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The Block, singer offers a soulfully PRODUCERS. Mark McGuire, Baby Ford potential. Proper push could send this executed romantic ballad, originally WRITER: P. Ford one COUNTRY PUBLISHER: Rhythm King head first into the arena. heard on the "Teenage Mutant Ninja MIXERS. Baby Ford, Rico Conning. Mark McGuire, Turtles" . Could be his Shaw & Jones Oa American Boy (3:12) * DAVID BAERWALD Dance (4:14) Sire 0-21557 (c /o Warner Bros.) (12 -inch single) long-deserved hit.. PRODUCER: Richard t and's PRODUCER. Larry Klein WRITER: E. Rabbit U.K. techno /acid meister kicks out WRITERS: D. Baerwald. L. Klein SINGlE PUBLISHER Eddie Rabbit). BMI PUBLISHERS: Almo /Zen Of Iniquity. ASCAP /Little BROTHER BEYOND Just A Heartbeat Away no another gem his Capitol 7PR0 -79398 (c /o CEMA) (7 -inch promo from noteworthy Reata /Dee Klein. BMI timing listed) only) "The World Of Baby Ford" set. MIXER: Mike Shipley PRODUCERS Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers Backed with strong remixes of AM- ASIA 75021 8104-4 (c /o PGD) (cassette single. CD WRITERS: C. Sturken. E. Rogers Conveniently timed with the Mideast version also available. AiM 750218104-2) PUBLISHERS: Bayjun Beat /Music Corporation Of crisis, and included on Rabbitt's ready "Change" on the B -side, single America, BMI One the former will likely prove as essential a half of David + EMI 4JM -50331 (c /o CEMA) (cassette single) "Jersey Boy" , this track paints David duo dips his programming addition as Ford's into exceptional U.K.-bred heartthrobs slow down the a patriotic picture of the all- American "Bedtime Stories" solo set and pulls boy earlier chart hits. tempo with this familiar but appealing against a romping melody -with out a driving rocker, offset by REVIEWS ballad. a brief pause for a historical audio refreshing, literate, and expressive segment. * DOUBLE DEE FEATURING DANY Found Love (5:22) lyrics. PRODUCERS: Angehno Albanese. Claudio Rispoli ALAN JACKSON Chasilf' That Neon Rainbow WRITERS: D. Domenella, D. Losito MODERN ENGLISH Life's Rich Tapestry (timing 3:5i 5) PUBLISHER: not listed not listed) PRODUCERS: POP BLACK Keith Stegall, Scott Hendricks MIXERS: Claudio Rispdi, Danny Tenaglia PRODUCERS. Modern English. Pat Collier WRITERS: A. Jackson, J. McBride Epic 4973548 (c /o CBS) (I 2 -inch single) WRITERS: Modern English PUBLISHERS: Mettle Ruth /Seventh Son /SBK- April, Appetizing, PUBLISHERS. Beggars Banquet. ASCAP /Momentum. PP Let's Try It PP AL B. SURE! Missunderstanding (4:28) ASCAP deep -baked Italo-house BMI Arista AS-2095 (7 -inch single) Again (3:50) PRODUCERS: DJ Eddie F. Neville jam is already a programming staple MIXERS: Graham Dove. John Potoker PRODUCER WRITERS: Al B. Surd, DJ Eddie f. Neville This lively country tale, with a broad for import -savvy jocks. Fresh remixes TVT 2814 -1 (12 -inch single) PUBLISHERS: Al B. Sure! Industries WRITER: M. Starr /EMI- by Tenaglia, however, PUBLISHERS: Maurice Stan /EMI April. ASCAP April /Across 110th Street /Frank Nitty/Ville streak of autobiography in it, should should inspire British trio that brought back Columbia 38T -73443 (c /o CBS) (cassette single) International /Ness. Nitty 6 Capone. ASCAP keep Jackson's career momentum on an extended lifespan. memories with its rerelease of "I Melt MIXERS: Al B. Sure!. DeVante Swing With issues After a daring dip into '60s Wanner Bros. 7 -19590 (7-inch single; cassette the upswing. You" a hypnotic psychedelia, teen dreams enter pre- version also available, Wanner Bros. 4- 19590) POWERULE Brick In A Wall (4:0I) punk /dance vehicle headed down club PRODUCER Powerule retro-R &B territory à la the Sensual crooner who captured four MARY -CHAPIN CARPENTER You Win Again and college radio avenues. Contact: 3:20) WRITERS: O. Marcano, E. Vill, V. Maria PUBLISHER: Sweet Revenge, ASCAP 212 -929-0570. Stylistics and the Spinners. Delicate top five chart hits last time around PRODUCERS: John Jennings. Mary Chapin Carpenter Revenge REV-8 (12-inch single) ballad benefits from luxurious vocal reemerges with an R&B/new-jack- WRITER: M.C. Carpenter harmonies and should be another styled effort that is bound to recreate PUBLISHERS: EMI - April /Getarealtob. ASCAP Muted Pink Floyd "Another Brick In KATYDIDS Lights Out (Read My Lips) (2:11) Columbia 38.73567 (c /o CBS) (7 inch single. The Wall" chorus adds intrigue in this PRODUCER: Nick Lowe multiformat smash. previous success. Plucked from his cassette version also available, Columbia 38T- WRITERS: S. Hug, A. Seymour upcoming album, "Private Times ... 73567) militant beat bomb that could tease a PUBLISHERS: EMI /Colgems -EMI, ASCAP Reprise 2 -21732 (c /o Warner Bros.) (CD-5 single) M.C. HAMMER Pray (4:08) And The Whole 9!" Rage, despair, and frustration few dance club toes. Contact: 718-468- PRODUCER: M.C. Hammer distilled into vivid, lyrical images. 4991. Second single from psychedelic WRITERS: Prince, M.C. Hammer LEVERT Rope A Dope quintet's eponymous debut album is a PUBLISHERS: Controversy /Warner Bros. /Bust -IL Style (4 04) Carpenter has developed into one of ASCAP /BMI PRODUCERS , Marc Gordon the most powerfully poetic voices in * THE DEFF BOYZ FEATURING TONY MAC frolicking 60's -style folk -rock nugget Capitol 4JM-44609 (c /o CEMA) (cassette single; WRITERS: G. Levert. M. Gordon Swing (6:30) should easily PUBLISHERS: Trycep /Willesden, BMI . that find its niche in 12 -inch version also available, Capitol V- 15617) PRODUCER: PH Productions Atlantic 437828 (cassette single) modern rock formats. Hammer keeps on pounding with his WRITER L. Paul Gerald Levert and Marc Gordon take WAYLON JENNINGS, WILLIE NELSON, JOHNNY PUBLISHER: Hammer Music strongest single to date, thanks in no ZYX 6364 (12 -inch single) a break from their numerous CASH, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON Amencan small part to well -placed samples of production projects to cut loose a Remains (3:58) Visionary, sample- saturated Prince's "When Doves Cry." PRODUCER: Chips wicked jam Boman rap /dance street party holds a of their own. Risqué WRITER: R. Rutherford RAP rapping adds spice. PUBLISHER: Musiclinc, BMI treasure in every measure and DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES So Colenbia 38 -73572 (c /o CBS) (7-inch single) cleverly borrows a bass line from (411I SHINEHEAD The Real Rock (4:01) This is PRODUCERS: Danny Kortchmar, Jon Bon Jovi THE WOOTEN BROTHERS Frie dz (4:34) an instantly obvious retread - Snap's "The Power," among other PRODUCER Claude Evans WRITERS: D. Hall, G. Green. D. Kortchmar. J. Bon PRODUCER: Gary Wooten in form, theme, and substance -of things. WRITER: E.C. Aiken Jr. Joui WRITERS: G. Wooten, G. Wooten "Highwayman." PUBLISHER: African Love. BMI PUBLISHERS: Hot Cha /Careers, BMI /full PUBLISHER: Wooten Cutz, BMI Elektra 4-64929 (cassette single; 12 -inch version Keel/EEG /Kortchmar /New Jersey ASIA 75021 -2339-4 (c /o PGD) (cassette single; also available. Elektra 0ó6603; maxi-cassette Underground /PolyGram, ASCAP 12 -inch version also available. UM 75021. 2339 -1; BILLY HILL No Chance To Dance (3:01) version also available, Elektra 4ó6603) Arista 2085 (cassette single) CD version also available, A&M 75021- 2339 -2) PRODUCER: Billy Hill Lyrically uplifting rasta / jam Platinum duo's label debut travels Sibling duo hangs old-fashioned, WRITERS: J. Scott Sherrill. D. Robbins. B. DiPnero AC PUBLISHERS: Little Big Town /American Made/Old is a refreshing change from the glut down a more straightforward rock Philly -styled vocals on a sturdy but Wolf. BMI/Wee B. ASCAP of racy rhymes currently crowding path previous Reprise 7 -19738 (c /o Warner Bros.) (7 -inch single; SIMON Better Not Tell Her (no timing than efforts, though smooth funk /swing hook. Textured the airwaves. 12 -inch and maxi - distinctive R&B inflections cassette version also available, Reprise 4.19738) nstCARLYed) remain production and layered harmonies PRODUCERS: Frank Filipetti. Paul Samwell-Smith cassette offer a hip -hop-slanted mix, A spunky little ditty in the Southern intact. From the new "Change Of render track well worth investigating. WRITER: C. Simon though programmers would be wise Seasons" set. rockin' Kentucky Headhunter vein. PUBLISHER: C'est Music. ASCAP Arista 2083 (cassette single) to stick with the excellent original. MILIRA Waiting Here For You Still searching for "the" hit, Hill TIFFANY (4:13) PRODUCER: Donald Dee Bowden sends bumpy, up -tempo rhythms and She's comin' around again and it's WRITERS: R. Quarles SIR MIX-A-LOT I Got Game (5:47) PRODUCER: Phillip Damien D. Bowden, character -heavy harmonies out to just like the return of an old friend. PUBLISHERS: Donesha's /Sutjack /Rock Q PRODUCER: Sir Mix -A -Lot WRITER: P. Damien listeners. Midtempo lead single from the WRITER: Sir Mix -A -Lot PUBLISHER: not listed Apollo/ 1001 (c /o MCA) (12 -inch single) PUBLISHER: Locked -Up, ASCAP MCA 53881 (cassette single) forthcoming "Have You Seen Me Passionate, mid -tempo follow -up to Nastymia 76997 -1 (12 -inch Lately ?" is Simon 's poignant single) Teen diva shrugs off dated sound of "Go Outside In The Rain" offers a storytelling at its best, and the song's Rapid-fire follow -up to top five hit former svengali George Tobin and sparkling vocal that sparse, Spanish -tinged arrangement "My Hooptie" is an inventive and dons an astonishingly potent funk -pop could do the trick when it's time to DANCE complements her signature style. lustful street mirror. "Flow Show" on dress, tailored with assured and come inside and dry off. the flip is a mind-freaking word play assertive vocals. Bodes well for the tMONIE LOVE Monie In The Middle (no timing 111::1)1J.BILL MEDLEY Don't You Love Me Anymore merry- go-round. Contact: 206-292 -8727. KENYATTA I Wanna Do Something Freaky To sied) forthcoming album of the same name. : ) PRODUCE RS. Andy Cox. David Steele You (4:30) PRODUCERS Bin Medley. Marc Hugenberger WRITERS. A. Cox. D. Steele. M. Love QUEEN MOTHER RAGE Slipping Into Darkness PRODUCERS: Matt Dike. Michael Ross WRITERS: D. Warren. A. Hammond kTECHNOTRONIC Rockin' Over The Beat PUBL USHER. Virgin (5:37) WRITER: L. Haywood PUBLISHERS: Edison Sunset 3:46) MIXERS: Pete Lorimer /BMG Songs /Albert PRODUCERS. Anthony Hardin. Claude "Paradise' PUBLISHER Mudslide. BMI Hammond. ASCAP PRODUCER: Jo Bogaert Warner Bros. 0-21737 (12 -inch single) Gray, Jason Hunter. Lumumba Carson Delicious Vinyl 441111-0 (12 -inch single) Curb 4JM -76847 (c/o CEMA) (cassette single) WRITER: S. Dancer WRITERS: M. Kamosi. 1. Bogaert After teaser shots PUBLISHERS: BMC /Bogam /Colgems-EMI. ASCAP Funked -up remake of Leon with Queen Latifah With "Unchained Melody" once again PUBLISHERS: Vanglorious /Virgin, ASCAP MIXERS: Shep Pettibone. Bernard Sumner and the Brothers, dope Cardiac 4004 -0 (12 -inch single. maxi-cassette Hayward's 1978 hit contains a slow, Jungle rapper climbing the charts, it's little wonder 5BK 4JM -07338 (c /o CEMA) (cassette single: 12- finally unleashes her frenetically version also available. Cardiac 4004-4) inch version also available. S8K V- 19723) sultry groove lifted from the "Marked that this booming power ballad is An easy -paced groove gives royal For Death" soundtrack, the label's phrased, groove -laden, major -label quickly picking up AC radio While so many acts scramble to adds. Top matriarch ample room to wax first foray into movie music. Contact debut Try and sit this one out ... it's 40 crossover appears imminent. recreate the unique hip -house sound philosophical and prophetic about race 213-465-2700. impossible. of Technotronic's debut album, relationships through the ages. Belgian act returns with a smoother, DENISE LOPEZ Don't You Wanne Be Mine Contact: 212 -977-8020. almost ambient house cut, boasting '(7 a 20) tuneful performance from Ya Kid K. PRODUCERS: John Morales. Howard Bowler. David ROCK TRACKS Flip side features "Techno Medley," a Bowler WRITERS: M. Jay. T Jacobs PUBLISHERS: whirlwind melange of previous hits Ensign /Captain Hook /House At The r* THE REPLACEMENTS Merry Go Round (3 39) Corner, BMI deftly woven together by Pettibone. PRODUCERS: Scott Litt, Paul Westerberg MIXERS: Robert Clrvilles, David Cole WRITER. P. Westerberg ASM 75021-7043-1 (c /o PGD) (12 -inch single) PUBLISHER: NAH, ASCAP Falling To Pieces (4:19) Latin diva drops her fiery vocal style Sire/Reprise 419548 (c /o Warner Bros.) (cassette PRODUCERS: . Faith No More NEW AND single) WRITERS: Faith No More on this body-stirring house jam, which PUBLISHERS: Big Thrilling/Vomit God, ASCAP bears the unmistakable Hard to remember the band once MIXER: Matt Wallace NOTEWORTHY influence of Cole and Clivilles. A ruled the punk underground, given Slash /Reprise 4-19563 (c /o Warner Bros ) the understated modern pop melodism PICKS (1) : New releases with the greatest (cassette single) smokin' combination. chart potential. HOMEWORK Special Kind Of Lady (4:35) of this new effort. But who cares? Surprise top 10 pop success of "Epic" CRITIC'S CHOICE ( *) : New releases, re- PRODUCER Maurice Starr PET SHOP BOYS So Hard (6:30) Singer / Westerberg s gardless of potential chart action, which the provides promise for the future of WRITERS. M. Starr. J. Cappra PRODUCER Pet Harold Faltermeyer knack for crafting memorable tunes reviewer highly recommends because of their this tasty offering. Snaky bass line PUBLISHERS: EMI -April /Maurice Starr /James Shop Boys, Cappra WRITER N. Testant. C. Lowe remains band's anchor regardless of musical merit. and subtle piano fills melt into a PUBLISHER: Virgin. ASCAP Epic 35T -73454 (c /o CBS) (cassette single) the context. From the new "All Shook NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new steaming heap of metal guitar rif ling. MIXER Julian Mendelsohn and developing acts worthy of attention. Pop svengali Starr unveils his latest EMI V -56194 (c /o CEMA) (12 -inch single) Down" album. Irresistible. Cassette, vinyl or CD singles equally appro- discovery, a group of seven Fine first release from the upcoming priate for more than one format are reviewed photogenic young men, including album maintains the THE BLACK CROWES Hard To Handle (3:07) in the category with the broadest audience. All ST. PAUL Every Heart Needs A Home (4:16) "Behavior" fun PRODUCER. George Drakouhas releases available to radio and /or retail in the PRODUCERS: Carl Starken, Evan Rogers. St. Paul New Kid 's brother, and frothy disco melodrama of past WRITERS Redding. Isbell, Jones U.S. are eligible for review. Send copies to Lar- WRITERS: St. Paul, C. Stucken, E. Rogers David. This sinfully sweet and quite efforts, while enough a PUBLISHER: Irving. BMI striking of ry Flick, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, PUBLISHERS: EMI Germany GmbH /St. Paul /EMI- engaging ballad will likely keep Def American /Geffen 4-19668 (cassette single) April. ASCAP /Music Corp. Of America, BMI modern pop stance to encourage N.Y. 10036. Country singles should be sent to Atlantic 4-87826 (cassette single) teenage girls swooning. A smash hit alternative and top 40 radio . Rebel rockers offer a cool and bluesy Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, Touring this fall with New Kids On is in the offing. track that is strong with album rock Tenn. 37203. BABY FORD Legs Tai It Over (5:47)

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