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^SPRING TOURING SEASON BLOSSOMS r SECOND QUARTER RELEASE SCHEDULE PACKED ' RETAIL SHELF, SALE PRICES STABLE DONNA SUMMER, POLYGRAM RESOLVE CONTRACT DISPUTE US FESTIVAL EXPANSION IN ’83 “Sparks In Outer Space” is the brilliant new aibum from the aiways original Mael brothers, featuring the first single, “Cool Places,’ a sensational duet with Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's and SparksT^^

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OISHBCX EDITORML On The Mend This week’s news brings a hopeful note in the These signs could be signalling the end of the

midst of what has surely been the most challenging worst . . . Perhaps the recession in this industry has

GEORGE ALBERT period in the history of the music industry. We are bottomed out. While it is too early to tell concretely, President and Publisher still mired in the worst recession this industry has maybe the strength of the new product and the sur- MARK ALBERT to of the in- Vice President and General Manager known, but there are signs that things have begun prising potential videotaped music, turn around. creased pace of touring and the stabilizing of prices J.B. CARMICLE Vice President and General Manager, East Coast This week, the front page of Cash Box is filled are healthy signs. JIM SHARP with signs of recovery — there’s the second quarter Hopefully, the lessons that were painfully learned Vice President. Nashville RICHARD IMAMURA release schedule, packed with exciting new product over the past three and a half years have finally Managing Editor from a host of top musicians and singers; plus the begun to take effect. There is no doubt that the

JOE FLEISCHMAN news that the spring touring season is picking up recession has already caused more than its share of Director Of Marketing dramatically over the past months; then there are misery — think of all the people and companies that East Coast Editorial FRED GOODMAN, Bureau Chief photos depicting the increasingly positive impact of were around in 1979 -- but those of us who have LARRY RIGGS, Radio Editor JIM BESSMAN video and television with Capitol Records honoring survived may have finally turned the corner. Vi/est Coast Editorial for its help in-store of MICHAEL GLYNN, Audio/Video Editor MTV and an unbelieveable The new methods doing business that MICHAEL MARTINEZ, Marketing Editor JEFFREY RESSNER where Duran Duran showed up to help promote emerged during the recession are apparently work- Research their new “Video 45” (a surprising new market); and ing — as long as the predominantly austere KEN KIRKWOOD, Manager BILL FEASTEH finally, the word that prices at retail have held steady methods keep on working, we should not abandon MIKE PLACHETKA HARALD TAUBENREUTHER over the last quarter. them. GREGORY D. LESCHISHIN ~~ KEITH ALBERT CONTENTS Nashville Editorial/Research JUANITA BUTLER DEPARTMENTS TOM ROLAND Black Contemporary 23 ANITA WILSON Classifieds 30 ON THE COVER Country 18 Art Director Gospel 22 Families have always been an LARRY CRAYCRAFT International 27 important part of recorded music's Jazz 9 Circulation history, as witnessed by the im- THERESA TORTOSA, Manager Merchandising 14 Pro Audio 11 mense popularity of such groups PUBLICATION OFFICES NEW YORK Radio 16 as The Cash Family, The Jackson Video 1775 Broadway, New York NY 10019 13 Five, The Carpenters and The Bee Phone: (212) 586-2640 Cable Address: Cash Box NY FEATURES Gees, among others. The newest To Telex: 666123 Coast Coast 12 group to enter the familial firma- HOLLYWOOD Editorial 3 ment of performers is DeBarge, a 6363 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 930) Executives On The Move 10 Hollywood CA 90028 Faces To Watch 8 young unit of Grand Rapids, Mich.- Phone: (213) 464-8241 raised siblings whose second LP, NASHVILLE CHARTS entitled “All This Love,” has been on the Cash Box Black Con- 21 Music Circle East, Nashville TN 37203 Top 100 Singles 4 PhOhe: 244-2898 (615) Top 200 Albums 28,29 temporary Albums chart for nearly six months and currently CHICAGO Black Comporary Albums 23 holds the spot. CAMILLE COMPASIO, Coin Machine. Mgr. #4 Black Contemporary Singles 24 1442 S. 61st Ave., Cicero IL 60650 The DeBarges — Bunny, Randy, Mark, El and James — Phone: (312) 863-7440 Country Albums 19 Country Singles come from a family of 10 kids who’ve all been singing and play- WASHINGTON, D.C. 20 EARL B. ABRAMS Gospel Albums 22 ing music since even before they came out of the cradle. 3518 N. 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2 3 April 2, 1983 4 Weeks 5 Weeks Weeks On On On 3/26 Chan 3'26 Chan 3/26 Chan BILLIE JEAN CHANGE OF HEART EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE 0 MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03509) 1 11 © TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS © ONE (Backstreet/MCA BSR-5218) YOU ARE 36 PATTI AUSTIN LIONEL RICHIE (Motown 1657) 3 12 LET’S DANCE (Qwest/Warner Bros. 7-29727) 77 3 DO YOU REALLY WANT TO 39 DAVID BOWIE (EMI America B-81 58) 59 69 EENIE MEENIE HURT ME 40 TAKE THE SHORT WAY HOME JEFFREY OSBORNE (A&M 2530) 74 4 (Epic 2 18 © DIONNE WARWICK (Arista AS 1040) 39 CULTURE CLUB 3403368) IF YOU WANNA GET BACK HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF 41 SHE BLINDED ME WITH © YOUR LADY DURAN DURAN (Capitol B-5195) 4 15 SCIENCE POINTER SISTERS (Planet/RCA YB-13430) 78 2 BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG THOMAS DOLBY (Capitol B-5204) 45 71 ONLY YOU PRETENDERS (Sire 7-29840) 5 16 WELCOME TO HEARTLIGHT YAZ (Sire 7-29844) 75 4 ONE ON ONE 0® KENNY LOGGINS (Columbia 38-03555) 46 MEXICAN RADIO D DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES WHIRLY GIRL ® WALL OF VOODOO (I.R.S. /A&M 9912) 80 3 (RCA PB-13421) 7 10 ® 0X0 (Getlen 7-29765) 43 WIND BENEATH MY WINGS MR. ROBOTO FALL IN LOVE WITH ME LOU RAWLS (Epic 34-03758) 83 2 0 STYX (A&M 2525) 8 8 EARTH. WIND & FIRE (Columbia 38-03375) 31 11 NEVER GIVE UP COME on EILEEN NICE GIRLS 8 SAMMY HAGAR (Geffen 7-29718) 86 2 D DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS MELISSA MANCHESTER (Arista AS 1045) 42 75 (Mercury/PolyGram 76189) 9 11 GOODNIGHT SAIGON LITTLE TOO LATE BILLYOILLT JOELJUCL tL/OlUmOia(Columbia 38-03780)00 79 3 9 SEPARATE WAYS (WORLDS PAT BENATAR (Chrysalis/CBS VS4 03536) 41 t/iFLASHDANCE. . .WHAT A APART) SOME KIND OF FRIEND FEELINGCPPI iKin JOURNEY (Columbia 38-03513) 10 9 ® BARRY MANILOW (Arista AS 1046) 47 IRENE CARA (Casablanca/PolyGram 811 TjlJEOPARDY SWINGIN’ 440-7) — 1 GREG KIHN BAND JOHN ANDERSON (Warner Bros. 7-29788) 50 0 I MELT WITH YOU 19 (Beserkley/Elektra 7-69847) 13 10 SOLITAIRE ® MODERN ENGLISH (Sire 7-29775) 84 2 11 STRAY CAT STRUT LAURA BRANIGAN (Atlantic 7-89868) 54 I COULDN’T SAY NO STRAY CATS (EMI America B-81 6 15 20 22) 45 MY KIND OF LADY © ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL WITH CARLENE 12 WE’VE GOT TONIGHT SUPERTRAMP (A&M 2517) 25 10 CARTER (RCA PB-13431) 87 2 21 KENNY ROGERS AND SHEENA EASTON 79 DON’T (Liberty B-1492) 11 10 SO WRONG RUN (COME BACK TO PATRICK SIMMONS (Elektra 7-69839) 55 ME) 22 IDER KOMMISSAR 0O KC&THESUNSHINEBAND(Epic34-03556) 82 3 01 AFTER THE FIRE (Epic 34-03559) 18 8 47 I DON’T CARE ANYMORE 23 PHIL COLLINS (Atlantic 7-89877) 48 9180 CARRIE’S GONE Til KNOW THERE’S SOMETHING LE ROUX (RCA PB-13456) 24 GOING STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART 81 3 0, ON BRYAN ADAMS (A&M 2536) 56 92 FRIDA (Atlantic 7-89984) 15 22 O0 THE ONE THING

49 SO CLOSE ®93 I NXS (Atco 7-99905) 90 2 I IT 01BEAT DIANA ROSS (RCA PB 13424) 35 MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03759) 22 6 82 I EAT CANNIBALS llMINIMUM LOVE 94 TOTAL COELO (Chrysalis/CBS VS4 42669) 85 2 16 DOWN UNDER €^ MAC McANALLY (Geffen 7-29763) 57 MEN AT WORK (Columbia 38-03354) 12 22 95 GIMME ALL YOUR LOVIN’ PHOTOGRAPH © ZZ TOP (Warner Bros. 7-29693) - 1 17 BABY, COME TO ME 96 PATTI AUSTIN ^^0 DEF LEPPARD TRY AGAIN (Mercury/PolyGram 81 1 217-7) 65 3 (Qwest/Warner Bros. OWE 50036) 16 27 ©97 CHAMPAIGN (Columbia 38-03563) — 1 kTWILIGHTZONE 52 THE WOMAN IN ME 9885 REAP THE WILD WIND O' GOLDEN EARRING (21/PolyGram T1103) 20 19 DONNA SUMMER (Getfen 7-29805) 44 16 ULTRAVOX (Chrysalls/CBS VS4 42682) 89 2 MORNIN’ 99 I’VE GOT A ROCK ‘N ROLL HIM UP o® JARREAU (Warner Bros.7-29720) 72 3 0WIND HEART SAGA (Portrait/CBS 37-03791) — 1 ERIC CLAPTON (Warner Bros. 7-29780) 19 10 54 WINDS OF CHANGE SHAME ON THE MOON JEFFERSON STARSHIP LOVE’S GOT A LINE ON YOU (Grunt/RCA FB-13439) 37 10 SCANDAL (Columbia 38-03615) — 1 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND (Capitol B-5187) 14 16 LOVE MY WAY 88 SMILING ISLAND ALL RIGHT ® PSYCHEDELIC FURS (Columbia 38-03340) 61 5 ROBBIE PATTON (Atlantic 7-89955) 91 5 CHRISTOPHER CROSS 56 GOODY TWO SHOES NEW YEAR’S DAY Bros. 17 11 (Epic © U2 (Island/Atco IL 7-99915) — 1 (Warner 7-29843) ADAM ANT 34-03367) 26 20 100CniWHY ME? BREAKING US IN TWO 57 SEX (I’M A. . .) JOE JACKSON (A&M 2510) 21 12 BERLIN (Geffen 7-29747) 60 5 PLANET P (Geffen 7-29705) — 1 PASS THE DUTCHIE ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE LAST NIGHT A D.J. SAVED MY MUSICAL YOUTH (MCA-52149) 23 16 © TO REMIND ME LIFE EYES (EMI America 8155) 67 AFRICA NAKED INDEEP (Sound Of New York S.N.Y. 5102) 92 5 TOTO (Columbia 38-03335) 24 23 THE FANATIC IT’S RAINING MEN IPOISON ARROW © FELONY (Rock 'N' Roll/CBS ZS4 03497) 64 0F THE WEATHER GIRLS (Columbia 38-03354) 58 10 ABC (Mercury/PolyGram 810 340-7) 28 10 I^OUTSTANDING SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I jniT MIGHT BE YOU(THEME FROM THE GAP BAND 0! (Total Experience/PolyGram TE 8205) 66 GO “TOOTSIE”) THE CLASH (Epic 34-03547) 63 7 STEPHEN BISHOP (Warner Bros. 7-29792) 30 10 STRANGER IN MY HOUSE ® RONNIE MILSAP (RCA PB-13470) 76 I WON’T BE HOME TONIGHT 0r(MAKE LOVE STAY TONY CAREY (Rocshire 95 3 DAN FOGELBERG I^SCALATOR OF LIFE 001) (Full Moon/Epic 34-03525) 29 9 ROBERT HAZARD (RCA PB-13449) 68 DER KOMMISSAR FALCO (A&M 2532) - 1 0iwIlEVEN NOW YOU ARE IN MY SYSTEM BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET THE SYSTEM (Mirage/Atco WTG-7.99937) 69 SOMETHING TO GRAB FOR RIC OCASEK (Geffen 7-29874) 53 8 BAND (Capitol B-5213) 38 4 RIO IT LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES 01^1 LIKE DURAN DURAN (Capitol B-521 5) 88 DeBARGE (Motown 1645) 32 9 THE J. GEILS BAND (EMI America B-8156) 62 6 WALKING IN L.A. ALWAYS 01(LITTLE RED CORVETTE MISSING PERSONS (Capitol B5212) 71 PRINCE (Warner Bros. 7-29746) 34 6 FIREFALL (Atlantic 7-89916) 51 12 66 YOU AND I 31 LIES EDDIE RABBITT with CRYSTAL GAYLE DREAMIN’ IS EASY THOMPSON TWINS (Arista AS 1024) 33 11 (Elektra 7-69936) '27 25 STEEL BREEZE (RCA PB-13427) 52 12 rai WON’T HOLD YOU BACK 67 DESPERATE BUT NOT SERIOUS ALLENTOWN TOTO (Columbia 38-03597) 40 4 ADAM ANT (Epic 34-03688) 70 4 BILLY JOEL (Columbia 38-03413) 49 19 ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)

I (Nineden Limited — PRS) 93 Africa (Hudmar/Cowbella — ASCAP) 24 Gimme All Your Lovin (Hamstein — BMl) Love's Got A Line (Just Friends — BMl/KJG — Should Slay ... 49 Always Something (Intersong/Blue Seas/Jac — Goodnight Saigon (Joel Songs — BMl) 75 ASCAP) 87 So Close (Rossville — BMI/Mel-Day — ASCAP) ASCAP) 58 Goody Two Shoes (EMI/Colgems-EMI — ASCAP) .56 Make Love Stay (Hickory Grove — ASCAP) 27 Solitaire (Younster Musikverlag/Gmbh — GEMA) . 44 Song/C. T. Music/Irving) 46 All Right (Another Page — ASCAP) 21 Hungry Like The Wolf (Tritec Ltd.) 4 Mexican Radio (Big Talk — BMl) 72 So Wrong (Soquel — Some Kind Of Friend (Townsway/Angela — BMl) 42 Allentown (Joel Songs — BMl) 100 I Couldn't Say No (Twin Compulsions/M- Minimum Love (I’ve Got The Music ASCAP/Song Always (Fumunda/Big Fat — BMI) 98 Ocean/Warner Bros. — ASCAP) 78 Tailors — BMl) 50 Something To Grab For (Ric Ocasek — BMl) 96

— — Smiling Islands (Red Snapper/Adel — ASCAP) . . .88 Baby. Come (Rodsongs — PRS/Admin. by Almo I Don't Care (Pun — ASCAP) 47 Mr. Roboto (Stygian Songs Adm. by Almo Straight From The Heart (Irving/Adams ASCAP) 17 I Eat Cannibals (Virgin — ASCAP) 82 ASCAP) 7 48 Back On The Chain (Al Galileo — BMI) 5 I've Got A Rock N' Roll (WB/Warner-Tamerlane/ Mornin’ (Al Jarreau/Garden Rake/Foster Frees — Communications — BMl) Stranger In Hall — ASCAP) 61 Beat It (Mijac — BMt) 15 Diamond Mine/Face The Music — ASCAP/BMI) 19 BMl) 53 My House (Lodge 1 — 45 Stray Cat Strut (Zomba Ent. — BM!) 11 Billie Jean (Mijac — BMt) I Know There's (Russ Ballard Ltd. /Island Ltd.) 14 My Kind Of Lady (Delicate Adm. by Almo ASCAP) — 74 Swingin' (John Anderson/Lionel Delmore — BMl) .43 Breaking Us In Two (Albion Admin, by Almo I Like It ( Jobete — ASCAP) 29 Never Give Up (Itall — BMl) Take The Short Way Home (Gibb ASCAP) 22 I Melt With You (Beggars Banquet Ltd — ASCAP) 77 New Year's Day (Island — BMl) 89 Brothers/Unichappell — BMl) 35 Carne s Gone (Lemed Music) 80 I Won't Be Home (Rockoko — BMl) 94 Nice Girls (House of Gold/Pultman/Daticabo/Warner- The Fanatic (Roaring 80’s/Felony — ASCAP) 59 Change Of Heart (Gone Gator — ASCAP) 33 I Won't Hold You Back (Rehtakul Veets — ASCAP) 32 Tamerlane — BMl) 40 81 Come On Eileen (Colgem$/EMI — ASCAP 8 If You Wanna Get (ATV Corp. — BMl) 70 One On One (Hot-Cha/Unichappell — BMl) 6 The One Thing (Browning — BMl) In Der Kommissar (Chappell — ASCAP) 13/95 It Might Be You (Gold Horizon — BMI/Golden Porch — Only You (Stainless — BMl) 71 The Woman Me (Warner-Tamerlane/Rashida/ Desperate But Not {EMI/Colgems-EMI — ASCAP) .67 ASCAP) 26 Outstanding (Total Experience — BMl) 60 Flying Dutchman/Sweet Harmony — ASCAP) . . .52 Try Again (Walkin — BMl) 84 Do You Really Want (Virgin/Chappell — ASCAP) . . 3 It's Raining Men (Songs of Manhattan Island/Olga — Pass The Dutchie (Virgin/Hal Shaper — ASCAP) . . 23 Don't Run (Harnck Music — BMl) 79 BMI/Postvalda Admin, by Almo — ASCAP) 92 Photograph (Zomba Enterprises — BMl) 51 Twilight Zone (Fever — ASCAP) 18 Down Under (Blackwood — BMl) 16 Jeopardy (Rye Boy/Well Received — ASCAP) .... 10 Poison Arrow (Virgin/Chappell — ASCAP) 25 Walking In L.A. (Private Life — ASCAP) 65 We've Got Tonight (Gear — ASCAP) 12 Dreamin' Is Easy (Toneman/ Wood Street — ASCAP)99 Land Of A Thousand (Thursday/Anatold — BMl) . .97 Reap The Wild Wind (Mood/Hot Food/Jump Jet Eenie Meenie (WB/Gravity Raincoat/Crystal — Last Night (Fool Prayer/Young Lions — BMl) 91 Songs/Sing Sing Songs) 85 Welcome To Heartlight (Milk Money — ASCAP) . . .37 ASCAP) 69 Let's Dance (Jones — ASCAP) 34 Rio (Tritec — LTD.) 64 Whirly Girl (Toy Band — BMl) 38 Escalator Of Life (Heroic — ASCAP) 62 Lies (Point Ltd. — PRS) 31 Separate Ways (Weed High Nightmare — BMl) ... 9 Why Me? (Rockoko. GMBH — GEMA) 90 Wind Beneath Wings (Warner-Tamerlane — Even Now (Gear — ASCAP) 28 Little Red Corvette (Controversy — ASCAP) 30 Sex (Berlin Era/Xytyryan Rex/Malladin — BMl) . . .57 My BMI/WB — ASCAP) 73 Every Home Should (Blackwood — BMl) 68 Little Too Late (Unichappell/Roseynotes — BMl) . .41 Shame On The Moon (Coolwell/Granite — ASCAP)20 Fall In Love (Saggifire/Yougoulei/Wenkew Love My Way (Blackwood — BMl) 55 She Blinded Me (Participation — ASCAP) 36 Wind Him Up (Pocket — ASCAP) 86 ASCAP) 39 Winds Of Change (Alien Music — BMl) 54

Flashdance (Chappell/Famous/GMPC/Carub/Alcor You And I (Four Way — ASCAP) 66 — ASCAP) 76 Exceptionally heavy radio activity this week Exceptionally heavy sales activity this week You Are (Brockman — ASCAP) 2 You Are In My (Science Lab/Green Star — ASCAP) 63 V. JE1VS & REVIEWS Spring Concert Season Up As Top Draws Hit The Road by Michael Glynn ever been, thanks to a lot of new music LOS ANGELES — Following a winter which acts, like The English Beat," he stated. several concert promoters around the Indeed, John Huie, of Frontier Booking, country described as "soft," the spring Inc. (FBI), which books The English Beat in concert season is seeing business at the addition to a number of other leading new gate blooming once again, as a number of music acts, indicated that most of his bands top pop & rock draws — including Journey, were touring. “The Police start on July Styx, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Hall & Oates, 24. with the first leg (of the group’s national Billy Squier, Sammy Hagar and The Kinks tour) going through Sept. 10. They’ll be — are hitting, or are already on, the road. In playing areas and stadiums wherever they fact, with the abundance of talent, the only make sense. Joan Jett is ready to start potential problem that some promoters another tour on April 22, and A Flock of CAPITOL GIFTS MTV WITH GOLD — Jim Mazza, president of Capitol Records and see arising from now until summer could Seagulls is starting their tour June 1 at the ^hairman of EMI America/Liberty Records, recently presented representatives of MTV stem from the heavy competition for the Grand Ole Opry, ending in Toronto Aug. -with gold albums for Duran Duran’s "Rio" LP. The presentation was in appreciation of the consumer’s concert-going dollar. 10, with The Fixx as special guest. Simple • network's continued support of the band's videos. Pictured at the reception are (l-r): "August through December of last year Minds start in a week, and Heaven 17 is go- artist reiations. Capitol: '^Maureen O’Connor, senior manager, press and East Coast, Gale were soft months, but it all started to turn ing out in June, while The English Beat will ' Sparrow, director, talent and artist relations, MTV; Vic Rappoport, director, business af- around in January," Roger Shepherd of be coming back for another tour after two "^fairs, video development, EMI Music North America; Les Garland, vice president, program- Encino, Calif.-based Avalon Attractions months,” FBI’s Huie detailed. pubiicity. Capitol: (continued on page 16) ming, MTV; Doreen D’Agostino, manager, press and East Coast, Bob noted. "Now, in the last week of April alone, Pittman, senior vice president, programming, WASEC; Mazza; John Sykes, director, Billy Squier, Bob Seger, Sammy Hagar, Michelle national director, artist deveiopment, us Festival To programming, MTV; Peacock, press and Tom Petty and The Kinks are all doing mul- "Capitol; Chip Rachlin, director, acquisition, MTV; and Buzz Brindle, director, music tiple dates (in the L.A. area), all drawing programming, MTV. money out of the same market.” Offer Expanded 't The result. Shepherd went on to say, is Program In ’83 that certain dates will inevitably suffer somewhat in terms of attendance. While he by Jeffrey Ressner Abundance Of Major Titles felt that most of the aforementioned shows LOS ANGELES — Thirty-three musical would alright” in of "do spite the situation, acts booked to appear at the 1983 US Set For Second Quarter he pointed out that most acts will rarely Festival — including headliners David monitor the market to see who will be out in Bowie, Van Halen, The Clash and Willie Michael Martinez each region when planning their own tours. by Ronnie Lane (Atco), Moody Blues Nelson— were announced during a lavish "Some acts will look at the traffic and adjust press conference March 22 on a LOS ANGELES — As competition for retaii (Threshoid/PolyGram) and Chris Squire their schedules accordingly, as Triumph soundstage of Hollywood’sTelevision Cen- presence and radio and video airpiay in- and Alan White of Yes fame (Atlantic), Elton did, and it worked out just fine,” he said, ter Studios. The second annual entertain- creases during the second quarter of 1983, John (Geffen), Joe Cocker (Atco), Carpen- referring to the rock trio’s Canadian hard ment event, dubbed “US ’83,” will once the iist of iabei releases also thickens, with ters (A&M), Billy Cobham (Elektra Musi- current national tour. "Instead of heading again take place at San Bernardino a diverse abundance of major pop, rock, cian) and others will offer familiar talent in forthe brick wall, they just steered around County’s Glen Helen Regional Park in B/C and country titles by star artists and new settings, there is also a plethora of it.” Southern California. But, in contrast to last some new and developing rising stars young talent in the offing for the second However, most major market promoters year’s three-day Labor Day Weekend slated for albums during April, May and quarter. surveyed by Cash Box were simply happy series of concerts, this year's shows are June. Following up on critically successful, if to have such a strong array of talent on the divided into two segments — a three-day k. New product from Grammy-winning not strong selling, debut, sophomore or road so early. “Usually we have a good rock celebration on Memorial Day Men At Work (Columbia) and Miles Davis third LPs are artists such as Jeffrey Os- spring, but this is exceptional,” enthused weekend (May 28-30) followed the next ^Columbia): The Gap Band (Total Ex- borne (A&M), Janet Jackson (A&M), A Barry Fey of Denver’s Feyline Presents. Saturday (June by a country experience/PolyGram), David Bowie (EMI), Flock Of Seagulls (Jive/Arista), The Young 4) “We have two Journey dates, two Styx travaganza. The Isley Brothers (TNeck/Epic), The Lions (Elektra Musician), Kim Wilde (EMI), dates, two Seger dates, Benatar, Petty, The first day of the rock festival features Charlie Daniels Band (Epic), Aretha Mtume (Epic), The Waitresses Squier, Def Leppard and The Kinks; 10 The Clash, Stray Cats, Men At Work, The ^^ranklin (Arista), Cameo (Atlantic Art- (Polydor/PolyGram), Central Line (Mer- shows in two months at McNichois Stadium English Beat, A Flock of Seagulls, Oingo ist/PolyGram), Rick Springfield (RCA), cury/PolyGram), Alfie Silas (RCA) and (an 18,000 seat facility). And Triumph and Boingo, Wall of Voodoo, Little Steven & The r'^tevie Nicks (Modern), The Talking Heads Yellowjackets (Warner Bros.). Foghat have just been added. It would be Disciples of Soul, INXS and The Divinyls; ^Sire/Warner Bros.) The Police (A&M), Each genre is near equally represented hard to ask for much more.” Day two, a "heavy metal” program, stars ^app (Warner Bros.) and Joan Ar- in the second quarter, with a healthy mix- Fey, who is also serving as director of Van Halen, Scorpions, Triumph, Judas matrading (A&M) are but a few of the ma- ture of known commodities and fresh promotion and talent acquisition for the US Priest, Ozzy Osborne, and Motley Crue. jor names that will appear on retail shelves artists covering all bases. Festival ’83 (see accompanying story), The third and final day of the rock festivities as labels prepare for spring break and In the pop/rock arena, artists such as also noted that smaller area venues have includes David Bowie (making his first U.S. ^summer vacations. Herb Alpert (A&M), Bette Midler (Atlantic), also been prosperous in recent months. musical appearance in five years), Stevie While established acts such as Carlos Sherbs (Atco), Vanilla Fudge (Atco), The "The Rainbow (Rainbow Music Hall, a 1,- Nicks, The Pretenders, John Cougar. Miss- aSantana (Columbia), Pete Townshend with (continued on page 9) 450 seat showcase club) is busier than it’s (continued on page 16) Second Quarter Retail Shelf, Sale Prices Holding Steady average, while the $6.24 average sale price Art-' * by Jim Bessman and I this time is 30 cents less than last quarter’s AMERtCA ! JvlEW YORK — As with last quarter’s survey $6.54. The $9.98 list average shelf price IH of sale and shelf prices (Cash Box, Jan. 2), has dropped 3 cents from $9.13 last quar- few of the 20 retail chains contacted report- ter to $9.10 now. Sale price in the category ed any changes in the categories involved. of $7.17 last quarter rose 16 cents to $7.33 this quarter. I A few dealers reported raising prices on some product by as much as a dime or two The average singles price dropped a •depending on market factors or individual penny to $1.77 this quarter. In survey, prices also . vendor policies, primarily the recent CBS this quarter’s were loose and box lot modifications. sought on $15.98 list product, twelve-inch The accompanying chart shows that singles, and one-sided singles. $15.98 list average shelf prices for product categories product averaged $14.79 at shelf and tabulated in both last quarter’s and this $12.13 at sale, 12-inch singles averaged 4|uarter’s surveys are only pennies apart, $4.60, and one-sided singles averaged while average sale prices in those $.74. categories show a wider fluctuation. At the The survey this quarter continues to $5.98 list price, the shelf average of $5.67 show a widespread practice of variable irom last quarter has risen 4 cents to $5.71 pricing within pricing categories. This is es- NERVOUS MOMENTS — Police horses and a swarm of Duran Duran fans were this quarter, while the sale price is up 7 pecially true in the larger chains, where frightened of each other as officers tried to clear the sidewalks at Video Shack's 49th & cents at $4.29 from last quarter’s $4.22. At wide market areas require regional varia- Broadway Manhattan location. Over 150 policemen were on hand to quell a brief period of $8.98 list, this quarter’s shelf price of $8.16 tion to compete in specific areas. The price disorder caused by Duran Duran’s in-store appearance in support of their new Video 45. (continued on page 30) « only a penny more than last quarter’s (see story, page 12). cash Box pholo by John BelUssimo

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NEWS & REVIEWS BUSINESS NOTES Summer, PolyGram Vogel Is Elected RIAA Board Chairman Dispute Resolved, NEW YORK — The Recording Industry Assn, of America (RIAA) elected Atlantic Records LP Due In May vice chairman Sheldon Vogel to a two-year term as chairman of the board at its board meeting last week in Washington, D.C. In addition, Chrysalis Records' new president. by Michael Martinez Jack Craigo, was elected a director, and RIAA executive director Stephen Traiman was /1LBUMS LOS ANGELES — Although details of the given the newly created, additional title of vice president. status of suits filed in the dispute between THE Vogel succeeds Terry Ellis, co-chairman of the Chrysalis Group of Companies. He has OUT OF BOX Donna Summer and PolyGram Records been with Atlantic for over 20 years, joining in 1962 as controller. He has subsequently remained unclear at press time, the record held positions of financial vice president, senior vice president of finance, executive vice company announced that the singer, president and vice chairman, which he has been since June 1. 1980. currently singed to Geffen Records, wouid pink Sheldon’s election reflects the respect of his peers for his executive abilities and u- be releasing in May an LP to be produced nique contributions," commented RIAA president Stanley M. Gortikov. “His leadership of by Michael Omartian. floyd RIAA's board will provide benefits for the entire industry." In a joint statement by Aart Daihuisen, Prior to Craigo’s appointment at Chrysalis last week (Cash Box, March 26) he had held president of Phonogram International; key posts at RCA Records and Columbia Records. Traiman has been at RIAA since the Guenter Hensler, president and chief January 1980 in the executive director position and represents the association on the operating officer of PolyGram Records; National Music Council and the Foundation for the Preservation of Recordings. final and Summer’s manager, Susan Munao, it u was announced that Phonogram Inter- MSMA Seminar Set For May 11-13 national would release the Summer album cut vs NASHVILLE — The Muscle Shoals Music Assn. (MSMA) will conduct its sixth annual worldwide, while Mercury/PolyGram V. Records and Producers Seminar May 11-13 at the Joe Wheeler State Resort near would distribute it in the U.S. Rogersville. Ala. According to MSMA president David Johnson, the theme of this year’s The statement said that the more than event will "Music Business Alternatives: Recovering With The version of the three day be three year old legal fight between Summer THE FINAL CUT — Pink Floyd — Economy." and PolyGram, which arose from a multi- Columbia QC 38243 — Producers: The seminar gets under way Wednesday, May 11, with the panel discussion “Christian miilion dollar suit brought by the singer Roger Waters, James Guthrie and Music: What It Can Mean To The Record Business,” followed that evening with perfor- against Casabianca Records (distributed variety of Shoals’ contemporary Christian artists. Michael Kamen — List: None — Bar mances by a Muscle by PolyGram), the late Neil Bogart and his Thursday’s panel discussion will be "Can Producers Be Effective Publishers (The Pros Coded i widow Joyce (Cash Box, Feb. 9, 1980), had And Cons)," which will precede a night of entertainment with a Muscle Shoals country Sub-titled “a requiem for a post-war been settled. However, it declined to men- flavor. dream,” Pink Floyd’s fifth Columbia it tion the extent to which Summer would still "Financing Alternatives For Independant Production And Publishing Ventures” will be venture is an imaginative conceptual be responsible to the label for product. the focal point of Friday’s panel. A banquet with a featured guest speaker is scheduled for piece about a young Britisher crying out But Mel llberman, executive vice presi- that evening. over the economic, social and political dent of PolyGram U.S., told Cash Box that Hr Interspersed with the panel discussions will be a number of recreational activities in- crises his generation has faced since the label only has plans for one new album cluding cruises, golf, tennis and water sports. the end of World War II. Besides the from Summer, but expects to work with her Registration fees will run $75 for current MSMA members and $100 for non-members originality of the album’s theme, its in the future to compile a “best of" LP. "We is with a May 1 deadline. For further information, write: MSMA, P.O. Box 2009, Muscle music dramatically enhanced have no plans for a long-term association," Shoals, Ala. 35562 or telephone (205) 381-1442. through the use of a Holophonic llberman said, adding that Summer was microphone technique resulting in a Hillford Elected Chairman Of RIAA/VIDEO stili under contract with Geffen and that her type of three-dimensional delivery of the new LP and “best of” "surroundsound” effect. Expect long NEW YORK — President and chief executive officer of CBS/Fox Video Lawrence Hilford package will complete her obligation to the and healthy chart action for this disc of has been elected the new chairman of the Recording Industry Assn, of America, Inc.’s company and will end the legal dispute. He 12 all-new songs, with immediate (RIAA) RIAA/VIDEO council. He succeeds outgoing Warner Home Video president Mort said there was no significant cash ex- response from both radio and retail Fink as Chairman of the council, which directs the RIAA’s autonomous video division. change involved. sectors. Most affecting cuts here are As chairman, Hilford also joins MGM/US Home Entertainment’s Cy Leslie and RCA Spokesmen at Geffen Records or attor- “The Gunner’s Dream” and "Not Now VideoDiscs, Gordon Bricker as the three RIAA/VIDEO representatives on the RIAA board neys for in this dispute were un- John.” of directors. Summer

available for comment at press time. < Hilford was a management consultant specializing in new media before joining 4 (continued on page 26) CBS/Fox Video, which he has headed since January. He has also served in senior management positions with Columbia Pictures Industries, Viacom International, Car- FE/1TURE PICKS tridge Rental Network, Screen Gems International and CBS Enterprises. Monument Files POP HI SPARKS IN OUTER SPACE — Sparks — Vinyl Increase April 1 Costs To For Reorganization Atlantic 80055-1 — Producers: Ron anrlS

LOS ANGELES — At presstime. Cash Box learned that the price of vinyl compounds for Russell Mael — List: 8.98 — Bar Coded ']P the manufacturing of records will increase 6 cents per pound, effective April 1. It is not Under Chapter XI On what may be the group’s most ac^- known how this will affect the pressing cost of records, although past experience has cessibie recording since 1981’s out- shown that higher prices normally follow. by Tom Roland rageous “Whomp That Sucker," the Maei

Brothers : NASHVILLE ~ Barely six months after turn their pop-rock sensibilities reaching a new distribution agreement with chiefly towards the insecurity surrounding'V^

sexual relationships. “I i Lit- CBS, Monument Records filed voluntary Wish Looked A petitions last week to reorganize under tle Better," “Please Baby Please” and "All •I Chapter XI of the federal bankruptcy laws. You Ever Think About Is Sex” are just three However, Monument officials insist that of the cuts in which the maladjusted Maels creditors will be paid in time and that the offer teens some valuable tips about life in i label’s doors will remain open. the lusty lane. New music-oriented radio I has already reacted positively to the | The petition, which includes the Monu- album’s opener, a brisk duet between^ ment Entertainment Corp. as well as the vocalist Russell Mael and Go-Go’s rhythm I record company, Boots Randolph, names guitarist/vocalist Jane Wiedlin, entitled Roy Orbison, Combine Music and Charlie "Cool Places.” * its creditors, as well as McCoy among DANSEPARC — Martha and the Muffins several album packaging companies, — Current RCA AFL1-4664 — Producers: L graphics firms and other production en- Daniel Lanols with Mark Gane and Martha tities connected with record manufactur- Johnson — List: 8.98 — Bar Coded ing. Influenced by mainstream music like^ “Due to the present economic condi- The Beatles and early Motown as much as tions prevailing in the country, we have by experimental artists such as Sun Ra and

filed voluntary positions to reorganize un- Brian Eno, Martha and the Muffins’ fourth .

Toronto, . , der Chapter XI,” said Fred Foster, founder excursion on vinyl sees the 4 1

and chairman of the board. "The doors of Canada-based quartet tackle dance music 1 Monument Records are open, and it’s in a Taiking Heads-type mode covering business as usual. We currently have synth-pop, funk, avant-garde surrealism I several records on the charts and will con- and even a dash of pygmy tribal chants, t-i* tinue to release product in the coming Martha Johnson & Co.’s "music from the months. We have a good asset base and urban jungle” uses a variety of techniques, ^ artist recently hosted "false guitar fiOTTEST PRIZE OF THE YEAR — Capitol recording Anne Murray have experienced a cash flow problem in including "inverse guitar,” ( •Vinners contest sponsored by Audio Environments, Inc. clouds” and snippets of actual soap opera of a “Hottest Night Of The Year" our recent start-up. There is no doubt in y,| (AEI) and named after her current LP. The winners, Tim Hoag and his guest. Martha management’s mind that everyone will be dialogue to aurally illustrate its dreamy, Huiick, were treated to a vacation in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Pictured after Murray's paid in fuil in a reasonable amount of time. hallucinogenic compositions, and prog in- show at the Riveria Hotel in Las Vegas are (l-r): Hoag; Murray; Huiick; and Ellen Neithlich, This measure takes the pressure off PDs will find much to their liking, marketing director, AEI. (continued on page 18) (continued on page 8) ^

1983 6 Cash Box/April 2, .

ASCAP Meet & Greet

ASCAP WELCOMES JOHN DENVER-ASCAP member John Denver is welcomed to the New York area by (left to right): ASCAP Eastern Regional Director of Business Affairs William Velez, ASCAP Director of Public Relations Karen Sherry and ASCAP Controller John LoFrumento, after Denver’s concert at the Byrne Arena in New Jersey.

DAVID GREETS DIAMOND-ASCAP President Hal David (right) congratulates member Neil Diamond backstage following one of Diamond’s concerts at the Byrne Arena in New Jersey.

ASCAP COUNTRY AWARDS TO LIONEL RICHIE-ASCAP Director of Membership Paul S. Adler (left) and ASCAP Director of Public Relations Karen Sherry present ASCAP member Lionel Richie with a special award for “Lady” which was among ASCAP’s most performed country songs of 1981

ASCAP AND ELTON-PRS BACKSTAGE WITH KENNY ROGERS-ASCAP execs visit with ASCAP member Kenny Rogers member Elton John, who li- backstage before a recent concert in New Jersey. Pictured from left are: ASCAP Associate censes his music in the U.S. Director of Nashville Operations Merlin Littlefield, Rogers, ASCAP Managing Director Gloria through ASCAP, is pictured Messinger, ASCAP Southern Regional Executive Director Connie Bradley. with ASCAP Communications Coordinator Ken Sunshine, backstage at Madison Square Garden following the last performance on Elton's 1982 American tour.

ASCAP COUGAR-ASCAP member John Cougar and ASCAP Membership Repre- sentative Mary Jo Mennella are pictured at the L.A. Forum.

ASCAP GREETS KENNY LOGGINS-ASCAP member Kenny Loggins speaks to ASCAP Eastern Regional Director of Repertory Lisa Schmidt backstage at Radio City Music Hall following his recent performance.

ASCAP AND MARVIN GAYE-ASCAP chose a recent Columbia Records reception in Los Angeles for its member Marvin Gaye in order to present a special neon sign to the singer writer which proclaimed that "ASCAP LOVES

MARVIN!' Pictured are (I to r): Todd Brabec, ASCAP West Coast Regional Director; Marvin Gaye; and ASCAP Board member, Michael Stewart, President of CBS Songs. 'i

NEWS & REVIEWS

^ scored major hits on the Jamaican and MUSICAL YOUTH (MCA 52203) U.K. charts during the 1970s with the single SINGLES Never Gonna Give You Up (3:12)“'' albums "Screaming "S-90 Skank" and the (Virgin/Chappell — ASCAP) (P. Waite, Sr., REVIEWS Target" and "House of Dreadlock," among OUT OF THE BOX Musical Youth) (Producer: P. Collins) of reggae's finest, including others. Some Is this the world’s first bubblegum.^ Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs and The (continued from page 6) reggae outfit? A bouncy spirit infects Heptones, provide backing vocals for Big Musical Youth’s vocals, but the patiois is eluding the tracks "Several Styles of ^ Youth’s most recent foray, which incor- pure. More pop oriented than "Pass The Blonde Girls Dancing,” "Obedience" and porates new material along with a few * Dutchie," but no less effective, this youth the title bubbler. previously released on the artist's ” — singles movement looks to be taking hold. MAKE THAT MOVE — The Rockats own Negusa Nagast label. DURAN DURAN (Capitol P-B-5215) RCA MFL1-8507 — Producer: Mike COMEDY Rio (3:57) (Tritec (Vlusic Ltd.) (Duran Duran) Thorne — List: 5.98 — Bar Coded THE UNCLE FLOYD SHOW ALBUM — (Producer: C. Thurston) •- MEN AT WORK (Columbia AE7 . Long before the Stray Cats made Mercury/PolyGram 811 149-1 Ml — 1633) The title track of Duran Duran's current of music, Overkill (3:44) (April Music — ASCAP) rockabilly a trendy style modern Producer: Jimmy VIvIno — List: 8.98 — (C. Hay) (Producer; P. Mclan) hit LP, "Rio" is a perfect follow-up tc^' the Rockats was swinging its brand of Bar Coded “Hungry Like The Wolf" and should be a C&W-tinged bop-rock to audiences across After its mega-platinum debut. Men V New Jersey’s most bizzare television shoo-in on already incarna- At Work unfolds the second chapter in based extensive MTV England and the U.S. in various personality spoofs the Garden State’s mini-LP, the its American story with "Overkill," the play. The melody's warm sea breeze con-’ tions. On the band's first RCA turnpike system, pizzerias and native son trasts effectively with the menace in “Wolf" quitted quintet gives listeners a collection first single from the forthcoming rock star, "Bruce Stringbean," in this com- and is equally catchy. of five shakers, in addition to a cover of "Cargo” LP. A supple sax line weaves new edy album loaded with skits, sound gags through this NANTUCKET (RCA JH-13495) hit, More Heartache." low-key rocker, with Colin Marvin Gaye's "One and Roaring Twenties-type ditties. Hay’s Hiding From Love (3:25) (Irving Music, Inc./ Instilling the basic rockabilly beat with already trademark vocal rising Newark’s answer to Soupy Sales has am- Adams Communications/Calypso Toonz of blues, soul, hardcore and a over the top as the song peaks. Sure to — strong doses massed a loyal following through local j BMI) (B. Adams, J. Vallance, E. the Rockats — along garner instant adds. Kagna) J loud drum sound, television, well as as national syndication, (Producer: M. Flicker) Cell producer Mike Thorn — ^ with Soft with this platter he should to and be able First RCA release for these New England-'"' create an interesting fusion of twangy-rock enjoy even greater prominence. DJs on FE/1TURE PICKS ers is a tuneful mix of their hard rock guitar- that should do well considering the current rock and alternative outlets will crack up POP based sound with electronic drumclaps and mass acceptance of the genre. over Floyd’s Springsteen send-up, as he rapid keyboard chording to make for a more,re- THE STEVE MILLER BAND (Capitol P-B- BLACK CONTEMPORARY sings about the real boardwalk where folks 5223) contemporary feel. Larry Uzzell’s raspy lead indulge in "over-eating, getting sick the DON’T LOSE YOUR COOL — Albert on vocal keeps things in perspective, however Living In The U.S.A. (3:00) (Sailor Music — Collins and the Ice Breakers -- Alligator rides and trying to go broke winning a ASCAP) (S. Miller) (Producer: S. Miller) JIM CAPALDI (Atlantic 7-89849) cheap stuffed creature at the spin wheels.” AL 4730 — Producers; Albert Collins, ' Miller and Norton Buffalo’s dazzling That’s Love (3:36) (Warner Bros. Music — Bruce Iglauer and Dick Shurman — List; GOSPEL dueling harmonicas on this live version ASCAP) (J. Capaldi) (Producers: S.^ 8.98 WHITE HEART — Myrrh/Word MSB-6735 propels the Miller sound out of the ’60s and Winwood, J. Capaldi) Intense blues guitarist/vocalist Collins — Producers: Dan Huff, Billy Smiley -- into the ’80s. Lead single from “Steve Miller Ex-Traff ic-ers Capaldi and Winwood’s burns up the wax with this high-energy per- List: 8.98 Live!”, the remake also reminds us that first major collaboration since 1974 is a- formance of emotional songs including Propelled by a handful of studio players once upon a time, it was the Steve Miller light “that’s the way love is" tune developed Guitar Slim's "Quicksand,” Big Walter (continued on page 9) Blues Band. in Capaldi’s second home, Brazil Price's "Get To Gettin”’ and the chilling Winwood’s synthesizer contributions^ seven minute-plus Percy Mayfield opus grace the straightforward ballad like the. 'My Mind Is Trying To Leave Me," along NEW B4CES TO W4TCH arc of a diver and similarly point the way to with his self-penned wallers T rip" "Ego and Capaldi's equal solo success. the Texas shuffle-driven "Don’t Lose Your in demand. Richmond's most recognized claim Cool." Like Collins’ last three Alligator KIX (Atlantic 7-89852) to fame comes from his penning of The — records, this LP is a must for serious fans of Body Talk (3:39) (Red Admiral Music single, "Shin- the blues art form. Manhattans’ 1980 smash BMI, Precision Music — ASCAP) (Gilder, ing Star.” It eventually led to collabora- Herndon) (Producer; P. Solley) THE LEADER — FonzI Thornton — RCA tions with future Amuzement Park This "Physicar’-themed single is the first AFL1-4433 — Producers; Robert Wright members Darryl Ellis and Reuben from the Washington, D.C. -based Kix’s-% and FonzI Thornton — List: 8.98 — Bar Locke, who wrote, arranged and perfor- second album. Vocals, melody and Coded med material for Tyrone Davis. It was production update the Yardbirds’ and^ , If for no other reason, the stellar line-up Richmond, Locke and Ellis, along with Zombies’ classic British ’60s sound, and as of supporting musicians makes Fonzi Norval Don Amuzement Park members such is most welcome. Thornton's RCA premiere album one that Hodges and Fred Entesari, that formed JO KENNEDY (A&M 2528) merits a close listen. Rhythm arrange- Amuzement Park the core of Davis' back up band and Body And Soul (3:39) (Enz Music — BMI)H ments by Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Bernard Nearly everyone can recall with some logged sideman hours with The Impres- (T. Finn) (Producer: M. Moffatt) Edwards add a solid font of funk to two key , fondness a trip to the local theme park, sions road band as well during the mid- The first single from the vivaciousf*] cuts here ("Perfect Lover” and the title circus or carnival as a youth. The fun ’70s. Australian rock flick Starstruck is e, track), Evelyn King's mentor Kashif adds and spontaneous excitement etched During the stint with The Impressons medium-tempo rocker penned by Tim Finj5- his rhythm and keyboard touch to a roman- memories on the gray matter, often to and Davis, Richmond and the musi- of Split Enz. Vocalist Jo Kennedy tic moment ("Uh-Oh, There My Goes be unlocked for fresh relish when ex- cians who were to ultimately become demonstrates that her tenure with Aussie Heart"), and background vocal work by posed to a particular color, sound or Amuzement Park spent time writing garage bands has had a lasting effect, such disparate forces as The Bronx, N.Y. the music. and recording tunes that reflected pushing the lyrics with grace and style. ** Warriors all-girl drill team. The Boys Choir Such is the character of Our Gang personalities of its performers. The BLACK CONTEMPORARY of Harlem, Inc. and Luther Vandross make Entertainment/Mirus Music recording result was a rich mixture of traditional IRENE CARA (Casablanca 81 1 440-7 D) this first-time showing an eclectic and group Amuzement Park, which blends R&B set to current grooves and tex- Flashdance. . .What A Feeling (3:55)^ satisfying excursion. Thornton’s hiccuppy sparkling energy and studied craft for tures. (Chappell/Famous/GMPC/Carub/Alcor vocals on the poppish dance floor mover also an offering of black contemporary In 1 980, Rico McFarland, a Davis Musics — ASCAP) (G. Moroder, K. Forsey, “Beverly" and the funkified cover of the music with a distinguished identity and band alum, joined the fold and the I. Cara) (Producer: G. Moroder) Ronnettes’ "Be My Baby" are almost cer- lingering recollections. group began to pursue its own star in Irene Cara gets the Donna Summer^ || tain to elicit enthusiastic B/C airplay. The group's self-titled debut LP con- earnest. Touring the midwestern U.S., treatment from Giorgio Moroder on this ti-' |. tains audiences to BACK AT YOU — Betty Wright — Epic FE the single “Do You Still Love Me," Amuzement Park inspired tie track from the soon-to-be-released/ party with like "Groove Your Blues j 38558 — Producer: Marlon Jackson — currently #80 on the Cash Box Black songs Flashdance film. This should be the vehicla^. first single), List: None — Bar Coded Contemporary Singles chart, and Away” (the group's Cara has been searching for since her. marks the of of “Games” (the B-side of the current Best known perhaps for her infectious beginning a new era Fame debut. Moroder’s hook Is powerful, jollity. single) and “So Inspired." 1972 million-selling funk-feast "Clean the arrangement well sculpted. Strong i "We’re a of people can ex- But Amuzement Park preserved the Up Woman" single, Wright had a string of group who stuff. press all legacy of its balladeer-backing-band minor hits and a few misses during the mid- kinds of emotions, different INDEEP (Sound Of New York 604) moods and attentions," past with the current single, "Do You '70s but bounces back to her former glory says Amuze- When Boys Talk (3:34) (Fool:^ Still Love Me." "Ballads are more with this Jamaican-influenced LP of ment Park ring master and head Prayer/Young Lions/Cal-Gene Musics — songwriter “It’s natural to write, for me," says Rich- romantic ballads, dance club shouters and Paul Richmond. the BMI) (M. Cleveland) (Producers: R-if^ mond. "The feelings expressed in a soulful serenades. Wright excels when she same with an amusement park; Thompson, M. Cleveland) everybody has fun at the same scene ballad flow from the heart easier." performs soft reggae, and her recent “Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life” is stiM. doing different things." But he realized that in order to es- success with the single "She's Older Now" holding steady on the charts, but Indeep is The seven-man aggregation has tablish a firm entry into the charts “we’d — bulleting at #14 on the Black Contem- already back for more. Vocal chorus and developed its attitudes and music in a have to establish an uptempo identity,” porary charts — is proof positive she’s sections unfold a warning to kiss-and- rap j variety of settings, from the R&B he adds. “Most of our songs are happy made her way back into the fold, tell streetcorner romeos. Straight forward.^ balladeering of The Manhattans and songs. We try to avoid the negative. f "^'tE CHANTING DREAD INNA FINE rhythm underpins the affair, which The Impressions to the slick black pop “I find that I like to collaborate more YLE — Big Youth — Heartbeat/Roun- manages to be clever, hip and classy. exercises that made Donny Hathaway with the other members of the band ^ ua; HB08 — Producer: Manley Buchanan JAZZ and Leroy Hutson renowned artists. In when writing uptempo songs.” : - List: 8.98 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. (Elektra 7- each instance, as much as their ability Upon each listening of the Amuze- uove, togetherness, and the cultural liv- 69834) to perform kept them employed, their ment Park LP, the joy and spirit of fun ! mg for this jah time to bring the unification Brazilian Memories (3:45) (Antisia Music skill at writing and arranging a song, the will be indelibly engraved on the of mankind” are the messages of the latest — ASCAP) (W. Eaton) (Producers: G. j building blocks of music, kept them pop senses. on LP from reggae toaster Big Youth, who (continued page 9J,. j —

8 Cash Box/April 2, 198 ' Ca J^ZZ Abundance Of Major Titles Set For Second Quarter /1LBUMS (continued from page 5) Kinks (Arista), Graham Parker (Arista), (continued from page 8) Weeks Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (Boardwalk), On who got their start at Nashville's Belmont 3/26 Chart Tommy Tutone (Columbia), Peter Tosh College, White Heart commands an eerie (EMI), Meat Loaf (Epic), Steve Miller 16 REEL LIFE of accessibility, 1 THEBESTISYETTOCOME sense buoyed by infec- SONNY ROLLINS (Milestone M-9108) 18 4 (Capitol), a Best Of Cream LP (RSO), Bob GROVER WASHINGTON. JR. tious melodies and a well-developed rock 17 Welch (RCA), Mick Fleetwood (RCA), _ (Elektra 9 60215-1) 17 THE PARIS CONCERT, sound. Pleading falsettos and occasional EDITION ONE Kraftwerk (Warner Bros.), Rod Stewart Aprocession synthesizer fills help to spruce up an WEATHER REPORT BILL EVANS (Warner Bros.) and the Little River Band (Columbia FC 38427) 7 3 (Musician/Elektra 9 60164-1) 19 7 ^ already attractive production, while (Capitol) will fill the bins. 3 DECEMBER 18 WINTER INTO SPRING grinding bass lines and occasional bits of GEORGE WINSTON GEORGE WINSTON New music, rock/dance groups will have 17 36 R&B add a seductive energy to an LP brim- (Windham Hill C-1025) 3 16 (Windham Hill C-1019) a solid presence during April, May and ming with potential material suited per- 4 DAVE GRUSIN AND THE 19 LEARNING TO LOVE June, with product by The Fleshtones NY/LA DREAM BAND RODNEY FRANKLIN fectly to the needs of radio. (Columbia FC 38198) 20 19 (I.R.S.), Oingo Boingo (A&M), Split Enz (GRP A1001) 5 7 LOVE (A&M), Heaven 17 (Arista), Tears For Fears 5 TWO OF A KIND 20 WELCOME TO MY EARL KLUGH/BOB JAMES DIANNE REEVES (Palo Alto PA 8026) 15 8 NEW/1ND DEVELOPING (Mercury), Fun Boy Three (Epic), Adam & (Capitol ST-12244) 2 22 21 HOME AGAIN The Ants (Epic) and B-52’s (Warner Bros.) STANLEY TURPENTINE EINZELHAFT — Falco — A&M SP-6-4951 providing a wide ranging variety in this 6 FINESSE (Elektra 9 60201-1) 22 18 — Producers: Robert Ponger & Falso — genre. JOHN KLEMMER 22 MUSIC SPOKEN HERE (Musician/Elektra 9 60197-1) 4 8 JOHN MCLAUGHLIN List: 8.98 — Bar Coded Black product looks promising for the THE HUNTER (Warner Bros. 9 23723-1) 24 11 Falco's main claim to fame is his com- second quarter, as albums by George Ben- ©JOE SAMPLE (MCA 5397) 16 3 kSIdream of tomorrow SMITH position “Der son (Warner Bros.), Chaka Khan (Warner CALIFORNIA HERE I COME LONNIE LISTON (Doctor Jazz/CBS FW 38447) _ 1 Kommissar," Bros.), Tavares (RCA), Atlantic Starr O BILL EVANS (Verve/PolyGram VE 2-2545) 11 4 which has (A&M), Michael Henderson (Arista), Phyllis 24 PETER ERSKINE 9 OFFRAMP (Contemporary 14010) 25 8 already been Hyman (Arista), Sister Sledge (Cotillion), PATMETHENYGROUP(ECM.1-1216) 9 46 25 DUKE ELLINGTON covered by at Stacey Lattisaw (Cotillion), Deniece 10 QUARTET SONGBOOK, VOLUME least three Williams (Columbia), Lakeside (Solar), HERBIE HANCOCK TWO (Columbia C2 38375) 6 10 English-speak- Lenny White (Elektra), Natalie Cole (Epic), ELLA FITZGERALD (Verve/PolyGram VE 2-2540) 26 4 ing artists, as High Inergy (Motown), Mary Jane 11 RIT/2 26 LIVE AT THE PLUGGED well as several Girls (Motown), Fatback Band LEE RITENOUR (Elektra 9 60186-1) NICKEL foreign perfor- (Spring/PolyGram), Junior (Mer- — MILES DAVIS (Columbia C2 38266) 23 20 mers. On his 12 CASINO LIGHTS cury/PolyGram), and the Bar-Kays (Merc- RECORDED LIVE AT MON- 27 AS WE SPEAK U.S. debut long-player, the Austrian rap- ury/PolyGram) offer a multi-faceted selec- DAVID SANBORN TREUX, SWITZERLAND (Warner Bros. 9 23650-1) 21 40 per’s own version of the hit tune is included tion for the varied tastes of black music VARIOUS ARTISTS (Warner Bros. 9 23718-1) 13 23 28 SOLID COLORS along with nine in his other tunes delivered buffs. LIZ STORY (Windham Hill C-1023) 30 native tongue. Though the language Product from Kris Kristofferson (Monu- 13 INCOGNITO SPYRO GYRA (MCA-5268) 8 25 29 COME WITH ME barrier may deter some from enjoying this ment), Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings TANIA MARIA 14 CASCADES (Concord Jazz Picante CJP 200) ~ set of Euro-pop/funk songs, those with an (Columbia), Lacy J. Dalton (Columbia), AZYMUTH (Milestone M-9109) 14 15 open mind (and open ears) should be quite 30 SOLO QUARTET Dottie West (Liberty), Tammy Wynette 15 SHADOWFAX BOBBY HUTCHERSON taken with the effort. (Epic), Statler Brothers (Mer- (Windham Hill C-1022) 12 7 (Contemporary 14009) 28 cury/PolyGram), Dolly Parton (RCA), Sylvia (RCA), Jerry Reed (RCA), Ray Price SINGLES (Viva/Warner Bros.) and David Frizzell ON JAZZ (Viva/Warner Bros.) will pace the country (continued from page 8) WILSON WAILS — Although many jazz fans — this one included — will tell you that releases for the second quarter. nearly every jazz musician is a player in need of further recognition, some have ob- Jazz is well represented during the Washington, Jr., R. MacDonald) viously gotten a lot less attention than others. Lack of recording, personal quirks and planned second quarter release derby, with The sultan of sax is also an able-bodied truncated careers have kept some of the music’s most brilliant artists from being Bruce Lundvall’s Musician label and Man- prince of pop as Washington so convin- properly documented and appreciated. Familiar only to the small, hardcore audience fred Eicher’s ECM company offering some cingly demonstrated with "Just The Two Of that seeks out recordings by regional artists, it’s a rare and welcome occurrence when a of the most provocative selections. From Us." Linked once again with per- musician the caliber of Washington, D,C, tenorman Buck Hill or California pianists Musician will be product by Mose Allison, cussionist/composer Ralph McDonald, the Horace Tapscott and Ed Kelly get to display their considerable talents for a larger with David Amram, Billy Cobham, Bill Laswell, reedman emerges a subtle yet steady audience. One such unheralded — and to these ears, brilliant — player is reedman Latin-tinged instrumental side. Steps Ahead and The Young Lions. Bert Wilson, A former resident of t he Oakland area, we met Wilson several years ago Elektra’s John Klemmer is also slated to when he was living in Carmel, N.Y, release product in the second quarter. Although Wilson had been quite active NEW/1ND DEVELOPING ECM is offering product by Lester Bowie, in the Bay Area, recording with Sonny Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny and Jack De- Simmons, Smiley Winters, James INXS (Atco 7-99905) Johnette, while Warner Bros, plans to ZItro, Barbra Donald and (check this The One Thing (3:23) (Browning Music — come out with a new album by Larry out) Ezra Mohawk, he had never had BMI) (A. Farriss, M. Hutchence) (Producer: Carolton. Columbia Records’ Arthur Blythe his own date as a leader. Although this M. Opitz and Wynton Marsalis will be featured on writer had never heard his recordings Just another new vinyl, while Atlantic plans releases by before meeting him, Wilson's tremen- Australian band Herbie Mann and Mel Torme. dous abilities became apparent im- with just another The following is a complete list of major , mediately. Assessed crudely, Wilson’s ^ most im- label releases planned for the second GABBIN’ WITH GRUSIN — GRP style could be said to be post-Coltrane, pressive debut quarter. ^ w recording artist Dave Grusin discussed although his tonal approach had more single. Singer (!) his new album, “Dave Grusin and the in common with Albert Ayler and Michael Hut- A&M Armatrading, REM (I.R.S.), Rita NY/LA Dream Band, ” with WVNJ jazz show Pharoah Sanders, and his incredible chence has a April: Joan host Les Davis (r), while Sherry Winston, command of harmonics for melodic cutting Joe Coolidge, Johnny Koonce, 8th Day, Es- national promotion director for GRP, fields purposes more on the level of a Sonny Jackson edge pionage, Joe Jackson (soundtrack Mike's Lawns (I.R.S.), Grant calls from listeners. The interview was Rollins. It’s not difficult to recall the that softens Murder), Surburban broadcast live from the Green Street Cate amazement one felt hearing Wilson abruptly with the break, heightening a Alliance, Los Illegals. Maiden, Australia in New York. play an ascending line with descending powerful, other-worldly composition and May: Various Artists — harmonic tones simultaneously. And as a teacher, Wilson has imparted some of his production. (A&M/Oz), Active Force, Doc Holliday, considerable Barry Diamond, (I.R.S.), Atlantic Starr, musical knowledge to such students as Frank Lowe and Dave Liebman. Herb Alpert, Bob Siebenberg, Jeffrey Os- So how come most jazz listeners have never heard of him? Aside from the everyday Beantown Music Bows borne, Fleshtones (I.R.S.) problems faced by jazz musicians, Wilson has been wheelchair-bound since he was Jackson, stricken with polio as a child. Although his condition has had some obvious and NEW YORK — Lyman D. Underwood has June: Oingo Boingo, Janet Split Enz, Howard detrimental effects on his career, Wilson credits the physical exertion of playing his informed the Beantown Music, Ltd. indepen- Bauhaus, Carpenters, struments with saving his life by clearing lungs of congestion and strengthening his dent record and video production and Johnson, Brothers Johnson, Police, (Virgin), Y&T. diaphragm. Throughout his wanderings, Wilson has always tried to maintain a steady publishing company. Its first releases are Beverly D'Angelo, UB-40 U working band, first with the group Listen and later with a unit he dubbed Rebirth. Hap- the singles "Cash Play" by Yvette Cason, Arista Patrol, Flock Of Seagulls pily now, after nine years, Wilson and Rebirth have finally cut an album, "Kaleidoscopic "Got This Feeling” by Hypertension and "I April: Shor A Visions," on the Seattle, Wash. -based AuRoar label, distributed by New Music Dis- Can't Get Next To You” by Hawkeye. (Jive), Q-Feel (Jive), Michael Henderson, tribution Service at 500 Broadway in New York. Of chief interest on the disc is Beantown Music can be contacted Ministry. a version of Wilson’s tour de force, "Forward Motion,” based on a reversal of the harmonic cycle through Erik Nuri, vice president/general May: Aretha Franklin, Heaven 17, Pete of “Giant Steps.” We doubt that any casual listener would ever decipher the tune’s manager, at 100 Massachusetts Avenue, Shelley, The Kinks. origin, but it clearly demonstrates Wilson’s commitment to integrating Boston, June: Real To Reel, Phyllis Hyman, harmonic Mass. 02115. The telephone num- 'Continued on page 30) ber is (617) 262-5660. (continued on page 11)

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NEWS & REVIEWS EXECUTIVES ON THE MOVE Marshall Promoted — Basil Marshall has been promoted to director, product management, black music at RCA Records. He joined RCA Records in 1973 as a sales representative and was named manager, black music product management in 1980 and held that position until his current promotion. Griffith To Capitol — Jim Griffith has been appointed corporate director of personnel, Capitol Records Inc. He comes to Capitol from TRW, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed as director, human relations for 11 years. Brand Named — Capitol Records Group has announced the appointment of Harriet Brand as director, international promotion, Capitol/EMI America/Liberty. She joined EMI Records in 1976 in London, and in 1979, she joined Capitol as manager, international promotion, the position she held until recently. Wolfson Appointed — Golden Crest Records, Inc., Crest Records, Inc., and Shelley Products, Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mack Wolfson as executive vice president in charge of total operations. He has been vice president in charge of sales with this organization since 1963. Indigo Adds Two — Indigo Music Corporation has named Lawrence C. Broderick as director of international sales and distribution and Robert J. Ciotti asdirector of special projects. Broderick operated his own booking agency in Toronto before moving to Nashville in 1976 where he bought Nuggett Studios and established his own production company. For the past two years, Ciotti has operated his own business of con- fs 1.1 sulting in areas of TV direct response and TV direct mail. AWARD FOR AZOFF — Jimmy's restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif, was the site of a Hopkins Named — Mike Hopkins has been named vice president of promotions for luncheon to kickoff the 1983 City of Hope “Spirit of Life" award, which will be presented to Scott Sales Co., Inc. Hopkins was formerly general manager of the Jamboree, USA, Front Line Management chairman of the board Irving Azof! on June 30. Seen here at the Inc. and will be responsible for all promotional activities for the company. He joined the luncheon are (l-r): Myron Roth, senior vice president and general manager. West Coast, Wheeling complex in July 1978 as tour service director. CBS: Howard Kaufman, president. Front Line Management: Azoffand his wife Shelli: Bob Slagle Named — G. Stephen Slagle has been employed as executive director of the Entertainment: Posner, vice president Fead, president. Monument Mel of the board, National Association for Campus Activities. He first joined the NACA national office Elektra/Asylum Records: and Larry Solters, senior vice president. Front Line Manage- staff in 1977 as director of information services and left NACA in 1981 to join The Sul- ment. livan Agency until he returned to NACA. Slagle previously worked as program director Shows More in the department of student activities at the University of Tennessee/Knoxville in ABKO Accord/Townhouse Sold 1976-77. He also worked as a publications specialist and account representative for Revenues And A Profit To Indigo Music Corp. the Delmar Printing Company in Knoxville and from 1972 to 1975 was director of student publications at the University of Tennessee/Knoxville. Inc. — NEW YORK — ABKCO Industries, NEW YORK Accord/Townhouse Yablon Promoted — Hammond Music Enterprises, Inc. has announced the promotion reported a gain in revenues and a profit for Records has been sold to Indigo Music of Nina E. Yablon as treasurer of the corporation. She joined Hammond at its inception the year Sept. 30, 1982. Revenues Corp. in Nashville. The sale gives Indigo an ended in 1981 as assistant to the president and became assistant treasurer and general nearly $5.0 million last year, additional catalog of 220 albums, with 80 were 10% manager in 1982. ahead of $4.5 million in fiscal 1981. Last more to be released by the end of the year. year's profit of $280,249, or 25 cents per Capitol Records will continue to distribute share, compared to a loss of $1 .2 million, or the label, which will function autonomously D&D Records ASCAP Elects Board $1.08 per share, in fiscal 1981. within Indigo. NEW YORK — The American Society of ABKCO said that in fiscal 1982, revenues Accord/Townhouse founder Michael Bows In L.A. Composers, Authors and Publishers from music manufacturing were $3.6 Gusick will act as a consultant for the label LOS ANGELES — The formation of a new (ASCAP) has elected a new board of direc- million, up from $3.1 million in 1981. These for one year. In addition, former Ac- record company, D&D Records, Inc., was tors. revenues amounted to approximately 71% cord/Townhouse sales manager Bud Kat- announced by Shigeaki Hazama, president Commencing new two-year terms on of gross revenue, up three percentage points zel and production chief Walt Maguire will of Canyon Records, Inc., Japan, and Bud April 1 are: Hal David, Stanley Adams, from the year prior. Sales of records and consult through the end of the year. It is ex- Dain and Ed DeJoy of Dain & DeJoy at a Sammy Cahn, Cy Coleman, George Dun- tapes by the Rolling Stones accounted for pected that the primary operation of the cocktail reception at the Century Plaza ing, Sammy Fain, John Green, Arthur 86% of music manufacturing revenues, up label will shift to Nashville by July. Hotel here recently. D&D Records, Inc. will Hamilton, Arthur Schwartz, Morton Gould, seven points from the year before. The With the sale of Townhouse/Accord, the be distributed through independent chan- Elie Siegmeister and Jacob Druckman, all Stones sales were largely credited tor an in- former principals will devote themselves to nels in the United States, with Canada and writer members; and Leon Brettler, crease of $458,000, or 17% in sales of music their new project. Aero Records, Inc. The Herman, Chuck overseas ties still under negotiation. Salvatore Chiantia, Sidney manufactured from ABKCO masters in new company will also specialize in midline The first album offering from the firm is Kaye, Buddy Killen, Irwin Robinson, fiscal 1982. This increase follows a three and budget album and cassette product, slated to come from an L.A.-based pop act Wesley Rose, Lester Sill, Michael Stewart, percent dip in 1981. said that the its first release of ABKCO and has slated approx- Brido, Ernest Farmer and Edward called "Dial M” on April 1 Arnold Stones’ successful 1981 tour and product imately 12 albums in June with an average D&D Records is located at 6363 Sunset Murphy, all publisher members. releases spurred sales in its own Stones of 8-10 releases per month expected to California Boulevard, Suite 81 1 , Hollywood, product. follow. Aero will also release dance music 90028, and can be reached by phone at NMPA Meeting Set Revenues from music publishing through the EasyStreet Records label, with (213) 465-1108. represented approximately 26% of gross the initial release of 12-inch product by NEW YORK — The National Music revenues, up a point from 1981. The $1.3 Orlando Johnson and Trance set in four Moves Publishers’ Assn. (NMPA) will hold its an- million publishing revenue figure from weeks. Rounder nual meeting in New York at the Plaza Hotel 1982 was up from $1.1 million in 1981. The Gusick’s office will remain at 141 East 63 LOS ANGELES — Rounder Records has at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21. The $159,000 increase in copyright royalties St., New York, N.Y. 10021. The telephone relocated its offices. Effective March 28, meeting’s agenda includes reports from was 14% higher than in 1981, and licensing number is (212) 838-6565. Distribution Rounder will be located at: One Camp St., NMPA chairman Salvatore T. Chiantia, fees paid to ABKCO increased by $30,000, plans for Aero and additional projects will Cambridge, Mass. 02140. The telephone NMPA president Leonard Feist and Harry or 7% from the year before. be announced shortly. number remains (617) 354-0700. Fox Agency president Albert Berman.

SONGS CITED A T NMPA A WARDS — The National Music Publishers Assn. (NMPA) held seen accepting the trophy are Scott Siman, representing RoseBridge Music. Mark James its fourth annual song awards in Nashville on March 9, where honors were given in several who co-composed the hit, vocalist Patti Page, publisher Charlie Feldman of Screen different categories. Pictured here are (l-r): NMPA vice president and director Wesley H. Gems-EMI Music and Nashville’s mayor Richard Fulton; Gary Lynn of CBS Songs accepts Pose presenting the Easy Listening award to Warner Bros. Music's Johnny Wright for the R&B award from BMI vice president Frances Preston. Lynn, who accepted on behalf of Vange/Zs’ Chariots Of Fire theme. ASCAP Southern regional director Connie Bradley also his publishing company and writers Marvin Gaye and Odell Brown, picked up the honor ” helped in the presentation; “Always On My Mind" won NMPA Song of the Year kudos, and for the hit tune "Sexual Healing.

10 Cash Box/ April 2, 1983r. PROilUDIO Ubundance Of Major Titles Mathes Buys Pacific Stereo Chain From CBS NEW YORK — CBS, Inc. has completed the Set For Second Quarter sale of its 83 Pacific Stereo home electronic entertainment retail outlets to Burke Total Coello (Chrysalis), Fun Boy Three (continued from page 9) Mathes, the former head of the Curtis (Chrysalis), Johnny Rodriguez, Shooting Mathes audio/video retail franchisor who Graham Parker, Air Supply, Kirk Whalum. Star, 1-Level, John Schneider (Scotti Atlantic resigned last year to pursue other invest- Bros.), Rage (Carrere), E.L.O. (Jet), Gus ment opportunities. BA Commercial Corp., April: Narada Michael Walden, Tony (Nemperor), Saxon (Carrere), Isley which is a BankAmerica Financial Service Banks, Modern Romance, Backseat Sally, Brothers (T-Neck), Darnell William for (Cotillion), Co., provided the financing Mathes’ ac- Chris Mancini, Sister Sledge (My’Disc), Altered Images (Portrait). quisition. ANOTHER GARAY AREA — Grammy Robert Palmer (Island), Gwen Guthrie June: Ricky Skaggs, Wendy Waldman, Mathes was named chairman and chief Award-winning record producer Val Garay (Island), Blackfoot (Atco), Joanna (Atco), Charlie Daniels Band, Natalie Cole, Hollies (Atco), Helen executive officer of Pacific Stereo. As has answered questions from songwriters at Charles McCracken Anthology, Tammy Wynette, Aldo Nova previously reported, he will continue the March 1 Ask-A-Pro rap session spon- Schneider (Mirage). been (Portrait). operating all of the stores. Rick Sabbag will sored by AGAC/The Songwriters Guild. * May: Bette Midler, Herbie Mann, Mel Monument remain as president and chief operating of- Pictured at the seminar are (l-r): Rarveen Torme, Attitude (Atlantic/RFC), Twisted April: Tim Krekel & The Sluggers, Rosey ficer of the company, which is based in Michaels, West Coast regional director of Sister, The Hollies, Chris Squire/Alan Carter. Emeryville, Calif. AGAC, and Garay. White, Sissy Spacek (Atlantic/Amer.), May: Kris Kristofferson. Johnny Gill (Cotillion), AXE (Atco), Jim Motown Carroll (Atco), Pete Townshend/Ronnie April: Kagny & The Dirty Rats, Jose (Atco), “Live” (Atco), New York Lane Janis Feliciano, Syreeta (Tamla), High Inergy assisted. Other acts at Sigma include Ric (Atco). Bob Marley City Peech Boys (Gordy), Mary Jane Girls (Gordy), Finis SESSION MIX Ocasek, doing remixing with Francois Joe Cocker (Island/Atco), ^ (Island/Atco), Henderson. Kevorkian producing, Mike Hutchinson ' Charlie rf Malcolm McLaren (Island/Atco), PolyGram Artisan Recorders’ MCA-equipped engineering and Elisa Gura assiting; ' (Mirage), Stevie Nicks (Modern). April: Bananarama (London), The Suburbs mobile unit recently taped six of Pat Michael Bolton, completing an LP for CBS, Compilation, Tin Angel, June: Do Wop (Mercury), Fatback (Spring), Leon Benatar’s shows on her swing through with Gerry Block producing/engineering; Gino Soccio (RFC), Eddie Schwartz (Atco), Haywood (Casablanca), The Waitresses Georgia and Florida, recording concerts in and Island’s U2 remixing cuts, also with Sherbs (Atco) Vanilla Fudge (Atco), Stacey (Polydor), Cameo (Atlantic Artist), Tears Savannah, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Kevorkian producing. John Potoker IJ Lattisaw (Cotillion). For Fears (Mercury), Flashdance Hollywood, Lakeland and Atlanta. engineered and Rosenstein assisted. Boardwalk Soundtrack (Casablanca), Best Of Cream Guitarist/composer Neil Geraldo is Streetheart, D Train, Blancmange, Bananarama, April: The Stompers, DNA, Charles Az- producing a live album from the tapes for (RSO), Lita Ford (Mercury), Thompson Twins, Phyllis Hyman, Cheap Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, The Ascen- Chrysalis Records. Guy Charbonneau and navour (Polydor), Vern Gosdin (Complete), Trick and The Waitresses are among the ders, Newberry, III. Peter Ylanllos engineered on the actual Vangelis (Polydor). acts who’ve had recent Sigma sessions. Capitol (RSO), Paul Brady taping, assisted by Rey Monzon, Kevin May: Return Of The Jedi In the Los Angeles area, French crooner Miller, Brass Construc- April: Steve Maze, (Polydor), Letter O Ryan and Vince Ollverl. The Artisan mobile (21), Jon & Vangelis Charles Aznavour is currently tracking his tion, Burning Sensations, Mel McDaniels, unit was also enlisted to provide on- (PolyGram), Merle Haggard/Leona new album for PolyGram at Salty Dog t Earl Klugh, Marillion. Polecats (Mer- location sound-mixing facilities during Williams (Mercury), The Recording. The English language album is May: Little River Band, Amy Holland, Pink “Carnaval Miami,” billed as the largest cury), Uriah Heep (Mercury), Marilyn Scott being engineered by Doug Rider, with Floyd (compilation), Ronnie Laws, Rene & (London), Hispanic festival in the U.S. Armando (Mercury), Mari Wilson Dean Knight assisting. Spike Jones Jr. has Angela, Prism. Motorhead (Bronze/Mercury), Statler Terron and Yianilos engineered, assisted Columbia also been in at the Van Nuys facility, Brothers (Mercury), Wintley Phipps (Lec- by Stan Johnson and Olivieri. Lastly, Ar- recording a song for HBO. Jones is co- April: Carlos Santana, Larry Gowan, tisan recorded Tammy Wynette live in con- tion), Edwin Hawkins (Lection), Paradise producing with Gabrielle Boone, while Rats, Red Rockers, Men At Boomtown (Lection), Heights Affair (Delight), cert at the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre in Crown Larry Brown is behind the boards. Robbins, David Alan Coe, ‘'Work, Marty The Gap Band (Total Experience), Cheri Jupiter, Fla. Produced by Bob Kaminsky Chicago, Moe Bandy, Willie & Waylon. At Group IV Recording in Hollywood, (21), Moody Blues (Threshold). for DIR Broadcasting, the show was broad- May: Fastway, Dave Edmunds, Miles Davis, Rev. James Cleveland and The Gospel June: Junior (Mercury), Girls School (Mer- cast on the Silver Eagle Radio program. Bob James, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Messengers have been laying vocal tracks cury), Reba McEntire (Mercury), Minor Yianilos engineered, assisted by Ryan and Jane Fonda, Birth & Preg. /Workout, Chet for a new Savoy Records release with Detail (PolyGram), Bar-Kays (Mercury), Monzon. Atkins, Tom Wopat, Ian Hunter, Bonnie engineer Andy D’Addarlo and assistant Mitch Rider (Riva), Central Line (Mercury^ Up north, at Syncro Sound Studios in Tyler, Deniece Williams, Arthur Blythe, Al Steve Burger. Coney Hatch (Mercury), Lipps’ Inc. Boston, Ric Ocasek, Civilian, The Dark and Di Meola, Bobby Bare. (Casablanca), Big Country (Mercury), J.J. Dayton are among the acts who’ve Over at Criterion Studios, former Little June: Tommy Tutone, The Manhattans, Peter Cale (Mercury), Kurtis Blow (Mercury), Bob Feat member Kenny Gradney joined Dalton, Wynton recently been in working. Ocasek has been Marty Robbins, Lacy keyboardist Armand St. Martin on two & Doug McKenzie (Mercury). doing a remix of “Jimmy, Jimmy” from his Marsalis. RCA tracks for a demo St. Martin is doing. Join- Elektra/Asylum Geffen LP. Civilian wrapped its recording ing them Dony Wynn, who has played April: Rick Springfield, Eurythmics, Los In- with Sibby Sabella producing and Thom was April: Lakeside (Solar), Patrick Simmons, dios, Tabajaras, Tease, Fredi Grace & Moore engineering, assisted by Brian with Robert Palmer. St. Martin is a regular Mose Allison (Musician), David Amram of Epic recording artist Michael Rhinstone (Mini), Dolly Parton, Elvis Sklarz. Moore also engineered on an EP by member (Musician), Billy Cobham (Musician), Bill band. Presley, Razzy Bailey, Gus Hardin (Mini), Peter Dayton, again assisted by Sklarz. Smotherman’s Laswell (Musician), Steps Ahead (Musi- Eugene Ormandy, Porgy & Bess, Mor- And The Dark were recording for Am- Dottie is Lions (Musician), John West working on her 40th LP at cian), The Young ris/Bolcom, Weeks & Company, Vaughn biguous Records, with Walter Turbitt Brittania Studios in Hollywood, with Snuff Klemmer, Lenny White. Mason & Butch Dayo (Mini) (Salsoul). producing and engineering, assisted by Garrett and Steve Dorff co-producing. EMI America The Breaks, May: J. Denver/Muppets, Roger Merritt. Other acts at Syncro Sound This marks the first time that West has April: Jules Shear, David Bowie. Scott Baio, Bob Welch, Mick Fleetwood, include Hypertension; Sarah Burrill & Ken recorded May: Any Trouble, Kajagoogoo, Coconuts, outside of Nashville. Lament Cranston Band, Ritchie Family, Leray; and Duke Robillard. Peter Tosh, Tough Enough Soundtrack is Wynd Chymes, Sylvia, Jerry Reed, Earl Speaking of Nashville. Jerry Reed (Liberty). Russell Smith, formerly of the Amazing Thomas Conley, Caruso-Vol. 12, Caruso- cutting tracks for his band at Music City June: Kim Wilde, Spys, Dottie West Rhythm Aces, is recording a new solo Music Hall for a Jim Owens Prod. TV Vol. 13, Guarneri Qrt., The Cleveland Qrt., (Liberty), Christy Lane (Liberty). album for Capitol Records at Sound Em- Sophisticated Ladies-Orig. Cast, Mata, special. Bill Vandevort engineered. RCA’s Epic porium in Nashville. Garth Fundis is Van Cliburn, 4 Eratos, Strangers (Salsoul), Steve Wariner and Sylvia have also been in April: Mtume, Chi-Lites, Tyrone Davis, producing, with Gary Laney engineering. at Music City, working on projects with Civil Attack, Funk De Luxe, June Pointer LP Sharon O’Neil, Valley Girl Soundtrack, Producer Ron Oemmans of Cumberland their Collins. Bill Harris is (Planet), Franke & The Knockouts (Millen- producer Tom Loaf, Gary Myrick, Atlantic Pop, Prods, has also been in at Sound Meat nium). engineer. Charley Pride and George Strait Englebert Humperdinck, The Tenants, Emporium, mixing and editing several live both June: Tavares, Alfie Silas, Chocolate Milk, are working on LP projects at the r, MCB, Climax Blues Band, The Portrait, The LP projects for Audiograph Records, in- Sam Cooke, Ray Stevens, Chet Atkins, studio, as well. Pride is being produced by Hawaiian Pups, Weird Al Jankovic (Rock cluding Jeanne Pruett, the Four Guys, Norro Wilson, with Bill Harris behind Backstage At the Opry-various artists. the ’N’ Roll), Carl Wilson (Caribou), Blue Rose Stonewall Jackson, Rayburn Anthony and Warner Bros, board, while Strait is being produced by (Estate), William Bell (Kat Family), Span- Tommy Overstreet. Mike Poston and Rick Mevis, April: Ralph Towner (ECM), Michael Blake also with Harris engineering. dau Ballet (Chrysalis). Horton engineered. Sound Emporium co- Brewer (Full Moon), The Dream Syndicate Big Maybelle, Cariene Carter, XTC, owner Roy Clark was also in the studio At Emerald Sound, England Dan Seals is May: (Ruby/Slash), Violent Femmes (Slash), Steinberg, Adam & The Ants, Stevie recently, videotaping a spot promoting the working with producer Kyle Lenning, Joe Kelly Yellowjackets, B-52’s, Dick Smith (Shriek Ray Vaughn, Revenge A Permanent Wave, Nashville Network (cable TV service). Boagna engineering, while Louise Man- back), T.G. Sheppard, NRBQ (Bearsville), drell is working with producer Eddie Kilroy, Bowie (ECM), Plimsouls (Geffen), At Sigma Sound Studios in New York Leland Inks With Lester Tom Pick engineering. MCA Ray Price (Viva). City, John Luongo has been producing LOS ANGELES — Leland Pi'ods., based at May: Kraftwerk, George Benson, Larry remixes for Elektra recording artists Queen Finally, at the Soundshop, Dolly Parton ,503 South Saginaw Ave. in Flint, Mich., Carlton, Dio, Brenda Russell, Pam Tillis, and Beserkley’s Greg Kihn Band, with Jay completed work on her new LP, with Greg recently announced a new affiliation with Jack DeJohnette (ECM), Pat Metheny Mark engineering. Linda Randazzo and “Flash” Perry producing and Ernie Winfrey MCA Records. Leland Prods, has already (ECM), David Frizzell (Viva), Talking Heads Glenn Rosenstein assisted. Talking Heads engineering. Word recording artist Jim ' released two singles — Little Milton’s “Age (Sire), Elton John (Geffen), Grand Funk has also been finishing its latest Sire Murray was also in the studio for sessions Ain’t Nothin But A Number” and Vee Allen’s (Full Moon), Chaka Khan, Rickie Lee release at Sigma with producer/engineer with producer Neal Joseph, while Travis

‘ “Crazy About You” — and future plans call Jones, Killer Bees, Whites. Alex Sadkin. Additional engineering Turk engineered. And songwriter/pro- for an R&B/MOR instrumental single by May: Marshall Crenshaw, Conway Twitty, was contributed by Jay Mark and John ducer Archie Jordan was in for sessions Burgess Gardner and an uptempo tune by Zapp, Jaco Pastorius, Rod Stewart, Larry Convertino, while Rosenstein, Jimmy with beach music group The Tams, Mike Butch Cheatam entitled “Saturday Night.” Graham, Superman III, Guy Clark. Santis, Melanie West and Randazzo Bradley behind the board.

Cash Box/April 2, 1983 11 NEWS & REVIEWS First-ever In-store At Video Outlet CCMST TO CQ4ST EAST COASTINGS — Whither the indie Draws Thousands Of Teenage Fans distributors? With the recent shuttering of PRT and upheavals in the Midwest, we're hearing more small labels crying about their the parties by Jim Bessman sometimes scary scene, inability to get paid than ever before. Following the move of Slash and its Ruby catalog involved — Video Shack, Capitol Records, to Warner Bros, and Chrysalis to CBS, speculation continues about a possible NEW YORK—One hundred and fifty mid- and Sony Consumer Products Co. — were Arista/RCA pact, while latest street gossip has Geffen eyeing the successful town Manhattan police were needed at the Windham with the event and “extremely pleased" Hill . . . Meat filed Loaf has personal bankruptcy in New York . . . Sorry to of first-ever music artist in-store appearance hear the looked forward to more in the future so passing of Moss Music Group executive vice president Marvin Saines last . . . at a video store when a youthful mob week long as lessons were learned from the first. Congrats are in order for Pete Sears of Jefferson Starship. He and wife crushed against Video Shack's 49th Street Jeannette have in-store had been scheduled for 2 The a new daughter, Nataiie Claire . . . Adam Ant is back on the road following micro- & Broadway outlet in a mostly futile attempt p.m. on Saturday. March 19, to promote surgery for removal of a torn cartilage in his left knee, injured in Cleveland to see Duran Duran. But despite the (where Sony's new Duran Duran Video 45 (Cash else?) . . . PolyGram is importing the Altimari Hints At Stolon Box. March 26), which features songs single "Speak Like A Child" by Paul receiving airplay on MVT and similar out- Weller's new band. The Style Council. Sentence Reduction lets. Heavily plugged on radio station Distributed by PSI, the release marks V WPLJ, kids began lining up outside the the first time NEW YORK — In thefirst hearing on former PolyGram has imported a store at 6 a.m. Head counts vary from 1,500 Sam Goody vice president Sam Stolon's British singie for simultaneous release to 5,000 in the vicinity during the in-store, sentence reduction motion to be heard in the States . . . Sparkomatic Car as the growing throngs spilled over the outside of sentencing Judge Thomas C. Sound is the latest firm to jump into the sidewalks into Broadway and 49th, ex- Platt's Brooklyn courtroom, Frank X. concert underwriting game. The outfit c. tending down to 48th St. Smaller crowds, recently Altimari, U.S. District Count Judge for the hosted a luncheon in Gotham mostly onlookers, also formed across both to it Eastern District of New York in Uniondale, announce that will sponsor the up- streets. N.Y., indicated that he would reduce coming world tour of Supertramp . . . Stolon's one-year prison sentence. Stolon According to Marcia Kesselman, Video The Manhattan School of Music has THE BOY’S CLUB — Island recording art- was originally sentenced by Platt im- Shack's director of advertising and promo- earmarked funds from a foundation ist Steve Winwood shares a less-than- mediately following his plea of nolo contention. the mostly teenage-and-younger (!) grant for its "The Business of Music: private moment with Boy George amidst of dere to one count of copyright infringe- females, many armed with lavish bou- Anatomy a Career" graduate course the crowd at a recent party for Epic . . . Moving day: ment in the Sam Goody counterfeit tapes quets, were vi/ell-behaved until a Sony Marc Josephson's recording group Culture Club. The swank Rockpool is inching its case on Nov. 5. He remains free pending video crew came out to take footage while way uptown. As affair celebrated the group’s appearance of April 1 the outfit will the outcome of his sentence appeal. Duran Duran members sneaked into the , be located at 50 at The Palladium in New York. At the hearing, Stolon's attorney Martin store through a rear entrance and was West 29th Street, suite 12W.

Meanwhile, Ida Langsam's Public I Publicity Services has to Gold restated his position prior to the spotted through the windows. moved 928 Broadway,

suite 802. The telephone number is 505-8778 . . . Lisa original sentencing that Stolon was a At this point, “all hell broke loose," ac- (212) Mathews and Tom Nielsen have bowed Safe Sound, a new rehearsal and studio "model citizen" with an "impeccable" cording to Capital Records' Maureen showcase at 251 West 30th

Street, loft 6RE. Telephone 594-2414 . . . That's the way they do it in New York: background. He said that the prison sen- O'Connor, senior manager. East Coast (212) We were dumbfounded to learn that of The English tence was "irrational, unwarranted and press and artist development, who viewed members Beat snuck dejectedly out the stage door of Ritz after the first of grossly excessive given the nature of the the melee from inside the store. The two performances there because they felt the audience hadn't liked the show. From our perspective on the floor, the perfor- crime and nature of the person," and that "Kids began crawling up the iron gates mance was a rousing success with an overflow crowd packed like sardines. Apparently Stolon had been the only one of the figures covering the store windows and were being the band has become used to the more demonstrative L.A. crowds and doesn't realize in the case to be sentenced to prison as pressed by the crowd, "recalled that a sea of bobbing heads in NYC is tantamount to a rave review . well as the only one not to have benefited Kesselman, who was afraid that the gates fred goodman Altimari to personally. He requested Judge might not have proved strong enough." It POINTS WEST — Steven Spielberg, Sting, Steven Stills and dozens of other consider reducing the sentence to proba- was real scary, but the police did what they celebs poured into the Vine Street Brown Derby Restaurant following the first night of tion with community service. had to to prevent the crowd from killing Styx's sold-out series of “Kilroy Was Here" shows at the Pantages Theatre last Tues- Judge Altimari remarked that Stolon each other and obtaining injuries." day . . . Dominion Music Corp. recently released an innovative packaging concept with should have known of the possibility of be- Closed Down its three “Back-to-Back" LPs offering classic golden oldies and select re-recordings at ing sentenced to prison in return for his Kesselman said that at the height of the a $3.98 suggested retail price. Each LP includes the greatest hits of two vocal legends, nolo contendere plea arrangement with the “riot," the store closed down for the first and the first set features The Association b/w The Turtles, Gary U.S. Bonds b/w government. Gold, however, had stated time in its history. Policemen eventually Chubby Checker and Frankie Lalne b/w Johnnie Ray . . . New wave group Neon, which that the defense team felt that the “risks" of managed to clear the sidewalks, though a has earned a rep with its saucy cover of Sonny & Cher’s "The Beat Goes On," appeared a prison sentence were "virtually nil." pair of mounted police on two obviously at Hollywood's Club Lingerie March 22, and we heard some members of The Kinks Stolon reiterated Gold's statements and nervous horses caused a brief period of showed up for a listen . . . Gregory claimed that his plea was "no admission of panic when they tried to clear the entrance Isaacs, Wailing Souis and former Biack guilt on my part" but rather an effort to to the store. Other officers old enough to be Uhuru member Don Carios are gather- “save my family." Joel Cohen, assistant at- grandfathers smiled rather sheepishly as ing at L.A.'s Olympic Auditorium on the torney in charge of the U.S. Organized they beat back wave after wave of girls eve of April 9 for a reggae spectacular Crime Strike Force in Brooklyn and the clawing for the windows. When the presented by Pyramid Prods. . . Azra prosecuting attorney for the case, declined sidewalks were finally clear, the store Records plans to release a picture disc comment, stating that it was inappropriate began allowing approximately 20 of The Megatones' single featuring the to take a position. youngsters at a time through the raised agit-prop anthems, "Don’t Drop The Saying that “enough is enough," Altimari the doorway. iron grating protecting On My Boyfriend” b/w “The then stated he would reduce the sentence Bomb

Kesselman estimated that nearly 200 of Brezhnev Boogie” . . . Allegiance based on Stolon's background and the Duran Duran Video 45s were sold dur- Records completed acquisition of the “anguish" of his family. He asked for an up- ing the one-hour, forty-minute session. Takoma label from Chrysalis, and the SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE — Capitol dating of the original presentence report to She also reported that there may have first two albums resulting from the recording artist Thomas Dolby (r) was include Stolon's activities following his been three injuries suffered by fans out- purchase — one by John Fahey and recently guest of honor at a luncheon at the sentencing. He said that the updated side, including one with a broken foot, for another by the Sir Douglas Quintet — Capitol Tower in Hollywood. \Nhile there, report would determine whether the sen-

whom a phone call from the band is being are going to be shipped April 30 . . . Dolby, whose "The Golden Age Of tence would be reduced and to what ex- planned. In addition, 1,000 "I Was Duran Matthew Hubbard, a 28-year-old video Wireless" LP was just released, met Dr. tent. Duran-ed At Video Shack" T-shirts are be- game designer for Activision, ad- Phineas T. Quackenbush (I), professor of The updated presentence report is due ing printed up to be given away with future ded a nice touch to his soon-to-be- ergotism at Pea U. at the next hearing before Judge Altimari, purchases of the Video 45s, though released creation called “Dolphin": the game is the very first vid cartridge to make scheduled for April 6. Kesselman said that the shirts would be sound a vital element of play action. When he’s not tinkering with microprocessors and

given to each of the more than 1 00 kids who joysticks, Hubbard handles vocal/synthesizer/composing chores for his San

did not get in, whose parents had called to Francisco-based club band. The Wonders of Science . . . Appearing at the recent “US complain. “We're also trying to get pictures ’83” press conference in Hollywood last week (see accompanying story). Van Halen's of the band, or something for the kids," ad- lead screamer, David Lee Roth practically stole the show with his off-the-chrome ded Kesselman. comments. Talking about the monstro music event’s technology exhibit, Roth told Despite the potentially dangerous situa- reporters he always thought software was something women used to hold up their

tion, Kesselman and other planners were stockings. Later on, when a mediamember asked if there was going to be any special delighted with the in-store and its excite- security precautions for the festival’s "heavy metal” day on May 29, the shaggy-haired ment, which helped bring out camera singer snickered, "You bet yer ass, buddy!" Though the upcoming shows seemed to crews from New York's three network af- promise no dearth of top-notch rock, pop and country artists, it’s sad the concert's filiated and one independent station. "It backers, UNUSON Corp., feel “cautious" about scheduling any black performers. was tremendously successful." said EMI Barry Fey, handling talent acquisition, said two black acts, including Prince, were 4 THRILLER OF A VISIT — Michael Music Video's manager of marketing and asked to appear but turned down the offers. Even though other groups may still be Jackson (!) recently took time out from 'continued on page 13) booked for the show (Joe Jackson is said to be presently considering an offer), it seems recording sessions with Paul McCartney to unlikely that any black musicians will gig at the four-day bash. It's a shame, 'cause we’d visit the offices of CBS Records, U.K. love to hear Stevie Wonder, Musical Youth, Rita Marley, Marvin Gaye, Vanity 6, The Jackson has been enjoying a double #1 on Adem Records Bows Time, B.B. King, Michael Jackson, King Sunny Ade and/or Chuck Berry through the U.K. national charts with the LP NEW YORK — Adem Records, headed by signed that 400,000 watt sound system . . . The all-female, seven-member Belle Stars ‘'Thriller" and the single "Billie Jean." Pic- Richard de Marigny, has bowed here with with Warner Bros., and the U.K. combo’s first U.S. album is slated for release March 30. tured with Jackson is Paul Russell, manag- its first release, "American Metal" by the ressner Check it out. Jeffrey ing director, CBS Records, U.K. group Americade.

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1 AN OFFICER AND A 15 GENTLEMAN Vestron 5012 18 5 Paramount Home Video 1467 1 6 16 JANE FONDA’S WORKOUT 2 BLADE RUNNER KVC/RCA Karl Video Corp. 042 17 39 Embassy 1380 2 4 17 MISSING MCA Distributing Corp. 14 3 ROAD WARRIOR 71009 15 Warner Home Video 11181 3 6 18 TRON 4 POLTERGEIST Walt Disney WD 122 14 14 MGM/UA 00164 4 14 19 VICTOR VICTORIA MGM/UA 0051 20 20 5 ROCKY III CBS/Fox TW 4708 6 14 20 FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 PLAYBOY VID VOL. 1 1S RIAA CERTIFIED GOLD — Playboy Enterprises, producers of Paramount Home Video 1539 21 6 Playboy Video, and 6 THE WORLD ACCORDING CBS/Fox Video, exclusive distributors of Playboy Video, received 21 DINER Recording Industry Assn, of America (RIAA) Gold Video Awards upon the certification of TO GARP MGM/UA 00164 22 17 Warner Home Video 11261 5 10 Playboy Video Vol. 1. The Video Gold Award signifies an audited minimum sale and/or 22 MOONRAKER rental of 25,000 units with a retail list rental 7 THE BOAT mAS BOOT) CBS/Fox TW 4636 19 5 or income value of at least $1 million. Pictured RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video between two Playboy bunnies are (l-r): Lawrence Hillford, CBS/Fox Video president: 10149 8 9 23 DIVA MGM/UA 00183 23 7 Stephen Traiman, RIAA executive director; and Christie Hefner, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. 8 FAST TIMES AT president. RIDGEMONT HIGH 24 THE MAN WITH THE MCA Distributing Corp. 77015 9 10 GOLDEN GUN over more than 4,000 candidates for the CBS/Fox 4606 26 2 LITTLE Volume Two In prestigious cover spot. 9 THE BEST 25 CREEP SHOW IN WHOREHOUSE TEXAS Warner Home Video 1 1306 1 As in Playboy Video Vol. 1, Volume 2 w\\\ MCA Distributing Corp. 77014 7 14 Playboy Video 26 REDS present another “Ribald Classic,” this one 10 FIREFOX Paramount Home Video PA 1331 24 12 based on Giovanni Boccaccio's “The Mer- Warner Home Video 11219 11 18 Series Released 27 VICE SQUAD cenary Mistress.” Written in 1300, it’s the 11 NIGHT SHIFT Embassy Home Entertainment 2002 _ 1 LOS ANGELES — Following the recent story of “a man, a maid and a hot-blooded Warner Home Video 20006 12 10 28 STAR WARS Recording Industry Assn, of America lover (adding up) to an intriguing triangle.” 12 ANNIE CBS/Fox 1130 30 42 RCA/Columbia Home Video 10008 10 IS (RIAA) gold award certification of Playboy Other segments include Capitol recording 29 THINGS ARE TOUGH ALL Video Vol. 1, CBS/Fox is releasing the popular 13 MONSIGNOR OVER Video act Duran Duran in one of CBS/Fox 1108 16 2 RCA/Coiumbia Pictures Home Video the second installment in the home video band’s video singles, a video montage of 10546 29 8 14 STAR TREK II: THE WRATH version of the popular men’s magazine. “California Girls” and Kliban cartoons. 30 THE THING Playboy Video Vol. 2 features an inter- OF KHAN Hugh M. Hefner is MCA Distributing Corp 77009 27 18 the executive Paramount Home Video PA 1 1 80 13 18 view with comedian Dudley Moore, an producer; Eddie Rissien is senior consul- “intimate video portrait” of the star of tant; Jack Kaufman is supervising Emanuelle, Sylvia Kristel, and the The Cash Box Top 30 Videocassettes chart is a compilation of the fastest moving titles in both Beta producer, and Karl Epstein is producer. and VHS formats, based on sales and rental activity, as reported by various accounts arouno the “Playmate Playoffs,” in which “16 bikini- country. Accounts surveyed include: Video Pius-Chicago; Radio 437-Philadelphia; Classic Video- Playboy Video Vol. 2 has a running time clad (and sometimes not) Playmates ex- Oak Lawn; The Video Store-Cincinnati; Precision Video-Chicago; Entertainment Systems- of 81 minutes in both videocassette and Phoenix; Nickelodeon-Los Angeles; Everybodys'-Portland; Radio 437-Bala Cynwyd; American hibit their athletic prowess” in a series of videodisc. VHS and Beta format cassettes Tape & Video-Atlanta; Crazy Eddie-New York; The Cinema Store-Encino; Video Company- games at the Playboy Mansion West. Also carry a suggested list price of $59.95, while Larkspur; Video Studio-Farmington; Video Library-San Diego; Video Media-Chatsworth; Wonder- featured is Video Playmate of the Month ful World of Video-Chattanooga; Wherehouse-National; Video Showroom-Louisville; Erol's Video discs retail for $29.98. Lynda Wiesmeier, formerly Miss July 1982 laser and CED Club-Springfield; New England Home Video-Groton; Movies Unlimited-Philadelphia; Video Showcase-Federal Way, Movies To Go — St. Louis. in Playboy magazine, and Playboy’s 25th Playboy Video, a quarterly release, is anniversary edition cover girl. Candy Lov- distributed by CBS/Fox Video through an ing, in a pictorial entitled “Playmate Per- exclusive licensing agreement with NEW VIDEO SOFTW4RE RELEASES fect,” detailing the story of Loving’s win Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

This listing of now vidoocsssotto and videodisc software releases Is designed to keep home video retailers and dealers 4036 abreast of the latest product available and can be used as an ordering aid. Product is separated into Cassette and Disc First-Ever In-Store At Video Outlet groups, followed by manufacturer, catalog number and price. Some product listed may not have been assigned either a catalog number or price at presstime. Draws Thousands Of Teenage Fans

THE GREAT SCOUT AND CATHOUSE ENDANGERED SPECIES* (continued from page 12) underway to further Duran Duran’s “video THURSDAY Cassette — . $69.95 MGM/UA 700217 . production Peter Blachiey, reporting that careers” by taking them on a 10-1 2 city tour Cassette — VidAmerica/Vestron THE BEAST WITHIN* the event even garnered television ex- of either record or video stores this month.

4032 $69.96 — . Cassette MGM/UA 500218 . $49.95 posure in London. “It went off better than But Janeczek, like the others involved, said A SMALL TOWN IN TEXAS WASN’T THAT A TIME* we had hoped, and we achieved what we that changes would have to be made to . Cassette — VidAmerica/Vestron Cassette - MGM/UA 500218 . $49.95 wanted, which was to show our commit- create a more orderly and safe procedure. 4034 $69.95 TIMERIDER* ment to music video at retail.” “We more or less learned our lesson,” he ROLLING THUNDER Cassette — Pacific Arts 528 .... $59.95 said. “We felt it went very well from our end,” “We’ll need more control through bet- Cassette -— VidAmerica/Vestron THE TEMPEST seconded Bob Janeczek. U.S. operations ter security, in-store layout, and notifying 4035 $69.95 Cassette — RCA/Columbia manager for video software at Sony Con- the police in advance. And instead of 10 THE NORSEMAN 10544 $79.95 people rushing in at a time, we’ll have an Cassette — VidAmerica/Vestron THE PROFESSIONALS sumer Products, adding that plans were 'S’-shaped line-up within police barricades $69.95 Cassette — RCA/Columbia to funnel people in, instead of mass I DEFIANCE 10471 $59.95 Video/Jukebox hysteria.” To further maximize sales, he Cassette — VidAmerica/Vestron THEY CAME TO CORDURA 4037 $69.95 suggested greater use of point-of- , Cassette — RCA/Columbia Clearing House ARSENIC AND OLD LACE purchase materials and giveaway items. 10556 $59.95 ’ Cassette — CBS/Fox 40603 .... $49.98 Kesselman admitted that Video Shack’s THE AMSTERDAM KILL Formed In N.Y. CHINESE WEB plans for handling sales and fan flow “just Cassette — RCA/Columbia LOS ANGELES — The Cassette — CBS/Fox 6116 $49.98 Video/Jukebox fell apart” and would have to be improved 10012 $59.95 INN OF THE SIXTH HAPPINESS Clearing House has been formed to service at future in-stores. She also suggested that Cassette — CBS/Fox 1170 $69.98 BUCK AND THE PREACHER the home video software, video jukebox autographed pictures might be signed by STILL OF THE NIGHT Cassette — RCA/Columbia and music television fields in the area of the band beforehand and then per- $59.95 Cassette — CBS/Fox 4711 $59.98 10112 synchronization. The company was set up sonalized on the spot in order to eliminate YOU’LL NEVER GET RICH to represent program producers — in- THUNDERBALL — the “slow and tedious” practice by which Cassette — CBS/Fox 4611 $69.98 Cassette RCA/Columbia cluding record companies, television many fans obtained as many as five sets of MY FAVORITE YEAR* 10574 $59.95 producers and video jukebox producers — autographs. THINK DIRTY in negotiating synch license with music Cassette — MGM/UA 800188 . $79.95 Kesselman’s most interesting sugges-

Cassette — RCA/Columbia . JINXED* 8840 $59.95 publishers. tion, however, was the future use of “calm- Cassette — MGM/UA 800216 $79.95 ROBERT ET ROBERT To aid in this endeavor, the Clearing ing room” area in-store to keep fans from

Cassette — . HE KNOWS YOU’RE ALONE* RCA/Columbia 8720 $59.95 House will set up a schedule of fees for hysterically “jumping and screaming” THE THREE STOOGES, Vol. 6 Cassette ~ MGM/UA 600220 $59.95 each type of license required, so that when they finally do get in. That such a I Cassette — RCA/Columbia CAROLE KING: ONE TO ONE* producers can budget these expenses into calming area might prove useful was ap- 10549 $49.95 Cassette — MGM/UA 600219 $59.95 overall cost projections for the clips. parent to many observers in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK the Video VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED* The Video/Jukebox Clearing House is Shack who witnessed Cassette — RCA/Columbia the euphoric ex- Cassette — MGM/UA 600174 $59.95 located at 1 19 West 57th Street, Suite 620, ultance of the lucky 300 or so kids who did 10347 $39.95 ZIEGFIELD FOLLIES* New York, N.Y. 10019. The telephone num- manage to squirrel under the iron entrance Cassette — MGM/UA 600173 $59.95 *May releases ber is (212) 582-6260. grating.

Cash Box/April 2, 1983 13 AIERCHilNDISING

5 MS. PAC-MAN Atari CX2675 1 THE DOORS (Elektra EKS 74007) 1 37 PITFALL! Activision AX018 18 2 LOOK SHARP! Joe Jackson (A&M SP=6-4907) 2 28 RIVER RAID Activision AX020 12 3 SO FAR Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Atlantic SD-19119) 4 28 FROGGER Parker Brothers 5300 18 4 FLEETWOOD MAC (Reprise MSK 2281) 6 11 CENTIPEDE Atari CX2676 2 5 TAPESTRY Carole King (Epic PE 34946) 3 33 ZAXXON Coleco 2435 18 6 LED ZEPPELIN (IV) Atlantic SD 19129 11 5 DONKEY KONG Coleco 2451 18 7 WINELIGHT Grover Washington, Jr. (Elektra 6E 305) 9 6 VANGUARD Atari CX2669 10 8 LET THERE BE ROCK AC/DC (Atco SD-36151) 10 16 PHOENIX Atari CX 2673 3 9 THE CARS (Elektra 6E 135) 8 8 MOUSE TRAP Coieco 2419 8 10 SOUVENIRS Dan Fogelberg (Full Moon/Epic PE 33137) 5 22 DEMON ATTACK Imagic 3200 18 11 WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST Van Halen (Warner Bros. 3415) 12 3 SPIDER FIGHTER Activision AX021 8 12 PIANO MAN Billy Joel (Columbia PC 32455) 7 11 DONKEY KONG JR. Coleco 2601 1 13 WHO ARE YOU? The Who (MCA 3050) 15 8 Network 5662 13 4 14 TRON: DEADLY DISCS M 14 ROCK ’N ROLL, VOLUME I The Beatles (Capitol SN/16020) 14 8 15 SEA QUEST Activision AX022 1 15 MEATY, BEATY, BIG AND BDUNCY The Who (MCA 37001) 13 9

COMPILED FROM: Alla — Phoenix • Disc-O-Mat — New York City • Sound Video. Unitd. — Chicago • Musicland — Everybody's — Portland • Licorice Pizza — Los Angeles • New England Home Video — Groton • Movies To St Louis* • • • — • COMPILED FROM: Licorice Pizza — Los Angeles Cavages — Buffalo Dan Jay Music — Denver Lieberman • Sound Warehouse — Sah Antonio • Spec's — Miami • American Tape & Video — Atlanta Nickelo- Go — St, Louis • • • • — • Portland Musicland — St. Louis Karma — Indianapolis Peaches Records — Cincinnati. Columbus Charts Angeles • Show Industries — National 'Tower — Sacramento. Seattle • Crazy Eddie — New York City deon — Los Phoenix • Gary's — Virginia • Sound Video. Unitd. — Chicago • Record Theatre — Cincinnati • Tower Records — Cincinnati • Turtles — Atlanta • Radio 437 — Bala Cynwyd • Wonderful World of Video — Chattanooga Video Store — Sacramento. San Diego. Seattle • Disc-O-Mat — New York City • Massachusetts One-Stop — Boston • • Entertainment Systems — Phoenix • Lieberman — Kansas City • Day Jay — Denver • Cavages — Buffalo Tower — Sacramento. Seattle • Wherehouse — Los Angeles • Camelot — Kansas City. Dayton. Cincinnati. St. Louis. Chicago. Indianapolis

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10N4TION4L BREAKOUTS10 7. 1 U2 MOLLY HATCHET 2 GREG KIHN BAND HANK WILLIAMS, JR. 3 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) JOHN ANDERSON 4 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS WILLIE NELSON 5 BERLIN ROXY MUSIC 6 KENNY ROGERS THOMPSON TWINS 7 PETE TOWNSHEND THOMAS DOLBY (LP) 8 AFTER THE FIRE This listing of records outside the national Top 20 showing steady or upward movement is designed to keep retailers abreast of the latest regional sales trends. 10 NORTHB4ST SOUTHEAST B4LTIMORE/ WEST W/1SHINGTON 1 PETE TOWNSHEND 1 U2 1 U2 1 U2 2 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 2 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) 2 PETE TOWNSHEND 2 PETE TOWNSHEND 3 U2 3 KENNY ROGERS 3 GEORGE CLINTON 3 ROXY MUSIC 4 BERLIN 4 GREG KIHN BAND 4 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) 4 BERLIN 5 KENNY ROGERS 5 JOHN ANDERSON 5 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 5 VAN MORRISON 6 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) 6 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. 6 WHISPERS 6 GREG KIHN BAND 7 JULIO IGLESIAS 7 BERLIN 7 BRYAN ADAMS 7 THOMPSON TWINS 8 THOMPSON TWINS 8 MOLLY HATCHET 8 AFTER THE FIRE 8 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 9 GREG KIHN BAND 9 AFTER THE FIRE 9 BERLIN 9 KENNY ROGERS 10 ROXY MUSIC 10 THOMAS DOLBY (LP) WILLIE NELSON THOMAS DOLBY (EP)

MIDWEST SOUTH CENTR4L NORTH CENTRAL ‘ I DENVER/PHOENIX'

1 U2 1 KENNY ROGERS 1 GREG KIHN BAND 1 JOHN ANDERSON 2 PETE TOWNSHEND 2 WILLIE NELSON 2 AFTER THE FIRE 2 GREG KIHN BAND 3 GREG KIHN BAND 3 GREG KIHN BAND 3 THOMAS DOLBY (LP) 3 WILLIE NELSON 4 BERLIN 4 OAK RIDGE BOYS 4 BERLIN 4 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 5 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 5 JOHN ANDERSON 5 MOLLY HATCHET 5 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) 6 KENNY ROGERS 6 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. 6 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 6 AFTER THE FIRE 7 DEBARGE 7 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) 7 U2 7 GEORGE CLINTON BRYAN ADAMS 8 U2 8 THOMAS DOLBY (EP) 8 U2 9 MOLLY HATCHET 9 MOLLY HATCHET 9 PETE TOWNSHEND 9 KENNY ROGERS 10 ROXY MUSIC 10 BRYAN ADAMS 10 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. HANK WILLIAMS, JR.

14 Cash Box/April 2, 1983 MERCmNDISING wmrs IN-STORE For Week of March 23-30, 1983 RECORD PIZZAS AND LICORICE BARS — The Durham, N.C.-based Record Bar and Glendale, Calif.-based Licorice Pizza chains are set to hold a unique record retail experiment this month when three Record Bar store managers and three Licorice Pizza store managers exchange two-week visits at each other’s stores. According to Elisabeth Stagg, Record Bar’s publicity manager, the idea for the managerial swap came about at the Winter CES in Las Vegas when Record Bar’s vice president of Playlist marketing, Ralph King, and Licorice Pizza president Jim Greenwood were together This report does not Include those videos in recurrent or oldie rotation. discussing their company’s different approaches in merchandising product and com-

‘Wouldn’t it be great to exchange pany operations. Says Stagg, “Ralph wondered, HEAVY 3-4 PLAYS PER DAY store managers for a while?’ Jim my liked the idea and turned to Barrie (Bergman, Record Bar chairman of the board), and ARTIST CLIP LABEL he liked the idea.” Continuing the story Greg Klhn Band Jeopardy Beserkley is Licorice Pizza’s vice president of Def Leppard Photograph Mercury store operations, Kent Mosley. “Barrie Dexys Midnight Runners Came On Eileen Mercury went to Arlene (Bergman, director of Ric Ocasek Something To Grab For Geffen Journey Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) Columbia human systems management at Duran Duran Rio Capitol Record Bar), and Jim went to Donna Triumph A World Of Fantasy RCA of Curl, our vice president human Bryan Adams Cuts Like A Knife A&M IN SILK THE LATEST ELECTRIC — resources. She and Arlene have set Falco Der Kommissar A&M Strawberries Records & Tapes, in conjunc- everything up.” The exchange schedule After The Fire Der Kommissar Epic tion with Records heid RCA and WtKS-FM, calls for the three Record Bar managers Modern English 1 Melt With You Sire a fashion show at the Saugus, Mass., to visit three Licorice Pizza stores from Joe Jackson Breaking Us In Two A&M nightclub The Palace to promote Diana April 10-23, and then return the favor Styx Mister Roboto/ A&M Heavey Metal Poison Ross’ “Silk Electric" LP. The heavily May 8-21 by hosting the managers of the merchandised promotion awarded best- Pizzas that they visited. The Record Bar 2-3 PLAYS PER DAY dressed contestants Diana Ross-T-shirts, managers are David Baker, of the MEDIUM LPs and concert tickets. Contestants pic- Mobile, Ala. store, who will visit Peter ARTIST CLIP LABEL tured at the show are (l-r): Rondi Offutt, I Martinez’ Licorice Pizza Carlsbad store INXS TheOneThing Atco Sandra Morton, Kim McMahon and Mary in North County, San Diego; Mary Fixx Red Skies MCA Joyce. Hasenstah, manager of the West Town Jefferson Starship Winds Of Change Grunt/RCA Year’s Island Center mall Record Bar in Knoxville, Tenn., who will go to Sandy Newlands’ Sherman U2 New Day The Call When The Walls Come Down PolyGram Oaks Licorice Pizza; and Paul Jones, manager of the Myrtle Beach, S.C. Record Bar, Members Working Girls Arista who will attend Joanne Petrowich’s N. Hollywood Licorice Pizza. “We’ll be wining and Red Rider Light/Human Race Capitol L.A. Moseley, “and expect dining them and showing them the market,” promises we ABC Poison Arrow PolyGram the same from them because they have always been very cordial to us. We have a great Ultravox Reap The Wild Wind Chrysalis rapport with them, as our companies are very similar even though they’re so much Prince Little Red Corvette Warner Bros. bigger.” Moseley adds that Licorice Pizza is putting together a questionnaire for its Michael Jackson Billie Jean Epic managers to take along with them for information-gathering purposes, and that they Schon& Hammer No More Lies Columbia Heaven 17 Let Me Go Arista will report to company executives as well as the next chainwide managers meeting in Thomas Dolby She Blinded Me With Science Capitol May. Stagg adds that the three Record Bar managers will soon attend a two-day plan- ^ The J. Gells Band Land Of A Thousand Dances EMI America ning session at the chain’s Durham headquarters. “I think that this is one of the more Chris DeBurgh Don’t Pay The Ferry Man A&M innovative things in the retaii music business,” concludes Moseley. “We can learn a lot Naked Eyes Always Something There EMI America from each other and teach other at the same time.” To Remind Me The Flirts Jukebox 0 -= MORE ON MORE FOR TWELVE-INCHERS Island Records isn’t alone in Pat Benatar Anxiety Chrysalis 12-inch (Cash Box, March 19). Ken Baumstein, ' aggressively promoting product A Flock Of Seagulls Wishing Arista manager of merchandising for RCA Records, reports that 12-inch titles by the label’s Billy Joel Goodnight Saigon Columbia “new music” acts are now getting a new generic “Special Extended Single” sleeve Berlin The Metro Geffen along with special disc labels which picture the act. The jacket’s black-and-white graphics are framed off-center and give the package “a kind of import look," says LIGHT 1-2 PLAYS PER DAY Baumstein, particularly in comparison with the label’s “dancing feet” generic sleeve LABEL for 12-inch dance product. “We felt that for newer acts, a disco-looking jacket was not ARTIST CLIP Paul Collins Beat Kids Are The Same Columbia appropriate,” he continues, listing Still Life, The Mood, Haysl Fantayzee, Rodway, Kenny Loggins Heartlight Columbia Eurythmics and Martha & The Muffins among acts that either already have or shortly Tony Basil Nobody Chrysalis will have 12-inch discs in the new packages. Since the special labels bear the artist’s Divinyls Boy’s In Town Chrysalis picture on one side and song titles and copy on the reverse, the question arises: Which English Beat 1 Confess I.R.S. side should be displayed in the racks? “I'm trying to get each 1 2-inch stickered at the Kim Carnes Say You Don’t Know Me EMI America

plant on the side I want facing,” answers Baumstein, adding that the specified side is Ian North Only Love Is Left Alive NEO

generally the one with the illustration . . . Millennium Records apparently agrees with Simple Minds Promise You A Miracle Virgin/ A&M Baumstein’s contention that “disco looking jackets” are not right for new music artists Francour Under The Boulevard EMI America

Total Coello 1 Eat Cannibals Chrysalis 1 2-inch singles. After discovering that Rodway’s rush-released “Don’t Knock It ‘Til You Dire Straits Twisting By The Pool Warner Bros. Try It” 12-inch was being mistakenly fitted into the generic dance sleeves, the label Le Roux Carrie’s Gone RCA frantically intervened and succeeded in getting the discs switched into the new music Strange Advances She Controls Me Capitol sleeves before they hit the market. LozNetto Fade Away PolyGram

Rodway 1 Am Electric Millennium HELP SAVE REDNECKS — Viva Records has a big problem on its hands in trying to Donald Fagen New Frontier Warner Bros. single, “All-American break Randy Howard’s debut Redneck.” According to Viva’s Felony The Fanatic Rock'N’ Roll/CBS marketing coordinator Jan Rhees, the “party-type” country record has required an Nell Young Sample & Hold Geffen unheard-of three editings to clean up the "cuss words” getting in the way of radio ac- Malcolm McLaren Buffalo Gals Island ceptance. Nevertheless, Rhees reports great reaction from jukebox operators, and Todd Rundgren Hide Away Bearsville adds that Lieberman Enterprises in Minneapolis “popped for 4,500 singles out of the TheTunes Video Games Unsigned Bullet It Tight box on an unknown artist without airplay.” To help push the platter. Viva has sent out Single Theory Keep Nemperor Gary Moore Always Going To Love You Atco “All-American Redneck Survival Kits” to major record distributors as well as major MoMy Hatchet What’s It Gonna Take Epic/CBS radio and press people. The kits include a pair of white socks, a beer can-sized brown Randy Newman 1 Love L.A. Warner Bros. paper bag (“since it’s illegal to send beer through the mail”), a combination knife-beer Devo That’s Good Warner Bros. can opener, a redneck puzzle, a pool hall chili recipe, a bumper sticker and a button. Kajagoogoo To Shy EMI America All of these necessary items and the canvas tote bag carrying them are imprinted with Eddy Grant Electric Avenue Portrait/CBS

the “All-American Redneck” logo. According to Rhees, if the budget allows, the next Psychedelic Furs Run & Run Columbia Viva oromotional device will be Porter Wagoner hats! Golden Earring Devil Made Me Do It 21 Little Steven & Under The Gun EMI America INSTANT REPLAY — At the recent International Tape/Disc Assn. (ITA) update in The Disciples Of Soul Florida (Cash Box, March 19), Instant Replay Video Magazine, which videotaped the Pat Simmons So Long Elektra entire seminars for the association, introduced the first in its Cheaper Than Blank Tape Lenny Kaye Connection I’ve Got A Right PolyGram series of sponsored sister video tape magazines. Chuck Azar, president and publisher Phil ’N’ The Blanks Advertising Girl Pink of the Coconut Grove. Fla.-based videocassette publication, said that the new issues would cost$1 less than blank tape sold at the video and record dealerships which carry ADDS the regular Instant Replay, which retails for $60. The debut Cheaper Than Blank Tape ARTIST CLIP LABEL is entitled For Truth In Las Vegas,” and contains a look at the Winter “Searching CES, David Bowie Let’s Dance EMI America separate panaromas of Costa Rica as photographed on various CES-shown state- The Kinks Come Dancin’ Arista of-the-art equipment, and a “best of” compilation of Instant Replay “Song And Dance” Night Ranger Sing Me Away Boardwalk bits featuring musical compositions illustrated by mood-corresponding imagery. Thompson Twins Love On Your Side Arista Phil Neal Standard Question Transfusion jim bessman Madness Our House Geffen

.Cash Box/April 2, 1983 15 IMDIO Spring Concert Season Buds As Top Draws Hit The Road (continued from paged) and Prince, whose two shows at the As a testament to the growing popularity Oakland Coliseum were particularly hot- and drawing power of new music acts, Huie sellers, selling out in two days." boasted, “I've got more acts than anybody Both Bill Graham’s Perloff and Monarch on the US Festival" roster, pointing to Flock Entertainment’s Bruce Moran added that of Seagulls, Wall of Voodoo, Oingo Boingo early summer bookings are looking very and The English Beat. good as well, with promoters already San Diego will see what is perhaps the beginning to set outdoor amphitheatre and first stadium show of the season when the stadium shows. John Scher’s New Jersey- mostly new music-oriented “X Festival" based Monarch has two shows at Giants takes place on April 23 at 55,000 seat Jack Stadium in the Meadowlands on tap, one a Murphy Stadium (Cash Box, March 26). country bill led by Willie Nelson and the Sponsored by FM 91 X, in association with other a Simon and Garfunkel concert. Tecate Beer, the fest will feature The Momentum Building MUNI TO BE HONORED BY T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION — Dr. James F. Holland Ramones, Bow Wow Wow, Modern "After a very slow winter, the spring and (second from right), chairman, department of neoplastic diseases. Mount Sinai Hospital, English, The Flirts, Stray Cats and Tom summer are shaping up nicely," said and scientific director tor the T.J. Martell Foundation Laboratories, congratulates Scott Petty. Monarch’s Moran. “We’ve got Billy Squier Muni, operations director and air personality for WNEW-FM as the 1983 T.J. Martell Foun- In the Midwest, however, Jerry and Def Leppard selling out the (Brendan dation for Leukemia and Cancer Research Honoree. Joining in with their congratulations Mickelson of JAM Prods, in Chicago con- Byrne Arena in the) Meadowlands, with

are (l-r): Gil Friesen. president. A&M Records; Terry Eilis. co-chairman. Chrysalis Group tended that it is still hard rock and heavy Tom Petty, the Beach Boys and the of Companies: and Bruce Lundvall. president, Elektra/Asylum Records. metal that continue to rule at the box office, Grateful Dead coming up. Styx at New although he added that recent jazz and York’s City Center will sell out clean, and Rock ’n’ Roll Tonite Simulcasting progressive R&B shows have done well in we’ve got Ultravox at Avery Fisher Hall and the mid-size venues. Journey at Meadowlands beginning in Nationwide On FM AOR Stations “Ozzy Osborne did pretty well, and May. Upstate, Hall & Oates were SRO at the Triumph sold more than 13,500 seats, Rochester War Memorial on March 17, and ANGELES — Rock 'n' Roll Tonite. the Petersburg; and WAVA, Washington, D.C. LOS while shows by Billy Squier, The Kinks, and we’ve got the Dead in Binghampton. syndicated late night rock music show, is The show is set for 26 weeks, the initial Def Leppard are all doing fine,” he noted. “It was a really bleak winter, so than' currently being stereo simulcast over FM program featuring Capitol recording artist “Return To Forever sold out two nights at goodness for the spring!,’’ Moran e: AOR stations in most major markets. Ac- Billy Squier, legendary guitarist and the Auditorium, and Prince is doing well claimed. Pat Griffith, cording to associate producer Grammy winner Les Paul In performance wherever we've got him. Most promoters, like Bob Zinzer c the 90-minute program — which debuted with Jeff Beck (in his first U.S. TV ap- “Overall, I'd say business has been Cellar Door Concerts in Florida, attribute last week on the NBC owned and operated pearance in several years), Columbia pretty good. But it’s always been busy for the increase in business to the fact the stations in New York (WNBC), Los Angeles recording group Scandal and Full us. In general. I’d say it’s been strong here there are many more acts on the road now (KNBC), Chicago (WMAQ) and Moon/Warner Bros, band Jack Mack & than there were at this time last year. for over a year now. I know that other Washington, D.C. (WRC) and has cleared Attack. airing The Heart The second show, markets have been hurt, but the Chicago “Speaking for ourselves, business has of the country to date — stereo this is 70% week, hosted byTodd Rundgren and area has been fairly stable. You just have to been great simply because so many acts stations presently being simulcast are includes Ted Nugent. Culture Club, the know your market, be selective and not are out right now,” Cellar Door’s Zinzer lined up for remaining major markets. Psychedelic Furs and The third and Saga. take any stiffs,” JAM’S Mickelson con- stated. “We’ve had some excellent shows, Among the stations presently fourth shows, scheduled to air the weeks of cluded. in terms of sales, with Bob Seger and simulcasting Rock 'n' Roll Tonite in stereo April respectively, 8 and 16, showcase Not everyone has had such luck. Echo- Kenny Loggins, and we’ve got Joe Jackson are; WKLS, Atlanta; WIYY, Baltimore; Sparks with Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's, here April 1 which looks to do quite well.” ing the recent experience of other , WCOZ, Boston; WLUP, Chicago, WMMS, Red Rider, Rick Derringer and former promoters, Greg Perloff of Bill Graham In general, the concert market seems to Cleveland; KBPI, Denver; WLLZ, Detroit; Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers guitarist Jeff Presents said, "Sales were weak in Oc- have been picking up steadily since a low KDUK, Honolulu; KLOL, Houston; WFBQ, Baxter, The Tubes, INXS and other special tober, November and December (of last point of two years ago, promoters report, Indianapolis; KKCI, Kansas City, KLOS, guests. year) but sales have been solid so far this despite the fact that high unemployment Los Angeles; Y100, Miami; WQFM, Like ‘In Concert’ year. Right now, some of our strongest still troubles many areas of the nation, par- Milwaukee; ROC 103, Memphis; KDWB, in of sales, Laurie Ander- ticularly heavy industrial regions of the Tommy Hedges, program director for shows, terms are Minneapolis-St. Paul; WAPP, New York; Hagar, Ant (continued on page 26) KLOS-FM in Los Angeles, characterizes son, Pat Benatar, Sammy Adam KATT, Oklahoma City; KWK, St. Louis; Rock 'n' Roll Tonite as “being reminiscent KIIS, San Antonio; KGB, San Diego; KMEL, In ’83 of In Concert," US Festival Expands Program San Francisco; WYNF, Tampa-St. a late night concert show broadcast over the ABC television network (continued from page 5) technological advancements to foil coun-J Berlin and terfeiters and protect from B. Mitchell Reed Dies during the '70s, which was also simulcast ing Persons, Quarterflash, U2, the paper wear over a number of leading FM rock stations. Joe Walsh. Performers slated for the June and tear. A service called Ticketmaster is^U LOS ANGELES — B. Mitchell Reed, the 4 country portion of “US ’83’’ are Willie also going into effect for the first time with “Simulcasts in general create another legendary Top 40 DJ who made a smooth Nelson, Alabama, Waylon Jennings, Hank the sales of “US ’83" tickets. level of audience involvement,” said transition to the AOR format, died March Williams Jr., Emmylou Harris, Ricky • Barry Fey’s Feyline Presents, Inc. is in Hedges. “And as far as Rock 'n' Roll Tonite 15 of heart failure. The 56-year-old Reed, Skaggs, Riders in the Sky and the Thrasher charge of promoting “US ’83" and acquir- in particular is concerned, since it's shot born Burton Mitchell Goldberg, was known Brothers. Additional acts for both the coun- ing talent. Last year, promoter Bill Grahar. here (at Perkins Palace in Pasadena), for his mile-a-minute patter ar\d deftness try and rock shows may also be announced Presents aroused controversy when mem- we've been able to give tickets away to the with tongue twisters, which made him one in the weeks to come. bers of the organization clashed backstage tapings and our jocks go (to the tapings) of the most recognized voices on the L.A. "US ’83,” like the 1982 US Festival, will with UNUSON personnel, and Graham and serve as off-camera emcees.” airwaves. The jock began his radio career be produced by UNUSON Corp., the San himself made several disparaging remarks By Hedges' estimate, during the early 1950s at New York's WOR, KLOS has par- Jose, Calif.-based communication/educa- about Wozniak weeks after the concert ticipated in “about 50" stereo simulcasts hosting a jazz program, and last served at tion concern developed in 1981 by Apple concluded. within the three years Southern California's AOR giant KLOS. In he has been with the Computer inventor Stephen Wozniak with Tickets were put up for sale via mail or- station, including a weekly series entitled addition to his station chores, Reed also the aid of Dr. Peter Ellis and Dr. Gerald der concurrent with last week’s press con- Backstage Pass, produced by Videowest; gained fame as the first host of Rockline, Cory. ference and will be available April 1 by the syndicated phone-in rock show. Rock ON TV, in conjunction with the over Though the producers and location of phone and selected outlets. In Northern 1 the air subscription Reed's career took him back and forth television service ON- “US ’83” are similar to last year’s there have California, tickets can be purchased TV; and concert events and movies over between the East and West Coasts, spin- been a number of significant changes in starting April 1 at all Bass agencies, while the SelecTV ning albums in several different formats. After subscription service. the new project, including: tickets in Southern California can be his initial gig at WOR, he moved to With the increasing awareness of music • UNUSON has formed a “communica- bought at all Music Plus, Sports Mart and KFWB in Los Angeles, where he developed video, fueled by stereo cable outlets such tions partnership” with Twentieth Century- Federated stereo stores. According to »)i his fast-talking routine as the station as MTV, are radio stations looking at Fox, which will handle redordings, video Wozniak, who admitted last year’s US show switched styles to become a Top 40 outlet. simulcasts with renewed interest? KLOS's and/or film presentations of the 1983 “lost a ton" of money, there will be a limit of In the early 1960s, he moved to WMCA in Hedges, for one, doesn't think so. festival. 300,000 tickets for each day of the 1983 Manhattan as a "Good Guy,” but by 1965 “Simulcasts came a long time before • A technology exhibition that accom- event and UNUSON officials are hopeful i he was back at KFWB, and his next year MTV, and they remain as popular as ever," panied last year’s event has been expan- the new effort will turn a profit. there he began playing some progressive he said. “We all feel that Rock 'n'Roll Tonite ded to include a “career fair” aimed at of- At the beginning of the media gathering rock and esoteric British singles. will be a success on both TV and radio, with fering concertgoers a chance to learn last week, set on a soundstage decorated In 1 967, he joined L.A.'s first progressive the professional expertise and experience about job opportunities from represen- to resemble the 1982 US Festival with station, KPPC, and a year later, he trans- of Neal Marshall's Marshall Arts and Shep tatives of many high-tech businesses. lasers, large video screens, sod, food ferred to AOR-formatted KMET. Reed Gordon's Alive Enterprises behind it.” • Whereas the 1982 festival initially had stands and port-o-sans, Wozniak ex- resided at the album-oriented rock radio Rock ’n' Roll Tonite is produced by only three-day tickets for sale at $37.50 plained UNUSON’s purpose. Claiming no FMer for a decade until he joined rival Alive/Marshall Prods., with Alive president before a lukewarm response made UN- religious or political affiliations, and no KLOS in 1979, and two years later, he gave Shep Gordon and vice president Bob Em- USON offer single-day tickets for $17.50, desire to push the concept of “US” like EST up his post at that station due to health mer serving as executive producers and this year’s show will just have $20 single- (Erhard Seminar Training), Wozniak problems connected with a longtime heart Neal Marshall as producer. Mathis/Gold day admissions available. The actual described his group as “Apple Indepen-

illness. Assoc, is distributor. tickets for this year’s festival will utilize new dents . . . the good guys."

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• PINK FLOYD • THE FINAL CUT • 3 JOURNEY • FRONTIERS COLUMBIA COLUMBIA ADDS: KSJO, KBPI, KMET, WNEW, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, WYFE. WPLR, KLOL, KEZY, WKLS, WMMS, WOUR, WBLM, WMMS, WKLS, WBLM, WOUR, WYFE. HOTS: KEZY, KEZY, KLOL, WPLR, KMET, KBPI, WYFE. MEDIUMS: None. KSJO. MEDIUMS: None. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. PREFERRED TRACKS: Seperate. SALES: Just shipped. SALES: Good in all regions.

MOST/IDDED MOST/ICTIVE

LP Chart LP Chart LP Chart Position Position Position

50 BRYAN ADAMS • CUTS LIKE A KNIFE • A&M 42 THOMAS DOLBY • BLINDED BY SCIENCE • HARVEST 68 RED RIDER 'NERUDA •CAPITOL ADDS: WYFE. HOTS: KNX, WOUR, WBLM, WMMS, ADDS: None. HOTS: WHFS, WYFE, KNAC, WKLS, KLOL, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, WOUR, WMMS, KMET, KSJO. KEZY, KBPI, KSJO. MEDIUMS: WYFE, WKLS. KLOL, WPLR, WNEW. MEDIUMS: KNX, WBLM, KBPI. MEDIUMS: WYFE, WBLM, WKLS, KLOL, WPLR, KBPI WPLR, KMET. PREFERRED TRACKS: Straight, Title. PREFERRED TRACKS: Blinded, Submarines. PREFERRED TRACKS: Light. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. SALES: Fair in ail regions.

32 BERLIN • PLEASURE VICTIM • GEFFEN 7 DURAN DURAN • RIO • HARVEST ADDS: None. HOTS: KNAC, WMMS, WKLS, KBPI. ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, KNAC, WKLS, KLOL, WNEW. ROXY MUSIC • THE HIGH ROAD • WARNER BROS. MEDIUMS: WOUR. WBLM, KEZY, WPLR, WNEW. MEDIUMS: WYFE, WOUR, WBLM, KBPI. PREFERRED ADDS: KBPI, WOUR. HOTS: WHFS. MEDIUMS: KNAC, PREFERRED TRACKS: Sex, Metro. TRACKS: Hungry, Title. WMMS, KEZY, WNEW. PREFERRED TRACKS: SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. SALES: Good in all regions. Hurricane, Jealous. SALES: Good to moderate breakouts in all regions.

— MICHAEL BOLTON • COLUMBIA — THE FIXX • SHUTTERED ROOM • MCA ADDS: None. HOTS: KSJO. MEDIUMS: WOUR, WBLM, ADDS: None. HOTS: WYFE, KBPI. MEDIUMS: KNX, WMMS, WKLS, WPLR, KMET. PREFERRED TRACKS: KNAC, WBLM, WMMS, WKLS, KLOL, KMET. 11 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND • THE Fools. PREFERRED TRACKS: Stand. DISTANCE • CAPITOL SALES: Fair in East and Midwest. SALES: Fair in West. ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, WOUR, WBLM, KEZY, KMET. MEDIUMS: WKLS, KLOL, WPLR, WNEW. PREFERRED TRACKS: Even, Shame. 147 JON BUTHCHER AXIS • POLYDOR SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. 142 INXS • SHABOOH SHOOBAH • ATCO ADDS: KLOL. HOTS: None. MEDIUMS: WYFE. WBLM, ADDS: None. HOTS: WOUR, WMMS, WPLR. MEDIUMS: WKLS, KEZY, WPLR, WNEW. PREFERRED TRACKS: WYFE, WBLM, WKLS, KLOL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. Thing, Black. SALES: Moderate in East. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions. 6 STYX • KILROY WAS HERE • A&M ADDS: None. HOTS: WOUR, WMMS, WKLS, KEZY, WPLR, KMET. MEDIUMS: WYFE, WBLM, KLOL, KBPI. THE CALL • MODERN ROMANS • MERCURY PREFERRED TRACKS: Roboto, Title. 26 GREG KIHN BAND • KIHNSPIRACY • BESERKLEY ADDS: None. HOTS: None. MEDIUMS: WYFE, KNAC, SALES: Good in all regions. ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, WOUR. WBLM, WMMS, WBLM, WMMS, WKLS, WPLR, KMET. PREFERRED WKLS, KEZY, KLOL, WPLR, KBPI, KSJO. MEDIUMS; TRACKS: Walls. KNAC, KMET. PREFERRED TRACKS: Jeopardy. SALES: Moderate in West. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. TWINS • SIDE KICKS • ARISTA 51 ) THOMPSON ADDS: None. HOTS: WHFS, KNAC, WMMS, WKLS. • 183 TONY CAREY • I WON’T BE HOME TONIGHT MEDIUMS: WYFE, WOUR, KLOL, WNEW. PREFERRED 137 NICK LOWE • THE ABOMINABLE SHOWMAN • TRACKS: Your Side. ROCSHIRE COLUMBIA ADDS: None. HOTS: WMMS, WPLR, KBPI. MEDIUMS: SALES: Moderate in all regions. ADDS: None. HOTS: WNEW. MEDIUMS: WHFS, KNAC, KNX, WOUR, WBLM, KMET. KSJO. PREFERRED WOUR, WMMS, KEZY, WPLR. PREFERRED TRACKS: TRACKS: Title. Raging. SALES: Fair in Midwest. SALES: Fair in all regions. 49 PETE TOWNSHEND* SCOOP ‘ATCO ADDS: KBPI. HOTS; KNAC. WNEW. MEDIUMS: KNX. 15 ERIC CLAPTON • MONEY AND CIGARETTES • WYFE, WOUR, WBLM, WMMS, WKLS, KEZY, WPLR, 2 MEN AT WORK • BUSINESS AS USUAL • COLUMBIA DUCK/WARNER BROS. KMET, KSJO. PREFERRED TRACKS: Cache, Zelda, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, KNAC, KEZY. MEDIUMS: ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, WBLM, WMMS, KEZY, Bargain, Blue. WOUR, WMMS, KLOL, WPLR, KSJO. PREFERRED WNEW. KMET. MEDIUMS: WOUR, WPLR, KBPI. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. TRACKS: Down, Johnny. PREFERRED TRACKS: Heart. SALES: Good in all regions. SALES: Good in all regions.

21 TRIUMPH • NEVER SURRENDER • RCA

• • ADDS: None. HOTS: WBLM, WMMS, KLOL, KMET, 23 PHIL COLLINS HELLO, I MUST BE GOING! MODERN ENGLISH • AFTER THE SNOW • SIRE WPLR. ATLANTIC ADDS: None. HOTS: WHFS, WYFE, WOUR, WMMS. KSJO. MEDIUMS: WYFE, WOUR, WKLS, ADDS: None. HOTS: WBLM, KEZY, KSJO. MEDIUMS: MEDIUMS: WBLM, WKLS, KEZY, KLOL, WPLR, WNEW, PREFERRED TRACKS: Title, Way. SALES: Moderate in all regions. KNX, KNAC, WOUR, WMMS, KLOL, KMET. PREFERRED KBPI. PREFERRED TRACKS: Melt, Carry, Gladhouse, TRACKS: Hurry, Care. Title. SALES: Moderate in all regions. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions.

— THE TUBES • OUTSIDE INSIDE • CAPITOL ADDS: KSJO. KBPI, KMET, KLOL, KEZY, WKLS, WMMS, 175 CHRIS DE BURGH • THE GETAWAY • A&M MOLLY HATCHET • NO GUTS ... NO GLORY • EPIC WBLM, WOUR, WYFE. HOTS: KEZY. MEDIUMS: KSJO, ADDS: None. HOTS: WOUR, KBPI. MEDIUMS: KNX, ADDS: None. HOTS: KMET. MEDIUMS: WYFE, WBLM, WKLS, WMMS, WYFE. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. KEZY, WPLR, WNEW. PREFERRED WYFE, WMMS. WKLS, KLOL, WPLR, KSJO. PREFERRED TRACKS: SALES: Just shipped. TRACKS: Ferryman. Open. SALES: Fair in East and West. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions.

24 U2 • WAR • ISLAND 9 DEF LEPPARD • PYROMANIA • MERCURY 29 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS • LONG AFTER ADDS: KSJO. HOTS: WHFS, WYFE, KNAC, WOUR, ADDS: None. HOTS: WYFE, WBLM, WMMS, WKLS, DARK • BACKSTREET WMMS, WKLS, KLOL, WPLR, WNEW, KMET, KBPI. KLOL, WPLR, KMET, KSJO. MEDIUMS: KBPI. ADDS: None. HOTS: KNX, WOUR, WKLS, WPLR, KBPI. MEDIUMS: WBLM. PREFERRED TRACKS: New Year's, PREFERRED TRACKS: Photograph. MEDIUMS: KEZY, KSJO. PREFERRED TRACKS: Sunday, Hearts, 40. SALES: Good in all regions. Change, Lucky. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions.

27 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS • TOO-RYE-AY • • • MERCURY — PLANET P • GEFFEN 59 ULTRAVOX QUARTET CHRYSALIS ADDS: None. HOTS: WHFS, WYFE. KNAC, WMMS, ADDS: WBLM. HOTS: KNX, WMMS. WKLS, KEZY, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNAC, WOUR, WMMS. MEDIUMS: KEZY. MEDIUMS: WBLM, WNEW, KBPI. PREFERRED KMET. MEDIUMS: WYFE, KLOL. WPLR, KSJO. WHFS, WYFE, WKLS, KEZY, KLOL, WPLR, WNEW. TRACKS: Eileen. PREFERRED TRACKS: Why, Adam. PREFERRED TRACKS: Reap, Hymn. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. SALES: Fair in West and Midwest. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions.

LISTED /1LPH/1BETIC4LLY BY/1RTIST COUNTRY

Nelson, Skaggs, Alabama, Rogers Top Nominees In 18th ‘Hat’ Awards by Tom Roland Janie Fricke; Barbara Mandrell; Sylvia; and Dottie West. NASHVILLE — Willie Nelson and Ricky Top Male Vocalist — Merle Haggard; nominations in four Skaggs received Ronnie Milsap; Willie Nelson; Ricky categories, and Alabama and Kenny Skaggs; and Hank Williams, Jr. Rogers were tapped In three In the final Top Vocal Group — Alabama; Larry round of nominations for the 18th annual Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band; the Oak of Country Music (ACM) "Hat" Academy Ridge Boys; the Statler Brothers; and The for live national Awards, scheduled Whites. telecast via NBC-TV May 9 at Knott's Berry Top Vocal Duet — The Bellamy in Park, Calif. Final ballots for Farm Buena Brothers; Gary Stewart & Dean Dillon; the Dick Clark the program, produced by David Frizzell & Shelly West; Merle Company, will be mailed April 1 to the Haggard — George Jones; Waylon Jenn- of the organization. voting members ings & Willie Nelson; and Eddie Rabbitt & Entertainer of Nelson was nominated for Crystal Gayle. Single Record the Year; Top Male Vocalist; Top New Female Vocalist — Deborah of for "Always On Mind"; and the Year, My Allen; Karen Brooks; Cindy Hurt; Sue also for "Always On My Album of the Year, Powell; and Amy Wooley. surprisingly, the song FORTUNE FOR BMI — The Statler Brothers made it unanimous when their newest mem- Mind." Somewhat Top New Male Vocalist — Kleran Kane; nominated for Song of the Year af- ber, Jimmy Fortune, signed a writer’s agreement with BMI. Pictured are (i-r): Harold Reid, was not Gary Morris; Michael Murphey; George i ter virtually sweeping the other awards Phil Baisley, Fortune and Don Reid of the group; Frances Preston, vice president. BMI; Del Strait; and Gary Wolf. programs, securing similar honors from Bryant, director of performance rights relations, BMI; and Bill Hall, administrator of the Tex Ritter Award (Country Motion Pic- the Country Music Assn. (CMA), the Statler’s American Cowboy Music Co. ture of the Year) — Barbarosa; The Best Nashville Songwriters Assn. International Little Whorehouse In Texas; Country Gold; Publishers (NSAI), the National Music Honkytonk Man; and Six Pack. Monument To Reorganize Company Assn. (NMPA) and NARAS with two Gram- Single Record of the Year — “Always On Nelson was also named a finalist meys. My Mind,” Willie Nelson, Columbia, Under Chapter XI Bankruptcy Laws with Waylon Jennings for Top Vocal Duet. producer: Chips Moman; "Crying My Heart (continued from page 6) the Cash Box Country Albums charts; "The Skaggs, who last year was cited by the Out Over You," Ricky Skaggs, Epic, Ricky everyone at the company and gives Winning Hand,” featuring Kris Kristoffer- academy as Top New Male Vocalist, Skaggs; "I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To everyone an opportunity to do what we do son, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and received nominations for Entertainer of the Decorate Our Home,” David Frizzell, War- best — make and market phonograph Brenda Lee, is at #4 bullet; "The All-Time Year; Male Vocalist of the Year; Single ner/Viva, Snuff Garrett & Steve Dorf; “Love records.” Greatest Hits Of Roy Orbison” is bulleting Record of the Year, for "Crying My Heart Will Turn You Around,” Kenny Rogers, Following a two-year period in which the at #42. Out Over You"; and Album of the Year, for Liberty, David Malloy; and "Nobody,” label didn’t have United States distribution Foster emphasized that Monument will "Waitin’ For The Sun To Shine." Sylvia, RCA, Tom Collins. arrangements, Monument finalized a two- continue to remain in business, noting that Alabama garnered nominations for En- Song of the Year — "Are The Good year pact with CBS late last summer (Cash he expects the record industry to ex- tertainer of the Year; Top Vocal Group; and Times Really Over For Good,” Merle Box, Sept. 11, 1982), and Foster attributes perience an increase in sales in the near Album of the Year, for "Mountain Music.” Haggard, Shade Tree Music; “I'm Gonna some of the label’s cash flow difficulties to future and that Monument will be a part of The foursome from Ft. Payne took home Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home,” that period of time in which the label was that. the most Hats at last year's ceremony, Dewayne Blackwell, Peso/Wallet Music; not distributed in the U.S. and to "pressure Foster, who also filed with his wife, Lisa, receiving the nod for Entertainer of the "Nobody,” Kye Fleming & Dennis Morgan, from banks.” under the Chapter XI provisions on a per- Year; Top Vocal Group; and Album of the Tom Collins Music; “Ring On Her Finger, Currently, the label has two albums on sonal basis, added that much of the label’s Year, for "Feels So Right." Time On Her Hands,” Don Goodman, Mary present problems were compounded by Rogers placed among the finalists for Ann Kennedy, Pam Rose, Tree/Love late shipment of its new product when it in- Entertainer of the Year; Single Record of Wheel Publishing; and "She Got The Union Station Goes To curred the largest start-up costs. Records the Year, for "Love Will Turn You Around”; Goldmine (I Got The Shaft),” Time Dubois, Quiex Vinyl For 12-inch that were initially slated for October release and Album of the Year, also for “Love Will House of Gold Music. were not shipped until last November, Turn You Around.” Album of the Year — "Always On My NASHVILLE — Union Station Records has cutting the firm’s revenues during the last Barbara Mandrell was the other finalist Mind,” Willie Nelson, Columbia, producer: released a 12-inch version of the new quarter of 1982. for Entertainer of the Year. Mandrell, Sylvia Chips Moman; "Listen To The Radio,” Don single by artist Brice Henderson, "Lovers and Merle Haggard were the only other art- Williams, MCA, Garth Fundis & Don Again,” on Quiex vinyl, a high quality press- ists to receive multiple nominations in the Williams; “Love Will Turn You Around,” ing compound. final ballot. The entire list of nominees for Kenny Rogers, Liberty, Kenny Rogers, Scott Tutt, producer of the single and Alabama LP Jumps the ACM’s 11 categories includes: David Malloy, Brent Maher, Randy label president, asserts that the combined To #1 in Third Week Entertainer of the Year — Alabama; Bar- Goodrum and Val Garay; “Mountain effect of the 12-inch disc and Quiex vinyl NASHVILLE — In only its third week in bara Mandrell; Willie Nelson; Kenny Music,” Alabama, RCA, Alabama & Harold provides the truest available fidelity. "Qc- the chart, Alabama moved from #18 to Rogers; and Ricky Skaggs. Shedd; and “Waitin' For The Sun To casionally this type of pressing has been #1 on the Cash Box Country Albums Top Female Vocalist — Rosanne Cash; Shine,” Ricky Skaggs, Epic, Ricky Skaggs. offered to pop stations,” noted T utt, “but no chart this week with its latest album, other country label is presently doing it." "The Closer You Get,” unseating its The 12-inch disc is being shipped to previous album, "Mountain Music." The those radio stations that accorded airplay latter album has spent a total of 26 previously to Henderson. Qther stations weeks in the #1 position since it first will receive standard 7-inch recordings reached the top spot May 1, 1982. pressed on Quiex. The ascent of the LP to #1 coincides Quiex is produced by Vitec, Inc. of Santa with the attainment of the top seed on Ana, California. the Country Singles chart for the pro- CMA Celebrates 25th ject’s first single, "Dixieland Delight," which debuted at an unprecedented In Washington, D.C. #18 just eight weeks ago (Cash Box, Feb. 12). NASHVILLE — Numerous artists and ex- The group currently has four albums ecutives from the country music industry in the Top 20 on the Country Albums travelled to Washington, D.C. during the chart, with three of them bulleting. With week of March 14 to take part in the official "The Closer You Get” at #1, “Mountain celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Music” slips to #3 this week, while Country Music Assn. Many attendees met "Feels So Right” is bulletting at #17 and with legislators to lobby for legislation that "My Home’s In Alabama” is at #19 would minimize the effects of home taping bullet. on the industry, and the week’s activities culminated with a concert that was taped for network airing in April, with President Ronald Reagan in attendance. GBS Label Bows NASHVILLE — General Broadcasting Ser- MANDRELL’S CAREER BLOSSOMS — During her recent promotional swing through vice and GBS Records, under the direction Atlanta in support of hew new single, "Save Me," RCA artist Louise Mandrell stopped in at of president Ernie Bivens, have opened an office Tara Records and Tapes and was greeted by store sales operator Betty Bales, who on Music Row. The address is: 38 presented her with a bouquet. Pictured are (l-r): James Waters, singles buyer, Tara; Man- Music Square East, Suite 216, Nashville,

drell; Gwen Kesler, owner, Tara; Bales; and Ron Howie, branch sales manager, Tenn. 37203. The telephone number is RCA/Atlanta. (615) 242-5001.

18 Cash Box/April 2, 1983 COUNTRY COUNTRY COLUMN

GAMBLER SEQUEL — Following a successful venture in his acting debut in The Rogers has been tabbed for two-part TOP 75 Zl LBUMS Gambler, Kenny a follow-up to the 1 980 project, tentatively titled Gambler II. Rogers and his manager, Ken Kragen, will serve as ex- lA ecutive producers, and Dick Lowry will handle the director’s role. Bruce Boxleitner has been selected as a co-star in the film, which will commence shooting in mid-May in Weeks Weeks California. The original Gamb/erfirst aired on CBS in April of 1 980, commanding a 31 .2 On On 3/26 Chart 3/26 Chart Nielsen rating, enough that the network aired the program a second time. Last year,

NBC bought the rights to the piece and televised it a third time in May. Coward Of The

THE CLOSER YOU GET 39 INSIDE County, his other made-for-TV movie, also captured a 31 .2 share when it aired in Oc- o ALABAMA (RCA AHL1-4663) 18 3 RONNIE MILSAP (RCA AHL 1-4311) 40 41 of 1981. With budget around million. Gambler llw\l\ air in late EVERETTE tober a $5 1983 or early ALWAYS ON MY MIND 40 LEON 1984. o WILLIE NELSON (Columbia FC 37951) 2 55 (RCA MHLI-8600) 41 5 EUROPE, HERE WE COME — Look for Don Williams, Ed Bruce and Jerry Lee Lewis 3 MOUNTAINI MUSIC 41 COME BACK TO ME ALABAMA (RCA AHL 1-4229) 1 56 MARTY ROBBINS to all venture to Europe during the month of Aprii on separate concert tours. The Gen- (Columbia FC 37995) 46 36 THE WINNING HAND tle Giant will play the United Kingdom from April 5-17, with a lineup that includes Danny o KRIS KRISTOFFERSON. WILLIE THE ALL-TIME GREATEST Flowers & The Scratch Band, Debbie Campbeii and British act Poacher. Of his 10 NELSON.I DOLLY PARTON AND © HITS OF ROY ORBISON BRENDA LEE (Monument JEG 38389) 5 19 (Monument KWG2784-38384-1) 49 5 dates, three have already sold out, and the London appearance is three-quarters sold WILD & BLUE 43 WAITIN’ FOR THE SUN TO with the only advance aiivertising to date consisting of flyers sent through the Kruger 0 JOHN ANDERSON SHINE mailing list. Bruce kicks off a 10-day European sweep April 1 in Sweden, travelling to (Warner Bros. 23721-1) 6 24 RICKY SKAGGS (Epic FE 37193) 37 68 WILLIAMS, JR.’S Holland, England, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland, while the Killer will spend three HANK 44 GREATEST HITS O' weeks in the U.K. and Germany. GREATEST HITS JANIE FRICKE (Columbia FC-38310) 44 61 60193-1) 7 25 (Elektra/Curb 45 QUIET LIES THEY NEVER FORGET — While most of us know him as the executive vice president AMERICAN MADE JUICE NEWTON (Capitol ST 12210) 36 45 for the Welk Music Group, Dean Kay apparently had a prior life as part of Hank & Dean, 01OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-5390) 8 7 46 WISH YOU WERE HERE a two-man team that appeared on NBC-TV’s Tennessee Ernie Ford Show in the '60s. 8 PONCHOI 8i LEFTY Kay still has at least one fan left — Sue Mathis, press assistant to White House press MERLEI HAGGARD/WILLIE NELSON TONIGHT 10 (Epic FE 37958) 3 RAY CHARLES (Columbia FC 38293) 43 5 secretary James Brady, who spotted him during the festivities in Washington, D.C. sur- STRONG STUFF PERSONALLY rounding the Country Music Assn. O!HANK WILLIAMS. JR. ® RONNIE McDOWELL (Epic FE 38514) 67 2 (CMA) celebration. Mathis had sent him (Elektra/Curb 60223-1) 19 6 48 THE DISTANCE A TASTE OF YESTERDAY’S BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET fan letters 17 years ago, and still

^ 1 WINE BAND (Capitol ST-12254) 48 5 recognized him, and she gave Kay and MERLE HAGGARD & GEORGE 49 CONWAY’S #1 CLASSICS his wife, Michelle, personal tour of the JONES (Epic FE 38203) 11 31 a VOL. II private sectors of the White House, CONWAY TWITTY (Elektra 53 11 11 HIGHWAYS & 60209) Roundup HEARTACHES 50 CLOSE UP aiong with Country Song RICKY SKAGGS (Epic FE 37996) 4 27 LOUISE MANDRELL publisher Ed Konick. (RCA MHL1-8601) 51 4 12 THE BELLAMY BROTHERS AIN’T IT GRAND — The Oak Ridge GREATEST HITS 51 THIS DREAM’S ON ME Boys will headline at their first concert (Warner/Curb 9 23697-1) 12 32 GENE WATSON (MCA 5302) 55 5 appearance at the MGM Grand Hotel in 13 GOING WHERE THE 52 PUT YOUR DREAMS AWAY Las Vegas March 31-April 6. When the LONELY GO MICKEY GILLEY (Epic FE 38082) 29 33 WITH WYNETTE, MERLE HAGGARD (Epic FE 38092) 9 20 53 TOO GOOD TO HURRY TNN DEBUTS group appeared recently in Bowling STRONG WEAKNESS CHARLY McClain (Epic FE 38064) 45 23 WILLIAMS — Tammy Wynette and Don Green, Ky., WLBJ Radio gave away free 0 THE BELLAMY BROTHERS 54 WALK ON Williams performed March 7 during The tickets, and, after listeners were asked (Elektra/Curb 9 60210-1) 17 15 KAREN BROOKS Nashville Network’s national premiere on to cail in, the phone company received 15 RADIO ROMANCE (Warner Bros. 23676-1) 54 7 EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra 60160-1) 10 23 COUNTRY CLASSICS the Chicago live segment of the program, 12,431 calls within 10 seconds, jam- 16 WW II © CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA AHLI-4662) — 1 which was produced by Sherman Halsey. ming all local circuits. WAYLON AND WILLIE Pictured are (l-r): Wynette; Williams; and PERSONAL TOUR — Ronnie (RCA AHL 1-4455) 13 24 SOMEWHERE IN THE 01FEELS SO RIGHT STARS Halsey. McDowell is set for a three-week tour of ALABAMA (RCA AHL 1-3930) 22 106 ROSANNECASH the West and Southwest behind his new album, “Personally.” The tour will take him to (Columbia FC 37570) 64 2 TOUGHER THAN LEATHER1 Dallas, Shreveport, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Los Angeles, Anaheim, WILLIE NELSON (Columbia FC 38248) 28 3 57 GREATEST HITS Sacramento, San Jose, Seattle, Spokane, El Paso, Albuquerque, Denver, Phoenix, San S MY HOME’S IN ALABAMA CHARLY McCLAIN (Epic FE 38313) 57 5 01 21 ALABAMA (RCA AHL 1-3644) 26 15 58 LOVE WILL TURN YOU Antonio and Houston from April -May 15. Epic will be supporting his dates with print 20 WE’VE GOT TONIGHT AROUND advertising, radio time buys, added merchandising efforts and an ad campaign on KENNY ROGERS (Liberty LO-51143) 21 4 KENNY ROGERS (Liberty LO 51124) 56 37 Country Report, a syndicated radio show. 21 WILLIE NELSON’S 59 BIG CITY MERLE HAGGARD (Epic FE 37593) 65 74 A DRAWER FULL — Tom Jones must have an entire cabinet devoted to paraphernalia GREATEST HITS (AND he’s received while on stage. He could have one drawer filled with panties, another for SOME THAT WILL BE) 60 #1 COWBOY MARTY ROBBINS for hotel It that WILLIE NELSON now-wilted roses and yet another room keys. seems when the Welsh (Gusto/CBS P-15594) 47 5 (Columbia KC2 37542) 15 70 native played Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas March 16, he received his 5,000th hotel 22 TRUE LOVE 61 SURE FEELS LIKE LOVE room key from a rather forward young female fan. Jones sang his current single, CRYSTAL GAYLE GATLIN LARRY GATLIN & THE “Touch Me," on the National Easter Seals Telethon, March 26. (Elektra 60200-1) 16 18 BROTHERS BAND 23 JUST SYLVIA (Columbia FC 38135) 50 24 ALABAMA BECOMES A CITIZENS BAND — The Alabama Broadcasters Assn. SYLVIA (RCA AHL 1-4312) 23 52 62 HONKYTONKMAN (ABA) has named Alabama the state’s Citizens of the Year based on the group’s con- 24 IT AIN’T EASY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 12 tributions to the southern stronghold. Their first June Jam created $219,000 in JANIE FRICKE (Columbia FC 38214) 24 25 (Warner Bros. /Viva 9 23739-1) 58 charitable contributions last year, and the second jam is slated for June 11. Other 25 ANNIVERSARY — TEN 63 KENNY ROGERS YEARS OF HITS GREATEST HITS previous winners of the citizens award include the late football coach Paul “Bear” 59 107 GEORGE JONES (Epic KE2 38328) 25 21 KENNY ROGERS (Liberty LOO 1072) Bryant, actor George Lindsey and governor George Wallace. 64 THE FAMILY’S FINE, BUT 26 BIGGEST HITS REASONS TO LIVE —• Barbara Mandrell has been at work on the taping of a syn- MARTY ROBBINS THIS ONE’S ALL MINE! dicated 60-minute television program dealing with teenage crises. Give Me A Reason (Columbia FC 38309) 14 15 DAVID FRIZZELL 27 LAST DATE (Warner/Viva 9 23688-1) 61 39 To Live. A part of the “Youth For Christ” outreach and ministry, the show goes beyond EMMYLOU HARRIS 65 TODAY MY WORLD surface problems like acne to probe such topics as suicide, drug addiction and (Warner Bros. 9 23740-1) 27 21 SLIPPED AWAY teenage pregnancy. Other guests include Bob Hope, Michael Landon, Johnny Cash, 28 DREAM MAKER VERN GOSDIN (A.M.I.-LP-1502) — 1 Dionne Warwick, Billy Graham, Dr. C. Everett Coop and Nancy Reagan. CONWAY TWITTY (Elektra 60182-1) 20 26 MARTIN 29 INSIDE AND OUT 66 MICHAEL WINDOW ART — The Charlie Daniels Rand’s last album, “Windows, ” has received LEE GREENWOOD (MCA-5305) 30 49 MURPHEY three honors recently for its cover artwork from separate organizations. The Society of 30 TOM JONES COUNTRY (Liberty LT-51 120) 62 30 i Illustrators has chosen the jacket for inclusion in its 25th (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-1-4062) 32 24 67 THOSE WERE THE DAYS annual exhibition at its GARY STEWART S DEAN DILLON Museum of American Galleries in New York for one month beginning in mid-March. 31 OUR BEST TO YOU (RCA MHL1-8602) 68 2 Art Direction magazine gave CBS Records art director Paul Scher a Creativity ’82 Cer- DAVID FRIZZELL & SHELLY WEST 68 GREATEST HITS Bros. /Viva 23754-1) 34 11 tificate of Distinction for the album cover, and the (Warner 9 ANNE MURRAY (Capitol SOO-121 10) 63 12 Nashville Advertising Federation ad- THE BIRD 69 MERLE HAGGARD’S ded a Diamond Award for the LP’s excellent use of graphics. 0 JERRY REED (RCA AHL 1-4529) 42 18 GREATEST HITS GATLIN TO LEAD OFF BALL GAME — Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band will 33 GREATEST HITS MERLE HAGGARD (MCA-5386) 66 10 sing the National Anthem for the St. Louis Cardinals/Toronto DOLLY PARTON (RCA AHL 1-4422) 31 26 Blue Jays exhibition 70 OLD HOME TOWN game at Nashville’s Greer Stadium April 3. The game is the first major league 34 PERFECT STRANGER GLEN CAMPBELL contest i T G. SHEPPARD (Atlantic America 90016-1) 69 5 hosted in Music City in 23 years. (Warner/Curb 23726-1) 33 24 — 35 SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 71 STRAIT FROM THE HEART PANIC SI'i 'JATION — It sounds a little bit like high school "I have a paper here with RIGHT AND WRONG GEORGE STRAIT (MCA-5320) 71 40 no name on — but it’s really happened. Producer Billy Sherrill is currently looking ” EARL THOMAS CONLEY 72 BUSTED for the writer(s) and/or publisher(s) to a song called "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile. (RCA AHL 1-4348) 35 29 JOHN CONLEE (MCA-5310) 60 51 Sherrill was supplied a demo of the tune that was cut in Los Angeles on now-defunct 36 UNLIMITED 73 THE LEGEND GOES ON REBA McENTIRE THE STATLER BROTHERS Rondo Records, but there is no address or phone number for the unnamed publisher. (Mercury/PolyGram 1-4047) 39 38 (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-4048) 73 70 SRM Apparently, Sherrill was knocked out over it and wants to record the song with George WEST BY WEST 74 LISTEN TO THE RADIO Jones.

0 SHELLY WEST ( Warner/Viva 23775-1 ) 52 2 DON WILLIAMS (MCA-5306) 74 51 OPEN FOR BUSINESS — Statesboro Records has opened a Nashville branch to aug- 38 BIG AL DOWNING 75 SOUNDS LIKE LOVE BIG AL DOWNING JOHNNY LEE ment the operations of its home office in Orland Park, III. The label expects a summer (Full 70 4 (Team TRA-2001) 38 9 Moon/Asylum 60147-1) release on the T.C. Walker Band’s album. The Nashville branch is located at 38 Music Square East, Suite 111, Nashville, Tenn, 37203. tom roland

Cash Box/April 2, 1983 19 TOP lOO COUNTRY SINGLES

April 2, 1983

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Adixieland delight 0 1 STILL LOVE YOU IN THE SAME CAJUN INVITATION ALABAMA (RCA PB-13446) 8 2 ^ OL’ WAY FRIZZELL & WEST (Warner/Viva 7-29756) WHEN I’M AWAY FROM YOU MOE BANDY (Columbia 38-03625) 37 68 IT’S WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR THE BELLAMY BROTHERS LITTLE OLD-FASHIONED (Elektra/Curb 7-69650) 4 12 FACE KARMA RONNIE DUNN (Churchill CE 94018) I HAVE LOVED YOU, GIRL 0 WILLIE NELSON (Columbia 38-03674) 43 4 L.A. EARL THOMAS CONLEY (RCA PB-13414) 5 12 SHE’S GONE TO AGAIN OWE’VE GOT TONIGHT 36 THIS COWBOY’S HAT 0 MICKEY CLARK (Monument WS4 03519) PORTER WAGONER ( Warner/Viva 7-29772) 38 6 KENNY ROGERS 4 SHEENA EASTON STRANGER IN MY HOUSE P-B-1492) 10 I’M MOVIN’ (Liberty 6 ON RONNIE MILSAP (RCA PB-13470) YOU DON’T KNOW LOVE © EMMYLOU HARRIS (Warner Bros. 7-29729) 45 CHANGE OF HEART © JANIE FRICKE (Columbia 38-03498) 7 11 3 IN THE MIDDLE o MARTY ROBBINS (Columbia 38-03789) 83 6 SHINE ON OF THE NIGHT © MEL TILLIS (MCA-52182) 44 4 72 BORN TO LOVE ME (Epic 34-03489) 1 12 GEORGE JONES RAY CHARLES (Columbia 38-03429) QUIT 39 WHO’S GONNA KEEP ME WARM REASONS TO PHIL EVERLY (Capitol P-B-5197) 39 8 73 BREAKIN’ IT O MERLE HAGGARD/WILLIE NELSON LORETTA LYNN (MCA 52158) (Epic 34-03494) 8 12 40 IT TAKES LOVE BIG AL DOWNING (Team TRS 1004AS) 40 8 74 RAINBOWS AND BUTTERFLIES MY FIRST TASTE OF TEXAS BILLY SWAN (Epic 34-03505) © BRUCE (MCA 52156) 11 41 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ED 9 LLOYD DAVID FOSTER (MCA-52173) 41 7 75 WHY BABY WHY OgONNA go HUNTIN’ TONIGHT CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA PB-13397) HANK WILLIAMS. JR 42 SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE (Elektra/Curb 7-69843) 11 10 YOUNGER BROTHERS (MCA-52183) 42 6 76 HUNG UP ON YOU ^AMERICAN MADE IT’S A DIRTY JOB ANNE LORD (Comstock COM 1700) 78 OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-521 12 7 © BOBBY BARE 4 LACY J. DALTON LOVE HAS 79) MADE A FOOL OF ME (Columbia 38-03628) 50 4 LIKE LOVE ®AGAIN OSOUNDS YOU’RE OUT DOING WHAT I’M LEN HENRY (Ameri-Can D1 1-1001) JOHNNY LEE (Elekira/ Asylum 7-69848) 13 9 © HERE DOING WITHOUT YOU’RE THE FIRST TIME I’VE THE BLUES DON’T CARE WHO’S GENE WATSON (MCA-52191) 3 ^THOUGHT ABOUT LEAVING 52 m GOT ’EM REBA McENTIRE fnTHE RIDE EDDY ARNOLD (RCA PB-13452) 89 jEf DAVID ALLAN COE (Columbia 38-03778) 58 3 (Mercury/PolyGram 810 338-7) 16 10 79 THERE’S STILL A FEW GOOD CIItenderness place DOWN ON THE CORNER KAREN TAYLOR-GOOD LOVE SONGS LEFT IN ME © JERRY REED (RCA PB-13422) 15 10 CONNIE FRANCIS (Mesa NSD/M 1114) 54 5 14 SWINGIN’ (Polydor/PolyGram 810 087-7) 47 I WOULDN’T CHANGE YOU IF I JOHN ANDERSON (Warner Bros. 7-29788) 3 11 YOU CAN’T RUN FROM LOVE COULD EDDIE RABBITT (Warner Bros. 7029712) Oamarillo by morning RICKY SKAGGS (Epic 34-03482) 14 15 jSt GEORGE STRAIT (MCA-52162) 18 8 81 DID YOU GO ALL THE WAY MY LADY LOVES ME (JUST AS I CUERVO MIKE GRIMES (Stargem SG 2170) 88 2 OjOSE ® AM) SHELLY WEST (Warner/Viva 7-29778) 20 8 82 LEON EVERETTE (RCA PB-13466) 57 HOLD ME PERSONALLY 3 DAVID ROGERS RONNIE McDowell (Epic 34-03526) 19 10 Ithose nights, these days (Music Master. Ltd. MM-65-100 3-1004-52) ^ DAVID WILLS (RCA 4 18 HANGIN’ AROUND PB-1 3460) 55 YOU GOT ME RUNNING THE WHITES (Elektra 7-69855) 10 15 50 SHAME ON THE MOON JIM GLASER (Noble Vision NV-102) BOB SEGER 4 THE SILVER BULLET BAND COMMON MAN (Capitol PB-5187) 17 11 84 FRIDAY NIGHT FEELIN’ ® JOHN CONLEE (MCA-52178) 26 5 VERN GOSDIN (A.M.I. 1312AA) 64 8 51 THE ROSE 20 ALMOST CALLED HER BABY BY CONWAY TWITTY (Elektra 7-69854) 23 15 85 I’M ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING MISTAKE 52 FEEL RIGHT IN LARRY GATLIN 4 THE GATLIN BROTHERS DARLENE (Myrtle TANYA TUCKER (Arista AS 0677) 46 20 AUSTIN M-1004) 36 (Columbia 38-03517) 53 EVERYTHING’S BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT YOU DOLLY PARTON/WILLIE NELSON 21 I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE ME T.G. SHEPPARD (Warner Bros. 7-29695) (Monument WS4 47 17 GLEN CAMPBELL 03408) 87 DOING IT RIGHT (Atlantic America 7-99930) 22 12 SINGING THE BLUES McGUFFEY LANE (Atco 7-99908) © GAIL DAVIES (Warner Brothers 7-29726) 69 2 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO 88 BLUE ORLEANS OLD-FASHIONED LOVE LOVE AFFAIRS JAMES MONROE (Raintree NR 14356) B J THOMAS (Cleveland Intl/Epic 38-03492) 24 8 ® MICHAEL MURPHEY (Liberty P-B-1494) 74 2 89 WHO SAID LOVE WAS FAIR SAVE ME 56 THANK YOU DARLING BILLY PARKER LOUISE MANDRELL (RCA PB-13450) 25 6 BILL ANDERSON (Southern Tracks ST1014) 56 5 (Soundwaves SW-4699-NSD) LOVE IS THE IF YOU’RE GONNA DO ME OUR ON 90 GOOD LOVIN’ BAD o WRONG IDO IT RIGHT) © FAULTLINE WYVON ALEXANDER (Gervasi SP 662) VCTN GOSDIN 7 CRYSTAL GAYLE (Warner Bros. 7-29719) — 1 (Compleat CP-102) 31 91 ONCE UPON A TIME FOOLIN’ COME AS YOU WERE KAREN SANBORN (Koala KOS 348) JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ (Epic 34-03598) 30 6 © JERRY LEE LEWIS (MCA-52188) 66 4 92 LIFE 26 IF THAT’S WHAT YOU’RE 59 THE PARTY’S OVER MARTY ROBBINS (MCA-52197) THINKING (EVERYBODY’S GONE) 93 CRY BABY KAREN BROOKS (Warner Bros. 7-29789) 27 10 SAM NEELY (MCA-52194) 59 4 NARVEL FELTS (Compleat CP-104) 27 AFTER THE LAST GOODBYE 60 last THING I NEEDED FIRST 94 I’M LOSIN’ MY HAIR GUS HARDIN (RCA PB-13445) 28 7 THING THIS MORNING HUGH X. LEWIS (Black Rose 8276) I 28 FINDING YOU WILLIE NELSON (Columbia 38-03385) 48 18 95 LIVIN’ ON MEMORIES JOE STAMPLEY (Epic 34-03558) 29 7 1 YR, 2 MO, 11 DAYS GARY WOLF (Columbia 38-03493) LUCILLE ® WAYNE CARSON (EMH 0017) 67 4 96 WE’RE A PERFECT TWO WAYLON (RCA PB-13465) 36 3 62 AIN’T NO TRICK GARY BRADFORD & SUZY BRADING TOUCH ME (I’LL BE YOUR FOOL LEE GREENWOOD (MCA-52150) 49 17 (Blossom Gap BG 0020) 0 ONCE MORE) 63 TAKE IT ALL 97 CAROLINE’S STILL IN GEORGIA TOM JONES RICH LANDERS (A.M.I. 1311AA) 51 10 THE COULTERS (Dolphin DS 45003) (Mercury/PolyGram 810 445-7) 32 6 64 IF HOLLYWOOD DON’T NEED 98 HUGGIN’, KISSIN’, LOVIN’ MORE AND MORE YOU NOEL (Deep South A. G, 719) o < * CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA PB13451) 33 5 DON WILLIAMS (MCA-52152) 53 17 99 HAVE YOU LOVED YOUR 8 YOU TAKE ME FOR GRANTED FOOL FOR YOUR LOVE WOMAN TODAY? 0 MERLE HAGGARD (Epic 34-03723) 34 4 ® MICKEY GILLEY (Epic 34-03783) — 1 SUSAN STRYKER (F&L 522) IT HASN’T HAPPENED YET ^WE HAD IT ALL 100 SO CLOSE 0 ROSANNE CASH (Columbia 38-03705) 35 4 CONWAY TWITTY (MCA-521 80 2 BACKROADS (Soundwaves 54) SW 4698 NSD)

I ALPHABETICAL TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)!

After The Last Goodbye (Fame/RIck Hall—ASCAP)27 Hangin’ Around (Refuge — ASCAP/Elektra/ Love Affairs (TImberwold Inc./d’Abo Songs Inc. — Thank You Darling (Free Breez Inc./Stallion Ain't No Trick (House of Gold — BMI) 62 Asylum — BMI) 18 BMI) 55 Inc. /Lowery Inc. — BMI) 56 Almost Called Her Baby (Larry Gatlin — BMI) 20 Have You Loved (Kent Robbins — BMI/Jack & Bill/c/o Love Has Made A Fool (Loud Cry/Henning-Castle — The Blues Don't Care (Hall-Clement — BMI/Bibi Amarillo By Morning (Cotillion/Terry Stafford/Admin. The Welk Music Group — ASCAP) 99 BMI) 77 Pub. /c/o Welk Group — ASCAP) 78 by Cotillion — BMI) 15 Hold Me (Chip N' Dale — ASCAP) 82 Lucille (Venice — BMI) 29 The Party's Over (Famous Corp./Boo/EnsIgn American Made (Music City—ASCAP/Combine— Huggin’, Kissing’. Lovin’ (Foxtail/Sirdale — ASCAP)98 More And More (Cedarwood Inc. — BMI) 31 Corp./Guyasuta — ASCAP/BMl) 59 BMI) 10 Hung Up On You (Attlor — PRO) 76 My First Taste (Tree/Newkeys/Sugarplum — BMI) 8 There’s Still A Few Good Love (United Artists/ Blue Oreleans (Tree Co-/Cross Keys — BMI) 88 It Hollywood Don’t Hall-Clement c/o Welk — BMI) .64 My Lady Love Me (Blackwood Inc. — BMI) 48 Lionhearted — ASCAP/Big Parade — BMI) 79 Born To Love Me (Music City — ASCAP) 72 If That’s What (Gee Sharp — BMI) 26 Once Upon A Time (Intersong — ASCAP) 91 The Ride (Algee/Newwriters — BMI) 45 It If You're (Hookit/Blue Lake BMI) 24 (Warner-Tamerlane — BMI) 51 Breakin* (Music City. Inc. — BMI) 73 Gonna — 1 Yr 2 Mo 1 1 Days (Shady Dell — BMI) 61 The Rose Cajun Invitation (Peso/Wallett — BMI) 67 I Have Loved You Girl (Blue Moon — ASCAP) 3 Our Love Is On The Faultline (Rondor (Australia) This Cowboys (Elektra Asylum/Brooks Bros.— BMI)36

Caroline's Still In Georgia (Bibo — ASCAP) 97 I Love How (Screen Gems-EMI — BMI) 21 Ltd. /Irving. Inc. — BMI) 57 Those Nights. These Days (Sister John — BMI) . . .49 Change Of Heart (Warner-T amerlane/Rumble Seat — I'm Losin' My Hair (Dream City — BMI) 94 Personally (Tree/Five Of A Kind/Tree Group — BMI)17 Touch Me (ATV Music Corp. — BMI) 30 BMI) 71 I’m Movin’ On (Rightsong — BMI) 37 Unfinished Business (House of Gold — BMI) 41 Rainbows And Butterflies (Music City — ASCAP) . . 74 Come As You Are (Dropkick — BMI) 58 I'm On The Outside Looking In (Vogue/Welk Group — Reasons To Quit (Shade Tree — BMI) 7 We Had It All (Danor Inc. /Irving Inc. — BMI) 66 Common Man (Lowerey Inc./Legibus/Captain Crystal BMI) 85 Save Me (Rare Blue Inc. — ASCAP) 23 We' re A Perfect Two (Blossom Gap — BMI) 96 Inc. — BMI) 19 In The Middle (Sabel — ASCAP) 38 Shame On The Moon (Coolwell/Granite — ASCAP)50 We've Got Tonight (Gear — ASCAP) 4 Cry Baby (Jerry Foster — ASCAP/Johnny Morris — I Still Love You (Baray Inc. — BMI) 34 She’s Gone To L.A. Again (Combine Corp. — BMI) 69 Whatever Happened To (Ole Friends — BMI) 22 BMI) 93 It Hasn’t Happened Yet (Bug/Bilt Pub. BMI) 33 Shine On (Southern Nights — ASCAP) 6 When I’m Away (Rare Blue — ASCAP) 2 Did You Go All The Way (Troll/Newwriters — BMI) 81 It’s A Dirty Job (Cross Keys/Tree Group — Singing The Blues (Acuff-Rose Pub. Inc. — Without You (Apple Pub. — ASCAP) 86 B-Flat Dixieland Delight (SisteriJohn, Inc. — BMI) 1 ASCAP/Untchappell/VanHoy — BMI) 43 BMI) 54 Who Said Love Was Fair (The All American

It Doing It Right (House of Gold — BMI) 82 Takes Love (Metaphor— BMI/Simile—ASCAP) . .40 So Close (Hitkit — BMI) 100 — BMI) 89 Down On The Corner (Jondora — BMI) 13 It’s Written All Over (I’ve Got The Music — ASCAP) 68 Somewhere Down (Old F'riends— BMI/Golden Who’s Gonna Keep (Money Honey/April Everything’s Beautiful (Combine — BMI) 53 I Wouldn’t Change (Peer Int'l — BMI) 47 Bridge—ASCAP) 42 Morning/Glen Rock — BMI) 39 Feel Right (DebDave/Briar Patch — BMI) 52 Jose Cuervo (Easy Listening/Galleon Inc. —ASCAP) 16 Sounds Like Love (Chappell/Bibo c/o The Welk Why Baby Why (Fort Knox — BMI) 75 Inc. (DebDave. Inc./Briarpatch — Finding You (Baray. Inc./Brandwood. — BMI) .28 Last Thing I Needed (Nunn — BMI) 60 Music Group — ASCAP) 11 You Can't Run From Love Inc. — Life Fool For Your Love (Jensing. /Black Sheep (Mariposa. Inc. — BMI) 92 In — BMI) 80 Stranger My House (Lodge Hall. Inc. ASCAP) 70 — BMI) 65 Little Old Fashioned Karma (Willie Nelson Co. — Swingin’ (Anderson/Delmore — BMI) 14 You Don’t (House Of Gold/Don King — BMI/King’sX Foolin' (Ace In The Hole — BMI) 25 BMI) ASCAP) 5 35 Take It All (Escrow/Plum Creek — BMI) 63 Livin’ (Dawnbreaker Friday Night Feelin' (Nub-Pub — ASCAP) 84 On Memories (Galleon. Inc. — ASCAP) 95 Tenderness Place (Acuff-Rose Inc. — BMI) 46 You Got Me Running — BMI) 83 Good Lovin' Bad (Fruit Jar — BMI/Golden Opportunity You're The First (Maplehill/Hall-Clement Vogue SESAC) 90 c/o Welk — BMI) 12 Gonna Go Huntin’ (Bocephus — BMI) 9 You’re Out Doing (Desert Rose/Ski Slope — BMI) .44 Exceptionally heavy radio activity this week ~ Exceptionally heavy sales activity this week You Take Me For Granted (Shade Tree — BMI) . . .32 COUNTRY R4DIO THE COUNTRY MIKE R4DIO HIGHLIGHTS Sterling will joining COUNTRY KZ COUNTRY NEWS — Effective Monday, March 21, Bob be WSDS — YPSILANTI — TONY PETTA — #1 — G. JONES WNKZ/Nashville (KZ Country) as morning air personality and program director. Sterl- ADDS; B. Springfield, Four Guys, B. Talbert, E. Arnold, Hazard, L. Raines, G. Starr, S. Mantelli, A. ing came to WNKZ from WRKK-FM/Birmingham (K Country), where he also served as Wyrick both morning personality and program director. Both stations are owned by Mack KMML — AMARILLO — DUGG COLLINS — #1 — R. SKAGGS Sanders. Sterling will be replacing Don Keith, who is leaving the station to become ADDS: M. Haggard, M. Gilley, D. Frizzell & S. West, L. Anderson, C. Gayle, J. Glaser, R. Milsap Division of American Images, Inc. In director and a partner of the Radio Consultancy WMAQ — CHICAGO — JAY PHILLIPS — #1 — OAK RIDGE BOYS addition to Keith’s on-air and program duties at KZ Country, he was national program ADDS: S. West, G. Hardin, L. Gatlin & The Gatlin Bros., M. Gilley, E. Babbitt, C. Gayle director for WNOX-AM & WNKX-FM/Knoxville and WVOK-AM & WRKK- KMPS — SEATTLE — RON NORWOOD — #1 — M. HAGGARD & W, NELSON FM/Birmingham, which are also stations in the Mack Sanders Group. (Sterling will ADDS: M. Gilley, C. Gayle, M. Murphey

also be assuming this position.) Mack Sanders has also recently been approved as the WKSJ — MOBILE — BILL JONES — #1 — J. FRICKE licensee of Omaha radio stations ADDS: M. Gilley, V. Gosdin (Compleat), L. Henry, A. Lord, K. Sanborn, M. Clark. KESY-FM and KOOO ... In a recent promotional auction for Easter Seals, KZ Country auctioned off 27 cakes donated by country music celebrities. SINGLES REVIEWS The cake that brought the highest bid

was donated by Louise Mandrell; it was purchased for $400. Nashville's Cum- OUT OF THE BOX berland Publishing bought the cake

and, on the cook’s request, delivered it LEE GREENWOOD (MCA 52199) to the Vanderbilt Childrens’ Hospital 1.0. U. (3:05) (Vogue Music, c/0 The Welk Music along with a box full of Louise Mandrell Group — BMI/Chriswald Music, Inc./Hopi Sound albums and photos. The celebrity auc- Music/MCA Music — ASCAP) (K. Chater, A. tion was the first of its kind on radio in Roberts) (Producer: J. Crutchfield) NELSON FAN — Prior to his appearance the city, with approximateiy 100 country Not surprisingly, the first single from at New York’s Nassau Coliseum in support personalities donating either baked Greenwood’s new "Somebody’s Gonna Love of his “Tougher Than Leather” LP, Willie goods or money to the station for Easter You” LP begins with a simple lilting piano and Nelson (r), met with WHN/New York air Seals. Additional cakes were donated develops into a fully orchestrated construct that personality Lee Arnold. Nelson will appear by Reba McEntire, Barbara Mandrell, oozes with sentiment. The balladeer is at his best on the cover of Life magazine this summer. Tennessee governor Lamar Alexander here, with that scratchy voice and pronounced and Alabama. vibrato adding to the romantic quality of the tune, COOK TO HOSE — Charlie Cook, country radio air personality and program director co-authored by Austin Roberts, who had a at KLAC/Los Angeles, is scheduled to host three country music specials on the Mutual handful of pop singles himself in the mid-’70s. Broadcasting System in 1983. Cook will host Triple, the first in a series of six holiday

specials (Cash Box, March 5), to be broadcast on Memorial Day weekend. The show will feature Alabama, Janie Fricke and Ricky Skaggs. He will also host the Fourth of July special with Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, and the Labor Day special with CHARLY McCLAIN (Epic 34-03808) Dolly Parton and Don Williams. Cook served as program director at KHJ/Los Angeles Fly Into Love (3:13) (Unart Music, a division of Un- for two years before joining KLAC. He is currently the host of two nationally distributed ited Artists Corp./Land Of Music/Old Friends country radio shows. Country News and Talkin’ Country. Cook is chairman of the Music — BMI) (M. Wright, L. Anderson) board of the Academy of Country Music and agenda chairman for the 1984 Country (Producer: Chucko Prods.) Radio Seminar. McClain weaves her rich vocal textures atop a HOLLANDER HONORED — Dan Hollander, program director for pop-sounding production that relies heavily on a WDXE/Lawrenceburg, was recently given the "School Bell Award” by the Tennessee "Physical” keyboard motif and reedy tenor sax Education Assn. The award was given for his program Accent, a five-minute public af- licks. From her forthcoming "Paradise” album, fairs show produced locally. The program was considered the best program or series the single written by Mark Wright and Lewis An- produced by a local station covering local and state issues in education. The award derson, makes use of a driving rhythm section was presented to Hollander Friday, March 25, at the Tennessee Education Assn. and multiple skyline allusions for a light and Awards Banquet in Nashville. This was the 15th “School Bell Award” that the station breezy outing. has received.

BYERS AT KFYO — When profiling Cash Box new reporting station KFYO/Lubbock, I failed to mention that as well as being an air personality, Larry Byers also serves as music director for the station. juanita butler FE/1TURE PICKS

MEL McDaniel (Capitol P-B-5218) PROGR/1MMERS PICKS Old Man River (I’ve Come To Talk Again) (3:30) (Vogue Music/Partner Music/Julep Publ. Co. c/o The Welk Music Group — BMI) (R. Scaife, D. Hogan) (Producer: L. Rogers) Nick Upton KSON/San Diego The Ride — David Allan Coe — OWEN BROTHERS (Audiograph AG 45-456) Columbia Hearts On The Line (3:07) (New Albany Music — BMI/Hoosier Music — ASCAP) (J. Lee Manning WCMS/Norfolk Stranger In My House — Ronnie Milsap Dowell, K. Blazy) (Producers: M. Daniels, J. Dowell) — RCA BRICE HENDERSON (Union Station ST 1001) Lovers Again (Royalhaven Inc. (D.C. Gillon) J.D. Cannon WFMS/Indianapolis Stranger In My House — Ronnie Milsap (3:20) Music, — BMI) (Producer: S. Tutt) — RCA DIFFERENT STROKES (Midnight Gold MG-211) Love You Just Right (Midnight Gold — BMI) (C. V. Mike McBride KPLX/Arlington The Ride — David Allan Coe — (2:42) Berzas) (Producer: Guzzetta) Columbia

Chris Taylor KYNN/Omaha Fool For Your Love — Mickey Gilley — NEW>1ND DEVELOPING Epic

Chris Adams KGEM/Boise Stranger In My House — Ronnie Milsap SIERRA (Musicom MC 52702) — RCA I’d Do It In A Heartbeat (2:45) (North Creek Music — BMI) (B. Ham, J. Duncan) (Producer: P. Baugh) Walt Train Medley — Boxcar Willie — Main Barcus WDSD/Dover This foursome from Virginia got its big break as Street the Drew Brothers at last year’s Wrangler Country

Starsearch. It follows its “Keep On Playin’ That Larry Byers KFYO/Lubbock Fool For Your Love — Mickey Gilley — Country Music” debut single with tune that Epic a enhances the group’s natural harmony through a

Stan Davis WVAM/Altoona 1 Bought The Shoes — Super Grit big sing-along chorus. The record is given a fairly Cowboy Band — Hoodswamp straight treatment that showcases the group’s in- herent abilities without sandwiching them in a Claire You’re Gonna Love Yourself — Willie Tim Wilson WAXX/Eau midst of a bevy of gimmicks. Nelson & Brenda Lee — Monument Ken Donovan KVOX/Moorhead You Got Me Running — Jim Glaser — Noble Vision >1LBUM REVIEWS Dan Williams KEED/Eugene Stranger In My House — Ronnie Milsap IT’S ONLY ROCK & ROLL — Waylon Jennings — RCA AHL 1-4673 — Producers: Randy — RCA Scruggs and Waylon Jennings — Price 8.98 — Bar Coded Waylon’s classic rough and tumble approach is once again dominant in his latest effort, Rick Turner KFKF/Kansas City You Can’t Run From Love — Eddie combining his distinctive vocals and familiar marching bass with his patented outlaw Rabbitt — Warner Bros. spirit. The cover graphics, depicting a Waylon poster amidst the grafitti and grime of a sinister-looking alley, fit the raw, dirty feel of Jennings’ material. The driving Jtle cut and Cathy Hahn KLAC/Los Angeles Fool For Your Love — Mickey Gilley — "Living Legends,” a humorous profile of several prominent country artists, paint stinging Epic though truthful pictures of road life and the political hierarchy of the industry.

21 Cash Box/April 2, 1983 TOP IS^LBUMS COMING SOON Spiritual Inspirational Weeks Weeks On On THE 3/26 Chan 3/26 Chart 01SH BOX 1 THE JOY OF THE LORD IS 1 AGE TO AGE MY STRENGTH AMY GRANT (Myrrh MSB-6697) DOUGLAS MILLER AND THE TRUE Open 1 46 WAY CHOIR (Gospearl Records PL-16008) "Pass Me Not” 2 STAND BY THE POWER 2 LORD, YOU KEEP ON IMPERIALS (Dayspring DST-4100) PROVING YOURSELF TO Open ME FLORIDA MASS CHOIR 3 MORE POWER TO YA (Savoy SGL 7078) PETRA (Star Song SSR0045) "Be Ye Steadfast"" 3 47 Open 3 THE RICHARD OSPE SMALLWOOD SINGERS 4 THE LIVE CONCERT {Onyx/Benson R3803) DON FRANCISCO "I Love The Lord" (Newpax NP 33128) 4 YOU BROUGHT THE "Love Is Not A Feeling" 2 10 SUNSHINE (Sound of Gospel SOG 132) 5 PEACE IN THE VALLEY Title Cut 2 21 B.J, THOMAS (Myrrh MSB-6710 MUSIC 5 PRECIOUS LORD Title Cut AL GREEN (Hl/Myrrh MSB-6702) Title Cut 6 34 THE GOSPEL MUSIC 6 SPIRIT WINGS O WORKSHOP OF AMERICA JONI EARECKSON (Word WSB-8878) MASS CHOIR "Hosanna" (Savoy SGL-7081) ""He"ll Never Let You Down" 7 IT’S GONNA RAIN 7 STEP OUT OF THE NIGHT MILTON BRUNSON (Myrrh MSB 6695) ANDRUS BLACKWOOD AND CO. OSPE Title (Greentree R3942) Cut 8 UNCLOUDY DAY Title Cut MYRNA SUMMERS (Savoy SL 14594) Open 5 27 SINCERELY IMAINSTREAM THE CLARK SISTERS ' MICHAEL AND STORMIE OMARTIAN (New Birth Records NEW-7058) (Sparrow SPR 1060)

MUSIC '"Name It, Claim It" 11 Open

10 SOON I WILL BE DONE WITH THE TROUBLES OF 9 AMAZING GRACE THE WORLD B.J. THOMAS (Myrrh 6675) JAMES CLEVELAND AND THE NEW Title Cut JERSEY MASS CHOIR (Savoy SL-14709) Open 12 10 THE CRUSE FAMILY 11 I FEEL LIKE GOIN’ ON (Priority BJU 38335) KEITH PRINGLE "I Am, The Mighty One" OSPE (Hope Song HS-2001) Title Cut 10 12 JAMES CLEVELAND AND 11 LIFT UP THE LORD SANDI PATTI (Impact 3799) THE CLEVELAND "How Majestic Is Thy Name" SINGERS (Savoy 7080) 12 Open 14 PLAY THRU ME MUSIC PHIL KEAGGY (Sparrow SPR 1062) 13 10TH ANNUAL PRAISE Open AND REDEDICATION

CONCERT 13 AEROBIC CELEBRATION II SOUTHEAST INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR VARIOUS ARTISTS (Jewel 0172) (Newpax NP33137) Open IS Open 13 14 EDWIN HAWKINS LIVE WITH THE OAKLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 14 RIGHT FROM THE START WILL McFARLANE (Refuge R3789) OSPE II VOL.

"You Call Me A Dreamer " 14 (Myrrh MSB 6700) "I Know A Man" 9 15 MIRACLE MAN 15 EQUATOR MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY RANDY STONEHILL (Myrrh MSB 6694) (Myrrh MSB-6742) MUSIC Open 13 "Turning Thirty"

• DIRECTORY OF GOSPEL RECORD Last notation Indicates the cut receiving the most airplay. The Cash Box Gospel chart is compiled COMPANIES. from a sampling of sales reports from national distributors and one-stops and radio.

INSPIR4TION4L/1ND SPIRITUAL • GOSPELX1W4RDS.

BONUS DISTRIBUTIONXIT THE • GOSPEL MUSIC /ISSOCMTION'S (GM4) WEEKLY ACTIVITIES IN NHSHVIlLE, APRIL 10-13. 1983. RESERVE YOUR>4DVERTISING BONUS DISTRlBUTOINAT THE • SR4CE NOtV BY CON14CTING: N4TION4LASSOCATION OF RECORD MERCHANDISERS (NARM) LOSANGELES: N4SHk1LLE: CONVENTION IN MAMI BEACH, MARKALBERT JIM SHARP APRIL 10-14, 1983. 213 • 464-8241 615 • 244-2898 NEIVYORK: ISSUE D4TE: JB CARMICLE APRIL 16. 1983 212 • 586-2640

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APRIL 1. 1983 CLAWSON PRIORITY LISTENING — Priority Records recentiy heid a listening party in Nashville in honor of their artist Cynthia Clawson and her forthcoming album “Forever." Pictured at the reception are (l-r): Tom Roland, Cash Box: Clawson; Buddy Huey, vice president and general manager, Priority; John Rosasco, producer of the album and Priority Music/ASCAP songwriter; and Jim Sharp, Cash Box.

22 Cash Box/April 2, 1983 BLACK CONTE41POIMRY

THRILLER P (Epic 381 1 MICHAEL JACKSON QE 2) 2 LIONEL RICHIE 39 EVERY HOME SHOULD (Motown 6007ML) 25 HAVE ONE ^POWERLIGHT PATTI AUSTIN W EARTH. WIND & FIRE (Qwest/Warner Bros. QWS 3691) 34 26 (Columbia TC 38367) 4 5 40 SEAL IN RED 4 ALL THIS LOVE RUFUS (Warner Bros. 9 23753-1) 43 5 DeBARGE (Motown 6012G)) 3 23 ^THIS IS YOUR TIME ^COMPUTER GAMES CHANGE (RFC/ Atlantic 7 80053-1) 49 2 GEORGE CLINTON SPARING THE TIME — Tabu/CBS recording group The S.O.S. Band is wrapping up (Capitol ST-12246) 5 18 42 INSTANT FUNK V INSTANT FUNK production of its fourth LP at Master Sound Studio with producer Gene Dozier. S.O.S. also 6 TOUCH THE SKY (Salsoul/RCA SA 8558) 44 8 got help from guest producers Terry Lewis and Jimmy Harris of Warner Bros, group The SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla/Motown 6030TL) 6 10 43 GREATEST HITS Time. Pictured standing are (l-r): Dozier; and Bruno Speight, Mary Davis and Jason RAY PARKER. JR. Bryant of S.O.S. Pictured seated are (l-r): engineer Ron Cristopher; and Lewis and Harris 1999 (Arista AL 9612) 42 16 O PRINCE (Warner Bros. 9 23720-1F) 8 20 of The Time. 44 JEFFREY OSBORNE TOO TOUGH (A&M SP-4896) 45 42 O ANGELA BOFILL (Arista AL 9616) 9 11 ISI STICKY SITUATION TYRONE BRUNSON THE RHYTHM SECTION 9 FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS, (Believe In A Dream/CBS FZ 38140) 51 3 PUSHING AHEAD — Rev. Jesse Jackson and Operation PUSH have been fighting in- FOR LOVE 46 ALL THE GREAT HITS LUTHER VANDROSS (Epic FE 38235) 25 THE COMMODORES ertia in their boycott efforts to force Anheuser-Busch corporate management to the 10 MIDNIGHT LOVE (Motown 6028 ML) 39 18 negotiating tabie in recent weeks as the beer brewery has been waging a pubiicity MARVIN GAVE (Columbia FC 38197) 10 20 47 VANITY 6 campaign to highlight its efforts to return financial resources to the black community, 11 ON THE ONE (Warner Bros. 9 23716-1) 41 27 reportedly representing 10% of the brewery’s total U.S. market. Despite the “publicity DAZZ BAND (Motown 6031 ML) 11 9 48 LIVE AND LET LIVE campaign,” as PUSH spokesmen have termed it, Jackson and PUSH have maintained AURRA (Salsoul/RCA SA 12 TO THE MAX 8559) 29 8 that they would not call off the boycott until the beer company enters a trade agreement CON FUNK SHUN with visi- (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-1-4067) 12 20 ICItoo hot by which the company would spend more money black businesses. The most EBONEE WEBB (Capitol ST-12550) 54 3 ble group Jackson has gained official support from has been black promoters, who, H20 50 MAN PARRISH ® DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES through the National Assn, of Black Promoters (NABP), have openly backed Jackson's (lmporte/12 MP-320) 52 6 (RCA AFL 1-4348) 15 15 effort to gain the group a greater share of the responsibility and revenue from the an- 51 14 PROPOSITIONS DONNA SUMMER nual Budweiser SuperFest. But a number of black promoters have reportedly agreed to THE BAR-KAYS (Geffen GHS 2005) 37 35 co-promote the 14-city SuperFest concerts this summer that is being nationally (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-1-4065) 14 21 52 THE MESSAGE promoted by Michael Rosenberg’s Marco Prods., which produced last year's shows. 15 GAP BAND IV GRAND MASTER FLASH & THE THE GAP BAND FURIOUS FIVE (Sugar Hill SH 266) 53 25 Black promoters such as W.G. Garrison and Basil Kimbrew in the South, Al Haymon in (Total Experience/PolyGram TE-1- 53 LOVE’S ON OUR SIDE New England, Teddy Powell in the New York area, George Woods in Philadelphia and 3001) 13 43 JERRY KNIGHT (A&M AP.5877) 56 4 Washington D.C.’s Tiger Flower Prods, have been named as co-promoters 16 THE RHYTHM & THE 54 WILD NIGHT by Marco. Since some of those named to co-promote the SuperFest are members of BLUES ONE (MCA-5369) WAY 55 24 the the the association of ZZ HILL (Malaco MAL 7411) 17 17 NABP, momentum gained weeks ago when pledged support 55 S.O.S. Ill the boycott would seemingly be diminished by the new arrangement entered with LOVE FOR LOVE THE S.O.S. BAND Rosenberg and Marco Prods., which is offering the promoters a 50-50 split on poten- o WHISPERS (Tabu/CBS FZ 38352) 50 19 (Solar/Elektra 9 60216-1) 1 tial profits — and expenses. Couple that development with the announcement that SWEAT 56 LET ME IN YOUR LIFE Budweiser would sponsor the Silver Anniversary concert tour by The Impressions. THE SYSTEM MARLENA SHAW o the boycott of the SuperFest, Budweiser- (South Bay SB-1004) Jackson, however, steadfastly maintains that (Mirage/ Atlantic 7 90062-1) 25 6 59 7 sponsored events and products would remain in effect until negotiations are under 19 JANET JACKSON ^KASHIF (A&M SP-6-4907) 20 23 (Arista AL 9620) — 1 way. Some artists have stepped forward to support Jackson and Operation PUSH. Most recently, RCA recording artist Glenn Jones pledged a percentage of his royalties 20 CHAKA KHAN 58 AS ONE (Warner Bros. 9 23729-1) 19 17 KOOL & THE GANG from his debut single “I Am Somebody” (a traditional Jackson anthem) to Operation (De-Lite/PolyGram DSR 8505) 47 27 STEVE ARRINGTON’S PUSH. During the recent PUSH rally in Chicago, where Jones pledged his support and 59 SKYYJAMMER performed for the gathering, Jackson, commenting on Jones’ pledge, said, “The fact o HALL OF FAME SKYY (Salsoul/RCA SA-8555) 46 20 (Atlantic 7 80049-1) 23 5 I^KIDDO that Glenn is doing more than paying lip service to his commitment to black people by pledging a percentage of the royalties ... is the first step I wish other entertainers 22 THE BEST IS YET TO COME (A&M SP-6-4924) __ 1 GROVER WASHINGTON. JR. would follow.” (Elektra 9 60215-1) 16 17 61 LIVIN’ IN THE NEW WAVE KUDOS FOR A VET — “The Dave Clark Tribute” is planned for May 13 at the Hyatt 23 THE YOUTH OF TODAY ANDRE CYMONE (Columbia FC 38123) 64 22 MUSICAL YOUTH (MCA-5389) 18 12 Regency Hotel in Houston, Texas, where the Young Black Programmers Coalition (YBPC) will assemble members of the music industry to honor Clark’s more than 45 24 THE OTHER SIDE OF THE 62 SECOND TO NUNN RAINBOW BOBBY NUNN (Mbtown 6022) 63 26 years of service and achievement. Currently vice president of promotion at Malaco MELBA MOORE (Capitol ST 12243) 21 23 63 GIVE EVERYBODY SOME Records in Jackson, Miss., Clark is credited with working with some of the most visible RICHARD ‘'DIMPLES” FIELDS names in the industry, including Duke Ellington, Jackie Washington, Bobby Bland, HEARTBEATS (Boardwalk NB-33258-1) 61 18 ® YARBROUGH & PEOPLES The Mighty Clouds of Joy and others. For ticket information, call Sondra Freels at (Total Experience/PolyGram TE-1- 64 BLASTI 3003) 27 4 THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (504) 827-1522. (A&M SP-4927) 48 16 12 INCHES OF OBSCURA — Cotillion recording group Slave’s current single, "Be My YOU AND I O’BRYAN (Capitol ST-12256) 30 s 65 HEARTBREAKER Babe,” shows that with each successive outing the group becomes smoother, more DIONNE WARWICK (Arista AL 9609) 65 24 27 DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE complete. From acoustic piano intro to the bumping and grinding groove, this record

PEABO BRYSON (Capitol ST-12241) 22 18 66 TWO OF A KIND continues the Slave legacy ably, while breaking new ground for this act . . . Looks may EARL KLUGH/BOB JAMES not kill, on the cover of Vanity 6’s recenty released Bros. 1 2-inch trio 28 SILK ELECTRIC (Capitol ST-12244) 60 21 but Warner 45, the DIANA ROSS (RCA AFL-4386) 28 25 can “Drive Me Wild.” The music ain’t bad either, not bad at all. The techno groove is 67 ALICIA USURFACE THRILLS ALICIA MYERS (MCA-5181) 75 28 tempered by the breathy rap of Vanity and some down-home R&B and prog rock Cr THE TEMPTATIONS guitar riffing. This is hot for the dance floor . . . Kicking off Heartbeat Records’ latest (Gordy/Motown 6032GL) 33 3 68 CASINO LIGHTS — RECORDED LIVE AT series of 12-inch product is ras poet Mutabaruka’s “Drug Kulcha ” b/w Sister Breeze 30 JUST AIN’T GOOD doing “Slip.” Currently working with another reggae icon, the ENOUGH MONTREUX, U.K.'s Linton Kwesi JOHNNIE TAYLOR SWITZERLAND Johnson, for an upcoming LP, Mutabaruka is using the dub poet style Johnson has VARIOUS ARTISTS (Beverly Glen BG 1001) 24 23 legitimized on the “Drug Kulcha” cut, where he rails against the superstar status of (Warner Bros. 9 23718) 62 22 some reggae artists. Strong lyrics and solid music, provided by the High Times 31 GET LOOSE 69 JUMP TO IT EVELYN KING (RCA AFL 1-4337) 26 30 ARETHA FRANKLIN (Arista AL 9602) 67 35 Players, make this a sleeper package . . . Musically, the three mixes of Rhetta Hughes' “Angel Man” on Aria Records represent the sophistication of disco BPM mania, but KISSING TO BE CLEVER 70 HIMSELF CULTURE CLUB BILL COSBY (Motown 6026ML) 72 12 her vocals have personaltiy and spirit. This 12-inch disc is made for the club and radio (Virgin/Epic ARE 38398) 36 6 71 ONE MORE MOUNTAIN scene that thrived on the Saturday Night Fever pitch. THE 33 WHAT TIME IS IT? FOUR TOPS SHORT CUTS — The U.S.I.S., part of the U.S. State Department, is sponsoring a five- (Casablanca/PolyGram NBLP 7266) 66 7 THE TIME (Warner Bros. 9 23701-1) 31 29 week tour of Africa by Antilles recording acts Ronald Shannon Jackson and The 72 WINDSONG Decoding Society. Morocco, Rwanda, Burundi, Cameroun, Zimbabwe and Zambia KNOCKOUT RANDY CRAWFORD © MARGIE JOSEPH (HCRC HLP-20009 40 are band is set to visit during the tour, will (Warner Bros. 9 60142-1) 74 42 some places the which not only feature 35 SUE in but also 73 NEW Jackson and crew performance conducting workshops with local musi- BOBBY RUSH (Lajam LJ 0001) 35 10 DIRECTIONS TAVARES (RCA AFL1-4357) 70 28 cians. The band is currently finishing a tour of Europe in support of its “Man Dance " LP

36 TYRONE DAVIS 74 BLUES IN MY BEDROOM . . . Mercury/PolyGram recording group Con Funk Shun and Motown’s Dazz Band are (Highrise HR 103) 32 15 LYNN WHITE paired together for a tour of the southern and midwestern U.S., covering Cincinnati, (Waylo/Peter PAN TAS 12121) 57 12 37 LIVING MY LIFE Columbus, Nashville, Greensboro, N.C., Raleigh, Roanoke and Hampton, Va. Margie GRACE JONES 75 BACK TO THE FRONT (Island/Atco 7 90018-1) Josephs is also slated for the bill. „• u _ 38 17 PETER BROWN (RCA AFL1-4604) 71 7 michael martinez

Cash Box/April 2, 1983 23 TOPIOOBMCK CONTEMFDR4RY SINGLES 1

April 2, 1983

WeeKs Weeks On On 3 '26 Charts 3/26 Charts Obillie jean ©BOTTOMS UP ©REACH OUT MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03509) 1 10 THECHI-LITES(LARCLR-81015) 44 2 NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN (Atlantic 7-89858) 2 YOU ARE ® I AM SOMEBODY 68 ARE YOU SERIOUS LIONEL RICHIE (Motown 1657) 3 11 GLENN JONES (RCA PB-13435) 39 7 TYRONE DAVIS (Highrise SHR2005) 3 I LIKE IT ® DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT 69 HAVE IT YOUR WAY DeBARGElMolown 1645) 2 17 ME THE S.O.S. BAND (Tabu/CBS ZS4 03527) ATOMIC DOG CULTURE CLUB (Epic 34-03368) 40 8 iD|l’M GIVING YOU ALL OF MY LOVE O GEORGE CLINTON iCapilol B-5201) 5 10 © UNDERLOVE THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M 2527) TOO TOUGH MELBA MOORE (Capitol B-5208) 45 4 © ANGELA BOFILL (Arista AS 1031) 6 10 ©SAVE THE OVERTIME (FOR ME) 39 ’TIL TOMORROW GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Columbia 38-037'3761) 6 I’VE MADE LOVE TO YOU A MARVIN GAYE (Columbia 38-03589) 27 7 72 I JUST GOT TO HAVE YOU THOUSAND TIMES 9 WORKING GIRL LANIER & CO. (LARC 81017) 76 3 SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla/Molown 1655) 4 11 CHERI (21/PolyGram T1 107) 46 6 CANDY GIRL ON THE ONE FOR FUN 41 IN ® THE WOMAN ME NEW EDITION (Streetwise SWRL2208) 2 O (Molown 84 DAZZ BAND 1659) 8 9 DONNA SUMMER (Geffen 7-29805) 33 11 CRY NOW, LAUGH LATER MS. GOT-THE-BODY 42 GOT TO FIND ® MY WAY BACK TO GRACE JONES (Island/Atco 7-99917) 81 3 O CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury/PolyGram 76198) 9 7 YOU D.J. MAN 9 FALL IN LOVE WITH ME TAVARES (RCA PB-13433) 36 8 © SECRET WEAPON (Prelude PRL 8066) 82 3 EARTH. WIND & FIRE (Columbia 38-03375) 7 11 CAN I © 76 GIGOLOS GET LONELY TOO JTONIGHT ONEWAY(MCA-52164) 47 7 THE TIME r WHISPERS (Solar/Elektra 7-69842) 12 6 WE’VE GOT THE JUICE (Warner Bros. 7-29764) 79 3 again ® REACH OUT (PArT I) Otry ATTITUDE (RFC/Atlanlic 7-89879) 50 7 ® CHAMPAIGN (Columbia 38-03563) 14 GEORGE DL3UKE (Epic 34-03760) 88 2 8 STICKY SITUATION REMEMBER fUl’M FREAKY © TYRONE BRUNSON © WHEN PEABO BRYSON (Capitol B-5210) 87 2 O'BRYAN (Capitol B-5203) 13 10 (Believe In A Dream/CBS ZS4 03511) 56 5 13 OUTSTANDING ® THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR THE GAP BAND 46 LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT RAY PARKER, JR. (Arista AS 1051) (Total Experience/PolyGram TE 8205) 11 19 BEAT 80 DO YOU STILL LOVE ME SONIC (Tommy 10 OSHE’S OLDER NOW SOUL FORCE Boy TB-831) 48 AMUZEMENT PARK (Our Gang OG1016) BETTY WRIGHT (Epic 34-03523) 16 8 TAKE THE SHORT WAY HOME ® TEARIN’ IT UP are in system DIONNE WARWICK (Arista AS 1040) 52 5 ® I9you my CHAKA KHAN (Warner Bros. 7-29745) THE SYSTEM (Mirage/ Atco WTG 799937) 18 10 ^THIS IS YOUR TIME 82 PEREZ PRADO-TITO PUENTE 16 LAST NIGHT A D.J. SAVED MY LIFE k CHANGE (RFC/Atlantic 7-89883) 53 5 INDEEP (Sound 0( New York. S.N.Y. 5102) 10 15 9 LISTEN LATIN MEDLEY C TO YOUR HEART JOE CAIN AND THE RED PARROT ORCHESTRA DIANA RICHARDS (Zoo York WS4 03535) 54 6 17 KNOCKOUT (Zoo York WS4-03504) MARGIE JOSEPH (HCRC WS 4 03337) 15 20 9 RAID WIND BENEATH MY WINGS MORNIN’ LAKESIDE (Solar/Elektra 7-69836) 65 2 © ® LOU RAWLS (Epic 34-03758) JARREAU (Warner Bros. 7-29720) 22 4 © SHE TALKS TO ME WITH HER ijTHE MUSIC GOT ME 19 PASS THE DUTCHIE BODY ^ VISUAL (Prelude 8067) MUSICAL YOUTH (MCA-52149) 17 15 BAR-KAYS (Mercury/PolyGram 810 435-7) 62 3 85 THIS IS FOR REAL JUST GOTTA HAVE YOU (LOVER III ® BAD TIME TO BREAK UP ARETHA FRANKLIN (Arista AS 1043) TURN ME ON) WILLIAM BELL (Kat Famlly/CBS ZS4 03502) 57 7 KASHIF (Arista AS 1042) 25 8 Ijeopardy ^CHANGES € GREG KIHN BAND (Beserkley/Elektra 7-69847) ONE ON ONE IMAGINATION (MCA-52174) 58 4 O 87 THE PREACHER DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (RCA PB-13421) 24 8 54 DO IT ANY WAY YOU WANNA GEORGE HOWARD (Palo Alto 8035-12) 22 HEARTBEATS CASHMERE (Philly World 2009) 32 11 YARBROUGH & PEOPLES ELECTRIC AVENUE THAT’S THE WAY I FEEL ’BOUT © EDDY GRANT (Portrait/CBS 37-03793) (Total Experience/PolyGram TE 8204) 19 16 © YOUR LOVE 23 SEXUAL HEALING MAGIC # RODNEY FRANKLIN (Columbia 38-03551) 60 6 ® (Mirage/ Atco 7-99914) BLUE MAGIC MARVIN GAYE (Columbia 38-03302) 21 25 SHE’S A PRETENDER 24 BAD BOY ^ WHO’S GETTING IT NOW HI INERGY (Gordy/Motown 1662) 61 6 ® PB-13447) CHOCOLATE MILK (RCA RAY PARKER. JR. (Arista AS 1030) 23 18 57 YOU AIN’T ANYWHERE BUT 25 BETCHA SHE DON’T LOVE YOU GOING 91 ROCK THE BOAT EVELYN KING (RCA PB-13380) 20 21 GONE FORREST (Profile PRO-5017) PHILIPPE WYNNE (Sugar Hill SH-795) 59 5 26 BABY, COME TO ME 92 UP ON THE HILL PATTI AUSTIN (Qwest/Warner Bros. QWE50036) 26 23 1 LITTLE RED CORVETTE THE TRAMMPS (Venture 5024) r PRINCE (Warner Bros. 7-29746) 66 4 27 COME GIVE YOUR LOVE TO ME 93 TOO HOT TO BE COOL IF YOU GET BACK YOUR EBONEE WEBB (Capitol B-5181) 67 10 JANET JACKSON (A&M 2522) 28 9 €I WANNA 28 CHECK IT OUT LADY 94 YOU CAN’T RUN FROM MY LOVE DYNASTY (Solar/Elektra 7-69843) POINTER SISTERS (Planet/RCA YB-1 3430) 64 5 STEPHANIE MILLS THE GIRL IS FINE (SO FINE) 60 LOVIN’ YOU (Casablanca/PolyGram 810 336-7) © MARCUS MILLER (Warner Bros. 7-29768) 63 5 I FATBACK (Spring/PolyGram P 3030) 95 SINCE LOST MY BABY LUTHER VANDROSS (Epic 34-03487) NEVER SAY I DO 61 IT’S RAINING MEN CLIFF DAWSON & RENEE DIGGS THE WEATHER GIRLS (Columbia 38-03354) 43 17 96 I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME (Boardwalk NB-12-173-1) BEAT IT THE FOUR TOPS (Casablanca/PolyGram NB 2353) TRY MY LOVING (GIMME JUST ® MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03759) 72 2 © ENOUGH) 63 SO CLOSE 97 BODY MECHANIC QUADRANT SIX (RFC/ Atlantic 7-89892) KIDDO (A&M 2529) 35 6 DIANA ROSS (RCA PB-13424) 55 6 98 WE DON’T HAVE TO TALK (ABOUT © NO STOPPIN’ THAT ROCKIN’ 64 THE BEST IS YET TO COME INSTANT FUNK (Salsoul/RCA S7 7041) 37 9 GROVER WASHINGTON. JR. with PATTI LABELLE LOVE) © NOBODY CAN BE YOU (Elektra 7-69887) 31 18 PEABO BRYSON (Capitol B-5188) STEVE ARRINGTON S HALL OF FAME KEEP IT CONFIDENTIAL 99 TAKE IT TO THE TOP (Atlantic 7-89876) ® PB-13437) 71 4 (Warner Bros. 7-29790) NONA HENDRYX (RCA RUFUS © LOVE ON MY MIND TONIGHT 66 HOLDING BACK 100 MIND UP TONIGHT TEMPTATIONS (Gordy/Molown 1666) JACKIE MOORE (Catawba 1010) 70 4 MELBA MOORE (Capitol B-5180)

I ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 B/C (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES) I

Are You SeriOi'^ (Content/Tiaura Ani Kiki — BMI) .68 Holding Back (Diamond Touch Unltd. /Arista — Pub. — BMI) 8 The Best Is Yet (Assorted — BMI) 64 Is Fine (Clita/Sign of the — Atomic Dog (Malbi/i— BMI) 4 ASCAP) 66 Never Say I Do (Harrindur/Ensign — BMI) 30 The Girl Twins Baby. Come To Me (•’oadsongs — PRS 26 I'm Freaky (Big Train — ASCAP) 12 No Sloppin' (Lucky Three — BMI) 32 BMI/ASCAP) 29 Bad Boy (Raydiola a'ICAP) 24 I'm Giving You All (Slate Of The Arts/Anis — Nobody Can Be You (Konglalher — BMI) 33 The Music Got Me (T rumar/Syntex — BMI) 84 Bad Time (Bell-Kat/Unichaooell — BMI) 52 ASCAP/Kidada/Jen-Jan — BMI) 70 On The One For Fun (J. Regg — ASCAP/ The People Next Door (Raydiola — ASCAP) 79 Beat It (Mijac — BMI) 62 I've Made Love (Bertam — ASCAP) 6 Hey Skimo — BMI) 7 The Preacher (Benham/Asphalt — BMI) 87

Betcha She Don't (Music Uorp of America/ I Am Somebody (Spectrum Vll/Hindu — ASCAP) ,36 One On One (Hot-Cha/Unichappell — BMI) 21 The Woman In Me (Warner-Tamerlane/Rashida/

— . . .41 Kashif — BMI 25 I Believe In (Manhattan Island/Sandy Linzer — BMI) 96 Outstanding (Total Experience — BMI) 13 Flying Dutchman/Sweet Harmony ASCAP)

. . — .85 Billie Jean (Mijac — BMI) 1 I Just To (Jima/Jo/Larry-Lew — BMI) Pass The Dulchie (Virgin/Hal Shaper — ASCAP) 19 This Is For Real (April/Uncle Ronnie's ASCAP) Got 72 — Body Mechanic (Kathy's/lndulgent — BMI) . 97 I Just Gotta (Music Corp. of America/Kashif — BMI) 20 Perez Prado (Zoo York Recordz — ASCAP) 82 This Is Your Time (Little Macho/Rock Your Socks

Bottom's Up (Larry Lou/Ronald Per-y — BMI) 35 I Like It (Jobele — ASCAP) 3 Raid (Circle L — ASCAP) 50 ASCAP) 48

Can I (Perk's Duchess — BMI) . 43 If You Wanna Gel (ATV Corp. — BMI) 59 Reach Out (Jobele — ASCAP) 67 Til Tomorrow (April/Bugple — ASCAP) 39

Candy Girl 73 It's Raining (Songs of Manhattan Island/Olga — Reach Out (Part I) (Mycenae — ASCAP) 77 Tonight (Almo/Crimsco — ACAP) 10

Changes (MCA — ASCAP) 53 BMI/PosIvalda — ASCAP) 61 Remember When (WB Music/Peabo — ASCAP) . . 78 Too Hot To (Ebonee Webb/Cessess — BMI) 93 Check It Out (L.F.S. Ill/Spectrum VII — ASCAPi 28 Jeopardy (Rye Boy/Well Received — ASCAP) 86 Rock The Boat (Warner-Tamerlane/Jim Lane — Too Tough (Gratitude Sky/Pologrounds — BMI) .. 5

Come Give Your (Satellite Ill/Richer — ASCAP) 27 Keep It Confidential (My Own Pub Co./Jent — BMI) 91 Try Again (Walkin — BMI) 11 Cry Now. Laugh Later (Grace Jones Enterr./Ackee — BMI/Urban Noise — ASCAP) 65 Save The Overtime (Richer/Bub's — ASCAP/Jin- Try My Loving (Kiddo/J. Regg/Almo/Southern — ASCAP) 74 Knockout (Mannish Kidd/Funtown — BMI) 17 Ken/Irving/Lijesrika — BMI) 71 ASCAP/Hey Skimo — BMI) 31 DJ Man (Trumar/Smootee Tunes — BMI) 75 Last Night (Fools Prayer/Young Lions — BMI) ... 16 Sexual Healing (April — ASCAP) 23 Underlove (Music Corp. of America/Kashif — BMI) 38

It Any You (Philly World/On The Listen — Hill — ASCAP) ... .92 Do Way To Your (Chappell/Pendulum — ASCAP) . . .49 She Talks To Me (Warner-Tamerlane/Bar-Kays Up On The (Musrios/Davahkee Move/SUJAA/Wizkid — BMI) 54 Little Red Corvette (Controversy — ASCAP) 58 BMI) 50 We Don't Have (WB/Peabo — ASCAP) 98 Do You Really Want (Virgin/Chappell — ASCAP) .37 Looking For The Perfect (Shakin' Baker/T-Girl She's Older Now (Danbet — ASCAP/Native Songs — We've Got The Juice (Science/Lab — ASCAP) ... .44

Do You Still Love Me (Mirus Pub. /Two Sisters/Earlock — ASCAP) 46 BMI) 14 Who's Getting It Now? (Cessess/Mllllon

— BMI) 80 Love On My Mind — I — 95 Dollar/Chocolate Mak — BMI) 90 (Tuneworks/Big Stick/Careers Since Lost (Jobete ASCAP) — ASCAP) . Electric Avenue (Greenheart — 88 BMI) 34 So Close (Rossville — BMI/Mel-Day — ASCAP) . .63 Wind Beneath My (Warner-Tamerlane — BMI/WB Fall In Love (Saggifire/Yougoulei/ Lovin' You (MCA Music — ASCAP) 60 Sticky Siualion (Band Of Angels — BMI) 45 ASCAP) 83

Wenekewa — ASCAP) 9 Magic tt (April/BG Pub/Darnell Jordan/Green Mirage Take It To The Top (Shoi Shoi/Watsushl/Overdue Working Girl (Hygroton/LoPressor/Gerapete — (PRO)

Gigolos Gel Lonely Too (Tionna — ASCAP) 76 — BMI) 89 Adm. by Warner Bros./Masterjam — ASCAP) . 99 Canada) 40 Got To Find (Perren-Vibes. Inc. — ASCAP) 42 Mind Up (Mighty M — ASCAP) 100 Take The Short Way (Gibb Bros./Unichappell — You Ain't Going Anywhere (Blackwood — BMI) ... 57 Have It Your Way (Interior Adm. by Irving — BMI) .69 Mornin' (Aljarreau/Garden Rake/Fosler Frees — BMI) 47 You Are (Brockman — ASCAP) 2

He's A Pretender (Chardax — BMI) 56 BMI) 18 Tearin' It Up (Blackwood/Mured — BMI) 81 You Are In My (Science Lab/Green Star — ASCAP) 15 Butterfly ... .94 Heartbeats (Total Experience — BMI) 22 Ms. Gol-The-Body (Val-ie Joe/Bee Germaine/Felstar That's The Way I Feel (Maicaboom — BMI) 55 You Can’t Run From (Frozen — BMI) BMCK CONTEMPORARY MOST/IDDED SINGLES MOSTzIDDED/ILBUMS 1. KASHIF — ARISTA 1. SAVi THi OVERTIME (FOR ME) — GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS — WAMO, WSOK, WGPR, WWIN, WTLC, WGIV, WILD, WJLB, WRBD, WEDR, COLUMBIA KPRS KUKQ KGFJ, WDAO, WJMO, WKYS, WRKS, WBMX, V103, WTLC, WGIV, WUFO, 2. — WHISPERS — WNHC, KPRS, WYLD, KDAY, WLLE LOVE’fOR LOVE SOLAR/ELEKTRA KGFJ, WWDM, WGPR, WAWA, WLUM, WILD, WJLB, KMJQ 2. TEARIN’ IT UP — CHAKA KHAN — WARNER BROS. 3. — LONNIE KGFJ, WDAO. WSOK, WGPR, WTLC, WGIV, WIGO, WNHC, WRBD, WEDR, DREAM OF TOMORROW LISTON SMITH — DOCTOR WLOU JAZZ/C BS WAMO, WRAP, WWIN, V103, WOKB, WTLC, WRBD 3. REACH OUT — NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN — ATLANTIC WAMO, WRAP, WGPR, WDIA, WAWA, WLUM, WNHC, KPRS, WGCI, WLLE 4. BOTTOMS UP — THE CHI-LITES — LARC WAMO, KOKA, KSOL, WDIA, WOKB, WIGO, WPLZ, WATV, WEDR, KDIA UP>1ND COMING 5. RAID — LAKESIDE ~ SOLAR/ELEKTRA WRAP, WDAS, WBMX, WGIV, WUFO, WIGO, WNHC, WAIL, WPLZ, WDMT STRUTT MY THANG — OZONE — MOTOWN -- 6. REACH OUT (PART 1) GEORGE DUKE — EPIC — GEFFEN WWDM, WDIA, WNHC, WPLZ, WDMT, KPRS, KDIA HUG ME, SQUEEZE ME — DEBRA HURD 7. UNDERLOVE — MELBA MOORE — CAPITOL PEANUT BUTTER — GWEN GUTHRIE — ISLAND/ATCO KSOL, WLUM, WIGO, WATV, KPRS, KDAY WORKING GIRL — THELMA HOUSTON — MCA BL4CK RAD\0 HIGHLIGHTS V103 — ATLANTA — SCOTTY ANDREWS, PD — #1 — CHAMPAIGN KGFJ — LOS ANGELES — GEORGE MOORE, PD — #1 — A. BOFILL HOTS: DeBarge, G. Clinton, Michael Jackson, L. Richie, A. Bofill, Hall & Oates, Sylvester, Earth, Wind HOTS: Hi Inergy, Dazz Band, Kashif, O'Bryan, The System, Michael Jackson, S. Arrington, Instant & Fire, Grace Jones, Dazz Band, Indeep, D. Ross, Bar-Kays, Kashif, Whispers, W. Beil, S. Robinson, Funk, Whispers. ADDS: D. Bowie, Mary Jane Girls, T. Brunson, C. Khan, G. Knight, Vanity 6. LP ADDS: Cashmere, One Way, Culture Club. ADDS: G. Knight & The Pips, New Edition, Shakatak, Ozone, E. N. Rodgers, Whispers, L. Drayton, T. Maria. Klugh, D. Richards, Visual, MikkI, C-Bank. LP ADDS: Yaz, L.L. Smith, Con Funk Shun. WLOU — LOUISVILLE — NEAL OREA, PD — #1 — S. ARRINGTON WIGO — ATLANTA -- MIKE ROBERTS, PD — #1 — MICHAEL JACKSON HOTS: Whispers, T. Brunson, Dazz Band, Champaign, B, Wright, DeBarge, Kiddo, Dawson & Diggs, S. HOTS: DeBarge, G. Clinton, L. Richie, Hall & Oates, Champaign, Indeep, Janet Jackson, Michael Robinson, Secret Weapon, Michael Jackson, G. Clinton, Tavares, O'Bryan. M. Miller, Jarreau, P. Jackson, New Edition. ADDS: Fatback, Chi-Lites, Lakeside, Instant Funk, L. Rawls, C. Khan, M. Wynne, D. Warwick, Soul Sonic Force, T-Connection. ADDS: Salsoul Orchestra, Chocolate Milk, r Moore. LP ADDS: J. Sample. Rocker's Revenge, Attitude, C. Khan. LP ADDS: Change. — MARK VANN. MD — #1 — DeBARGE WUFO — BUFFALO WAWA — MILWAUKEE — JIMMY GOODTYME, PD — #1 — G. CLINTON HOTS: Earth, Wind & Fire, A. Bofill, S. Robinson, The System, Dazz Band, L. Richie, G. Clinton, Hall & HOTS: S. Robinson, L. Richie, Dazz Band, A. Bofill, W. Bell. Dynasty. Whispers, Bohannon, Con Funk Oates, Michael Jackson, Kashif, Change, Whispers, B. Wright, Prince, Bar-Kays, Champaign, D. Shun, Jarreau, Little Milton, T. Brunson, Temptations, Cashmere, NYC Peech Boys. ADDS: N.M. Richards, New Edition, Jarreau. ADDS: P. Wynne, P. Bryson, D. Hurd, G. Knight & The Pips, T. Walden, E. Klugh. LP ADDS: T. Houston, Champaign, M. Miller, Blue Magic. Houston, Cheri, Yarbrough & Peoples, Lakeside, J. Moore.

WPAL — CHARLESTON — DON KENDRICKS, PD — #1 — GRACE JONES WRKS — NEW YORK — BARRY MAYO, PD — #1 — L. RICHIE HOTS: S. Arrington, Soul Sonic Force, Instant Funk, Michael Jackson, A. Bofill. The System. Earth. JUMPS: 9 To 4 — New Edition, 13 To 9 — S. Arrington, 16 To 13 — DeBarge, 18 To 15 — Hall & Oates, Wind & Fire, R. Winters & Fall, S. Charles, Enchantment, G. Clinton, Forrest, DeBarge, Sugar Hill 22 To 17 — Kashif, 27 To 23 — Sweet G, Ex To 29 — Jarreau, Ex To 30 — M. Moore. ADDS: Isley Kool & The Gang, Kiddo, Con Funk Shun. ADDS: J.H. Miller, Knight, , Gang, D. Summer, S. Robinson, Brothers, G. Dawson & Diggs, Special Request. ^ Temptations, Trammps, Yarbrough & Peoples. LP ADDS: T. Brunson, Kiddo, Shock, Champaign. WOKB — ORLANDO — BILLIE LOVE, PD — #1 — A. BOFILL WBMX — CHICAGO — LEE MICHAELS, PD — #1 — G. CLINTON JUMPS: 20 To 10 — Champaign, 15 To 1 1 — Con Funk Shun, 34 To 17 — The System, 21 To 18 —

' HOTS: Michael Jackson, L. Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire, Cashmere, Goodie, NYC Peech Boys, Kashif, Dynasty, 23 To 19 — W. Bell, 25 To 20 — R. Crawford, 30 To 23 — Citispeak, 29 To 26 — D. Summer, 32 Glenn Jones, A. Bofill, Lemelle, Whispers, Cheri, W. Bell, Janet Jackson, One Way, R. Ayers, Paris, S. To 29 — J. Osborne, 33 To 30 — Cheri, 41 To 31 — Dawson & Diggs, 35 To 32 — Kashif, 38 To 33 — Arrington, Champaign, Jarreau, Temptations. ADDS: E. Grant, Bar-Kays, Blue Magic, Lakeside, Whispers, 40 To 36 — Kool & The Gang, 42 To 38 — Grace Jones, 45 To 39 — D. Warwick, 43 To 40 — Visual, P. Bryson, Vee Allen, G. Knight & The Pips, Wham! Culture Club, Ex To 45 — Kleeer, Ex To 46 — New Edition, Ex To 47 — Fatback, Ex To 49 — R. Franklin, Ex To 50 — Starshine. ADDS: C. Earland, Isley Brothers, L. Rawls, Chi-Lites, Spyder D., Brothers WGCI — CHICAGO — RICHARD PEGUE, PD — #1 — G. CLINTON Johnson, Michael Jackson, Prince. LP ADDS: Weather Report, L.L. Smith. HOTS: Michael Jackson, Hall & Oates, L. Richie, Juicy, Earth, Wind & Fire, O'Bryan, Champaign, Culture Club, Glenn Jones, Kashif, S. Arrington, NYC Peech Boys, Skyy, Jarreau, Chi-Lites, — PITTSBURGH — J.C. FLOYD, PD — #1 — G. CLINTON Brothers Johnson. ADDS: N. Hendryx, Isley Brothers, Con Funk Shun, N.M. Walden. WAMO JUMPS: 9 To 6 — One Way, 28 To 23 — Change, 35 To 26 — P. Bryson, 30 To 27 — M. Gaye, 37 To 30 WDAO — DAYTON — LANKFORD STEPHENS, PD — #1 — DeBARGE — Fatback, 36 To 33 — T. Brunson, 38 To 35 — D. Warwick. ADDS: Janet Jackson. Champaign, L.L. Smith, Glenn HOTS: G. Olinton, Michael Jackson, S. Arrington, Janet Jackson, Whispers, Grace Jones, Change, R. Michael Jackson, Temptations, N.M. Walden, E. King, Chi-Lites, Service. LP ADDS: Parker, Jr., S. Robinson, A. Franklin. ADDS: Prince, The Time, C. Khan, G. Knight & The Pips. LP Jones, Kashif, Champaign, Change, O'Bryan. ADDS: DeBarge, T-Connection, Blue Magic. WLLE — RALEIGH — CHESTER DAVIS, PD — #1 — G. CLINTON Zapp. WGPR-FM — DETROIT — JOE SPENCER, PD — #1 — G. CLINTON HOTS: Con Funk Shun, Kashif, Dazz Band, M. Joseph, Michael Jackson, Dawson & Diggs, Isley Brothers, Mass Production, N.M. HOTS: A. Bofill, O'Bryan, Indeep, L. Richie, Kashif, T. Brunson, S. Arrington, Whispers, M. Moore. Earth, Wind & Fire, Juicy. ADDS: G. Knight, Eighth Day, Ozone, Ozone, M. Milier, Blue Magic. ADDS: Sequence, E. Grant, C. Khan, Boone Brothers, ZZ Hill, A. Baker, B. Story, J. Henry Miller, Walden, E. Klugh. LP ADDS: T. Houston, Champaign, Yarbrough & Peoples, N.M. Walden, Special Request. LP ADDS: Felix & Jarvis, C. Khan, Champaign, WPLZ — RICHMOND — HARDY JAY LANG, MD — #1 — EARTH, WIND & FIRE .Kashif, Whispers, Ozone. HOTS: Michael Jackson, O’Bryan, A. Bofill, Soul Sonic Force, T. Brunson, Champaign, S. Robinson, Janet Jackson, Fatback, Bar-Kays. M. Gaye, WJLB — DETROIT — J. MICHAEL McKAY, MD The System, Glenn Jones, Kashif, Hall & Oates, Tavares, G. Kihn Band, ABC, Chi-Lites, Isley HOTS: G. Olinton, Earth, Wind & Fire, A. Bofill, P. Bryson, Kashif, G. Washington, Jr., Michael Jackson, Whispers, Attitude, Jarreau, B. Wright. ADDS: D. Warwick, Duke, D. Richards, Lakeside, Klymaxx, C-Brand, Yarbrough & Peoples. T Dazz Band, A. Franklin, 0. Khan, Whispers, DeBarge, The System, S. Robinson, L. Richie, Hall & Brothers, Visual, Spinners, G. t Oates, Champaign. ADDS: R. Parker, Jr., Con Funk Shun, New Edition. LP ADDS: Kashif, Whispers. KSOL — SAN FRANCISCO — MARVIN ROBINSON, PD — #1 — MICHAEL JACKSON avares. Whispers, The WRBD — FT. LAUDERDALE — JOE FISHER, PD — #1 — L. RICHIE HOTS: L. Richie, Janet Jackson, Dazz Band, A. Bofill, G. Clinton, Hall & Oates, T JUMPS: 9 To 6 — Glenn Jones, 17 To 7 — Prince, 19 To 8 — Grace Jones, 14 To 10 — Forrest, 25 To 12 System. ADDS: Kiddo. Cheri, S. Arrington, Chi-Lites, M. Moore. — Champaign, To 14 T. 22 — Brunson, 35 To 15 — Fatback, 33 To 17 — Slave, 27 To 18 — Dawson & WSOK — SAVANNAH — JAY BRYANT, PD — #1 — DeBARGE Diggs, Cheri, ! 28 To 22 — 38 To 25 — B. Bland, Ex — To 26 — New Edition, 36 To 27 — Jarreau, 31 To 28 JUMPS: 9 To 5 — Dazz Band, 10 To 7 — Whispers, 16 To 13 — Bar-Kays, 19 To 14 — Champaign, 18 Sea Level, 37 To 29 — M. Moore, 34 To 30 — P. Wynne, To 31 — Private Eye, P. Bryson, 39 Ex To 33 — To 15 — Quadrant Six, 21 To 16 — Attitude, 23 To 18 — Temptations, 22 To 19 — Jarreau, 29To 20 — 41 To 34 — B. Wright, 44 To 36 — J. Cliff, 42 To 37 — C. Parker, 46 To 38 — Pure Energy, 50 To 39 — R. L. Rawls, 30 To 21 — Mary Jane Girls, 27 To 22 — P. Wynne, Ex To 23 — Lakeside. Ex To 27 — Grace Franklin, — Imagination, Ex 42 C- 45 To 40 To — Secret Weapon, Ex To 44 — N.M. Walden, 48 To 45 — Jones, Ex To 28 — Change, Ex To 29 — Chi-Lites, Ex To 30 — Little Milton. ADDS: C. Khan, Yarbrough ‘ Bank, Ex To 47 — Lakeside, Ex To 48 — Dreamgirls, Ex To 49 Kiddo, Hi Inergy. — Ex To 50— ADDS: & Peoples, Ozone. G. Guthrie, Private Eye, E. Klugh, T. Burrus & T ranse. LP ADDS: Kashif. Blue Magic. Little Milton, A. Myers, G. Guthrie, Mass Production, C. Khan, Treacherous Three, Sweet G., Salsoul Orchestra, Chocolate Milk, Key Of Dreams. LP ADDS: E. Webb, M. Miller, Kashif, L.L. Smith. KOKA — SHREVEPORT — B.B. DAVIS, PD — #1 — MICHAEL JACKSON HOTS: DeBarge, L. Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire, G, Clinton, Hall & Oates, M. Joseph. The System, Con KDAY — LOS ANGELES — JACK PATTERSON, PD — #1 — DAZZ BAND Funk Shun, Instant Funk, Champaign, O’Bryan, S. Robinson, B. Wright, Prince, T. Brunson, Change, HOTS: Hi Inergy, A. Bofill, O’Bryan, Culture Club, Con Funk Shun, The System, Whispers, L. Richie, Attitude, Jarreau, Glenn Jones. ADDS: Chi-Lites, Bar-Kays, E. King. T. Houston. Mikki. LP ADDS: R. Attitude, Michael Jackson. ADDS: G. Knight, M. Moore, Ozone, Isley Bros., D. 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and an eyemask, which, with her overtly macho/feminist posturing, led to a dis- tinctly sinister but highly aesthetic style, very much in the Grace Jones mould. They opened their set with the synthesized latin/samba song “This Is The House" from their latest RCA album, “Sweet Dreams." Lennox and Stewart’s infectious, in- LONE STAR CAFE, NYC — The dearth of telligent lyrics work extremely well with real country music in this town was il- their techno-pop sounds (the punks have strated by the fact that this was Porter discovered Donna Summer-style disco), Wagoner's first New York appearance in and as their name suggests (Eurythmics: maybe a dozen years since he played a big study or art of rhythmical movement) the country show at the Garden when he was overall movement blends to form highly with Doily Parton. Then again, the iittle charged dance music, which is also in- Lone Star was only half-full when one of telligent enough to be listened to and ap- country's landmarks hopped on stage to preciated without moving. the warm strains o^ howdy, Neighbor, The high spot of the show, especially with Howdy." Dave Stewart’s furtive, intricate and at EMOTIONAL METAL — Capitol recording artist Billy Squier was awarded platinum and Wagoner may be enjoying a much- times explosively poignant lead guitar play- double platinum LPs for his "Emotions in Motion, ” marking the second time the rocker has welcomed comeback of sorts, with his ing, was the melancholic "This City Never received multi-platinum honors. Pictured at a party hosted by Capitol on board the Queen “This Cowboy's Hat" recitation bulieting its Sleeps.” Their current single hit, “Sweet Mary are (l-r): Stewart Young, manager; Jeff Golub and Bobby Chouinard of Squier's way the Cash Box Country charts and up ." Dreams. . did not work live as well as it band; Squier; and Alan Levi and Doug Lubahn of Squier’s band. Pictured in the his recent bit in Clint Eastwood's should have and seemed to be too hurried background is Don Zimmermann, chief operating officer, Capitol/EMI Recorded Music Honkytonk Man. If so, he is in good vocal and rushed in its delivery on this Group. shape to take advantage of it. His soft- particular occasion. But their last single spoken, weathered story-tellin' baritone “Love Is A Stranger," almost had the house still conveys simple, straightforward, Spring Concert Season Up, down, and this number would surely be hit if honest emotion — exactiy what real coun- re-released now that the group is try music is supposed to be, and he does it established. As Top Draws Hit The Road better than almost anyone. And he comes Their current LP was performed in its en- Jth armed with some of the finest country (continued from page 16) activity and the attendance at shows. The tirety with “Jennifer" as a well-applauded songs in the last couple decades, many of Midwest and parts of the South. In areas Charlie Daniels Band, our encore. biggest which were sung here. such as St. Louis, where the concert moneymaker, did a tour recently from He also comes full of the corny jokes and nick underwood business was seriously affected by the Durango, Colo., up through Missoula, song intros that have endeared him to so economy. Contemporary Prods, now in- Mont., with snow everywhere, making many fans of his long-running TV show, dicates that since last year, a turnaround traveling difficult. The Outlaws toured the and did pretty much the same for the has been taking place. Midwest in horrible weather, and after they Lone Star listeners. His long-time “The winter was slow but steady, and we got off the road, they said they never want- fiddler/sidekick Mack Magaha aided have a very active spring calendar, ed to tour in the winter again."

immensely in the cut-up side of the show although it was busy last year at this time, Another reason for all the touring activity and sizzled as an instrumentalist. Meanwhile too,” noted a Contemporary represen- now is the barrage of new record releases long, tall Porter stood alone at the mike tative. “Willie Nelson at the Checkerdome during the first quarter and the beginning THE RITZ THEATRE, ELIZABETH, N.J.'— without guitar, graciously thanking the small did very well, and Merle Haggard at the Fox of the second. “Styx, Seger, Journey and RCA recording artist Sylvia, who recently audience after each song and lifting his cow- Theatre (March 24) should sell out. We’ve others have fairly new albums out there, played to an almost full house Ritz Theatre boy hat in humble appreciation. also got T riumph on April 3 at the Checker- and they are all anxious to get on the road crowd here, displayed both her confidence The current single, which is a rather dome, and the group should do as well as as soon as possible in support of their and vocal skill in an entertaining hour-long mawkish redneck version of "Blue Suede last year. Also set is a solo appearance by records," offered Avalon’s Shepherd. “Few set. Although she began performing coun- Shoes” intoned in classic Red Sovine Jimmy Buffett April 5, and George Clinton of those bands would consider waiting until try songs a mere 2'/2 years ago with “Tum- fashion, was given the appropriate "lay off will be at the Kiel Opera House April 10. the road is a little less crowded because bleweed,” her first big hit, she certainly of hat" “It April 1 got at the Checker- they’ve all schedules. There’s my mouthing. Can Happen Over- 1 , we’ve Journey got different portrays the polished style of a veteran night” proved that Wagoner can still write a dome, and Adam Ant is set for May 3 at no general monitoring system that says entertainer. good song and play it the next night. But Kiel.” ‘OK, Petty, you go now, Benatar you’re next Dressed in a silver, sequined dress, she the highlight of the show was the con- One obvious reason for so many acts on and Squier, you’re after her.’’’ began her show with “Rainbow Rider," as cluding string of Wagoner hits starting with the road now, as compared with the winter However, Avalon’s Shepherd is typical of roses were presented to her by fans the parable, “A Satisfied Mind,” from 1955. months, is the weather, according to book- most promoters in relishing all the activity standing at the edge of the stage. Sylvia’s Following "Carroll County Accident" and ing agents. Carole Kinzel of Atlanta’s Em- now after the winter drought, despite the smooth vocal delivery followed in order, on "The Cold Hard Facts Of Life,” the singer pire Agency said, “I think the weather confusion and competition that is songs lixe “Drifter,” “Heart On The Mend," offered perhaps his sweetest triumph, the always has an effect on both the amount of sometimes caused by having so many hit “Sweet Yesterdays," “Like Nothing Ever beautiful "Green Green Grass Of Home." acts on tour at once. Happened” and “The Matador.” Her show The 1978 hit “Ole Slew Foot” ended the set “This is what makes concert promotion was well paced, allowing time for the Summer, PolyGram on a high energy note, sparked along by exciting in the first place,” he said. “I’d be audience to feel as comfortable about see-

both fiddle I all Magaha's and the sparkle In lying to you if I said wasn’t enjoying ing her perform as she does performing. Dispute Resolved; Wagoner’s eyes. It was too bad so few were this." It is evident that this country artist was in- there to savor the final doff of the hat. spired by certain country stars as she grew LP Due in May jim bessman up. More than once she commented about (continued from page 6) Patsy Cline as she sang “Leavin’ On Your Commenting on the upcoming LP and Mind" with emotion. One was reminded association with Summer, Daihuisen said, that Sylvia could easily be one of Cline’s "I am personally excited about the oppor- most ardent and loyal fans. tunity to work with Donna, and our com- urythmics “Snapshot,” her new single, was the up- pany is extremely enthusiastic to be in- tempo change of pace that permitted pic- volved with her again. E “I time with ture takers the obvious opportunity. If the recently spent some Donna

THE LYCEUM, LONDON — The stage as well as the house lights had been and Michael (Omartlan) in the studio, and I Eurythmics, aka Annie Lennox and Dave dimmed, the sequence would have been feel confident that our renewed Stewart, are currently creating the loudest more effective since everyone was asked relationship, and the new music she’s mak- buzz so far this year in the U.K. With a top 5 to flash simultaneously as Sylvia sang the ing for us, will bring even more success to single, "Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This,” word "snapshot." Closing the show with this major performer." and a No. 1 LP of the same title, Lennox and “Nobody," Sylvia clearly gave her usual en- Hensler added, “We’re honored that we Stewart’s intelligent brand of electro-pop is tertaining show, but somehow the will have the next Donna Summer album,

catching the UK public’s imagination in a audience got much more than it even and we intend to devote ourselves fully to creative sweep that currently is as strong as hoped for. The ever versatile and consis- the success of this project.”

the tide of instant appreciation garnered by tent Sylvia will continue to make the up- “Donna and I are pleased that we have the Human League 18 months ago. ward swing to veteran status both in perfor- resolved our differences with PolyGram, The Eurythmics played one London date mance and on the charts. and we look forward to working with the recently backed by a keyboardist, drum- Lee Greenwood opened the show with a company as it is today,” said Summer’s mer and female backing vocalist — to a rousing handclapping “If You Wanna Go manager, Munao. “We have the utmost packed excited crowd. The Lyceum unfor- To Heaven” and a sax number called respect in the company’s management — tunately had over-sold the night (which “Yakety Sax” backed up by his band. His Aart, Mel llberman and Guenter — and SITTIN’ PRETTY AT RADIO CITY — wasn't difficult) by 600, making for ex- strongest moments are saved for his hits, their respective executive staff.” Ahmet Ertegun, chairman of Atlantic tremely cramped, claustrophobic, stifling “Ring On Your Finger" and “ItTurns Me In- Summer’s 1980 suit in Los Angeles Records, congratulates Bette Midler on her and not to say dangerous conditions for the side Out,” as he gives one of the most Superior Court claimed breach of contract, seven sold-out shows at New York's Radio stand-up audience. This did not deter any powerful and smooth vocal deliveries of fraud and undue influence over the artist’s City Music Hall. The box office gross for the appreciation for Miss Lennox and her any country performer. career at Casablanca, for whom she had concerts was the highest of any artist in the band. She entered dressed in a man’s suit j.b. carmlcle recorded since 1976. 50-year history of Radio City.

26 Cash Box/April 2, 198C- jj NTERIi4TIONilL

INTERN/fflONA DAELINE A&M Sees ’83 As Greater Opportunity 4.2% over the previous year and tapes To Break Acts In New Int’l Markets Argentina jumped 15.9% over the previous year. by Michael Martinez A&M is perpetuating its commitment to BUENOS AIRES — RCA hosted a party at According to the JPRA, sales or developing U.S. customers for Europe- its recording studios to introduce the new prerecorded music during January, 1983 LOS ANGELES — Prospects for ex- based talent. album by lark Sllvana di Lorenzo, who has dropped sharply to 22.3 billion yen ($96.6 panding its artists’ sales base and market Lossman said that the company’s returned to the scene after several years of million), down 21% from the previous presence in 1983 looks more “appetizing” French operation is developing an aritist absence. Label toppers Jorge Schutt and month. But that figure represented a 10% for A&M Records, which maintained a from the local scene, Armand Duchien, and Horacio Bulnes were at hand to explain increase over the same month of the positive approach to international promo- that a Dutch group named Bolland is being that the LP is being released at the same previous year. Records accounted for 1 1 .5 tion and artist development in 1982, ac- prepped in that market for import. time in all the Spanish-speaking countries million units, down 16% from the previous cording to Jack Lossman, vice president of nine percent from the Lossman added that the company’s and that the artist is starting a series of month and down international for the company. comparable period of the previous year. preliminary plan is to break the group promotional tours to the interior of the Describing 1982 as a year the inter- The dollar loss on vinyl sales during the simultaneously in European markets and country and afterwards will travel to Mex- national marketplace began an economic period was more dramatic. Record tallies introduce the product overseas as sales ico, Colombia, Venezuela and other recovery mirroring a similiar financial for January were 11.1 billion yen (48.7 develop. markets. revival in the U.S., Lossman commented EMI has started a strong campaign in million), 27% down from the prior month Conversely, American artists like Jeffrey that there is likely to be more opportunity behalf of Rita Lee, Dyango and Luis and two percent off the same period of a Osborne and Janet Jackson have for U.S. artists to gain wider acceptance in Miguel, three of the artists considered year ago. Prerecorded tape product sold world markets and that A&M’s overseas travelled to the Old World and to countries “relevant” at the recent gathering held in 8.6 million units, nine percent down from such as Japan, Australia and Mexico to companies and affiliates will probably be Mexico, along with local rock star Juan the previous month but 30% up over deepen their penetration in overseas more bullish in development and promo- Carlos Baglletto. The album by Rita Lee, January, 1982. The dollar figures, however, markets. Osborne is fueling the U.S. gold tion of local artists for global marketing. in is being released million) in with songs Spanish, show that 11 billion yen ($48 success of his self-titled solo debut, while “It (1983) is on a viable upswing com- this month, an good sales are expected. tapes were sold during January, 1983, Jackson is breathing new life into her debut pared to ’82,” the A&M executive said. “The Dyango, comes from Spain, has been 1 the previous month and up who down 4% from LP. in major territories (Germany, already backed last year with two albums 25% over 1982. kozo otsuka economy label’s to Australia) is The commitment develop and good results, while Luis Miguel came U.K., France, Italy, Japan, Kingdom artists in United All newer from the U.S. territories from Mexico and performed in the city of getting stronger. those places went LONDON — The delightful Dolly Parton like infla- abroad for long range success goals is un- T ucuman, in the Northern part of the coun- through the same economic ills, flew into London this week to perform a derscored by the truimph of Styx’s "Mr try. tion, high pricing and the same lull that this one-off concert at London’s Dominion Roboto" single, #7 bullet this week on the CBS' A&R topper Beatriz Lupo has country experienced: but only now are they Theatre which will be filmed by the U.S. Cash Box Pop Singles Chart, which made returned from the international convention beginning to recover. cable TV channel HBO for future Inter- its initial noise in Japan where the group where she introduced the recordings “There is strong music product national screening. Parton’s London con- traditionally enjoys huge success in con- recently finished here by Estela Raval and available, and internationally people are Los CInco Latinos and duet Pimpinela. cert will mark the star’s first solo television buying records again,” Lossman conjunction with its other world-wide sales. Alfredo Stratico, promotion manager of special ever. tinued. Lossman added that the new U.S. -based the company, resigned to his post, while Virgin group chairman Richard A&M’s penchant for foreign artists can be acts such as Espionage, Kiddo, Johnny called his first ven- Norberto Te|ero, who until recently has Branson, who years ago clearly traced back to the arrival of Sergio Koonce, Grant Alliance and 8th Day are been associated with EMI, has entered the ture ‘Virgin’ because he new nothing about Mendes’ Brazil ’66 aggregation, a piece of slated for international campaigns. company. the music business, recently announced company history being celebrated by re- Artists from both sides of the Atlantic for national 24 hour music channel and Pacific are developed through inter- Rock group Orlons has started the plans a cent release of Mendes’ self-titled solo LP. on cable similar to America’s MTV. national campaigns that reflect the early recording of its second LP, distributed UK The tradition of international develop- through Distribuidora Belgrano Norte; the Branson is planning to launch the channel ment was realized most recently with the sales and media attention afforded their — which he calls the music industry’s chan- product, and promotion tours are album will be unveiled with a concert at the U.S. platinum success of British artist Joe nel in Liverpool/Merseyside area at developed accordingly. Obras Stadium, in May. The group recently — the Jackson’s “Night And Day” album, and the end of the year. Though nothing is Lossman said that press, radio and suffered the loss of its drummer at an auto A&M is putting similar energies into yet, Branson is involved in what is television interviews, video presentations crash and has been rehearsing with a new signed development of Simple Minds’ “New Gold member. miguel smlrnoff likely to become the first consortium to be Dreams.” and conference and convention ap- Japan awarded one of the new cable TV Across The Ocean pearances remain part of the arsenal used franchises next month. The TransAtlantic infusion of product to enhance an artist’s sales and name value TOKYO — Noboru Takamiya, currently Virgin’s latest supergroup Culture Club from A&M in recent months has met with in new markets. chairman of Toshiba EMI, was recently ap- released a new single — “Church Of The mixed reaction, such as the unique but un- Performance touring is also an in- pointed president of the Japan Poison Mind” -- April 1st. The band is due deniable acceptance of German-based valuable tool in development of an artist’s Phonograph Record Assn. (JPRA), ajob he to record a new LP later in the year followed Falco’s Euro-rap hit “Der Kommissar,” sales base and exposure. One current ex- began10 March 18, 1983 for a two year term. tour in Far East, Mid- which ample on is Joan Armatrading, Takamiya succeeds Nippon Columbia by a world taking the has been covered in the U.S. by at A&M whose Australia. least “The Key” is already showing strong Chairman TakamI Shobochi, who resigned dle East and three acts. A&M just released Falco’s album is in the LP “Einzelhaft,” legs consumers, his post as chairman of the JPRA through Lou Reed currently UK in North America. among European promoting his recently released RCA LP primarily due to her active tour schedule, expiration. The announcement came at the On the other end of the spectrum, the “Legendary Hearts” and is scheduled to already in progress on the continent. general meeting of the JPRA held recently U.K.’s Capt. Sensible managed a huge hit live work in the near future of is in Tokyo, where it was announced that perform some U.S. release Armatrading’s album 10 in England with the cockney-tinged “Wot,” here . . . EMI Records have implemented a imminent, and 30 dates are aleady ten- Shobochi has been named advisor of the along with the tune “Happy Time.” The lat- hefty marketing campaign in support of the tatively booked for North American markets. association. ter climbed into the British Top 10 the mid- recently released Pink Floyd LP “The Final The British artist’s last tour, in support of Total sales of Warner-Pioneer for the dle of last year, but when released here, did to Nov. 20, Cut A Requiem For The Post War Dream.” her “Walk Under Ladders” album, was also 13th fiscal term (Nov. 21, 1981 not catch at radio in the U.S. No album by a increase over the Consumer press reviews haven’t taken too a total sell-out. 1982) shows 6.5% the former member of The Damned is billion kindly to what is perhaps the overtly artist previous period, a jump to 13.4 yen most forthcoming stateside. The momentum an gains from ($58.6 million) from 12.6 billion yen ($55 political Floyd LP to date, which contains world-wide promotion, Lossman But with Falco’s potential success in the million) over the previous year. In terms of many angry political references by Floyd’s suggested, often justifies continued label U.S. with the “Der Kommissar”-powered configuration, records accounted for 10.6 Roger Waters, including three songs which efforts to develop sales base and identity. “Einzelhaft” album, and the persistent buzz billion yen ($46.3 million), or 79% of total each refer to UK Prime Minister Margaret “When we sign an act,” Lossman said, music at AOR of Chris DeBurgh’s “The Getaway,” sales, while pre-recorded tape Thatcher in an unfavorable light. “we think of how we will work it in the world reached 2.8 billion yen ($11.8 million), or nick underwood market.” 21% of the total sales. Vinyl sales were up INTERN/TTION/1L BESTSELLERS Argentina TOP TEN 45s Italy Japan TOP TEN 45s 1 Olvldame — Pimpinela — CBS TOP TEN 45s Matia Bazar — Ariston 1 2 Perdoname — Silvestre/A. del Boca — Music Hall 1 Vacanze Romane — No Shinwa — Akina Nakamori — Warner Pioneer L’ltallano Toto Cufugno — Carosello 3 Solo Un Mlnuto Mas — Carlos Torres Vila — Microfon 2 ~ 2 Hisame — Akio Kayama — Nippon Columbia Monkey — Peter Gabriel — PolyGram/Charisma Pierrot 4 Ola De TIgre — Survivor — CBS 3 Shock The 3 — Toshihiko Tawara — Canyon 4 Carletto — Corrado — Durium 4 Medaka No Kyodal — Warabe — For Life 5 Entre La Espada Y La Pared — Manzanilla — Music Hall 5 Chi Chi Chi Co Co Co — Pippo Franco — LupusS 5 Hisame — Mika Hino — Teichiku 6 La Marcha De La Bronca — Pedro y Pablo ~ Music Hall 6 Face To Face Heart To Heart — Twins — Fonit Cetra 6 Sazanka No Yado — Eisaku Ookawa — Nippon Columbia 7 Me Tenes Podrido — Los Locos de Amor — EMI 7 Vita Spericolata — Vasco Rossi — Carosello 7 Hlmltsu No Hanazono — Seiko Matsuda — CBS Sony 8 PIbe — Raul Porchetto/Leon Gieco — Music Hall Che 8 Your Eyes — Cook Da Books — Delta 8 Haru NanonI — Yoshie Kashiwabara — Nippon Columbia — Trio — PolyGram 9 Da Da Da 9 Sara Quel Che Sara — Tiziana Rivale — WEA 9 ShojotekI ShogekI — Shibugakitai — CBS Sony Valeria Lynch — PolyGram Camblas Ml Amor — 10 Amico e — Dario Baldan Bembo & Caterina Caselli — CGD 10 Garandow — Hideki Saijo — RVC TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs 1 Pimpinela ~ Pimpinela — CBS 1 Tutto Sanremo 83 — Various Artists — Ricordi 1 'Reincarnation — Yumi Matsutoya — Toshiba EMI 2 En Argentina — Mercedes Sosa — PolyGram 2 The John Lennon Collection — John Lennon — 2 Another Page — Christopher Cross — Warner Pioneer 3 En Conclerto — Pedro y Pablo — Music Hall EMI/Parlophone 3 Shyllghts — Junyichi Inagaki — Toshiba EMI 4 Pubis Angelical — Charly Garcia — SG/Interdisc 3 L’Arca dl Noe — Franco Battiato — EMI 4 Frontiers — Journey — CBS Sony 5 Por La SImpleza De Ml Gente — Sergio Denis — PolyGram 4 Ale 0 0 — Claudio Baglioni — CBS 5 Work Songs — Men At Work — Epic Sony 6 Sllvestre Silvestre — Music Hall 5 Studio 54 Vol. 5 — Various Artists — CGD 6 Haru NanonI — Yoshie Kashiwabara — Nippon Phonogram 7 Che PIbe — Raul Porchetto — Music Hall 6 Another Page — Christopher Cross — WEA/Warner Bros. 7 Lonely Girl — Junko Yagami — Disco 8 Last Famous Words — Supertramp — A&M/CBS 7 Classic 35 mm — Various Artists — Five 8 Powerllght — Earth, Wind & Fire — CBS Sony 9 Momentos — Julio Iglesias — CBS 9 Business As Usual — Men At Work — CBS 9 Momentos — Julio Iglesias — Epic Sony Sandra MIhanovIch — Sandra Mihanovich — Microfon 10 16 Flocchl Dl Neve — Various Artists — CGD 10 Eve Only — Toshihiko Tawara — Canyon — Prensarlo —Muslca e DIschi —Cash Box of Japan

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II (T)thriller 34 AEROBIC SHAPE-UP 8.98 68 NERUDA 8.98 MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic QE 381 12) CBS 1 IS JOANIE GREGGAINS (Parade/Peter Pan PA 106) IND 34 15 RED RIDER (Capitol ST-12226) CAP 63 9 (4) 2 BUSINESS AS USUAL 35 MIDNIGHT LOVE 69 GET LUCKY MEN AT WORK (Columbia ARC 37978) CBS 2 39 MARVIN GAYE (Columbia FC 38197) CBS 28 20 LOVERBOY (Columbia FC 37638) CBS 61 73 (5) 3 FRONTIERS 36 FRIEND OR FOE 70 COMBAT ROCK JOURNEY (Columbia QC 38504) CBS 3 7 ADAM ANT (Epic ARE 38370) CBS 23 23 THE CLASH (Epic FE 37689) CBS 57 43

h20 8 96 37 MOUNTAIN MUSIC 8.98 71 WORLDS APART DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES ALABAMA (RCA AHL1-4229) RCA 35 55 SAGA (Portrait ARR 38246) CBS 62 23 (RCA AFL1-4383) RCA 4 23 38 AMERICAN FOOL 8.98 72 BEATITUDE gse lIONEL RICHIE 6 96 JOHN COUGAR (Riva RVL 7501) POL 31 48 RIC OCASEK (Geften GHS 2002) WEA 66 11 (Motown 6007 ML) IND 5 24 39 FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS, ^)WILD&BLUE 6 KILROY WAS HERE 8 98 898 FOR LOVE JOHN ANDERSON (Warner Bros. 9 23721-1) WEA 89 5 STYX (A&M SP-3734) RCA 7 3 LUTHER VANDROSS (Epic FE 38235) CBS 39 25 74 MIRAGE 7 RIO goe 8.98 TOUGHER THAN LEATHER FLEETWOOD MAC (Warner Bros. 9 23607-1) WEA 69 38 DURAN DURAN (Harvest ST-12211) CAP 6 16 40} WILLIE NELSON (Columbia QC 38248) CBS 49 3 75 TROUBLE IN PARADISE gga 8 IV RANDY NEWMAN (Warner Bros, 9 23755-1) WEA 73 9 TOTO (Columbia PC 37728) CBS 8 51 41 PONCHO & LEFTY MERLE HAGGARD/WILLIE NELSON 76 HIGH ADVENTURE (Epic FE CBS 43 10 9 PYROMANIA 898 37958) KENNY LOGGINS (Columbia TC 38127) CBS 75 29 DEF LEPPARD (Mercury 810 308-1 M-l) POL 10 8 (42) BLINDED BY SCIENCE 596 77 VANDENBERG 8.98 THOMAS DOLBY (Capitol MLP-15007) CAP 46 9 10 KISSING TO BE CLEVER (Atco 90005-1) WEA 72 15 CULTURE CLUB (VIrgIn/Epic ARE 38398) CBS 12 18 43 RECORDS ago 78 GAP BAND IV 8.98 FOREIGNER (Atlantic 7 80999) WEA 40 IS THE GAP BAND (Total Experience/TE-1-3001) POL 79 43 11 THE DISTANCE 898 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND 44 SPECIAL BEAT SERVICE sos (Capitol ST-12254) CAP 11 12 (^STRONG STUFF 8 96 THE ENGLISH BEAT (I.R.S./A4M SP 70032) RCA 44 24 HANK WILLIAMS. JR. 12)P0WERLIGHT (Elektra/Curb 9 60223-1) WEA 91 6 45)SOMETHING’S GOING ON ago EARTH, WIND 4 FIRE (Columbia TC 38367) CBS 14 5 FRIDA (Atlantic 80013-1) WEA 52 21 80 THE BEST IS YET TO COME ggg 13 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. ANOTHER PAGE 898 46 TOO TOUGH (Elektra 9 60215-1) WEA 76 17 CHRISTOPHER CROSS asa ANGELA BOFILL (Arista AL 9616) IND 47 11 (Warner Bros. 9 23757-1) WEA 9 7 81 FAMOUS LAST WORDS ggg 14 JANE FONDA’S WORKOUT 47) AMERICAN MADE 898 SUPERTRAMP (A&M SP-3732) RCA 77 21 OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-5390) MCA 51 7 RECORD 82 HEARTLIGHT (Columbia CX2 3C054) CBS 13 45 48 OLIVIA’S GREATEST HITS NEIL DIAMOND (Columbia TC 38359) CBS 78 25 VOL. 2 MONEY AND CIGARETTES 898 898 OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (MCA-5347) MCA 42 27 83 HERE COMES THE NIGHT ggg ERIC CLAPTON BARRY MANILOW (Arista AL 9610) IND 80 17 (Duck/Warner Bros. 9 237773-1) WEA 17 7 SCOOP @ 10 98 84 FOREVER NOW PETE TOWNSHEND (Atco 7 90063-1-F) WEA 81 2 16 BUILT FOR SPEED age THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS STRAY CATS (EMI America ST-17070) CAP 15 41 (Columbia ARC 3826) CBS 86 25 (50} CUTS LIKE A KNIFE 696 BRYAN ADAMS (A&M SP-6-4949) RCA 56 7 17 NIGHT AND DAY 8.98 ATF JOE JACKSON (A4M SP-4906) RCA 18 28 AFTER THE FIRE (Epic FE 38282) CBS 116 5

(51} SIDE KICKS 698 18} THE CLOSER YOU GET . . 8.98 86 WINDS OF CHANGE ggg THOMPSON TWINS (Arista AL 6607) IND 59 7 ALABAMA (RCA AHL1-4663) RCA 26 3 JEFFERSON STARSHIP (Grunt BXL1-4372) RCA 87 23 52 THE YOUTH OF TODAY 19 GET NERVOUS 896 898 (87) NO GUTS ... NO GLORY MUSICAL YOUTH (MCA 5389) MCA 32 12 PAT BENATAR (Chrysalis FV 41396) CBS 16 20 ^ MOLLY HATCHET (Epic FE 38429) CBS 106 3 $31 ALL THIS LOVE 20 CUT 8.98 8 98 88 DECEMBER ggg DeBARGE (Motown 601 2G) IND 64 10 GOLDEN EARRING (21 T1-1-9004) POL 22 18 GEORGE WINSTON (Windham Hill C-1025) IND 88 15 54 ALWAYS ON MY MIND 89 AEROBIC SHAPE-UP I WILLIE NELSON (Columbia FC 37951) CBS 54 53 ggg 21 NEVER SURRENDER 8.98 JOANIE GREGGAINS (Parade/Peter Pan 104) IND 90 50 TRIUMPH (RCA AFL1-4382) RCA 21 10 55 LEXICON OF LOVE ass 90 ALL THE GREAT HITS ABC (Mercury SRM-4059) POL 48 31 898 22 SPRING SESSION M 898 COMMODORES (Motown 6028 ML) ifgo 84 18 MISSING PERSONS (Capitol ST-12228) CAP 23 20 56 IN EMOTIONS MOTION 8.98 91 GREATEST HITS BILLY SQUIER (Capitol ST-12216) CAP 50 35 ggg 23 HELLO, I MUST BE GOING 896 RAYPARKER, JR. (Arista AL 9612) IND 83 18 PHIL COLLINS (Atlantic 80035-1) WEA 19 19 57 ON THE ONE gse 92 HOOKED ON SWING 2 DAZZ BAND (Motown 6031 ML) IND 53 9 8g8 24} WAR 6 96 ) LARRY ELGART and his MANHATTAN SWING U2(lsland/Atco 7 90067-1) WEA 38 3 ORCHESTRA (RCA AFL1-4589) RCA 95 7 58 TOUCH THE SKY ago 58 10 25 THE NYLON CURTAIN 93 PROPOSITIONS 8.98 BILLY JOEL (Columbia TC 38200) CBS 24 25 BAR-KAYS (Mercury SRM-1-4065) POL 96 21 (59) QUARTET ULTRAVOX (Chrysalis B6V41: 65 5 CALL OF THE WEST 8.98 26 KIHNSPIRACY 898 WALL OF VOODOO GREG KIHN BAND (!B0) TWISTING BY THE POOL 4.98 (I.R.S./A&M SP 70026) RCA 100 6 (Beserkeley/Elektra 9 60224-1) WEA 33 5 71 6 95 CAROL HENSEL’S 47 TOO-RYE-AY 8.96 KEVKEVIN ROWLAND 5 DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS 61 GREATEST HITS 8.98 EXERCISE & DANCE LITTLE RIVER BAND 60 18 (Mercury SRM-1-4069) POL 30 8 PROGRAM — VOLUME 3 8.98 (VIntage/Mirus VNI 30004) IND 98 16 28 1999 10.98 ^GREATEST HITS 68 7 PRINCE (Warner Bros. 9 23720-1 F) WEA 29 20 COMPUTER GAMES 8.98 GEORGE CLINTON (Capitol ST-12246) CAP 112 18 29 LONG AFTER DARK 8.98 ©HEAVEN 17 6.98 TOM PETTY (VIrgIn/Arlsta AL 6606) IND 70 8 AND THE HEARTBREAKERS THE HIGH ROAD 5.99 (Backstreet BSR-5360) MCA 27 20 @ ROXY MUSIC (Warner Bros. 9 23808-1 B) WEA — 1 64 TRANS 8.98 30 THREE LOCK BOX 8.98 37 11 98 NEW GOLD DREAM (81-82- SAMMY HAGAR (Getten GHS 2021) WEA 25 15 SCANDAL 83-84) 6.98 SIMPLE MINDS (VIrgIn/A&M SP-6-4928) RCA 99 6 (3^ WE’VE GOT TONIGHT 8.98 (Columbia FC 38194) CBS 74 9 KENNY ROGERS (Liberty LO-51 143) CAP 45 4 66 MEMORIES 99 MORE JAZZERCISE 8.98 JUDI SHEPPARD MISSETT (MCA-5375) MCA 93 21 I2) PLEASURE VICTIM 698 BARBRA STREISAND (C 67 11 BERLIN (Geffen GHS 2036) WEA 41 8 67 GREATEST HITS m THE GOLDEN AGE OF (33} DAWN PATROL age DAN FOGELBERG WIRELESS 8.98 NIGHT RANGER (Boardwalk NB-33259-1) IND 36 11 55 21 THOMAS DOLBY (Capitol ST-12271) CAP — 1 AprTar 135 Weeks Weeks Weeks On On On 3/26 Chart 3/26 Chart 3/26 Chart

101 SINGLES—45’s AND UNDER sss HOOKED ON CLASSICS II: 168 HOOKED ON SWING 898 SQUEEZE (A&M SP-4922) RCA 103 17 LARRY ELGART and his MANHATTAN SWING CAN’T STOP THE CLASSICS b.bb ORCHESTRA (RCA AFL1-4343) RCA 167 58 102 ASIA 8 98 LOUIS CLARK conducts THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC yr-\ (Geffen QMS 2008) WEA 97 S3 ORCHESTRA (RCA AFL1-4373) RCA 107 36 iSf THE KIDS FROM FAME LIVE! 898 VARIOUS ARTISTS (RCA AFL1-4674) RCA - 1 103 EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE AFTER THE SNOW 8 98 MODERN ENGLISH (Sire 9 23821-1) WEA 152 3 170 ONE 8.98 NOT THE BOY NEXT DOOR 898 PETER ALLEN (Arista PATTI AUSTIN (Qwest/Warner Bros. THE ABOMINABLE SHOWMAN AL 9613) IND 156 6 QWS 3691) WEA 62 19 * NICK (Columbia LOWE FC 38589) CBS 150 2 171 SURFACE THRILLS 898 LOVE FOR LOVE 898 138 THE RHYTHM & THE BLUES 898 THE TEMPTATIONS (Gordy/Motown 6032GL) IND 179 2 • (Solar/Elektra 60216-1) — 1 WHISPERS 9 WEA ZZ HILL (MalacoMAL 7411) IND 143 10 m MY LIFE FOR A SONG 105 DAYLIGHT AGAIN B9s ASSAULT ATTACK PLACIDO DOMINGO (Columbia FM 37799) CBS - 1 CROSBY, STILLS & NASH {Atlantic SD 19360) WEA 85 38 • THE MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP 173 THE PHOTOGRAPHER 106 GREATEST HITS 898 143 (Chrysalis FV 41 393) CBS 149 3 PHILIP GLASS (Columbia FM 37849) CBS 176 2 KENNY ROGERS (Liberty LOO-1072) CAP 108 129 WHEN THE GOING GETS 174 CHAKAKHAN • 8 98 THE INARTICULATE SPEECH TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET (Warner Bros. 9 23729-1) WEA 134 17 • 144 OF THE HEART b.sb GOING 8 98 175 THE GETAWAY 8 98 VAN MORRISON (Warner Bros. 9 23802-1) WEA 1 145 BOWWOWWOW(RCAAFL1-4570)RCA 155 3 CHRIS de BURGH (A&M SP-4929) RCA 177 4 YOU AND I 8 98 176 TO THE MAX 8 98 • 141 JUJU MUSIC 8 98 O’BRYAN (Capitol ST-12256) CAP 119 s CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury SRM-1-4067) POL 178 21 146 KING SUNNY ADE (Mango/Island MLPS 9712) IND 145 S 114109 THE SINGLES 1969-1973 898 177 GANDHI SHABOOH SHOOBAH 898 ggg THE CARPENTERS (A&M SP-3601) RCA 109 7 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (RCA AFL1-4557) RCA 186 3 • INXS (Atco 7 90072-1 WEA 1571 57 3 115 PROCESSION ) 178 ART IN AMERICA • REPORT (Columbia FC 121 3 ANNE MURRAY’S GREATEST WEATHER 38427) CBS (Pavilllon BFZ 38517) CBS 181 2 116 HITS 898 111 THE ART OF FALLING APART 898 179 WHAT TIME IS IT? 8.98 (Capitol SOO 12110) CAP 125 161 117 SOFT CELL (Sire 9 23769-1) WEA 102 7 154 19 VANITY 6 112 CATS 16 98 8 98 180 AN OFFICER AND A COMPLETE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST (Warner Bros. 9 23716-1) WEA 144 27 GENTLEMAN 8.98 RECORDING HEARTBEATS 8 98 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Island/Atco 7 119 (Getfen2GHS 2031) WEA 114 6 YARBROUGH & PEOPLES 90017) 182 4 • SUBTERRANEAN JUNGLE 898 (Total Experience TE-1.3003) POL 146 4 181 WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS’ THE RAMONES (Sire 9 23800-1) WEA 124 3 IT’S HARD 8 98 MOUSERCISE THE WHO (Warner Bros. 9 23731-1) WEA 135 29 188 121 TOOTSIE 8 98 184 4 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK JON BUTCHER AXIS 8 98 (Warner Bros. 9 23781-1) WEA 115 7 • 182 HAPPY FAMILIES 898 (Polydor 81 0 059-1 ) POL 1581 58 3 BLANCMANGE (Island/Atco 7 90053-1) WEA - 1 LIVING MY LIFE 898 148 TWO OF A KIND 898 GRACE JONES (Island/Atco 7 90018-1) WEA 118 17 EARL KLUGH/BOB JAMES 183 I WON’T BE HOME TONIGHT 898 ESCAPE (Capitol ST-12233) CAP 113 22 185 3 JOURNEY (Columbia TC 34708) CBS 117 87 149 HERE TO STAY 184 BELLA DONNA 6.98 STEVIE NICKS (Modern/Atco 148 QUIET LIES 898 SCHON & HAMMER (Columbia FC 38428) CBS 127 10 11 (Capitol ST-12210) 104 45 185 HANK WILLIAMS, JR.’S JUICE NEWTON CAP • PORCUPINE 898 ECHO THE (Sire A CHILD’S ADVENTURE 898 159 & BUNNYMEN 9 23770-1) WEA 160 3 GREATEST HITS 8.98 • MARIANNE FAITHFULL 191 26 151 (Island/Atco 7 90066-1) WEA 130 3 160 LOVE OVER GOLD 8 98 DIRE STRAITS (Warner Bros. 9 23728-1 WEA 1231 23 26 SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE - ) 186 KNOCKOUT ggg MARGIE JOSEPH (HCRC HLP-20009) IND - 1 JUDAS PRIEST (Columbia FC 38160) CBS 101 38 152161 GET LOOSE b.bb EVELYN KING (RCA AFL1.4337) RCA 129 30 187 TOO FAST FOR LOVE 120 LIVE EVIL 1198 162 6 98 129 WISH YOU WERE HERE 189 2 BLACK SABBATH (Warner Bros. 9 23742-1 -G) WEA 92 9 • INSTANT THE EVER POPULAR TONIGHT FUNK V 8.98 TORTURED RAY CHARLES (Columbia FC 38293) CBS 165 2 174 4 ARTIST EFFECT 898 MODERN HEART 189 THE WINNING HAND TODD RUNDGREN (Bearsville 23732-1) WEA 94 11 KRIS CHAMPAIGN (Columbia FC 38284) CBS 169 2 KRISTOFFERSON, WILLIE NELSON, DOLLY LUCKY 898 PARTON AND BRENDA LEE • THIS IS TIME 8 98 MARTY BALIN (EMI America ST-17088) CAP 132 4 YOUR (Monument JWG 38389) CBS 168 10 t CHANGE (RFC/ Atlantic 7 80053-1) WEA 166 2 123 THE SINGLES ii98 190 DAVE GRUSIN AND THE NY/LA ABBA (Atlantic 80036-1-G) WEA 111 17 156 NO CONTROL DREAM EDDIE MONEY (Columbia FC 37960) CBS 140 39 BAND ggg THE MAN FROM UTOPIA (GRPAIOOI)IND 192 6 • FRANK ZAPPA (Barking Pumpkin 157 GET CLOSER 898 FW 38403) CBS 139 3 125 FEELS SO RIGHT LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum 9 60185-1) WEA 141 25 191 CREATURES OF THE NIGHT ggg KISS (Casablanca NBLP 7270) POL 151 18 ALABAMA (RCA AHL1-3930) RCA 120 108 SWEAT 898 • THE SYSTEM (Mirage/ Atlantic 7 90062-1) WEA 170 5 192 THE OTHER SIDE OF THE 126 NOW AND FOREVER 898 AIR SUPPLY (Arista AL 9587) IND 122 42 SILK ELECTRIC 898 RAINBOW ggg STEVE ARRINGTON’S HALL OF DIANA ROSS (RCA AFL 1-4384 136 24 MELBA MOORE (Capitol ST-12243) CAP 159 21 • TUNE UP WITH THE HITS 193 TYRONE DAVIS ggg FAME 8.98 LINDA FRATIANNE (Columbia FC 38379) CBS 138 10 (Highrise HR103) IND 195 10 (Atlantic 7 80049-1) WEA 142 4 SPEAK OF THE DEVIL 194 DONNA SUMMER ggg 128 I CAN’T STAND STILL 898 OZZY OSBOURNE (Jet ZX2 38350) CBS 137 17 (Geffen GHS 2005) WEA 173 35 DON HENLEY (Asylum EL-60048) WEA 110 31 WILLIE NELSON’S GREATEST HIMSELF b.bb 195 CHARIOTS OF FIRE ggg BILL COSBY (Motown 6026 ML) IND 133 17 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK MUSIC BY VANGELIS HITS(ANDSOMETHATWILL BE)_ 163 77 163 8.98 WILLIE NELSON (Columbia KC 237542) CBS 131 81 CATS SELECTIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY 196 BREAK OF DAWN 8.98 130 REACH 1098 CAST RECORDING (Ge«en GHS 2026) WEA 164 6 FIREFAI 196 4 RICHARD SIMMONS (Elektra E160122F) WEA 105 44 164 UPSTAIRS AT ERIC’S 898 197 ANNIE JULIO YAZ (Sire 9 23727-1) WEA 172 3 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 183 46 JULIO IGLESIAS (Columbia FC 38640) CBS 153 2 STICKY SITUATION 198 HEARTBREAKER 8,98 THE HUNTER 898 • TYRONE (TYSTICK) BRUNSON DIONNE WARV 190 24 * JOE SAMPLE (MCA-S397) MCA 147 2 (Believe In A Dream FZ 38140) CBS 175 2 199 SHOWTIME 8.98 133 DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE 898 166 ROBERT HAZARD 598 THE J. GEILS BAND PEABO BRYSON (Capitol ST-12241) CAP 128 18 (RCA MXL1-8500) RCA 171 4 (EMI 161 18 134 THE NIGHTFLY 898 LEGENDARY HEARTS 898 200 PETER GABRIEL 8.98 DONALD FAGEN (Warner Bros. 9 23696-1) WEA 126 23 • LOU REED (RCA AFL1-4568) RCA — 162 27

ALPHABETIZED TOP 200 ALBUMS (BY ARTIST) I ABBA 123 Charles. Ray 153 Fonda, Jane 14 King, Evelyn 152 Prince 28 Time 179 84 ABC 55 Clapton. Eric 15 Foreigner 43 Kiss 191 Psychedelic Furs Toto 8 Adams. Bryan 50 Clash 70 Frida 45 Klugh/James 148 Ramones 113 Townshend. Pete 49 Red Rider 68 Aerobics (Fratianne) 160 Clinton. George 96 Gabriel. Peter 200 Little River Band 61 Triumph 21 Reed. Lou 167 24 Aerobics (Greggains) 34,89 Collins. Phil 23 Gap Band 78 Loggins. Kenny 76 U2 Aerobics (Hensel) 95 Commodores 90 Gaye. Marvin 35 Loverboy 69 Richie. Lionel 5 Ultravox 59 Robinson. Smokey 58 Aerobics (Missett) 99 Con Funk Shun 176 Glass. Philip 173 Lowe. Nick 137 Vandenberg 77 Rogers. Kenny 31.106 Vanity 6 144 After The Fire 85 Cosby, Bill 162 Golden Earring 20 Manchester, Melissa 62 Ronstadt. Linda 157 Air Supply 126 Cougar, John 38 Grusin. Dave 190 Manilow. Barry 83 Vandross. Luther 39 Ross, Diana 159 Wall Of Voodoo 94 Alabama 18.37,125 Crosby. Slills & Nash 105 Hagar. Sammy 30 Men At Work 2 97 Anderson. John 73 Cross. Christopher 13 Haggard & Nelson 41 Missing Persons 22 Roxy Music Warwick. Dionne 198 135 Ant, Adam 36 Culture Club 10 Hall & Oates 4 Modern English 136 Royal Philharmonic Orch Washington, Grover 80 Rundgren. Todd 121 Allen. Peter 170 Davis. Tyrone 193 Hazard. Robert 166 Molly Hatchet 87 Weather Report 110 Arrington. Steve 127 Dazz Band 57 Heaven 17 63 Money. Eddie 156 Saga 71 Whispers 104 Sample. 132 Art In America 178 de Burgh. Chris 175 Henley. Don 128 Moore. Melba 192 Joe Who 146 Scandal 65 Asia 102 DeBarge 53 Hill. Z.Z 138 Morrison. Van 107 Williams. Hank 79.185 Austin. Patti 103 Def Leppard 9 Iglesias. Julio 131 Motley Crue 187 Schenker. Michael 139 Winning Hand 189 149 Balin. Marty 122 Dexys Midnight Runners 27 INXS 142 Mousercize 181 Schon & Hammer Winston. George 88 Seger. 11 Bar-Kays 93 Diamond, Neil 82 Instant Funk 188 Murray. Anne 143 Bob Yarbrough & Peoples 145 Simmons. Richard 130 Yaz 164 Benatar. Pat 19 Dire Straits 60.151 J- Geils Band 199 Musical Youth 52 Minds 98 Berlin 32 Dolby. Thomas 42.100 Jackson. Joe 17 Nelson. Willie 40.54.129 Simple Young, Neil 64 Soft Cell Ill Zappa. Frank 124 Black Sabbath 120 Domingo. Placido 172 Jackson. Michael 1 Newman. Randy 75 Blancmange 182 Duran Duran 7 Jefterson Starship 86 Newton, Juice 117 Sgueeze 101 Squier. Billy 56 Bofill. Angela 46 Earth. Wind & Fire 12 Joel. Billy 25 Newton-John Olivia 48 SOUNDTRACKS Bow Wow Wow 140 Echo & The Bunnymen 150 Jones. Grace 115 Nicks. Stevie 184 Stray Cats 16 Brunson, Tyrone 165 Elgart. Larry 92,168 Joseph. Margie 186 Night Ranger 33 Streisand. Barbra 66 An Officer 180 Bryson. Peabo 133 English Beat 44 Journey 3.116 O'Bryan 108 Styx 6 And Annie 197 Butcher. Jon 147 Fagen. Donald 134 Judas Priest 119 Oak Ridge Boys 47 Summer, Donna 194 Cats 112.163 Carey. Tony 183 Faithfull. Marianne 118 Khan. Chaka 174 Ocasek. Ric 72 Supertramp 81 Chariots Of Fire 195 Carpenters 109 Firefall 198 Kids From Fame 169 Osbourne. Ozzy 161 System 158 Gandhi 177 Champaign 154 Fleetwood Mac 74 Kihn. Greg 26 Parker, Ray 91 Temptations 171 Tootsie 114 Change 155 Fogelberg, Dan 67 King Sunny Ade 141 Petty. Tom 29 Thompson Twins 51 CmSSIFIEDS

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(continued from page 5) category showing the most variable pricing either $8.49 or $7.99, though some are at at $7.49. Sale prices in this is twelve-inch singles, which usually vary $8.69 and a few category are $5.99 for “exceptionally low according to list price. U.S. Retail Chains’ LP & Single Prices Variable pricing policies are described sale,” $6.49 low sale, $6.99 mid sale, and $7.49 upper mid-sale. $9.98 list shows below on a chain-by-chain basis: Chain $5.98 $8.98 $9.98 stores at $9.49 shelf, with some at Bad Records — $8.98 shelf product is Sale/Shelf Sale/Shelf Sale/Shelf Singles 12-in. most Bad 3.99/5.98 5.99/* 6.98/7.98 1.49 4.99 $8.99 or $8.49. Low sale is $7.49 and mid- $6.99 if current, $7.99 if catalog. * Budget 4.99/'‘ 6.99/7,99 7.99/8.99 1.69 sale is $7.99. Most $15.98 product shelves Budget Tapes & Records — $5.98 shelf Cactus 3.99/4.98 5.99/7.98 6.99/8.98 1.69 4.97 */* */* * with stores at or prices range from $5.19-$5.49. Twelve- Camelot 4.99/5.99 1.85 at $13.98, some $13.49 * Cavages —/5.99 6.99/8.69 7.99/6.69 1.79 $12.99. Low sale price is $11.49 and mid- inch prices vary according to list price. * Circles 3.99/* 5.88/7.99 6.88/8.99 1.69 sale is $12.99. Singles are $1.89 in 85% of Camelot Music — Camelot’s prices are Everybody's 3.99/* */* 6.99/* * * the stores, the rest show $1.86. Twelve- the same as in the previous survey. At Flipside —/4.99 6.99/7.69 —/8.49 1.79 4.49 * Great 3.99/* 5.99/* 1.98 inchers are a penny above list price due to list, American Music Co. 6.79/8,88 $8.98 new releases are shelved at * Hastings 3.99/5.98 5.99/7.99 6.99/9.98 1.99 deteriorating margins from one-stopping. $7.99 and deep catalog is $8.69. Sale price King Karol —/5.98 — /7.98 — /8.98 1.85 4.29 • Record World/TSS ~ Singles remain at is usually $6.49, but sometimes $6.99, with Licorice Pizza 5.49/5.89 */7.99 6.99/8.49 1,79 /* • $1.69 current, $1.99 oldie. promotions getting $5.99. At $9.98 list, new Music Plus 5.99/7.99 6.99/8.99 1,69 Musicland — /* */* */* * • 100" sale releases shelve at $8.99, deep catalog at Tower — Tower has “Top Record Bar */* */* */* * * prices in some categories at $1 more than $9.49. Sale price is either $7.49 or $7.99. Record World/TSS 4.49/5.79 6.49/8.79 7.49/9.49 * 4,49 regular sale prices. This applies to $8.98 $15.98 list sale price also varies, as does Spec's 3.88/5.98 5.88/8.98 6.88/9.98 1.89 4.99 * for 12-inch prices, which are $4.99 at shelf, Tower 3.99/4.99 */7.99 */8.99 1.55 list, which regularly sales $5.99; $9.98 Turtles — 1.79 /5.69 6.99/7,98 — /8,98 3.99 list, which regularly sales for $6.99; and $3.99 sale. * Waxie Maxie 3.99/5.99 4.99/* 9.39/6.69 1.79 Cavages — Twelve-inchers are either $1 5.98 list, which regularly sales for $1 1 .99. AVERAGES $4.29/5.71 $6.49/8.16 $7.33/9.10 $1.77 4.60 prices vary according to list, $4.99 or $5.99. Twelve-inch •variabie pricing and $4.98 list, which regularly sells at Circles — Midlines shelf at $4.99 except —not applicable or available $3.99, can be salepriced at $3.44. RCA and A&M product, which is at $5.98. — Waxie Maxie - Shelf prices at $8.98 and Twelve-inchers are $4.99 at $5.98 list and $15.98 lists, which are $8.39 and $14.39 44 $3.99 at $4.98 list. $8.88, and singles go for $1.89 or $1.55. the average shelf price for $8.98 list, respectively for LPs, are 30 cents higher in Everybody's Record Co. — Everbody's $8.98 sale price varies from $5.49 to $6.99, though independently distributed goods the cassette configuration to account for shelves midlines at $4.99 except in two depending primarily on the artist and deal, are at $8.48. Twelve-inch singles vary per breadth of cassette catalog. "competition” stores, where they’re at though most are at $5.99. cost and are $1 below list. The survey discovered that more $4.39. Other categories show a similar Great American Music Co. — A Motown Hastings Books, Records And Video — multiple singles list price. retailers are resorting to variation. Thus, $8.98 list shelves at $7.99 price break causes a $4.98 shelf price in Twelve-inchers are sold at Licorice Pizza sale price de- pricing, usually in the 3-for-$5 format. or $7.88, $9.98 list shelves at $8.99 or midlines; other labels are at $5.28. $8.28 is — $8.98 to in- pends on the sale and the product and is Among stores now using or about either $5.99 or $6.99. Twelve-inchers are stitute this sales tool are Bad Records, American, Licorice Pizza, ON MIL $4.99, except for sale and new releases, Cavages, Great which are $3.99. Record Bar and Turtles. (continued from page 9} Music Plus — Midlines shelf at either As the chart shows, only eight chains one-sided freedom with melodic intent. In that sphere, Wilson is following in the footsteps of Eric $3.99 or $4.99 depending on type of reported prices on the CBS that Dolphy, and achieving a similar clarity. Although based in Olympia, Wash., this out- product and manufacturer. Twelve-inchers singles. Spokesmen for the rest said carrying them due to standing saxophonist/clarinetist finally has the record necessary to bring him the ex- are 99 cents less than list price. they were either not or couldn’t posure he deserves. Whether he gets his due is now up to you. Musicland — Musicland retains its their non-returnable nature, lack of new THIS ’N THAT — Waring Enterprises has sold Omnisound to musician Bill Goodwin, market variations reported in the previous recall their prices due to configuration, as well as who will now run the label. The new address for Omnisound is Box 128, Delaware survey. $5.98 shelf prices range from product in that 18327. lack of manufacturer promotion. Bill Water Gap, Penn. The telephone number is (717) 421-5150 . . . Independent $5.49-$5.99. $8.98 shelf prices range from at Record Bar, promotion and marketing consultant Dr. Jazz Operations, based in Southfield, Mich, $7.99-$8.99, while sale prices are from Bryant, marketing manager worked out a and headed by Bob Cohen, has become fully computerized — probably an industry $5.99-$7.49. $9.98 shelf prices vary from said that his company had whereby it paid first. “Let's face it,” said Cohen, "we're living in the computer age. While no computer $9.29-$9.99, and sale price ranges from deal with its distributor of the singles in can take the place of human interaction, the hardware allows us to maintain and use a $6.99-$8.49. Singles are from $1.79 to more than the 29 cent cost exchange for a full return policy. Bad vast amount of information" . . . New York radio station WKCR-FM will present bassist $1.99. Calvin Simpson was John LIndberg and trumpeter Leo Smith in performance at Columbia University’s Record Bar — Record Bar reports little Records’ president merchants who remained Wollman Auditorium this Sunday, April 3, at 4:00 p.m. Also upcoming from the station change from the last survey and continues one of the few t\ the one-sideds. is a five-day concert series by Gunter Hampel with a big band featuring the likes of its multi-tiered pricing based on market excited about together and Steve McCall and Charles Tyler. Any chance we could get a couple dozen more sta- conditions. Ninety percent of the stores sell “The trick is to put them them separately,” said tions like WKCR who are so unaffected by the whims and winds of the commercial end $5.98 product at full list with a “low,” adver- merchandise he was “still ex- of this industry? fred goodman tised price of $4.99 and a “mid-sale" price Simpson, adding that perimenting” with the product. of $5.49. At $8.98 list, most stores sell at

30 Cash Box/April 2, 1983 .

AROUND President Reagan Extolls THE ROUTE by Camille Compasio The Virtues Of Video Games Duane Blough has resigned as president CHICAGO — President Ronald Reagan ad- tion of the positive effects of video games as of Sega Enterprises, Inc. While there dressed an assemblage of teenage math and expressed in your recent Orlando speech. were no further details available as Cash science scholars March 8 at the Walt Disney "In a world in search of positive alternatives Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. In for Box went to press, word has it that Sega’s the course of the time occupation of youth, video games his speech, he addressed vice chairman, Frank Fogleman, will himself to the have created a social revolution in entertain- "technological revolution" and the tremen- ment, particularly among young adults. But assume the added responsibilities of dous popularity of video games. games also serve as playful introduction to the president. The president's remarks received high technology that will dominate our lives of Ben Rochetti, who recently departed widespread mass media publicity. An article tomorrow. Your reference to the benefits of Stern Electronics, Inc., has joined Wico in the March 9 edition of the Chicago Sun- eye, hand, and brain coordination are but a Corp. in the position of director of Times. headlined "Video games good for you, few of the cognitive skills developed by video national and distributor accounts. We Reagan tells teen audience," quoted the presi- (continued on page 33) w dent as saying, "I recently ish . him well in the new post . . Did ’ya learned something State Association Focus know that the ranks of Rochettis in coin- quite interesting about video games. Many young people have developed incredible biz was recently increased to three, when hand, OMAA Holds 2nd eye and brain coordination in playing these daughter Patricia Kronk became a mem- games. The Air Force believes these kids will ber of the parts department staff at Circle be outstanding pilots.” Bi-Annual Int'l. in Phoenix. Rick, of course, is with However, the president later qualified his Bally in Midwest Chicago. statement by advising parents that his remarks Planning Seminar

Moving right along . . . Neal should not be construed to mean that young By Camille Compasio Smithweck, formerly of Williams Elec- people should devote all of their time to video CHICAGO — "If we do not plan effectively, tronics, Inc., is now vice president- games. "Homework, sports and friends still the only way we can survive is by accident,” operations at Southwest Vending in come first,” he added. stated Richard E. George, president of the This kind of publicity well received Dallas. He told us the distrib is knee-deep was by Ohio Music & Amusement Assn. (OMAA) in all levels of the coin machine industry as a laying the groundwork for the state group’s in arrangements for its big “Ex- heartening departure from the widespread second bi-annual planning seminar, which travaganza,” which is scheduled for criticism that has been targeted at video was held in Columbus, Feb. 22-23. The entire April 16-17 at Market Hall in Dallas. games. program was coordinated by George, ex- Recalling the success of last year’s event, While coinbiz welcomed this positive executive director Judith A. Martin and ex- we can safely assume that this year’s edi- posure, Glenn Braswell, executive director of ecutive vice president Paul A. Corey. tion will be another blockbuster! There’ll The Amusement Game Manufacturers Assn. All members of the board (with the excep- be a huge equipment display, with (AGMA), went a step further with a "thank tion of C.B. Neargarder, who was

Southwest luminaries on hand as hosts you” letter to the president. He said: • recuperating from a recent illness but submit- (continued on page 32) "Thank you for your enlightened recogni- (continued on page 33)

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Jukebox Programmer . . Manufacturers Equipment INDUSTRY NEWS AROUND THE ROUTE (continued from page 31) and manufacturer representatives coming in for the festivities, along with area operators and guests. Service technicians from the various factories will be present at the booths to answer questions and provide assistance. Congratulations to Bally’s Steve Blattspieler and his missus on the arrival of their Tirst child, Jason Steven, who PROMO TREK — Members of the U.S.S. Enterprise mingled with saga, giving the Vulcan salutation with fellow space cadets; youths made his debut on March 9, weighing in enthusiastic video game players during a recent promotion tour lining up for a chance to blow the evil Klingons away at a Yonkers,' ‘4 at pounds 1 ounces! 8 for Sega Electronics, Inc.’s latest video game, a space adventure N. Y. Nathan’s eatery; NIchele Nichols, who stars as the stunning Lt. to press, .AOE '83 As Cash Box went amusement based on the popular Star T rek TV and movie series. Commander Uhura in the series, signing autographs for fans in w as in full progress at O'Hare Expo Cen- Pictured here at different locations along the tour route are (l-r): Chicago. The game depicts the technology and effects used in the ter in Chicago. Spoke w ith George Takei, who portrays Commander Sulu in the Star Trek series. Cinematronics' marketing director Tom Campbell just prior to his departure for AOE and learned that he and company Operators Enthusiastic Over Sega ‘Star Trek’ Push prexy Jim Pierce would be manning the by Jeffrey Ressner eluding appearances by many of the science ganized” and “highly successful.” While the factory's exhibit, which would be fiction saga's characters like Sulu and Uhura, arcade was filled during the promo itself, LOS ANGELES — Eor many operators and spotlighting three new products — helped create a good buzz about the game and Tecci reported that customers kept filing in location owners, video game promotions are "Cosmic Chasm"; "Hovercraft” (the built up a lot of location traffic. long after the promotion ended to play the ihe final frontier, the best way to launch a firm's first 3-D video game); and Available in both upright and cockpit new amusement. “We got a lot of new game in the hopes that it will live long and Cinematronics’ laser models, Sega’s Star T rek Strategic Operations customers and response to the Star Trek game "Dragon's Lair," prosper, and a method to take players on a trip Simulator puts players in the role of Captain was great,” he concluded. disc game. seeking out new electronic civilizations where James T. Kirk, the leader of the Starship En- Question? What is the video game no arcader has ever gone before. This attitude Distributor Lou Larson of Banner terprise, who must take his Federation vehicle capital of the world? Answer — By of- was displayed in all its glory during Sega Elec- Specialty in Pittsburg, Penn, also lauded the around the universe on a mission to discover event. “It very ficial proclamation on Saturday, March tronics. Inc.’s promo tour for its newest coin- was beneficial,” he enthused. new life forms, explore uncharted regions of op amusement, the "Star Trek” Strategic “It was beneficial for manufacturer and dis- 19. Ottumwa, Iowa! This all came about outer space, and battle the forces of evil, such Operations Simulator. Exciting events, in- tributor alike in that it gave them the oppor- through the efforts of Walter Day of as the dreaded Klingon Empire. tunity to do something for the operators. The Twin Galaxies Arcade in Ottumwa and Reaction to the nationwide promotion response was very good, and we’d definitely ihecooperation of Atari, A, Iowa's New Technical from distributors and location owners was AGM get involved in another promotion of this ecstatic. "The promotion was great!” ex- Governor Branstad and Ottumwa's type.” Services Dept. Phifer, director Mayor Jerry Parker. Walter Day held a claimed Grant marketing of Forum Fair, Inc., which runs a 120-game ar- I n addition to the in-store-type appearances "video Olympics" at the Tw in Galaxies, Formed By Atari cade in Arlington, Texas. “The manufacturers by members of the Enterprise’s crew and other which was w idely publicized, including a CHICAGO — The Coin Video Games Divi- should promote all games like this. The special events, Sega also produced a theatrical beautiful spread in Life magazine. The sion of Atari, Inc. announced the formation of market is so saturated with game titles that the commercial shown in 4,000 movie theatres project began gathering momentum. a Technical Services Department, combining public is not aware of what they are. This type across the U.S. during a four-week period, Braswell, executive Glenn AGMA’s the Customer Service and Eield Service of thing sure helps.” playing to an estimated 20 million viewers. director, then picked up the ball by con- departments. Customer Service provides George Tecci, owner and manager of The commercial, which featured some of the tacting the White House in the hope that spare parts for coin video games, and the Field Boston, Mass.’s Teddy Bear Arcade, con- most dazzling special effects from the two Star the president might possibly participate Service department offers maintenance for the curred with Phifer’s feelings. “It was a good Trek motion pictures, highlighted the idea," said the Beanlown game merchant, dynamic play of the coin-op and invited the in the proclamation ceremonies games. adding the promotion was “very well or- audience to “get into” the simulation device. (President Reagan reportedly got his first Dari Davidson, 38, has been appointed director of the newly created department. A radio job in low a). The response from the six-year veteran at Atari, he was formerly W hite House was very enthusiastic, the customer service manager for the division. He only deterring factor being the time ele- will be reporting to Jerry Marcus, the divi- assured ment involved; but Glenn was sion's executive vice president. there would be some kind of back-up "The move to combine the two departments

from Capitol Hill. Atari arranged to have is part of an ongoing effort to increase Atari’s representatives in Ottumwa to present a responsiveness to distributors and operators,” plaque and trophy to Day and Mayor commented Don Osborne, vice president of Parker, officially proclaiming Ottumwa marketing for the division. “Davidson has built the most responsive customer service as the "video game capital of the world." organization in the industry today, and we feel Remember, this is not metropolitan New that by combining the two departments under York or dow ntow n Los .Angeles, but Ot- his leadership. Atari will continue to lead the tumwa, Iowa — Main St. U.S.A. is the field." series site of Twin Galaxies. This entire of In a related move, Elaine Shirley, 27, events can do nothing but enhance the in- another long-time Atari employee, has been dustry's image. We must commend promoted to customer service manager. She Atari. AGM A. Day and all of the good will report to Davidson. people who contributed their energies to the project. The proclamation Mittel Resigns At Taito, ceremonies were highlighted by a festive Moriarity Takes Over parade (co-honoring St. Patrick’s Day CHICAGO — Jack Mittel, president and and the video games industry), with chief executive officer ofTaito America Corp. government officials, along with Atari's for the past three years, has resigned to pursue Braswell (both of Don Osborne, AGM A's other opportunities (Cash Box, Feb. 19). The whom officiated at the presentation) and resignation was regretfully accepted by the lots of happy paraders joining in! company. Moriarity, vice president of ad- State Association News. An urgent Paul ministration, has been named as Miltel’s suc- meeting was called by the Amusement & cessor. "I've known Jack as both a friend and SUPER SCORER — A "Super Pac-Man” Tournament, which was recently held in Denver, Music Operators of Tennessee, March 21, Fourteen ar- an associate for almost ten years,” said Colo., pitted all comers against NBA Denver Nugget guard Billy McKinney (r). to discuss a number of bills currently Moriarity. "I've had the pleasure and benefit cades participated in the event, challenging players to beat McKinney’s score of 197,460. the pending in the state legislature. Topping of working closely together with him for the Tickets to the Feb. 9 Denver vs. Seattle game were given away to 500 participants in the the proposed video contest, to watch the two top Super Pac-Man players compete at half time agenda was tax past three years. I respect and admire him and enabling them with a super bill (affecting all coin-operated music share with everyone at Taito in wishing him for the grand prize of a Super Pac-Man machine. The winner was Tom Spear, with his prize and McKinney. and games equipment). well in his new endeavors.” score of 256,550, pictured here posing

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OMAA HIGHLIGHTS — The recent OMAA Leadership Seminar attracted a number of Hilligan of Pioneer Service (Cincinnati), Maynard C. Hopkins of Hopkins Music (Galion), notables from the Ohio area. The seminar, held twice annually, focused on several William A. Beckham of Red Baron of Ohio (Toledo), Jerry Burger of Funsville USA topics of interest to operators. Pictured are (l-r): OMAA vice president William Levine, (Cuyahoga Falls) and David R. George of Bell Music (Akron) in a committee session; and OMAA executive vice president Paul A. Corey, Ohio Governor Richard F. Celeste and Jack Silvernell of Hilltop Amusement (Cincinnati), Del Durham of Del Durham & Co. (Cin- OMAA Richard E. George prior to Celeste’s address to the industries at the seminar; Steve cinnati), Willard Walton of AAA Vending (Cincinnati), OMAA executive director Judith A.

_ Shaffer, president of Shaffer Distributing, Joseph Westerhaus, Jr., president of Royal Dis- Martin, Ohio Attorney General Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr. and Tommy Thompson of Tora tributing, OMAA’s George, Ronald Gold, president of Cleveiand Coin Int’l, and Norman Music (Columbus). The seminar and meetings were held in Columbus, coordinated Goldstein, president of Monroe Distributing, at one of the panel discussions; Dennis R. by OMAA president Richard E. George and staff. OMAA Holds 2nd Bi-Annual Planning Seminar in Columbus (continued from page 31) ditional Services. direction the industry seems to be taking membership informed about adverse legisla-

led his suggestions in written form) were pre- Coordinators George, Martin and Corey followed his speech. tion so that they can properly express their op- sent. along with representatives from each of shuttled among the four committees to In the final session, each of the four composition. OMAA's eight regional chapters, and ihecon- provide support services, respond to mittees that convened early in the seminar An eight-point plan for enhancing the in- •^clave produced constructive results in many procedural questions and supply whatever submitted individual reports in summary dustry's image and strengthening public rela- highl\ pertinent areas. other information and assistance that was form as OMAA's “Action Agenda for 1983 tions on all levels was submitted by the Follow ing the early morning session, T ues- needed. and beyond." Public.'Community Relations committee. day. Feb. 22. attendees "rolled up their The luncheon speaker on Tuesday was The Education/Management Techniques Highlights included; participation in sleeves" and went to w ork on four major com- James M. Friedman, a prominent attorney committee's seven-point plan included expan- charitable fundraising efforts with a miiiees: Education Management Tech- with offices in several states, who reviewed sion of the association's “mini school” program; nationally recognized non-profit organiza- niques. Legislative Litigation. Public/Com- industry-related legislation and stressed the the .suggestion that individual manufacturers and tion; sponsoring a display at various com- munit\ Relations and Membership/Ad- urgency of organized planning. distributors “step-up" their service school munity functions such as Ohio Assn, of Chiefs A "rap" session, during which Ohio's programs in the state of Ohio; reviewing of Police and others; designing special OMAA I Burnstein Named leading distributors and attending operators the availability of computer services applicable decals for use on equipment; maintaining sub- closely scrutinized the current state of the coin to small, medium, large and multi- scriptions to eight major daily newspapers to f Engineering Head machine industry, highlighted the afternoon service operators; expansion of seminars to in- monitor industry-related articles: enlarging meeting. Distributor participants included clude such areas as accounting, government OMAA's PR (public response) packet, which At Wico Corp. Ronald Gold, president of Cleveland Coin In- forms 'bureaus, executive stress, parliamen- is distributed to the media throughout the j ternational; Norman Goldstein, president of tary procedures, communication skills, etc.; state: and maintaining steady communication CFIIC.AGO — V\ico Corp. of Niles, 111., legislative bodies. Monroe Distributing; Steve Shaffer, president establishment of a tape library consisting of with local and state designer, manufacturer and distributor of of Shaffer Distributing; and Joseph available tapes (i.e. AMOA, NCMI, et al) for The Membership/Membership Benefits parts and accessories for the coin machine in- Westerhaus. Jr., president of Royal use by OMAA members: accessibility to committee issued a five-point plan focusing on dustry. announced the recent appointment of Distributing. various studies such as Brown & Williamson’s recruitment of new members for both the state Philip Burnstein as director of engineering. Operators invited their respective state and Phillip Morris' “Profitability Studies” association and the eight regional chapters: a Burnstein. who most recently served as senators and or state representatives to a “get and AMOA's "Cost of Doing Business” sur- review of the dues structure; annual circula- director of engineering at Stern Electronics, acquainted with the industry" reception- vey, etc.; utilization of the association’s tion of the OMAA Keeping Attuned newsleUer Inc., is responsible for the research, design and dinner on Tuesday evening. Among special Keeping Attuned newsletter as a clearinghouse to non-members; and the addition of several development of all products manufactured guests at this function were Ohio Governor for the exchange of cost-saving procedures. pertinent new features in its coverage (i.e. ser- and sold through W’ico's O.E.M., distribution Richard E. Celeste and Attorney General The Legislative/Litigation committee vice tips from qualified sources; model loca- and consumer divisions. Anthony J. Celebrezze. Jr. issued a four-point plan that included the es- tion contracts, etc.) ^'W graduate of the University of Illinois with Question Of Direction tablishment of a permanent Legal Informa- a Masters Degree in mechanical engineering OMAA is currently considering the sugges- On Wednesday morning the four commit- tion Clearing House in the OMAA office; es- from the Illinois Institute of Technology, tion that this type of planning session be held tees resumed their deliberations until noon, tablishment of a permanent liaison with Burnstein holds multiple product patents. He on an annual basis. when the luncheon meeting was held with OMAA's Public Relations Committee in has been a Registered Professional Engineer Glenn E. Braswell, executive director of developing an Ohio Public Opinion Survey President Reagan since 1 964. Amusement Games Manufacturers Assn. and an Ohio economic impact study: distribu- resides w ith his family in surbur- from page 31) . Burnstein (continued (AGMA). addressing the assemblage on the tion of updated legislative survey forms to all ban Skokie, III. games which generated the interest by the Air topic "Is Unity Attainable? Desireable?" A members to keep them updated on local, state Founded in 1940 by chairman Max Wiczer, Eorce. The development of these skills is not provocative question 'answer period on what and national elected officials; and keeping the Wico Corp. operates sales and distribution restricted to young players; adult players are centers in California. New Jersey, Georgia. ever increasing, and playing among older Nevada and Texas, and international offices Americans, particularly in elderly institutions, in Japan and Taiwan. is on the rise. In addition to O.E.M. and distribution C4LENQ4R "Similarly, we agree with your caution to sales, the company's recently formed con- America's youth that video games should not sumer division designs and manufacturers an be their sole interest. Educators expound the April 7-10: Florida Amusement Vending Keamesha Lake, N.Y. ^arcade-quality line of “Command Control" virtue of play as a learning process, and video Assn., state convention; Curtis Hixon ' controls for use w ith home games are an electronic form of play, as a part Joysticks and game June 9-1 1 : Illinois Coin Machine Operators Hall; Tampa. video game systems and personal computers. Assn.; state convention; Holidome; of one's total development. Springfield. "As game manufacturers, we are proud to April 8-10: North Dakota Coin Machine be a part of today's Americana and accept the Operators Assn.; state convention; Music Operators June 9-12: Amusement & responsibility incumbent in the public trust of Inn; Bismarck. Kirkwood Motor of Tennessee; state convention; The our products. Memphis. Peabody; "We are particularly honored to join with April 22-24: NAMA Western Convention you. Mr. President, in the development of Assn.; annual convention; Anaheim, June 16-18: Ohio Music & Amusement Hyatt America's youth and their required exposure Calif. Assn.; annual exposition, Regency Columbus; Columbus. to the high technology future before them. Your appreciation of that learning process is a April 22-24: Pacific Amusement Operators Sept. 8-11: No. Carolina Coin Operators tribute to your leadership." show; Disneyland Hotel; Show; trade Assn.; state convention & trade show; Anaheim, Calif. Hyatt House, Winston Salem.

April 30-May 1: Pennsylvania Amusement Oct. 28-30: Amusement & Music Operators OISHBCX & Music Machine Assn.; state conven- Assn.; annual exposition; The tion; Greater Pittsburgh Merchandise Rivergate; New Orleans. Mart/Expo Center; Monroeville. The Weekly Trade Oct. 13-16: NAMA National Convention; Journal. May 20-22; Music and Amusement Assn.; annual convention; McCormick Place; annual convention; Concord Hotel; Chicago.

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34 Cash Box/April 2, 198C- r THE JUKEBOX PROGRAMMER

indicates new entry April 2, 1983 POP COUNTRY BL4CK CONTEMPOR4RY

1 ONE ON ONE 1 DIXIELAND DELIGHT 1 BILLIE JEAN DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (RCA PB-13421) PB-13446) ALABAMA (RCA MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03509) 2 LIKE THE WOLF HUNGRY 2 WE’VE GOT TONIGHT 2 ON THE DURAN DURAN (Capitol B-5185) ONE FOR FUN KENNY ROGERS AND SHEENA EASTON (Liberty B-1492) DAZZ BAND (Motown 1659MF) 3 WE’VE GOT TONIGHT 3 WHEN I’M AWAY FROM YOU 3 1 LIKE IT (Liberty B-1492) KENNY ROGERS AND SHEENA EASTON THE BELLAMY BROTHERS (Elektra/Curb 7-69850) DeBARGE (Motown 1645) 4 BILLIE JEAN 4 YOU DON’T KNOW LOVE 4 ATOMIC DOG MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03509) JANIE FRICKE (Columbia 38-03498) GEORGE CLINTON (Capitol B5201) 5 BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG 5 AMERICAN MADE 5 TOO TOUGH PRETENDERS (Sire 7-29840) OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-52179) ANGELA BOFILL (Arista AS 1031) 6 JEOPARDY 6 SWINGIN’ 6 I’VE GREG KIHN BAND (Beserkley/Elelctra 7-29848) MADE LOVE TO YOU A THOUSAND JOHN ANDERSON (Warner Bros. 7-29788) TIMES 7 IT BEAT 7 YOU’RE THE FIRST TIME I’VE THOUGHT SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla/Motown 1655 TF) MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 34-03759) ABOUT LEAVING 7 MS. GOT-THE-BODY 8 I’VE A ’N ROLL HEART REBA McENTIRE (Mercury/PolyGram 810-338-7) GOT ROCK CON FUNK SHUN (Mercury/PolyGram 76198) ERIC CLAPTON (Warner Bros. 7-29790) 8 REASONS TO QUIT 8 TONIGHT 9 MERLE HAGGARD/WILLIE NELSON (Epic 34-03494) SEPARATE WAYS (WORLDSUAPART) WHISPERS (Solar/Elektra 7-69842) JOURNEY (Columbia 38-03513) 9 DOWN ON THE CORNER 9 YOU ARE 10 MR. ROBOTO JERRY REED (RCA PB-13422) LIONEL RICHIE (Motown 1657 MF) i STYX (A&M 2525) 10 GONNA GO HUNTIN’ TONIGHT 10 LAST NIGHT A D.J. SAVED MY LIFE 11 ARE HANK WILLIAMS, JR. (Elektra/Curb 7-69846) YOU INDEEP (Sound Of New York. S.N.Y. 5102) LIONEL RICHIE (Motown 1657MF) 11 JOSE CUERVO 11 COME GIVE YOUR LOVE TO ME 12 BREAKING US IN SHELLY WEST (Warner/Viva 7-29778) TWO JANET JACKSON (A&M 2522) JOE JACKSON (A&M 2510) 12 1 HAVE LOVED YOU, GIRL 12 I’M FREAKY EARL THOMAS 13 TWILIGHT ZONE CONLEY (RCA PB-12414) O’BRYAN (Capitol B-5203) GOLDEN EARRING (21/PolyGram T1103) 13 COMMON MAN 13 ONE ON ONE 14 DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME JOHN CONLEE (MCA-52178) DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (RCA PB-13421) CULTURE CLUB (Epic 34-03368) 14 AMARILLO BY MORNING 14 YOU ARE IN MY SYSTEM 15 EVEN NOW GEORGE STRAIT (MCA-52162) THE SYSTEM (Mirage/ Atco WTG 7-99937) BOB SEGER (Capitol B-5213) 15 FEELS RIGHT 15 GOT TO FIND MY WAY BACK TO YOU 16 COME ON EILEEN TANYA TUCKER (Arista AS 0677) TAVARES (RCA PB-13433) DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS (Mercury/PolyGram 76189) 16 HANGIN’ AROUND 16 MORNIN’ 17 (Elektra MY KIND OF LADY THE WHITES 7-69855) JARREAU (Warner Bros. 7-29720) SUPERTRAMP (A&M 2517) 17 SAVE ME 17 LITTLE RED CORVETTE 18 LOUISE (RCA DER KOMMISSAR MANDRELL PB-13450) PRINCE (Warner Bros. 7-29746) AFTER THE FIRE (Epic 34-03559) 18 MY FIRST TASTE OF TEXAS* 18 SHE’S OLDER NOW 19 ED CHANGE OF HEART BRUCE (MCA 52156) BETTY WRIGHT (Epic 34-03523) TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 19 1 WOULDN’T IF 1 (Backstreet/MCA BSR-52181) CHANGE YOU COULD 19 KNOCKOUT RICKY (Epic 34-03482) SKAGGS MARGIE JOSEPH (HCRC WS4 03337) 20 LITTLE CORVETTE RED 20 SHINE ON PRINCE (Warner Bros. 7-29746) 20 LOVE ON MY MIND TONIGHT GEORGE JONES (Epic 34-03489) TEMPTATIONS (Gordy/Motown 21 STRAY CAT STRUT 166600) 21 MORE AND STRAY CATS (EMI America B-8122) MORE 21 TRY AGAIN CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA PB 134S1) CHAMPAIGN (Columbia 38-03563) 22 I DON’T CARE ANYMORE 22 SOUNDS LIKE LOVE* PHIL COLLINS (Atlantic 789877) 22 BEAT IT JOHNNY (Elektra/Asylum LEE 7-69848) MICHAEL JACKSON (Epic 3403759) 23 I THERE’S KNOW SOMETHING GOING ON 23 THE ROSE FRIDA (Atlantic 7-89984) 23 BOTTOMS UP CONWAY TWITTY (Elektra 7-69854) THE CHI-LITES (LARC LR81015) 24 ALL RIGHT 24 LAST THING 1 NEEDED FIRST THING THIS CHRISTOPHER CROSS (Warner Bros. 7-29843) 24 FALL IN LOVE WITH ME MORNING EARTH. WIND & FIRE (Columbia 38-03375) 25 LITTLE TOO LATE WILLIE NELSON (Columbia 38-03385) PAT BENATAR (Chrysalis/CBS VS4 03536) 25 1 JUST GOTTA HAVE YOU (LOVER TURN 25 FINDING YOU ME ON)* 26 I WON’T HOLD YOU BACK JOE STAMPLEY (Epic 34-03558) KASHIF (Arista AS 1042) TOTO (Columbia 38-03597) 26 BREAKIN’IT 27 26 ’TIL TOMORROW PHOTOGRAPH* LORETTA LYNN (MCA 52158) MARVIN DEF LEPPARD' GAYE (Columbia 03589) (Mercury/PolyGram 811 215-7) 27 AIN’T NO TRICK 27 DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME* LEE GREENWOOD (MCA-52150) 28 DREAMIN’ IS EASY CULTURE CLUB (Epic 34-03368) STEEL BREEZE (RCA PB-13427) 28 EVERYTHING’S BEAUTIFUL 28 SO CLOSE DOLLY PARTON/WILLIE NELSON (Monument WS4 03408) 29 WELCOME TO HEARTLIGHT* DIANA ROSS (RCA PB-13424) 29 HONKYTONK MAN KENNY LOGGINS (Columbia 38-03555) 29 NEVER SAY 1 DO* MARTY ROBBINS (Warner/Viva 7-29847) 30 SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE* CLIFF DAWSON & RENEE DIGGS (Boardwalk NB-12.173-1) THOMAS DOLBY (Capitol B-5204) 30 STILL TAKING CHANCES MICHAEL MURPHEY (Liberty B-1468) 30 PASS THE DUTCHIE MUSICAL YOUTH (MCA-52149)

OPERATORS PICKS RECORDS TO W/1TCH

Patty Burns (Black Hills Novelty, Rapid City) TOUCH ME (I’LL BE YOUR FOOL ONCE MORE) — Tom Jones -- Mercury/PolyGram LUCILLE — Waylon — RCA IF YOU’RE GONNA DO ME WRONG (DO IT RIGHT) — Vern Gosdin — Compleat Dan Tortorlce (Modern Specialty. Madison) WE’VE GOT THE JUICE — Attitude — RFC/Atiantic SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE — Thomas Dolby Capitol STRANGER IN MY HOUSE — Ronnie Milsap — RCA LOVING (GIMME — KIddo — Brad Hamma (A.H. Entertainers, Inc., Rolling Meadows) TRY MY JUST ENOUGH) A&M SEX (I’M . . — Berlin — Geffen I WON’T BE HOME TONIGHT -- Tony Carey — Rocshire A .)

r. LOOKING FOR THE ‘RODEO SONG -GUARANTEED TO TURN THE METER- CALL 1-800-245-4808 ASK FOR THE RODEO SONG BY SHOWDOWN

THE ORIGINAL RODEO SONG MANUFACTURED IN CANADA BY DAMON PRODUCTIONS LTD. JB-122 f7M

Featuring the first single, SOLITAIRE"

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