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3, 1979 $2.25 SINGLES SLEEPERS THE WHO, "LONG LIVE ROCK" (prod. not LOUISIANA'S LE ROU listed) (writer: Peter Townshend) by L. S. Me MCA (Towser Tunes, BMI) (3:58).Ini- Pollard) RECORDStially released on their "Odds & Lemed, Sods" Ip, this comes roaring out chapter #00001"Ist "The Kids Are Alright 'sound- rock is vg trackandaptlycapturesthe one isfire theme behind one of rock's leg- blues - rock ends. MCA 41053 tempo shades.. HOT CHOCOLATE, "GOING THROUGH PHILLY CREAM, "MO THE MOTIONS" (prod by M. (prod by Barry- ri Most) (writer: E. Brown) (Finch - Barry -Ingram)(P ry serv.. ley, ASCAP) (3:54). Vocal, string BMI)(3:59).Greatead v re-mixa:] and synthesizer intensity build to trades and brilliant horns to .ontami 4a dramatic climax on this monu- disco sound on thisenergetic ostfamilsir mental effort from an Lpcomin disc. Splendid arrangement/pro- a staid -out and 1p A multi -format smash. Infinity duction give this widespread ap- the rri should 50,016. I. Fantasy/WMOT 862 110 12. 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The Cars wer "oid, BMI) (342): Midwestern rock truly original sound for themselves year's hit debit band & thei 'gets a so- n production treat - and this latest 1pfilled with poten- releasefromthenew Ment re' gin sweet harmon- tialhit singlesisa natural extor- should get equal mileace. ies & cr instrumentals driver) tion of previous efforts. Once again, parts are geared tor hit s krk rhythm. AzeReshind the vocal blend is awesetime and the this fine-tuned mid -tempo p sound thatAsure to be production (,p,ringAtlanticS Elektra 46063. er f vorite. POIydor 14571. 16000 (7.98). - _ AmericanRadioHistory.Com ofExperience DISCO -ROCKthe Force from -0 AmericanRadioHistory.Com Life In Tokyo means something else when it comes 7-7 75 6 newfrom single fi4aii4It's from Disco.It means 4-114 -Rock. Disco.Produced And -Rock! it's ready by 'Life Giorgio to In roll!Tokyo'. Moroder. The 12-A R 9 01 9 fiktcord World JUNE 23, 1979 Industry Topped PolyGram UnveilsWhite House Fete, Philly Meet $4 Billion in '78; New 10 -Year Plan Units Up Slightly Highlight Big Week for the BMA At MDs Meeting By KENSMIKLE NEW YORK - Manufacturers' PALM BEACH, FLA.-Irwin H. PHILADELPHIA - The Black sales of phonograph records and King and the Andrae Crouch Sing- Steinberg, executive vicepresi- Music Association, whichisnot ers. The Philadelphia International pre-recorded tapes in the United dent of PolyGram Corporation, yet one year old, went a long States rose by 18 percent in 1978, band, M.F.S.B., accompanied the discloseda new ten-yearplan way in establishing itself as a ma- performers. pushing the industry's dollar vol- forPolyGramactivitiesinthe jor organization in the music in- ume over $4 billion for the first The President saidinhisre- UnitedStateslastweekin a dustry with a receptionatthe time. Unit sales, however, were marks that "It's important in my speechatthe worldwide 1979 White House anditsthree-day up only four percent. opinion for our nation and the PolyGram Record Operations' Founders Conference in Philadel- With dollar volume statedin rest of the world to know the Meeting. phia last week. importancethatthePresident terms of list price value, sales in Steinberg said that in the next On Thursday, June 6th, Presi- 1978 amounted to $4.131 billion, and his family and friends attach decade the company will empha- dent and Mrs. Carter hosteda to black music, because in many compared with$3.5billionin size the discovery and develop- celebration at the White House 1977. Unit sales of records and ways the feelings of our black mentof newartistic talent. in recognition of the BMA and of citizens throughout the history of tapes in 1978 came to 726.2 mil- "Ourpastacquisitionprogram June as Black Music Month. The lion in 1978 against 986.2 million our country have been actively speaks for itself," said Steinberg, dinner, which was held on the expressedinthe music.Itpre- the previous year. "boththat which we acquired SouthLawn, was attendedby The most dramatic percentage sents a kind of history of our na- and that which we chose not to 1000people from government increases in both dollar and unit, tion when you go back and see acquire. The discovery and de- and the recording industry. En- the evolution of black music." volume were registered by pre- velopment of our firstten-year tertainment for the occasion was recordedcassettetapeswhich program willbe preserved and Following the four-hour affair, provided by gospel singer Sarah the reactions of some of the in- soared indollar volume from accelerated to the maximum in Jordan Powell, Chuck Berry, Billy $249.6 million in 1977 to $449.8 vited guests indicatedmostly (Continued on page 52) Eckstine, Evelyn "Champagne" (Continued on page 68) positive feelings about the eve- ning's significance. Singer Stepha- Major Labels Showing Strong Commitment nie Mills said, "I think it's really FCC To Gat Another beautiful how allof the people To Revitalized Rock and Pop Sounds have come together and partici- Broadcast Bureau Chief pated so that black music won't By BILL HOLLAND By SOPHIA MIDAS be pushedaside. I reallyen- WASHINGTON-Federal Com- (The following is the first of a four-part series which will discuss joyed the event." munications Commissionchair- the music of a new and invigorating group of rock artists which is Hal Jackson ofInnerCity man Charles D.Ferrissaidlast having a dramatic impact upon the music industry. The first install- week he plans to move his new ment will spotlight the manner in which this rock and roll renais- Broadcasting commented that broadcast bureau chief to direc- sance is effecting record companies, and will be followed by a dis- "This is certainly one of the great- tor of the common carrier bureau. cussion of its impact on the American club scene, the retail market- est experiences I've had.I started inradioinWashingtonabout Just last month, the FCC place and radio.) named Philip L. Verveer the new 1949, and just to see the kind of NEW YORK-A growing num-and a&r staff are playing in the respect the President gave all of chief of the broadcast bureau, a ber of record companies are tak- production and acquisition of this us, I thinkthatblackpeople move observers saw aspart of ing a serious interestina new new music. Taking rootinthe shouldleave here feeling very the FCC decisiontospeedits generation of rock artists whose U.S. two years afteritfirst proud." commitmenttobroadcastde- common and most distinguishing emerged in England, the momen- regulation. characteristic is a passionate and tum of this vigorous music, ac- Cal Shields, station manager of However,earlier last week unadulterated expression of cording toindustry spokesmen, KACE, said, "Black musicisfi- it commoncarrierbureau chief energy. This interestis nowhere isbeginning to show signsof nally getting the recognition Larry Darby announced his resig- better reflected thanin the in- revitalizing,andperh'apseven deserves. I think the key thing is (Continued on page 69) creasingly activerole producers revolutionizing the state of pop/ what happens from here. This is rock music today. just the incubator. You have to see what will come out of Philly." Rei:ord World Why is thisenergizedrock Sala" fridex What came out of Philly during and roll capturing the attention of the music industry, especially the weekend of June 8-10 was a at a time when disco continuesgathering of some 1000 people Albums '78'79 (Continued on page 22) (Continued on page 59) 240.0 220.0 200.0 Al Coury Says RSO-Lucas Deal 180.0 160.0 - 140.0 Will Yield Multiple Soundtracks 120.0 By SAM SUTHERLAND 100.0 LOS ANGELES - RSO Records jointventurewillseethe re - 80.0 willlaunchitsnew long-term 60.0 -I cording arm of the Stigwood or - T 1 tietoLucasfilm,Ltd.,viathe ganization participating in one of 5/12 5/19 5126 6/2 6/9 6/16 soundtrack package to "The Em- the most intensive global film/ The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported pire Strikes Back," sequel to the record campaigns ever at - to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country. The base figure for both the singles and album indices is a smoothed ge of these quantitative reports during periods in top box officeearner"Star temped, RSO labelchiefAl March, 1976, with each weekly figure being a percentage increase or decrease on the base. The base Wars."Andwhiletheinitial (Continued on page 64) figure for both singles and albums is 100.0. 3 AmericanRadioHistory.Com PolyGram Modifies Distribution System By DAVID McGEE LILICLL21 NEW YORK - Although no Page 76. Country Music Fan Fair'79, official announcement has been made, Record World has learned 1700 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 sponsored by the CMA and the GrandOle Phone: (212) 765-5020 has Opry, drew crowds of unprecedentedsize that PolyGram Distribution PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF to Nashville June 4-10,and inbetween implemented one important mod- BOB AUSTIN SID PARNES ification in its controversial order- SR.