DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC/RECORD INDUSTRY ONE DOLLAR di QAt?tr 000.91411C.1-1 MAY 20, 1972 db0 1GH WHO IN THE WORLD Zr jÑ7as 0214 pyS iti, More Than Two Decades z An International Singing Star, Tony Bennett (Columbia) Is Busier Than Ever With New Night Club And Television Projects. A New Single, 'Maybe This Time,' From The Film 'Cabaret,' Was Released Last Week. For Details, See Story Inside. TS OF THE SEK THE STYLISTICS, "PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO it WINFIELD PARKER, "STARVIN' " (Assorted, BMI). 3 CHUCK BERRY, "THE CHUCK BERRY LONDON ROUND" (Bellboy/P.sscrted, BMI). W Fine scul shouter pulls out all the D SESSIONS." The father of fathers of rock and Q stops ii a heavy number somewhat m London and Having established themselves as W roll brings his guitar to studio the hottest pop/soul group around, W SppnlJ reminiscent of the Temptations' "(I stage with incredible results. Producer Esmond Production á the Stylistics now have a reputation N-J Know) 'm Losing You." Edwards has impeccably managed to keep old- to uphold. This cut from their album dces MI justice to an outstanding time production flavor. Great achievement. is as sweet and beautiful as their artist. Spring 126 (Polydor). Chess CH 60020. other hits, and will go just as far. Avco 4595. WILSON PICKETT, "FUNK FACTORY" (Erva, BMI). VIGRASS & OSBORNE, "MEN OF LEARNING" (Jeff THE DILLARDS, "ROOTS AND BRANCHES." The titre of this gritty number might Wayne/Duchess, BMI). British duo Group, quickly picking up extensive FM airplay, well be applied to Fickett himself, are entering a crowded field of sim- takes their bluegrass roots and branches into as he is an unending source of the ilar -sounding groups, but their one fine contemporary pop sound. It's their funkiest music being made today. acoustic -harmonic sound is every first for the label, and musically superior to "Funk Factory" will go the way of bit as pretty as the best of them. anything they've done in the past. Anthem all Pickett singles: hitbound. At- Nice song, nicely done. Uni 55330 ANS -5901 (UA). lantic 2787, - (MCA). ' 1)aaiy ().,,7 Yí.0 Wa3h LAURA LEE, "RIP OFF" (Gold Forever, BMI). The HOT BUTTER, "POPCORN" (Bourne, ASCAP). WAYNE NEWTON, "DADDY DON'T YOU WALK SO WAYNE NEWTON "Women's Love Rights" woman Catchy tine played out in intricate FAST." Label's first album release should easily on achieve big sales, especially since Wayne's keeps coming up with pertinent so- MU6iCO>fe synthesizer counterpoint expands cial commentary in the context of ) a musical idea first brought out in single has been racing up the charts. Artist throbbing, rhythmic r&b music. Pure the popular percolater commercials is in top vocal form with many newer stan- dynamite! Hot Wax 7204 (Buddah). on TV. With exposure, a potential dards. Wide appeal is his forte. Chelsea CHE - MOR/pop hit. Musicor 1458. 1001 (RCA). PAUL WILLIAMS, LOVE "MY AND I" (Almo, NAT TURNER, "RUBY LEE" (Nickel Shoe/Six 1, "DAVID BUSKIN." It's easy to see why David ASCAP). "Waking Up Alone" firmly Strings, BMI). R&b-styled story -song has been chosen by Mary Travers as her established this fine writer as an has an irdefinable appeal that will favorite songwriter. His debut album is power- artist te be reckoned with. This one attract listeners of all kinds. Should ful, yet sensitive. Norbert Putnam's Nashville is even more commercial, and go r&b fi -st, then score across the production is designed to get the very best should do even better. A&M 1356. board. Ph,lly Groove 171 (Bell). out of artist's meaningful lyrics. Epic KE 31233. 11i15.41,1. ..4.F Polygram Acquires PRIMe Grahunk Files Com- Iplaint ÓQ UA -Fume Affiliate d0 Stones, Abkco Settle Differences ÓO Tower Berkeley Under Siege Dialogue: Jac Holzman, Part Two Osmonds In Record Gold Year www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com The new flavor: «Bitter Sweet" THE MAIN INGREDIENT gave you "You've Been My Inspiration," "I'm So Proud," "['an Leavin' This Time," "Spinning Around," and "Black Seeds." Here's a new batch of goodies which includes the cut that's already getting the airplay: "You've Got To Take It (If You Want It)." LSP-4677 P8S/PIé-1904 RCA Records and Tapes www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry May 20, 1972 Grand Funk Files Complaint Vs. Polygram Acquires MGM Records Assets; Mike Curb To Continue As Label President Knight, Beldock And Kushnick NEW YORK - Robert E. The business of MGM Rec- Inc. will continue in the NEW YORK Members Brockway, President of Poly- ords - of MGM Record Corporation's Grand Funk Railroad Mark gram Corporation of New York, Far- has announced the acquisition former Los Angeles headquar- ner, Don Brewer and Mel Burnaby Negotiating the leadership of have by Polygram of record com- ters under Schacher filed a complaint LOS ANGELES-Barnaby Record Mike Curb, President. The new in the United States District pany assets of MGM Records has made it known Corporation and Metro -Gold- company will continue record- Court for the Southern District that the label has left Co- Inc. In this of New York wyn -Mayer, latest ing and marketing existing against their for- lumbia Records and is con- move of the rapidly expanding mer manager Terry Knight and MGM artists as well as promot- ducting negotiations for new Polygram Group, the acquiring libraries of their former lawyers Howard distribution. Andy Williams ing the master Beldock and Jerrold Kushnick. affiliate company becomes the MGM and Verve. and Ken Mansfield were in newly -constituted MGM Rec- The lawsuit, which consists of New York last week in ords, Inc. (Continued on page 41) thirteen causes of action and meetings and would only say demands damages in excess of that an announcement is GSF Names Sachs Vice President; $8 million, charges Knight, Bel - forthcoming soon. dock and Kushnick with fraud, Will Head Sales, Promotion overreaching and breach of their fiduciary duties. Abkco NEW YORK-Len Sachs has distribution network through Stones, been named Vice President in independent distributors in key The complaint charges that markets. He will also be closely, Knight, as the group's manager, Settle Differences charge of sales and promotion for GSF Records, according to involved in screening and ac- in collusion with Beldock and quiring new talent for the com- Kushnick, made NEW YORK - The Rolling Larry Newton, President of the a record deal music complex, which com- pany. with Capitol Records and took Stones, Abkco Industries, Inc. new and Allen Klein have jointly an- prises records, publishing and On the sales and promotional 66 2/3 per cent of all the rec- motion production. levels, one of the first efforts ord royalties for himself leav- nounced the settlement of all of picture differences to Sachs will focus initially on will be directed at kicking off ing only 11 per cent of record their outstanding the satisfaction of all parties. establishing a strong national on page 41) (Continued on page 41) (Continued VA -Fame Affiliate; Skaff Named Exec V. P. Tower Berkeley LOS ANGELES-Announce- Biegel Named ment of a label affiliation agree- Under Siege ment between United Artists Bell Exec V. P. By JOHN GIBSON Records, Inc., and Fame Rec- NEW YORK-Larry Uttal, ords, was made jointly last has BERKELEY "We were President of Bell Records, - week by Michael Stewart, announced the appointment of `trashed,' I believe is the ex- President of United Artists, newly -created pression," said Mike Koontz, Iry Biegel to the and Rick Hall, President and post of Executive Vice Presi- store manager of Tower Rec- Chief Executive Officer of formerly been ords' new Berkeley outlet last dent. Biegel had Fame. Vice President and General week. Koontz was standing at At the same time, Hall and the cash register watching work- Manager. Stewart revealed that Bob Biegel has been with Bell men replace glass in the win- Skaff, Vice President of UA dows and doors of his store. Se- Records for the past five -and -a Records, has become Executive Skaff, Hall, Stewart half years, the period during curity men were around too. (Continued on page 41) "Trashing" is synonymous with which it has become one of the riot to police and store owners. record industry's major labels. When President Nixon an- RCA Transfers Osmonds Set One Initially Bell's Sales Manager, nounced his new Viet Nam policy he became a Vice President and last week students at U.C. Record Responsibility Year Gold Murk General Manager prior to his current promotion. Berkeley gathered for a demon- NEW YORK - The RCA LOS ANGELES - The stration and were soon charging Record Division will become Osmonds (MGM), including down Telegraph Avenue smash- the responsibility of Anthony Donny Osmond, have become ing windows, battling with L. Conrad, President of RCA, the all-time gold record earn- Whitehouse police, and heading for a busi- effective June 1, it has been ers for a one-year period with ness that, to them, has taken announced by RCA Chairman certification by the Record In- To Transcon the Bank of America's place as Robert W. Sarnoff, who said dustry Association of America LOS ANGELES - Richard a symbol of American aggres- the realignment was planned (RIAA) of their "Down by the Whitehouse has left MGM Rec- sion and imperialism around the when Conrad assumed office as Lazy River" and "Puppy Love" ords to join Transcontinental world: Tower Records. RCA President last August 1, singles. Music Corporation as Senior Tower Records? Yes, 'the lar- but was delayed to assure an Vice President, Administration This brings total to 10, gest record store in the known orderly transition.