Singles to Watch
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FEATURE PICKS BOSTON (Epic 8-50677) PEACHES & HERB (Polydor PD 14547) Feelin' Satisfied (3:30) (Pure Songs - ASCAP) (T. Reunited (3:58) (Perren-Vibes Music - ASCAP) Scholz) (D. Fekaris/F. Perren) This third single from Boston's current "Don't "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches & Herb Look Back" album has those Boston character- had a high -riding ebullience that made it an single from istics that has made the group a platinum act: across-the-board hit. This follow-up tight -skin percussion, majestic guitar lines and the "2 Hot!" album takes a different approach. A do -the -job soaring vocals. This ode to the power silky and impassioned ballad that gently builds, to of rock 'n' roll is suited to AOR and Top 40 sta- the track has an alluring feel that will appeal tions that are looking for bite. various lists. THE KINKS (Arista AS 0409) BARBRA STREISAND (Columbia 3-10931) Superman (2:39) (Emanuel Music/Music of (I Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman(3:26)(Davray Music Music - P.R.S.) (R.D. Davies) Koppelman-Bandier/MeGusta - ASCAP) Ray Davies is depressed when he looks in the (R. Snyder) mirror in the morning. All he sees is his sunken This track which is included on the "Streisand chest and the black cloud hanging over his head. Superman" and "Greatest Hits" albums is a He wants to be a superman. This new Kinks track romantic take-off from the Man of Steel theme. is a solid rocker with a steady beat, "heavy metal" Moderate but firm beat, piano and strings aid chording, nice phrasing and an analysis of the Streisand's characteristically powerful vocals. current British "situation." Top 40 potential. Top 40 material. STYX (A&M 2110) DAVID NAUGHTON (RSO RS 916) Renegade (4:13) (Almo Music/Stygian Songs - Makin' It (3:08) (Perren-Vibes Music - ASCAP) ASCAP) (T. Shaw) (D. Fekaris/F. Perren) A&M turned "Sing For The Day" over to go with Produced, arranged and co -written by Freddie this track from the "Pieces Of Eight" album. The Perren, this theme from the ABC-TV series story of a renegade, this track opens with delicate "Makin' It" is sung by series star David Naughton. a cappella singing which suddenly breaks into Handclaps, dancing beat, female backing vocals, powerful drum beat and rhythm guitar work. funky bass and punctuating strings make this a Entering the chart this week at #74 bullet, this good add. interesting track is headed for pop hill. AKA THE MAX DEMIAN BAND (RCA JH -11525) Paradise (3:55) (Songs of Bandier- BADFINGER (Elektra/Asylum E-46025) Koppelman/Clonesound Music - ASCAP) (P. Love Is Gonna Come At Last (3:27) (Joekat Music Rose) - ASCAP) (J. C. Molland) Co -produced by Artie Kornfeld, this debut re- "Airwaves" is the name of the current Bad - lease on RCA from the Max Demian Band is an finger album and this single rides a moderate interesting song that sounds destined for con- strumming beat, slide guitar fills and good sing- siderable Top 40 impact. Fine vocals, moderate ing. With fine layered guitar work and upbeat feel, beat, good guitar fills and synthesizer backing this is a good pop add. makes this a strong add. SINGLES TO WATCH IRONHORSE (Scotti Bros./Atlantic SB 406) STARBABIES (20th Century TC -2400) DANTE'S INFERNO (Infinity INF 50008) Sweet Lui -Louise (3:12) (Survivor Music - PRO/Uskids Oh Boy (2:37) (Melody Lane Pub. - BMI) (S. Ain't Misbehavin' (3:24) (Chappell Music - ASCAP) (T. Music - BMI/admin. by Screen Gems -EMI Music) (R. West/Tilghman/N. Petty) Waller/H. Brook/A. Razaf) Bachman) The Starbabies smooth out the underlying tension With funky rhythmic undercurrents, steady kick beat, Randy Bachman has been around for many years. A from the Buddy Holly version and in its place, we find an supporting strings and punctuating horns, Dante's founder of Bachman, Turner Overdrive, Bachman left the up-to-date sophistication with interesting rhythms and Inferno offer a snappy disco remake of this standard. The group to go solo and now he has a new group, Iron - skillful strings. The vocals are fine. This pleasant ballad is vocals, male lead and female back-ups, are strong and horse. This track is reminiscent in phrasing and attack to well -suited to pop and MOR playlists. energetic. This is suited to R&B, dancing and pop lists. his earlier work. Jaunty chording and rhythmic em- TRILLION (Epic 8-50670) bellishments make this for pop lists. ERROL SOBER (Number #1 Record Co. NO 215) Hold Out (3:05) (Little Johno Music/Twogether BARRY DE VORZON (A&M 2129) Heart To Heart (4:13) (ATV Music/Mann & Weil Songs - Music/Blackwood Music - BMI) (P. Leonard/F. Bar- Theme From "The Warriors" (3:41) (Ensign Music - BMI) (B. Mann/C. Weil) balace/D. Frederiksen) BMI) (B. De Vorzon) A romantic love ballad written by Barry Mann and Cyn- Hard rock is having its problems these days finding "The Warriors" is a new film about gang life that is at- thia Weil, this track from Sober has a gentle beat, up- responsive ears on the Top 40 level. This song could be tracting considerable amounts of publicity (and extra se- front piano, strings and good vocals. Suited to pop lists. one of those lucky few. With good singing, stout beat, curity) following untoward incidents. This instrumental majestic guitar work and sure moves, this is worth a spin. with muscular GRATEFUL DEAD (Arista AS 0410) theme creates its own excitement ROGER VOUDOURIS (WB 8762) mys- Shakedown Street (3:46) (Ice Nine Pub. ASCAP) rhythms, power chord guitar action and synthesizer - (See This House Music (Garcia/Hunter) Get Used To It (3:00) - tery. Check it out. Music BMI) (M. Omartian/R. The combination of bright sounding rhythm guitar fills, ASCAP/Spikes - STYLUS (Prodigal P 0644F) Voudouris) (Australian Tumbleweed Music shuffling beat and pop -styled layered vocals may augur a Look At Me (3:32) - Produced by Michael Omartian and taken from the renewed 45 presence for the Dead. The funk of this out- BMI) (A. Henderson) "Radio Dream" album, this track has keyboard chords from Stylus is a piano underpinned ballad ing is likely to bring joy to Dead Heads and total This track and phrasing reminiscent of the Doobies. It also has a is to appeal to pop lists. Muscular upward strangers. which likely catchy feel which is bolstered by good vocals, strings and percussion and strong movement, guitar solo, rippling moderate drum beat. Top 40 material. layered vocals make this worth a second listen. JIMMIE MACK (Big Tree/Atlantic BT 16132) KLEEER (Atlantic 3559) Give It Away (3:10) (ABC/Dunhill Music - BMI) (J. Mack) STILLWATER (Capricorn CPS -0316) Keep Your Body Workin' (3:32) (Kleeer Music- BMI) (N. Taken from the "On The Corner" album, this first Women (Beautiful Women) (3:58) (No Exit Music/Low- Durham) single by Mack has enticing vocals and an engaging ar- Sal Music - BMI) (R. Walker/S. Lacey/B. Buie) If groove music is something that suits your format, rangement of horns, guitars and piano. With jazzy influ- This second single from Stillwater's current album is a this track by Kleeer is likely to please. A string and syn- ences, fine horn solo and good Mack singing, this could flowing rock 'n' roll ballad dedicated to the proposition thesizer -bolstered rhythmic section and excellent lead be a pop sleeper. that a good woman can make you a one -woman man. and backing vocals make this hot for the dance -oriented Rippling piano fills, guitars and good singing makes this format. a good pop add. LINDA CLIFFORD (RSO RS 921) THE RUBINOOS (Beserkley BJ-5750) Bridge Over Troubled Water (3:18) (Paul Simon - BMI) Hold Me (2:34) (Anne-Rachael Music/Robbins RANDY BROWN (Parachute RR 523) (P. Simon) Music/World Music - ASCAP) (Little/Op- You Says It All (2:43) (Irving Music - BMI) (H. Banks/C. "Let Me Be Your Woman" is Linda Clifford's forth- penheim/Schuster) Brooks) coming LP. This first single is a disco remake of the clas- Oh Phyllis, remember way back when. Herein, the Taken from the "Intimately" album, this track with its sic Simon & Garfunkel song. With a fast beat, soulful Rubinoos deliver a catchy and playful tune from the vibrant rhythms and soulful lead and backing vocals is vocals and efficient arrangement of rhythm guitars and "Back To The Drawing Board" LP which is reminiscent of suited to R&B and crossover lists. The perky intro to the horns, this track has pop dancing list potential. teen songs from years gone by. Good vocals. track is a catchy lick. 15 Cash Box/March 17, 1979 www.americanradiohistory.com.