during the Lloyd Continued from page 43 best performances and it's sure to prove a fairy tale quality to many of the tunes Quartet's third European tour, it features a must item for his many fans. Espe- and the voices range from reverent to the group and the sound that attracted Freddy Weller, Columbia 4 -4538 8 noteworthy are his treatments of 110. INDIAN LAKE just plain soft harmonies. "Witchwood," cially the ears of the rock audience. Lloyd now "The Bird Mule," "The Disorderly M Jethro Tull, Reprise 102 4 "The Shepherd's Song" and "Sheep" are has moved over into the rock -jazz Ill. HYMN 43 My Dog's and right all very alluring tunes. House," "Doggone, Gone" orbit (including singing) but here the jazz Intruders, Gamble 401 4 "That's a Hee- Haw." 112. PRAY FOR ME roots are firmly planted, particuarly in Wildweeds, Vanguard 3513 4 RANDY MATTHEWS -Wish We'd Been Ready. the piano of Keith Jarrett whose roots may 113. AND WHEN SHE SMILES THE BEST OF JIM NESBITT-Chart CHS not go deeper but certainly are more ex- Word WST 8547 LOSE IT BABY Jerry Butler, Mercury 7321 o 1044 posed judging by the downhome blues riffs 114. HOW DID WE The unprecedented popularity of religious This of Nesbitt hits is sure he shoots out. Producer of this early avant Right) Tammy Wynette, Epic 5 -10759 (CB! rock triggered by "Jesus Christ, Superstar" collection Jim 115. GOOD LOVIN' (Makes It to prove a good sales item for country jazz is George Avakian. has sparked a new wave of musical effort & Sherry Bryce, MGM 1425 5 his 116. TAKE MY HAND Mel Tillis in this direction. Randy Matthews' "Wish music fans everywhere. Included are treatments Fun in Sisters Love, A &M 125 9 We'd All Been Ready" is among the better special of "Navin' '71," MIKE LIPSKIN with WILLIE "THE LION" 117. ARE YOU LONELY "Pollution," "Quittin' Time" and "The Here I Come. Flying SMITH- California ABOUT ME LEAVING Friendly Undertaker," as well as his hit Dutchman FD 10140 118. WONDER WHAT SHE'LL THINK "Truck Drivin' Cat With Nine Wives." Conway Twitty, Decca 32842 (MCA) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII An odd quartet -The Lion with his pupil, in- Mike Lipskin and Start Monteiro (now 119. TOP 40 OF THE LORD Sha Na Na, Kama Sutra 528 (Buddah) volved, like Lipskin, in the new Jefferson More Album Airplane) on clarinet. On drums is modern 120. I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG SOUL drummer Elvin Jones, his fireworks well Ike & Tina Turner, Blue Thumb 202 (Paramount) this informal, jamming under wraps for Sutra 529 (Buddah) Reviews on album. Both the Lion and Lipskin stride 121. WE GOT A DREAM Ocean, Kama items and when out on a set of familiar WE'LL LOOK BACK Merle Haggard, Capitol 3112 ALLEN TOUSSAINT- Toussaint. Scepter SPS the whole group gets together it's reminis- 122. SOMEDAY Page 49 24003 cent of those old small group sides that 123. CRAZY LOVE Helen Reddy, Capitol 3138 Allen Toussaint has penned r &b hits like used to appear on Blue Note in the 40's 124. TIE -DYE PRINCESS Ides of March, Warner Bros. 7507 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 n o u Lee Dorsey's "Working in the Coal Mine," and 50's. 51 JULY 31 _ 1971. BILLBOARD

NUMBER OF SINGLES REVIEWED THIS WEEK 133

LAST WEEK S'tÇ!!rt1i9ht bin9les 132

This record is predicted to reach the TOP 40 EASY LISTENING Chart

(C ifiò1 ;LC 4.1 :LC 1 I EC I I Ilk Cs] :Ka Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the HOT 100 Chart COUNTRY PARTRIDGE FAMILY starring SHIRLEY JONES & WAR -ALL DAY MUSIC (2:35) Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the featuring DAVID CASSIDY- (Prod. Jerry Goldstein) (Writers: Allen- Brown -Goldstein -Jordan -Miller- Oskar- HOT COUNTRY SINGLES Chart I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING (2:43) Scott) (Far -Out, ASCAP) -This strong release could do for War what (Prod. Wes Farrell) (Writers: Levine-Brown) (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) - "Groovin "' did for the Rascals, several summers back. The relaxed per- TOMMY OVERSTREET- The Family tries for its 4th Top 10 hit in a row with new material from formance makes for a most commercial summertime entry. Flip: "Get its forthcoming LP and producer Wes Farrell has proviced the group I DON'T KNOW YOU (Anymore) (2:42) Down" (3:50) (Far -Out, ASCAP). United Artists 50815 with another very likely prospect. Flip: (No Information Available). (Prod. Ricci Ma reno) (Writers Mareno -Black) (Shenandoah Bell 45-130 /Terrace, ASCAP)- Overstreet's entry is a likely successor to his Top 5 hit "Gwen." Ex- GEORGE HARRISON -BANGLA DESH (3:52) cellent material and a strong performance might even garner stronger action. Flip: "I Still Love You DONNY OSMOND -GO AWAY LITTLE GIRL (2:30) ;Prod. George Harrison & Phil Enough" (2:43) (Music City, ASCAP). Spector) (Writer: Harrison) (Harrisongs, Dot 17387 (Paramount) (Prod. Rick Hall) (Writers: Goffin -King) (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI)- BMI)- Harrison's follow -up to his multi -million selling "My Sweet Lord" The popular Osmond brother revives the Steve Lawrence hit a: a strong follow -up is a musical appeal to help our fellow -man. Produced to his "Sweet & Innocent" hi t. Other plusses are tick Hall's by Harrison and DAVE DUDLEY -FLY production and the Goff in -King signature. Flip: (No Information Avail- Phil Spector, it should find immediate and heavy chart action. Flip: AWAY AGAIN (2:18) able). MGM 14285 "Dee Blue" (3:47) (Harrisongs, BMI). Apple 1836 (Prod. Jerry Kennedy) (Writer: Dudley) (Addel, BMI)-Dudley's latest is his own composition. His relaxed style highlights the love song which could GUESS WHO -RAIN DANCE (2:45) top the success of his recent "Comm n' Down." Flip: "There You Are Again" (2:32) (Addel, BMI). Mercury 73225 (Writers: Cummings -Witter) (Cirrus /Sunspot /Walrus- Moore /Dunbar, BMI) - 1his production should exceed the success of the group's previous hit, "Albert Flasher /Broken" super vocal and instrumental work lead into STATLER BROTHERS- PICTURES (2:56) a hypnotic chorus the should attract Top 40 stations and their audi- (Prod. Jerry Kennedy) (Writers: Reid -DeWitt) (House ences. Flip: (No Information Available). RCA 74-0522 of Cash, BMI) -The Starter's reminisce musically in their strongest performance since "Bed of Rose's." Culled from their current LP, single should show significant action. Flip: "Making Memories" (2:50) (House of Cash, BMI). Mercury 7329

COMPTON BROTHERS - MAY OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT (2:45) CC 'A (Prod. Henry Hurt) (Writer: Trad.) (Brothers Two, ASCAP) -This follow -up to :Le] a Eel "Pine Grove" is more ;LC commercial record, 4:1 probably :MO I their strongest since last year's "Charlie Brown" and should bring them back into the Top 20. Dot 17391 (Paramount) Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 I Chart MOODY BLUES - *RICK NELSON & the STONE CANYON BAND Spotlights Predicted to reach the - HOT COUNTRY SINGLES THE STORY IN YOUR EYES (3:05) THANK YOU LORD (4:00) CHART Chart (Prod. Tony Clarke) (Writer: Hayward) (TRO /Cheshire, BMI; -The JERRY WALLACE -The Morning After (2:49) (4 Moody (Prod. Rick Nelson) (Writer: Nelson) (Matragun, BMI) -Nelson's latest Star, BMI). DECCA Blues' long awaited single is a typically fine and complex musical 32859 (MCA) single is a self -penned gospel flavored ballad tlleme with a contemporary love lyric culledc from their soon o be re- whose exciting musical leased LP; should bridge and CARTER FAMILY it at least match th e Hot 100 success of last year's g coda could be the keyY to TopP 40 radio acceptancep and -A Song to Mama (2:36) (House of Cash /Oak Valley, hit, "Question." BMI). Flip: "Melancholy Man" (5:09) (Leeds, ASCA?). Threshold resulting sales action. Flip: (No Information COLUMBIA 4-45428 67006 (London) Available). Decca 32860 (MCA) WARNER MACK -I Wanna Be Loved Completely (2:44) (Page Boy, MESSENGERS- SE SAC). DECCA 32858 (MCA) ROAD HOME -KEEP IT IN FAMILY (2:50) THAT'S THE WAY A WOMAN IS (1:54) ¡Prod. Dennis BILL RICE- Honky -Tonk Stardust Cowboy (2:58) (Jack & ASCAP). Lambert & Brian Potter) (Writers: Lambert-Potter) ( Trous Bill, (Prod. Mass Prod.) (Writers: Morgan -Hoier) (Stein 8 CAPITOL 3156 dale /Soldier, BMI)- Lambert and Potter have written and produced this Van Stock /Positive, commercial entry from the newcomer gr ASCAP) -The Messengers' most commercial release to oup's recently released LP that is date is an in- JEANNE PRUETT -Hold compatible with current Top fectious to My Unchanging Love (3:03) (Moss Rose, BMI). 40 programming. performance that has natural Top 40 programming and Available). Dunhill 4285 sales DECCA 32857 (MCA) potential. Flip: (No Information Available). Rare Earth 5032 (Motown) MICKI GRIFFIN -Pass It On (A.H.M.C., BMI). AMERICAN HERITAGE 401 *HUGO MONTENEGRO -LORDY (3:06) JIMMY 8 CONNIE JORDAN- Actions (Prod, Pete Speak Louder Than Words (2:18) Spargo) (Writer: Diamond) (Prophet, ASCAP)- Montenegro's (Low -Sal, BMI). AGAPE version 9002 (Starday /King) of this Neil D amond song is a likely prospect for Top 40 airplay in addition to the automatic easy listening acceptance. Flip: ROYCE PORTER- Morning Sun Remembrance (8:02) (Acclaim, BMI). "Come Again" (4:35) (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI). RCA 74 -0515 SHANNON 800

RAY FRUSHAY -A Different Drummer (2:31) (September, ASCAP). DOT 17388 (.] 2011111 Spotlighting new singles deserving special attention of programmers and dealers. SOUL FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION -Down I Go (2:48) (Prod. Jerry Peters) ¡Writers: Butler- 40 consideration in addition to easy listening programming. Beverly Peters) (Golden Cornfield /Ice Man, BMI) -The latest Friends' Hills 9467 Spotlights Predicted to reach the single offers the intricate harmony that is their trademark with pop and soul MOUNTAIN action the probable outcome. RCA 74 -0516 -Silver Paper (3:17) (Prod. Felix Pappalardi) (Writers: West - TOP 20 of the TOP SELLING SOUL SINGLES Chart Pappalardi- Collins -Gardos- Knight- Laing) TOM FOGERTY- Goodbye Media (Casserole, BMI) - Mountain's Man - Part 1 (3:25) (Prod. Tom Fogerty & third single culled from the "Mountain" Brian Gardner) (Writer: Fogerty) (Woodmont, BMI)-Fogertys LP is an especially melodic ORIGINALS -KEEP ME (See Pop Pick) first re- piece with potential FM and Top 40 radio exposure. Windfall 535 (Bell) lease as solo since his departure from Creedence was written and pro- duced by him (with Brian Gardner) and could make him Fantasy's RAWHIDE -Evel Knievel (3:19) (Prod. Bob Monaco & Jim Golden) (Writers: next big Hot 100 act. Fantasy 661 Stone -Phillips) (I rod, BMI) -This story about the daredevil cyclist has Spotlights Predicted to reach the a commercial pop /country sound that SINGLES LABELLE- Morning Much Better could give the new group a CHART SOUL Chart (4:00) (Prod. Kit Lambert & Vicki Wick- Hot 100 hit. RCA 74-0513 ham) (Writers: Zager- Schefrin) (Noma /Schefrin /Zager, BMI)- Formerly CALVIN SCOTT -Shame on the Family (2:52) Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, the group has reorganized into La- NEW COLONY SIX -Roll On (2:25) (Prod. Sanctuary Prod.) (Writers: Name (Pin Stripe, BMI). STAX 0094 belle and the debut single for Warner Bros. is a double threat for Herman -Van Kaollenburg) (New Colony, BMI) -The New Colony Six pop and soul chart action. Warner Bros. 7512 debut on the new label with an infectious performance that builds to hit possibility and GARLAND GREEN -Just My Way of Loving You (3:00) (1ulion- Brian/ IAN MATTHEWS could re-establish them on the Hot 100 chart. -Reno Nevada (3:04) (Prod. Ian Matthews) (Writer: Farina) Sunlight 1001 (Twi- night) Jadan, BMI). COTILLION 44126 (Warner Bros., ASCAP) -This demand cut from Matthews' current LP is an edited version of Richard Farina's song and the simple, clean FREE 'N' EASY -Are You Goin' My Way (2:50) (Prod. Harry "Doc" Moffitt) REFLECTION - Just Realized (2:50) (Steels-Jad /Our Children's, BMI). performance could cross from FM to Top 40 play. Vertigo 102 (Writer: Perazza) (Moffitt, ASCAP) -Free 'N' Easy have a Lobo -like sound WAND 11237 (Scepter) (Mercury) in this debut single for Big Tree. Well produced side could get Top 40 radio play and Hot 100 action. Big Tree 118 (Ampex) JAMES CARR -Hold On (2:57) (Ma lato, BMI). ATLANTIC 2803 *SANDPIPERS- Chotto Matte Kudasai (3:18) (Writers: Garner- Nakashima) (Prod. CHARLES Bob Alcivar) (Rachel, BMI) -The Sandpipers have a natural MANN -People Say (2:25) (Prod. Lee Lavergne) (Writer: Lager) PATTERSON SINGERS -Working Together (2:35) (Unart, BMI). ATCO 6827 in version their of the Hawaiian hit with immediate easy listening (Jon, BMI) -Mann, who has had hit singles in the past, offers a exposure crossing over to Top 40. AGM 1280 strong performance on original material which could bring him back O.V. WRIGHT -A Nickel and a Nail (3:30) (Don, BMI). BACK BEAT 622 into national chart action. Lanor 562 ORIGINALS-Keep Me (2:42) (Prod. Joe Hinton) (Writer: Gordy, r.) (Jobete, OSCAR TONEY, JR. -The Baby Is Mine (3:20) BMI) -This rhythmic ballad *GRAND PIANO COMPANY -Esperanto (No Exit /Williams/Roker, penned by Berry Gordy Jr. is the (2:58) (Prod. Fred Goodman, Gene BMI). CAPRICORN 8018 (Atco) Originals strongest in a while with initial soul exposure moving it Palumbo & Jim Sofia) (Writers: Goodman- Grasso) (Beechwood, BMI) - into the pop chart. Soul 35085 (Motown) Instrumental with a "Classical Gas" flavor deserves exposure from easy BO DIDDLEY -I Said Shutup Woman (2:45) (Bo- Kay /Arc, BMI). CHESS 2117 listening radio stations and could cross over pop. Ampex 11032 GENE PITNEY -Gene Are You There (2:45) (Prod. Kelso Herston) ;Writer: LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY -Bring It On Up (2:40) (Parker/Scout, BMI). Tidewell) (Herston /Catalogue, BMI) -This touching ballad written by a BILL MOSS & THE CELESTIALS -We Shall Be Free (2:17) (Prod. Bill Moss) GALAXY 780 blind fan especially for Pitney gets a warm reading fron the star (Writer: Moss) (Bridgeport, BMI) -This gospel -rock production offers with likely activity coming from pop and easy some popular sentiments in a commercial setting with strong Hot listeiing play. STOVALL Musicor 1442 100 possibilities. Westbound 184 (GRT) SISTERS -Hang On in There (3:30) (Great Honesty, BMI). REPRISE 1028 *JUDY LYNN -When the Love Starts to Come (2:14) (Prod. Jerry Styner) *BOBBY WORTH MUSIC ALL - Love Theme (3:13) (Writer: Worth) (Leonard. (Writers: Wakefield- Tucker) (Jobete, BMI) -This is an excellent choice Worth Songs /Daval, ASCAP) -Here is a full and lush entry chock full SONNY GREEN -Jody's on the Run (2:40) (Respect, BMI). HILL 777 as a single, culled from Miss Lynn's current LP. Teen oriented pro- of voices and Strings that should delight listeners of both contemporary duction has a commercial sound with easy listening programming easy listening and wall -to -wall music stations. A/S 4519 HOAGYLANDS -Why Didn't You Let Me .Know (2:17) (Soladine/D'Ann/ an added Elstokes, BMI). SPECTRUM 122 (Laurie) plus. Amaret 137 *NEW KINGSTON TRIO -Windy Wakefield (4:03) (Prod. Don Carroll Prod.) (Writers: Addrisi -Addrisi) (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI) -The Kingston Trio CHAPIN -Workin' On My Life (2:36) (Prod. Ron Galbraith) (Writer: Chapin) SHARON RIDLEY -Stay Awhile With Me (3:15) (McCoy /Interior, BMI). has reorganized into a more contemporary group and reemerge on (Lake Bottom, ASCAP) -This release from the newcomer group has a SUSSEX 223 (Buddah) Capitol with a soft rocker with a poignant lyric that natural sound for Top 40 radio stations and given the exposure should fit pop and easy listening formats alike. Capitol 3149 could come through with sales and chart action. Epic 5 -10761 (CBS) GEORGE McCRAE - Take It All Off (3:01) (Unart /Sherlyn, BMI). *NINA SIMONE -Angel of the Morning (3:29) (Prod. C.F.N.S. Prod.) (Writer: UNITED ARTISTS 50811 *JAYE P. MORGAN -A Song For You (2:55) (Prod. Eddie Reeves & Craig Taylor) (Blackwood, BMI) -This beautifully studied, mannered perform- Doerge) (Writer: Russell) (Skyhill, BMI) -Miss Morgan's performance ance of the Merrilee Rush hit serves as a triple threat in pop, soul and JOHNNY WASHINGTON -Everlasting Love (3:05) (Delightful, 8M1). DE -LITE of the Leon Russell song is a contemporary one and looms as a Top easy listening markets for the prestigious artist. RCA 74 -0514 542 52 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD her new single Joan BacZ SINGS "the night they drovc

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3 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND 9 33 34 SUMMER SAND 7 76 TIRED OF BEING ALONE 2 James Taylor (Peter Asher), Warner Bros. 7498 Dawn (Tokens Dave Appell), & Bell 45,107 Al Green (Willie Mitchell & Al Green), Hi 2194 (London) 2 1 INDIAN RESERVATION 17 34 36 IF NOT FOR YOU 10 Raiders (Mark Lindsay), Columbia 4 -45332 Olivia Newton -John (Bruce Welch & John Farrar), 90 WHERE YOU LEAD 2 Uni 55281 (MCA) Barbra Streisand (Richard Perry), Columbia 4 -45414 3 2 IT'S TOO LATE /I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE 13 35 35 CHICAGO 9 Caro e King (Lou Adler), Ode '70 66015 (A&M) - SPANISH HARLEM 1 Graham Nash (Graham Nash), Atlantic 2804 Aretha Franklin (Jerry Wexler -Tom Dowd -Arif Mardin), 5 MR. BIG STUFF 10 Atlantic 2817 39 RIDERS ON THE STORM 5 Jean Knight (Wardell Quezerque), Stax 0088 Doors (Bruce Botnick & the Doors), Elektra 45738 I 80 RIDE WITH ME 3 7 DRAGGIN' THE LINE 8 Steppenwolf (Richard Podolor), Dunhill 4283 lar 45 SMILING FACES SOMETIMES 6 Tammy James (Tommy James & Bob King), Undisputed Truth (Norman Whitfield), 71 67 MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN Roulette 7103 Gordy 7108 (Motown) G MINOR 7 Q 8 HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART? 6 38 28 WILD HORSES 1 Waldo de los Rios (Rafael Trabuccelli), Bee Gees (Bee Gees & Robert Stigwood), Rolling Stones (Jimmy Miller), United Artists 50772 Atco 6824 Rolling Stones 19101 (Atco) 72 73 WHEN MY LITTLE GIRL IS SMILING 6 7 4, DON'T PULL YOUR LOVE 11 39 40 LOVE MEANS Steve Alaimo (Chips Maman), Entrance 7501 (CBS) Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds (Steve Barri), (You Never Have to Say You're Sorry) 10 88 I LIKES TO DO IT 2 Dunhill 4276 Sounds of Sunshine (Randy Wood & Wilder Bros.), People's Choice (Bill Perry & Rudy Wilson), Ranwood 896 Phil -L.A. 8 9 TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS 15 of Soul 349 (Jamie /Guyden) I 50 WHATCHA SEE John Denver With Fat City (Milton Okun), RCA 74 -0445 IS WHATCHA GET 5 74 77 HE'S GONNA STEP ON YOU AGAIN 4 Dramatics (Tony Hester), Volt 4058 John Kongos (Gus Dudgeon), 9 10 SOONER OR LATER 9 Elektra 45729 Grass Roots (Steve Barri), Dunhill 4279 41 41 RESURRECTION SHUFFLE 7 75 78 ONE -WAY TICKET 5 Ashton, Gardner & Dyke (Ashton, Tyrone Davis (Willie Henderson), 26 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS Gardner & Dyke), Capitol 3060 Dakar 624 (Cotillion) LOVE /ABRAHAM, MARTIN & JOHN 4 42 44 WATCHING THE RIVER FLOW 6 Tom Clay (Tom Clay), Mowest 5002 (Motown) 76 79 HILL WHERE THE LORD HIDES 5 Bob Dylan (Bob Dylan), Columbia 4 -45409 Chuck Mangione (Chuck Mangione), Mercury 73208 15 MERCY MERCY ME (The Ecology) 5 46 MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY 5 WHERE EVIL Marvin Gaye (Marvin Gaye), Tamla 54207 (Motown) - GROWS 1 B.J. Thomas i (Buddy Buie & Steve Tyrell), Poppy Family (Terry Jacks), London 148 12 6 TREAT HER LIKE A LADY 17 Scepter 12320 : 100 CHIRPY CHIRPY CHEEP Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose (Bob Archibald), 44 30 HIGH TIME WE WENT/ CHEEP 2 United Artists 50721 Mac & Katie Kissoon (Miki Dallon), ABC 11306 BLACK EYED BLUES 11 79 13 13 NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE 11 Joe Cocker (Denny Cordell), A &M 1258 89 COME BACK HOME 2 Delaney & Bonnie & Friends Bobby Goldsboro (Bob Montgomery & Bobby Goldsboro), (Delaney Bramlett for Deleon), Atco 6804 52 I'M LEAVIN' 4 United Artists 50807 Elvis Presley, RCA 47 -9998 18 BRING THE BOYS HOME 9 80 83 INDIAN SUMMER 3 Freda Payne (Greg Perry/Holland- Dozier -Holland), 46 48 SHE DIDN'T DO MAGIC/ Audience (Gus Dudgeon), Elektra 45732 Invictus 9092 (Capitol) I'M THE ONLY ONE 6 lir 92 WE ARE NEIGHBORS 2 Lobo (Gernhard Enterprises), Big Tree 116 (Ampex) 15 16 HERE COMES THAT RAINY DAY Chi -Lites (Eugene Record), Brunswick 55455 FEELING AGAIN 12 66 I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE 3 LIKE - AN OPEN DOOR 1 Fortunes (Roger Cook & Roger Greenaway), Rare Earth (Rare Earth & Tom Baird), Fuzz (Joe Tate), Calla 177 (Roulette) Capitol 3086 Rare Earth 5031 (Motown) 83 91 REASON TO BELIEVE 3 19 BEGINNINGS /COLOR MY WORLD 6 1 60 MOTHER FREEDOM 3 Rod Stewart (Rod Stewart), Mercury 73224 Chicago (James William Guercio), Bread (David Gates), Elektra 45740 Columbia 4.45417 84 86 GONNA BE ALRIGHT NOW 4 57 WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN 3 Gayle McCormick (Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter), 17 17 I DON'T WANT TO DO WRONG 9 Who (Lambert- Stampe- Cameron), Dunhill 4281 Gladys Knight & the Pips (Johnny Bristol), Decca 32846 (MCA) Soul 35083 (Motown) 94 I AIN'T GOT TIME ANYMORE 50 47 RESURRECTION SHUFFLE 11 3 Glass Bottle (Bill Ramal & Dickie Goodman), 1t 20 HOT PANTS PT. 1 (She Got to Use What Tom Jones (Gordon Mills), Parrot 40064 (London) Avco 4575 She Got to Get What She 86 87 I'VE FOUND SOMEONE OF MY OWN Wants) 4 51 55 I'M A BELIEVER 6 9 James Brown (James Brown Free Movement (Joe Porter), Decca 32818 (MCA) Prod.), Neil Diamond (Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich), People 2501 (Starday /King) Bang 586 WEDDING - SONG (There Is Love) 1 21 SIGNS 10 52 54 RAINY JANE 7 Paul Stookey (Jim Mason & Ed Mottau), Five Man Electrical Band (Dallas Warner Bros. 7511 i Smith), Davy Jones (Jackie Mills), Bell 45,111 Lionel 3213 (MGM) GO DOWN 53 59 HE'S SO FINE 6 - GAMBLIN' 1 20 12 THAT'S THE WAY I'VE ALWAYS HEARD Blood, Sweat & Tears (David Clayton- Thomas & Fred Jody Miller (Billy Sherrill), Epic 5 -10734 (CBS) Lipsius), Columbia IT SHOULD BE 16 4 -45427 54 49 STOP, LOOK & LISTEN (To Your Car y Simon (Eddie Kramer), Elektra 45724 Heart) 9 89 95 YOU'RE THE ONE FOR ME 2 Stylistics (Thom Bell), Avco 4572 Joe Simon (John Richbourg & Joe Simon), 21 14 SHE'S NOT JUST ANOTHER WOMAN 12 74 AIN'T NO SUNSHINE 3 Spring 115 (Polydor) 31 8th Day (Holland- Dozier -Holland Prod. Staff), Invictus 9087 Bill Withers (Booker T. Jones), IT'S THE (Capitol) - REAL THING, Pt. 1 1 tirSussex 219 (Buddah) Electric 24 LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH 7 Express (Slack Johnson), Linco 1001 (Cotillion) Isley Brothers (R. Isley/0. Isley/R. 62 CRAZY ABOUT THE LA LA LA 5 Isley), 91 98 BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY 3 T -Neck 930 (Buddah) Smokey Robinson & the Miracles ( "Smokey," Sonny James With the Southern Gentlemen Henry Cosby, Terry Jackson), Tamla 54206 (Motown) 23 23 DOUBLE BARREL 8 (George Richey), Capitol 3114 12 Dave & Ansil Collins (W. Riley), Big Tree 115 68 IT'S SUMMER 2 (Ampex) 92 - IT'S ABOUT TIME 1 Temptations (Norman Whitfield), Gordy 7109 (Motown) Dillards (Richard 24 25 GET IT ON 11 Podolor), Anthem 101 58 58 OVER (United Artists) Chase (Frank Raid & Bob Destocki), Epic 5 -10738 (CBS) & OVER 7 Delfonics (Stan Watson & Staff), 93 93 LOVE IS 25 11 RAINY DAYS LIFE 5 & MONDAYS 12 Philly Groove 166 (Bell) v Earth, Wind & Fire (Joe Wissert), Carpenters (Jack Daugherty), A &M 1260 59 43 CHANGE PARTNERS 8 Warner Bros. 7492 31 LIAR 4 Stephen Stills (Stephen Stills & Bill Halverson), 94 99 WHEN YOU GET RIGHT DOWN TO IT 2 Three Dog Night (Richard Podolor), Dunhill 4282 Atlantic 2806 0 Ronnie Dyson (Stan Vincent), Columbia 4 -45387 27 27 FUNKY NASSAU -Part 1 60 51 WALK AWAY 13 10 95 - LOVE ME 1 The Beginning of the End (Marlin Prod.), James Gang (James Gang Bill & Szymcyzk), ABC 11301 Impressions (Curtis Mayfield), Curtom 1959 (Buddah) Alston 4595 (Atco) 61 61 THE LAST TIME I SAW HER 6 28 29 RINGS 8 96 96 MARE, TAKE ME HOME 2 Glen Campbell (Al De Lory), Capitol 3123 Matthews' Southern Cymarron (Chips Moman), Entrance 7500 (CBS) Comfort (Ian Matthews), , 71 I HEAR THOSE CHURCH BELLS RINGING 8 Decca 32845 (MCA) 37 SWEET HITCH -HIKER 3 Dusk (Tokens & Dave Appell), Bell 990 97 DO YOU KNOW I 3reedence Clearwater - WHAT MEAN 1 Revival (Creedence), Lee Michaels (Lee Fantasy 665 63 56 FOLLOW ME 11 Michaels), A &M 1262 Mary Travers (Milton Okun), Warner Bros. 7481 42 MAYBE TOMORROW 4 98 - K -JEE 4 64 70 SATURDAY MORNING CONFUSION Jackson 5 (Corporation), Motown 1186 4 Nite - Liters (Fuqua Ill Prod.), RCA 74 -0461 Bobby Russell (Snuff Garrett), United Artists 50788 31 32 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND 8 99 65 69 MAGGIE 8 - YOU'VE GOT TO EARN IT 1 Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway (Joel Dorn & Staple Singers (Al Bell), Stax Redbone (Lolly Vegas & Pete Welding), 0093 Arif Marchn), Atlantic 2808 Epic 5 -10670 (CBS) 100 GOOD 32 - ENOUGH TO BE YOUR WIFE 1 33 MOON SHADOW 6 66 64 TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP 7 Jeannie C. Riley (Shelby S. Singleton, Jr.), Cat Stevens (Paul Samwell- Smith), A &M 1265 Gordon Lightfoot (Joe Wissert), Reprise 1020 Plantation 75 (SSS Intl)

It's Summer (Jobete, BMI) HOT 57 Over 8 Over (Nickel Shoe, 100 BM)) 58 Tired of Being Alone IFS the Real Thing, Pt. 1 (Cotillion /Parman, BMI) 90 (Jet, BM)) 67 Ain't No Sunshine It's Too Rainy Jane (Screen Gems -Columbia, Treat Her Like a (Stage (Interior, BMI) 55 Here Comes That Roily Day Feeling Again in Litigation) 15 Lote (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) 3 BMI) 52 lady Door, BMI) 12 I've Reason to Believe ( Koppelman- Rubin, He's Gonna Step on You Again (TRO- Essex, ASCAP) 74 Found Someone of My Own BMI) 83 Walk Away Beginnings (Aurelius, BMI) 16 Resurrection Shuffle (Ashton, Gardner )Pomco /Home Made, BMI) 60 He's So Fine (Bright lunes, BMI) 53 (Mango /Run -A -Muck, BMI) 86 8 Dyce) Block Eyed Blues (TRO- Andover, ASCAP) 44 (Edwards Colette:, ASCAP) Watching the River Flow (Big Sky, ASCAP) 42 High Time We Went (TRO- Andover, K 41 Bright Lights, Big City (Conrad, BMI) ASCAP) 44 -Joe )Rutri, BM)) 98 Resurrection We Are Neighbors (Hog, ASCAP) 91 Hill Where the Lord Fides Shuffle (Tom Jones) 81 Bring the Boys Home (Gold Forever, BMI) 14 The Lost Time I Sow Her (WB, ASCAP) 61 (Edwards Coleno, ASCAP) Wedding Song (There Is Love) ( Rehabo Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) 76 5B Liar (Mainstay, BMI) 26 Ride With Me (Duchess, BMI) 70 (Songbirds of Paradise, ASCAP) 87 Change Partners (Gold Hill, BMI) 59 Hot Pants Pt. 1 (She Got to Use What She Got Like an Open Door (Ferncliff /JAMS, BMI) 82 Riders on the What the World Needs Now Chicago Room, to Get What She Wants Storm (Doors, ASCAP) 36 Is Love /Abraham, Martin 8 (Giving BMI) 35 (Crited, BMI) 18 Love Is Life )Hummit, BMI) 93 Rings ) Unart, BMI) John (Blue Seas /Jac, ASCAP . /Roxnique, . . ASCAP) 10 Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep ( Alfiere S.I.A.E., ASCAP) 78 How Con You Mend a Broken Heart? 28 Love Me (Curtom, BMI) 95 Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get (Groovesville, BMI) Color My World (Aurelius, BMI) 16 (Casserole /Tamerlane, BMI) 6 Saturday Morning Confusion (Pix Russ, ASCAP) 64 40 Love Means (You Never Hove to Say You're Sorry) When My Little Girl Is Smiling Come Back Home (Detail, BMI) 79 She Didn't Do Magic (Fomous /Kaiser /Big Led f, ASCAP) 46 Ain't Got Time Anymore ASCAP) (Bon Ton, ASCAP) 39 (Screen Gems -Columbia, BM)) Crory About the to la La (Jobete, BMI) )Leeds, 85 She's Not Just Another Woman (Gold Forever, 72 56 Don't Want to Love the One You're With )Gold Hill, BMI) 22 BMI) 21 When Do Wrong (Jobete, BMI) 17 Signs (Four Star, BM)) You Get Right Down to It Feel the 19 Do You Know What I Mean (LaBrea /Sattwo, ASCAP) 97 Earth Move (Screen Gems-Columbia, BMI) 3 Maggie (Novalene /Blackwood, BMI) 65 (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) Smiling Faces Sometimes ( Jobete, EMI) 37 94 Don't Pull Your Love (Cents Hear Those Church Cells Mare, Take Me Home (Dutchess, EMI) Where Evil 8 Pence, BMI) 7 Ringing 96 Sooner or Later (Zekley /Paris, ASCAP) 9 Grows (Gone Fishin', 8MI) ... 77 Double Barrel (Interglobal, )Pocket Full of Tones /Saturday, Maybe Tomorrow (Jobete, BMI) Where BMI) 23 BMI) 62 30 Spanish Harlem (Progressive /Trio, BMI) 69 You Lead (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) 68 Droggin the Line (Big Just Want to Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) Seven, BMI) 5 Celebrate (Jobete, BMI) 47 (Jobete, BMI) I1 Stop, Look 8 Listen no Your Heart) Wild Horses (Gideon, MI) 38 Likes to Do it (Dandelion, BMI) 73 Might Clouds of Joy (Low -Sal, BMI) 43 Won't Get Fooled Follow Me (Cherry Lone, ASCAP) 63 (Bellboy /Assorted, BMI) 54 Again (Track, BMI) 49 f Not for You (Big Say, ASCAP) 34 Moon Shadow (Irving, BMI) 32 Summer Sand (Pocket Funky Nassau -Part 1 (Sherlyn, BMI) Full of Tunes /50turde,, BMI) 33 27 m Leavin' )Presley/Oten, BMI) 45 Mother Freedom )Screen Gems Columbia, BMI) 48 You're the One for Me )Goucho /Unichappell, BMI) 89 Sweet Hitch -Hiker (Greasy King, BMI) 29 You've Get It On (Cho -8il, ASCAP) 24 m the Only One (Fa moos /Kaiser /Big Leaf, ASCAP) 46 Moxart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor (Morro, BMI) 71 Got a Friend (Roberta Flock 8 Donny Hathaway) Take Me Home, Go Down ndian Summer (UM ASCAP) Mr. Big Stuff (Maloco /Caraljo, BMI) 4 Country Roads (Cherry Lone, ASCAP) . 8 (Screen Gems -Columbia, EMI) 31 Gamblin' (Blackwood /Minnesingers, BMI) . 88 80 .... Talking In your Sleep (Early Morning, ASCAP) 66 You've Got o Friend (James Gonna Be Alright Now (Trousdale /Soldier, BMI) 84 ndian Reservation (Acuff -Rose, BMI) 2 Never Ending Song of Love (Metric, BMI) )3 Taylor) That's the Way I've Always Heard It (Screen Good Enough is Should 5e Gems -Columbia, BMI) 1 to no Your Wife (Belwin- Mills, ASCAP) 100 About Time (Fatleid, BMI) 92 One -Way Ticket (Julio /Brian, BMI) 75 (Quackenbush /Kensho, ASCAP) 20 You've Got to Earn It (Jobete, BMI) 99 Compiled from national retail sales and radio airplay by the Music Popularity Charts Dept. of Billboard. Now there's a spectacular new us Christ Super Star.

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1 1 CAROLE KING 17 36 38 CURTIS MAYFIELD 10 91 CHARLEY PRIDE 2 Tapestry Curtis Live W I'm Just Me Ode '70 SP 77009 (A &M) Curtom CRS 8008 (Buddah) RCA LSP 4560

2 2 JAMES TAYLOR 13 37 26 CARPENTERS 46 72 74 JIMI HENDRIX 22 Mud Slide Slim & the Blue Horizon Close to You Cry of Love Warner Bros. BS 2561 A &M SP 4271 Reprise MS 2034

3 3 ROLLING STONES 11 38 34 THREE DOG NIGHT 34 73 73 ISAAC HAYES 35 Sticky Fingers Naturally To Be Continued Rolling Stones COC 59100 (Atco) Dunhill DS 50088 Enterprise ENS 1014 (Stax /Volt)

4 5 PAUL & LINDA McCARTNEY 9 82 ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND 2 74 79 DONNY HATHAWAY 10 Ram At Fillmore East Everything Is Everything Apple SMAS 3375 Capricorn SD 2-802 (Atco) Atco SD 33 -332

5 4 JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR 37 52 IKE & TINA TURNER 4 75 83 CHICAGO 77 Various Artists What You Hear Is What You Get/ Columbia KGP 24 Decca DXSA 7206 (MCA) Live at Carnegie Hall United Artists UAS 9953 76 BREAD 7 MARVIN GAYE 8 77 19 What's Going On Manna 41 42 THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY ALBUM 40 Elektra EKS 74086 Tamla TS 310 (Motown) Bell 6050 77 80 OSMONDS 7 6 CARPENTERS 9 27 42 41 JAMES TAYLOR 73 MGM SE 4724 &M SP 3502 A Sweet Baby James Warner Bros. WS 1843 78 78 8 8 JETHRO TULL 12 LILY TOMLIN 19 Aqualung 43 44 SANTANA 43 This Is a Recording Polydor Reprise MS 2035 Abraxas 24 -4055 Columbia KC 30130 79 61 14 STEPHEN STILLS II 3 MANDRILL 15 44 39 TOM JONES SINGS SHE'S A LADY Polydor 24 -4050 p Atlantic SD 7206 11 Parrot XPAS 71046 (London) 80 71 MARY TRAVERS 11 ROD STEWART 7 16 45 46 JERRY REED 14 Mary Every Picture Tells a Story When Warner Bros. WS 1907 Mercury SRM 1.609 You're Hot, You're Hot RCA Victor LSP 4506 KRIS KRISTOFFERSON 13 BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS 4 - 1 46 50 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS 12 * The Silver Tongued Devil & I B S & T 4 If I Were Your Woman Monument Z 30679 KC 30590 Columbia Soul SS 731 (Motown) 82 85 VIKKI CARR'S LOVE STORY 12 10 CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG 15 56 RARE EARTH 3 4 Columbia C 30662 4 Way Street W One World Atlantic SD 2-902 Rare Earth RS 520 (Motown) 83 86 B.B. KING 24 13 9 EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER 5 48 47 ROBERTA FLACK 49 Live at Cook County Jail Tarkus Chapter Two ABC ABCS 723 Cotillion SD 9900 Atlantic SD 1569 84 53 WALDO DE LOS RIOS 9 12 ARETHA FRANKLIN 9 14 49 49 EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER 26 Sinfonias Aretha Live at Fillmore West Cotillion SD 9040 United Artists UAS 5802 Atlantic SD 7205 85 92 SUPREMES .15 16 JONI MITCHELL 5 50 40 ELVIS PRESLEY 6 6 Touch Blue Love Letters From Elvis Motown MS 737 Reprise MS 2038 RCA Victor LSP 4530 19 JOHN DENVER 16 94 BYRDS 2 86 70 RAY CHARLES 10 Poems, Prayers & Promises Byrdmaóiax Volcanic Action of My Soul RCA Victor LSP 4499 Columbia KC 30640 ABC ABCS 726 52 43 ELECTRIC HOT TUNA 17 17 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD 14 6 87 76 BOOKER T. & THE MG's 25 Survival First Pull Up Then Pull Down Melting Pot Capitol SW 764 RCA Victor LSP 4550 Stax STS 2035

18 15 GRAHAM NASH 7 53 45 CHICAGO III 27 88 96 CAROLE KING 14 Songs for Beginners Columbia C2 30110 Writer Atlantic SD 7204 Ode '70 SP 77006 (A &M) 54 51 JANIS JOPLIN 27 19 21 RAIDERS 7 117 FREDA PAYNE Pearl 8 Indian Reservation Contact Columbia KC 30322 Columbia C 30768 Invictus SMAS 7307 (Capitol) 55 55 GORDON LIGHTFOOT 10 20 22 PARTRIDGE FAMILY 18 90 99 JOHNNY WINTER AND Summer Side of Life 21 Up to Date Live Reprise RS 2037 Bell 6059 Columbia C 30475 56 57 EDDIE HARRIS & LES McCANN 10 21 18 BURT BACHARACH 7 91 81 RICHIE HAVENS Second Movement 30 Close to You /One Less Bell to Alarm Clock Answer Atlantic 5D 1583 A &M SP 3501 Stormy Forest SFS 6005 (MGM) 57 54 RAY PRICE 22 23 CAT STEVENS 26 92 98 BLOODROCK III I Won't Mention It Again 17 Tea for the Tillerman Capitol ST Columbia G 30510 765 .4 &M SP 4280 58 48 HUDSON & LANDRY 17 93 87 23 20 THREE DOG NIGHT 23 LOVE STORY 31 Hanging in There Golden Bisquits Soundtrack Dore 324 Paramount Dunhill DS 50098 PAS 6002 59 94 97 BUDDY 24 24 OSMONDS 6 59 HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS 7 MILES 56 Homemade Dunhill DS 50103 Them Changes Mercury MGM SE 4770 SR 61280 60 58 LEE MICHAELS 9 95 95 JOHN BALDRY 25 27 GUESS WHO 16 5th 5 It Ain't Easy Best of A &M SP 4302 RCA Victor LSPX 1004 Warner Bros. WS 1921 61 65 OSIBISA 26 25 LEON RUSSELL & THE 5 96 100 ELTON JOHN SHELTER Decca DL 75285 (MCA) 44 PEOPLE 10 Uni 93090 (MCA) Shelter SW 8903 (Capitol) 62 60 JOHNNY CASH 6 97 84 TAJ MAHAL A Man in Black 8 27 29 CHASE 13 The Real Thing E3ic E Columbia C 30440 30472 (CBS) Columbia G 30619 63 69 STEVIE WONDER 13 98 75 PROCOL HARUM 28 30 TEMPTATIONS 13 Where I'm Coming 13 From Broken Barricades The Sky's the Limit Tamla TS 308 (Motown) A &M SP Gordy GS 957 (Motown) 4294 64 67 ALICE COOPER 20 99 89 29 31 JACKSON 5 14 Love It to Death DONNY HATHAWAY 12 Atco SD 33 -360 Maybe Tomorrow Warner Bros. WS 1883 Motown MS 735 65 68 DELANEY & BONNIE & FRIENDS 18 100 90 NILSSON 22 30 32 CARLY SIMON 15 Motel Shot The Point! Elektra EKS 74082 Atco SD 33-358 RCA Victor LSPX 1003 66 62 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD 101 93 TEMPTATIONS 31 28 ELTON JOHN 35 45 10 Live Album 1_ -17 -70 Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Capitol SWBB 633 Gordy Uri 93105 (MCA) GS 954 (Motown) 102 103 ANDY 32 33 DOORS 67 72 CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY 116 WILLIAMS 24 13 Columbia Love L.A. Woman GP 8 Story Columbia KC Elektra EKS 75011 30497 68 64 NEIL YOUNG 46 103 88 NEIL DIAMOND 33 36 JAMES GANG 16 37 After the Gold Rush Tap Root Manuscript Thirds Reprise RS 6383 Uni 73092 (MCA) ABC /Dunhill ABCX 721 Compiled from National Retail 69 66 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE 39 104 110 SIMON & GARFUNKEL Stores by the Music Popularity 34 35 BLACK SABBATH 24 77 Greatest Hits Bridge Over Chart Department and the Paranoid Troubled Water Epic KE 30324 (CBS) Columbia KCS 9914 Record Market Research Warner Bros. WS 1887 Department of Billboard. 70 63 ELTON JOHN 28 105 108 WOODSTOCK 35 61 37 DONNY OSMOND ALBUM 4 Tumbleweed Connection Soundtrack MGM SE 4782 Uni 93096 (MCA) 56 Cotillion SD 3-500

JULT 31, l Y/ I, BILLBOARD I o00 ooa A-Z (LISTED BY ARTIST) Herb Alpert & the Tiluana Brass 150 Allman Brothers Band 39 Lynn Anderson 106, 119 Billboard Atomic Rooster 106 Burt Bacharach 21 John Baldry 95 Shirley Bassey 198 POSITIONS 106 -200 Bells 175 Black Sabbath 34, 149 Blood, Sweat & Tears 11 Bloodrock 92 Booker T. & the MG's 87 Bread 76 t t Brewer & Shipley 137 Byrds 51 lJ W W V W W W W ó o Glen Campbell 115 Canned Heat 141 cos Y Vf Carpenters 7 37 Cn ARTIST m Cn ARTIST ARTIST Vikki Carr 82 E s 67 15 Title, Label, Number (Distributing Label) Title, Label, Number (Distributing Label) 3 Johnny Cash Title, Label, Number (Distributing Label) 3 3 Ray Charles 86 Chase 27 Chicago 53, 67, 75 Child's Garden of Grass 172 tr 121 ATOMIC ROOSTER 5 137 141 BREWER & SHIPLEY 22 169 166 TOM JONES 38 Joe Cocker 122 Cohen 191 You Tarkio I (Who Have Nothing) Leonard Death Walks Behind Judy Collins 164 Elektra EKS 74094 Kama Sutra KSBS 2024 (Buddah) Parrot XPAS 71039 (London) Perry Como 134 Alice Cooper 64 15 107 102 STEPPENWOLF 22 138 140 DEREK & THE DOMINOS 37 170 163 DIANA Creedence Clearwater Revival 109 117 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 1i, 116 Gold/Their Greatest Hits Layla TV Soundtrack /Diana Ross Motown MS 719 Dunhill DSX 50099 Atco SD 2 -704 Waldo de los Rios 84 Bonnie & Friends 611 171 172 MOUNTAIN 26 Delaney & ANDERSON 2 139 120 JEFFERSON AIRPLANE 34 John Denver 14 108 112 LYNN Nantucket Sleighride Derek & the Dominos 138 You're My Man Worst of Windfall 5500 (Bell) Neil Diamond 103, 133 37 Columbia C 30793 RCA Victor LSP 4459 Doors 157 CHILD'S GARDEN OF GRASS 9 177 24 172 Earth, Wind & Fire 109 105 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL 54 14.0 127 ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Elektra EKS 75012 Electric Hot Tuna 57 Cosmo's Factory Sweetheart Emerson, Lake & Palmer 13 49 Parrot XPAS 71043 (London) Fantasy 8402 173 185 FORTUNES 4 Percy Faith 200 Here That Rainy Day Fifth Dimension 117 110 107 BARBRA STREISAND 24 141 143 CANNED HEAT CONCERT 3 Comes Five Man Electrical Band 179 46 Stoney End Recorded Live in Europe Feeling Again Roberta Flack Capitol ST 809 Fortunes 173 Columbia KC 30106 United Artists UAS 5509 Aretha Franklin 14 174 170 FRANK SINATRA 15 142 142 LORETTA LYNN 6 Marvin Gaye 6 111 116 EDGAR WINTER'S WHITE TRASH 14 Sinatra & Company Grand Funk Railroad 17, 66, 136 I Free Epic E 30512 (CBS) Wanna Be Reprise FS 1033 Grateful Dead 154 Decca DL 75282 (MCA) Guess Who 25 175 178 BELLS 14 112 104 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL 32 143 146 ISAAC HAYES 68 Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds 51 Pendulum Stay Awhile Tim Hardin 181 Movement Polydor 24 -4510 E ddie Harris á Les McCann 51 Fantasy 8410 Enterprise ENS 1010 (Stax/Volt) George Harrison 161 176 181 BILL WINTERS 6 Donny Hathaway 74, 91 113 106 IKE & TINA TURNER 35 144 151 EDDIE KENDRICKS 11 Richie Havens 91 Just as I Am 73, 143 By Isaac Hayes Workin' Together All Myself Sussex SXBS 7006 (Buddah) Jimi Hendrix 77 Liberty LST 7650 Tamla TS 309 (Motown) Honey Cone 141 Hudson 61 177 180 EARTH, WIND & FIRE 11 & Landry 183 REDBONE 9 145 145 HONEY CONE 7 Humble Pie 151 Warner Bros. WS 1905 Engelbert Humperdinck 144 Ykí Potlatch Sweet Replies Hot Wax HA 706 (Buddah) 5 29, 121 Epic E 30109 (CBS) 1 Jackson - PHARAOH SANDERS James Gang 33, 151 165 BOOTS RANDOLPH 8 11A1 Jefferson Airplane 131 115 114 GLEN CAMPBELL 16 tr Thembi Homer Louis Randolph Ill Impulse AS 9206 (ABC /Dunhill) Jesus Christ, Superstar Greatest Hits Jethro Tull 1 Monument 230678 (CBS) Elton John 31, 70 96, 15 Capitol SW 752 FIVE MAN ELECTRICAL BAND 1 - Tom Jones 44, 161 147 156 ROD STEWART 39 * Signs Janis Joplin N 116 109 CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG 70 Gasoline Alley Lionel LRS 1100 (MGM) Eddie Kendricks - 14 Deja Vu Mercury SR 61264 FRIENDS 19 Albert King 191 Atlantic SD 7200 180 179 B.B. King si 148 134 CHARLEY PRIDE 26 Soundtrack /Elton John Carole King 1, el 117 101 FIFTH DIMENSION 21 From Me to You Paramount PAS 6004 Gladys Knight & the Pips 41 Kris Kristofferson Si Love's Lines, Angles Rhymes RCA Victor LSP 4468 & 181 186 ENOCH LIGHT 2 Bell 6060 Lettermen 191 149 119 BLACK SABBATH 49 Big Band Hits of the 30's & 40's Jerry Lee Lewis 152, 161 118 122 NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE 91 Warner Bros. WS 1871 Project 3 PP 5056 Enoch Light 181 Gordon Lightfoot 55, 127 Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere 182 192 LIGHTHOUSE 2 Lighthouse 18: Reprise RS 6349 169 HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS 2 Lobo 181 One Fine Morning Loretta Lynn 147 Summertime Evolution 3007 (Stereo Dimension) 119 113 LYNN ANDERSON 30 A &M SP 4314 Tel Mahal Y, Rose Garden 183 189 SUPREMES & FOUR TOPS 6 Henry Mancini 181 151 138 WHO 98 Mandrill 71 Columbia C 30411 Return of the Magnificent Seven Tommy Chuck Mangione 151 Motown MS 736 Mark -Almond 161 Decca DXSW 7205 120 111 BEST OF WILSON PICKETT, VOL. Curtis Mayfield 36, 12 2 11 184 VALERIE SIMPSON Paul & Linda McCartney Atlantic SD 8290 - 152 153 JERRY LEE LEWIS 2 Lee Exposed Michaels 61 Touching Home Buddy Miles 94, 121 Tarnla TS 311 (Motown) J oni Mitchell 11 121 124 JACKSON 5 45 Mercury SR 61343 Moody Blues 129, 181 Third Album 185 - O.C. SMITH 1 Mountain 17' 168 JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS 2 Motown MS 718 Help Me Make It Through the Night Rainbow Funk Jim Nabors 121 Columbia C 30664 Soul S 732 (Motown) Graham Nash 11 122 125 JOE COCKER 47 Nilsson 100, 161 186 HENRY MANCINI & HIS CONCERT Mad Dogs & Englishmen 154 155 GRATEFUL DEAD 6 - Nita -Liters 191 A &M SP 6002 ORCHESTRA 1 Historic Dead Ocean 16' Sunflower SNF 5004 (MGM) Mancini Concert Osibisa 6'' 123 123 GORDON LIGHTFOOT 34 RCA LSP 4542 Donny Osmond 31 If You Could Read My Mind tr 182 CHUCK MANGIONE 5 Osmonds 34, T 187 199 YOUNGBL00DS 2 Reprise RS 6392 Friends & Love Partridge Ride the Wind Family 20, 4' Mercury SRM 2-800 Freda Payne 67 124 131 CURTIS MAYFIELD 44 Warner Bros/Raccoon BS 2563 Wilson Pickett 121 P ink Floyd Curtis 156 162 JAMES GANG 50 191 188 195 INTRODUCING LOBO 9 Elvis Presley 50, 131 Curtom CRS 8005 (Buddah) Rides Again Ray Price 57, 13' Big Tree BTS (Ampex) ABC ABCS 711 2003 Charley Pride 71, 141 125 128 RASCALS 9 Procol Harum 91 157 133 WOODSTOCK 2 17 189 TIM HARDIN 1 Peaceful World - Raiders 1! Soundtrack Columbia G 30462 Bird on a Wire Boots Randolph 141 Cotillion SD 2 -400 Columbia C 30551 Rare Earth 4¡ Rascals 121 126 129 BUDDY MILES 17 158 167 PIE HUMBLE 9 190 194 ALBERT KING 5 Redbone 114 Message to the People Rock On Helen Reddy 131 Lovejoy Jerry Reed 41 Mercury SRM 1ó08 A &M SP 4301 Stax STS 2040 Rolling Stones 1 D iana Ross 171 159 150 SWEET 127 118 SANTANA 99 SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS 191 193 LEONARD COHEN 11 Leon Russell SI Columbia CS 9781 SONG 5 Songs of Love & Hate Pharaoh Sanders 171 Soundtrack Columbia C 30103 Santana 43, 121 148 JIM NABORS 2 Stax STS 3001 Carly Simon 31 192 200 NITE- LITERS 2 Simon & Garfunkel 101 Help Me Make It Through the Night Simpson 160 160 STEPHEN STILLS Morning, Valerie 181 Columbia C 30810 36 Noon & the Nite- Liters Frank Sinatra 171 Atlantic SD 7202 RCA LSP 4493 Sly & the Family Stone 61 129 136 MOODY BLUES 47 O.C. Smith 151 193 191 NANCY WILSON A Question of Balance 161 115 OCEAN 10 3 Soundtracks: THS But Beautiful Friends 161 Threshold 3 (London) Put Your Hand in the Hand Love Story Capitol ST 798 91 130 130 HELEN REDDY Kama Sutra KSBS 2033 (Buddah) Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song 151 9 Woodstock 101 I Don't Know How to Love Him 194 198 WEATHER REPORT 2 Woodstock 2 157 162 173 MARK -ALMOND 9 Capitol ST 762 Columbia G 30661 Edwin Starr 197 Blue Thumb BTS 27 S tepp enwolf 107 131 135 RAY PRICE 47 Cat Stevens 21 195 197 LETTERMEN Rod Stewart 10, For the Good Times 163 147 TAMMY WYNETTE 9 147 Feelings Stephen Stills 9 161 Columbia C 30106 We Sure Can Love Each Other Barbra Streisand 111 Capitol SW 781 Epic E 30658 (CBS) Supremos 85 132 132 MOODY BLUES 113 Supremos & Pour Tops 1113 196 196 LINK WRAY 2 On the Threshold of a Dream 164 164 JUDY COLLINS 35 James Taylor 2, 47 Deram DES 18025 (London) Whales & Nightingales Polydor 24 -4064 Temptations 25 101 Three Dog Night 23, 38 Elektra EKS 75010 Lily Tomlin 133 126 NEIL DIAMOND 50 197 EDWIN STARR 76 - Mary Travers BO 165 152 Gold GEORGE HARRISON 33 Involved Ike & Tina Turner 40, 113 Uni 73084 (MCA) All Things Must Pass Gordy GS 9561 ( Motown) Undisputed Truth 168 Apple STCH 639 the 134 137 PERRY COMO 6 Jr. Walker & All Stars 153 198 - SHIRLEY BASSEY Weather Report 194 I 166 177 RAMSEY Think of You LEWIS 7 Something Else Who 151 RCA Victor LSP 4529 Back to the Roots Andy Williams 102 United Artists UAS 6797 Nancy Wilson 193 Cadet CA 6001 (Chess /Checker) 135 144 ELVIS PRESLEY 2 Edgar Winter's White Trash 111 199 PINK FLOYD Johnny Winter 90 C'mon Everybody 167 149 NILSSON 3 Relics Bill Withers 176 RCA Camden CAL 2518 Aerial Pandemonium Ballet Stevie Wonder 63 Capitol SW 759 L RCA LSP 4543 ink Wray 196 136 139 GRAND FUNK Tammy Wynette 163 RAILROAD 56 200 - PERCY FAITH & HIS ORCHESTRA Closer to Home 187 UNDISPUTED TRUTH 2 Black Magic Woman Neil Young 68 Neil Young & Crazy Horse 118 Capitol SKAO 471 Gordy G 955 (Motown) Columbia C 30800 Youngbloods 157 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD 57 Late News

Letters to the Editor

Dear Sir: they would take this artist and against this company for what they After being in the business for really put a big push on him. They had put me through and the lawyer 10 years as a disk jockey, agent, cut two sides on him which were informed me I had a good case manager, publisher, and more re- supposed to be part of a sound- and could probably win a judge- cently, a producer, I feel led to track for a movie which has never ment, but couldn't collect from a voice a situation which has virtu- been released. They have still to company with no money. So after ally put me out of business. release a single on him after six 15 months with this company and In the fall of 1969 I began deal- months and are now pressing for years of building a business, I now :rig with a record company in New 50 percent of the management on have to find something else to do. York concerning two masters and him with no indication that they I believe that if more honesty two groups. Shortly afterwards, the will do anything with him even were shown by certain companies, company agreed to purchase the then. (and I admit there are those who masters, and the deal was signed My complaint is this: If a com- care enough not to drag you on) in the early part of 1970. After pany is in trouble and can't do you the business would profit much the deal was signed, I was given any good, why can't they just tell better. In other words, if a man proposed release dates for each you instead of beating around the has a product and the company is master and given the "go ahead" bush. It is so hard to get a "plain" interested, they should make a deal to produce an album on one of yes or no from them. I have waited and stick by it. If they agree on the groups. I set up the studio and for over 15 months to have a split publishing, then that should the company sent them a purchase single on any of the three acts be the deal and not be allowed a order for the time. We did the signed to this company and in week later to come back and kill album and sent it to them agreeing doing so, have been drained of my the deal because they have sud- to split publishing on all material resources and have just about denly decided they (the company) written and by the reached the end of the road in a desire more, such as 50 percent performed of the management. group. All of this time there was business that used to be so great. SID FELLER, center, past Los Angeles Chapter president, still no single release on of my in There used to be a time when receives either This company has put credit honorary NARAS the groups and I began getting the jeopardy with a lot of people main- the small man had a chance in this medallion from current Chapter president, Lee Young, runaround from the company. To ly the studio, because the bill for business, but now it seems harder right, as David Leanse, NARAS National Administrator looks on. this date there are still no record the cutting of the album has never and harder for him to have a releases on either of the groups been paid even though they sent chance. As a small man, I had and apparently will be none. The the studio a purchase order. This made up my mind to yield to part groups have blamed me for all of same company has put me in jeop- of the record company's demands U.K. Tape $ales Up as Assns. the mess and are trying to break ardy with my artists, because they for 50 percent of publishing, be- their contracts with me. now have disbelief in anything I cause I felt that 50 percent of Harmonize and Summer Sizzles After all of this, I lost my head tell which has been relayed to me something was better than 100 percent of nothing. But now they Continued from page 19 toward the mutual goal of selling and signed a single act to this by a spokesman for the record the concept of tape. don't stop there, it seems, now is the establishment of some for- same company with great hopes, company. they want The withdrawal built on promises from them that I discussed a possible lawsuit the small man to scout mal organization to bring together of record com- out the talent and then take full the many different sides of the pany support from BTIA, which control. Believe me, it's hard to fragmented tape industry and cre- was threatened at one stage, could make it that way. ate an umbrella from which the only have hindered a market which I have not called any names software and hardware companies, is already beset by enough prob- Radio Forum Slates and again I know there are some custom duplicators, raw tape lems, quite apart from the bad good sup- companies still out there. I pliers and equipment importers can feeling it would have left among wish to have my name withheld if all strive equipment manufacturers. They, you together towards bringing decide to print this. If you the U.K. market more in line with having been invited by their soft- Campus, Net Session don't print it, at least I've gotten the rest of Europe. ware equivalents to join the asso- it off of my chest, now I'll wait a ciation, would have felt justifiably with This made it all the more re- Continued from page 1 ming a full social force more few weeks to see if I have to throw that they were then having the power. in the towel and grettable that the British Tape In- find another dustry Association, in particular, door shut in their faces by the ica, Europe, Japan and Australia. Other Speakers business. same companies. Also on hand will be some of the Also speaking at the Forum will Johnny "Bee" should have run into such opposi- nation's top performers, including be James Storer, vice president of tion from BPI. While the British Alternatively, if the BPI was to Curtis Mayfield, formerly of the Storer Broadcasting; Shelby Single- Phonographic Industry's view that become the industry's mouthpiece Impressions and now head of a ton, president of the Shelby Single- NARAS Chapter the proliferation of tape was a for tape matters, as was suggested, label and a record promotion com- ton Corp.; George Wilson, pro- rightful part of BPI's work was it would inevitably speak with a pany, and John Kay of Steppen- gram director, WOKY, Milwaukee; To Hold Seminar doubtless expressed with the best weak voice without the weight of will in the world, taking active the hardware firms, whose inter- wolf. Peter Yarrow, producer and John Detz, station manager, LOS ANGELES Forty local former member of Peter, Paul & WABX -FM - steps with the apparent intention ests it cannot be fairly said to rep- Detroit; Ted Randall, area high school students will at- resent. Mary, will also attend. veteran radio programming con- tend the local NARAS chapter's of stifling the embryonic BTIA Two special sessions will be held sultant; as well as leading repre- week was going a bit far. The tape market in the U.K. is first -long seminar on the One of the on Thursday morning. One session sentatives from every major label recording industry starting Aug. fundamental aims of still smaller than aywhere else in will be aimed at record promotion in the country. 16. the BTIA is the long- overdue unit- Europe. It is to be hoped that the men. The session's theme will cen- The Forum is being coordinated The ing of the software and hardware BTIA, the BPI and the British discussion sessions will run elements the ter on problems facing the record by James O. Rice Associates, lead- from 9 a.m. until noon. Local of tape industry. Recorded Tape Development Com- promotion industry. Another spe- ing educational consulting firm. industry figures will play them- There are many areas, particularly mittee can now all work happily cial session to be held Thursday Billboard is offering campus broad- selves in enacting their daily in- marketing and promotion, in which together to boost interest in the morning will be a special meeting casters a special scholarship fee of volvements in the business. Situa- the two sides must work together cassette and cartridge systems. of program directors, general man- $50 per student. The remainder of tions to be covered included the agers and air personalities. The the registration fee will be picked artist and his manager meeting a major aim of this session will be up by Billboard. To register, send record company executive, negoti- to form a Programming Society of a check or money order to James ations between attorneys, selection Mendes /Graham Sets 2 Pubs America, dedicated to the program- O. Rice, Radio Programming For- of material and the producer and ming sciences and the people in- um, 9th Floor, 300 Madison Ave., distribution of the finished product. LOS ANGELES -The Mendes/ the track, "I Know You," plus volved in making radio program- New York, N.Y. 10017. A field trip to a pressing plant Graham Association is setting up the utilization of some new musical is also planned. two publishing companies for forms. works created by artists signing Mendes and associates are cur- with the new production company. rently on their summer concert Support Grows for Forming Columbia Convention Don Graham, co -owner in the tour. They play a command per- Continued from page 8 joint venture operation, has moved formance for the President of demonstrated its new SQ matrix, to expanded quarters at 8721 Sun- Mexico July 14 in Mexico City Unit to Retain Rock Fests 4- channel twice. The disk was set Blvd. where the new publish- and then they return to the U.S. debuted at the recent Billboard - ing firms will headquarter. That for bookings around the country. Continued from page 1 ences to "police themselves." This office also handles Sergio Mendes' happened, stated Knight, in De- sponsored third International Mu- sic Industry Conference in Mon- own publishing firms, Rodra and flow of the event and absence of troit (a 30,000 audience) and Berna Music. incident." Media reports seem to Cleveland (10,000) and both con- treux, Switzerland. Supermarkets to stress that violence at these events certs were without incident. But The company's new role as a Since announcing the creation of was the norm. Knight said that Grand Funk's Anaheim and Los supplier of children's records was the company in May, Graham has Handle Product there were no police inside the Angeles concerts had trouble and, underscored with the presentation been auditioning tapes and groups. stadium, merely the usual quota says Knight, police insisted on of four 12 -inch albums and 19 He is presently working with pro- For Discobook of stadium staff. being inside the venue. new 99 -cent seven -inch singles. ducer Mike Barone on an LP by "Too much is being done to In Tokyo, which had a full com- (See separate story.) Angelo Arvonio. The performer's NEW YORK-Joe Rene's Dis- suppress or damage the business plement of police on duty, there The convention was coordi- debut work is a tune written by cobook Inc., will soon be moving day. When Time, Life and News- was violence, but in Osaka, where nated by Roselind Blanch, Bruce his brother, Bobby Arvon, "What his educational recordings and week preach about the 'death of police were cancelled inside the Lundvall was creative design Do I Need to Be Me." Graham cassettes into supermarkets around rock,' 55,000 people are rejoicing stadium, there was not. "Law and chairman and Dave Wynshaw and Mendes will place Arvonio the country. Rene expects that the with a label for marketing and dis- rock at Shea. order is not upheld by the pres- was convention expediter. supermarkets w i 1 1 be handling "Management, record companies ence of police," said Knight. tribution. about 1,500,000 of his Discobook and promoters should report in in- The four medical stations at Words, Pictures to While Mendes has been perform- units. stances as they happen and keep Grand Funk's Shea concert re- ing in Brazil, Graham has been Discobook's clients so far include information flowing about the true ported a total of 28 people were Sell Audio -Visuals cutting demo tapes of groups at Time and Life, MCA, Random state of the situation." treated for alcoholic intoxication, LOS ANGELES - Words & Mendes' 16 -track recording stu- House and J.B. Lippincott Co. Knight reasons that his deci- eight for drug toxicity, five for Pictures Associates, a graphics dio in the San Fernando Valley. Rene recently enlarged his staff sion, taken with the cooperation headaches . . . and seven for in- house for the record industry, has Mendes himself has just com- which now includes Dr. Charles C. of the local police and New York's digestion! moved into audio -visual presenta- pleted his next A &M LP in that Walcutt, professor at Queens Col- Parks Department (Shea Stadium The medical supervisor for the tions for company sales meetings. studio. The LP, "Pais Tropical," lege and City University of New is owned by the city), was re- concert commented: "The unex- The presentations will combine is a new adventure for the Men- York, and Dr. Sidney Aronson, sponsible for the lack of violence. pectedly low number of medical slides and motion pictures with des group, Graham explains, in professor at John Jay College, Too many police at a rock scene cases -far lower than anyone's 360 -degree sound, explained presi- that the musicians are using new both in consulting capacity. Rene results in confrontation -"simply most hopeful estimate -is, in part, dent Jack Levy. The company ar- sources, like Eric Clapton and is president of Discobook, and a situation of overkill," he said. a tribute to the careful planning ranges for the hall and complete Paul Williams. The LP will also Jacqueline Reinach is vice presi- Grand Funk tried to allow audi- by those responsible." meeting facilities. mark Mendes' first vocal solo on dent. 58 JULY 31, 1971, BILLBOARD HEINTJE DONNY OSMONI) Europe's Na / America's No.1 YounjMíiii Younrj Mún

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