45 REVIEWS/LP / T. Hall RCA -APL 1-3018 BILL ANDERSON (MCA MCA 40964) PLACES I'VE DONE TIME - Tom - Double S (4:45) (Stallinon Music/Tree Pub. - BMI) (Bill Anderson/Budy Killen) - Producers: Tom T. Hall and Roy Dea - List: 6.98 Bill Anderson and Buddy Killen have matched almost every word possible that begins Tom T. Hall can really write songs. His perceptions are ac- a with "S" to describe a romance between a swinging Sam and a sexy Susie. D.J. copies curate, his taste is impeccable and his words and music are Each of come with a short and stretched version and should bring salubrious salutations to Ander- marriage born in the eyes of a man who can really see. son. his albums is a collection of ideas ... most brilliant. This album (United Artists UA -X -1254-Y) is brilliant. If nothing else, Tom T. Hall is a humanist who honors There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight (2:15) (Fred Rose Music, Inc. - BMI) (H. Williams) his fellow man in a song. This single is from the vintage Liberty Records catalog of the early sixties which was purchased by United Artists. This song written by Hank Williams will probably catch more Pride RCA -APL 1-2983 airplay because of the short timing (2:15), rather than the overall quality. BURGERS AND FRIES - Charley - Pride List: 6.98 JERRY REED (RCA PB 11407) - Producers: Jerry Bradley and Charley - watches each of Glmme Back My Blues (3:01) (Sleepy Hollow Music ASCAP) (Billy Edd Wheeler) continues to sell records and - the chart. Pride is popular This Billy Edd Wheeler tune has Reed written all over it and Chip Young lends his singles head straight to the top of records quality music which appeals to producing expertise. The tune allows Reed to do some hot guitar licks at which he is because he consistently And this album fits that superb. each segment of the country audience. his songs lack strong individuality, but Pride BILLIE JO SPEARS (United Artists UA -X -1251-Y) format. Sometimes tunes in his distinctive, warm Love Ain't Gonna Walt For Us (2:52) (Blackwood Music/ Music BMI) (L. overcomes this by delivering - highlight this Butler/B. Peters) baritone. "Burgers and Fries" and "Mem'ries" A bouncing melody and lots of activity highlight this single which follows her recent "57 package. Chevrolet." To eliminate confusion, one should realize that the engineer on the session is a different Billy Sherrill, not the CBS producer. BRAND NEW HANK - Hank Thompson - ABC -AY -109e - SINGLES TO WATCH Producer: - List: 6.98 A master of the Southwest country -swing music, Hank MCA 40965) CHUCK POLLARD (MCA Thompson has experimented with different styles in the past Of (2:54) (Paukie Music/Pollavan Music BMI) (Chuck Pollard) The Other Side Jeannie - few years. But on this album, he has gone back to doing what he (Con Brio CBK 141) REG LINDSAY does best. The result is a genuine, spirited record. Paired with Brio Music BMI) (Bill Taylor/Stan Kessler) Just Play Me A Simple Song (2:35) (Con - producer Larry Butler, Thompson seems comfortable on the International CI 416) JOY FORD (Country best album he has recorded in some time. "Have A Good Time" Isn't Love (TIII You Give it Away) (2:51) (Annie Over Terrace ASCAP) (Booby Love - - and "I Hear The South Calling Me" are standouts. Fisher/Richie Mareno) LEE DRESSER (Capitol P 4613) A Beautiful Song (For A Beautiful Lady) (2:45) (Starship Music, Inc./Galleon Music, Inc. - HANDCUFFED TO A HEARTACHE - Mary K Miller - Inergi ASCAP) (Lee Dresser) ILP-1002 - Producer: Vincent D. Klckerillo - List: 6.98 JOHN ANDERSON (Warner Bros. WBS 8705) Mary K Miller is an incredible singer with a broad range; she The Girl At The End Of The Bar (3:24) (Al Gallico Music - BMI/Cypress Music - ASCAP) is backed by the best band money can buy ('s old (John David Anderson/Lionel A. Delmore) band); her material is excellent; and she is supported 100 per- PORTER WAGONER (RCA PB 11411) cent by her record company. If she has any flaws, Mary K tends I'm Gonna Feed 'Em Now (2:20) (Four Star Music - BMI) (Bob Morris) to push her vocals too far. But with another fine album under her HOBEY DOOD (Kard Records IRDA 509) belt, Mary K can set her sights right at the top of the business. Welkin' Thls Highway (2:48) (Cam La Velle - BMI) (H. Dodson, Jr.) Best cuts are "Georgia" and "Going, Going, Gone." CHISAI CHILDS (ASR ASR 010) Born On Halloween (3:X??( (Island Music BMIX( (Russ Ballard) - KZ -35604 ROYCE CLARK (Country Echo CE 31) OL' BLUE SUEDE'S BACK - -Jet - Pub. SESAC) (B. Benton/R. Clark) Producer: Felton Jarvis List: 6.98 I May Never Touch Your Llps Again (2:37) (Tassions - - - If or old wants to get a JIMMY SIMMONS (7 Star 78-0001) Carl Perkins is back. anyone young to listen Give Me 'Till Forever (2:59) (Tree Pub. BMI) (/Steve Pipuin/Michael good fix on what true rock 'n' roll is all about, they ought - to this album. One of the originators of the Kosser) hard Sun sound and writer of "Blue Suede Shoes," Perkins has gone Conrad Named Lifesong Publisher back into the studio with Felton Jarvis (Presley's producer) and cut a collection of the best rock 'n' roll songs of all time. In addi- Karen has been ap- Formerly general manager for Jimmy NASHVILLE - Conrad tion, an interesting photo montage is included in the liner manager for Blendingwell Buffett's publishing company, Coral Reefer pointed general sleeve. Music (ASCAP) and Sister John Music Music, Conrad will administer the (BMI) here. Conrad will also act as Nashville publishing catalogues and will be looking John Conlee ABC -AY -1105 representative for Lifesong Records, which for new material and new writers. ROSE COLORED GLASSES - - Logan List: 6.98 owns Sister John Music and Blendingwell Nashville Office - Producer: Bud - and go in this day and age of instant stardom, music. Lifesong Vice -President Tommy The firm's offices will be located at 812 Artists come may be around for awhile. After working as West announced the appointment. 19th Ave. S. here. but John Conlee just a DJ for several years, John burst onto the country scene this year with "Rose Colored Glasses," one of the best records of the year. Although there is not a cut here with the magic of "glasses," Conlee's first album is throughly professional and should jump right on the charts.

COWBOYS AND DREAMERS - Ed Bruce - Epic - KE- 35541 - Producer: Buddy Killen - List: 6.98 With his deep, tempered voice, Ed Bruce rides headfirst into a landscape of cowboys, family life, horses and the rustic values of honest lifestyles. One thing for sure ... Bruce tackles songs and ideas from a different point of view. Ail in all, this is a strong album for Ed. "The Family," "Ole Wore Out Cowboy" and "Miracle Express" are representative of the album.

t4nmuk::ry7e HOMEMADE SONGS - Tracy Nelson - Flying Fish Records - FF -052 - Producer: Travis Rivers - List: 6.98 If there is an honest-to -goodness underground legend in Nashville, Tracy Nelson could throw in her hat as the lady at the top of the heap. Her remarkable vocal quality has hurt her in some respects, because she can sing well in any style. More bluesy than country, Tracy's new LP contains 10 gems by a variety of artists, including Carlene Carter, Randy Newman and Nelson herself.

GREATEST HITS, VOL. II - Johnny Paycheck - Epic - KE- 35623 - Producer: Billy Sherrill - List: 6.98 This has been a hot year for Johnny Paycheck (and this man lean ones) With this "greatest hits II" package, MILSAP ON TOP AGAIN - RCA artist , whose latest single "Let's Take The has seen some a of his best work over the past few Long Way Around The World" is currently the #1 country record in Cash Box this week, buyers can grab handful years. Included are "Take This Job And Shove It," "Slide Off Of receives a #1 plaque from Jim Sharp, director of Cash Box operations, Nashville. Pictured Hell My Mamma Ever Raised" (l -r) are: Tom Collins, co -producer of the single; Sharp; Milsap and Don Reeves, office Your Satin Sheets," "I'm The Only manager at Ronnie Milsap Enterprises. and "Me And The I.R.S."

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