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THE HARD REPORT RADIO COMMENTS Matt Pollack, Relativity, 718-995-9200 ..11. Paul Marszalek, WMAD, Madison Ya know, the more Ilisten to Joe Satriani's "Surfin' With The It's already December. The color of the sky as far as I can see Alien", the more I wish I would have followed through with my is coal gray. I shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather. guitar lessons as a kid. Man, this is a killer! He does things with Yes, Louis, there is a Santa Claus and he finally brought you the a guitar that are nearly impossible and perhaps considered il- #1 item on your wish list. 10,000 Maniacs, "Like The Weather. legal in some states! Granted AOR doesn't usually favor in- By the way, good luck in Atlanta, Louis. strumentals, this is without a doubt a solid exception. If you can play rock & roll, you can play this I've yet to come across any Karen Small, WGIR, Manchester station in my travels that has denied the talent and energy be- The Christmas spirit is starting. The calls for Christmas tunes are hind this artist. Tracks like "Satch Boogie" or the title cut are cros- coming in already. It's good that this year there's some new ses between Eddie Van Halen and ZZ Top. Yeah, so there's no Christmas music for radio to have fun with. I thoroughly enjoyed vocals, so what! Maybe the guy's got nothing to say! No the "A Very Special Christmas" release. Each Christmas classic profound statements that are going to alter your philosophy on gets brought up to date and it's a great way to help out a very life, just kick ass rock & roll. Hate to sound so cliched folks, but worthy cause. Undoubtedly "A Very Special Christmas" will rank you try finding a better definition after listening to this one.... And right up there with Phil Spector's Christmas Lp as one of the what would one of my comments be without my boys, The Bran - great rock and roll Christmas records.... "A Twisted Christmas" dos. Hey, when the numbers were big and the phones reality, is full of Christmas parodies and just the thing to add a humorous your initial skeptism about this band was eliminated simply by dimension to your Christmas airplay. I'm sure most people will their ability to play and make headway among the traffic.I can't be able to identify with at least one part of the "12 Pains Of see how you can justify this band's inability to prove you wrong Christmas". For Christmas humor, this album fills the once again. Toss that around in a meeting. Promotionally, ROCK101 is getting ready for Christmas in a big way. We've got our 12 Days Of Christmas promotion all geared Victor Lentini, Paradox/Passport, 818-500-7666 and ready.... Also this Sunday, December 6th, is the First Annual Have I ever mentioned that my vision is angled just like those (the first of many to come) Rock For Tots, a benefit for children. famous Batman shots? Can KBPI WKLS, KFOG, WRXL, WLUP or 91X really be that far off on Tom Caufield when we get adds Mark Bradley, WNOR, Norfolk like WNEW, WFYV, KOME, KGRQ, WDHA or WNGZ? I'll "A Very Special Christmas" is the best thing to hit rock radio for ....Can WBCN, KLOS, WXRT, WYNF, KLOL, or the holidays in recent memory. WLZR really be that far off on Eastern Bloc when we have adds like KROQ, WHFS, KFMH, KZEL or WDHA. Not to mention a Ty Banks, KQWB, Fargo video added to MTV and tour dates opening for Richard Marx? Thanks to Bill Rush and Steve Knill for all the help with the Rain- I'll .You can't rub Porcelana on these records. These makers/Insiders show. "Snakedance" continues to rattle our air- are age spots and they're here to stay! I'll throw in the tote bag waves.... Next, "Devil Inside" by I NXS is hotter than hell and you and the umbrella. Plus, a date with Sebastian Cabot. I never ought to give it a try.... The staying power of Tesla amazes me. watch TV. Sales and requests have been consistent and "Gettin' Better" is another great track.... Finally added the White Lion. We tested it Dave Fortney, WKLT. Kalkaska on our Fresh Tracks program two weeks ago and it got im- The George Harrison album continues to be amazing surprise. mediate phones. It has all the elements to sound great on the "Devil's Radio" is our new track and the record sounds great on air.... More consistent Hooters with "Karla". Song for song, this the air.... It's good to see U2 followng up with "In God's Country'. is the definitive album for them and if you're a fan you've got to Definitely the album of 1987.... Had a great Thanksgiving and play it. am getting ready for Christmas in Northern Michigan.... Thanks to Kevin Sutter for the weekend that I missed in Detroit with Anthony Alfonsi, WDVE, Pittsburgh Jethro Tull. "A Very Special Christmas" album is something that should have been done long ago. From an AOR standpoint, it covers all our Harry Reynolds, KOZZ, Reno demos in terms of artists and the songs selected by the artists The response that we're seeing on the George Harrison "Cloud are just perfect for them. Even the songs we can't play are great, Nine" album is very encouraging. Lots of phones and lots of posi- especially Whitney Houston's. That song sounds like it was writ- tive feedback from listeners and staff alike. Looks like it's going ten for her.... Thanks to Mark Fritzges of Atlantic for his help with to be a big one for George. the Yes show. Marty Griffin, KFMF, Chico Charlie Logan, WYNF. Tampa/St. Pete Holiday greetings from Northern California's rock 'n' roll radio Not much to talk about this week, but I have to rave about the station.... Station favorites this week include an outstanding fol- Connells Lp. A brilliant, innnovative and intelligent album. We've lowup from the Hooters. "Karla With A K" is already starting to been playing "Scotty's Lament" and will go to the "Over There" perform quite nicely.... Kiss gets some airtime this week with a party this week, too. If you don't have this album yet, make it a terrific sounding power ballad.... Tie surprise record of the week priority to get TVT to send you one.... After getting beaten is REM's "It's The End Of The Wor d". Instant phones and an air - (slaughtered?) by Motley Crue in softball, I had the distinct staff favorite.... KFMF would like to thank Katie at Polygram for pleasure of catching both of their sold -out shows. These guys an exceptional job on our Def Leppard promotion. are now pros.... But Ican't even tell you how excited and im- pressed I was with Guns N' Roses. These guys are hot! There is Kelly Reiterman, KKCY, San Francisco a stunning street buzz to this band. Mark my words, they are the View From A Hill sounded really good on the air. We spotlighted next big rock act. Stunning performance. Growing up on the them and great feedback.... Cry Before Dawn was also spot- streets of New York City,I can relate to the seedier side of their lighted and sounded good.... Sinead O'Connor's voice is just music and lyrics. F**kin' awesome, dude. amazing. We like her sound a lot. Rik Elliot, WRQK, Canton Aerosmith is in top form. They have never been better. Like a fine wine, they have gotten better with age. From the first note December 4, 1987 39.

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